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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-30
RUSSELL & WESTON COMPANY 1so-1s2 WATER ST. AUGUSTA
RAILROADS AND STEAMBOATS,.
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In Effect Oct. 10, 1904

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Passenger trains leave Augusta a. fs
THROUGH TRAINS.
GOING WEST-2.32 A. M. daily excep.
Monday for Portland and Boston; 50
A. NJ, for Lewiston. Farrnington. Phil
ton, Bridgton. Montreal and Quebec; loo
A. NJ, for Brunswick, Lewiston. Farming
ton. Phillips, Carrabasset, Rockland
Portland. Boston, N. Conway, Fabyans
Grovetsn, N: Stratford. Island Pond
Colebrook and Beecher Falls; 80 P. M
local to Portland: 3.45 z. NJ, (exIress) for
Brunswick, Portland, Boston. connectine
Bridgton. n. Conway. and Bartlett; IL,
F.. NJ. for So. Gardiner; 1888 2. NJ, might
Pullman) every night for Lewiston, Bath
GOING EAST-,1259 A. M. might ex-
press for Skowhcgan. Bangor Bar Har
Dor, st. stephen, Calais. St. John. Hall
ington Co. r r.; Sunday morning COINS
east does not connect for Skowhegan, Bel
fast FoXcroft. or beyond Bangor: 6.37 A
NJ; for Watervile, Foxeroft and Bangor
$40 A. M. for Waterville, Belfast, Skow
began, Bangor and BuckspOrt; 12.&
P. NJ, Waterville. Foxcroft. Bangor, Ole
Town Patten, Houlton and Caribou. via
Oalaisl. Houlton, Woodstock. ST. Johr
and Halifax and to Lewiston VIA Oakland
ana winthrop; go 7. NJ. express for
GO: T. r.. Old Town, ,GrcenylIle: $40 P. NJ
for Waterville. Oakland. North Arson
Bingham. S5owh"gan, Helfast. Foxcroft
Grc"nvilie. R:inGor. old Town and Malta
WamkeaS; 30 y. Nj. for Watcrvilie.
SundaEs-coing West 2.32 A. NJ, for
Portland. Boston; ~ \. Nj. 1925 A. NJ.
for ErIns wick, Faith. Portland and Bos-
ton. Going east 1259 A. NJ, (nighO Ban
gor. 915 A. NJ. for WaterviIle. Skowhegar
and Bangor: 80 J. NJ, Bangor
The Night Pullman Train leaving AT
l2.9 A. NJ, Sunday morning. going East
does not connect for Skowhegan, Belfast
FoXcroft. or east of Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-30

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-30
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS.
AUGUSTA TO SOUTH GARDINER

Through tickets to California and al
points South and West may be had OF f
H.. Walker. ticket agent. Augusta. this
only Office in Augusta selling via al
routes and checking baggage free OF ex
penSo.
GEO. F. EVANS. V. p. e Gen. Man.
F. e. BOOTHEY, G. p. & T. A.
Portland, Me
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-30
BRIGHT MEN AND WOMEN.

steady employment with salary at $40
pr week and expenses. Good opportu-
mites Tor advancement. Answer II now
before we leave the city. state Whcrc
paIty c:;n Inc seen. Address j. II. L.,
kennebec Journal Once, Augusta. Maine.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-30
FOR SALE.

SEVEN RooMEp HOUSE MOOD
houses connected; IA acre land 10 good
apple trees; one mile from Clinton village
I,rice $50 cash. Inquire s. H. Diron
ehn6on, Me-, r. - p. 49, mchaodsts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-30
MARE. OWING TO RE-
wv SPRING SUITS FOR MEN

ana boys. Hundreds of choice styles to
select from. Prices from one to five dol
lars lower than suits of same quality that
are Sold in the large retail stores. II
you want better bargains than you can
obtain elsewhere. call ut once at the safes
rDon of The Huntington Clothing Co. ~,
Water street, Augusta. Maine, over Mer-
rill Bros. grocery store. mar2Sd1 W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-30

Is FARMS: IN LITCHFIELD, 8
miles from Gardiner and one in Pittston
2 miles from Gardiner also work horses
for particulars inquire of Geo. r. Win
gate 162 Bridge St, Gardiner. Me.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-24
The Pacific Electric RAILWAY

Rojestvensky was amply justified in
taking all precautions for the safety
of his fleet, especially in view of the
warnings, the seriousness of which ap-
parently was not realized elsewhere
They were convinced that commits
sion of impartial experts would take
the same view Hence the report is
accepted without surprise, though II
has not been announced officially.
ShipbulIders' Mecca
st. Petersburg is the Mecca at pres
ent of representatives of shipbuilders
of various nationalities who have been
attracted hither by the prospect of rich
contracts in connection with the re-
building of the navy and the increase
of the volunteer fleet.
President Henry S. Grove of Will
liam Cramps & Sons is here. There
are good prospects of American capl-
tai securing a good share of the con-
tracts to be awarded, but up to the
present time the only contract has
been let to French company.
Everybody is awaiting the return
from Paris of Vice Admiral Douba-
soft, chairman of the technical board
OF the admiralty.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-24
SUSPICIOUS DEATH OF
WEALTHY WOMAN BY FIRE
Corpse of octogenarian Found in the
Ruins of Residence Wherein
She Lived Alone
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
MONT CLAIR. N. j., Feb. 23.-One
person was burned to death, another
is missing and five houses were de-
stroyed by fire in High street, this
city, today. The police are making an
investigation of the fire, fearing that
it was incendiary and that murder
was committed. The person burned to
death was Mrs. Hannah B. Ross and
a coachman is missing. The bursting
of water main hampered the fire.
men greatly.
No trace of the coachman's body was
found in the ruins of Mrs Ross house
and the police have begun search
for him.
Mrs. Ross was a wealthy octogenar-
ian and resided alone. With the pos
sible exception of the coachman, who
was engaged only two days ago, there
were no servants in the house last
night.
The police are satisfied that the fire
started in Mrs. Ross bedroom, but
they have been unable to determine
whether the aged woman was over
come by smoke and killed by the
flames or whether she was murdered
and the fire started to cover up evil
dence of the crime.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-24
Investigating Santa Fe

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-ExAttor-
ney General Harmon of Cincinnati and
Mr.. Judson of the ST. Louis bar, re-
Gently appointed to represent the gov
ernment in the matter of charges made
against the Atchison Topeka & Santa
Fe railroad of giving rebates to certain
shippers in violation of law, called at
the department of justice today and
had a long conference with Attorney
General Moody
They will remain in Washington
about a week and during their stay
will thoroughly examine the evidence
already taken in the matter by the
interstate commerce commission, which
recently decided against the company,
and will decide upon their course of
action after going over this mass of
detail.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-24

the president. lie said that the mem
bers Of the interstate commerce COM
mission were not disposed to entertain
the idea.
Mr.. Fish also said that, while he
questioned the wisdom of legislation
establishing a fixed price for any char
acter OF service, he would gladly CO.
operate with members Of congress or
xse interstate commerce commission
in drafting some measure that would
prevent rebates and other tricks that
limit or destroy competition.
Cannot BE Forced to Take Business
The difference between the authori-
ty under the present laws. and the
powers of the commission under the
bill passed by the house we're discussed,
but Mr.. Fish insisted that railroad
company could not be compelled to take
business at a lower rate than it could
afford. you cannot get bleod out of
turnip.' he said.
Chairman Elkins called attention to
the powers Of the government under
the laws governing commerce carriers,
and Mr.. Fish said "well, the law
could compel railroad to carry the
business for a while. but IL It was at
loss it would put the road into bank
ruptcy, and then the business would
have to stop. The only alternative
would be to make up the loss by adj
vancing the rates on other articles and
so on down the line. The law doesn't
contemplate that. The conditions would
become rapidly worse"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-24
BOX MANUFACTURERS AND
LUMBER MILLS COMBINE
Pacific Coast Packers Must Submit
to Raise of Ten Per
Cent
BY Associated Press.


SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 23.-Lumber
mills and box manufacturers of the Pa
cific coast from California to British
Columbia have reached an agreement
which will soon result in an increase
in the cost of boxes to packers of
dried fruits. raisins, salmon, canned
fruits and vegetables and deciduous
fruits. oranges and lemons, according
to the Call. Parties prominent in the
proceedings deny that any agreement
has been reached concerning the per-
centage of advance in prices to be
made. but admit an increase is in
view.
Canning companies have been in
formed that the advance will be 10 per
cent on this basis The various pack
ing and shipping industries of the
coast will soon have to pay $l,000,0O0
more per annum for their boxes than
heret ofore.
At a meeting of the Pacific Coast
Lumber Manufacturers association 1t
was decided to make a general ad-
vance in prices averaging about all
along the line. With the exception Of
lath. which we're advanced 25 cents per
1000 pieces, the changes We're for an
advance of SO cents to $1.Oo per 1000
feet.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-24
ARNOLD FOSTER ANSWERS
CRITICISM OF MINISTRY
Says the War Department Intends to
Bring Army Up to Needs
of Country

LONDON, Feb. 2S.-The house of
commons this afternoon and tonight
debated Mr.. Nortons amendment to
the address in reply to the speech from
the throne, calling the attention of the
king to the code of the army, which the
amendment asserts shows "negligence
and mismanagement by the ministers"
After number of speeches for and
against the amendment War Secretary
Arnold-Forster answered the criticism
of the ministry at considerable length,
defending his conduct of affairs. He
traversed all of the allegations of the
amendment and said that the efficiency
of the army for the defense of the em-
pire had increased and that the total
strength of the army had been i'm
creased since the Boer war by 35, 600
men, while the estimates had been re-
duced $5,OO0,0OO. 1T was the intention
of the war Office, he said. to bring the
army up to the needs of the country.
Anything less than that, he added,
means waste of money.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-24
Imperial Family Council

By Associated Press.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. "a, a. M
All the members of the imperial fam
lily who attended the requiem for
Grand Duke Sergius at Tsarskoe- Selo
remained to a family council in the
evening. The dowager empress, who
has been at Tsarskoe-Selo since the
eventful red Sunday" January %, be-
coming impatient at the restraints
which were advised by the police for
her safety, rebelled against the al
legged necessity of remaining at Tsars-
koe-Selo, declaring that she was not
afraid; that the sands of her life
have almost run out, and that if as
sassins wanted her life they might
have it. The imperial family and au-
thorities implored her not to return to
ST. Petersburg, and she finally yielded
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-24
MINE VICTIMS
FUNERALS HELD
FIFTY.FlVE ARE INFERRED AT
BIRMINGHAM
Ninety.Two Bodies In All Have Been
Recovered and Search ls still
Going on--InvestigatIon
Ordered
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Feb. 23.-At
o'clock tonight ninety-two bodies had
been recovered from the Virginia mines,
and the rescue work continued. The
foul odors from the decomposing bodies
have now grown so unbearable that
the rescuers work in short relays and
hundreds of pounds of disinfectants
have been used to make further work
possible.
Fifty-fve funerals were conducted in
the suburbs of Birmingham today, all
of which were for victims of the awful
disaster. 1t is estimated that there are
at least twenty-five bodies to be taken
out and the rescuers have to finish up
the "levep they are on now and open
one more "level." There are three
bodies in the bottom of the lowest
"level" which it is expected will require
at least ten days. The bodies are those
of the pumper and his assistants. They
are covered with water and since the
pumping machinery was ruined by tE7
explosion it will take much time 10
get the water out of the mine.
Governor Cunningham has officially
instructed State Mine Inspector Gray
and his assistants to make thorough
investigation of the disaster and report
to him at the earliest practicable mo-
ment. The relief fund for the stricken
families so far amounts to more than
$4,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-24
SENATE SPECIAL
SESSION CALLED
TO RECEIVE COMMUNICATIONS
FROM EXECUTIVE
Senate Passes the Panama Canal Bill
and Listens TO Long Discuss
sion Of Railroad Rates
Question
Isy AssocIated Pred.

ey Associated Press
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2s.-The presi-
dent today issued a proclamation con-
vening the senate in special session at
IL o'clock noon on March next, to
receive such communications as may
be made by the executive" The text
Is as follows:
by the President of the United
States of America-A proclamation:
Whereas, public interests require
that the senate Of the United States be
convened at IL o'clock on the fourth
day Of March next, to receive such
communications as may be made by the
executive:
Nov, therefore, l, Theodore Roose-
Velt president of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim and de-
clare that an extraordinary occasion
requires the senate of the United States
tc convene at the capitol in the city of
Washington on the fourth day of
March next at IL o'clock noon, of which
all persons who shall at that time be
entitled to act as members of that body
are hereby required to take notice.
"Given under my hand and the seal
of the United States at Washington
the 23d day of February, in the year
of our Lord one thousand nine hundred
and five and of the independence of the
United States the one hundred and
twenty-ninth.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
by the President:
JOHN HAY, Secretary of State.'
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-24
DENMARK TO WHIP THUGS
Presidents Letter on the Subject Ex-
erts Much Influence

BY Associated Press.
COPENHAGEN, Feb. 23.-The whip
ping post for thugs appears to be des-
tined to become an institution in this
country in the near future. The min
lister of justice has reintroduced in
the rigsdag the bill which was defeated
at the last session providing for the
establishment of the whipping post. In
the last session the bill was bitterly
assailed even by the ministerialists.
President Rooseyelt's letter has been
widely circulated favoring the whipping
post for wife beaters, creating a strong
impression and has turned the tide in
the bills favor.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-24
Authorities Are PowerIess

CONSTANTINOPLE Feb. 2S.-Ex-
tremely alarming reports are current
here concerning the situation at
Batoum and Poti. 1t is alleged that
some vessels of the Black sea squad
ron (Russian) have bombarded Poti.
An English merchant, who has just ar
rived here, says he was Obliged to flee
from Batoum, where his life was men
aced by strikers and his office de-
stroyed. This merchant says the au-
thorties of Batoum are powerless. The
strikers are all Georgians and are es-
timated to number 100000
The steamship lines from Constanti-
nople to Batoum have suspended SER
vice.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-24
Decision on the Hull Affair

BY Associated Press.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. "a. a.
m.-The intimation that the decision
of the International commission on the
Hull affair will be favorable to Russia
is received with much quiet exultation
in admiralty circles and by the ST.
Petersburg public, where 1t is felt TO
show the baselessness OF ''the sense
less clamor" against Vice Admiral Ro-
jestyensky.
Naval officers always have main
tanned that there was another side 10
the question as presented by the
press of Great Britain and believed
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-24
sTRIcTER CENSORSHIP
Japanese Convinced That information
Leaked Out Through Foreigners

By Associated Press
NEWCHWANG, Feb. 23.-Numbers
of Russian paroled officers, who took
part in the defense of Port Arthur.
and claim that they are ON their way
to their homes in Siberia, have reached
here from Shanghai and go hence to
Sinmintin. From the latter place they
Journey to Mukden in carts, travelling
at night so as to avoid Chinese ban
dts.
Russian agents west of the Lao riv
er keep in touch with certain inhabi-
tants of Newchwang, and it is believed
that certain foreigners who have since
removed from here inspired the first
Russian raid upon Newchwang. The
Japanese administration is now eXer-
cising a more strict censorship and
is taking steps to prevnt repetition
of the leakage of information. Today
the administration issued a proclama-
tion offering rewards for information
regarding Russian movements and the
whereabouts of spies or persons at
tempting to damage the railroads OF
telegraph
Railroad Congestion
The Tien Tsin- -Sinmintin railroad is
suffering from an excess of freight.
There are heaps of cases of cheap
Shanghai made liquor and other stores
at Ching Wantao awaiting transport.
Greeks and nondescript vendors are
making large profits in trading with
the Russians.
Tie pass, north of Mukden, is not con-
sidered in danger, as was reported at
the time of the recent Japanese raid
in that direction.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-24
Railroad Congestion
Parole Breakers May Stay

BY Associated Press,
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 23.-The
three officers of the Russian cruiser
Lena who broke their parole here and
returned to Russia will, in all proba-
bility, be allowed to remain there.
The japanese consul in this city is
accredited with the statement that the
japanese government is not desirous
of having the officers compelled to re-
turn here. This will relieve the Unit
ed States government from the neces-
sity of demanding their return which
would have to be done should Japan
make the request.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-24
Services in London

By AssOciated Press.
LONDON, Feb. 29.-A memorial SER
vice for Grand Duke Sergius was held
today at the Russian church connected
with the embassy and was attended
ambassador to Great Britain, and the
other members of the Russian embas-
sy, representatives of King Edward
and the Prince of Wales, Ambassador
Choate and other diplomats. Sir
Eric harrington, private secretary of
Lord Lansdowne, the foreign secre-
tary, represented the government.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-24
CAR DECLARES
WAR MUST CO ON
Continued from Page One)
which the commander in chief reported
all quiet with the exception Of minor
operations toward the eastward
Japs Attacking outposts

BY Associated Press.
TSINGHETCHEN, Manchuria, Feb.
23.-The Japanese continue to press the
Russian advanced divisions on the left
flank. On February 21, with strength
of not less than eight battalions, they
attacked the outposts. The Russians
made vigorous counter attack and
occupied the village of Dapindu, fore
ing the Japanese temporarily to aban-
don their advance.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-24

tackled two factories and as result
thirty persons were killed or wounded.
In Baku many terrible murders have
been committed. Manager Adamor of
the naptha refining works, his wife
and children, were burned to death.
legal official named Tatasoff, a
bazaar owner named Lalajeff and the
latter's family were murdered.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-24
Combinations

By Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-The senate
today confirmed the following nomina-
tions: A. C. Mclaughlin, receiver of
public moneys at Marysville, Cal, and
shall for the District of Columbia.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-24
Decision important to Wine Shippers

NEW YORK, Feb. 2S,-Importers OF
wines and liquors must pay duty on
the full quantity shipped from abroad,
without regard to leakage or breakage
in transit, under a decision by the
board Of United States general ap-
praisers. The decision is considered OF
great Importance, as there are many
hundreds of similar cases which prob
ably will be settled in accordance with
the principles therein laid down.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-24
Quiet Service at Tsarskoe-SeIo


ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 23.-The
service at Tsarskoe-Selo, which was of
quiet and simple nature, was at
tended by the emperor, the empress
and two of their daughters, and all of
the grand dukes and grand duchesses
who had remained in st. Petersburg.
The emperor looked haggard and care
worn, but he maintained firm bear
ing. Ambassador Mccormick and 9TH
Selo by special train and returned in
the same manner.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-24
MANY Murders at Raku

BAKU. Feb. 2S.-The town is now
quiet All the Armenian shops have
been closed but the banks are doing
business under military protection. Or
der has been restored at Balakhany,
but at Romany today strikers at
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-24
Johann Hoeh Held Without Bail

CHICAGO. Feb. 23.-Johann Hoch
was today held to the grand jury with
out bail. The coroner's jury which in
yestigated the death of Mrs. Marie
Walcker- -Hoch found that the deceased
came to her death from the effects of
arsenic poisoning. and it was the ex-
pressed belief OF the jury that Hoch
administered the poison.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-24
A Most Pathetic Scene

The metropolitan and ten bishops
conducted the service, which was ac-
companied by recitative chanting by
the imperial choir.
When the metropolitan read the
prayer for absolution all present knelt,
many of those in the rear OF the church
prostrating themselves.
The children of Grand Duke Paul,
Dimitri and Mary, sobbed aloud, but
It was only when the time came to
kiss the dead, according to the GUS
tom of the orthodox faith, that the
grand duchess Elizabeth almost broke
down. Her tall, slight figure shook and
swayed and she was about to fall,
when Grand Duke Constantine gave
her support. and she kissed the uni
form on the left breast thrice. When
this touching ordeal was over, the cof-
fin was borne on the shoulders of the
grand dukes and aides de camp at
tached to Grand Duke Sergius' house,
hold to the church of st. Andrew,
within the monastery. There O brief
service of consignment to the grave
took place, after which the body was
placed in a vault, where 1t will re-
main until removed to st. Petersburg.
At the conclusion of the ceremony
Moscow's 800 bells began tolling.
The streets were quieter than usual.
Most of the shops were closed.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-24
RIVERS AND HARBoRs
Appropriation Bill Passed Without
Addition or Deduction


Addition or Deduction
BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON Feb. 23.-Without a
dollar being added or subtracted, the
river and harbor appropriation bill
passed the house today after the ses-
sion had run well into the evening
The total amount carried by the bill
is $17,234,e57. Throughout the day the
progress of the bill was impeded by the
offering of amendments, but only those
presented by the committee were
adopted.
The military academy appropriation
bill was sent to conference, the senate
amendment authorizing the president
to appoint Senator Joseph Hawley of
Connecticut a brigadier-g general on the
retired list of the army, and with
further provision conferring similar
authority in the case of Peter ]. Oster-
haus, being agreed to.
No Opium for FiIipinos
Only one amendment was made to the
Philippine bill as it passed the house
The provision prohibiting a license sys-
tenn with view to deriving revenue
from traffic in opium has been stricken
out. In it's place has been substituted
d provision, that "after March 1, 1905
it shall be unlawful to import into the
Philippine islands opium, in whatever
form, except by the government, and
for medicinal purposes only, and at no
time shall it be lawful to sell opium to
any native of the Philippine Islands
except for medicinal purposes.
Oil Lease Information Wanted
Resolutions were adopted calling on
the secretary of the interior for infor-
nation as to whether any Indian ap-
preparation funds had been expended
for the support of any Indian sectarian
schools, and also requesting copies of
the original Foster oil lease in the
Usage reservation and of the approval
of the same.
The river and harbor bill was passed
amid loud applause.