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Evening journal., 1904-07-13
STRUCK POWERFUL BLOW
Negro Knocks White Man Unconscious
in the Street.

Charged with assault and battery On
william Hughes, Daniei Smith. colored.
was arrested by Police Captain Kane az
the saloon Of 3. F Lafferty in Seventh
street this morning. Smith Is eaid to have
struck Hughes so hard behind the ear as
90 knock MIN unconscious. and start the
b.ool flowing from the ear. The ambul-
ance was summoned to take the Injured
man TO the hospital. but upon its ARRIVAL
Hughes had regained his senses sufhcient-
ly to walk to the police station.
Evening journal., 1904-07-13
EDWARD BOWEN HELD
Joseph Girl Did Not Appear at Hearing
in Georgetown.
Special to the Evening Journai.

Special 70 the Evening Journai.
Georgetown, July 1S.-Edward Bowen
who was arrested in Snow Hill, Nd. on
Monday, charged with kidnapping l5-year-
old Katie Joseph, last Sunday, and who
was brought here by Sheriff Steele yes
terjay morning was given a hearing be-
fore Magistrate Marshall at noon.
In telling his story Bowen said that he
did not take the girl away, but that she
followed his team without his consent.
The magistrate held him in 500 bail for
the next term of court.
The girl was not at the hearing.
Evening journal., 1904-07-13
viii Test Their Ennine.

Members of the Water Witch Fire
Company viii give their steamer a test
from the plug at the engine house this
evening. The engine has been given
a thorough overhauling and is In first
class condition.
Evening journal., 1904-07-13
LOST. FOUND AND REWARD.

LOST. AT SEVENTH AND MARKET
streets, sum of 81 consisting Of two
tens and l one dollar note. A liberal re-
ward viii be given by this poor loser. II
returned to Sl7 Madison street or 10 the
cash box at Snellenberg's store Money
was In a small pocketbook
Evening journal., 1904-07-13

'southerly direction but when the storm
struck the town the fire was switched
about and proceeded to lick up every
thing IN its path In a northerly dipec-
ton. The heavy downpour of rain did
not appear to have much effect on the
confagration. but it was probably the
cause of saving many dwellings. The
lying embers and sparks falling upon
the roofs of threatened houses We're eN-
tinguished by the rain as fast as they
fell and consequently prevented further
destruction.
Main Streets Ablaze.
There are only two main streets in
Millington. Sassafras and Cypress. and
every building in these thoroughfares
fell a prey to the fierce fire. The in
habitants of the town were dazed by
the terrific onslaught Of the conilagra-
tion. Within two hours the entire town
was burned down and I'm ashes. All
outside communication had been cut
of and it was nearly o'clock before
telegraphic communication was again
opened.
Train Stalled For Hours.
The tracks Of the Queen Anne and
Kent Railway Company We're warped
by the intense heat OF the FIRE A train
load Of passengers was stalled from
O'Clock in the evening until late at
night.
Wilmington Firemen cheered.
When the Wilmington fire companies
turned their streams Of water on the
flames there WAS a mighty shout anC
hundreds gathered around the working
engines. Chief Of the Wilmington Fire
Department John p. Stilley was il
charge and he was assisted by Firs
Assistant August J. Thurman. Tit
Wilmington companies sent here wer
the Liberty and Washington organiza
tions and fully 100 fremen accompanied
the apparatus.
The Washington steamer remained il
service until shortly after midnight ant
the Liberty until 3 o'clock this morning
Offered to Give Assistance.
When the fire was at it's heigh
/ President of Town Commissioner
Ahrens received a telegram from Su
perintendent r. =. Holiday. of the p
r B. & w. railroad. asking IL asslstanc
were needed. Mr.. Ahern telegraphe
, back that many were homeless and a
were without food. Assistance is es
pected tomorrow and as the inhabitani
are in sore need of help it cannot con
too soon.
Pitiful Conditions Prevail.
'The place is small alongside of 9th,
e towns" said one of the inhabitants
e the reporter for The Evening Journa
E but many are without homes tonigi
= who have lost everything they possess
? ed IN this world
) Pitiful sights can be seen on all side
and as yet the people have not awab
: ened to the extent of the great loss the
have sustained.
One woman was seen walking alon
, the track with chicken under he
z arm. She was crying and when aske
= what was the matter held out th
= chicken and said that was all she ha
left.
Another woman walked up and dow
in front of her home praying that II
, house might be saved and remarkab b
, as it may be, it was. despite the fal
that it was directly in the path of a
fire and every building surrounding
, destroyed.
An example Of the plight in viii,
some families are left is that OF Mrs. J
, Wyatt. a widow, and her daughter. III
aged woman conducted a boardir
house and LOST everything she posses
ed.
a Miss Rose Comegys a daughter of D
= n. Comegys. a prominent citizen. su
a tanned a broken leg.
Evening journal., 1904-07-13
STATE COMMITTEE MEETING
Republicans viii Meet to Arrange For
Campaign.

There viii be meeting Of the Re
publican state Committee at Dover to-
morrow to arrange for the coming
campaign.
subcommittee and an executive
committee will be appointed.
Evening journal., 1904-07-13
Permit to AIter Residonoe-

George p. Bakus was granted a per-
nit by Building Inspector Connolly this
morning to make alterations 10 No 905
Broome street. The cost OF the opera
tions Will reach nearly $500.
Evening journal., 1904-07-13
Many Families at camp.

Brandywine Summit Camp is begin
ing to assume an air Of activity as al
'sady some twenty-five or thirty famil-
ss are occupying tents upon the
rounds. The camp opens the first
.eek in August.
Evening journal., 1904-07-13
RUSSIANS RETAKE
| CAPTURED FORT
,zar's Men Reported Vic
torious in Brave Dash
From Port Arthur
AP LOSS SAID TO Be HEAVY
is Reported at 2soo But Rumors of
the Killing of Thirty Thousand Jap
anese by Exploding Mines Not
Credited.

tne Nhin3 oi tHHNJ ihSNeehe SoP
anese by Exploding Mines Not
Credited.
Chefoo. July 1S.-It is reported here that
be Russians have reoccupied a position
onmanding Port Arthur after severe.
ghting. The Japanese had held the place
or several days aNter capturing it with
eayy loss.
The Russian cruiser Novik and three
unboats assisted the Russian military
orces by bombarding the enemy and fore
. the Japanese to retire.
The japanese fleet subsequently appear
d but was unable to prevent the Rus
ian vessels from regaining the entrance
, the harbor.
il is also reported that great battle
vas fought on the land side of Port Ar
hur on Sunday. The japanese attacked
he western fort. whereupon the Russians
xplodeJ land mines which caused fearful
avoc. Their losses are estimated at
500 men.
Several Cinnamon who have arrived here
junk from off Port Arthur state that
here is every evidence that the great as
eing commenced.
Toso's fleet has been reinforced by the
A rival Of several large vessels from Sase-
O, where they had been RENTED and re-
aired and the informants' opinion is that
Tremendous bombardment by sea and
AMI Is planned. over a hundred heavy
4 iese guns have been T. nded and placed
n i-position. and these viii initiate the at
@ ack.
@ Other reports state that the lombard
lent has already begun
a Hrenehman who arrived here on a
dnk from Port Arthur this morning re-
orts that on July the Japanese captured
ort No. a.
ST. Petersburg. July 13.-The prospective
3ilurc Of the crops in some Of the
ouihern provinces, possibly attendant
'ith famine and the necessity Of adopt
ig relief measures. is beginning to at
-act attention. The governments of Kher-
4 5n. Bessarabia. Taurida Poltava and
a iharkof are principally affected. In tho
istrict Of Triaspoi the peasants have al.
sady been compelled TO harvest the un
Il ire crops to feed the livestock. Com
isiress rhe failure of the crops is at
# ributed TO the early autumn frosts anC
0 lsufhcient Slo.sture while sowing. II
ome districts no rain has fallen. In man,
arts OF Bassarabia cattle are being sol,
& pr almost rothing.
"A St. Petersburg. july 1S, 7.3s a. m.-Th'
eneral STAFF has received no Information
"a egarding the reported attack on posi-
( ions near Port Arthur and the loss o
0oo japanese killed or wounded by Rus
ian mines.
The report of disaster to .he Japanes'
rmy was received last night from a Rus
ian correspondent at Mukden, dated Jul.
>. IL was as follows:
According to intelligence received here
he Japanese last night attacked position
ear Port Arthur and were repulsed witt
nornous losses.
9Not less than $1,000, it is said. wer
illei or wounded by our mines"
The report is not credited.
Evening journal., 1904-07-13
aWashvp Has a Mascot.

Members of the "Washy" Fire Com
pany have a mascot in the shape of a
beagle dog which they rescued from the
Millington fire yesterday and brought
home with them this morning.
Evening journal., 1904-07-13
Plaelna No. Headnates.

Employees Of the Water Department be-
gan the work Of placing new head gates
at he Walnut street end OF he Brandy
wine race yesterday.
Evening journal., 1904-07-13
TO GIVE LAWN FETE
Affair For Benefit Of Home For In
eurablcs.

For the benefit Of the Home for In
curables. several young people will give
a fete on Thursday and Friday. July
2S and 20 on the lawn OF George w.
Cooley, No. 915 Washington street.
Those who will have charge OF the
affair are Miss May Mullin Miss Clau-
dia Robb Miss Madeline Cooley and
Norman Williamson. Booths viii be
arranged about the lawn and an ad-
mission Of five cents will be charged
The affair will be held in both the
afternoon and evening and it is ex-
pected a neat sum viii be realized.
Evening journal., 1904-07-13
Bishop Monaghan on Vacation.

Bishop John ]. Monaghan is taking
his annual rest from the duties of his
Office. He is now visiting friends in
the lower part of the State.
Evening journal., 1904-07-13

"If you don't read The Evening
Journal ycu don't get the news.S
That's what Shipley street bLsi-
ness man has 70 say Of Whining
tons most progressive newspaper.
Evening journal., 1904-07-13
Registration Books.

Sheriff StidhHm has received from
the Secretary Of state the registration
books TO BE used on registration days
Evening journal., 1904-07-13

More prayers would be answered if
people didn't ask for things that are
not kept in stock.
Evening journal., 1904-07-13

Protect your property with a policy. c.
E. Pierson will pay for any loss.
Evening journal., 1904-07-13
FIERCE FIRE DESTROYS
BUSY MARYLAND TOWN

BETWEEN SIXTY AND SEVENTY BUILDINGS DESTROYED AND
THE LOSS WILL APPROXIMATE NEARLY $aoo,ooo-INHABL
TANTs WITHOUT HOMES SORELY NEED
OF ASSISTANCE
Evening journal., 1904-07-13
THE WEATHER

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy to
Jair, slowly rising temperature,
light winds, Friday, fair and
9~armer.
Evening journal., 1904-07-13
Train Stalled For Hours.

The tracks Of the Queen Anne and
Kent Railway Company We're warped
by the intense heat Of the fire. a train
load Of passengers was stalled from 3
o'clock in the evening until late at
night
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1904-11-19
From Lasatesr on the Rhine.

To the JIMPLEoUTE.-Our oyster
and box supper on the night of the
9Th, of this Nov was huge affair,
as all present are willing to testify.
Then the consensus of opinion in
regard as to who was the prettiest
young lady which was decided by
backed up by our purses, was SO
exciting that we Stoney was wont
with the poet to say:
Turn back, turn back,
Oh! time in your flight,
Make me youth again
Just for tonight.
Old Stoney remembers distinctly
when he had money to burn a blew
did blow it in without let or hinder
ance on similar occasion. This
time the laurals were placed on the
smiling brow of Miss Ida McCas.
land and all the people said amen,
'ceptin', perhaps, Mr.. Colquit, the
lumber king, Joe Davis and John
Lennon. Mr.. Colauit declares that
if it hadn't been for the slump in
the price of lumber his girl would
have won. While Mr.. Davis and
Mr.. Lennon swesrs by the point
of Kuropatkins sword that they
know what they are talking about
when they say our geranium, in
point of beauty, is forty leagues
ahead. Rah! for Lasater, rah! for
the man with the heaviest purse
Eighty dollars in clean cash was
realized to be expended on the First
Baptist church at Lasater. And
Bro. Doc. McCasland whispered in
the ear of ye Scribe to day, that,
now, as the ball was in motion he
intended to keep it rolling til old
Pleasant Grove church was paint.
ed, papered. carpeted and bell
placed thereon to call the people
to vesper hour. So mote it be.
SToNEwALL No. 2.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1904-11-19

In a jolly mood, the young couple
found it extremely difficult to escape
the enthusiastic attention of their
friends at the hour of departure. Great
preparations had been made to secure
proper attention en- route. Placards
and circulars had been printed and
were pasted upon baggage of every de-
scription. The Katy route was the
supposed line of travel, and Hoo-H
and Elk to the northward had been
wired to pass them along. Old shoes
had been collected and the,South Texas
rice field product distributed. at the
last moment, however. the couple hied
to the Texas & Pacific depot. boarded
train for St. Louis. and as the last car
pulled swiftly out of the station they
gave the Hoo-Hoo cry from the back
platform to their sad and dish eartened
friends, who were coming cross lots to
head them off. "And all went merry as
a marriage bell. "-Sou.hern and Indus.
trial and Lumber Review, October 1904.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1904-11-19
popular Adjutant General of Texas, and
who lost his life in Cuba during the
Spanish American war.

popular Adjutant General of Texas, and
who lost his life in Cuba during the
Spanish American war.
OF herself personally it would require
far more gifted pen than any available
upon the Review. to depict her gifts of
beauty, talent and amiability. To those
who know her and have been under the
spell of her personality the attempted
description would be voted failure.
She may be said almost to embody the
fairy Lillian, whom Tennyson has i'm
mortalized, for certain it, is that Martin
Ragley, for year or two, has been of
that opinion.
A petted child ofkindred and society,
her young life has been one of exceed
ing brightness and charm, and her gifts
will no doubt follow her through, let us
hope, long life, dispelling sorrow and
gloom in whatever shape it may appear,
and making all her trends better for
having known her.
The groom is we'll known to lumber
men. He is one of the owners of the
w. G. Ragley Lumber Company, of
Ragley, Texas. one of the best saw mill
plants in the Texas pines, He is a
young man of sterling qualities, and
bids fair to be worthy successor of his
father in lumberdom. Nothing that we
could say about him upon this occasion
would give him the slightest pleasure,
for undoubtedly he is now in very un-
selfish mood. Still, we will recognize
that he has some rights in the premises,
and will not leave him out altogether.
His father is one of the pioneers in the
lumber business of East Texas, al
though he does not look it; his sister,
Mrs. Mary r. Schluter, is one of the
is perhaps one of the largest of saw
mills in active operation in the South.
THE wedding is in every respect an
and perhaps happier or more auspi.
cious event has never before occurred
under the shadow of the pines.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1904-11-19
JEFFERSON. TEXAS SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 49, 1904
WIsE-RAGLEY.

In Jefferson, Texas, on October 18TH.
at a. M, Mr.. Martin j. Ragley, Tex
as, and Miss Mabel Louise Wise. of
Jefferson, were married at the home of
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas
@. Wise. Rev. Father Nc Slim, of Oak
Cliff, officiating.
The wedding was great social event
and was attended by many.of the Oldest
families in the place and by scores of
young friends who assisted the bride.
Mrs. Ben Rogers, Miss Alice Emmert
and Miss Dora Rosenthal received the
guests. Miss Leila Rosenthal and Miss
Ethel Leaf served delicious punch.
Miss Opal Lockett and Miss Lola
Meyer assisted in dining room. Miss
Mamie Ballauf had the cutting of the
brides cake in charge. '"''H
Promptly at p. M, the sweet strains
of Mendelsohn' grand old march play
ed by Mr.. Isiah Goldberg announced
the coming of the bride The little rib.
bon bearers Katherine Wells and Ethel
Schluter, gowned in pink formed the
isle with white ribbon for the bridal
party. First Father McGinn, then the
groom with Mr.. Chas d, Wise, his best
man, Mr.. R. H. Holmes and miss Mary
Dunlop, Mr.. r. j. McHugh and Miss
Jessie Mabry, Mr.. Ebert Wise and
Miss Lou Byrnes, Mrs. Mary Schluter,
matron of honor, preceded the little
ring bearer Semmie Rogers, escorted by
friedrich Schluter, carried the ring on a
floral pink heart. The bride on the
arm of her father, looked charming
gowned in an exqisite white satin crepe
cloth, carried an arm bouquet of bride
roses and wore the orange blossoms of
her mother, was a veritable bride in her
long sweeping veil. They stood under
large floral heart pierced by a golden
arrow with cupid guarding.
The Wise home was beautifully deco
rated with pink hearts, vines and
plants, the color scheme pink and white
was carried out in gowns and table
decorations.
The banquet which followed the cere-
mony was elaborate and several of the
walters, who assisted the young ladies,
were engaged in the same happy SER
vice at the nuptials of Mr.. and Mrs.
Wise.
The music finished by Hamilton
Walker band, colored, which years ago
played at the wedding reception of the
brides parents, goes to show the
stable character of Jefferson society and
the the memories which cluster and
cling to the events in the lives of it's
older residents.
Mr. and Mrs. Ragley departed on the
Texas & Pacific for st, Louis on their
honeymoon trip, They expect to visit
Milwaukee and other places before re-
turning to Ragley, Texas, where they
will be at home after November 18th. +
This happy event, long watched for
by the friends of both contracting par
ties, occurred under the most happy au-
spices in the historic old town of Jeffer-
son, known far and wide for the num-
Der of distinguished men and women
who are still more than proud to call
that city, home.
The bride comes from one of the old
est families in that section of the state.
She is the only daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. D. g. Wise, who have lived in JEFF
ferson many years, and niece of the
Late Gen. W. III. Mabry, for years the
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1904-11-19
A Bunch of Winners.

Our line of Ladies Skirts, Waists
and Coats. These goods are made
up of the finest quality of materials,
the highest skill in workmanship,
and unequaled beauty in design.
If you have prospective need for
a warm garment better without de-
lay investigate this line.
RosENFELD & Co.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1904-11-19
ROSENTHAL'S
Exclusive Coers and Funshers Crawford Shoes for Men,
List of Letters

Remaining in the Post Office at JEFF
ferson, Marion county, Texas, Friday
November l8, 1904.
Minnie Atkins, Andrew Anderson,
Everline Calvin. Octavia CLARK, Lucinda
Clemmons, Dan CLARK, Hairy Cooper,
Mase Carr, Geo Daye, VIM Dictson, B
F Ellington, Abe Furman, F Grubbs.
Nellie Grimmett, Lundy Green, Sam
Green, Pearl Grady 2, Sam Gomez, AL
bert NJ Gilday, A Galberath, Ed Hicks
Blanch Helton, Henry James. L w
Jaynes, Sic James, Albert James, w A
Kelly Beaulah Livingston, Jammie R
Lue, Hilbert Mason, Addie Norris, Geo
Napier. horace Norman, J NJ Rasco,
Whitney Ray, S Smith, L Smith, Jim
Williams, 7 Thompson, Tilda Turner
J T Turner.
Persons calling for the above letters
will please say advertised"
HAL SINGLETON, P. M.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1904-11-19
MEN

Have you tried a pair of the famous
Packard Shoes? If you have not,
do 80 now. Don't delay as delays
are dangerous. Sold exclusively
by RosENFELD 4 Co.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1904-11-19
Strayed.

From Marion Lumber Company
Mill one bay mare mule about Is
IL hands high, and eplit about one
inch long in left ear. S5 90 re-
word for return of same to
N 20. ToRRANs MFG. Co,
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1904-11-19

Have you got your Thanksgiving
turkey yet.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1904-11-19
Fresh New up-to-date Clothing
Hand Tailored and Guaranteed

The satitaction giving kind. We KNOW that we can
tit you and we believe have just the pattern you desire
In fact want you to leave your Clothing with
we'll care for them in manner that will please YOU A
good line of Seasonable Underwear is here in fine elastic
ribmedium weights and heavy Also extra heavy weights
for Winter in cotton and wool. We have in new fresh
shipment of Neckwear and Hats in the right shapes and
Shirt stock is complete. Any size you want. Boys
Clothes Of the XtraGood brand. That's all you need
know about them. The manufactures guarantee is behind
us and guarantee protects you. We are ready and
would like to wait on YOU
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1904-11-19

We peaurn nOundng tot
of
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of9a m.and3 p hetyol nacunn week there
credit 70 boo Ia y
oha
deiabe seury We shan eb be Il AXE t with
Yhwee al teat o The Farmers
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The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1904-11-19
DIRECTORS:

w. j. SEDBERRY, Druggist.
THOMAS L. ToRRANs, Hardware and Lumber.
JOHN A. FIEDLER, Grocer.
SAMUEL THURMAN, Wholesale Merchandise.
Col. E. w. TAYLOR, Capitalist, Fort Worth. Texas
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1904-11-19
Cash Capital, $25,ooo.oo.
JEFFERSON, TEXAS.

OFFICERS.
w. O. BATEMAN, PRESIDENT.
]. II. ROWELL, SR., VIcE-PRRsIDENT.
LOUIS S. SCHLUTER. COUNSELOR AND SECRETARY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-28

the women are not required TO make thefr owa
beds or dust their own rooms. A staff Of thir-
teen servants Is regularly employed
Upon admission guests are assigned 70 a room
Thereafter. until they have "shuhled or thu
mortal COIL" they are fed, clothed-not IN uni
form. but according to their own desires-ta
Just such garments as they have usually worn:
doctored and nursed. IL sick. cared for In everY
way. respected and honOred. and IN addition
they receive 80 cents every Saturday. TO serve
rs pocket money.
To be eligible for admission % the Institution
a candidate must be destitute. without friends
and unable to secure an engagement IN the pro-
fession. II man. he must be at least sixty
years old. and II woman, not less than fifty
five He or she must have the recommendation
Of two recognized managers and two actors or
actresses Of repute. 1t Is not necessary that
they should have been members OF the Acto-S
Fund Association. II does not matter IL they
have not been actually identified with the legft-
innate stage. II they have earned their living
in any capacity connected with theatres. vaude-
VILE shows. or even circuses. they are eligible.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-28
rETENGE OF 4 STAGE TILLAIN.

Iuchard Mansfield was discussing the subject
lerecauce.
Vengeance, as rule he said should be left
g. the gods. I can't help sympathizing though,
with the vengeance that stage villain took on
lis manager last year in the West.
The villain vas supposed, at the end Of the
l-tl .et to plunge knife in his heart and TO
81. very hard rolling and kicking al over the
st.-o
when lis cue came he did plunge in the
.r.. but then instead oc dylne he lay down on
floor. crossed his less ana burst into loud,
.-.s laughter the dagger SIN sticking. mind
l... his breast
.rfe audience was amazed and stupefed at
sob unreasonable conduct. The actors on the
&C. .a could not so on, for they were amazed and
s...st.t. 900. The manager, nearly beside him
..... -.-.ed from the wings in a loud whisper.
you fool. what are you laughing at? This is
your death scene
Death scene" said the rocumhont villain.
'A.,e . know IL is. and with such salary a~ sou
g-.e a.- death comes as "A happy release"