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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-22
WASHINGTON TOPICS.
Military Secretaryship Fsvored.Pro-
lection Against Fire.

Washington, Jan. 2i.-Secretary
Roots recommendation. that the Office
OF Military Secretary in the war de-
partment should be established, mas
been adopted by the House committee
on Military Affairs and VIII De
Iavorably reported as Il part Oh the
Army Appropriation bill. rms pro-
position will have the effect OF making
Brigade: General Frederick {. AIMS
worth head of a consolidated depart
,nent made up Of two brancneS, one
the adir.ant generals office and the
otror ,nn record and pension office.
'rh. change will leave the adjutant
Generals CORPS as it is now with the
.y,ep,iop that when .Adjut&nt General
uanrv T. Corbin. who is now in COM
no,,7d of the Department of the East,
et.,u r,,ir1. the office of adjutan:
ncrcr;;l Will cease to exist. The other
members OF The adiutant generals
cor,s Will continue to serve as
al infant generals of the various de-
n,rtments of the amy. and in the
,r.nt of occasion for the organization
of tactical divisions. army corps or
armies, as adjutants of those organiZa-
tons.
EcrrescntatiNe Haskms of Vermont
has Introduced ii bill amending sections
Isl and ISL CO the Revised Statutes
relating to participation i'll contracts
ana interest in securing positions or
other advantages from the govern
m"nt ana members of Congress and
employees of the government. by max
ing il apply to members of Congress
elect. Each section is changed to read:
Every person after his election 10 and
while Il member of Congress- and no
person after his election to and while
=, member of Congress.
Mayor McLane of Baltimore and &
delegation representing the business
and shipping interests of that city, in
Guiding; Robert Ramsey. rs chairman
of the channel committee. presented
the necessity for a thirty-fiVe-fo foot
channel for Baltimore harbor to the
House committee on rivers and harborS
today. the present thirtyfoot channel
Was drcd%cd ~ an expense to the city
and general government OF approx
,n;it.ly %6.Wn. 600. To secure the desired
I'VE feet additional in depth $3.50. 600 is;
asked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-22

The House Military committee has
decided To omi. from the regular army
appropriation bill the item Of heavy
furniture. When the Secretary of Wa
was before the committee he suggested
that certain articles OF household
equipment he supplied at government
expense and made a part of the outfit
OF officers quarters. such as dining
room tables. sidcbOards. bureaus, hat
racks. and so forth. These are arti-
cles which aud to the weights which
must be carried by army officers i'll
making changes in stations. and they
often bring the officers material be-
yond the governmental allowance for
baggage. This allowance has been
pronounced Inadequate. 1t runs from
800 pounds in the case of Il second
lieutenant to l3.060 pounds in the cas-"
of an officer Of Lieutenant General
thafTee., glade. II was estimated that
cutiirmrnt If this Kind Woald east
So:'I .3dc. 1t was the plan Of the Wa
Department officials TO in;lilc sitcn pur-
chaS~s il the iuSt quarter "a III" fiscal
y-1r when il was known about how
much Of tho appropriation could be
spared 'or the purpose, AMI it was not
int nded to use funds in this direction
exrer. as they could be spared. Con-
eequcntly. it would take several years
t" supply all Of tn Himy posts. IN
investment once n:adj. would probably
u" kept in order 50 a. to last a long
tirr". y schedule OF furniture prepared
II, Gently did not mo, with the approx
II Of the department authorities. i,,-
caus" it called for goods of entirely to-,
90 .np i kind. Fer Instance, u hat
~; X. atcord:rg to IT," sch. nulr. COS,
$3.50 which would provide 4 piece Of
furniture Of not vtry cndurin" quality.
How-v3 !, III" House NJ llit;.ry Commit
te,. decided that nnthint y eli y" CON
~, A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-22

For the ,CttCr protection o. the De-
naruncnt OF Justit. chief Clerk Finld@
hHs; bad i syst em Of f3e alarm boxes
in%t"ilrd throughout jht various build
inGS that are rented Ivy the department.
In ease Of fire in either Of the buildings
now in US, az :,ltrn through either Of
tn. boxes Would call out I vi" con-
r..iit... Circulars d -cIiDing tn" lnNa-
ion y he fire ai.nm boxes, chemical
>iiretii-iicr+. hose. criiir" hooks and
axes have been distribute Il. Instrtlc-
tione have been giNcr to ali clerks ana
Ga plurcs. particularly tn" Wit"nn'n.
~ :.,.naer.: and lahprcr+, to faniiiiaIlZ''
tn .nyrlvns with the l,oations AMI uses
If these appliance. One or tW"
ch.mica! eXtinSuisn"rs are located III
,lnh hall. and the" throw Il stream
lc"tH or fifty feet.
TIL Department % Justice. main
building and branches. is poorly pro
| vided against fire. and the important
focu..cnts OF the department are ii;:b.e
! u d. struction at any time. mat Is
| one reason why tn" department has
been pressing so strongly to gct =
building Of its own.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-27
Why ADVANCE IS SLOW.
Field Marshal oyama Awaiting Arrival
Of Rsinforcements.

Field Marshal oyama Awaiting Arrival
Of Rsinforoements.
st. Petersburg. Sept. rs, p. m.--
The cause OF the extreme deliberation
In the Japanese advance on Mukden
was explained by dispatch received
from General Kuropatkin this after
noon. which indicated that Field Mar
shai oyama has not yet concentrated
his forces. Fresh troops are constantly
arriving at BentsIaputze, while others
which recently reached Lao Yang are
marching up the Taitze river to Scan
Chan. $50
These relnforcements presumably
come from Japan. As soon as the
fourth japanese army at Scan Chan is
sufiiciently strong. II Is now evident the
Japanese intend to resort to their. ia
vorlte fianking tactics, move 9 forniid-
able army against Kuropatkin's left
and compel the evacuation Of sintsin-
tin. s,,. FL
They are evidently reconnoitering the
ground over which the Scan Chan
army will march up and cross the river.
Meanwhile, General Kuroki is trying to
seize and cross the Hun river, far east
OF Mukden. Thence he win move down
the river and cooperate with the
fourth army from Scan Chan; while
Generals oku and Noduz engage kuro-
patkln's attention south Of Mukden. The
attacks on Da pass and San Lunk Ku,
September 20. were the flrst symptoms
of this vast fianking movement.
Kuropatkln new reports that Japan
ese scouts have been encountered near
the Hun river. half way to Mukden,
trying to seize Kaoutou pass, 10 miles
northeast OF BentsiaputSe. in order to
clear the way to Fushan, and that okus
and Nodzu's outposts have been en-
gagged in skirmlshins with cossacks
near Inpu. between. Bentsiaputze and
the railroad. ~ -.rs;
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-27
rational dlalcultIes through the medium

national difficulties through the medium
OF arbitration.
Quite naturally, the question arose
as to how soon the president might
call the conference. He did not indI-
cate. In his address. the probable time
Of his issuance Of the call, but II can
be stated that he will not await the
conclusion of peace between Japan and
Russia, both sIgnatories to The Hague
convention, before issuing his call. It
is his present intention, in about six
weeks. to bring the matter to the at
tention of the nations Of the world.
with view of ascertainIng their de-
sires as to the time and place Of hold
ing the second conference. These pre-
liminary inquiries will be made through
the department OF state. AS soon
thereafter as the replies received shall
warrant. the president will issue his
formal call for the conference, which
probably will be early in the coming
year.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-27
Half a Dozen Russians Charged
With the Blswing Up Of the
Minister Of The Interior.
Many CRlMEs ARE PLANNED
Laws Of Switzerland Make 1t
Impossible for Russian Au-
th0rities to Cause Arrest
Of Men Responsible.

st. Petersburg. Sept 2s.-While some
of the features Of the plot which cui-
minated In the assassination Of Won
Plehve. minister of the interior, are
still baffiing the police. the authorities
profess now that they are certain the
conspiracy was hatched at Geneva by
half dozen Russians, mostly Jews
The authorities know the names and
addresses Of the conspirators. but are
unable to take legal action against
them owing to the failure Of the laws
of Switzerland to interfere with po-
Iitical refugees, and therefore the Rus
sian terrorists are at liberty to continue
the work Of the assassination of Rus
sian ministers as long as they are able
to and emissaries willing 70 risk their
lives.
The six men who engineered the Won
Plehve plot. according to the result Of
the police investigation, It is declared.
organized series OF political crimes
which began with the assassination Of
X. Bogdanovitch. governor Of Ufa, In
1s0s, and ended In the blowing up OF
Won Plehve. Gerchunin. the assassin Of
Minister Of the Interior sipiaguine In
1902, turns out to have been an ennis
sary of the Geneva terrorists.
For the first time the fact is now re-
vealed that Won Plehve's murder was
preceded by four abortive attempts to.
encompass his death.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-27
WHEAT FALLS FOUR CENTS
AT THE CHICAGO MARKETS
Heavy Selling Causes Slump and the
Low Point 10 Reached Just Be-
fore the Sessions Close.

Chicago, Sept. GA break Of cents
n bushel in wheat occurred today. The
decline was due to general liquidation
and the reduction Of numerous stop
loss orders. Surprisingly heavy pri-
mary receipts contributed to the weak
ness.
AZ the start the market showed a fair
degree OF firmness. due TO the strength
Of foreign grain markets. wheat prices
NJ Liverpool being up nearly a point.
As a result Of heavy selling. prices
started on the down grade. the deelin-
ing tendency continuing throughout the
entire session. The low point.of the
day was reached just before the close
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-27
WILL NOT ACT HASTILY.
United States to Proceed Cautiously in
,N ConSraband Cases.

United States to Proceed Cautiously in
rHt contraband Cases.
st. Petersburg. Sept. 2s.--Neither the
United States nor Great Britain has
yet renewed diplomatic representations
TO Russia on the subject Of contraband.
In diplomatic, circles interest Is felt
over the ultimate issue of the matter.
1t is' hardly believed either the United
states or Great Britain purposes to let
the matter rest in It's present aspect.
While the Washington government won
a Distinct, victory In the decision Of the
commission : regarding contraband.
which, IN effect. recognized Secretary
Hays contention. It Is thought the
American government will still refuse
to acquiesce In the placing Of cotton
fuel and railroad. telegraph and tele-
phone material in the list of absolute
contraband. Nevertheless the author
tiles expect the United States will
await the decision of the appeal from
the tribunal in the Calchas and Arabia
cases before proceeding further.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-27
Governor Wright Protests That
Talk In America Interferes
With Ills Administration.
PAPERS SPREAD THE BELIEF
Conservative Element, Fearful
OF Losing Prestige, Refrains
From Expressing Its Real
Sentiment on Matter.

washington, Sept. 2s.--in letter
10 President Roosevelt. Governor
wrlgh, OF the Philippines deprecates
the discussion In the United States Of
Independence for the Filipinos. Gov
amor Wright state that the spoken and
Arit,en utternnccs OF prominent men
Ire brought to the islands, forming the
lIAsis for editorials In the papers Of
he Philippines Insisting that the Fil-
tpinos are now ready for self govern
iment.
The effect OF the agitation In the
United States IL distinctly injurious
Governor wright says. and makes the
task Of the authorities the more dim
cult. The discussion demoraiises and
weakens the conservative and Thought
fui elements. who are afraid TO speak
as they really think, lest they lose pres
| tige.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-27
v..uviu. sslII in eruption.

Naples, Sept, 2s.-The eruption OF
Mount Vesuvlus continues, and al
though II has somewhat decreased, II is
still most imposing, and its vividness
has been augmented by the breaking
away Of the crust around the crater
which is being re-ejected with shakinss'
rumbling and explosions, making-it ap-
pear as IL the whole mountain would
be rent from top to bottom. The Funic-
ular railroad roadbed has been dam
aged by the fow Of lava. On the Pom
peii side the eruption is very threaten
ing, and a great quantity Of ashes is
being elected.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-27
%%~%<<%<<~%~%<~%%

Honolulu. Sept. 2s.-Melton Prior, a
British newspaper correspondent. who
arrived today from Yokohama, says he
feels certain the war in the far east
will lead to European complications and
the most awful war In the worlds his
tory.
Prior claims Japan displayed bad
faith toward all the correspondents.
This. he says, is his 27th campaign
and the only one In which he has seen
nothing, He believes that with the
possible exception OF the battle Of Lao
Yang, not one correspondent has seen
a shot fred. and even doubts II the
Lao Yang fghting was witnessed by
newspaper men.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-27
DARING ROBBERY AT SEATTLE
rive Masked Men Kin One Person ans
Fatally Iniurs Anothsr.A

I've Masked Men Kill One Person ans
Fatally Injure Another
Seattle, Sept. 2s.-Two masked men
this morning shot and fatally injured
one man, manned another and serious
iy injured a third in holding up Con-
ways saloon in this city. The high
waymen entered the saloon and ordered
Lou Conway, the proprietor, and his
bartender to hold up their hands. Com
way thought 1t joke and refused
The bandit shot, hitting Conway in
the arm. which will have to be ann
putated.
James Murphy, who was standing in
front Of the bar, turned to see what
was the trouble and received a bullet
in the abdomen. He win die. Gilbert
McBeath, who was also In front Of the
bar, started to run. The bandit fred.
hitting him in the side. The bartender
and another occupant of the saloon heid
up their hands and escaped injury.
The robber who did the shooting
ordered his pal to rife the till, which
he did. securing s1se, The two then
escaped.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-27
scHwAs suys IT IN.
shipyard Plant at San francisco Sold
by Order OF Court.

shlpyard Plant at San francisco Sold
by Order Of Court.
San Francisco. Sept, 2s,-The sale Of
the great shipyard plant here, which
was conducted at the main entrance to
the iron works. was not largely attend
ed, the most notable persons present
being Charles NJ. schwab' Receiver
smith and Attorneys Pollock and will
lam M. Greene Of New York. The
property had to be sold by reason Of
proceedings instituted TO wind up the
affairs Of the bankrupt United States
shlpbuilding Company. Representative
schwab Of the reorganization commit
tee offered sl.4oo,OOO for the real prop
erty Of the concern. and 100000 for
the personal property There were no
other bids.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-27
SOUTHERN RAILROAD WRECK
CLAIMS sIxTY.TWo VICTIMS
Bonfire Is Built and Mass Of Wreeksse
AZ Newmarket, Scene of Awful
Disaster, 10 Destroyed. n

Knoxville. Sept. 2s.-No additional
deaths Of injured occurred today and
the death list of the Southern wreck
near Newmarket Saturday stands at
g. All the injured are reported to be
doing well and only four or Ave are so
desperately hurt that death is likely
to result from their injuries. Twelve
funerals Of victims Of the wreck were
held today.
Today at the scene Of the disaster a
huge bonfire was built and the mass Of
kindling wood burned, together with
small pieces Of decaying flesh.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-27
VERY SORRY IT HAPPENED.
Governor Of Colon Regrets Outrage at
American Consulate.

American Consulate.
Colon. Sept. 2s.--The American con-
sula,e at carthagena having been twice
recently besmeared with nlth. Admiral
sigsbee. with the flagship Newark. was
ordered to proceed to, carthagena and
Investigate the circumstance. In COM
munication TO the governor, slgsbee
said;
Il md the expressions OF regret for
the acts OF indeceney on behalf OF
yourself and your government to be
satisfactory. but that they have not
been given publicity. suggest addi-
tional precautions to prevent recur-
renee OF the Incidents and fuller pub
lici,y OF the governments expressions
OF regret. In order TO avoid II friendly
visit assuming a more serious aspect
The governor complied, reiterating
his regrets.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-27
Building Gasoline Railway.

Everett. WASH, Sept, ga stand
ard gauge railroad is being built by ],
w. Hall, of Stanwood, to connect the
Stanwood mills with the Great North
ern railroad, mile and a half away
The cars will be run by gasoline en-
gine capable of hauling 10 to II loaded
cars Of lumber at a time. The little
line will also haul passengers to and
from the Great Northern depot,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-27
STRIKE ON CANADIAN PACIFIC.
Ask for Increase 20 Equal Wages Paid
on Amariean Roads.

AK for Increase to Equal wages Faio
on American Reads.
winnipeg. Man, Sept. 26.-The de-
inand OF the allied mechanical trades
employed on the Canadian Pacific rail-
way for an increase In wages has cul-
minated in strike, when about 700
workinsmen In the Winnipeg shops laid
down their tools. Men at Fort William
and oth@ points also walked out. The
men say they are asking for pay equal
TO the schedule that prevails on the
Northern Pacific and other western
roads south OF the International bound
ary. This means an increase Of from
! TO 8 cents an hour over that which
they have received. An official OF the
company interviewed tonight said 1t
was the intention to fight the strike
and long struggle appears imminent
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-27
CHALLENGES FAIRBANKS.
; snstor Dubois Wants TO Argue the
Mormon Question With Him.

snator Dubois Wants to Argue the
Mormon Question With Him.
Spokane. Sept. as.-A challenge 80
Senator Fairbanks. the republican nom
inee for vice president. to discuss the
Mormon issue In his two speeches In
Idaho. was made today by United
States Senator Dubois.
Dubois challenge is in the form Of
an open letter He asserts that Nor
monism In condemned by both the ma
tional democratic platform and by the
Idaho democracy. The senator goes on
10 say that the question is one which
viii confront Fairbanks in Wyoming.
Utah, Colorado. Idaho and oregon. ana,
az Fairbanks Ia discussing the demo-
cratic platform and candidates. Dubois
thinks the people have right 70 know
where the republican candidate stands
on this proposition.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-27
Would Buy ouHrsy Concern.

Bellingham. Sept. 2e,-A combination
of western capital may secure control
Of the Pacific Packing & Navigation
Company. This concern hopes to be
able to bid in its properties when Of
fered for sale in the federal court next
month. The new company Is said to
be composed of Seattle and San Fran
cisco capitalists.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-27
escaped,

Portland. Sept. 2s.-The proceedings
leading up to the trial Of Mckinley
Puter. Mrs. watson. Marie Ware and
others upon charges Of defrauding the
government Of public lands were COM
menced today In the United States dis
trict court by setting Thursday as the
day for hearing the demurrer to the
complaints.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-27
DOG FINDS STOLEN HORSE.
Recognizes Old Friend Despite Dis
euise and Misfortune.

Paterson, N. j., Sept. 26.-"Dr." Rim
ard Deutscher recovered horse today.
through the sagacity Of his dog, that
was stolen from him lat july. The
horse had been 80 altered In appear
ance that 1t took the doctor some time
to satisfy himself the animal was his,
but SO persistent was the Newfoundland
dog that Deutscher finally recognized
marks, and later 1t was found that the
horse had been clipped and then his
skin dyed. His tail had been docked
and the end was still sore. His name
had also been shorn.
Deutscher's big Newfoundland dog
Rex for two years slept in the stable
with the horse. This morning while
Deutscher was driving along Main
street the dog suddenly leapsd from the
carriage, and running to horse hitched
to a huckster's wagon began barking
and showing all signs Of JOY. The mas
ter called in vain. The dog would not
obey him. He was about to use force
when some one in the group that gath
cred remarked that the dog knew the
horse. That set the doctor thinking
and, finally. he found the animal was
his. The huckster was arrested. but he
purchased the horse only a few days
ago at Hackensack. and the authorities
are now trying to trace the man from
whom he was purchased.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-27

gers on a southbound Northern Pacific
train experienced narrow escape
from death this afternoon near Arling-
ton, where an explosive supposed to
have been dynamite caused a shower Of
rocks and wood to fall upon Cam
adlnn Pacific tourist car. spllntering
the roof and knocking out every win
dow on one side. No one was serious
ly injured.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-27

The New Star bill which started yes
terday is the talk Of Astoria. And be-
cause it is such fine one. The acts
are up to the promises Of the manage
ment and no better vaudeville has ever
been seen here. Music and mirth
sparkle at the Star.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-27
Haadnuartsrn In Indian.

New York, Sept, 2e,--It Is understood
the western headquarters Of the nation-
al democratic committee will be estab-
llshed at French Lick Springs, Ind
next month, probably under the direc-
tion of Chairman Taggart.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-27
WILL SOON ISSUE CALL.
President 70 Invite Peace Conferences Of
All the Nations,

washington. Sept. s6.-President
Roosevelt's announcement on Saturday
to the delegates Of the interparliament-
ary union that at an early date he
would invite the nations Of the world
to send delegates to a second peace
conference whose work should be Sup
elemental to that OF the conference at
The Hague is regarded as q historic ad-
vance toward the adjustment of inter-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-27
Fairbanks In Montana.

Billings. Mont. Sept Ex-senator
Fairbanks spent the greater part Of
the day discussing irrigation. The day
was devoted to tour OF Yellowstone
county, beginning at Glendive, on the
eastern border OF Montana, and clos
ing here.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-27
Make No Comment.

st. Petersburg. Sept. 2s.-All the
newspapers here print President Rooae-
velt's statement to the delegates to the
interparliamentary union at ST. Louis
regarding the organization Of second
peace tribunal, but without comment.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-27
British War Correspondent Expresses
Conviction That Russo-Japanese
Complications Will Spread.
st. Petersburg Officials Believe japanese Are Planning Fanns
Movement Against Kuropakns Left and That Battle viii
Occur as Soon as Kuroki Is Able to Concentrate
His Forces-No News From Port
&..&3...N...~....&4.ee&.....

Indications dsosrnsd st. Petersburg that the
planning Hnns against kuropsns left compel his
retirement Sin Tn Tin. kurok supposed design
considerable distance Mukden,
stream and operate with the
army while Nodxu hold kuropatn south
Mud The attacks Da Saunsku regard
theory oku Nodu
hss conflict with the cossaoks between ssnsputzs and the
railroad No news has been received from Port Arthur