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Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-30
OFFICIAL FROM TOXIC.
Later Reports Confirm and Add to
Togo's Great Victory.

Washington, May 29.-The following
official report from Toxic was re- ei IL
at the Japanese legation, today:
"TokiO. May 29.-Reports received
from Admiral Togo at the Japanese
headquarters:
First report received on the morn
Ing Of May ~: Immediately upon the
receipt Of the report that the Russian
squadron was in sight. our combined
squadron staroed for attack. Weather
is fine. today but with heavy seas.
Second report received at night Of
May q: Combined squadron attacked
Russian squadron. today, near Okino-
shima, (southenst Of Tsushima) and
defeated II. sinking at least four ships
and infiicting heavy damage upon 9TH
ers. Damage to nlr ships is insignifi-
cant. 'nr destroyer and torpedo fiotil-
las q l;rrr"o mt; ck after sunset.
Thin report received. Monday.
May %: Main force Of our combined
squadron continued pursuit since the
9th and attacked the 2sth. near Lain
court rocks. northeast of Okinoshima)
aground? copy. but meaning not
clear). consisting Of Nicholai l, (bat-
tleship). orel (battleship), senyavin.
Aprexin, and Izumurud. Izumured
fed while remaining four vessels sur
rendered. No damage to our ships. Ac-
cordsng to statements of prisoners. ves-
sells sunk In engagement. May q, were
BQrodinO. (batfleship), Alexandra III.
(hattleship). Zemtchug and three other
ships. Rear Admiral Nebogatoff and
about 1000 other Russians were taken
prisoners. The following are damages
suffered by the enemy in addition to
those given above since commence
ment Of battle as reported by COM
manders not under immediate COM
n,and OF Togo and by observation sta
tiOns: .t.
"Sunk-Admiral Nachimon. Demitri
Donslsot. Svietlana. Admiral Csakoff,
Kamtchatka. Irutsh,ish and three de-
stroyers.
Observation-Disclosures Monomach,
Noundered after captured): one spec
ial service ship. whole name unknown,
and one destroyer.
Russian losses definitely known 81
far. .smay be classified as follows: Two
battleehips. one coast defence ship. five
crdisev. two special ships and three
destfoyers were snnk: two battleships.
t~cU coast defence ships. one special
service ship and one destroyer were
captured.
1t Is not clear whether three vessefs
as stated by prisoners to have been
sunk are included OF not in above list.
There are more than 1000 prisoners. be-
sides 1000 taken by main force of COM
bined squadron. The naval engagement
is still in progress. so that It will take
sometime before the final results can
be known.
The word .grotfnd" questioned in the
foregoing 's probably a cable error for
squadron
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-30
MAY MEAN PEACE.
Russian Diplomats Look For It In
View Of Recent Battle.

Washington, May 29.-At the close
of the official day the news of Japan's
naval victory had turned the thoughts
of the officials toward peace and prom
inent diplomats are holding their sum-
mer plan in allegiance awaiting devel-
opments and instructions from their
governments. Thus far it has been i'm
pOs~ibl to ascertain if any direct steps
in the direction of peace have yet been
taken.
A European ambassador remarked
today. that it hardly was expected that
the move could be made for the noXt
few days. Activity along this li,le,
however. is looked for as soon as the
President returns from New York.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-30
A eELATED DISPATCH
Tells of Formation Of Russian Fleet
Before the Battle.

Washington, May 29.-The following
belated dispatch has been received by
the navy department. dated May q.
ahowing the formation Of the Russian
fleet just before the battle:
THE Russian fleet was sighted at 6
A. NJ. between GotO Island and Quel-
part island. Corea. in double column,
Jemtchug leading the way. Borsdino,
Orel. Kniaz Souvaroff, Alexander III,
Ossliabia. Sissoi Veliky. Navarin. Nico-
lai I, starboard. Admiral NakhimofT.
Admiral Oushakoff. Admiral Seniavine,
General Admiral Apraxine and other
cruisers port
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-30

tieff Of the Orel are regarded as ex-
tremely capable officers.
Owing to the decision Of the news
papers to suspend Monday publications
only kilograms are being printed on fly
sheets. The Novoe Vremya alone COM
ments editorially on the battle under
the caption: 1.-The Hour of. Fate has
Struck" The paper says:
Russia has been reproached with
putting too much trust in God, send
ing II many ikens to the war and not
enough men. The result is now in the
language Of the Americans is in the
hands Of 1.-The men behind the guns -
We Russians will be patient until the
full results are KNOWN %
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-30

the japanese legation remained IN
their offices nearly all night eagerly
awaiting news of the battle. Up to TINS
hour no official advices have been re-
ceived at the legation.
Aside from the press dispatches. the
only Information received at the lega-
ton was contained in private mes
sage to the minister indicating that
the result Of the fight was favorable
to the japanese. Minister Takahira is
expecting momentarily definite news Of
the battle.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-30
THE POPE INFORMED
Of Great Naval Battle-Hopes 1t May
End the War.

Rome. May 29.-Cardinal Merry Del
val. the Papal secretary. today. noti-
fed the Pope of the naval battle which
had taken place in the Far East. TIE
FOntif is reported to have said:
THE loss of life is most deplorable.
but l hope and pray it may be the end
of the war;
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-30
JAP SQUADRON uMpAMAeeo.
Russian Vessels Captured or Sunk
Substance Of Togo's Report.

Washington, May 29.-An official tel
egram from Toxic states that Admiral
Togo reports to his government that
the total losses sustained by the Rus
sian feet. Saturday and Sunday. were:
Two battleships. one coast defence
armor clad. five cruisers, two special
service ships and three destroyers-all
sunk.
In addition. there were captured two
battleships. two coast defence armOr
clads. one special service ship, one de-
stroyer and over two thousand prison.
ers.
Admiral Togo adds that the Japanese
squadron was undamaged.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-30
ABSOLUTE AND OVERWHELMING.
Is Way Minister Takahira Expresses
Opinion Of Japs Victory,

Washington. May 29.-Mr. Takahira.
the Japanese minister here, has re-
ceived a cablegram from his govern
ment relative to the naval engagement
of Saturday and Sunday, which he
said while lacking in detail, conveyed
the information that the Japanese vic
tory had been absolute and over
whelming."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-30
NEWS RECEIVED IN BERLIN.
General Belief That Entire Russian
Squadron Was Not Engaged.

Perlin. Nav %. 1.i0 p. M-Work is al
most suspended in the navy departenent.
th,s morning. when 20 copies of the Toxic
of'cial bulletin of The Associated Press
were distributed there Few generaliza-
tions were made except that part of the
Russian fleet engaged in the Strait of
Corea seemingly got away and will pos
sibly reach Vladivostok. All the Rus
sian fleet it is said here. was not engag-
ed in Corean waters.
The fleet, 1t is understood at the de-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-30
INSTRUCTIONS WIRED eRIscoM
To Investigate Sinking Of American
Merchant Ship OF Formosa.

washington, May 29.-The Post, to-
Day. says that acting on instructions
OF President Roosevelt, Acting Secre-
tary OF State Loomis has telegraphed
munster GriscOm at Toxic, to inquire
INTO the sinking of an American mer-
chaht steamer by the Russian Baltic
fleet off Formosa.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-30

Some interesting information regarding
the causes of London's fires was issued
the other day by the officials of the Lon
don fire brigade. The cause of 3s1 of the
3.6l6 fires which occurred last year were
unknown. Among the reasons for the
others were: Lights thrown down, 81:
sparks from fire-gratcs, 302: escapes OF
gas. 14S: seeking for an escape of gas 81
children playing with fire. 196; lamps up
set or exploding, III; accidents with can
dies 21S; foul flueS, 213.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-30
FIVE WARsHiPs SIGHTED
OF Coast Of ManiIa-1elieved ., .
Japanese-fieaded South.

,iss,nh Manila, ~ Nay G, 9;MFive warships wer.
trance to the Bay of Manila. this M, ~
ing. headed south. II is believed "U1n. ,tn.
they were japanese vessels. On S,,,.ustt utt
two transports were sighted I9o aV Ia
west "f Bashce Straits by the pr,.1tSs pS
steamer Yuensang "''ush
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-30
MIGHTY BLOWS
Continued from Page One.)

Celebrates Japan's> great naval victo-
rv, tonight. The main thoroughfares.
streets and government buildings of
the capital are thrOnged with joyous.
cheering crowds. Impromptu process
sions move in various directions. The
paraders carried lanterns and went
singing through the streets, following
bands.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-30
RUSSIANS IGNORANT
OF the Sinking Of American Ship of
Formosa May 20.

Washington. May 29.-The state de-
partment Is informed by Ambassador
Meyer that the Russian foreign office
has no news concerning the reported
sinking of an American ship off the
island of Formosa about May 90. He
adds that the Russian government has
promised 10 furnish him with any in
formation which it may receive bear
ing upon the subject.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-30
NOW IT'S BRITISH VESSEL.
Griseom Cables That Il Was Not
American Boat Sunk OF Formosa.

Washington, May 2s.-Minister Girls
com has cabled the state department
from Toxic. under today's date, that the
ship supposed to be an American which
was sunk off the coast of Formosa May
20. by the Russian fleet was a British
vessel. according to a report made to
him by the japanese government.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-30

In q recent article on political conditions
in England Justin Mccarthy quotes the
expression ''by the skin of his teeth. aha
parenthetically apologies for using wna'
he calls "such vulgar expression. Hu.
morous writer's are enjoying Il laugh Az
Mr. McCarthy's expense. calling his az
tcntion to the nineteenth chapter OF Jor.
twentieth verse where he may find tns
words. II am escaped with the skin Oh
nv teeth"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-30

A bolt Of lightning which struck ire
barn of Joseph Jaggard. at Almonesson'
Pa, recently, tore a hole through the
roof, passed through the haymow ana
out the side of the building. Neitner
the building nor TIE hay was set anrr'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-30

partment, had divided. portion -.
eastward Of Japan. saiIlns
Definite Japanese statements ar.
Therefore IL is assumed In prnsouuaate,
greater damage than they tbemsS1'nal
sustained. '"seIvea
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-30
RoJEsTvENskY's FATE
Is Unknown-Some Believe that He
May Have Perished.

Toxic. May $3.50 r. M.-The per-
sonal fate Of Vice Admiral Rojestvcn-
sky is not known. There is some belief
that he possibly perished.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-30
AFFECTS PARIS STOCK MARKS,
Report Of Rojestversky's Defeat Taxi.
as Forerunner Of Peace.

Paris. Nav 2.-The dispatch to Tn.
Associated Press from Toxic offic,a,Iv me
nOunring the Japanese success unexn.o.
edly produced Il general firmn.ss ON ~
Bnnrsc here. owning to the belief th,, !,
fOreshadCwS peace. "
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-30

In the capital of New Zealand, one
third of workman's or clerk 5 '"
come goes to the landlord for rent.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-30
EIGHT CAPTAINS DROWNED.
Russians Lose Many Officers in Naval
Fight in Corean Straits.

London. May CA dispatch to the
London Evening News from Toxic says
eight captains Of Russian warships
were drow ned during the naval battle
Of Saturday in the straits of Corea
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Women's Fashions.

The latest styles in women's tailor-made
suits and millinery are advertised by Par
ker, Bridget & Co., on page !, part 2.
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andria who do business IN this city and the
large department stores here, which have
a large patronage from Alexandra, have
been forced to send their teams over the
road in order to deliver goods since the
Washington was hauled off.
The news that the ferry is about TO re-
sumo service will be received with much
pleasure. AS the Woodbury. Is speedy, she
will be able to make a round trip each
hour, leaving this end on the half hour
from $50 m to $50 m, and from Alex
andria on the hour from am. to p.m
Mr.. John Callahan, manager Of the Nor
folk and Washington line, states that II the
travel warrants it his company will within
the next three months place an order for
another steamer. to be ready for service in
the spring. This is, however, entirely con-
tingent on the amount of business done
by the ferryboat
The Woodbury. left Wilmington at noon
yesterday, and she is expected to reach
her wharf in this city between and 5
o'clock this afternoon. The steamer will
Hollngsworth corporation until she reaches
this city. Aboard her. besides those in
charge, are Mr.. John Trower, the chief en-
gineer of the Norfolk and Washington line,
and Mr.. Frazier, vice president of the Har-
Ian & Hollingsworth corporation.
The Woodbury. Is a large steel-huiled YES
sci, 1876 feet long and wide of beam. Her
main deck. as usual in ferryboats, has the
large cabins on each side and alleyways in
1t Is stated, for about twenty teams, and on
a pinch more could be crowded aboard.
On the saloon deck the steamer has a spa
ciouS saloon. and around the outside of the
saloon a wide deck runs.
The steamer will be handsomely fitted out
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and the following appointments to posi-
lions in the service have been made:
Washington terminal Jos. H. Clink,
ticket seller; w. H. Schoenf, gateman,
and John A. Horgan, ticket chopper,
and at the Alexandria terminal, J. B. Pad
gett is the ticket seller; z. H. Brawneri
ga teman, and Arthur Donnelly, ticket chop
per- There will also be the usual force or
porters and wharf men in service about
the piers. A description of the terminals
has been heretofore given in The Star.
well arranged as any in the country and In
keeping with the class OF service the Nor
folk and Washington company purposes to
maiL tain on the new ferry.
History Of Ferry Service.
For over century ferry boats have been
in service on the Potomac, first between
Alexandria and Georgetown, and later, as
the embryonic capital grew and devel-
oped, the ferry line from Alexandria
made this city its terminal. First sailing
vessels Were in service, then horseboats
came-that is, horses were used the
power to turn the paddle wheels by walk
ing treadmll. Early in the century
there were mail ferry lines and the bid
ding for business was energetic. About
1917 the first steamboat the Camden made
its appearance on the river, and from that
time until the burning of the steamer Co
lumbia, May 13, 1903 the ferry service had
been continued, many steamers having
come and gone on the route.
If the plans of the Norfolk and Washing
ton company are carried out it is claimed
the service will be unsurpassed anywhere in
the country.
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FRESHMEN AT A SMOKER.
Vain Endeavor of Sophs to Break Up
the Function.

Freshmen class to have its first smoker
at Rauscher's, Saturday nightr" The
sophomores at the George Washington
University Law School began to plan for
the frolic as soon they heard the news,
but they planned In vain
The first meeting OF the class of Ip0s was
held last night at Rauscher's, and the
freshies held possession of the hall without
trouble Having heard that the sophomores
intended TO make an example OF them, the
class met 40 strong at the University
building, and escorted the chairman, +. II.
Low. to the banquet place without break
ing ranks. few groups of upper class
men were met, but the solid phalanx OF the
prising sophs made raid on the assembled
class at Rauscher's, but in the words OF an
earnest freshman. They promptly retired
with great physical discomfort
The smoker was preceded by a reception
for the class by the committee and mem
bers of the faculty. In the line were Presi-
dent Needham, Dean Vance, Profs. Earn
est and Blair, Chairman Low and Messrs.
Harry Stevens and Sheridan.
After the reception speeches were made
by Chairman Low and Mr.. Sheridan for
the committee. and by President Needham
and members of the law faculty for the
university. Great delight was aroused by
the songs of Messrs. Scantling and Stevens.
AS an encore Mr.. Philip l.. Scantling sang
his own irresistible composition, The
Yankee and the Sphinx
Justice Harlan. who had been expected
to address the meeting, was prevented un-
avoidabiy from attending.
Throughout the supper, which lasted close
to the hour of twelve. songs and cheers ana
college yells attested the success Of the
first social gathering of the class.
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WANTED, A GIBSON GIRL.
Difficult to Find One With All the
Characteristics.
Are YOU a. "Gibson Girl7"

Are you "Gibson Grip
Have you got the profile, the hair, the
eyes. the slender yet sinewy figure the
air of hauteur and the masterful yet de-
Mghtful carriage of one of them?
Every one knows the general features and
characteristics which make up the Gibson
Girl" for her creator Charles Dana Glib
son. is the most famous black and white
artist in the world, and he has created a
type of girl which Is as generally recognized
here in America where all are American
girls as an American girl stands out from
the general throng OF femininity In Europe.
Early in November the Education of Mr..
Pipp,' one of the recent comedy successes,
comes to Washington. This play was writ
ten by Augustus Thomas from the charac-
tiers made famous in the series Of drawings
which Mr.. Gibson drew for Life under the
title ''the Education of Mr.. Pipp.' In this
play as in the pictures there are two of the
beautiful young typical Gibson girls. They
were selected by Mr.. Gibson himself as
being as near perfect representations OF the
type he created as human beings could be,
but it was only after many weary weeks OF
search that two girls were found who would
satisfy the critical eye of Mr.. Gibson.
Now Mr.. Daniel " Arthur, the owner of
the play, wishes to find another Gibson girl
who will act understudy for the two
who are now playing these parts. during
the engagements of the company this fall
in Chicago, Cincinnati st. Louis, Louis
VILE and other places his representatives
have tried to secure a girl who would look
the part but although many hundreds have
applied not one has been found who abso-
lutely fills all the requirements. Previous
experience on the stage. Mr.. Arthur does
not require. All he wants is girl with
the beauty and characteristics of the typi-
cal Gibson girl and that she shall be a
girl of good breeding and ordinary intelli-
gence. If there is such a girl In Washing
ton, and from the number of pretty girls
who have gone on the stage from here, MI
Arthur thinks that there must be, and she
wishes a chance to begin a theatrical ca
reer this opportunity will be hailed as a
wonderful piece of good fortune, for it Of
fers a chance to start career under the
most favorable circumstances, and ope
which may lead to fame and fortune as
great as that of Mary ANDERSON, Lillian
Russell or Marie Cahill.
Any girl who wishes to be considered for
this position must send a photograph or
herself, together with her address and de-
scription OF her appearance and character
| istics to Mr.. w E. Burlock. business man
ager, 1.-The Education of Mr.. Pfpp, Co.
lumbia Theater. All photographs must
reach him before Wednesday, November 1,
and from one of them 1t is hoped to find the
Iong-sought understudy.
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Reception to Rechabite Officers.

A reception to the High Tent officers OF
the Independent Order OF Rechabites was
rendered Friday evening by Eastern Tent.
A large number of Rechabites were in at
tendance and al enjoyed themselves. A splen-
did musical and literary program was pre-
scented, after which a bountiful spread was
prepared by the committee, to which all did
full justice. Speeches were made by High
Chief Ruler Wayne w. Cordell, who pre-
sided Past High Chief Ruler John c.
Moore, Past High Secretary James H.
Dony. Past High Chief Ruler John r. Ma
honey. Past High Deputy Ruler VIM. L.
Griffin and others.
Among those present We're: Wayne w.
Cordell, H. c. r.; John c. Moore, p. II. c.
R.; John r. Mahoney, p. II. c. r.; James
H Dony, w L. Griffin, Mrs. Marion Ma
honey, Mrs. Alice Lithgow. Allen II. Lith-
gov, Mrs. Martha Brinkley, Mrs. Ritter.
Mrs. Schrott. Mrs. Policy. Miss Clara c.
Smith. Miss Jennie Cross, Miss Lillian
Gales, Miss Lambdon, Mr.. Boswell Mrs.
Boswell Mrs. Sallie Whitehead. Mr.. Bean,
all of Eastern Tent; Mrs. Snyder, Mrs.
Ida Murray, Miss Lottie Eller, Mr.. John
c. Eller, Mr.. Frank Crown, Miss Nash Mr.
John A. Mitchell of Purity Tent; Mrs.
Alice Hollows Miss Emma Hollows Mr. H
Macgruder, Mr.. Meeser, all of Non-s,uch
Tent; Mr.. Zollie Wright of Onward Tent
Mr.. Leo Burns of Victory Tent, Mrs, Mary
Smith and Mrs. Lula Hooper Of Eastern
Tent.
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DIED.

BECKETT. On Saturday, October % 1908. st IN
am. JAMES WASHINGTON beloved husband
of Elennora Beckett (nee Buckner) and father
OF James W, brother of Ell Rev. J. W, VAIN
wright, Joseph, Rev L. NJ. Beckett and Mar
garet Ferguson. his residence 1904 Corcoran
street.
Funeral from Ebenezer A. NJ E. Church. George.
town. d. G., on Monday. October 30, ar se Z
O'Clock pm; Relatives and friends respectfully
invited TO attend. 2.
BERRY: On Saturday, October %, 1905 LAURA
late Amy Hart Berry, aged forty-seyen years
and month
Funeral private Monday, October so, at pm,
from the residence of her father, No. 1887 22d
street northwest.
CUTTING. On Saturday. October %. 1908. at
liz pm At the residence Of her brother.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
EMERSON. At her residence. No. 10 Fenton street
Emerson and daughter of Lucy and the late
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
HURDNELL. Entered into eternal rest Thursday
j., the wife OF the late NJ. R. Hurdnen and the
mother of Charlotte Holmes. Lucinda and Edith
Roberts; was born in Northumberland county
Va, In the year 1928 and has been a resident
of Washington since 1863, at 1881 Sd street
Funeral services Sunday, October 60 at Zion Rap
southwest. at l O'Clock pm. Relatives and
friends invited to attend. %
KRIEs, On Friday October 27, 1905. at - pm.
ELIZABETH KRIES
Funeral Sunday October 20, at o'clock pm
from ]. II. Bradley's undertaking parlors No.
443 9TH street southwest.
ROBINSON. On Thursday, October 90, 1905, at
3:l5 pm, at her residence, 1920 Doth street
northwest, Mrs. SARAH A. ROBINSON, aged
eighty five years.
Funeral from chapel in Oak Hin cemetery Mon
day, October 80, at O'Clock pm. Relatives
and friends respectfully invited to attend.
WALSH. On Friday October 81 1905 at $40
p.m at her residence, 3i4 + street northwest
MARGARET J. WALSH, widow OF John ].
Walsh. formerly Of Alexandria. Va, aged sew
enty seven years.
Funeral from her late residence Monday at 10 q m.
Interment ut Alexandria e
WHITEMORE. Entered into rest Thursday Octo.
Der 20. 1905, at am, MARIA A. WHITE.
MORE. widow of the late Jas. II. Whitemores
aged seventy years.
Sincere and true unassuming and kind, generous
and beloved, her memory viii long be cherished by
all who knew her.
Funeral Sunday, October %, at pm, from her
late residence 700 7th street southwest Reln-
tves and friends invited to attend. Interment
at Alexandria. Va. e
In Memoriam.
MAHoNEY In sad but loving remembrance Of a
dear son and a devoted brother, DENNIS A.
MAHONEY, who departed this life three years
ago today, October 20, 1902.
May his soul rest in peace.
BY THE FAMILY.