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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-27
774,500 M EN-
Have Been Sent to the Front by Rus
sian Government.

st. Petersburg. March 26.-Stung by
the wholesale criticism lately heaped
upon the war office for it's unprepared-
ness and incapacity in providing the
Manchurian army with men, guns and
munitions. the army organ, Saturday.
laid bare what has been done since the
opening of hostilities, giving the exact
figures.
From these it appears that up to
March II the war office had dispatched
13.0S7 officers. 761,467 men, 146.4OS
horses. 1921 guns and 316.321 tons of
munitions and supplies to the front, de-
claring the transportation strained the
Siberian railroad to it's utmost capac-
ity.
The army organ admits that the ar
my in the Far East, when the war
opened. was hardly worth the name Ono
figures being given, but it is known
that the troops did not exceed $4,000
mem. defending this on the ground
that Emperor Nicholas desired to avoid
war and therefore refrained from send
ing reinforcements, which surely would
have provoked it.
The criticism of the war Offices fail
ure to supply Port Arthur adequately
is met by the statement that it was
provisioned for garrison of II bat
talions. the decision to put 30 battal-
ions there being taken so late that the
original calculations could not be rem
edied.
While affirming that the quick-fir-
ing guns and field guns of the Russians
are superior to those of the Japanese,
the war office explains that the misfor-
tune in the insufficiency of the noun
tain guns was due to the fact that
when the war broke out Russia was
just adopting a new pattern.
1t is denied that the war Office was
deceived in regard to the available
strength of the Japanese army or the
organization of the Japanese reserves,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-27
RUSSIA AND JAPAN
Represented at an Informal Meeting in
a Neutral Capital.

Paris, March 26.-It Is said i'm quar-
tiers having excellent means Of infOr-
nation that Russia's steps toward
peace have already ytaken a tentative
form at private conference held with
in recent days at one of the small cap
itals of northern Europe.
The purpose Of this appears to have
been to bring together personages rep
resenting both sides. neither having
credentials to discuss formal terms OF
peace. but to informally examine what
each side expected and what tentative
basis seemed possible.
The nature of this exchange does moi
warrant it's being considered a definite
peace movement, but it is understood
to have given each side an opportunity
to judge the view of the other, and il
has clearly shown Russia's disposition
toward peace. There is reason to be.
lieve that both st. Petersburg and To.
kio know the results Of this convensa-
ton.
This conference is the basis of the
renewed ST. Petersburg reports that
peace is imminent. However. the dis
cussiOn does not seem to have resulted
in much progress. as everything awaits
Russia's willingness to adopt public
and official steps to secure peace.
In this connection it is said that
practically all Europe has lately urged
Emperor Nicholas to make peace the
King of Portugal being the latest to
make an appeal. This pressure from
Europe and the military and financial
reverSeS appear to have influenced
Emperor Nicholas to try to secure
some acceptable settlement.
Owing to the growing definiteness of
the peace reports, officials and diplo-
mats here are discussing how st. Pc
tersburg and Toxic will be able to
treat directly while the usual channels
of communication are severed. 1t is
said this is likely to occur by a meet
ing in a neutral capital, similar to the
informal meeting already held. Men,
ton is made of Stockholm and Copen-
hagen as advantageous points.
Such a method of direct communica-
ton is now considered to be more like
ly than through the medium of the
French ministers lof Toxic. 1t is otfici-
ally asserted that the latter has not
been asked to act in any peace ca
pacity. %"
Discount on the bourse, today, went
up per cent. in anticipation of heavy
demands for money in connection with
the proposed Russian loan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-27
IT'S FOOD
That Restores and Makes Health Pos.
sible.

There are stomach SPECIALISTS as well
as eye and ear and other specialists.
One of these told n young lady of
New Brunswick, N. j.. to quit medi-
cines and eat Grape-Nuts. She says:
For about IL months / suffered
severely with gastritis. I was unable
to retain much of anything on my
stomach, and consequently was COM
PEELED to give up my occupation. I
took quantities Of medicine. and had
an idea I was dieting, but l continued
to suffer. and soon lost Is pounds in
weight. 1 was depressed in spirits and
lost interest in everything generally.
MY mind was SO effected that it was
impossible to become interested in even
the lightest reading matter.
AFTER suffering for months decided
to go to stomach specialist He put
me on Grape-Nuts and my health be-
gan to improve Immediately. 1t was
the keynote of new life. I found that
I had been eating too much starchy
food which I did not digest. and that
the cereals which had tried had been
too heavy. I soon proved that it is not
the quantity Of food that enc eats, but
the quality.
I'm a few weeks I was able to go
back to my old business of doing
clerical work. have continued to eat
Grape-Nuts. for both the morning and
evening meal. I wake in the morning
with a clear mind and feel rested.
regained my lost weight in a short
time. 1 am well and happy again and
owe it to Grape-Nuts" Name given
by Postum Co, Battle Creek, Mich.
Look in each pkg. for the little book.
The Road to Wellville."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-27

out the army organ frankly admits
mat the talents Of the officers and the
WONDERFUL spirit of the soldiers were
miscalculated.
Inc publication of this article has
created a sensation among military
men and in public circles, many of the
former censuring the general staff for
disclosing valuable military secrets,
and the latter finding from the figures
a practical admission that the war has
cost almost 100000 men in killed
wounded. prisoners and sick. as the
whole effective force in the Ear East
Is now believed not to exceed 800 600
nen. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-27
soAap OF TRUSTEES
Consider Enlargement Ief the Cage Al
University efkAains.

Orono. Me-, March 2s.-(SpeciaD.-
The Board of Trustees held their resu-
lar meeting, =. Friday afternoon anu
evening, and attended to the routine
work and several special matters. the
matter which Del haps most interested
the student body was the action con-
corning the enlargement Of the Dase-
ball cage. During the past week MAN.
aeer Campbell has circulated ~ retl-
tion among the students asking sehat
the Athletic Association be allowed ~
remove the bowling alleys (Which are
now being put to other uses) and thus
enlarge the cage. Nearly every STU
dent had signed the; petition and the
board after careful consideration voted
to remove the alleys at their own ex-
pense. This improvement will move
than double the space available for III
door work end give cage about 20 ny
q feet. The alterations will be mace
at once and it is hoped that the cnahse
may be male soon enough to help the
chances Of the 1905 team.
The trustees were present at cndpe'
in. the morning and later visited tne
new Beta house. They also invesu-
gated the Bite favored by DR.. FeHows
al a location for the new Carnegie IL
brary. This site which was hnaliy de-
citicd upon, is perhaps the most prom
tpent location on the campus. out -
not the center of location for the Duio-
mas now in use. AS pointed out oy
DR.. Fellows and Prof. Munson, the IL
brary will be placed to the southeast
Of the presidents residence and Co.
burn hall. and west Of the farm build
ines and Prof. Gowell's house. The
building win be plainly visible from
Orono ana vicinity and from the cleo
trics, passing through the grounds.
The board appointed President Lord
Hon, E.. B. Winslow and Hon. r. s.
Haskell, with President Fellows. to
look out for plans for the building.
At the recent meeting Of the Debat-
Ing Club four members were chosen to
represent the university in the coming
contest with Bate College. They were
as follows: Ernest Leroy Dinsmore.
'O5. of Whiting; Albert Prentiss
Rounds. '07, Of Bridgton: Charles Flu
gene Davis. 'O7, Of Bridgton, and Ar
thur Stanford. '06. Of Lowell alternate.
The subject discussed was the one to
be used in the intercollegiate debate
and the judges were Prof. Estabrooke.
Prof. Rogers. and Prof. Hart.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-27
A CREAMY FOOD

SCOTS Emulsion is cod
liver oil prepared as a food
not a food like bread or meat,
but more like cream; in fact,
it is the cream of cod liver
oil. At the same time it is a
blood-maker, a nerve tonic
and a flesh-builder. But
principally it is food for tired
and weak digestions, for all
who are fat-starved and thin.
tits pleasant to take; children
like it and ask for more.
Well send YOU sample, free
SCOTT I BOVINE. 4os Pear! Street, New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-27
MARRIED AN HOUR,
Then Arrested as . Swindler in New
York City.

New York, March 26--within an
hour after being married to Madeline
Gildersleeve. a Is year old girl of
Brooklyn. Edward w. Stewart. aged 80.
of Ottawa. Ont, was arrested. tonight,
in Brooklyn and locked vi on a charge
of abduction. made by the girls mother.
who had objected to her daughters
marriage on account cf her youth I'm
nIctiiately after his arrest. Stewart was
charged by r. J. ASST. of Brooklyn,
with having passed a check for 500 on
the Union Bank of Brooklyn. in which
he had no account. Stewart said that
he was connected with furniture firm
liz Ottawa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-27
CASTRO REFUSES.
Will Not Even Talk About Settling
American Claims.

Paris. March pam official dispa tch
from Caracas, Venezuela. says Pres
iGent Castro, who was absent from the
capital in the recent supposed ameli-
Grafton of the situation, has returned
to Caracas and has manifested strong
hostility against American and French
interests. His attitude. it is added. is
particularly menacing against the
French cable company.
1t is premature to say what steps
France will take, as the information
has just been received and the officials
have not yet had an opportunity to
consider it. However. it is likely that
their action will depend upon Pres.
Castro's putting his menaces into ef-
feet by overt acts against the company
or the forfeiture of it's concession.
No orders for warships to be held in
readiness have yet been issued or are
contemplated for the present. but there
seems to be a growing impression in
official quarters that the presence of a
warship in Venezuelan waters might
exercise a salutary influence.
The official dispatch adds that Pres.
Castro's declination to arbitrate the
American demands was accompanied
by refusal to hold any conversion in
the subject.
The French Gable Co. has received
advices practically to the same effect.
These indicate that Pres. Castro's in
fiuence will probably cause the court
to order final judgment upon the cable
company's concession early next week.
1t is the unofficial opinion that the
attitude of Pres. Castro against both
American and French interests makes
the moment oppOrtune for some ex-
change of communications between the
two governments toward eventual &C
ton along similar lines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-27
THE REAL THING.
Liquor Dealers and Druggists Forced
Out Of Business.

Biddetord. Me-, March 26.-With the
members of the police department ana
the liquor deputies Of Sherin Athorne
visiting the railroad stations, making
raids and devoting their entire atten-
ton to the enforcement of the prohib-
tory law, this city is experiencing the
greatest drouth in its history.
= 1t is impossible for a stranger to buy
a drop of liquor in the city. and the
rounder is having more difficulty In
getting a drink than he has for many
years.
The deputies and police officers now
visit the freight and passenger stations
every morning in search of liquor. The
express companies are getting shy of
bringing whiskey into the city, as
about three-quarters Of it is seized.
Every morning a number of people file
to the homes of the officers and make
be let alone. Some of the requests are
complied with and others are not.
Since the decision of Judge Cleaves
Of the municipal court, Friday. that
the payment of revenue license fig
ures as evidence of interest of an lille
gal business, those who keep a small
quantity Of liquor on their shelves for
compromising purposes have put it
away.
Thursday, revenue officers were in
the city and called on several druggists
who had for some reason neglected to
pay a retail liquor dealers tax. They
paid the officer. but after the decision
of the judge of the municipal court.
who found Napoleon p. Baillargeon
guilty mainly upon the evidence of the
special liquor tax, the drug men imme-
diately cancelled them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-27
BOOKS PRINTED
And Then They Go to the Censor in
Russia.

ST. Petersburg. March 26.-The pre-
liminary press censorship on books in
Russian as we'll as foreign languages
has been removed. The books now
printed go to the censor. by whom their
sale must be authorized or disapprOved
within seven days. If it is alleged that
they violate the criminal law. the ques-
ton of coniscation must Immediately
be submitted to and decided by the
courts.
Heretofore manuscripts were sent to
the censor and sometimes were held for
months and years. He had the arbi
trary right to prohibit their publication
without any confirmation of his deci
sion by the courts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-27
SQUADRON SAILS.
Destina alton Of Russia's Fleet Is, How.
ever, Unknown.

London. March ga dispatch to
Lloyd's from Tamatave, Madagascar,
says:
THE Russian squadron has sailed.
Destination unknown"
The correspondent Of Reuters Tele-
gram Co. at Tamatave forwarded a dis
patch in exactly the same words as the
above.
The only explanation at present
seems to be that Admiral ROjestven-
sky's squadron did not leave the vicin-
ity Of MAZDA gascar since it sailed from
Nossi Be island, March Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-27
EMPEROR NICHOLAS
Sends Gift Of Diamond Brooches to
French Girls.

Paris, March 26.-Two young girls
who live in the little village of Long,
vic. near Dion. are each the possess
or of handsome diamond brooch.
sent to them by Emperor Nicholas of
Russia. On the birth of the present
heir to the throne of all the Russias it
occurred to the young women that it
would be but proper token Of good
will to present His Imperial Highness
with a piece of embroidery they had
just completed. This they did, and the
diamond brooches were received in re-
turn as a mark of the Emperors pleas
ure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-27
DEATHS IN SAcO.
Mrs. Sarah Lord and John Sloman Sue
eumb to illness.

Saco. Me-. March 26.--There were two
deaths in Saco Saturday. Mrs. Sarah F..
Lord. widow Of Thomas Lord. died at
the Wardwell home for aged women.
after a sickness lasting about a year.
Her age was 20 years. Years ago she
was engaged in the millinery and dress
making business in the Calef block.
She has been a resident Of this city for
many years. She is survived by sis
ter.
John H. Sloman Of Old Orchard. a
wood worker, died at the home Of his
sister. % StOrer street. after a five
weeks sickness Of the grip. He came
here to look after his sister. Mrs. Sarah
Hubbard. and was stricken with the
grip. His wife. who came in to care for
him. was taken sick and today her con-
dition is serious. 1t was thought best
not to tell her Of her husbands death.
Mr.. Sloman was a brother Of the late
Augustus B. Sloman. a wealthy confec-
toner who died and left the bulk Of his
fortune to q Mrs. Darville. The will was
contested by the brothers and the case
was to have been tried at the May
term.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-27

Among the stories told Of Benjamin
Disraeli, Lord Beacons6eld. Is the lo,.
lowing: The statesman was In love
with a swsetow: Mrs. wyndham Lewis
One day when he went to eau , ."o
lady, sitting BY the window saw n,
approaching, and ordered the ser'an'
to say that she was not at nun .s.
When the maid reached the nan ~
statesman was hanging up MS o'' =,
coat. Mrs. Lewis. sir. is not %, q,
home" said the Hurried maid. u.a
not ask for Mrs. Lewis" was inc
calm. statesmanlike reply. pu sr
don't know when she will be back
urged the maid. "Neither DO -
nhilosophically replied Disraeli, ou. :
am going to wait till she comes oae O..
SO please make me a cup Of tea. I'D
did wait. he got his tea and ne marrie0
the widow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-27
PEACE TALK
Continued from Page One.)

sional fighting men. The modern army
was drafted from all classes. yet all
our hopes have been fully realized by
the work this army has done in actual
war"
Field Marshal Oyama declined to
DISCUSS the future movements or plans
of the Japanese army. He intimated
that he was ready to continue the war
as long as necessary.
Despite the reports to the contrary
Field Marshal Oyama's health is ex-
cellent. With his staff. he is comfort
ably uuartered in fine Chinese houses
placed at his disposal by the Chinese
vicerOy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-27
NO WARSHlPS.
Japan Wants to Dampen Russia's As
pirations for q Navy.

Paris. March 26.-It was stated in
diplomatic quarters here. today, that
among the conditions of peace which
Japan might ask would be that Russia
give pledge to build no more warships
for a term of years. A diplomatic Of
fetal said that such a condition would
be the most effective means of assur-
ing Japan against Russia's carrying out
her cherished plan of naval rearma-
ment for renewal of hostilities under
better conditions than those at pres
ent existing. 1t is well known that
Russia contemplates a huge plan of
naval rehabilitation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-27
BOMBS IN GRAVE.
Startling Discovery by the Police II
Warsaw.

Warsaw. March 26.-The police dis
covered 80 bombs, Saturday, hidden in
a brick grave in the POwonski ceme-
terry in Warsaw.
NJ. Maximovitch. the governor gener-
al of Warsaw, received the foreign con-
suls. officials, clergy and civilians, Sat-
urday. and in his speech promised an
impartial government without preju-
dice 10 any nationality.
The speech has made most favor
able impression in Polish circles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-27
IGNORANCE OF LAW
Is the Plea Of illegal Rum Seller in
Concord, N. n.

Concord, N. H., March 26.-Mrs
Mary F. Graver holder of a first.
class license at the Milton House, Mil
ton, was before the license commission
ers. yesterday, on a complaint filed by
Special Agent Loce. She was charged
with serving liquor to other. than bon
Aide guests on a legal holiday. She
claimed that IL any violation of law
had occurred 1t was owing to ignor-
ance of the statute. The commissioners
took the case under consideration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-27
LIFE ABOARD
Russian Squadron Described in Letter
Of Russian Officer.

st. Petersburg. March 27.-02.40 A
MIA private letter written in Janu-
airy has been received here from an Of
ficer of Vice Admiral ROjestvensky'
squadron. The writer describes the ac-
tivity Of the ships in target practice
and maneuvering and the cruisers re-
connaisance westward. Life aboard
the ships. the writer says, was very un-
comfortable owing to the immense
quantities of coal stored on the upper
deck in all the free spaces and owing
to the heat, which was inducing various
tropical diseases
All is quiet in Manchuria.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-27
DR.. Miles, Nervine

1t is prepared for just such ailmen'S;,
and is a never failing remedy, Decau Sc 81,
soothcs. feeds and builds the nerves o"'"
to health. ,,;a,a,
If allowed to continue. stomach. kinney
and liver troubles will soon be addeu -
your already OVERLOOKING measure VI
II suffered from nervous prostration
When / began taking DIR. Miles NerVan IN.
] couldn't hold anything in my h1nos' n ~
get from one room to another. NO" uo
all my own work. "- .,o Mo
MRS. CHAS. LANDRUM, Carthage. MO
Nervine seldom fails to do al we cta' "
for II. and so we authorize Druggist u
refund money if first Dottie ooes "o' oe'e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-27
MRS. HUESTIS DEAD,
For Past Sixteen Days Has Been in /:
State Of Coma.

New York March 26.-Mrs. James
Huestis of White Plains. N. Y. who fol-
the past Is days has been in a state OF
coma in the Presbyterian hospital as a
result of gas asphyxiation. died, today
Mrs. Huestis and her daughter. Luel
la. were taken to the hospital from the
residence of friends whom they had
been visiting. overcome by gas. The
daughter died three days ago.
The coroner's physician who perform
ed the autopsy on the body of Mrs
Huestis, today. reported that he found
nothing suspicious or even remarkable
In the case to distinguish it from Or
binary cases of gas poisoning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-27
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
To Investigate Charge Made by Dr.
Frederick McMaster's Divorced Wife.

Washington. March 2S.-On complaint
OF his divorced wife, the commission of
DR.. Frederick McMaster. Of New York,
recently appointed consul to Zanzibar,
has been held up by direction of Presi-
dent Roosevelt until an investigation
can be made. The letter Of Mr. Nc
Master charges her former husband
with desertion and non-support and
says that in consequence, she has been
obliged to earn a livelihood as a sales
woman in a New York dry goods store.
DR.. McMaster, it is understood has re-
married.
Inquiries into the complaint are be-.
ing made by Assistant Secretary of
State PIERCE. although ne stated tonight
that the divorce papers apparently were
all regular and in proper order.
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TWO MEN KILLED
And Several injured by Explosion Of
Dynamite.

Cumberland. Md, March 2G.-The men
were killed and seven injured by an ex-
plosion of dynamite at Okonoko. on the
western Maryland Railroad extension.
The blast, which had failed to explode
when first set. was being rammed
when the accident occurred. All the
dead and injured were Austrians. mar
ried and had families at FairmOnt, w.
Va
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-27

Commercial Intelligence states that
the Bulgarian minister has granted to
British syndicate a concession for the
establishment of a large cold storage
plant in Bulgaria. with the express OBJ
ject Of developing the export trade in
produce and meats OF that country
with Great Britain. 1t is claimed the
Bulgarian mutton. considered equal
in quality to Welsh mutton can be
placed upon the British market in
twelve days.
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Ice Jam Expected.

Littleton, N. H., March 2s-After !
heavy rain of "a hours the ice began To
go out In the Ammonoosuc river Sat.
urday afternoon, and it is exnected
that by tomorrow morning big lam
and serious overflow will have result.
ed. 1t is a coincidence that the ice
went out just year ago yesterday.