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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-07
A $4,000 Fire at Lockport, N. Y.

. Buffalo. y. Y. Jan. Ga special dis
patch from Lockport, says the Biddle
broom factory and Calvary Presby-
terrain church were damaged by fire,
Wednesday. to the extent of $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-07

Karl Alfred Won Zittel, the paleon-
tologist president of the Academy of
Sciences, at Munich, is dead.
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Corumbia, Har
Princeton have +
to Oxford and 2
chess match to
in March or
Rice trophy
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The port of Galveston now stands first
in the export Of wheat as we'll as IN the
export OF cotton.
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MRS ISAAC CLARK, r. L. D., No 8
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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-24
JACK CURlEY HERE.
British Columbia Boxer Starts Train
ing for Joe Robertson.

Jack Curley, who is matched to box
Joe Robertson before the Walla Walla
Athletic club November 4, arrived yes
terday from Spokane. Articles of
agreement were drawn up this after
noon calling for 15-round go. straight
Marquis of Queensbury rules. Curley
has good record as a light heavy
weight. having fought a draw with
Fred Russell, besides defeating a num-
Der of good men. Robertson cOmmenc-
ed training a few days ago. Both men
will be in the light heavyweight class
and will probably enter the ring
weighing around 165 pounds. Rober-
son will train at the club every after
noon from / to g: 80 and Curley from
3 to 4:30 o'clock.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-24
MAN AND Wife ARRESTED.
Charged With Stealing From Restaur-
ants and Hotel

5. G.. McCay and his wife. Mary Nc
Cay, were arrested Saturday night by
Constable Goodwin and taken to Jail
to answer to charge of stealing.
plOyed at different intervals at the
Dacres hotel. the Portland restaurant
and OlsOn's restaurant. For some
time the prOprietOrs of these
places have been missing considerable
silverware and table linen and al
though close watch has been kept
they were unable to locate it or dis
cOcver the thief Saturday afternoon
McCay, who had been stopping at the
Union lodging house. made complaint
against the proprietor. claiming that
he had withheld his baggage. When
the complaint in the case was served
on the lodging house proprietor, he in
formed Constable Goodwin that he
would get even with McCay, stating
that he believed that McCay and his
wife had quite an amount of stolen
goods in their trunk. John Albeit one
of the proprietOrs of the Portland res
taurant was notified and he had q
search warrant issued from Justice
Huffman's court. With this Constable
Goodwin went to the lodging house
with Mr.. Albeit and the trunk was
opened. In the trunk was found d
large amount of the missing silver
ware, numerous napkins and table
cloths. Mr.. Albeit identified some of
the property as being that stolen from
his place of business. Constable
Goodwin then arrested McCay and his
wife and took them to Jail
This morning John B. Catron of the
Dacres hotel identified some of his
property that they had stolen.
McCay is the waiter who attempted
to kill himself about a month ago by
swallowing a small quantity of laud-
anum.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-24
Carnival at jacksonville,

Jacksonville, Oct. 24.-Hotels and all
boarding houses are filled with visitors
who have come to witness the festivi-
ties of carnival week. The carnival for
which preparations have been going
forward for many wees. is held in Gel
ebration of the rebuilding of Jackson
vile after the great fire of three years
ago. The weeks programme was for
mally ushered in this afternoon with a
magnificent floral parade which was
witnessed by thousands of enthusiast
tic spectators. Scores Of carriages
automobiles and bicycles, all hand
sOmely decorated in a wealth of flowers
and blossoms took part in the spec
tacle.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-24
Iowa Saptists to Meet.

MARSHALLTOWN, Ia. Oct. "a
Arrangements for the Iowa State Bap-
tist convention are completed and
many visitors have already arrived for
the gathering, which will begin its ses-
will cover four days and an interesting
programme has been arranged. PrOmi-
nent among those who are here to take
part are Professor G. r. Henderson,
of the University of Chicago; Judge
j. J. Powell of Cedar Rapids, and J. r.
Vaughn, of Warerlo, president of the
Iowa Baptist Young Peoples Union.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-24

HULL. Eng, Oct 24.-ShOrtly after
midnight last Friday the Russian Bal
tic SQUADRON came on the Hull fishing
fleet 200 miles from here in the North
sea. and without warning fired on the
boats. sinking the trawler Crane, KILL
ing her skipper and mate and seriously
wounded several of her crew. The hr-
ing continued half an hour after which
the Russians hurriedly steamed away
without making any effort to discover
the extent Of the damage inflicted.
The news was brought to Hull by the
traWlers Moulmein and MinO, which
were seriously damaged by shots, but
none aboard injured. The fate Of sew
eral other vessels was unknown to the
Moulmein and Mino when they left
the scene. The injured We're brought
to this city. The news has created in
tense Indignation throughout England.
1t is generally felt that unless salts
factory explanation is Immediately
forthcoming, the attack must be re-
garded as an act of war.
The fishing vessel Wren is now re-
ported safe.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-24
Only One Arrived.

HULL Eng, oct. 24-Only one
vessel arrived this morning from the
scene of the attack by the Baltic fleet
on fishing vessels. The latest reports
that the Russians fired 500 shots at
the fishing feet at a range of a quar-
ter of a mile. The mayor of Hull has
telegraphed Premier Balfour request
ing the government to take the speed
to insure full redress and complete
security against further Russian out
RACES" Six of the fishing boats in the
fleet have not yet reported. 1t Is now
definitely reported that the Neier
went down with all on board.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-24
Ohio Federation of Labor.

CANTON, O., Oct 24.-Representa-
tive labor leaders of Ohio. delegates to
the twenty-fourth annual convention
of the State Federation of Labor, as
sembled in this city today and began
their sessions. The gathering was
called to order by President Conrad
Beck. of Cleveland. Secretary Michael
Goldsmith read the official call setting
before the gathering for considerati ton
and action. Chief among the subjects
on the agenda are the child labor and
free school book questions. The ses-
sions are expected to continue through
the week.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-24
Conference of North Sea incident.

LONDNO. oct. 24.-LOrd LanSdOWne
arrived this afternoon and went i'm
mediately to the foreign office. where
he held long conference on the North
sea incident.
After the conference at the foreign
office LansdoWne sent a strongly word
ST Petersburg for delivery to the Rus
sian government. The foreign secre-
tary is now in conference with Admiral
Fisher. first lord Of the admiralty.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-24
Society Women Ring Up Fares.

RUTLAND, VT, Oct. 24.-Fourteen
young society women acted as conduc-
tors on the cars of the Rutland street
railway company for charity in con-
nection with the annual fall festival of
the Rutland Missionary association
for the benefit of the Old Ladies
Home.
They were allowed by the railway
company to retain all they took in
over the average days receipts.
One citizen gave $500 for riding a
few yards and there were many dona-
tions of smaller amounts. Several
! thousand dollars were cleared.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-24
Miller Vaughan Dead.

PENDLETON. oct. 24.-Miller
Vaughan, for 40 years a stage driver in
California. Washington, Idaho ana
Oregon. died here this morning from
paralysis with which he was stricken
while driving stage to Sumpter, three
days ago. He came to California 81
old.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-24
Russian Embassy Explains.

LONDON, oct. 24.-The Russian
embassy has issued the following re-
garding the North sea incident:
admiral Rodjestvensky was un-
doubtedly not responsible for the order
to fire as he had gone ahead with the
first section of the fleet The fact
probably is that the fleet did not see
the lights of the fishing fleet. and mis-
took q rocket fired from one of the
travellers for a hostile signal. The
fact that the fleet steamed away after
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-24
Baltic Fleet at French Port.

CHERROURG. Oct. 24.-The ad-
vance guard of the Baltic fleet, con-
sisting of torpedo boats is in the outer
harbOr The ships which fired On the
British fishing vessels in the North
precaution is being taken to guard
against attack. 1t is reported that the
Russian fleet learned that a japanese
attempt might be made on the squad
ron in the English channel.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-24
List of Casualties.

ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 24.-The
following official list of the Russians
killed and wounded in the fighting at
was given out today: Killed, one gen.
eral, 231 officers, 1850 men: wound
men: guns lost 81. guns taken 81. The
Russians captured 302 prisoners and
lost 1S7 taken by the japanese.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-24
From Booths Stage to Death In Cell.

Pike, 81, once Edwin Booths leading
support. died last Friday at Harris Is
of six months for vagrancy. His death
was not publicly known until today.
Less than a year ago Pike was a
prosperous actor, playing Kugo. the
Hunchback Spy in Darling OF the
Gods. When he left the company, he
began to drink which dragged him to
the gutter. He refused the aid of old
friends
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-24
Russia Ready to Make Reparation.

ST. PETERSBURG. oct 24.-At a
meeting at the foreign office this after
noon it was decided to prepare a semi
official note addressed to the British
government expressing regret over the
North sea incident and the Willingness
of the Russian government to make
reparation. 1t is hoped this will mol
lify Great Britain and pave the way
for a diplomatic adjustment.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-24
Port Arthur Garrison Won't Surrender

ST. PETERSBURG. oct PA dis
patch from General StOessel dated Oc-
toher 20 SAYS: The chief suffering
among the members of the garrison is
due to the lack of warm clothing. The
selves shoes of all kinds of material
There is still an immense quantity of
The garrison is determined TO fight to
the last man and last drop of blood.
General Stoessel expressed the hope
that Kuropatkin would arrive in time
to aid them.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-24
British Warships Ready to Sail.

PORTSMOUTH. Eng. Oct. 24.-A
strong fleet of British warships to-
gether with several torpedo boat de-
stroyers is here ready to sail in a few
hours notice. There is great eager
ness among the officers and crews for
orders but the notice has not yet ar
rived.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-24
Great Britain Will Demand Oedress

LONDON. Oct. 24.-Lord Lans-
downe has returned to London. The
many. but has started for London. 1t
is believed that England'S demands in
ing vessels by the Baltic fleet will not
be formulated before tonight.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-24

Mrs Gerken of New York and a num-
ber Of others whose horses have taken
blue ribbons in New York. Boston and
Philadelphia. The list of prizes in cash
and trophies amounts to 25,00O which
is the largest prize list ever offered at
a horse show in this country.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-24
NEGRO LYNCAED
IN VIRGINIA
He Threw a Lighted Lamp
Into Po|iceman's Face.
PROTECTED A NE6Ro MURDERER
o,,a Blount, Victim of the Mob,
Was a Prominent CoIored Poll
tcian of Berkeley.
0sorFCTED A NEGR0 MURDERER

v,ProT.K. Va. oct. 24.-George
Pount q leading negro politician of
p.rter-y across the river was taken
from the station house at Berkeley at
o .r,,.k this morning and shot and
haar4s to death by a mob. Saturday
rigbt Blouut threw lighted lamp into
.bs f... Of policeman who entered
p,o,,,r.s restaurant to arrest another
,.gro charged With shooting. Blount's
s~rast ana lynching followed.
rroor- have been ordered out at the
.,,ue-- If Mayor Allen of Berkeley,
j. SAYS that an outbreak of negroes
natght is imminent as the result of
rh4 l1uching of Blount.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-24
Russian Public in Ignorance.

ST. PETERSBURG, Oct 24.-Be-
cause of the absence of official infor
nation from Admiral Rojestvensky,
the censor has refused to permit pub
licity of the North sea affair. Nothing
is known OF the incident outside of
official quarters.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-24
Conference of Naval Officers.

PORTSMOUTH, Eng, oct 24.-All
superior officers of the warships here
held a conference today, admiral
BeresfOrd is commander in chief of
the home squadron. 1t is understood
that naval mobilization is under dis
cuSSiOn.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-24
BALTIC FLEET MAKES BAD BREAK
FIRES ON ENGLISH FISHING FLEET
One vas Was Sunk Most the Grew Being LoGeat Britain Regards the
Attack as an Act Of War and Will Demand Apology and Repafa1 from
Russia british Fleet Ready for Immediate Action.

the firing was probably due to the be-
lief that no damage was done. we
are compelled to await news from ST.
Petersburg before we can adjust the
matter fully. No news has yet ar
rived
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-24
DIVORCE RULE
IS ADOPTED
Carried in the Episcopal
House Of Delegation.
IT WAS PASSED WITHOUT DEBATE
The New Canon Prohibits Episcopal
Clergymen From Marrying
Divorced Persons.

BOSTON, oct. 24.-The Episcopal
convention by a resolution today re-
ferred the matter of the election Of q
presiding bishop to the next general
convention. The divorce canon was
amended by the house of bishops was
taken up by the house of deputies and
passed without debate
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-24
Sympathy for Fishermen.

LONDON, Oct. 24.-After a lengthy
interview with Lord LansdOwne at
Buckingham palace, King Edward tel
egrapl.-d & message of sympathy to
the mayor of Hull.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-24
Ms Abbie Finneqan Is Dead.

NILI.AN. Idaho, oct. 24.-Mrs. Alb
ii. Fnuegan, the only daughter of
John Merrill. who discovered gold
where Butte now stands, was found
dead III bed last night, due to alco-
hofsu. Like her father she died pen
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-24
Toxic Estimates Russian Losses.

TOXIC, Oct. 24.-General Oyama
reports that further Information re-
garding the battle of Shakhe shows
that the number of Russian prisoners
taken was 7O9. The corpses found on
the battle field numbered 1888.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-24
British Fleet at Gibraltar.

GIBRALTAR, Oct. 24.-The British
channel fleet arrived off here this
morning. An officer Immediately
boarded the flagship with dispatches
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-24

Of the commanders of the warships in
failing to offer assistance to the fish
ing fleet after discovering their mis-
take. Immediate redress is demanded.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-24
The Baltic Fleet Is Siohted,

LONDON, Oct. 24.-At 1915 today
the Russian Baltic fleet passed Alder
ney island in English channel off the
coast of Normandy.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-24
Japanese Losses More Heavy.

ROME, Oct. PA dispatch from
Toxic states that the Japanese losses
wounded. The Japanese are said to
have lost g guns.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-24
. .
HAD THE BRAND ON.

The railroads completely can (
y trolled the convention of 1904. and
y not a single candidate that re-
= ceiyed a nomination in that con- (
= yention but had the railroad
= brand on."-Lew Wlimot, ferry
= county delegate to the Farrell
= railroad convention.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-24
British Merchantmen Searched

PORTSMOUTH. oct. 24.-Th- re-
port is confirmed that the Russian
Baltic fleet stopped and searched a
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-24
Russian Admiral Calious Hearted.

LONDON. Oct 24.-Lansdowne's
message to Lamsdorff, it is learned,
laid special stress on the callousness
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-24

CHERBOURG, Oct. 24.-The Baltic
sian torpedo boats will leave tonight.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-24
Shippers Report on Russian Outrao

SkIppers Report on Russian Outrage.
LONDON, oct. 24-JOseph Smith.
son of Captain George Smith of the
Crane who was killed by one of the
shots fired by the Russian squadron.
and two shippers to the fleet. arrived
in London this morning and drove at
once to the foreign office.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-24
Russian icebreaker Damaged.

COPENHAGEN, Oct. 24.-The Rus
sian icebreaker Ermak has arrived in
the roads in damaged condition.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-24
British Ambassador Sees lamsdorff.

ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 24.-Count
L.ansdOrff, minister of foreign affairs,
and British Ambassador Scott held a
lengthy conference this afternoon.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-27

otherwise, with two revolvers thrust
under his nose.
Now you shut up." warned Jackson,
"or Wen blow your top off,
We led our prisoner amidships, and
he went quietly enough.
Now give US the key to the fo'-
c's'le," commanded Jackson.
It's aft in my bunk" replied the
man, sullenly.
Come along and get it. Well keep
you company"
All of us moved aft. The cabin COM
panionway scuttle opened and a man
appeared.
What's wrong. bos'n?" called a
voice.
There was a flash and report of a
revolver, and 9 man beside me dropped
a second later the figure in the com
panionway stretched its length before
US on deck, unarmed.
F.. We quickly crowded down into the
cabin. We had just time to turn on
a dark lantern, when the door to a
stateroom leading off from the cabin
opened, and big, burly man, partly
undressed, leaped- out among us. He,
too, dropped on deck, senseless from
the blow of a revolver butt. Next.
headed by the deserter, we quickly
made prisoners of the second mate,
cook and steward in their respective
rooms, locking their doors and threat
ening to shoot at the least outcry
Then, the skylight being covered by a
tarpaulin on the outside, we ventured
to light the lamp hung from the CEN
ter of the cabin.
The bos'n, captain and mate we
speedily bound to a bench. The mate
was bleeding profusely. AS he came
to he struggled fiercely with the knot
ted cords, but an effective tap from a
revolver butt taught him discretion.
The captain took things more calmly
and made no resistance.
Now, the key" said jackson.
The bos'n was loosened enough so
that he could go into his room and
procure it. I took it from him. Jack
son nodded that he and the soldiers
would stand guard.
Accompanied by the deserter and
two sailors / went ford to the fore
castle door. from which we speedily
removed the paddock. Inside all was
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-27

ing against form Of injustice par
ticularly detestable to the heart of a
sailor.
Il am with you, said shortly,
and we grasped hands. Then one by
one the four citizen coldiers came
up and we did the same. One of them
was a justice of the peace in far away
Pennsylvania.
We two quartermasters of the night
watch stood lounging by the gangway.
1t was near midnight. Every light
aboard was xtinguished-orders from
the admiral, for there were still two
Spanish torpedo-boats unharmed up
the Pasig. 1t was another beautiful
night. lighted only by the stars and an
occasional flash of The searohlights on
the warship. The chief officer had
made mis- last round of inspection an
hour before, and was now turned in.
Only we two of the crew were on
deck-our report had been /"Alls well,
sir
So it was. in our opinion. Dark fig
ures passed us on deck, going aft,
but we did not challenge. From under
the stern came faint splashing and
rattle of oars, but we did not chal-
lenge. Slowly boat was being haul
ed along the side to the gangway lad
der, making no noise save a faint
splash against its bow, but still we did
not challenge. / removed my uniform
coat and slipped softly down the lad
der. A hand grasped mine and then
we showed off. A moment later I
heard our bell strike and my watch
mates voice rolled out:
'All's WELL"
We pulled quietly away from the
steamers side until she appeared a
mere vague shadow. Our oarlocks,
muffied by wads of engine-room waste,
seemed only to breathe. There were
eight of us in the yawl, Jackson and
l in the bow, two privates and three
sailors, the latter pulling and the de-
serter steering. He was the first to
speak in loud whisper.
I'm headin' for the fore chains.
We can jump there and be on deck
before the bos'n sees u.s."
We glided slowly over the almost
invisible water, until presently the big