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The Washington times., 1904-12-29

Girls who run away with 2dventurers
and commit suicide, are acute illustra-
tons of cause and effect
The Washington times., 1904-12-29

British are said not to have kept faith
with the Beers, but they seem to have
kept everything else they could
The Washington times., 1904-12-29

At the marriage in Rockville yester-
day Of Miss Janet May Poole and Henry
Jacobs, Mr.. and Mrs. John Stein, of this
city, acted, respectively, as best man
and natron of honor
The Washington times., 1904-12-29

Rev. J. D. Mcconnell. OF New York,
is scoring that city for bad manners
and other faults, but he will never con-
vince New Workers that he is not jok.
ing
The Washington times., 1904-12-29

The dean of the University of Chicago
revealed the ages Of the graduating
goods. and she hasn't a friend in the
class now.
The Washington times., 1904-12-29

Washirgton's directory shows tina:
COO people live here. And they are
all glad of it
The Washington times., 1904-12-29

A very pleasant evening was spent by
the friends OF r. NJ Norris. Tuesday,
December q. Progressive euchre was
played. the winners being c. r. Field
ing and Miss Fanny Clarke Refresh
meuts We're served, after which the
party adjourned to the dancing hall.
The Washington times., 1904-12-29

Mrs. Oliver Wendell Holmes, wife of
Justica Holmes. entertained yesterday
at a small tea complimentary 10 her
house guest, Miss Dorothy Cpham
The Washington times., 1904-12-29
SOCIAL PROGRAM
IS DULL TODAY
Mrs. Hoyt's Evening Dance
at Rauscher's.
DINNERS AND RECEPTIONS
Army and Navy Set Will Gather at a
Tea in the Washington
Barracks

Society is rather dull today. there be-
ing just enough life to keep people thor
oushly awake, but not enough to tire
them out Solicitor General and Mrs
Henry NJ Hoyt will furnish the dane
ing event of the evening. giving a party
to seventyfive young people at Rausch-
er's tonight in compliment to their
daughter.
Justice and Mrs Brown will entertain
a dinner party, Mrs Eikins viii observe
the day with reception, tire Director
of the Mint and Mrs. Roberts will oper
their house. 1924 Vermont Avenue. for a
tea 10 benefit Neighborhood House. one
of the most delightful and worthy phi
lanthropic works of the city.
There will be tea at the Barracks
for the benefit Of the Army and Navy
relief fund at o'clock, when one may
meet all their friends of the army set,
among them Mrs. Chaffee and Mrs. Gil
lespie, with numerous society women IN
terested in the work.
Colonel and Mrs Cromwell give din
ner tonight for Miss Black.
The Washington times., 1904-12-29

General Stoessel has taken a tumble
at last His horse fell on him.
The Washington times., 1904-12-29

Bishop Talbot seems to have put too
great strain on brotherly love.
The Washington times., 1904-12-29

The Austrian Ambassador and Baron
ess HengelmulIer will entertain dinner
party Sunday night. in compliment TO
Mrs Edmund Herbert, OF New York.
who is their house guest. They go 10
New York January Z, preparatory to
sailing for Europe on the 18th, and the
evening Of their arrival in New York
will be the guests of honor at a dinner
with Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt
as hosts.
There are number of other affairs
arranged IN their honor during their
stay in New York.
The Washington times., 1904-12-29

Mrs Leon Tobriner, of Rhode Island
Avenue entertained the Tuesday Even
ing Whist Club last Tuesday evening.
The Washington times., 1904-12-29

Mrs. Louis Eiseman. of Sixteenth
Street, gave Il luncheon and theater
party yesterday to Z number of her
young SON $ friends.
The Washington times., 1904-12-29

Mrs. Gerson Nordlinger. of Baltimore.
is spending the Wee. with her mother
Mrs. Samuel Bensinger, of Massachu-
sets Avenue.
The Washington times., 1904-12-29

Gen and Mrs. Adolphus Greedy gave
an old-fashioned evening at home last
night, which varied from a reception
olly in that it was less formal They
have selected Wednesday for this form
Of entertainment and will observe II all
through the social season.
The Washington times., 1904-12-29
CUPID BUSY
IN ROCKVILLE

ROCKVILLE. Md, Dec % = The
friends and relatives of Harry 6. Poss,
of this place, and Miss Maude TrimbIe,
formerly of Mount Savage. Md, but now
of Rockville, were surprised to learn
of their marriage IN Baltimore yester-
day
Mr.. and Mrs Poss left Baltimore later
in the afternoon for Philadelphia, and
after short stay in that city they viii
visit relatives of the bride in Mount
Savage. Md. Mrs Poss is a sister of
Mrs. Nellie n. Coupe, OF the latter
place Mr. Poss is popular young
business man OF Rockville.
The Washington times., 1904-12-29
Nine. Bonaparte's Guests.

Count and Countess de MoItke-Huit-
feldt, who are the guests of the 1atter's
mother, Nine Bonaparte, Of K Street,
Will celebrate the eighth anniversary of
their marriage today They were mar
ried at St. PduPs Catholic Church. De-
eember %. 1896. The bride was one of
Washington's bellies. and the wedding
was brilliant event in society.
The Washington times., 1904-12-29

Mrs. James Hartman and Miss Harri-
man Will not be at home tomorrow, but
will resume their usual Friday after
moons next week Mr.. and Mrs. Harri-
man and daughter, who have come
from New York to reside permanently
full home at 1906 Connecticut Avenue.
The Washington times., 1904-12-29

Other licenses issued were 20 Walter
Rathburn Biggs and Miss Sadie Maude
Bennett both OF Jamestown. this
county; 10 Porter N Butt, CT this place,
and Miss MauGe E. Creamer, OF Glen.
this county; to Henry Jacob and Miss
Janet May Poole. both of this place,
and TO Samuel Handy and Miss Mary
Connors. both of Washington
The Washington times., 1904-12-29

William Harold Herbert ard Miss An
uie Agnes Mattingly. both of ST. Marys
county, Nd accompanied by a friend,
came TO Rockville yesterday afternoon.
and after obtaining a marriage license
were married by the Rev Thomas J.
Packard, rector OF Christ Episcopal
Church. They returned to Washington
Immediately after being married
The Washington times., 1904-12-29

Mrs. Robert Mccormick, wife of the
American ambassador TO Russia is the
guest of her sister. Mrs. Robert w. Pat
terson. on Dupont Circle She was the
guest of honor at dinner at the home
OF the former ambassador to Italy and
Mrs. William T. Draper last evening,
but is accepting few Invitations. She is
in delicate health and will leave here
for Aiken, N c.. next week
The British ambassador and Lady Du-
rand have sent out cards for their first
dinner this season, to take place on
January t.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
NOW OWNS THREE BLOCKS
Purchases by y. S. Realty and
Construction Company.

John " Golding has sold 10 the United States
Realty and Construction Company No. %
Cedar-st., at Tempe-st, for Leon Mandel, OK
Mandel Brothers, Chicago. He has also sold 70
the company for John H Meyer No. IO4 Ceoar-
St, at Trinity Place. and for Mrs. Anna Sheither
No 90 Trinity Place.
With the purchase OF this property the United
States Realty and Construction Company con-
trolls three blocks OF property in the heart of this
city. bounded the south by Trinity church
yard on the north by Cedar-st. on the east oy
Broadway and on the west by Church-st
The company is now improving the old Trim
ity Building site and will proceed with the m
provenent Of the remainder Of the three blo' ks
in the immediate future. 1t is intended TO con-
meet these buildings with the elevated railroads
and subway.
Hartman 6, CO. have leased from the plans the
second floor IN the new Trinity Building. 1t
will be twenty stories in height
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
W00DEND CRASH COMES.
Il RECEIFER APPOINTED.
Tzco Petitions in Bankruptcy
Warrant Ont for Hiding Broker.

The collapse OF the Consolidated Exchange
house Of w +. Woodend & Co, which has Deen
expected for the last two months by Wall Street
occurred yesterday, when Abraham Gruber was
appointed temporary receiver, on petitions In IN
voluntary bankruptcy filed against the concern
by three creditors. and warrant was issued
by Magistrate ZeIler for the arrest of DR.. w. F.
Woodend the sole member of the firm, who up
to a late hour last night had not been found by
the officers of the law. The warrant was issued
on the complaint Of Edwin II. Goodwin. and
was given to Patrolman Katz, who went to
Woodend's home at No. IS West Seventy-first-
St. TO serve It. Katz was accompanied by Nor
man J. Marsh, counsel for Mr.. Goodwin. The
two men arrived at the house a little before
noon, but had great difficulty in getting in. Mrs.
Woodend finally appeared and in answer 70
questions said that her husband was not there.
a thorough search of the house made from
top to bottom. In closets and wardrobes, under
beds, and in every place in which II seemed
possible for a man to hide. they looked. but
Woodend was not found. Mrs. Woodend said
that her husband very i'll. but declined to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
NICARAGUA MAY GO TO THE HAGUE
She Wants Pay for the Turtles Caught Of
the Mosquito Coast.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. !

II
Mobile April 29-Steamers from Bluefelds report
that British gJnbOat recently visited the Mos
quito Coast. and the commander went ashore and
demanded the release of the crews Of six schOOners
seized by the Nicaraguan government several weeks
ago The men were Immediately released
The people OF Nicaragua regard the appearance
of English vessels in Nicaraguan waters as
menace to an important NiCaraguan industry For
eign vessels have been fishing in Ncaraguan
waters for years and paying nothing TO Nicaragua
for their catches. That Is where the shoe pinches
II the foreigners would pay something for the
turtles. they would be permitted to fish in peace
IT is possible that this fisheries question will find
it's way The Hague Tribunal before long The
Nicara guans positive that they have fun rights
OF proprietorship along the Mosquito Coast and
thai foreigners cannot fish they please in these
waters
The British. on the other hand. say that the
waters neutral and they have the right To
dsh for turtle in them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
JAPANESE JUST TOO LATE
FLEETS At YLADIYOSTOK.
Ten Cruisers off Harbor, Four
Inside -Skrmishes ON Yalu.

Ten japanese cruisers and six torpedo
boats have reached Ussuri Bay, adjacent to-
Vladivostok Harbor, where the Russian
squadron is lying after its cruise. An inter-
cepted wireless message sent the Russians in
haste to port.
Toxic advices say that seventy-ivc men,
lost their lives on the KinShiu. The Russians
estimate is $50. Fifty-four have been re-
ported picked up by Japanese.
Chinese provincial governors have been
ordered to equip $4,000 troops, owing tc a
report that the Russians are about to put IN
force martial law west of the Lao River.
Russia has issued to her representatives.
abroad circular setting forth that all att
tempts at mediation will be fruitlcss.
The suit brought by Russian owners to res
cover prizes has been dismissed insthc Jap
snese courts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
BACK 1T TLADITOSTOK.
Intercepted Message Sends Russians
to POrt-THe Cruise.

Vladivostok. April 29.-The squadron CON-
mandsd by Rear Admiral Yeszen has returned
here from its recent operations of the Corean
coast.
The squadron. consisting OF the armored
cruisers ROssia Rurik and Gromoboi and the
protected cruiser GOgatyr. put 70 sea at day
break on April 23. The Rurik returned the fol-
towing day. but the others went on TO Wonsan
and hove to off the town on the morning ot
April % about five miles from the bays en-
trance. Admiral Yeszen sent into the bay two
torpedo boats commanded by Lieutenants
Poehl and Naxlrnof. As they ran in toward the
shore they found the japanese trading steamer
Govo at anchor with crew OF about twenty
men on board. These were ordered ashore
Lieutenant MaximOH boarded the GoyO. took
possession of her papers and flag and then sent
her to the bottom with a torpedo. The torpedo
boats forthwith rejcined the squadron after
four hours absence.
There was no sign OF troops ashore and thu
bay was empty. but II learned that four
japanese torpedo boat destroyers had put 20
at dawn April %.
The Russian squadron returned to vladivcstoI<
and late on the night OF April 26 started on an
other expedition At o'clock In the evening os
April %. when three hundred miles ont tbs
squadron sighted a japanese steamer with war
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
IBT TELEGRAPH 20 THE TRIBUNE.

Albany April 29.-When Governor Odells at
tention was called tonight to the report that the
Bracket bill signed by him to-day, amending
the State Banking law relative TO powers OF
corporation would prohibit all foreign insur-
ance companies, title companies. railway COM
panies and other corporations from lending
money in the State acting as fiscal or trans
fer agents he said al once that the report was
unfounded. He also pronounced untrue the re-
port that prominent law firm had on Thursday
night requested by telegraph that the Governor
give a hearing the bill. This bill the
subject of a sharp debate in the Senate at the
time of its passage. 1t was then charged that il
was aimed at the Corporation Trust Company.
and the charge that dummy directors" had
been supplied the United States Shipbuilding
Company by the company was used basis
for justification OF the measure. Governor OdelI
said tonight that the bill solely affected the
of the word trust by corporations other than
moneyed corporations AS It is understood here.
it's effect is solely to prohibit the of the
word trust" by corporations not organized un-
der the banking laws TO do moneyed business.
Governor Odells statement that the report was
entirely untrue obviates any possibility OF an
extra session to repeal the law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
RESCUED FROM KIvSHIU.
FTty-four Men Picked Up-Sw-
cides on Board.

London. April 30.-The correspondent. OF '"Tha
Daily Mali at Kobe says the captain OF ths,
japanese schooner Chihaya. which arrived a6
WOnsan yesterday. announced that hs had res
cued boatIoad Of forty-fve soldiers and nine
members Of the crew OF the sunkenstran,pors
kinshu
Toxic. April 29.-The official reports agree irs
placing the number OF men lost on the RinshiUs
at seventy-ive. 1t is possible that more sur
vivors viii be found. one OF the KinshIu's
boats is still missing.
Advices from Wonsan confirm the reports that
the Japanese soldiers killed or drowned at ths
time Of the sinking OF the Kinshiu refused to
surrender to the Russians. preferring death.
C1e non-commissiOned officer committed harf-
.-cri according to the ancient custom. and 9TH
IS used rifles to kill themselves
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
TWO PORTS BLOCKADED.
Russians Elude Japanese-Squadron
Off Port arthur.

st. Petersburg. April 29.-vlceroy ~Aiexiefr tst>
egraphs that this morning ter. japanese cruisers
ana SIX torpedo boats weresseen IN Tssurf Baga
adjacent to v1adtvostos 70 whose harbor ,tha
Russian squadron has returned
Japanese ships were sighted sixsrniles OF Porx
Arthur last night. This news was contained ID
an earlier dispatch from the viceroy.
These reports have aroused anxiety. NavaN
circles wondering whether the enenly's var-i
ships viii venture to approach vladivostok "a q
closer range than they ala last time
There persistent rumors OF hghting-on tnss
Talu River. but The Associated Press is in--
formed that no serious engagements have taksu.
place and that the fighting has been limited to.
affairs Of outposts. the Russians contesting and
harassing the japanese advance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
tell where he could be found. Deputy Assistant
District Attorney Paul Krotel made the follow
ing statement:


District Attorney Paul Krotel made the follow
ing statement:
Last night was at the Hoffman House and met
was Informed by Mr.. Goodwin that he had gone to
quested a warrant for Woodends arrest but the
justice said that he would not give one he had
could be arrested sight. IT being felony charge
Broadway car to the West sixfroeEht61St. @ hC9
police station | told the sergeant that wanted a
Woodend's home at No IS West Seventy -iirst-st
We got thG poAceHaI ana went TO the house. The
doors were locked and 1t impossible get in.
but AFTER ringing the bell number of times the
butler to the door and opened it. He said
that there was no ono at homo There w1s q car
riage waiting IN front. however and that made us
think that some one, certainly was in the house.
We waited on neighRoring doqrsteps. After time
oar We asked M fbsre atorney came
sibty of Woodend getting away. Mr. Warner
was a mere stock transfer and little debt which
would be satisfa etory hxed up. We left the police
man in front OF the house.
The Woodend home, No. - West Seventy
first-st, was an object of interest to most of
those who passed YESTERDAY from the time
Policeman Katz and Mr.. Marsh searched the
house from top to bottom. Several private de-
tectives and n crowd Of curious persons hung
about until afternoon.
In the course OF the afternoon score Of
friends called. some OF whom were admitted. A
number of women drove up in carriages and left
their cards. friend OF the family, on leaving
the house after brief call. said:
This IS sad case. but all OF his friends are sure
that DR.. Woodend will come out of r. with moth
ing worse than financial loss. He has gone away
/. for short time to recover his shattered health
As soon as he Is well. / assure you that he
Will return and face his accusers. We have noticed
for several weeks that he seemed to be suffering
from nervous trouble of Early in
the week his condition became worse, and he
In no sort of shape to straighten out his affairs.
Edwin II. Goodwin seen by Tribune re-
porter at the Hoffman Hou1e last evening as
he starting for his home In Petersburg. Va.
He said:
Dr. Woodend a wonder-a whirlwnd. He
came down III Virginia with big string
of horses, carriages tie them 10 and end Of
grooms to look after them. He talked better q ~
any man I've listened 10. and I can't help out
admire him. though il did cost me money. He was
a mighty entertainer, even In our country. where
take sort of pride in such things. Finally he
approached the subject Of investing I'm stocks. He
seemed to know all about 1t. and had most con-
vincing tales of returns. Well, In the end
when ne left Petersburg. he carried away $4,000
of my money.
The furniture and fixtures of W. e. WoOdend
& Co.'S offices in this city and branch Offices
Continued fourth page.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
BRINGS DOWN sHAD WITH SHOTGUN
Warren County Man Gets Fish for Dinner by
Killing a Hawk.

Norristovn. " J, April 2s.-To be able with a
shotgun to bring down live fish from the sky is
an experience not given 70 many men, but that Is
What Henry Brink Of East Belvidere. did yester
day and now every one IN Warren County Is talk
ing of his wonderful aerial piscatoral
expert Brink spent yesterday morning fishing for
trout but nothing rose TO the bait. When he heard
the dinner call he 'hikeG" Il for home Near the
house he saw a larSs hawk flying He for his
shotgun and let go with both barrels.
He had the pleasure Of seeing the hawk fall in the
dooryard and rushing the PROSTATE bird
he discovered Eve pound roe shad. which evident
IL had Just been hauled from the Delaware River
four miles away. The Brink family had fish for
dinner
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
RICH LAWYERS WILL INVALID.
Undue influence by Second Wife, Jury De-
cIsres, III Crocker Case

Boston. April 29.-The Jury n the Superior Court
which has been considering the evidence In the Iitl-
gation over the Will of Uriel H. Crocier this even
ing rendered q verdict declaring the will invalid
because Of undue influence exercised the
testator by Arrie l.. Crocker, his second wife.
U'riel H. Crocker a well known Boston at
torncy aud author OF books legal subjects At
his death years ago. he bcqueathed the bulk
of his estate valued AZ 100000. his second wife.
The will was contested bv the three OF the
testator by a former marriaEe-Cfeorge u. CrOcker
city treasurer. and JcdGar and Joseph 3. Crocker.
members OF a State-st. brokerage firm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
JAPAN KEEPS PRIZES.
Case of Ozcners of Captured RussiaB
Vessels FaiLs-Ofcers Held.

Nagasaki. April 29-The case Of the captured
Russian steamers taken over by the naval ccurc
OF appeals at SasehO has been dismissed. NJ.
MasuJina. leading member OF the Japanese
bar. who represented the owners. urged that tho
laws bearing upon the were unsuited to-
modern conditions OF life. and now was an op-
prtunity for Japan 70 establish a precedent fos
the benefit OF civilization The captured Russian
officers now held in detention at Saseho,viu nos
be released.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
AsIATIC LABOR FOR COTTON WORK
President of New-England Cotton Manufact.
urers' Association Advocates It.
De TElEGRAPH To THE TRIBuNN. |

Boston, April H--Presdent Herbert E. walmsey
Of the New-Engiand Cotton Manufacturers Asso-
cation declares that the only salvation for the
cotton industry and particularly the cotton grow
ing industry, is the Importation of Oriental labor
He said:
The economic necessity may become so pressing
20 justify and even demand the importation Of
some form OF Asiatic labor. say. for instance
Japanese. We be opposed TO yellow labor and
perhaps nothing but the averting of a positive
catastrophe would justify its advocacy; neverthe-
less we must look the situation in the face as We
ind IL and act accordingly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
NEW.YoRK MERCHANT LOCKED UP.
Disputes with Csbman About Amount Of
Fare-Both Arrested and Released
Try TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. ]

ST Louis April 29.-After being locked up all
night at the -Four Courts, Frank Ball. a New-York
merchant was released in the First District Police
Court by Judge Tracy. Mr.. Bali hired "olhe'
Stall cab driver last night, TO drive him 70 the
southern Hotel where he is staying. In front OF
the hotel Mr. Ball and Stall disagreed about the
amount that should be charged. engaging in bat
lie Of words, the result Of which was the arrest
Of both.
Before setting them liberty Judge Tracy sound
u sdr,onished them not TO repeat the offence. At
the southern Hotel tonight Mr.. Ball said:
The whole affair was an outrage; the cab driver
overcharged me- and DO not intend to be deprived
Of my rights"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30

II was announced from Valparaiso on December
last that great sensation had been produced there
BY a that the Minister of the Interior had
presented to the Chamber Of Deputies message
asking for the annexation of the provinces Of Tacna
and africa The session of the Chamber secret.
but. according information Of a reliable nature
the plan of the minister to establish in the
provinces the civil administrative methods Of Chilli
and thus to put end TO the difficulties arising
from the special system carried on there
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
OLD LAW BROUGHT UP ON BROKERS
Grand Jury Files Presentments Against E. N.
Morrison G. Co. for Selling Pledged Stocks.
[Br TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

Baltimore. April 2s-Financial circles exer-
cised over an attempt 10 apply the Maryland law
prohibiting the hypothecation without consent Of
securities pledged with brokers. F. N Morrison G.
Co who failed, and two members OF the nrm
T. N Morrison and J. Hillen Jenkins have been
presented by the grand jury the charge Of vio-
lating this law.
The law has been ignored until now, and Presi-
dent Orrick OF the Stock Exchange says that it is
a universal practice among brokers to hypothecate
securities pledged with them