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The Washington times., 1904-05-03
ROOSEVELT INDORSED;
MUDD sRENOMINATED

EVANSVILLE, May 3.-The Republic
can convention of the Fifth Maryland
Congressional district met here in Ma
sonic Hall this afternoon. adopted reso-
lutions instructing its delegates 10 vote
for Roosevelt in the Chicago convention.
and renominated Sydney E. Mudd for
Congress.
The meeting was called to order by
Thomas Tarran of Calvert county, dis
trict chairman DR.. Washington q.
Tuck. of Anne Arundel county. was
chosen chairman. and James de b. Wal
bach. of Charles county was elected
secretary. There were no contests from
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RETREAT COMPELLED;
NOT A STRATEGICAL MANEUVER

They effected a junction at the begin
ming of Sunday mornings fighting, and
with a front four miles in extent, swept
ian Ike. northwest through Manchurla
back OF the line where their reserves
had been posted.
Dispatches from half a dozen points
near the war zone tell OF the most des-
PIRATE lighting between evenly matched
The Russian forces were under the
command Of General Sassulitch, and ius-
GUIDED kashtalinsky's rife division and
Mustchentko's Cossacks' together with
a brigade of artillery.
At the beginning Of Sundays fighting
the Russian lines were at Chin Lien
Cheng, opposite WIFI. which Is on the
east Of the village Of POtietinksy, which
Is located on tributary Of the Litza-
vena.
Scene of Early Fight.
On the opposite bank of this tributary
is the town Of Litzavena- Opposite Po-
tietinsky is Housan, with a dominating
height. and still higher, on the right
bank Of the Yalu. is the village of An
bilhe. The whole course of the Yalu
between Ambikhe and Antung is divid-
ed by islands. which the Japanese used
as landings for their pontoons in forcing
the passage of the river. and on which
some Of the fiercest fighting took place
In the early days of the battle
Preliminary TO the advance on Kulien-
Cheng and Antung. the japanese posted
their guns along the line facing these
points, landing also a number OF 4.7-inch
guns from the warships which were CO.
operating under Commander Nakagava
Ftfty-siX guns were in operation dur
Ing the cannonade which followed
Russians Lose the River.
After an hours bombardment the Rus
SLAMS were forced TO evacuate both
places, thus losing the key to the river
The japanese artillery play created
great havoc among the Russians. &C
cording 10 captured officer Gunners
and horses were killed, compelling the
abandonment of the batteries which fell
into the hands OF the japanese together
with large number Of prisoners, am
munition, supplies etc
1t is reported that Sassulitch was
wounded The Russians burned Antung
The Japanese now control line ex-
tending from Antung TO Liu-Shu-K on
and extending forty miles back into the
country. The imperial guard is said TO
have the enemy surrounded on three
sides.
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LONDON. May 3.-The retreat Of the
Russians 10 Feng Wang Cheng tells the
story of the seven days Of magnificent
fighting in the valley Of the Yalu.
Russia has been forced back forty
miles into the interior. Her control of
the Yalu frontier has been Wrested from
her, and her occupation of the entire
province of Manchuria gravely menaced.
Every step Of the way has been stub
bornly contested by the sturdy fighters
of the Gar. Seven lines of intrench-
ments We're stormed and captured by
the japanese in their victorious progress
northwestward. Every art of warfare
was called into play
The Japanese cavalry has crossed
lances with the famous Russian Cos
sacks. and proven 10 be worthy Of the
mettle Of those famous mounted fight
ers. In artillery play the japanese have
proven themselves the superiors OF the
Russians. and the dash and valor of the
japanese infantrymen have added a new
chapter to the proud history of Japan
Japs Advance Forty Miles.
While reports as TO the tactical ad-
vantage gained in the seven days flight
differ. both St. Petersburg and Tokyo
agree on the fact tina; ine japanese
troops have accomplished an advance Of
forty miles
Russia maintains that the result is a.
she planned. Kuropatxin's motive being
TO inveigle the japanese into the noun
tain country. far from the base Of their
supplies. and then fall upon them with
his entire force.
The fact remains, however, that Rus
sia contested desperately every step OF
the japanese advance and while St
petersburg reports that not more than
5000 Russian troops we're engaged in the
nghting, the general staff reports from
the capital that General Sassulitch's line
extended along the Yalu for distance
or thirty miles. with reserve supports
fifteen miles back
Thirty Thousand Soldiers.
Giving the Russians credit for pro-
tecting their own defenses, there must
have beea al least 5000 soldiers scar
teied along this thirty miles OF from
tier. without any reference TO the re-
serves who lay in wait fifteen miles
back.
The japanese force consisted Of about
Se,O0o men, moving in three columns
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AUCTION SALES.
THOMAS BOWLING & co.

BY virtue of a chattel deed of trust
recorded in Liber 257O. at folio 367 ct SEQ.
one of the land records OF the District
of Colum bia, and at the request of the
party secured, default having been made
under said trust deed, / will sell at
public auction. on the premises WE'D
NESDAY, MAY 4, 1904, at 4 O'CLOCK
p. NJ, the contents of the drug store
No. 901 U Street northwest. consisting
Of fixtures. soda fountain. drugs, and
all other chattels located therein.
Terms of sale-All cash.
my2-3t LEWIS J. O'NEAI., Trustee
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IN MEMORIAM.

BLAKE - IN memory of ANNIE
BLAKE, who departed this life three
years ago today. May g. 1901.
Gone, but not forgotten.
II BROTHER.
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See the Worlds Fair in MAY.

To see the Worlds Fair at its best
take the Pennsylvania Railroad ten-day
coach excursion. May 10. The season Is
delightful and the fair new Rate from
Washington, 81
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Electric Coaches.
Transporting Baggage.

Chairman l. c. l. Evans. of the com
mittee on transportation, reported that
the committee had not been able TO Sc
cure any modification from the Union
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CITIZENS DISCUSS
BAGGAGE RATES
lie DrOit Park Body Scores
Transfer Company.

John Joy Edison had accepted an invi-
tation to be present and address the
regular monthly meeting of the Bloom
ingdale, lie Droit Park and Reservoir
Heights Citizens Association, held at
the NJ. p Church. at the corner of First
Street and Rhode Island Avenue, last
evening.
Mr.. Edison sent word, however. early
in the evening that an unexpected meet
ing of the trustees of the Columbian
University, of which he is a member,
would prevent him from being present
Gen. George II. Harries. who had con-
ditionally promised to be present and
speak on the railroad facilities of the
section Of the city and District repre-
scented by the association, was also un-
able to be present.
Owing to the unavoidable absence Of
President Clayton E. Emig. First Vice
President Calvin Farnsworth presided
Four new members were received, w.
P. Coleman. c. z. Smith. Mrs Carrie
Z. Kent. and Mrs. Sarah Shannon.
Electric Coaches.
Under the head of reports Of commit
tees. Major Ourand. chairman of the
committee on railways. reported that at
a recent hearing before a Senate com
mittee. Vice President Harries. Of the
City and Suburban lines. had stated
that his company contemplated at an
early date. the establishment and oper-
alton of a line Of electric coaches from
p Street 10 lexington. with transfers to
the cars at ali intersecting points. This
announcement was hailed with APPROX
al from the large membership present
The Washington times., 1904-05-03

SPECIAL NOTICE-The annual meet
ing of the stockholders of the Criswell
Chemical Company, of Washington. ID.
c., Will be held at the cOmpany's Of
MAY 3. 1904, at Z O'CLOCK p. NJ. Books
for the transfer of stock Will be closed
On May 4, 1904. c. B. RHEEM,
ap25-l0t-eXSu Secretary.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

" = HAVE THE CHEAPEST LOTS IN
Washington. They adjoin Columria
Heights Meet US Sunday, May S, at
Brightwood ave and Harvard St NV
and see them. Price $500 and upward
Terms, S25 cash, so per month Office
hours, TO $50. Only 50 lots. Must be
sold 10 close an estate. HOWARD F.
JOHNSON q CO.. 1901 q ST. NV. my3-tf
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-19
APPEAL TO RED CROSS.
Colorado Miners Ask Society to Dis
tribute Relief.

Denver, Colo, July 19.-The ways and
means committee of the Western Fed
Grafton of Miners has appealed to the
Red Cross society to take charge of
the distribution of funds and the gen
eral relief work for families of deported
miners in the Cripple Creek district. A
communication addressed to Mrs. John
A. Logan, president of the society, reads
in part:
After having deported from
their homes the husbands and fathers,
they now refuse to allow relief in the
way of food and clothing to be issued to
the wives and children, unless it be
through the hands of the military au-
thorities.
I'VE do not feel justified in trusting
the matter of EeliefJto the military;sf
ing satisfied that owing to the hatred
they have shown to our people they
would not faithfully carry out this
great trust.
Now, therefore, knowing tito be the
mission of the Red Cross society, of
which you are. the official head, to take
charge of and as much as possible elm
mate suffering caused by the cruelties
of war, we earnestly appeal to you to
arrange to have your noble organiza-
ton take charge of the distribution of
food and clothing to the families of de-
ported citizens of Teller county. We
will furnish all necessary supplies, and
only ask that your organization take
charge of the distribution of same"
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scourge everywhere, killing it's thou
sands yearly.
What is wanted is some new light on
its treatment. This, alas, seems not to
be forthcoming. We are not surprised
to learn that radium has proved a fail
ure. especially in the more malignant
cases. Neither has the X-ray done
much more than cure the milder forms
of skin invasion. The new serum mem
toned by the commission is hardly
likely to promise much, as its use must
be merely experimental and must only
be based on the assumption that there
is some poison in cancer which the in
lection of the fluid may possibly coun-
teract. So far, however, no such toxin
has been discovered. Nor has internal
medication awaited anything.
What, then, is the conclusion that is
forced upon us? We must still submit
to surgical operation as the one and
last resort. The hope of benefit by this
procedure rests on the belief that can
Ger at its beginning is a mere local af-
fair and as such may be radically ex-
tirpated. The greatest danger is in de-
laying such treatment. The Prince of
Wales, who presided at the annual
meeting of the committee, gave the
true practical turn to the proceedings
when he urged the public to consult
the surgeons on the first appearance OF
any cancerous symptoms. New York
Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-19
MORGAN HAS 1T.
Priceless Ancient Cope Stolen From a
Cathedral.

New York, July 19.-It is stated in
a special dispatch from Rome, says
the London correspondent of the Her
aid, that the pope has commissioned
Cardinal Vannutelli, who is about to
visit Ireland, to try to obtain from
j. Pierpont Morgan the priceless an
Client cope which was stolen in 1902
from the cathedral of AscoH.
The cope mysteriously disappeared
while repairs were being made to the
cathedral and though the government
took measures for its recovery, they
were unsuccessful.
1t now transpires that the cope was
sold to Mr.. Morgan, who has loaned
it to the South Kensington museum,
where it is at present on view. The
cope is a beautifully embroidered
piece of work. done in France in the
thirteenth century. 1t was presented
to the Ascoli cathedral by Nicholas
w. The entire ground is of gold
thread, on which are worked fifteen
exquisite panels of religious subjects
The museum authorities believe that
the cope is of English, not of French,
workmanship.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-19
LATEST REPORT ON CANCER.
Conclusions as to the Disease by Eng
lish Research Committee.

The great interest manifested by the
public in the study of cancer is again
revived by the recent report of the con-
clusiops of the English general COM
mittee of the Cancer Research fund, as
cabled to the Herald from London. To
such, however, as may have expected
some new and startling discoveries as
to the nature of the disease, it's mode
of propa cation and the hope for its rad
ical cure the results of the investiga-
lions made by the learned experts in
question will prove somewhat disap-
pointing. The committee has scarcely
done more than confirm certain long
accepted views without being able to
offer any new ones bearing on the pre-
vention or treatment of the dreadful
malady.
[ We are simply told that cancer is not
an infectious ailment, is not transmits
Sible from one species to another, is not
caused by a parasite, that radium has
been found to exercise no curative eff
feet, that a serum has been discovered
from which good results are hoped and
that the cancer cell can reacquire pow
ers of self-propagation. Thus the real
cause of malignant growthS is yet I'M
discovered. The Herald, in discussing
the various phases of this question, in
connection with the numerous alleged
curative specifics for the disease, has
taken precisely such a ground. So far
the real mystery is as great as ever.
No one, as yet, can inform US why a
person and not in another, why it de-
velops on its own account and why it
so often reappears in spite of local ex-
tirpation.
For while the parasitic theory not
only promised a solution of the prob
lem. but raised the hope that a serum
would be discovered which would final
ly settle the question of positive cure.
But the fundamental difficulty rested
quite naturally on the actual demon
Stration of the parasite On the other
hand the disbelievers in such a posi-
bility maintain that cancer in its mode
of propagation is very different from
such a disease as diphtheria, in which
antitoxin has such beneficial effects.
The former is an active, independent
cell growth, while the diphtheritic
consequence of a direct poison acting
primarily on the tissues affected One
is an entirely new growth, the other a
simple degenerative process In one an
actual living tissue must be destroyed,
while in the other simply a poison must
be neutraliZed.
Regarding the limited prevalence of can
cerous affections the conclusions of the
committee are at variance with the
views of American surgeons. In this
country the disease is said to be in
creasing DR. Rowell Park of Buffalo,
a. leading authority on the subject, has
expressed such an opinion, and therein
he is supported by other leading ex-
perts The melancholy fact is based on
tain localities are singled out as having
a predisposing influence, and one par
ticular region is designated as the
cancer belt But, whatever may be
the truth in the matter, we must adj
nit that the affection is veritable
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-19
AFTER MIR. SMITHS LAND.
Title to Forty Acres Near Marysville
Called in Question.

An echo of the days when Kansas was
first being settled will be heard in the
United States land office here on Thurs
day. 1t will be a contest to see wheth-
err forty acres of alleged school land
which were purchased from the stare
by w. H. Smith of Marysville thirty
three years ago is open to homestead
now, or whether Colonel Smiths pur-
chase holds good.
When the United States decided that
sections 16 and Sc of every township
should be set aside as school lands,
some of these sections in eastern KAN
SaS were already settled upon. Con-
gresS therefore decreed that the COVER
nor of Kansas should appoint commits
sioners. who SHOULD select other lands to
take the place of those which had been
settled upon. These are known as in
demnity school lands. That is why
there is a large amount of school lands
in northwestern Kansas aside from sec
tions 16 and SO of each township, as
much of this Indemnity land was Sc
lected in that part of the state.
Among other indemnity lands select
ed by a commission was forty acres in
Marshall county, which w. H. Smith,
who has been more or less prominent in
Kansas politics since the glacial age,
purchased from the state, receiving his
patent thirty-three years ago. He af-
forwards sold it and there has never
been any doubt about the title until
recently.
Now a nephew of A. H. Burtis of
Garden City who~is a special inspector
of the interior department and has
much to do with the government land
business, turns up with the informa-
ton that this forty acres has been open
to homestead entry all these years. and
he has filed upon the property. 1t is
now said to be worth about fifty dollars
an acre. 1t seems that the fact that
it was set apart among the indemnity
school lands was not properly recorded
in the government land records, and
that is what is causing the mix-up. Bur-
tbs claims that his homestead entry is
good, while Colonel Smith and his
grantees are resisting it. There will
be a hearing on the case in the United
States land office here next Thursday.
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END IN SIX MONTHS.
That Is Mr.. Ireland's Prediction About
Santa Fe Strike.

Arthur E. Ireland, organizer of the
American Federation of Labor and
one of the leaders in the strike the
union machinists are maintainin.,
against the Santa Fe, is in Topeka to-
day where he came from Fort Madi-
son, Iowa.
Mr.. Ireland talks optimisticaIly in
regard to the outcome of the strike.
State Journal today that the strike
would be ended within six months by
bringing the railroad company to
time.
az will not say though that we will
force them to sign the original con-
tract which was presented to them -
he said. but we will have them in a
mood where they will be making
the shops.
81 want to tell you.'' he continued,
that the Santa Fe railroad company
would be most pleased if they could
get our machinists back to work.
They are having trouble at all points
along the line in getting hold of ma
chinists. AT most places the men are
worthless and unreliable and many
week.
1--WE are finding places for all the
striking machinists who wish to go to
other places. Other railroads are tax
ing advantage of the chance to get
first-class men.
Meanwhile we are paying the reg
ular strike benefits to the men who are
out. The money is paid on Wednes-
days. Tomorrow an additional amount
is to be paid to all the men above the
regular stipend.
Probably forty per cent of the men
who have gone out here have taken
other Positions
Railroads will take this as an indi-
cation of weakness on your part, won't
they?'' was asked of Mr.. Ireland
Il cannot say what they will take it
to mean" he said. But it does not
mean that we are contemplating losing
this fight. We are paying. out about
four thousand dollars a. week on this
line in strike benefits and about $35, 900
all over the country. This amount is
practically all raised every week by
revenue and it is not much of drain
on our reserve fund. We are in for a
fight to the finish. We have been at
every point along the Santa Fe; we
have men Sandwiched in every load of
strike breakers which is hauled out to
fill the shops along the line, and we
know the exact situation as we'll as
anyone and I want to say that never
felt more sure of winning a fight in
my life than do at this time
Mr.. Ireland denies the statement that
the office of the strike headquarters of
the system here is closed. I'VE have
simply removed the office from the OK
ford to the Office block he said. "This
office will continue to be both the local
and system headquarters. 1t will be
open as long as the strike lasts
Mr. Ireland also denies the statements
that there is friction between the lead
erS of the strike movement and that
Mr.. Buckalew is ill. 1--WE will all meet
in Topeka shortly after the first of the
month when ME-. Buckalew will go onto
the eastern lines, will go to the south
ern lines and Mr.. Wilson will go out to
the west end"
Mr.. Ireland stated today that he will
leave Topeka tomorrow to make a tour
CO to 70 cI7r f(axx in LCon
The local strikers have gotten out
small pIacardS containing statements
very uncomplimentary to the Santa Fe
railroad.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-19
POLICE JOTTINCS.
An Exciting Time at a Session
of the Court.
Mrs. FIansburg and Joe Reed
Have Merry Quarrel.
WOMAN SENT AWAY.
Man She Complained About Is
Then Discharged.
Andy Dupree Charged With
Operating a Joint.

That's right, arrest me, take me
right now" were the melodramatic
words which Mrs. Julia F1ansburg ad-
dressed the court Monday afternoon at
the same time accompanying her words
with widely waving arms and sway
ing body
The police judge ordered Sergeant
AIcElroy to remove the woman from
the court room
The removal of the woman from the
court room occurred as one of the lit
tie specks of froth which marked the
course of the trial of the F1ansburg-
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Humbert case in which Mrs. Flansburg
had Chas. Humbert arrested for dis
turbing her peace. The trial was pune
tuated throughout with excitable out
bursts from Mrs. Flansburg who has
made the life of the desk sergeant bur-
densome with her complaints within the
past 80 days. Mrs. F1ansburg who is
something in the nature of a reformer
or who considers that her mission in
life, has leased rooming house at 21S
and 211 East Fourth street, with the
idea of living in that neighborhood for
the purpose of starting a crusade for
the ''uplift'' of the people in that par
ticular locality. The ''uplift' resulted
partially in the existence of the dis
turbing the peace case.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-19
Train Service to Esopus.

As matter of public interest the
following information is given as to
train service to Esopus, the home of
the Democratic presidential nominee:
Esopus is on the River division of the
West Shore railroad, 81 miles from
Albany, and all the great through
trains over the New York Central
make connection at Albany with West
Shore trains for ESopus. And in adj
dition to West Shore local trains stop
ping at that point, it has been ar
ranged to stop all through trains to
land or pick up passengers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-19
strikers Win a Point.

New York, July ia settlement has
been reacheds in the strike which tied
up the trolley lines of Newburg, N. Y,
and vicinity a few days ago. After a
day of much disorder a committee of
strikers and citizens conferred with the
company's officials who agreed to recog-
the union take the strikers back and
submit remaining differences to arbitra-
ton. The service will be resumed to-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-19
Opposition to Cook.

Jefferson City, Mo-, July 10
Among the delegates to the Demo-
cratic state convention which met here
today there was a growing undercur-
rent of opposition to Sam b. Cook,
who is I'D for denomination as secre-
tary of state.
County Attorney Joseph w. Folk,
who undoubtedly will be nominated
for governor, said today: 81 feel GER
tain there will be no discord. The
outlook seems promising"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-19
Frisco Brewers win Strike.

San Francisco, July 19-At a joint
meeting of the Brewers unions No. /
and held in this city last night it
was decided by unanimous vote to
strike. This affects the brewers of the
city of San Francisco At meeting Of
the executive committee to be held to-
day it will be decided whether or not
to call out all brewers throughout the
state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-19
Hanna,s New york Estnte.

New York, July 19.-Marcus A. Han
ma, late senator. from Ohio. left net
personal estate in this city amounting
to $75,21s. An appraisement ON the
property has just been made 1t con-
sists of trust company stock The SEN
ator held no real estate whatever in
New York