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Estimated Japanese Loss
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
A NAVAL OFFICIALS THEORY.
Thinks Russians Might Have Believed
They Were in Peril.

Although having no direct official infor-
maj ton on the subject, the officers of the
Navy Department are inclined to believe
that the Russian Baltic squadron will
touch at Brest, France this evening or to-
morrow morning and that statement will
be issued by the commander of the squad
ron in explanation of the firing upon the
British fishing feet in the North sea.
One of the officials of the department said
that the longer he studied the matter the
stronger he became in his belief that the
Russian warshfpS acted under the impress
sion that they were repelling hostile attack.
either by Japanese torpedo boats Or by arm
ed fishing steamers, manned by Japanese
sailors or agents. He explained that it
was perfectly practicable for any of these
fishing vessels to have carried torpedoes
and used them for the destruction of tne
Russian warShipS
He said. Furthermore, that 1t was not at
all unreasonable for the Russian naval
commanders, under the circumstances to
suspect a hostile purpose on the part of
strange ships moving toward them in the
darkness of the night and apparently dog
ging their movements. All doubt on that
point will probably sbe cleared up when the
Russian commander reaches port.
Admiral selfridge's Case.
This affair recalls the case of Rear Ad-
miral Selfridge of the United States navy.
who was at one time the innocent cause Of
the death of a number of Japanese. It ap-
pears that in 1888, while he was In COM
mand of an American warship In Japanese
waters. he engaged In target practice and
that one of the shells was imbedded in the
sand on the shore and failed to explode.
Some time afterward the shell was dis
covered by some Japanese fishermen and
exploded while they were handling it, with
the result that several were killed. Admiral
Selfridge was court-martialed for neglect of
duty suitable apology was made to
Japan, and indemnities were paid to the
e. of 10. t-kH,~, - -
Similar action viii uaSenabtedIy be taken
by the Russian sgaHethnSnt in the present
instance, in the event that 1T shall be clear
ly demonstrated that it was an error of
judgment and that the Russian warships
had reasonable grounds for suspecting an
attack by hostile force.
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MUST HUMBLY APOLOGIZE.
The Pail Mall Gazette Voices British
Opinion

LONDON, October 24.-The afternoon
newspapers print every detail and rumor
connected with the firing on the fishing
fleet under glazing headlines. The Pail
Mall Gazette. under the caption 1T Was
on Trafalgar Day. the attack coinciding
with the anniversary of that battle, aptly
voices the general opinion as follows:
1.-The phenomenon of sudden panic, es-
pecially at night is well known. 1t is a
temporary insanity which may seize even
veteran soldiers and sailors in peaceful
traffic on the high seas and consequently is
to be treated as such. The British govern
nent however. cannot run the risk of the
repetition of an outrage which might send
a big liner full of men. women and children
to the bottom of the sea.
1T is possible for the British government
to give orders that for the rest of its voy-
age the Russian squadron shall be accom-
panied and shepherded by British war
ships, whose duty it will be to steady the
nerves of the Russian admiral by clear
intimation that the first shot fired at a
British vessel will be regarded as an act
Of war. Not only must Russia make an
humble apology, but England must en-
ploy the material force Of her sea power to
provide that there be no repetition OF this
intolerable offense."
ST. PETERSBURG, October "a. 6:31 pm.
While Ambassador Hardinge did not re-
celye any lnStructIolS uuliHS the oay, Ao
calledseupon Foreign Minister LamsdorH
this afternoon informally, and impressed
upon him the extreme gravity of the affair.
Count Lamsdorff expressed horror and re-
gret at the occurrence.
Count Lamsdorff will see the emperor to-
morrow, and there is good reason to believe
that the emperor may personally convey to
King Edward not only his regret If the re-
ports should prove true, but his determine
ton to institute a searching inquiry and fix
the responsibility.
1t is rumored that the emper@ personally
received Admiral RojestvenskyS report this
afternoon at Cronstadt, but at 6 o'clock
both the admiralty and the foreign Office
declared the report had not yet reached
them.
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Washington Stock Exchange.

sales.-Regular call. IL O'Clock noon-CapI,aI
Traction As, 81 900 at 1864.
at Sass, 81 600 s4is 81 900 $40.
Metropolitan r. R. rs, 81 900 lis.
Washington Gas cert, 81. 900 at 120ai 81 900 Mt
120A, $1,000 at 1904 81 900 at 1909.
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone 5s, 81 eco Mt
1045s. $1,000 at 104H.. 5000 at IO444. $1,000 at
104s.. LOCO at 1o4a4, $1,000 at 1o4M. ST. at
104S4. So. 600 at 104St.
Capital Traction, 8 at 1874
20 washington Street Rwy. pfd. SO at Tsls. 80 at
100 at 49, 200 at rs. so at 49, 100 at r.
Washington Street Rwy. CON-, 80 at 24Il, 80 Mt
PAN, 80 at PAN, so at 24as. 80 at PAS 80 at PAX
80 at PAS. 80 at PAS 100 at 24s. so at "a. so at
"a, 100 at 241s.
Washington Title Insurance. 100 at 2ls 100 at
q 100 at 2. 300 at 2
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone. . at 40.
Washington Gas. - 593. % 59Ts
Lanston Monotype, 40 at liz, 100 at IL, 30 at
ID. so at 49,
After eall-washington Street Rwy. pfd.. 100 at
20, Mt 1874 100 at 10.
Washington Gas. % at 591s. % at SOS. 80 at 60.
25 at 80. % at 80.
Washington Street Rwy. As, $1,000 at s4is,
81 600 at 81.
Lanston Monotype. 100 at Is. 100 at 49, 100 ut
Is. 100 at 1874 buyer CO.. 100 at 1874 (buyer 6ol.
Washington Street Rwy. com, 20 mt "a Mt "a,
10 at 24A, 10 at 24A-
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For Writ Of Habeas Corpus.

Anna Wood this afternoon petitioped the
Supreme Court Of the District of ColuEtssS
for the writ of habeas corpus. her object
being a change Of sentence In the case
of John johnson. 1t is explained that Sep
TENDER 20 last johnson pleaded guilty to
charge Of housebreaking. and October IA
was sentenced by Justice Wright. Ia Crimi-
nal Court No. /. to penitentiary inprison-
ment for four years.
1t is contended by the petitioner that John
johnson is under the age OF sixteen years.
and thar the sentence imposed on him by
Justice Wright was in violation of the act
OF May 3. 1S76. that refers to the reform
school 1t IL asked that the child be COM
mitted to the reform school or jail. accord
ing to law.
Chief Justice Clahaugh directed that the
writ issue. returnable before him at 10
O'Clock next Wednesday morning.
Attorney w. H Green represents the pc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-24
ONLY OUTPOST AFFAIRS
REPORT FAILURE OF ATTACKS BY
JAPANESE.
Over $4,000 Russian Bodies Found on
Field of Recent Fighting
Oku Being Reinforced.

ST PETERSBURG, October 24.-Emperol
Nicholas has received the following dispatch
from General Kuropatkin. dated October
%:
'The night of October 1928 passed quietly
At o'clock this Sunday morning the
whole of our volunteer sharpshooters ha'
! raised the enemy while the Japanese tried
to attack our outposts but were everywhere
repulsed by the Russian fire."
6:15 p.m.-There was no fresh news
from the front today. Gen. Sakharon,
telegraphing at PAS o'clock this morn
ing, reported that there was no change
In the situation.
The war Office does not confirm the re-
port that the Russians have occupied
BentSiaputZe.
The official returns Of the Russian loss
es received up to date do not exceed 80,
600.
Gen. Sakharoff telegraphs that there
was no fighting last night.
The Russians buried 1900 Japanese at
Lone Tree hill.
Russian Dead Found.
TOKYO, October 24.-The japanese head
quarters here today. without referring te
the general situation in the vicinity OF
the Shakhe river. published the following
report received yesterday:
'tSince the last telegram referring to the
enemy's dead the bodies left on the field
have been increased to the following:
I" Found by the right army, $500: found
by the left army, 1903: found by the CEN
ter army. $3.50. Total, 1898. The num-
Der of prisoners captured totals 709.'
Japanese Reinforcements Arrive.
GENERAL OKU'S HEADQUARTERS
Friday. October q. pm. via Fusan. DC
tober 24.-While clearing the field near the
| village of Shakhe the Japanese found many
abandoned Russian guns. Their condition
has not been reported.
Both armies are resting on their arms
| Continuous skirmishes are occurring be-
tween outposts and patrols, and the artillery
| Is firing daily. A great battle is expected
south of the Hun river, where heavy field
| works have been erected.
Great numbers of Japanese reinforcement!
| are arriving.
Forward Movement Daily Expected.
WITH THE JAPANESE LEFT ARMY
| Gen. Okus dn the Field, October %, pm.
| via Fussan, October 24)-The respective ar
mics retain somewhat peculiar POSITIONS. TIL
advanced forces are lying in the trenches
| seven hundred yards apart and their mac
| ton cannot be explained.
| For five days the Japanese have not at
| tempted to make the advance for which TIN
| Russians seem to be waiting.
| The outposts and patrols of both side
| are in close touch and there is occasional
| firing by the light artillery batteries. TIL
| Japanese sending down the guns an.
rifles captured from the Russians and ar
| receiving supplies of ammunition and re
| Inducements.
| A Japanese forward movement is DAHL
| expected, and 1t is believed that there 1
| heavy fighting ahead.
Estimated Japanese Losses.
| Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. ,-
| NEW YORK, October PA cable dis
| patch from Rome says: The Gionale D
Roma has a dispatch from Tokyo stating
| that the Japanese losses in the Shakh
battle were $500 men killed and $500
wounded. The Japanese are said to hav
lost in all, thirty-one guns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-24

IS sales: receipts, 7.sos bushels
kfE-Ffrm uptown, No. western. o0aol; re-
ceipts. 1914 bushels.
HAf-Quiet 10. timothy. II 00a14.60: No. I
clover mixed. 12.Ooa12 so.
GRAIN FREIGiITS-Steady; steam to Liverpool
per busae1. llxd. November Cork for orders. per
quarter Is. Sd. November.
BUTTER-Firm fancy initiation. I7als: fancy
creamery. 2la22: fancy ladle. Halls: store packed
l2al3.
EGGS-Steady. 21a22.
CHEESE-Firm; large, 1oi4aloIs; medium, 1os.a
IL. small. 11La11h.
SUGAR-Stroug; coarse graduated. $50; nne
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-24
ACT ON DIVORCE QUESTION.
House of Deputies Concurred il
Amendments by Bishops.

BOSTON, October 24.-The Episcopalian
house of deputies today concurred in the
amendments to the divorce canon as
made by the house of bishops with no de-
bate and with hardly dissenting vote.
The deputies accepted a resolution pro-
vidfng that the question of electing pre-
siding bishop to be left to committee
to report at the general convention. The
house of bishops already has decided
against the election of a bishop, but the
action of the deputies again places the
matter before them.
The house of bishops nominated for
coadjutor of the missionary district of
South Dakota the Rev. Francis NJ Taitt
rector of St. PauIs Church. Chester Pa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-24
Personal Mention.

Prof. s. N Spring. instructor in forestry
In the University of Maine, is in the city
for conference with the officials of the
bureau of forestry regarding the results
of systematic study of tho forest fire
question in Maine. Important facts do
veioped in this field work, carried on prin-
cipally in Hancock, PIscataanis and Frank
lin counties. are to be published by the
Maine state forestry commission.
c. G. Covert of No. 80 r street, this city.
has gone to his home in New York to regis
ter and vote.
Captain L. NJ. Kelley left Saturday for
his home In Illinois, to remain until after
election.
Messrs John Rome. Clarence Rome. JOS.
Dalton and Milford Fishman left today for
ten-day cunning trip to st. Clemens bay.
Nd The party will be the guests OF MessFs.
Rome 8 yacht Reindeer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-24
Carriages for Naval Officers.

Secretary Morton has issued circular
designed to secure stricter observance OF
the regulations regarding the hire OF car
riages by officers of the Navy Department
than has heretofore obtained He says
that the department Is disinclned TO ap-
prove public bills covering expenditures for
carriage hire for official purposes or for
official visits" unless the specific nature OF
the business requiring the hire of a car
riage and the necessity therefor Is shown
on the face OF the public bill for the same
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-24
PARKER IN NEW YORK.
Expects to Spend Greater Part of Week
There.

ESOPUS. n. Y. October 4.-Judke Par
ker will leave Esopus at AIS o'clock for
New York, where. in company with District
Attorney Jerome. he will attend the per-
, Torrance at the Grand Street Theater.
Judge Parker accepted the invitation at
the earnest request OF representative He
hrews
He expects to be in New York the greater
part OF the week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-24
SUPPLIES FOR IsTHMus.
Names Of Successful Bidders May Be
Announced This Afternoon.

The Isthmian canal commission held two
sessions today, at which the members con-
sidered the various bids for supplying ma
terial for use on the isthmus. No awards
were made during the morning session, but
1t Is said that at the close Of the meeting
this afternoon the names Of successful bid
ders will be announced. The material
needed ranges from iron pipe to lumber.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-24
Gov. Brodie Here.

Gov Alexander o. Brode of Arizona call
ed at the Interior Department today and
paid his respects TO Secretary Hitchcock.
Gov. Brodie Is In Washington on business
connected with the affairs of the territory
over which he presides. and will probably
remain a week or more
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-24
BROKERS APPREHENs1vE.
Baltic Squadron Incident Affects Stock
Market Opening.

NEW YORK, October 24.-Censiderahle
apprehension existed in stock market cir
scies ut the opening today over possible
Developments resulting from the report
ed attack Of Russia.s Baltic feet upen
the British fishing aotiIla In the North
sea. Prices ran on. at the outset from q
small fraction tEsa full point, and Lon
don, Ehsre PRICES for: practically all:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-24
quarterly Payment OF Penaions.

The Secretary Of the Interior has issued
his requisitien on the Secretary CT the
Treasury for 81. 2S5 600 to pay the quar-
terly pensions at the following agencies:
Topeka. Kans., $4,OoO0e0; Philadslphia.
Pa, S1.E95 eco: New York, Ns675. 000: Lou
isville, Ky, 1870, 900; Knoxville. Tenn, sHs-
100000: Indianapolis. Ind, E.54o,00O. To-
tai, $13.2S5.O00
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-24
Continues to Improve.

The condition of J. c. Lamb. the conduc-
tor who was seriously injured when his car
plunged over an embankment mt Laurel,
Md, last Thursday. was stated by the
Emergency Hospital authorities this after
noon toIbe improving.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-24
New York Stock Market.

Furnished by w B. Hibbs & Co., bankers
and brokers, 1910 F street, members New
York stock exchange, Washington stock ex-
change and Chicago board of trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-24

Elias Ron. a salesman. through Attorney
J. l. Peyser. this afternoon fied . petition
in voluntary bankruptcy. His summary of
debts h stated to b 9aR660.S0. With NO
assets.
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Plain Dealing Dots.

Mr.. Crouch has measles.
Mr.. Gardner preached at the
Presbyterian chursh here Sunday
night.
Mr.. Mitchell, of Oklahoma, is
still dealing out mules to the dem
liens of this section.
Mr.. Milton Blackman is in our
town as the guest of his brother,
DR.. r. H. Blackman.
Mr.. j. r. Cavett, of Collins
burg, who has been very i'll for
several weeks past, was reported
better Tuesday.
John Boggs came in on the
train Tuesday morning. He is
just from Memphis, at which
place he has been attending a
medical college.
Mr.. John Wheeler has moved
his barber shop into the new house
just built near the Boggs Drug
Company's drug store, and has
also pat in a stock of family
groceries.
On Wednesday, the 18th inst,
while a party of us were over in
Caddo surveying a buzzard hav-
ing on small bell came sailing
over where we were. We have
read of the "belled buzzard' but
we had no idea of ever seeing him.
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Savings Deposits.

Merchants and Farmers Bank, corner
Spring and exasstreets, Shreveport.
The savings deposits of this bank is
one OF its deservedly popular features.
Interest at the rate of three per cent per
annum is allowed on all sums of one dol
lar and upwards remaining on deposit
three or more calendar months.
When made during the first three days
OF any month, interest is allowed on
these deposits as if made on the first day
in the month. Interest on all sums not
drawn will be payable on the first days
OF February and August, and interest
not then withdrawn is added to the prin-
ciple, thereby giving depositors COM
pound interest.
Deposits may be made by married
women or minors in their own names.
Facilities are given depositors to draw
money.
Deposits made for a longer period than
six months draw higher rate than or
binary savings deposits.
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Death of Mrs. Sarah Abney.


Mrs. Sarah Abney died at her
home, on Hayti plantation, on
Red River, last Saturday, aged
81 years, 5 months and 6 days.
Mrs. Abney, whose maiden name
was Marks, was born in Mont
gomery county, Alabama, Sept.
IA, 1886. She came to Bossier
parish in December, 1848, with
her parents, who settled near Col
linsburg. She was married to the
late DR.. Francis M. Abney, Dec.
Is, 1866. To them were born five
children, three of whom are liv-
ing.
At very early age Mrs. Abney
became a member of the Metho-
odist Church. In after life she
united with the Presbyterian
Church. She was thoughtful,
cheerful, consistent Christian,
whose words were we'll chosen,
and whose gentle life spoke vol
umes for Christianity. Her kind
nature and her bright and happy
disposition, possessed an attrac-
tiveness and charm which won
for her many friends. Her influ-
ence was always and altogether
promotive of the. best things, and
her life, viewed from the Christ
ian standpoint as daughter, sister,
wife, mother, friend and neigh
Dor, was a real success, for such
a noble life and character has not
been lived in vain.
Mrs. Abney leaves to mourn
her death three sons, Messrs. VIM.
A. Abney, James A. Abney and
Nicholas M. Abney; two sisters,
Mrs. Annie M. Taylor and Mrs.
Sue T. Abney; two brothers,
Messrs. Joseph Marks and N. M.
| Marks, and other relatives and a
large number of friends.
The remains of deceased were
buried in Cottage Grove ceme-
cry Sunday, Rev. w. A. Zeigler
conducting the funeral services.
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Mr.. William Marion Vickers,
after lingering illness of several
weeks, died of bronchitis at his
home in Bellevue last Saturday.
Mr.. Vickers was about 81 years
old, and had lived in this parish
since 1865, coming to Bossier
from Bienville parish. He was a
native Of Georgia. Deceased was
member of Company B, 10Th
Louisiana Regiment, and was a
gallant Confederate soldier. He
was wounded in both legs and his
thigh broken while carrying the
colors of his Regiment at New
Hope, Ga.
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Whose hearts God had touched.
Il. Samuel x, 26.
Because thou hast obeyed my
voice.-Genesis xxi, Is.
And l will be with thee, and
will bless thee.-Genesis XVI, 8.
If any mans work abide which
he hath built thereupon, he shall
receive reward.-I. Cor. iii, IA.
Come unto me: hear and your
soul shall live; and l will make
an everlasting covenant with you.
", 8.
Ye are the temple of the living
God; as God hath said, I will
dwell in them, and walk in them !;
and will be their God, and they
shall be my people.-II. Cor. vi, Is.
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