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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-11
ANNUAL YACHT CRUISE.
Many Smart Vessels Assemble in New
York Bay.


GLENCOVE, L. l., August 1.-THE wood
eo nils about one of the deep inIets of the
north shore of Long Island reverberated to-
Gay with the guns of the New York Yacht
Ciub fleet. assembling for the annual
cruise down the sound to Newport ana
Vineyard Haven.
Great steam yachts that had cr,,,seo
nearly the world over; former defenders or
the Americas cup, smart sloops that had
saiied many contest off Newport COM
PORTABLE yawls that had weathered hun
oreos or hard blows and schooners that had
once been racers, but were ending their
careers as phleg:natic cruisers. made up the
squadron that came from north east ana
west As each anchor splashed overheard a
yacht cannon cracked out a salute 10 the
commodore, and before the echoes died
OF the flagship Delaware returned the cour-
tesy.
The early morning conditions were not
particularly enjoyable, for the mists left by
the nights downpour hung heavy for sew
eral hours over the sound and refused TO
be brushed away by the light westerly
breeze that had sprung up soon after sun
RISE Still the fleet that gathered in the
morning for the power boat races was a
good one, and 1t constantly increased as
the day wore on.
Following the power boat races of the
morning, the committee had arranged a re-
gatta In the afternoon for yachts of men,
bers' sons, boats too small to be enrolled
on the club lists
With these two events out of the way II
was planned to hold the customary meet
ing of the captains of the fleet on the nag
ship, followed in the evening by the dedi-
cation of an historic old building, used
more than half century ago on the heights
Gently moved and established here as a club
station.
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or the prisoner. who took the stand in hi,
own defense. but the fury brought in a YER
dict OF guilty of murder in the first degree
aiter ABOUT fifteen minutes elaboration
Shortiy after sentence had been passed
upon MIN Davis professed religion and
atterward made two confessons-the first
that ne mad committed the deed for which
ne was to be hanged. and also that he had
d NUMBER OF years ago, murdered a woman
with whom he was living in IacLsor,,i1a
Fiorida, by choking her to death In Jack
sunviie ne was known as Willie Mungen.
winch 1t has been ascertained, was his
real name. The circumstances of the first
murder were corroborated bv commnnina
lion with the Jacksonville authorities. who
justice. "e MN "
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New Yorker Confers with Admiralty
DENIES NOTHING.
Russian Captain Also Silent About
Ships Escape.


CHEFOO, August II, IL p.m.-The captain
Of the Ryeshitelni does not deny that the
Russian warships have gone to join the
Vladivostok squadron. He simply refuses
to answer questions on the subject, claim
Ing it would be improper for him to do so.
Other sources affirm that absolutely all
the big ships, except the Bayan, which Is
injured, left Port Arthur yesterday, ex-
changing shots with the japanese fleet at
long range and 1t seems likely that the
long-expected junction Of the two Russian
squadrons will now occur
Shortly after the arrival of the Rye
shitelni here the Chinese admiral. Sah sent
an officer on board and demanded that the
destroyer either leave the port or disarm.
1t had been previously been ascertained
that her engines were disabled. The cap
tain of the Ryeshiteini agreed to render
the engines absolutely useless and to dis
arm in such a manner as Admiral Sab de-
manded. mt
The following is list OF the armament
submitted: One T5-milimeter gun, four At
millimeter guns. two torpedo tubes. thir-
teen rifles and two reyolvers, with fuii
supply of ammunition.
The captain of the Ryeshitelni requested
the Chinese admiral to indicate position
nearer the shore where the destroyer might
lie I'LL the enO OF The war unocT the pio-
lection of the Chinese government.
The Ryeshitelni shows the effects OF long
service. Her paint is scratched and fading
to yellow, owing to exposure to the
shop. but she has not been damaged by
gunfire, although 1t is stated that the ship
was exposed constantly for three months
to the fire of the Japanese
The passengers of the Ryeshitelni fnclude
two women. one of whom is said to be the
wife of General Stoessel This, however, Is
denied.
1t is evident that grave reasons caused
the Ryeshlteln to undertake her hazardous
voyage. Presumably she came here to fie
urgent dispatches.
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DISPATCH FROM ALExIEFF
frooarly the News as Reported From
Chefoo.

81 PETERSBURG, August II. 6GS pm.
The admiralty has just received from
Vlceroy Alexieff a brief spatch officially
announcing the departure of the Port Ar
thur squadron
1t does not give details and doubtless
was the news communicated to the ad-
miralty by the captain of the torpedo boat
destroyer Ryeshitelni from Ckefoo
Left on skrydloff's Orders.
CHEFCO. August 1.-THE Russi IN sou i'd
ron l"1t Fort Arthur in response to I'M
perative orders from Wee Admiral Sk-yd-
loft.
"A sem!-offio ial telegram reports that the
Russian battle ships Pob ed 1 and Retvizan
have returned today to Port Arthur. Three
japanese torpedo boat destroysrs are now
OUTSIDE this harbor watching the Russian
torpedo boat destroyer Ryeshitelni which
still flies the Russian flag.
Recalls Cervera's Dash.
LONDON, August 1.-THE afternoon
papers here today, while admitting that the
result of the engagement off Port Arthur Is
not clear, generally interpret the conflict
ing reports from Tokyo and Chefoo as
meaning that the bulk of the Russian
squadron at Port Arthur made a sortie tn
the hope of escaping. but that only the tor
pedo boat destroyer Ryeshitelni, which
reached ChefoO, succeeded in getting away,
and that the Ryeshitelni believed, as indi-
Gated by the statements of her captain,
that the rest of the squadron would be
equally successful ,.. ..r-
from Santiago, followed by the speedy sur
render of the town, and consider that the
sortie from Port Arthur indicates the i'm
pending fall of the fortress.
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OF the war very greatly amplified the defini-
ton of contraband hitherto accepted by
Great Britain and, he believed by most
other countries. the enlarged definition i'll
Guiding such articles as coal, alcohol rice
ana other provisions, horses, etc.
1t seemed to be matter of such impor-
lance that the British government deemed
It its duty to call the attention Of Russia
10 the gravity of the question. referring
particularly to the inclusion Of provisions
IN which this country is very largely inter-
ested, among the articles regarded as "un-
cond1tionally contraband of war;
The British government had pointed out
that this inclusion was serious innova-
tion, and stated that 1t was bound to assert
It's rights by protesting against the doctrine
that 1t was optional for a belligerent to de-
clde on what articles should be dealt with
as contraband, regardless of well-establish-
ed rights and usages
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-11
BRITISH DISSATISFIED
Over Russia's Attitude in Knight
Commander Case.

LONDON, August 1.-THE Associated
Press learns that Great Britain is distinct
ly dissatisfied with Russa's attitude in the
case Of the British steamer Knight Com
mander, sunk by the Vladvostok squad
ron, and continues to press the Russian
government to make substantial modifica
tons of the list of articles regarded as con-
traband
Count Benckendorff. the Russian ambas-
dor to Great Britain, called at the foreign
office yesterday and conferred for an hour
with Foreign Secretary Lansdowne, the lat
ter bringing up the question of the changes
which should be made in the Russian regu-
lations in order to make them acceptable
TO the commercial nations, pointing out the
inadvisability of declaring food, fuel and
clothing contraband under all circum-
stances.
Lord Lansdowne dwelt on the sweepine
character of Russia's proclamation, some
of the provisions of which, after specifying
various goods as contraband closed with
the word "etcetera,' which Lord Lans-
downe pointed out can include anything
and everything the Russian authorities de-
sire. AS this is serious restriction on neu-
trail shipping Lord Lansdowne insisted that
the regulations should not contain generali-
ties of that kind
In reply Lord LansdOwne was assured
that Russia had no desire to unnecessarily
hamper neutral shipping, but that she can
not afford to permit Japan to receive sup
plies which would facilitate her military
operations. Russia was prepared to modify
her regulations, provided Great Britain, on
ner part would accept the regulations and
bind herself to observe them In future wars
in which she Is involved.
Lord Lansdowne is now considering how
far IN this direction he can go without Gre
ating regulations embarrassing to Great
Britain The latter does not wish to take
action which might possibly hamper the
British navy.
These conversations between Lord Lans-
downe and Count Benckendorff are merely
preliminary to the formal negotiations
All the direct negotiations relating to the
knight Commander have taken place at
st. Petersburg between Sir Charles Har-
dinge. British ambassador and Foreign
Minister Lamsdorff, and this will continue
to be the channel of communication in con-
nection with that incident while Lord
Lansdowne will personally discuss the
general principles involved in the case in
order to establish a satisfactory base from
which the final negotiations can be con-
Quoted
Lord Lansdowne's insistence on the ne
cessity for an agreement on the general
principles involved is due to pressure from
British shipping interests, which fear a
permanent loss of trade in consequence of
their unwiilingness to accept goods which
Russian naval officers may consider to be
contraband, and which, in their view and
that of the British government, have no
such character.
It - known that the matter is receiving
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CANNOT MAKE IT OUT.
st. Petersburg Wonders if the Ships
Got AWAY.

ST. PETERSBURG, August ii, $40 pm
The news of the departure of the Port
Arthur squadron, printed in extra editions
of the newspapers, created the keenest in
terest among the people in the streets.
The officials here are unable to make out
clearly from the Tokyo dispatches whether
Admiral Without broke through the Japa-
nese investing fleet. and the utmost anx-
iety prevails upon this point.
No fresh news has been received from
the front.
An official dispatch gives details of the
skirmishing near Tsianschan. thirty-six
miles south of Sintsintin, reported in the
Associated Press dispatches from Sintsin-
tin, where the Russian force was COM
manded by Colonel Madritoff, the noted
leader of irregulars, but does not change
the general situation. except in recording
the fact that the weather has cleared up
after three days continuous rain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-11

the most careful consideration on the part
of Premier Balfour and other members of
the cabinet. and that Lord LansdoWne, in
his representations to Count Benckendorff.
is acting according to a decision reached
by the whole cabinet.
New Yorker Confers With Admiralty.
ST. PETERSBURG. August 1.-THE AS
ISOLATED Press learns that Lewis Nixon Of
New York. who has been In st. Petersburg
for several days. came here at the request
of the Russian admiralty. and that nego-
tiations are progressing between the adj
miralty and Mr.. Nixon. but whether for
the sale of ships, machinery or what is
not ascertatnable. Mr. Nixon Is going to
Sebastopol Friday to confer with the COM
mander of the Black sea fleet.
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HANGING AT YOUNGSTOWN.
Murderer Pays Penalty for Crime
Made Two Confessions.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa, August 11.-"Willie"
Mungen, or Frank Davis, as he was known
in Cambria county, will be hanged at Eb-
ensburg this morning for the murder Of
Laura Taylor, his paramour, on August 10,
1903. Both were colored. Mungen slashed
the woman's throat with a razor, and then
turned the blade on himself When the
officers arrived the woman was dead and
Davis. gasping for breath. was lying across
a bed. He was removed to a hospital
where he soon recovered.
From the time of his arrest until the lat
murderer insisted that the Taylor woman
had attempted to kill him while he was
sleeping and had then killed herself. The
trial in December, 1908, was marked by a
dramatic protest OF innocence on the part
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-11
nese seem to be trying a turning movement
on Yantaf or Mukden.
Japs Making Wide Detour.

ANSHANSHAN (half way between Hal
cheng and Liaoyang), August ia recon-
Nuisance In force August proved that the
Japanese are making a wide detour of the
Lao valley toward Mukden. The 35th
Regiment Of Shapshooters, with two guns,
participated in the reconnaissance, which
was directed against the west flank Of the
Japanese position near Anshanshan. The
movement revealed the presence of only
one japanese brigade, with the guns lately
landed at the port of Niuchwang The
brigade Is formed of raw recruits, almost
boys. The whole Japanese force south OF
Anshanshan is not more than division,
with brigade of artillery. The remainder
or Gen. Oku's army is evidently participant
Ing In the fanking operations.
Japs Bridging Taitse River.
ST. PETERSBURG. August IL, 5:45 pm.
-Belated advices from Anshanshan say the
Japanese opposing Gen. Mtstchenkos forces
withdrew eastward. and when the dispatch
was filed were moving UP on the other side
OF the mountain range. two divisions
strong, toward Taitse river, which the
Japanese were reported to be bridging at
Benltzu. twenty-eight miles northeast of
LiaOyang.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-11
Fierce Naval Battle Yesterday.

The State Department has received the
following cablegram from the United States
legation at Tokyo, dated today:
Yesterday the Russian fleet which has
been harboring at Port Arthur came out,
and there ensued battle which continued
throughout the day with the combined
japanese fleet. The result has not yet been
officially announced"
From ChefoO Consul General Fowler tele-
graphs, under today's date, as follows:
"A Russian torpedo gunboat has arrived
from Port Arthur. Fierce naval engage
ment yesterday"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-11

women clever women and beautiful wo-
men we have in fair quantities, and it is
not impossible to find all these attractions
combined in one. But the great lady of
generation ago. this complainant says, is
practically no more. If, however any
nave evidence to the contrary or discovers
during the summers outing that the species
Is not extinct, information on the subject
Will be gratefully received
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-11
NEW FORM OF COMPROMISE.
Conflict Of Church and State IL
France.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEW YORK, August ia cablegram
from London says: A Paris dispatch says
it seems not improbable that conflict be-
tween church and state in France will ulti-
mately end in a new form of compromise.
This would imply that a separation would
be carried out on conditions that would be
more acceptable to the pope than the ex-
listing arrangement. which gives rise to con-
slant friction. 1t is believed that the
Combes ministry cannot long remain in
power and that the next cabinet will not
have recourse to such drastic methods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-11
Gold for Europe.

NEW YORK, August 1.-THE assay Of
fee reports that S3,00o.OO0 gold bars has
been engaged for shipment to Europe on
Saturday. or this amount the National
City Bank takes 81, 100000. The name of
the other shipper has not yet been dis
closed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-11
Great Ladies.
lie Boston Transcript.

From the Boston Transcript.
Is it true that we have none or few
"great ladies' nowadays? Someone.
though it may be a pessimistic person
after all, has recently been saying that
they are rare and that there are dark prob
abilities that they will not return to us
for many generations. Rich women. smart
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ATTEMPTEOAh ESCAPE
Continued from First Page.)
Naval Engagement Verified.

position above Mukden and curt the rail-
road
Naval Engagement Verified.
The State Department has received the
following cablegram from the American
legation at Tokyo. dated today:
Yesterday the Russian fleet which has
been harboring at Port Arthur came out
and there enSued a battle which continued
throughout the day with the combined Jap
anese fleet The result has not yet been
officially announced"
From ChefOo Consul General Fowler tel
egraphs. under todays date, as follows:
"A Russian torpedo gunboat has arrived
from Port Arthur. Fierce naval engage
ment yesterday"
Indication of Abandonment.
Advices have been received here that a
Russian torpedo boat destroyer which put
into Chefoo has made request of the
Chinese admiral that 1t be permitted to
disarm and remain. and that the request is
under consideration.
The news is taken here as an indication
that the Russian fleet has decided perma-
nently to abandon Port Arthur for other
wise the torpedo boat could have obtained
a supply Of coal at ChefoO sufficient to have
returned her to that fortress. The applica-
tlon for permission to remain and disarm or
olsmantle Is regarded as an evidence that
the boat is destined for no further service
during the present war for that would be
the only condition under which the Chinese
government could allow her to take shelter
at Chefoo. Another small Russian gunboat
is laid up at Chinese port under similar
conditions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-11
JAP MOVEMENT REPORTED.
No Fighting Has Occurred, but
Japanese Are Busy.

LIAoYANG, August 11.-While no fight
inG has occurred on the eastern front
remarkable heavy movement of Japanese
northward has been reported The Japa-
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Legation Hears News.

Inc Japanese legation has received the
following cablegram dated Tokyo today:
various reports from fallen bay say
that the RUSSIAN squadron emerged from
fort arthur on the morning of August 10.
"A severe battle ensued, continuing until
sunset, IN the night our torpedo fotilla
seemed to have attacked the enemv's
saua dron for at dawn on August II the
R n and another battle ship of the
fopleda type appeared to be taking flight
toward Port Arthur"
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Reported for Duty at Annapolis.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
ANNAPOLIS, Nd, August 11.-Lieut. A.
H. Durell has reported for duty at the
Naval Academy. Dr. Dessez. u. s. N. has
been detached from the Naval Academy
and ordered to the Kentucky.
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,sition above Mukden and curt the rail-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-12-01
Shirt Factory


A special effort is being made this
week to secure sufficient help to in
duce the shirt factory, which was
spoken of a few weeks ago in the RIG
Is1BR, to locate in this place. The
machinery has been packed and is
now ready to be shipped here if a
guarantee is given that sufficient oper-
ators will be furnished. Mr. Emmett,
the proprietor, is a gentleman of bus
mess ability and has had considerable
experience in the manufacturing line.
Mr.. W. /. Arthur has the matter Of
canvassing in hand and reports that
nearly the required number Of names
has been secured. The factory will
employ about 90 young ladies, and
the management would like to begin
operations within the next few weeks.
This is an important matter, and 1t
is to b, hoped that the people of this
community will interest themselves
in the matter and lend what aid they
can in securing for Shepherdstown
this industry. In view of the fact
that the Potomac Knitting Mills have
been moved away from here, it would
seem that our people would realize
this loss and offer every lnducsm'nt
TO secure the location OF this plant
If we are to have this industry, the
matter must be looked after at once,
or it will locate elsewhere.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-12-01
Al Hymen'S Altar.

A romantic wedding took place at
the passenger station of the Cumber-
land Valley Railroad in Martinsburg
Saturday, when Miss Mary Susan
Hlte, who lives near Hedgesville,
was married to William Shackslford,
who lives near Williamsport. Rev.
DR.. Gill went to the station to take
an outgoing train and finding that
the couple had the license, married
them in the presence of number Of
passengers. During the ceremony
two canary birds in the station sang
loudly. Fellow travellers extended
congratulations to the couple. Mr..
and Mrs. Shaokleford went to VIM
chester on wedding trip.
Mr.. Guy Howard Mckee, son of
Mr.. and Mrq. Mayberry Mckee, Of
the Kearneysville neighborhood, and
Miss Mamie Belle Duvall, of Martins.
burg, were married last Thursday eve.
ming at the Southern Methodist par
sonage IN the latter place by Rev. c..
D. Gill. After the ceremony re-
ception was held at the home Of the
brides parents, and later Mr.. and
Mckee took an east-bound train for
their wedding tour. We extend our
best wishe, to the happy young couple.
DR.. Irwin H. Mcconnell, formerly
Of Washington, and Miss Nellie Bur-
leigh, daughter of Thos. ]. Burleigh,
of Harper's Ferry, were married in
the latter place laet Thursday, by Rev.
Father Collins.
Miss Amy G. Benner and Mr..
Amos F. Lohr, both of York, Pa,
were married in that city on Novem-
Der 18th, by Rev. 0. P. Schellbsmer.
The bride is daughter Of s. H. Ben
ner, formerly of Charles Town.
Mr.. James Taliaferro Bridges, Of
Hancock, and Miss Sarah l. Hender-
con, Of Rockville, Nd, were married
at Berkeley Springs last Saturday
afternoon.
Miss Ella Nora O'Connell and Mr..
James A. Russler, both of Martins
burg, were married in that city last
Thursday night.
Mrs. Florida Shirley and Mr.. James
Snyder, a well-known school teacher
of Berkeley county, were married last
Sunday.