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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-02

General Kuropatkin was appointed
commander-in-chief of the Russian
land forces in Manchuria.
The trial Of four French colonels on
charges growing out of the Dreyfus
case began in Paris.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-02

Hon. w. J. Bryan Is quoted as aging
mis- Indiana tour has given him conf
dence in Democratic victory i'll that
State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-02
DEAD ON BEACH.
Fool Killer No. g. at
Last Fixed Owner.
Balloon Wrecked and Aeronaut
Nissen Found Dead.
Badly Frozen and Face Showed His
Terrible Sufferings.

Stevensville. Mich, Dec. Pet or
Nissen, who started across Lake Mich
igan in his boat called the Fool Kill
er, NO. 3, Was found dead on the
beach. 21a miles west of here. today.
The body is supposed TO have been
washed ashore during the night His
Fool Killer lay about % rods down
the beach and was considerably dum-
aged.
The body was brought to Stevens
Vile. The hands anu face were frozen
and the features reflected his suffer-
ings.
Nissen evidently had not been dead
long when the body was found. as
rigor morris had not set in.
II is almost certain that Nissen prac-
tically reached shore alive, yesterday.
&hout O'Clock. after he had been out
OF Chicago "a hours. The Fool Killer
NO. 3 was then seen about 200 rods
from shore off Livingston, six miles
south of here. A heavy gale was
blowing ana it is presumed he was I'M
able TO land and WAS probably tossed
about up-shore all night.
is believed that NiSsen was either
UNCONSCIOUS or so thoroughly chilled
that he was unable to save himself.
when the Fool Killer" finally collapsed.
ana that he was drowned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-02
A SUICIDE.
Everett Carr Of Palmyra
Shoots Himself.
Dependency Thought to Be
Reason for Rash Act.
Deed Committed With a. Caiibre Re.
yolver-lnquest Unnecessary.

pittsfeld. Me-. Dec. 1.-tSpeciaD.-
Becoming tired of life. and being In
poor health. Wednesday, during tit
Of dependency. Everett Carr the Old
est son of James Carr. Il Weil-kroWr
farmer living in Palmyra in what is
known as the MAZDA wasku district. shot
himself with Il 44-Cniibrc revolver
The past week Carr had been espec-
ialy muruSe and moody. He was in
ritlSteld. Wednesday morning. and
lmrcnuscd Il revolver of f.. l.. Dow.
stating that he wished it rs it would
h. handy for shooting small game
which h" frequently SAW in his travels
il tn" words. near his home.
Wednesday noon. Carr did not show
M for dinner and his father. becom-
ing charmed. sent for Elwond Jackson,
ami hey. after following Il Well defined
track through pasture and wood, foun'!
IN" body of the young man in an old
Shri on what is known at the shepherd
SlnulIing farm. The revolver was
cIutchri tightly in the dead mars
band
Coroner Simpson was here. Thurs
day morning. and deemed AN inquest
unnecessary the evidences OF premedi-
i't""i shooting being 50 apparent.
the father. James Carr. step
'i"lh"r' q sister, Mrs i;lWood Jocksoh.
ana a brother. Dennis Carr. survive.
H"ch sympathy is -esscd on ali
S''"S Tor the sorrow stricken relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-02
new OWNERS
Of Some Of Maine Pulp
and Paper Mills.
F. c. Whitehouse and D. S.
CoWIes Secure Control.
In Five of the Androscogein River
important Plants.

Brunswick, Ne, Dec. IF. C. White
house of Topsham. announced. late to-
day, that he and David S. Cowles of
New York. had obtained the cOntrOll-
OF Brunswick. Lisbon Falls Fibre Co.
Of Lisbon Falls. Peiapscot Paper Co. of
Brunswick, w. H. Parsons Co. of New
York and the Bay Shore Lumber Co.
The latter was recently organized to
transact lumber business in New
Brunswick and owns mills and large
tracts of forests in that country.
MIR. WhitehouSe, for Years. has been
either general manager or treasurer of
the paper mills and Mr.. COwles has
managed the New York end.
The controlling interes' was obtained
by securing stock owned by w. II.
Parsons of New York. Mr.. Parsons has
retained enough stock in each concern
to allow him to remain on the boards
OF directors. No change will be made in
the officers of the corporations until
Jan. l.. when the annual meetings
probably will be held here. 1t is expect
ed that radical changes will be made
then. including enlargement and i'm
provement OF the properties.
The nils concerned 10 not less than
g., 100000 of business annually. They
employ about 800 men and the pay rolls
amount to about $4,000 q month. The
three paper making mills produce $50
tons Of paper day. and at the Pejeb-
scot and Lisbon Falls mills there are
pulp plants consuming $50 cords Of
wood daily and producing practically
all the pulp to supply the mills. tn"
mills are operated by total horse
r,X> er of 10 Goo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-02
STATE FAIR TRUSTEES
Will Pay Al Expenses and About $1,000
on the Debt.

An important meeting of the trustees
OF the Maine State Agricultural Soci-
ETY. was held at the Elm House, Au-
burn. Tuesday afternoon. James T..
Lowell Of Auburn, the new secretary.
and all Of the trustees except L. c.
Morse of Liberty. Were present
After unpaid bills incurred at the
uast State fair had been approved and
accounts footed up. it was learned that
the society could pay all expenses, in
Guiding the premiums and then be
about as we'll Off as it was. last year.
The net debt will be reduced about
$1,000.
1t was voted to pay all premiums
awarded at the last fair and checks
Will De sent out in payment of the same
in Il short time.
1t Was voted to hold next years fair
on Sept. >. 6. .. and s. The change from
the last of the month is deemed 10 be
for the interests Of the fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-02
QUEEN ALEXANDRA
Celebrates the Sixtieth Anniversary oil
Her Birth-A Gala Occasion.

London. Dec. 1.-Oueen Alexandra /.
celebrating her S0th birthday, Thurs
day. at SandriDghaIn. Flags are flying
everywhere. the church bells are peal.
ing and saiutes We're free; at the naval
and military stations at home and Il,
the colonies. The festivities at Sand.
ringham We're of n simple character
the main feature being the entertain
nent of the school children OF the es-
tates at which the Queen and her
guests. personally attended to their
wants. The members of the royal fami-
ly and few intimate friends made I'D
house party among whom is Consue-
10 Yznaga. Dowager Duchess of Man.
chester. The Queen was the recipient
of an immense variety Of presents,
mostly curios and artistic nicknacks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-02
TEMPORARY INSANITY
Alleged as Cause of Chapman's Suicide
at London.

London. Dec. 1.-"Suride during tenn
porary insanity" was he verdict of the
coroner's inquest on ElvertOn Z. Chap
man of New York city who committed
suicide on the evening Of Nov. 2S at the
Carleton hotel by throwing himself
from the third floor landing to the
yastibule. The evidence of friends
showed that Chapman while in Paris
exhibited signs of arrangement. He
therefore was closely watched at the
Carleton but as already cabled eluded
tne vigilance of his attendant and SUE
caeded in throwing himself into the
vestibule.
Chapman, prior to committing sui
eide. his last act was to hand his bank
or letters addressed to his father and
sister expressing regret if they had any
disa 2reesments in the 0ast and wishing
them long and happy lives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-02
A Great Coal Production.

Last year the total coal production of
'he country was over 800. coo short tons,
ara while the bituminous product showed
d wonderful increase the anthracite had
an saaIa actual loss Of 40 per cent. The actual
If Oh ume and money, to say nothing
~ the suffering, Of any person suffering
n mom weak stomach or diseased kidneys
.lnnot be estimated. but we do know that
s ~nen Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is re-
c c"r.ed to at the first symptom a quick
tbae is invariably effected. This has been
me Ie experience Of thousands of persons
VIZ io nave voluntarily testified to the fact.
s eve urge a trial at once. You'll find it un-
r rauailed as cure for sour stomach.
i nd;sa belching. heartburn. dyspepsia.
ioru;i ~ kidney ills. chills, colds ma
si ,,a and general debility. At all drug
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-02
ALL HANDS SAVED,
Wreck OF Portuguese Transport Sac
Thome in the Red Sea.

Island Of Perrin. Straits Of Babel
Manded. Dec. 1.-The Portuguese
transport Sac Thome which sailed from
Lisbon Nov. Is. with troops and pas
sengers bound for East Africa, has
been wrecked in the Red sea and aban-
doned The British steamer Clan Mac
Kay from Liverpool for Bombay,
which passed Gibraltar. Nov. Is. res
cued all on board the transport.
The Sac Thome was of 1456 tons. was
80 feet long. had 81 feet one inch
beam and was &c feet deep. She was
built al Hull in 1883. and was owned by
the National Steam Navigation Co. of
Lisbon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-02

washington. away out here in the
Far West" spends more money for
educational purposes. in proportion to
It's population than any other State in
the Union. While. as shown by Stats.
tics recently issued by the national
commissioner Of education, the aver
age per capita expenditure for educa-
ton i'm the United States is 1915, WASH
ingtOn spends nearly twice that
amount. or 1915 per annum-Belling-
ham (Wash.) Reveille.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-02
Monmouth tor Aver.

monmouth. Me, Dec. 1.-(SpeciaD-
=" IN" caucus held at Grand Army
h'II "Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 30. to
'''t delegates to the county conven-
'""' III" following were chosen:
'"'"h Tough. II. :. Bent. H. f. Mer-
'"'' d. l.. circuit. Delegates were in
''u'ie" to support Col. William NJ.
-E'F OF Oakland, for Senator.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-02

~ = recent report by the Belgian
''''SE' At Calcutta II is stated that
'h'rr is steady demand for motor
ears IN that city. and il is added that il
Is nrrhdhlc a large business will he
m''o ~ these cars in the near future.
ne essential qualities for the Indian
market are cheapntss and quiet run
nllS' As the country is extremely
uuStE. chainless cars are preferred.
me motive power should be petroleum.
"hicf is easily obtanabie on journeys
London Engineer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-02
Simm ons.

Stockbridge. Mass. Dec. AT the
residence Of Miss Grace S. Parker.
Tuesday afternoon. Miss Marion ham
;1ton simmons, daughter of Mrs. Mary
simmons of Boston. Mass. was mar
ried to Edward B. Owen OF Stock
bridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-02

Sir Charles Dixie, in paper read 70
tho Young Liberals League recently.
s.;d that while all other countries had
r.ormed their forces. there was not,
,,;th the exception of Is imperfect bat
teries hurriedly purchased in Germany
during the Boer war. a single quick-n mr.
inc gun in the possession of the Brit
,.h r.eular field artillery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-02

f. J. Brand Of London. has conveyed
to trustees $4,000. the interest of which
is to provide small weekly pensions to
worthy poor in the Seven Dials' dis
trict, blankets for them and an annual
dinner Mt Christmas for so Of the poor
est. Also there is to be a sermon every
year in the parish church on the evils
of betting and gambling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-02

IN order that no stigma may attach
10 those born in them. the names of
English almShouses or warehouses; are
oeing changed. They are known by
such nar.cs as The Holly Trees"
The CedarS." "Ransome Lodge"
when look all right on birth certifi
cato
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-02

Germany exported 34.717 tons Of toys.
valued at 92.7s6.274 sterling. in 1903
says the London Board Of Trade Jour-
nal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-02

Toxic. Dec. 1.-Manchurian head
quarters reports as follows:
At midnight. Wednesday, a body o.
the eneny's infantry attacked Machu-
anantzu mountain. Our non-commis-
stoned officers and pickets there repuls-
ed them. japanese scouts dispatched 10
Liuchangtan encountered and repuIsed
body of the enemy and succeeded in
discharging the duties required oe
them.
THE japanese force in the neighbour
hood of Haienchuany reports that at
about 2 o'clock in the afternoon Of Nov.
%. body of the enemy consisting Of
infantry and cavalry. advanced on
Siantziatzu heights. We repulsed them
at about o'clock in the evening. The
same day at O'Clock in the afternoon
the enemy's cavalry and artillery at
tackled Suchitloutzu. our fire drove
them back
The same day our force caused some
losses TO the enemy's infantry and cav
airy appearing north Of Chentzulin."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-02
FAIR WEATHER.

Washington, Dec. Forecast for
New England: Fair. Friday and Satur-
day; fresh west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-02

Toxic. Dec. 1.-NOon.-Gen NouiS
telegram announcing the storming and
capture Of 203 Metre hill was received
with cheers by the Japanese people. It
revives the hope of an early capture Of
Port Arthur proper.
The people have never despaired of
the success of the beseigers but the
fortitude of the defenders and the pro-
iongation of the seige which exceeds
by months the most liberal prelimin.
airy OF the time required to accomplish
the reduction of this stronghold has
heen source of deep regret combined
with the loss of life and disappoint.
ment over the fact that the siege In,
occupied such large force OF men.
decreasing Field Marshal Oyama',
strength at a time when he needed
every available man.
Thursday was the date set under the
cohs"r1ption act. when recruits could
Join the army. Cheere,i by the news
rom Gen. Nogi thousands of recruits
throughout the empire marched to bar
racks and donned uniforms for the first
time. Following an honored custom the
relatives OF the recruits carrying flags
ana banners and escorted the n.y
soldiers to their barracks In Toxic.
thursday. there have been scores of
NIUE professions escOrting detachments
OF popular conscripts. The number of
men who have joined the cOlors under
the CONSUMPTION act has not been made
public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-02
BLAME FIXED
For Railroad Disaster at
State Fair Grounds.
Yardman Thomas L. Breckin-
ridge and F. N. Crockett
Thought by Commissioners to Be
Largely at Fault.

The Maine Railroad Commissioners
Thursday. made public their renort on
their investigation Of the railroad ac-
c'dent at the State Fair grounds n,
Lewiston. Sept. 90. 1904, as follows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-02
THE kEYFORT
Capture Of 203 Metre
Fort Is Confirmed.
The laps Lose Heavily. but
They're Nearing the Goal.
Expect to Have Port Arthur Within
Short Time.

Toxic. Dec. Ill A. M.-The i'm
perial army headquarters reports that
the Japanese army beseiging Port Ar
thur are in possession of 203 Metre hill.
The following dispatch has been given
out:
THE army commenced a lombard.
ment against 203 Metre hill at dawn.
Nov. so. and made several charges be-
fore 4 O'Clock in the afternoon. Owing
to the enemy's stubborn resistance in
me afternoon. our force advanced
against the southeastern portion or
the hill. made a fierce charge and
reached within 80 metres of the sum-
init. At : O'Clock. with reinforcements.
we charged to the top, which was oc-
cupied by our forces
Against the northeastern mart OF
the hill we also charged and at 8
o'clock the entire fort on the summit
fell into our hands.
The Russians left heaps Of dead
bodies OH the hill but we have had no
time to investigate further"
The Washington times., 1904-10-23
BETTER SERVICE PROMISED
FOR ALL SUBURBAN ROADS
Railway and Electric Company
in Excellent Financial Condition DWi-
dends for Three Years in Hand.
POINTS IN PRESIDENT 5NcDERMOTTS
STRIKING STA TEMENT TO THE TIMES

Railway win schedule
equipment
the the with the
Washington Railway Electric Company.
tho
distributing within
With the apparatus in working order the distribution Of
be as o
the Eleventh completed
This viii relieve the Bright
schedules viii
Railway Company year
Twenty-Five added during the week Fifty have been
all lines including
The intends make It's of railways the
a
preferred
years The money earned i
The Washington times., 1904-10-23
WINTER SUPPLIES
REACH LIAO-Y YANG
Re-enf0rcements Expected
From NiuchWang.
WILL BlVOUACK OUTSIDE CITY
Official Figures Of the Russian Wounded
Given At a6,0oo-Some Reach
st. Petersburg.

LIAO-YANG. Oct 23.-Five regi-
ments OF japanese infantry and one
or cavalry. together with a large num-
Der OF provision wagons and others
carrying winter clothing. are on their
way here from NiuchWang.
The first portion OF these re-en-
forcements are expected to arrive in
the course or tomorrow The troops
Will have TO bivouack south OF the
city, as no accommodations can be Sc
cured for then here pending the ar
rival Of orders for their disposition.
II is understood here that these new
troops viii be garrisoned in Lao
Yang,
The Washington times., 1904-10-23
REVIEWS HISTORY OF RATES
RESTING HARD ON CONSUMERS
Champions Cause of People Against the
Trusts and Urges the Necessity of Imme-
diate Action, Prudently Undertaken.
RARkER,S SHARFEsT COMMENTS

The virtually
everybody.
abhorred sound thinking
Advance a
the
ganization
The home market
o / s required
These pling up high. They are
paid By people.
The continued existence of sfperpetua-
ton lead TO the belief that the
1T is questioned by the that
viii Urade combnatons).
AN
the OF everything
dertan in existing condi-
The Republican win
other their
that Congress President
The Washington times., 1904-10-23

The Times presents TO the washington
public the first authorized and detailed
statement Of the Washington Railway
and Electric Company concerning the
attitude or the corporation toward the
suburban roads IN which It holds a con-
trolling stock interest. the inside his
tory Of the company during the past
three years. and its present financial
condition and outlook
In an interview with a Representative
OF The Times, MT Allan /. McDermOtt,
president OF the Washington Railway
and Electric Company, the Anacostia
and Potomac River Railroad Company
the Georgetown and TenIeytOwn Rail-
way Company, and the BrightWood
Railway Company, and receiver for the
City and Suburban Railway Company,
discussed the record OF his companies
what they had done and what they
proposed 10 do.
In regard 10 reiterated statements 20
the effect that the Brightw0Od Railway
Company Is really a source OF profit to
the inside lines OF the Washington Rail-
way and Electric Company, notwith-
standing the reports 10 Congress show
deficits each year. Mr.. McDermOJt said:
Increasing Debt Of the Road.
The Brightwood Railway Company
has not only failed 10 make any return
10 the Washington Railway and Elec-
tric Company ou the money advanced
To IT, but has failed 10 earn enough each
year 10 pay the interest on its funded
debt Last year the latter company was
obliged 10 advance to the BrighUW0od
road more than IS. 900 10 make up the
amount OF interest due on the Hrst
mortgage GA the road. which is held by
interests not identified with che Wash
ington Railway and Electric Company
This first mortgage is SZ50000 OF the
funded debt. The remaining 100000 is
a second mortgage held by the Wash
iugtou Railway and Electric Company,
which came TO the company as a part
OF the assets OF the Washington Trac-
JiOn and Electric Company, which il
succeeded. On this second mortgage
there has never been a cent or interest
paid. The amount has been charged out
20 the floating debt of the road, which,
in my personal opinion, VIII never be
paid from the future earnings
"A just comparison OF the condition
of the road at the time the Washington
Traction and Electric Company bought
il. with its present condition, viii show
the greatest possible Improvements.
have spoken most bitterly against the
present management, viii, / ann sure
admit that the present equipment ls
hrst-cIass and not 10 be compared with
the brOkeH-d0wn ears run 1--WE years
agO
Credit for Improvements.
These improvements have been made
at the expense of the Washington Rail-
way and Electric Company The cars
being used are the property of the
larger company. which has never re-
ceiyed payment of the nominal rent
charged for them. This item is also
included in the floating debt The power
furnished Jhe road is charged al about
cost. but the charge is not important
. IN view of the fact that il is also
listed I'm the floating debt
In regard 90 the value of the Bright
wood as a feeding line, IL must bee kept
iu view that the bulk OF the traffic IS
crowded into a few hours in the morning
and evening A large percentage of tue
| passengers are due at their offices and
places OF business al the same hour