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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-26
HENRY G. DAVIS TO WE'D?
Viii Marry Voman He LoUed IN
Youth, 1t Is Reported.
Isr TELEGRAPH ro THE rR,BuxE.I

philadelphia July 25-News comes from
Shepherdstown. W. Va. that ex-senator Henry
O. Davis the Democratic candidate for Vice
President. will marry Mrs. Katherine Reynolds.
widow of DR. John Reynolds, OF ShePherdstown.
in the fall. Mrs Reynolds is seventy years old
and Mr.. Davis is eighty
Many years ago. when Davis brakeman
on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. he became
a suftor for the hand of Miss Katherine Cushwa.
whose family was one of the most prominent in
Washington county Maryland. Miss Cushwa
was the acknowledged belle of the region in
which she lived. Her family being an aristo-
cratic one. she became the leader In the ex-
elusive social set and at all gatherings Miss
Cushva's society was sought after by the young
ganants Of Maryland and West Virginia She
and young Davis met for the first time at
dance at a country mouse. and frequently after
ward he became her escort. The friendship thus
begun speedily ripened into love Davis pro-
posed and the young woman was willing. but
her parents could not reconcile themselves TO tha
idea OF their beautiful and accomplished daugh-
ter marrying a poor railroad brakeman. and the
vouur man was sent away. He disappeared. To
rise rapdiv in the railroad service. until he be
came the richest and most powerful citizen or
his state while Miss Cushwa became the WHe
of Dr. John Reynolds. physician of shepherds
r,,-r her first fla me- also i'm the course OF time
taking wife in distant part of the state
II was not until many years afterWard tnat
the two old lovers met again. one as widower
and the other as widow. The old spark re-
kfndIed into a fame. with the result that there
viii be a notable wedding at the quaint old town
of Shepherdstown some time in October so the
gossips say.
Mrs REYNOLDS is remarkably we'll preserved.
and for a half century more has been the
social leader ~ ShepherdstOwn. She is the
mother of two grown up children and the grand
mother of half a dozen boys and girls She lives
in a beautiful. old fashioned house within a
stones throw Of the Potomac. and many we'll
known men and women have enjoyed her hos
pitaity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-26
RTRNS NE1R THE CORS4IR
Le,cis Cass Ledyard's Launch, on
Fire. Drifts 4mong Steam Yachts.

The TWENTY-FIVE foot naphtha launch Of the
stean, Yacht Rambler, belonging to Lewis Cass
Iedvard. ex-commodore of the New-Hork Hacht
club lying off the yacht club rendezvous at
East Twenty -fourth-st., caught fire late last
night and drifted out among ]. Pierpont Nor
gan,s steam yacht Corsair. W. B. Leeds's Noma
and other yachts The burning launch was
drifting toward the Corsar. which were j. T.
Morgan his daughter, Mrs. Satteriee and Mr.
Morgan's physician. DIR. MarCoe when the
Health Department steamer Franklin Edison
reached the launch and prevented her from
humping into the big steam yacht. The launch
sank
only the crew was aboard the Rambler. The
watch discovered the fire. He yelled TO his
mates and all for the launch. But the
watch had already loosened the ropes. and he
and another sailor let the launch drift from the
Yacht. hose had been made ready, and water
was poured the launch as she drifted away
until she out of reach. Then it was seen
she was drifting toward the steam yachts.
The Franklin Edison had put out of the Six
teenth-st dock for her last trip to North
Brother Island She spied the burning launch
as she steamed up the river. This time the
blazing launch had attracted attention on shore
Boats were put out toward her. and the watches
on the numerous steam yachts at anchor had
piped hands on deck in readiness TO shunt the
launch off.
on board Mr.. Leedss Nona was gay party.
The yacht had been handsomely decorated for
an evening reception. When the watch an
nounced that burning launch was coming up
the river. every one went hurriedly on deck
II was quickly observed that the launch would
not come near the yacht and that there was no
danger o. II. P. Belmont was among the
guests on the Mona
On the Cotsair the watch early discerned that
the launch would be sent by the tide toward
his vessel and he warned his shipmates
The launch drifted on toward the CorSatr-
The naphtha on her had exploded by this time,
but she was burning briskly. and the Edison
crew was making strenuous efforts to get ahead
OF her and shunt her off the Corsair, put out
the fire or sink her The Edison just in
time Her men poured water on the flames, and
I'm a few minutes had the fire out As the
flames were subdued and the launch had burned
TO the waters edge the little vessel went down.
How the launch caught FIRE could not be as
certained She probably the fastest of her
class Last year at Newport she won the Hen
and Gamecock Colors for launches, which put
her at the head OF the launch feet for the sum
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-26
RUSSIANS OUTFLANkED.
Tashi-Chiao's Defences Forced IN
Desperate Fight.

London. July 26.-"The Daily Mails' New
chwang correspondent. under date OF July "A,
describes a fourteen hours desperate battle
with heavy losses on both sides. which resulted
in the Russian position az Tashi- chiao being
rendered untenania by reason of which the
Russians will be compelled 10 retreat toward
Hei-Cheng.
The battle began at o'clock in the morning" )"
he correspondent says "the Russians resuIn-
ing the attack on the japanese position on the
heights east Of Tashi-Chiao. After few hours
the Japanese left flank. from TAPPING Noun
tain. captured the village of Tanghudituen,
compelling the Russians to retreat TO Tien-
ghuaituen. six miles from their base.
The Russians. now reinforced. maintained
the position until o'clock in the afternoon.
when the japanese right flank made sudden
appearance on the hills south of Tashi-Chiao
and by a tremendous fire forced the Russians
20 retreat
The japanese firing line extended fifteen
miles.
After two more hours Of an incessant storm
OF shot and shell they swept the last hill and
the plain clear Of Russians.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-26
4 REBUFF FOR MURPHY.
Parker Ignored IHyitation Written
by RapallO.

The whole controversy over she existence OF
any letter inviting Charles F. Murphy to so 70
Rosemcunt ard see Judge Parker or Of any
invitation to the Democratic Presidential nom
fnee to meet Murphy was set at rest yesterday
when the original letter sent to Chief Judge
Parker at the direction OF Murphy, and opening
the way for a meeting between Parker and
Murphy came out az the Democratic Club.
This letter. mention Of which was made in sun
davis Tribune was written by f. 5. RapcEo
In frankly proposes a meeting between Parker
and Murphy at a private dinner at the Demo-
cratic club. and shows cOncIrsive1y that Niur-
phv has already received rebuff IN his o.soyt
to arrange a settlement.
Apparently Chief Judge Parker resented tie
notion that a mere local leader should da-e
TO suggest that he a Presidential candidate.
should go so far afeld to meet the Taumany
chieftain and declined. il ne did not ignore the
letter Certainly he did not attend any reCep-
,ion and no dinner is scheduled YET. II 3
significant 20 note that j. Sergeant Cram and
Mayor Mcclellan are both used authorities
for Murphy in this striking epistle which fol-
lows:
No SIS Broadway. New-York. July p
My Dear Judge Parker; i find that the leaders
of the local Democratic organization desirOJs
of testfyinG to their cordialty and thorough 10y
would evidence more mutual cordiality If you found
II convenient to accept from the local Democrats
club the first public reception rendered YOU in this
eity. If agreeable to you. II is suggested that >
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-26
FIERCE ARTILLERY DUEL.
Losses on Both Sides Reported
HeaUy Near Liao-Y Yang.

from Lao-Yang reports heavy artillery hghting
there all yesterday. The Russian casualties. it
Is alleged were thought not to exceed 400. whilc
the japanese are said to have lost more men.
The Japanese. who we're attacking the "South-
ern Detachment" according 10 the dispatch
were forced TO retire precipitatey. leaving their
dead and wounded on the field. The dispatch
lacks convincing details and names Of places.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-26
WHERE IS THE COLUMBIA GOING
(BY TELEGRAPH To THE rH

tBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNEl
Philadelphia. July 25-On an admittedly secret
government mission the cruiser Columbia pulled
into midstream off League Island at o'clock
this morning Whittier she is bound none but
government officials knew. and they maintain
silence. Her destination and the nature of the
cruise have aroused considerable interest. She
starts I'm the morning and has provisions for n
long cruise. Report was current that her desti-
nation was Frenchmen'S Bay Me-, JOIN the
Atlantic training squadron. When asked about
this attache of the commandants office de
cned to say anything explaining that "the yard
was under -orders to keep tho movements Of the
shin a secret"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-26
P4PAL REPLY TO FRANCE.
Reported Refusal to Meet the Coz
ernmenfS Demand.

Rome, July 26.-According to the "Patria," an
answer to the French government with regard
to The relations between 1t and the Vatican has
been formulated at meeting of the cardinals
This answer, which will be sent TO the Foreign
Minister III Delcasse, says that the Pope cannot
agree to the demands of the French government
without surrendering the papal rights
The Italia says that as soon as the answer
reaches NJ Delcasse the Pope will address a cir
cular to all the Catholic powers. fully explaining
the situation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-26
TALK OF JOINT ADVANCE.
Russian Adzaces Meagre-A North
scard Mouemenf.

st. Petersburg, July 25-The simultaneous
movement of the japanese against Tashi-Chlao
and Hai-Cheng, and their move west frcm
sainatsza may indicate a forward movement
all along the line. but the War offices inforrnn
ton has not yet established such concerted
aevAEce.
IN addition 10 me fighting OF Snmaja the
war ofice also has reports OF a sharp nloVe-
meat en- July 30 and July % at Kan pas.
Coatl,ucd :hrd pacs-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-26
RUSSIANS ROUTED.
Another Account of the Action on
Jutu "a.

Paris. July 26.-A dispatch TO the "Matn'
from New-chwang says that heavy firing con-
.snea all day long on July "a. The battle
lasted for sixteen hours The Russians were
driven back on the east side and were reported
20 be utterly routed on the north.
The dispatch says that the Russians eyac-
uated New-Chwang. Of which the Japanese will
probably take possession on July 26
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-26
HOPING FOR HEIR IN RUSSIA.
The Court and Royal Family Assembled at
peterhof

ST Petersburg July 25-Thc eyes of all Russia
are now turned toward the Alexandra Villa,
Peterhof. where tie court and royal family
assembled in anticipation OF greeting an heir to
the throne The Emperor has cancelled all en-
"a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-26

Dizziness and liver complaints cured by Bohn's
Laxatiyes: perfect relief: no discomfort.-Adyt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-26

DEwEYS PORT WINE AND GRAPE JUICE
cannot 5a exceiled for the sick
H. T. Dewey & Sons Co.. Us Fulton ST., -. u
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-26
PRESSED BY MOB, HE sURRENDERs

fRy Tr-IEGKAFI To THE TRIsUNE.I
Syracuse July 2a-EXhausted from having spent
2 night in he woods. Frederick Mason. who sun
dav oftcrnoor shot and instantly KILLED his father
fr iiau David Wilson iear Amt er. ia the town of
otisco' walked .tnJo farmhouse az O'Clock 20
Iiehf o,ifhin a quarter uf a mile of the shooting
ara ,nId vbo he Was. lie asked Jacob ShindsT
The owner Of the farm. 20 drive n Amber and set
:+n6er sheriff Charles Marvin, ne desired 20
surrender ana wanted 10 be protected from The mob
vearchlg for him. 10 his brother-in-!2V ne said
he was sorry he had kille@ wilson
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-09
JOY IN KINGS COUNTY.
Messrs. WOodruf and Bremen TaIk
of the Great VictOru.

Ex-Lieutenant Governor Woodruff and Jacob
Bremen chairman Of the Kings County Republican
Campaign Committee. among the happiest
IN Brooklyn last night. They were surrounded
by a throng OF leaders who almost delirious
with joy in the Joralemon-st headquarters
Mr., Woodruff satisfied with the results BY
$50 o'clock and started for the MOntauk Club. OF
which he is president Controller Grout Is vice.
agreement meet there last night Before leay-
ing headquarters, Mr.. Woodruff said:
We are. OF course much delighted with tbs
result. II is great victory
say no" tnat me DeIaocrats ousnt 20 90 our
25.otO majority in Kings County
Jacob Bremen. who has conducted a marveIlousIy
successful canvass under somewhat adverse con-
ditions. made this statement Tribune
porter:
with the citizens OF Brooklyn. who have demon
strnted their loyalty Republican principles II
have made such a showing, and especially 10 have
exhibited our allegiance TO the State ticket IN view
Of our organization and It's friends to the sup
port OF the ticket and the results must justify
this promise Our organization IL loyal. capable
and successful.
The district captains in the various election dis
tricts who returned their cauvasses to the chair
man Of the campaign committee, did their duty
faithfully as their Of estimates is in close
cord with the vote as received.
I believe that the final declaration Of President
Roosevelt in reply I the false accusations Of
the Democratic candidate and managers had much
to do with bringing about this wonderful vote for
the national and State tickets The people believe
Governor Odeu has demonstrated his great abil-
ity as a political leader Re laid out the work
TO he done and insisted that each man be respOn-
sible FOR the success in his district. The work
skilfully arranged. and We feel that much Is due
to Governor Oders able generalship. We are an
happy and I believe We in this State can remain
one united family
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-09
CRTSHER FOR MC4RREN.
Plurality IN His Ozcn District Cut
bu TammGng.

After the full significance Of the crushing returns
had come home 10 Senator McCarren and his little
hand OF leaders who gathered at the Kings
County Democratic Club in ScheTInerhorn-st. last
night his distress and theirs pitianle II viii
be several days before the Senator viii recover
from the shock Asked for a statement all the
usually genial Senator would say was;
haven't got any statement 20 make 1 haven't
got votes enough
In the early evening as the returns came IN
showing a Republican victory all along the line
McCarren kept nuttering 20 himself,
cant understand il I can't understand IL The
ueOple app4rertly wanted Roosevelt and they got
him for four years more Why such man a.
Judge Parker has been rejected IS something Whlch
/ cannot understand
According 10 the first calculations made ~ ex-
perts from The Controllers Office from the hrst
few election districts Parker was going to sweep
the county by 45.G0. The little band OF Democrats
began 10 outline a celebration The next figures
dashed their hopes 10 the ground. and from mat
on II was a gradually descending pas or gloom
that settled around the rooms
The result IL Kings County Is a bad blow 20 the
ship In the county materially. His normal plural
itv IA hts own Senate district. the With. was cut
about In half THIS - believed 70 De- due IN a
large measure The secret light that was made
there against him 10y TarnElany agents II "a
predicted now that the antl-McCaTren element n
tn. county Will a. once begin 20 LAY plans looking
TO au overthrow Of the senator leadership
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-09
CELESTIAL VOTER CASTS BALLOT.
Only Chinaman with Right of Franchise in
This State Won't Ride to Polls
La rELEaRAPH ro rHE rE1arNE. l

Mamaroneck. y v, Nov s-Chew lyon Wing
the only Chinese voter in the State cast his ballot
at II O'Clock this morning, uuInOlested The China
announced months ago that he intended 70
vote for President Roosevelt. and prove that he
is a citizen and get his name the registry list
he produced the report of a referee appointed by
United States Court OF the District OF Southern
California, showing that ne born in San Fran
cisco
Chew votes in the Rye Neck district OF the town
OF Rye The Celestial who is a prosperous laun-
iryInan strOlled down TO the polls this morning
wearing a tourist cap and belted oyercoa;. He
had q sample ballot his pocket marked FOR the
Republican ticket and when the clerk gave him
the orcial ballot he went into the booth and voted
as quickly as anybody AS Chew handed IN his
ballot he passed out handful OF cigars % the in
spectors Of election, and went out OF the polling
place with a broad grin his face. II was
learned to-day that the Republican workers sent d
carriage for Chew. but ne told them that be pre-
ferred to walk TO the polls. because he considered
II much more dignifed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-09
HERRICK WON'T TALK.
Republican Leaders Claim the State
BIZ ESQ 900.

Albany Nov. S.-Before o o'clock the Repub-
hcan leaders in Albany County gathered in the
office of State Committeeman William Barnes
jr., and claimed the election OF both national
and State tickets by overwhelming majorfties
Roosevelt by 100000 and Higgins by 100000
was the general prediction. Most Of the Demo
cratic leaders soon conceded the election OF
Higgins but Of them held out for a time
maintaining that Herrick was running about
$4,000 ahead OF the national ticket above The
Bronx. and that If the same proportions con-
tinued or were bettered, New-York City might
elect him.
Early in the evening Judge Herrick left his
headquarters in the Kenmore Hotel, where he
spent the day, and received the returns by teIe-
phone at home with his family. He denied him
self TO callers. and had nothing to say regarding
the situation. His headquarters were in charge
of his private secretary. Walter Herrick hts
nephew; Frank Harris. who accompanied him
in his stumping tour and Judge James ]. Farrel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-09
CITY TAMMANY BY $4,000.
REPUBLICANS WIN KINGS.
-Four Republican Congressman IN
NesC- York County- Other Gains.

The Republican vote in the City OF New-fork
was heavy yesterday that ii cut down to
small figures the usual Democratic pluralities
in Manhattan and The Bronx. Queens and Rich
mond, and carried Brooklyn for Roosevelt In
place OF the 10000 plurality for Parker which
had been predicted with apparent confidence by
Democratic leaders In Manhattan and The Bronx
Parker gets plurality only of about $4,000.
while Herriek's plurality for Governor is about
$4,000
Roosevelt carries Brooklyn by 2U9o. while
Higgins. for Governor. is beaten in Brooklyn
by about $4,000
Queens Is carried by the Democrats by about
1900. and Parkers plurality in Richmond is
only $50
At least four new Republican Congressman
are returned from New-York County. They are
Joseph Levenson, in the IXth District; Herbert
PARSONS, in the XIIIth; Jacob Van VechteTA OIL
cott. In the XVIII, and William 5. Bennett, in
the XVIIth
Three Republican State Senators are elected
IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Gardner and Cooper
ana three Republican Senators are elected
In MISUNDERSTANDING, Sake and Page. Sen
ator Plunkitts defeat by Mr.. SAKE, in the
AvlIth Senate District Is a notable victory.
Several new Republican members of the As
sembly are elected in New-York County. They
are Louis Freidel. in the With District; F. J.
Ethel in the Xth; NJ. c. Stanley in the XIXth:
William Young, in the XXIst; George B. Agnew,
IN the HXVIIth: F. E. Perham, in the XXIXth
and Joseph Beihilf. in the XXXIst
The Tammany county ticket was elected by
the ordinary pluralities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-09
NOTHING TO SAF-MAYOR.
Mcclellan Thinks the Decision of the
People En- Dhatic.

What Is there 10 say" Mayor McCIeUan's
comment on the result last night. The decision OF
the people is emphatic and accept II respectfully
as every citizen should"
At II D. m he would only repeat. There is moth
ing more 10 say I trying 20 console myself
with the Democratic plurality IN Manhattan"
Asked as TO the report that ne had criticised
Judge Parker's unsuccessful campaign. especially
his recent speeches advocating the "scuttIe policy
In the Philippines. the Mayor said:
That is emphaticaIly so No one has the
right 20 make any such suggestion
Mayor Mcclellan. accompanied bv John II
o Brien. his private secretary. and Thomas Has
sett chief clerk. reached Police Headquarters soon
after o'clock. The Mayor went at once to the
office OF the Commissioner. where ne met r A c.
Smith. Samuel F. Streiker. Thomas SHdeu Captain
F S. V. Hoppin. Captain Van Sinderen Lindsey a
brother OF the Third Deputy Commissioner; Julien
Ripley. D. W. C. Falls and W C. McAdoo. prest-
dent OF the New-York and New-Jersey Railway
Company.
The receipt of the following telegram. received
by Commissioner McAdoO soon after o'clock
added much 10 the funereaI quiet in the office
NIuskegon. Ind. T
Wire quick. Is safe TO bet on Parker carrying
New-YorkE WILLIAM HERRING,
Chief or Police.
On all fours with this the visit OF Michael
Kerwtn. the last Police Commissioner under the old
regime. who told Commissioner McAdoo. that he
was quite satisfied. and the country Is still safe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-09
PARKER TO PRACTISE LAW
As Counsel to Trusts He May Make
$4,000 a Year.

The friends Of Judge Parker are almost unausuoc,
IN the opinion that Mr.. Parker will soon announce
MS intention or coming 10 this city TO practise law
one Of the judges friends. IN commenting on the
defeated candidates probable future said:
Judge Parker on January win engage IN the
Practice Of law in this city probably as special
counsel with the FIRM OF Sheehan & Collin vhosa
offices are in the Mutual Life Building While nos
exactly poor man. sfill ne has no fortuna and his
defeat was the best thing that could have hap
pened TO him He VII settle down To the practic.
OF his profession, and make $4,000 a year and hav.
good deal better time than would have been
possible for him President He would have been
deplorable failure the nations chief executive.
surrounded as he would have been by the uaaIIs.u
influences that brought about nj. nor1iu a-u "A Ct
LOUIS On account % La "a ing bsSo o. - crla
OF Appeals Bench he materially vsN hps al eSel-
lent standing in the legal profession = this State
AS chief judge OF the CourA Appeals he received
an Income OF about gao year As special coun-
sci to the trusts with which Mr. shes hans firm has
a Earge practice In this city. ne viii have no dr.
hcuty In making three four times that amount
C1tner gossip concerning Mr. Park-rs future ac-
" i.Ies made him prosperity member OF the Arm
OF carter. Ledyard & Milburn. MI AIi!burn at
whose mouse IN Buffalo President Mckinley died
recently came 10 this city from Buffalo and joined
James g taTteT'S firm its junior member. He
a"d Judge Parker are close personal friends