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The Washington times., 1904-07-26
JAPAN PROTESTS
AGAINST RUSSIA

ST. PETERSBURG. July 25.-Japan
has officially protested To the Russian
government against violations OF the
rules Of war on eleven counts. namely;
Several Russian battalious hosting the
white dag at the battle of EafauEow
and thus Inducing the japanese 10 cease
firing.
Abuse of the Red Cross dag.
Stabhing. shooting. and muulatug the
wounded etc. as contained in Oku re-
port. already published.
The protest = presented by the
United States. which hoWeyg-. made II
clear that in SO doiuE the United States
did not share in the protest but acted
only as the medium for its transmission
and as such would agee 70 forward any
reply Russia cared to make.
The Washington times., 1904-07-26
RUSSIA'S RIGHT
TO SINK SHIPS

LONDON. July 2s.-Thc sinking Of
TIE British steamer Knight Commando
by che Eladivostok cruiser squadron OF
Japan continues TO be the main topic Of
discussion in naval circles this morning
Opinions as 10 the right or wrong of
Tie act differ but the consensus Of
opinion seams TO be that while the
selzurc of the vessel might be permissi-
BILE did il contain cOntraband among
its cargo, the sinking of the Knight
Commander was an act beyond the pale
OF legality. even-5n time of war
Shippers Indignant.
Men prominent In British shipping cir
cles express great indignation over the
act. Several who were interviewed this
morning point out that should such acts
be permitted. no British vessel would
be safe in Eastern waters. and That IL
would be impossible to insure ships or
cargo against loss.
The London Times" this morning
quotes Lord StoweIl, whom it regards
as one Of the greatest masters OF public
law in Great Britain, as altogether OPP
posed 10 the proposition that belllger-
ent may destroy an lncriminated ship.
Lord StowelTs View.
Lord Stoweu said:
The act of destruction cannot be
justified 10 the neutral owner by the
gravest Importance Of such an act "a
the public service o. the cartOrs own
state. To the neutral owner the act can
only be justified under such clrcum-
stances by fun restitution Of its value
There is every reason, the Times
adds, 20 expect that there viii be- more
seizures Of British ships. but "a the
judgment Of persons entitled 10 speaA
authoritatively because of then
knowledge OF international law. it +.
extremely doubtful whether Great
the seizure is properly made.
May Substitute WarshiPs.
There is every possibility that Russia
viii temporarily Withdraw the vOluu
teer cruisers from the Red Sea, Ju
viii substitute fully accredited warshlp
for them and the work OF selling vcssaI
supposed 10 carry cOntraband win con
tinue. Not only this. but il would b
perfectly permissible Cor the Cars gov
eminent 70 send the Petersburg an,
Smolensk 10 the Baltic for a little Will
and then bring them back as .regulari.
commissioned WaTSllps and with then
seize all cOntraband bearing ships.
Nothing official can be obtained ID IN
matter as Premier Ba.fOur and the Jthc
government officials decline 20 say any
thing until the Malacca incident hd
been finally settled
The Washington times., 1904-07-26
NEW ENGLAND STEAMER
GOES ASHORE IN FOG

ROCKLAND. Ne, July 26.-The East
ern Steamship COmpany's steamer City
Of Rockland, which left Boston a.
o'clock last night, struck on Gangway
Ledge Ia q heavy fog at $50 o'clock this
morning and was Immediately beached
near ThOmastOn, on the south coast OF
the bay. 10 save her from sinking.
The Washington times., 1904-07-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.

JULY Is. I904.-Two boatIoads Of water
melons have arrived AT 18th 81. wharf
southwest consigned to A. Frank Evans.
and are selling IS follows: Selects. SIS
to Sl6 per 100; primes. so 10 S11 per 100;
cUlls. s. per 100. jy26-3t
WE ARE NOT giving pianos away or
selling them below cost, but we are sell
ing them at an advantage. From our
factory to your home CHAS NJ
STIEFF, PIANO MANUFACTURER
521 11th st. NV. J. c. Conlin, Manager.
The Washington times., 1904-07-26
WASHINGTON GROVE
BLUE MONDAY"
Much Interest in the Days
Religious Services.
Visitors Come and Go, and the Faithful
Derive Enjoyment From
Ten Days Outing.

WASHINGTON GROVE CAMP, July
.26.-There is no resting in Zion even at
ter the strenuous seed-sOWiug of the
Sabbath. All of yesterdays services
were wei attended.
The Rev. c. O. Isaacs conducted an
earnest prayer meeting. which continued
until the hour announced Tor the moth
ers' meeting, TO which the Rev. Alfred
Zimmerman came with special APP
peal 10 the mothers and daughters Of
the church, emphasizing the iar-reach-
ing greatness of living that is made
possible through the wOmanly grace Of
gentleaess.
More showers drove the morning con-
gregation 10 the shelter Of the assem-
bly, room, where Pastor ". I. Lynn,
OF Bradford Memorial. preached upon
the suffering, the example, and the
leadership OF the Man OF Galilce,
Peter, u-Zi
The chIIdren's hour was In charge Of
Mrs. Alfred Wood.
Music at Evening.
The special music at thc sunset SER
vice was inspiring. Mrs. Grace AItschu
4 SWEET. the leading soprano Of Hamliue
choir. sang Face 20 Face" and the
I chorus singing had the pleasing accom-
. lAlllLl-H4lL bA a. 'lNaA Afi VI a4D4-Alc -llll-
fully handled by Miss Graham and
. Thomas DOre, Bob Kaiser, and +. lshcr-
wood; Miss Merream, Ct Grove Avenue
IresiIiug at the piano.
/ Harry y. Hazard, OF Washington, also
/ accompanied the orchestra on the flute
] The Rev. Henry =. West. OF the county
/ circuit, preached 20 the evening cOngre-
I cation, the theme of the appeal chosen
/ And We shan receive the Holy Ghost
I An altar service followed.
/ Rcvs. George MaydweH ard =. J. GIL
/ OF Cumberland, are scheduled 90 predcl
/ today.
Isaac Burch and wife. Of Georgetown
arrived IN camp yesterday, and are IN,
/ welcome guests OF their sister, Mrs
! CalOt Lawrence, who has with he
/ Misses Louise and Bessie Burch. wh'
/ VIII remain during the cncampment.
Misses Elizabeth and Edna Rech.e
OF BrightwOOd Park, returned 10 town
. today from pleasant stay at the CAM
home of their aunt. Miss Matte HaTove
I of First Avenue.
Mrs. Blanche Griffith IS a recent &C
| QUESTION 20 the Montgomery colony, 10
/ Gated at Mrs. MOllie Dorsey's.
Mrs. Rebecca Palmer arrived from ST
/ Mary yesterday and Is being enter
] tanned al keystone cottage, the home O
| her brother, John Davis.
George Cooke and wife, OF Trinity, ar
visiting Or. Eimou Cooke, Of Park Place
The Washington times., 1904-07-26
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

c. J. Carter. Il. and Mabel Moon. 3.
both Of Chatham, Va.
IS. =. Church. p. and May Williams,
%. both of DanyIlic, Va.
John r. Rodgers, q, and Virginia Hol-
lday D.
Wyle9. ~
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SHE READ ONE NOVEL A DAY.

ELKHART. Ind, July 26.-Mrs.
Thomas Wallin, cousin of former Sec
rotary Of State Gresham. is insane as a
result of overreading. She averaged one
novel a day.
The Washington times., 1904-07-26
RUSSIANS RETREAT
FROM NIUCHWANG

LONDON. July 25.-Sevcral dispatches
confirm the reports Of the defeat Of the
Russians al Tashlchao, but none OF them
IS official. and many are vItiated as com
Ing from Chinese sources.
The most reliable message seems to
be one TO the Telegraph" from Lao
Yang dated July q, which musc have
been passed by the Russian censor. II
says.
Tashichao Evacuated.
"Tashichao has been definitely evacu-
ated. severe engagement has been
fought. apparently with the object Of
holding back a Japanese flank move
ment on LiaO-Yang."
According to reports from Niuchwans,
Shanghai. and Tientsin there had been
fighting daily since July n, eliminating
IN "A Russian rOut on July p.
The Russians resumed operations M {
O'Clock on Sunday morning, attacking
the japanese position on the heights
east of TashichaO. Several Russian bait
tCries checked the advance Of the Jap
anese left flank from Tapingshan tQT
some hours, but the japanese eventual
~. after a fierce nght. CaptCrcd the
village Of Nanghudituen. two miles
from Tapingshan, compelling the Rus
The Washington times., 1904-07-26
FORMER SENATOR VEST
HOURLY GROWING WEAKER

SWEET SPRINGS. No. July 26.-The
latest report from the residence Of Sen
ator Vest states that the Senator con-
tinues to grow weaker.
The Washington times., 1904-07-26
YOUNG BRIDE CHARGED
WITH STEALING BROTHER
Mrs Catherine Burns VIII Compel Pc
turn Of Adopted Son Leo,
Now With Sister.

Captain BOaTdman, Chief Of Detect
ives, has received q dispatch from De-
tective Cornwall telling of the arrest in
Atlantic Highlands. y. J.. OF Mrs Grace
COrcJTan. a bride of a few months on
a charge Of abduction preferred against
her by Mrs. Catherine J. Burns. of 1860
Second Street northwest. She was given
a hearing before a United States com
missioner and held for the Washington
authorities. Cornwall. a United States
marshal. and the fair prisoner will
probably arrive in Washington this
evening.
Mrs. Corcoran is said to have stolen
her fCurteen-year-old brother, Leo
Trainor. from the home OF Mrs. Burns,
who is said 10 have adopted him eight
years ago The young bride lives in
New York, but came 10 Washington last
week on a visit. and when she left she
took the brother with her. Mrs. Burrs
says she got possession OF the child
through due process OF law, and at tile
time she adopted the boy there was no
objection raised by his larger brothers
or sisters
The Washington times., 1904-07-26

Don't forget that II the closest esti-
mate ia Tho Times election contest Is
received in July the winner OF the. $1,000
VIII also receive so additional as a bonus
for having submitted the estimate this
month.
The Washington times., 1904-07-26
Russians Retreat.

si7ns to retire to Tienghualtuer, six
miles from JEcir base.
Russians Retreat.
They were there re-cafo~cej and "pen-
ed fire with two batteries maintaining
the.r position until o'clock in the after
noon. when the japanese right flank
suddenly appeared on the hills southeast
OF Taschiahao ard by a tremendous fire
compelled the Russians 70 retreat huT-
rieGty
An hour later Che japanese firing line
extended for fifteen miles. It's incessanl
storm of shot and shell swept the pain
clear IF the Russians. whose position ~
fasghich3o became uuteuable. they VIII
be obliged 20 retreat to Naichcng.
Desperate Resistance.
The Russians numbered 10000. They
resisted desperately Cor fourteen hours.
General KuToraJEin had ordered them to
hold Their ground az ell costs. and it was
only when the last hope was gone that
DE sent urgent orders for the evacuation
OF NiuChW5nE.
The heat throughout the day was in
tense. The country is Of the most az
Gcuit nature.
a correspondent at Tientsin cables un-
Ger date Of Yesterday that he is informed
that the Japanese have not entered Nlu-
ChwauE vet. The officers OF the Russian
civil administration left the city Sunday
DiElt. The destruction Of property be-
gan s. yesterday morning at the instance
OF the admin 5tra ton,
The Washington times., 1904-07-26
Adverse Action Taken.

There was a warm meeting of the Cen
trail Labor CuiOn last night and. as was
expected, adverse action was taken on
the proposition to countenance the
strike
Timothy Healey. head Of the union. was
present, but he was not allowed TO talk.
The Painters Union. when the matter
came up, opposed a resolution of sup
port. They were backed by the Allied
Building Trades. and the resolution was
lost.
The contract committee of the Central
Labor Union as such refused 10 make
a report on the trouble alleging that
the firemen were attempting to force an
independent into a trust and to compel
him to raise unnecessarily the price OF
beer. Two OF the seven members, how
ever. made a minority report faVOTing
the firemen. The report was tabled
without action.
The Washington times., 1904-07-26
Gar Obstinate.
Won Buelow PertuTbed.

BERLIN. July 26.-CoUnt Won Buelow,
the German imperial chancellor. mas
broken of his vacation and returned 10
Berlin on account of the critical inter
national situation.
The Washington times., 1904-07-26
EDUCATIONAL.
ST. Johns College,

Annapolis Md Established 1885. Classical and
Scientific College Courses. Also Preparatory
school for BOYS, fitting for 81. Johns or other
Colleges. Military Department under army cfi-
Ger. Term begins sept. p.
Address THOMAS FELL, All. Pii.D., LID
The Washington School Of Shorthand
and Typewriting. cor. g and 18th SITS.
Individual instruction guaranteed
fV2I GOT
The Washington times., 1904-07-26
Swore Out Warrant.

When she discovered that the boy was
missing Mrs. Corcoran was suspected
and traced 10 New Jersey. When Mrs
Burns learned that her adopted son was
in the metropolis she procured war
rant and it was given TO Cornwall TO
serve. He arrived at Atlantic Highlands
yesterday and found the sister and
brother together In her home. She was
taken into custody and viii have TO
stand trial IN Washington for abduct-
ing the boy
Mrs. Burns says she has had no trouble
about tire boy since she took him into
her family. According to law, she says,
the child IS hers, and she Is willing TO
take care Of and provide for him. When
his sister married a few months ago II
is said she threatened 10 take her broth
er away 10 live with her, as she was bet
ter able to care for him when married.
Mrs Burns says il does not matter
how competent Mrs. Corcoran IS 10 take
care Of Leo, ne belongs 10 her and the
courts will have TO settle the matter.
The Washington times., 1904-07-26
Hearing Set for Today.

Assistant District Attorney Given plan
ned 10 give them a trial in September.
As they are making life unbearable for
prisoners and attendants at the jail. ne
has changed his mind, and set their
hearing for today.
At the jail they beat on the walls
with tin cups. rattle the iron doors
break up the beds. tear the clothes on
the bed. smash dishes, use abusive IAN
guage to everyone who passes the door
of their cells and threaten TO Kill every =
body that looks at them. Al night no
one can sleep because of the dlstur-
bance.
Warden Harris appealed 10 Mr. Given
10 change the date Of the trial so Ihat
The women would either be released or
sent back to the Jail as prisoners and
subject to such discipline as he chose
20 give them.
When The women were brought to the
Police Court. DR.. Shute. who has beer
watching them closely, informed MI
Given that he thought they were M
sane and would have final eNamlna'
ton to determine positively, this after
moon. They were taken back TO the jan
without having entered the courtroom
They still maintain silence In court
J 1t is hardly probable that they VII
make statement If given a trial.
The Washington times., 1904-07-26
" MEN INSANE. SAY
POLICE SURGEONS
No Hearing in Court for
Prisoners.
WILL BE EXAMINED AGAIN
Martha O. Wilson ard Marchia H. Bur
Toughs May Be Sent 20
St. Elizabeth's.

Physicians who have been called upon
TO examine Mrs. Martha O. Wilson and
Marchia NJ Burroughs. the two women
who are held at the jail TO await a
hearing on three charges of failing to
pay board bills, and who have been
termed By the police, the worst pris-
Oners ever arrested in Washington. %
have been totally bafled BY them. This
afternoon the prisoners will again be
examined to determine whether or not
they are OF sound mind.
Drs. Shute and Robins Of the District
jail. who have been observing the wO-
men since their incarceration in the
jail. believe they are insane. Although
several doctors at the Washington ASy-
lum Hospital have reported that tiie
women were sane. this is discredited al
the Jail
The Washington times., 1904-07-26
MAINTAINS
RIGHT OF SEARCH

LONDON, July 2s.-Premier Balfour
refused TO discuss all questions as 10
the status Of the Russian volunteer ueat
put TO him IN the house of commons
today.
He said he would not discuss tho
matter while ii was being considered
by the governments of England and
Russia Both governments, be said
We're inQuiring into the full facts at
tendanJ upon the sinking of the British
steamer knight Commander.
Gear Obstinate.
BERLIN, July 25.-Advices received
from St Petersburg state that J. cad
lock exists I'm Russian official circles
as TO the status of the volunteer fleet
The ministers are DESTROYS of settling
the affair according TO the English
view The Gar declines 10 do 80.
His majesty wants 20 maintain the
right Of the fleet 10 search vessels. even
II the Russian vessels do pass through
the Dardaneues before declaring iheir
StatUs.
If his desires are carried out grave
consequences are feared.
The Washington times., 1904-07-26
Without Support.

The result of the action is 10 leave
the fremen without any sort CT support.
ana makes it possible for the brewery
to fill their places with union men.
At the brewery this morning il was
said all places had been filed and that
business was going ahead Just as
though there had not been any trouble.
The Washington times., 1904-07-26
May Go to Asylum.

The examination this afternoon viii
settle the matter for all time. If the
women are insane they VIII be COM
mitted 10 St. EIizabeths Asylum. II
they are not insane they viii be given
hearings in the Police Court on the three
charges within the next few days.
The women were stopping a the An
derson Hotel until about two weeks ago,
when they were arrested by Detectives
O'Brlen, Parham and Mullen, after they
had battered down the door leading into
their room. IT was believed then that
they were insane. One OF them rushed
at the detectives with an open knife The
other brandished a water pitcher which
she threatened TO break over O'Brten' :
head.
They were sent TO the House OF De
teution and later conveyed to the Wash
ington Asylum Hospital for mental eX'
animation After remaining there fOl
two days, during which they were eN-
amined, the women were declared men
tallv responsible for their actions, anC
were sent back 20 the House OF Detcn
ton and taken 10 the Police Court tol
trial the next day.
They were dumb at the hearing and
refused to enter plea or say Whetnei
they preferred to be tried By JuQgt
or jury Judge kimball, in view OF TINS
fact. granted them a jury trial. anc
they were sent to jail 10 await a near
The Washington times., 1904-07-26

slams to retire to Tienghuaituer, six
raj. is from tEcir base.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-06
UNDER WRITERS
 FINISH SESSION
ANNUAL MEETING AT SELMA WAS ENDED BY A BIG BARBECUE DINNER AT ELkDALE PARK. OFFICERS ARE ELECTED.

Selma, May 5.-(Speclal)-Th eighth annual session of the Alabama Under writers association came to an end this afternoon with delightful barbecue din- ner at Elkdale park, there being some 100 guests seated around the table spread under the beautiful trees of the park This morning the real business of the as- sociation was completed and the follow ing officers elected:
 James K. Glennon Mobile, president.
 Richard H. Mabry, Selma vice presi- dent.
 Willard M. Sweat, Montgomery secre- tary-treasurer.
 At the conclusion of the dinner at the park resolutions of appreciation of the courtesies extended the association in Sel- ma were passed by a rising vote. Min thorne Woolsey was called upon on behalf of Selma to express the appreciation felt for the kind words said. Col F. M. Ab- bolt, R. E. l.. Mel, James II. Nunnelee, Ross c. Smith. R. H. Manley. V. B. At lins and others were called upon and re- sponded in a happy manner The session has been productive of much good for the members, and at the meeting which will be held at Point Clear next year the re- suits will be seen.
 Next week the grand concIave of the Knights Tempars of Alabama will be held in Selma. Extensive preparations for the entertainment of the visitors have been made, and a most enjoyable as well as profitable gathering IS expected.
 The week following the Knights Tenn plar, the great council of the Improved Order Of Red Men will meet in Selma, and the committee on arrangements are at work preparing for the entertainment of the guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-06
WOMAN TELLS HOW
 SHE KILLED GIRL
WAS ATTACKED FROM BEHIND AND IN THE STRUGGLE SHE KNEW ONE OF THEM HAD TO DIE.

Dover Del, May 5-A woman describ- ing how she murdered another formed a sensational incident today in the trial now proceeding here of Mrs. Mary A. Powell on the charge of murdering Miss Estlla Albin, distant relative who lived with her.
 She described the house and then said
 There were some glass Jars and bot ties on dresser in summer Kitchen. Essie was just inside the door of the wash-house watching me. She looked mad. l said nothing to her and she said nothing to me l gathered Up the bottles and started for the garret by way of the hall stairs. 1 reached the garret door, closing 1t after me. While was putting down the bottles l heard the garret door open and saw the form of a person com ing up stairs. 1t was Essie.
 She seized me by the throat and choked me SO badly that 1 hit her twice with a bottle that was In my hands She pulled me to the floor with her, again grabbing me by the throat and saying she would choke me to ceatn. She tore off her apron and tried to place it in my
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-06
ICE PLANT BEING
 GREATLY IMPROVED
ENSLEY-PRATT CITY PLANT IS MAKING PREPARATIONS TO RE- SUME-MUCH WORK IS BEING DONE ON CITY STREETS.

Pratt City May 5.-(Special) )-Consid- erable improvement is being made in the Ensley- Pratt City ice plant, preparatory to resuming operations. It is stated that in few days everything will be in read mess for the industry to start
 The building has been remodeled, some additional rooms have been erected and the machinery has been overhauled. The Ensley-Pratt City ice plant is loca- ted between Pratt City and Ensley. It is situated conveniently to the Frisco, Southern and Louisville and Nashville railroads.
 Doing Much Street Work.
 The street force has been busily engaged for the past month, doing much repairing and grading on the streets of the city Much improvement has been made on Fourth street and that thoroughfore is one of the prettiest in the city.
 Another thing that has been done by the Birmingham Railway, Light and Pow CT company that adds greatly to the ap- pearance of the city at night is the removal of the arch lights at the cross- ing near the middle of the streets.
 Police Court Items.
 
 or Hudnall in police court this morning charged with disorderly conduct and was fined $50 Lucy Ryan, colored, faced his honor on a charge of larceny and was fined $25.
 Races Interesting.
 Large crowds witnessed the racing con- tests between the members of the fire de- partment at it's racing track on South side this evening" A large number of firemen entered the contests and the races were very fast and spirited. The men are practicing preparatory to con- testing for the prizes at the firemen's tournament at Anniston this month.
 In Pnckney City.
 The Sonny Jims." the musical com- edy company composed of Pratt City tal- ent, went to Pinckney City and gave a performance in that town last night. The company had a large crowd and the show was a success from every stand point.
 Social and Personal.
 Richard Barrett, who has been in the Philippines as a soldier in the United States army for the past four years, has returned home. MT. Barrett has some wonderful incidents to re,ate, relative to soldier life in the Philippines.
 Mrs. l.. l.. Allison left this afternoon for a two weeks visit to Blount Springs. The revival services in progress at the First Baptist church continues with much interest. The Rev. Dr. A. s. Smith of Alexander, is preaching both morning and evening and large crowds are in attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-06
PROFITS OF DISPENsARY.
Tuscaloosa Council Hears Report or
 the Business.

Tuscaloosa May 5.-(Speclal 1.-The regular monthly meeting of the board of mayor and aldermen was held in the city hall, the entire board being present. AL derman w. II. Collins, who was recently elected to represent the Fourth ward, re- ceived the oath of office. It was decid- ed by the board to purchase the private sewer line of J. NJ. Foster, J. I. Harr- son and others at a cost Of $150. Three lights were ordered placed in different sections of the city ana 1t was decided to prohibit bicycle riding on the side walks of Sixth street The following was the April dispensary report:
 April sales, $S53l 90; profits for April, $2547 .52; largest days sale, $792 20; small est days sale, $209 80; average days sale, $355 70: open, twenty-four days; closed two days on account of election; profits from January 1 to May l, $9049. .33.