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Pennsylvania Regiments OBJ
serve Battles Anniversary.
DEDICATE MONUMENTS
THOUSANDS OF CIVIL WAR VET.
ERANs ATTEND TEE EXERCISES.
Shafts Record the Part the Keystone
State Played in That Desperate
Engagement.

SHARPSBURG. Md, September I.-Sur-
v1vors Of thirteen Pennsylvania regiments
that fought in the battle of Antietam to-
day. In the foTty-second anniversary of the
battle, dedicated monuments to the same
number Of regimentsas memorials to the
valor Of their comrades
Prominent among those who participated
were Governor Samuel w sPennypacker and
Gen. Robert Shaw Oliver, sacting secretary
Of war. Thousands Of veterans attended
the exercises. Col. Joseph w. Hawley. who
commanded the 124th Pennsylvania Volun-
teerS, presided.
Governor Pennypacker accepted the shafts
in brief speech, and in turn transferred
them to the United States. represented by
Acting Secretary of War Oliver, in the
place of President Roosevelt who was un-
able to attend.
The Grafton was delivered by the Rev.
DR.. John Richards Boyle, DID,. late Of the
111th Pennsylvania Volunteers. his subject
being Pennsylvania at Antfetam.
The exercises were sconetuded with sing
ing America" The shafts dedicated to-
day record the parts pennsylvania troops
played in that desperate battle For the
erection of these monuments PennsyiVana
appropriated $32 500.
Gen. w. w. Blackmar. the commander
in-chief of the Grand Army, was present.
TIE Carlisle Indian school band furnished
the musical portion of the program.
Many Present From Adjoining States.
Between 5000 and 10000 people from
Maryland, Pennsylvania and the two Vir-
ginias attended the dedicatory exercises.
A number Of prominent personages also
participated.
During the forenoon from Q O'Clock until
noon the time was taken up with the dedi-
cation of the various monuments by the re-
srective regimental associations
At 2 o'clock the formal transfer OF the
thirteen monuments to the United States
government took place iii the National
cemetery here.
Organizations Manorialized.
The monuments which we've dedicated
have been erected to the following Penn
sylvania military Organisations: '45th Vol
unteer Infantry. .4sth volunteer Infantry,
50th Volunteer Infantry, 51st Volunteer In
fantry Tooth Volunteer mfaneFy. 124th Vol
unteer Infantry. 125th volunseer Infantry
12Sth Volunteer Infantry, 13s4h Volunteer
Infantry. 132d Volnntesf Infantry. 137th
Volunteer Infantry, 12thsvoiunteer Cavalry
and Durrelrs Battery OF Artillery.
For the erection Of these instruments the
state OF Pennsylvania Aapproprfated ~.
5Oo-S2,bOO for each, muunmenf and 2,5Oo
for the expenses of the monument COM
mission. G
General Oliver. acting secretary OF war,
went to Antietam, Nd, today as the rep
resentative of the President to accept
on behalf of the Urated States govern
ment thirteen monumnts erected on the
historical battle field near that city. In
honor of Pennsylvania regiments which par
ticipated in the sanguinary battle In the
sixties. In accepting these monuments
which were unveiled today General Oliver
made an eloquent and schorarly address.
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chanlain Pierce to Remain.

Owing to the fact that Chaplain c. c.
Pierce Artillery Corps, is to retain station
at Fort Myer. Va, Chaplain j. NJ. Morss
of the 7th Cavalry will not accompany the
troops of that regiment transferred from
Chickamauga, Ga, to Fort Myer.
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Authorized to Attend Army Schools

Cant. Jerome B. Frisbee of the Iowa Ma
ticnal Guard and Capt. Nelson III. Cox, 1st
Infantry, Florida State. Troops, have been
authorized to attend and pursue regular
course of instruction at the garrison school
at Fort Des Moines, Iowa, and the Artillery
School at Fort Monroe. Va, respectively
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ADVANCE OF JAPANESE
Indications Point to Another
Big Battle.
OUTPOSTS ENGAGED
REFUGEES POURING INTO THE
CITY OF MUKDEN.
Kuroki's Army Now Some Miles North
of Liaoyang-St. Petersburg Does
Not Expect Battle.

MUKDEN. September 1.-THE japanese
are reported to be advancing on both fanks,
from the east. southeast and southwest.
The outposts closely engaged twenty
miles southeastward. there being almost
constant skirmishing.
Indications point to another great battle
in the vicinity of Mukden. Russian troops
occupy all the surrounding villages.
Refugees are focking into the city. Chi
nese among them complain of severity on
the part of the Japanese.
Report From Marshal Oyama.
TOKYO. September 17.-Field Marshal
Oyama reports that Russian cavalry out
posts with bases at Panchiagao, Hanlinpao
and Tasanchiatzu. are daily scouting south
ward in the vicinity of Wulitaitzu and Men
fulutai over a twelve-mile front and to
Jintang. three miles from gshanpao.
The Russian cavalry are changing their
clothing to gray and black, their winter
uniform.
News From Kuroki's Army.
GENERAL KUROKTS HEADQUAR-
TIERS, in the field. September IA. via Flu
san, Korea, September 1.-THE Japanese
front is now some miles north of Lao
yang. almost half way to Mukden, and con-
fronting General Kuropatkins outpost
lines
General Kuropatkin, it is believed, is re-
moving his headquarters to Harbin Both
armies satisfied to suspend hostilties
for time. They are apparently exhausted
after the battle of LiaoSang
Kuropatkin Still in Favor.
ST. PETERSBURG, September 17.-The
emperor's congratulatory message to Cen
eral kuropatkin is regarded effectually
putting an end to the stories of imperial
displeasure with Kuropatkin's generalship
at the battle of Liaoyang.
Telegraphic reports from the Red Cross
show the following proportion of patients
suffering from wounds or disease out of the
total sent TO the hospitals In the area OF
the military operations: Cases of severe ILL
ness, 10 per cent; light illness. SO per cent;
wounded, "a per cent. The only epidemic
disease noted is dysentery, with per cent
OF cases.
Upon his promotion to the rank of gen.
eral of division, announced last night Gen.
Samsonon gels the Siberian Cossack di-
vision.
General Skugarevski is promoted to the
command of the 9th Army Corps. He for
merly commanded the 9th Infantry pivi-
sion.
No fresh news has been received from
the front, although the outposts are in con-
tact and some little skirmishing has oc-
CURED. The war Office does not believe the
japanese can be ready for another advance
unless they have received heavy reinforce
ments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-17

An examination will be held at the New
York navy yard on the 9th OF January next
to fill the five vacancies that will at that
time be existing In the grade Of assistant
civil engineer In the navy. So long a
notice OF the axaznination b given to allow
pessloie cano1dates ample time 70 arrange
the exan13uot1pn
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Foot Ball Season Opened.

CHICAGO, September 1.-THE western
collegiate foot ball season opened today,
the University of Lombard. Galesburg. H..
meeting the University of Chicago here on
Marshall field.
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WAR TALK IN LONDON.
Russia, It is Said, Will Send $4,000
Troops to Manchuria
to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star.
NEW YORK. September ia London
cablegram says: All Europe and Japan rec
ognize the good faith and expeTtness with
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Appointed From Civil Life.

Mr.. Allen r. Williams Of Vermont will
he commissioned second lieutenant in tho
army on the 9th proximo, which 10 the
date OF his twenty-first birthday.
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oficers for the Ordnance Department.

An examination will be held November
ii Of captains of the line OF the army with
a view to their selection for detail for q
period of four years for service in the ord-
nance department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-17

Jimmy Britt to Meet Joe Cans.
SAN FRANCISCO. September H.-James
Britt has agreed to fight Joe Cans after his
meeting with Young Corbett. Both boxers
asreed to scale 182 pounds At tha rin8side.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-17
CHINA WANTS IOWAN
TO LEAD HER ARMY

Des Moines, May 16. - Major John
T. Hume of the Office of the adjutant
general of the state, is in receipt Of in
formation to the effect that the Chinese
government is looking for soldiers in
the state of lowe.
A telephone message came from
Sioux City yesterday to Major Hume
conveying the information that it was
known there that Col w. B. Humphrey
of the Fifty-sixth regiment of the
Iowa National Guard had been offered
a commission as colonel in the Chi
nese army, wnh the privilege of select
ing his fifty officers
Dakota Mans Name Used.
1t is stated at Sioux City that Cen
eral English of Yankton, S. D., is the
agent of the Chinese government in
enlisting the American soldiers. He
says that he has been authorized by
the representatives of the Chinese to
offer American soldiers commands
rank for rank, in the yellow army and
to pay them the same compensation
that they get in this country
Major Hume was informed that Colo
| mel Humphrey had turned down the
offer made to him but he is quoted a:
saying that had he been few years
younger he would have accepted an(
gone over with view OF instructine
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TWO DEATHS
in FAMILY
ALLIE AND cAss RAMSAY DIE
WITHIN FEW DAYS wv BODIES
BURIED TOGETHER.

Abba, May 16. -(SpeciaD - The
saddest home in Abba today is that
Of Mrs. w. A. Ramsay, who has in
the past few days, lost two sons and
who this afternoon followed the bodies
of both to their graves Allie Ramsay
died at Dallas, Texas, last Wednesday
and his remains were brought to this
city for burial. The funeral services
were to have been held yesterday
from the home of the grief stricken
mother in this city but word was re-
ceived during the night that Cass
Ramsay, another son, had died sud-
denly at his home in Des Moines. The
body was brought to Abba today and
both brothers remains were laid away
side by side in the cemetery here this
afternoon. The sympathy of the en-
tire community goes out to the bereav,
ed family. The two brothers were in
business in Des Moines together for
several years. but of late Allie has
been travelling in the south, his broth
er continuing in business under the
name of the Ramsay Barber Supply
Co., at Des Moines Cass Ramsay
leaves a wife and two daughters tc
mourn his death.
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Two Term Rule.

the Cinnamon how to fight scientifical-
ly
Major Hume is inclined to doubt if
the Chinese government intends to
make any very extended or general ef-
fort in this direction in this country.
If it does it will meet with some sue
cess, as the spirit Of adventure Is
strong, the outcome of the enlistment
looks good and the veterans Of the Phil
ipines have always entertained an idea
that the Chinese military field would
be fine one for development.
A General Campaign.
1t is stated at Sioux City that a great
many of the officers of the Iowa Ma
tional Guard have been approached
with this offer in addition to Colonel
Humphrey They were required to
promise perfect secrecy about the prof.
ect. So the story goes. Major Hume
is very much inclined to doubt this
part of the tale. He does not believe
that there has been general cam
paign to secure the enlistment of
| Iowans in the Chinese army.
Developments in the matter will be
watched by the Office Of the adjutant
general with considerable interest
however. SO far as can be learned nc
local officers baye zen tempted by the
Chinese pro
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-17
GRAIN DEALERS WILL MEET.
Annual Session Will Be Held in Des
Moines Nav II and 19,

Des Moines, May 16-Sccretary George
A. Wells. of the Iowa Grain Dealers asso-
citation, has completed the program for the
annual convention of the organization.
which will be held in Des Moines May II
and 1S. The association has about 1000
members and at least 300 are expected to
attend. The sessions will be held in the
Commercial exchange hall. The program
Is rs follows.
Opening remarks by the president-Jay A.
King. Nevada.
Selling Grain on its Merits"-Henry
Wallace. Des NToines.
Scales, Construction, Etc''-H. A. Foss,
Chicago, board of trade weighmaster.
Corn Culture" illustrated by stereopti.
con)-Prof. p. G. Holden, Ames.
Small Grain Culture"-Prof. w. H. Olin,
Ames.
Crop and Weather Reports"-J. r. Sage
director, Des Moines.
Presidents address-Jay A. King. Nevadn
. Secrctary's report-Geo. A. Wells, Des
HAoiIes. 4
Treasurer's report-Geo. A. Wells, Des
Moines.
All sessions will be open to the public
and farmers are particularly invited to Mt
tend the meeting.
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EXPECT MUCH
RUSSIANS VIEW WITH INTEREST
THE ARRIVAL OF NEW BRIT
IsH AMBASSADOR.

st. Petersburg. May 16. = Sir Chas.
Hardinge, the new British ambassa-
dor to Russia. arrived at st. Peters
burg today. Because Of the part the
ambassador is expected to play in
carrying out King Edwards desire
for closer relations between Great
Britain and Russia. more than usual
interest in his arrival was displayed in
official and unofficial circles. The gov
ernment was extremely punctilious in
observing the most minute details OF
the ceremonies imposed by interna-
tional etiquette on the arrival of the
ambassador.
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Port Arthur Again Cut Off.
JEROME is ANGRY.
District Attorney Of New y
Causes Bankers Arrest.

New York. May 16 - Jesse Levi
sohn, banker. who was subpoenaed
to testify regarding his knowledge of
gambling in this city, declined to an
swer the questions put to him by Dis
trict Attorney Jerome in court at a
special session today.
Jerome Immediately made applica-
tion to Justice Wyatt for commit
ment of the witness for contempt and
this was granted, Lewisohn was turn
ed over to the custody of county
detective.
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Russian Stronghold. Once Called
Impregnable, Will Be Attacked
By Land and Sea.

was scored May 10 by the torpedoing
and crippling. though not sinking of an
armored Japanese cruiser in Talien
Wan bay.
The Russian attack was carefully
planned, while the Japanese squadron
was concentrated outside Dalny de-
voting it's whole attention to Talien
Wan bay, and was carried out the
same night.
The attacking force was not regu-
lar torpedo boat, but small naptha
launch in command of a young naval
officer. who had with him three sail
ors. The launch mounted small ma
chine gun and carried three torpedoes.
A Daring Voyage.
When darkness fell the launch crept
out of Port Arthur, hugging the shore
with no lights aboard and no glow
from the engines to betray her pres
ence. tt was late when she gained
the outer line of the japanese squad
ron.
Slipping through the torpedo pickets
and selecting the nearest warship, a
big armored cruiser, she stole toward
her and succeeded in exploding
against her side single torpedo. A
which echoed far ashore. Immediate
ly flames enveloped the cruiser, which
evidently was badly crippled
Crew Fights Fire.
The crew of the cruiser was seen
to be fighting the fire. which they at
last succeeded in extinguishing. A
sister ship took the damaged vessel in
tow and disappeared to the southeast.
The launch escaped the hot fire di-
rected against her by the Japanese
ships, but, being unable to return to
Port Arthur or get to Dalny, she was
beached not far from Dalny.
Plan Kept Secret.
/ Only few of the higher officers
were aware Of the plan, the success
of which depended on secrecy. The
achievement raised the spirits of the
Russians afoat and ashore and the
| of the exploit was feted and recon-
mended for the cross of st. George.
The Russians on May II apprehend
ed that the presence of Japanese
squadron meant an attempt to capture
Dalny, blew up the piers and quietly
evacuated the place.
Port Arthur Again Cut Off.
Two thousand Japanese have reoc
cupied the road to Sarchilipu, agar
cutting off Port Arthur. A strong
force is advancing against Polandien
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WILL STOP
LYNCHINCS
NEW GOVERNOR OF LOUISIANA
SAYS LAW MUST BE
oBEYED.

Baton Rouge, La, May is. = In the
presence of a multitude of Louisianans
gathered at the state capitol today.
Newton G. Blanchard was inaugurated
governor and lard Y. Sanders lieuten-
ant general.
In his inaugural address Blanchard
said lynchings will hereafter not be
permitted under any circumstances, if
it is possible for the military to pre-
vent 1t.
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MAY GET CONVENTION.

Iowa Wesleyan Girls Seek Annual
Gathering Of Collage Sorority.
Alliance, Ohio, May 16. Miss
Mary Powers of Iowa Wesleyan uni
versity was on Saturday chosen ma
tional treasurer for the Alpha ri Del
ia sorosity. The convention will prob
ably be held at Mt Pleasant, next
year.
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ELKs' BUILDING FINISHED.

Des WoTnes Lodge occupies opTenuTd
New Quarters Today.
Des Moines, May 16.-A monument to
the memory of the present generation
of hard working, loyal and generous
members Of the local lodge No. SO of
the Benevolent Protective Order of
Elks, the new club house on West
Fifth street now stands complete. The
building, inside and out, is one of the
most beautiful structures in Des
Moines. The lodge occupied it's new
quarters for the first time today.
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TO BUY LAND.
Board of Control Will Add to State
Farm at Knoxville,

Farm at Knoxville.
Knoxville, May 16.-The state board
of control in Knoxville today for the
purpose of trying to buy land on which
options have ben taken, pursuant to
making detailed plans for the improve
ment of the institution in conformity
with the direction of the state legisla-
ture order to make out of it hospital
for the detention of dipsomaniacs.
The board has arrived at a general
idea of what it expects to do in the
way of reorganizing the institution. II
win find use for about S25,000 in the
purchase of the additional land. Only
forty acres are now comprised within
the institution farm at Knoxville.
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HARMONY THE RULE
MAHAsKA COUNTY CONVENTION
SAW NO FRACTIONAL DIS.
TURBANcEs.

Oskaloosa, May 16. - The largest
and busiest republican convention ev-
er held by the republicans In Mahaska
county had a happy and harmonious
ending Saturday. The A. B. G. D, pro-
gram for delegates at large went
through with enthusiasm. The fac
tional fight which has cropped out for
months was not brought on the floor
of the convention and a united party
in Mahaska county presents a solid
front to it's common enemy, the demo-
Gratis.
Two Term Rule.
An entire new slate of county can
didates was chosen and resolution
passed that hereafter the two term
rule would govern in Mahaska county.
The county candidates are Clifford B.
West, clerk; John W. Doak, auditor;
John NJ Mccoy. attorney; U. G. Deck
recorder; R. W. Moore, supervisor.
Colonel j. M. McNeill, was temper.
ary and permanent chairman and
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EDITORS in
CONVENTION
ASSOCIATION, COM.
PRIslNG 500 DELEGATES,
MEETS AT ST. LOUIS.

st. Louis, May 16 The nineteenth
annual convention of the National Ed
itorial association comprising 500 del
egates representing the state press or
CARNATIONS Of the United States, con-
vened today in the hall of congress at
the Worlds Fair grounds. Captain
Henry King. editor in chief of the st.
Louis Globe-Democrat, presided at the
initial meeting.
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TWENTY-FoURTH BALLOT.
Last One Cast Saturday.

Springfield, May 18. - In spite OF
rival claims on the part of the man
ayers for the various contestants in the
Illinois gubernatorial fight, the ballot-
ing started this afternoon with little
or no change. Indications are, how
ever, that as the day proceeds Yates
may lose strength. 1t Is rumored that
some of the counties Senator Hopkins
has neld in line may drop out and go
to either Deneen or Lowden.
The Rival Claims.
Expectations are strong today that
the deadlock In the republican state
convention will be broken this after
noon. The basis Is an alleged corn.
bination between the followers of
Yates and Deneen. The failure of the
adherents of Lowden to combine with
the forces of Yates is said to be
mainly responsible for the expected
turn in the situation.
John M. Harlan, who went to Chica-
go to confer with q number of political
leaders who back Deneen, returned to-
day and it was said as the result Of his
trip that about $50 Deneen votes would
lbe given to Yates on the first ballot
and il after aTpeass s;sr. .ss,ts-
ballots, Yates should faflss III 3 aaasf7i!
enough strength to nominate himself
he would be expected to transfer
his following to Deneen.
Yates and Deneen were to have a
conference and settle definitely on the
arrangement. Assurance is claimed to
have come from Senator Hopkins that
he will stand by Yates. All efforts to
induce Yates to withdraw in the inter-
est Of Lowden were today said to have
failed
Lowden Men Deny Reports.
Later in the day it looked as il the
balloting would start off substantial
| ly as 1t ended Saturday evening the
Lodwen leaders declared the reports
of Yates-Deneen alliance had been
given currency in the hope that the
result would be to force Lowden to
go to Yates but that the maneuver
would not have the effect desired.
Claim Yates Counties.
The Lowden people asserted conf
dently that Kane, Will and number
1 of other Yates counties, would desert
the governor and vote for Lowden.
1T may be true, said leading Kane
county delegate, that Senator Hop
l1ins has agreed to stapd by Yates to
the end. but If he has made any such
promise he will be unable to carry out
the undertaking. Hopkins will not be
able to control the Kane county del
egation after the first ballot this aft
ernoon." 1t was an admitted fact, how
ever, that the Yates and Deneen lead
ers had been in coference and that
important developments were likely to
come early in the balloting
:. Convention Called to Order.
i Springfield, May 16.-The convention
was called to order promptly at 2
( o clock
TWenty-fifth Ballot.
There were but very few changes on
l the twenty-fifth ballot. In Peoria coun-
ty Yates gained one vote; in Scott
Lowden gained two from Yates, and
Woodford split, giving Yates and De-
neen each one vote.
The result of the ballot was as fol-
lows:
Yates, 4S9; Lowden, 4O7; Deneen,
3s1; Hamlin, Ill; Warner, 80; Sher-
man, SO; Pierce, 81.
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MARRlEs HER coAcHMAN.
Countess Georsiana, Exclusive Eng.
Ish Woman, Stirs Society Circles,

London, Eng, May 16.-Georgiana,
dowager countess of Ravenworth, has
startled society by marrying her
coachman, James Wadsworth. The
bride is nearly sixty years old and a
member of one of the most exclusive
sets. The earl of Leavensworth, who
died in 1903, left her an estate amount
ing to nearly s1.OOO,O0O. The coach
man is the son of real estate dealer
He is handsome and is only 2S years OF
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LOWDEN MEN CLAIM THEY
WILL SHOW GAINS TODAY
GRIEF CAUSES INSANITY.
Dubuque County Farmer, Temporari.
Iy Unbalanced, Commits Suicide.

y Il ### " #A# #s = .
Dubuque, May 12. -(speciaD- *
John spoerI. a farmer, aged 5e y
years, today hanged himself from /"
: tree. Constant grievins over :"
his wfe's death six years ago caus-*
y ed temporary mental unbalance. I"
y u y . y II ** " ~x% %s /.
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THE WEATHER

Iowa Threatening with showers
tonight and in the east and south por.
tions Tuesday.
1llinois-showers tonight and Tues
day.