Tokyo, Oct. 5. Col, Yamada committed hara-kiri to clear his name of an assumed stigma in keeping with the strict precepts of Bushido, the ancient japanese warrior's code, It was he who witnessed the slaying of Lieut-Gen. Nagato on Augyst 32! and be was said to be despondent lover his transfer as a sequel to the:
Clad in ceremonial kimono, deceased was found dead by his wile this morning. He had disembowel-fed himself with his service sword fend cut his own throat.
According to statements made to gendarmerie by Mrs. Yamada, deceased sent her out, on an errand shortly before ten o'clock.
Col, Yamada chose a guest room fon the second floor of their home the Setagaya to commit suicide. He lett tive letters addressed 10 members of his family and to the War Oitice and tive others which Besides the widow, he is survived two daughters, Funeral services will be held on Duesday—Rengo.
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