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Evening journal., 1904-05-19
JAPANESE ARMY
STILL ADVANCING
Russians Prepare to Retire to
Hardin.
KURoPATKIE WAITING TO STRIKE
Japanese Constructing Intrenehments
Around Fonswanseheng and Expect
ed Soon TO Occupy siuyen, an lmpor-
tsnt Post at junction Of Three Roads.


ed Soon TO Occupy Siuyen, an lmpor-
tsnt Post at junction Of Three Roads.
st. Petersburg. May 19.~-Ofhcial dis
patches regarding the disposition Of
the japanese forces add little real in
terest TO the situation, the most i'm
portant statement being that there is
force Of 5000 at Khabalen, eleven
miles southwest OF Fengwangcheng.
and the fact that the Japanese are
Intrenching around Fengwangcheng.
The Japanese are keeping in touch
with Siuyen by means Of strong pa
trolls 1t is believed that as soon as
the weather permits they are likely to
occupy Siuyen, which is important
strategically owing to its situation at
the junction of three important roads.
The general staff has received the
following dispatch from General SAX
haroff under date Of May IS;
"On the morning of May II detach-
ments Of the Japanese advance guard
on the main road between Maoyang
and Tyhoumentsa retreated toward
the Tchanzalin (ChanslalinD pass and
then evacuated Seliutchen, proceeding
toward Fengwangcheng.
"The Japanese are constructing
field works in the vicinity Of Feng-
wangcheng
japanese detachments which for
merly occupied the village Of Itkou-
tchindza, twelve miles northwest Of
TalSushan. have departed, and Taku.
shan also has been evacuated.
There are small detachments OF
Japunese at Khondoukban and Luan-
miao, on the left bank of the Tayang
river, and at Salitszapudza.
small Japanese patrols appear from
time to time in the vicinity Of Suzan."
viii Retire to Harbin.
It Is officially denied that Niceroy
Alexeieff has gone TO Liaoyang to as
sumo command of 10000 troops there
and that General Kuropatkin has left
Liaoyang for Harbin. II is said that
Kuropatkin is either at Liaoyang or In
its vicinity.
Confirming the intimations that it is
General Kuropatkin's purpose 10 avoid
a decisive combat with the japanese al
the present stage OF the war, however
the statement was made by the genera
stan that the commander in chief IL
making preparations 10 fall back OF
Mukden and then on Hardin.
While the superior numbers OF thu
enemy compel a retirement it does no
follow that General Kuropatkin viii
not strike a stinging blow should
strategical mistake be made which vii
enable him TO throw a stronger arm
upon one OF the advancing columns 0
his antagonist.
Evening journal., 1904-05-19
ONE BISHOP CHOSEN.
Methodist General Conference Elects }.
T. Berry on First Ballot.

Methodist General Conference Elects }.
2. Berry on First Ballot.
Los Angeles, Cal, May 19.-The first
ballot by the general conference OF
the Methodist church for the election
of eight bishops resulted in the election
OF only one, the Rev. DR.. J. r. Berry,
editor of the Epworth Herald. DIT
Berry received 531 votes out Of the 73o
cast.
There were 12O other men voted for
the leading candidates being: DR.
Henry Spellmyer of Newark, n. j..
40 votes; DR.. W. F. Mcdowell. secre
tary Of the board Of education, 42s
votes; DR.. ]. W. Bashford, president Of
the Ohio Wesleyan seminary, 36s
votes DR.. 7. d. Nicely 326 votes; DIT
r. J. Cook, 263 votes; Dr. J. r. Day
chancellor of Syracuse university. 27O
votes, and DR.. J. w. Z. Bowen. a negro
educator Of Atlanta. Ca, 242 votes
Or. Bowen is the candidate of the ne
gro delegates.
The conference has rescinded the de
cision to adjourn on May 2s and has
set Monday, May 80, as the date OF
final adjournment.
Evening journal., 1904-05-19
THEATRICAL NOTES

Those who are interested In the spectac-
|u,ar will find much to admire and amuse
lin the performance Of Diana, the queen
OF dancing artists, at the Garrick theatre
|this week. The act has cost its managers
nearly $1,000 since the first of the year,
|an5 offers some novelty features that have
attracted unusual attention. Diana her-
self is a clever dancer graceful and git
Cd with plenty OF endurance. The act Is
one Of the most pretcntious that has come
to the GarricS for several months and is
attracting much attention. Ethel Bar
|rington and Jean Martell, two clever char
aoter artists; John and Lillian Hoover
eccentric comedy jugglers. and several
others arc conspicuous among the fun
makers Of the week.
Evening journal., 1904-05-19
SHIPS FOG ENvELoPED
Few Large Craft Try to Pass Delaware
BrealSwater.

Brea<water.
Few vessels due at Philadelphia yes
terday ventured to pierce the blanket
Of mist that enveloped the Delaware
Breakwater. From early morning until
late in the afternoon the fog formed
an impossible barrier TO deep sea level.
The Red Star liner Rhynland, due to
arrive at noon, with 15O steerage pas
sengers, was not even sighted at the
reporting station, owing to the fog.
Other vessels from European ports
were forced to anchor outside until the
fog lifted
Pilots experienced great difficulty
navigating the stream, once Marcus
Hook was passed. From the reporting
station at Reedy Island is was inn
possible 10 distinguish the signals OF
passing craft at certain hours. Last
night the steamship Corean. from Glas-
gov. after having been forced to wait
at the Brfakwater since before noon,
succeeded In picking her way up past
Reedy Island.
Evening journal., 1904-05-19
Minister Married

The Rev. j. Wheelington Jones. pastor
of the NJ. T.. Church i'm Townsend. form
erly pastor of Cookman Church, this
city. and Miss Sarah Elizabeth McLaugh-
lin, were married last night at the home
of the brides parents. No. 1914 West Four
teenth street.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. c. Nadal Jones. brother of the groom
and pastor Of Goodman Church. They re-
ceived the congratulation of many friends
and left on their wedding tour They will
reside In Townsend.
Evening journal., 1904-05-19
DEATHS

DOuGHEETN. AT Rockland. Brandy
vino hundred, on May Is. 1904, Grace,
wife OF James Dougherty.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend tho funeral from the
residence of her husband, at Rockland, on
Saturday morning at o'clock. Requiem
Macs at st. Josephs Church. Interment
at st. Joseph's Cemetery.
ALTEMUs.--On the 18th inst. at 5s2 e.
Seventh street, Mrs. Emily /. Altemus
aged 60 years.
I5AGGERTY.-At No. 911 West Second
street on the 10Th inst. Mrs. Nancy
Haggerty widow Of the late James
Haggerty.
Evening journal., 1904-05-19
Expr..s Killed rhrse Of a Fsmilv

Express Killed Three Of a Family.
Herkimer, n. " May ia ter,
rible accident occurred at HerlSimer al
1890 last night In which three mem
bers OF the same family were instantly
killed Lizzie Forpaw, aged twenty
four; Lavinla Forpaw, aged twenty six
and John Forpaw, aged eighteen. wer,
standing on a passenger track Of the
New York Central railroad waiting
for n freight to pass west. suddenly
train No. 80. eastbound, rushed upon
them. ana the unfortunates were hurl
ed in every direction. When picked
up life was extinct in each case.
Evening journal., 1904-05-19
Sailed for England

Miss Anna Candy, Miss Louise Weldin.
Mrs. w. f. Dickens-Lewis and Mrs. Dick
ems Lewis sailed from New York yesterday
for England. The latter two are the wife
and mother Of the Rev. William Frederick
Dickens Lewis, pastor Of Rodney street
Presbyterian Church, who will join them
later. They expect TO remain abroad un-
I'll the fall. but will spend most OF the
time at Shrewsbury, the Dickens-Lewis
home.
Evening journal., 1904-05-19
WEDDING
CARDS OUT
Thouron- Gray Ceremony
on June 9
Receptions and Teas viii
Mark Latter Part of
May and June

Judge and Mrs. George Gray have
issued invitations to the wedding
breakfast Of their daughter. Miss I'm
lily $. Gray and Henry Thouron, of
Philadelphia, on Thursday June 9, at
1890 o'clock at the Gray residence, at
Fourteenth and Market streets.
The ceremony will take place half an
hour earlier and will be witnessed by
only the members OF the two families.
1t viii be performed by the Rev. c. S
Stevens pastor Of the First Presbyter-
ian Church.
Evening journal., 1904-05-19
ou.rtette Sane in PhIIadeIphla.

At the Mercantile Han. Philadelphia
last night at the nfty-hrst anniversary
of Jr. o. L.. A. NJ, the Winona Male
Quartet scored big hit with their songs
on local topics. This Is the fifth consecu-
tive year that the quartet has taken part
in the anniversary exercises. Mayor
Charles ID. Bird was also present and
made a speech. There were about twelve
other local lodgemen at the affair.
Evening journal., 1904-05-19
Church Club Dinner.

There viii be six speakers at the
semi-annual dinner of the Church Clut
OF Delaware to be held at the New
Century Club this evening. The fol-
lowing are the speakers.
Bishop Coleman, Of this diocese;
Judge G. Harry Davis. of Philadel-
phia; the Rev. Peregrine Worth, oi
Baltimore, whose church vas destroy
ed in the recent Baltimore FIRE; Frank
$. Lewis, we'll known attorney OF
Philadelphia; the Rev. L. NJ. Caly. OF
Philadelphia; and Frank V. Rhodes, an
attorney, of Baltimore.
Evening journal., 1904-05-19
NEW WHARVES FOR CHESTER
Town to Have Extensive River Front
Improvement.

Chester Pa. Np,y ia project that
has been in contemplation for five years
is about 20 be consummated. IL IS the
Improvement Of the flats along the Dela-
ware river between Market street wharf
and Ridley Creek (once tho property OF
the Porter family by the construction OF
bulkheads, thus making nearly a mile OF
continuous wharf facilities and redeem
Ing 80 acres OF swamp land. at cost Of
$50 000
The project IS tho work OF the River
Front Improvement Company, in which
Senator W. c. sproW and District At
torney Josiah Smith are leading mem
bCrs.
Evening journal., 1904-05-19
cot coal from oId Round House

The coal supply Of several east side
residents has been largely augmented
by the tearing down OF the old Penn
sylvania Railroad round house. Several
tons OF coal were buried around the
building. Yesterday men with picks
and shovels unearthed many loads from
about the premises.
Evening journal., 1904-05-19
To Return From New York

Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore b. Rogers,
who have been living In New York for
the past three years, will return to
their former home, Bellevue" near
Bear station, next week. Mr. Rogers
has been engaged for some time in set
Ting the estate OF his uncle Jacob
Rogers.
Evening journal., 1904-05-19
Taurus on Duty Again.

of the Harlan and Hollingsworth Com
pany for several weeks the tugboat Taurus
was put in service yesterday. New ma
chinery and wood work have been put IN
the boat and the pilot house raised one
story.
Evening journal., 1904-05-19
CRANE TUMBLES DOWN
Several Pennsylvania Railroad En-
ployes Have Marrow Escape.

Crashing down from the top of the
building, a crane Weighing about 1000
pounds grazed two gangs OF worlmen IN
tho Pennsylvania railroad eroutng shop
yesterday and buried itself in the floor
between them not two feet from either
side.
The big crane was being used 90 INT
some heavy machinery when the cable
broke and it came fumblmg down among
the working men. A cry from a foreman
caused them 10 jump aside or they would
have been struck by the flying wood. The
floor OF the shop was crushed like an
egg shell and a shower OF brokon planks
fell about the room.
Not more than five minutes before the
accident the men had all been working on
the very spot upon which the crane fell.
Evening journal., 1904-05-19
FIrst psIaware eerrles shIpped.

Laurel. May 19.-Nine crates Of
strawberries were shipped from Laurel
yesterday consigned 10 New York. This
was the first Delaware fruit Of the sea-
son and is unusually early, consider
ing the backward season.
Evening journal., 1904-05-19

Exodus Of Russian Jews Increases.
Copenhagen, May 19.-Russian emf
grafton by way of Copenhagen is in
creRsing. Three hundred Russian Jews
have left for New York. and larger
parties are expected to sail within the
next few weeks. r&
Evening journal., 1904-05-19
The Lea Tea

The Misses Lea have issued invitations
for a tea at their home No. 1901 Market
street on Wednesday afternoon. June J..
II is IN honor Of their niece, Miss Esther
Lea Heger, Of San Francisco. The card
Of Miss juliet Cummins Lea OF New York,
Is enclosed.
Evening journal., 1904-05-19
VIII Return Home

Thomas II. savery, Jr. who is manager
Of the Rocky Mountain Paper Company,
Of Denver, Col, will start on Saturday
for a visit 10 his parents in this city. His
wife already Is visiting relatives in the
city.
Evening journal., 1904-05-19
Lookina For Robhers Here.

Constable Wiley of Townsend was in
this city today. Early this morning he
was I'm South Wilmington. The sup
position is that the officer has a ciew
to the robbers that visited that place
on Tuesday night.
Evening journal., 1904-05-19
Bancrofto to Entertain

Mr.. and Mrs. John Bancroft have sent
out at home cards for Thursdays. May
26 and June ?. from 4 to z o'clock, at
"Cufeld," on the Kentmere road.
Evening journal., 1904-05-19
Crushed Between Cars.

While coupling cars at Thurlow last
night Brakeman Watson, of the Penn
sylvania Railroad, was caught between
the bumpers and crushed to death. He
was well-known in this city.
Evening journal., 1904-05-19
wilmington, Del, May llih. i

wilmington, Del, May 14th. 1904.
To the President and Board Of Di-
.ectors of the National Building, Loan
& Provident Association:
Dear Sirs: 1 hereby certify that the
looks and accounts of the National
Loan & Provident Associa-
ion are correct according to my best
knowledge and belief, as per statement
md balance sheet attached hereto.
T. DARLINGTON SMITH,
Auditor.
Evening journal., 1904-05-19
pioeesan Mestina Today.

A diocesan meeting Of the Delaware
branch Of the Woman's Auxiliary Of
the Episcopal Church is being held at
Stanton today. An address viii be
made by a missionary recently return
ed from China.
Evening journal., 1904-05-19
At Home Cards

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Burling Thomp-
son have issued at home cards for
Friday, May p, and June 10, from 4
to o'clock at their residence. Brook
wood Farm"
Evening journal., 1904-05-19
Repairing Truck Wharf.

Repairs are being made to the wharf
at Church street and to the shed where
the vegetables are stored. This is pre-
paratory of the Jersey trucking sea-
son.
Evening journal., 1904-05-19

No man can cure consumption. You
can prevent it though. Or. Woods
Norway Pine Syrup cures coughs, colds,
.bronehius, asthma. Never fails.
Evening journal., 1904-05-19
NOR sALE-AT ONCE. Al VERY Low

NOR sALE-AT ONCE. AT VERY LOW
l. PRICE TO CLOSE UP BUILDING
OPERATION. THREE REMAINING
HOUSES: one eight, and two seven rooms.
porch front, an conveniences, nice neigh
borhood. Sample house No. 225 Concord
avenue near Washington streeD. open
for inspection all time. Also we have
two We'll rented houses at bargain in
vestment price, bringing very handsome
returns. Call and inspect at once. You
will be pleased.
Evening journal., 1904-05-19

Have you Read the want ads on page
n They're interesting.
Evening journal., 1904-05-19
Results Are Sure.

to follow the insertion OF an advertise
ment In The Evening Journals classified
columns on page Z. Everybody reads 'em.
Evening journal., 1904-05-19
TOO LATE FoR CLASSIFICATION

SECOND AND THIRD STORY FUR
nished rooms for rent. Southeast corner
Third and West. m19-4t
Evening journal., 1904-05-19
FELL DOWN CELLARWAY
Martin cooney Severely Cut About the
Head.

While walking along Market street
between Fifth and sixth az $50 o'clock
this morning Martin Cooney, of No.
81 East Twenty-second street, fell down
an open cellarway an sustained a Sc
we're cut on the head.
lie was picked up by Special Officer
Andrew Harkins and taken to the po-
lice station whore his injuries were
dressed. He was afterward sent home.
Evening journal., 1904-05-19
Assurance

is made doubly sure when you place
your real estate rental properties in
the hands of
Evening journal., 1904-05-19
NJ. N. WOOD,

40 W. Twenty third Street.
mi9-St,fs II Both Phones.
Evening journal., 1904-05-19
s1sO.ss7.79
LIABILITIES.
slsO.os7.7s
WILMINGTON, DEL.
n bond and mort

Progress of the Association from De-
oember 31st, 1899, TO Deem
L.. 94~t 1o02
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
FELIX HUBBARD PASSES
 | AWAY AT OPELIKA HOME
BY JAMES E. TIMMoNs.

more roomy quarters. His friends and his kindred had begged him to move, but he held on to his cabin till death bore him across the divide into the silent un- known
 Felix in his palmy days was open-heart- ed and generous. He had helped to feed many a hungry traveller In the days the eos when the war cloud covered thi. fair land he fed many a soldier. A llttl story connected with his life during the war Is worth repeating. A soldier worn out and famished and hungered bought of Felix some rations, but could not pay hiaI. Some few years since this same soldier passed through Opelika and heard Felix singing out hard billed eggs,' and he went out and hunted up Felix and paid him for the food he bought during the war.
 Felix Hubbard was born in Green coun- ty, Georgia, in 1924, and came to Opelika in 1s43 It was in 1860 that he lost his eyesight. He was well known by the travelling public, and even up to few days ago could be heard crying "help the blind man, morning papers," doubtless living over the past as his poor wasted frame crumbled away under the icy hand of death Old Felix has gone on into the beyond, but It may be that with all his faults he shed sunchine for weary worn wanderers who heard him with glad hearts as he cried his wares.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
DEAN PENNIMAN LECTURES.
Is Accorded an Ovation By Students
 at Marion.

Marion. May 14.-(Special)- Pen niman of the University of Pennsylvania delivered two able and interesting ad dresses at the Marion Military institute today and yesterday. Yesterday after noon before a large and appreciative au- dience, which crowded the institute chapel, he spoke on university education and the duties of life. It has rarely been the privilege of the people of Marion to hear an address of more eloquent earn estness. The theme of the distinguished speaker was that educated men owe to the community their best efforts and in- fluences and that special opportunities always impose special obligations. The end of culture Is not in itself but in the service 1t can render to the world.
 This morning before the students of the institute he spoke on the call to service in a young mans life. This call comes, the speaker said in the Awakening of sense of personal obligation and real ization that the life of each individual should be regarded as an opportunity for some worthy work for humanity The students of the institute gave Dean Pen niman an enthusiastic reception. He won their hearts by his charming personal ity and his eloquent address last com mencement and on his visit this season tbe students of the institute and the peo- ple of the town as we'll accorded him an ovation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
Personal and General.

L. P. Dawson of Berlin has returned from a trip to New Orleans and Mobile.
 The remains of Leon G. Rosenberger reached the city tonight and were carried to the home of his sister, Mrs I. Yaretzky. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning, and will be conducted by Ad- vance Lodge No. 3, Knights of Pythias at the request of Pike Road lodge of that order in Montgomery.
 Work on tearing down the three one story stores on Broad street between Sell ma and Dallas has about been completed and Monday the digging of the founda- tions will be commenced. A three-story brick and stone building is to be erected on this lot, the structure to be known as the Cochran building.
 Councilman J. G. Norris who has been i'll for several weeks was able to be up town yesterday and was given cordial welcome by his friends.
 Selma Lodge of Elks last night adopted the house rules governing the home, which it is expected will be ready for occupancy about June 1. The home will be one of the most complete in the United States. It's location is the talk Of every visitor to Selma The broad verandas, fourteen feet wide. in the rear of the building, iutts two feet over. the river bluff, and makes an ideal lounging place the hot summer afternoons.
 Judge Daniel Partridge and Solicitor W. w. Quarles returned last night from Camden, where the former concluded the session of his first court. Judge Partridge made an excellent impression as a judge, and already regrets are heard that he will not stand for reelection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
MUCH BENEFIT DERIVED.
Sunday School ..stItute at Tuscaloosa
 Was Success.

Tuscaloosa, May 14T(Special)-The Sunday school institute under the direc- ton of the Sunday school board of the North Alabama conference, had an inter- esting day at the Methodist church yes terday. The devotional exercises were conducted by the Rev. J. V. Emerson, after which the meeting was taken in charge by pr. H. M. Hamill superintend- ent of teacher training work for the Methodist Episcopal church, south.
 He gave most splendid talk on .Teaching in the Sunday School" and gave many valuable points to the Sun day school teacher. After the helpful ad- dress by Dr. Hamill the reports of the superintendcnts were heard and it was found that much progress had been re- gently made in the sections represented in the institute Mrs. Hamill made a splendid talk on Primary Teaching and gave many valuable suggestions as to the fitting up of the primary department. Another valuable talk made by Mrs. Harnill was "The Child in the Church The meeting adjourned last evening at o'clock and 1t appears that much ber- eft was derived from the institute
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-15
COUNTIES MAY NOT GET SCHOOL FUNDS Some Object to Taking Neces-
 Sary Census M. 6 0. MAY MOVE OFFICES Some Talk of Coming From Montgom- cry to 5lrmlneham-RaIn Is
 Badly Needed Over
 Whole State.
M. 6 0. MAY MOVE OFFICES
BY HERvEY W. LAIRD.

Montgomery, May 14--(SpeoiaL) )-Indica- tions are that some of the counties in the state stand a chance to lose out on school appropriations for next year. Several have made no provision this year to take school census because the appropr1a- ton to pay for such work is only g per day If this census Is not taken, how ever there will be no basis of estimate for appropriation when the state board meets next August, and those delinquent may find themselves shy" the money to run the schools next year.
 The last legislature passed a law to redistrict the state insofar as the schools are concerned. The old plan was that each township was a school district, and many time it was made very awkward and caused ehiliren to have to go long distances to the school houses. The new statute gave authority to make school divisions according to population and con- venience, ant provided how the redistrict- ing was 10 be done. The framers of the bill made the compensation $5 per day for those who had to do the work The legislature, however, cut this compensa- tion to g. per day, and now some coun- ties can not get those officers designated as the proper ones to do the work, to take 1t up They say the pay is too small and will not attend to 1t.
 The law does not say they shall do the redistrictin. but 1t does indicate that if it is not done the appropriation will be cut off for the year following a failure to do so. The board havDg in hand the distribution of the funds will not appor- ton it by the old census. consequently they can not do otherwise than leave the county thus directly in duty without school funds. Though this has not been absolutely decided upon as the action that will be taken, the officers of the educa- tional department give 1t as their opinion it will be the only thing that can be l done.