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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-15
PEABODY is RENoMlNATEp.
Colorado Republicans Name Ticket and
Declare Principles.

Denver, Sept. 1.-THE state repubh-
can electoral convention met today and
nominated full state and congress-
ional ticket. Governor James H. Pea
body. incumbent. was renominated
Fer presidential electors David H. Mof-
fat of Denver. Percy S. Ryder of De-
lores, Philip B. Stewart of Ell Paso. ST.
mon Guggenheim of Denver and John
c. osgood of Garfield were nominated.
The platform endorses the national
platform: the administration Of Pea
body is endorsed and his efforts to ire
buke the spirit of lawlessness, which
would turn popular government into r.
responsible despotism and treason"
The platform pledges the candidates
to restrain excesses, whether practiced
by capital or by labor. The eight
hour law is favored.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-15
ANTI-MoRMoN PARTY ORGANIZED
Men of All Political Beliefs Join the
New American Party.

Salt Lake, Sept. 14.-Permanent or
ganizatlon Of the American party
whose avowed purpose is to oppose the
alleged interference of the Mormon
church in politics, was effected tonight
The meeting was attended by men Of
all political beliefs. A mass meeting
win be called to nominate member Of
congress and complete state ticket
No nominations win be made for pres
idential electors.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-15
His Failure to Hold Yentai Said to Have
Been Responsible for Turning Po-
tential Victory Into Defeat.
Russian Army Reported TO Have Been Concentrated at Mukdsn
From Which Is Inferred That Il Is Prepared to Make
Another Stand Entire Force viii Winter
at Mukden-Both Armies Inactive.


inactivity Of and Russia
information
authoritative st. Petersburg that the Russians
the fact that there will be probably
weather before cold weather
a The
collecting administering the affairs Of Manehur
territory The publication Of kuropatn
the Of feeling
burg report distinctly General orioH responsibility
for tho failure TO heights syantun
. apa advance.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-15

anese positions were then extended
northward, occupying the entire range
OF hills ana the Yentai mines. an ex-
tremely strong position. 1t was then
that Kuropatkin decided to retreat to
Mukden. This was commenced Sep
tember 4. The report concludes with
an account OF the destruction of a
bridge across the Taitze, rearguard
engagements and the final arrival at
Mukden.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-15
GAIN OF THE DEMOCRATS.
Maine Returns Give Them 1924 More
Votes Than in 1900.

Portland, Me-, Sept. 14.--A republi-
can plurality of 1880 is shown by com
plete returns of the state election. The
total vote for governor was: Cobb, re-
publican, 7s,460; Davis, democrat, ST.
$50. The figures show republican
gain of 1890 over 1900 and demo-
cratic gain of 11,24l, or a net democratic
gain of 6254
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-15
BIC Rally at Saratoga.

Saratoga, Sept. 14.-A torrential
rain did not prevent a good attendance
at the republican party's semi-centen-
nial tonight. Chairman Seward in
troduced Senator Fairbanks as 'the
next vice-president of the United
States" The candidate received an
ovation when he arose to speak. Fair
banks was followed by Major Francis
B. Fremont. Senator Depew and Murat
Halstead also spoke.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-15
ROBBERS IN TIGHT BOX.
Canadian Pacific Bandits May Soon Be
Captured.

Bellingham Sept. 14,--Canadian Pa
ciflc and Dominion Express Company
detectives, with the aid of the Amer
lean authorities, are believed to have
surrounded one or more Of the rob-
hers -Ssho held up the train near Mis-
sion Saturday night.
The men are believed to be hiding in
deserted cabin near Lynden, ~ miles
east Of here, where they were seen
Sunday. A farmer near there fed three
men who answer the description of the
bandits. About rs men are beating
down the country south Of the Fraser
river and are expected to reach the
robbers retreat in few hours.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-15
Misguided Anarchist.

New York, Sept. 14.--A bomb was ex-
ploGed last night at the gate of St.
Josephs Orphan Asylum, says Herald
dispatch from Barcelona. Great des-
tructlon is reported to have resulted,
but the correspondent adds no parttic-
ulars
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-15
DAuNTLEss FILES LIBEL.
Tug Answered the 6arks Call for As.
sistance.

San Francisco. Sept. IA libel suit
has been commenced in the United
States district court against the bark
Big Bonanza to recover $4,000 for sal
wage services rendered by the tug
dauntless. The complaint state that
on September IL, the bark was In a
dangerous position half mile off the
beach OF Point Reyes. She sent a call
for assistance and was answered by the
Dauntless. The cargo of salmon was
valued at $4,000 and the vessel at
100000.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-15
ALExIEFF is RELIEVED.
kuropatkin Said to Have Succeeded
Him as Head Of Army.

Paris, Sept. 1.-THE correspon lent
at st. Petersburg OF Echo de Paris
says he learns authoritatively that
Alexieff has asked to be relieved Of the
functions of commander in chief, but
not those of viceroy. His object Is to
avoid reports of antagonism between
himself and Kuropatkin. The corre-
spondent says the emperor granted the
request and that Kuropatkin is solely
responsible for military operations.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-15
Parker Goes to New York,

Esopus, Sept. l4.-Judge Parker
started for New York tonight Tomor-
row he expects to meet political friends.
No plans have been announced for his
visit to democratic headquarters, nor
arrangements for reception CT any
kind.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-15

Syracuse. N. Y, Sept. 1.-THE plant
of the Central Iron Works was partly
destroyed by fire early today Loss
$4,000.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-15
PORT ARTHuR's PLIGHT.

Provisions and Ammunition Reported to
Be Extremely Low.
Paris, Sept. 1.-THE Journals st.
Petersburg correspondent says: "A
high parsonage informs me the emperor
has received a report from General
Stoessel to the effect that the situa-
tlon at Port Arthur Is critical. For a
week there has been no meat and only
q small quantity Of -four. The am
is not sufficient for long re-
sIstance. Everything Is prepared for
blowing up the fortifcations in the
event of a successful assault"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-15
Dan Patch viii Recover.

Topeka. Sep. 14.-veterinary sur
geons announce that Dan Patch, the
famous PAGER, has good chance to re-
cover. He win not run for several
months.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-15

feparnble. and the blame would prop
erly have been placed upon the Off
cinls who for years. IN spite Of the
repeated findings Of grand juries, have
refused to construct new court house.
The losges are reported to have been
as foliasyE.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-15
KOREAN REBELS FEARED.
Tonghaks Threaten Uprising Against
Government.

New York. Sept. IA Russian force
which left Hamhung Saturday has ar
rived at Pukcheng and Hoowen, says
a Herald dispatch from Gensen. Korea.
News from the north is to the effect
that anxiety is felt over threatened
uprising of the Tonghaks, A Korean
rebel society.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-15

the one here. which has been useless
for some time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-08
Deaths in the District.

The following deaths were reported to the
health office for the twenty-four hours end
ed at noon today:
; John Becht. 50 years. 1905 street north
west.
wilhelmina H. Blumenberg, IA years. the
Uawarden.
Patrick Bradley. 40 years. Washington
Asylum Hospital.
Morris H. Brown, % years, United States
Naval HOSPITAL
Peter B. Cook, 81 years, Methodist Home.
Moses s. Gibson 81 years. 307 d street
northwest
Maryland Green. SO years. Washington
Asylum Hospital.
Francis N. Hooper. y years. 1903 p street.
George w. Jones, 80 years, 1002 New Jer-
sey avenue northwest
Charles II. Laird. So years, 61S / street
northwest.
Mary Leonard, 63 years. 12G South Caro-
lima avenue southeast
Sarah E. Moye. u years, 80 C street
northeast.
Cornelius ]. Noonan. 65 years. Govern
ment Hospital for the Insane.
John Regan, - years, Park Hotel.
Margaret A RfSer. 81 years. 74S Sd street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-08
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
William johnson and Laura Strange.
Austin Miller and Mollie Gray.
Edward Carroll and Annie Lee.
Ivy C. Sharpe and Lady D. Hall, both or
Mckinney, Va.
Henry George and George M. Monroe.
Beniamin Pindell and Estella E. Saun-
ders, both of Ivy City. D. c.
Ray Murray of this city and Melinda
Selby of Fairfax county, Va.
James Mcdonald and May E. Free.
Walter Stewart and Bertha Wood.
George F. Reed and Caroline V. Reed.
George Peter and Margaret T. Cummins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-08

northwest
Stella Seaton. II years, Children's Hoes
pital
Anna Z. Spencer. es years, 654 Massas
chusetts avenue northeast.
John Stewart, 81 years, IS street norths
east
Isaac Stops. II years, 1882 New Jersey
avenue northwest
James N. Tyner. IS years. 1471 Kenesaw
avenue.
Ira j. Wilson, 50 years, 1890 18th street
northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-08

Respondent II is said, because of his en-.
Hstment In the Marine Corps. Leon T Kline.
supposed to be from Portland. Me. an or
DERBY on Admiral Sigsbee's flagship. the
newark, committed suicide last night in q
boarding house in Norfolk, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-08
BORN.

CONNER On December Z. 1901 TO Mr. and Mrs.
FAITH.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-08

Inc German ambassador and Baroness
Won Sternburg are in New York, en- route
Ior Europe. Mrs and Miss Langham will
winter. ava "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-08

debut of Miss Elena Calderon taking
place the day previously at a tea at the
Bolivian legation, 1900 18th street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-08

Mrs. Clarence Almy and Miss Bowen are
spending the winter at Sl4 Connecticut ave-
nue..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-08

Rear Admiral Davis, on his trip abroad.
VIII De accompanied by Mrs and Miss Da
Wis. They sail Saturday for Antwerp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-08

The engraving division of the bureau of
engraving and printing was recently sur
prised by the marriage of two of its en-
ployes, that of Miss Annie NJ. Bifield, who
Clarence /. Ronsaville whose wife was
Miss Mary /. Mcguire. Both weddings &C.
Cured the same day. Their associates
planned delightful surprise for both
some chest of solid silver Mr. and Mrs
Bowman will be at home to their friends
at the Caywood flats, on l. street north
west, and Mr.. and Mrs. Ronsaville at the
Harding flats. 14th and Binney streets
northwest. The committee in charge of the
affair was composed of Messrs. w L.
Curry. Walter w. Fox, NJ. W. Baldwin,
George L. Dant and Franklin I. Howe jr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-08

Mrs. c. E. Thatcher, - 18th street north
east, entertained the N. b. Euchre Club.
were Mrs Sabin, Mrs. Lind. Mrs. Davies
mrs: WaIz. Mrs. Holingshead, Mrs. e. ri
kettler. Mrs. Tyree, Mrs Nelson. Mrs
Shipley. "'i'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-08

Mrs. Converse, wife of Rear Admiral Com
verse, gave dinner last evening, at which
Miss Vanderbilt, Miss Schroeder, Miss
Sneloy converse, Rear Admiral Capps
Lieut. u. S. Grant, third Iieut. Ruler
Lieut. Mclean. Mr.. Wainwright and DR..
Dixon were the guests
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-08

capt. and Mrs. Isaac b. Thatcher were
the hosts last evening at a euchre marty
given at their home. 40 18th street north
east ~ "a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-08

The Bolivian minister and Nine. CAL
deron will give dinner December 15, the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-08

>. Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas John Chew Will
mans have issued cards of invitation to the
Priscilla Williams, to Lieut. Edward NJ
Ieil, 18th Regiment of Cavalry. United States
army, Tuesday December p, at $50 O. clock
az the Protestant Episcopal Church of St
Michael and All Angels, Baltimore re-
cept1on will follow at the residence of Mr.
and Mrs. Williams
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-08

Tonight the President and Mrs. Roose-
Welt will entertain at a dinner to be fol-
lowed by musicale, to which the invita-
lions are for 10 o'clock Other dinner
givers tonight will be General and Mrs.
Black, who are entertaining in Secretary
and Mrs. MortonS honor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-08

Mrs. n. j. Dabney left this morning for
Los Angeles. Cal, for a visit to her daugh-
ter, Mrs. E. X. Cutter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-08

Miss Alice Miller gave a luncheon today,
when a number of the debutantes were her
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-08

Every Suit in the house reduced including nearly 100 hand
of velvet The average saving and the stock
so comprehensive how little how much
spend you get style suit you desire at big
saving Short Blouse Long Coat effects stylish CLOTH
color model
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-21
THE CHURCH FIELD.
sunday services ana social Esents d the
week.

SUNDAY services ana social Etents d the
week
Tomorrow at 5 ). Ia at the hall, No.
Central Place the subject OF the Bible
study win Be "The Work and Characterof
Ant.C Christ All are invited.
Mr. Mitchell viii conduct the morning
service ID the Presbyterian church tomor-
row. He win exchange with Mr. Lowe OF
the Methodist church in the evening
The Rev. MIR. Bradley will speak on
''The Machine Age at the Uniyersallst
church tomorrow morning. His subject
in the evening will be The Living Foun-
tain
Christian Science services are held In
Nichols block Sunday at 1915 a. u. and
Wednesday evening at 7.45. The reading
room Is open Tuesday, Thursday and Sat
urday from to o'clock,
AT the Hedding Methodist church the
services will be as usual. At 1890 the
pastor will preach on The PurSuer and
the Prize. Bible school at y, Epworth
League 5.45, Evening worship at I.
The Rev W. A. Kiuzie viii conduct the
usual services at the Baptist church to-
morrow, taking for his morning subject,
Christ Coming In the Clouds" In the
evening he will give sermon in the series
on the life Of Joseph, the particular sub
ject being Brethren Reconciled
/ Church Of the Good Shepherds Holy
Communion (save on the first Sunday in
/ the month"; at Q. As a. M. first Sanday IN
the month, 1890 a. M. service and ser.
mon each Sunday at 1890 a. N. and p.
M Sunday school at ~ M. service sun
day evening at Z p. M. special service
on great feast days and all Saints day at
10 a. m.
Congregational church the pastor viii
conduet the services. Subject of morning
sermon. "C0nseientiousness. In the
evening the service will be in charge o.
the Mems Sunday Evening Club Thl
pastor viii give the first 10 new series
Of sermons on "The Christian View o.
Common LIFE and the choir win siui
several ''Songs of OtherDaysn
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-21
TALK OF THE TOWN.

Miss Lottie Laramie went to Boston to
day on a visit.
F. K. Bailey went to Randolph today to
spend Sunday
Miss Katherine McGinn went "a Con
cord, N If, today for a few days visit
Luke Gallagher found the Worker to.
baeco man last evening aud received the
SIS reward.
Mrs w A. Murray and son, Farrell,
and Mrs Mary Farrell went TO Bellows
Falls today on visit
Miss Maude Ayers returned TO st.
J0hnsbury this afternoon after week :
visit at her home here
Mrs. 9. b. Russell OF Burlington arrived
in the city today to spend sunday with
her daughter, Miss Grace Russell
B. w Locke Of Barton Landing, who
has been visiting Eion Barrett for a few
days, returned home this afternoon.
The Quarry Workers Journal Is out and
shop stewards are requested to call at the
secretary Office tonight and get their cop
les.
b. W. Hooker, a. r. Abbott and Ned
j Roberts returned last night from q
week fishing at Greensboro pond They
report q good catch.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-21
A FALLING OFF IN POLLS
An Actual Reduction of About 80 Over
Last Year Grand List a Trifls
Larger.

The board Of asseuors has completed
its preliminary work, and the abstract
book giving the grand lists Of those liable
for taxes in Barre has been died with the
city clerk. AS there win doubtless be
corrections and additions made before
May IS, when the assessors give hearing
to aggrieved parties, they do not give out
any totals at this time. but It is believed
the grand list will be little larger than
last year There are nearly 9400 lists in
all There IS a fallingof OF over hundred
10 the list OF polls this year over last. Ia
1908 there were 1856 polls assessed, with
an additional 30 exempt. This year there
are 2T3s polls and an additional 50 ex.
empt Il might be said in explanation
that the assessors duplicated names last
year Ii nearly hundred cases, which It
Is claimed is not the case this. The grand
list last year was approximately $4,000.
Those paying taxes on 5000 or more
a "a nfvav, ha1nvu
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-21
DANCERS MADE MERRY.
Concert and Ball by Modern woodmer
Last night

Concert and Ball BY Modern Woodmen
Last Sight.
The annual concert and bali Of Camp
1886. Modern Woodmen OF America, at
Hale's pavilion last night, attracted a
large number Of people besides the mem
bers OF the organization. All had most
ENJOYABLE time, from the opening number
Of the concert programme at $50 o'clock
to the Einal waltz 0f the dance order at
o'clock this morning. The programme
contained selections by well known musl-
clans and musical organizations with read
ing in French dialect by Dr. 4. n, Lynde.
The programme was concluded with a
drill By the Woodmen's team Of sixteen
men. under Arthur Grayelin, with two
little girls. Gladys Grayelin and Frances
Burke, accompanying the team in a part
Of its movements. The drill was given
without a slip and showed most careful
training Many 81 the movements were
most intricate, and the whole called fortT
hearty applause,
The grand march was led BY Mr. Grave
lin, with Miss Como, and the other mem
bers Of the drill team 10 uniform formed
next in line. There we're about 90 cou
piles of dancers on the floor Mr.. Grave
lin, John Mercer and Thomas Dobie acted
as door managers Gilbertson's 0rehestrs
furnished excellent music for dancing
shortly after midnight luncheon was sery
ed just across the street, at the Oils cafe
Punch was served at one end Of the dance
hall, and the booth was literally patron
/ lied
Altogether the Woodmen may feel wei
pleased with the outcome Of the concer
and ball.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-21
Western Flood Causes
Loss Of 8 Lives.
IMMENSE DAMAGE DONE
Flood Started Near Cheyenne, Wyom-
ing, From Cloudbursis and Swept
All Before II.

Denver, May III. Eight lives are known
to have been lost ID Colorado and Wyom,
ing in the raging floods started by cloud
bursts near Cheyenne. Many persons are
missing Immense damage was done
along the Cache Ia Poudre river in Color
ado. The dam at Lake Livingston gave
way before the fiood The towns OF Liv-
ermore, La Porte, Wilmington and part
Of Fort Collins are under five feet Of wa.
ter.
Five iron bridges and two railroad
bridges have been swept away and miles
Of the Colorado Southern railroad tracks
washed out Thousands Of acres of ranch
and farm lands are Inundated and many
cattle are drowned
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-21
GRANITE COMPANY BANKRUPT.
Il ane Company Of Montpelier Files Pc.
tition.

Il ane Company OF Montpelier Flee Pc
tition,
Montpelier, May 70. The Kane Granite
company of this city has filed voluntary
petition In bankruptcy, and the papers
we're sent TO the Office Of the district court
at Burlington Yesterday afternoon. La
round numbers the debts are $40 GOO and
the assets $4,000, with some exemptions.
The business and plant Of the company
on Barre street was attached two OF three
weeks ago for $40, goo In an action brought
by Mrs. Sarah E. Heath, to recover on
notes. The plant was shut down and the
voluntary petition In bankruptcy Is the
consequences. Gordon q Jackson Of Bar
re, appear for the granite company. The
firm has been IN business several years,
its shop being located at the rear 81
Barre street near the Central Vermont
tracks
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-21
SECOND DEBATE
Is MONTPELIER 5
Goddard Team Defeated Last Evening
On Side Fayoring immigration
Restriction.

The Montpelier seminary debating team
was given the unanimous decision over
the Goddard team in their second annual
debate at Montpelier last evening, the
winners supporting the negative side Of
the question, Resolved, That iinmigra.
tlon should be further restricted The
Judges we're A. A. Sargent and Richard
a. Hoar Of this city and w A. Lord Of
Montpelier The fEst debate In this city
last year, was won by Goddard.
For Montpelier the speakers were Wal
lace A. Gilpin, Westley Atkins and George
i. Wells while Arthur E Pike, Carl w
Hefllln and Mark Perry upheld the con.
tentlon that immigration should be furth.
er restricted. Each was given twelve
minutes, and those in rebuttal unlimited
time. Pike and Gilpin spoke In rebuttal
The chief points advanced BY the az
frmative were that further unrestricted
immigration was dangerous In that citi
zenship was lowered, wages we're lowered
through the increased number Of unskllieG
worknen, the contract labor law is Of lit
tie practical use morals are affected
through the congregation Of the immi.
grants Ia the large cities, politics and th'
home are corrupted. From an economic
standpoint, they argued that it should b
restricted as the public lands are nearl.
taken up Immigrants oftentimes brinl
disease, moral deprayity and resistance t
authority
The negative maintained that enforce
ment Of present laws is what Is needed
not more laws. An extract was read frOn
the law excluding certain classes. Th
speakers stated that benefits were derived
politically, socially and industriously
They declared that further restriction
would be nm American. The solution o
the immigration problem was in dlstribu
tion. They said that the percentage D
foreigners had not materially increases
since 1870
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-21
SONS OF NORWICH.

Alumni Association Formed at Montpelier
Last Night
Montpelier, May 2l About SO OF the
alumni and past cadets Of Norwich Unlyer-
slty Of Northhelk gathered last evening
at the Pavilion Hotel ia this city for the
purpose Of forming an association and
for holding the first annual banquet. At
the business meeting held prior to the
banquet the following officers were elected.
President, f. B. Thomas Of Montpelier
vice presidents, Henry " Durham Of Bel
lows Falls, J. 9. Dewey Of Quebec, and
Robert Ell Ford OF ST. Adams; secretary,
II. G. Woodruff OF Barre: treasurer, X,
B. K Flint Of Montpelier.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-21
Subjected to Heavy Fire
From Port Arthur,
WERE REC0NNOITERING
Gunboats and Torpedo Boats Steamed
Close TO Harbor Entrance Russian
Aim Was Poor.

Toxic, May 2l-An official despatch
from Admiral Togo reports that Japanese
gunboats and torpedo destroyers reconnoi-
tered toward Port Arthur yesterday,
steaming close to the entrance Of the har-
Dor. They sustained little damage from
the Gre Of the shore batteries, and despite
the hot cross ERE there we're no casual
ffps