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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-02
VOELKERSAM KILLED.
Russian Rear Admiral Met Death on
First Day Of Battle.

Washington. June 1.-The state depart
ment has received a dispatch from United
States Minister Griscom stating that it
has been officially announced that Admi-
raj NOelkersam was killed and not cap
turcd as previously reported to the de
partment
Rear Admiral Voelkersam. who was
commander of one squadron of tn" Rus
sian fleet was, it was announced. Thurs
day, killed the first day of the battle
May 81 in the coming tower of his flag
ship. the battleship Oslabyia. one of the
vessels sunk by the japanese.
Rear Admiral NOelkersam was appoint
ed commander of the battleship squad
ron of the Russian fleet in July last and
left Crondstadt. Aug. - with the other
vessels commanded by Admiral Roi"st-
vcnsky 1t was NoelkcrsamS squadron.
according to report. which fired on the
British trawlers in the North sea. mis-
taking them for torpedo boats. 1t was
reported that Noelkersam was seriously
i'll and it was intimated unOttclallv that
he would have relieved RoieStvenskv Of
the command of the feet had 1t not been
for his own sickness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-02
Large Gifts to Charity.

Donations and requests for last year
total nearly half million dollars, as
compared with about sl23,OOO,OOO in 1901.
which was then the record breaking year
The recordbrcaking medicine for the
year 1901 was Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers. it having been the means of rcstOr-
ing more sickly people to robust health
than any other. 1t is really wonderful
medicine for those whose stomach has be-
come weak, whose liver is inactive or
whose kidneys are unable to perform
their proper functions. Thousands of
such sufferers use it exclusively. 1t posi-
lively restores the stomach to its normal
condition and thus cures indigestion dys-
peDsla, nausea. costiveness, bloating.
heartburn. sleeplessness, female disor-
Try it today. Our Private Stamp is over
the neck Of the bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-02
WAR ON TUBERCULOSIS.
North Carolina Physicians Will Organ
ize an Association.

Greensboro, n. G.. June 1.-After be
ing in session here three days with the
largest attendance in its history. the
North Carolina Medical Society ad-
J"llrn"d. After the reading of many
valuable papers and the discussions
from eminent specialists Of Baltimore.
Washington. Richmond. Atlanta and
Columbia. the days proceedings cum-
mated in the selection of a committee Of
five to organiZe a society for the pre-
v.ction of tuberculosis
Besides naming the various chairmen
of society sections, the new president,
DIR. f. {. Register. of Charlotte, after
his Introduction. announced that com
teen candidates for license as trained
nurses had successfully PASSED the ex-
animation before the trained nurse
ooard, and they wcr" awarded certif
Gates in acc or laEce with law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-02
$500 RUSSIAN PRISONERS
Landed at Naeasaki-Damaged Vessels
Drifting Ashore.

Nagasaki, June Fully 800 Russian
naval prisoners have been landed.
Three damaged Russian vessels have
drifted ashore off the coast of the prov
ince of Nagato.
The remainder of the crew of the Brit
ish steamer Oldhamia is at present unac-
counted for
1t is rumored that the Russian armOred
cruisers Rossia and GrOmoboi were sunk
by torpedo boats.
Russian torpedo boats from Nladivost"k
captured the japanese steamer Daishen.
of 100 tons. off Hokkaido. the northern
most island Of Japan. and placed Il prize
crew on board with orders to take the
vessel to port.
BY mistake the Russian commander
headed for Gcnsan. Corea. and met jap
auese transport The latter seeing the
Russian flag flying from the Daishen. in
tended to recapture the vessel, when the
Japanese captives aboard the steamer on
seeing their compatriots attacked the
prize crew recaptured the vessel and
eventually took her to Gensan. The Rus
sian prize crew have been taken captives
to Sasebo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-02
WHY ONE IS S0'WEAk
HOW TO OVERCOME THE IA.
GUOR OF THE WARM SEASON
Winter Confinement Uses o., a.
Strength Of the Blood and Fills n.
Body Full Of Impurities.

Why do we feel out of sorts to-
when the nardships Of winter arc o 'uSt
and the outdoor world begins u
attra ctiVe? We are fcverjsh ma ,,I
less and weak, while nature ALI ,ta.,
us is astir with fresh life, ana the cor
tradicticn puzzles us.
The explanation is after all M.
difficult. In winter the air Of the cIo.
rooms in which we spend so rnrch
the time does not furnish enough ov,
gen to the lungs to burn out the a.,
matter in the blood. Everyone knon-
the uncomfortable feelings that fo,ia.
the breathing Of bad air and tia, i.
cured by simply opening a window n.
short time. The worst effects bo,.
ever, are those which are stored IL III,
40 not appear at once
In the cold season we do not eYerci,,
as much and the skin and kidnovs 4.
not throw off the waste matter as fro
ly. The whole system gets cIopood
Just as a machine does when it i n,
cleaned with frequency. The stomaoI
does its work fcebly and gets Ice.
nourishment out Of the food. So tbar.
y
weak muscles, weak nerves.
When tie warm weather comes ~
system is round to be overloaded ui,b
poisonous matter, and too feeble IN
throw it off. Relief can be had onJv-
TIN ough tho use of a remedy tbst Min
promptly and thoroughly purify and
strengthen the blood. and the ore hesr
adapted for this purpose is the great
blood tonic known as DIR. Williams PINK
Pills.
They acted like magic in my caser
said Mrs. Wilde. Il was weak aps
thin and could net sleep. MY stomach
and nerves were out of order. can't
describe how miserable really was 7
dragged through six months of f4abls-
ness, growing W 1lkor all the time m.
til | finally hadn't strength enough 70
leave my bed.
Then a glad day came, the day when
began to take DR.. Williams Pink
Pills. They made me feel strong right
away. My appetite came back. | took
on flesh and the color returned to nv
checks. People wondered that these
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COCluii 40. 1 tDOK oitIE Il lew boxes
and then l was perfectly we'll If had
not found this wonderful remedy |
surely think that ! must have wasted TO
death. Believing firmly that these pills
saved my life by the strength which
they gave me at a critical moment.
dnhesitetinsly recommend them to 9TH
ers."
Mrs. Clara L. Wilde lives 1T No. az
Fatnsworth avenue, Detroit. Mich.
Hundreds of others unite with her in
testifying that DIR. Williams Pink Pills
build up strength even when nature
seems completely exhausted. and reach
the obscure cause of troubles that puz-
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give the right tone to tie system.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills do not pro-
duce false strength as some alcoholic
preparations do. These pills DO not
contain a single grain of any harmful
drug. They give strength that lasts.
They may be obtained at any drug
store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-02
A STAGGERING DISASTER.
Toso's Reports Still Swell Tremendous
Losses Of the Russians.

Toxic. June 1.-Admiral Togo's sup
Elementary report. which reached the
navy department. Wednesday after
noon. makes the Russian defeat a stag
gering disaster unequaIed in naval his
tory. Practically every fighting ship of
once splendid fleet was either sunk
or captured. representing a loss Of tom
mage exceeding 10000 tons. The re-
manning units of the fleet, consisting
largely Of auxiliaries and transports
have been dispersed. some going to
Vladivostok. others to the China coast.
Admiral Rojestvensky. gravely wound
ed. occupies a cot In a Japanese hos
pital a prisoner of war.
Toxic. astounded and elated at the
first measure Of victory. seems to be
unable to clearly grasp the still great
er triumph that Admiral Togo brings
to the nation.
Before combat partial victory with
operations around Vladivostok during
the summer was generally expected.
No one dreamed of any such result at
the first meeting. Later reports indi-
cate that the fighting was most desper-
ate. On Saturday and Sunday, there
were persistent torpedo attacks follow
ing heavy gun fighting.
Admiral Rojestvensky appears to
have been hopelessly outclassed in
gunnery. 1t is reported that it was ne
cessary for Admiral Rojestvensky to
change his flagship five times during
the battle. He finally took refuge on
the torpedo boat destroyer where he
was captured.
Admiral Togo's later dispatch given
to the public, Wednesday evening. Gre
ated the highest enthusiasm. Promi-
nent officials hurried to the navy de-
partment to offer congratulations.
The directors Of the Bank of Japan
headed by band, marched to the navy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-02
Quality vs.. Quantity.

iihFn muscles and strong body do not de
pcnn on the quantity of food You eat. but
ON us perfect digestion and proper assimi-
E'loh' When you take Kodol DySpcpsi:,
"lt your system gets all the nourish
mont out of all the food Won eat. II di-
StS'S "ndt You eat regardless of the con-
uitioh OF the stomach and conveys tn"
nutrient properties to the blood and It's
su.s. inns builds up and strengthens the
,itite system. kodol cures Indigestion,
dyspepsia, Bclching Sour Stomach Weak
ninart' etc. kodol Dyspepsia Cure for
Mtiat Is sometimes called Americas ma
..,flll disease-Dyspepsia-i destined to
scleuaiiy Work a wonderful and lasting
benefit to sufferers from this distressing
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-02
PRACTICALLY ANNIHILATED.
Hardly Enough Left of Russian Fleet
to Write About.

Washington. June 1.-The State depart
ment over night received the folio wing
cablegram from Toxic:
1T is stated in official reports thJt in
addition to the main fighting force most
of the second class Russian cruisers and
subsidiary vessels have been destroyed.
that the whole Russian fleet was
practically annihilatcd. the Russian
cruisers. Aurora and Almaz, probably
Sunk. Attention is called to the fact
that the Japanese torpedo operations
We're highly successful and that a nla-
iority of the large Russian vessels were
sunk by them during the progress Of the
battle. There was much fog which pre-
vented 4 comprehensive report
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-02

Sheriff Smith has been notified that
Claim will be made by Charles II.
Loonis for the 100 gallons Of hard cider
and the other liquor seized at his house.
Monday night. on the ground that the
liquor was not removed at once by the
officers. but suffered 10 remain for two
days. A hearing will be hcId on the re-
turn day of the libel, and by agree
Loomis' pending the decision of the
court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-02

The "Scoot" did not make the usuai
run between this town and Watervilie'
Thursday morning. as the track was
blocked by car which was wrecked
when freight No 40, going east, was
leaving town. The passengers WIZ
We're to have taken the "Scoot were
obliged to take the trolley car, which
was held ut the station few minutes
to accommodate them. A small Cts"
from the car shops Mt Watervil!e came
over later and repaired the damaged
freight car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-02

miral AbaSa in numerous audiences. The
Emperor considered that every year OF
peace gained WAS Of enormous importanc
tn Russia. and. therefore. though not
yielding on essential points. AlcXicff
should do his utmost to avoid war and
that he should be firm bat courteous
while not sticking for unlmportant de
tails.
he no discussion with Japan or any other
power about MHnchuria. Russia would
not regard Japan's occupation OF Corca
as caSuS bclli. On the contrary, such
occupation would he advantageous to
Russia, because it would convict Japan
OF the violatio of all international law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-02
TERMS OF PAROLE.
Russian Officers to Be Granted liberty
on Certain Conditions.

Toxic June Is y. Mt is said the
emperor intends to direct that the Rus
sian officers captured 1T tn" naval battle
of the sea of Japan on May y, be given
terms of parole. identical with those
granted the army officers taken at the
surrender at Port Arthur.
An officer of the Russian battleship
f.orodino brought as Il prisoner to thu
Masura navy yard says that while Vice
All RojeStvensky had raised his flag on
the battleship kniaz Souvaroff. he was
really on board of tn" Borodino during
the action. When the RorOdino was
sinking he boarded the Russian destroy
or on which lie eventually captured by
the Japanese.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-02
WILL REFUND TAXES TO ALIENS.
Japan Acquiesces in Decision OF Hague
Court in House-Rate Case.

Tokyo. June 1--ReviewinE the de-
cision of Tie Hague court against ia
pan i'm the matter OF the house tax, the
PEOPLE of this city are inClired 10 hold
that while techni, ally the coDtoEtiop of
the foreigners is right according to the
text of the treaty. the equity of the
case is clearly on the side of Japan.
Nevertheless the government will
abide by the decision and will refund
the taxes already paid IS promptly as
pOSSjble
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-02

One of the recent interesting food
discoveries is that the growth and at
tending of oysters may he promoted by
supplying with commercial fertilizer
the minute diatoms on which the hi
valves thrive. This discovery is due to
DIR. Fl. F. Moore. Of the United States
Bureau of Fisheries
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-02
ROJESTVENSkY'S WOUNDS,
Most Severe Is on Head. with Fracture
of the Skull.

Toxic. Wednesday. Nav 5l-(SI5 F. MI
The most serious wound of Admiral Ro-
icstvensky, who was taken to Sascbo on
Japanese battlcship. is 4 brllise on the
forehead and slight fracture of the
skull. The nature of his Internal injuries
is not known. The admiralS tcmpcra-
ture and pulse are normal and there is no
sign of brain trouble. He has other
wounds hut they are not serious
The total japanese casualties are under
SnO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-02
HOSPITAL SHIPS CAPTURED.
OreI and kostroma Charged With In
fringing Hague Convention.

London, June 1.-The Daily Tele-
gra ph's Shanghai correspondent says
that the hospital ships Orel and Kos
trCma have been captured and taken TO
Sasebo, charged with infringing. The
Hague convention. The Daily Tele-
graphs Toxic correspondent says that
three Russian warships. the 1zumrud.
KniaZ Souvaroff and Aurora types re-
spectivcly. have arrived at Hamada, on
the west coast of Honshiu, Japan, and
will probably be captured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-02
USES CAMERA TO GET 100000.
Chicagoan Collects Photos of Bank
Checks in "BIind POOL Suit.

Cincinnati June &c. D. Irwin OF
Irwin Green & Co. Chicago. hopes to col
Iect s9on06 from several Cincinnati cap
italists by means of photographs of
checks involved in the famous "blind
pool in wheat in 1887. The checks figure
in transactions prior to tn" wheat deal
between the failed Fidelity Bank and tn"
Swift Iron and Steel Works. irwin cN-
poets to prove it by the photographs that
the men he holds responsible for the $780,
ono he says his firm lost in tn" wheat
transactions were involved i'm the pool.
He says he will bring suit soon for the
amount
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-02

The plan of maintaining the children
of the poorer suc;l as may be in the
poOr-hOuSeS or unions in cottages
and homes of that character. is finding
very general adoption in England. no
less than 12S unions" now maintaining
the children away from the pauperizing
effects of poor-house 'snciations Tn"
county of London has paid out - CEN, s
head of its population for the half
year on poor account.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-02
MIDSHiPMAN EXPELLED.
Nephew Of Former Senator WELLINGTON
Absent without Leave,

Annapolis, Md. June 1.-Midship-
man George L. Wellington Of Missis-
sippi, nephew of former United States
Senator Wellington, of Cumberland.
has been expelled from the Naval
Academy for unauthorized absences,
though the facts Of the expulsion have
Just become known. 1t is reported thGt
the youth intended to ship as a sailor
On some vessel, and it is known that he
has not yet reached his home, which is
in Pass Christian, Miss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-02

The Emperor of Chin: sacrificed t,
the god of agriculture on the secon /
day of the third moon. He personally
plowcd a portion of tho ground in front
of the altar "as a proof thar the profes
sion of agriculture is an honorable one. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-02
AT THE FRONT.
Russians Actively Reconnoitreing-
Chinese Flowing and Planting.

Headqual tiers of the japanese armies
in Manchuri via Fusan, COrea, June
1.-The Russians have been recon-
noitreing more actively on the plans
west of the railroad.
More frequent rains than usual fell
during the past week. resembling the
downpour of the rainy season.
The Chinese are blowing and plant
ing The number of men and animals
working at this are mostly of aged
class.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-02
Rcjestvensky's Condition Serious,

Nacasaki, Wednesday. May 31.-A report
reaches here to the effect that little hone
Is entertained OF the recovery of Ad-
miral Rojestversky, who is now in a hos
pital at SiScbo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-02

When flammarion, the great French
astronomer, left England recently his
parting words Were: ''They hay.
named spot in the moon after me, but
pray do not mention it. as the COM
mission may want to tax it as being
landed property"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-02

The first concert 1ni iall of the sea-
son will be held at Lakewood grove,
Hayden lake, this evening, music be-
ing furnished by the now Co. f Band,
Prof. Elmer f. TOwne, leader.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-02
OPERATION AVOIDED
EXPERIENCE Of MISS MERKLEY
She Was Told That an Operation Was
Inevitable. How She Escaped It

When a physician tells a woman suf-
fering with ovarian or womb trouble
that an operation is necessary, the very
thought of the knife and the operating
table strikes terror to her heart, and
our hospitals are full of women coming
for ovarian or womb operations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-02
II in a kind of bilious mood.

70 other pill is half so good
:, As DeWitts Little Early Risers
n i,,r famous Little Pills EARLY RISERS
rnsc 'onSt1nation. Sick Headache. Bilious
ness ness, etc They never grippe or sicken. but
lnnpart early rising energy. Good for
either children or ad,,lts Poh Nnore Ia
TIItctte; ma. says: NO use talking, De
All ~ ~ Little Early Risers do their work
a., AL oi ;I pills have used grippe and make
hro,, HIfk' DeWitt's Little Early Risers
re- perfect Sold by Bowditch, Webster 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-02

While the Chinese ore neld to be the
most economical peo?l" i'll the world i,
has apparently never occurred to them
to use the vast areas Of their verdant
hill and mountain regions as pasturaga
for cattle, sheep or horses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-02
THE PLAN FAILED.
Gale Swept Away Fog, Revealing Rus
sian Ships to Japs.

Toxic June IA telegram from
Sasebo says that Admiral Rojestv"n-
sky stated in an interview that he hop
ed to clear Tsu island i'm a fog. but a
sudden southwestern gale cleared t. e
fog and revealed. the presence of the
fleet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-02
THE GEAR NOT DEAD.
Untrue Rumors Flying About Of Muir
der and Assassination.

St Petersburg June 2.-(325 A. M.
There are various rumors afioat III
the city that the Emperor is lead, hav-
ing either committed suicide or been
assassnated. These rumors are I'M
true.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-02

CO. E is to assemble at the ArmOry,
next Tuesday evening 70" an inspec-
ton by General Charles Z. Davis of
Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-02
BEFORE THE WAR.
ideas Of Emperor and Adj. Abasa as
EXPRESSED in Numerous Audiences.

ST. Petersburg, June lit is learned
that Admiral Abasa. president of the COM
mittee on Eastern affairs. IN January.
1904 telegraphed to Admiral AleXieff. then
viceroy in the Far East. an epitome Of
the Emperor's views as expressed to Ad-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-02

Baron Ferzcn's report disposes OF thc
statement sent from st. Petersburg,
Yesterday, that the IZumrud had ar
rived at Vladivostok.
The Iz1mrud was built at the New
sky yards. st. Petersburg. and was
launched in 1909. She was of 31o6 tons
displacement and 1000 Indicated
horse power and Al fet beam and 16
feet draught. with a speed of % knots
an hour Her armament consisted OF
six 4.7-inch quick firing guns, six l.S-
inch quick firing guns. two IA machine
guns and she was equipped with five
torpedo tubes. Her complement was
$40 men,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-02

Ben E. Fogler of Washington, D. C..
arrived, Thursday. for an extended Wis
it with his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Benjamin Baker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-02

The first meeting Of the general COM
mittee on the Fourth Of July cclebra-
ton will be held. this evening, at the
offiCt of Fred f. Lawrence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-02

me catholics Of Belgium have decfd-
ed 10 present to the Pope new church
III Roihe. 1t will be built in tho San
Lorenzo quarter, and designed by the
Pope himself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-02

Mrs. Derne J. Green has gone to Port
land to pass the summer with her hus-
band. who is mot orrnan on the Port
land street Railway
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter F. Robbins and
Mr.. and Mrs. w. b. Steward are pass
ing the week at Moose Fond in Hart
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-02

Mrs. Emma Nealy returned to her
nome in Lewiston. Thursday. after
passing several days in town with her
sister, Mrs. Richard Shaw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-02

Charles Clark and sister, Bessie
have returned from Westbrook. where
they passed Memorial day with their
sister, Mrs. F.. l.. Farr.