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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-02-13
The Port of Mansampo
Seized and Railroad
Bridge Blown Up.
And Japan Has Accomplished
This Without the Loss Of
Single Ship Making His
tory Very Fast.

y
ashi, the Japanese minister here,
has received official confirmation
from Toxic of the destruction at
Chemulpo of the Russian first
class cruiser Varisg and the third
class cruiser Korietz.
A summary of the losses sus-
tanned by Russia in the first "a
hours of the war with Japan show
that ten Russian warships wero
placed out of action in ono way
or another and that the japanese
did not lose ship.
The losses were as follows:
Battleshlp Rctvizan, torpedoed
aud beached at Port Arthur.
Battleship Czarvitch, torpedosd
and heschcd At Port Arthur.
Battloship Poltava, hole below
water line at Port Arthur.
Armored cruiser Boyarin, dis
ahled by japanese fire at Port
Arthur.
Cruiser Pollsda, torpsdoed at
Port Arthur and beached.
Cruiser Novik, hole below
water line, at Port Arthur.
Cruiser Askhold, hole below
water line, ut Port Arthur.
Cruiser Diana, hole below
water line, at Port Arthur.
First class armored cruiser
Variag, destroyed at Chemulpo,
Corea.
Torpedo gun vessel Korictz,
destroyed Chemulpo.
FIVE COMMERCIAL STEAMERS CAP.
TURED.
Toxic, Wednesday, Feb. TO-
The Japanese have captured at
least five Russian commerciaI
steamers, including Fkaterinos!av,
Moukden, Russia, Argun and
Alexander. They were captured
by the Japanese in BOrean and
adjacent waters at various times
since Saturday by small cruisers.
Some of the steamers are ricf
prizes. The small steamer Koeit
is detained at Yokohama, it's statu,
not being clear.
2 THOUSAND RUSSIANS CAPTURED
London, Feb. 10. A spscia
dispatch from Toxic today say
the Japanese have captured thrs
Russian transports having Of
board about 1900 troops.
ENGLAND MAY BE INVOLVED
London, Feb. 1O.-The avowe
intention of France to help Rus
STA by occupying points in Nan
churia vacated by the Russia
forces marching toward the Yal
river arouses considerable lrrita
tien here. The French govern
ment is ready to send Frsnc
troops from Tonquln. If Franc
persists serious complications ar
expected.
A new and yary ip,,,orfopt Zoo
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the law on and after December the
fifteenth, 1908
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j. M. NIsbet,
K. w. Nisbet
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A new and very important fea>
turo is added to the situation by
Secretary Hay, and this country
may eventually be involved. He
has asked European nations to
join this country in preserving the
integrity of the Chinese empire,
and that Russia shall not possess
Aanchuria whatever the outcome
of the war with Japan. Russia
practically controls Manchuria as
province now and she has
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-15
West african POtentQte
Now EngI0nd'S Guest
Continents Most influential Chiefs,
in London Town.

LONDON. June 15-The Alake of Abeo-
kuta is one Of the most interesting and
picturesque personalities who have Tor
some time landed on these shores.
The territory Of which the Alake Is tue
principal ruling chief is comprised with
i'm che Protectorate Of Lagos. on the
west coast Of Africa.
II is spoken Of as the Province Of
Abeokuta. or as the territory of the
Egbas. the most entcrprising, active.
and energetic division OF the Yoruba
race.
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DEATH IN SLIDE
TO HOME PLATE
Injury to Charles Binder
Results Fatally.
YOUNG BRIDE AT BEDSIDE
Vertebrae Dislocated by Collision With
Player-Surgeons Could Not
Save His Life.
YOUNG BRIDE AT BEDSIDE

PHILADELPHIA. June 15.-Despit'
the efforts of the surgeons of the JEFF
ferson Hospital. Charles Binder, of 140C
South Guenther Street, died as the re-
suit of the injury to his spinal column
sustained while playing baseball last
Saturday. His eighteen-yearTe bride
OF less than year was at his bedside
when death came
Binder was injured while sliding to the
home plate in a baseball game that was
being played at Twenty-eighth and
Dickinson Streets His back came in
contact with another players feet The
fifth and sixth vertebrate were dislo-
Cated. The young man was operated
upon by Drs. J. G. Da Costa and George
Spencer. in the hope Of saving his life
The bones were reset. and the surgeons
expressed the belief that he had one
ca 0nCe to recover
As soon as the serious condition OF
his injury was realized his wife was
notified. and from Saturday night until
his death she sat by his bedside.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-15
WANTS A RECEIVER
FOR MATCH COMPANY
Washington Attorney Seeks to Compel
Addicks Concern to Pay
Fees of $4,000.

WILMINGTON. Del, June 15.-Edgar
r. Stocking. Washington attorney. has
made application before Chancellor
Nicholson for the appointment of a re-
ceiver for the Ruby Match Company. OF
Delaware, a corporation chartered by
}. Edward Addicks, w. 3. Clerk. and
Alexander Kelly. and doing business in
Camden. y. ].
Stocking claims that the company
owes him 5000 in fees and is insolvent
through announcement He makes the
allegation that OF the $7.OO0.00O capital
stock Addicks took $500 900 on which
no payment was ever made
Service has been secured on Kelly II
Is said that an attempt was made to
get service on Addicks, but that he left
Tor Chicago before II could be done
Chancellor Nicholson will give the
matter hearing tomorrow The Ruby
company. the petition alleges, got rid
OF Kelly after he had given II the beue-
ht of valuable patents
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COUNT IN TROUBLE
FOR GIFT TO STAR"
American Wife Threatens to Cut off His Allowance and
to Apply for a Divorce.

PARIS. June 1.-THE judicial authOri-
ties are at present engaged in the eX-
animation of scandal in which the
parties concerned belong TO the most
fashionable circles Of Paris.
Count de r.. secretary at one Of the
embassies I'm the capital, and married
20 the daughter Of an American million
aire. some time ago fought a duel aris-
ing out OF discussion about cele-
DRAFTED theatrical star IN Paris
Bought Diamonds on Credit.
Shortly after he ordered magnificent
diamond ornament for Mime. de y from
a weli-known ieweler. As he was unab bile
10 pay for it. TIE tradesman consented
20 give him credit.
The diplomatist's wife getting 90 hear
, of the transaction. went TO the jeweler
and IN her Indignation at her husband
prodigahtN, declared that she intended
TO commences proceedings for divorce.
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iORGAS TO SAIL
FOR THE ISTHNUS
Sanitary Officer viii Leave
Here June u.
HAS CHOSEN PRINCIPALS
Chief Engineer J. F. Wallace Departs
on the Same
Day.

Or. W. G. Gorgas. the chief sanitary
officer OF the Panama Canal Commits
sion. viii sail from New York June u
for the isthmus to establish quarters
I'm the canal zone.
DR.. Gorgas has selected al of his
principal assistants. and they will ac-
company him. DR. Henry r. Carter, of
the Public Health and Marine Hospital
Service, viii be i'm charge of the marine
sanitation, which comes under the care
Of the commission. for the ports of
Colon and Panama. This includes quar-
antine arrangements. etc. Or. John w
Ross. medical director Of the navy. will
be in charge of the hospitals controlled
by the commission.
DR.. La GaFde in Charge.
There will be at least twenty-five Of
these. it being the intention to establish
a small building devoted to this purpose
at each of the villages along the route
OF the canal. DIT Louis A. Ia Garde.
L. s. A., viii be I'm charge Of the big
general hospital at Panama. which was
esta blished by the French company
and was considered a model institution
OF its kind.
The French had SEQ beds in this hos
pital. but the Americans. I'm the inter
est of better sanitation. viii reduce this
number 20 about COO Joseph A. lie
Irince, who was I'm charge of similar
work in Havana, viii be In charge of
the mosquito brigade i'm the canal zone.
These officers viii work whenever
necessary in conjunction with the
health officers OF the towns of Panama
ana Colon, who are vet TO be selected
by the local government.
Wallace to Sail.
Chief Engineer J. r. Wallace. who
VIII be in complete charge of the con-
struction work on the canal. will sail on
tile same steamer with the sanitary Of
rcers, ana expects 10 remain on the
lsthmus a couple Of months. when he
viii return 10 Washington TO report his
observations TO the commission and pre-
pare plans for future work
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and, the counts supplies being thus cut
Of. the ieweler would never be paid.
This declaration 50 frightened the
tradesman that he lodged "a complaint
against his aristOcratic client. who was
placed under arrest. At the same time
a detective paid a visit TO the fiat Of
Nine. de n. with warrant authorizing
him To seize the ornament, but the ac-
trcss had been too sharp FOR him. and
the counts present could not be found.
Count Released.
The count then sent for his lawyer,
and on its being represented b. the lat
ter that the countess action had been
prompted by her jealousy the count
was set at liberty.
He Is now meditating on the inscru-
table methods Of French justice I'm a
chateau on the banks OF the Loire.
When he was called before the exam
ming magistrate he failed 70 pat in an
appearance. IT is probable. however.
that the public has not heard the last
% this piquant incident.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-15
W0MAN'S REVIEW COMPANY
RECEIVES A CHARTER

A certificate OF incorporation of the
American Womans Review Company
WAS fled IN the Office OF the Recorder
of Deeds this morning. The objects Of
this company are to conduct general
printing and publishing business. and to
publish magazine 10 be known as 1.-THE
American Woman's Review"
The board Of directors is composed Of
Martha p owen. Sarah A Wall. Clara
b. Wagner, Marilla r. Simonds. and S
". Wall. Clara y. Wagner is named as
general agent. with offices at 6l9 r Street
northwest. The capital stock is $40, 900,
divided into 81 shares.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-15
0VERRULES NEW TRIAL
IN THE SEVERE CASE

Justice Barnard has overruled the mo-
ION Tor new trial in the case Of
Charles +. Severe against Alan Nc
Dermott. receiver OF the City and
Suburban Railway, and entered judg-
mcnt for $4,000
The plaintiff sued TO recover damages
for the loss of his foot through being
run over by an electric car at River
dale, Md, i'm the summer of 1902
ever rendered in the District for an in
jury of this nature. A. S. WOrthing-
tor and w. NJ. levin represented the
plaintiff
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example. which endeavored to overcome
Abcokuta.
The Eebas showed that they could
fight wei Bul what the ultimate isSue
WOULD have been but for European in
terveHti0n IL is impossible to say.
Man of Temperate Habits.
The Alake is . man of middle age, of
strictly temperate habits, strong in
mind and body. lie has completely set
aside the usage of his country. which
required that great and crowned chief
should not proceed beyond the precincts
OF his own courtyard. He visits all
parts of mis- province 20 direct and en-
courage the making of roads, the eN-
tension aid improvements of agricul-
turC apd TO see personally to matters Of
admiuistr dion.
He hasa duly appointed council IN
which the leading men of the. EgbaS
have seats. OF this council the Alake
is himself the president and the moving
spirit Il exercises both executive and
judicial functions: but the Alake has
sufficient experience and intelligence 10
see that it is desirable tnat separate
and expert department should be
created for the administration OF JUS
tice.
In the near future the chief justice
OF Lagos viii assist at all trials Tor
homicide. and ~ all cases involving
commercial interests between Egbas and
others.
Man of Reform.
The Alake is reformer. and there
fore he has many difficulties to face
among a people so very conservative as
the Yorubas Naturally some of his
chiefs and people think he goes toe
fast: while others, especially the young
or men. think he proceeds too slowly.
His devotion to his country and peo-
pie are however. so apparent to al
that this gives him great power. com
bined with his superior intelligence and
strength Of purpose.
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JACOB RIIS IN DENMARK.

COPENHAGEN. June 15.-Jacob A.
Riis. the author. and Mrs Riis. Of New
York, have been received By the regent.
Crown Prince Frederick who expressed
much interest in American affairs He
said Europe was satisfied President
Roosevelt's influence is strong for inter-
national peace.
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HEApMAsTER AT HoTCHKIss.

LAKEVILLE. Conn, June 15.-At the
meeting Of the board Of trustees OF the
HOtchkiss School. the Rev. Huber G.
Buehler, who has been a professor of
English az the school since Il was found
ed. was elected headmaster, 10 succeed
the late Edward @. Coy The Rev. Mr..
Buehler * a graduate OF Gettysburg
College. Pennsylvania. class OF 1888. and
later taught Latin and Greek at st.
James College.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-15
FELL DOWNSTAIRS
AND DID NOT AWAKE

NEW YORK. June 15.-Gilbert John
son. Of HuntIey. \. j.. while walking
I'M his sleep. fell headforeulost down a
stairway. and remained asleep and IN
I injured when he struck the bottom step.
His wife and daughter aroused him.
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MOI nas Rleh as RookslslIer.

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Good Communication.

In number they exceed a quarter OF o
million. The capital of the province is
the town Of Abcokuta. winch is situated
on the River Ogun. some sixty miles
from Lagos by railway. The Alake'.'
capitol has thus both water and rail
communication with the port of Lagos.
The Alake rules over something like six
or eight thousand square miles of the
most fertile ana productive soil in West
Africa The British government reccG-
nizes the absolute proprietary rights 90
the soil of the native owners. and the
laws and customs OF the Egbas prohibit
tho alienation of land.
Meets Royal Protector.
The Alake comes TO England to do
homage TO his royal protector whom be
claims as his King and sovereign. The
Kings protection is 70 the Alake and
his peopie no empty form.
Up TO only a few years ago the town
Of Abeol1uta was surrounded by works
of defense. the making and the main
tenance o. which must have cost mus.
in time and labor The wealth Of the
district was an irresistible temptation 90
strong neignoOrs, suCh as DahCnley. for
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TRADE CONDITIONS
ARE FAVORABLE
Unreasonable Weather Re-
STREETS Business.
IN THE SOUTH AND WEST
Collections Behind on This Account
Improvement ir Iron Sustained on
COnsumptive Demand.

NEW YORK, April Especial dis
patches to the International Mercantile
Agency report a continuance Of favor
able trade conditions I'm most sections
of the country. Unreasonable weather
is still restricting business in certain
parts of The South and West This has
been specially noticeable in wholesale
dry goods. where the movement has
been delayed although sales in general
average up to last year-1n some sec
lions even surprising the 1903 total
While seeding throughout the North
west has been retarded by a late spring,
the season is not sufficiently far ad-
vanced TO warrant any definite predic-
lions concerning crop prospects.
The St. Paul district reports a fairly
good outlook. with chances Of greatly
improved prospects as soon as good
weather permits the farmer to go on
with his work.
Collections in some lines are behind
a year ago. This applies especially
where trade has been retarded by the
late spring or peculiar viCiSsiJudes.
Improvements in iron have been thor
Oughly sustained. Pittsburg district
reports a volume of business likely to
equal last years record. COnsumptive
demand is alone governing the market.
There has been very little specializing
ShreWd judges of the situation are still
advocating the utmost conservatism,
feeling some uneasiness respecting the
showing Of the latter haf Of the year
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MARRIAGE LICENSES

kin'8. IS
William Dwyer. 4s. and Alice Weber.
John r. Terrell. 81, and saHie 3. Cam
mack. 81
Charles II. Sanders. 3, and Annie A.
kreiger p. both OF Baltimore.
LinwoOd G. Logan. y. and Juliet r
Daley. q, both Richmond Va
John n. Holingworth. %. and Bca-
trice N. Hall. %
Phillips. D
J. NJ. OverholI, IS. and Rosie Scott. 81.
Fercival L. Elliott, % and Sadie 3
Jones, z6, both OF Richmond Va.
Clarence Taylor. rs. and Elizabeth
b. OOks. %
Frank W Fowler p. and Frances
Rawlings. IS
F. p. Judy. %, and MAZDA l.. CLAN
nlng, -, both Of Charlottesville. va
James Blue 40. and Rachael Miles. 2S
Henry II. Warner, 50, and EsteHe
Reddiclls, "a
Frank B, Delhidge, -. and Olive Lo
JOurdau. p
Harry Caldwell, d. and Mary Il.
GHeen. u
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LACK Of BUYING
MAKES PRICES DROP
Changes as a Rule OF No
Special Importance.
CONSOLIDATED GAS GOES UP
Slight Improvement in Market After
Noon Hour Owing to Better Bust
ness IN Bonds.

NEW YORK, April 15.-The stock mar
ket opened with irregular fluctuations
There was a varied opening in Wabash
preferred, the maximum advance OF
which was Is. 1t settled back partly
in the later dealings. Consolidated Gas
rose l1a per cent on two transactions.
Elsewhere the market was without
striking feature being somewhat un-
certain and unsettled in its movements
Commission house business was light
and dealings were almost wholly IN the
hands of professionals. Prices sagged
somewhat under the absence Of buying
rather than from any pressure 10 sell,
but the changes We're unlmpOrtanJ, as
a rule. Pennsylvania ana Baltimore ana
Ohio were sold by traders on bearlsh
Interpretation Of the issue Of notes by
the laSt-named company. wabash pre-
ferred was firm, and St Paul also was
we'll sustained. The second hour deVeI-
oped a little more frmness IN some
quarters. but in the main the specula-
ton was an evening-up affair. Govern
ments unchanged. Other bonds nrm.
London sold about 5000 shares on
balance Its operations at no time N
fiuenced prices. The market has hard
ened a nttle in sympathy win some
improvement in bond business
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PREACHER DREW REPLIES
TO CHURCH CRITICS

The Rev. Simon p. ". Drew spoke to
a large audience at True Reformers
Hall last night. He devoted much time
TO charges which have been brought
against him since he began preaching
here He read for the benefit Of his
hearers his marriage certificate; his
license 10 preach. which is signed by the
Rev. O. II. Boswell. Of 100 West Thirty
third Street. New York. and Thomas r.
Harper. also OF New York. Mr.. Drew
also read his certificate Of ordination,
which is signed By b. II. Walker. Of
Mount Gilead Church. New York, as
moderator, 5. W. Smith, OF the Hand
some Place, Church, y. Y. as clerk
and W. r. Dixon, OF the Concord Bap-
list Church OF Christ, OF Brooklyn, az
CatechiSCr.
After the speaker had concluded ne
was presented with a suit Of clothes, and
a fund TO buy him house II Washing
ton was started.
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RECEPTIONS TO PASTORS.

Tonight at EIdbrooke Methodist Epis-
COpal Church, TenIeytOwn, a reception
Will be held in honor Of the Rev. Edwin
H. Smith pastor Of the church. in
celebration Of his return to the pas
torate The reception viii be under the
auspices OF the women Of the church.
The program VIII consist of musical
and literary numbers, at the close Of
which light refreshments Will be
EeTVed.
Last year the Rev. Mr.. Smith was as
signed 20 the Eldbrooke Church, 10 sue
CeeO the Rev II + r Reck- BefO- 20
Mr. Reck's passionate, Mr- Smith was
pastor OF the church for three years,
and his return was "a most welcome one.
At a meeting of the women OF the
DumbartOn Avenue Methodist Episcopal
Church, held yesterday, it was decided
to have q reception in honor Of the Rev
Frank II. HavenGer, pastor OF the
church. next Wednesday evening, In
celebration Of his return 10 the pas
torate for another year. The reception
VIII be held in the church.