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Evening journal., 1905-08-09
CONFERENCE FOR PEACE
BEGINS AT PORTSMOUTH
JAPANESE ENJOYS MAY PRESENT THEIR
DEMANDS, WHICH ARE KEPT SECRET,
IF THE PRELIMINARIES ARE RUSH
ED-MEETIMG WILL PROCEED
RAPIDLY

the chances Of peace. tn optimism
might be said TO come from the air. but
il does exist. II is thought that both en-
voys are desirous OF peace and will do
their hest TO bring II about
Tho belief prevails that the conferences
VIII proceed rapidly. The japanese want
TO have It over to know whether they
are TO push tho war in Manchuria, or
have release from the tremendous strain
under which they have been laborng.
Time fights for Russia The advantages
OF dilatory diplomatic tactics would be
hers and Baron Komura Is likely TO I'm
sist that the negotiations proceed with all
possible speed. So it the outcome Of tho
first few days work warrants the contin-
l.uins of the negotiations, e is likely that
Ions sessions viii be held daily and the
conference pushed Co o speedy conclusion.
Tho present situation Of the onvoys and
their suites leaving aside the question OF
peace entirely, is likely 20 make their
decisions OF getting through with their
most comfortable m the world, nor arc
the delights OF an American summer ho-
tol likely 10 appeal TO them
ANOTHER RUSSIAN COMMISSIONER.
A German correspondent recently cahled
his paper that pence prospects were poor.
unless the Russians brought their own
( cooks FOR he argued that the pampercd
stomach Of the distinguished Russian
might not understand our simple New
England food.
An addition 10 the Russian commission
Is NJ Pokotlon Minister 20 pelSin. who
arrived last night, accompanied by M.
Roiestvenslsy. the Second Secretary OF
The Legation, and Osorgeouf. a Chinese
servant.
NJ. Pokotilof, Of course, has an intimate
knowledge OF affairs in the East and HE
Journey here TO Join forces with NJ. witt,
in his battle with The diplomats of Japar
is taken as further evidence Of the goot
faith OF the Russians ia the conference.
In the diplomatic discussion it Is un
derstood that there win be at the tabl
over which the debates are held M Witt
and Baron Rosen, for Russia. and Baroi
Komura and Tasahira for Japan. Eac
;, commlasionfvin have its aecretary pres
! emit The rest Of ihe suites WIN remain a
3 the hotels.
Evening journal., 1905-08-09
CONTRACT FOR NEW CHURCH
viii be Erected at Twenty second and
Church Streets BY W. S. Barclay.

The contract to erect a now church
building for Trinity M. f. Church at
Twonty-second and Church streets has
been awarded to y. Smith Barclay.
Ground viii De broken In a short time.
Tho new building TO cost about 5000,
viii be constructed of stone and viii be
55 by 30 feet IN dimensions. 1t will be so
built that an addition can be added at
any time At present the congregation has
no regular church building.
1t has been but a short time since the
congregation was formed and az the last
session Of tho wilmington NJ. =. Confer
ence the Rev. /. I. McDougle was ap-
pointed pastor. He had previously done
good service at Kingswood NJ. T.. Church,
which is also in the lower end OF the
Ninta ward.
Evening journal., 1905-08-09
Church Clear Of Debt.

All Saints Church at Rehoboth VIII
.be consecrated by Bishop Coleman on
Sunday morning, it being free from
debt
The church has recently been refur-
nished and placed in good condition.
The conservation service will take
place at 1880 o'clock and the bishop
viii probably be assisted by a nun-
Der of clcrgymen from this diocese.
Evening journal., 1905-08-09
PLACED UNDER HEAVY BONO
Mrs. Minnie Hopkins Charged With a
Breach Of the Peace.

In City Court this morning Mrs. Mi
nerva Hopkins. charged with a breach
OF the peace. was placed under a bond
of $500 for future good behavior by
Judge Cochran.
The prosecuting witness was Mrs.
Elizabeth Fisher. of No. 5l1 East
Twelfth street. Mrs. Hopkins lives in
the house adjoining. No 50s. She tes-
tilted that she had had trouble with
her naighbor previous and that the lat
/ days ago.
Mary Davis, colored. was charged
with acting in a discrderly manner by
lOncer John Sheehey. The court i'm
posed a fine Of So and costs.
Evening journal., 1905-08-09
HIS DIVE ENDED FATALLY
w. F. King, OF Philadelphia, Broke His
Neck at Retterton. Md.

After lingering since last Friday with
a broken Leck. AIR William f. King. Of
philadelphia. died yesterday afternoon at
the City Hospital, ia Baltimore. The body
was taken TO his home today.
Mr. King met with the accident which
caused his death by diving I'm shallow
water at Betterton, Nd. He was taken to
the hospital, and up to Monday morning
his mental faculties were clear though
hisi body was paralyzed. His wonderful
vitality began TO fail and he became de-
lirious. remaining unconscious until the
time Of his death. At his bedside were his
father. Mr.. Edwin ID. King; his mother
and sister. Miss Mary King and his broth
er, Mr.. j. z. King.
Evening journal., 1905-08-09
CRITICALLY I'LL WITH FEVER
Friends Of Harry J. Carney Alarmed
At His Condition.

Friends Of Harry J. Carney who Is
critically IN with typhoid fever are alarm
ed Mt his condition today and fears are
entertained for his recovery.
Mr.. Carney who is employed by his
brother Thomas A. Carney, on East
Fourth street was stricken with fever
about three weeks ago but was not con-
fined tohis bed until some days later Drs
Pyle and Springer are in attendance at
the home Of the sick man, No. 5is Walnut
street and many anxious inquiries are
made as TO his condition.
Evening journal., 1905-08-09
Unious Railwav al SPRINGS

The Unique Railway is one Of the
best attractions at 13randywine Springs
and a visit to the resort is incomplete
unless a ride IS taken on this pictur-
esQue line. Besides being one OF the
longest railways of its class In the
country, it is also one Of the safest in
.operatlop.
Evening journal., 1905-08-09
PERMIT FOR APARTMENT HOUSE
viii be Erected at Delaware Avenue
and jackson Street.

Building Inspector William NJ. Con-
molly has issued a permit for the
erection Of a 100000 apartment house
at Delaware avenue and Jackson
street. The building is being erected
for General J. Parke Postles and A. S.
Reed and Brother Company are the
contractors. Work has already been
started on the structure and the walls
are now in place.
Evening journal., 1905-08-09
Wise Men Initiated.

The degree team Of Fearless Conclave
No. 10 Heptasophs or S. W. NJ, last night
initiated two candidates. This branch OF
the Ieptasophs Is rapidly increasing in
membership. owing no doubt to the So
cial committees efforts to aniuse the mem
bers who attend the regular meetings
Those who do not attend miss a treat.
Evening journal., 1905-08-09
one o,cLock ouoHArIoNs.
from scott & Co.

from scott a. GO.
Anal. Copper Co... 80. - -.... san
American sugar Refining &C.. =. I44
Atch. Top. and Santa Fe Com. SsK
Atch. Top. and santa Fe. Pref. Io3x
brooklyn Rapid Transit -. 6ox
baltimore and Ohio 49,. ...s..- IJ5H
Canada Southern .-. - -. 7rH
Chicago ct. Western 80. -,.. ao5s
Chesapeake and Ohio 90. 5S
Chicago and Alton 80. 80. .... 47k
Chicago and Northwest ...- -. l77o
Chi. Mil and st. Paul Com i1sa1
Rock Island Com -. 80. -. e. SIX
Rock Island Prfd 80. -. -. - 76l
Erie 800. ... ... -. .......s. Asa
1st pfrd 49,. 80. -. 80. SAX
Illinois Central $3.50. ..... 49,. IA
Louisville and Nashville ...,... r47K
metropolitan street Railway -. 127s(
Metro. security Co.. e. s54
Manhattan Cons -. ..... ...... Io7K
Missouri Pacific ..... ...-- IoIK
Mo. Kansas and Texas. pfd 49,. 655f
n. Y. Central and Hudson 80. e. I4s1
N Y. Ontario and western 80. 53
Norfolk and Western com...-. s54
Pacific Mail ..... 80. ....., AZ
Penna. Railroad CO -. ....... I43K
Peoples Gas - 49, 49, ...--' Io6H
Reading -.... ..... -. =. 1917
1st pfrd -. - 94H
q 2nd prefd -. ... 95
Delaware and Hudson 7o21
Del. Lack. and Western ... ... 44o
southen Pacific -. o5K
Southern Ry. Com -. -. 554
Texas and Pacific -. &C.. SAX
Tenn. Coal and Iron CO - 80. s91
Union inc Com -. -. -..-. 1924
U. S. Steel Com -. 80. -. 5SH
U. S. steel Pfrd ..... .....-. Io3h
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Western Union ..... ........ esx
Evening journal., 1905-08-09
He Did Not Know tho Tide Rose.

Atlantic City n. j.. Aug. 9.-James
Campbell, a visitor from the West. fell
asleep while reading under the Boardwalk
az Illinois avenue yesterday afternoon. No
one noticed him, and he was awakened by
tho rising tide that Tapped his coat and
dashed spray an over a new suit oc
clothes. Campbell complained to the life
guards claiming that someone had drag
eed him 10 the water for a Joke, and was
incredulous of the explanation given him
Of the daily rise Of the tide
Evening journal., 1905-08-09
Farmers Day atwooaland.

smyrna, Aug. 9.-'rhls was Farmers
Day at Woodland Beach and despite a
heavy rain storm, over a thousand tillers
OF the soil went to the resort There were
also a thousand other persons at the
Beach. Tho farmers were from an parts
Of Kent county and lower New Castle
county ana some Of them spent the great
er part Of the night in driving to the
place.
Evening journal., 1905-08-09

Portsmouth, N. H.. Aug. a.-The neso-
tiau1ns between the ENJOYS OF Japan and
Russia 10 end the war I'm the Far East
began this morning in the Kittery Point
Navy Yard
It SO understood that the presentation
OF credentials and the matter Of settling
the method and form OF the diplomatic
discussion wll FIRST De taken up. The most
Important event of the conference will. OF
course, he the presentation of Japan's de-
mands TO Russia.
lt is 10 this that everyone is now look
Ing with acute interest. but it Is hardly
likely that it will occur today. though the
envoys might rush the preliminaries 20
that point where the demands could be
announced
Mr.. s9to. the Japanese commissioner,
made an Interesting statement today re-
sarding the Japanese terms. which there
Is go much desire 70 know. The question
was asked. "Wn the Japanese terms be
announoedg1 Il do not think they will
be announced until the treaty IS signed.
replied Mr.. sato. smiling. unless. of
course. they leak out"
BOTH SIDES ARE SILENT
Wi.te Is silent; Komura is silent Tho
issues at stake are too great for them tc
talk Even the police and voluble satr
has sealed his lips since he has been here
and Ivan Ikorostovetz, the spokesman OF
the Rossan Commission, viii discuss onls
the weather
The conferences in the Kittery Poin
Navy Yard win De conducted with thl
greatest secrecy. once the automobile
cross the bridge that divides the Pon
from the mainland, an communication
with the yard win be cut off, A heav,
guard Of marines win be posted at an pos
sible entrances.
A strong guard will be around the gen
eral store building. where the diplomat
workw, and even workmon IN the var
are 40 be restricted In their movement
from point TO point What comes from IN
conference will be given TO the public
, formal Statements from the two secrl
. taries.
Evening journal., 1905-08-09
Eveninq Journal Gets a Peach.

The Evening journal aclSnoWledges
the receipt Of a handsome specimen OF
me raw peach received to-day from
Hamris1n's Nurseries at Berlin, Nd
rho pelch was sent through the mai
and was neatly done up in a tissue
paper wrapper marked 'The Ra5
Peacn," compliments OF Harrison:
Nurseries
Evening journal., 1905-08-09
ADD CKS AS AN EDITOR
He Will Write Editorials Of the Dover
State Sentinel.
speclai 20 The Evonlng Journal.

Dover Aug. al. Edward Addicks
evidently intends TO contradict the
current rumors that he has gone down
TO the foot of the political ladder.
The change in the management of
the state Sentinel. the Dover Union
Republican newspaper. also includes a.
change Of editors. and Addicks himself.
It is said, VIII become the editorial
writer. Edward B. Louderbough is
now the publisher
Evening journal., 1905-08-09
SMALL BOY WAS
BRUTALLY BEATEN
Agent Frank Stout Prosecutes
Z. d. Graham, Of Dover,
for Cruelty
LAO PLACED IN HIS CHARGE

Agent FRANK STOUT mas ietufHeu
from Dover where he successfully
prosecuted case against Edgar d.
Graham. who was charged with as
saulung Herman Wen. i4-year-old
boy. who was IN his employ.
The attention Of Mr.. Stout was call
ed TO the case last week. the alleged
assault having taken place on Thurs
day and he Immediately went TO Dover
and began an Investigation which led
to a warrant being sworn out for Graz
hams arrest
The hearing took place before Magis-
trate Edwin r. wood yesterday and re-
suited in the defendant being fined SO
and costs.
STRUCK WITH SHOE HEEL
In his investigation Agent Stout OBJ
tained the names OF eleven reputable
persons who witnessed the assault but
at the hearing the evidence Of six OF
/ them was sufficient to obtain a COM
iviction. According 10 their testimony.
] the lad, on the day the assault was
1 committed. was ordered 10 wash his
employers store windows. This he
did with the assistance Of another boy.
but Graham said the work was not
ldone properly and he directed Wen TO
do the work over again. The young
ster complied and again washed the
glasses. only TO be told a second time
that his work was unsatisfactory and
lagain TO be ordered 10 do his work
over. The little fellow. however. in
lstead OF re-washing the windows ran
lout into the street. Graham followed
him. and picking him up by the nech
lcarried him back into the store threw
him on the floor and beat him about
1.-THE head with the heel Of a shoe. Later
lhe administered a whipping to tho
lchild with q strip Of shoe leather
Several luups We're raised on Tho
boys head by his cruel employer
Neighbors who witnessed or hear
of the proceedings informed Agen
: Stout Of the matter and Graham wa
prosecuted. His attorney. A. NJ Dals
has given notice Of appeal from Mag
istrate Woods decision and Will tai,
the case 10 n higher court.
is A NEW YORK BOY.
Well who IS an orphan. original
= came from the Home Of the Children
r. Aid Society Of New York having bee
a sent out by that institution I'm care {
Il an agent on July IL and in compan
e with eleven other children who wei
e placed with persons d1wn the state
d work for them for certain perio
IN other words farmed out. He wa
q on the same train and IN fact occupis
!, the same seat with little Estes Daw
e ley. who was killed by falling Off n
e cars at New Castle on July ~.
o Agent Stout brought the Well bo
q TO this city last evening and win re
q turn him to the New York institutio
e IN a few days. Mr.. Stout says that Oh
& lad is unusually bright and interestini
Evening journal., 1905-08-09
Will PROcEED RArIDLY.

Since the two envVys, with their suites.
have arrifed here there has been cvi-
dent a more hopeful feeling as rsards
Evening journal., 1905-08-09
TIE WEATHER.

Tomorrow, fair and slightly
warmer weather, light and
fresh southwetserly winds.
Friday fair 20 partly cloudy.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-31
Result of Twentieth annual Regatta

Ten boats took part in the twentieth
annual regatta of the Corinthian Yacht
Club held yesterday over the usual
channel course. In the twenty-foot
class there were no contestants. while
IN the special yawl class John w. Pew's
remodeled Truant was the only com
petitor. The yawl Truant was merged
into the thirty-six foot class, receiv-
ing from the sloops IN that class an al
lowance OF per cent for rig. In the
forty-four foot class the sloops Speed
well and Mike fought out a close and
most interesting battle. first place go
ing to Commodore T. jennings sIoop,
sailed by z. Howard
At 1905 p. m. four whistles from the
regatta committees boat gave the sig
nal for the twenty-five footers to start.
Neva went over the line p seconds.
Discovery IS seconds and Ruby SO sec
onds after the signal The course was
from the Powell-street wharf to and
around Preside ShoaI buoy; thence TO
and around Goat Island ShoaI buoy;
thence to and around the leeward stake
boat, and thence to the finish across
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-31

the starting line The three boats fin
, ished IN exactly the same order as in
the Pacific Interclub Yacht Association
regatta on September 9 of last year,
Ruby being first, Discovery second and
Neva third.
IN the thirty-foot class Westerfeld &
Morrow's sloop Aeolus was the only
starter. She went around the full
course, covering 1t in an elapsed time
OF hours SO minutes % seconds In
the thirIysiX foot class the contestants
were the sloops Harpoon. Edna and
Kathleen, with the yawl truant. The
yawl was first across the line, % sec
onds after the signal, being followed
by the Edna one second later. Har-
poon followed, nearly one minute after
Truant, and Kathleen a little more
than one minute after Harpoon. The
speedy sloop Harpoon finished min
utes 23 seconds ahead of Edna, the
scratch boat, and took first place by a
margin, including time allowance. of
/ 5:21 Truant was third and Kathleen
fourth.
In class I the flagship Speedwell and
Fulton BeIry's Mike had a battle royal.
with the same result as in the Admis-
sion day regatta of last year. Speed
well crossed the starting line 81 sec
onds ahead of Mike. which gained
some advantage on the first leg or two
of the course. On the first run from
Presidio Shoal buoy both boats re-
. Trained from setting spinnakers until
they were well over to the Preside
shore. out of the full strength of the
ebb tide On the second beat out How
ard got the better of his opponent.
Mike crossed the finishing line l min
ute seconds ahead of Speedwell. The
latter's time allowance Of 2:O3 brought
her in winner by the narrow margin
Of 33 seconds. corrected time.
The race was sailed on an ebb tide
and in a good, steady breeze The re-
gatta committee and a number of spec
tators viewed the race from the steam
er Sunol, which followed the yachts
The leeward stakeboat was Frank
stones sloop Presto. Among the yachts
that had parties out to view the races
were the schooners Aggie. Chispa. Mar
tha and Lady Ada; the sloops Genesta
and Merope. and the racing boats Chal-
lenger and Corinthian. The races were
under the management of T. ]. Kava-
nagh, Douglas Erskine and Stewart
Middlemas. the regatta committee of
the Corinthian Yacht Club.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-31

The second annual tournament Of the
Pacific Coast Trapshooters' Association
came to a close at Ingleside yesterday.
1t was the most successful affair Of its
kind ever held in this city. To ]. W.
Bradrick goes the title Of champion blue
rock shot His record during the past
three days entitled him to the distinction.
When he annexed the California cham
pionship challegne cup at 1o0 birds he
completed his brilliant work.
Fifteen experts from various parts Of
the State participated In the champion
ship event Every one Of the entries
had chance for the purse and for the
artistic cup presented by Phil z. Bekeart-
Bradrick made an unusually poor start,
missing the first 2 birds trapped to him
Out of the next % birds he fired at he
missed but l. or the next Is he broke
e. and then heN succeeded IN getting a
straight 25. He completed his score with
"a, giving him the excellent score of "a
breaks out of 100 targets
Ed Schultz made a bold effort for the
prize. but the Golden Gate Club man fell
one target below the winner. Nauman,
who held the honor during the past year.
broke eighty-six targets. He has not been
showing his form of last year. OF the
out-of-town members, a. Webb of Ala
media and r. Bungay made the highest
scores, getting 80 and 81, respectively.
r. c. Reed won the Smith trophy. be-
ing high man with 81 breaks out Of 40.
The Union Gun Club won the shoot for
the Vallejo Gun Club trophy. and Otto
Feudner defeated NJ. Iyerson after a tie
for the DIR. George trophy.
The following are the scores for the six
events at 20 targets:
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-31
JAY THE HERO
OF AUTO MEET
Windy City MOtorist Lowers
the Colors of Barney Old
field in Ten-Mile Race

CHICAGO, May 30.-Webb Jay of the
Chicago Automobile Club carried off
the honors on the final day of the au-
tomobile races at Harlem to-day. In
a ten n-mile heart-breaking drive with
Barney Oldfield, Jay won the $1,000
cash prize in. the fast time of 9:49 2-5.
In addition to this the Chicago man
defeated Louis Chevrolet. the French
man, in a five mile special race for
purse of $780, Jays time In this event
was 4:5S.
In the ten-mile event with Oldfleld
the use of steam as opposed to gaso-
line was demonstrated by Jay. The
Chicago man used a steam machine,
and although hard pressed throughout
the entire - race finished several
lengths in the lead. This race was
the most exciting seen during the
meet. The Jay car made its speed
on the stretches. while Oldfieid re-
peatedly cut down the steamers lead
at the stretch and paddock turns only
to lose ground on the back straight
away and in the front of the grand
stand. The two cars went away to-
gethcr. but on the first lap the Chi
cago man gained a lead of furlong
over the champion, which he held un-
til near the end of the race. During
the last lap Oldfeld was steadily
gaining on his opponent. but failed to
get up in time to capture the rich
prize Oldfeld pressed his car to the
utmost, but lost considerable ground
at the turns, making broad sweeps in
an effort to get the rail Summary:
Ten mile open postponed from yesterday)-
Won by Webb Jay driving steamer. 10 horse
power: Jesse Ellingworth. driving Gray Wolf.
"a horsepower second Dan Canary driving
The Tornado. 60-horsepower. third. Time.
1915.
Ten miles, $1,000 cash prize. final heat.Won
by Webb Jay 15-horsepower Barney Oid1eld,
60-horsepower. second. Time, 9:49 49,
Five mile race for cars listed at $1,000 or un-
der-Won by j. II. McDunee. 24-horsepower;
J. W. Hayden, 16-horsepower, second. Time'
6:46 2-5.
Snecial five mile match race-Won by c. A.
coey 4G-horsepower: Elmer Apperson. 40
horsepower, second. Time GIG 20.
Second heat. five mile intercity race Tor n.
T Thomas cup-The heat was won by Louis
Chevrolet. 90 horsepower; Webb Jay, 15-horse-
power. second. Time, 4:54 40.