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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1904-07-12
INTERESTING DOCUMENT.
RECEIVED BY DIRECTOR CHIT
TENDEN on SHEFFIELD.
Copy Of Resolutions of Japanese As
sembIy Gratitude for American
sympathy Expressed-sen by q
assmate Of Professor Chittenden.

taH# CkaSBmAIE OF ETOKGS80E GMAlNGMUGWs5
There has lately been held one of the
largest gatherings Of educators ana
students of Japan which ever met. The
meeting gave expression to the grati-
tude felt BY the Japanese people for the
sympathy shown them BY the Ameri-
cans.
Among those persons who were con-
spicuous at the meeting were Marquis
Ito, Count OlSuma, Count Kabayama,
Baron Dalroku Kikuchi, DR.. Kanchiro
Takaki, DR.. Hatoyan1a, Puiehi Soyeda,
Yoskito Okuda, Elkiki Kamada Chiro-
20 Kano, Professor Kakichi Mitsukuri,
Sanaye Takaka, DR.. Kenjiro Ume and
others prominent in business. politics
and education. DR.. Hatoyama, who
was graduated from Yale in rs, was
made presiding officer. ~
He called on Mr.. Yamagawa for a
few remarks, and the latter referred to
the widespread sympathy which had
been manifest in tokens sent to Japan
from the people Of the great republic
on the other side Of the Pacific. Presi-
dent Yamagawa proposed the following
set Of resolutions, which were greeted
with cheers, and were unanimously
passed:
we educators and students, repre-
senting the highest institution Of
learning In Tokyo, assembled on the
2sth Of May, 1904 adopt the following
resolutions:
THAT we express our appreciation
4 OF the part taken by the United States
government in the peaceable opening Of
Japan to a new life and new civiliza-
ton, beginning with the first treaty Of
friendship negotiated through Commo-
dore Perry.
's2--That we gracefully recognize the
friendship Of the people of the past if
ty years and for the many services rem
dered by them to our country especial
" in the cause of education by the dis
interested labors Of American educators
In the development Of our institutions
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1904-07-12
MRS. sPooNER's ALLOWANCE.
Story Of Domestic Tragedy and How
1T Was Ended. ~. ~.


it Was Ended. -.*. ~.
When Willie Spooner and his sweet
young wife went to housekeeping two
and half years ago they agreed that
she was to have an allowance on which
to run the house and which was also to
cover her personal expenses. After
they had arrived at a fair understand
ing of what it would be likely to cost
for their provisions, for help and for
other things such as the little woman
would need from time to time, Willie
added ten per cent. for good measure,
and Maudie spooner at once began to
make wild plans for the investment OF
the money she would be able to save UP
month after month.
She thought at first of putting it In
the bank until there would be enough
to buy such dear little home as she
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1904-07-12
CSC Corset Covers, TIC

Were SIPS and 81. 75-now Doc a
pair. 1t Is an odd lot of Black Kid
Gloves for women, ii sizes 81, 81, 6,
81, 7and 7S. Payto buy now, even il
you have no use for them till autumn.
The Washington times., 1904-09-29
Three of Present Board
and Four of For
meT.
IN COURT
Each Pleads Not Guilty
and Charges Political
Trick.

BUFFALO. Sept. z9.-Berore Justice
henehck, at 10 o'clock this morning.
seven present and former members OF
the board OF aldermen indicted on
charges of accepting bribes for the
awarding OF municipal contracts. were
arraigned and entered pleas of not
guilty. Bail was fixed at 81 900 I'm each
case and was promptly furnished.
The indicted aldermen include Henry
Moest, j. Thomas Harp. and Orrin F..
Pierce.
The former members OF the board in
dicted are: Edward G. Beiser. Louis C.
Roedel, Henry @, Schneider, and John
@. Busch.
Justice Keaeick's courtroom was
crowded 10 its fun capacity. but the ac-
cused aldermen met the gaze of the null
utude with unfinching countenances.
All of the indicted men We're represented
by counsel
Innocent Of Wrongdoing.
Innocent OF any wrongdoJng is the
claim OF each OF the accused men. Eacf
is a Republican and each declares he
IS the victim of a political plot. not
only 10 wreck his individual chances for
office, but TO aid the Democrats In the
State ana national election.
News OF the serving OF bench warrants
on the aldermen spread over the CITY
tiOu
Buualo's city hall has been termed
he steal plant for several years as
q result or frequent reports of alder
Enanic corruption IL has been pointed
out that the city has been paving
double prices for its sewers and public
buildings. and that city officials We're
accepting bribes for the aBardinR 81
contracts.
IL IS charged that IN the cases OF the
lnolcted present and former aldermen
lue lndiFlQual bribery sums have rang
ed from $50 10 81 500
There. is a report this morning that
lWo aldermen made confessions before
The grand jury and that thew thereby
are immune from prosecution.
The Washington times., 1904-09-29
PRESIDENT is GLAD
HE is AN "OLD BOY"
Club Representatives Headed by Murat Halstead as
Spokesman Tell Him About It.

The Old Boys Club OF Washington.
through its president and members OF its
executive committee, extended cougrat-
ulations and assurances Of support 10
President Roosevelt this morning.
He was notified he had been elected a
member OF the club and accepted the
distinction gratefully and gracefully.
The delegation consisted OF Murat Hal
stead. DR.. Robert Reyburn. William g.
Odeu and Or. w y. Hughes. Mr.. Hal
stead was the spokesman for the party
He said;
M President: Your administration
has filled the measure OF our c0untry's s.
glory and expanded IL. Tie cause. before
the people Is whether Republican policy
shall be continued. Half a century ago
the party became national The question
The Washington times., 1904-09-29

hing shores, which furnish support 10 the
weight, but when the ship starts TO move
automatically relieve themselves.
About clock another gang of men
began 20 take down the shores AT the.
forward and after ends of the shin. Al
Z O'Clock the ress Of the men came In.
They took the large oak rams and
when the WoTD was given. hammered
Justify on the oak wedges between the
sliding ways and the packing thus TAX
ing the weight Of the ship off the keel
DOCKS rms continued Tor eight min
Etes. and then more shores were taken
tDHu- Ileu more rammIuE on The
wedges, raising the ship slightly. theu.
more shores down, and "a hual inspection.
AT ABOUT ten minutes past 10 o'clock
the final rammiug was given. and tBe
last shores removed The ship was now
supported on the ways, the cribs and
the keel blocks
AT the signal the shipwrightz. with
their wedges and mauls. went under the
ways and began splitting out the keel
docks while outside the cribs were re-
moved until the ship was supported only
on JAe WAYS ana held I'm place only by
the shoe pieces. with the dog shores I'm
case OF accident.
The Critical Moment.
At the word from Naval Constructor
Baxter the dog shores dropped stimuli
taueously. ana the ship was held only
by the shoe pieces. A warming 10 the
Rhlpkeeper at the signal hdlIiaTd ana
the red naB at the top OK the cautileyer
crane was broke out and let the tugs
in the river know that the time was
near. A nod TO the sawyers standing
ready at the shoe pieces, and the saw
began To cut them of
Then the ship started TO move. Miss
NEelIeT broke the bottle. and twenty
seconds later saw the ship iu her ma
tive element Tugs Uicked her up and
tUWed her alongside the sea wall
The Washington times., 1904-09-29
JAPS UNABLE TO HOLD FORTS
DEARLY WON AT PORT ARTHUR

the last terrific assault. the opinion is
expressed that the fortress may hOid
out for three months longer
Re-enfOrCemeuts, yaTIOusiy estimated
70 number from 1890 20 900 infantry,
and some siege guns have been sent 10
General Nugi this week. lnVaided be-
sieEers who have arrived home say that
the Russians are defending Port Arthur
almost frauticauy. Every conceivable
device is adopted 60 Tepel the assaults.
even the throwing OF red pepper in hght-
ing at close quarters.
The stories OF the terrible havoc
wrought by the land mines are not ex-
aggeFated- The Russians plant fresh
mines al night. The approaches 10 the
fortress are practically streWu with dyu-
auite Both sides are physically eG-
hausLeL-
The Washington times., 1904-09-29
No NeWS From StOeSSeL;
St. Petersburg Alarmed

ST. PETERSBURG. Sept e9-De-
spondency regarding the situation at
Port arthur is becoming more pro-
nOunced daily.
Grounds for this feeling OF pessinlism
have been added 20 in the past few
days by the entire absence CT news from
General St0esseL
Heretofore the Russian commander
has been able 70 get some word through
BY means Of vessels to Chefoo. 1t is
now stated the japanese blockade is
perfect. All iuuKs or other vessels com
ing out OF Port Arthur or attemD Dung 10
enter the port, are sent to Daiuy. 1T IS
The Washington times., 1904-09-29
No Bias in Report of
Assistant Secretary
PeirCe.
PRESIDENT WILL WAIT
Curt 5 Charges Are to Be In
CCrpOrated in Evidence
Collected.

John Goodnow, the United States con-
sui general at Shanghai. has been sum
moued 30 Washington by President
Roosevelt 10 face the charges OF NAL
feasan0e in once which have been pre-
ferred against him.
Until M Goodnow has an opportuni-
ty 10 defend himself no action viii be
taken ~ she President on the report
whic'' Third assistant Secretary Peirce
has a. him OF the Coodnow case
af1er D. ing a personal investigation
OF condiu-ns in Shanghai.
No Bias in Report.
Mr.. Peirce. it was stated in a news
paper this morning, had made a report
on the GooduOw case which is favora bIe
70 Mr.. Goodnow. Mr.. Peirce denied DOS
itively TO a reporter for The Times this
afternoon that he had found either IA
forably or unfavOrably for the consul
After formulating the complex
charges. Mr.. Peirce informed the Presi-
dent of their gravity. II was decided
that MI Goodnow should be summoned
nere az once. Accordingly, a dispatch
was sent % Shanghai. asking the con-
SUI general 10 come 10 Washington with
out delay
Inspired by Critics.
State Department officials believe
George T. Curtis, who is I'm Washing
ton for the purpose OF formulating
charges against Mr.. GOodnow. inspired
the report that GIr. Peirce has made a
recommendation favorable TO the con-
sui general, and has made public many
or the facts relating 10 the charges.
Mr. Curtis was deba rred from prac-
rice in the consular court at Shanghai
by Mr- GOOdnuW- and his great eager
ness ln bringing Mr. EoOdn0W 20 book
has doubtless pre5udiced many persons
against MS case.
Third Assistant Secretary Peirce gave
Mr. Curtis careful hearing and agreed
20 incorporate his charges In the evil
Qelce against EuOdnOW on condition
that the charges should be regarded as
strictly confidential until acted upon by
the President.
The Washington times., 1904-09-29

was whether all the States should be
free or slave. and
Freedom s battle, once begun,
Bsqueathed from bleeding sire 10 son.
Though bafi oft. Is ever won.
''It Is won forever All North Au7arf.,
Is free and the United States a world
power AS representative OF IL former
BeleL Latlont We greet you arr respect
ana honor YOU. We have orzauized TO
ald ~ confirming that which aas been
gained. and iu gaining iu worth and in
LaHer ana, going on that all the Amerf-
can people may share I'm the pr0sDerftv
9f their industry and the growth OF the
Republic.
With sucn cause and such a leader
there ls no such word as fail
The President returned his thanks In
cordial. and appreciative terms HIS
name mas already been inscribed on the
roster Of the old Boys Club.
The Washington times., 1904-09-29
BIG BATTLESHIP
CONNECTICUT IS
OCEANS BRIDE
Launched at Brooklyn Navy
-Chrstened With Wine by Miss
WelIes-Spectators Numerous.
DIMENSIONS OF THE BIG SHIP

bateships
American
the the Louisiana, Minnesota,
principal dimensions
o
Length, breadth,
draught Displacement.
tpe-expansion B.. W boilers
capacity, 22OO Complement
officers
fiat
12nch eight 8inch
guns twenty rapd-dre 1pound
merged.
bottom armor.
guns 6-inob
The Washington times., 1904-09-29

CHEFOO. Sept 29.-Fresh Chinese ar
rivals confirm the stories of recent sn-
cessant fighting at Port Arthur
The japanese have made little prog
rezs. They took forts four, fves and
six. but were unable TO hold them, and
withdrew on the afternoon Of Septem-
Der 25.
Their losses in the assaults were euoT-
NOUS. The Russian losses were also
severe.
Tunneling Toward Forts
The Japanese have done much tunnel
ing toward the forts The Russians have
counter-tuuueled and laid mines, which
have inflicted terrible losses.
The Chinese say the Japanese icet
has gone TO its base at the Elliot Is
lands Two or three Russian ships oc-
Casioually 80 outside the haroor., Tor
redo boats have captured several Jap
anese junhs bound for Dalay.
The Russians are now building new
fort at LiaOtishau, bearing iaudWaru
It's construction indicates that II VIII
mount 1ye U-g guns.
Squadrons Ready fO- Sea.
LONDON. Sept. "a dispatch to the
Morning Post" from Shanghai says IL
is reported that the Port Arthur and
Vladivostok squadrous are ready for sea-
and IL is expected that each will at
tempt to make "a simultaneous sOrJie-
An undated disuaJch 20 the Express
from Tokyo, sent by way of Shanghai,
September ~, saws that for the ursr time
since the wa began impdtielCe is mani
Tested I'm Japan regarding the delay IL
the Cdpltuiatiou of Port arthur The
newspapers edlUOrially complain about
General Nogi.s failure 20 capture the
The Washington times., 1904-09-29

also understood in official quarters that
fresh japanese re-sufOrcsments are con-
IinuaIly arriving outside the besieEed
city thus relieving their jaded COM
Tades. The Russians, however. have no
rest
PARIS Sept 8.-The foreign ONCE
states that all inquiries ds 10 the where
abouEs OF French attache De CoIverVllle
at Port Arthur have been without re-
suit.
The attaChe was reported 10 have left
Port Arthur about the time Of the Rus
sian naval sortie on august 10. Nothing
has been heard OF him since.
Various reports as 10 his WnErea bouts
Have been current but none q these
has bzeu confirmed
The Washington times., 1904-09-29
JAP RESERVISTS
TO SERVE LONGER

TOKYO. Sept. Z9.-An emergency ordi-
nance under the couscriptiou law was
gazetred thss morning.
The new ordinance extends the pertod
OF the service of second class reservists
from five 10 ten years and aDoIlshes the
distinction between COusCriDLs OF the
first and second classes of reserves.
The change viii uccessitate a new
scheme Of divisional organization.
The Washington times., 1904-09-29
WEATHER REPORT.

The northern arm 0f the long depres-
EiOn that covered the slope region
"Wednesday morning has moved east
ward 20 the northern upper lake region.
while the southern arm has remained
practically stationary over the Southern
Plateau. The two together have caused
general showers from the Southwestern
States uOrEheastWard into the Lake
region. Iu the Atlantic and Gulf States
the Northwest and extreme West the
v.eat ther has been fair
TemperatuFes are above the seasonal
averaEe over almost the entire country
Particularly in the Lake region and tne
Central valleys, where they are from 10
70 % degrees above the normal
The Washington times., 1904-09-29
1000 guns.

MADPID. Sep. 29-Your cores spOndeut
Is informed that the A1ikadO reoeutly eE-
pressed a wish, through Minister Aka
bane, 10 confer the grand badge OF the
chrysanyhemum on King Alfonso
Premier MauFa had a consultation
with Alfonso on the subject. After go
The Washington times., 1904-09-29
LEVEL CANAL
NOT DETERMINED ON

A member Of the Isthmian Canal Com
mission said this morning that no de-
cislon as 20 the kind Of canal 10 be built
at Panama had been made or was likely
70 be made until next spring.
This Is iu contradiction 90 many state
nentE appearing in the press 20 the
effect that tho engineers have definitely
determined ou sea level waterway In
stead Of system OF locks.
The Washington times., 1904-09-29

she had met but twice. asked her 90
marry him and she consented She re-
mained with him one day. The mar
riage was secret
Hoagiand was in Chicago. but she had
seen him only twice
The wedding was postponed and Pc
utiou for divorce was filed By the young
woman. II alleges non-support
Altman says that he and Ethel will
marry when tho decree is granted.
The Washington times., 1904-09-29
King Alfonso Declines
NikadO'S ChrySanthen1un1

ing over the matter Thoroughly he in
formed Minister a zabaue that the span
ish ruler could not accept the honor.
Il IS from a fear that such action
would be interpreted as an official ac-
syupathles.
The Washington times., 1904-09-29
MOST POWERFUL
SHIP AFLOAT

When the battleship Connecticut is
completed she viii be the most power
uI engine of war IN the United States
Navy.
A comparison with the best ships Of
other nations shows tnat the CouueCti-
cut would more than hold her own ia
battle against any snip in the world.
The Connecticut is the only hrst-cIass
Continued on Seventh Page)
The Washington times., 1904-09-29
- ID BaItimore 80 Return.

Via Pennsylvania Railroad. tickets sold
every Saturday and Sunday, good re-
turning until Sunday night. All trains
except Congressional LiGlitsd.-Adv.
The Washington times., 1904-09-29
Suggest Hara-K Kin.

one paper says.
I'VE would like 10 send to the august
general sharp sword which hangs in
our Office"
This remark is covert invitation TO
General NCgi To commit hara-ltlrl-
which. i'm Japan, is the logical result of
failing in such "a task
other newspapers that have glOwiugly
announced that Port Arthur had fallen
D we now lapsed iato gloomy silence on
the subject. In view OF the failure OF
The Washington times., 1904-09-29
HIS MAJESTYS SUBJECT
HAS FEELINGS RUFFLED

After twenty years Of residence In
Washington and the United States. J.. ".
Jendwiue, OF $40 Fourteenth Street. was
held up by the United States immigFa-
tiou authorities and compelled 70 pay
the head tax and answer all kinds of
queer questions. on his return from
trip abroad.
Today he made a complaint OF his
treatment TO the Department of Com
merce and Labor.
Mt Jeudwine is q subject Of King
Edward and has made no attempt 90 be-
come a citizen Of this country.
The Washington times., 1904-09-29
Oh, Yesl I Remember Now.

THAT name sounds Ismiliar," an
sWered Ethel Let me see-oh, YES. /
did marry him on q VISIT TO CoIdwater.
Mich. two years ago. j was visit
ing.
Altman showed signs Of heart failure
and the parents were called
The girl said that Hoaglaud. whom
The Washington times., 1904-09-29

FIynn's Business College, 9Th and K.
Business. shorthand. typewnlinz-s a year
The Washington times., 1904-09-29

BROOKLYN NAVY YARD, NEW
YORK. Sept as.-Amid the cheers Of
thousands OF spectators. the waving OF
flags. and the booming of cannon, the
battleshiD Connecticut. designed 10 be
the best and most impressive lighting
machine afoat on the worlds sees, was
successfully launched al u :l6 this morn
ing
The Washington times., 1904-09-29
FORGOT SHE WAS
ALREADY A WIFE
Reminded of 1t the Eve Of the Day Set for Her Mar
riage With Another Man

CHICAGO. Sept. Z8-EtheI Gardiner
OF Austin, is pretty woman Of twenty.
with most peculiar memory. For
eighteen months she has been engaged
10 marry William Altman.
The ceremony was 10 have been uer-
formed yesterday. While both were pre-
pairing for the wedding Altman was
called 10 the telephone
Mine! Mine
'I am Walter HoagIaud." said a
voice "and the woman you are going
20 marry is already my wife"
Altman almost collapsed. He asked
Mrs. Gardiner IL her daughter had eve.
been married.
Certainly not" was tEe answer
Then MT. Gardiner was called
THAT must be some cras7 man" was
his comment
Ethel" said Altman 20 ais promised
bride. some one almost put ua out
with a joke. He said he was your hus-
band and gave the name OF Hoag-
land"
The Washington times., 1904-09-29
Wo-k Begun Before Sun-UP.

Assistant Constructor Robi ason with
force oi men began work al half-past
four O'Clock this morning .temoving the
after blocks and the crfbf work under
the stern and replacing tAem by tumD-
The Washington times., 1904-09-29

Scotch Brown Suitings. Wineman, sI4 ?
ADV.
The Washington times., 1904-09-29
Many Could Not See 1t.

II was impossible for many uf these to
see more than the huU OF the great
boat, and as for the details OF tho
launching thousands of persons were
not able 10 get even "a partial view. The
yard was paU0ued hy the marines and
the yard police, and every precaution
was taken 20 prevent accidents.
Naval Constructor Baxter. iu his bridge
Just below the christening stand, was
connected with an parts of the ship by
telephone and told when everything al
the stern was Taldy for the launching.
Just before the sole piece. which holds
the sliding ways 10 the ground ways.
was Gut In two the warning whistle was
given TO the men. Then M. Baxter
passed the word 20 Miss WeIles. the
bottle % wine was broken against the
bow. and the great hulk of. steel was on
the waT 10 the water.
The Washington times., 1904-09-29
Miss Welles Sponsor.

Miss Alice Woues the granddaughter
Of Gideon WelIes. Secretary OF the Navy
under President Lincoln. christened the
new battIeship. Secretary Morton and
other distinguished men watched the
giant take 10 the water.
It ls probable lhat never before have
SO many persons seen battleship
launched as were at the navy yard to-
day. Besides the 100 tickets issued TO
the w0rkmeu, 20 600 other tlc'-ets have
been issued. This number, with the
crews of the warshi9s not at the yard,
brought the total number of spectators
ND 10 85 ug0.
The Washington times., 1904-09-29
St Petersburg Hears of Enemy's Activity.
Kuropatkin and Oyama Meet on Same
Footing in Impending Battle.
EQUAL FORCES WILL NUMBER
ABOUT HALF A MILLION MEN
Japs, With 900 Guns, Have an Advan-
tage in Artillery Over the Russians 800
Pieces-Disposition of Cars Soldiers.

LONDON Sept 29--The Central News has a dispatch from St.
Petersburg stating that teams received in the Russian capital from
the front indicate that the japanese making advance along the
tire Russian front.
The Chinese in the neghborhood aockng Mukden.
MEET ON EQUAL FOOTING.
ROME, Sept 29The ST. Petersburg correspondent Of the
paper reports impending of Muken
Kuopakn viii have force equal not superior to that of the enemy
APS SUPERIOR IN GUNS
The Russian force says viii 100000 men, with 500
guns whom 10000 Sin Min Ting and along the Hun
of the army faces south from Mukden Besides these
banks of the Lao
The japanese force, he adds is estimated 10000 With
ouns
The Washington times., 1904-09-29

lContinued On Seventh Page.)
The Washington times., 1904-09-29
Would Bring Sickness.

Although the names are withheld
there were found az the District Build
ing today engineering officials who OBJ
Jected 10 the proposed open cut method
Tor The tunnel. They pointed out that
IL must be possible FOR the contractors
10 construct the tunnel since SO many
much more difnCult Luuueling f-atE
have already been accomplished
throughout this country and Europe.
The Washington times., 1904-09-29

Showers tonight; tomOr-
row showers and cooler.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-03-22

Hon. Y att Aiken made speech
in the house of representatives last
week in advocacy of his bill to IN
crease the salaries of rural mail car
riers to 5000 per year. Mr.. Aiken
clearly stated his position and his
line of argument in the opening
sentences of his speech: "The post
master general in his report recon-
mends that they be paid $3.50,
which amount I think entirely in
adequate. In discussing this ques-
ton it is we'll to bear in mind the
fact that there are other considera-
tions than that Of mere money in
volved, considerations which should
claim the attention of every mem
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-03-22

Young Theodore Croft has an
nounced himself as a candidate for
congress in the second district to
fill out the unexpired term OF his
father. the late Col. G. ". Croft.
What's the use OF that. Congress
will pay to Col. Croft's family his
salary for the full term just as If
he had lived. Congress always does
that when a member dies in office.
Daily Mail.
In addition to that, if Mr.. Croft
is elected for the unexpired term
he will get the salary for the year
also.