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Evening journal., 1904-05-16
MiddIetOWn

Special to the Evening Journal.
MiIdietown, May les. +. Massey has
been visiting in Philadelphia.
Mrs. A. NJ. Heaton has been entertain
ing Miss Rowe of Greensborough, Mary
land.
Irving Metten has returned from a
trip to Constantinople. Mr.. Metten went
on a ship sent by the Cramp Shipbullding
Company. of Philadelphia.
Miss Ethel Gill has been the guest Of
Mrs. Wells. in Townsend.
Miss Emma Brown has returned home
from visit 70 Philadelphia relatives.
Mrs. Mary Sanborn, of Wilmington is
spending a few days with her sister, Mrs.
J. Moody Rothweil.
Miss Dora Price has returned home, af-
ter a several weeks visit to friends in
Wilmington and Philadelphia.
Mrs. Thomas E. Hurn has been visit
ing her sister. Mrs. John I. Hayes, near
Bear Station, Del.
Miss Ada Roberts visited friends in
Odessa.
Mrs. z. A. Kane Of Chicago. Is spend
ing several weeks with her aunt, Mrs.
Harris p. Mcdowell.
Mrs. George Allen, Of Philadelphia IS
visiting friends here.
Miss Julia Wells. OF Townsend, has been
visiting friends here.
Dr. Robert A. Comegys, OF Smyrna,
spent Sunday with mis- parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. William A. Comegys on South
Broad street.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
DOINGS IN A
SOCIAL WAY

Mr.. and Mrs Edward f. Grady pleas
antly celebrated the dhirticth anniversary
Of their wedding at their home in Ash
land on Saturday evening. Many friends
called and offered congratulations and a
number Of handsome gifts were received
as souvenirs Of the occasion. During the
evening refreshments we're served.
Those present included MT. and Mrs.
Edward Walsor; Mr. and Mrs. George
Boyd, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. j. Touhy, Mr.. and
Mrs. d. Murphey. Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Touhy, Mr.. and Mrs. James Kahn Mrs.
Margaret Holland. Mrs. John ISaln, Misses
Orpha Holland, Ella A. Grady. Julia
Kain, Celia Tierney. Margaret Murphey
Mary Underwood. Cassie Touhy. Celia
Touhy, Mia Watson. Emma Grady. Kath.
rine Grady Alice Touhy Ella c. Grady
Clare E. Grady, Francis Tierney. p. J
Dolau, Charles b. Sterrett, Joseph Kain
Thomas Underwood, Thomas T.. Grady
James Sterrett. j. NJ. Way, PhuhT
.Touhy, Frank Boyd. p. A. Murphy, Josepl
Grady Boyd Touhy, Raymond Grady
Joseph Touhy.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
New Club Opened

Yesterday marked the opening Of the
Riverside Outing Club at its house
below New Castle on the Delaware
river. The club includes in its mem-
bershlp some Of the best known men
in the city. The day was spent sailing
on the river and Dawson's orchestru
furnished music. Luncheon was served
at noon and a snapper dinner in the
evening.
Among those there, were; Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Buckmaster, Misses Lille
and Mabel Buckmaster. Mr.. and Mrs
Joseph Fisher, Mr.. and Mrs. Reuel
Morrow, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Burrows
Mr.. and Mrs. Asher Logan, Miss Freda
Jochen, Misses Olivia and Mamie
Fields, Miss Mamie Conley. Miss An
ME Brady Dr. Frank Buckmaster,
Clarence Cross, Joseph Cross, secretary
Of the club, James Kitchens, president,
John Underwood, James MCGOWAN and
Richard Sloan.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
Newport
special to tho Evening Journal

Special to tho Evening Journal.
Newport. May 1s.--George Echenhofer,
Of Ariddlctown. spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. II. A. Dempsey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wsram Dealkyne and
daughter, Of Chester, spent Sunday as the
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. W. J. King.
Mrs. W. F. Groome and two children
have returned from Calvert. Nd, after
a two-weeks' stay with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Williams spent Sun
day as the guest of relatives IN New Cas-
tie.
Mrs. oliver Foot, of Stanton, is the
guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. /. c. Nandegrift.
Mr.. Frederick Pennington spent Sun
day an Philadelphia.
Miss Helen Crawford. Of Wilmington.
who has been the guest OF Mrs. George
Stuart for a few days. returned home
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George r. Seiffert, Of
Philadelphia, were the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs A. W. Eyerson, near town, yester-
day.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
CHINESE ATTACK
AND LOOT MINES
s-zxs
Russian Officials Near Port Ad-
ans Driven From Work.
RUssIAs FIRST NAVAL SUCCESS

japanese Cruiser Torpedosd and Badly
Crippled In Talienwan Bay-Main
Body Of Japan's Army Only Forty
Miles From Lisoyans.
Liaoyang, May 16.-Chinese soldiers
attacked the railway coal mines occu
pied by the Russian administrative
force near Port Adams and drove out
the officials who were working therein
many of them escaping only partly
clad. The Chinese looted the work,
and retired
The Russian feet has scored its first
distinct naval success Of the war by
torpedoing and gripping, though not
the sinking, Of an armored japanese
cruiser in Talienwan bay. The Russian
attack was carefully planned and car
ried out while the japanese squadron
was concentrated outside Dalny devot.
ing its whole attention to Talienwau
bay.
The japanese army In southern Man
churia Is marching slowly, evidently
being desirOus OF remaining in close
touch with the reserves. The move
ment is aimed partly at Haicheng but
chieny at Liaoyang. The japanese
main force is only forty miles from
Liaoyang.
The Russian troops are in excellent
health and spirits and anxious to do
duty. The inspiring sounds OF the Rus
sian soldiers choral songs re-echo
through Liaoyang the whole day, va
ried by the music Of the bands Of fresh
ly arriving regiments.
The Japanese officers who were shot
here as spies beoueathed $500 to the
Russian Red Cross in consideration OF
their kind treatment
The opinion Of an eminent strategist
here is that the japanese will attack
not only Liaoyang. but all along the
line in an effort to drive General Kuro-
patkin into Mongolia, where the Chi.
nese are waiting for him. Knowing
these conditions, General Kuropatkin
he thought. would not be likely to make
a serious resistance at Kaiping or Hal.
chens, but would withdraw to the
north.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
Natives Kill sriesnds.

Newchwang, May 16-A band Of
brigands was attacked about a mile
and a half southeast OF this city by q
number Of natives. Three OF the brig
ands were killed and two mortally
wounded by the natives, who were moi
assisted by the Russian troops The
Russians are offering splendid pay fo'
natives as railroad guards, which
would enable them TO place more fight
Ing men in the field but the Chinese
are not accepting the offer 4 Chinese
engineer reports thirty miles Of rail
road crippled within the past twenty
four hours between Hsingyo and Wa
fantien.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
WILL EAT PLANKED SHAD
Great Preparation For Event at the
Republican Club Next Fri.
day Night.

Great preparations are being made
for the planked shad supper at the
Young Mems Republican Club next
Friday evening. The AFFAIR is given by
the entertainment committee Of the
club to the members and a few in
vited guests.
The shad will be planked in the yard
of the club house by a competent cook
and will be served in the bowling al
ley. An excellent menu Is being ar
ranged.
Several well-known men are expect
ed to be present and speak, among
them being Senator Ball. Anthony
Higgins, w. S. Hnles, F. L. Bach. At
torney-General Ward, Horace G.
Knowles and George A. Elliott.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
SERMON TO ENGINEERS
ST. PauPs r. C. Church Crowded 20
Hear Special Sermon.

The Brotherhood OF Locomotive Engin-
eers attended St. Paurs r. c. Church
last night to listen to a special sermon by
tho Rev. William Temple, d. D., pre-
pared for their benefit.
The services were impressive and were
greatly enjoyed by the large number OF
enginomen and their families who attend
cd. Special music was prepared for thC
occasion.
The music FOR the benediction included
Luchesi's o salutaris.' and Rega's Tan
tum Ergo" The service concluded by The
singing OF the glorious "Te Deum" by the
choir. Tho soloists were Mrs. Mary c.
Preston, Mrs. X. V. Callahan and Messrs.
Joseph Z. McCunin and Daniel J.
O'Aieara. Professor w. NJ. S. Brown was
organist.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
Wedding Cards Out

Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Frazer today
issued invitations to the wedding of
their daughter Miss Pearla Frazer, to
Joseph Miller Croes. Jr. The ceremony
will take place on Wednesday evening.
June /, at 5 o'clock, at the residence
of the. brides parents, No 422 East
Fourth street. The Rev. Henry S. Du-
lany will officiate.
The bride viii be attended by Miss Et-
ia Reeves as maid OF honor and Robert
Croes, brother of the groom, will act
as best man. The couple will be al
home after June 10 at No. 422 East
Fourth street.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
BIG DROP IN TEMPERATURE
Many Feared Blind Prophets Predie'
tions Were Coming True.

There was big drop in the temperature
late yesterday afternoon and in the even
ing overcoats were out in large numbers.
Many people remembered the prediction
Of "a killing FROST by Media's blind
weather prophet and wondered il Il was
coming true. He prophesied that there
would be a frost on the night Of May Is
which would ruin fruit.
Although it was cold for this time Of
the year. it is not thought there was any
frost and it is not likely mat fruit was
damaged.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
No New. Of Bio BATHS.

Shanhaikwan. May 16.-No furthe
news has been received here regarding
the battle reported to have occurred at
Hsiuyen, as a result Of which the Rus
SLAMS were said to have lost 1900 men
in killed or wounded and the japanese
occupied the town Of Hsiuyen. A ma
tive rumor that fighting occurred Sat
urday at Kaiping. nfty miles north
west Of Hsiuyen, is received here with
reserve.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
Observation-Disclosures
River Bank Below New Castle Dotted
With Piekniekers.

Club houses along the Delaware river
below this city we're unusually well pat
ronized yesterday. 1t is estimated that
well on 10 1000 people from this city took
advantage of the day and spent 1t along
the river.
Below New Castle as far as the eye
could reach along the grass-coyered banks
crowds Of people could be seen enjoying
themselves in different ways. Many poo
pie went down who did not visit the clubs
They took their lunch and went sailing or
strolled about the fields.
There were several baseball games In
progress along the shore and the cars OF
the New Castle trolley line we're crowded
all day long.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
AWARDED ANOTHER PATENT
clarence Hollis Acquiring Reputation
as an Inventor.

Clarence Hollis. the inventor Of a ma
chine for ironing collars has received no
tce from the patent office at Washington
that a second patent on his machine had
been issued and would be forwarded to
him shortly. Application for the patent
which covers an improvement on the ma
chine was made by Mr.. Hollis about a
year ago. but was contested by another
inventor of like machine. The case was
finally decided by the courts IN tho local
inventors favor.
Mr.. Hollis is working on another ma
chine at present which IS designed solely
for dampening purposes.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
SERMON BY DR.. LLOYD
General Secretary Of Missions breaches
in ST. Johns Church.

There was a large attendance at st.
Johns Episcopal Church yesterday morn
Ing 10 hear a sermon by the Rev. Arthur
S. Lloyd ID. D., general secretary Of tho
Board OF Missions Of the Episcopal
Church. Dr. Lloyd took his text from
Hebrews. aenth chapter and twelfth and
thirteenth verses: But this man, after DC
had offered one sacrifice for sins forever,
sat down on the right hand OF God; From
henceforth expecting ill his enemies be
made his footstool."
In the afternoon Dr. Lloyd spoke on
missions.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
rearinn Down coal chute.

workmen began tearing down the OLD
coal chute at the foot OF Lombard street
this morning. The chute was used to load
Pennsylvania railroad engines. but since
the removal of the roundhouse 10 Todd's
Cut 1t has been abandoned. A. S. Reed
& Bro. have the contract. The chute viii
be removed ITO Washington.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
Railroad Men Attend Church.

Railroad men and their families
formed large portion Of the congrega-
tions at Wesley M. i. Church yester-
day. The day was set apart as Rail-
road Mems Day" Services We're held
in the morning. afternoon and evening
At each service John r. Clark. Of
Delmar. a Delaware road engineer
made an address.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
TO LATE TO CLASSIFY.
NOTICE..

The Barber Board or Examiners win
meet on Thursday and Friday nights Of
May u and is. 1904. between hours Of $50
and II p. m, at the office OF Harry En-
mons, Esq, Ninth and Market streets, for
purpose OF renewing certificates and re-
ceiving new applications. Last chance
to apply. BY order OF Board.
Charles *. Moore. President.
Walter r. Coale. Treasurer,
Arthur .. Preston Secrelarys
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
MADE FAST RUN
Big Freight Engine Breaks Record For
Time on Maryland Division.

During the past six months. since the
introduction of the new powerful en-
gines, some remarkable thine has been
mada by Pennsylvania railroad freight
trains on the Maryland division.
The fastest time yet reported was made
yesterday whom Engineman S. 4. Adams
made the run from Bay View to Edge
Moor IN 72 minutes with train Of p load
cd cars and including a stop Of five min
utes at Perryville for water.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
Operator Transferredl

A. p. Mills. night operator Of the
Postal Telegraph Company. has been
transferred 10 the Philadelphia ONCE
on account Of the discontinuance OF the
relaying from Delaware, Maryland and
Virginia points.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
Roosevelt club 20 RepIv,

There will be a meeting Of the Roose-
welt Workingmen's Club in the near
future. when a reply VIII be framed to
the recent speech Of Representative
Kitchin in Congress.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
Plant Goes on EuII Time.

After running on a forty hour n week
system since January, the Trump Broth
ers Machine Company tils morning start
ed on fun time. making nfty-four hours
a week.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
Try page 7 for your want.
Save Monev bv Ruvinu

Your carpets, mattings. oil cloth and
linoleum from Mcmahon Bros, Fifth
and King streets. From manufacturer
10 consumer does 1t.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
Girls 20 PLAY Ball.

on Friday morning at South Side Fark
the chorus girls Of the SHOW Girl" Com
pany. will play the attaches Of the Ly-
ceum Theatre a game OF baseball. The
proceeds viii be Tor the benefit Of the hos
pitals.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
LIABILITIES.
s1sO,ss7.79
Progress Of the Association from De-
oennber 31st, 1899, to Deem
4ona
Wilmington, Del. May i4th, 1908.
WILMINGTON, DEL.

wilmington, Del. May 18th, 1904.
To the President and Board of Di-
rectors of the National Building, Loan
& Provident Association.
Dear Sirs: 1 hereby certify that the
books and accounts of the National
Building, Loan & Provident Associa-
tion are correct according to my best
knowledge and belief. as per statement
and balance sheet attached hereto.
r. DARLINGTON SMITH,
Auditor.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16

DANNENHAUER.-In this city, on the
18th inst, Mary A., wife of Albert A.
Dannenhauer.
Relatives anr friends are respectfully
invited 10 attend tho funeral from her
late residence, 1906 Scott street. on We'd
nesday afternoon, at o'clock. Intcrment
al Rlverview Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
FELL FROM RAILROAD BRIDGE
Employe of Ryan & Kelly Seriously In
iured.

While working on the new elevated rail-
road this morning John Durkan, a Phila-
delphian. fell or a bridge near the Jack
son and Sharp plant OF the American Car
and Foundry Company and sustained SER
ious injuries. He was hurt internally and
badly cut about the head.
The Phoenix ambulance removed the in
jured man to the Delaware Hospital.
Durkan boarded at Second and Walnut
streets in this city.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16

FERGUSON. i'm this city, on the 16 inst. d,
Maggie A., wife OF James d. Ferguson,
Delaware City.
Funeral private from the residence OF
her daughter. Mrs. II. Meta Wharton. No.
70S Monroe street.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
DEAD.

DIAMOND.-In New Castle. on the 18TH
inst, Mrs. Annie Diamond. aged Sc
years.
Relatives ami friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from the
residence of her son James ]. Kerrigan.
Gilpin House. New Castle, Wednesday
morning, o'clock. Interment at New
Cathedral Cemetery. High Mass st. Pet
er's r. c. Church, New Castle.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16

Buy Glass Cheap.
Phone Cartmell, .. & a. 1898 Del
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
The Furnishing Of a Home

quickly and economically from this store lhe best 81
desirable househngs shown at reasonable prices await
arrival The first impression of stranger visiting this store is hat t
big good this city We hold that nothing too goo and as
pee the expect to make it even better
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
Fibre Carpets

Most folks that see them FIRST think
they are mattings, but they have some
advantages over mattings, prettier de-
signs, more regular and can be used the
year around. Positively guaranteed
25c, 4oc and 6oc per yard.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
Straw Mattings

Wonderful indeed the way these popu-
lar Summer Floor Coverings are selling.
Already some of the grades have become
depleted and more ordered to fill up the
gaps. Plenty of the lower grades at s,
10 and I2Hc per yard. Plenty of the
japanese at 2sc, SOC, $50, and s5c per
yard, on upwards to the finest made
with figures worked In silk at 81. 90 per
yard
The Lamar register., 1904-06-01
Advisers of the Cars.

The great czars of Russia, somebody
said, when they want man, go out
into the street and find one. 1t is
another way of saying that the cars
ministers spring from nowhere. 1t is
almost true. Russia has had an en-
press who began life as a peasant and
married Swedish dragon, and it was
an Armenian who all but destroyed
the autocracy of the czars and set
Russia among the progressive nations
Sergius De Witte, descendant of q
Dutchman. started at a wayside rail
way station on a career which has
brought him almost at the head of the
state. So. too, with the man who to-
day holds the key of all the mysteries
of the great Russian war machine.
Alexei Nicholaievitch Kuropatkin be
gan life as a Observation-Disclosures
Answers.
The Lamar register., 1904-06-01
CHAPTER SEVEN.
Arthur Morris.

When Randolph Morris had amassed
a couple of millions in New York bank
ing and stock manipulation. he decided
to establish a New England country
place in keeping with his wealth and
station. He selected site near Hing
ham, overlooking Massachusetts bay,
with a distant view of the ocean. For
years workmen were busy with the
great stone mansion. Terraces. YER
dant in turf. gave beauty to the sur
rounding rocks now softened with
vines. Stables, Conservatives, and
lodges lent new distinction to the land
scape.
The eldest of the Morris children
was Arthur, the heir to the bulk of the
Morris fortunes. His age was TWEEN
ty-four. and his experience in certain
matters that of a man of forty. He
The Lamar register., 1904-06-01
CHAPTER sIx-continued.

Isn't it good to be an American!
asked Jessie. as her hand stole into
Johns. Just then a full-rigged ship.
making from Boston Har;.or. spread
her sails and stood out past them.
Jessie looked at her as Lohehgrin
might have looked at the swan. and
whispered:
wasn't it Longfellow who stood
here and felt with us: =
MY soul is full of longing
For the secret of the sea;
And the heart of the great ocean
SendS a thrilling pulse through me
Yes, Jessie. not only Longfellow,
but Emerson. Hawthorne, Thoreau and
Claiming dreamed here" said John.
But. Jessie, poetry makes poor feeding.
I'm hungry"
so am l., laughed Jessie. Conc
on, I'll race you to the inn" and
she sprang to her saddle before John
could assist her.
Picking their way carefully down
the steep hill, they reached the hard
roadbed. Then Jessie spoke to her
horse and dashed ahead. She was "A
good rider. and. though it was close
race. John gallantly conceded defeat.
In the dining-room were many guests
from Boston and they united to MAKE
a merry party. II was three O'Clock
when they started again for Nantas'
ket. The five miles they covered at a
canter.
AS John helped Jessie from her
horse at Nantasket some one touched
him on the shoulder. John turned.
"Haou de ye dew, john" exclaimed
strange figure of a man, standing
there all grins. Il swan. I'm glad ter
see ye up an round agin! Haou de
ye dew. John? Haou air ye?"
"Ali right. SAM said John shaking
hands.
Sam was the country sport of Rocky
Woods, with fame extending to Co
hasset and not wholly unknown in
bingham. II was Saturday. and Sam
was in gala attire. He was tall and
The Lamar register., 1904-06-01
One on Senator Overman.

Senator Overman was recently in
North Carolina to act as attorney for
defendants in a murder trial. He
climbed into a bootblack's chair in
Salisbury one day. The negro boy
was rather bright and the senator en-
gagged him in conversation.
who is the governor of this state?'
asked the senator.
Il doan' no. boss was the reply.
for which the senator chided the boot
black. Gov. Charlie Aycock is very
popular in the old North state. and
Democrats think everybody ought to
know his name.
The polishing OF the senator's shoes
proceeded, and the negro lad seemed
to be in a mental abstraction. But he
soon broke the silence.
Boss" he inquired. who am the
gubehnor of Mississippi"
The senator had to admit that he
could not Washington
Post.
The Lamar register., 1904-06-01
WORKED HARD FOR SUCCESS.
French Statesman Deserves Honors
He Seems Sure OF.

NJ. Doumer. Frances coming man"
who may be the next premier. and
who at the present moment is the
leader in the race for the presidency
of the republic, is a remarkable fig
ure. The son of working people. who
could afford to give him only an ele-
mentary education, and who brought
him up to the trade of a working lock-
smith. it was not easy for him to fill
up the vacant educational gaps. But
he did 1t by dint of privation and
hard work, part of the money he
earned as a workman going to pay
for his books and instruction. Thanks
to pluck. he eventually succeeded, and
thereupon abandoned his trade as a
locksmith and became a journalist.
He wrote for some time with great
success for the Progress de St. Quen-
tin, local paper, and his talent as a
journalist was his first steppingstone
to fame. Paris followed and he be-
came editor of the Voltaire. and short.
ly after entered political life.