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Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-06-01

artistic, allegorical floats representing
societies, guilds, and local organiza-
tions, agriculture and fruit growing
interests, the railroad, mining and
big corporations, came next. Theu
followed as a triumphal cortege from
some golden aud fowcry fairy land
a host of decorated carriages filled
with fair beauties of Laredo and
abroad. Various other most comical
and ludicrous features were presen-
ted.
At regular intervals in the long
closed pageant were placed the sever
al musical bands, which played in
cessantly beautiful marches and ma
tional airs, of both nations. All
along the route the houses were dec
Grated in bunting, and from their
roofs and balconies the inmates show
cred flowers and confetti upon the
passers by.
At halfpast one a great concourse
of people, among whom were cattle
men from all parts of the State of
Texas. aud many from Oklahoma,
New Mexico and Arizona, assisted at
the last and greatest roping contest
ever to be held in Texas, the State
Legislature having passed laws for
ever debarring the practice of roping
cattle for sport in that state, to take
effect Immediately after the Laredo
carnival
On tins account a great round up
of old ropers, eowpunchers and eat
tlcmcn came here To witness this
windup Of this noble dying race Of
Western sports.
Nearly fifty brawney belcgged wes-
tern type of cowboy entered the lists
to compete for a dazzling prize, being
purse Of one thousand dollars.
On the far side of the enclosing
fence. Of the Athletic Park. were
penned fierce steers from the lower
Rio Grandc country, aware that some
thing was in progress for their lively
entertainment they stamped >and
shook their great slender horns with
rasping noise that could bee heard
many blocks away
A. each one was let in and big
Texas cow trailer with juggling spurs
broad hat aud long lariet hove down
by his side. ON his western mustang,
vocal ..gcita, familiar on all cattle
ranges arose from the crowded grand |
stand and multitude for whom there
was no room in the grand stand.
Vicious j. not the word to des-
cribe the temperament of even the |
mildcst toned pet steer among this
particular outfit. Every one had the
mean, self-confdeni independent bo-
vine artistic temperament that speaks
in look of eye and salutatory poise of
the eloquent tail.
The best ropes in the state were in
the contest class, aud quick work was
/ done a. steer after steer entered the
arena and headed across the Enclosure
like a wild locomotive ON down
grade tangent. The puncher would
give chase. follow the beast until like
the locomotive her cylinders were
pumped full of air, then throw some
sand ahead and swing ON, or throw
derailing switch with his long. encir-
cling rope.
Scenes like this bring the heart of
any old time Texan near up into his
throat.
The performance ending the man
ager announced that the great bull
fight would begin over the river in
Mexico, aud now the street cars. wa
gons, buggies, and thousands of foot
passengers went pell-mell over the
bridge, Ia witness the Spaniard's
greatest amusement.
Continued on Sixth Page.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-06-01

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Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-06-01
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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-05-29
List of Russian Losses.

TOXIC, May 29,-According to re-
ports the following Russian vessels
we're sunk:
The battleships Borodino and Alex
2Ader Ill the armored cruisers Ad-
mtFa, Nakayimofs, Deitri Donskoi,
'.adlmira and Mosomach, the coast
defenders lronclad and Admiral Gus
naAof' the protected cruisers svetlan,
-'' Jemotchuga, the repair ship Kam-
'.aatka, the cruiser Ireessin.
Inc following We're captured:
The battleships Orel and Nicholas,
'~7 coast defense ironclads Admiral
S5i-'a'in ana General Admiral Aprax-
G4.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-05-29
Battle Still in Progress.

LONDON, May 29.-The Central
New agency is authority for the state
ment that the naval battle in the Ko-
rean straits is still progressing. The
japanese are pursuing the Russian
Warships, which are reported widely
scattered. Messages from Toxic an
nounce that official reports state that
the Russian losses reported up to this
morning are II vessels sunk or cap
'Ned. According to a private tele-
gram which the Central news quotes
Inc japanese have lost three cruisers
and = destroyers, either sunk Or dis
. Md
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-05-29
TEST TRADING STAMP LAW.
Habeas Corpus Proceedings to Release
Frisco Merchants.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 29.-The
hearing of habeas corpus proceedings
instituted by Charles Drexel, J. c.
Holland and Charles H. Westal, three
prominent merchants arrested for vio-
lating the recently enacted anti-trad-
ing stamp law, came up in the supreme
court this morning. Forty days were
granted to file briefs and answers and
prepare arguments. The case is being
watched with interest throughout the
United States, as in the event the court
holds the law constitutional, it will be
enacted in other states.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-05-29
Eisteddfod at Scranton

SCRANTON, Pa, May "a ma
tional eisteddfod under the auspices OF
the National Eisteddfod association of
northeastern Pennsylvania, opened to-
day and will continue over tomorrow
The city is elaborately decorated in
honor of the visitors, who number
states. The program provides for sew
eral literary and musical competitions
for which prizes aggregating several
thousand dollars are offered.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-05-29
I0so Reports Russian Losses.

'ASHlNGTON, May 29.-Unitel
-'~'7S Minister Griscom wires that
'.-o reports that the total losses sus-
-'.'5l by the Russian fleet Saturday
.O sunday We're two battleships, one
defender, five cruisers, two spe-
service ships and three destroy
1'' sunk In addition he captured
'"'Ieships, two coast defenders,
special service ship, one destroyer
-, ''eF 1000 prisoners. The admiral
mat the Japanese squadron is
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-05-29

CHICAGO, May 29.-Drivers for an
additional number Of companies were
locked out today in accordance with
the decision of the Lumbermen's as
sociation. All members Of the asso-
citation but one are now hauling with
nom union drivers. Efforts to involve
box manufacturers in the lockout nave
failed.
Fifty bricklayers struck today,
throwing three hundred laborers out
of work. The bricklayers' union left
the matter of striking to individual
members. It is predicted it will in
variably strike rather than accept ma
terial from nOn-uniOn teamsters.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-05-29
Er.neh Think Russia Should Quit.

PARIS, May 29.-Reports showing
the crushing nature of the Russian
naval defeat have led to the comment
that Russia has played her last card,
and must bring the war to an end.
The semi official Temps this afternoon
makes an urgent appeal voicing the
sentiment of an allied nation that Rus
sia should abandon the struggle which
has become homeless and make the
best peace terms possible. The paper
says that Rojestvensky was the last
hope and his defeat leaves Japan mas
for of the seas without a further
chance of a Russian army Or navy
achieving a victory.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-05-29
Toxic DeIirous With Joy.

TOXIC. May 29.-Eight captains of
Russian vessels which were destroyed
in battle were drowned with their
sinking ships and the crews were made
prisoners. Toxic is delirious with Joy.
Admiral Togo's report is awaited with
feverish impatience. During the bat
tie the firing was plainly heard on
shore.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-05-29

WASHINGTON, May 29.-An official
report from United States Minister
Griscom at Toxic, received by the state
1epartment this morning says that
Togo reports that he sank one large
Russian vessel of the Borodino class
(battleshp) and three other small
ships, besides capturing three others.
Togo adds that no Japanese ships were
injured. Griscom states that at the
time the message was sent the battle
was still progressing slowly, but
everything indicated a great Japanese
victory.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-05-29
FRANCHISE TAX SUSTAINED.
United States Supreme Court Uphold:
New York Law.

WASHINGTON, May 29-The Unit
ed States supreme court today sus-
tanned the franchise tax law.
The case involved the right of the
state of New York to tax the fran
chises of public service corporations
the same as real estate.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-05-29

officers for the weapons that had been
used in the duel but they could not be
located in the building. Neither did
any Of the Chinese seem to know what
had become of them. Later in the eve
ming, however, Officer Sanderson re-
ceived 38-callibre revolver and
small razor from a Chinaman who
claimed that he had secured them from
another Chinaman who was in the
place at the time of the fight and car
ried them away before the officers ar
rived. -
AS usual in such cases the Chinese
are very reticent and will talk but lit-
tie about the affair. Almost every one
questioned by the Officers disclatm
any knowiedge4of the fight and nona
will admit that they were in the build
ing when the, fight was in progress
There are several theories offered as to
the real cause of the duel, and it is
doubtful whether the true facts win
ever be known.
Jealousy the Cause.
One story which the police are of the
opinion is nearer to the truth than any
other, is that the murder and attempt
ed murder is the outcome of jealousy
over the affections of Chinese woman
named All Fong. According to one
statement made to Officer Sanderson.
Wong Hung claimed that All Fong was
his wife and that for some time Eng
Chung has been a frequent visitor at
her apartments in the Alder street al
ley. Several weeks ago Wong Hung
returned home unexpectedly from his
work at Fort Walla Walla and found
Eng Chung in his home in compro-
missing position with his wife. A quar-
rel took place and serious trouble was
only averted by Eng Chung escaping
from the building. The feeling Of
Wong Hung toward Eng Chung has
been increasing since that time. Yes
city from the garrison, he saw Eng
Chung leaving the house of the woman
and he followed him over to the bar
ber shop in the Rose street alley. The
quarrel was renewed when Wong Hung
drew a revolver and fired at Eng
Chung. The bullet entered the mans
~ iv,or hn1n ho
right breast and came out near the hip.
In an effort to defend himself from the
murderous assault of Wong Hunf, Eng
Chung picked up a razor and slashed
Wong Hung across the neck, cutting
a wound about six inches long and
two inches deep, narrowly missing the
juglar vein. With another slash he al
most severed the mans nose and with
another cut a deep cash in the mans
face. Wong Hung then fired a second
time, the bullet from the revolver en-
tering Eng Chung's left breast, pass
ing directly through the heart and
coming out under the shoulder blade
Both men then fell to the floor, wnere
they were found by Officer Sanderson.
Several women Of the underworld who
live near the Chinese barber snop as
sert that after the two shots were fired
several Cinnamon rushed out OF the
place and ran down the alley. but the
police have been unable to find any
one who will admit being in the house
at the time of the trouble.
Another Theory.
One Chinaman. who claims to b
cousin of Eng Chung, informed Onicer
Sanderson today that the trouble arose
over money matters. He asserts that
CONTINUED on Page Four.)
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-05-29
Another Battle Near Oil island.

TSING TAU, May 29.-According to
a Chinese telegram another naval bat
tie is on near Oil island. 1t is believed
the engagement is on a larger scale
than the one in the straits of Tsus-
nina. The Japanese losses so far are
stated to be one cruiser and ten tor
pedO boats.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-05-29
Japanese Embassy Pleased.

WASHINGTON, May 29.-Japanese
Minister Takahira this morning ex-
pressed satisfaction at the reports OF
Japanese victory. The minister and
other members of the Japanese lega-
ton remained at their offices nearly
all night eagerly awaiting news of the
battle. Minister Takahlra expected
momentarily definite news OF the
battle.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-05-29

WASHINGTON, May 29.-The Post
today says that acting under instruc-
tions from the president, Acting Secre-
tary of State Loomis telegraphed Min
lister Griscom at Toxic to inquire into
the reported sinking of an American
merchant vessel by the Russian fleet
off FOrmOSa.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-05-29
Jan Warships Near Philippines.

MANILA, May 29.-Five warshlps
were sighted off Corregidor islands at
the entrance to the bay of Manila thls
morning headed south. 1t is believed
they were japanese vessels. On sat
urday two transports were slghleu ~
miles west of Bashee straits by the
British steamer.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-05-29
Tariff on Philippine Products.

WASHINGTON, May 29.-In the
case of the Warner Barnes company
involving the validity Of duties on
Philippine products decided in favor OF
the importers some time ago, the su-
preme court today granted leave to the
government to file application for a
October.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-05-29

is becoming generally known. In
naval circles the belief is. expressed
that Rojestvensky has escaped with a
large part of his fleet and will reach
Vladivostok Surprise is expressed
that the news Of the battle reached
Washington first. 1t is said this proves
that America is Japans ally.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-05-29
Worse Than First Reported.

WASHINGTON, May 29.-According
to advices received at the navy depart
ment from Toxic, the japanese In ao-
dition to the ships named, captured
the Russian battleship Sissol Nellky.
The same report says the RUSSIAN
flagship was seriously damaged.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-05-29
7o0n'ral Dewey co,,n....

gjnrfn fn+'>GToN, May 2s-"It is he
o,,Co1s. s 0i the end. I can see no other
Ator As.,ons than that Russia must uu 0'%ef aue
connaos This was Admiral Dewey,s
Dor, ,'asnt lei today when shown pe~Fs tes ~
Russian ,he losses sustained by the
Tory ',an al fleet. In my opinion tas Ds vje. tas
ed to - me japanese may be attribut-
'ASl' training and preparedness
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-05-29
Russia Knows Nothing Of 1t.

WASHINGTON, May 29.-The state
department has been informed by
Ambassador Meyer that the Russian
foreign office mas no news concerning
FOrmOSa.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-05-29
Anti Gambling Ordinance Sustained

WASHINGTON, May 29-The su-
preme court in the case of All Sin VS..
the chief of police of San Francisco
today sustained the validity of the or
dinance prohibiting persons from be-
ing present in gambling houses.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-05-29
NeP0rt That Flaosbin w.s e,.k

LONDON, May 2s.-Reports are cur-
- ~ the stock exchange purporting
Sam. 1'om authoritative private
E,r.a mat Rojestvensky's flagship,
srn,. .S S0urvoff, was among the vessels
tho ''u mat Togo is following up
Shin, russians and picking off their
norr:. VIC oy one. On exchange this
tear,h. eOhsols went up five-six-
two ,. O Japanese bonds rose from
'"'ee and one-half points
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-05-29
Bunkers Must Take His Medicine.

SACRAMENTO May 29.-The ap-
pellate court this morning refused
Harry Runkers. ex-senator convicted
of bOOdling, a write of habeaS corpus.
The court found the action under
which Bunkers was indicted valid and
bipt]ino
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-05-29
laoanese Fleet, Lying in Wait, Attacked Rojest
yensky's Squadron in Korean Straits Many
Russian Vessels Sunk or Captured.
japanese Now Pursuing the De.
moralized Russians-Jap Loss
Comparatively Light

the assaults on Port Arthur was ex-
hibited. Sucn advices as we have in
dicate that the Japanese achieved VIC
tory by hurting torpedo boats against
the enAmY"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-05-29
Il Was a British Steamer.

WASHINGTON, May 29.-Unlted
States Minister Griscom has peen m
formed by the Japanese that the gov
ernment ship sunk by Russians OH
Eornosa Nav 20. was British, not
American.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-05-29
e. Petersburo Is Stunned.

ST. PETERSBURG, May 2s.-Tne
public is amazingly Indifferent AMI
quiet despite the Russian disaster IN
koroan straits. The result of the fight
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-05-29
Roiestvensky Wounded.

LONDON, May 29.-A Central News
dispatch from St. Petersburg states
that it is reported there that Rojest-
vensky's flagship was sunk and the
admiral wounded.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-05-29
Nebooatoff a Prisoner.

TOXIC, May 29.-A late report says
that Rear Admiral NebOgatof was
captured. It is estimated that 5000
Russians were captured.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-05-29
Fleet Almost Annihilatsd.

TOXIC, May 29.-It is officially an
nounced that Rojestvensky's feet is
practically annihilated.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-05-29
Another Theory.

One Chinaman, VINO claims to b
cousin of Eng Chung, informed Onicer
Sanderson today that the trouble arose
over money matters. He asserts that
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-05-29

CONTINUED on Page Four.)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-02-24
DEsTIRcr SCHOOL IS IMMENSE.
Splendid Success of the Season is
Assured.

1.-The Deestruct Skule" which will
be given at the opera house March ?,
for the benefit of the hospital, il not
the play OF that name which has been
given in Amer.cus. tt is a three act
comedy giving the morning, recess,
and afternoon session of an old field
school of fifty years ago.
The ''skoliars" are men and women
who go into the play with the greatest
heartiness, proving that men and wo-
men are only grown up children after
all. AS boys wore long trousers fifty
years ago, and girls longer dresses
than are worn by the children of today,
the costumes are not necessarily un-
dignlied.
Miss Battoile, who is assisting the
ladies with the program, has given
the "skuie" in nearly every large city
of the south, prominent ladies and
gentlemen always taking part.
In Atlanta Gov. Gambler and Major
Slaton were among the participants; in
Savannah Col. EstilI; in Nashville,
Gov. Taylor; in Mississippi, Gov
errors Longino, Lowery and Varda-
man.
Many well known people of Ameri.
Gus have consented 20 take part. The
''skoIlars" are urged to attend the re-
hearsals at the city hall tonight
promptly at 7:45 o'clock.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-02-24
GARTER PURSE VERY POPULAR
Long Felt Want in This Line Is Now
Supplied.

Gentle woman will in future carry
her change in q channels purse fastene
to steel slide which runs along her
garter. This is in compliance with
the plan suggested by prominent
banking house, which proposes to give
l 1000 purse carriers to its women Gus
TONERS.
The slide is steel affair and abso-
lutely reliable; the clasp is beyond
suspicion; but the method Ct attack is
left to the individual.
If Mother Eve had been guilty OF
hosiery, the inception of it's use would
doubtless have been laid at her door.
Nobody remembers when it began
Even the experts consulted quite re-
Gently were at loss to determine the
responsibility.
The wad used to be carried we'll
down-that il, just below the point Of
the widest circumference. Eingulari-
ties of gait were acc united fer by the
fact that in moments of exuberanee
tthe wad worked up Sometimes il
surmounted all the uudul atoms and
escaped into space
Later. when the garment rose above
the knee, the wad rose with it.
At the opening of the st. Louis fair
manufacturers put upon the market 6
stocking with long pocket gem
in convenience, bat the hump still re.
NAMED. But the purse which will
hang-on the outside Of either garte
solves the artistic question and saves
a few bushes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-02-24
Of Interest to Gardeners

This is the fifth season we call your
attention to the superiority of Early
Delight potatoes. They are the earII-
est, best favored and yield 80 per cent
more than any other variety of potato.
They cost no more than other varie les
80 why not plant the BEST. All the
large growers of potatoes plant the
Early Delight potato and will have nc
other variety.
We have all varieties of true and
tested Garden Seed and am anxious
to supply your wants
Yours for Reliable Seed,
Pa DCDsON's PHARMACY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-02-24
GRAND JURY HAS BEEN DRAWN
For the May Term of Sumter Superio
Court.

Judge z. A. Littleiohn has drawn
the grand j1ry to serve at the May term
of Sumter superior court, and likewise
the trsvers jurors to serve during the
first two weeks of the session, which
convenes on the fourth Monday in May
for sh0r session.
Following is the list of grand Jurors
| who will thus serve:
Q. s. Lockett, w. E Staley, d P.
Murray, J. W. Harris, U. B. Harold
Jno. T. Howell, ]. O. McArthur, Leon.
ard Parker, @. N. Griffin. A. w. Buch.
anap, q. d. Watts, J. q. Fagap, J
Graham, J. G. Nicholson. E A. Ste.
vens, w. T. MINIS, A. Dodson, I. B.
DuPree, A, F. Hodges, FL. P. Harvey,
A. B. Connors, O. g. Hawkins, w. G.
Tlnsley, r. L. Bivjns, G. 81. Seig, W
G. Carter, I. II. Virgins, j. I. Gid
dings, j. a, Walker, O. A. Chambliss
This is indeed an excellent body
comprising as it does many of Sumter's
best known citizens.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-02-24
AMERlcus TALKS TO ATLANTA
Lines are Again in Order After The
Storm.

Yesterday, for the first time in nearly
three week., Americas talked 10 At.
lsnta and found dear old Marthas
Vile quite as amiable as before the late
freeze which shut the world out from
her. Telephone communication is now
again restored and, while talk is cheap,
those with the coin can indulge there
in. During the recent terrible freeze,
that of February 9Th, every pole of the
Bell Telephone Co., between Macon
and Atlanta fell beneath the weight OF
ice upon the wires, and the hercuIean
task of making repairs was only finished
yesterday and the line opened again.