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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-01
ASK BIDS FOR THE BIG
AL-CARRYlNG VESSELS

BALTIMORE, Nd. July Bids have
been asked from the Maryland Steel
Company and other shipbuilding con-
Germs covering the construction Of two
large coasting sChOoners and six bargcs
Tor use i'm the coal business Of the
Davis Coal and Coke Company. whicn
As owned by the Western Maryland Rail-
road Company.
=. S. Lanistreet. vice president Of the
Western Maryland says the vessels Will
be employed in the transportation OF
coal to New England ports. The YES
sells are necessary ON account of the
increased coal business Of the Western
Maryland resulting from the acquisition
of the West Virginia Central.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-01
SWAMP BLAZING LAUNCH
THEN SWIM ASHORE
Clergyman and Companion Have Mar.
rOw Escape From Death in
Explosion.

EASTON. Nd, July I.-During thun-
derstorm Of great violence yesterday
afternoon. the Rev. Dr. $. d. McCon-
leu, of New York. formerly rector of
ST Stephens Church, Philadelphia, had
narrow escape from death.
IIc was out i'm his uaphthl launch ON
Miles River, near his sumner home.
Sunset Farm, when the engine became
50 heavily charged with electricity that
10 exploded
Dr Mcconnell and his companion, Mr..
Chambers, jumped overheard. swamped
the boat 70 keep it from burning up.
and swan ashore
Trinity Protestant Episcopal Cathed-
"a was badly damaged by lightning.
Much wheat already eat was DESTROYED
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-01
PRODDING JONES.
NOT JUDGE PARKER
Significance Of German,
Guffey, Mclean Cabal.
WANTED CONVENTION ORATOR
Meeting in Washington Was Solely to
Stir Up Apathy of National
Chairman.

The denial by Senator German that
the Gudey- accommodation cabal, whose
recent midnight sessions in Washington
attracted so much attention and gave
rise to the Tumor that these astute and
influential Democrats were gathered to-
gether for the purpose Of putting the
hbOsh on the Presidential aspirations
Of Judge Parker, was engaged in any
such nefariOus design against the ''Si-
lent One" Is accepted by the well in
formed without question. Those in a
position TO know say that antagOnism
to the New York jurist had nothing TO
do with the case and that another
definite reason called the men from
Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Maryland into
conference.
John r. Mclean and James NJ. Guffey
are members Of the subcommittee Of the
Democratic National Committee, which
has 10 10 with convention arrangements
anG they are growing very anxious at
the Indifference the present chairman,
Tie Hon. James X. Jones' of Arkansas,
was displaying in regard to the big
event at St Louis next week. Realizing
his loss Of power with the element now
.u control of the Democratic party, the
Arkansan has been troubling himself
very little over its affairs
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-01
JOHN R. h'LEAN WILL
CONTROL NATIONAL BANK
Gives His Check for Large Block o.
Shares-UndeTstood He Has Key
Of Situation.

In banking circles the uppermost sub
ject Of conversation and speculation is
the sale of large blocks of the stock OF
the National Bank Of Washington to
john r. Mclean, who yesterday gave
his check for the amount bought on
the exchange last Wednesday.
The quest for additional shares is still
going on, but is being conducted more
quietly.
Further inquiry shows that the as
sumption. advanced in these columns
that Mr.. Mclean in this movement has
the support Of number OF inside in
terests was well founded II is said by
wen informed parties that Mr.. Mclean
viii be well IntGeuched in his campaign
for the control of tLf bank if he gets
possession Of 500 shares. He has now
half that number; possibly few more.
II is known that a local fire insurance
company nolds 100 shares or more,
several hundred shares are owned by
certain estates, and for these the proxy
is held by Charles A James. resident
Of the bank; mute Il number Of small
lots OF Jhe stock are i'm the hands Of
persons from whom Air Mclean will
have no trouble 10 obtain them.
II Is argued that when Mr. James finds
that the control of the bank is likely to
slip from his hands. he viii prefer sell
ing hts holding, which is said 20 amount
10 about 30 shares, aJ good round
figure rather than run the risk az being
compelled TO part with them m "a lesser
amount later on.
When the stO, was reached on the call
% the local exchange today, the first
bid was 430 This was soon raised TO
lI5. and 80 was set down as the asking
price One broker offered ten shares at
600 and when asked how many he had
10 offer. replied. Forty" Nj. Mclean s
broker was present. but made no bid
one thing may be regarded as as
sured. that the controlling element. in
the near future, in the National Bank
of Washington viii be none other than
John r. Mclean.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-01
BESSIE HALL ENDS
HER LIFE IN CARRIAGE

Bessie Han. twenty-three years old,
who had been an inmate at 1912 G Street
northwest, and known to 'he world for
several years as Helen Jehrics, ended
her life in a carriage I'm front Of the
place she called home. by drinking car
boIic acid about $50 o'clock this morn
ing. The woman was taken 10 the
Emergency Hospital after she had sWal-
lowed the poison. Despite the heroic
efforts Of the physicians there she died.
Coroner hewitt was informed Of her
death and issued certificate Of suicide
The body was turned over TO J. William
Lee 10 be prepared for burial
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-01
BAILEY WON'T ATTEND.

WARM SPRINGS. Ga. July In a
letter received here from Senator Jo-
seph w. Bailey. of Texas. he said that
on account of the Illness of his son.
whom he was forced to take to New
York for treatment. he would be able
TO attend the Democratic national con-
Yention.
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Attends Cabinet Meet
ing as First Official
Duty.
MOODY TAKES THE OATH
Becomes Attorney General
With Little Ceremony.
MetCalf Not Here Yet.

Paul Morton. OF Chicago, who has OBJ
tanned nine months leave of
absence from his duties as second vice
president Of the Santa Fe Railway sys-
lem in order 20 serve in President
Roosevelt's Cabinet for the remainder
OF the present term. was sworn in as
/ Secretary of the Navy this morning
4 shortly before 10 O'Clock.
4 The oath was administered in the Sec
tretary's Office by f. ?, Hanna, solicitor
for the department. There were present
at the time, the retiring Secretary, Mr..
Moody. Assistant Secretary Darling,
Confidential Secretary GOss. Solicitor
Hanna. and Stenographer Moses.
Mr.. Moody's Congratulations
After the ceremony Mr. Moody said:
4 sincerely congratulate you, Mr.. Sec
retary. upon your advent into this Of
fee. You viii come into daily contact
with some of the finest men in the
world.
Mr.. Morton was then presented 10 tire
bureau chiefs and chief clerks of the de-
partmeut. He entered at once upon his
new work, his first official duty being 70
attend the regular Friday Cabinet meet
ing At the White House.
Moody Sworn In.
Secretary Moody had already been
sworn in as Attorney General. to succeed
Mr.. Knox, the ceremony taking place at
the department Of justice Appointment
Clerk J. H Graves administered the
oath at 9:I5 O'Clock The principal Off
cials OF the department witnessed the
ceremony. It was preceded by a short
speech from Mr, Knox, in which ne
wished the utmost good fortune for his
successor.
Representative Metcalf. who is 10 sue
ceed Mr. Corteiyou as Secretary of Com
nerce and Labor, has not yet arrived.
He viii be sworn in as soon as he
reaches Washington
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-01
SIR CHENTUNG LANG CHENG
DEPARTS FOR MEXICO CITY

Sir Chentung LANG Cheng. Chinese
minister. left Washington today for the
City Of Mexico. where he will present his
credentials to President Diaz as minister
from China, thus filling two posts.
Scnor Martin Garcia Merou. the Ar
gentine minister, sails for Europe next
week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-01
ALMIRA POWERS SUES
FOR ABSOLUTE DIVORCE

Almira o. Powers today began pre-
ccedlngs against John VI. Powers for di-
VOrce On statutory grounds. a core
spondent is not named. Mrs. Powers saws
she was married 90 the defendant ina
AI"Nandrla, Va, In 1886. Frequently
since then she SAYS her husband has
deserted her at different times.
She also says he has treated her 50
cruelty as 10 endanger her life W
Preston Williamson is named as coun-
sci for the complainant.
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To Apply the Whip.

This did not suit such business-liLe
politicians as German. Mclean, and
Guncy. They decided it would be well
10 get together and apply the CAD 10 the
procra stinatiug chairman. The thing
that bothered them most was the fact
that no one had been decided upon as
temporary chairman of the St. Louis
convention TO answer the speech made
n the Republican convention by sN-
Secretary Elihu Root. This masterpiece
of thought and clOquence has 10 be
answered ard answered well, and the
sooner "A ncau was settled upon 10 do il
the better.
The rest of the story is known Jones
WIS prOddcd up. with the result That a
meeting was held here AT which II was
decided that John Sharp Williams
should have the honor of replying TO
the New York lawyer. As 10 Parker.
every one Of the gentlemen announced
emphatically that not a finger had been
lifted TO do him harm.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-01
ERIE CLOSES IT'S SHOPS.

USQTEHANNA, Pa. July Ito re-
dEce expenses the Erie Railroad Com
pany has closed its extensive locomo-
tive shops IN this place until July g.
The other shops on the entire system
are also closed for the same period.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-01
ACCIDENT GIVES
HARFARD VICTORY

the Yale four placed its shell in tbs
water for the four-oared varsity race.
A few minutes later the launch, with
crew aboard. and shell in tow. started
for the startling line.
Harvard four followed Yale down the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-01
Taking of Fenchui Pass.

TOKYO. July lit is stated that the
Russian defenses Of the passes lately
captured by the Japanese were weak
cneu by the withdrawal Of troops TO
neip General Stakelberg. The enemy
thus lost far too cheaply positions on
which they had spent weeks in elabo-
tate preparation.
According 20 a detailed report from
Fenchuillng the Japanese advanced in
three columns on June 20 from Kang-
pankau. The Kamada detachment ad-
VanCed against the Russian right flank
The Maruis detachment moved against
the rear Of the right flank, and the Toto
detachment protected the Maru.s de-
taChments rear.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-01
Commissioners Arrange
for Outlet to the
Avenue.
COSTS DISTRICT S3O,5OO
Commuters and Emergency
Hospital Are All
Satisfied.

The District Commissioners decided to-
day TO locate the ner station of the
Washington, Alexandria and Mount
Vernon Railway on d Street. near its
Intersection with Twelfth Street.
1t is understood the company Will
make such arrangements that the sta
ton viii open practically on the Avenue.
The route Of the new tracks is as fol-
fows:
Up Thirteenth-and-a-hal to D Street.
east on TO Twelfth Street. down
Twelfth 10 c Street, west CT c 10 Four
teenth Street.
Due to Two Agitations.
this action is in part the outcome of
ths opposition to the Ohio Avenue route
from the Emergency Hospital, and Is
part the result OF u hearing extended by
the Commissioners this morning to a
committee from the Washington ana
Alexandria Commuters Association.
representative Rixey was the chief
speaker for the association. and he ar
gued that any site south of the Ave
nue. is no longer desira BILE as a place for
a station, that the citizens Of Alexan-
dria are entitled to be landed in the
business section of the city; and that all
the visitors 20 this city go TO Mount
Vernon. The line which takes them
there should be on the Avenue and in
close touch with the other street rail-
way lines.
Attorneys Leo p. Harlow and T. II.
Netherland spoke for the Commuters
Association. and were followed by NJ.
3. Harlow. former treasurer of Alexan-
dria, and Frank Hume a weIl-known
business man Of Washington.
Railroad Is Willin'.
Upon question from Commissioner
MacfarIand as 10 whether the railroad
representatives wished 10 submit their
views. Colonel Cassels promptly re-
sponded.
What do the Commissioners want
with our views? We stand ready to 20
wherever they may send US. 1t would
certainly be an advantake to have the
station on the Avenue, and the road
has 10 objections"
The gentlemen will please remem-
ber,' explained Colonel Blddle at this
point. that the District. according TO
AZ act Of Congress, has to bear the ex-
pense Of relaying the tracks incident
10 the esta abushment OF a new station.
1t will cost about 5000 or $4,000 to put
the tracks across D Street, behind the
new District Building
1t was at this time that Mr.. Brockett
said:
Il merely want 10 express my earnest
hope that the Commissioners will not
allow a financial consideration compel
them TO put this station in an undesira-
bic place OF locality. At present we can
let our wives and daughters come here
from Alexandria. or vice versa. know
ing that we are safe in letting them go
unattended. IT you put this station
south Of the Avenue. in this neigbbor-
hood To which We all 50 seriously oh
Ject this s'iIl no longer be possible"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-01
WEATHER REPORT.

Showers and thuuderstorms are prob
able this afternoon or tonight IN the
lower lake region. the eastern portion
of the middle Atlantic States and local
~ in the South Atlantic States.
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Liao-Yang, UntenabIe,
Must Soon Yield to
the JapS.
BATTLE ON AT KAI-CHOW
Russian Commander Denied
Additional Forces-Japan' s
Big Army.

ROME, July 1.-The japanese legation
here has news that the Japanese army
Is now almost in touch with General
Kuropatkin's communications. The Rus
sian position at Liao-Yang is said to be
becoming untenable.
Dares Not Fight.
ST PETERSBURG, July 1.-The
newspaper Russ has telegram from
Hai-Cheng. repeating the report Of a
battle raging at Kai-Chow.
Col. Novitsky, a member of the gen
eraI staff in an interview today. ex-
presses the belief that a decisive battle
at the present would prove disastrous
A strategic combination of the Russian
forces could be effected.
Delay, he says is the only alternative
for the Russians. The Cars forces
should retire to the north till the rainy
season Is over.
Japan's Big Army.
CHEFOO. July lit is learned from
an authoritative source that the Japan
ese now have 10000 troops in the field.
This is exclusive Of the Fourth army
division. which has not yet been landed.
Denied Additional Forces.
LONDON, July 1.-The St Petersburg
correspondent Of the Central News wires
that 1t is stated IN military circles there
! that General Kuropatkin has been de
MED additional forces he has asked for.
Kuropatl6in, Il is stated, recently be
came convinced of the formidable task
he had to perform, and asked the Gar
| for 80. 900 re-enforcements. His applica-
tion was refused owing 10 the burden
already on the country and the internal
condition of affairs.
! He was Informed that efforts would
/ be put forth to increase his force as
much as possible. but no definite number
Of troops was promised
Battle at Port Arthur.
/ LONDON, July IA dispatch from
/ Mukden, received today. gives what are
purported TO be details of fight outside
/ of Port Arthur on Sunday last. The dis
/ patch is dated yesterday and states that
/ the fighting occurred between Dalny and
| Port Arthur
The battle opened with a lombard
ment by the japanese feet, followed by
a land attack on heights near by oc-
| cupied by Russians. The japanese made
three attacks on the heights before they
were successful in driving the Russians
/ back.
Russian Left Turned.
japanese success resulted from turn
/ ing the Russian left with a force which
had been landed and crept up, covered
/ by the firing IN front
Losses on both sides are said 10 have
I been heavy. Japanese casualties were
greatly added to by Russians exploding
a mine under q japanese attacking
| force
| Russian losses were seven officers and
nearly 300 men killed. The japanese
loss was probably greater, owing to
the explosion Of the mine under the
/ feet of the Japanese
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-01
Yale's Victory Assured.

YaIes crew already assured VIC
tory, swept on toward the finish line, in
creaSing the lead at every stroke.
At the three and three-quarters-nile
mark Yale's coxswain shouted out 10 his
men that the race was already won and
10 take il easier. The stroke was
dropped to 50. yet Harvard could not de-
crease the Ave lengths lead
Amid great footing Of whistles ana
cheering OF people the Yale eight crossed
the finish lire six and One-hau lengths
i'm the lead The race was nothing more
than a procession during the entire maj
mile. -,
Yale rowed the four miles in l;4eAs.
equal to about seven lengths lead over
the Harvard time OF 22;1O.
Harvard finished very badly, only two
men in the boat being able 10 hold on
10 their oars after the crew crossed
the line. No. in the Harvard she'll
suffered from a serious case OF cramps
and fell forward in the boat almost
before the finish line was reached. Flint,
al No. 8. who lost six pounds while walt
ing for the roce 10 be run one yester~
day collapsed utterly.
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= had thus far
81.
Another Spirit

Harvard's coXswain called for another
spurt as he entered upon the third mile
The men responded gamely. For mo-
rnent the Crimson shell crept upon the
iving leaders. The Harvard contingent
upon the observation train broke out
into a hOarse roar.
The cheers passed on to Yale adherents
in a moment Yale's COXSWain, seeing
the Crimson crew Outfooting him, call
ed upon Yale for her second spurt- Even
as the stroke went up the Bhs drew
away again in handsome fas 1ion-
AT the three-miie mark Yale was two
and one-half lengths IN the lead, rowing
as strongly a when the starters pistol
sent them off Harvard was splashing.
Her higher and more desperate stroke,
however. still kept her within striking
distance OF the Blue
Entering into the last mile Harvard 3
tired oarsrnen made the final effort. The
stroke was sent uD TO thirty-seven- The
coxswain yelled encouragement at every
catch OF the oars.
For a moment the shell appeared 10
draw up on the Yale crew. The effort
required however, was too great. The
stroke sagged to 81 The men. utterly
foredone. failed TO respond longer 20 the
cOxswain's exhOrtatiOnS.
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Ovation From Townsmen.

The President viii arrive at his home
town about 4:3O o'clock. The citizens Of
the village have prepared to welcome
him with anvils. bands, and hag-armed
school children.
President Roosevelt win remain at
Oyster Bay until July Is, the day after
the committee Of notification calls 10 Of
flcially inform him that he is the stand
ard-bearer Of his party for the coming
campaign
He plans to visit Washington for two
or three weeks after the 2Sth of July.
Then he will return TO Oyster Bay. At
the end of the month he viii return to the
CAPITAL to remain until the day before the
election He will make another flying
trip to Long Island to cast his vote for
the Republican ticket II present plans
are carried out he WIFI be back at
the White House on election night TO
receive the returns.
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All-Day Battle.

The TOTO detachment attacked the
Russian eastern line which was neld by
three battalions of infantry, with six
guns. two machine guns, ard some
cavalry. The position being strongly
fortified the operations lasted from in
the morning until nightfalI. Then the
Japanese bivouacked until midnight
when they renewed their onslaught
routed the Russians and occupied the
position.
On the afternoon of June % however
the Russians were rc-enforced by three
lCoRGnuAd eE Niath Pase)
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OFF TOMORROW
FOR OYSTER BAY
President Leaves
ton on MOrnine
BIG OVATION AWAITS HIM
Will Remain at Long Island Home
Until July 2S, When He
Returns.

All is in readiness at the White House
for the departure of the President and
his immediate Office force for oyster
Bay. which will take place tomorrow.
The President VIII be accompanied by
Secretary Loeb, Assistant Secretary
Barnes, two stenograp pliers, two messen-
gers. and a Secret Service guard. They
will travel In private car attached to
the regular 10 a. m. Pennsylvania train.
Jersey City will be reached at 2.49 if
schedule time is made Carriages will
be waiting for the party at the jersey
City station, which will convey the Pres
ident and his party aboard a ferry boat
which will take them TO the Twenty
third Street Station, on the East River.
A quick trip will be made across town,
another ferry will be taken at Thirty
fourth Street. and the East River will
be crossed. At Long Island City The
President will go aboard the private car
Of President Baldwin, of the Long
Island Railroad Company.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-01
Blue Leads From Start
and Ever WidenS
Breach.
CRIMSON MENEXHAUSTED
All Out at the FiniSh-Harv-
ard Wins Four-Oared
Event.

NEW LONDON, July L-Yale won the
eight-oared varsity race by seven
lengths.
In the four-oared varsity race the
crimson crossed the line first, three
lengths ahead. Harvard's victory was
due 10 the collapse Of a Yale oarsman
near the end of the race.
With almost ridiculous ease Yale won
the eight-oared race from Harvard here
this morning. Not once during the en-
tire four-mile row were the sons of Ell
headed. They finished seven lengths in
front Of the Crimson eight. in q :40is
Harvards time was 22.10.
In the four-Oared varsity race Harvard
won by three lengths. Her time was
1912, to Yales 1O:15-
Ready to Start.
1t was about II O'Clock when the two
crews rowed down stream from Gales
Ferry and Red Top TO the starting point
at the drawbrIdge and took their places
at the stakeboats. At the time the wind
was blowing at about six knots an hour
upstream, and the tide also favored the
oarsmen.
Both crews got off TO a magnificent
start at Il 1:15;35. Yale caught the water
first. Pulling at stroke Of ttirty-six.
Immediately she took the lead. Har-
ward. in striking UP a high stroke at the
start, went out of alignment and
splashed considerably for the first quar-
ter mile
Once well started on their way the
Blue eight dropped the stroke to thirty
four. Steadily and without splashinS
Yale pulled 10 the half-mile mark, where
they led Harvard by half a length.
At the Mile Mark
The Crimson crew steadied after the
quarter-miie mark had been passed Shn
pulling a 36-stroke. she crept up very
slowly upon the leaders. In this order
and with scarcely any change in posi-
ton. both eigits pulled toward the
mile mark.
crew. She was able TO keep her lead
over the Crimson eight at a lower
stroke. She was rowing, toe, IN better
form
swell kicked I'D by the wind and spiash-
ed the first time during the race Never
theless she increased her advantage con-
tinualIy and was a length ahead at the
mile and a quarter mark.
1t was seen that the Harvard crew
would fail to verify predictions of their
coach, that they would be abundantly
able 70 finish the four miles Iresh LOT
already the men were going trine
ragged as they entered the f1nish OF
the second mile II was obvious they
lacked the power which was push
ing the Yale shell now farther into
the lead at every stroke As they pass
ed the two-mile mark Yale had increas5
ed her lead to two full lengths, ana
with the exception of a squirt al the
last quarter had thus far rcwed con-
sistently at g.
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