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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09
N. J. C. DROPS SIX CONDUCTORS.
Detectives Take Pictures and Men Lose
Jobs.

New brunswick. ". j.. Dec. S.-Fivt
or six conductors on one of the New
Jersey Central Railroad trains are re-
rortcd to have been discharged recent
" because of alleged negligence. In
nI,I.t 10 get evidence. ii is said. the
railroad hired private detectives VII"
each carried cameras. one conductor
discharged asked Tor reason tor ms
dismissal. and was in reply handed a
photograph Of himself I'm the act OF
taking a drink. Another dismissed
rtilroaler WIS. II Is said. shown IA pho
tograph Of himself sitting down in his
car among a group of passengers. The
company said that he had allowed the
other persons In the picture to ride
free. As a result Of the sllake-up com
mutcrs and others are compelled now
adays To show their passes on each
trip. Heretofore some conductors have
not asked for the cards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09
HAD MANY VICTIMS.
Iarac Sums Contributed to Press Suits
for Alleged Estates.

Cincinnati. Dec. X-No arrest made II.
wears bv postoficc officials has attracted
IL much attention a. ;hat of Gccrg" " (.
Thatcher who Is now in Jail In TINS CITY
ou the charge OF using III" malls To de-
fraud Since the arrest Of Thatcher hU-
rncruus VI Tins Of ms s*lndlinE scheme
hay. related the methods which h" use"
in making them believe they were heirs
to vast estates. Many OF these victims
have mortg1gcd thcit homes To supply
him with funds 10 recover property I"
which they were the supposed heirs
III" most notahl" Instance of TINS IS mat
Of "A man named Eurkhart. OF Dayton
ohio. whose property was recently SOFA
~ n foreclosure SALE. ii having been mort
gagged IN occurring money for Thatcher TO
40, Yer uIkharts interest i'll what was
known the Becker estate. which waS
supposed to be reasonably worth No."o.-
uI
Another alleged estate. heirs to which
were among the victims. is located. ac-
,ur,iing to Thatcher. in New York city
and consists of real estate on Union
square and on broadway. near Wall 81
Its alleged value Is flS.0r.VD In addition
w"r. some French war bonds. 10 the
,alu" of ta"H.o0o. making the total eStat.'
sr.H,sH The alleged heirs to this sup
posed estate number about three thou
sand all of whom at different times con
trihute,i from So to lUW to recover their
interests
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09
Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors.

In the District Court Of the United States
for tn" District of Maine.
In the matter of
WILLIAM o. SHERMAN In Bankruptcy.
bankrupt.
To tho creditors of WILLIAM O. SHEER,
iIannchec. and District aforesaid, 4
bankrupt. .,
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th
day Of November. A. ID. 1904. the said
William o. Sherman was duly adjudiCated
bankrupt, and that the first meeting OF
his creditors will he held at the ono" Of
tn, Referee. 1870 Water Street III August
Maine and District aforesaid. on III" 18th
DAY Of December. a. ID. 1901. at ten
o'clock in the forenoon. at which time
tn, said creditors may attend. prove Their
claims. appoint a trustee. examine the
bankrupt and transact such other bust
ness as may properly come before SAID
meeting.
FREMONT J. &. LITTLE.
Rcfci." in bankruptcy.
Augusta. Maine. Nov. y. 1904.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09
Beware Of Counterfeits.

'DeWitt's Il the only genuine Witch
Hazel Salve" writes ]. l.. Tucker Of Cen
tire. Ala II have used Il in my family
for Piles Cuts and Burns for years and
can recommend II to be the hes. Salve
on the market. Every family should keep
II. as II 10 an invalua BILE household rem
edy, and should always be kept on hand
for immediate use Mrs. Samuel Gage
Of North Bush. n. Y. says: 81 had a
fever sore on my ankle for twelve years
that the doctors could not cure. All
ealves and blood remedies proved worth
less l could not walk for over two
years Finally was persuaded to try
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. which has
completely cured me. 1t Is q wonderful
relief" DeWiit's Witch Hazel Salve
cures without leaving a scar. Sold by
Bowditch. Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09
WHY IT SUCCEEDS.
Because rs for One Thing Only and
Augusta is Learning This.

Nothing can be good for everything.
DOING one thing we'll brings success.
Doan's Kidney Pills do one thing
only,
They're for sick kidneys.
They cure backache. every kidney i'll.
HIRE is Augusta evidence to prove it.
Dr., = Davis OF 81 Green street,
ing For TWO years | had more or
less pain in my back. At times the
,ro,,fles were so severe that ] was laid
IN and the remedies | used gave but
little relief I had the good fortune
- learn about Doan's Kidney Pills
and procured them from {. Is. Far
tridce's drug store. opposite the post
Office. Their use proved of the great
est benefit and the pains in my back
soon disappeared entirely. Heavy
lifting then absolutely impossible IS
now done without the least incon-
venience. gladly recommend SUCH
valuable preparation as Doans kid-
ney Pills
For sale by all dealers. Price ~
CENTS Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo.
y. Y. sole agents for the United
states.
p,,.,nb.r m. namt-DOdn' Sand
take no substitute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09
WIDOWS AFTER ARDENT WooER.
Swain Who Violated South Dakota
Court Injunction Has Wide Choice.

Huron. s u. Dec. S-The action of Cir
cult Judge Whiting in filming for contempt
of court persistent wooer who violated
an injunction restraining him from press
iur his suit with u widow Of this town.
has brought food Of letters to the judge
from widows who dcclar" that thov W.
not nearly 50 frigid as the one who OBJ
tanned the writ The story OF the court :
action was published generally. ard each
mail brings fresh hatch of missives
each inclosing a clipping and asking the
cour; Tor additional information and
means of opening correspondence. The
ardent wooer In question. who happens Ia
be a widOwer. can have his pick OF more
than dozen IL he only saws the word.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09
Notice of First Meeting Of Creditors.

In tn, District Court Of the United Stats
Tor the District of Maine,
In The matter of
IRVING A. WOOD In EankruptcI.
Bankrupt ,,nnn =
H,r,on. in ,hc County of <enr"bcc, and
district aforesaid a bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the -hth
DAY OF November. y. ID: 1904, ne Said
irving g. Wood WAS duly adjudicated
bankrupt and that the first meeting 81
his creditors will IN held AZ the ONO" OF
the Referee 100 Water Street i'll Augusta.
Maine and District aforesaid. on the H. h
atv of December. a. -. 1904. At te,; o clock
in the forenoon. at which time the SAID
creditors may attend. prove their claims.
appoint a trustee, cXamin" IN" banHinp''
AID fraryat.t such other business is may
propnrly cnmr before said meeting:
FREMONT J. G. LITTLE.
Referee in Bankruptcy.
tucuSta Maine, Nov. ~, 1904.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09
SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENTS.

SMALL ADVERTISEMENTS not ex-
ceeding twenty-five words coming undei
the head of WANTED. FOR SALE, 10
LET. LOST. &c, will be inserted once
for IL cents and ) cents for each subSe-
uuent insertion. ADVANCE PAYMENT.
In sending by mail remittance OF postage
stamps should be made with order as the
cha g..s are too small to open account for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

Rose of Sharon chapter. o. E. S.,
held its annual meeting and election OF
officers. Wednesday evening, as fol-
lows: Worthy matron, Audrey Teb-
belts: worthy patron, J. Maurice Ar
nod: associate matron. Lillian swift;
conductress. Henrietta r. Thompson:
associate cOnductress. Leila HusseE'
treasurer. Rose B. Emery: secretary.
Eliza beth A. Thompson. The date Of
the installation Of officers will be an
nOunced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09
New Advertisements To.r.v

I.c,t-Eundlc
FOdnd-Heifer.
Wautcd-Ietc ctive
Wantcd-Lady Agents
Misunderstanding Agent
For Sale-Cordwood Sawtable
Collateral Loan Co. Augusta
Wanted--Position az Housekeeper.
BJwditch. Webster a &C, Druggists
T.. +. Davis K Co.-Christmas Goods
For Sale-Portland Upholstered Sleigh
Wanted-Lady or Gentleman to Trarai
Whitman & Adams Co.-Sale of fejt
Hats. ~
G.. W. Wadleigh, Cash Groce.-specia,
Free Offer. P''ai
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

I'm memorial to the throne, the
governor of Shantung complains that,
notwithstanding the issue of the en-
presss strict commands forbiddins
III. practice of foot binding, he finds
hat only about one in every ten faml-
lies in his province has obeyed. They
fear that if their female children are
allowed to have natural-sized feet it
would be impossible to get them mar
ried.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

The Saben place on Murray street,
with four horses. farming implements,
etc. was sold at auction, yesterday. L.
w. Soule presided and was favored
with large attendance and good bid
ding. Everything offered was sold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09
Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors.

In tn. District Court Of the United States
for the District OF Maine.
In he matter Of
GEORGE Gl'RNtl Yin BANK uptcS.
bankrupt.
10 the creditors OF GEORGE CT REEi {.
of WAtervilie, in the County OF kenne-
bee. and District aforesaid bankrupt.
Notice il hereby given that on the 18Th
day of November, A. D. 1904. the sa ii
bankrupt: and that the first meeting o.:
his creditors will be held at the Once OF
The Referee. 800 Water Street; in AUGUSTA
Maine. and District aforesaid. on the io. y
dav of December A. u. 1894. at ten o'clock
in the forenoon. AT which time the said
creditors may attend. prove their claims
and transact such other business as may
properly come before said meeting.
FREMONT J. {. LII LIE.
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Auousta Maine Nov IS lpi.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

If you expect to get your share Of
the pretty and use full goods, being sold
for cents and cents. at the Fight
5 and 10 cent store. don't delay, they
are being picked away rapidly each
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

The bow ling team representing Bow
mans bowling alleys left for Water
Vile yesterday afternoon, to compete
in tournament with representative
of the Diamond alleys in Waterville.
The boys were in good condition. as
evidenced by the practice games prior
10 their start and good report is ex-
lected of them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

Boston Hairdressing and Chiropody
Parlors. hairdressing, manicuring and
chiropody. All the latest appliances,
Mrs. Rose Cook and Mrs. Statia Cuddy.
Open evenings, Wednesday and Satur'
day. others by appointment. 243 Water
street. Telephone 22-4. dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

JENNIE s. HINCKLEY, Holiday
novelties and fancy work, Hand en-
broidered Cushions, Centre Pieces,
Doilies and Frames a specially.
Dec. 3d1w.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09
PoNTIFlcAL MASS
Held by His Holiness, Thursday ."
Vatican at Rome.

Rome. Dec. s.-A pcntifical mass wa
celebrated. today. in ST. Peters III non
or Of the 50th anniversary OF the pr
Iatnation Of the dogma Of the imhiacu-
late Conception. As the cortege en-
tered st. Peters the choir sang Iu Es'
P.terus. The procession passed on 70
TN. Pap.l altar where was depositeo
IN. trfpIo crown. The Pope ofnciated
>, .be rnass. After the celebration OF
r.,ss al the high altar the procession
vent to the chapel choir where HIS
Holiness presided over the unwilling OF
the statue of the virgin Of the lmmac-
Mate Conception bearing its magnih-
cent new diamond crown. After thr
ceremony the procession returned TO
tn. Vatican, the Pope who was IA
tigucd, goins Immediately TO his pri-
waite apartments. The Pontin looKeo
somewhat white and worn.
The Americans present, inciudIhs
the ecclesiastics and those admitted os
ticket numbered 813. among them pc
ing the Right Rev Charles f. McDoi-
nell. bishop Of Brooklyn, y. T.. VINO
followed the Pope as an assistant a.
the PontificaI throne. Other Americans
present were the Right Rev. J. Il. De-
laney. bishop OF Manchester. ~ H.. ana
the Right Rev. Vim. II. OCohneii'
bishop Of Portland, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

Boston. Dec. s.-The Roman Iath i,,i'
churches Of Boston were Srrstoua.s
dressed and Illuminated, TINS ioIeiioJ,'
when solemn festival masses were ceie-
If the promuIgation Of the definition Oh
IN. dogma OF the imma culate c"hc"ptloIi
One. OF the first services III tnr co"ttI
In the ceIcbra tlpn OF the event WAS tna'
mar,Ilate Conception for night workers
at $50 A. NJ. by Rev. Patrick >. LSo"<
Of South Boston. u,o,
The most brilliant scene IN Bosto,
.dIiice was that the az jesuit Church %
In. immaculate Gomez ptIoi- b.. interior
wae frstocned In whit. and isht blu'
and in smIiax and laurel IhoGSanhS oi
electric. Iampg and lighted tareiS gave th'
altars a bI!lIiant get ,ing
The solemn high mass was ctieof q
Nv K,y Vim Coward"n, j., with ReN
William McCIusky. S. J.. Deacon, and
1t he Cathedral of IA" Holy CrcSS
NrcnbishoI, John J. Williams oc' I;I!en IN
n Walsh. assisted by tn" clergy OF th'
Parish The attendance al all tn" chhrch
- III the denomination "as unu9u"ii4
Large" ,,r,,, =, III.
immaculate Conception was ctieDrate"
,.,th All lotup an,; Ger mour at tn" cam
Oh Churches III Portland THURSDAY. m
local celebration Is a part Oh the "uln,
vide observance OF the event "rdeirn
from HONE AT 81, Peters in Rome tn.
t,one ,-hcrcd bis hons from every part 81
mo world 10 rcycat the services Of y
Tho Cathedral in Portland was appro-
priatclv decorated and the chlei "'i| "'
was held 1T ~ O'Clock. -,
nv. Fr Drain was cclebrant at th'
mas assisted by Fl. Henry as d"tcpi
and Pr. Dri*coll as sub.dear"n Inc ser
mon was preached BY Fr- Henry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

One case of typhoid fever was re-
ported TO the local board of health.
Wednesday, making II that have been
reported in the city. thus far this fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

Miss Chick, chiropodist. Parlors IS
Green St.. makes speciality OF mani
curing. pedicuring. shampooing and
hygienic treatment Of the scalp and
face. Will treat patrons at their homes
forenoons and evenings. Tel. 2fs-S.
mch22, eodtf ~ 8 Z
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

Miss Lottie Stafford announces full
line of Christmas novelties, also table
linen. towels and handkerchiefs, at Il
Winthrop Court. Open evenings.
dec5, eOd2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

King Company. L. r. X. p. held its
postponed assembly. last evening. The
affair was largely attended and a gen.
eI al good time is reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

Trinity Commandery. No. :. X. r..
will hold a special meeting. Friday
c.'ening. Work in the Temple and
Malta degrees will be performed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

A load Of Christmas trees came to
town. yesterday, and judging by the
rapidity with which the owner sold out
there is a good market for this COM
modify,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

Miss Hannah Ballard of Sidney
brought a large load Of poultry int
the city. yesterday Cor disposal at the
local provision stores. Miss Ballard was
justly proud of her fine display, as it
is stock that she raised by her own ef
forts, being as fine lot as is often
seen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

Receiving work from many sources
We have a great variety Of pretty AMI
reasonable Xmas. novelties. Womens
Exchange. Dec.5d1t'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

Read Whitman & Adams Co.'S new
ad Of d Friday sale of felt hats in style
SIC. to sl.75 values now, only soc. 10.
day and Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

The sale at the Congregational
chapel IS continued this afternoon
Chicken pie supper at $50. Admission
% cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

Book your order early for Christmas
holly. mistletoe. bells, wreaths, rlDDoli'
potted plants and flowers Mrs. u W.
Beck. Florist, 16 Melville street Tele-
prone 25S-3.
Dec. 9d2t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

The Ladies Hospital Aid will Meet
at O'Clock. Saturday afternoon, at the
City Hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

o q" me ne neHn q o Se"r Snd.eI wh Look
ing Cough. Stop them in time-One
Minute Cough Cure Is the hest remedy.
Harmless and pies zant. Sold by Bow
ditch, Webster & CO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09
LOCAL MATTERS
Journal Telephone Call, 1854

5. b. Chaplin and Alfred Hanson left.
yesterday, OH hunting trip around
Bingham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

Cards Of Thanks, obituary notices -
olutions Of respect. ETC., will =.
charged at the rate of ten cent. N.
line. No charges less than seventv.
nve cents.
All advertising, announcements 81 -.
tsrtainrents. whose object n ~.
raising Of money, will be charged =,
the rate Of fifteen cents q line.
Advertising notices, news form. vim :.
excluded from our local column. =.
cept such as refer to advertiser ~
cupying space in our adyerti.,n.
columns, and will be run under :
separate head on one OF the los,
pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive ~.
Journal promptly will confer a ,av..
by notifying the Office immediat.lx
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

All kinds OF Catholic goods can b
found at 81 Water street.
nova dlSts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09
MISCELLANEOUS.

MRS. CRAM. CLAIRvOYANT, CAN
be consulted on health or business. Ref
erences from leading business people.
Hours. 10 A. NJ. to 10 P. NJ. Cases taken
by mail 3 Capitol street. near river. Au-
guSta. Maine. dcdlw*
HODGOON BROS. MFG. CONFEC-
TONERS Bakers and Jobbers. Office Stur-
tevant Hall Winthrop. Me. Residence
and storehouse. Readticld. All business
at Office by appointment. d3dlw-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09
LOST.
WANTED.
LADY AGENTS CAN EARN nm nv

selling only 60 jars of our massage md
Cotd cream. and may also secure $50 ey-
tra cash commission given to the. agent
selling the largest number before april ~
!%t.. No money required to start Write
Is cents Sovereign Mfg. Co. 81 ilth
ave, Ne~dEk, y. J. d9dSi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09
LOCAL NOTICES

Lung Kuro quickly cures hacking coughs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09
DON'T THROW AWAY YouRFuRN.

iture because the finish Is married. let me-
have IL and ! will make it like new at
small expense. All kinds OF furniture.
screens, picture frames. etc. painted
vanished shellaced. oiled or polished in
first class shape. Goods called for and
delivered free OF charge A. l.. Harris
No l0h Sewell St d2d1m'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09
MANUFACTURER OF MoULDiNGs

The undersigned desires to make conhec-
tons with some planning mill in Maine or
Northern New England having facilities
for manufa curing cheap picture mould
inIs from hard or soft wood The right
parry car be given a large business. Ad-
dress l.. II. Nelson Co, Portland. Ne
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09
COME AND SEE OUR STOCK OF

Christmas goods People should not wait
to have tho money to buy their winter
clothes when you can get all kinds o.
men at easy terms. Can and examine oui
STOCK Boston Credit Co., Ilss2 NateI
street Augusta. nl1uAhi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

CAPABLE GIRL FOR GENERAL
homework; no washing or ironing. Mrs
James E. Fuller. Green St. Augusta
nov9dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

A SUPT. OF TRUNK AND SUIT
case factory. best of reference required
Signed j. H. Cummings, Iivermore Fails
Nc d2iSt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

200 COON CATS AND KITTENS AT
once. Must be good ones Bring them in
at once c. l.. Wakefield. Augusta, Ne:
n29dti
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

GIRL FOR GENERAL HOUSEWORK.
no cooking. Miss Wray. LIS Grove ST.
n23dt:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

AGENTS. "LjTTLE DARLING"
skirt supporter is a hurricane seller. This
is the best skirt supporter ever made
Easy to adjust. holds the skirt firmly ~
Mace No pins to prick fingers or tea'
waists. Each package contains enough
for three full sets and one extra waist
Not sold in stores. Agents sample pkg
and full particulars. L. cents. Address q
Erwin Trask, Skowhesan. Me. d3dlw'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-09

SEVERAL HOUsEWORk GIRLS, A
good nurse can he obtained by calling a
zie Boyes Employment once. rs North
ern Avenue. octl0dtf
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-08-29
FIGHT THEIR OWN BATTLES.
Americans Shipping contraband Gooos
Under Foreign Flags.

Washington. Aug. 29.-It lis an
nounced by the state department that
American firms doing business in the
Far East whose shipments are seized
as contraband of war by Russia or
Japan must fight their own battles for
the return of the goods or their value
without any assistance from this gov
ernment unless the confiscated cargoes
are transported under the American
flag.
This decision was reached in the
case of the steamship Arabia, a Ger
man ship loaded with American Hour
from Oregon for Japan and China,
which was captured by the Vladivostok
squadron The Portland Milling COM
pany, the owners and shippers of the
flour, was informed that 1t must con-
duct the appeal to the Russian ad-
miralty court and was advised to en-
ploy Russian attorneys on account OF
their familiarity with the law and
procedure.
The milling company was also in
formed that under international law
the burden of proof restS on Ii and
that ii must show that the flour was
not intended for the use of the Japan
ese army or navy. Vigorous protests
against this ruling already are reach
ing the state department from firms
that are shipping goods to the bellig-
erents or near the scene of hostilities.