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S. I-ocnil Wt'ATllEll-Local slower TtieS'Tjiy fair In r.oilh, ers In south Cooler ton't'-M! except In Malae. Fresh westtlto IiorU) west 1 yOLUME IX THE NORTH ADAMS EVENING TRANSCRIPT MONUAV. APRIL 25. 1904 MUM HER STRIKERS IN AUTO Negligee nn (Ri nn ash If You Are Particular Afcour'the color, cut and finish of your Cut Glass see the Hawkes- This glass has a brilliancy not equaled by anyjother Trade mark on every piece.

See it at Vladivostok Squadron Suddenly Appears and Sinks Japanese Merchant Steamer Shirts i Negligee Shirts now take the center of thestage. Our riew Spring beauties get hearty applause. No tragedy In afterwear. but It's a problem to choose from such a profusion of elegance Here are Negligee Shirts many new designs. French Percales.

Madras novelties, etc. to A line at $1. that will'open your eyes. See our Corner Window. CAUSES CONSTERNATION IN JAPANESE COLONY C.

H. CUTTING Cutting Corner Conklin's Fountain Pen Czar Refuses to Relieve Alexieff. General Pflug Denies That Japanese Have Crossed the Yalu. Port Arthur Again Declared Impregnable. Jap Plan of Campaign Simply preu thli netal bar THE.PEN THAT FILLS ITSELF." For some time I have been looking for a fountain pen that would fill ALL requirements.

I believe I have it at last in the Conklin. $3.00 to 5.00. L. M. BARNES, REJECTS RETURN ON CQYERNMENT ROADS Prospect of Stringent Action Ends Tie-Up of Hungarian Railroads Budapest, April 23 The MrlUe committee has issued a proclamation to the strikers on ths state railroads, instructing them to resuma Immediately and so avert further tnd more stringent action by th a government against them.

The hid withdrawn the terrtis at first offered, and further steps were about to be taken. More Shipyard Strikers Quinoy, April 25. The Ital-lumpers and laborers employed at the Fere River Ship and Engine company's works were organized yesterday and went out on strike today. Notwithstanding this action, it is asserted that there is a prospect that the strike of tbe boUermakers, shipwrights, joiners and calkers, which was inaugurated last Friday, will be settled at an early date. Forgave All Ills Enemies Hartford, April A.

Knight, aged 45, a book agent and for some time connected with The Maga-slne of Mysteries, shot and killed in Roeky' Hill in an out of tbe way place. He was a member of theTJassia lodge of Masons of Brooklyn and Mecca temple of New York. He left a note, saying: "Trouble, earned by injustice, drives me to this act, but I forgive all; yes, I love all my enemies, and will prsy for them." Boston, April 25. Hubert A. Knight, who committed suicide at Hartford, wastrled here last Thursday upon the charge cf attempting to extort money by threats from Mrs.

Bertha Fisher. The case was left pending. Held For Shooting Woman Portland, April 25. George P. Owens, aged 43, is nnder arrest, charged with assault with intent to kill, his alleged victim being Mrs.

Annie E. Kim ball, who has bad charge of a lodging house' where Owens made his home. Last evening Owens is alleged tb have fired four shots at Mrs. Kimball, two ot the bullets taking effect, but she is expected to recover. The circumstances point to jealousy and trouble, over matters as the motive.

Teamsters Want More Pay Boston, April 23. At a meeting of the anion last night it was voted that if the new wage and hour schedule presented by tbe Market and Commission Honse Teamsters' anion is not accepted by the employing teamsters Ty Msy 2 the men will go en strike. The latter ask that their hours be from 4:45 a. m. to p.

and that they shall receive $14 a week from April to October, and $15 from October to April; Says Policemen Are Heroes Boston, April 25. In his address before the annual meeting of tTTe New England Watch astd Ward society here last night. President Mead paid tribute to tbe pewerful aid given their eauee by the Beacon pottos department "Tbe time has eome," be said, "whoa the policeman who walked the streets for 15 or 20 years without social recognition from those who owe to him their safety should be classed as a here." A. PeaslaUet. Little Bister Puttin' us oat ot the room Just boo, hoe cause there's company! Little Brother But maybe they won't eat all tbe cake.

Little Sister Oh, yon can't trust boo, hoc company with cake! Puck. Am Grei Score. "What Is your objectloa to him, papa?" "Why, the fellow can't make enough money to support you." "But neither can you FINANCIAL Furnisned by the Metropolitan btcca Exchange Branch office, Suite Burlingame block, North Adoma, Mass. "59 Found only In the genuine Wilson House Block, Telephone 251-1 3 C1 FOR ORDERING Your table foods and petting them ill test qualities Is right here' We don't cry lowpt prices, becaosii lowest prices mean cheap groceries. Ouis are thj best ironey can bjVi and 1 the Klii ditierence in cost ovei cheap groceries.

Is th best Invest i unit vou can make for the ttomach'ii Vermont maple syrup and sugar oi! fins qualiCV now. Stevens, flipi tti, Spring Street, Williamstown. Telesjhone 115-3 I 11.51 I at! 2 I ft 4 S3 J3 to -si a S) CL' I I v-w a o. sja-rj-i g.r-j Ssi i "3 S- 5 WRECKS KILLED AND INJURED Edwin Gould's Machine Smashed. A New Jersey Accident Trenton, N.

April 25. George Hol- combe, a well known Trenton newspaper man, died today, and Captain E. Y. Breeze of the Second regiment, national guard, is unconscious, as the result of an automobile accident New Tork, April 25A-Edwln Gould's new 40-horse power i automobile was wrecked and four meu. injured, one probably fatally, In a collision with a pile of btlldlng material In Seventh avenue today.

Antonio Isabelle, the chauffeur, employed in an automobile warehouse, may die. The others received serious Injuries, one suffering a broken leg and another a broken arm. KING EDWARD STARTS FOR VISIT TO IRELAND Accompanied by Qgeen Aiex andria and Princess Victoria London, April la King Edward, Queen Alexandria. Prinoefs Victoria and their suites started today on a visit to Ireland. Home Ilonje, April 25 President l.oubet of France went with the loyal cortege to the Pantheon today to lay wreaths on the tombs of King Vlctoi Emmanuel II and King Humbert.

He was received by veterans of the Italian army the function being of a most lmprcsslva natute GORDON McKAY WILL IS ALLOWED BY COURT Had Been Contested. One Objection Was Withdrawn Boston, April 23. The will of the late Gordon McKay ot Newport, whjch provides a bequest of over Jl.000,000 to Harvard university, was allowed today by Grant of the probate court. It had been contested by distant relatives. Mis Harriet Abbott of New Hampshire, a cousin, withdrew her objections.

DEFENSE BEGINS IN DEXTER MURDER CASE 4 1 Iiedhaai, April 2'5-The government iU case today In the trial of Harry Et Pinter, the 14 years old boy cnaruea with, thootin'g his younger brother. Many witnesses have been called for the defenae. They testified that the Petter boys were well behaved ajid not aiiarreisiime. nxiliarjBishopConsecraled New, Tork, April 25. Rev.

Thomas Francis Cusack, auxiliary bishop-elect of the- archdiocese New York, was consecrated in St. Patrick's cathedral today. For seven years the bishop-elect has been superior of the Roman Catholic Apoatolat mission band, travelling from place to place without a parish. He is now pastor of St. Stephen's church.

A Texas Tornado Mount Vernon, Texas, April 25. The worst tornado ever known In this seo- tlon hu-struck Mount Vernon, wrecking 11 houses and injuring a number of persons. Hearst Has a Son Washington, April 25 A son was born to Congressman and Mrs. William R. Hearst Saturday night.

Am Italian Starbfclna; Affray, Lawrence, Apil 25. Mary Tuso, a IB-yeav-eld Italian, Is la a serious conditio as the result of a stab wound, lalleted, is alleged, by her brother-la4aw, Joseph O'ltosso, during a general fight at the Tueo home. The alleged assailant and bis two brothers, Frank and John, made their escape after tbe stabbing. The trouble, It la aid, followed a domestic quarrel. Fine Maple Sugar Season Cheater, Vt, April 86.

Although a pie sugar making eontf mies In some ef the mountain towns, the season is prsctlcaUy ended, and Is pronounced as the beat since 1M9. The average yield throughout the state has been about two pounds of sugar to a tree. Tbe best -sugar has sold in tbe local markets for 13 rents a pound, and tniole syrup at fl a gallon, Everybody lias" an appetite for fresh vege-taliles this time of the year and It will pay you 'p visit our market. We always have fresbwt, larzest and best supply in tlie city. Hot ltousfi Cucumbers.

Just as fresh as if kicked in you gaidtn, only 18 cents each. Wax String Beana. Very fr6sh and There is a dirtcr-ence in tlium. We have 'he finest you ever sav. In small or laige bunches.

RUn'oirb i and better. Nothing as nice for pics or sauce, Tomatoes. Extra fine ones Scund and perfittt Parsnips. Frtsh dug and wnhcil clean Minted ham. Try our own pro if jou like some tning especially tasty in rtudy cocked meat.

Stockwell Rosston, 29 Main Tel. 232 Alain Street, North Adams. Telephone 220 assise swoogrased Headquarters for tos and repairtns. No. nt-u.

DO YOU KeeDadog, If not, better get one. We just received a fresh stock of Potter Wrightington'a and Spratt's Dog Bread and Puppy Bis-cuit. PEANUT BUTTER. Do not loose sight of the fact that it is an article of food that is health-ful and economical. Price 15c lb.

iV SOMETHING NEW. Walnut and Peanut Wafers, suit-able for the swellest tea parties. Very dainty and attractive. BEAR IN MIND If you have a room with the paper soiled and don't want to go to the expease of new paper you can make the old look good as new with Climax Wall Paper CleaneJ. Satisfaction guaranteed at the right store.

IS Eagle Tel 28 HA. SHERMAN. Small fotter "REMEMBER yonj break yonr glasses that ws grind our own lenses and can put in a new ne while you wait. Don't wait to have them sent to Boston or New York. Our prices are the lowest.

Small Potter 12 Eagle St. RICH CUT GLASS A handsome' piece of Cnt Glass is an ideal gift whose beauty time caunot dim or tarnish. There are scores of such gifts here artistically beautiful in form and desrgn, exquisitely cut and widely varied In their uses, for example, 8 inch Bowl $5.00 7 inch Nappy $3.00 Sugar and Cream $4.50 POOR Jewelers The Demand For our Pressed Corned Beef was so great, we are obliged to make more egaln today, we will have a few cooked Tongues thl afternoon. OUR MINCED HAM; Is a very popular ready-cooked meat, It has a very delicate favor. EI7GAR CURED PIG HAMS We have some of those extra choice rmall ones again, from 6 lbs.

up. All DUr own curing. 6ALT EPA RE KIFtS and 6A1VT PIG'S FEET lAre not always obtalnaWt everywhere, we have nice ones. STAMPED EGGS Are the only kind we carry now. Every egg guaranteed perfect.

Our Orange Sale was a record break fcr. Cleaned out before o'clock Sat night. May have more later In the week. Fresh vegetables received every tnornlng. The New City Market 9 If MMMMWIIIMMIWIII Hi MllliM ll Toklo, April 25, p.

m. The Russian' Vladivostok squadron, after a long period of inactivity, suddenly appeared off Genzan, on the east coast of Korea, this morning, and sank the Goyo Maru, a Japanese merchant eteainer of ex hundred tons. A brief telegram received from Genzan today says that three Russian cruisers had entered the harbor and were still there when th'e telegram was sent. The arrival created consternation In the colony at Genzan. It is thought in Tokio that this Rus sian naval movement is made in the hope of 'Intercepting some unprotected Japanese troop ships, It 1 not believed the squadron will remain at Genzan long.

(Genzan, also colled Wonsan, is about JSCfmiles southwest of Vladivostok, and about 125 miles north of Seoul. The Russian Vladivostok squadron consists of one protected cruiser and three armored cruisers, all powerful vessels.) Czar Refuses to Believe AlexlelT St. Petersburg, April 25. It is said that the emperor, replying to Viceroy Altileff's application to leave, has telegraphed refusal, adding that he hoped the viceroy would be able to send good news soon. i Pflug Denies Tkat Japs Have Crossed Tlie Yala St.

Petersburg, April 25. Major Gen eral Pflug In a telegram from Port Arthur, formally denies the report that the Japanese have crossed the Yalu river. Port Arlbnr Acatn Declared Impreg nable Port Arthur, Sunday, (Delayed) All weak points, both on the land and sea sides here, have been so strengthened in the past two months that the impregnability of Port Arthur Is now regarded as absolutely assured. By day there Is little to indicate that the town is in a Btate ot seige. At night the city is in profound darkness.

ftnsslan View of Japanese Flea of Campalca St. Trtersburg, Aprjl 25 Apparently rellablj Information Jn the possession ot the general staff leads to the belief that the objective of the Japanese campaign does not Involve the ambitious of the Interior of Manchuria wllh the purjjbse of reaching and overwhelming the main lius-tlan army. If the Japanese ever entertained the hope of accomplishing a task similar to that which Napoleon set himself, present advices Indicate. that they have abandoned it and have adopted a much more cautloiis and lrss hazardous program. If this Information Is correct there Continued on Third Page.

BOSTON NATIONAL' BANKS CONSOLIDATE Uoston, April 2 It was annonurced totlay that the First National Bank of this city will absorb the Nations? Hank of Redemption, fmnlel Wing, president of Um Flint natlo'tul, sill serve as president of the tiiilti'l banks- The new bsnk will have IrT shares uAi a surplus of With dfBPHll it MEDIATION CZAR TO FIGHT TO FINISH King Edward and King Chris" tian Were Anxious to End Conflict St. Petersburg, April 25, 7.30 p. m. Associated Press is enabied to nn-IiOunce authoritative. that the talk of meditation in the Russo-Japanese war was founded on th9 prsonil desire of King Edward arid Kin Chrltftian of Denmark to avoid further bloodshed and to end the but the sjteps in Itiated have utterly failed.

The czar, with the full concurrence he Imperial family and his advisers, has ftrnily deciued mt only to reject all proposals looking tp Interventions but to vrosesuie the, war with au tno or me empire unui victory crowns the Russian arms. RAILROAD W01fT YIELD New Men to Take Places of Strlk-InsjT BvUcrmstkeri New Haven, April Wi. That the New Tork, New Havea and Hartford Rall-rondcomipanf Is making a determined effort to aaeet the strike of toe boiler-makers In a way calculated to prevent Interruption la the basiaess of the shops la this city has beea borne out by tbe arrival of eompaaies of strikebreakers. The strike-breakers were brought from New Tork on the steamer Eleanor Peck, wfctch disembarked tbe men. A number of men who are said to be employes of tbe Plakertoa detective agency were aboard tbe boat also, Fifty of the detectives were sent here.

There ore uo developments that threaten trouble. So far as can be learned none of the striking boilermak erg has made asy attempt to relet the SBriBo-breaket to ieduee them to leave. IVo meetings weee held by tbe striking boUettDakers last night, nor were tbere any meetings of the restive car workers of aHied -trades employed by the company la the rallresd shops in this city. Bald on FaikTsplrttuallstA Boston, April 26i While a man nawed Bilifiedler, last night, was looking upon what he supposed to be the spirit of his dead wife, ret el, to the darkened epbrttualiflt mooting at 16 Union Park street, the police broke In and turned on tbe lights. Tttj found May French, a large blonde, standing on pedestal In front of the weeping, prayerful Blllfledler, and wore only a long flimsy robe with a phosphorescent cress on the breast Nsra Mu rivals was discovered seated one conch In another corner of the room.

The two women, who aret both young and good looking, confessed to the police that they ran Ptpirttualistlc meetings three or four times a week. They were arrested, charged with being Idle and disorderly. Newport Plnaibera Strike Newport, R. April plumbers of this eity, whose demand for an increase In wages from $3 to 13.00 for an eight hour day was recently refused by the maetsr plumbers," bare geue oa strike, McCraw Tatro North Adams' Reliable Dry Caods Inslitntjon THIS MOIMTH OF APRIL Yes, Ibis month of April thus far has been a Record Breaker. XI, k.a AoAArloil nn nreT4mie Anril rpenrd.

Thr in rrttnn tr this spleadii showing, there must be, there is. It is the splendid as. sortment of merchandise, the high character and the splfidid saving derived from trading at this Tuesday Morning Tuesday morning we place on gale our new SpriDg line of Gingham Petti-coats, a line we are proud to show. The material, the finish and the gtyle are such that any department migtit feel proud to possess, at 50c. $1.00, 1.25, 1.50 Shirtwaists Our new Spring line Of White and Celored Wash Waists went on sale Sat.

urday morning and the publio were quick to take advantage of those superb garments so moderately priced. All day long this department was crowded with enthusiastic) and appreciative buyers and severa' dozen garments found new owners. Visit this department this walk and inspect the new nrrivals, at $1,00, 1.25, 1.50, 1.98, 2.50, 2.75, 3.00, 6.00 Muslin Underwear Space will net permit ef our saying much of this It Is hardly necessary that we should. The public is well aquainted with the merits of tbe Home Made make and are aware that this store is the home of this unmatchable brand, High. Low.

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