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Evening journal., 1904-10-13
More Bloody Than Lao
Yang Engagement.
Three Japanese Armies
Are Waeing Relentless
Warfare
Five Thousand Russians
Is Said to Have Been
Slaughtered During
the Three Days Bat
let
BY Publishers Press.

st. Petersburg. Oct. is.-The Bourse
Gazette says at 10 o'clock yes
terday morning the Japanese retired
from two lines near Yentai and evac-
uated Yentai station where the Japan
ese right wing, considerably weakened.
had withdraw during the night, leav-
ing the Russians to occupy Pensiho
without lighting.
Having thus turned the Jap fiank tho
Russians attacked the position Of great
strategic value which was occupied az
ter fierce fight In the Yentai hills.
The Japanese stubbornly resisted.
RUSING achievements.
Jap reinforcements are being rushed
northward. especially toward Kuroki.
who is in danger OF being surrounded
by the overwhelming force.
Evening journal., 1904-10-13
HOW NEW TICKET is
REGARDED DOWN STATE
EXPRESSIONS OF APPROVAL FROM RE
PUBLICANS AND UNION REPUBLICANS
IN KENT AND SUSSEX COUNTIES
PECT BIG VICTORY

early by friends who we're anxious to
know from him whether everything
was all right" He declared to his
closest friends that the whole thing is
triumph and the consummation OF
every Republicans earnest desire. Ev-
cry element of citizenship, he insists
Is represented upon the ticket now Of
fered to the people Of Delaware by the
Republican party with remarkable un-
animity. The Sussex county represen-
tation upon the ticket he is positive is
powerful in the line of vote getting
DR.. Burton in the eastern end, because
OF his close touch with the people and
Mr. Rawlins Of the western end be-
cause of his clean life and scores of
friends in the Democrat ranks.
Chairman jenkins, George w. Baker
and Bradford Murphey. leading Regu-
lars. who declared Lea would not ac-
cept under the prior restrictions. now
emphaticaliy endorse it and prophesy a
large majority.
Evening journal., 1904-10-13
REPUBLICANS
NOW HAVE one
STATE TICKET
Harmony Now Perches on
the Banner to be Unfurled
in Delaware
PRESTON LEA IS UNPLEIGED
He Refused to Accept First
Conditions and Unions
Finally Accepted Him
Republican Ticket.

Governor, Preston Lea, of Wilmington.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 1. Thomas Parker
of Wilmington.
Representative in Congress, DR.. Hiram
Rodney Burton, Of Lewes.
Attorney General. Robert II. Richards
of wilmington.
Insurance Commissioner. DR.. George w.
Marshall, of Milford.
state Treasurer. Thomas n. Rawlins,
OF seaford.
state Auditor, George H. Dick, of
Smyrna.
Presidential Electors Manlove Hayes,
Dover; Thomas II. Savery, Wilmington;
DR.. William p. Orr. Lewes.
This is the ticket agreed on by the
Republican and Union Republican State
Committees last night after another all
day conference. Mr.. Lea notified the
committees during the afternoon that he
would not accept the nomination under
the conditions as to the appointment OF
the secratery of State. After that the
Union committee by vote decided to ac-
cept Mr.. Lea without any conditions and
then it did not take long to agree on the
remainder Of the ticket.
Now that the Republicans are together
TO be done, as election day is less than
one month Off. A joint campaign COM
mittee. of which T. Coleman DUPONT was
chosen chairman, opposes TO start in al
once TO make an aggressive campaign and
elect the Republican ticket by big ma
jority. This committee which is to man
age the campaign is composed Of the fol
lowing members Of the two committees
~
can. chairman; Senator l.. Heisler Bal
and Martin b. Burris. Regulars, and Sen
ator j. Frank Alice and DR.. Caleb r
Layton, Union Republicans.
All Resign Except Chandler.
During the day all of the Republican
nominees excepting DR.. Joseph II
Chandler. resigned from the ticket. Dr.
CONTINUED on Eighth Page)
Evening journal., 1904-10-13
LOCAL BUTCHERS
ARE JOLLY HOSTS
Are Entertaining Fellow
Tradesmen From Chester
This Afternoon
DINNER AND SHOW TONIGHT

Two hundred meat carvers from
Chester arrived In this city at 245
o'clock this afternoon as the guests OF
the Wilmington Butchers Association.
They were met at French street sta
tion by the members OF the local or
ganization and headed by a band, pro-
ceeded up King street to Tenth to
Market and then TO the ball grounds
lat South Side Park, where a game OF
ball was played.
Field sports followed the ball game.
They included 100 yards dash, open, re-
lay race, wheelbarrow race, fat mems
race, lean mems race. climbing greasy
pole. potato race and three pig chases.
Tonight the visitors viii be enter
tanned at a smoker and banquet at
Turn Hall. Covers for $50 persons will
be laid. When the cigars have been
served Mayor Charles d. Bird viii
welcome the visitors on behalf Of the
Wilmington butchers L. Irving
Handy will speak on "A streak of fat
streak OF lean" After the speech
making there will be a vaudeville per-
formance in the hal.
The following committees arranged
for todays celebration:
Ohcers. David n. Begill. president;
J. p. Dunn. vice. president; William
Kirk. secretary and treasurer.
Committee on banquet. James NJ
Thomas chairman: William Kirk w
r. Frank, George J. Fink, Max Mat
thes.
Committe on refreshments. John d
Thompson, chairman; Charles l.
Meiler, c. c. Mammele. S. White
Charles Rex, Louis Koerner.
Committee on entertainment, Will
liam Kirk. chairman; r. L. S. Soever
William f. Frank.
! Committee finance. Thomas +
Lundy. chairman: II. f. Crawford. n
M. Crane, James M. Thomas. J. p
Dunn. Mark l. McKenna, John II. Jos.
lyn. John T. Devine.
! Committee on sports and grounds
James M. Thomas. chairman; Will
liam +. Frank. John T. Devne. How
ard Reed. Thomas G. Alexander +. W
Lee, B. p Duross.
Committee on music. John Wall
smith.
Hall committee. c. L. Meiler. chair
imam; w. f. Frank, Charles c. Nam
, lmele.
COMMITTEES on uniforms. W. Harr
Reeves. chairman; Isaac Kite. Samu
E. HinRer Charles Schultz, George
= lDevalinger.
Marshal. c. L. Meiler; assistant
John II. Joslyn. Mark / McKenna.
Field marshal. william ID. Wilcken
Committee on tickets. badges an
printing. william Kirk.
Reception committee. William N
Ennis. John II. Joslyn. Mark l. Nc
Kenna, c. L. Meiler. II. +. Crawford.
Evening journal., 1904-10-13
AUTHORITIES AFTER POWELL
Will Be Charged With Acting I'm
properly Toward Young Girl.

State Detective Ratledge has been IN
the neighborhood Of the Powell farm IN
the Bowers Beach district several times
OF late accumulating evidence which will
be presented against Alfred W. Powell
the husband OF the woman who killed the
Albin girl some time ago.
It is understood that Powell is TO be
charged with having improper relations
with young girl, Georglana Ford. who
was member Of his household and an
important witness in the recent murder
case. lie is preparing a vigorous defense
TO the States charges and has Former
Senator Kenney and other attorneys in.
terested.
Evening journal., 1904-10-13
MISSIONARY ALLIANCE IN SESSION
Noted English Divine to Speak in OIL
vet Church.

In Olivet Presbyterian Church this
morning the Wilmington branch of the
Christian Missionary Alliance met in
annual session and was presided over
by the Rev. C. V. Brown.
The morning exercises were given
up to prayer led by the Rev. Brown.
At 2.S0 o'clock this afternoon the Rev.
S. II. Wilkinson of the Midway Mis-
sion. London. Eng. made an address
At 7S0 o'clock this evening the Rev.
Wilkinson will again give a short talk
touching upon his experiences in Lon
don life.
Evening journal., 1904-10-13
YOUNG Man ARRESTED
ON SERIOUS CHARGE

Charged with acting improperly toward
Mimic Ross, aged is years. Joseph Guest,
years her senior. was arrested this af-
ternoon by Patrolman Moore. He win be
arraigned in City Court tomorrow morn
ing. Both live beyond Third street bridge.
This is the second case Of this kind to
come to the notice OF the police within a
short period. The penalty as provided by
law is seven years Imprisonment.
Evening journal., 1904-10-13
By PubIlshers' Press.

ST. Petersburg, oct. 1s.-The following
dispatch was received today from Lieu
tenant General sakharon, giving de-
scrlption Of the fight Monday and
Tuesday south OF Mukden:
THE Japanese took the offensive on
both sides Of the railway and north OF
Yentai mines. A hot battle was fought
all day The position at Hanlin Pass.
East Yentad, was for the most part
taken by rs but the highest point was
not occupied up TO s o'clock p. m.
During Tuesday our outposts and
troops retained the advanced positions
except a few points where they were
obliged TO retire TO the main position.' d
Evening journal., 1904-10-13
TOOK TEAM AND DISAPPEARED
Supposed Wilmington Plumber Works
Game on Newark Hotsi Keeper.

A plumber claiming TO be from VIII
mington nired n team at the Deer Park
Hotel at Newark yesterday, saying that
he had a heater to repair I'm a church near
Summit Bridge and would return in three
or four hours He had not returned up
to This morning and the case was reported
to the police here.
The alleged plumber is a young white
man. dark complexioned and wearing dark
clothes. The police are looking for him in
Wilmington as he was seen coming to-
ward this city.
Evening journal., 1904-10-13
MORTGAGE BURNING
North End Association Making Elab-
crate Preparations For ceIe-
bration.

The North End Athletic Association
is making arrangements for the exer-
cises attending the celebration of its
mortgage burning which will be held
on November %. The mortgage will
be burned under a silk asbestos flag by
two Of the oldest members Of the as
.sociation.
After the burning of the mortgage
at the North End rooms, Nos. 209 and
211 East Fourteenth street, parade
will be held the marchers including
the members of the organization and
guests. proceeding TO the German Hall
where an elaborate banquet will be
held followed by vaudeville show.
Evening journal., 1904-10-13
ANNUAL INSPECTION
OF ROAD COMPLETED
The Pennsylvania Company
Awards Prizes to Its En-
ployes for Good Work

Omcials Of the Pennsylvania railroad
have completed their annual inspection
of the lines Of the company and have
awarded prizes to those officials who
have faithfully performed their duties.
The $1,000 Improvement prize was
taken by Division No. 4. Maryland di-
vision, Frank l.. Pritchett. supervisor;
r. II. Orwig, assistant supervisor.
The yard prize of. 500. taken by su-
perintendent w. l.. Covert, OF the West
Philadelphia yard.
The four $500 prizes, taken by Mary
land division No. 3. J. S. Elliott. super
visor; w. E. Brown. assistant super
visor; Philadelphia division No. ., J. j.
Keenan,, supervisor; assistant super
visor c. p. Cook, Middle division, No.
| Z. e. r. Lippincott, supervisor; r. II.
| Pinkham. assistant supervisor Pitts
burg division, Division No. Z, George
lEhrenfeld, supervisor; W. f. Courts as
sistant supervisor. Joseph T. Richards.
The prettiest piece OF track was that
Of General superintendent Baker Of the
Philadelphia Terminal division.
There will be other prizes announced
later to the various foremen OF the dit
ferent divisions. But this VIII not De
done until the averages have been COM
puted.
Road Undergoing Repairs.
Although the section of the p, b. &
w railroad in the vicinity of Whining
ton has always IN former years been
the subject Of general comment by ofti-
cials Of the company and many local
ia,,pioves have been awarded prizes
none was received this year. This is
due not to the fact that the local men
have been less diligent than their as
sociate workmen, but that between
Philadelphia and Baltimore millions of
dollars are being spent in improvements
Of the road which al present is Ia an
incomplete condition. Men are at work
daily aud when the ncN inspection
takes place the "Klondyke Prize may
mot locate far away from Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1904-10-13
GREATEST Battle IN
HISTORY NOW RAGING
IN VICINITY OF MUKDEN
HolcOMB DIVORCE CASE
Taking Of Testimony Before Commits.
sioner Lyman Started Today.

The taking OF testimony In the divorce
case OF Louisa Rodney Holcomb VS..
Chauncey p. Holcomb. was started today
before Commissioner william r. Lyman.
s. Hnles and William II. Cooper. Jr.. Is
counsel for Mr.. Holcomb. There are a
large number OF witnesses to be heard on
both sides.
Evening journal., 1904-10-13
STILL WORKING on GOEBEL CASE
Commonwealth Will Submit Additional
Evidence to Involve Fed
edaI Officials.
BY Publishers Press.

Lexington. KY. oct. ls.-It is reported
that the Franklin County Grand Jury at
a special session called for next month
will TAX up the conspiracy 20 assassinate
william Gocbel. It was learned that the
commonwealth will submit additional evi-
den,e which 1t is said viii involve Fed
eral officials.
This has caused CONSERVATION among
well-known politicians here. II is known
that detectives are stin working on the
case. Sensational developments are ex-
pected.
Evening journal., 1904-10-13
Letters ID Ineorporation.

The Delaware Charter Guarantee and
Trust Company this morning sent let
ters OF Incorporation to Dover for the
Pure Dairy and Food Guarantee and
Marketing Association of Pottstown.
The capital stock is 100000. The purpose
of the company is principally to inspect
pure food.
Evening journal., 1904-10-13
Japs cspturs Two M0rs For.s.
By puhlIshers' -.

bI IUUTTHTFTH T7TeNHl
Berlin, Oct. 13.-The Toxic corre-
spondent OF the Lolal Auheiger wires
that as a result OF the three days con-
tinuous bombardment the greater part
OF Port Arthur is in flames. Numerous
Russians under a white flag have sur
rendered. The japanese have captured
two more forts.
Evening journal., 1904-10-13
Funeral Of NJ. RroeLson.
Special 10 The Evening Journa'

Special TO The Evening journal.
Clayton. Oct. 13.-Mrs. Amanda l..
Brockson. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Alex. Lattomus. Of this town, died at
the residence OF her husband, $. J..
Brockson. az Blackblrd, after a short
illness. The deceased was but "a years
Of age. yet for years had been been
one OF the hardest church workers IN
this section. Interment was made yes.
terday IN odd Fellows cemetery, Smyr'
I
Evening journal., 1904-10-13

A trunk may not be devoid of valu-
ables just because it is strapped"
OF tie five senses. in some people the
sense OF ".ouch' seems TO be most
prominently developed.
he used TO wfit. hcr every day;
Evening journal., 1904-10-13
KNOCKED DOWN BY TEAM
Frank Wilson Trampled Under Horses
Feet and Painfully Injured.

While Frank Wilson. aged "a years.
was crossing French street above Front
this morning he was knocked down by
a team belonging to James p. Winches-
ter and painfully hurt. The horse
trampled on him and he sustained such
severe injuries that It was necessary
to send him to the Delaware Hospital.
Evening journal., 1904-10-13
ouartette al lis chureh.

The Castle Square Opera Company
Quartet. which has made such a hit at
Dockstader's Theatre during the present
week. will sing at the First Presbyterian
Church on Sunday. In the morning the
quartet viii render two selections and
three selections in the evening.
Evening journal., 1904-10-13
Trying to EnvsI0p Russia.
Rv PuhIIshers' Press.

Toxic. Oct. 13.-Field Marshal Oyana
under the date OF yesterday reports
that the battle so far TO the north OF
Mukden has been In favor Of the Japan
ese with exception OF the left army.
which is trying to envelop the enemy.
but has not yet succeeded. Fighting
has been terrific
Evening journal., 1904-10-13
RussIans Retrssssd.
By PublIshersl Presa

London, Oct. 1S.-A dispatch from
General oku's headquarters via Fusan.
dated October II, says that during the
night the Japanese occupied the hills
held by the Russians on the right and
centre. The Russians retreated a dis
tance Of three miles.
Evening journal., 1904-10-13
ovsrhauIsd shin.
By Publlshers' Press.

Tacoma, Oct. lathe Russian shiu
Glenard which has arrived from San
Francisco claims to have been over
hauled 200 miles outside tho Golden
Gate by a Japanese cruiser. After an
examination it was permitted to pros
ceed.
Evening journal., 1904-10-13
Russians L0.t s.oOo Msn.
BY Publishers' Press.


London, Oct. 13.-Dispatch to Ex~
change Telegraph Company from Rome
states that a message received there
says that during the fighting in the
vicinity Of Yentai on Tuesday che Rus
slams lost 5000 men.
The Paris correspondent Of Exchanges
Telegraph Company sends a report that
hve japanese cruisers have been sights
ed OFF Vladivostok.
Evening journal., 1904-10-13
INTERESTED IN BOUT
Crowd Expected to See Dwyer- Carroll
Match Tomorrow.

This afternoon NJ. ]. Dwyer, who will
wrestle Joseph Carroll, the middle
weight champion Of England, will re-
move his large mats to the Opera
House and have them placed in readi-
ness for the bout tomorrow evening.
Carroll and Dwyer have never met
before and both are confident OF win
ming. The one getting two out of the
three falls win be awarded the cham
pionship. Word OF the bout has spread
outside the limits OF the city and a
number OF persons are expected to be
present from Chester and Philadelphia.
The wrestling viii not start until $50
o'clock.
Evening journal., 1904-10-13
'PENNSY" GIVES
AID TO SUFFERERS
System Inaugurated Whereby
Injured May Receive
Prompt Attention
EMPLOYEES ATTEND LECTURES

The Pennsylvania Railroad has in
augurated a system for giving first aid
to the injured The plan includes the
equipping OF all baggage, mail, express,
work and wrecking cars, terminal
stations, yard offices, shops and inn
portant stations with stretchers.
Locomotives. terminals. yard offices
and important stations will also be
provided with medical boxes, so that
aid may be quickly given to employees
and passengers who may be injured.
The order went into effect this week,
and it requires all brakesmen, conduc-
tors, engineers, fremen. station en-
ployes. ushers and porters to attend
lectures by members OF the medical
STAFF on how to care for the injured.
These lectures viii be given at stated
times each week until every man is
familiar with the work. DR.. +. T..
Rivailles. medical examiner. has be-
gun his series Of lectures here. and a
number of members are instructed
each week.
Evening journal., 1904-10-13
No More Nioht Work.

Night work has been abolished at the
offices Of the Dupont Company. The or
der was received with much pleasure by
many Of the employees who have been re-
quired to work several nights each week.
Evening journal., 1904-10-13
Progressing FavorabIy.
BY Pnhllshera. Presa.

Toxic, oct. 1s.-Field Marshal oyama
teiegraphing yesterday, says the opera
tions against the Russians are pro-
crossing favorably.
Evening journal., 1904-10-13
RiovoIe cluh smoker.

There will be a smoker at the Whining
ton Bicycle Club tomorrow night. Among
the attractions will be vaudeville show
by Philadelphia talent.
Evening journal., 1904-10-13
First Aid Box.

In each first aid box are six sterilized
packets. Each packet contains one
large triangular bandage, one ordi-
nary roller bandage. two congresses
and two safety pins. No drugs or
liquors are provided. The stretcher
adopted when not in use folds up, maxi
ing a bundle feet 6 inches long and s
inches In diameter
Glasses attending the lectures are
told how to place victims Of accidents
on stretchers how to transport them
and how to treat wounds. fractures and
burns until medical aid arrives. In
structions are also given as to the
emergency treatment OF persons in
pain. unconscious or I'm convulsions and
OF those suffering from the effect OF
| heat.
In Baltimore instruction is given by
DIR. ]. ID. Shull and in Washington by
DR.. p. H. Steltz.
/ At intermediate stations where il is
necessary to give instructions en-
ployes will be permitted to attend lee
lures at the nearest city where they
are given. The Pennsylvania is the
first railroad to adopt this plan anC
it meets with the general atSlroval o
the public.
Evening journal., 1904-10-13
MIN ElIe Tioket saturday.

II is expected that DR.. Joseph II.
Chandler who refused to come on the
ticket. will file his ticket with the clerk
OF the peace on Saturday.
Evening journal., 1904-10-13
To lnsrs,t Road-

Members OF the Levy Court tomorrow
will inspect the road from New Castle to
Newport which is said to be in bad con
dition.
Evening journal., 1904-10-13
Republican Smoker.

hold a smoker on Monday night when the
ticket will be ratified.
Evening journal., 1904-10-13
WEATHER BULLETIN

Middle and New England odsy
northeast notery winds followed by heavy os in the north
norhey Winds Saturday fair and slightly warmer weather
ery
Evening journal., 1904-10-13
LOST, FOUND AND REWARD.

BUNCH of keys lost on Delaware avenue
between b. & o. station and Van
Buren street. Reward viii be paid. Apply
The Evening Journal Office. oct1o-st
FOUND. .-On city Of Chester. on hurri-
cane deck. pocketbook containing
railroad tickets and passes Owner can
have same by proving property and pay
ing for this ad. Can at The Evening Jour-
nal Office. oct12-it
FOUND.-On Ninth street. bunch OF keys.
Owner can have same by proving
property and paying for this ad Apply
TO The Evening Journal Office. oct12-lt
LOST. - wednesday afternoon between
Fourth and Madison streets and
Seventh and Market. black feather Re-
turn TO e2s West Fourth ST. ocus-st
Evening journal., 1904-10-13
Eel From a stspIaddsr.

While engaged in hanging decorations
on the King street end OF Second street
market in honor OF Chester butchers who
visit Wilmington today James Covish fell
from step ladder TO the ground below
a distance OF ten feet. He was taken "a
W. B Morrison's drug store. Second and
King streets where It was found that his
face and side were badly bruised.
The shadow Of suspicion always fol-
lows a stolen parasol.
Evening journal., 1904-10-13

There are too many children that
have no minds" OF their own.
The climax of a thoughtful discourse
might be called a thinking cap.
Evening journal., 1904-10-13
The WEATHER.

The weather tomorrow will
continue cold, but will become
slightly warmer during Friday
night.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-25
MUST PROSECUTE SUIT.
Government Cannot Settle When Case
Is Under judicial Amusement.

Government Cannot Settle When Case
is Under judicial Amusement.
Cleveland, o.. July 25.-An attempt
TO have nolled an Indictment against
George w. Meredith, a wholesale liquor
dealer Of East Liverpool, O., in the
United States circuit court brought
forth the proposition from Judge Wing
that no factor In the government can
make a settlement if crime commit
ted against II has been brought TO the
attention of the judiciary and has come
under its consideration. Meredith was
indicted by the federal grand jury for
failure to comply with the United
States revenue laws. The legal rep
resentatiyes Of Meredith strove for a
settlement of the case out OF the
courts, and BY an agreement between
the secretary Of the treasury and the
attorney general payment Of $I2,50O
was made 70 settle the case.
For the purpose of having the in
dictment nolled Judge Billingsley Of
Lisbon, o., appeared ia the United
States circuit court. Judge Wing in
receiving the brief stated that be did
not believe the indictment should be
dismissed. He held TINT II a crime
has been committed and notice OF il
has reached the judiciary in the regular
legal manner no action Of congress can
authorize a settlement
The judge, however. took the case
under advisement and will render de.
eision later So far as known no such
case has ever been presented for the
consideration Of court
Judge Wing was recently before the
supreme court Of the United States 70
show cause for decision he made
under the Chinese exclusion net.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-25
FEARS FOR KING CHRISTIAN.
Denmark's Aged Monarch Suffering
Serious Illness.

Copenhagen, July 25. Professor
schou, body surgeon to King Christian,
has been summoned to Schwerin. where
the king is staying. Professor Schou
left before noon.
Great anxiety has been caused by
the news that the king is suffering
from a recurrence Of his old malady,
Inflammation Of the bladder.
King Christian is visiting at Schwer-
in, capital of the grand duehy Of
Mecklenhurg-S chwerin, the relatives Of
his grandson, Prince Christian, eldest
son Of Crown Prince Frederick Of Den
mark. Prince Christian married the
Duchess Alexandrine, eldest sister Of
the reigning Grand Duke Of ATeeklen-
burg Schwerin. King Christian, who
is eighty six years of age is related
to nearly all the reigning families Of
Europe.