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The sun., 1904-08-31
5000 INVITATIONS TO EDITORS
To Meet Judge Parker and Take . Personal
Interest in His Campaign.

Josephus Daniels, North Carolina mem-
ber of the Democratic national committee.
who Is In charge Of the arrangements for
the meeting Of Democratic editors in this
city early in September came TO town
yesterday. Mr. Daniels said that 5000
invitations had been sent ont to editors Of
Democratic and Independent newspapers
throughout the country and that he ex-
pected there would be fully thousand Of
them at the meetings on Sept. ands
we will entertain them at banquet
on the evening Of Sept. g." said Mr.. Daniels.
-and next day we will take them to Esopus.
Judge Parker's personality is one Of the
strongest points that his campaign man
ayers can work upon. and they want the
editors who are supporting the Judge to
come here and talk with him, in the hope
that their meeting with the candidate will
strengthen their personal interest in his
campaign"
1t Is understood that all expenses OF the
congress. as II Ia called will be paid by the
Democratic national committee.
The sun., 1904-08-31
,7,f5O RI SSIAN DEAD.
Reported Loss in the Fighting on the Road
to LfaOyRnG.
Special Cane Dsspoteh 10 THE srN.

Special Cab,e Despatch 10 THE SrN.
PARIS, Aug. Se.-A despatch to the Echo de
Paris from st. Petersburg says that in the
fighting at Liandiansian and Anshanchan
the Russians lost $3.50 killed. The Japanese
losses were enormous. They are reported
to have lost at one point on single day
1000 men.
The ST. Petersburg correspondent OF
the PETIT Pdrisien says that it was reported
there last evening that there could be no
doubt that several Japanese divisions had
succeeded in turning Gen. Kuropatkin's
flank north OF Laoyang. leaving only the
Mongolian road open to him.
The sun., 1904-08-31
TROLLEY RIDE A MATCHMAKER
Four Yenng jersey City Felix Return From
PUterson With the Knot Tied.

PATERSON. N. j., Aug. so.-Two young
men and two young women from Jersey
City came to this city this morning for d
trolley ride. After viewing the Passaic
Falls and other points of interest, they de-
cided to get married and visited the Office
OF Justice OF the Peace William e. Brennan,
who performed the double ceremony
The first couple to be unit ed were Irwin
Foley and Miss Amelia Bushner, and then
Waldorf Carroll Coombs and Miss Victoria
Bret tnitz were joined together. The couples
acted as attendants for each other. The
Justices once on their way for Jersey
City. "F
The sun., 1904-08-31
KEROPATKIN'S DANGER.
knr0S Attempting ts Got AroHnd HIS
Elank-Plans OF Defence.

Elank-Plans OF Defence.
.sssdal Cask Despeteh 10 TIE Sun,
LONDON, Aug. 3l.- Only the most meagre
reports have been received here of the
mighty struggle in which some half q
million men are engaged before Liaoyang
The Japanese have $50 600 men and Kuro-
patkin about 10000. The latest official
news is contained in Gen. Sakharof's tele-
gram, which was sent from Liaoyang at
10 o'clock on Tuesday morning.
Although the French and German rumors
that tho Japanese Out6anked Gen. Kuro-
pstkin to the orthward do not come from
good sources, pro-Japanese critics here
incline 10 believe them, pointing out that
there is no doubt that Gen. Kuroki forced
the passage Of tho Taitse River at Pensinu,
thereby opening the way for a movement
north Of Liaoyang.
The correspondent of the Daily Mail in
despatch dated Kupantse, Aug. 20, reports
the preliminary fighting which resulted in
The Russian retirement on the base and
adds that Gen. Oku is advancing from the
south Another army supposed to be that
of Gen. Nodzu is to the north in communi-
cation with l.ienshanls wan 1t is not prob
able that there will be any decisive bsttle
until the Japanese third army is released
by the fall Of Port Arthur.
The st. Petersburg correspondent OF the
Express says he has official information
that the Russians at Liaoyang are Offering
two fronts against the enemy. A power
defending the town from entrenched posi-
tions few miles TO othe south on ten mile
line. The other section passed through
Laoyang by the Mukden road and is Offer
ing a front against an expected fanking
movement, Gen. Kuropatkin realizes that
his safety depends on crushing the flank
attack while the rearguard holds Liaoyang
All the impedimenta are moving over the
plains north of Laoyang
There are three courses open to Gen.
Kuropatkin. II the rear guard can hold
the positions to the south and the turning
movement can be crushed to the north
he will reap splendid victory. If he fails
against the fanking columns he can retreat
toward Mukden safely, as the Japanese
have insufficient cavalry for pursuit The
rear guard however, might have to be sacri-
feed. If defeated In flank and rear his
I.iaoyang position will become second
Ladysmith.
An army Of 100000 disciplined regular
troops are being prepared to 60 to Harbin.
They are vastly superior to the Siberian
troops now fighting in the Far East. Theirs
will be the task Of starting the winter cam
paign on level footing or Of attempting to
relieve Gen. Kuropatkin II he should be be-
sieged at either Liaoy ang or Mukden.
The sun., 1904-08-31
Re~ardlng Omeers At Port Arthur.

Special Gable Dsspdteh to The SUN.
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 3o.-An imperial
order OF the day has been issued decreeing
that months service shall be reckoned as q
year for the commissioned and non-com-
missioned officers who are defending Port
Arthur from Aug. to the end Of the siege
The Car has conferred on Gen. Stoessel,
the commander at Port Arthur. the cross OF
st. George OF the third class for bravery.
The sun., 1904-08-31
Russian Captain Insa ne.

Special Cobie Despatch 10 THE SUN.
PARIS, Aug. 30.-The st. Petersburg cor
respondent Of the Petit Parisien says that
Capt. Rudnieff, who commanded the cruiser
Variag when she was sunk in Chemulpo
harbor by the Japanese. at the beginning OF
the war became insane suddenly and has
been confined in an asylum.
The sun., 1904-08-31
No Can.ests In Rich nani.

No contests developed in the primaries
in the Borough Of Richmond. The Demo-
Gratis, who vote by the Assembly district
plan had but one ticket in the field. The
Republicans vote by election districts and
1t was expected that there would be con-
tests In some OF the districts. This ex.
pectation, was not realized.
The sun., 1904-08-31
BENNETT DEPOSED ~ QUEENS.
Postmaster Rippe nberger Of Long Island
city Wins IHs Fight.

John W. Bennett, chairman Of the Queens
County Republican committee. was de-
feated in yesterdays primaries in the First
ward by Postmaster George Rippenberger
Of Long Island City. The fight was con-
fined to the First ward of the borough and
was very bitter.
Gov. Odel sought 10 smooth matters
over, but both men elected to 60 to the
primary polls. The postmaster has long been
nett was chosen chairman. Bennett, it Is
understood. will at once resign the chair
manship so that the postmaster may be
elected to 1t. Rippenberger received 1872
votes and Bennett 70s
publican primaries in the other four wards
Of Queens borough, and no Democratic
contests anywhere in the borough.
The sun., 1904-08-31
KINGS AL FOR WOODRtFF.
Only Three Contests at Primaries Old
Leaders Won In Each Case.

There we're only three contests for leader
ship In the Kings County Republican dis
tricte. All three old leaders easily defeated
their opponents. Thee fights were purely
on personal issues and were in the Second,
Tenth and Fifteenth Assembly districts.
from William Dilphy; Election Commissioner
Randolph c. Fuller heat ex- Police COM
missioner William A, Phillips in the Tenth
by over 500 majority. The Fifteenth district
was held by Henry Jacquillard, whose
II was said last neht at the Republican n
headquarters that tie Kings County Re-
publican organization would send solid
delegation Of 1870 members to the State con
vention instructed t vote for Timothy
l.. Woodruff for Governor "a
The sun., 1904-08-31
HAS"HAD ENOUGH or POLITICS."
Judge Bronson Declines Democratic NOmi.
nation for Governor Of Come cticut.

nation for Governor Of Come cticut.
NEW HAVEN, Aug. 3o.Judge Samuel L.
Bronson OF this city, who was slated for
the Democratic nomination for Governor
at the convention to be held here on Sept.
o, declared in a formal statement to-day
that he would not under any circumstances
accept nomination. saying he has had
enough of politics.
The action Of Judge Bronson was sur
prize to the State central committee, for
he was regarded as the strongest man the
Democrats could put up. He Is wealthy
1t was understood that the Democratic
leaders In New York who ara close to Judge
Parker we're desirous that Bronson should
run.
The candidate now being considered is
Mayor Charles F. Thayer OF Norwich, who
wants the nomination and DOESN'T hesitate
to say so. The leaders OF the party do
not want him because thuy are afraid his
advocacy OF municipal ownership Of public
utilities will be damaging argument
against him in q campaign
The sun., 1904-08-31
r ussian Ships At Shanghai Dsarmed.

Special Gable Despatch TO THE sun.
SHANGHAI, Aug. 3O.--The disarmament
Of the Russian cruiser Askold and destroyer
Groeovoi, which took refuge In this harbor
after the sortie Of the Port Arthur squadron,
was completed to-day.
The sun., 1904-08-31
DIED..

BRlDGE-On Sunday, Aug, "a. 1904. Frances
Stuart Bridge. wife OF James Howard Bridge
Funeral from the Church Of the Heavenly Rest
Thursday. Sept. I. 1904. at 1919 A. NJ Inter.
ment In Greenwood Cemetery.
CRAWFoRD..-On Sunday morning. Aug. n. a. his
residence. Tho Osborne. 20S Wesi 67th st.. Dr.
william II. Crawford. In the 3th year Of his
age.
Funeral services al his late residence. wednea-
day, Aug. 81. at II A. N.
WHITRIDGE.--On Sunday. Aug. -, ~ Baiumora
Md, James II. d. Whitrdee. son OF the late
Horauo L. and Elizabeth Hall Whtndre sf
Baltimore.
The sun., 1904-08-31
MANY PRIMARY ARRESTS.

Battery Dan Firms S0n.in.IAw . Prisoner
Courts Kept Open ete.
Matthew Strip, Jr., Battery Dan Firms
son-in-law, who h an index clerk In the
County Clerks off3ce at q 100 year, was
gathered in by the police with John Powers
The sun., 1904-08-31
THE RETREAT TO LIAOYANG.
japanese Report aays Russians Fled In
Utter Coufusisn.

wAsHINaToa, Aug, so.-Details OF the
three days battle on the. road to Liaoyang
were received at the Japanese Legation
tonight in the following despatch from
Toxic
'On Aug. %; our First Army commenced
an attack on the enemy, who were strongly
posted on steep mountain ridges, twenty
three miles southeast Of Eiaoyans. The
The sun., 1904-08-31
MARRIED..

HAWKINS -ELY.--on Wednesday. Aug. q. 1904
al ST. Lukes Church. Denver Col. by The Right
Rev. Charles s. Olmsted D. d., bishop Of
Colorado. George Frederick Hswdns and
Agnes Merrck. daughter OF George ". sad
Frances 4. Ely, all OF New YORK city,
Milford chronicle., 1904-12-16
Excitement In Cleveland.

Cleveland, Dec. 1.-THE home-com-
ing of Mrs. Cassie L. Chadwick will
create more excitement in this city
than any event of recent years. The
probability of a tremendous jam at the
depot has compelled Chief Of Police
Keehler to arrange details of officers
to restrain the crowd and United
States Marshal Chandler, to whose Of
sices she will be taken Immediately on
her arrival, has determined to station
a force of deputies around his Office o
prevent the throng from taking the
room by storm.
The prospects are that Mrs. Chad
wick will be compelled to go to Jail
unless she can give bail to the amount
of $4,000, and she may be asked to
furnish surety as high as $4,000.
United States District Attorney Sulli-
van said that he did not care to dis
cuss what action he would take after
Mrs. Chadwick's arrival.
There was a report that a third in
dictment had been found against Mrs.
Chadwick. charging forgery in connec-
ton with the $5,O0O,OOO Carnegie note.
It was not returned. but such thing
may occur before Mrs. Chadwick has
seen the end Of her troubles with the
federal officials. If it does, Mr.. Keehler
will ask for a bond of S12,5OO in this
case also, making the total amount of
surety that she will be called upon to
furnish S52,50O.
Milford chronicle., 1904-12-16
laps HAMMERINC
PORT ARTHUR FLEET
ytring Shell Into Them to Make Sure
of Their Destruction.
R1oTING IN ST. PETERSBURG

roxlo. Dec. 12.-The Japanese con-
rnue TO batter the Port Arthur fleet,
and there is little ground for expecting
,bat it will ever again engage the
Iananese. The battleship Sevastopol
continues at anchor outside, but pos
,ibIv returns to the harbor at nights
and anchors inside the outer boom,
which protects her from torpedo boats.
The recent heavy weather has given
added protection to the vessel.
Naval experts are disearding the
theory that the Russians themselves
sank any Of the ships, The fact that
the vessels first showed lists while in
exposed positions, and the efforts
made to save the Sevastopol are re-
garded a. conclusive evidence against
the theory of their being sunk by the
Russians, A majority of the sunken
warships lie headed nOrthward. They
received the bulk of the fire across
their port sides, and the fact THAI at
least two of them showed lists to star
board gives rise to the theory that
Japanese shells exploded inside the
ships and against the starboard armor,
driving the armor outward and caus-
ing leaks. To make sure of the de-
struction of the Russian warships the
Japanese continue to drop shells into
the sunken hulks. The whereabouts
of the torpedo boat destroyers contin-
ues doubtful but it is thought they are
sheltering outside the harbor. The OBJ
servers report a number of tugs,
launches, dredges and small craft an
chored near the hospital ships in the
west harbor, where they evide4tly
have gone for the purpose of obtain
ing protection. 1t is suggested that the
besiegers notify Lieutenant General
Stoessel to separate these vessels from
the hospital ships or take the conse-
uuences. The japanese are exercising
care to avoid hitting the hospital
ships, which frequently are IA the di-
rect line of fire
Milford chronicle., 1904-12-16
FIRE RAGING IN MINNEAPOLIS

100000 Worth Of Property De-
stroyed and Three Firemen Killed.
Minneapolis. Dec. 14.-Probably the
worst fire that the city of Minneapolis
has ever known is now raging here.
and already 100000 worth of prop
erty has been destroyed, with pros
poets that the total loss will reach at
least $5,OOO,OOO.
The fire started in the Photographic
supply house Of 0. H. Peck & Co., on
Fifth street and First avenue. South,
and in less than one-half hour this
building was a mass of wreckage.
Next to the Peck building is the fur
niture supply house Of Routelle Bros,
The largest house of its kind in the
northwest. This building soon caught
fire, and is now burning, the sparks
from it being carried blocks by the
north wind which is blowing, causing
several small fires throughout the
city. Relief has been secured from St.
Paul, that city having sent all its
available fire apparatus. With the
strong wind blowing, aided by zero
weather, the firemen are experiencing
considerable difficulty in their work,
which has not as yet been effective,
as the fire is burning itself out in one
Or two buildings, and their work Is
entirely directed to the buildings in
close proximity in an attempt to save
them. 1t is reported that three fire
men have already lost their lives.
Milford chronicle., 1904-12-16
WILL IMPEAcH sWAYNE
Federal Judge to Be Tried For "High
Grimes and Misdemeanors."

Federal Judge to Be Tried For High
Crimes and Misdemeanors."
Washington, Dec. LISTING as
grand jury, the house of representa-
tives, with almost a full membership
and after more than five hours dis
eussion, to the exclusion of all other
business, adopted a resolution provid-
ing for the impeachment OF Judges
Charles Swayne, of the northern dis
trict of Florida, for high crimes and
misdemeanors." The case against the
respondent was clearly set out by Mr..
Palmer, of Pennsylvania, chairman OF
the subcommittee Of the judicial judi
ciary committee which heard evidence
in the case. He carefully dissected the
evidence bearing or each of the speciti-
cations. and said that if it were found
that Judge Swaype had done well he
should be vindicated, but if he had
done i'll he sheUld be sent to trial
where his excuses and apologies may
or may not receive consideration" He
was followed by -Messrs. Clayton, OF
Alabama; Powers, of Massachusetts;
Henry, of Texas, and Lamar, OF Flor
ida. each of whom in most vigorous
terms advocated impeachment. Messrs
Gillett, Of California, and Littlefeld, OF
Maine, in speeches opposed their col
leagues on all the specifications except
the one as to the account rendered to
the government by Judge Swayne foi
travelling expenses.
Milford chronicle., 1904-12-16
Roosevelt's Plurality 2,546, 100.

New York, Dec. PA canvass by
the New York Times of the popular
vote at the last presidential election,
complete except as to one county in
Tennessee and four counties in Michi-
gan. for which estimates are given,
shows that President Roosevelt de-
feated Judge Parker by 2,546, ,169. He
polIed the largest vote ever given for
a president of the United States, T.
GAO. $50. This is more than 100000 in
excess of the vote cast for Mckinley
in 1900.
Milford chronicle., 1904-12-16
RlorINe lM 81. PETEasRURe
100 Injured and Many ARRESTED In
Anti-Government Demonstration.

100 Injured and Many ARRESTED In
Aati-Government Demonstration.
st. Petersburg, Dec. PA popular
anti-government demonstration, the
participants in which ancluded large
numbers of students of footh sexes, be-
gan at midday in the .Hevsky Prospect
and lasted about two hours. Hundreds
of police and mounted gendarmes, who
were hidden in the courtyard of the
public buildings, emerged suddenly
and charged the crowd at full gallOp,
driving the demonstrators in headlong
confusion and screaming with terror
upon the sidewalks and into adjacent
streets. This led to serious encounters,
100 persons being more or less Sc
verely injured. Many we're arrested.
PDward l o'cle x the woTkmen and
students seemed ytD swarm toward the
corner of the eHotel Europe. opposite
the 3Knzan Cathedral. Then, when there
WAS not a single mounted policeman
in sight, on ths stroke of /, from the
heart of the ,tli4a1ly wedged crowd a
bl0Od-red flag, like a sheet of flame,
suddenly shot up. It was the signal.
Other flags appeared in the crowd,
waving frantically overhead; and they
were greeted with a hOarse roar Down
with autocraoy7 The students surged
into the street. singing the "Marsel-
laise," while innocent spectators,
seeking to eXtricate themselves,
crowded into Tloorways and hugged the
walls. Dismounted police made sin
gle attempt to force their way into the
crowd to wrest the flags from the
demonstrators, but the students and
workmen, armed with sticks, stood
close and beat back the assailants
Then. like a flash, from behind the
Kazan Cathedral, came a squadron Of
gendarmerie. The doors of adjoining
aourtyaFds were thrown back, and bat
talions of police came out. A double
squadron charged the flank of the
demonstrators with drawn sabres Five
other squadrons srircled the mob, cut
ting through the fringe of spectators,
who gladly scurrteti to cover. The main
wedge of the demonstrators stood fast
only a moment Ar two. There was a
sharp rattle of fcudgels and sabres,
though the wounds showed that the
police struck principally with the fiat
of their sabres. The 'women were espe-
eially fierce in thes resistance. Many
were struck and trampled. and blood
streamed down their taces.
While the mob stss3d, those within
managed 10 throw hundreds of revolu-
tionary proclamations over the heads
of their fellows. The IHlice urged their
horses aiepeely into the crowd, driving
those who resisted into the court
yards. the Hotel Europe and the Cath
oIic church. The intense excitement
lasted about 10 minutes. after which
mounted squads of the gendarmerie
patrolied the streets and ahe policemen
devoted themselves to Baeping the
crowd moving.
Milford chronicle., 1904-12-16
ARRESTS FOR PAYROLL PADDING
New Graft Sensation startles Citizens
of Scranton.

Scranton, Pa, Dec. 12.- Charges
with padding payrolls of the street
department. Chief Clerk Hugh Jones,
of Ihe department of public works,
and Thomas Watkins, a miner, were
arrested at the instance of President
Joseph .Jermyn, of the Taxpayers As
seciation.
So far as ascertained the amount
involved is SASS.
Watkins stated at a preliminary
hearing that he was not employed as
a teamster, as made to appear, but
had received 81 for indOrsing his
name on some warrants which Jones
had brought to him. City officials have
begun an inquiry into the charges
against Jones.
Milford chronicle., 1904-12-16
]. ]. Won .Reider,
Dover, Del.
SAMUEL y. WILSON,
Director and EmbaImel

Twepty-five years experience in the abov
hnsiness with the assistance of my SOM JohE
P. Wilson, enables Qe 70 guaraplse saslsiae
charges. Black and white heal IS. Bedies
snibalmed or preserved by the use OF ice
Mems black SUITS end robes; laoAes' dresses
and robes childrens shrewds always in
stock. No eXtra charge made for my wlIe's
ierVices when required. All styles Of cofhnt
and caskets constantly in stock.
Telephone and telegraph communicaIlont
promptly answered. No. extra charge foi
distance. Five per cent discount on all bill'
paid within thirty days.
We ask for an examination OF our FuEnl
ture Department when needing anything II
this line.
sAM'L. ]. WILSON. MILTON, DBL
Milford chronicle., 1904-12-16
WILL MARRY EARL OF SUFFOLK
Engagement of Miss Daisy Letter and
Iitlad Britisher Announcea.

TLTUU d TII9IIgT INIl-l'1,-lIN~-'
Chicago, Dec. 12.-The engagement
of Miss Daisy Letter, sister of Lady
,Curzon, to the Earl of Suffolk and
Berkshire, of England, was announced
by Mrs. Letter from the family resi-
dence in this city. The date of the
wedding has not been decided ON as
yet. but will be in the near future.
Miss Daisy Letter is the youngest
daughter of the late Levi 2. Letter, and
is the third of the Letter girls who
have married Englishmen. Miss Mary
the eldest of the daughters, is the
wife of Lord Curzon, of Kedieston,
viaeruy of India. Miss Mamie, the sec
ond daughter, was married two weeks
ago to Major Colin Campbell.
Milford chronicle., 1904-12-16
600 ouams Nitro-eIycerine Explode.

Findlay, O., Dec. l3.-Six hundred
quarts OF n8tro-glycerine exploded in
magazine on a farm three miles east
of the city. The concussion was felt
throughout the county. Findlay was
shaken to its foundations. There was
not pane of window glass left within
a radius of mile from the magazine.
Although the nitro-glycerine factory
containing a large amount of stock,
was located 300 feet away, it failed to
explode. There was no loss of life.
Milford chronicle., 1904-12-16
PLEHvE's MURDERERs GUILTY
Man Who Threw Bomb Sentenced For
ife and Acompliee to 20 Years.

Man Who Threw Bomb Sentenced For
Life and Aeompiiee to 20 Years.
st. Petersburg. Dec. 14.-Sasonef,
who threw the bomb which killed Min
lister Of the Interior Won PlekTe on
July 2S. and sikorifslSy. his accom-
plice in the crime, were found guilty
by the court Of appeals, sitting iR the
law courts building The former was
sentenced to Imprisonment for life at
hard labor, and the latter to 20 years
Imprisonment. The trial had been ex-
pected to last at least two days, but
It was rushed to a speedy completion,
r., view of the possibility of revolu-
mary demonstrations. The trial was
behind closed doors, and all the
es to the building were locked
Milford chronicle., 1904-12-16
Man Blown to Atoms.

Niagara Falls, N. YY Dec. 14.-Jo-
seph Pesk was blown TO atoms, Po-
lander, name unknown, was fatally,
and William Mullin and Hugh Bulger
badly injured at the plant of the Elec-
trieal Development company, which is
constructing a tunnel for the Toronto
and Niagara Power company. Pesk
was thawing out some dynamite, which
exploded,