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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20
ON SUSPICI0N:'
John Mattress, Center 0s-
.ippse, n. H., Arrested.
Has Since Served Term for Breaking
and Entering Store.

Center Ossippee. n. H.. April 10
Charged with the murder OF man VINO
died four years and a half ago under
suspicious circumstances, John Mat
ross Of this town was arrested, To-Day
by Sheriff Myron L. johnson OF Carroii
county and was taken to Ossippee;
Natross Is alleged to have murdered
Ezra Dodge at Tamworth, Sept. IL. lsoo.
The crime baffled the police completely
and never. until today. have they maze
any arrest in connection with the case
Matross, who has lived here at inter-
walls all his life, has been IN Center
Ossippee but a short time this spring.
having recently completed year
term in state prison ct concord LOT
breaking and entering store near TINS
town. He made no resistance wnen
sheriff johnson arrested him. today.
He was locked up in the -ail at Ossippee
ana will be given hearing. tomorrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20
PROVINCIAL OFFICIALS
Prepared To Insist On Observation Of
Neutrality Laws In Army.

Annoy, Straits Of Formosa, April 10
The provincial officials conferred, today,
on the course to be adopted should the
Russian squadron appear here. They
are prepared to insist on the neutrality
of this port being respected. 1t was
suggested to the consular body that
Chinese soldiers be permitted to land
at the island Of Kulangau, the foreign
settlement Of Annoy to preserve order #
the Russian squadron comes but the
consuls replied that this would not be
necessary.
The japanese ships which have been
plying between Annoy and the island of
Fcrmosa are not making their usual
trips. The japanese have building
here filled with stores supposed to be
medical supplies.
The British steamer HeathbanK
which has been at this port since FEB
II is said to have ammunition and light
artillery under her supposed cargo Oh
coal intended for the Russian squadron.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20
POLICE RESERVES CALLED
To Queli Disturbance Over Trading
Stamp Run At New York.

New York. April 1S-Police reserves
from the West 3Oth street station had to
be called out. late today. to restore or
der when an impromptu rush was begun
on the Trading Stamp Redemption Bureau
OF an uptown department store.
In some manner a rumor was spread
that the trading stamp feature was to be
abandoned and within a few minutes at
ter the first half dozen excited women en-
tered the place and inquired anxiously
whether their long -saved stamps would
he redeemed. the establishment was fair
" besieged by the holders of the bits OF
colored paper. Articles of furniture and
merchandise were trampled upon and a
plate glass window smashed.
Outside the store there was second
crowd unable to get into the place. Gu
rious shoppers. attracted by the uproar.
gathered in great numbers. finally block
ing traffic In the streets. The police re-
sponded quickly and after much labor
succeeded in clearing the store. and later
the stamps were redeemed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20
RUSSIAN SOLDIERS
Forbidden To Read Proelamations Is.
sued by Terrorists.

St. Petersburg. April 19.-The cir
culation Of revolutionary literature
among the troops throughout Russia
has now spread to the regiments of tho
Imperial Guards and general order
has been issued to the Guards forbid
ding them to read proclamations
thrust into your hands in the streets
or in your lodgings or to listen to
these allies Of Japan"
The ministry of finance has assigned
s35. 900, 900 for new railroad construc-
ton in 1905.
1t is understood that the extension
of the Zemstvo system to Siberia Will
be followed by a similar extension to
the Caucasus and Poland.
M. SticMnsky. formerly chief ad]u-
tant of the Russian interior depart
ment, and NJ. Won Plehve, the son OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20
A NOTABLE GATHERING
OF Representatives Of Nation ray
Tributes to Senator Hears Memory.

Worcester, Mass, April 19.-The home
citv Of U. s. Senator Geo. Frisbie Hoar
paid tribute to his memory at memorial
meeting which was held, today. in Me-
chanics' hall. The large building was
filled by representatives OF the nation.
state and of many Of the municipalities
Of Massachusetts,, and by large num-
her of leading Worcester citizens. The
memorial address was delivered by United
States Senator John w. Daniel OF Vlr-
einia, a Confederate veteran and for
many years a close friend of Senator
Hoar.
Among those present were Senator
Hoar's successor. Winthrop Murray Crane
Of Dalton; Rev. DR.. Edward Everett Hale,
chaplain of the United States Senate;
Congressmen John r. Thayer OF Worces-
ter. william S. McNary and John A. Sui
Ivan OF Boston. Lieut.. Gov. Curtis Guild,
Jr., Atty. Gen. Herbert Parker. Gen. VIM.
Little of the governors council. and Ma
j6r Emil Sadder of the governors stan.
Judges Francis A. Gaskill and William
b. Stevens of the superior bench. and the
members OF the Legislature from Worces-
ter county. Twelve cities Of the state
were represented by their mayors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20
PEOPLES VOLUNTEERS"
Commit Robbery and Murder a
Shanghai-Soidiers On Trial.

Shanghai. April ia Dowlite mis-
sionary named Kennedy recently rent
ed a native building in the village of
Tsungli about four days journey from
Shanghai for use In mission work. At
midnight. April u. hundred Chinese
armed with swords and wearing
blouses marked Peoples Volunteers"
attacked the house wOunding several
Chinese. striking Mr. Kennedy on the
head and leaving him apparently dead
and looting all his goods. A messen-
ger who left Tsungli the next day re-
ported that Mr.. Kennedy was still alive
al the time Of his departure and later
advices give hopes of his recovery.
Acting American Consul Davidson
promptly. dispatched the vice consul
with 20 native soldiers to suppress fur
Their outrages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20
HOSTILE FLEETS WATCHED.
Asiatie Squadron To Observe Move
nnsnts Of Hostile Fleets.

Washington. April l9.-Rear Admiral
Train, commander-in-chie. Of the Asia
tic station. has reported 10 the navy de-
rartment by cable that the Paraguay
Is at Jolo. the Mindera at Pollok. Min
danac Island and the Wisconsin at
Oiongapo on Subing Ray. Island of
LMzon He also reported that the Quires
Is cruising in Lingayen gulf and that
the torpedo boats Dale and Decatur are
cruising on the island Of Palawan.
Reference to the map OF the archipe-
lago shows that this disposition affords
excellent opportunities for observing the
movements Of the hostile fleets should
they approach or enter Philippine wa
tcrS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20
KNIFE FOR WELL WOMAN.
Fearing Appendicitis, Doctor Under
goes Operation Before Sailing.

Stamford. Conn.,, April 19.-Dr. Stella Q.
Root, of this city, n graduate and former
house surgeon of the New York Medical
College and Hospital for Women. some
time ago decided to go to Germany for a
long course of study in advanced hOmeo
pathy and surgery.
Although she was perfectly we'll. the
possibility of an attack of of appendicitis
and an operation in a foreign land among
strangers presented itself. and to prevent
any such thing she had her vermiforn.
appendix removed at the Hahnemann
Hospital, New York. by DR.. Roberts, as
sisted ny DIR. Helen Palmer, both of the
New York Medical College.
The operation was wholly successful
Or. Root is still at the hospital. She will
remain there until May IS, when she sails
for Germany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20
STEAMER JULiErTE
Prevented From Coaling at Port Louis
Russian Supply Boat.

Port Louis. Island Of Mauritius. April
19.-The German steamer Juliette. late
the British steamer Dunolly Castle,
which cleared from Diego Suarez, Mad
agascar. April IA. for Batavia, Java,
put in here, Wednesday, and asked for
900 tons of coal She vas informed that
she could be allowed to take 600 tons.
but when 100 tons had been taken on
board the government officials stopped
her from taking any more. pending in
structions from the home government.
This action was due TO statements
made by members Of the crew that the
Juliette is carrying stores to the Rus
sian squadron in the China sea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20
FOR FAIR PRICE
Traction Co. Will Sell
to City Of Chicago.
Plan for Municipal Ownership
of All Electric Roads.
Joint Conference Will Be Held Soon BY
the Mayor.

Chicago. April 19.-Negotiations for
the purchase of the Chicago street rail-
ways We're opened, today, between the
traction representatives and city Off
Gals.
A proposition is pending. under which
the companies will at once proceed to
modernize their lines and sell to the
city at a fair price.
An agreement was reached upon Il
joint conference to be held soon by the
mayor.
The traction interests and the city
council committee on transportation, to
arrange for ultimate purchase OF the
lircs and the settlemen, Of all contro-
VerSy.
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OPEN SEA FIGHT
Continued from Page One.)

correspondent states that two steamers
which passed close to Kamranh bay,
Sunday, report that no Russian vessels
were then visible. No news. however.
has yet reached London to show that
the Russians have left kamranh bay.
ard it is assumed that they are still
there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20
STRONGLY woRDED PROTEST
Sent by Japanese to France In Regard
to Neutrality Violations.

Chicago, April ia special to the
Daily News from Toxic, says:
AT the conference of the elder STATES
men and the principal cabinet MINIS
ter, today, a strongly wOrded protest
was sent to France regarding It's IRE
auent violations Of neutrality in pro-
viding shelter for and rendering assist
ance to Russia's Baltic fleet at Mada-
gascar and now at Kamranh bay. NO
answer has as yet been received from
the French authorities
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20
FEARS OF INTERFERENCE
Has lts Effect on the Arrival Of Trans
ports At Yenkow.

Yenkow, April 17.-Via. Tien Tsln'
April 19.-Few transports are now ar
irving at New Chwang. This contrast
with the rush of traffic since the OPEN
ing of the Lao river indicates the pre-
cautions that are being taken against
possible interference by the Russian
Pacific Squadron.
Vast accumulations Of stores nave
already been made along the japanese
lines of communication assuring luii
supplies to the armies in the field, even
if the transport service is interrupted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20
RUSSIANS RETREAT.
Small Fight Results In Japs Occupy
ing Tunghus.

Toxic April 19.-6 P. Man official
ranort from Manchurian headquarters
says:
"A Japanese force advanced toward
Tunghus, so miles east of Hsincheng'
and occupied that place on April 10.
The enemy retreated to the north.
There has been no change in the sit
nation elsewhere"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20
TO STAY UNTIL MAY 7.
Russian Squadron Evidently Likes lo-
cation In kamranh Bay.

London, April ia dispatch to a news
agency from Toxic says:
Conformation received here is taken to
Indicate that the Russian squadron pro-
poses stay at Kamranh bay until May
T. Admiral Rojestvensky in the mean
while sending out cruisers to overhaul
merchantmen, proceeding along the trade
route to the straits of Formosa.
The transports accompanying the Rus
sian squadron are reported to be plying
between Kamranh bay and Saigon I'M
der the merchant flag of Russia"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20
Webs His Subscribers Free.

Eilbourne. ILL.,. April &c. II; Hale.
editor of the sangamon Saver. who vas
recently elected justice of the peace. ma mas
announced that he will perform Iii, ln.t
rage ceremony free with two SUD SuosI h,pf
TONS Old subscribers will rerf arrorm MOI,
price. No marriage will be e''o'''''u
after midnight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

Rudolf Dodge, secretary of the
United States commission on Venezue-
Ian claims. arrived. Wednesday, at
New York, on the steamer Maracaibo
from Maracaibo, Curacao and Ponce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20
Loops the Loop and Dies.

Paris, April Blowing to the death of
who was found suffering from
of the brain after looping the
loop in an automobile. the project of
police has forbidden all similar perform
ances in Paris.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

the late interior minister, have been
made members of the Goremykin COM
mission appointed to discuss questions
relating to peasant tenure Of lands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

Torpedo Boat Destroyer Xiii Launched.
Toxic, April 19.-The torpedo boat
destroyer. XIII, was launched at Kure.
Wednesday. Her displacement ex-
ceeds 200 tons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

NOW at all druggists in three sizes, Is cents so cents
and $1.OO per bottle.
S0ES To show how quickly Danderlno acts, we will
sas send large sample free by return mail to one
who sends this advertisement the knOWtOn Oanoofsn0
Co., Chicago, with and address and cents in silver
stamps to pay postage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-26
SCHOONER GOES ASHORE,
BUT HER CREW ISSAFE

Yarmouthfort. Mass. Jan. ga large
five masted schooner. thought TO be one
Of the Palmer feet Of coalers. is practi-
daily high and dry at low water on the
Nat between Yarmouth Creek and Sand
Neck Point
The vessel is In no danger. and Is rest
ing on a soft bottom. The crew can be
seen on board. Dut owing to the heavy
drift ice, no boat can be sent 10 the
schooner. The schooner is badly feed and
appears to be painted white.
Men in dories from the shore attempt
&C 10 reach the stranded craft but were
obliged TO give up the task on account
ce the masses OF water Should II freeze
tonight It is probable the crew could walk
ashore n they desire. Both anchors are
missing. and 81 IS evident that the big
vessel lost them during tho terrific blow
lost night and drifted ashore. So far as
kncwn, the schooner Is not seriously
damaged
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-26
PARTS CABLE
and RUNS
ASHORE

The schooner Henry whitney OF Ma
chias. Ne. bound from New York for
warcham, Mass. with coal. parted her
cable at Newport early today and went
ashore at the south end OF the harbor
The whitney Is an oId two-masted
vessel. and 10 leaking. The crew is on
board. but are In no danger. lnere was
no communication between the wireless
station and the Nantucket llghtship this
forenoon
Business in Newport was practically
suspended again today and the schools
were closed The weather cleared early
but railways and streets are badly drifted
TWO trains we're stalled between Newport
and Middletown all night One was a pas
senger train which left Newport for Boston
at 1905 last night and the other Boston
bound freight. The freight train was
dug out at 1890 today and Il was ex-
pectsd the other train would be released
shortly afterwards. No trains have ar
rived since s:22 last evening and none
has gone out The electric cars are run
ming on delayed schedules.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-26
CAPT. NEBB'S NOMINATION
CONHRNED BY THE SENATE.

tions for more than five years unless sub
mitted to the people.
II was read by title and referred 20 the
committee on judiciary.
AMENDMENT OF CHARTER.
From the calendar was taken @ bill
for an act In amendment OF an act en-
titled "Ar act 10 incorporate the Royal
Weaving Co." and Of the several acts
IN amendment thereof II provided that
section two of an act entitled An act
20 incorporate the Royal Weaving Co, :"
amended at the January session, 1891.
and at the January session. 1897,
and at the September session. 1899. and
al the November session, 1901. is hereby
amended so as to read as follows: The
capital stock Of said corporation shall
not exceed two million dollars, divided
into shares Of one hundred dollars each.
10 be fixed In amount from time 10 time
by the board OF directors OF said corpora
tion; said stock may be transferred In
such manner as the bylaws OF said cor
poration may provide.
Mr. Fitzgerald asked for an explanation
Of some need OF the increase. but there
was no one who cared to speak for the
t.ll. at least none spoke.
The bill was passed in concurrence,
being referred 70 the Joint committee on
engrossed acts.
From the caIander was also taken house
bill number 10 which Is for an act in
amendment OF an act entitled "An act
20 incorporate the Pawtucket Mutual Fire
Insurance company. passed at the May
session. A D. ls4s," OF which the COM
mittee on corporations recommended pas
sage.
Mr.. Fitzgerald also inquired the reason
for this change.
Mr.. Rathbun for the committee on cor
porations explained that IL was for the
purpose OF increasing the number OF trus-
tees.
MIR. FITZGERALD INQUIRIES.
Mr.. Fitzgerald professed TO be dissatis-
fed with Mr.. Rathbuns explanation and
said he could not see the need for II
yet. II have a number OF dear friends
who are policy holders and who are
pleased TO receive dividends from time
to time. and / want to sec IL there
Is anything In this bill 10 effect their in
terests."
He moved tho reference OF the matter TO
the committee on corporations The mo-
ton was seconded by Mr.. Curry.
Mr.. Easterbrooks OF Pawtucket ex-
plained he had learned that the bill
changed the manner OF electing the direc-
tors so that the terms DO not expire at
the same time.
Mr.. Bowen Of Providence, who said he
was not familiar with the company's g
plans. stated that he understood from
reading the biil that NJ was only 10 change
the charter to confirm with modern ways
OF doing corporation business
II will prevent a few dsgruntled stock
holders from coming I'm and overt,rning
the work OF the officers OF several years.
The motion TO refer 70 the committee
was lost and the bill was passed.
Az 1910 on motion OF Mr.. Lanphear OF
Richmond the house adjourned
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-26
NORTH SEA
INQUIRY
CONTINUES

Paris, Jan. 26.-The International com
mission 10 inquire into the North Sea In
cident resumed It's sitting today with d.
minished interest. owing TO the many
fishermen witnesses repeating practically
tho same story.
Captain Whelpton OF the trawler Mino
described the terrific cannonade OF the
Russian warships. Twelve shots struck
the Mino. one going through her galley
and another cutting her rigging.
Counsel for Russia by cross -exami ma ton
OF the witnesses endeavored TO prove that
the weather was 40 foggy and dark that
the witnesses were unable TO tell whether
japanese torpedo boats were present
Baron Taube (the Russian judicial ad-
visor, asked: "Tf the night was dark and
foggy IL is impossible for you to affirm
that no foreign boats were among your
feet?
Answer don't believe IT, we certainly
would have seen them.
Baron Tsube--Then you cannot affirm II
positively?
Answer--I can only give my belief
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-26
CONTINUED From Page One)
THE HOUSE.


The house Of representatives was called
10 order at lI:9O by Speaker ]. p. Bur-
lingame. and as a quorum was found to
be present the records OF yesterday 5
meeting was read and approved
The committees were then called Mr.
Ross of Pawtucket, for the committee on
public institutions, reported back an alb
stract OF the report OF the state board OF
soldiers relief which was referred 10 the
finance committee.
Mr.. Pierce OF Providence reported back
from the committee on public institutions
the abstract annual report OF the Provi-
dence police commission. which was read
end referred TO the committee on ju-
dietary.
Mr. Lanphear OF Richmond reported
back the abstract from the annual report
OF the state board Of public roads. which
was referred 10 the committee on finance
and the original report was ordered placed
on file.
Mr. Martin OF East Providence. for the
committee on public institutions reported
back the annual report OF the state board
OF pharmacy. with a recommendation that
the abstract be read and referred to the
board Of public health 1t was so re-
ferred.
Mr. Railou OF woonsocket for the same
committee reported back the annual re-
port OF the license commissioners OF
Woonsocket with the recommendation
for reference TO the committee on ju-
dietary. II was 30 referred.
FROM THE SENATE.
The senate communicated several mat
ters with the record OF the acts OF the
senate Endorsed thereon. which were
properly referred.
The report OF the commission on the
erection OF the monument TO General
Wheaton was read and as II had been
ordered printed in the senate was re-
ceived and ordered placed on file.
Mr.. Dennis OF Providence introduced
q bill for an act providing for the use
OF voting msohines at elections. which
was referred 10 the special commission
or ballot law.
Mr.. Goblin OF Westerly presented a
resolution providing for the selection Of
Senator John s. Cole and Representa-
tives Albert A. Crafts and Everett A.
Goblin as special commission to turn
over the books and papers OF the Third
district court.
MR.. sTIIL4MAN SMILED.
Mr. Fitzgerald OF .Pawtucket INQUIRED
n there was anything that made It neoes-
sary for the commission 10 be made up
OF members OF the general assembly He
suggested the name OF Mr.. Stllman as
a man interested in Westerly courts. The
gentleman whose name was mentioned
smiled down upon Mr.. Fitzgerald from the
gallery. but the nomina don was not CON
firmed. The resolution passed.
Mr.. Fitzgerald introduced a bill for an
act IN amendment OF chapter II OF the
general laws. providing that towns can
not give exclusive franchises to corpora
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-26
BUT FEW VESSELS ARRIVED
OR SAILED, OWING TO STORM

Traffic up and down the harbor during
and since the storm seems 20 have been
entirely checked. for yesterday and today
after the boats from New York came in
there was nothing else that dared the
elements and risked being battered on
the shoals or rocks IN trying 20 reach
this port.
The freight and passenger boats that
should have arrived here this morning
did not leavo their moorings az New
York. nor did the vessels from this port
start for the other end
Even the oceon- going vessel OF the Mer.
chants Miners line did not leave till
this morning. nor did the Phlladelphla
tuat the Norman, leave either till this
morning about s~o'clOck. The local boa ~
from Newport or Block Island did not
dare 90 leave their docks either coming 20
or departing from this port.
Taken all In all traffic has never been
30 gene rally tied up before IN a number
% years. Al the Providence line dock
those In charge said that u was impos-
sible 20 start any freight from the New
York end and for that reason none OF
tie boats wo.ld be started from there
I'LL tonight 20 far as can be learned
there has been none OF the vessels known
here injured during the storm. but the
Iievs concerning these cannot be verified
till some Of those having the experience
OF yesterday oVme into port