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Kills Himself With carbolo Acid.

Knoxville, Tenn May &c. C. Cum
mings of Pittsburg Pa, committed sui
eide at Williamsburg, KY, by drinking
carbolc acid. lie was employed by the
Parker Oil company as manager of drill
ing. Two weeks ago he married Miss
Vicy Summer of williamsburg, and only
few days ago was arrested on the
charge of bigamy, 1t being claimed that
he had wife and child residing in Ten
pesse. He denied the charge and gave
bond, and thus far nothing has been found
to bear out the charge of bigamy. Brood
ing over his family troubles is supposed
to have caused the act.
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--latest adviees confirm the magnitude
of the disaster suffered by the Russian
fleet, and point to the fact that Rnssias
hope SO far as this, war is concerned lie
IN what may be accomplished by the
army in Manchuria.
An official report received from Toxic
by the Japanese legation at Washington
Monday evening says the Russian losses
definitely known include two battleships,
coast defense ship, five cruisers, two
special service ships and three destroyers,
and two battleships, two coast defense
ships. one destroyer and one special SER
vice ship captured. while over 1900 pris-
oners have been taken including Rear
Admiral Nebogatoff.
The Japanese, it would seem, are still
pursuing the Russians, and It may be
some time before the final result is
known.
There is nothing to Indicate clearly the
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TERRIFIC BROADSIDES
POURED INTO RUSSIANS
FROM TOGO'S BIG GUNS
Torpedo Boats Play Important Part
In Victorious Engagement Which
Has Excited the Wonder
and Admiration of the
Whole World.

Toxic, May 2e.--e p. m.-The num-
Der of Russian vessels of all descrlp-
tlon sunk and captured by Admiral
Togo's fleet now stands at nineteen.
II is possible that three additional
warships were sunk in the fight Sat
urday and others later.
The Navy Department refraIns,
however, from creditlng reports of this
nature until 1t Is assured of their cor
rectness. 1t ls believed that UraI Is
the name of the captured transport,
which has been omitted in the list pre-
vousIY cabIed.
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RUSSIA'S ONLY HOPE NOW
LIES IN MANCHURIAN ARMY

extent of the Japanese losses, and 1t Is
suggested from one source that the To-
kio government is waiting to hear from
Admiral RoJestvensky by way Of Yladi-
vostok before announcing to what ex-
tent its fleet has suffered. The news of
the disaster has caused deep depression
In official Russia, though. it is not yet
known generally among the Russian peo-
pie. Rojestvensky's defeat has given rise
to renewed talks of peace. 1t Is pointed
out by the Associated Press st. Peters
burg correspondent that Russia in this
crisis will turn to France through its
foreign minister, NJ. Delcasse, while from
Washington comes information that Pres
ident Roosevelt, In accordance with his
promise announced long time ago, is
taking steps to do all in his power to
bring about peace negotiations.
Nothing has been heard from Vice Ad-
mlral Rojestvensky. In Toxic there Is
some belief that be has perished. while
another source says he was rescued by
torpedo boat. but he is wounded.
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MuLLIGAN LOST HIS NERVE.
Gets Ten Years for Entering Suicide
Compact.

Milwaukee, May 29-Arthur 3 Muiligan,
who on January 16 entered into a suicide
compact with Florence Groves, pleaded
guilty to manslaughter in the municipal
court today and was sentenced to ten
years Imprisonment.
In accordance with a suicidal pact the
girl made four desperate attempts to take
her life by driking poison on the after
noon of January % and on the morning of
Jfnuary -
After her death, Mulligan, who had pro-
cured the poison, lost his nerve" fled
from Milwaukee and was later arrested
at Racsls.
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TOXIC CELEBRATES
TOCO'S BIG VICTORY
Paraders Carry Lanterns Through the
Streets, Singing and Follow
ing Bands.

Toxic. May % (9:15 p. m.)-Tokio cele-
brates Japans great naval victory to-
night. The main thoroughfares. streets
and leading government buildings of the
capital are thronged with joyous cheer
ing crowds. Impromptu professions move
in various directions.
The paraders carried lanterns, and went
singing through the streets, following
bands. Plans are afoot for an organized
formal celebration Of Togo's victory.
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Emperor is Said 10 Have Wept
on Hearing the Ter
rIbIe News
At ANY PRICE,
IS SURE TO BE HEARD
Many FeebIy Cling to the Hope That
the Toxic Dispatches Are Exag-
aera I'D and That Togo Suf-
fered Big Losses.

st. Petersburg, May 80, 1:55 a. m.--After
waiting vainly all day and evening for
direct news from the scattered remnants
of Vice Admiral Roiestvenskys destroyed
and beaten fleet the Russian admiralty
at midnight no longer attempted to hold
out against the Overwhelming evidence
pouring in from all directions that the
fleet on which all their hones were CEN
tered had suffered a greater disaster than
dc the com yined French and Spanish
fleets at Trafalgar.
More bitter even than defeat, is tho
Japanese claim of the virtual annihllia-
ton of the Russian fleet with practically
no loss on their side and many officers
cling doggedlJ to the belief that Vice
Admiral Togo must have suffered heavily.
With every ship of Rear Admiral Me-
boRaton's reinforcing division either sent
to the bottom or forced to strike its flag.
and only six of Rojestvensky's original
sixteen fighting ships absent from the list
of the vessels sunk or captured. and
with the japanese pursuit still continuing,
no naval authority has the temerity to
dream that Russian can again attempt
to wrest the mastery of the sen from
Japan in the present war The captured
warships alone will furnish Japan with
ready1made re-inforcements which will be
more than a match for the fourth Pacific
squadron now about to sail from Cron-
stadt. The Emperor was completely pros
trated by the news, and according to re-
ports he broke down and wept
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HOSTS WHITE FLAG.

London, May 3o.-The Toxic corre-
spondent Of the Daily Telegraph says
Russian warshp has arrived on
Iwami, on the southwest coast OF ia
pan, and hoisted the white flag. The
dispatch says that 800 officers and
men, most of whom are wounded, are
beinq assisted by the Japanese Red
Cross there.
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Milwaukee, Wis, May @.-When shown
the dispatch from Rhinelander, two CT
the most prominent chemists connected
with Milwaukees brewery interests ridi-
culed the statement as being an utter
impossibility
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HAUL DOWN FLAGS.

London, May 3o.-The Shanghai cor
RESPONDENT of the Morning Post, in
dspatch dated May 80, says:
"The Russian transports Of Woosung
hauled down their flags today"
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Fatal Shooting In Tennessee.

Chattanooga. Tenn, May 29-Near
lockwood. Tenn. today, James Bean
shot and instantly killed Benjamin East
lake. The cause Of the affray is not
known.
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is TERRIBLE BLOW
TO THE GOVERNMENT.

The effect of the disaster VIII be ter
rble blow to the government. The fulfill
ity of trying to stagger on land is
everywhere recognized, and the cry for
peace at any price is s re to be raised.
Indeed the radical liberals are openly
rejoicing in this hour OF their country's
IN initiation. They declare that the dis
aster means peace and a constitution.
and that the deaths oe thousands of their
fe-iow conntryment and the loss of over
a hundred million dollars worth OF war
ships Is not toe big a price to pay.
The friends of peace IN the government
are already reproaching the war party
with forcing the Issue between Togo and
Rojestvensky. When the feet apepared
In the Straits of Malacca they tried vain
ly to persuade the Emperor tnat the time
was opportune for the opening of peace
negotiations, but the war party convinced
his majesty, and RolestverslSy for the
honor of the navy insisted. that the feet
should be given a chance to retrieve tho
disasters suffered on land.
Diplomats entertained no doubt that the
belligerent faction will continue to urge
that the war be fought to the bitter end.
but the friends of Russia abroad. and
France, are now bringing over
wheming arguments to bear In favor
of peace.
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Fourteen Have Been Educated
in Naval Academy
AKYAMA IS AMONG THEM
He Is on Togos staff and Has Been OF
Great Service to His Coun-
try--Uriu Graduated
Here.

washington, May 29-(Special)- six OF
tho Japanese naval officers VINO nave
nerformed distinguished service for their
conntrv In the present war between RUS
sia and Japan-Rear Admiral uriu, Com
mander Aklyama of Togo's staff Lieu
tenant Commander Ide, the private sec
rotary TO Admiral Yamamoto, the minis
Tor of marine and Lieutenant comman-
ders NierI. Takasaki and Tamnra op-
tai,ed their preliminary training in the
United States navy.
Admiral uriu and Lieutenant Comman-
ders Nieri and Tamura are graduates Oh
tho limited States naval academy, and
rol,asal,i was a cadet at the naval acad-
emv from 1891 to 1895, but withdrew few
months before completing the course.
Commanders Akiyama and 1de were nev-
or at the naval academy, but they spent
several years IN this country, during
which through the courtesy of the navy
department, they enjoyed exceptional adj
vantages for acquiring valuable expert
ence in naval matters. They made
cruises on some of the most important
vessels in the American navy and they
had the practical benefits of the drills
and maneuvers participated In at the
time by the squadrons to which they
were assigned
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EUROPEAN CAPITALS ALL
URGE ENDING OF THE WAR
Paris Diplomats Are Inclined TO Be-
Iieve That Peace Is the Only
Alternative Left for
Russia.

Washington, May 29.-Quick to realize
jestvensky's disastrous defeat in the Ko-
rean straits, and in keeping with his
promise announced a long time ago to
do all in his power to bring the belg-
erents in the far east TO direct negotia-
tions at the proper time, President
Roosevelt tonight received by special ap-
pointment Mr.. lTakahira, the japanese
minister, and a conference followed for
the greater part of the evening. Mr..
Takahira called at the White House
shortly after Q O'Clock this evening, and
was Immediately received. Earlier in the
day the minister had called and left for
the President the report of the battle
later given out at the legation.
Sir Mortimer Durand, the British am
bassador, who is. just back from Lon
don, where he was, received by the King
May IS, will lunch with the President
Wednesday, when the whole situation
will be thoroughly discussed. Count Cas-
sini. the Russian ambassador, said to-
night that he expected, to see the Pres.-
dent before the week is over, and Baron
Sternberg. the German ambassador, wno
was early at the Russian embassy today,
where he remained for some time in
conference with the ambassador, is con-
stantly in touch with the President.
Through his intimate acquaintance with
Mr. Roosevelt, he is at liberty to call at
any time.
The German ambassador is observing
discreet silence, but Is thoroughly posted
on both the Russian and Japanese point
of view, as represented here, and stands
ready to give the President all assistance
possible.
Victory Was Overwhelming.
The result of the conference at the
White House tonight could not be OBJ
tanned at a late hour, but 1t is under
stood the minister assured the President
that he had received official advices OF
the Overwhelming character of the Japa-
nese victory.
The promptness with which Washington
has been able to furnish the world with
the first news of the great battle is due
primarily I'd the intimation conveyed to
the American diplomatic, consular and
naval officerh abroad that the President
desired prompt and full details of the i'm
pending naval battle at the earliest pos
sible moment.
Depends on President Roosevelt.
The conference of Mr. Talahira at the
White House tonight was not generally
known here. At e interested embassies
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TURN TO DELCASSE
IN THE GRAVE CRISIS.

The Associated Press has excellent rea-
sons to believe that the Russian govern
ment In this crisis will turn to M. Del
casse, the French foreign minister on
whose ability and In whose loyalty az
Russas friend. the Emperor and his min
listers have implicit confidence. Some time
ago 1t appeared likely that President
Roosevelt would play a big role in the
peace negotiations, but now LIS share Is
apt 10 be determined by M. Delcasse's
decision The latter may. of course. con-
slider 1t wise to place the negotiations in
President Roosevelt's hands.
The war party, however, will insist now,
as they did after the battle Of Mukden.
that peace is impossible on the heels OF
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SEVEN JAP SHIPS SUNK.

st. Petersburg, May 2e.-The ST. Pc.
tersbure telegraph agency has received
the following from Shanghai:
"News has been received here that
seven Japanese ships, two of which
were armored, and four Russian ships,
have been sunk. 1t is confidently be-
lieved here that the Japanese are
awaiting the publication Of Vice Ad-
mlral RoIestvensIy's official dispatches
from viadivostok before admitting the
extent of their own losses"
HAS RoJEsTvENSkY PERiSHED7
Toxic, May 29.--5 p. m.-The per-
sonaI fate of Vice Admiral Rojestven-
sky is not known. There Is some be-
lief that he possibly perlshed.
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Mayor NeaVtr Says Victory
Belongs TO the People
BLOW TO THE ORGANIZATION
Numerous Delegations Call on PhiIa-
dslphia's Mayor and Pledge Their
Support In Fight Against
the Gas Grab.

Philadelphia, May 29-State Insurance
Commissioner Israel W. Durham, leader
of the republican organization in Phila-
delphia for the last ten years, and whose
influence reached far into the interior of
Pennsylvania, late this afternoon uncon-
ditionally surrendered to Mayor John
Weaver, who opened the war on the or
ganization last Tuesday.
The action of Leader Durham was
great surprise to the people of the city,
as all his lieutenants and the rank and
file of the organization had been given
TO understand that the fight begun by
Mayor Weaver over the gas lease would
be fought to a finish. 1t had been an
nouneed that the fight the organization
was making in the courts against the
mayors new directors taking office would
be carried into select council when the
mayor sent in their names for confrma-
ton. They mayor and his friends
promptly took up the battle, and started
to wage bitter war on the counclmen
who intended to vote against confirma
tion of the new officials.
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Durham confers With Leaders.

In the forenoon today Leader Durham
sent for the ward leaders. nearly all Of
whom responded and pledged their fealty
to the organization and II looked as
though the fight would be a long one.
Shortly after the meeting, however, VIII
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Member Of Togo's Staff.

AS has already been mentioned. he Is q
member Of Admiral Togo's staff, and
among diplomats. attaches and officials
who are in touch with the highest at-
thority In Japan Akiyama has the repu-
ton Of serving as Admiral Togo's chief
advisor in deyslng plans for the Port
Arthur campaign and In the conduct OF
the campaign.
Lieutenant Commander lde, whose prac-
tical experience was also gained in Amer
lean men-of-war. holds an extremely re-
sponsible position In his office of secre-
tary to the minister of marines. Admiral
t-riu's name has been mentioned so fire.
auently in the dispatches since the war
began that II Is almost as well known
as those of Togo and Kamimura. lie
was In command Of the squadron during
the now famous battle of February s.
Immediately after war was declared, dur
ing which, after an hours fighting. the
Russian battleships Variag and I<orietz
were sunk at Cemulpo. Korea. Uriu was
also In command of part of the fleet
in the battle fought at Port Arthur. In
all fourteen Japs have been educated at
the United States naval academy.
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Went Through Spanish War.

Akiyama, then young man of brill
liant promise, had been detached from
naval duty In Japan and was sent by the
government to study the methods OF ma
val warfare adopted by other nations.
He planned to spend only a part of his
time in this country and then expected
to go to England and Germany. While
he was here the war with Spain broke
out and he abandoned the plan of visiting
the European naval training headquar-
ters and remained instead In this conn-
try through the entire war. BY inter-
vention of influential friends he was re-
ceNed on board one OF the men-or-war
and went through the whole OF the San
tiago campaign, and the valuable expert
ence which he had during that campaign
has been utilized to the advantage of
his country in it's war with Russia.
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sII2 500 for a Prescription.

The largest sum ever paid for "A pre-
scription, changed hands in San Fran
cisco, Aug. 30, 1901. The transfer in
volved in coin and stock BILE, 10000 and
was paid by party of business men for
a specific for Bright's Disease and Dia-
betes, hitherto incurable diseases.
They commenced the serious investi
CATION of the specific Nov. 15, 1900.
They interviewed scores of the cured
and tried it out on it's merits by putting
over three dozen cases on the treatment
and watching them. They also got ply
sicians to name chronic, incurable cases,
and administered it with the physicians
for judges. Up to Aug. 25, eighty seven
per cent OF the test cases were either
we'll or progressing favorably.
There being but thirteen per cent OF
failures, the parties were satisfied and
closed the transaction. The proceedings
of the investigating committee and the
clinical reports of the test cases were
published and will be mailed free on ap-
plication. Address JOHN j. FULTON
COMPANY, 400 Montgomery st. San Fran
ciaco Gal
The Lamar register., 1905-08-23

sWei have closed a contract with the
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Japanese Idea of Beauty.

Prof. Okakura Yoshisaburo, author
of The Japanese Spirit thus de-
scribes the Japanese ideal of womanly
beauty: She is to possess a body
not much exceeding five feet in
height, with comparatively fair skin
and proportionately well-developed
limbs; head covered with long.
thick and jet-black hair; an oval face
with a straight nose, high and mar
row; rather large eyes, with large
deep-brown pupils and thick eye
lashes; a small mouth. hiding behind
its red, but not thin, lips; even rows
of small white teeth; ears not alto
gether small. and long and thick eye
brows forming two horizontal but
slightly curved lines, with a space
left between them and the eyes"
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THE MOOR As A SERVANT.

Mighty Picturesque, but With Hospit.
able Notions Of His Own.
An artist in New York has a Moor
Tor servant. The artist found him
dancing in a side show at the fair, and
they had little chat between dances.
1t was one-sided chat for the Meor
knows little English. though he knew
enough English or human nature to
say that he had been a servant of the
Sultans. Before the Moor danced
again the artist had asked him to be
his servant
The Moor could not say, modestly.
"What. in this attire?" for his scarlet
robes and turban we're gorgeous: out
dressed differently from American
servants. The artist wanted him as he
was. and said so.
30 as he is. in scarlet grandeur, he
waits on the artists studio apart
ments. The guests hold their breath
little when the enormous man in
red enters the room to do the tea
chores. The artist, however, breathes
evenly.
The Moor has a trick of hospitality
toward his employers guests of which.
perhaps. 1t would be well for the
artist to break him, as it proves nerve
shattering to the initiated. He solemn
ly takes 1t upon himself to greet each
guest, as he or she arrives, with prof
fered hand and the plaintive murmur.
my friend"
Perhaps the artist thinks 1t is better
not to correct the Moor. He is very
big man. and the artist treats him po-
itely.
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Little Coal in ireland.

There are only two districts in
which there are important deposits
of coal in Ireland-County Tyrone in
the north. and the counties of Kill
kenny. Queens and Carlow In the
south. In Tyrone there are several
valuable coal seams, with an aggre-
gate thickness of about thirty feet,
near the western shore of Lough
Neagh. A seam four feet thick at
Drumglass was worked formerly, but
an influx of water from old workings
drowned out the mine. There is but
one mine now operated. and that is by
pottery company to obtain fuel for
its works.