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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-26
NEW YORK CENTRAL OFFICIAL
DEFENDS RAILROAD COMBINES,
NEUTRALITY OBLIGATION
Melville {, Stone Points to Necessity
as Nation and individuals 60 Main,
tain Strict lmpartialty IN Essence,
Spirit, Letter and Act on Struggle
Between Friendly Powers,

Chicago, May 24,-Fve hundred
members of the Illinois Manufacturers
association and their guests were pres
ent at banquet Of that organization
last night, The chief address of the
evening was made by William G,
Brown, vice president of the New lorh
Central railroad company, who spoke
ON Om Country and Our Railroads,
He declared that the greatness ana
progress Of the nation had depended
upon the development of the railroad
and that one had grown at the Same
rate as the other He Indirectly de,
clared himself in favor OF comhtna'
ton of railroads and cited numerous
instances in the history Of the country
where people had declared against
such combinations, where courts had
sustained the contentious of the people
and yet where the logic of events had
shown both people and courts to have
been mistaken, His description OF the
fight made to prevent the railroa Is
from building bridges across the Miss
issippi proyokede much laughter,
Stone Urges Strict Neutrality.
Melville Il. Stone spoke on the Rus,
sian,Japanese War, He made an earn,
est plea for neutrality on the part OF
citizens of this country, say ing that he
asked for this not IN letter nor in Act
alone, but in essence and in spirit, lie
declared that Russia had been the
strong and consistent friend of the
American republic almost from Its
foundation down to the present time
and rocounted numerous historical
facts TO prove his assertion, lie de
clarod that In all probability had II not
been for the attitude of Russia durlnR
would have interviewed in the struggle
and the result would have been dis
ruption of tho nation. Our obligation
TO Japan, he said. was OF a different
character but no less binding 1T Ia,
he said, the obligation Of the parent
to the child, From the eventful day
when Perry Numbered at her gates ant
forced their opening, Japan has beer
led step by step into the paths OF west
ern civilization by the United States
Her sons have been graduated al Yale
and Harvard. Her own universities
have been taught by American profess
sors. Her ministers of state are from
our universities Her best admiralF
are from our naval schools, Her scien
tilc engineers are from our technical
institutions. Let us form whatever
private Judgment we will respecting
the merits Of the controversy, not for
getting that there Is much justice on
both sides, but as people, whether
officially or ms individuals, let Us do ne
act that may be construed into further
ing the cause OF ona Of our friends
against the other"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-26
GUARD AGAINST FoRGERs.
Hotel Men Take Measures to Avoid
Catching Bad Paper,

Indianapolis. Ind, May 24.-As the
result of the visit here of Edgar A.
Wall of New York, president of the
National Hotelkeepers' Protective as
ISOLATION. there was posted yesterday
in all the leading hotels of Indiana no.
tees stating that the proprietors after
September / would cash no paper for
anybody not bringing letter of credit
issued by the association, which Is co
operative. Notices will he published
in other states, the officials say.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-26
GRAFT CASE ON TRIAL.
Manager of Newspaper Charged With
Receiving $4,000 Bride.


Grand Rapids, Mich. May 24.-Tho
trial Of Eugene u. Congor on the
charge Of conspiracy in connection
with the Lake Michigan water dem
was begun yesterday afternoon In the
superior court Congcr is charged
with having received $4,000 from Liant
TX. Salisbury for the influence of the
Grand Rapids Herald, Of which Congor
is manager in support of the deal,
This is the first of the cases against
the three newspaper men to be brought
to trial When court adjourned Il
panel of talismen had been exhausted
without any Juror being accepted. a
special venue of 36 talismen was drawn
to report at the opening of court today,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-26
DR., DAY MADE BISHOP
Chancellor Of Syracuse University
ionored by Methodists.

Los Angeles, CAL May When
the general conference finished its
third weeks labor at noon Saturday
and adjourned until Monday II had
elected eight bishops, the number
recommended by the episcopacy com
mittee, and disposed of majority of
the subjects that have come up for
consideration, nr, j, Il, Day chan.
cellor Of Syracuse, n, Y, university,
was the eighth ard last bishop chos.
en-, The conference finally disposed
OF the question as to whether the
Methodist church would return to the
rule Of limiting the tenure Of pastor.
ship by adopting resolution that no
change be made in the rule which
provides for unlimited tenure
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-26
TEN STOKERS
IN EXPLOSION ON
RUSSIAN SHIP

London, May 9l,--The st, Peters.
burg correspondent to the Central
News says there was an explosion yes.
terday ON board the battteshtp Orcl
at Cronstadt. and 10 stokers were
killed The vessel. the correspond.
ent says. was damaged and 1t viii take
weeks To- effect repairs. The cNplo
sion, according to the dispatch, was
the result of the accumulation of gas
In the hunkers
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-26

St. Petersburg, May 24-lt is re.
ported that Foreign Minister Lams
dorff has received a message from the
Russian consul at Chefoo saying the
japanese made a land attack on Port
Arthur and that in doing so they lost
$4,000 men killed or wounded. The
Russian loss is placed at 5000 men
The ultimate outcome of the fighting
was not stated.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-26
WOMAN CHARGED WITH
TRYING TO KILL HUSBAND

Toledo, May "a Mrs Frank Burt.
who shot her husband. a well known
theatrical manager, Saturday night,
was arraigned In the police court yes
terday on tho charge Of shooting with
intent TO kill She waived esamina'
tion and was released on $1,000 BAH
Burt lis still at the hospital.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-26

syNania and New Work, New Haven
and Hartford express, In order to
AVOID any possible trouble resulting
from the strike on the New York, New
Haven 4 Hartford road, the preSi.
dents car was cut out here and
switched To the Bejyidere division Of
the Pennsylvania and run thence as
a special over the PouShkeepsie
hridse route.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-26
POLICY GAMING HIT HARD.
Chicago Police Make Big Raid on
Large Clearing Houses.

Chicago. May 24.--Policy gaming
was hit a hard blow by the police yes.
terday afternoon and last night The
officers raided five large policy clear.
ing houses, made 106 arrests. seized
$500 In cash, number OF large
checks, much paraphernalia and Sc.
cured evidence upon which to base
several additional raids.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-26
Report Comes From Russian Consul at
Chefoo to Foreign Minister
Lamsdorff
Spirited Land Attack : Heavy Losses =
Ultimate Outcome Not
Yet Known

emit of the Standard at Shanghai says
reports have been received from Muk.
den that the Chinese there are
alal med because of threats by the
Russians that they will burn Liaoyane
and Mukden before retiring to Har.
bin The correspondent adds that
the Tartar viceroy at Mukden has or,
dered a brigade of Chinese troops to
occupy that place Immediately after
the Russians retire.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-26
Indian Agencies Discontinued.

Washington, May 24-The Sac and
Fox Indian agency in Iowa and the
Fort Berthod agency In North Dakota
have been discontinued by the secre.
tary Of the interior The agents To-
Gated al these two points have been
appointed superintendent Of Indian
schools and win have charge as such
cf their respective agencies,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-26

John Johnston IL prominent and
wealthy banker ~ Milwaukee. From
1892 % 1900 he was a university 70.
gent, was for years president Of the
ltate Historical society had a prom.
inent Tart In building the great new
library and has been ono Of the lead.
Ing patrons and benefactors of the In,
stitution.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-26
CIVIL WAR VETERAN PASSES
AWAY AT ADVANCED AGE

Berkeley, Cal, May 24,-Lieutenant
Colonel John NJ Matheny, ". S A.. re-
tired, is dead, aged 60 years. He was
n native of Indiana and served as a
captain during the civil war
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-26
CHOLERA ATTACK AND KILLS
100 JAPANESE EVERY DAY

Liaoyung, May 24.-According to the
latest reports the Japanese camps are
infected with cholera and there Is an
average of 100 deaths daily. Russian
patrols are successfully harrassing the
left of the Japanese advance.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-26
JAPAN'S THREE NEW CRUISERS
REPORTED TO BE CAPTURED

Paris, May 24.-The St. Petersburg
correspondent of the Matin says:
1t is persistently rtrmored that the
Vladhostok squadron has captured
three cruisers bought by Japan from
Chile"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-26
Japs Rout Cossacks.

FuSan, Corea. May PA company
&c japanese infantry routed a com.
pany of Cossacks at Sementsu Sun
day. The Japanese did not suffer any
casualties, while the native reports
saw that the Russians lost 20 men.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-26
RAILROAD STRIKE CHANGES
ROUTE or PRESIDENT

Trenton. ii d, May 90 President
Roosevelt passed through here last
night On his way ID Gr0fon. Mas
where his son Theodore Is attending
school The president came al Tar
e this city on special car. which
vas made part 81 the regular Penn
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-26

the legislature of 1901. The grounds
are much the same as in suits brought
by the principal railroads of the state
TO test the same tax law and now pend
Jag in courts II Is alleged that the
ad yalorem law is unconstitutional,
and that the assessment OF companies
under Il are unjust and excessive.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-26

President Fitzgerald Of the Haw.
thorne Chicago racing association
notified the Western Union Telegraph
company that the association had do
cIded not to allow the company To
operate any telegraph wires from the
track.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-26
JOHN JOHNSTON DYING.
Pneumonia Complexities His Condition
and the Worst is Feared

Milwaukee. May "a The condition
of John Johnston who has been con.
fined to his home for some months past
with heart ailment. II critical II II
said that pneumonia has set In. Later
reports were that he might not survive
through the night.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-26

ATTACK AD vALoREM LAW.
Express Companies Fight Reform
Tax Measure In Michigan.

Detroit. Mich. May 24--Suit was
brought yesterday In the United
States circuit court here by
the American. United States
and Pacific Express companies to
prevent the state from col.
Letting taxes levied On companies I'M
der the al yalorem tax Law passed by
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-26
THREE WIVES DIVIDE ESTATE.
Attend Funeral OF Mutual Husband
and Aaree on Claims.

Des Moines, Iowa, May s4,--Three
women each claiming to be the legal.
ly welded wife OF Contractor nupois.
who died last week, met yesterday
and mutually agreed upon a division
OF the estate, which Is valued at Sill,
coo, Mrs nupoiS No, | resides in
nes MoiueS, No, comes from New
York and No, from Denver, They
met here TO attend the funeral OF their
husband"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-26
NEBRASKA MAN
FOR PLATTEv LIE

Lincoln, Ncb,, May "a Dr w. A.
Clark. president Of he state normal
school al Peru and ono o. the promI,
neut educators d the west, announced
yesterday that no had resigned the
presidency. to take effect In June
While not definitely announced, II Is
believed that he viii accept call
from Wisconsin.
The position that Will be presnm.
ably accepted BY Or. Clark Is that Of
president Of the normal school at
Platteyille, which will be vacant by
reason Of the resignation of President
Duncan Mcfregor
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-26
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
ARRANGEMENT COMPLETED

It Louis. Nay 24-The suboom.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-02-19

The calling away tronearth otS. Noah
Stinchcomb has left a void that can never
be filled 1t is very frequently sald-'hlS
place will soon be taken; a little while
and he will not be missed" Not so, for
there are even in this world, unions OF
hearts which end only when the lie OF
this world IS done His children will
never forget or cease to love or respect
the kind indulgent father, whose lite OF
strict honesty and integrity lived every
day before them, has built in their hearts
a monument more enduring than marble.
1t is a truth that no thing is lost. Though
his wears were spent i'll the quiet walks
of life, no seeker for place of prefernent,
pornp and circumstance; his days an un.
interrupted round of work, his energies
faithfully applied to what he thought to
be his duty; the good influence of his en-
ample of uprightness and fair dealing
will 90 out and spread to an extent and
in WAYS now unseen by our eyes, intent
upon our own each days affairs.
The sick and poor whom he always
remembered, and the stranger who come
within his gates will not forget him. Nc
needy one went unhelped by him. No dog
| ever drove tramp from his door, but as
many as twenty tramps were fed by hin
in one day. during the unsettled times al
the close of the Civil War. His charity
was not that of deeds only but also o
thought and speech. He was Away:
quick to make excuses tor wrongdoer:
/ and his counsel to his children was-"l
you cannot say good of person, dom
say any harm
\ dutiful son, a devoted husband, {
kind father, faithful friend, a good citi
zen, an honest man, that noblest worl
Of God, he rests from his labors and hi
works do follow him, and the places tha
knew him once shall know him no NOR
forever, but in the home of The Blessed
he will hear a voice saying-"Well done
thou good and faithful servant, ente
thou into the 10Y of the Lord"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-02-19
DARLINGTON SOCIETY.

A beautifully appointed luncheon wa:
given at "Andalusia," by Mrs Chris
topher Wilson on last Tuesday. Those
present were Mrs X. S Gould, Mrs
Newlin Smith, Mrs. George Finney, OF
Churchville, Mr. and Mrs Charles Y.
Thomas, Mrs John II Price, Mrs. D. L
! Thomas. Mrs. +. NJ. Allen, Jr., Mrs.
Ephraim Hopkins, Mrs. Alfred p. Edge,
Miss Eta Silver and Rev. Robert +.
Sterling.
An enjoyable card party was given in
honor of Miss Hyland, of Washington,
on Wednesday last, by Miss Ethel Smith,
at her pretty home, near Chenille. Those
who received prizes were Mesdames D.
Gilpin Wilson, E. E. Price and E NJ.
Allen, Jr.
The Darlington Reading Club was en-
tertained on Thursday afternoonb by Mrs
d. I. Price. The subject for The afternoon
was Germany"
Mrs John H. Price entertained 4 few
friends at supper on Wednesday evening,
at "Wayside" The color scheme was
pink and white Those present were Rev.
and Mrs. W. W. kimball, MIR. and Mrs.
Charles y. Thomas, Mr.. and Mrs D. L
Thomas, Mrs Could. Mrs. Thomas, Mr.
John H. Price, Miss Floretta kimball
and Master Webster Price.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-02-19
BEL AIR NOTES.

Mr.. N. n Mock is visiting friends in
Washington.
Ex-Sheriff and Mrs. Fred W Reasin
of Havre de Grace, were in Bel Air on
Monday.
Miss Florence Colburn, is visiting Mrs,
Willard G. Rouse.
Miss Sue STREET., who has been the
guest of friends in Baltimore during the
past month, has returned.
Miss Rush Williams is visiting Miss
Stockton, in Princeton, New Jersey.
Mrs Charles r. Yohu. who has been
spending some time in Washington, has
returned.
Mrs John S. Parker Of New York, was
the guest of Col Lees family this week
Mrs Thomas W. Hall is visiting the
Misses Coale, on Calvert street, Balti.
more.
Miss Elise Williams spent part of this
week i'll Baltimore.
Mrs Cover Street, entertained the
Whist Club on Friday afternoon. The
spirit of st. Valentine was portrayed il
the tallies, score cards and dainty favors
as we'll as the artistic prizes which were
won by Miss Anna NJ. Waters and Mrs
Armfeld F VanBibber. A delightful
| luncheon was served.
Mrs. John A. Evans entertained large
number of friends at her home on Satur
day afternoon with cards. It PROVED
one of the most delightful functions o
| the season.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-02-19
EPMORIH LEAGUE.

The meeting of the literary department
of the Epworth League Of Grace NJ. E.
Church. Aberdeen. held at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs 0. c. Michael on Monday
evening was well attended, and much
interest was expressed in the subject,
Our Citizenship" upon which papers
were prepared by Misses Bertha Martin
and Elizabeth Bradford, and Mrs. o. c.
Michael. Mr. II. W. B russ delivered a
spirited address on the top;c and num-
Der of musical selections were rendered
among which was vocal duet by Mr..
Mrs w B. Richardson. The subject of
the next meeting will be American
Orators" 1t will take place during the
month of March.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-02-19
DEATH OF MRS. NELSON.

Mrs. Rosa Nelson, widow of the late
!. Crawford Nelson, died at her home at
Deer Creek, on Sunday. She was eighty
fiee years of age, and is survived by two
sons-General Charles Nelson and Mr..
Albert Nelson. and one daughter, Mrs
Rosa Nelson keighler,. The deceased
was a daughter of the late James w.
Williams, a member of Congress from
this congressional district in 1880. Her
mother was Hannah Stump, sister OF
John w. Stump, of Darlington and the
late Ann Archer. She was first cousin
of General Herman Stump, and the late
Henry ". Archer. Her funeral took
place on Tuesday, the interment being
in the family burying ground. The floral
offerings were beautiful. The casket was
covered with violets. lilies Of the valley
| and Gala lilies. The mound marking the
grave was strewn with American beauty
roses and carnations Rev. Mr. Murray
of Elkridge, was the officiating minister
| The pail bearers were six of the present
! and former colorcd servants of the family
A large cnncourse of her immediate rela
tives and neighbors paid a last tribute
! by their presence.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-02-19
NEW LOCATIONS,

Following is the location of some OF
our advertisers whose places were de-
stroyed BY fire:
Mr.. !. S. Macdonald, ieweler, 219 n.
Charles street.
W J. c. Dulany Company, corner OF
North and Pleasant streets.
Guggenheimer and We'll, lis W. Fay.
cite street.
Fred. Heineman, 3O4 North Charles
street.
N Hess and Son, 10 W. Lexington
street.
George n Mackenzie and Company
room % Builders Exchange.
New York Clothing House opposite
Ford's Opera House, w. Favette street
PENNSYLVANIA Railway office, Calvert
and Centre streets.
r. Q Taylor and Company, 222 n
Liberty street, opposite Rennert Hotel
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-02-19
PERUVIAN LOCALS.

Mr. Frank W Clotworthy, president
OF the Clotworthy Chemical Company,
of Baltimore, whose establishment was
destroyed in the great Baltimore fire has
rented the old Emmord and Taylor build
ing and is now fitting it up. He expects
to have it in running order next week.
Their speciaIties are corn starch, yeast
powder and Fruit PUDDING"
Mr.. John T Martin. section foreman
of the Philadelphia, Baltimore and Wash
ington Railroad, is critically i'll at his
home
Mr.. John T. Lear, who was operated
on i'll Baltimore hospital, is doing fair
" well and his recovery islooked for.
Several weeks ago, Rev. II. Fields
Saunenig, gave Sunday night lecture
in Emmord's Hall 1t seemed Ito fill a
long-fclt want so we'll that he has de-
cided to continue them during Lent,
next Sunday evenings subject being
''Christianity and its claims All are
welcome.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-02-19

--Srnatur Robinson has introduced :
tGll - sanction two deeds made To ST
Marv's Protestant Episcopal Church
/ Emmortun.
/ tuesday was the coolest day this
i winter. The thermometer lowered about
ten degrees above nearly all day. Al
! night it was three degrees below in Bel
Air Other places in The county regis,
tered from five to fifteen degrees below.
/ Mr. John S Smith, of Chestnut Hill
has 1870 hens winch have laid $50 dozen
: eggs from the first OF December to the
/ 18th OF February. These eggs were
worth $4J or about 80 cents per hen
Mr.. Smith has been using mixed food
oi warm most bran i'll the morning and
corn and wheat screenings.
-Protractcd meeting under the manage
mcnt of the pastor, Rev. II. W. Burruss,
will commence at Grace NJ. +. Church,
South, aberdeen, on Sunday evening
next. Rev. L. Y. Rcsester, of Trinity
Church, Baltimore will preach on We'd
ucsduy, Thursday and Friday evenings.
\ service of song will be held each even
ing.
In addition to the traditional
Dye. Oyczl Oyez!" By which Court has
been called from tls, time whereof the
memory of man runueth not to the con-
trary," Judge VanBibber has introduced
an innovation by having the bell on the
Court House struck once as a notice to
those having business that the Court
hour has arrived.
On Thursday, Judge VanBibber fined
a witEess for rot being prompt in attend
ance, lis absence delaying the court for
me little time We commend public
officials who recognize that it is the tax
payers money which is being spent, and
public sentiment willencourage his Honor
in his business-like methods ofconducting
the court routine, thus saving many
dollars in the course of year.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-02-19
Neighborhood Mevs.
From Aberdeen.

ABERDEEN, Feb 1T.-Lentens season has
virtually ended the series of card parties
and dances which have SO pleasantly alb
sorhed many of the winters evenings.
The last meeting of the Trolley Euchre
Club of Perry IMAM, was held at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Parker Mitchell, on Tues
day evening. Twenty guests were pres
ent and much interest was felt i'll the
game. Prizes were won by Miss Fanny
{. Walker, Mrs Parker Mitchell, Mrs
lanes W. Malcolm, Mcssrs Howard IL.
Richardson, b +. Johnson, Maurice
Holloway On Wednesday evening OF
| the past week. this club was entcrt .incd
hv Mr. and Mrs A. Raymond Walker, al
Peruvian, and on that occasion prizes
were won by Miss Annie Gallup and Mr.
Jacob p. Yarnell
| \ lecture which promises to be interest
ing to all lovers oftravel, will be delivered
i'll Aberdeen NJ L Church. on Wednesday
evening, oath instant, by Miss Jessie
! Alderman, who has travelled around the
/ world five times, and is now on her sixth
| tourney The lecture Is free and the public
is cordially invited.
Miss Euncc lamisOn WAS a guest 81
| Miss Frances Marine, OF Baltimore, dur
ing the past week.
Mr. Shirley {. Morgan has returned
| from a visit to relatives i'll Virginia.
Miss Elizabeth Mitchell, ot Short Lane
is visiting Miss Henrietta II. Mitchell, oI
Baltimore.
Mr.. Edward Lee, ofWashi1gton, .. c.