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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15
N. White Is Full Of The
Most Dismal forebodings.
Sees Nothing but Disaster and
Shame Ahead for Russia.
Intriguss and Disseasioas at Home and
Hopeless War In Far East.

st. Petersburg, June 14.-1242 p. M
The Slovo, today, publishes a remark.
able sensational interview, filled witt
the gloOmiest forbodings, with M
/ W1tte, president Of the committee OF
ministers. The Russian statesman.
name Is not mentioned, but the veil Of
MS identity can be pierced by the We.
REST tyro. He evidently spoke with the
profound conviction that the affairs OF
| state are going from bad to worse and
| under personal irritation produced by
the intrigues which compel him to sit
idle during the present crisis. Every
| word was black with pessimism. The
statesman makes 1t clear that Foreign
| Minister Lamsdorff for one opposes his
having anything to do with the peace
negotiations.
Asked concerning the report that he
is going abroad charged with a mis-
| sion in regard to the negotiations for
peace NJ. White replied, his words be-
ing given literally as they contain
| much hidden meaning:
mo, I certainly will not go on such
mission for three reasons. The last
of them is that 1 shall do everything to
avoid it. Even If the rumor of Lams-
dOrff's resignation is true, which I in
sist is not the case, the main situation
would not be changed and the first and
third reasons would hold for me.
Nothing that Russia has gone
through is surprising. I gave warning
in due time that only the match wood
of Rejestvensky's squadron would
reach VladivOstok. In a word / justly
earned the designation of a croaking
raven. l do not see that affairs have
yet taken a turn which makes by ser
vices desirable. 1 will say moreover
now I cannot observe a definite resire
to change the direction Of the current.
The bed of the onrushing stream re-
mains the same. Only the obstacles In
its path grow more numerous and
foaming rapids indicate the danger
points.
GAS for peace Japan will not even be
willing to discuss a basis which would
not insure peace for at least SO years
Her conditions doubtless have also con-
siderably increased. She will of course
agree to open negotiations on her own
soil without mediatOrs with person
whom Russia will clothe with special
powers Herein lie the real source OF
the rumors originating in the Berlin
and London cabinets about my trip.
Yes, there is truth in what you say.
but you see a different estimate is put
on men abroad. People there are better
informed and appreciate more clearly
the conditions prevailing in Russia
than we do here. Russia could prolong
the war for five years in the hope Of
coming out victorious We're 1t not for
the events in the interior to which they
are closing their eyes and stopping
their ears and trying to know nothing
about.
Here lies the horror of the present
situation in Russia. Every hour Of de-
lay is fraught with danger. Down.
down, lower and lower. step by STEP
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15
Present Point Is TO Select
Place for Meeting.
Washington, The Hague and
6eneva, In Order Named,


Washington. June 4.-GradualIy the
negotiations for peace in the Far East
are nearing a focus. The one point to
which the energies Of those directly
concerned in them are being directed.
Is the choice Of place for the holding
of the conference Of the plenipoten-
tiaries Of the belligerent powers.
1t Is known officially that three cities
now are under consideration by Rus
STA and Japan. These cities. named in
the order Of the likelihood Of their final
selection, are Washington. The Hague
and Geneva.
Thus far no decision has been reach
ed. Paris and London have been
eliminated from the equation. 1t Is un-
derstoOd that the Russian government
objects to an Asiatic city, its prefer
ence being for some European capital.
After Objecting to the holding OF the
conference in Paris, the japanese gov
eminent expressed a willingness to
consider other places which afforded
adequate facilities, although it is assur-
ed that Japan's preference would be
some Far Eastern city, practically
within the theatre of war.
Finally, however the selection seems
to have narrowed down to three cities
named. Objections have heen made by
the japanese to The Hague. but It II
not believed that those objections ara
fundamental or unalterable. However,
as the situation now is, Washington
appears to be the city most likely to be
selected. 1t can be said on authority that
II the conference Is held In the United
States 1t will be in Washington.
An announcement of the selection OF
tine place Of holding the conference Ii
expected within a few days. Thus far.
President Roosevelt has acted merely
as an Intermediary between Russia and
Japan in the conduct OF the negotia-
tions regarding the selection of place
of conference. He is in no sense Of th3
term an arbiter in the matter and. at
this time, there is no probability that
he will be the arbiter. 1t IL expected
that Russia and Japan will be able to
reach an agreement without the assts-
lance of an arbiter. Should a deadlock
ensue-a condition that IS regarded as
quite unlikely-it is not improbable
that the President may be required by
the two powers to name the place of
conference.
AS the selection Of the place OF meet
ing OF the plenipotentiaries, the two
governments will name those who are
to represent them. respectively, at the
Then an anistice between
the contending armies in the field will
be arranged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15
The Corset
Question

What shall the woman wear VINO
desires corset at once hygienic ana
comfortable? Which will bring out
those curves Of beauty which the ex-
acty right corset can reveal in almost
any figure?
A number of answers to the question.
Call at BUCKLEY'S and let us dem
onstrate to you. We are the originator
Of corset-fitting in Augusta. We nave
an expert corset filter at our store at
all times. We do not confine our
selves to any one particular line.
We give you the choice of any cor
sets made and fit all corsets Of $1.OO
or better and keep them in repair free
Of charge. We show n large line OF
up-to-date Corsets any corset not Kept
In stock cheerfully ordered and fitted
freo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15
PROBABLY CASE OF SUICIDE.
Henry MouIton Of Wells, Found Dead
with His Throat Cut.

Biddeford, Me-, June IA special
to the Journal from Wells, says that
Henry Moulton, co years old, is thought
to have committed suicide. He was
found dead with his throat cut. He re-
Gently returned from an insane asy-
lum and probably again became mem
tally unbalanced. A coroner has been
summoned.
Coroner Bradbury of Saco, made an
investigation and said that an inquest
was unnecessary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15
FLAG DAY At PORTLAND.
Stars and Stripes Everywhere-Maine
Relief Corps Decorate Graves.

Portland, Me, June.--The observance
in Maine of Flag day, which Is the an
niversary of the adoption of the Stars
and Stripes as the national flag, was
favored with pleasant weather. The
day was marked by 10 special observ-
ance although all citizens owning flags
saw to it that the national colors were
displayed conspicuously.
Today was designated by the Depart
ment Of Maine WOman's Relief Corps
as the day to decorate the graves Of
its deceased members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, June 14.-High tempera-
lures prevailed generally during Wednes-
day except south Atlantic states, north
ern New England, the extreme North
west and along the Pacific coast. From
present indications warm and generally
fair weather will continue the next few
days over the Ohio valley. the middle At
lantic states and New England. The
winds along the New England coast will
he light to fresh and mostly southerly
on the middle Atlantic coast light south.
erly,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15
MAINE POSTAL CHANGES.

Washington, June 14.--Rural Free
Delivery in Maine mas been changed
as follows:
East Sumner, Oxford county, No. I.
Leave 1890 A. NJ; arrive at 3.15 p. NJ.
Lubec. Washington county, Nos. l
and 2. Leave SIS A. NJ: arrive at 2
p. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15
MRS. MARY CHRISTMAS DEAD.
For Twenty Years Known Through
Maine as Pack Peddler.

Belfast, Me-, June A.-Mrs. Mary
Christmas. an Armenian peddler, who
was known all over Maine. died during
last night, at a Bangor hospital where
she had gone to have an operation per-
formed. She came here from her native
land about 20 years ago and since then
had Travelled to all parts of Maine, ped
ding her wares from a basket. She
owned a brick block here and was re-
nuted to be worth $1,000 or $4,000. A son
and daughter survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15
FAVORABLE CROP REPORTS
From Most Foreign Countries, Though
Some Are Backward.

Washington. June 1.-THE depart
ment of agriculture announces that the
crop reports from foreign countries ar
mainly favorable, the most marked ex-
ceptions being southern Spain and
parts of Algeria, Tunis and India. In
Russia the outlook appears somewhat
less favorable than a month ago, in
northern Italy damage has been done
by heavy rains and floods; and in Mex
leo the wheat recently harvested is be-
lieved to be considerably deficient.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15
ATTACKING SHIPS RETIRE
Ard Washington Is Safe So Far a
"HostiIe" Fleet is Concerned.

Fort Hunt, Va, June 1.-THE ships
of Admiral Dickens fleet which at
tackled the defenses Of Washington
last night, lay at anchor above the for
tificatiOns after the battle until Z
O'Clock, this morning, when they sailed
down stream exactly in the order they
had assembled. No demonstration was
made before the forts, and the ships
soon disappeared around Marshalps
Point and into the lower Potomac.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15
FAIR AND WARM.

Washington, June 14-For New Eng
land: Fair, Thursday and Friday, eX-
cept probably showers, Friday. in
northwest portion: continued warm in
ticut; light to fresh southerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15
PoRTLAND's CITY OFFICIALS
Go to Boston to inspect That City's
Park Systs

Portland. Me-, June H.-Mayor James
P. Baxter and members Of the Portland
city government left on the morning
train, today, for Boston, to inspect the
park system of Boston. The trip had
been postponed three times on account
Of rain. lar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15
HIS CANOE OVERTURNED.
Fred Cyr Drowned, Late Tuesday At
ternoon, at Millinocket.

MiIlinocket, Me-, June 14.-Fred Cyr,
a young man employed by the Great
Northern Paper Co, was drowned, late
yesterday afternoon, by the Overturn-
ing of a canoe. a number OF men nave
been dragging for the body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15
United Sons Of Confederate Veterans

Louisville. KY, June 1.-THE United
Sons Of Confederate Veterans met. to-
day, I'm Hopkins theater. The cOnven-
ton was called to order by Marion w.
Ripley, lieutenant commander of the
local camp. Col. w. r. Bingham of
Louisville, welcomed the delegates. Col.
N. r. Tisdali Of Rusk, Tex, then ad-
dressed the convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15

Augustine Roche. Nationalist, was
elected, Tuesday, without opposition to
represent Cork City in the House of
Commons, succeeding James F. ID.
O'Brien, who died, May IS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15
Boston Forecast.

Boston, June 14.-Local forecast for
Boston and vicinity: Partly cloudy,
Thursday and Friday: slight changes
in temperature; light variable winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15

At a meeting of the directors OF the
Lewiston Bleachery and Dye works. held
at Boston, Monday Henry McCusker was
elected agent of the Bleachery. to succeed
the late James A. Walsh. Mr.. McCusker
has been in charge of the bleachery de-
pIrtment of the Bates mill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15
Uncle Sans Daily Business.

Washington, June 14.-Government re
cepts From internal revenue. S649. 80
customs $l.Gl4.G,2; miscellaneous. Sol,9h
Expenditures, $1,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15

Westbrook Seminary's New President.
Portland. Me-, June 1.-THE trustees OF
Westbrook Seminary. this afternoon,
elected William Cary JOslin. LII. d.. pres
ident of the seminary In place Of 0. IL.
Perry, resigned. DIR. Joslin is vice prin
cipal Of Peddie Institute of Hightstown,
NJ j.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15
CORSET SALE

One odd lot ct corsets were from
Woo to $3.50, to be closed out at CSC.
each. The greatest bargain ever OF
fered in corsets.
See the corsets that we are showing
1T 5oc. Cannot be duplicated less
than 75c.
yet the Buckley habit the habit OF
trading at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15

Prin. Sampson of Thornton Resigns.
Saco, Me, June 1.-THE resignation
I6 years as principal of Thornton Aca-
DENY, was announced. late today. 1t
was accepted. Mr. Sampson will rest
and travel for time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15

Col. Stephen N. Winsiow has been
connected with the Philadelphia In
Quirer for sixty-three years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15
Maine Graduates Largest
in Its History.
One Hundred and -Four Degrees
In Course---II In Advance.


Orono, Me-, June 14.-(SpeciaD.-The
last day of Commencement began at 10
A. NJ, with the last general exercises
OF commencement. They occurred in
the chapel before an immense crowd of
friends and visitors. The following pro-
gram was rendered:
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-06
HABITS CHAIN.
Certain Habits Unconsciously Formed
and Hard to Break.

Certain Habits Unconscious1y Formed
and Hard to Break.
An ingenious philosopher estimates
that the amount Of will power neccs-
sary to break a lifelong habit would,
If 1t could be transformed, lift q
weight Of many tons.
1t sometimes requires higher de-
gree of heroism to break the chains OF
pernicious habit than to lead for
lorn hope in bloody battle. A lady
writes from an Indiana town:
From my earliest childhood was a
lover Of coffee. Before l was out
of my teens ! was miserable dys
peptc suffering terribly at times with
my stomach.
II was convinced that it was coffee
that was causing the trouble and yet
could not deny myself a cup for
breakfast. At the age Of SO was IN
very poor health, indeed My sister
told me was in danger of becoming
aScoffee drunkard.
e. But / never could give up drink
ing coffee for breakfast although i
kept me constantly i'll, until l tried
Postum. l learned to make it properly
according to directions, and now VIZ
can hardly do without Postum foI
breakfast, and care nothing at all fol
coffee.
II am no longer troubled with dys
pepsia, do not have spells of suffering
with my stomach thai used to trouble
me SO when j drank coffee" Name
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-06
Reuenue and CurrencY.

Chicago Chronicle: Secretary of the
Treasury Shaw in his annual report
speaks of the decrease of s23.000,000 in
the cusoms receipts for the last fiscal
year as compared with 1905 and the
continued decrease during the early
months of the year In the opinion of
the secretary the decrease was due
rather to special and abnormal condi-
tons than TO industrial and trade de-
preston. There has recently been an
increase in receipts and the secretary
sees no reason to believe that the rev.
enues from this source will be less dur
ing the current fiscal year than they
were in 1904.
1t is pointed out, however, that the
receipts must be expected to fall be-
low those of 1903 because of the aboli :
ton of the revenue duty on tea and
the counteryailing duty on sugar and
| because of the reciprocity treaty with
Cuba.
Mr.. Shaw repeats what he said in his
report of last year in regard to ouI
/ bank note currency-that it does no,
respond to the varying needs OF
seasons or CT localities or of changing
conditions of business"
h. This is obviously true, hut Mr. Shaw
does not propose Hyrash measures
for imparting elasticity" to our ma
tional bank circulation. He declares
| emphatically that no measure should
| be considered which would weaken tn,
currency by providing for the issue o
| anything less safe and secure than tn.
! note circulation we now have.
Needing this warning against an ac
| tons liable to impair the excellence O
| the currency, congress will not be hast,
] in adopting any of the plans that hav
| been offered for imparting elasticity
! to any part of our paper circulation
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-06
Pocket Searchliqht.

Country Life in America: A novel
and valuable gift for suburbanite,
who has to come home by dark several
months i'm the year. is a little pocket
Searchlight, costing from 10 cents to So.
1t has a small electric battery, which
has to be recharged every two months
or so. at a cost of about % cents. Such
a light saves getting into mud puddles,
stumbling over stones, and is also a
pleasant companion, for it reveals ia
Norite tree, or the house of a friendly
neighbor. 1t is also something of pro
lection, for ii enables one to take a
ing in the dark
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-06
President Harrison,

Philadelphia Record: Among the
private papers of the late President
Harrison his literary executor is said
to have a complete history of his presi-
Dental administration, with a frank
but calm and judicious discussion Of
all KS political incidents, including the
action of Mr.. Blaine and his friends.
1t is said this will not be published
at present and may not be published at
all, though General Harrison's bio
grapl.er viii have the benefit of the in
Irorrrat,ara @,t-conta,ns. The document
ought to be published while it is Of
great interest. A century hence It
might interest few historical students
and that is all. General Harrison and
Mr.. Blaine are dead ard the formers
view of his own administration ought
to be published while people who knew
him remain alive.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-06
Shaved or Skinned.

Washington Evening Post: Repre-
sentative Curt $ told cornpan
ion story TO that OF his consultation
with a palnist in southern Kansas.
The palmlst assured him that he would
make a good public speaker if he kept
al II long enough.
IA lawyer friend With me an that oc-
rasion," said Mir Curtis, had his own
hand read at my urgent request. The
palmist studied the lines intentiy for a
little before making several observa.
lions, the last of which was;
You are evidently barber
mo said my friend
"''rhen what are your
"a lawyer.
But, said the lady, much to my
friends discontinue, will you tell me
what is the difference between being
shaved by a barber and skinned by u
laWyer%"
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-06
500 Reward. 500.

The readers Of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there Is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able TO cure in all its
stages. and that Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
Is the ONLY po ,itiye cure now known to the med
ical fraternity. Catarrh being II constitutional
disease requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surface, OF
the system, thereby tie troying the foundation OF
bullding up the consultation and assisting nature
in doing Its work. The proprietors have so
much faith In Its curative powers that they offer
one Hundred Dollars for any case that 1t falls TO
cure. Send for list OF Testimonials
Address. Ell CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. O..
Sold by Druggists. re
Halls Family IillS are the best.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-06

In every country of the civilized world
Sisters of Charity are known. Not only
do they minister to the spiritual and
intellectual needs of the charges com
mitted to their care, but they also min
lister to their bodily needs.
With so many children to take care oil
and to protect from climate and disease,
these wise and prudent Sisters have
found Peruna never failing safeguard,
DR.. Hartman receives many letters
from Catholic Sisters from all over the
United States. A recommend recently
received from n Catholic institution in
Detroit, Mich, reads as follows:
DR.. S. B. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio:
Dear Sir: "The young girl who used
the Peruna was suffering from Iaryngi-
It's and loss of voice. The result of
the treatment was most satisfactory.
She found great relief, and after
further use of the medicine we hope to
be able to say she Is entirely cnred. "
---Sisfers of Charity.
The young girl was under the care of
the Sisters of Charity and used Perunn
for catnrrh of the throat with good re
suits as the above letter testties.
Send to The Perunn Medicine Co.. Co
lumbus, Ohio, for a free book written by
DIR. Hartman.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-06
Nearly Skinned,

John Sharp Williams was trying to hold
his own with some republican congress
men in a chatting match over the election.
The Mississippi man insisted that he dem
ocratic party was still Il factor Not a
big one. maybe, he said but still there
is .,v.nctling left Reminds me of the
young fellow from down my way who got
the Texas fever and went west several
years ago lie couldn't hold his own with
the cowboys and after time he came
home. Just how can't say, but he man
aged to get OH the outskirts of his home
town He sent note TO his father say
ing; Dear Father Please send a
suit OF clothes. a shirt and pair Of SEES.
1 have hat Now friends. the opposi-
ton took all except our headgear-our
names-and we can cling to that"
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-06
FEWER GERMAN BIRTHS,
An Alarming Decrease in Large Cities
Of the Empire

Berlin official statistics covering TWEEN
ty-six years show a steady and noticeable
decrease in the birth rate in the large
cities in Germany, in spite of the fact thai
the marriage rate Is higher than in cities
of less than 10000 inha bitants and in the
country. Berlin, which passcd the 2OO0,-
600 mark in December presents the hcav-
lest decrease in the birth rate. In the
period from 1896 to 1850 it averaged 2S9
against 14.s to the thousand from 1875 to
1880. The highest birth rate Is in the grea
industrial centers Of the Rhcinish prov
ince. In Essen. the average Is Az in
Dortmund ALB in Dusseldorf Al and IN
Cologne 402 The marriage rate is highest
in Berlin. 2l.9, and in the other large cities
1t Is 1921 to the thousand. The sta ,istical
bureau points out that this portends a
considerable falling off in the national
birth rate, as the decline in the great cities
with an increasing proportion Of people
and a high marriage rate are most i'm
portant In the general effect.