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The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-05-19
YALHALLA AND APACHE
 SIGHTED OFF NANTUCKET
SLOW SAILING BY YACHTS IN
 OCEAN RAGE

At the Rate the Apache Has Been Tray-
 cling It VIII Take Her Twenty-Five
 Days to Cross and Pass the Lizard
 Weather Has Been Poor-Unusual In-
 ferest in Race at Newport.
 Nantucket Lightship, By Wireless Telegraph to Newport, R. l., 2:SO a. m.), May 1s.-A bark or barkentine, which seemed through the night glasses to be white, passed the lightship at four miles distant at midnight. She carried all sails. No signals were displayed, but she is believed to have been the Valhalla.
 Siasconsett, Mass, May 1S.-The wire less station here has received message from the North German Lloyd steamer Grosser Kurfurst, which sailed from New York to-day, announcing that it sighted the yacht Apache at 10 o'clock tonight in longitude 70.50 degrees west, latitude 39.59 degrees north. The Apache is the American bark owned by Edmund Randolph, one of a fleet of ocean going yachts competing in the races across the Atlantic for the cup offered by the Emperor of Ger many.
 Newport, R. l., May 1S-None of the eleven yachts which left Sandy Hook at l2:i5 o'clock yesterday afternoon in the transatlantic race for the cup of fered by Emperor William had been sighted by the Nantucket lightship when tonight wireless communication with the government station here was temporarily suspended in order not to interfere with the wireless messages of { the sound steamers. s
 No surprise was felt here when early tonight none of the yachts had been reported. It was figured that, under more than fair weather conditions, it would take the racers at least twenty four hours to reach the lightship. The light head winds in which the yachts started were hardly favorable for fast sailing but with the twenty-mile breeze blowing tonight confidence was felt that the yachts would be sighted before daylight.
 In and about Newport unusual inter- est in the race is evidenced, many wag- .ers on the result having already been laid. The largest bet made public is enc of s1. 900, even money, made by Chester Paul Mann, of this city, that the Atlantic would be the first to reach the Lizard. Captain B. H. Hardy, of Gloucester, covered the bet.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-05-19
5 HYDE TO FIGHT TO FINISH.
Determined to Get Control of the Eqit-
 abIe Life.

E. D E
 New York, May 1S.-At a meeting to- night at his home James H. Hyde and his attorneys are reported to have de- cided to carry on to a finish the first for the control of the Equitable Life Assurance society.
 There were present at the conference w. c. Gulliver and c. B. Alexander of MT. Hyde's legal staff and H. H. Knowles, the supervisor of agencies, who was dismissed by President Alex ander.
 The examination into the company's affairs by the state department of in- surance was continued to-day with William Fl. Mcintyre, fourth vice pres ident. as witness. S
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-05-19
Adyentists Elect officers.

,. Washington, May S.--At to-day's meeting Of the worlds congress of Seventh Day Adventists the following officers were elected: President. A. C.. Daniels of this city; vice presidents, L. R. Conradi of Germany, G. A. Irwin of Australia; secretary, w. A. Spicer, and treasurer, J. H. Ivans.. both of this city. Resolutions were adopted Joking to the broadening and development of the work of the adyentists.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-05-19
Another Biu Held Up.

The only intem of interest at the regular weekly meeting of the board of finance last evening was the holding up of the bill of Miss Ely, which was rendered for services as stenographer in the city court. Te bill will be given the same consideration and will take the same course as those afforded to all the other ones received from the at taches of that court, none of which will be paid until the supreme court renders decision in the matter.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-05-19
Shipping News.

New York, May 18.--Steamer Baltic, from Liverpool and Queenstown for New York, in communication by wire- less telegraph with shore 100 miles east of Nantucket Iightship.
 New York May 1S.--Arrived: Steamer Cevic, Liverpool; Deutschland, Havre
 Sailed: Steamer Caronia. Liverpool
 Lizard, May lS.--Passed: Steamer La Touraine New York for Havre
 Queenstown, May 18.--SaiIed: Teus tonic (from Liverpool) New York;
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-05-19
Daughter Finds Mother Dead.

Hartford, May 1S.--Mrs. Catherine l.. Ferner, sixty-nine years old, was found dead in her home tonight by her daughter, death being caused by gas poisoning. It is thought that on going to bed she accidentally turned on the stop of the gas jet. Her home was at 76 Ann street.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-05-19
READY TO SELL LINES.

Chicago Street Railway Companies
 Make Known Their Willingness.
 < Representatives of the Chicago street railway companies today declared their willingness to sell their traction prop critics to the municipality. The value to be placed upon the lines and the terms of the sale were made matters for future consideration. Upon the re- quest of the traction representatives time was granted by the city's repre- sentatives for the fixing of definite price. In return the traction companies agreed to place no obstacle in the way of municipal ownership.
 The meeting to consider the negotia- tions arranged by council resolutions was attended by the receivers for the traction companies and by city off, cials.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-05-19
Trinity Player Resting Comfortably.

Hartford, May 1S.--Stewart M. Drayo, the Trinity college student who was in- jured by being struck on the head by a fiul tip during the game with Syracuse yesterday, was reported tonight as resting comfortably in the Hartford hospital and complete recovery is look ed for. There is no fracture. Dravo doubtless will be in the hospital for at least a week.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-05-19
CORONA SAILS.
Pulled on the Mud and Resumes voy- age at High Tide.

New York, May 1S.-Freed from the mud of Fynn's knoll. of Sandy Hook, where she grounded Tuesday afternoon, the cunard liner Caronia proceeded to sea this afternoon, none the worse for the mishap. The Caronia was foated early to-day, but immediately dropped anchor at Coney Island point and wait ed for nigh water to pass over the bar. Shortly after o'clock she weighed an- chor and stood seaward. crossing the bar at 5:5O p. m. Not a passenger left the ship and all were well on board when she started on her delayed voy- age
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-05-19
ASKED TO LEAVE VLADIVosToK.
Foreign Commercial Agents Requested
 to Quit the Fortress.

Washington, May IS. Richard $. Greener, American commercial agent at Vladivostok, has called the state de- partment that all the foreign commer- cial agents there have been asked to leave Vladivostok fortress and are giv- the maritime provinces MT. Greener himself was just leaving vladivostok for Haborowsk. It is recalled here that a similar measure was adopted by the Russian authorities at Port Arr Arthur at the beginning of the invest ment of that place by the Japanese land and sea forces and hence it is assumed that Vladivostok is expected to become a center of the seat of war very soon.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-05-19
ROJESTVENSKY SAILS NORTH TOWARD TOGO
NEXT AND FINAL STOPPING PLACE MAY BE KWANG-
 CHAU BAY.

This the Most Northward of French
 Possessions on the China sea-Has
 Fine Anchorage and Sheltered Cham . neI--Reports shl Circulate in Lon-
 dos That Russians CoaIing Arrange
 ments Are Inadequate-Japanese Ex-
 pect Fight Soon.
 London, May 1s.-Now that it seems definitely established that Vice Ad- miral Rojestvensky has started on his northward journey there is great revival of interest here in the far east ern campaign. Kwangchau bay, where provision junks are said to be waiting for the Russian fleet, is the most northward of French possessions on the China sea, and the last port which Rojestvensky can select for his final departure to meet the Japanese It has la fine anchorage and sheltered chan mel where large fleet may ride in safety.
 Reports still circulate in London to the effect that the Russian Pacific fleets coaling arrangements are ex- tremely inadequate and have been the main cause of it's prolonged stay in Indo-C Chinese waters. and that the ad- miral is finding increased difficulty on this score.
 The correspondent at Tokio of the Daily Telegraph says it is expected that the Russian feet will sail on Sat- urday or Monday toward Annoy or Foo chow.
 Singapore, Straits Settlements, May 1s.-The Russian fleet was in latitude 13:30 north, and longitude 1l1:30 each (about 120 miles northeast of Cape Va- rella, coast of Annam) during the morning of May 1e, according to a re- port brought here by the British steam CT Hong Wan I.
 The German steamer Segovia sight ed forty-two Russian ships forty miles from Cape varella May 15, steaming slowly north. Saigon, May 1SA junction was af- Y fected May by the squadrons of Vice Admiral Rojestvensky and Rear Ad- miral Nebogatoff. It took place outside of territorial waters. The vessels start ed seaward May 14, going in an east erly direction.
 Tokio, May 1S.--Noon.-Th reported departure of Vice Admiral Rejestven- sky from Hon-Koe bay, northward, renews the popular expectation of a naval action in the near future. It is believed that Rojestvensky having fill ed his coal bunlers and resupplied his fleet, is now in a condition to assume the aggressive, if he so desires. It is the opinion of some that he may make a demonstration in the vicinity of the islands of Formosa and the Pescadores. and then enter the Pacific bound for Vladivostok. This is, however, purely speculative. Everything depends upon Admiral Rojestvensky's plan, which, while as yet undisclosed, may include an extended stay in southern waters.
 It is reported that the contractors who supplied the coal and provisions to Admiral Rojestvensky in Indo- China | waters approached the French colonial officials prior to the arrival of the Rus- sian fleet, and arranged a rendezvous at Kamranh and Hen-Koe bays. Con firnaation of this report, however, is not oht tajnaIbie
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-05-19
HEAVY RAINS AT FRONT.
Period of Military Inaction Necessitated
 by Running of Roads.

Gunshu Pass, Manchuria, May 1S.-- After several days of rain a violent downpour set in to-day, which has ruin- ed the roads and will necessitate peril cd of military inaction; besides being apt to increase sickness in the camps of the two armies. Luxuriant vegeta- tion is springing up, which will furnish green fodder and so favor operations by cavalry.
 According to Chinese reports the Jap- anese are strengthening their left wing and also are sending important rein- forcefents to Korea; but no change in the position at the front has been no- ticed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-05-19
REPUBLICAN, ALDERMEN
 BALLOT FOR FIVE HOURS
SETENTY-SIx VOTES TAKEN TO
 SELECT PRESIDENT.

Homan Withdrayys in Favor of MT.
 Townshend and Mir. Minor Does Same
 in Favor of Mir. Beecher.
 The republican members of the newly elected board of aldermen held a caucus in the aldermanic chabmer last even- ing for the purpose of preparing slate for the president of the board, assist and city clerk, member of the board of finance, military enrollment officer and page, and after session lasting from 8 o'clock until 1 o'clock this morning selected the following: For president. Henry H. Townshend; for assistant city clerk. Ambrose V. Beecher; for member Of the board of finance, Frank l.. Ho- gan: for military enrolment officer, John Scally, and for page, Hawley L1in Lin- coin.
 There are twelve republican members in the board and owing to the fact that the vote was six to six, it was neces- sary to take seventy-six votes before MT. Townshend was elected, compromise being made on the last vote.
 Town Chairman Macdonald called the meeting to order and presided at it throughout. Alderman Elliott was elect ed secretary. The tellers were Alder man. Elsct Loos of the Eighth ward and Alderman-Elect woodford of the Tenth ward. The two slates were Frank L- Honan for president and Ambrose V. Beecher for assistant city clerk against Henry H. Townshend for president and Alderman-at-L Large Waldo H. Minor for Assistant City Clerk. Each side had six votes and the vote on the presidency occupied practically the entire time of the meeting. Time after time was vote taken, and each time 1t was announced as being six for MT. Homan and six for MT. Townshsnd. Several recesses of five minutes duration were taken and still the result was the same,
 While recess was being taken about 12:30 this morning Alderman Minor went into the rooms while the doors were thrown open and publicly announced that he was wiling to give up his chances for the assistant city clerkship if MT. Townshend could be elected pres ident He then came out as the doors were about to be closed, and the mem bers continued their executive session.
 Just what happened then could not be definitely learned, but MT. Homan must have met pr. Minors offer half way and sacrificed himself, because shortly afterwards a unanimous vote was cast for MT. Townshend.
 After this all was clear sailing and a unanimous vote was given to all the other candidates. Just what the result would have been on the assistant city clerksi1ip without a compromise will never be known because it was never tested. It was said that one of the members of the board, who represents one of the outlying wards and who was TowHshend man would have voted for MT. Beeeher on the grounds of an old personal friendship, but whether this l (Continued on Eighth Page.)
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-05-19
Fast Operator Dead.

Cincinnati, May 1S.--A. S. Ayers, a telegraph operator, better known as "Patsey' Ayers, known for his fast sending, died to-day of paralysis, aged fifty years. He was born at Dayton, Ohio.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-05-19
Princeton Team Picked to Meet Yale.

Princeton, N. J., May 1S-The three teams in doubles which will meet Yale at New Haven in a dual tennis match on Saturday were picked to-day as fol- lows: H. J. Kendall and E. Sunstein, L.. K. Richardson and M. Thompson, F. s. Appel and P. Norton.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-05-19
ANOTHER BAD WRECK.
Eight Trainmen Killed and Four Per-
 sons Injured.
in Favor of Mir. Beecher.

Louisville, May 1S.--Eight trainmen were killed and four persons were in jured to-day in a head-on collision be- tween Illinois Central freight trains near Echols, Ky.
 The dead: B. English, engineer; Doc Turney, conductor; Benjamin English, conductor; Charles St. Clair, fireman; Foster Bell, fireman; Cordia Smith, brakeman; George Hollis, brakeman; Matthew Owen
 The injured: James Crankshaw, stock man; Edward Craney, Columbus, Ohio; Gus Fallinger, Cincinnati, trav- cling salesman; Wallace Yates, engi- neer.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-05-19
BROKE HER NECK.
Waterbury Woman's Fatal Fall Down
 FIight os Stairs,

Flight os Stairs.
 Waterbury, May 1s.-Mrs. Ellen Bag ley, who lived with an adopted daugh- ter at 76 Mill street, fell downstairs about o'clock tonight and broke her neck. There was no one in the house at the time, her daughter leaving as Mrs. Bagley started upstairs with an arnful of wood with which to start Q fire. The deceased's husband died but a short time ago, leaving only the adopted daughter, who is but fourteen years old. s*.@ IT..
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-05-19
SLOW SAILING,
At Xpache's Rate it Will Take Twenty
 i've Days to Cross.

t ~
 New York, May 1S.-Since leaving the starting line at Sandy Hook lightship at 12:34 p. m. Wednesday until sighted by the Grosser Kurfurst at 10 p. m. Thursday the Apache has sailed a dis. tance of approximately 139 miles east ward. During this time she has aver. aged a little over 5.05 miles an hour. Continuing at this rate of speed, 1t would take her almost twenty-five days to cover the distance between Sandy Hook and Lizard Head.
 The Valhalla crossed the starting line at Sandy Hook at 1:04 p. m. Wednes- day. From Sandy Hook lightship to the Nantucket lightship the distance is 19S miles. In covering this distance the Valhalla has averaged about 5.21 knots an hour. a
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-05-19
WALTER CLARHsoN RELEASED.
Noted Harvard Pitcher Not Good
 Enough for Fast Company.

St Louis, May 1S.-Pitcher Walter Clarkson. of the New York American league team, tonight departed for Jer- sey City, where he will play with the Eastern league team representing Jer- sey City. Manager Griffith, of New York, said that Clarkson had been temporarily released'' to Jersey City.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-05-19
Mitchell and sullivan to ssFight.y

Tacoma, Wash, May 19.-Charles Mitchell and John l.. Sullivan have signed articles for a fifteen round fight in Tacoma, September 19, for the gate receipts, to be divided 65 and 35 per cent.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-05-19
LIEUTENANT SHOT IN BACK.
Instantly Killed During Field Maneu-
 yers Tt Fort Reno.

El Reno, Okla, May 1s.-Lieutenant Granville Chapman, stationed at Fort Reno, was shot in the back and in stantly killed to-day while assisting in company manoeuvres. Six companies of infantry were called out for field man oeuvres in the presence of Brigadier General Jesse M. Lee. While engaged in running fight across the prairie, Lieutenant Chapman, who was acting as battalion adjutant, received a shot from a ball cartridge fired from one of the companies opposing him. He died where he fell. A rigid examination into the affair is being fade.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-05-19
Mrs. Jacob Al. Riis Dead.

New York, May 1S.-Mrs. Jacob A. Riis, wife of the writer, died of pneu- monia at her home at Richmond Hill, |. |, to-day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-05-19
To Expel Members Convicted of Crime.

Atlantic City. N. J., May 1S.-Import- ant resolutions including one looking to the immediate expulsion of members convicted of crime, were introduced at the morning session of the Royal Ar canum Massachusetts delegates intro- duced a measure requiring heavier bonds for financial officers. Niagara Falls and San Francisco ask for the next convention. es.st-.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-05-03
Taklpo Time BY the ForeIock.

1t was late in the afternoon, just
at dusk, when a carriage, evidently
from the country, drove up to the
door of "Anson King, Stationer,"
and a young woman alighted and
entered the little shop.
She asked to see some thin sta
tionery, and after selecting what
she desired she hesitated for mo-
ment.
"Do you make any reduction to
clergymen? ?" she asked softly.
Certainly, madam" said the sta
toner, with great promptness. care
you clergyman's wife"
'N-no," said the young woman.
"Ah, a clergyman's daughter,
then" said the stationer as he be-
gan to tie up the paper in a neat
package.
"N-no," said the young woman.
Then she leaned across the counter
and spoke in q confidential and
thrilling whisper, 'fBut if nothing
happens shall be engaged to q
theological student as soon as he
comes home next month."-Youth's
Companion.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-05-03
Campaign Book of Education

"Uniyersal Education" lie the
title of the attractive campaign
book which has been specially
issued by the Cooperative Educa-
ton Commission for the speakers,
editors and preachers who are
leading the May Campaign. This
book bears solely on the Virginia
schools, swing facts, figures and
illustrations that come home to
the bosoms of our people. 1t will
be q mine of information for
speakers in the preparation OF
their addresses. 1t 10 free for all
who desire a copy. 1t can be he d
by writing to DR.. Robert Frazer,
Richmond, Va, field agent Of
the Cooperative Education Com
mission.
The organisation Of local lay
education associations 10 one OF
the surest ways in which to make
permanent the results of the May
rallies. II is hoped that at each
rally such q citizens school i'm
crovement league will be formed.
Mrs. L. r. Dashiell OF Richmond,
is the chairman of the committee
having this aspect Of the work In
hand. Many such leagues are
already doing excellent service,
notably the Richmond Education
Association, which 10 a power in
moulding public opinion in that
city as regards the betterment OF
the schools.
The preachers Of Virginia are
taking o deep interest In this
campaign. 1t is urged that every
pastor in the State will present to
HE church In May the duty OF the
people TO the common school.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-05-03
Erost FISHING.

Catching fish without hook, bait
or net may seem to inlanders almost
an impossibility. Such fishing may
be seen on the Atlantic coast night
ly in winter near New York, and
species of the finny family most sue
culent and toothsome is secured by
the thousands during the winter
season in this way.
The little frost fish come in near
shore to feed at the half tide, but the
powerful rollers, catching them, toss
them upon the sand, where they lie
gasping and struggling until sue
eeeding roller carries them safely
back into the icy green seas unless
some skillful hand lifts the little
frost fish into q clam basket. Mean
while barrels and baskets, bags and
wagons innumerable are being filled
to OVERLOOKING as wave after wave
filings the fish upon the sand.-New
York Herald.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-05-03
Msyonnsiss.

Many persons have difficulty in
making a good mayonnaise, but
there ought to be no reason for 1t II
you know your oil is good before
you start. Mix the yolk Of fresh
egg with q little salt and dry mus
tard and stir continually with a
fork while you add the oil, which at
frst should be only drop by drop.
The best way is to cut a notch In
the side of the cork Of the bottle and
let the oil flow through. This pre-
vents the oil from coming faster
than you want it. After a bit add
few drops of vinegar, and it will
expedite matters in bringing the
salad to the desired smoothness and
consistency. After this you can add
oil almost ad libitum without dan
ger Of its separating. 1t is needless
to add that during this process the
dressing must be continually stirred.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-05-03
The Efficacy of Prayer.

A lady tells of conversation
that once took place in a friends
house in Boston in which there were
discussed certain phenomena of the
mind. Some one observed that it
was a curious fact that no man
could do one thing and think OF an
other.
During the discussion q little girl
Of ten, the daughter OF the host,
was listening attentively.
81 can do one thing and think Of
another" she said.
"What is iii" asked her father.
"Well," she said, at 10 very easy
for me to say the Lords Prayer and
think Of almost anything else l
want to. ] do 1t every night. ~