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Evening journal., 1904-05-25
ATHLETIC MEET
Tri- Angular Sports to be Held on
Friday.

On Friday afternoon the first annual
Triangular championships will be
held at Delaware Horse Show Park.
beginning at 2.S0 o'clock. The schools
competing viii be the Wilmington
Military Academy Friends School
and the Wilmington High School.
The following events will be pulled
off, 1OO-yard dash. 220-yard dash, 44O-
yard dash, ss0-yard dash, mile rum
220-yard hurdle, running broad jump
running high jump, pole vault, shot put
hammer throw, one mile relay.
The points will count: First place. s;
second place, 3; third place, 1. Relay
race: First place, Z; second place. 4.
An agreement has been signed by
the three schools regarding eligibility
for all sports. This viii apply to base
ball. football and any other athletic
contests in which the schools figure.
Evening journal., 1904-05-25
WASHINGTON.
High School Defeated.

In Camden yesterday the Whining
ton High School baseball team was de-
feated by the Camden High School by
a score of to >. Collins who did the
pitching lost his head, his nerve and
the game. Delaware College Freshmen
will play the High School az the Union
street grounds this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1904-05-25
COMPANY A WON TROPHY
Close Scores Made in Contest Shoot
at National Guard Armory.

At the National Guard Armory last
night there was an exciting shoot be-
tween teams representing the various
companies of the guard for a hand
some trophy. This trophy was won by
Company A by one point the team
making 272 out Of a possible S75. Com
pany ID was second, making 271 points.
Nine teams representing every COM
pany in the regiment and the hospital
corps and First Infantry Band particle
pated.
The trophy viii be shot for every
year.
Evening journal., 1904-05-25
West Side RepubIieans Meet.

There viii be a meeting Of West Side
Republicans this evening oter the store
of Horace Bradley at Fourth and Rod
ney street for the purpose Of forming
a West Side Republican organization.
Evening journal., 1904-05-25
.CLAYTON'S OLDEST MAN DEAD.
Many People in State Knew the Late
Alexander Meconaughy.
Special to the evening Journal.


Clayton. May 25.--In the death OF
Alexander McConaughy, Clayton has
lost its most aged citizen and "A gentle
man typical of the old school has
passed TO his last resting place. The
deceased, who had turned the S5th
page OF life's book. when Clayton was
but cross road village. was sue
cessful grain merchant and later was
postmaster for several years. He was
progressive and until overtaken by bad
health was a moving spirit in any plan
suggested or adopted for the better
ment OF this place.
He is survived by his Wife, son and
daughter, the latter being the wife OF
w. II. Tunis. Jr. Interment was
made al Drawers Cemetery. Mr.. Nc
Conaughy was possibly personally ac-
quainted with more men OF Kent
county than any man of this vicinity.
Evening journal., 1904-05-25
FOR SALE

Beautiful new iO-room house. all mod-
ern conveniences. near Fifth and Broome
streets. The last one left. Front yard
from. porch. cement walks. Bath room
and vesHbule handsomely tiled. Price only
$3.50. Easy terms. j.. 3. OBERLH,
mis-2m SSs Market ST. Both phones.
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SPARES AND STRIKES
Latest Doinss in the Hartmann Trophy
Contest.
standIna Of the Leaaue.

The fight for second place in the
Hartmann trophy contest grows warm
er each week. The teams are getting
well punched and interest IN the out
come is growing.
The following are last nights scores:
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TRl- GAMES
TRI-sTATE LEAGUE.

Tri- State schedule for today.
Williamsport at Wilmington.
Altoona at Harrisburg.
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In the
Ring.

freely. Myers held the visitors to three
hits.
Lebanon -. ....4 3 1 5 x-14
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American League.
How the Clubs Stand.
American League.
Where They Play TodayI

Detroit at Philadelphia.
st. Louis al New York.
Chicago at Boston.
Cleveland at Washington.
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FOR SALES BULDIN GLOTs ALL IN
the city. viii be sold on easy weekly
payments. Located S0th and Washington,
cath and Lamotte and Riverview avenue
Call on S. H.. D.. L. End St. m2l-imeod
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Results Are Sure.

TO follow the insertion Of an advertise
meat In The Evening Journals classified
columns on page Z. Everybody reads 'em.
Evening journal., 1904-05-25
REAL EsrArE-cIrX.

FOR sALE-LoT ON SOUTH SIDE OF
shallcross avenue, near Broome street,
45xlOo feet. Will be sold cheap TO close an
estate. Apply Real Estate Department
The Equitable Guarantee and Trust Com
pany. 1s-tf
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Altoona lakes One.

York, May 25.-Over 5000 people
yesterday saw Altoona defeat Penn
Park in a good Tri-State game. The
game had many sensational features,
among which were stops by Smith,
owens and Logan and catches by Her
wig and Rising.
Altoona 80. 80. 10000 900 3 O-s
Penn Park .... 20 90 30 1 0 o.
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National League.
How the Clubs Stand.
National League.

National League.
Where They Play TodaN
Boston at Pittsburg.
st. Louis at Chicago.
New York at Brooklyn.
American League.
Yesterdays Scores
Detroit. 6; Athletics. 4.
Boston. s.; Chicago. 2.
New York. 3; ST. Louis, o.
Cleveland, 10; Washington, s.
Evening journal., 1904-05-25
FINANCIAL.
This classification u cent per word.

FOR sALE-A FEW SHARES OF
stock OF the international Broom Com
pany Ltd. are Ter sale. For particulars
Ofhce. nov2-tf
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FOR SALE

Very desirable corner grocery store and
o-room dwelling. on east side Of towh. Has
always had a paying trade. Address,
Grocery, Evening Journal Office. mi9-tf
Evening journal., 1904-05-25
WiIIiamsport Va Easy.

Lebanon, May 25.-Lebanon again
yesterday easily defeated Williamsport
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Colds in the Head.
CaTtmell cures in one night.
Evening journal., 1904-05-25

always had a paying trade. Address,
Grocery, Evening Journal Office. ml9-tf
IDEAL
Location and several acres Of woodland
are two attractions Of tract Of land on
Kennett turnpike at Centreville. IS acres.
whiaa viii be divided. Near Postoffice.
school and store. Address Equitable G. G.
7. Co., Real Estate Dept. ml5-tf
FOR SALE CHEAP.-A DESIRABLE
piece Of ground on the Philadelphia and
Wilmington trolley, having a width Of
several hundred feet and bounded by the
Philadelphia Turnpike and the Delaware
River. Two minutes walk TO railroad sta
ton. This ground has a high bluff with
magnificent view OF the Delaware river
and New Jersey. Lay OF land cannot be
surpassed. win be sold much cheaper
than any ground in the neighborhood.
CHARLES c. KURTZ
lOi1 Market Street
apr21-eodtf Opposite Court House }
FOR sALE.-A MAGNIFICENT PROP
erty of 20 rooms surrounded by large lot. .
Every convenience. The best situation In
the city. Wei built and open on all sides,
Easy terms. Possession any time.
CHARLES G.. KURTZ.
lOll Market Street.
Opposite Court House).
mlo-eodtf
Evening journal., 1904-05-25
BASEBALL STATISTICS

National League.
Scores of Yesterday.
Pittsburg, z; Boston, 0.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-23
CONCERT AT ASHLAND.
Two Barns Burned Belonging to
a Northern Settler.
fenecIal Id The Tlmes- DispatZh.)

Especial to the s ~ . -.
At the college chapel tonight. conducted
under the auspices Of Mr.. and Mrs. Con-
way Gordon, was a pronounced success
from a musical standpoint. The bad
weather kept the house fnon being hned.i
the Cord Ions, as well as their special
musical friends who assisted in the pros.
gramme. Miss Grace Greenwood. OF Rch-
tnond, charmed tho audience with hor
.swcet voice, both as soloist and In quar-
atettc.;s Miss Myrtle BEDFORD, formerly OF
Ashland. but now OF Richmond, seemed
to enjoy particularly the opportunity she
had as accompanist In using a brand
new piano, which had been built to order
for the new Bijou On Richmond. and wno
loaned for this occasion. Mr., Seldom
SWalke was IN good voice, and tho audi
ence fully Appreciated his singing. Miss
Virginia Petit, Of tho Westminster e.r
at latc hour to I'LL the place made
vacant by the absence OF Miss Francis
Starr and rendered several choice selec-
tions in the way Of recitations. About
$40 was realized towards the expenses OF,
the Athletic Association Of the college:
Tho two barns OF Mrs. a.. w. Lannln,
two miles from here. We're destroyed BY
fire at two O'clock yesterday; morning.
Two horses, all the harness and farming
machinery was destroyed. No insurance.
THIS farm, OF 14s acres, Is situated about
two miles from Ashland, on ono of the
roads to the courthouse and was former
sly$owned by Mr.. r. 8. Mills. Mrs. Ian
min IS one OF the Western newcomers.
and much synlpathy8is felt for her In her
loss.
Professor j. Mercer Patton. OF Lexang-
ton; Mr.. George Patton. OF Darlington,
s. c., and Rev. Robert Patton, Of Pitts
burg. left yesterday after paying their
mother q visit here. sg ll5 gs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-23
SEEKING HER LOVER.
Pretty Red Cross Nurse Allows
Herself to be Captured by
the Japanese.
(By Associated Press)


CHE FOO, November ga romantic
story develops around Miss Corelle, the
Russian war nurse, who Is on her way
to japan. She refuses to talk. but q
reliable authority says her capture BY the
Chinese bandits who took her into the
Japanese lines, was part Of her scheme
to find her lover The reports said Miss
Corelle had voluntarily entered tho Japn-
nese lines. This now seems TO DO lhcor-
rect Miss Corelle, At is now SAID, was
a nurse during the Boxer rebellion, ana
won tho Stanislaus medal During that
war she was wounded In the arm. ana
received the ST, George medal because she
continued to work when her wound was
dressed, She is remarkable handsome
woman of twenty-one years OF age. A
Young Russian officer fell in love with
the pretty nurse who reciprocatcd his af-
lection fully.
Recently this officer was among the
missing, and 1t was believed he was
wounded or a prisoner among the Japa-
nesc. In order to find him 1t Is alleged
Miss Correlle strolled from the Russian
camp and very cheerfully allowed some
Chinese bandits to capture her, This
was about ten days ago, The next step
in her scheme was to become IL Japanese
prisoner on reaching their lines. Tho
bandits,&it is asserted allowed her to COM
municHtc with the French consul at New
Chwang, following which detail OF Jap
anesc soldiers reached their camp and
Miss Corclle was taken to New Chwang.
She tried 10 secure permission to 80 to
Japan and search for her lover but the
Japanese gave her twenty-four hours In
which to leave the town, suspcctlng her
of being spy The French consul at
che Zoo Ii now endeayoring to obtain
permission for Miss Corelle TO nurse the
wounded Russians in Japan,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-23
ROOSEVELT AND
THE SIMPLE LIEF.
CONTINUED from First Page.)

light and the air; that they were aware
that 1t was asking q good deal OF him TO
cramp the building out OF which he IN.
tended to mako his livelihood, but that
they hoped he would do 1t because OF
their nced. After good deal Of thought
Mr.. Downey came to tho conclusion that
gl,o ought to grant the request and 30 ne
notified them that he would change his
plans make O somewhat smaller build
ing and sell them the six feet OF land
In the strip adjoining their church. After
q little while the preacher can1e around
With the trustees Of his church and said
that they very much appreciated Mr..
lDowneys courtesy, and were sorry they
had bothered him as they had. because,
on looking into tho affairs Of the church.
they found that as they were already IN
debt they did not feel warranted III IN
ourring any further financial obligation,
and so they had to withdraw their re-.
quest. They thanked him for his kindly
purpose and said goodbye But Mr.. Dow
ncy found he could not get to sleep that
night until finally no made up his mind
that as they could not buy 1t he would
give Il to them anyway; (apnAuse), whioh,
no did. But, unfortunately, wo know
that the tower OF Sloan often falls upon
the Just and the unjust alike and MT.
Downey's livery stable caught fire and
burned down. It was Sunday morning
and the Baptist church was IN session
next door to him. and the clergyman
stopped and said:
''Now you women stay here and pray
and you men go straight out md help
our benefnctor, Mr.. Downey. "and so
out they did, and get his horses all out,
80 that mono OF them were burned, nj.
though he suffered otherwise total
loss. Now I call%thnt a practical appli-
cation OF Mr.. wagners teaching Here
In Washington we have q right to be
proud Of q citizen like Mr.. Downey; ana n,
;if only we can develop enough such citi-
IONS va shall turn out Just the kind Of
community that does not need to, but
win always be glad to study "tl1e simple
life," tho author Of which now intro
tfuce to you" (Applause). 'ss
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-23
LIGHTNING BOLT
TRAvERSES BUILDING.
Hy Assoclated Press.l

TAMPA, FLA, Nov. PA severe
electric storm passed over tho city to-
day, during which q lightning bolt passed
through the South Florida Fair madn ex.
hibition building, severely shocking two
exhibitors and knocking senseless two
negro walters In the main restaurant.
Another bolt struck tho tall incline on
which the trick bicyclists were making
daily exhibitions In the fair grounds.
shivering one OF the tlmbers which sup-
ported It. Chief of the Fire Department
A. ]. Harris. acting as building inspector,
started to make, an inspection OF the
electric wires Which traverse each side
OF the incline. and when he reached the
summit Ia height Of forty feeD he missed
his footing and fell TO the ground. sus-
tanning serious injuries. His condition
late tonight Is somewhat improved,
though his physician thinks n lung Is at
fectcd and internal complications may re-
suit from the fall.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-23
ALL EYES FIXED
ON THE II: EMP En-
Much Speculation as to What
lie Will Do With Zeem-
stvo Memorial.
ALTERATION Fl in THE FORM
Paper Will be Presented To-day
to Minister OF Interior, Who
Will Convey Tito Car.
(By,.Assoolated. Prcss)

(By,1Assoclated Prcss)
ST. PETERSBURG, November 22.-The
serious work Of the zeemstvo meeting be-
questions relating to the aid of the
wounded and distressed, many Of the
members are already leaving for their
homes. At tho last moment the form OF
the memorial was Altered to make 1t ap-
pear an expression OF tho hope that It Is
the wish Of the Emperor to summon a
rntonal assembly With the removal
OF tho idea that tho memorial represented
opposition to imperial authority every
vestige Of dissent vanished: The pract-
cal result Of the meeting as represented
by tho Emperor's response Is now OF
all absorbing interest. The memorial Will
DO presented to Interior Minister Sviato-
polio MArsky tomorrow. and by him per-
sonally will be transmitted to the En-
peror. There Is no clue as to tho OUT
circles and even&of many of these who
participated IN the meeting Is that 1t will
.be unfavorable but the whole situation
is so unprecedented that even the best
Informed hardly know what to expect.
The final article Of tho memorial, as It
will DO presented to the Emperor, is as
follows:
I'm view Of tho Importance and diff
Guilty Of the internal and external situa-
ton, through which Russia IS passing,
this Informal conference expresses the
hope that tho sovereign power will SUM
mon freely elected reprcsen tatives OF the
nation III order with their operation
to obtain for the fatherland an evolu-
ton OF the. state In the direction Of cs-
fablishng q now basis of law for mutual
cooperation between the Imperial autho-
rlty and the people, i,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-23
A BRAVE WOMAN.
Mrs. Bryant Snaps Pistol in Burg
lars Face-Secured Plumber.

THE residence Of Mr.. A. Bryant, Twenty
ninth Street and Nine Mile Road, was
entered Sunday night, and a coat and
the meat for next mornings breakfast
was taken. The thief entered by way
Of a ladder to the second story rear win
dow t5S 5
Mrs. Bryant heard noise in the mid
die OF the. night. The light in the hall
burned dirnly. She arose. took q pistol
from under tho window, and went into the
hall. She saw a man coming into the
window, and raised tho pistol. She
snapped the weapon several umes, but
1t would not fire. The party at the win
daw withdrew himself and escaped.
Then Mr.. Bryant awoke. He explained
to his vito that he had empticd the pis-
toll that day. A search was made, and It
was found that the coat and the meat had
been taken, and that a banjo had been
.left.un the back yard, at tho foot Of the
ladder.
Upon investigation later 1t was found
that the banjo belonged to @ white man.
and that heihad loaned 1t to a negro. The
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-23
Japanese Lose Five Hundred

795H3 Il7f, (By Associated Press.) M
ia ZAND4NG4AW, MANCIIURlA (by cou-
rer to Mukden).i Nov. 22.-The Japanese
lost five hundred men In the attacks of
November 18th and 1sth and were evil
IDENTIFY disllcartened. When they renewed
the attack November 10Th tho Japanese
sent out several battalions from Double
bumped 1Iill. but their movements lacked
decision. The Russians opened fire from
Poutiloff Gone Tree HID and neigh
boring cnlinence. Y Several shells burst in
the midst of the advancing Japanese
columns and quickly checked them. The
Japanese also tried n turning operation
dispersed.
There was q slight encounter November
Goth. Russian scouts penetrated q short
distance into the Japanese lines, but
without result.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-23
A STRICKEN FAMILY.
Mrs. Phillip Pemberton's Death
Makes the SEVENTH
to The Times Dis pa tch.,

81 CONFORM, VA, Nov. 22.-Mrs. Philip
pember,on died at Matthias Point, this
county, at an early hour yesterday morn
married less Than II year and Is SUR
piysd by her husband. She was a.Penn-
sylvania lady, and although She had only
resided in King George since her mar
rago last winter. she had many friends
in The county, This Is the seventh death
in Mr.. Philip Pembertons family at Ma
sthias Point III a little more Than one
year,
Mr.. Pemberton had a typhoid, fever
scourge In his Namly twelve months ago
nirr wife and five children died. White he
Wis critically III himself FOR many weeks
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-23
AGREES WITH TAGGART.
Hon. r. w. Blair Takes a Demo.
cratic View for Once.

Hon. Robert w. Blair, Of yVythe county.
a leader among tho younger element Of
the Republican party In Southwest Ylr-
ginia, and a member of the recent Con-
stituuonal Convention, is IN the city, look-
Ing after some legal business.
Mr.. Blair was seen ut Murphy's last
night and asked for, an explanation Of tho
result Of the election in the Ninth Dis
trict. Is.
II am taking n Democratic view Of the
situation for once In my life" said Mr..
Blair. IT agree With Democratic National
Chairman Thomas Taggart that there
were not enough Democratic votes. Ger
tainly this was true out In our section"
Mr.. blair, however did not seem dis
posed to GROW; over results. and was
taking them In rather philosophical
manner,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-23
ENGLAND HELD FAST
IN GRASP0F ICY WAVE
by Associated Prcss)

(by Associated Prcss)
LONDON, November o2.-Ileen frost and
heavy snow squalls arc reported from all
parts Of tho United Kngdonl. A gale
ragged all night long over the coasts,
driving vessels to shelter and seriously
dislocatlng the telegraph wires. especially
In tho north of England and dn Scotland.
The snow is 80 deep at Chatswort4 that
the King of Portugal and others OF the
house party there have been prevented
from shooting.
4 In Westmoreland the unusual sight was
seen Of trims stuck In snow drifts ard
blocking communication on the North
eastern Railroad Tho racing at War
wick has had to be postponed ms tho
track was deeply covered with snow
Tho life-boats are busy, but the most
serious wrccl. so far reported as that Of
the British steamer Indinnic, which was
driven ashore on tho rocks near Sunder-
land. The life savers took off the crew.
A few fatalities have occurred as tho re-
suit Of wrecks of small craft.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-23
ARMIES LOOKING
AT EACH [. [ ii OTHER i
But Neither Side Seems Anxious
to Make Attack at This
Time.
JAPANESE LOSSES RECENTLY Re E. ] !:
Pretty Story Of Russian Nurse
and Her Quest for Her
Wounded Lover.
JAPANESE LOSSES RECENTLY.
Pretty Story Of Russian Nurse
"a -
(By Associated Press)

A1UKDEN, Nov. 22-lo:22 a.. M.-Both
armies occupy such strongly fortified po-
sitions that neither appears inclined to
attack unless possessing a prepondcranco
ment The Japanese probably have moro
available troops. Their superior mobu-
5lty was lately shown by the activity Of
their center. Both armies seem to receive
korual achievements during the same
space Of time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-23
GAME GAME
Executive Committee Decides =
Has No Jurisdiction in Dispute

Has No Jurisdiction in Dispute.
The executive committee Of the eastern
division OF the Virginia Collegiate Athletic
Association met in Wcstmoreland Club
last night to consider the question as to
whether William and Mary was entitled
to a touchdown in the-game played Satur-
day between William and Mary and Ran
dolph MAJ con. -,
The point at issue was whether William
and Mary was entitled to q touchdown
or q place kick, which failed Of goal,
mado by Quarter Back Lloyd. when tho
BAIL after having been touched by one OF
the visiting players, was doWned BY one
of the home team.
Tho decision rendered by the committee
was that it had no jurisdiction IN the
matter. and that the decision OF the
referee was final
Representatives. Of both colleges were
present.
IA It was desired by the William and Mary
representatives that 1t BIO stated that no
fault was found with the referee, Dr..
Mann, who both teams assert acted
in the fairest manner. DR.. Mann was COM
amended on all sides for his work as ref
cree. Tho management Of the respective
teams are perfectly satisfied with the
committees decision, and met and parted
In perfect amity.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-23
MAY CHANGE HOURS,
Subcommittee Recommends the
Whittet School Ordinance.

A subcommittee from the City school
Board last night agreed TO recommend
tayorably TO the full, Board the ordinance
offered by Alderman Robert Whlttet ",
of Clay Ward providing that the public
school hours be so changed as TO provide
tlst the sessions shall NOT hold later than
r. NJ. each day. and that thirty min
utes shall be given for recess
The ordinance. Ii adopted by the full
Board, will most likely so through the
Council