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The new South-news., 1908-04-18
LIQUOR FIGHT
. ulngouD 3noflou 10 n
Hxz.D n q COUNTIES.
VITA Hi oess o. - ~ vsy
xAsk ovssSing xlsetisa WIN
DetsEnins Hquee ouNe3ea
Tse ~ yean.

Chieaso.-In l150 Of the 1925 town
ships in Illinois and in shout 1900
cities and Villages altogether the vo-
tiers will deterpine whether the terri
~ to M 'wc." or "dry," Cor
SS u: Si::~ &eordsnce with thc local
y III, which is being given its
first test in this state.
In al Of the counties Of the state
under township organization-82-
the "wets" and "drys" are fight
ing. In few isolated places in some
Of the nineteen counties not under
township organization q fight is on.
The Aght in one form or another
has reached to ninety -one Of the nine
teen counties Of Illinois.
On tho outcome Of the battle de-
pends whether betwe>n 1000 and 1000
saloons shall continue to operate out
in the state.
In the fourteen Of the country towns
Of Cox county the local option forces
and the saloon interests are engaged
in = bitter struggle.
The Asht out in the state, in many
cities, hes developed the bitterest
clash known in an Illinois election
aimee the civil war. In some of th>
cities = state Of civil war has been
precipitatsd by the opposing forces
Buildings have been burned, newspa
per Offices dynamited and other prop
erty destroyed, which the loca! op
ton forces have laid at the doors o.
their opponents.
"Billy" Sunday, the evangelist
has gone over the state, stirring tn
people to frenzy over the saloon ques
ton. In many of the towns bushes
has been paralyzed and the peopl
aroused to intense enthusiasm.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18

Malone, N. Y.-The village Of Cha
y y intessstsd il . fteak Of natuso
in tie peson Of = four-montAs-oA
baby, the daughter OF Mr.. and Ma
Frank Narrow. The mother Of ~
child while dressing it the other ~
discovered that the baby had twe
we'll developed tcugues, one on top
Of the other, the under tongue being
oue-third smaller. The child seems to
b perfectly healthy and does not ap-
psar TO b ineonvsnisnced BY her su-
perduous tongue.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18

The large mercantile establishment
of II. v. Edwards & Co, of sumner
land. was totally DESTROYED by fire.
Tho estimated worth Of the c>tah-
li,hmcn, is $4,000 or $50. 600 partial
lv covered by insurance. Mr.. Edwards
stated that all his creditors would he
paid IN full. aud that ground would
be broken for brick building AZ
soon as the ashes get cold
The new South-news., 1908-04-18

While Y. l. NJ. V. passenger tram
No. 1892 was pulling out from bc-
hore. Charles Icing. of Iangsburg.
Germany. attempted to catch the bind
baggage and vas thrown under the
wheels. His right leg was cut OH at
the knee. He was removed TO hos
pital at Greenwood. where physicians
give out very little hopes of his re
covery.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18
Page II Acquitted.

The preliminary trial of tlber'
Page for the killing Of Thomas Whit
son was finished At Water Valley. JUS
t,c~ Simms and Davis sitting together.
After spending the entire day IN ex-
amininy witnesses the dsfcndsn, was
discharged. Both magistrates con-
cur in the opinion OF jusiifiab'e HON
icide.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18
ssvnin Ia Killsl.

CharlW Alexandsr, . savnill opera
toF, vas abot and instantly killed at
ths house Of Eunice Spencer at Co
lumhia. The woman says the killing
~ seeidsptal. She declares shs was
swapping . &wenty-two-calibre rife,
believing the weapon to b. unloadsd,
and that wbsa il exploded the bullet
struck Alexander in the eye, killing
hin instantly. The Spencer woman
was arrested and the authorities are
isvsstiCstiaG ~ tragedy.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18

New York.-Archdeaeon Henry b.
Bryan of the Panama canal sOne, in
charge Of the work Of the Protestant
Episcopal church on the isthmus, is at
his home in Garden City, Long Island
for . brief visit. DR.. Bryan reports
the formation Of ten congregations OF
West Indians and three congregations
Of North Americans and Europeans
in the canal zone.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18

The Pike County Bank and Trust
Company posted . notice on the door
stating thst it hsd made en- assisp-
ment for the bsns1it Of depositors
ard creditors and T. D. hampton Of
Magnolia and George r. Bauer Of
Jackson wsfs nssnsd ~ the sssignses.
Tbs asssts u Tie hank are amply suf-
Assent - pey of III depositors dol
Ias Tor dellas, and sIsc 70 protect IT,
steekhelde1 enl essditers.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18
wants aon TO Come Home.

Mrs. Charles McI.endon OF T'lla-
tobs. says sha, II her son. Norman
McIendon. who left home Las, De-
ccmbrr I, or thcrcnbouts. only real
lied the depths Of mothers 'ov'
he would write or come home at oncs.
Mrs. Mclcndon would like to get
some information of the whereabouts
OF her son.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18

Oct Double Tracks.

The Meridian Light aud Railway
company announces that Eighth street
from the federal building to Thirty
fifth avenue will be double-tracked
when ground is broken for laying the
new street pavement. A section OF
Sixteenth avenue may also be double
tracked.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18

Ex-Congrsssman Pat Henry, Of
Vieksburg, announces his withdrawal
from the rses for congress from thiS,
he Eighth District, beesuse hJ says
is uncle, Pat Henry Of Brandon, has
dsidsd to enter the reee. This leaves
two candidate here, James u Thames
and J. ". Collier, from Warren coun-
ty, and there ore others In the dis
tSist.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18

There were scventy-six ears OF lum
but put aboard ships on the pier at
Qplfport. The steam ships in port at
pret7ni number s8vsnteen, with sew
eral squsre-rigged and a number Of
schooners. The English steamship
Weirdalc cleared, drawing q feet,
with, with a cargo for Alexandria,
Egypt. The Italian steamship Fenice
arrived with 500 tons Of Rio rock,
- - 1--
The new South-news., 1908-04-18
Hald Fer xnfaaR.

Huntington, Tenn--Buford Bell,
eolored, has been lodged in Jail at
this place, charged with the murder
Of Ocie Barham, at Mckenzie. The
two had . di68eulty some tins in Jan
uarv and Bell struck the weman . ter
ribis blow on the head With his 6st-
A few days ago the woman died and
II il elaimed that complications aris-
;ns from the blow resaltsa u -
1eoth Of the woman
The new South-news., 1908-04-18

The ~ster sommission Of Meridian
have lst pipe eontrsets to ths amount
Of &25 900. The awards vent 70 Dom
iek Pipe Foundry company, Birmins-
ham, 0e2 tons pips snj 5000 pounds
lsad koe "a, ,33e; Ahrsss 1 OF. New
Orleans, 5000 pounds yarn 800;
Fsirbanlu : Co, New OslsanA hy-
lrants and vaivss, ezra ~ y
= b szpssdsd On ~ 1pfi1iss vst@
syston 1urinG IT, year.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18

Trenton, N. J.-Frederiek 0uyer, .
former locsl potter, who is now con-
ducting q small farm in Morrisville,
is endeavoring to figure out whether
the cable received at his home noti-
flying his wife that she was heiress
Of &56,0O0 left by a relative who re-
Gently died in Germany is = reality.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18

New York.-Selig Silverstein, in
whose hands the dynamite bomb pro-
maturely exploded as he was prepar-
ing to throw it at the police is dy-
ing and the physicians at Bellevue
Hospital state that the bomb threwer
will not live twenty-four hours.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18
s Chsw3 Qedisskd

The church Of Our lady Of Good
Counsel at Biloxi was dedicated with
!nPfsssiys esre9Qajes by tbe resident
Prisst Father AlPh6nte Kssel1, as
!isted By { ty'ecial choir. The Biloxi
Council, Knights OF Columbus. the
Queens Daughters, and the Children
Of Mary attended in . body. Fully
1000 persons witnessed the dedica-
tion. --@ntr- 's.H VET ~ -7H
The new South-news., 1908-04-18
70 R1ars Bonds.

II is the purpose Of the Municipal
Water Works Commission to retire
$4,000 Of th $l50,00O water works
bonds in the course of the next few
weeks. The Commission will be sue
cessful IL the city makes reimburse
msnt Of m expenditure Of $6,330.24
Tor installing street sprinkling and
maintenance Of same. The request
for reimbursement WAS referred 10 the
Aldermanic Finance Committee.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18

The trustees OF the Rose Hill Bsp-
tist Negro church met and decided to
rebuild their house Of worship, which
wss destroyed by fire March i. They
viii erect a substantial brick struc-
ture At cost Of not less than $1,000.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18

Z. NJ. Clarke, a railroad conductor,
was found not guilty in the circuit
court at Vicksburg, after trial for
robbery. 1t is alleged Clarke robbed
negro Of $3.50 Testimony show
ed that Clarke WAS drinking and vas
on . lark. lie had pistol and was
aned 800 in the circuit court FOR
carving a concealed weapon.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18
Increase In Cri1ne.

New York.-An increase in the
city's crime record is indicated by
the quarterly report of the detective
bureau. The report shows that more
crimes were committed in that period
than in the first three months Of last
wear,
The new South-news., 1908-04-18
or....t.ne Xset{v. April q.

Acting Marine Hospital Surgeon,
DR.. p. +. Duke, Of the Port Of Pas.
cagouls, received the following tee.
gram from Surgeon General Wymai.
Mt Washington: "Impositicn Of
close quarantine sgainss Cuban porr
deferred until Monday, April 81
The new South-news., 1908-04-18

New York.-A seat on the New
York Stock Exchange is reported sold
for $85,O00, which compares with
@6O, 900 fortnight ago, and with $52,-
900 as the price at which the last pre-
yious transfer had been made.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18
In61aua For Fairbanks.

Indianapolis, 1nd.-The Indiana Re-
publican State Convention adopted
4 platform, indorsed Vice President
Charles Warren Fairbanks and in
structed and thirty state delegates
to the National Convention at Chica-
go vote and work for his nomination
for the presidency.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18

The H. d. Money, Chapter &. d.
C., OF CarrolIton, elected Mrs. s. A.
Eggleston, Miss Katie Lou Mccain
and Mrs. v. r. Price As delegates to
the convention Of the Mississippi Di-
vision, U. d. C., which meets st Va
zoo City May 5.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18
Nero rieud.

Pensacola, tla.-There is much ex-
citement over the assault Of Miss An
ME Bell, highly respected young wo-
man residing on East Hill BY an un-
known negro, who is still at large.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18

Major II. J. Goldman Of the United
States army. assigned TO the work OF
making an inspection Of the Missls-
sippi National Guard. has commenced
bis iabors by inspecting the equip
mept at general headquarters Thurs
day night he will inspect the jack
son company, and then start on
tour of the state.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18
100 Narrowly Escape.

Meadville, Ps.-Over 100 guests st
the Lafayette hotel were compelled
to make a hurried exit in their night
clothes, when 6re destroyed the ho-
tel square, causing loss estimated
at 800. 900.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18

DR.. ". II. Crenshsw. Of Crenshaw,
Miss, was elected president Of tho
Tallahatch,e drainage district by
vote of q TO s. the election being held
at Tunica. the defeated candidate be-
ing Capt. j. ". Henderson, OF Tuni-
lca. Oscar Carr of tlarksdale, WAS
chosen secretary over number OF ON
| o. epn1icauts.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18

A transfer Of the stock Of the Dis
patch Publishing company. publishers
Of the Morning Dispatch, of Meridian,
to Messrs. Pope and Ogden has taken
place, Tie ne@ oHiefs lssuping con.
troll Of the paper. II is announced
that Z. II. Dial will remain ~ editor
and p. D. McRoy ~ city editor.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18
Buried Same Day.

st. Louis.-Capt. jeremiah Dock
stader, 76 years old, and Mrs. Mary
Magdalene Fishburn, 50 years Of age,
who for eight years have been almost
inseparable in their companionship at
the Memorial home were buried at tht
same Hour.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18
Special Election Called.

The board OF mayor aud aldermen
Of Oxford havs ordered special elee-
ton to be held in Ward NJ; l, Thurs
day. April 10, to elect an alderman to
succeed the late D. r. Carter. As yet
only tr, candidates have been men
toned, and the fight promises TO be a
warm cne.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18

The plant Of the Columbia Chemical
Company OF Moss Point formerly
known ~ the Mess Point Chemical
Company. was consumed by fire. The
fire vas started by gas becoming "
nled from a lantern. This plant ~as
used 10 Manufacture iurpcn''nc char
coal and tar, and was Just recently
not in ourrAtim.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18
lsIoyt1 boy Dics.

Edward Fitzgerald MAYNARD, son OK
Mr.. and Mrs. George +. Maynard
died Of pneWponia sfter weeks III,
ness Al Tlsrksdsle. lie was one OF
the most beloved boys in the town.
and was a favorite with everybody
Burial was at Frsr's Point.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18

New Yo=k.-Mrs. Evelyn Nesbit
Thaw sent word to several Of her
friends that she intends to 90 to Eu-
rope, but that che will remain abroad
only = few weeks. She refused to
make any comments regarding her
action.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18
Made During Wx.

Ripley, TENN. X. Rush has 4
guttapercha ring, in good state OF pre-
servation, made by his brother, A. W.
Rush, of Evening Shade, Ark, while
in prison during the civil war.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18
Fire a Dyookhavsn.

T. G. Ratcliff lost his residence At
Brookhaven by Gre. The blaze Ia be-
lieved 10 have caught from . stove
in the kitchen. The loss Is about
$1,000. with some insurance.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18
Mother at Are o: Nine Years.

A 9-year-old negro girl Of Cedar
eta, has become mother. this being
in the opinion Of lacsl physicians, the
only case of the kind on record IN tho
United STATE; pr, ySPpts, apron
itfcnt physician of Webster county
youches for the facts in the case. The
baby weighs seven pounds.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18

Norfolk, Va.-Burglars blew open
the safe in the postoffice At Princess
Anne Court House, Va, and secured
$500 in cash, stamps and registered
mail.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18

The Harmon Drug Company, Of Me-
ridian, which failed to weather the
financial storm in November, has ar
ranged with creditors and is one Of
the concerns TO resume business. 1t
has . capital stock Of $4,000.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18

katherine Johnson, infant dauxn.
ter Of Mr.. and Nrs. R. II. johnson,
Of Clinton, Miss, Who vas brought
to Vieksburg 10 b ehristened, died
of meningitis.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18

Paso Robles, Hot Springs. CAL
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans, ac-
companied by his son, Lieutenant
Frank Taylor Evans Flag Lieuten-
ant c. r. Train and Past Assistant
Surgeon P. E. Mcdonald, arrived
here. The Rear Admiral was assign
ed comfortable apartments in FL
Paso de Robes Hotel. He experi-
enced no Inconvenience d,fring the trip
afnon. San Diego aud is hopeful OF
speedy restoration to hAalrh-
Body Buried It Biloxi.
G. A. Riddle, killed by officers q
Biloxi, was buried in the city GENE
terry At the expense Of the corpora
tion. Chief Of Police Staehling re
ceived telegram from }. W. Jones
chief Of police of Des Moines, Ia.
stating that he can not hnd Riddle
folks.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18

Auburn, N. Y.-The body of Ches-
ter Gillett, who was electrocuted in
Auburn prison for the murder OF
Grace Brown, was inferred in Sole
Cemetery, two miles from this city.
Only members Of the family were pres
The new South-news., 1908-04-18
Removed Stol Ban

Decatur, Alas. P. Sullivan has
just had a pistol ball removed from
his right leg, which he has been ear
rying in his leg for the past Is
The new South-news., 1908-04-18

Chattasoogs, Tenn--James E.
Barnes, q reporter Of the Evening
News Of this city, was fatally burned
BY an explosion Of = can Of gasolins.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18

Cru1Doe 4ontAna On IftAl TIP.
Rockland, He.-The armored crui-
ser Montana arrived here for her
Official acceptance trials. The Mon
tana il : sistsr ship Of the North Car
DINA, and i required to develop .
speed Of twenty-five knots an hour.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18

John Jones, = farmer, living near
Bay Springs, was seriously injured BY
being bitten on the shoulder by Z
vicious mule.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18
Child Burned.

Bolivar, Tenn.-A little child OF
Will Sinclair was seriously burned,
it's clothing catching fire from heat.
er.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18

Hattie Hawkins, Of vieksbury,
neSrs, wss sssteneed to 30 dsyA ia
Jail ~ bsutal testipy she gave her
e-ye1e%eA aieeA The eass vs. ~
pss1e4
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-19
C.L. BR0MBERG DEAD
END COMES TO 4 LAWYER OF THE ss- GULF CTTY.s
The YOnnE Man Was We'll Known in SOuth AIahaAa end Had
 Large Family Co.'S .s nee4fon. ,s<s s

Mobile, Nov. ---tSpecial. .}--Charles L. BrombeFg. one of the best known young attorneys in South Alabama, died this morning at his home on Broad Street and old Shell Road, after an illness of some months.
 Recently Mir. Bromberg returned to the city from resort where he had gone in the hope of recuperating, but those who were near and dear to him knew that dissolution was only a mat ter of time, and while tine blow was a severe one. the bereaved family and close friends we're prepared for it.
 Mir, Bromberg was the son of Charles l.. BrombeEg and Martha M. Bromberg. He was born in Mobile, December 13, 1867 He was the oldest of family of five, of whom four are living, F. W. Bromberg, jeweler of Birmingham: Arthur C. Bromberg. of Birmingham: Mrs Lisette II. Turner. widow of Oscar R. Turner and Mrs. Gertrude E. Per kius. wife of Captain George T. Per- kins, U S. A, brother, and George oscar Bromberg. who died in infancy.
 He married Miss Josephine S. Black, A. daughter of the late Captain John Black. of this city, by whom he leaves five children.
 The deceased was a member of the Mobile Lodge of Perfection, No. 3, A. A. s. R. of Masons. and also the Wood men of the World, Knights of Honor and Mystic Shrine
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-19
WOMEN KEPT BUSY
THREE SESSIONS OF ". c. T. U. IN
 MOBILE.
Reports to State Convention Show the Organisation in Good COndi- Gion-BrOOks Law
 renee Speaks.

Mobile Nov. Special 1.-The w. c. T. U convention held three busy sessions today, morning. afternoon and night.
 The afternoon session was probably the most important of the three when reports of different districts were re- celved showing excellent progress in the temperance worh.
 Mrs. J B. Chatfleld presided over the meeting while Mrs. Steeley of Blr- naingham acted as Secretary
 Two children, sons of NJ. c. Wood alien, were consecrated and given to the cause of temperance.
 Rev. Brooks Lawrence was intro duced and made a shor. talk. He said that while resistance was expected here stronger than anywhere eise in the State. and by high ofieials of the city. he feared no serious results. aid- ed by the Women's Christian Temper ance Union.
 J. D. Branscomb was introduced as President of the local Law and Order League and made a short talk.
 Many papers were read among them the address of the President, Mrs. Chat field. which showed great progress and an onward march in the cause of tenn perance.
 Tonight was Alabama night. and the program. a varied and excellent one was enjoyed by the large representa- tion of delegates and visitors. The session continues through tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-19
RAPS AT AMERICANS
ITALIAN PRESS DISCUSSES ABRUz-
 ZIS AFFAIR
One Writer Says Duke Would Have Married Miss EIkine If She Had Been Satlshed With
 out Rank.

Rome. Nov. 1s.--The Italian press is daily growing more resentful against the newspapers of America for their comment on the affairs of the Duke of the Abruzzi and Miss Katherine Elkins, of West Virginia.
 The latest Italian contribution ap- pears in Italy Abread, a review edited by Signor Pelegrini. who was Secre- tary to former Premier Zanardelli. It Is written by Signor Mantegazza. a stuanch monarchist. who Is supposed to be the mouthpiece of the. court, and says in part:
 ''The Duke of the Abruzzi already would have married Miss Elkins with out giving her the rank of Royal High ness if she had been satisfied simply to become his wife. This, however. she refused. not understanding that a girl in her position In Europe would not have objected
 Americans are convinced that their dollars can buy even relationship with one of the oldest relgning houses of Europe"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-19
BON HAS HYDRoPHOBIA.
Little Son of Mir. Faneher Taken to
 New Orlenns.

New OrlcnRs.
 Columbus. Miss, Nov 1s-(Special ) John Fancher. the little son of Mir. and Mrs. T. E. Fancher, who was re- gently bitten by mad dog, yesterday began to develop symptoms of hydro phobia. and his father decided to take him to New Orleans for treatment at the Pasteur Institute. Mr. Fanehcr and his little son left for New Orleans this morRing
 The dog bit a number of other ca hines in the city. and several of the animals that exhibited l1ydrophobic symptoms were killed by the police
 pr. Thomas P. Bailey, dean of the Department of Education. and Profess sor of Psychology and Secondary Ed ucation at the University of Missis- sippf at Oxford. is making a tour of the State for the purpose of making an effort to increase the efficiency of the high school sytenl. He will visit this county at an early date.
 A blaze which threatened at one time to be quite serious broke out in the heart of the business district at s o'clock this morning, when the con- fectIonary of O. P. Brown. No. 1l9 South Market Street, caught fire. The store is near the middle of one of the principal business blocks, and mer- chants occupying adjacent buildings began 10 ulOVS tHelE BoVoS oul 'lnto Lne street, but efficient work by the fire department soon textinguished the blaze. t-~-
 The stockholders of the Mississippi and West Alabama Fair Association on yesterday adopted resolution provid- ing that the buildings at the fair grounds be torn down and the ground cut up into lots and sold. hut the Mer- chants and Farmers Bank, which has a mortgage on the property. would not agree 10 have the grounds dfsman- tied, and for the present at least the plant will remain intact.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-19
NEWS OF DEMoPoLIs.
Beseae NIinse Misunderstanding Plant is
 Sold.

DemopoIis. Nov. 1s.-(special) )---An alarm of fire was turned in at about o'clock Monday night, and the fire department re- sponded promptly and the fire proved to be the barn of J. R. Bretling, In the eastern part of the city. The stock and vehicles which were in the barn were saved but all of the feed stuff with the barn were totally destroyed The loss is estimated at about S1.OO0.
 In the Mayors Court Monday there were about twelve cases disposed of. ten of which were for minor offenses and the May or put a light sentence on them and warn ed the same that if they came before hirr on the same charge again that they would not get off as light.
 The Bessie Minge Manufacturing Compa-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-19
REVIEWS JAP FLEET
EMPEROR AND PARTY PAYS VISIT
 TO KOBE.
Great Honor Shown MIkadO, Who Was Received by Admiral Togo. Impressive Spectacle
 


 In the HsEhor.
 Kobe. Japan. Nov. 1s-The fighting craft of Japan. comprising l1o vessels, exclusive of submarines, passed in re- view before the Emperor today. The weather was perfect.
 The Emperor and his attendants ar rived at Kobe at g o'clock this morn ing and on the way to the harbor front drove through the streets crowd ed with their silent thousands and rem dered gorgeous by the array of ma gni- ficent decorations in his hopor.
 Embarking on the battleship Asama the Emperor was received by Admiral Togo and the other admirals of the fleet. As dozens of guns volleyed their salutes the sun emerged from behind a cloud, transhguring the great array of ships, and plainly outlining on a distant hillside the outline of an am chor composed of pines. planted by school children in 1903.
 The Asama with Admiral Togo OH the bridge, steamed slowly between the lines of warships and auxiliaries with every band playing the national an- them. Armiral Togo at the Emperor's side. detailed the strength and equip- ment of each vessel. pointing out the ships captured from Russia during the Russo-Japanese war.
 The review was concluded shortly pe- fore noon and the officers took tiffin on the Asama. As the Emperor left the flagship the entire fleet united in a thunderous salute.