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The Washington times., 1904-05-22
Russians Surrounded and
Defeated With a
Heavy Loss.
TOKYO CONFIRMS REPORT
St. Petersburg Hears of
General Nadeyin $ Loss in
Victory Over Japs.

LONDON, May 22.-Viscount
HayaShi, the japanese minister to
Great Britain, states he has received
a dispatch from Tokyo which con-
firms the Russian reports that gen.
eral engagement took place six miles
north of Takushan.
TOKYO, May 2i.-5 p. M
The japanese forces which landed at
Takushan on Thursday surrounded
and routed force of Russian caval-
ry at 7 O'Clock Friday evening, in
the neighborhood of Wang-Chi-
Tung, seven miles north of Taku-
shan.
The Russian force, which consist
ed of about one squadron, lost many
men killed or wounded, as well as
captain, who was captured. The
japanese sustained no losses
TakuShan is at the mouth of the
Dayan River, west of the Yalu.
RUSSIANS LOSE A GENERAL.
ST. PETERSBURG, May 2i.-
A report received from Admiral
Alexieff this afternoon states that a
CosSack division, consisting of three
Thousand men, was engaged today
with two japanese divisions.
The Russian casualties consisted
of General Nadeyin and ten of his
officers, and one hundred and fifty
men killed. The japanese losses
are as yet unknown, but are believed
to have been considerable.
The Cossacks pursued the Japa-
.neSe as far as Pipouza, where the
scouts reported a large body of Jap
areSe were strongly enIeEched, in
an endeavor to draw the Russians
into an ambuScade. The CoSsacks
then retired without attempting to
attack the japanese position.
CZAR REACHES MOSCOW.
MOSCOW, May 22.-His majes-
Ity the Car arrived here today
Throughout the entire journey he
was greeted by enthusiasm. which
was greater than ever greeted a Rus
sian monarch traverSing his realm.
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Greek boys had been discovered there
who had been brought to this country
by padrones and rented out 20 the own
ers of bootolack stands and fruit mer-
chants.
An investigation was made, and 1t
was learned that there are twenty OF
these boys in the Smoky City alone.
How many have gone to the other big
cities the immigration authorities do
not know yet. All are being searched.
In the meantime boys are being held up
at all ports. FOrty-odd are in custody
al New York. and eighty have been held
up at Boston. The latter have already
been Investigated, and about sixty OF
the youngsters. who range in age from
nine to seventeen years will be sent
back to their homes. The majority OF
them are Italians. An officer Of the
department said yesterday:
LAS yet we do noS know how far this
thing has gone. We have discoy cred
enough. however to lead US to believe
that no less than thousand boys have
been brought into this country TO be-
sold by the padrones in less than a
year. We are now at work tracing
them
The Washington times., 1904-05-22
LOSE LIFE
BY FALLING OVERHEARD
Body of Latest Victim Recovered by
HarbOrmasteT's Boat and COro-
ner Gives Verdict.

Within the past forty-eight hours two
Potomac River schooner deckhands have
lost their lives by falling overheard and
drowning in the Potomac.
Tate VollaTd fell from the cabin Of the
Tom Moore on Friday and was drowned
Yesterday, James Matthews. a negro
cook. hfty-hve years old, employed
aboard the lumber boat Leven J. Marble.
went 10 sleep on a pile OF boards. rolled
IN the river while asleep, and was
drowned before assistance could reach
him.
The crew Of the HarbOrmaster boat
VigllanI. worked near the scene OF the
accident. and recovered the body. The
police Of the Fourth precinct had the
body taken TO the Morgue. Coroner
hewitt issued certificate OF death b.
accident The police are endeavorin8
10 locate Matthews relatives.
The Washington times., 1904-05-22

Los ANGELES. Cal. May H.--Dr. J.
r. Day. chancellor OF Syracuse Univer-
sity, was elected bishop this morning on
the fourteenth ballot. Charges OF heresy
has been made against Day thus less
ening his chances today.
A morning newspaper > Ibhshed a SEN
sational article accusing Day OF calling
DR.. j. E. Hardy. OF the University Of
Southern California. a liar. during an
argument on higher criticism and
landing a solar plexus on the Los
Angeles man"
Chancellor Day secured the floor and
on a question OF privilege the article
xra.s reaI-Bs- the sAsoosavy Day then
rauoe a public denial and called Wit
,nesses to support him. He then denied
the heresy charges. When Day had
concluded the entire conference arose
and amid cries of approval. continued
applause and the waving OF handker-
chiefs, he was fairly carried from the
rostrum. Drs. Buckley and Munhall
supported him. Buckley offering the fol-
lowing resolution which was unani-
mously passed:
Text of Resolution.
Resolved. That the publication by the
Examiner OF this city, Of sour
rilous and anonymous attack on Or. J..
4. Day. one Of the most distinguished
mem bers OF this conference. is dis
grace to journalism, an insult TO this
general conference. and TO the denomi-
nation which it represents, an tndtsnity
to our host. the city Of Los Angeles. and
q fragrant violation of criminal laws.
Resolved. second. That this confer
ence repudiates all the allegations
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SOUTHERN STOCK YARDS
IN HANDS OF RECEIVER

ATLANTA. Ga. May 1.-THE Brady
Union stock Yarls. the biggest concern
OF It's kind IN the entire South. failed to-
day Tor $4,000. Some small creditors filed
d petition for involuntary bankruptcy
proceedings in the Federa court, and
Judge William T.. Newman appointed
Thomas ID. Meadow, vice president of
the Lowry National Baak. receiver.
This bank and the Third National are
the largest creditors Of tie defuuct con-
cern. hoidinE all the bonds issued on the
assets. The assets Of the cornuanv in
clude a large tract OF land. buildings and
stOckpens, valued at &lU0. 600 Tho com
Germ was organized two yeafs ago. but
has done n Door business
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Convention
Shuts Out Reporters
Drastic Action Taken at Los Angeles in Con-
neCtion With the Election of Dr.. j. p
Day as Bishop.

against DR.. Day and assures him Of its
confidence and respect"
An amendment was then offered that
all that newspapers reporters be hence
forth barred from the convention. This
was unanimously passed amidst hand
clapping.
The ballot for bishop was then called
and Day jumped one hundred votes.
Day gained steadily on each vote Wo-
men waved handkerchiefs and meT
shouted and stamped their feet as each
gain by Day was announced. When
Day was declared elected he was given
an ovation such as has never been heard
before In a Methodist. conference
The examiner tomorrow VIII apollo
gize editorially. and say;
THE Examiner exceedingly regrets
the Impression gaineS from its articl,
published yesterday under the heading
Attack on Religious Leader
Motive of Article.
1T also apologies to Bishop James
r. Day for an injury to his feelings o.
reputation that IT may have caused The
article was published with the inteu'
ton OF silencing a slanderous story thai
had apparently been put in circulation
for the purpose OF defeating his election
I'm publishing a current but absurd
story together with d.. Days explicit
denial we thought We were doing hin
a service.
The Examiner believes today. as i
did yesterday. that the story is with
out the slightest foundation"
The Examiner" reporters were es
corted from the pavilion. and the bust
ness department compelled TO vacate-
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CAR SENDS FOR
JEWISH ALIENIST

LONDON. May 21.-AccordIng TO the
Jewish Morning World" one Of the
best known specialists in Europe. a Jew
ish physician recognized as the best con-
sulting physician in diseases of the
brain in all Europe. has been requested
20 come to St Petersburg and treat the
Car.
So far he has declined to call. de-
claring that he has no desire to practice
in Russia The physician was. however.
summoned TO the foreign Office, where
Count BUelow Informed him it was the
wish Of the Kaiser that he go 10 St
Petersburg.
He will leave for the Russian capital
tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1904-05-22
Wild Pitching by Need
ham Gives West Point
the Series.
HUGHES STOPPED RUNS
Went in Box in Sixth Inning
and Kept the Score at
8 to 2.

ANNAPOLIS, May Z1.-In the pres
ence OF one Of the largest crowds that
ever witnessed q baseball game at the
Naval Academy. the Army won the an
nual contest from the Navy today by
the score Of s to 2.
Fully 10000 persons surrounded the
parade grounds when Umpire O'Lough-
lin called time. Excursions from neigh
boring cities brought a large numbers OF
visitors to the staid old town. The Navy
was the favorite, but the showing OF
the future admirals was rather disap-
pointing to their followers.
Carter Fine Pitcher.
Carter. of West Point, pitched beau.
tiful game. Throughout the contest he
was master of the situation, and had
his opponents at his mercy. with the ex-
ception of the sixth inning. when the
Navy scored two runs. Ten times
Navy batter fell victim to his curves,
and he gave but three bases on balls.
but one OF these resulting in a run.
Hackett caught a fine game for West
Point He had twelve pat outs to his
credit and did not allow one stolen
base.
Needham. the navy's plebe pitcher
was SO wld that Coach Clarke replaced
him In the sixth by Hughes. In his
time on the rubber Needham gave the
Army ten bases on balls. and while
he had five strike-Outs he was so wild
that West Point scored all eight runs
during his service on the rubber
Hughes. who succeeded him. did not
allow the Army to score any more.
Nays Good Inning.
Navy got her two runs in the sixth
session. Theobald drew a pass. and
Gin's two-bagger scored on Gnl's hit To
left. on the throw TO the plate Gil
went to second. Hughes. wi.o had just
succeeded Needham on the rubber. raced
out a double TO center. on which CHI
scored. Hughes died on second, and the
next three batters went out in regular
order
Three bases on balls. a hit. and two
errors gave Army four runs in the sec
ond. Army got tally In each the third
and fourth. and in the fifth on bases or
balls. an error, and a hit added two
more to the total.
Today's game was the third Of the
series. extending over the last three
years. As II stands now. Navy has won
one and Army two.
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MIME. N0RDlGA MUST PROVE
CHARGES IN DIVORCE SUIT

NEW YORK. May 21-Justicc Nc
Lean, In the supreme court. this after
noon handed down a decision to the
effect that Nine. Lillian NOrdica should
be compelled 10 prove, before supreme
court referee, the allegations upon
which she has received a decree Of di-
Vorce.
Justice Mclean holds that Nine. Nor
dIca failed TO prove that legal reasons
existed for the handing down of the
original decree OF divorce.
The Washington times., 1904-05-22
COL. ANTHONY VOGDES
GOES ON RETIRED LIST

Col. Anthony W. Vogdes, Of the Ar
tillery Corps. has been placed on the
retired list al his own request, after
more than forty years Of service. In the
civil war he served as second and first
lieutenant in the Tooth New York Infan-
try, and this service entities him to
promotion 70 the rank OF brigadier gen
eral upon his retirement.
In 1866 ne was appointed a second lieu
tenant in the Fourth Infantry. and since
1873 he has served In the artillery arm.
lie attained the rank Of colonel last
year Recently he has been stationed at
Key ANegt.
The Washington times., 1904-05-22
Countess CdSSini Loses
Priced Diamond Brooch
Suspects Theft and Appeals to Detective Bu-
reau for Assistance in Finding Ornament
Left in Jewel Case.

Countess Cassini has had a 500 brooch
stolen from her room in the Russian
embassy. 1900 Rhode Island Avenue
northwest within the past three weeks.
Captain Boardman and the local police
were acquainted with the facts IN the
case. and although Detective Trumbo. OF
the central Office, made an investigation
last evening. after the countess tele-
phoned 10 Police Headquarters and ask
ed that a detective be sent 10 the en-
bassy. he did not make any arrests.
The brooch was a large gold and
platinum ornament In the center was
set a large pearl, and on one side OF
1t there was a diamond setting. weighing
about one and One-quarter karats. These
stones were surrounded by a number Ut
The Washington times., 1904-05-22
FRENCHMEN LONGING FOR
A TUNNEL TO ENGLAND

PARIS. May H.-It is announced that
eighty-hve French chambers Of Com
merce have passed resolutions In favor
Of a tunnel from Calais TO Dover, to
avoid the rough passage between Eng
land and France by way Of the channel
il Is now suggested that Il monster pc
tition be arranged signed by people on
both sides Of the channel who arc sub
jcct to sea sickness
The Washington times., 1904-05-22
FRANCE RECALLS
HER AMBASSADOR
Mr. Nisard Leaves the Vatican-First
Secretary in Charge of Diplo-
matte Affairs.

ROME. May 21.-M. Nisard. the Frer ch
ambassador TO the Vatican has been re-
called by President Loubet. Affairs of
the embassy have been placed in the
hands OF the first secretary.
This action follows Pope Plus letter
10 the catholic powers of Europe pro-
testing against President Loubet's visit
TO King Victor Emmanuel
The Washington times., 1904-05-22
ASSEMBLY
RESPONDS TO NORTH
Presbyerians Send Conciliatoy Message and Indicate
Readiness to Join in Movement for Church Union

MOBILE. Ala. May A.-The third
day of the session Of the forty-fourth
General Assembly Of the Presbyterian
Church Of the United States began to-
day with devotional exercises, DR.. J.
H. McNeilly. Of Nashville. Tenn, pre-
siding. After the devotional exercises
the assembly was formally opened with
the moderator In the chair.
The committee on foreign relations
presented a telegram from the northern
Presbyterian assembly at Buffalo ad-
yising that all aspersIons upon the
Christian character OF the Presbyterian
Church South have been removed.
After a bitter discussion the follow
ing report was adopted:
The General Assembly Of the Pres
The Washington times., 1904-05-22
KNOX TO- PROSECUTE
COAL ROAD BARONS
UNDER SHERMAN ACT
Determines to File Suit Before United States
Court in Philadelphia on June 20
Papers in Case Ready

Attorney General Knox has decided
to bring suit against the anthracite
coal carrying roads On the 10Th OF
June the Government will file a bill in
equity before the United States circuit
court OF appeals. sitting at Philadel-
phia. against the railroads engaged in
the hauling Of coal from the Pennsyl-
vania coal mines, charging them with
violation of the interstate commerce
Clause of the Sherman antitrust act.
When the equity bill is filed the cicrk
of the court will notify the roads. and
date for the trial will be set II Is
not believed that the trial will take
place before the November term
whichever side wins. the case will
undoubtedly be appealed TO the United
The Washington times., 1904-05-22
SURROUNDS
ARREST BY POLICE
Three Women Apprehended in Elizabeth N j., Mailing
Letter Addressed to King Edward of England

Letter received from SO Catherine Street
Elizabeth, N !"
Angel says the women are his sisters
and mother. who left home several weeks
ago. He saws they have been in the
habit OF writing letters 10 the British
embassy a Washington and the British
consul at New YOrkw. The women de-
nounced him. They are held for a COM
plaint, but none has yet been made
The Washington times., 1904-05-22

smaller diamonds. The brooch was
highly priced by the countess. In view
OF the fact that it was a present from
a friend She said 1t cost $500. but was
worth far more than that to her. be-
cause OF tine association.
At the embassy Detective Trumbo
learned that the countess had placed the
brooch in n jewel box about three weeks
ago. but failed TO lock It. She did not
look for It again until last evening
when she was dressing aud wished to
pin II on her neckband. She looked
everywhere for the piece 0g iewelry and
finally despaired Of finding fl. and appeal
ed to the police. No one is suspected.
and the sleuths have no clue whatever
as to the guilty party.
The Washington times., 1904-05-22

States Supreme Court. so that a final
decision win hardly be had for perhaps
a year.
Mr.. Knox has given the matter his
personal attention and the case against
the roads has been prepared under his
direct supervision.
The case against the roads has, In
fact, been completed. and the only
reason for a delay until June 20 before
bringing action against tie roads IS that
the Interstate Commerce Commission
will resume its hearing against the
roads next Friday, and will probably
not finish the proceedings before the
10th or June. and that Mr.. Knox does
not wish to enter suit while the hear
ing of the commission is in progress
The Washington times., 1904-05-22
PIER 100 FEET LONG.

EATON'S NECK. L. l.. May n--AJ
Valley Grove. a pier COO feet long. ex-
tending cut into Huntington Bay. has
just been completed The first steamer
10 land there vas the Northport. II
was low tide. and she grounded. AS Ii
result. it has been decided 10 extend the
pied 100 feet farther out.
The Washington times., 1904-05-22

byterian Church Of the United States
learns with JOY Of the action Of your
assembly In the removal of all asper-
sions upon the Christian character Of
the Presbyterian Church South, IN the
United States, and declares its readi-
ness to follow the leadings of Provi-
denCe in the matter Of closer relations.
which are now before US for considera-
ton. J. 8. Lyons, chairman; J. NJ. Wells,
NJ. NJ. Gillian. d. J. Woods. J. Morris.
p. J. Gwynne, f. G. Richard. Thomas
Wexford, L. F. Abbott. NJ. a Kirk
patrick. w w J. Manus, c L. Odell,
I. g. Mined, J. r. McChesney."
It is more than probable that the
present session OF the Southern body
Will elect "A committee Of conference
upon the subject OF affiliatiOn.
The Washington times., 1904-05-22
SOUTHARD RENOMINATED
BY OHIO REPUBLICANS

TOLEDO. Ohio. May 21.-Reprcscnta-
tive !. II. Southard was nominated by
acclamation for his sixth term today by
the Republicans of the Ninth district.
The national convention delegation We're
instructed for Roosevelt for President
and Governor Herrick for member Of
the national committee.
Frank l. King was nominated for cleo
The Washington times., 1904-05-22
HARTIGAN'S R0ADSTERS
SHIPPED 70 ENGLAND

NEW YORK, May six fine road
horses were today shipped to London
on the Atlantic transport liner Mime
apolis. belonging 10 Hubert Nj. Hartigan.
il MOTTistOwn. n. J.. who WAS formerly
employed by Granville W. Garth, the
banker. who committed suicide by jump
ing into the Gulf Of Me,ico from the
Mallory liner Denver last December.
MI Hartigan is said to have been
passenger on the Cunarier Campania
today.
The Washington times., 1904-05-22

ELIZABETH. n. J.. May 21.-Mystery
surrounds the arrest Of three women IN
the postofice here this afternoon when
they were about to mail letter ad-
dressed king Edward, London. Eng.
They were arrested on complaint OF
lanes Z. Angel, of New York who eN-
bibited this telegram 20 the police;
washington. d. &. May 2L TO Angel
29g East Ninety-sixth Street, New York
The Washington times., 1904-05-22
HUNGARY POLICE LOCATE
ALLEGED WOMAN MURDERER

JERSEY CITY. n, J., May 4--Chlei
Murphy tonight received a caS!esraih
from Hungary informing him that MI
chaeI Mihaly. who is wanted IN jersey
CITY for the murder Of Mrs. j ana
Schumadzi. his boarding mistress on
April %. had been arrested near Buda-
pest
Mihaly strangled the woman with one
of her black stockings and robbed the
body of 500. He was n railroad laporer-
The Washington times., 1904-05-22
MAD DOG INVApFs A cHuRCE.

RUMFORD. Ne. May 4.-Near the
close OF an evangelistic service held in
the Baptist Church a mad dog rushed
down the aisle toward the pulpit. one
or two OF the women tainted but no
one was bitten. The dog was killed.
The Washington times., 1904-05-22
LOST CONTROL OF WHEEL;
WAS DASHED TO DEATH

JERSEY CITY. n. J.. May 2l.-I ouis
Agmar, twenty-four years OF age, OF IA
Hoboken Avenue, a newspaper carrier.
lost control OF his wheel while going
down the Bentley Avenue hill tonight
He colllded with tree and was instant
ly killed his skull and face being crush
ed and his neck broken.
The Washington times., 1904-05-22
HERE ON A FURLoUGH.

Peter Augustus Jay, first secretary or
the United States legation at COnstanu-
nople. who has been absent at his post Of
duty for two years past. is in the United
States on a furlough, and yesterday
called 10 pay his respects TO the l'resi-
dent
The Washington times., 1904-05-22
RUsso-GERMAN AGREEMENT.

PARIS. May 2I-The st. Petersburg
correspondent Of the Echo de Paris
that negotiations are in prog
ross for a rapprochement between Rus
sIa and Germany. with view to an
agreement similar to that reached by
England and France.
The Washington times., 1904-05-22

Left on bases-Army, 3; Navy, T. Sto-
len base-Gardiner. struck out-By
Carter. 10: BY Needham, 5; by Hughes, !.
Base on bails-On Carter. 3; OF Need
ham. 10: of Hughes. 2. Sacrifice hit
Winston. Hit by pitched ball-GOldth-
waite Time hours and 20 minutes.
TTmpire-'Silk" OLoughlin.
The Washington times., 1904-05-22

Best Boards, $3.50 Per 200 Feet.
Frank Libbey & Co. etL < y. Y. Ave-
Adv.
The Washington times., 1904-05-22

Fair and warmer today.
Tomorrow fair. Light var
liable winds.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-05-27

Headq uarters Brodhead Post, No. 81,
Department of Michigan,
Paw Paw, May %, 1904.

Headquarters Brodhead Post, No. 81,
Department of Michigan,
Paw Paw, May %, 1904.
GENERAL ORDER NO. |.
In compliance with the regulations of
the G.. A. r., May 80, 1904, will be OBJ
served as Memorial Day by this post.
Comrades will assemble at e.. A. X. hall
at 8 o'clock a. IN. and Immediately there
after will march to Prospect Hill ceme-
terry, where memorial services will be
held and the graves of deceased com
rades will be decorated with flowers. At
the conclusion OF this duty the post will
return to the hall and disband. At .
o'clock p. m. the comrades will again
assemble at the post room and march TO
the opera house, where Hon. p. III. Kel-
ley of Detroit and others will address
them.
Comrades of the Spanish American
war are requested to join. A general
invitation is extended to sons of veter-
ans, the ladies' relief corps, citizens and
school children to participate. Let us
all turn out and make this day long to
be remembered. 1t is particularly re-
quested that as many comrades as can
provide teams for those who cannot
march. Please arrange flowers in small
bouquets and leave them at the home of
Ira Hubert on the morning of May 30
Memorial services will be held Sun
day, May 20, at the Methodist church
at 1890 o'clock. Rev. Huffer will deliver
the sermon. Comrades will assemble at
G.. A. Il. hall at 10 o'clock and march to
the church.
The post commander has made the
following details:
Decorating hall: Comrades Spicer,
Roundy and |. w. Hubert.
Decorating graves in the various GEM
eteries; Bangs cemetery, l.. Crandall;
Catholic cemetery, A. j. Roundy; Wildey
cemetery, S. Buys and Nathan Hubert;
Lee cemetery, III. Goss; Waverly ceme-
terry, VIM. Carr; Clapp cemetery, John
Reed; Old cemetery, o. A. Rice; Athena
cemetery, Peter Baugher; Prospect Hill
cemetery, n. Thomas, j. Horning and
VIM. Kirkwood.
BY order of
JOHN REED,
Commander.
F. E. STEVENS,
AdJutant.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-05-27
KeeIer.

Mrs. I. Austin OF Kalamazoo visited
friends here this week.
Mr.. Hanshaw, aged Sc years, died at
his home Sunday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs Ora Roosevelt of Benton
Harbor are spending the week in Keller.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arch. Rays of San Fran
cisco are visiting friends and relatives
here.
Decoration day will be observed here
Sunday. DR.. Bope OF Lawrence will
speak.
Mrs +. Fosdick returned home Tues
day after spending week with friends
in Decatur.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. Peters and son OF
Benton Harbor attended the funeral OF
Mr.. Hanshaw, Tuesday.
The business part of Keller is now
lighted with search light" street
light. We find it great Improvement
Mrs. Fl. A. Schneider of Buffalo, n Y.
who has been visiting her sister, Mrs j
Macmillan, left Wednesday for Kansas
where they will make their future home
Mrs. Roy Keith was seriously injured
last Saturday night by being run into
by some boys who were carelessly run
ming horses. She received a broken nose
and some internal injuries.