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A WEIRD TALE FROM JAPAN.
" sanruimary Rattle Between Hostile
Forces of Winged Creatures"

." SanEushhfy tSaitlt BftWceN bAostlie
Forces of Winged Creatures"
The IIocti Of Toxic prints the fol
lowing wonderful tale: On the I'D
ult.. at 4 p. M. that part of airy space
that 'ovar-canOpips n slope commonly
called Notoynzaka. which forms part
of Ubzngamimachi in Yesashl. Hok-
kaldo, became the scene of a sanguin-
AIRY battle between hostile forces of
winged creatures. The combatants
We're 100 swallows on the one side
and millions n dragon flies on the
other. If inferior in number. the swal-
lows were certainly superior in in
tellatual and physical powers to their
opponents on the occasion In question.
as one would believe. and everybody
had but one opinion us to the end of
the mid-air contest.
But the unexpected happened. and
after charges and counter charges, and
other aeronautic movements. ending i'll
at close quarter fighting of some du-
ration. the swallows beat u hnsty re-
traat, or. rather, disgraced themselves
by the most confused flight ever in
obliged in by vanquished enemy.
Then the victorious dragon flies flew
about that particular portion of the
sky with the unmistakable air of
noble cunquerors. performing all sorts
of 'assertive' antics. which included
airy curacOlinG. evolutions, soaring,
,lunging, etc. all sufficiently signlfi-
cant and all tending to proclaim the
fact of their undlsputed occupation of
~. .,
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not. believe It. You did not love Ed
gar Ryerson. and you do love his
friend. Walter Dickson:'
But Miriam turned away. "Slecp
again. my sister. am sorry dis
turbed you. My wedding day is dawn
ing. and. we shall soon know whether
God has answered my prayer"
A brief line in the morning paper told
the>Story. The boat had gone down In
midlake with all on board
Years had passed. Margaret had
married II wealthy suitor. and Miriam
spent part of her time with her, pale.
silent girl, absolutely devoid of inter
est in life. For whom was she mourn
Ing. She declared that 1t was not for
Walter Dickson. that ii was all mis-
take that she had cared for him, save
as n friend. Margaret. good and prac-
teal WIS puzzled. Even her acute the
ology did not lead her to believe that
Cod had answered the wild. blasphe-
mons PRAYER of Il craZed girl, but she
laid her strange apathy to remorse
er>Edgar's death. And. loving the
sirl as shn did Margaret tried in every
way to interest and amuse her. Miriam
| took part in these efforts, hut without
| heart. Margaret never noticed the
words of the little song so often on
AIiriam's lips:
How could knew would love thee
afar
| when loved thee not anear?"
They would have meant nOthing> to
| Margaret. but they voiced the cry Of
'Miriam's soul. She loved Edgar afar.
The family. including Miriam. was
giving house party before closing
their summer home on the banks of the
lnke-that lake of fatal import. where
Miriam found her thoughts going out
| day and night. As Il closing entertain
Inent some one suggested Il masquer-
ade and fire of driftwood, as the
| evening was cool.
| When tho evening of the masquerade
cnmc. Miriam Wore a mask and dom
ino.. On account of the temperature the
tlrirtwood fire was the first attraction
A Iini.u uttcral the prophecies. while
others fed Tie fame.
II Sea-" he said oracularly. "a sink
ing steamer. Two :neu-c,mrades-a
with others upon its Geek"
"Oh. this Ia shamcful-stop him."
cried Margaret, but her husband whis-
pcred something, and she waited. cds-
ing near Miriam. who in her attitude
might have been a statue. 81
THE friend Is telling him lie, but
he believes IT. and when they two are
saved by a miracle Of tie waters, he
goes wifi him anu makes no sign. He
believes that Lis love. is faithless."
The fame shot up blne and green.
enc the EirGu lool.ci about as il seek
irs inspiration.
1.-THE false friend h;s Just died. He
told The truth ut the last. But he was
not altogether wrong. The woman they
both had loved had not returned the
love of either. l. can read nc, further"
The pretended Hindu turned. away as q
domino touched his arrl. t7
"Edgar!'' HtNuS'V
Militant
Joy never Li'ls. The recuperatiye
power 1t brings with 1t in phenome-
nal.-Nfrs. NJ. L. Eayre. in Chicago
corl-Herald.
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the
thereby their state
of
the beneht
of benefit
in
shown
inevitably state
In whit Whether the
of fatal whether
olgar'F which exploited
turbulent phhdp
In violent
liberty
i'll moment
defeated
Oh
citizens ana poor "
opposed Oh
that our people
in therefore VIII
foolish
has same
knows
wage
bound the
actuaed by
mucb the same faults
healthy beeVes IN de-
on small VINO MS turn
arrogance
different Developments OF the same
sDNt
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Captain Pat. King is very supersti-
tious. In his engine he always carries
a rabbits foot and n horseshoe, and it
is n matter of record that he once re-
fused to take his engine out for trip
because n black cat crossed the track
in front of the locomotive.-Charlott
IN. c. Observer.
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IL think that their lines
extremely The thoughtful will not readily be
that he live and large nucer seeing less
with something
little
called all
wonderful extraordinary
enjoyment
nged the show with ring
the
double somersaul epants' AT there doubt
small
time to think them
food which
And this
things day the chance
horrible the
before
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Heroes and Heroines
By = b sn.r-a. in Humble Life
By E. B. Sherman.

ARLYLE essay heroes regard power and
the chief requisites of herosm and ignore
moral qualities Among his heroes
conspicuous Odn Mahomet Dante shakespeare
Luther Knox Johnson Burns Cromwell Napoleon
others who by literature oratory have largely
history and the destnies of and
nations Carlyle says: The hero is who lives
things in the divine and eternal
which exists always by most under the Temporary
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Why Our Future is Assured
By President Roosevelt

qualities people which would preserve the
power OF self government well Among
forethough slrewdness elfrestrant the
courage which rights
andk which enables
others Lack of strength and lack of
unfit the hand and
the other brutal arrogance in manifestation
spirit disregard whether of ones duties
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!. steamer crossing one of .hc
great lakes iii IL night of
Q sudden tempest was
thrown helpless Mt the
,norop ~ rx.ip,l ,p1 r-,,,,.
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value your powers. II you feel an
impulse to do something or be some.
body do not let self f-distrust keep you
from it. We may also take the warn
ing of the parable and avoid self seek
ing. Begin at the bottom. round il
you would reach the top.
Second-Form TO yourself high
IDEAL Much will depend upon the
aims and purposes that beckon you
on. Ideals and aspirations are the
wings to the sonld lifting it above all
that is mean and common. THE
important thing in life. said Goethe.
'is to have a great aim, and possess
aptitude and the perseverance, to At
tain it." Many fail in all because
the lack the great aim. We may
never be able to realize our ideal yet
the very longing after it helps to reach
it. Angelo never saw the angel in
marble that he saw in vision. but
who will say that the ideal did not
help him Charming has given MS in
his symphony his ideal of life: ITO
live content with small means ito seek
elegance rather than luxury. and re-
tinement rather than fashion; to be
worthy not respectable; and wealthy.
not rich; to study hard. think quietly.
talk gently. act frankly; to listen to
stars and birds. babes and sages, with
open heart. to bear all cheerfully. do
all bravely, await occasions, hurry
never; in q word to let the spiritual,
through the common place. This Is
my symphony"
Gothic has more briefly said:
''Im Ranzen. guten, schoneD.
Resolut zu lehen.
''In all things, good, beautiful, re-
solve to live
Third--Strive to be useful. Leave
the world mark Of your presence,
\ good book, a useful invention, q
oble life. 1t was true in Solomon s
day, it is true in our day that "a
mans gift for humanity will always
find Q welcome. The world does not
owe you living, you owe the world
, life.
Fourth-Prepare for the task bs-
fore you. Begin at the beginning and
lay q solid foundation. When the
time comes your readiness will tell.
The artist tolls long before he reaches
perfection. Millet said lis life as an
artist consisted of ten years of daub-
ing. ten years Of drudgery. ten years
of despair and ten years of success.
Fifth-Expect no reward without
paying the price. 1t takes industry,
The daily tribune., 1904-05-17
"strong as the Bank Of England.

"Strong as the Bank Of England"
We often hear the above words
which indicates that the Bank OF Eng
land is indeed one Of the greatest
financial institutions ON earth. The
following comparison shows the rela.
tive strength of different banks which
inspire the confidence Of the world:
National banks Of England, ST..
765. 600; France. eSs. SOC. 600; Germany,
1880. .ooOi Russia. $4,000. 900; Now
York and Brooklyn (47 banks) elos,.
ss2. 600; Chiosgo. (ie banks) as. .soo-
600; Boston (S7 bsnks) 90, 800. 600;
Baltimore 10 banks) sla. .4os. 200.
The total combined capital Of the
1873 National banks above listed 10
$50, $50. 900.
The New York Life Insurancs Cos.
assets are over es52. 900. oO0-mors than
one million eight hundred thousaod
dollars greater than the combined cap
itsl stocks Of all the Nationat hanks
in the above named countries aud
cities. II you are . policy holder 20 q
are . partner In this institution.
The above wealth IL owned By tho
policy holders and only BY them, not
dollar nor = cent il paid in dtvi-
dends to anyone but policy holders.
This 10 only one OF she many reasons
why mau who 10 partner In The
New York Life has greater financial
standing than one who does not hold
a policy.
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Class Day Exercises.

The Florence High school will hold
Glass Day Exercises at the Methodist
church this evening at which time the
following program will be carried
out:
Chorus--'Ob. it's NJ erry when the
Noon Beams High School.
Recitation. ''Nidia, +" Matilda Rich
ards. 'O4.
Address for the Alumni. Marshall
Eakin, 'Oi.
Response for Glass of 1904. Blanche
Condit. 'O4.
Violin Solo. Carlotta Rice.
Recitation, 1.-The Bride of Ischia, ;
Catherine Bob. '04.
Vocal Trio. 1.-The Water Lily"
Mary Jack, Lulu vickers, Louise
Ruddick.
Address to Juniors. Martha Aulse-
brook, '04.
Response for Glass of 1905. George
Palmer. '05.
Glass Prophecy William Bonney.
Chorus, "WieRenlied, High
School.
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INDICATIONS
FAVOR SPEER
City Election in Denver Pro-
crossing Quietly.
No Bloodshed Reported as Yet
Only Crooked Work Discovered
Was One Lady Repeater
Who had Cast 20 Votes

Denver, May l6-The unexpected
has happened here. The bloody fight
so gloomily predicted at the polls to-
day has not materialized and every.
thing is serene and quiet. Up to noon
things are moving along smoothly.
There has been no wholesale fraud
perceptible even to be seen by the
Honest Election committee. The vote
is very large and people seem to be In
terrible Earnest. At noon 1t looks
good for Speer and his followers con.
fidently look for his election. They
claim majority Of 5000. There wa.
one notable case Of repeating made
by a woman who Was arrested BY the
Honest election league. She admitted
having voted twenty times.
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pluck, perseverance,. patience to win.
Success often comes Though failure.
Climb the Alps. then, ''yonder lies
Italy,
Sixtb-kemember that there is nc
true worth without character. It il
better than good name. "Darest
thou kill Cssius Msrius?'' said the
old hero as the executioner came to
his cell, snd the armed coward fed in
terror. We may not all be famous
but we can all be good.
Seventh-Be happy and make others
happy. This world has enough sor.
row. it needs cheering. Do not seeh
the world over for the City Of Happi.
ness. 1t is q. your Threshold
Finaliy-In your voyage take the
Man Of Gallilee as your pilot. You
nave set your sail and are seeking the
shore. Let me point you to the heav.
enly port. 1t is the only safe Heaven
Jesus can pilot yon over the stormy
sea and bring you 70 the city above.
"Whatsoever things are true, whatso
ever things are honorable. whassoeve,
things are just. whatsoever things an
pure. whatsoever things are lovely,
Whatsoever things are of good report
il there be any virtue. II there be any
praise. think on these things"
The daily tribune., 1904-05-17
EVACUATION OF NV
CHWANG COMPLETED
Russians Leave the Place to the
Enemy--Larse Number Of Japa-
nese Warships Now Guarding
Entrance to Port Arthur.

that according to q native report from
Port Arthur. the Japanese are vigor-
ously besieging the fortress night and
day. by land and sea, that 60 Japanese
warships and transports have been
sighted in BlAckney bay and that
heavy firing mas been heard in Kin
Chow bay.
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Baccalaureate Sermon.

Rev Ward Russell dilAted on thu
grandeur Of . higher eyistsncs 1t the
Union Baccalaureate services at the
". f. church Sunday evening Nay i5.
1t WAS . mastery effort. Mr.. Russell
spoke ~ follows:
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Funeral Of James r. Collins.

The burial Of James F. Collins WAS
solemnized this afternoon at the N.
E. church under the auspices Of the
B. p. o Elks. At $3.50 the remains
were taken freni the home Of his
father in law r. B. Fisher to the
church by the pail bearers Alfred Dur
fee, P. 4. Mcclure. Thos. Mcvsy. Al
GuilinRer. Mat: Lines and T. H. Nor
rissey and large escort Of members
Of the order.
After the beautiful and impressive
Elks funeral srevice large procession
of friends followed the body TO tho
grave in Highland cemetery.
The casket was covered with most
beautiful flowers in wreaths. emblems
Of his fraterual orders and other de-
signs.
The daily tribune., 1904-05-17

London. May 1.-THE last Russians
left New Chwsng yesterday aud the
evacuation 10 now complete. Some
time ago 1t was sunoupHed the harbor
had been mined sua Notifications
erected; heavy guns brought in place
and every effort won Id be made to re.
sist Japanese attacks. but the Rus
slams evidently were endeavoring to
mislead or realize that they are up
against the real thing.
st. Petersburg, May 1.-THE Jap.
anese evidently are determined that
there shall not be any further rail
communication between Gen. Kuro-
pxtkin and Port Arthur. Official ad.
vices received today by the general
sta1 say the Japanese have destroyed
80 miles Of the railroad north Of Kin
Chow. No resistance was made by
0"o "u0ei"oo' "ho 0te klnuu0Ay
abandoning it. On the Japanese ap.
proach Col. Spirdorof. of the Amur
railroad battalio is seeking to rem.
der the railroad as useless as possible
by removing the switches and other.
wise disabling the railroad. The
Russians are retiring because Of the
approach of the japanese column sent
westward by Gen Kuroki Immediately
after the occupation of Feng Wang
Cheng.
London, May 1.-THE Shanghai
correspondent of the Morning Post,
cabling under date of May 16, says
The daily tribune., 1904-05-17

II your watch is full Of electricity
It will not keep time. Let us de-
mssnstize IL No charge for that II
We clean it. Gibbs Jewelry Go. Il
The daily tribune., 1904-05-17

Decorations. room mouldines-
4 J. b. Jassn
The daily tribune., 1904-05-17

For strictly fresh homs-nade saady
70 to Hoffman Bros. 4
The daily tribune., 1904-05-17
Notice K Of P's.

Grand Chancellor Ovipston will b
present Tuesday evening the 18th.
All members and visitors are requesssd
TO be present.
ss-s7 L. B. PARK, .. o.
The daily tribune., 1904-05-17

wall papsr-J.li.s llscee1lsas. i
The daily tribune., 1904-05-17

London, May 1.-THE Shanghai
correspondent of the Morning Post,
cabling under date of May 16, says
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-03-22
Benjamin. Hawkins.

Mr.. Rial S. Benjamin and Miss
TIM Hawkins, ofAmericus, were
quietly married Sunday evening,
March 20, at 6 p. M, at the home
of the bridegroom, on west Cen
trail, only a few friends being
present.
Rev. Earl Ward Pearce per-
formed the ceremony, after
which a sumptuous wedding
feast was served.
The newly married couple will
remain in Fitzgerald, where the
groom has long been in the en-
ploy of the Martin-Hend1ey Gro
Gerry Company.
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A Pleasant Occasion.

On Sunday the 18th inst, the
birthday of Mrs. r. M. Bo1tz and
her father, Mr.. Blystone, of Fort
| Wayne, Ind, a few neighbors,
namely Mr.. Merritt and family,
Mr.. George Valboon and family,
Mr.. Bennett and family, Mr.. J.
c. Monk and family, and Mr.. J.
W. Burnham, with premediated
mischief, deliberately met at the
home of Mrs. Bo1tz, and by storm
of surprise took possession of
the premises.
After the excitement was over,
and the inmates of the home
found that this boisterous crowd
had brought their baskets we'll
filed with things calculated to
excite the appetite. Of a king,
peace and harmony prevailed.
Mrs. Ross and Mrs. Line, of
Indiana, sisters of Mrs. Bo1tz,
acted we'll their part in giving
pleasure to the occasion. Mr..
Blystone was eighty-three years
of age. Mrs. Boltz, being his
daughter, of course was not quite
so old.
With the exception of Mr.. Bly,
stones eyesight he seems to be
not more than sixty, he is so
lively and cheerful. AS to Mrs.
Boltz, words fail me to tell of her
nobility of character. Whenever
[ feel blue all that is necessary is
to be in her presence a few mo-
ments. l don't think we should
keep all our pleasant thoughts
and kind words bottled and seal
ed until death appears on the
scene.
Many person goes through
life with scarcely bright, cheer
full, encouraging, hopeful word,
though they may give out their
life freely for others.
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A. & B. RAILROAD BUYS
B. & B. ROAD OUTRIGHT,
Officials Decline to Talk, Bot
Sale Of Property is Made
May Move Shops.

Waycross, Ca, March 19.-It
IS stated on good authority that
the Atlantic & Birmingham had
purchased outright the Bruins
wick and Birmingham and that
the papers had all been signed
up.
The officials here refused to
make any public statement, but
the facts have been obtained from
a reliable source, and there is no
further doubt about it. The
only thing that now remains to
be done is to have the sale rat
flied by the stockholders of the
Brunswick and Birmingham
road.
There are rumors here today
that the general offices and
shops will be moved to Bruins
wick, but it is all merely rumor,
and nothing of the kind has been
determined.
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Nothing is more odious than
that selfshness which wraps a
man up in himself and his own
concerns, and prevents his being
moved with either the lows or
sorrows of another.
After good portion of the
afternoon being spent in singing
some of the beautiful songs of
Zion, Mr.. Blystone rendered very
beautifully song of his own
composition, set to the tune of
Aud Lang Syne.
Between four and five in the
evening the guests took their
leave, a happier if not a wiser
people, hoping to be allowed the
privilege of many more such oc-
casions.
One of the Party.
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COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

City council met in regular
semi-monthly session last even
ing, Alderman Knapp presiding,
with Mosher, Radcliffe, Ware,
Hooker and Bowen present.
After the confirmation of the
minutes of the last session, the
claim of J. H. Goodman & Co.,
withdrawn at the last meeting
for corrections, was allowed.
A petition from south Main
street residents asking the coun-
Gil to establish a tree line along
the east side of south Main, and
to require the removal of obstruc-
tons across sidewalks, was re-
ferred to the street commission
err for investigation and correc-
ton.
The residents of north Lee
street petitioned the council to
open and grade that street be-
tween Suwaneeand Chatahoochee
The paper was filed for refer
ence.
The report of the committee
appointed at last meeting to iu-
vestigate the proposition of the
F. O. & r. B. railroad company
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In Love With FITZGERALD.

Mr.. and Mrs. M. E. Stokoe and
two children, of st. Paul, Mimi,
are among our latest arrivals,
having arrived last Thursday.
Mrs. Stokoe is Mr.. B. Dicker-
sons sister-in-1aw, and is here
for her health, and although hav-
ing been here such a short time,
yet she feels benefited already
by the change. Mr.. Stokoe and
family intend remaining all
summer, and if Mrs. Stokoe's
health keeps on improving, will
make this their home.
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EARTHQUAKE SHOCK
in NEW ENGLAND

Boston, March 21.-Reports
received from various parts of
New England, indicate that this
morning earthquake shocks were
felt in nearly all sections of New
England and the maritime prov
lnces. The extent and severity
OF the disturbance is said by as
tronomers to show that it was
the most remarkable in twenty
years.
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JAPANESE DIET PROMISES
ITS SUPPORT TO M

A4S SUPPONI TO MIKADO.
Toxic, Mar. p. Following
yesterdays opening session of
the japanese diet, called to con-
slider propositions for the provi-
sions of funds towards the main
tenance of war with Russia,
many theories have been advanc-
ed as to what recommendations
the diet may make.
In many circles it is believed
that the diet will make but small
increase in taxes to carry on the
war, and it is matter of conjec-
ture as to the ultimate decision.
The reply to the speech
from the throne promises
the support of the diet, and is
notably different from the re-
spouse in December, when the
house of representatives con-
demned the policy of the cabinet
as incompatible with the pro-
gress of the empire.
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"Bonnybel1."

Bonnybell," the fairy spectac-
ular play, greatly pleased large
audience, at the opera house last
night.
There we're 40 children in the
play, some not over three years
old, and it is wonderful how well
they all acted their parts, con.
sidering the length of time thew
were drilled.
Miss Sanford certainly under.
stands the art of training the
children, and much praise is due
her.
Following is the
CAST OF CHARACTERS.
Wait and Princess,
Mary Ravenscroft
Prince, Farrand Osborne
Stepmother, Ella Mae Powell
s+ens;s+os Edna MARYLAND
Daisy Thompson
Clown, Dexter Brown
Fairy Queen, Margaret Harris
Sunbeam Hazel Tisde1
Cupid, Olive Owen
Page, John Wise
Leader of Knights, Teddy Myers
Flora, Viola Arringto
Then there we're the Brown.
les, Black Butterflies, Daffodils,
Lilies, Roses, Fairies, American
Beauty Butterflies, Pond Lilies,
and the Knights, with their vari.
Gus drills.
The little princess, Mary Ra.
venscroft, was especially fine,
and Farrand Osborne was typ.
ical little prince. Margaret Har-
ris, the Fairy Queen, acted her
part perfectly, and the clown,
Dexter Brown, was all one could
wish. Many deserve especial
mention, but all acted their parts
we'll. The drills were beautiful.
Ricker's orchestra rendered a
few choice selections, besides
playing for the different parts.
Taken as whole, the enter.
tainment was a decided success
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The Weather.

Yesterday and today is the
first summer weather we have
had, the Enterprise thermometer
reached 80 both days and those
who have not yet shed their win
ter clothing, thought it was hot.
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MANY RUSSIAN OFFICERS
HAVE COMMITTED SUICIDE

New York, March 21.-News
has been received from Port
Arthur that several officers of
the garrison, under the strain
caused by the bombardment,
have committed suicide, says a
World dispatch from Shanghi.
Che Foo, March 19-p. m.
A private dispatch received
here from Mukden states that a
battle has taken place on the
Yalu in which the Russians
claim to have captured eighteen
hundred prisoners.