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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-12
HARD FIGHTING AT MOTIEN PASS; v,
GENERAL ENGAGEMENT MAY BE uEN

ESPECIAL Gable The Timcs-o Dispatch lopyss' H. yo4
1 Foo Nav 11Hard fighting all along the ulc : eosu
from Manchuria to-day General kuo eo h
@ Pass alter desperate lighting IN which bot sdeS 1s ~
slo rnn,rt flat General Zasaltcl WHO conns'cu Ae
neavl a. yal was killed during the lighting was conhncu,
believed to be true ro az ioht;no At Molten last
~ a,s 1Lc Rssans guard in strong posltloh oust
hc frst DAYS battle their positions were tunea one s p,
~ showing wonderful ability 70 move nalIS la ~
l over ground supposed be passlble Tor trool
mnts however up from lao Yang and the pa1ee
mn forcing Russians back nfctng and receiving heay
damage. s, 49, s ~ .,o,n If
had not up to the last word from the iront reached mere m
c Japanese force was constantly growing as new troops ahG W
and We're sent on the firing and their advance was steady
REGARDED as possible that Kropan have sent all ms oce
sat ~ and that ookedfor general engage
mcn is now being forced. , ~ t+,nt ,yaa
nconired reports received here state that az ate Mas a.
,,e Ia NIGHT and to-day japanese to ake ort %
assault This report been confirmed and not seey i ~
cved though that the japanese war spl a's Ae'As
Port Arthur
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-12
F AIR CASE
IS: DISMISSED.
Done by Consent 81 Plaintiffs,
Who Brought Action Against
Mrs. Vanderbilt.
MUTUAL MI SCI SETTLEMENT 1 N MADE. 4 >,
Case Grew Out Of Automobile
Accident, in Which MIR. and
Mrs. Fair Were Killed.
MUTUAL SETTLEMENT MADE
CIV Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 11.-By consent of
the plaintiffs, the action against Mrs.
Theresa Alice Oelrichs and Mrs Virginia
Vanderbilt, brought by Hannah L. Nell
son. mother OF Mrs. Charles i. Fair, was
dismissed here to-day BY State Supreme
Court Justice Bischoff. A final judg-
ll,ent was rendered in favor of the de-
PENDANTS, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles L. Fair,
who were killed in an automobile acci-
dent in France in 1902. In a statement
issued after the judgment had been en-
tered, the attorneys for Mrs. Nelson and
her family made it known that a settle
nent satisfactory to both sides had been
effected. They also announced that by
common consent of the persons inter-
ested, the sum paid In final settlement
would not DC made public.
Charles l.. Fair left an estate valued
at about 100000, and 1t was maintained
by the Nelson's that he died before his
wife TO whom he had willed his. en-
tire estate in case she survived him. The
plaintiffs alleged that they had been in
duccd by fraud and misrepresentation
on the part of the defendants to accept
the sum paid them, and that they did
not learn until uftcrward that Mr.. Fair
died lirst.
Mrs. Oclrichs and Mrs, Vanderbilt main
tanned that Fair had survived his wife,
and that under the provisions of his
will the property became theirs.
In their statement the attorneys for
Mrs. Nelson say they were moved to
agree to a settlement by the conflicting
nature of the evidence in tho case. the
great expense of the litigation and by
the fact that Mrs. Nelson Is advanced
In years and desired to be relieved OF the
strain OF further fighting the case IN
accounting for the Willingness of the de-
fcndlnts to reach Il settlement, the plain
t;ffs' attorneys say In part:
"Thc technical allegation or fraud IN
the complaint was extremely dlstasteful
To Mrs. Oelricls and Mrs. Vanderbilt.
Ncther of them had taken any personal
part in arranging the details OF tile pre-
vio,,s settlement in San Francisco and
both had presumed that everything hhd
beon done properly and to the satisfac-
ton of every one concerned.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-12
Fine Meeting Held Last Night
and Direct Vote Tor Dele
gates Was Endorsed.
MANNING WANTED 60; DELAY
Motion Was Adopted by Which
Club Suggests Candidates
for Delegates.

The resolutions herewith quoted were
almost unanimously adopted by the
Parker Democratic Campaign Club at its
first meeting which was held In Muir
phys Annex last night. and If the City
Democratic Committee shall fail to af-
ford the people an opportunity for the
freest expression Of their choice OF dele
gates. it will not be because they have
not been most respectfully requested 10
do so. by meeting representing every
class and, community of their, constf-
tuents.
The meeting was composed of repre-
sentative Democrats from all the wards
OF the city, and from The very outset
Parker and harmony were the "atch-
words. though now and then there were
some slight differences OF opinion as 10
The best method of procedure.
Tbe only real fight was over motion
made By Mr.. c. Manning. Jr. to lay
ali the resolutions on the table, peneins
the action OF the City Democratic Com
rnittce with reference to the plan urder
which the delegates viii be chosen to the
State convention. but upon division MS
was rejected, ayes, 81; noes, 9f
Took Defeat Gracefully.
Mr. Manning then joined hands with the
ether members In pert Get ng the rcso ut!dns
which are printed herewith, and Wfile
he had put up game fight, nc showed
no signs Of distress as his flag went
down In defeat,
President Meredith will name the COM
mittees to suggest candidates for dele
gates today, and will also appoint
Finance Committee. composed OF one
member from each ward. The next meet
,nr which will receive and considd the
.report OF the Nominating Committee NIL
be called by the Chair, for perhaps next
saturday or Monday night, and thfl! tho
parker men all over the city VIII 70
to work in earnest to secure solid
dclo.a tion to the State convention 'avor-
nblc 10 the candidacy of the New York
jurist. .,,oa
n order last night Treasurer Hicks and
Sccrctary Hawkins sat at their deSfs Is
suing Parker buttons, and enrolling the
names of new members of the cluf
When President Meredith called p Or
= -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-12
JAPANESE IN CONTROL.
Command Entire Peninsula. Isx-
ccpt Port Arthur and Kaip-
ing-Morc Troops to Land,
Bu Assorialed Press1

ST. PETERSBURG, May l2-s3 A, Ms
Impending events of great Importance 10
the military situation in Manchuria are
foreshadowed in official dispatches given
out late last night by the war commls-
sion,
ON May Sth the japanese forces cat'-
tiously moved from teng Wang -Ghens
towards Hai-Gheng which Is thrty-two
miles east by north OF New ChWans, anu
il IN the opinion OF the general staff thai
they should certainly reach their desti-
nation within two days II the Japanese
qssupy IIal, Ghsng. with Port Arthur els
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-12
.M0ROS CATCH OUR
SOLDIERS in AMBUSH
Fifteen Men and Lieutenant
Woodruff Are Killed and
Five Are Wounded.
lBy Associated Prcss.)

(By Associated Prcss)
MANILA, May u.-Lieutenant Winfield
Harper and thirty-nine men Of r Com
pany Of the Seventh United States In
fantry. were caught on May Sth in an
ambush by several hundred Moros. First
Lieutenant Harry a. Woodruff and Sc
cond Lieutenant Joseph Hall and fifteen
men were killed and five men were
wounded. The ambush occurred at
Smpatcm. on the cast shore of Lake
Ii Guasan, Island of Mlndanno
Lieutenant Woodruff was born in India
and entered the State of New York.
Lieutenant Hall was bora in Alabama.
and WAS promoted to his lieutenancy
from the ranks.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-12
ST, LOUIS HOTELS
MAY BE TIED UP
Unions Mill Strike in
Magic City and Restaurants
Will Also Have to Close.
lBy Assoclnted Press.l )

ROCHESTER,, N. ". May 11.--A reso-
luton extending aid to tho st. Louis
unions In the strike that threatens the
exposition city, was unanimously adopted
to-day by the convention of Hotel and
Restaurant Employees International ALL
ance and Bartenders international League
1t is believed that the strike VIII start
next week and that every hotel and
restaurant in st. Louis will be tied up a
committee will be sent to st, Louis this
week to take charge Of he situation
there.
The delegates drew the color line at
to-days meeting byl introducing reso-
luton to prohibit colored bartenders from
belonging 10 the union In the following
states: Kentucky Tennessee, Missouri,
West Virginia. North Carolina, South Car
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-12
'PlRT AR7HUR'S DEFEN5ES
TAKEN BY THE JAPANESE
This Jnconfirned Report Reaches Tokyo, and
the Final Assault Upon the Fort is SAID
to Be Question Of Few Hours.
HEAVY FIGHTING Ian MA ANcHuRiA. lS'- l. " l} rs
General Kurols Column Reported to Have Driven tne
Russians Back from Molten Pass, Both oloes
Losing Heavily Train Of War Maternal
Arrives at Port Arthur.
Z FIGHTING In MANC II uiR,ll..AA.

Especial Gable TO Times Dispatch GopyTlgn@t @ l91f IT, he
TOKIO May 11Ihe run1or IS current ISL ~ 6e 1ananese
and that the assault is matter Of rss Bonn,
@ tls and the batteries defending on the anu see
m vessels of Admiral ogo fleet Officials will neither aey s,
hat admiral Togo has reported hearing heavS M
ons within tile which led him to bsneve M M a M Blown
c war Ships e qro hss sbns agataed 70 aye e
gethe naval officers die fighting as they probably
do
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-12
MINE EXPLOSION
KILLS Nine MEN
Six Kegs Of Powder Explode in
Shaft and Twenty-Five
Are Wounded,
(By Associated Press,D

Sid, AoS FtSsoclateu itN'Si' H
+ cARBONDALE, ILL, May ll.--ln an
explosion to-day at tho shaft OF the Big
Muddy Coal and Iron Company, In Her
rim, five men were killed instantly, ive
seriously Injured and twenty others slight
ly injured The dead are:
JOHN MILLER
RICHARD REINs,
FRITZ sEIBERG,t
EVAN WILLIAMS.
THOMAS GREEN.
six kegs of powder awaiting distribu-
tlon to the men Of the day shift exploded
haying been ignited, 1T Is supposed, by the
premature turning on tho electric cur
rent which operates the machinery OF
the mines, The bodies of the dead men
were lrightfully mangled,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-12
NO FEAR OF AN
UPRISING AT HAY7I
Minister Leger Says There ! No
Trouble Existing. and Thit
Country Is Quiet.
(Ry Assoclaled Press.)

WAsHINGTON, u. u. May n,-Nlplss-
Ter I,eger of Hayti.. Tonight comnqnl-
Gated The following statement 70 me
Associated Press H.,
"According to a telegram Just rerWed
from the President of the Reppila'
there Is no troubleat all in llaytii nlers
IL not even any fear of an uprising 1hc
country is perfectly quiet
M Leger rabled his President re-
,,nsiinn ~ 10 be fully advised as to the
ul situation IN that country The mlniI.er
had no intimation Of impending lrolble
there. M although he know that his py,
eminent was prosecuting M,mbel Of
casns growing out Of the HaYilen Ma
tidb,a, Bank scandal. AS a result Of his
prosecution ,u,.a II is stated, nmheJ of
Gormans, p.u, English and Americans lave
been bee Imprisoned. Whether they are Ftill
incarcsra,ed or are out on hll Is Inot
known here. They are cha1ged Win
Issuing false bonds to the amount of
$1,000, 900. r Il VT
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-12
MISS CRANE, OF GEORGIA,
Is Daughter Of Prominent Busi-
ness Man of Decatur.

ATLANTA, GA, May Decentralization
developed the fact thnt the Nouh6 woman
-, rrrred to in the above dispatch from
I.nris Is Miss Belle Crane. of Decatur,
Ga. who went to London about a year
AGO to give concert readings Miss Crane
was well known here, having attended
Agnes Scott institute, a we'll known col
,c@nl tor women. Her father Is B, $.
craze who holds prominent position
With the Vrgnla-Carolina chehhca'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-12
ROOSEVELT APPOINTS WHITE
UNITED STATES MARSHAL

(Rv Associated Press)
WASH NCiTOM. May ll-Presihenl
Roosevelt has directed to appoint Ge9fsas
+, White of Macon, Georgia, as unlt'n '
States Marshal. vice j, NJ Barnes, WIZ
wes removed yesterday, Mr. White, Was
ia doni,ty-marsla under Barnes, Judge
IlIg Hmepy py''sls speer had conference with the
President to-day. at the conclusion o. OF
which. ii WAS announced that me aP7
pontment Of Mr White would be MADE
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-12
THOMAS ]. CUMMINGS
DIES IN VENEZUELA

(By AssocIpiod Press,l
PUERTO CABELLO. Nf,NEHN Ella,
Nav 10 delayed In transmissionl -fhos,
j Cummings, United states consul, died
suddenly to-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-12
SATURDAY THE 18TH
WILL BE OBSERVED

(By Associated Press,)
NEW work. May 1.-THE Cotton Ex-
change decided to-day to make May aSth,
which is the SATURDAY preceding Deco
ration Day hHldaE'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-12
SUMMARY OF THE. DAYS NEWS
The Weather.

y WASHINGTON. May 11.-Forecast LOT
Thursday and Friday:
yirgina--Fair Thursday and fIlaay.
warmer Friday; variable winds. becoming
fresh south
North Carolina--Fair Thursday and Fri
day; light south winds
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-12
PARKER CLUB is FOR
A FAIR EXPRESSION
Y. -f'Vyy24WAK1lVZAYx 4 of41skNyE MkYaY10f
11Sx52 11Szxt5S12df1a f1na1. sz9 .51Y'<'Va = ZAUy4Ne5

Whereas, it is the purpose
of this organization to do
everything possible by proper
means to aid in the selection
Of Judge Alton B. Parker as
Democratic nominee for the
presidency; now, therefore, be
it
Resolved, That a norninat-
ling cornnlittee, cons sisting Of
three members from each Of
the several wards of the city,
be appointed by the Chair for
the purpose Of selecting suit
able persons to run in the pri-
mary in each ward or precinct
Of the city as Parker delegates
to the State Convention, said
selections to be reported back
to the club for ratification.
Resolved, I'd, That the club
fayors the election of dele
gates by direct vote of the
people by precincts and upon
an apportionment of the dele
gates among the precincts
according to the vote in the
last Democratic primary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-12

olina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Missis-
sippi, Louisiana, Arkansas Texas, Okla
homa Territory, and Indiana
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-12
Country Board

can bo secured In many dit-
ferent localities by watcii-
Ing the'1'ec 1oec Want Ads.
Country Board Column.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-12

CONTINUED on Third Pase1
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-12
Tie Problem

OF how to tlo a successful
business has been solved
the answer is '1'co Dee Want
Ads.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-02
American Steel Rails For Turkey.

American Steel Rails For Turkey.
The Pittsburg Dispatch reports thas
the Turkish government has closed =
contract with the Pennsylvania Steel
company for 10000 tons Of steel rails
TO be delivered at Beirut The fact
that the contract was secured only
after strong competition with the
Krupps and several Belgian nrms In
also not without significance as show
ing the constantly increasing inroads
which American manufacturers are
making in the foreign markets OF the
world. The rails are to be used In the
construction OF the road projected
from Damascus through that portion
OF Turkish domains extending along
the Red sea coast TO Medina. thence to
Mecca. Its chief use will be for the
transportation Of the countless hordes
in the annual piIgrlmages to the shrine
Of Mohammedanism.
While the contract is not an unusual
ly large one when compared with some
made with the Russian and japanese
governments, ie is highly significant as
indicating a revival In the foreign de-
mand for American steel rahs and
also a good omen for the future. IN
view or the present depressed state OF
the iron and steel industry such indiea-
tons are decidedly gratifying.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-02
Militia as Coast Defender.

General Robert Shaw oliver, the neys
assistant secretary Of war. under whoss
charge ara the general problems of
state militia organization. is anxious
TO stimulate the formation Of compa-
nies ot heavy artillery In the seaboard
states as a reserve 10 man the coast
dcfenses In time OF war. Secretary.
Root dwelt briefly on this point In bis
Do years report, and General Oliver
.e,.rrs that additional, emphasis bo
a.d on il at this time. When the ma
t!onal militia bin was under eonsiders-
tion the secretary pointed out that IL
II became law an effort should be mads
TO procure the organization Of q na-
tional guard force Of heavy artillery
In the neighborhoOd Of each coast dc.
fense foruncauon. with the under
standing that whenever the president
finds occasion to call out militia 10 TO
pei invasion that organization win b
called into that fertilization" Con-
tinuing, the report said:
In the meansime,sn immediate snd sps-
oial relation should be established be-
tween the militia organization and the
fertilization for the purpose OF practice
and instruction. They should be made 40
familiar ss possible with the use Of the
guns ard methods OF defense at that par
ticul5r polnC In many cases Il VIII b
Practicable TO give them facilities fer
meeting and keeping their equipment on
the military reservation. which would
make unnecessary any outside armofy
for their use. Such an organization could
readily perform all lis duties TO the state
serving as infantry. but Il could at the
same time be distinctly known ana con
stanty prepared for service as the militia
reserve OF the fortilcation with which if
sustains the relations described
Something has already been done TO
ward the establishment OF such q re-
lation. a number Of militia companies
in New York, Connecticut and Massa-
chusetts having taken up this branch
OF the service and being each year sd-
mitted 10 the harbor forts for artillery
practice IL the plan is carried out
the garrison OF each fort along the
coast will have a reserve OF milida.
who will make their encampmenf
there each year and will know that II
Is to be their station In case war breaks
out. This Is in the strictest sense the
duty 10 "repel Invasion" to which the
constitution refers, and such service
would doubtless appeal to many men
who would hesitate about enlisung In
a body which in war time is liable to
be ordered to distant parts Of the
country.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-02
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. SATURDAY. JANUARY 2, 1901
RAILROADS ELECT OFFICERS
L. F. Loree President Of Rock Island
,,d n 4 ks,,rrs,, La.de n n

L. F. Loree President Of Rock Island
and o. G. Murray Heads 3. q o.
New York. Dec. 3O.-L F. LOree,
late president OF the Baltimore and
Ohio. has been elected president Of
the Rock Island company Of New Jer-
sey. the holding company controlling
the various railroads In the Rock Is
land system. The election took place
at a special meeting OF the directors
at which President W. b. Leeds pre-
sented his resignation and was chosen
chairman OF the board Of directors. a
position hitherto untitled. Mr. Leeds
was also continued as head OF the op-
Grating company. being reelected
president by the board OF directors OF
the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
Railway company earlier In the day.
Oscar c. Murray, first vice presi-
dent OF the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road company, has been elected presi'
dent Of the company, succeeding L. F.
Loree. who resigned TO accept the
presidency Of the Rock Island COM
pany AT the special meeting or the
B. & o. directors the selection OF a
successor 10 Nj Murray as first vice
president was deferred to a later date.
Mr. Murray the new president has
been prominently identified with the
b. K o. for several years. and IS a man
OF long experience In railroad work.
he took a leading part in building up
the Chesapeake 4 Ohio terminals al
Newport News, Va, and in the man
agement OF the operating and traffic
departments OF the b. & o. during the
receivership into which that road fell.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-02
HANLoN GETS AWFUL BEATING
Referee Probably saved Him From Be-
ing Killed BY Yourg corbett.

Nttl FNNtt-@ - f~~ ,
san Francisco. Dec 30.-A merciful
referee probably saved Eddie Hanlon
from being billed by Young corbett' '
when he stopped their contest in the
middle OF the 10th round For two
rounds previous Referee Graney had
begged Hanlons seconds to take their
man out OF the ring. but they kept the
game yOungsrer AZ &C., and finally
Graney. fearing that a fatality might
result ordered the fight stopped. No
man ever received such terrific pun.
ishment In a San Francisco ring. and
probably Young Corbett is the only
man In the country who could admin
lister such a beating 10 Hanlon. When
the San Francisco boy was carried 70
mis- corner s-ill conscious. but unable
to walk his seconds worked yigor-
Ously 20 revive him The terribly
beaten lad. however. commenced 10
vOmit blood. and things looked very
serious for him for a short time He
was finally revived and was carried
out Of the ring by one Of his seconds.
Before be LETT, Young Corbett" paid
q high tribute TO bis skill and game
ness and salured his brother prize
fighter with an aflectionate kiss. Il
must be said for COrbett that he was
as merciful under the circumstances
as he could be. During the l4th and
10 th rounds be. TOO. was anxious 10
have the fight stopped 10 order 10 save
Hanlon needless punishment
The fight demonstrated that Corbett
is any man S superior at his weight Al
no time during the contest was he 10
any apparent danger, and when II
ended there was not a mark upon him.
Hanlon's most peculiar and very Il.
fectiye defense vas all that saved MIN
from a knockout early IN the game.
Even when he became tired and could
n0t protect himself CorOett could not
land a knockout biow. In the 18th
and l4th rounds Corbett began % show
what he could do. The men were al
lowed 20 fight in the oifnches. and Cor
bett. leaning his head against Hanlon's
shoulder. and with bis arms free.
would punch MIN in tho stomach with
his right and swing fierce short lefts
on his Jaw. That was the beginning
OF the end.
In the 18th n5und Corbett backed
Hanlon into a corner, and when the
San Francisco boy swung feebly Cor
belt swung two lightning leits and
Hanl0n went down. He took the
count o. eight. but struggled to his
feet and again received the terrific
Punishment that Corbett vas dealing
out 10 him It was then that Grahey
wanted the fight stopped.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-02
Pointed Paragraphs

Many man lives PooEiy IN order to
die rich.
II tbiass iaA to come your way 20 a.
tsF them.
la girl's the apple ol a young mans
eve, be thinks Sac d a peach.
Too many men sit down in easy chairs
and lose their eyes when they are look
ing for opportunities.
A white haired lover Is an example ol
undying affection.
When ignorance is bliss il 10 Jolly to
discover that yon are a fool.
Any man who works only for pay sci
dom does his best.
It's almost as difficult 20 hide cough
as II is to hide love.
Aman may be able to trade bis reputa
tion for money, but be can't trade back
First a mans mother spoils him and
then his wile keeps him spoiled.