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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-08-18
Reunion of Vernon FamfIv

At Nernon's Grove, Ciaymont, yesterday
the sixth annual reunion OF the dccend-
ants Of Abner and Esther Vernon was
held yesterday and many members OF the
family were In attendance.
As preliminary to the day the Vernon
Reunion Association held a meeting un-
der an impromptu shed. A concert OF
music and song opened the meeting. Lewis
shpley and Howard Vernon being the
musicians. Samuel Vernon, president OF
the association, called the meeting TO or
der. lie made an address OF providential
thanksgiving for this years meeting. The
report Of the secretary, Frank s. Vernon,
was then read and adopted. When the
business meeting was over the present Of
hcers were elected by acclamation. speech.
es were made BY Abner Vernon. rarkin
Handy, Frank Vernon and Albert Vernon
Tho festivities continued until late Iast
night
Those present were: Samuel Vernon
Abnar Vernon Mary Brooks. Frank 81
Vernon, George W. Vernon, william a.
Vernon. Miss Della Brooks. George w
Vernon, Jr Ind family. Jacob X. Hanb,
and family Albert Vernon and family
Abner Vernon. Dr.. and family. Miss Eva
Vernon, w. n. Vernon and family. Mn
and Mrs. Larkin Handy. willard ID. Han
by, Jacob Handy. Jr., and family. Harry
Handy. William Barlow. Arthur Handy
and family, Miss Lottie and Ida Handy
Howard Larldn and wife. Harry Larkir
and family. Miss Lafkin Miss Lavina
Larxin. Mrs. Susan Heacock William
Atherholt and family, Mt and Mrs. Is. q
Worrilow, Howard Vernon. Robert Cling.
er and family. Mrs H. s. Williams. Mis-,
Eliza Hope Miss Margaret Woodside. An
brose ottey. John M. Vernon and family
Frank r. Vernon. Frank s. Vernon. Jr.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Warren Vernon. jaime.
Feeney, r. G. Ginger. MIS-. Kate Dough.
erty Thomas Ginger and family. Mis-,
Mary Woodside. Harvey. Lille. Helen ant
John Ginger, Charles Vernon. lanes Mac
Abee and Isaac B. Vernon and many Other
little Vernons.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-08-18
GEORGETOWN

Special 10 The Evening Journal
Georgetown, Aug 1S-Howard Taylor
of Philadelphia, spent the week with
his parents here
Miss Claramond Belts Is visiting re-
latives in Harrington.
David Lynch Of Philadelphia. is visit
ing his parents near town.
Harry Boyer. of Wilmington. is visit
ing relatives here.
Miss Annie Wiltbank Of Philadelphia.
is the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. David Z.
johnson here.
Howard ID. Short. OF Altoona, Pa,
is visiting his parents in Georgetown.
Miss Rosa West is the guest OF re-
latives ia Dagsboro.
Mrs. J. G. Abbott is spending the
week at Rehoboth.
Miss Efiie Wilson is visiting relatives
in Wilmington.
DR.. w. +. Blackstone, is visiting at
Puncoteague Va.
Mrs John w. Bassett is visiting rela-
tives in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Ryon spent the
week near FRANKFORT.
Mrs. W. S. Lacey, Of Wilmington, Is
Visiting relatives IN Georgetown.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-08-18

NOTICE. - TO THE HONoRARI.
Judges Of the Court Of General Sessions
OF The State Of Delaware. in and for New
Castle county. We, the undersigned. free
holders and Respectable citizens Of the
Second ward OF the city OF Wilmington.
do hereby certify that P. p Freeman, the
tenant and occupant OF the store situated
at Nos. 102-1Oi Market street. in the Sec
ond ward. city, county and State afore-
said, and described 10 his application, and
who Is an applicant for . license on Mon
day. the, 18th dag OF September. A. d.. 1906.
being the next term OF said court,
for the sale or intoxicating liquors in
quantities not less than pne-half gallon
thereini not 10 be drunk on The, premises.
he being a licensed. retailer OF goods.
wares and merchandise. the aggregate
cost value OF his stock constantly kept
on hand for sale is not less than five hun
dred dollars he is a man Of fun age. of
sobriety and good mara. character: THAT
such sale OF Intoxicating liquors at said
place is necessary to accommodate tho
public that he is the tenant and occupant
Of said house and the following respect
able citizens Of said ward, at least twelve
OF whom are substantial freeholders or
said ward, recommend the said applied
ton, wiz;
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-08-18
DEATHS

EWBANKS-In Philadelphia, on Al
gust 18th. 1906. Richard H. BwbanlSs
aged n years.
Due notice Of funeral will be given
HANDY-On August 18th, 1905, Edwin
Eaton Handy.
Relatives and friends are invited TO
attend the funeral from his late home,
on Friday. August 18th. Services at
the house at O'clock, at Landenburg,
Pa
Virginia papers please copy.
AfcGLELLAND-In this city. on
August 18th, 1905, Robert T.. McClel-
land
Relatives. friends ,.of-.stbee. family
members Of the Jr. O. u. A. NJ. and
employees OF the Belts Machine Co. arr
respectfully invited to attend tbs
funeral from his late residence. AZ;
South Van Buren, street. on sunday
afternoon. at 2 O'Clock. Interment al
Silverbrook cemetery.
PARKER-In this city. on August 18th
1906, Jane. wife Of James Parker, aged
20 years.
Relatives and friends are invited "a
attend the funeral services at her hus-
bands residence. southwest corner OF
Seventh and Broome streets. on Friday
August Is at IL o'clock. Interment al
Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery
at the convenience OF the family.
Tucker-In this city on August II.
1905, Joseph p. Tucker, aged 81 yrs
Relatives friends. Bricklayers
Union, are respectfully invited to at
tend the funeral from his late resi-
dence, No. 915 Lancaster avenue, on
Monday morning at o'clock Re-
QUEEN mass at st. Paurs church. In
terment in Cathedral cemetery.
WORRELL-In this city, 18th OF
Eighth month. Miriam c. Lamborn
widow Of Thomas Worrell. in her s7th
year.
Funeral at her late residence, Gil
Delaware avenue. on Secondary, 2lsi
inst, at II o'clock a. m.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-08-18
Hae.sn.ehmIdt Hsd Aard TussIs.

Gus Rennert, weighing pa pounds, gave
George Haokcnschmidt hard tussle re-
Gently ia London music hall, whore the
Russian Lion" IS meeting all corners. 1t
took the Russian minutes and 40 seconds
10 throw Rcnnert and he only did it then
because the latter was exhausted. not be-
ing in condition for so hard a contest.
Rcnnort three times lifted Hack BY the
waist and threw him to the fioor showing
that he has strength almost equal to the
champion wrestler.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-08-18
NOTICE mo- ME PuBLIc.

The Ping Pong having been totally
destroyed by fire we beg to state that
II the people who had standing scores
viii call at the Springs between Au-
gust 18th and 2Srd we will try our
utmost to discharge as many Of the
scores as possible. We,will not be able
TO continue again this season.
Respectfully yours,
Messrs. Cohen Bros.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-08-18

Young Erne bested Jack O'Neil in a
fast six-round bout at the Broadway
Athletic Club IN Philadelphia last
night. IT was O'Neill's first appearance
In the ring since he fought Battling
Nelson Ia that city some months ago.
and he was somewhat stale Although
CONTINUED on Page six.)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-08-18
Hanson -Harrfneton

Special to The Evening Journal.
Frederick, Aug. 1s-George Hanson,
agent OF the Delaware Railroad at Har-
rington, was married here yesterday
afternoon TO Miss Emma Virginia Har-
rington, at the home Of the brides
sister The wedding was a quiet affair
and theceremony was performed by
the Rev. William Cashpqre,. p3stor pi
the FREDERICK NJ. f. Church. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hanson left on the Afternoon ex-
press train for a trip 10 Atlantic City
New York and Washington They will
reside In Harrington.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-08-18
Al sbeIIpot Park.

The farce Family Jars is at
lracting large crowds each evening
this week at the Aquarama In she'll
pot Park The vaudeville shows at the
Aquarama at night and in the old
theatre ia the park in the afternoon
are proving a good attraction. The
concerts of Egan's Band Of Della
ware IN the grove every afternoon and
evening are also a leading feature.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-08-18
Busteed-CIark


Special TO The Evening Journal.
Dover, Aug. 1S.-Mfs Emma r.
Clark, OF near Downs Chapel. and r..
NJ Busteed. Of Sudiersvilie. Nd.
were married on Wednesday evening
at the home Of the bride Mrs. Bus
teed conducts one of the largest farms
In this section.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-08-18
No Clue to Burglars.

There is no clue to the thieves who en-
tered the home Of George Casey at Clay
mont on Wednesday night and succeeded
in getting s27 in money, a pair Of field
glasses. hand bag and some clothing.
The robbery IS being investigated by the
local police.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-08-18
School
FOURTH AND WEST STREETS,
Wilmington, Del.

| A hrst-class preparatory school, TT
ting for either college or business. Six
teen teachers. Excellent equipment.
Thorough instruction. Classical. Lit
erary, Latin Scientific. and Scientific
Courses. High School. Grammar
School, Primary. and Kindergarten de-
partments. Transportation provided
for children of the lower grades. Fall
term begins Ninth Month (Sept.) 18th,
The principal will be at the school on
and after Sept. 4th to enroll pupils
and answer inquiries. For free illus
trated catalogue. address
Hersehel A. Norris, A. Ms Prin.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-08-18

Bo5bs-Good thing Ananias died
when he did.
Dobbs-Why?
Bobbs---He would, never have been a
hero in this age
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-08-18

The Master Horseshoers Associa-
tion Of this city win join the PhiIadel-
phia Master Horseshoers Association
in a picnic at Washington Park, Phil
ladelphia, tomorrow.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-08-18
MARRIED

LOGAlN-WORTHINGTON-On August
18TH 1905, by the Rev Edgar Frank
lin. at No. I'll Washington street
Edward r. Logan and Miss Bertha
Worthington. both of this city.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-08-18

Mr.. and Mrs. William Franklin Of
Southern California, are the guests OF
e. Clark Franklin. No. 1922 Wawaset
avenue.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-08-18

wilmington, A. a. 2 0 3 ( 90 0 0 x-9
York, O.. ....... OOOOO 900 0 90
Two base hits, Campbell, Moss. sac
rihce hits Alaher, Lucas; hit by
pitched ball, Lewis: bases on balls, OF
Lewis. 3; off OMEN. 2. Struck out. by
Lewis, 2; by O'Nelll. 3. Double play
ICrepo with Kelly. Left on bases. A.
A.. 6; York. 5. Umpire, Black. Time
$780,.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-08-18
Ex-wILMINGroN.

1.-TWO out when winning run was
scored.
Atlantic City ..2O01.O1OOO0'O1-5
Elk wilm'ton 2OOOO.OO2O o.
Earned transatlantic CITY 2; Will
mington. 2 Two-base hits-Ross.
Smith Three Observation-Disclosures. First
base on errors-Atlantic City, 81 VIII
mington, 2. Base on balls-By Somers.
Il; by Myers 3. Struck out-By Somers
2; by Myers. IL. stolen -Tierney.
johnson. james. Sacrifice hit-Food.
Double plays-Hnton and Reynolds;
James and Reynolds. Left on bases
Atlantic City, 6; Wilmington. z. um-
pire-Smith. Time-221.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-08-18

WANTED-A position by a boy: Will
ing to assist with houseworlx.
Apply s. Harris, PA w. 9Th st.
Aug. 1S-6t.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-08-18
roo LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION.

NyANTbD-1iWo boys about 16 Apply
Shoe Factory Fifth and Walnut
streets. Aug 1S-st
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-08-18

Miss Bertha Worthington and Ed
ward K Logan were married by the
Rev. Edgtr Franklin on Tuesday even.
ing.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-08-18

where the peace envoys are holding
their sessions. Yesterday he was the
guest of assistant secretary OF state
ana Mrs. Pierce at a garden party
given in honor of thee nvoys.
William ]. Messick. Jr.. of Chinco-
teague Island. Va, has returned home
after an extended visit to Mr.. and Mrs
l.. ]. Mckay, at No 800 East Third
street.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-08-18

PUBLIC SALE-Wil be sold at 1lot
Jefferson street, on Friday. Au-
gust %, 1905, at p o'clock a. m. general
line Of household goods such as parlor
suits chamber suits. beds, enamel beds,
bedding, tables, chairs, rockers, dishes.
carpets, gas stoves, cook stoves and
many other articles.
MARY CULBRETH.
w. A. Hukin. Auctioneer.
Aug 1S-3t
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-08-18

Miss Cora Edwards and Miss Annie
Murdoch will spend next week at At
lantic City.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-08-18

Mrs Catharine Burke, Mrs. Mary
Weldin. Master John Burke and Miss
Julia Leonard have left for ten days
vacation at Atlantic City.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-08-18

Miss Annetta Moore and Frank Hall
are spending their vacation at Dears
Island, Nd
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-08-18

Miss Margaret M. Law, OF Appleton
Nd, is visiting friends In this city.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-08-18
Nothing Can
Please Him Better

than to serve your husband with
good. prime rib or roast Of beef for
his dinner. When YOU are perplexed
as to what to get for dinner get roast
beef; it Is the good old standby and
always acceptable to lovers of good
eating We have everything else in
standard meats and Spring delicacles.
and no one can undersell us.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-08-18

The Misses Diveney have returned
from a three weeks visit to Cherry
Hill, Nd.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-08-18

Mrs. b. f. Brinton and son, Leroy,
spent a few days at Atlantic City this
week.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-08-18

Mrs. Jennie Gill and Mrs. Annie
Jones, of Philadelphia, are the guests
of Mrs. A. d. Vandever.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-08-18

Miss Sara Wilsin Is spending some
time with relatives at Milford.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-08-18

William Aschenbach, Robert Scheu,
Clinton Jamison, Alamo Phillips and
Elmer Wright left yesterday on q
weeks fishing trip on the Jersey shore
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-24
TEACHERS ATTENDING
THE COUNTY INSTITUTE

The teachers institute for San Mi
guel county will close tomorrow.
Following are the names of the
sixty-two teachers in attendance:
Miss Eugene Herber, Miss Aurelia
ulibarri. Miss Mary Phillips. Antonio
Nj. Romero. Miss Marion Winters.
Miss Janet c. Danziger, Fred e. Cor
hett. Lug Baca. Frances Sena. Pedro
Tafoya, Francisco Ribera Martinez,
Placido Ribera. Sixto Armijo, Enri.
que Armijo, Luciano Sanchez. Refugio
Newman, Timoteo Newman. Otilia
'Trujillo, Eulalia Ogaz. Irene S.
Whitmore, Placido Beltran.- Sixto
Garcia, Eutimio Gallegos, v. NJ. Flores,
Ofelia Tafoya. Isidoro Trujillo. May
Winn, Jose M. Sena. Alexandra Fres-
quez. Jose Labato, Jose D.. Torrez, Bes.
sic Kara, Nay Ross. Jose F. Gonzales,
IApolonio Sena, Benseslao Romero
Milecio Lucero. Nestor Montana. Is.
'idro Trujillo. Presildonia salas. MI.
|guel A. Guerin, Juano Garcia Con.
zales. Mrs. Rumalda B. Leyba. Her
culano Garcia. Sofia Archuleta
Celso Jaramillo. Teofilo Madrid, Jose
|C. Martinez Cornelio Tafoya, Frank
i. vaur. J. D. Martinez, J. M. Mar
tinez. c. A. Quintana, D. N. Baca,
isabel Ensinias, Bessie Kavanaugh
Carlos Gabaldon, NJ. ! Bucher, Fran
cisca Lucero. Guillermo Ortiz
Louise Sporleder, Fabian Garcia. Mic
olas Escufbel.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-24
Superintendent CHOSEN
FOR REFORM SCHOOL

The trustees Of the New Mexico re.
form school, located at Ell Aito.
Rio Arrfba county, met in Santa Fe
Yesterday. There we're present the
following members: Antonio D. Var
gas of Oio Caliente: John II. Sargent
Of Ell Rfto; venceslao Jaramillo OF Ei
Rito, secretary and treasurer; absent.
DR.. J. H. Sloan Of Santa Fe, presi-
dent: Q. ". Marion of Albuquerque,
trustee. In the absence of President
Sloan Trustee Sargent. was called TO
the chair.
After attending to routine business,
the board made the following appoint
ment as superintendent of the school
10 take effect as soon as the buildings
shall be turned over TO the board by
he contractor and the proper mo-
ment for the opening Of the school
has arrived which is expected TO be
JANUARY. 1900: George W. Armijo of
Santa Fe.
The secretary of the board was 6i-
rected to prepare proposals for bids
for the completion of the basement OF
'he building. the work not being in
cluded in the contract now being filled
| by John A. Laughlin of Trinidad, who
| is now building. the superstructure.
The question of furniture has not yet
been decided and will not come up
until the next meeting of the board
rhe brard then adjourned to meet al
1.-THE call Of the president.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-24
HAD AN AGREEMENT
TO LIVE SEPARATELY

According to the Colorado Springs
Gazette, DR.. Merritt B. Hook. lately
located sat Mora, N. NJ, was acquitted
of the non-support charge preferred
by his wife in Justice Ruby's court
in that city.
The testimony went to show that
in 1904 the parties, made an agree
ment of separation by wf1th Dr.
Flock turned over to his wife all OF
the household goods. his interest IN
his .fatherss estate, valued at about
$500 ana certain properly in Chicago
in lieu of separate maintenance, and
1t was agreed that they should live
.apsrt, The wife testified, that her
home rs in Iowa while 1t was shown
tfhxt the doctors home is In Denver
and has 'been since last April. Judge
Orr for the deefnse argued that the
defendant had done all that was
asked of him in support Of his wife
under the separation agreement, and
in any event the local court did nol
have Jurisdiction IN the case a.
neither Of the parties were residents
Of ElPaso county.
Trial of Dr.. Hook and Miss Hattie
DeMay, upon the adultery charge
wss continued until August 25, bond
being fixed at $500 for the doctor.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-24
RAILROAD SURVEYORS orr

Chief Engineer Charles s. Henning,
having Immediately In hand the sur
vey OF the Las Vegas cutoff. Phelps
Dodge line being located from Daw-,
son, N. NJ. to Torrance. N. NJ, TO >
connection with the Ri Pas0 3 South
western, left for the south with his
party Of civil engineers this after
noon. ,ss ~es@e
Their first camp viii be establish
ed at Sulzbacher on the Santa re
road. short distance below Las
Vegas and where It 10 thought there
will be a hill to climb. but what the
grade will be over the proposed route
remains 10 be seen.
( The site for the second camp n at
Cerritos. on the recos, which place
Will soon be reached II the pace set n
coming down from the north on al-
most bee line Ii maintained.
Leaving this city, the phelpaD Dodge
line crosses the Gallinas river ct the
foot Of Twelfth street near tho roller
mills where bend In the river bed
permits the line to cross the stream
at q right angle.
The teamsters employed BY Mr..
Henning at Ration were dismissed here
and new men were employed In their
places.
Mr.. Henning is no stranger to tfS
part Of the country and knows its to-
biography like . school boy does his
primer. He graduated from college IN
1879 and year later found himself
a member Of. an engineering corps
under A. A. Robinson, chief engineer
Of the Santa .Fe company. spending
the greater portion Of his time In Las
Vegas where he had his headquarters.
Mr.. Henning was for months employed
in locating the old Atlantic Z Pacific
line out Of Albuquerque. He Is a
pusher and doer Of things. accomp-
fishing much In short lapse Of time.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-24
York state Folks.

The Denver Republican speaks as
a,,ows OF a popular play which may
ne seen at the Duncan, August ~.
The Tabor Grand opera house omen
Cd for the season vest srday and Toe
hill was York State Folks" Y was
we'll chosen as an open ny blll. pc
cause It is light and pleasant enough
for the August days.
This little play is the latest OF tne
many pastoral successes. although II
has been before the public for fve
seacns. and 1t well deserves the sue
cess with which II has met. II is
virile. palpitating with the quaint life
Of a little village up York state, yet
typical of all country towns. Like It's
predecessors It has within II the
bomely things that appeal to almost
eyerv man and woman. or course, II
is moral. of course there is no deep
dyed villain. and all the trouble that
is eventually rishted is due to the
mistakes and village gossip, but the
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-24
SPLENDID STRUGGLE OF PRESI.
DENT TO ENSURE PEACE BE.
TWEEN RUSSIA AND JAPAN
Russian Emperor Has Sent Answer to Presidents Piopo.
..ion But Result Is Not Known
psn Now Agrees Clam Russian nts'nsd Ships and lo' mton
Russian Naval Power Est and Soen the Tenn Acquiring Terri.
tory..Wilns Take Hall Of Sakahhn ndin Lieu oudsmny
to Accept Big Sum in Redemption Of Ru"as
Tile to the Res.

Barren Rosen Tuesday afternoon a.
the navy yard. The president desired
that the Russian plenipotentiaries
should be apprised of what was con-
templated and the fact that they. as Is
understood. approved il, is significant
in the extreme. II his appeal to En-
percr Nicholas has failed there Itill
remains a last appeal to the emperor
of Japan. Today Witte and Rosen
went to Magnolia To lunch with Bar
oness Rosen at the Russian embassy.
Portsmouth. Aug. 24.--It is reported
the president will send some one 10
Magnolia TO communicate directly
with Baron Rosen. and NJ. Witte dur
ing their stay there.
Only Waiting.
Oyster Bay, Aug. 24.-President
Roosevelt is awaiting developments
in the pending negotiations for
peace. Beyond his direct appeal to
Emperor Nicholas he does not feel
he can go this time. There are rea-
sons for the statement that the pres
ident made some representations to the
Toxic government but whether they
were made direct to the japanese EN-.
peror is rot known.
Russia Won't Yield.
ST. Petersburg. Aug. PA cores
pondent of the Reuters Telegraph
company was today authorized b,
Count Lamsdorff. foreign minister. tc
state officially and in the most forma
manner that Russia will pay no con
tribution direct or indirect nor will II
make any cession OF territory what
ever.
A Dramatic Moment.
Portsmouth, N. NJ Aug. 24.-Th'
Japanese plenipotentiaries at the con
clnsion Of the afternoon session yes
terdaS of the peace conference, threv
! the cards upon the table. 1t was tn
dramatic moment--the moment I
which all previous proceedings Of tn
l<onference had led. The protocols IL
volving agreement upon eight OF tn
twelve conditions originally present
ed by Japan lad been signed. On
side or the other must make a NOV
or the plenipotentiaries had reache
the parting Of the ways.
The adyersaries faced each Othe
across the table. OF course. II wa
well understood what would happer
but that in way only made it NOR
dramatic. Figuratively, Presiden
Roosevelt suddenly entered the cor
| ference room. N. Witte sat silent an
the move in the great diplomat
game passed to Japan. Baron Ke