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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-20
Jap Commander Seems
Concerned Over
Sea Battle.
BEGINS A MOVEMENT
Seeks to Avert Disaster if Sea
Connections Should
be Cut.

Gunshu Pass. MAY pa general
engagement is imminent Oyama is de
ploying heavy forces against Line
vitch's left and is contracting his
troops along the center. It is not yet
clear which wing is making a demon
Stration and which will deliver the
main blow. It is evident from Line
vitch's preparations he intends to &C
Cept decisive battle
Report Confirmed.
st. Petersburg. May 2O.-The war Of
fee confirms the report from Gmshu
Pass tha Oyama is on the eve of
taking general offensive. No doubt
is entertained here Linevitch will &C
cept battle in his present position.
Doubt Over Naval Battle.
The general STAFF believes Oyama's
advance was precipitated by doubt re
garding the issue of the coming naval
battle between Rojestvensky and Togo.
With an mnbeaten army in front of
him. Oyama's position might be criti-
cal if his communications with Japan
were interrupted even temporarily.
JupS " iu SEirmish.
Toxic, May 2O.-It is announced this
evening at the headquarters of the
Japanese armies in the field that three
Russian columns mixed forces and ad-
vanced southwark MAY Is to the viCin-
ity of the railroad. The Japanese en-
gagged them and drove the Russians
nOrthward. simultaneously 500 Rus
sian cavalry attacked the japanese
field hospital at Kangpin on the right
bank of the Lao river. The Japanese
artillery and infantry dispersed the at
tacking cavalrymen and inflicted heavy
loss upon them.
Fighting Reported.
Moscow, May 20.-The afternoon
papers state that fighting has begun
along the entire front in Manchuria.
and that the Japanese are retiring be
fore the Russian advance. 1t is note
worthy that similar reports that the
Japanese were everywhere retiring
preceded the past battles
Jap Advance Begins.
Toxic May 20.-Apparently the
three Japanese columns which are ad-
vancing along the Fakumun, Changtu
ana hdll utn IOdUS must encounter a
strong line of Russian positions along
the range of hills and the high river
banks about 10 miles southwest of
FenShwa.
The Russian front extends for 20
miles ON both sides of the railway.
The opposing armies are in close
touch.
Looking After Neutrality.
Saigon. May 2O.-Admiral De Jon
quries. the French naval commander.
sailed from there today on the cruiser.
Guichen. The destination is not an
nounced but it is understood ne is go
ing to make another inspection of the
coast to see if French neutrality is be
ing infTinged
$50 Junks Leave.
Hongkong, May 20.-According TO
information received here today $50
laden iunks. presumably loaded with
provisions for the Russian feet. have
left the vicinity Of Cape St John and
probably are seeking 10 effect juno
ton with RoiestvenSky's fleet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-20
LEAD, NOT MONEY
Negro Shoots Conductor Who
Asked Fare on
Train.
UYNCHING NOW PROBABLE
Another Black Kills Conductor For
Putting Him OFF
Car.
LYNCHING NOW PROF

Wheeling. w. Va, May 20.-COnduc-
tor William Drake and an unknown
passenger on a Wheel Traction COM
pany car, near Lansing, were fatally
shot by an unknown negro. The negro
when asked for his fare pulled a gun
and the shooting followed. A lynch
ing is feared if the negro is appTe-
hended.
Case Somewhat similar.
Bridgeport, Ohio, May 2O.-Blood-
hounds are after Charles Fieldsam,
negro who shot and killed Conductor
CLANCY of the Bridgeport Traction
company early today. The conductor
put Fieldsam off d car and ne began
throwing rocks at the car, striking two
women passengers. As the car return
ed from the end of the line, the negro
fired on the conductor with a shotgun
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-20
Fighting Reported.

Moscow, May 20.-The afternoon
papers state that fighting has begun
along the entire front in Manchuria.
and that the Japanese are retiring be
fore the Russian advance Ii is note
worthy that similar reports that the
Japanese were everywhere retiring
preceded the past battles
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-20
$50 Junks Leave.

Hongkong. May 20.-According TO
information received here today $50
laden iunks. presumably loaded with
provisions for the Russian feet. have
left the vicinity Of Cape St John and
probably are seeking 10 effect a juno
tion with Rojestvensky's fleet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-20

they were ordered TO deliver goods to
boycotted stores.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-20
Jnp AdNnnce neEInN.
Looking AFTER Neutrality.

Saigon. May 2O-Admiral De Jon
quiries. the French naval commander
sailed from there today on the cruiser
Guichen. The destination is not an
nounced but it is understood ne is go
ing to make another inspection of th'
coast 70 see if French neutrality is be
ing infringed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-20

THE WEATHE r
Generally fair tonight and Sum
days modernte temperature. Tempera-
ture at a. M, SO; at 1880 p. M. 20.
}. VI. sHERTER, Observer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-10-28
IN CHURCH IRCLE

Tomorrow being reformation Sun
day in Grace English Lutheran
church the Sunday school will hold
a festival in the evening.
In the morning the pastor will
preach a sermon appropriate to the
day.
Rev. William Torkess, of Ridge
field Park, will preach at both SER
vices of the Baptist church tomor-
row.
The regular Sunday services will
be held in the Danish M. e. church
tomorrow. The Epworth League
business meeting and election of
officers will be held Thursday night.
The subject of the sermon at the
Presbyterian church tomorrow morn
ing will be "A Soldier of the Cross
in a time of War" That for the
evening Remembering Jesus Christ, y
a sequel to the sermon preached two
Sunday evenings ago, Forgetting
God" The anthem for the morning
will be "A Song of JOY" and for the
evening In Humble and Holy Love
and "Grieve moi the Holy Spirit"
A special sermon to old folks will
be given in Simpson NJ. e. church
tomorrow morning. William II
Tyrrell has offered TO convey all old
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-10-28
RIAL ESTATE
OF The WEEK.
Leading Transaction Has Been
Sale Of Land for Electric
Light Power House.

The most important real estate
transaction of the week was the pur-
chase of a site for a power house by
the Citizens Electric Light, Heat &
Power Company. 1t was purchased
from j. G. Hall, of Metuchen,
through the Pratt-Brown agency.
The tract comprises eight lots and
has a total area of 150x13S feet or
20, 700 square feet. 1t is located at
Mechanic street and Pearl place, on
the northeast corner, backing up to
Cedar street and the Lc~lgh Valley
'opcrty. The price is not made pub
lie but the transaction was for cash.
The title will pass at once and
work will o be commenced on the
building which is to make the actual
beginning of competition in the local
lighting field.
Isaac Scheimnann sold through the
Nielsen Brothers agency this week
eight lots on Chapman avenue, in the
rear of school No. A. Jens Nj. Sor-
enson was the purchaser of six of
them and he will, it is expected,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-10-28

shortly erect thouses there. The pnr-
chaser of th4 other two was Edwin
Nelson Elbert.p Mr.. Sorenson got lots
a, 5, 8, 4, 8 anad 8 in block 1928 and
Mr.. Albert gotf lots 26 and 32 in the
same block.
J.. P. Holm has sold on the West
Minister tract fwo lots on High street
to C. d. Sneqecker. They are lots 5
and 6 in block 47-a.
Recently MIR. Holm disposed of a
WestminsteF lot to Mr.. Day, of Cam
den. 1t is ion Kearny avenue and
was bought for speculative purposes.
Sampson Ling has sold a South
First street lot Cot % in block 73)
to Emil Al. Frey.
Frederick L. Brown is now the
owner of lot 8 in block 116 on Fay
cite street formerly owned by Stains
law Woitonoska.
John Gerba sold to Samuel Kantor
a lot on Division street. Lot 20 in
block "a.
w. A. Spencer has bought ten lots
at Neville street and Woodbridge
road on DR.. w. P. Keasbey's prop
erty, through F. L. Brown.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-10-28

Mccoy, of 81 Kearny avenue. and
will hereafter sell material for the
work and give private and class les
sons. Mrs. Mccoy has given several
exhibits of her work within the last
few years and among the articles
displayed were some of the finest
harbenger work eve seen. Mrs.
Seguine is an adapt at harbenger
work and has done some very hand
some pieces and will hereafter con-
duct the work as did Mrs. Mccoy.
The regular monthly cake sale OF
Grace English Lutheran church will
be held in the vestry this afternoon.
Miss Maud Halpin is spending
few days with Mrs. l.. r. Hughes, Of
Brooklyn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Asa Mccoy, of 81
Kearny avenue, will shortly move t.
Colorado, where they will make
their home in the future.
William VanPelt was made q
thirty-second degree Mason in the
Kruger auditorium, at Newark
Monday night.
Ferd Garretson and family moved
today from Woodruff place to the
old Ford home in High street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Aldricf
moved today from the Noe residence
in Water street, to Woodruff place
~
J MI. and Mrs. ]. e. Moore, o
Christield, Md, are visiting Mr.. AM
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-10-28

Mrs. William VanPelt, of Rector
street.
DR.. G. w Tyrrell was out for the
first time today after his illness of
some time.
Miss Alma Young, of Easton, Pa,
will be a new teacher at school No.
2. Miss Young will teach n of the
afternoon sessions.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Durrea have
returned home after a visit out of
town.
Miss Anna Werger is slowly inn
proving from her recent illness, at
her home in Washington street.
Little Kenneth Brewster, son of
| Mr.. and Mrs. Cortlandt Brewster, of
1873 South First street, is seriously
i'll at their home.
Miss Lille Post entertained com
pany at her home, 1875 Madison ave
nue., Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Alfred E. Jones and little
daughter Lottie, of Prospect street
are visiting her sister at Clyde sta
! ton for a few days.
Il Il =
Elisha French, who has been i'll a
his home in Goodwin street, is slowl,
improving.
Mr.. Martin Bredson, of Waite
street, and Miss Lille Post, of Isl
Paterson street, have returned tC
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-10-28

their homes after a pleasant visit
relatives and friends at Port Rich
mond. While there they visited Mr..
and Mrs. Edgar vanName.
Il =
Mrs. Edith Bloodgood. of 1853
Brighton avenue, is demonstrating
for Max Goldberger in his new store
at 1873 State street.
Mrs. Mary Mclaughlin of 157
Brighton avenue, has returned home
after visiting at Railway.
Andrew Hanson, of this city, a
sailor in the United States navy. is
on shore leave for a few days because
of an injured hand.
Il Il o
John Moore, of Jefferson street.
master mechanic at the Raritan Cop
per Works, who has been very i'll for
the past month, is able to be around
again.
The Ladies Society of the Presby-
terrain church held a meeting yester-
day afternoon and made further
plans for the carnival of nations to
be held in the chapel November s
to IL.
DR.. J. p. Salter and bride have re-
turned to this city after a short we'd
ding tour.
Aylin Pierson, of Metuchen, was
in town today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-10-28

NEWARK, n. j., Oct. 2S.-Five wo
men were badly burned, two of them
probably fatally, in n fire which de.
stroyed the hardware factory of NJ.
Gould Sons & Co. last night. The in.
iured are Minnie Clarity. aged fifteen;
Carrie RUNNER, aged eighteen; Sadie
S~chaefrer. aged eighteen: Mary
Schwenck. aged eighteen, and Anna
Glazer, aged fifteen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-10-28
WEDDING.

A pretty autumn wedding took
place last night at the Episcopal
rectory when Miss Mary F. Lotus
and William White were married by
the Rev. James l.. Lancaster. The
bride was dressed in white silk and
carried a bouquet of roses and car-
natl lns. The bridesmaid was Mrs.
George Ryder, who wore black silk
with white trimmings and carried a
bouquet of roses n carnations.
The witness was Mrs. Il. Williams,
who wore black satin.
After the ceremony a small recep-
ton was held at the brides resi-
dence, s Hobart street, where they
will reside for the present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-10-28
EIGHTEENTH BIRTHDAY.

Miss Adele Polling entertained a
few of her friends at her home, 2S7
Madison avenue, last night, in honor
of her eighteenth birthday. Re-
freshments were served and the even
ing pleasantly spent. Miss Polling
received a number of pretty birthday
gifts.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-10-28
Society
PLANS FOR FAIR.

The Ladies Auxiliary, of Simpson
M. e. church, held a meeting last
night and made arrangements foI
the fair TO be held December D, D
and Z.
1t was decided to have a New Eng
land supper instead of a turkey sup
per the first night and entertainment
one of the other nights.
A Japanese booth, in charge OF
Mrs. G.. ID. Runyon, a doll booth in
charge of Miss Eleanor Woglom, a
linen booth in charge of Mrs. G. w.
Parisen, a grocery booth presided
over by the Epworth League, a fancy
booth in charge of Mrs. George Egg
CERT, and a candy booth in charge OF
Mrs. S. B. Greacen will be great at
fractions at the fair.
The booths will be prettily decor
ated and the ladies are working hard
to make the fair a great success.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-10-28

people DESTROYS of attending the SER
vice to the church.
The subject for the prayer meet
ing Wednesday night will be "A
world-convicting argument, viz; I'M
ity. John II, 20-23.
The Christian Endeavor Society
will hold a meeting at 3:45 in the
afternoon at the Keasbey mission,
the subject to be THE Good Shop
herd"
The parsonage committee of Simp-
son M. e. church will hold a meeting
Monday afternoon at the parsonage.
The receipts of the marine supper
held Thursday night We're $43.10
The usual Sunday services will be
held in Our Saviour's Danish Luth-
eran church tomorrow.
MARRIED AT PARSONAGE.
Thursday night, at the parsonage
of the Simpson NJ. e. church, Rev.
w. G.. Snodgrass married Miss Flor
ence May Challender and Jacob
Franklin Mum. Mr.. and Mrs. Mum
are now residing with the brides
parents at II Mcclellan street.
Rev. William Powell Hill, the new
pastor of the Baptist church, will
take up his residence in Kearny ave-
nue. Monday.
William Robinson, of Brooklyn
Navy Yard, formerly of this city, is
in town today.
II s. II
Mrs. Charles Seguine, of 100 Oal
street, has purchased the harbenger
embroidery business of Mrs. As;
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-10-28

Leave Want" Ads. at branch Of
fees. ave. TIL.
Evening star., 1905-11-05
Animal Killing in India.
From Outing.


Last year 1.2s5 tigers, 1870 panthers and
leopards, 1900 bears and 2,Os6 wolves were
killed; of snakes-the real scourge of India
no record is possible, and. unfortunately,
comparatively few are destroyed How
ever deplorable and costly is the taking of
human and cattle life, the descent upon
promising crops by deer and pigs and mon
keys would be even more serious to India,
and more expensive to the natives. were II
not for the tiger panther and leopard. This
formidable trio of the cat family practically
police agricultural India where 1t pushes
into the jungle, and make 1t possible for
the poor native TO exist through cultivation
OF his fields. So. after ALL IL is a question
whether, speaking very broadly, tigers are
not more benefic al than harmful I'm
doubtedly the depredations of the tiger are
overestimated because Ii is so feared that
wherever IT prowls invariable panic spreads
widely to its discredit. On India's last
years death list, 26+9 were credited to
wild beasts; and while all of these are laid
up against the tiger, panthers and wolves,
especially panthers. should be charged with
a very considerable share. The fact is that
the panther and leopard-which, except as
to size. about alike In spotted pelt and
Temperate as much underestimated as the
tiger is overestimated. The smaller leopard
devotes itself more largely to goats and
pigs and monkeys. while the panther at
tacks deer. gaur. cattle. and man. for the
panther also. on occasions, becomes
''man-eater," and when IL does II is a fury
Unsuitable. Panthers are bolder in attack.
more active and more generally vicious tran
tigers; yet they inspire nothing like such
awe among the natives Indeed, l have
seen natives rally to the defense of a dog,
of which leopards are particularly fond,
when had the intruder been tiger. they
would have been paralyzed into inaction by
very fear
Evening star., 1905-11-05

tests the members enjoyed dancing, which
closed with the Virginia reel.
The Needlework Guild r Washington held
its annual meeting last week at the home
of Mrs. Robert Craig.
At the first dance of the season. given the
past week by Phoenix Pleasure Club. fea-
ture of the evening was cake walk by Per-
cival Hirsh.
The Aeolans We're entertained Halloween
by Miss Helene Engel at a ghost party AT
which a witch appeared at midnight 10 tell
fortunes. The guests included Miss Blanche
Sterne, Miss Josie Sternberger, Miss Sophie
Schloss, Miss Julia Loeb, Miss Samia Gold
berg. Sam Sternberger Mae Barr, Jonas
Machells, Harold Barrows and Harold Lew.
The ladies' auxiliary of Capitol Circle.
No 80, of the Protected Home Circle, met
al the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. o. p.
Grant, ca l. street northeast. on Wednes-
day evening The meeting called to
order by Mrs r. S. Riedl and the following
officers were elected. Mrs. Abbott, presi-
dent; Mrs. r. S Riedl, secretary; Mrs. o.
P. Grant treasurer. The name adopted was
Bow Knot Auxiliary of Capitol Circle, No.
80, P. H. c.. of Washington, ID. c.
A gavel and block and books for the sec
retary and treasurer were presented by Mr..
and Mrs. Abbott and game was the gift
of Mrs. Northous
At the close of the business meeting a
game of progressive eUChre was played by
members of the various circles in this city,
after which refreshments We're served The
prizes of the evening were won by Mr.. john
son, first; Mr.. Peterson second and Mr..
Abbott, third gentlcmen'S prizes. and Mrs.
Kircher, first; Mrs. A. j. Ingly. second, and
Mrs. Goodheart, third ladies' prizes.
Evening star., 1905-11-05

town who have settled the race problem
to their entire satisfaction. They were TAX
ing their dolls to be fitted with the stock
ings firm advertised to give away
The elder child's doll was a gorgeous
young lady in pale blue organdie and lace
with big pink hat and feather. The other
little girl carried a servant, in apron and
gingham frock
The fine doll had a brown wax face and
raven ringlets. The servant dolls face was
of white china.
Ninth and D streets is a busy corner at
any hour OF the day. The other afternoon
just when the matinee crowd was adding
to the general hustle. an ancient colored
woman came out of a house nearby and ell
bowed her way to the sewer under the
curb, where she emptied pail of exceeding
ly dirty water. Another woman, who was
apparently taken aback at this Introduction
of domestic druGgery IN a business section,
said to the ancient one:
Are you allowed to make use of this
sewer?"
The colored woman stopped and beamed
good-naturedy.
I'm a wilder, chile. an they amt nary
pusson libn eot a call to keep me FUN coin'
what / wants to. Suttinly used de sewah."
You find it pretty convenient, don't
you?"
''Yessum. If only de peop,e wouldn't
hinder me. don't mind glnnally. when.
der crowds along. but when l m busy scrub
bin dey suttlnly do make me right mad"
The other woman smiled and walked on,
evidently convinced that "aunty' owned
the right of way.
man who looked like he owned Il rail-
road was talking to a man who looked like
he owned two. While they hobnobbed a
newsboy ran up with his papers Each man
bought one.
AS the man who looked like he owned two
railroads fingered in his pocket for the
price his eyes frightened and he laughed
out with boyish loudneSs. Then he gave the
lad 5O-cent piece and told him to keep the
change.
BY rights. | ought to have given that
youngster a S10-bil,'' he said, still chuck
ling, and with his eyes following the van
ishing newsboy. Why sir, that little
chaps got on the same sort of old-fa shioned
copper-toed shoes l used to wear when 1
a kid. First time I've seen a pair
since way back
But the person who overhead had TO walk
on.
Evening star., 1905-11-05

for philanthropy and charity which ap-
proaches that enjoyed by her husband in
the realms of finance. One OF her first
large benefactions in this city was the
erection of the convent of the Perpetual
Alteration and more recently her splendid
gifts to Georgetown University have aroused
general commendation. Mr.. and Mrs. Ryan
have five sons and eleven grandchildren,
their two youngest sons being still in col
lege. Mrs. Ryan cares nothing for society
and while enjoying the close friendship OF
most of the notabilities of the moment in
this city as well as in many others, is not
likely to change her mode OF lie now. Inc
establishment of a home here is entirely to
provide a place to stay during their frequent
visits rather than to continue going TO no.
tells Mrs Ryan was here most of last
week to supervise the changes and refur-
bishing her new home needed. which Will
take some little time before the place IS
ready for occupancy.
Mrs L. NJ hampton and Miss Mamie l.
Hawkins of Warrenton, \. c.. attended the
fifteenth wedding anniversary of Mr.. ana
Mrs John Hurst in Baltimore, and the lor-
mer assisted in receiving the-guests.
The Misses Anderson, daughters of Mr..
and Mrs Charles Anderson Of Cincinnati,
expect to spend part of the gay season here
with their uncle and aunt, the Secretary OF
War and Mrs Taft
Mrs B. H Warder and Miss Elizaseth
Warder have returned from Europe, where
they have Travelled for nearly year
Mrs P. B. Parke of this city will attend
the wedding of her relative. Miss Pearle
Parke daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. E. b.
Parke 311 East 4oth street. Chicago, to Dr
George F Adair surgeon, Z. S. A, of Fort
Wadsworth, y. j. The wedding will take
place November 8, a. 7:30 pm, at the home
of the brides parents
Mr. and Mrs. William n. Prender of 30
Sth street northeast celebrated the twen-
tieth anniversary of their wedding last
Thursday evening. Mr.. and Mrs. Prender
were kept busy for several hours acknowl-
edglng the congratulations of their friends.
and were the recipients of many handsome
presents. The guests were entertained by
selections of instrumental and vocal music,
and refreshments were served in the din