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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-01
Togo conRratulated .

Toki0, May 31.-Admiral Yamamoto, Minister of the Navy, today sent the following telegram to Admiral T3go:
 "rhe enemys second and third souadrons successfully overcoming the difficulties attending their voyage east ward, showed themselves no mean pow CT, but your squadron intercepting them in advance of their destination put them to confusion, and destroye0 and cap- tured all their units.
 Your victory does not end here. You captured the enemy's commander in chief. It is most gratifying for our national cause that you achieved sucn a victory.
 We send sincere congratulations, and take occasion to praise the virtIE of the Emperor. to thank you and those under you, for the onerous service ex- tending over many months, and to ex- press sympathy for the killed and wounded"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-01
RESULT IN DOUBT.
Nicholas Rather Defiant, hut Peace Ad-
 vOcates Persistent.

NIChOAHH EaNueE DCuAHNy Dut ACACC A0-
 VOcates Persistent.
 St. Petersburg, June 1.-Whether peace or the continuance of the war will be the result of yesterdays all- important conference between the En- peror and his ministers at Tsarksoe- Selo hangs in doubt, the ministers who returned to St. Petersburg late at night preserving cautious reticence over the proceedings of the council as far as the attitude of the Emperor is concerned. Prince Oblonsky, who had an audieTSce yesterday with his maies- ty, found him resolutely determined on the prosecution of the war.
 Various rumors as to the results O.. the council are current all agreeing, however, that continuance of the war was the first question taken up, where unon the peace party offered a strong line of argument which was supple mented, it is said, by a dispatch from Lieutenant General Linevitch, in which that commander expressed fear as to The denoralizing effect of the naval dis aster on the army, the news or which had already reached the troops from VIadiyostok and was rapidly spread ing. ,
 Though the city is tranquil Governor General Trepoff is continuing lis pre- cautfonary measures. Two more Cos sack regiments have arrived and the police reserves are held on duty. Du- ring the night small patrols were seen on the Nevsky Prospect and other streets
 Alarmlst rumors are ahoat IS 10 the disaffection among the marines and sailors quartered here and the work men are again muttering about a gen. eral strike.
 Persistent but unconfrmed rumors are in circulation to the effect that the protected cruiser Jemtchug has arrived at Vladivostok and private messages from that vessel are said to have been received by the relatives of her officers here, but the admiralty as yet does not include her in the list of vessels which escaped.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-01
HOPES FOR PEACE.
Paris Thinks that the Prospects are
 Brighter.

Paris, May 31.-Governmental quar- ters here for the first time entertain a distinct hope of peace: This hope is not strong, but 1t Is something more than mere deduction from the result of the recent naval battle. What 1t Is based upon is not known outside of those intimately conversant with Rus sia's intentions; but 1t is significant that hope now prevails in high quar- ters that peace efforts may not be fu- tile. It Is said. however. that every thing depends upon a small circle very closely identified with Emperor Nicho- las, who if recognized. must have the final word despite any other influences favorable to peace.
 Concerning the reports of the possi- ble intervention of the powers. 1t Is said the time has not yet arrived for such a movement which might em- barrass the pacific tendencies already developing in Russia. At the sam,' time the view prevails that moral in- fuences in France. Great Britain and the United States stand for peaae.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-01
D...,r,rv for R,eunion.

Louisville, May aI.--Ihe eAerutlVe committee of the Confederate reunion is meeting at headquarters practically every nignt and so methodicaliy has inc work of preparation for the big gathering progressed that the stream of veterans from all parts ot the conn- trv could come into Louisville tomor- row and be entertained without a hitch.
 The headquarters of the delegations from the different States have been lo- cated in court rooms and school buiid- ings in several parts of the city
 Confederate badges will carry ad- mission to any meeting or place ok Amusement during the reunion and sponsors badges will admit ehs wearsr and her escort
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-01
A. Seen in Berlin.

Berlin May 3l.--Eforts are being made in Government quarters to meas ure the changed condition of the situa : ton of the belligerents in the Far East and consequent possibilities of peace. The view at present is that the Rus sian Government will not ask for peace and that the war will go on bringing with it probably more fresh humilia- tfons, but not at once the supreme hu- initiation of asking for mercy. The considerations that hold the Russian Government to remain steadfast dur ing what may yet come are the reasons which kept the Emperor from yielding after the first great reverses, namely, that the vital parts of the Russian Elm pire are not yet touched, that the war. so far, has only been colonial war ana that Russia may yet attain superiority on land and thus save the dynasty and Russia from final and historic humili- alton. Although 1t is impossible for military men here to believe that Rus sia can win on land 1t is equally diff fcult for those following the higher political lines of thought in Russia to believe that Emperor Nicholas will ask for peace The conviction at the Berlin court is that the Russian Emperor be- lieves in the righteousness of his cause and has unlimited powers of passive resistance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-01
r,aht Against Weaver Ends.

Philadelphia, May St.--Counsei for David Smyth former Director of Pulp lie Safety and Peter E. Costello, form CT Director of Public Works, who were deposea by Mayor Weaver. today visit ed the office of the Prothonotary of the court of common pleas and withdrew the papers in the injunction oroensed- ings brought against Col. Sheldon Pot ter and Al. Lincoln Acker, thsfr suc- cesaora. This formally ended tie legal fixht fhat had been begun at the instl- gation of the reorganization" leaders against the appointees of Mayor Weav'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-01
Jnp LOssen Small.

Washington, May 31.-The State De- partpent has received the following cablegram from Tokio. dated today:
 "Rojestvensky's skull fractured, re- quiring operation; serious but not dan gerous. Total Japanese losses to date. three torpedo boats sunk, three officers killed, and about 200 men killed and disabled"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-01
Togo Names the BattIe.

Tokio, May 30.-(Delayed in trans mission .)-Admiral Toko telegraphing today says:
 The naval battle fought from the af- ternoon of May 2S to May 2S in the vi- cinlty of Okino Island and extending to the vicinity of Orleung Island is called the Naval Battle of the Sea of Japan.
 Admiral Togo also reported that Vice Admiral Enquist was captured with Admiral Rojestvensky. The Russian prisoners, Admiral Togo says, will ex- seed 5000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-01
CahIerrnm from C;riscou.

Washington May 31.-The following cablegram has ben received by the State Department from Minister Gris- com dated Tokio May 31 12:40 D. m:
 "Rojestvensky seriously wounded {: hospital Sasebo. Two Russian hospital ships captured suspected taking part strategically: brought Basebo. Rus sian officers will be released on parole. ["
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-01
Min.isainni,a Rennrt.

Jackson, Mss, May 31.-Tonight Sec retary Fisher of the State Cotton As- sociation gave out an official statement placing the cotton acreage reduction in this State at 20.5 per cent and the fer tilizer reduction at 41.33. The crop in ali parts of the State Is reported from fifteen to twenty-five days late.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-01
GeorEIa'a Acreage.

Atlanta, Ga, May 31.-Georgia's cot ton acreage has been reduced 13 per cent as compared with last year and there has been a reduction of little more than 14 per cent in the amount of fertilizer used under cotton accord ing to the official report of State Com missioner of Agriculture O. B. Stew ems issued today The estimate is based on reports from correspondents in all parts of the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-01
Lodz ninfurhnnee.

Lodz. May 31.--A conflict between strikers and Cossacks occurred here to- day. The soldiers were stoned by a mob of men who were trying to bring out some weavers who were at work whereupon the troops fired, killing two men and wounding six.
 condition almost approaching an- archy exists here. The strikers appear to have supreme control. They are fC%cing the manufacturers to close their mills and the manufacturers are urging the governor to proclaim mar tial law. In one instance strikers fore ibly elected a military guard from a mill A regiment of cavalry arrived here this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-01
Reported Sinking Unconfirmed.

TOkio, May 31.-(9 D. m.)-The re- ported sinking of the cruiser Jemtchue has not been confirmed and the name of the cruiser has been dropped from the list of destroyed vessels. II is suspected that the protected cruiser Aurora and the cruiser Almaz were sunk, but positive confirmation is lacking.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-01
nIed of Henrt nisen.e.

Chattanooga, Tenn, May 31.-S. c.
 Van Dusen. aged seventy years. died very suddenly of heart disease late this afternoon while sitting on the front porch of his residence. For the past quarter of a century he has been in the ticket brokerage business here and is the oldest member in the United State of the Ticket Brokers Assoeia. ton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-01
Cashier spotts ia Freed

Washington. May S1.-The President has commuted to expire immediately the i've years penitentiary sentenee of s. J. Spotts. cashier of the First National Bank of Petty, Texas. who in 1904 plead guilty to a charge of embedding the funds of the bank Spotts has served over one year and has made complete restitution to the banh and other mitigating cireum- stances were taken into consideration by tae Rresfdenk
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-01
Csar Gets Another Report.

St Petersburg, May 31.-The Emperor has received through Rear Admiral lessen the report of Captain Andrieff- ski of the torpedo boat destroyer Gronzy at Vladivostok but 1t is under stood to contain little more information than brought by Captain Cragin of the cruiser Almaz. Portions of the dis patch will probably be published later
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-01
,VenaIky WIII Rernrnr

Tokio, May 31.-It Is now certaIn that Admiral Rojestvensky is a priso- | ner of the Japanese. He Is wounded in the forehead, legs and back, but will recover.
 Vice Admiral Voelkersam is supposed ] to have perished.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-01
Armr in rrno.an..

St. Petersburg May S1.-Dfspatches from the frQnt say the news of Ad- mhAl Rojestvensky's defeat Is not vet made known to the Russian armies fin Manchuria and that soldiers are stiII hoping for a Russian naval victory.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-01
,NennkY In HnnnlfnI-

Tokio, May S1.-Admiral Rojestven. sky has arrived at the Sasebo naval hospital The naval official has an- nsunced that the only Japanese vessels lost in the battle with the Russian fleet were three torpedo boats,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-01
GEAR NICHOLAS SERMONS HIS MINISTERS T|EXTRAORDINARY
 COUNCIL AT WINTER PALACE

while the interests of Germany incline towards prolongation of the war Premier Rouvier has public asserted that Russia's defeat at Mukden Tea Germany to embark on her ambitious program fin Morocco, and the same sen timent prevails here now. namely, that Russia's defeat in the Straits or Korea further strengthens German ambitions. Therefore 1t is expected that infiu- ences toward peace will come through France, Great Britain and the United States if an opportune mouSnt arrives for separate or concurrent expres- sion of such influences.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-01
Rrnri at VIadIvoaton.

Vladivostok, May 31.-Tha torpedo boat destroyer Bravi arrived here to- day and brought four aaaaarS and 1a7
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-01

A dispatch from Vladivostok stated that the Almaz has arrived there in 8 damaged condition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-01
CALLS A COUNCIL.
The Emperor and His OmcIaI Family
 Confer,

O0nhEEs
 St. Petersburg, May 31.-This after noon the Emperor summoned Admiral Alexieff and all the ministers to an ex- traordinary council. This was Foreign Minister Lamsdorffs regular day for receiving the foreign representatives. When he got the imperial command he hastily sent the representatives a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-01

men of the crew of the battleshir Oslabya.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-01

WEATHER REPORT. Washington, May 31.--For Alabamat Fair Thursday and F'ridayy light west winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-31
How sw.llo,,. Drink.

Of course we know that swallows drink as they skim over the surface of water. We have seen how here and there the water nipples on a pond when swallows are gracefully sktm- ming to and fro. One day I sat down beside small pond where every even ing many barn swallows came to bathe and drink on the surface of the glassy water. With sketch book and pencil in hand I closely watched the birds, and you may imagine my delight to see just how they managed to touch and dip up the water as they came within few steps of ma You see. the swallow takes up water in its lower bill just as you would dip up . little water in . spoon or in the hollow of your hand while you glided over the surface in boat. Only the under half of the open bill touches the water. If the upper half were also to touch, the water would be forced out on either side in stead of being scooped up into the bill. St. Nicholas.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-31
coLoAED SKIN.
\ Theory That It h m Intermediary
 Stare Of Develoum eut.

\ Theory That It h m Intermediary
 stage of Development.
 The origin of colored skin, or white either, is still unknown. If the sun is really the active agent in its evolution, the power of sunlight must have been curtailed when people took to wearing clothes.
 The slightest protection, as seen in the use of ladies' veils, keeps the white skin pure. Therefore, if there is any protection afforded by natural dark skin, an equivalent is obtained for white people by the use of clothes. Un- til white people begin to discard cloth ing in the tropics their skin will re- main white
 Sunburn must not be confounded with pigmentation of the skin. Sun burn is merely tanning of the epi- dermal cells on the surface of the skin, whereas augmentation Is caused by a deposit of dark matter within the deeper layers of the true skin.
 Summing the whole evidence up, considering all arguments derived from history, anthropology, ethnology and general evolution, 1t seems to me that the colored skin is an intermedi- ary stage of development between our primate ancestors and the pure white or Caucasian skin. My general con- tention is that white skinned peoples
 
 ity and that in the process of evolution they became white by the use of clothes.-Dr. T. F. Macdonald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-31
Chinese Mohamnedans.

A traveller in the upper Tangtse prov. inces of China found in the town of Hinganfu many Chinese Mohamme- dans who keep up communication with their fellow religionists of Arabia. A missionary who has lived among them for years declares that they are very quarrelsoxE, much given to boasting of their furkestan origin, and, in spite of the prophets injunctions, drink a great deal of wine. This is usually the case with Chinese Mohammedans. In Hinganfu, and more especially in Kan suh, a few of their spiritual teachers keep up their knowledge of Arabic and are occasionally visited by Arab or central Asian mollahs, who follow the old Arab trade route by way of Hami. by which the Arabs originally traded and propagated their faith. These mol lahs visit every country in the east where the followers of the prophet are to be found and keep up the ties of the faithful with Islam. As they often stir up dissatisfaction and foment dis turbances against the Chinese authori- ties, the latter regard them with sus- picion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-31
CHURCH ALES.
An Old English Custom of Raising
 Money For Church Use.

An Old English Custom of Raising
 Money For Church Use.
 A curious light is thrown on ancient church bazaars and charity balls by certain records kept in some of the churches in England. For instance. in the records of Yateley church, which date from 154a, are frequent references to church ales," the object of which was to get money for church expenses.
 The feast was organized by the church wardens, "who provided good spread at so much head, and credited the profits to the church expenditure. !" It first appears as the church ale, :" then as the Kings ale,' then later as tour banquet at Whitsuntide." It was probably held in the church and went on until 1843, the year after the civil war broke out, when probably the Puritans put an end to such festivities. It was popular evidently.
 One enterprising churchwarden has left on record all the good things which were prepared for the Crondall "church ale" in the year 1887. They had band, brewed q quantity of ale, and made a profit of $42. As money was then worth nearly ten times as much as now, the church ale" may be said to have brought in about $40O. which was just 100 per cent on the outlay, The band was hired for four days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-31
PREFER SEPARATE STATE.
Indians Want Their Territory Ado mitted Independent of Oklahema.

Indians W0mt Their TeFHftory A0-
 mitted Independent of Oklahema.
 Advocates of separate statehood or the admission of Oklahoma and Indian territories into the Union as separate political divisions apparently have con- centrated their efforts upon making success of the constitutional conven- tion to be called in Muskegee Aug. 21, says the Chicago Chronicle.
 Separate statehood has lost the ma jority of its adherents since the unani- nous action of the Oklahoma City con vention and the aim of those who formerly favored 1t now seems to be to frame constitution for Indian Tes- ritory and "let Oklahoma come in un- der 1t if she wants to-"
 Chief Porter of the Creeks, in speak ing of the position of the Indians in statehood matters, said:
 We prefer separate state from Oklahoma. I am satisfied that 90 per cent of the people of Indian Territory feel the same way. Whether we get 6cpdIdtc 6ldlcuOOu VI uOly COuSI tuition will be good thing. If we are forced to joint statehood with Okla homa we will form constitution and let Oklahoma come in under it."
 Indian pride and desire among the prominent members of the five civiliz- ed tribes to refute the belief that the Indians are in reality opposed to any sort of statehood are believed to be re sponsible for the great interest dis played in the coming constitutional convention.
 The framing of comprehensive constitution for presentation to con gross by a gathering in which the In dians will take part, 1t is believed will tend to change the opinion al Washington that the Indians are no' yet ready for statehood and are not 1T sufficiently civilized condition to bt sent into the world without the shelter of the government wing. Chief Porter has voiced this sentiment, as have al the other chiefs of the Indian tribes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-31
TreapassfnR. R.

According to the common law of Eng
 land there can be no theft of things
 which form part of or are attached to the soil, and there Is no statute or pen alty against the gathering of wild now- ers in field or wood. Most people at some time or other have paused at the fearsome legend, '-Treepassers Will Be Prosecuted" printed on the menacins board which lawyers have described as a wooden liar." for. as a matter of fact. the mere walking across another mans field is no more a criminal of fense than to walk along the highroad. If the trespaseer does no actual dam age there is no ground for prosecution. with any hope of obtaining more than merely nominal damages. and none but a born litigant would dream of taking action.-London Globe. N
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-31
Prayed Cu6s.

Among the minor arts of life of which we have lately given some h. stances is one which is sadly neglected It relates to the treatment of shirt cuffs that show the first protest against the laundry's handling The laundress is cruel. but the man who pares his shirt cuffs with scissors heaps folly upon brutality. With the first touch of steel the cuff Is ruined Light a match and pass t round the frayed edges tdo not burn your vrist,- The cleansing fire will remove the dross and leave intact the pure gloss of the cu6. A cuff treated with hre will last laundry generations longer than the cu1 treated with steel-Lon- don Chronicle
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-31
THE cEIsHA GIRL.
It Takes Severe Training to DeveAoy
 This Japanese Artist.

It Takes Severe Trainins to DeveloD
 This Japanese Artist.
 There are many geisha training schools in Japan, but the best of them all is, I think, the one in Kioto to which I, with some difficulty, gained admittance. It is apparently delight ful place, but 1t Is place of unremit- ting toll. The girls are apprenticed to these schools by their parents or guard fans at the age oftentimes of six years, and for ten years at least they are put through such course of train ing as would break the spirits of girls less inured to unquestioning obedience to authority. Their physical training is of great importance, of course, and each little girl must go through such exercises every day as will keep her little body flexible as rubber, and after that is finished che must devote her time to tasks that far exceed in diff culty any schoolgirl work imaginable to one of us.
 No woman of ordinary mind can pos
 
 sibly become successful geisha, be- cause she must be able to acquire and make use of every kind of worldly knowledge which will lend to her con- versation a vivacity and charm that will lead men to seek her society. The dancing and the music are the least of geisha entertainment as it is un- derstood by Japanese. These are merely an accompaniment to the feast which is served by small apprentices, such little girls, indeed, as met us at the door of the wine red and iris pur- pie tea house in Kioto, but after the feast the men must be entertained by interesting stories and bright repartee, and in this the girls are trained rig idly.-Eleanor Franklin In Leslie's Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-31
Not Mere Curtosity.

The world has a store of pleasures in waiting for the unaccustomed trav- fler. Sometimes. indeed. they may be mostly in anticipation. as was the case with Amos Riggs of Plumtown-
 How dye dol" said Mir. Riggs cor dially to the stern visaged man who was his seat mate in the car on the oc- casion of Mir. Riggs first trip to Bos- ton. Now what might your name bel | Do you live in Nashuy or beyondr' "I should like to know what business |lt is of yours where I live or who |amy~ said his companion grossly.
 Well. now, 1t ain't any partic'lar business O mine. strictly speaking" {" said Mr. Riggs mildly. but it's jest like this: I've got cousin up in Can ady that I've never seen. and I've al ways thought I might come upon him some time jest by aske1G folks their Eame and 90 on--