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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-01
APPROVED BY OFFICIALS.
Action of American Minister Bowen at
Caracas.

Washington. March I.-Secretary Hay
has received Il personal note from Her
bert w. Brown. the American minister at
pcrience he has had with President Cas-
tro. 1t appears that a Caracas newspaper
published in an apparently official form
the charge that Mr.. Bowen had pockctcd
several hundred thousand dollars of Ven
eZuela'S money. Mr.. Bowen promptly
sent a personal note of protest to Presi-t
dent Castro calling on him to take action
against the paper. President Castros
pleaded that he was unable to interlrres
replied that he nterfcred whenever M
chose to. While Mr.. Bowen refused tq
dignity the matter by an official profess
his action in bringing it so vigorously ~
the attention of President Castro is heard
lily approved by the officials here and Mrs
Bowen will be so advised.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-01
COMPETE EACH YEAR.
A Trophy for Contests by Vessels Of
the Navy.

Washington. March 31.-A trophy
which will be competed for each year
by the vessels of the navy has been
received by Secretary Moody. 1t is in
raised gold and shows two hattlcshiIs
in action. In one corner is the inscrip-
ton: Trophy for excellence in naval
gunnery. presented by direction of the
President of the United States to the
vessel making the highest score in her
class at the annual target practice"
The trophy is foot high and about
two feet long.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-01
FIRE AT NEWARK, N. J.
Entails a Loss o, 100000, Thursday
Night.

Newark. n. j.. March 3l.-The Broad
street store Of the Gocl Ike 60. was burned
out, tonight. entailing loss Of Sl0o,0o0.
The store. which is six stories in height,
has a frontage of ~ feet on Broad street.
with a large ell 2oo feet wide on Market
street. The two parts are rendered prac-
tiCally separate by steel SHUTTERS. The
fire originated in the Broad street front
and was prevented from spreading ny the
shutters. The History building of the
Prudential Life Insurance Co. stands
within 100 feet OF the Goerkc store and the
fire corps of the building poured volumes
of water on the fiame from above.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-01
is A MYSTERY
Death of Dr.. Elmer Trescc tt at Chi
caGo.

Chicago. March 3l-Thc rt'ticence of
friends concerning the cause the d";ttn
of DR. Elmer T. Prescott. whic h occurred
in his office has hampered the efforts OF
the police to learn whether It was the
result of accident, suicide or other causes
sanatorirIm He WAS 20 years old and
unmarried. According to an employee the
doctor swallowed the contents of Il large
bottle of atrophnc- The physician had
not been i'll during the day and had no
need of StimulantS according to Clifford
Frazier. an inferno at the hospital
The murder of Or. T.. a. Prescott. the
father of the dc;'I man, - years ago
sill is an unsolvtd crime lie was found
dead. shot through the head in his office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-01
MEN LAID OFF.
Action of Grand Trunk Railway ir
Michigan State.

Port Huron. Mich. March Glowing to
the severe losses incurred during the win
ter on account Of the unprecedented heavy
SHOWS and generally severe weather con-
diti0nS the Grand Trunk railway has de
cidcd on Il policy Of rctrenchment and "A
large number OF men in the shops all
over the system will he laid off. Three
thu. shops here tom brow. and 200 are to
hc laid off at the Ttratford shops, to-
night.
The Grand Trunk officials say that hy
July 1st The shops will again he working
ut 1h,i full complement. 1t is under
stood that there will be no reduction of
force In tho oper atnG department..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-01
SHOULD NOT BE RE-APPoINTED.
Charges Against Judge Of Honolulu
Circuit Court.

Honolulu, March 3l.-GOvernor Car
ter has received from Washington the
report Of the department of justice on
the charges against Judge Kalaua of
the second circuit court. The report
does not recommend that he be re-
moved from office ut present, but de-
clares that he should not be reap
pointed at the expiration of his term,
which is June :.
The charges against Kalaua includ-
ed corruption. intoxication on the
bench. incompctency and improper po-
litical activity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-01
LASTED TWO HOURS.
Fig htne Between Russians and Japs
at Chong Ju.

Seoul. March 31.-Detailed reports
received here of the engagement of
March % between Russians ana Japa-
reese ut ChonS Ju say that the fighting
lasted two hours. at the end of which
the Japanese forced the Russians to
retire toward Wiju. Two Russian dead
were left Oh the field while other
bodies were carried off with the col
unn. A Japanese lieutenant named
Kuno and four privates We're killed
while Captain Kurokawa and II pri
Yates were wounded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-01
ATTACHMENTS FILED
BY Creditors Against the Or. oreene
Nervura Co.

Boston. March 3l.-Attachmcnts wilrh
have bearing on the failure OF frt'in-
gill & Co. an advertising aScncy ., .nrs
against the DR.. Greene Nervura GO. Thr
Pettingill Co is in possession Of notes inr
large sum which were given ny III
Nervura Co. in settlement OF adVcLtis ,ia,
bills These notes have been turner on ~
to the creditors of the Prttineill Co Inc
chief claimant against the Nervura ~,
is the American Type Foundry CO. o'i
nnfas for, S2nNn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-01

and one of the Russian torpedo destroy
ers sent several shells through her hull.
When she appeared to be sinking tho
Russian ships started at full speed In
the direction OF Port Arthur
Three of the crew Of the Hanyei Maru
concealed themselves on board and later
escaped in junk from the sinking YES
sci.
The japanese generally pronounce this
affair to be a Darba-OuS breach of the
laws of nations and of humanity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-01

essary steps have been taken III an
that concerns its exterior painting us
crew and equipment, in order that the
vessel may comply with the stlpuia-
items of The Hague conference concern
ing the application to maritime warfare
OF the principals of the convention Oh
Geneva, Of Aug. 10, 1864.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-01
HERD OF 5000 reindeer.
Believed It May Be Destroyed by Jap
anese Guns.

VIadivostok. March 31.-CC ncern is felt
here lest the herd of 5000 reindeer the
last specimens of that Animal now on
Askold island. which is wiihin range of
the japanese guns, shall he destroyed
The herd is, valued at half Il million dol
lars. The horns Of the animals are very
valuable They are used by the Chinese
in The manufacture of medicine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-01

Potsdam merchants are indebted to
Crown Prince Frederick William Cor an
Improvement in shipping facilities for
which they have long and vainly Petition
ed. The inability of the railway to nm
load the crown princes river yacht clio
tied a caustic letter from him 70 Cen
Euddc minister Of public works. who inn
mcdiately installed adequate machinery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-01
Money for Torpedo Cruiser.

Kieff. Russia March 31--A society
has been formed here for the purpose
of collecting money for the construc-
ton of a torpedo cruiser to be named
the Kieff, which will be presented to
the government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-01
STATE OF SIEGE.
Proclamation of Commander of Port
Arthur.

Port Arthur. March 31.-'rbe procl1ma
ton of Lieut.. Gen. Stocssel commanding
here, declaring all the terri tory lying he
tween and including Port ArthCr and
Tsichou in a state Of siege, @hrhids all I'M
authorized persons to apprC ach the forti
foations and batteries ard announces
that the sentries have been ordered to
shoot anyone who failed to obey the or
der.
The police measures ADOPTED at Port
Arthur are excellent and pc rfe,ct order is
being maintained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-01
DECREASE OVER LAST YEAR.
Great Britain's Revenue Has Fallen or
S49,936, 405.

London. March 3l.--rhc revenue for tho
year ending March Il shows u net de
crease of $i9.?36, 100 as compared with last
year.
The revenue decrease are: Income tax,
so Na0. 600: customs. $2,9Si. 100: stamps. 81.
$40 OO0: estate duties. $i.i9i.750: c;rrisc, s..
Sal 900. and miscellaneous. $11l2.?1,-
The increases are: Post office. s-;.5N0."0n;
house duty. S7oo.o"o and under other
heads S491. $50
Tho total revenue for the year was
SIJ6. o.. ~,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-01
MUNICIPAL COAL YARDS.
Massachusetts Legislature Gives
hearin9-Soeialist Supports.

Boston. March 31.-Last years coal
famine had an echo. today. at Il hear
ing before the Legislative committee on
constitutional amendments upon the
resolve favoring the establishment by
the cities and towns of fuel yards. A
number of Brockton representatives
advocated an amendment to the state
constitution to this effect. the principal
speakers being former Mayor Coultc,
and Representative Ramsden. the So.
cialist member of the House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-01
DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS
May BE Re-estabIished Between Italy
and Colombia.

Rome March 31-Negotiations are now
we'll on between Italy and the repuDnc
of Colombia for the reconnaissance, VI
automatic relations which were inter
r,nted when Colombia refused to carry
out the terms of the decision of Presiden.
Cleveland who acted as arbitrator IN in'l
in the cases of the claims of Italians ior
da images sustained during revolutions III
the republic. +a..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-01
Col. Edmund Rice Appointed,

ST Louis. Mo, March 31.-The appoint
mont of Col. Edmund Rice. L. S. A.. re-
tired. as military secretary of the ccro-
monies committee Of the worlds fair is
announced. Col. Rice was commandment
Of the Columbian Guards at the Chicago
fair. He is a native of Massa chusetts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-01
BOWLING Record Broken.

Chicago. March 3i.-Louis DETROIT
Of the BUSINESS Mems League. tonight.
broke the worlds bowling average for
three games with the 16Ea pound ball
by rolling $50 is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-01
Large Gold Shipment.

New York. March 31.-The Internal
tiOnal Banking Corporation announces
an engagement of s25O.OOO gold for
shipment to the Argentine republic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-01
Reed and Cote Draw,

Berlin. n. H.. March 31.-"Joe" Reed
of Lynn. Mass. and Arthur Cote of
Biddeford. Me-. fought to a draw here,
tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-01

Judge Rogers Of the federal court. rpon
application of Judge James H. Read Of
Fort Smith. Ark. counsel for John
pegeoiJeE of Holland. Thursday. appoint
ed Leo Haight receiver of the Southwest
ern Portland Cement Works. located at
White Cliff. Ark. The plaintiff is owner
OF x.SWpW of stock in the company and
aifirms that it is insolyent through mis-
management.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-01
ARMY OFFICERS.
Retirement Of Twelve Of Them at Bel
grade, Serva.

Belgrade. Scrvia. March "l.-A royal
decree issued. today. retircs j. Of the
higher army officers.
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COMING NEARER.
Continued from page -

searchlisht showed that suspicion had
been awakened and suddenly a SOLITARY
gun announced that the Japanese had
been discovered. The Russians SpranS To
the guns of the batteries and in three
minutes the Japanese craft were inclosed
in semicircie of gun flashes.
1t was Just at $50 in the morning when
the Chi 70 Maru led towards the east
side of the entrance. The fuses were set
and the crew pushed off just in time. The
charge exploded, sinking her 100 yards
from point on the east side
trance
The Fukni Maru next passed on the
port side of the Chi 70 Maru and dropped
anchor. Just as the officers and crew
She had been struck and sunk in the exact
place which the Japanese desired, by Il
torpedo from within the harbor.
SO close We're the defending destroyers
scorched by the flame of the discharge
from Russian siX-pounder.
Tho japanese kept their presence of
mind throughout and their steadincss was
shown by the fact that before she had
been fouled by the destroyer the Yono-
yama Maru passed to starboard of the
Chi Yo Maru and then between her and
the Fukui Maru and reached the center
of the channel. where she was hit by "A
torpedo which sank her on the west side,
OF the channel. her bow pointing toward
the shore. None of the crews on the
transports were drowned.
Tho enterprise failed to block the chm
mel completely. because there were only
four transports. 1t is probable, however,
that the channel has been rendered i'm
practicable for the large battleships. and
it is certain that the Japanese will not
rest until the channel has been closed
London. April 1.-The Seoul correspon-
dent OF the Daily Mail says that the mil
itary authorities have requested Brig.
Gen. Henry II. Allen. United States mil
itary obs river with the japanese army, to
return to Seoul from Ping Yang until
thay are able to provide him with fitting
accommodate lions
Washington. March 31.-COunt CaSsini.
the Russian ambassador. today. addressed
tho following communication to Secretary
Hay:
by order of my government. I have
to inform your oXccllcncN that the fol-
lowing announcement has just been made
hy the commandments of the Rus
sian fleet in the Pacific ocean:
Any public or private vessel navigat-
ing waters in which military operations
are carried on and detected at night with
out stopping and which. after warning
by the firing of a gun, will not SHOW its
colors, will be considered an enemy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-01

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES
YtShinS, Blind, Bleeding or profrudinss
piles. Your druggist will refund money u
PAZO OINTMENT fails 70 care y0u u
70 Il O6y9s 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-01

Nicrna. March 31.-The royal decree is
sued at Belgrade. today. retiring J. high
army officers. is regarded here a first
step in the scheme for settling the cues
ton of treatment of the asSasSins of the
late King Alexander and Queen Ora ga.
This scheme is intended to pacify those
powers Which practically broke off liplo-
matte relations with Scrvia when the reg
icidcS were retained in power.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-04-13
THE NEWS FROM SENECA.

Seneca, April 12.-The Dunbar Hand
Bell Ringers are in Seneca and will give a
pei formance at the school house tonight.
They have recently showed at other
towns in the State, which are speaking
in most favorable terms through the
press, of the meritorious work of the
company. Our people have been truly
fortunate in securing so many splendid
attractions sent out by the Southern Ly-
ceum Bureau.
win Livingston and family are with
Mrs. G. X. Livingston.
Mrs. Il. E. Dickson and Miss Inez and
Master Ted returned to Seneca yesterday
aft e few weeks visit to Columbia.
Mrs. w. A. Holland is improving, after
spell of illness lasting week or ten
DAYS.
Mrs. II. f. Alexander returned home
rom Atlanta last Saturday, after an
absence of some weeks.
Hon. Joe w. Shelor was among his
friends here last Monday afternoon.
Apropo of his candidacy lady friend
was heard to remark that che was soon
to shake hands with two friends, while
patting the third on the back at one and
the same timoH Seriously, though, our
popular friend is one of the kind who
does not save his Sunday manners up for
election years alone!
Miss Anna Hunter is visiting the
family of her brother, w. S. Hunter.
Miss Helen Carey spent several days in
Anderson recently.
DR.. Burgess, who has recently cast his
lot with us for the practice of dentistry,
has opened his Office in the Doyle build
ing.
We are glad to note among the homo
coming of the summer swallows (figure)
that of our friend, Butler Holmes. Our
wish that his shadow would never
grow les2'2 is strikingly effected as we
observe his steady increase of em-bon.
point!
Mrs. w. j. Lunney and Miss Ella Rich
ardSon attended the meeting of the b. Y.
p. u. in Anderson last week and report
most delightful time.
Owners of lots at the cemetery fre.
quontly report loss OF flowers from their
squares. This Is deplorable state of
aifalrs that any one is so low as to rob
the deaG of that which Is dedicated to
them by sad, loving hearts, is beyond our
compre hension,
The following visitors were In Seneca
last evening attending n special meeting
of the local X. of p: Gen. NJ. l.. Bon.
ham, Anderson; B. A. Morgan and
Lewis Dorroh, Greenville; j. w. Shelor
Japes Thompson, S. N. Pitchford, Wal
j.. ii. Strong, Furman University
student, filed the pulpit of the Baptiet
church here last Sabbath in the absence
of the pastor, Rev. j. II. Moore. The
evening service was conducted by DIR.
| Perry, of Pendleton, which included the
| ordination of r. M. Carey and j. G.
Hun as deacons. NJ. v. 9.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-04-13
Democratic County Convention.

In pursuance of the constitution and
rules of the Democratic party, and by
direction of the State Executive Commit
tee of the Democratic party of South
Carolina, the County Democratic Execu-
tive Committee of Oconee county here
by calls meeting of the County Conven-
tion of the Democratic party to assemble
in the Court House, in Nalhalla, $. c.,
on Monday, the I'd day of May, 1904, at II
o'clock a. M, for tho purpose of electing
delegates to the State Democratic Con-
vention and for the transaction of such
other business as shall properly come
before the convention.
The presidents of the several clubs are
hereby earnestly requested to call meet
ings of their respective clubs, to be held
on Saturday, the 23d day of April, 1904,
for the purpose of reors,anizing and elect
ing member to the County Executive
Committee, and delegates to the County
Convention, hereby called to meet on the
I'd day of May next, and for the transac.
tion of such other business as may pro-
per)y come before the meeting.
Each Club is entitled to one delegate
for every twenty-five members or II
majority fraction thereof.
Wherever new club is desired, let the
organization be perfected on the said 23d
day of April, and delegates elected to
the convention, which will decide upon
recognizing said now club.
F. M. Cary, Chairman.
j. w. Shelor, Secretary.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-04-13
Fair Play Observations.

Fair Play, April 9.-Miss Sue Pierce,
who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs.
Frank Isbell, for the past three weeks,
returned to her homo in Athens. Ga,
last Sunday.
On last Tuesday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
.. f. Isbell entertained a few of their
friends in honor of their niece, Miss Sue
Pierce, it being Miss Pierce's birthday.
At 9o'clock the guests were ushered
into the dining hall where most sump-
tuous supper was served. Those present
wore Mr.. and Mrs. p. H. Isbell, Misses
Maude Burriss, of Tugaloo, Gertie Ma
haffey, Anna and Pearle Marett, jamie
Isbe! and Miss Pierce; Ottie, Sam and
and Dock Isbell.
DR.. Judson Barton is with DIR. Heller
Mt present
Miss Blanche Isbell left for AShens,
Ga, last Sunday, where she will spend
tho summer with her aunt, Mrs. Pierce.
Dock isbell made trip to Hartwell
last Friday.
Ottie and Claude Burriss were seen in
town Wednesday afternoon.
l.. l.. Jarrard and e. G. Marett went to
Anderson Friday.
Larry Marett and Ottie Burriss visited
homefolkss near Avalon, Sunday.
Mr.. and nMrscP. H. Isbell. entertained
number ,of. their friends at taokey
party last Friday evening. Those pres,
Ielma 1sbell, Maude Burriss, Sue Pierce,
Nora and Blanche Isbell, Climelia Richey
and Annie Lee; Larry and Julius Marett,
Ottie, Sam and Claude Burris, Thomas
Wyley, Dock Isbell, Henry Stonecypher
and Judson Barton. Claude Burris and
Sue Pierce won the prize.
Miss Sue Pierce visited Miss Maude
Burriss last week.
Mrs. Ida Marett passed through town
last Wednesday.
Miss Louise Sheldon left for Greenville
last Friday, where she will spend the
summer.
Mrs. Lizzie Cole is sick at this writing.
f. M. Davis went to Columbia last
week.
Mrs. Lizzie Davis and Miss Alice
Smith went to Anderson Saturday.
g. l.. Craig spent Tuesday night and
Wednesday with Prof. M. @. Barton.
Paul Jarrard was in town Thursday.
a. r. Marett went to Westminster last
Tuesday.
Rev. Lewis wife and daughter, of
Townville, attended church here Sunday.
Joe Harbin and sister, May, spent
Sunday with Mrs. p. II. Isbell.
Lon Boleman was in town Sunday.
A branch of the International Sun
shine Society was organized at Fair Play
April 8. Members enrolled, %. Branch
namo, Cheerful Moments. Special work,
aiding library movement and visiting
aged. Officers: w. III. Whitworth, presi :
dent; Miss Thelma Watson, vice presi-
don't; Miss Pearl Marett, secretary and
treasurer; Miss Emily Compton, leader.
Committees on membership, order and
entertainment were also elected.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-04-13

Mrs. Mahales Phillips, widow Of Ma
thaniel Phillips. Sr., of Long Creek,
died on April lnsh. ~ her horSe. aft yr an
illness ot more than ten years. Mrs.
Phillips had been q consistent member
of the Methodist church the greater
part OF long life OF seventy eight years.
She leaves To mourn their loss six chill
dten--three sons and three daughters
to whom the sympathy of host OF
friends is extended.
--Rov. j. G.. Law, ID. d., will preach at
fairview church ON next Sunday morning
ut IL O'Clock, and at Ebenezer church in
the afternoon of the same day at three
o'clock. Mr.. Laws work embraces the
Bolton, Midway and Mt. Zion Presbyte-
rian churches In Anderson county, and
Fairviow aud Ebenezer Presbyterian
churches in Oconee county. This good
man is doing an important work among
the people whom he SO faithfully serves.
II. w. Foster, of Collins, Miss, has
recently changed his business connec-
tions. Fifteen years ago be left Oconee
and associated himself with the LatSrop-
Hatten Lumber Co., of Riverside, Ala,
ously until March lat, when he became
associated with the williamsburg Lunn-
Der Co., of Collins, Miss. Mr.. Foster
has many friends in Oconee who will be
pleased to hear that he has been very
successful ia business during his long
absence from his native county.
Lutheran Visitor, April 9th: 'fSt.
Johns church, Walhalla, s. O., Rev. ii.
Q. Grossman, pastor, enjoyed a blessed
Passion and Easter season. Two services
o week were held during Lent, and every
day during Passion Week, with German
services in the morning and English in
the afternoon of Good Friday. All SER
vices were largely attended. Palm Sun
day large congregation attended con-
frmation services. Easter Sunday was
a great feast day, the auditorium being
filed. Over one hundred communed.
-Four were confirmed and one child bap-
tized,. and one Offering of ten dollars for
Synod. Choice music was rendered by
the choir, and the church was elabo-
rately and beautifully decorated with
plants and flowers"