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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-02-19
WAS BLOWN UP BY Mine
Russian Torpedo Transport Destroyed
By Accident.
NINETY.fiYE LIVES WERE LOST.
Cruisers From viadivostok Sink Japanese
Steamer-Ano,her Merchant Vessel Escapes
10 Port Seizure OF Masampho Deemed
Important Financial Situation Is Very
Critical.

st. Petersburg, (By Cable. An OIL.
cial report has been received from Vice
roy Alexieff saying that the Russian tor
pedo transport Yenisei has been blown
up as the result of accidentally striking
q mine at Port Arthur
The Yonisei sank and Captain Stepan-
off, 8 officers and 81 men were lost.
An imperial ukase has been issued. 1t
commands that all the troops in the mill
tary establishments in the Siberian mill
tary districts be placed in readiness for
war; that all the divisions in the Far
Eastern viceroyalty be brougt to war
strength, aud that the army and navy
reserves in the Siberian and kazan dis
tricts be called out for active service.
The authorities are empowered to re-
QUESTION the necessary horses.
In response to the appeal of the Dow
ager Czarina several grand durhesses
and numerous other noble ladies have
organized committees in st. Petersburg.
The Official Messenger daily prints pages
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-02-19
MRS. LORENZ ACQUITTED.
Court Directed Jury That Evidence Was Not
Sufficient TO Convict.

Washington (SpeciaD. In the postal
trial after the recess Justice Pritchard
directed the jury to find Il verdict of not
guilty in the case of Mrs. LOrcnz, saying
that there was not sufficient evidence to
hold her. The Government, after pre-
scnting its rcbuttal testimony, rested,
and Mr.. Kulmer moved that the jury be
directed TO return verdict of not guilty as
to Mrs L)renZ.
Mr.. Conrad said that at this stage Of the
ease he would oppose the motion, but he
added: Il think you might trust that
much to u.s." lie said he was going to
deal in his argument with the utmost
fairness as to which Of the defendants in
bis opinion should be dealt lcnicntly
with and which should be dealt rigor-
ouSly with
District Attorney Beach also opposed
the motion, whcrcupon Justice Prlthard
said he would consider the matter ana
announce his decision after the recess.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-02-19
Baron Hayashi said;

whatever may be the eventual result
of the war, Russia, in allowing us to &C.
rupv and fortify Masampho has created
for herself another Dardanelles. With
the fertilization of Mesampho the in
segrity of Japan is assured forever"
mo fleet can now pass there against
Japan's wishes. Even if we were beaten
we will not give up Masampho.'
Il is understood that the Japanese
troops are advancing rapidly toward the
Yalu River. There, it is expected, they
will meet and engage the Russian forces.
The japanese declare that the numbers
Of the Russian troops are greatly exag-
gerated.
The plan Of the japanese appear to be
to take the road which leads almost
straight to Mukdcn. They profess to
have no doubt that they will be able to
drive back the Russian forces toward
ii ,rbin.
Baron Hayash points out that the
Mukdcn road, though nominally under
Russian military control. will be subject
to constant raids from Chinese bands,
who will swoop down from the hills
Proceeding diagonally, the japanese in
tend to cut the line of communication
between Port Arthur and the mainland
Of Manchuria not only preventing rein
forcements from reaching the Port
Arthur garrison, but inhicting damage
on the Manchuran railroad. =
Referring in the House of Lords to the
Russian charges on the subject of Wei
lTai.Wci, Foreign Minister Lansdownc
declared the report that Great Britain
had given Wei Hal Wei AS base for the
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-02-19
WEEKLY REVIEW OF TRADE.
War. Fire and Gotten We're Adverse factors
Situation Encouraging.

Situation Encouraging
r. G. Dunn & Co.'S weekly review of
trade SAYS
War fire and cotton were the adverse
factors of the week, yet the country stood
the shocks remarkably well and there
are numerous encouraging symptoms.
To large degree the outbreak OF hos,
tilties in the Orient and the collapse of
thc cotton boom had been discounted.
and the disastrous loss of the coniiagra-
ton was offset very largely by the slim
illus it will give 10 many industries. NOV
ably structural steel In restoring BAL
timore there will be great activity in the
building trades. while large stocks or
goods must be replaced and orders filled
by i0bbers and manufacturers else
where The labor situation throughout
the country is almost devoid OF friction.
More or less traffic congestion results
from the weather. and this factor &C.
counts for the small loss of IL per cent.
in railway earnings during January.
Actual business is still restricted in the
iron and steel industry, but there is
more confidence in the future, and the
extensive starting Of plants by the lead
ing producer suggests that foreign mar
kctS will be entered more aggrcssively
than ever before. Structural steel pros
poets have greatly improved because of
The Baltimore fire as it is certain that an
enormous tonnage will be required 90 re-
store the ruined buildings. As to pig
iron, no improvement is seen. Minor
metals have developed irrcgularty, but
hard coal is in good demand.
Failures this week in the United States
are DDS. against Pas last week. @02 tho
preceding week and 23O he correspond
inc week last year. Failures in Canada
number -. against % last week, - the
preceding week and % last year
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-02-19
PROCLAMATION or NEUTRALITY
President Roosevelt Declares Friendship Of
United States for Both Nations.

Washington d. G. Especial. -Prcsi-
dent Roosevelt issued the proclamation
declaring the neutrality of this govern
ment in the Russo japanese War. 1t
says:
Whereas, a state of war unhappily OK
lists between Japan on the one side and
Russia on the other side;
And whereas, the United States are on
terms Of friendship and amity with both
the contending powers. and with the per-
sons inhabitng their several dOminions;
And whereas. there arc citizens of tie
United States residing within the terri
tories or dominions of each of tie bellig-
erentS and carrying on commerce, trade
or other usine.s or pursuits therein pro
tcctcd by the faith of treaties;
And whereas, there are subjects OF
each of the beligcrcntS res ding within
The territory or jurisdiction of the United
States, aud carrying on commerce, trade
or other business or pursuits therein;
And whereas, the laws of the Tn ted
States, without interfering with the free
expression of opinion and sympathy or
with the open manufacture or sale Of
arms or munitions of war, nevertheless
impose upon all persons who may be
within their territory and jurisdiction the
duty of an impartial neutrality during
the existence Of the contest
And whereas. it is the duty of neutral
government not to permit or suffer the
making of its waters SubScrycnt to the
purposes of war.
Now. therefore. l. Theodore Roosevelt,
President Of the United States of Amer ca
in order to preserve the neutrality Of the
United States and of their citizens and Of
persons within their territory and iuriS-
diction. and to enforce their laws, and in
order that all persons. being warned 81!
lhc general tenor of the laws and treaties
nr tho Emitted STATES in this behalf, and
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-02-19
SENATE AND PANAMA TREATY.
Executive Session Results In Decision to trd
Long Discussion.

Washington, Especial - Behind closed
doors the Senate reached an agreement
to vote on the Panama canal treaty Feb
rua y %.
After the executive session Senator
Cullom, wF) has charge of the treaty,
conferred with the leaders on the demo
cratic side, with the result that when the
doors were closed an agreement was
speedily made looking to the termination
of the long contest.
The correspondence which the Presi'
dent sent to the Senai in executive session
was referred to the committee on foreign
relations, and that committee will exam
inc the documents and decide what pOr-
ton shall be printed as an executive
document When this correspondence
was received objection to its reference
was made by Senator Cullen on the
ground that it WAS Of such confidential
nature that it should not be printed in
any form. Discussions have disclosed
the fact that some parts Of the cores
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-02-19
China Will B: N u;rai.

Washington, Especial. - Minister Con
ger cablcd the State Department from
Pckin that the Chinese Government
would Immediately issue PROCLAMATION
of neutrality, having received from the
Russian Minister. the declaration Of war
If this proclamation is observed il will of
course prevent the threatened invasion Of
Manchuria by the Boxers. China als)
must prevent the use Of her soil by either
Russian or Japanese troops,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-02-19
RUSSIANS SINK STEAMER.
Who'e Squadron Fires on Two Small sh 'ps-
One Escapes.

Washington (SpcciaD. The Japanese
Legation received tho following dispatch
from Toxic:
'"Two small japanese merchant ships
Zcnsho Maru and Nakonoura Maru,
while on their way 10 Otaril. II port on
the western coast Yclo Island. from
Sakate, Il port on the northern coast ol
the main island OF Japan, were fired or
on February II by four Russian mclof
war off the coast Of Aomori pref, ciurc,
and the latter WAS sunk, while the for
ner had a narrow escape.
''The Russian men -0f-war are still seen
oft the western coast of Icz0 Island.
They are supposed to be the first class
cruisers which have been shut up at
VladivoStOk and tried some time ago to
Join the main squadron ut Port Arthur"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-02-19
Nav Not Impress Am ,rican mrs.

Seattle, Wash, Special The lyo
Maru, of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha 5
Seattle Line, sailed from Yokohama for
Seattle. The Aki Maru is scheduled to
follow her February % There has hccn
persistent rumOr aH0at to the effect
hat the japanese government would i'm
press the Nippon Iuscn Kaisha liners to
serve as transports. The fact that one
of them is now en- route to Seattle is in
tcrpreted by local officials Of the com any
10 indicate that the American line oiitbe
company will not he disturbed
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-02-19
PORT ARTHUR BELIEVED DOOMED.
The British Expect lis Fall Withis Several
D8ys a

London by Cablc).-The British Gov
eminent has information which leads it
to believe that Japan is likely TO be in
possession of Port Arthur week from
now. In the best informed Japanese
circles here it is privately thought that
the war will be over by July. Those
British officials who are coguizant Of the
extraordinary thoroughncss with which
Japan prepared for he war are inclined
to share the japanese view regarding the
duration of the struggle
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-02-19
All Powers Nav tigh'.

Chicago, III. Especial ut is ok
tremcly probable that the United States
and each of the great powers-will do
actual fighting before this war is over.
The United States has taken strong
and courageous position Dr. Togo
kich. formerly a secretary in the foreign
department of the japanese government
made the above prediction. Er. Iycnaga
has Just completed Il series Of lectures in
Chicago under the auspices Of the Uni
versitv If Chicago
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-02-19
Senator IIauna's Fight for l. 'fe.

Washington Especial. )-Senator Han
ma is battling for life. and despite tho
desperate condition in which he is from
typhoid fever, Drs. RiXey, Oslcr and
carter say that he still has chance.
how great chance they will not say;
sunday was gloomy one at the Sen
at,r'S nome in this citY and those who
had hcpn by his bedside throughout the
night continued as constantly through
cut the day. as there was no telling at
what minute the patient might become
worse and his death ensue.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-02-19
Had Dysam tc in Trunk.

Liverpool, by Cable. The customs
officials found eighteen pounds OF dyna-
mite and 3. $50 detonatOrs in the posses
sion of an Austrian cmigrant on board the
White Star Line steamer Majestic, which
left New York Fehruary{3 The Aus,
TRANS trunk had fal3c bottom, III
which the dynamite was cbnccaIcd. The
man who gave the name OF Ivan
Sinhcanoic. and who oStcn3ibly, %as
bound for Carlsbad, was ARRESTED and
rcmandcd until February %
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-02-19

Of the law of nations, may thus be pre-
vented from an unintentional violation OF
the same do hereby declare and proclaim
that by the act passed on the "oth DAY
of April, A. D., 1918, commonly known
as the neutrality law, the acts ar" tor-
hidden to be done under severe penalties
within the territory and jurisdiction OF
the United States.
The regulations Of the neutrality laws
are giNcn
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-02-19
A BALLAD OF CHANGE.

My first were innocent and sweet;
their charms in mawkish verse ] sung;
[ loved the ground beneath their feet
That Is the way when one is young,
a something seemed to tie my tongue
And so my love | never told;
What chances then away | flung!
lis different when one is old.
And next. in manhood MONDAY heat,
From fair to fair lightly swung:
Halfway they would my wooing meet
This is the way when men are young,
About their petticoats | hung
] trow they never found me cold;
Loves changes then gayly rung;
It's different when one Is old.
TO sit upon the anxious seat.
The all-too-willing maids among,
With foolish dreams ones self to cheat
That is the way when men are young
With sweetest poison to be stung.
To be too shy or OVERLOAD,
10 waste at spigot and at bung!
lis different when one is old.
L'ENVOI.
10 chant loves lay with lusty lung,
That is the way when one is young.
TO lightly win and loosely hold;
lis different when one is old.
Chicago News.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-02-19
Ssie Blowers Get $4,000.

Woodstock, Ont, Special. Burglars
blew open the safe of the Nelson's Bank,
at Avlmcr. and stole Sl5.O00 They also
blew open the safe of the private bank OF
James Munro, at Embro, securing large
sum Of money. The thieves were fright
cncd away from two other banks.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-02-19

of loyal addresses from XcUstvOs and
municipalities and Government and pri
vate corporations The Gar takes
pains TO personally thank the scndcrs Of
addresses in each case.
The situation in financial circles here
Is slightly improved, but is still very
critical.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-02-19

pondcncc should be prepared in form for
use by the senators. and it is expected
that this matter will he so arrangned.
The Senate was in executive session
more than four hours. and after the agree
ment to vote on the treaty had Eeen
reached nearly the entire time was de-
voted to general discussion of the en-
of the Senate and the Prcsi-
dent on each others prerogativc under
the constitution.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-02-19

japanese operations against Port Arthur
was entirely unfOunded, and, 80 far as
he could conjecture, it was IL mis-
chicvous fabrication,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-02-19
BALrIMORE'S Big FIRE
Monumental City Recovering From tf'
fects OF COnflagration.
TOTAL LOSS PUT AT Sl25,000,0G0.

Confidence and Hop. Has Been Restored TO
igh Degree Ely the knowledge That Al
the Cash and securities in th, vaults OF
the Destroyed Financial institutions Are
Safe and Sound.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-02-19

Chestnuts are an important art
of food in Italy.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-02-19
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
IJUPITERl
II L-L-L-L
| By Karl Edwin Hartman |
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

AOk HE keeper Of the lions of
I m the London Zoo" Martin
@ - g Riley, began learning his
u Il i trade young, for his faith
HcN er was lion keeper in Il
The Newtown bee., 1904-11-25

with much, it is promised, of special
 interest touching the personality of
 the German Emperor. In his first chapters MT White has told of his
 presentation at the German court, the difficulties of an American Ambassa- dor in procuring suitable residence, the embittered feeling in Germany against America in 1897 and during the Spanish War, the policy of the United States in regard to the "Open Door" in China and the cooperation of En- peror William and the German gov ernment in President McKinley's pol icy, Ambassador Whites personal re- lations with the Spanish Ambassador and his difficulties during the Spanish American War, and other matters of much interest.
The Newtown bee., 1904-11-25
TOWN TOPICS-
WHAT THE BEE WOULD LIKE TO
 BE THANKFUL FOR.

SUGGESTED BY THE OFFICE OWL.
 For new sidewalks south of the Beach Memorial Library.
 For the Main street to be we'll light ed at night.
 For a good comfortable endowment fund for the Beach Memorial Library.
 For a public water system for the borough of Newtown and the village of Sandy Hook.
 For an industry to occupy the old Mantle mill at Sandy Hook.
 For sidewalks for the village of San dy Hook.
 For the district schools of the town to be consolidated into graded sys' tenn.
The Newtown bee., 1904-11-25

Ex-Senator Houlihan, Master John Houlihan and Miss Loretta Houllhan were among those who enjoyed the Yale Harvard football game in New Haven, Saturday.
The Newtown bee., 1904-11-25

gave Himself for us; and to have ex- perienced the gratitude of those who have been made glad by our sharing with them the good things of life, is the fulfilment of that same divine love, bearing fruit in our common human relations, which is we'll pleasing to the Father of all.
 Miss Eva Blackman has visited friends in Bridgeport for few days.
 A little daughter came to the home of MT and Mrs Fred Patterson in Berk- shire Wednesday, November 16.
 Philo Nichols and friend of Bridge port were guests, Sunday, of Mrs Ad- die Nichols on Mt Pleasant.
 MT and Mrs w. Homer Hubbell vis- ited friends in Brooklyn, N. Y., the past week.
The Newtown bee., 1904-11-25

Patrick F. Grove, the button manu- facturer, attended the Yale-Harvard football game in New Haven, Satur- day.
The Newtown bee., 1904-11-25

Miss Ethel Parsons went to New Haven, Saturday, to witness the Yale- Harvard football game.
The Newtown bee., 1904-11-25
]. W. Melbourne, M. D.
Cancer Specialist, [,

Cancer Specialist, Sanatorium: 64 Bank St, Derby, Ct. Is the only originator of the painless cancer cure. Consultation and advice free. Cor respondence solicited.
 Cure Guaranteed.
The Newtown bee., 1904-11-25
Wedding Gifts.

When you are in Danbury come into our new store and see what a beautiful assort- ment of goods we have. Everybody likes to see pretty things. We are glad to show them whether you wish to buy or not. We have the largest and pleasantest store in this part of the state and we keep a splendid assortment of everything you would think of finding in a jewelry store. Our prices are as low as pos- sible for GOOD GOODS. We carry nothing else.
The Newtown bee., 1904-11-25

Dr VIII. Kiernan, Dr A. L. Schuyler and Walter Kiernan witnessed the great Harvard football game in New Haven, Saturday.
The Newtown bee., 1904-11-25

William O'Hare of Brookfield passed Sunday with MT and Mrs John T. Shee- han.
The Newtown bee., 1904-11-25

Mrs Ernest Wilson and two daugh- ters of New Haven pass Thanksgiving with Mrs A. D. Fairchild in Taunton.
The Newtown bee., 1904-11-25

Mrs Goodrich is to install a tele- phone in her residence in Taunton dis trict.
The Newtown bee., 1904-11-25

Miss Marion Peck returned home on Saturday evening, after stay Of few days in Danhury.
The Newtown bee., 1904-11-25

Postmaster G. F. Duncombe and Miss Julia Duncombe passed Sunday in Bedding, the guests of MT and Mrs William E. DuncOmb.
The Newtown bee., 1904-11-25

Connecticut school document No. Is, sent out by Secretary 7ine of the State Board of Education, relates to the cor
The Newtown bee., 1904-11-25

The Blue Ribbon Horse & Carriage Go. on Cannon street, Bridgeport, dis play full line of up-to-date carriages and business wagons in their repos- itory, and careful inspection will con- vince purchasers that their prices are very low. They also build vehicles of every description. and anything on wheels that bears their name carries with it guarantee for quality and style. They are constantly presenting new attractions to pleasure drivers. Their latest is very attractive top buggy which they call the "New York Knocka bout" The job will speak for itself on sight and is meeting with a ready sale in New York City.
The Newtown bee., 1904-11-25
Chronic Diseases
 Cancers, TumOrs, etc.

In every line of business there is some part requiring closer study and greater than aver age skill. That this is true Of Medicine many persons seem to forget, and after one or more failures the patient, and sometimes thS phy- scian, believes the case incurable. The or dinary physician is NOT culpable for failure in an Extraordinary case, but he IS cnlpaDle If he prescribes hopeless" because HE falls. He may claim that the same sources or lnror- nation sare open to all physicians: Ihls S,sis IS NOT TRUE. All physicians do not puDllsn their methods and discoveries, and even were 1t so, would all gain an equal knoWieuggS therefrOm? Why will one farmer s9cce91u 1t with ground upon which another raised o1iy cine. We do not claim to cure every disease but we DO MOST SURELY claim to cure a large per cent of others failures and 4 that , IS JUST THE KIND OF WORK WE WANT. we cure CANCERS without operation ana take our pay when cured. We are equipped wlth everything with which to work, including two powerful X-ray machines. Violet ray. not ar. Galvanic, Faradic and Static electricity, etc., we make photographs of internal parts trace the heart action on a paper, etc: Skeptlclsm of patients regarding the curaD1l1ty Ci tnelr diseases costs us some money, but It costs THEM health and perhaps life. Write us, our opinion costs nothing.
 DR NORWOOD,
 76 Main St., Ansonia, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1904-11-25

A new series of "reminiscences, from the pen of Hon Andrew D. White, will begin in the December Century, and will cover Ambassador Whites mis- sion to Germany from 1897 to 1902,
The Newtown bee., 1904-11-25

Merchant L. c. Morris, Miss Mabel Morris and Master Philips Morris were among Newtown's contingent at the Yale Harvard football game in New Haven, Saturday.
The Newtown bee., 1904-11-25

D. H. Garfield and Sherman P. Can field. the latter popular New Milford clothing dealer, were in town, Sunday, dining at the Grand Central hotel.
The Newtown bee., 1904-11-25

The telephone line is to be extended from the corner near Mrs w. l.. Ter rill's up the Bouleverd as far as the residence of Mrs Nolan.
The Newtown bee., 1904-11-25
State of Connecticut.
 BY HIS EXCELLENCY ABIRA CHAMBERLAIN
 GOVERNOR A Proclamation.

z I hereby set apart THURSDAY, the twenty 9 fourth day of NOVEMBER, day of < Praise and Thanksgiving. 1 In the review of the past year, cannot but rea Q lize that God has abundanty blessed and we may
 rejoice in the prospect of continued prosperity rec
 ommend that we the people of Connecticut, assemble 1 for worship in churches and for rejoicing in
 homes obeying with generous remembrance the divine injunction to distribute to the poor and to relieve the < suffering. Let us s Praise t7@ Lord for His goodDeSSo ar2d S for His wo0d@rful works to eb@ { @E2ildF@r9 of Fa7eFo''
 Given under my Capitol in Hartford this eleventh day of November in the year
 Lord, thousand nine hundred and four, and Q the independence of the Uaed States, the hun 6 dred and twenty ninth Abiram Chamberlain. g By His Excelency's Commando X Charles G. R. Viral, Secretary. aoeoeoccc&occSoS oSoS SREoSq9RHek9SG&e
The Newtown bee., 1904-11-25

Joseph Guylosik, who has worked for William Ruffels on Mt Pleasant and lived in his tenement house, moved to Bridgeport, last week.