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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-07
FINLAND OFFICIAL
ASSASSINATED
Procurator General Soininen, Formerly
johnson, Shot in His Own Office,
and Assailant, Wounded,
Was Captured.

Helsingfors, Finland, Feb. 7.-Soisal-
on soininen, procurator general of Fin
land, who before he was ennobled was
known by the name Of johnson, was
assassinated yesterday BY a young man
whose identity up to the present time
has not been determined.
The assassin and Soininen's son were
both wounded in revolver duel follow
ing the killing.
The motive Of the crime, apparently
was purely political, the slain official
being a prominent member Of the gov
ernment party.
The murderer appeared at the procu-
rator's residence at III o'clock and sent
in card bearing in French the name
Of Alexandra Gadd, who is in the Rus
sian service. The young man, who was
smartIy dressed in an officers uniform,
was admitted to the officials private
study, and on his entrance fire four
shots from q revolver, one Of the bull
let's piercing the breast of the pro-
curator, who expired almost immedi-
ately.
His IL years old son, hearing the
shots, rushed in from an adjoining room
fathers assailant, whose right leg was
broken below the knee by a bullet. He
was also slightly wounded in the should
er and in q finger Of the left hand.
The assassin fired the one bullet re.
naming in his revolver ct Soininen's
son, wounding him slightly in the calf
Of his right leg. He then endeayored
to escape, but fell unconscious to the
floor in the ante-room, where he was
seized.
Dr. Wasastierna was called, but found
the procurator beyond need Of his ser
vices The assassin was removed 10
the surgical hospital. He lies guarded
by police, answering no questions and
evidently unconscious The mans re-
coyery, however, Is thought 70 be cer-
tain. Up to the present, the authorities
have been unable to identify him. He
is OF dark complexion and apparently
between 25 and 80 years of age.
Soininen was born in 1856 and prac-
ticed at the Finnish bar. He was high
II esteemed and had held various govern
ment appointments, including that Of
provincial Judge. He was appointed
procurator of the senate in 1904 and
in the same year was made proeurator
general Of the duchy Of Finland.
johnson was regarded as q wise and
patriotic official 1t is understood that
Il was at his initiative that the Firms
exiled by Governor General Bobrikoil
were allowed to return 10 Finland.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-07
ARGUMENTS COMMENCED.
IN Hearst-Coal Roads Case Before In
terstate Commerce Commission.

Washington, Feb. I. Argument be-
fore the Interstate Commerce commits
sion was begun today in the anthracite
coal roads case. Counsel representing
the accused coal and transportation
companies and William r. Hearst, the
appellant, We're prepared for three OF
four days which viii be consumed In
presenting to the commission various
aspects of this manysided controversy,
Charles A. Spearn, Mr.. Hearst's counsel
was the first to take the floor.
There were two dozen lawyers on
hand to hear the exposition Of the evi-
dence adduced in the hearings which the
commission began holding more than a
year ago.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-07
non ANS.
AN EVEN THING.
cribbage Game in Interfraternity League
Last Evening.

tn the Yibbage league contest last
evening the game between the G. 0. 4.
and /. 0. O. 4. team resulted in an even
split; each team winning at four tables.
The result by tables was az follows.
Nichols and Mariani, I. Q. 0. f., defeat
ed Kelly and Goneo, G. 0. ri; Brew and
Beck, I o. o. r, defeated Nelson and
LeClair, G. o. f.; Wiley and Oliver.
]. 0. o. f., defeated Moore and Evans.
G. o. III; Smith and Kempton, I. o. o.
r, defeated McNulty and McLeary. G.
O. f.
AicNulty and White, G. O. I'll. de-
feated Webster and stowe, I. o. o. F.;
Premier and Loranger, G. o. f., defeated
Geddes and Robbins, /. O. o. RI; Burke
and Brault, G. o. II, defeated Maiden
and Arey, !. O. o. f.; Tierney and Nc
Ieary, g o. f., defeated McIver and
Bligh, |. o. o. Il.
The T. Of A and Red Men play Wed
nesday evening.
I'm
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-07
FAILURE
ADMITTED
Russia Finally Declares Its
Lack OF Results
in TURNING JAPS' FLANK
General Kuropatkin Has Asked for 45,-
600 Reinforcements, and Author
tiles Are Wondering How
~ to Send Them.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 7.--The attempt
to turn the Japanese left flank initiated
by General KuropatkiR January rs is
now definitely regarded as a failure.
General Kuropatkin has asked for 49,
600 reinforcements immediately. The
authorities are now considering how
they may overcome the transport diff
culties and get this number Of troops
to Mukden.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-07
PEACE PEACE!
Belief That 1t Is Coming Is Confirmed
On Continent

London. Feb. 7.-Reports from all
continental capitals support the belief
held in Washington that peace in the
Far East is an early possibility. II is
further stated this morning that Em-
pperor William has advised the Gar
TO arrange for a settlement with Japan
III view Of the many troubles which now
assail Russia at every pint at home
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-07

There Was One More Arrest Last Year
Than in 1903.

Montpelier, Feb. 4 The annual re.
port Of the Montpelier police department
shows that there was one more arrest
in 1904 than in 1908, The former record
being PIP. Of these, tss were city cases
and "a state cases. The causes of The
arrests were, intoxication 140, breach
of the peace Al, violation of liquor law
4, larceny IA, and the others miscellan-
cons.
In eighty-four case fines were paid,
there were twenty Commitments To she
house Of correction, two were placed
with probation officer, four were ent
to the industrial school, eight efe
turned over to the grand jury there sere
six acqliittals and % cases weye mol
pressed
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-07
MAYOR BARCLAY
NAMES COMMITTEE
NJ D. Phelps, G. II. Anker and Frank
F. Cave Appointed to Investigate
Accounts Of 0verseer Of Poor
6. Al. Smith.

Mayor Barclay this forenoon named
the following committee To investigate
the accounts of Overseer Of the Poor
Charles A. Smith: N. D. Phelps, G.
II. Anker and Frank i. Cave. The COM
mittee has been notified and it is ex.
pectcd it will begin the work at once.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-07
NAMES LEADING REpuBLIcAN.
Joseph II. Manley Was Found Dead in
Bed This Morning.

Augusta, Me-, Feb. 7.--I1on. Joseph
#. Manley, the leading Republican Of
the state, and weil-known throughout
the country, was found dead in bed this
morning at his home here lie was 60
years old
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-07
TOOK THREE STRINGS.
Eagles Fattened Their Percentage at
Expense of the Hot Airs.

In an uninteresting game at AIexand
er's alleys last evening, the Eagles Of
this city took three strings from the
Hot Airs Of Montpelier. There were no
high schores made by either side. Me-
Mahon's score for the Hot Airs did not
count, as he is member of the Inde-
pendents.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-07
Catholic Foresters, Please Note.

ST. Johns Court, G. o. IT., win hold !
social dance after their meeting Thurs
day evening, Feb 9th. All members
and visiting Foresters and their ladies
cordially invited. Members may invite
their frienas Refreshments served.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-07
TO DEFEND DARDANELLEs.
Reported Turkey Has Ordered Placing
Of Field Artillery.

Birmingham, Eng, Feb. THE Post
nears that Turkey has ordered twenty
batteries OF new field artillery and fifty
guns to be placed in position for the der
fense Of the Dardanelles.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-07

power to act. a resolution was adopted
authorizing the property committee 70
purchase pair Of sleds for use in the
fire department.
The council then went into executive
session
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-02-07
FIFTY BAYoNETTED.
Reports Kuropatkin in Skirnish Of Rus
sian and Japanese Outposts.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 7.-General Ku-
ropatkin reports that in skirmishing
between Russian and Japanese outposts
fifty japanese were bayonetted and one
taken prisoner.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-11
TRIGG SHIPYARD
SOLD AT AUCTION
Goes to Frank Samuel and H. c. Lloyd,
OF Philadelphia for Sum of
$4,000.
Especial 10 the Daily Press,


RICHMOND. VA, July lO-Aftcr
much lively bidding. which began be.
fore eleven O'Clock this morning. the
shiphi'ildinS plant of the William r.
Trisg company was sold this afternoon
to Frank Samuel and II. G.. LLOYD. of
Philadelphia, for $3GS,O00 the dock.
land and buildings being honght by
The former and the machinery by the
latter.
MIR. Lloyd bought the dock for sS5..
900 and the land and buildings for
Si7",oOo, Willie S. NJ. Tominson
bought all the machinery for Mr.. Sam.
nol for S1oS,000.
Mr.. Samuel is ii large dealer in iron
and steel, doing very extensive
business.
l.illurn r. Myers, one of the com.
missioncrs. said this afternoon that
the bids will be filed in court for con.
sideration.
IL was minated just after the sale
'hili an upset bid might he made. In
lact, some of those present expressed
me belief that this will be done.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-11
ENJOYS TO MEET AT
Pp SSs gaT|sSsiM n QeJysTg,Sa..N. H.
Quarters.
Quarters.
Try Aasncinted Press.l


WASHINGTON, July 10.-Assistant
Secretary Pierce today announced that
tho plenipotcntiarios of Russia and ia
pan had agreed upon Portsmouth, N.
H., rs the meeting place for the SEES
sions of the peace conference to be
held Of Washington.
The sessions will be held III the gov
crnmcnt navy yaril ut Portsmouth in
tho now buildng just completed there.
The selection of Portsmouth was mu-
tually acceptable to the peace ENJOYS
of the belligcrcnts. MS. besides being
cool and comfortable place for this
season of the year, it has the advan-
tagc of offering il building on govern
mcnt soil, which is regarded as M i'm
portant consideration. This will in
sure scclusion, as no one can gain adj
mission TO the navy yard without per-
mission.
While The sessions will be held in
the navy yard, the Observation-Disclosures
| and their STATS will live In nearby
hotels.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-11
Report From sakhaIin.

TOXIC, July 10.-2 y. m.-The fol
lowing report has been received from
the Japanese army headquarters on
Sakhalin island:
Our army, without much resistance,
occupied Korsakovsk early on July Sth.
The enemy burnt town and retired
to positions eight miles north where
they resumed resistance.
1--WE dislodged them and are now
in pursuit
"At II a. IN. on July Sth, the enemy
had retrcated to point % miles north
of Korsakovsk.
I'VE. captured two 12-ccntimetcr
guns, two 12-ponndcrs and also nm
amount of ammunition.
I'VE suffered no loss"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-11
THE FIRING SQUAD
SHOT AT OFFICERS
Interesting Details of the Recent
Mutiny at Libau-Dozen OF.
ficers Were Killed.
Usy Associatcd I'rcss.)

LONDON. July 10.-Thc Morning
rost, from private sources, gives an
of the recent outbrcnl,
at l-iha'l, according to which the first
naval mutiny led to twenty-thrce men
being condemned to death. Tho NJ.
tempt to cnrry out the sentences of
death provoked still more scrious
alhns Of mutiny, whcreupon the port
burg for instructions.
The government replied that all the
mulinccrs must he shot and shoot
ing party was formed, but when the
order to fire was given the firing
squad turned and fired on the officers
instead Of on the condemned mutt
nccrs, and dozen officers fell dead.
Other troops, including Cossacks,
were summoned and serious conflicts
developed in which between 90 and
80 cossacks were killed before tho
mutiny uuelled.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-11
Believes Her RI present.
atlyes Have Gained Concess.
ions in Morocco Matter.
GERM ANS ARE 30 \ST.NG ALSO
Agreement Reached Regarded in Der.
Ii" as Success of Great Magnitude
Over Both France and Great Britain
Sovereignty of the Sultan to be
Recognized and Maintained.

iARlS, July lO.-prcmicr Rouyicr's
announcement in the chamber or ,,,.
i"'''S 'odaE ol he terms of agree.
hrnt between Franco ami Germany
concerning Morocco, brings deem
sense of relief. The text of Tho tbroc
""''F inily confirms the general i'm.
l'r'ssioh relative tn the lines of the
hcshtiaiiOns. Gcrmnny's contention
Tor conference receives the final mi.
hcrChce of France, but Premier I,u.
Nicri has secured the safeguards upon
which he insisted, at the preliminary
conference with Prince Won Radolin
were Indispensable.
The mpst important of thcs, safe.
Snarls is that the conference sboll
not convey any prejudice to the Anglo.
french ~ France-Spanish ententes.
"hlle Gemhany does not specifically
assent TO Nhcsc agreements she for.
mally wjtlholds dissent.
ln,portant Gain for France.
This is considered an important
''"'h i"t rEn'cc over the ambiguous
position fchnany heretofore occupied
Both cnuflries agree as to the soy.
ercighsy 81 the Sultan, the indepen.
dence OF Morocco and the open door
without y ihTNlaliiy. This has always
y, ct.t&s OF both governments
reslSSct." At nv s.''~ '-.'',''''.,
new lease U1 existence to Morocco and
appears 10 put an end to the propec-
tive break up of the Sultan's tottcr-
ing monarchy and its subdivision
among the European powers. On the
other hand, the agreement recognizes
Frances special interest in the coun-
try, due to the geographical proximity
of Algicrs, and its right thereby to
police the frontier and maintain
peace and order.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-11
Department of Justice Does Not
Coincide With District Attor.
ney Beachs View.
SUBJECT BEING CONSIDERED
No Decision Yet Reached to Begin
Criminal Proceedings Against the
Alleged Grating statistician..Moody
viii Take Matter Up With presI.
dent Roosevelt in a Few Days.
fBy Associated press.)

OYSTER BAY. July 1O.-It ia re-
H''"en mere rs not unlikely that Grim
MAJ prosecution may result from ihe
investigation of the cotton rcport leal,
III me department of agriculture. The
S''hJect has not yet been presented TO
me president in II formal way, al
'ho'igh he is familiar with most of the
details of tho inquiry.
Against Criminal Action.
United States District Attorney
itcach, of Washington, was of the
opinion after n cursory examination Of
part ol tho evidence introduced Mt tbe
investigation that n criminal proceed.
lhgs would not lio against Associate
Statistician Holmes, who is alleged TO
nave proiited by giving advance infor-
nation of the condition OF the cotton
crop to certain brokers'.
Does Not Take Same View.
The department of justice is not in.
clincd to nccept this view of the
case While no decision to institute
criminal proceedings has been reached
Inc subject is hcing considered by At
lorney General Moody, who later will
take the matter mp with the president.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-11
JAP INVASION OF
SAKHALIN ISLAND
Latest Feat of Mikado's Forces a
Source of Satisfaction in Capital
of Island Empire.
(By Associated press.)

TOXIC, July 10.-The announce
ment of the landing of tho Japanese
force nj Snkhalin Island, and The nc-
cupation Of Korsaknvsli, followed by
the northern flight of the garrison,
has been received with great salts
faction by the Japanese. The landing
of the army mt Sahhalin marks the
first entry of the Japanese upon Rus
sian territory proper.
The Japanese have expressed them
selves as pleased to he again in pos
session of the island. declaring that
they long have felt that the bargain
under which they rclinquishcd the
place forty years ago was unsatisfac-
tory. The Japanese express the belief
that they will speedily control the ell
tire island, as they regard the garri-
son as being incapable of serious re-
sistancc and are confident that it will
certainly he captured.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-11
MURAVIEFF WILL
SAIL NEXT WEEK
Gar Receives Optimistic Dispatch
From Front-War Party Is
Once More Active.
(By Associated prcss.)

ST. PETERSBURG, July I'm.
Muravicff, head of the Russian peace
mission, saw the Emperor today for
the purpose of discussing the question
of ,.lacc and learning his majesty'.'
views. lie will leave for the United
States next week.
The Emperor has received from
General I.incvitch another very opti-
mistic message OH the military situa-
ton and the wor party, still favor.
able to the continuation of the war
Is making much Of It, According tc
the imperial encourage the Empress is
opposing the conclusion of peace.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-11

he taken as there are scvcra, b,,Jrod
exceptions noted in the record of IN,
cas" They will 70 over the rccord
III me event II rctrial is refused. and
select such OF the exceptions as they
deem best 10 appeal on.
Among those most liI;c,v to ho 60,
'ee'cd VIII be the one noted whom
Judge Clopton warned Or. Hodges thot
MS reputation was mt stake whom ba
was asked question by ATTORNEYS for
inc derensc AZ this time both Mcssrs
oiii'h ana Wells noted an cycontin,
TO the Judges: action and said tb,t
IL was without precedent when tho
commonwealth hal Witnesses nm Tho
sun" ana, furthermore, that the me-
non of the judge WAS calculated IN
lower the standing of The doctor ms nm
expert witness fer the defense in ,ho
eyes of the jury.
Neither, however, would specify npv
one exception today on which thcv
would make the appeal. Though II
NE time the above incident occurr,d
hotli Harry Smith and Ernest wal.
showed plainly that they felt that the
ae'i"h OF the judge gave them rood
grounds on which TO make an annc,I
III case the jury decided against their
client
since the verdict has been rendered.
anu Inc ordeal nf having to sit ana
DC stared at while things were hcing
SAD against her has hccn removed
MIS- Smith has become more com.
posed and, after n call from MIR. Wells
'eSierlay, she has appeared more
cheerful
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-11
CHALLENGE MAY
NOT BE ACCEPTED
Senator Martins Friends Tell Why He
Should Not Meet Montague
in Manchester.
Especial to the Daily Prcss.)

RICHMOND. VA. JULY 10.-Thc
challenge OF Governor Montague to
Senator Martin for Il joint debate in
Manchester Saturday night will not,
il is believed, be accepted by the SEN
ator.
The senator is in Accomac and he
has not hecn heard from since the
letter was received Ivy his brother,
Leslie III. Martin. No one is author
lied to speak for the senator in his
absence on matters of this sort, but
there arc several reasons advanced
by his friends why he will not ac-
ccpt. as follows:
Senator Martin has made speech
in Manchester, and his engagements
are such that he does not find time
to make two speeches in the same
place
lie has made an engagement for
! an address at FarmvilIe Saturday
night, and it Is his rule to do what he
says he will do-kecp his engagements
political, business and personal.
| If, his friends argue. there is To
be any more joint speeches, then Gov.
crnor Montague should go to such
places rs the senator has engage
ments; or, if that is not agreeable
let the speech take place either i'll this
city or Norfolk, where both have APP
poarcd and where the friends of boil
= are equally strong.
This is what the best friends of tht
senator are talking, but they arc no
undertaking to speak for him. The,
express a desire to give the govcrno
all the joint debate he may want, bu
they are Of the opinion that the sen
: ator should not be asked to repeat hi
speeches in place where the COVER
nor has not spoken.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-11
Insurance Problem is Serious.

ODESSA, July 10.-The authorities
here have been informed that the
kniaz Potemkine has sailed from Kus.
tcnji, Roumania, for Scbastopnl The
question of insurance of property lost
by fire in the harbor during tho re-
cent disturbances is occassioning scri-
Gus disputes between the Russians and
the foreign insurance companies. Tho
foreign corporations declare that they
will make claims against the Russian
government The claimants number
about i0C and the total losses are
now estimated at s2O0OO,00O.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-11
Sent News in Shells.

SIPINGHAI, MANCHURIA, July 10.
The news of the mutiny i'll the Black
Sea reached the Russian army. through
the Japanese, who fired night shells,
charged with proclamations, conveying
the information into the Russian adj
vance posts, scattering the proclama-
tons broadcast. Rain is falling in tor
rents and activity on the field has
ceased entirely.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-11
WILL BE AN APPEAL
IN THE SMITH CASE
Counsel For Woman Convicted of
Beating Child to Death Noted
Many Exceptions.
Especial to the Daily Prcss.)

RICHMOND, VA, July 10.-Boih p.
H. Wells and Harry Smith, counsel
for the defense Of IIstellc Smith, who
was convicted Saturday afternoon in
the hastings court of Manchester and
sentenced TO five years in the pcnitcn>
tiary for boating her child to death,
say today that unless Judge Clopton
grants new trial at the hearing Tues
day week the case will be taken to
the supreme court.
Neither of the counsel could say to-
day on what grounds the appeal would
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-11
Creates Sensation in House of
Lords by Crlticising The Mill.
tary Establishment.
English PEOPLE INDIFFERENT
Show No National Feeling Toward the
Army Until Danger Arises-Les.
sons of South African Struggle For.
sotten-Force is Now Inadequate
imperfectIy Trained and Unprepared
(By Associated Press1

LONDON, July 10.-Ficld Marshal
l-"rd Roberts created Il sensation in
The House of Lords This evening when
III II lengthy and well considered
speech, he deliberately expressed his
opinion, MS practical soldier. that tho
military force OF Great Britain was
inadequate, impcrfcctly trained ana To-.
tally unfit to uphold Great Britain MS
Il iirst-claSS power.
Lord Roberts did not blame tho .ov
ernmcnt, which he said was actuntcd
ny a national feeling, but he scotb.
ihgly attacked the people of England
VINO, he said, showed no national fool.
ing towards the military until danger
arose.
Lessons Have Been Forgotten.
i-ord Roberts said the lessons of
inc South African war had been for
gotten. lie had no hesitation in saw.
ING that the armed force of Great
i3r't;.in, ~ Il body, were now rs nb.
soi'itely untitled and unprcparcd for
war as they were when the South
African trouble came ont.
tic declared cmphatically that the
choice lay between conservation or
some practical system of universal
training and that only by such means
would II he possible for GrcnS Britain
10 posses arUrh forces oron.s.-.~a
pire in tho event Of war
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-11
Divided the Money
Torpedo Boat Turns up.

SEBASTOPOL, July 10.-Thc Rus.
sian torpedo boat, No 267, whi~n u.
cllnoh tn cnrrnndnr 4" a." n.,..-'"nir:l
government with the Kniaz Potemkine,
declaring that she had not mutnicd,
but had been forced to follow the
mutinous battleship, arrived here TO-
day. The members of hor crew were
arrested and placed on board the
transport Prout.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-11
On Death of General Lee.
(By Associated Press.l

BOSTON, MASS, July lo.-A set
of resolutions, beautifully cngrosscd,
which were adopted by the Massachu-
sctts legislature upon receipt OF the
news of General FitZhugh Lees death.
will he forwarded tomorrow to Cover
nor Montague, of Virginia Governor
Montague has announced that he will
formally receive the resolutions and
hand them to General Lees family.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-11
One vireinian Was Successful

WASHINGTON, July 10.--Omcial
announcement was made at the navy
department today of the twenty-four
successful candidates in the examina-
tion for assistant paymaster. The list
includes Lewis w. l.. Jennings. .Vir.
ginia; Swinton Legar Bethea, South
Carolina; Emmett Howard Tebeau,
South Carolina; VIM. James Hine,
Tennessee.