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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-23
Port Arthur Ready for Attack.

ST. PETERSBURG, May 23.-The
report that the Russians blew up the
Bogatyr after it had run ashore on the
rocks off Vladivostock is confirmed.
Shee Foo arrivals from Dalny say the
entrance to Port Arthur harbor is clear
that the forts on the land side are
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-23
WILL PLAY TOMORROW.
Troop r and Whitman Ball Teams Will
Meet on Diamond.

Tomorrow afternoon at $50 o'clock
Whitman and Troop F of Fort Walla
Walla will cross bats for the last time
this year This is the team that beat
Whitman to early in the season
and that won the charlottesville at
Vancouver. Since Whitman met his
team she has added the caps of the
State University of Washington ana
the State University of Idaho to her
belt. A fast fine game is looked for.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-23
INJUNCTION CONTINUED.
Baird Case Taken Under Advisement
by Judge Brents.

The case of the Walla Walia hospital
vs.. J. r. Baird, was called up for hear
ing in the superior court this morning.
After the attorneys, Oscar Cain and
Lester S. Wilson, representing re-
spectiveIy the plaintiff and defendant,
had argued the matter Judge Brents
took the subject under advisement. In
the meantime the temporary restraint
ing order prohibiting Baird from con-
tinuing work on the stable he was
erecting opposite the hospital will re-
main in force.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-23
The Santa Fe Strike.

WASHINGTON, May 23.-The In
ternational Association of Machnists'
headquarters today reported the Santa
Fe strike situation unchanged with
the road importing men from Phia-
delphia and other eastern cities, most
of whom, it is claimed know little
about the trade.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-23
Bubonic PLAQUE in Manila.

MANILA, May 23.-It is reported
that bubonic plague has gained head
way beyond control and is causing
much apprehension here. It is feared
the dread disease will spread through
out the Philippine archipelago and ex-
traordinary precautions are being
taken.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-23
Convicted of Murder.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 23.-Leon
Soeder, charged with numbering his
brOther-in-la Joseph Blaise, on
whose life he had placed several thou
sand dollars Insurance. after Turing him
afternoon of murder in the first de-
gree.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-23
Bio Haul of Contraband Opium.

SEATTLE, May 23.-Government
officials and local police seized 20OO
pounds of contraband opium this
morning. one of the biggest hauls ever
made in Seattle. Three arrests were
where it was hidden later. The value
is $11 per pound.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-23
DeIVal Must Hold His Post,

ROME, May PA meeting of col
lege cardinals today ordered Papal
Secretary Delval to retain his post, at
least until the situation he created has
cleared. The pope today granted Sa-
toll permission to start for America
next Friday.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-23
PREPARING for Convention,

ST. LOUIS, May 23-The sub-com-
mttee of the democratic national COM
mittee met today to perfect arrange
ments for the convention in July. Re-
ports We're heard and approved. No
action was taken on the unprecedented
demand for tickets, due to the fact that
the convention is to be held in the
Worlds fair city.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-23
A Col!iery Is Burnino,

SHAMOkIN, Pa, May 23.-The
Sterling colliery was set afire this
morning by a dynamite blast Three
hundred men escaped before the black
damp collected. A free confederation
is raging with all the available men
fighting it.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-23
Russian Cruiser Damaged.

LONDON, May 23.-The Central
News correspondent reports that the
Russian cruiser at Krondstadt has suf-
fered additional disaster by the eX-
plosition of her gas bunkers, killing
ten stokers and doing considerable
damage to the vessel,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-23
EXCITING RUNNING RACE.
Half Mile Dash Won by Limb of tho
Law.

An exciting match race was pulled
off this afternoon ut the race track be-
tween Limb of the Law and Sunday.
both good short distance horses. The
race was for $3.50 aside and was won
by Limb of the Law in 5O14 seconds.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-23
Alfonso Is Enuaued.

MADRID, May 23.-Court gossips
report the imminence of the double
engagement of King Alfonso to Prin-
cess Louisa of Orleans, a sister of
Queen Amelia of Portugal and of AL
fonso's sister, Maria Theresa, to the
crown prince of Portugal
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-23
Thibetan Situation Is Serious

LONDON, May 23.-The gravity of
the Thibetan situation is causing un-
easiness in the cabinet. 1t is believed
that Colonel Young will be forced to
retire from his position near Gyantse
soon, which will not only be a blow to
British prestige but will arouse the
whole Himalayan hinterland.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-23
More Bad Luck for Japanese.

LONDON, May 23.-The Central
News correspondent at St. Petersburg
reports that dispatches have been re-
ceived stating that several Japanese
transports were wrecked during a ty-
ported that typhoid has become cpl
denic in General Kurokis army.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-23

ST. PETERSBURG, May 23.-There
afternoon that the Japanese made
combined attack on the outer defenses
of Port Arthur today and were repuls
ed. The Japanese, according to the
report, lost $1,000 men and the Rus
slams only 800.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-23
Moros Massacre Women and Children

MANILA, May 23.-News reached
here today of the massacre on May y
of 50 Filipino men, women and chill
dren employed by the military govern
ment at Malabang. town in the prov
ince Of Gotabato Mindano, by band
of MOros.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-23
Rumor of japanese Defeat.

ST. PETERSBURG, May 23.-Ad-
vices from Mukden state that news of
a Japanese disaster has just reached
the Russian camp there. 1t is believed
that the Japanese advance has been
suspended.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-23
RothschiId Goes to Sinq Sinu.

NEW YORK, May 23.-David Roth
schild former president of the defunct
Federal National bank, convicted by a
jury was sentenced this morning to
nine years in Sing Sing.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-23

Forbes. Thomas Lawson and others,
began today. Bingen, a 2:044 first
stallion sold for $4,000; Nancy Hanks,
a 2:O4 mare, brought $4,000, Mayor
Johnson, of Calais, Me, being the buy
a
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-23

w. r. Oldham and ]. P. Robinson of
Southern Asia.
Merriam G. Harris, former superin-
tendent Of the Pacific coast Japanese
mission work, was elected missionary
blshop TO Japan on the first ballot. At
the memorial services this morning
Bishop Merrill presided.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-23
Ambassad dor Nissard in Paris.

PARIS, May 23.-The French am
bassadOr to the vatican Nissard, arriv-
ed in Paris today
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-23
CHICAGO Wheat Market.

CHICAGO, May -23.-May wheat
9S: old July S914 6SS5s; new July
SSA @S7as; July corn 4SA @4Sas.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-23

Russian Squadron Leaves V!adivostock
ST. PETERSBURG, May 23.-The
Russian cruiser squadron from Nladl-
vostock is reported to be north of Gen
San, Korea.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-23
Sale of Trottino Horses

READNILLE, Mass, May 23.-The
sale of trotting horses from the es-
adjustments of the late Malcomb
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-23
Dominion Liner Ashore.

QUEBEC, May 23.-The Dominion
liner Vancouver is ashore at Matane
bank. No danger is anticipated.
Evening journal., 1904-10-22
COURT REFUSED TO ORDER
RELEASE OF PHILLIPS
L. |. Handy Contended Boy
Was Illegally Committed
to Ferris School

After hearing the habeas corpus case
of Carl Marshall Phillips. an inmate Of
the Ferris Industrial School yesterday
afternoon. the judges of the Superior
Court refused to order his release from
the institution. The proceedings were in
stituted in the boys behalf by 1. Irving
Handy. The interests of the Industrial
School were looked after by 3. Frank
Ball. Mr.. Handy alleged that the boy was
Illegally and irregularly committed TO the
Ferris School as it appeared from the
records in the Municipal Court
Sidney Winchester, clerk OF the City
Court. produced the dockets and they
showed that the boy had been arrested
on charge OF larceny, and had been COM
mitted on a charge of vagrancy the
strength Of an affidavit by acting HUI
name Agent McCracken. The boy had a
home in this city at the time of his COM
mitment as an alleged vagrant.
The court decided that the commitment
was regular although Judge Grub
thought the system of keeping the records
I'm the Municipal and city Court could be
improved uron. Chief Justice Lore did not
sit in the case. because he is a member of
the board OF managers of the Ferris
School
Upon the application OF Herbert III
Ward. counsel for the defendant. the rule
was made absolute. staying an cases
against the Diamond State Steel Com
pay until the bankruptcy proceedings in
Cnited States Court are terminated.
Evening journal., 1904-10-22
GOVERNMENT AFTER
ADDICKS' FARM LAND
for Condemnation
Proceedings viii be Made
in Court

At the coming term Of the Court Of
General Sessions John =. iNields,
United states District Attorney for Del
aware. representing the government
will make application for the appoint
ment Of a commission TO condemn a
strip of land on the farm OF ]. Edward
Addicks near Coheld Beach. The gov
ernment wants a roadway from the
New Castle road across the Addicks
farm to the first range lighthouse at
Codeld Beach. A strip OF land Is de-
sired about 40 feet IN width so that the
lighthouse keeper can drive 20 and from
his house without obstruction. Here
tofore the driveway has been through
the Addicks fields and some trouble
arose recently between the manager oi
the farm and the lighthouse tender. IN
consequence OF which the governmeHi
decided to buy the land necessary FOR a
roadway
Among the names mentioned as com-
missioners to condemn the land arc DIR.
John j. Black, William Cranston, Hem
ry II. McMullen. John Johns Francis
n. Buck. John T. Hayes. J. r. Eliason
and Joseph Cough. all Of New Castle
hundred.
Evening journal., 1904-10-22
PIPES CAN
CO UNDER RACE
Agreement Reached Between
Water Board and Lea
Milling Company
WILL START WORK TOMORROW

The Board Of Water Commissioners and
the Lea Milling Company reached an
amicable agreement this morning with
respect the laying Of water mains under
the flour FIRMS race on the north side
OF the Brandywine Recently the board
was notified not to cross any property
or lands OF the lea Company and I'm COM
sequence OF this order work ON laying the
two new mains across the Brandywinc at
West street was halted The pipes will
run under the race and when completed
will better the water service IN the Ninth
ward considerably Much complaint OF
the poor service in that section In con-
sequence of the great amount of water
used by the Pennsylvania railroad shops
was made and IL was finally decided TO
ny two mains across the Brandywine,
one for a low pressure service and another
for high service. When the water Is turned
ON In these pipes. the main ON Washlnston
street bridge viii be done away With
because of It's propensties to freeze up
IN winter time.
Tho Lea Company will turn the water
of ln their mill tomorrow and employees
of the Water Department viii begin tho
work Of laying the pipes. This work can
only bo done ON Saturdays and Sundays
when the Lea plant is closed down
The basis for the compromise was tho
giving by the Water Commission 20 tho
Lea Company the right to use a short
dam owned by the city TO the first dam
This short dam Is 100 feet Ions
Evening journal., 1904-10-22
DISCUSS
IMPORTANT TOPICS
Great Interest in Annual
Meeting of Maryland Asso-
citation in This City

The Rev. Frank Sewall. d. d.. the
general pastor Of the Maryland Asso-
citation OF the New Church, now In con-
vention in this city, in his pastoral adj
dress today referred 10 the evil Of in
dividualism as hlnderng a proper re-
gard for the Institutional life Of the
church The address spoke Of the great
exterhnl Institutes Of the New Church.
first Of an being the word and the doc
trlnes revealed from its now open spir-
itual sense. as the one great source and
foundation OF the church's faith and
confession.
The annual address was delivered by
the Rev. George Henry Dole. of VIII
mington, successor to the Rev. Philip
Cabel. The subject Of the address was
"The Essential Of Faith"
The election Of officers viii take
place this afternoon and special serv-
ices will be held at the church. Della
ware avenue and Washington street.
tomorrow.
Difficulties Ia Popular Reception OF
the Doctrine of the New Church" was
the subject discussed at the afternoon
meeting yesterday Of the Maryland AS
sociation. The Rev. Arthur Mercer. OF
Baltimore. led the discussion. The Rev.
Louis II. Tafel. the Rev. Mr.. Dole. the
local pastor, the Rev. j. b. Spiers and
Dr. Sewall entered into the discussion.
AT the night session there was song
service. followed by Mrs. Ellen Spencer
Mussey, of Washington. She told OF
the methods and progress Of the New
Church Sunday school work at the AZ
rican Mission In that city.
Evening journal., 1904-10-22
WILMINGTON IS GIVEN
TWO SUPREME OFFICERS
Charles H. Morrow and H.
T. Sergeant Honored by
Brotherhood of Union

Charles H. Morrow and II. T. Ser
geant have just returned home from
attending the four-day session Of the
Supreme Circle. Brotherhood Of the I'm
ion, held in Washington. d. c., which
was a large and enthusiastic meeting
The reports of the officers show a good
condition of the order and a large gain
in the membership and finances for the
year.
Mr.. Sergeant was elected a supreme
tfustee and Mr.. Morrow a supreme Of
ficer.
After a spirited election for place OF
meeting for next year it was decided
to meet at Niagara Falls.
In addition to the officers and rep
resentatiyes present there were about
twenty-five ladies in the party, among
whom were Mrs. H. T. Sergeant and
Mrs. Mary Gee of this city. and Mrs.
A. Mines, of Philadelphia, sister Of
Mrs. Gee. All of the visitors and
members, numbering more than one
hundred. .fwere kindly received and en-
tertained by members Of the order. the
Washington headquarters being the
Ebbit House.
Evening journal., 1904-10-22
and Flat
Running Races at the
Horse Show Park This
Afternoon Well At
tended
Well known Horse.
men From This Section
VIII Ride the Blue
BIooded Mounts on
Track

Horsemen and horsewomen too, from
not only Wilmington but from many
places. are gathering at Delaware
Horse Show Park this afternoon to at
tend the second annual meet OF the
Lima Hunt Club.
The course. which is Considered to be
one of the best in the country, is in
excellent condition The rain OF yes
terday put the finishing touch. This
morning 1t was dragged and scraped.
Wilmington win have an opportunity
of seeing some Of the best steeple,
chasing and fiat running races ver held
here. Last year the program was a
good one. but it does not compare with
the entries Of today's races. which en-
brace some OF the best steeplechasers
i'm the United States.
The appreciation of the people was
shown by their attendance at the first
races last year. but the crowds that
are making their way there today bid
fair TO be one of the largest that has
ever been in the enclosure. While the
MfAAAAIA ~ ANM AAAN EasAAANAAAfWA NAAANAA
always attend these affairs causes one
to forget TO shiver. ..
The greatest precaution has been
taken for the safety of the publ ?.
Large signs warning them where the
course lies were posted this morning
and several police officers are at the
trace. among whom is Mounted Officer
Cornish.
The new board erected yesterday
facing the grand stand win make II
easy to see the entries and winners OF
the races and the dial which surmountl
il win tell the time i'm which the raceI
are made.
4 Among those who win ride are Wal
ter Burris. Louis NJ. Stackhouse. Geo
w. Proctor. Walter o, Powell S. Jas
j Bowen, Mr. Saville. Mr. Nichols. MI
Mather. A. j. +. Deyereaux. w. Spence
Harvey. Walter Stokes. Mr.. Brinton
Mr.. Megargee. All these are we'll
known riders and there win be severa
others but they have not registered.
All was hustle at the grounds thi'
morning The stable boys were exer-
cising the horses. carpenters were max
ling final repairs and groups Of trainers
and riders were discussing the possible
outcome Of the races. Several Of the
owners were there taking a look at the
horses to see that they were in condi-
tion.
The crowd began to gather at th'
track shortly after noon. Several par.
ties in drags and automobiles passed In
so as to get an advantageous place
along the course from which to wit.
ness the races.
The races are as follows: Farmers
fiat race for 3-year-olds and upwardsf
fat race. Lima Hunt Club, hunters
steeplechase hacks and hunters. hal
lmile on the fiat and Wilmington
steeple chase
Evening journal., 1904-10-22
WILL ABOLISH TRAIN SHED
oval-shaped Structure at Broad Street
Station to go.

In a few more months'the oval-shap-
ed train shed at Broad Street Station.
Philadelphia, which has for years pro-
tected thousands Of trains and passen-
gers from all conditions of weather,
win be a thing Of the past.
when the work Of enlarging the sta
tion begins the shed viii be abolished
and shelter sheds win be installed in
its place. The expense Of keping up
the present covering is enormous and
because of the large number of trains
entering the shed daily cause much
smoke and steam TO accumulate. there
by causing the air to become oppres-
sive. The shelter sheds will cover
only TIE passageways used by passen-
gers and the opening above viii allow
the smoke and steam from locomotives
10 escape freely.
Evening journal., 1904-10-22
DECISION IN TRESPASS CASE
Judges Decide That Magistrates Have
No Jurisdiction.

The judges Of the Superior Court de-
cided yesterday afternoon that the JUS
tlces Of the peace in Wilmington have no
jurisdiction in cases Of trespass committed
I'm wilmington. This decision was made
in the case OF the appeal Of Julius Ahner
from the decision Of Magistrate Pyle.
Ahner was fined by the magistrate for
trespass, alleged TO have been committed
in Wilmington.
Robert II Richards and John +. Neary,
who carried the appeal 10 tho Superior
Court. contended that the magistrate had
no Jurisdiction in trespass cases commit
ted IN Wilmington, and the court sus-
tanned this contention, and giving Ahner
judgment.
Il has been customary for persons ar
rested for trespassing on railroad prop
erty to be arraigned before a magistrate
but the decision will put an end 10 this
Evening journal., 1904-10-22
FINE STRING AT
LIMA HUNT MEET
NO CLASH BETWEEN
PANAMA AND UNCLE SAM
Reported Clash Was Due to
uSmall Invasion of Canal
Zone by Columbians
Ry PublIshers' Press.

Panama oct. 22.-Reported lighting
TO the east OF the Canal Zone yesterday
proves on investigation TO have been
a small invasion Of Colombians and
not clash between Panamanians and
American marines as first reported.
Three parties Of marines returned
here from a accommodating tour TO the
eastward OF the Zone. They report
that party OF Colombians whose
strength was exaggerated, invaded the
territory.
The Indians Of the district were in
duced to magnify the invasion and
spread alarm so as to throw a damper
on the enthusiasm incident to the in-
dependence festivities on November 3.
The stories last night giving sixteen
casualties are not confirmed. The canal
Zone police viii reinforce the marines
and II trouble develops Panamainn
troops are ready to aid the Americans.
Evening journal., 1904-10-22
LAST CHANCE TO
QUALIFY TO VOTE
Workers Iof Both Parties
Hustling to Get the
Voters Out
5000 IN CITY TO BE REGISTERED

This Is the last registration day that
voters can become qualified to vote at
the general election ON November Sth,
and therefore the political workers are
all hustlng.
There were 5000 unregistered voters
before today. but IL is expected the
great majority Of these will qualify
before o'clock this evening when the
registration places will be closed.
or the 5000 unregistered voters the
most OF them are Democrats, but the
Republicans also have "a large number
on their lists to bring out. Both par-
ties feel sure that the returns tonight
will show the total registration to be
las large as IN previous years.
There were but few men who quail
fed this morning This had been eN-
pected. however as the majority OF
them were at work but will come out
during the afternoon. The district
workers were busy last night. Many
Of them made house to house canvass
and urged the voters to get to the reg
istration places as early as possible.
The windows opened az O'Clock this
morning and will close at o'clock to-
night. After that time the Registrars
according to law win have TO close the
places even though a crowd Is i'm line
Evening journal., 1904-10-22

without police protection, and that peo-
pie living in such sections have been
for several years past asking for an in
crease in the force in order that they
can get protection.
Il therefore urgently ask that the
number Of patrolmen be at once in
creased by the addition OF at least
thirty policemen. This would then give
us ninety-two patrolmen. With this in
crease we would still have less patrol
men than cities OF the same class as
Wilmington. as shown i'm the following
statement, taken from the latest rec
ords:
Evening journal., 1904-10-22
EMORY SENTENCED TO
LIFE IMPRISONMENT
Jury Found Him Guilty in
Second Degree of Muir
der

Charles Emory, colored. who was found
guilty by a jury in the Court of oyer and
Terminer yesterday afternoon of murder
in the second degree. was sentenced by
the court TO Imprisonment for life. Emory
murdered Samuel STILL also colored, last
May by shooting him with a shot gun.
The jury was out about two and one
half hours. Emory evidently had expected
a first degree verdict which would mean
hanging. He smiled when the verdict was
pronounced and when asked by his coun-
sell. David r. Marvel if he desired a new
trial replied mo indeed, this is good
enough for me-"
Harvey b. Wigglesworth, a deputy at
the county worlShouse. who has had
charge of Emory in court, is wondering
whether his pocket has been picked. He
had a purse containing a few dollars be-
longing to Emory, and sometime during
Thursday night or yesterday morning the
purse disappeared.
Evening journal., 1904-10-22
SWEPT INTO SEA
IN SIGHT OF BROTHER
Clarence Raynor drowned
Near Fenwick Island Light
Station During Storm

Lewes. Del, oct. 22.-Clarence Ray
nor, of Carnesie, L. l., was drowned
near Fenwick Island light station in
the gale that ragged for about six hours
yesterday morning. Together with his
brother. Harry Raynor, he sailed out
Of Chincoteague harbor for New York
last night in the small sl0op Annie
r. Rutland She foundered near the
Fenwick Island lightship.
The brothers got into their small
boat and I'm the endeavor to reach shore
Clarence was washed overheard and
drowned. He sank with his brother
only a few yards away utterly helpless
to assist him.