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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-26
TYPHOID IN PHILADELPHIA.
1000 Gases Under Treatment - Pneu-
monia Increasing. Also.

a dispatch from Philadelphia says: Thir-
ty-hve new cases of typhoid fever were re-
ported for the twenty-four hours ending at
noon yesterday. This makes total of
3oI this week, an increase of ffty-nino
cases compared with last week There are
nearly 1000 cases now under treatment.
The cause of the outbreak Chief Abbott
declares, mas been traced in nearly every
case to impure drinking water that was
not boiled.
Pneumonia is also the increase. There
were eighty-seven cases for seven days
ended at noon yesterday. This was an in
crease of seventeen cases compared with
last week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-26
Bride Chosen for King Alfonso,

The Madgid correspondent of the London
Daily Mail says 1t Is reliably stated that
preliminary negotiations for the marriage
of Princess Patricia, daughter of the Duke
of Connaught. and King Alfonso were for
mally opened Thursday. Well-informed
courtiers say the negotiations are almost
certain to succeed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-26

is giving the best years of his life TO build
ing up a good business and in this he
merits the esteem of all of his fellow
citizens who are interested in the improve
ment of the capital of the nation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-26
Handsomely Framed Portraits.

A feature of the old general term" room.
now assigned as Equity Court No. l, is the
presence on the walls of artistically ex-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-26

est of the factors which make shopping
there more of pleasure tlan an effort
firm of William H. McKnew. has occupied
that position since the death of the former
proprietor, some three years since. He has
been associated with the concern for the
past sixteen years and has shown such a
comprehension of the business details that
his services are held by the present owner
to be practically invaluable. Under his con-
slant watchfulness and personal direction
the business has constantly grown until it
is now one of the most fiourishing of its
character in the city.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-24
GRAND JURY MAY
-lNDICT OFFICIALS

WASHINGTON, July 23.-The grand
jury of the District of Columbia will
tomorrow take up the allegations that
there has been Juggling in the cotton
crop statistical reports of the depart
ment of agriculture, with view to
possible Indictment or indictments.
This action is the immediate result
of the recent disclosures In the depart
ment which eliminated in the dismissal
Of Edwin S. Holmes, the associate
statistician.
The announcement that the grand
jury would meet to consider the SUBJ
ject was made in a statement issued
by United States District Attorney
Morgan H. Beach tonight.
Tomorrow's meeting is IN pursuance
of call issued by the district attorney
July 20, and is to consider. among
other things, certain criminal prac-
tices alleged to exist and to have eK-
listed in one Of the executive depart
ments."
Mr.. Beach absolutely declined to adj
NIT which one OF the departments this
statement had reference to, but 1t is
known that it relates to the depart
ment Of agriculture.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-24

distance Of about five miles, when the
weather is not propitious or when they
prefer this trip to the ride by water.
1t is not expected that sessions will
commence much before Q o'clock in the
afternoon, IL that early, as the arr
rangements provide for MONDAY break
fast for the Russian mission.
From an authoritative source it is
learned that both missions expect that
the question of an armistice will be
the first subject broached. The Jap
anese will insist that this be for a
limited period and will, 1t Is believed,
suggest that one month, in their opin-
ion, will furnish adequate time for the
conference to complete it's work. The
signing of this truce will, 1t is expect
ed form the first chapter of the nego-
tiations
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-24
SPANISH WAR VETERANS
WILL CONVENE TODAY
Second Regular Encampment of the
Department of California to
Be Held

BY Associated Press.
SAN JOSE, July 23.--Sixty delegates,
accompanied by 240 members OF the Or
der and 500 friends, representing twen-
ty camps, arrived in this city this
morning for the second regular en-"
carhpment Of the department of Cali
Efornia, United Spanish War Veterans
which convenes in business session to-
morrow and will continue till Tuesday
evening. The. visitors were met by a
reception committee from the local
camp and: escorted to Agricultural
park, where a monster barbecue had
been prepared. Judge Advocate Allen
Bryant of this city was chairman of
the day.
Tomorrow morning the encampment
will begin in earnest Among the ques-
tions up for discussion are some in
volving preference of veterans over
civilians in government positions; the
advance of veterans to government hos
pitfalls and the change of the organi-
zation's colors from red and yellow to
blue and gray
When these questions are disposed of
the assembly will proceed to the cleo
ton of officers. Henry K. Curzon Of
San Francisco is the likely candidate
for department commander.
With the veterans are forty-five wo-
men delegates representing four aux
iliaries. under the head of the depart
ment president, Cora A. Merritt. They
will convene at the same time as the
veterans and follow the same proceed
ings as the parent organization.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-24
.EPILEPTIC DIES
WHILE IN FIT
IS FOUND DEAD AFTER FIVE
DAYS
FAMILY IS AWAY FROM HOME
Alone and Unattended, Man Passes
Away In ParIor Of His Residence
Body Being Discovered by
Nelghbors
FAMILY IS AWAY FROM HOME

Lying on the parlor floor Of his home
with his face buried in sofa pillows, the
body of William c. Kruger was found
by Detective Quin yesterday afternoon
at 1918 Cotton street in state Of de-
composition. How long Kruger has
been dead or what was the cause Of
death cannot be determined. although
II is believed that he died Tuesday
night.
George Reed, a neighbor, said he saw
Kruger Tuesday evening. Reed gave
the man the money to buy meal. At
that time Kruger was intoxicated and
later in the evening he was heard 10
return home. s.,
Late last evening, Dr. George Camp
bell performed an autopsy on the re-
mains and found that there were no
signs of violence on the body DR..
Campbell said that Kruger died in an
epileptic fit. ~.
About two weeks ago Mrs. Kruger
and her children went to Glendale for
an outing. Mrs. Kruger was notified
of the death of her husband yesterday
afternoon and came to Los Angeles.
Kruger leaves life insurance policy
and some property His remains were
removed to Bresee Brothers undertake
ing rooms where the. inquest will be
held this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-24

These can be repaired without great
difficulty when the water is cleared
from below"
Capt. Drake, like Capt. Young, be-
lieyes the missing--now given at six
teen-were drowned Their bodies, he
believes, will be found in the bay from
time to time. .e-@. q. - i ..T&-Tr
"The missing men,. he said, s'were
undoubtedly blown into the water and
were too badly injured to help them
selves. 1 do not think any of the miss
ing have taken advantage of the con-
ditions to desert, as has been suggest
ed by some persons"
will you be able to float the Ben
nington without the aid of repair
ship?' was asked.
THAT depends" he answered, upon
a great many things. 1 cannot say
until we have pumped out all the water
and made a thorough inspection of the
ship
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-24
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DRAKE MAKES STATEMENT.
Says Boilers ana Not High Explosives
Caused Accident
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
SAM DIEGO, July 23.-Capt. F. j..
Drakefof Mare Island navy yard, who
was ordered here by the navy depart
ment dmin ediately after. the explosion
on the Bennington, Consented. to make
statement to the Associated Press
this evening, the first he has made for
publication regarding the catastrophe.
He was asked If he had read the opinion
OF Rear Admiral Rae, chief engineer
of the navy, as telegraphed from Wash
ington, concerning the cause Of the ex-
plosion.
YES" he replied, II have read it. 1t
is, of course, based upon supposition.
1 can state there were no high explo-
sives on. the Bennington. and therefore
the theory of high explosives as the
cause is disposed Of. The accident was
due to- the boilers. the exact nature of
which has been fully and correctly de-
scribed by Capt. Young.
"It was one Of those unfortunate ac.
cdents that may occur at any time and
for which no satisfactory explanation
can be made. Accidents will occur In
site of every precaution that may be
taken. Railroads have accidents, yet
they neglect no precaution."
But, captain, is not the explosion OF
a boiler in a naval vessel a most un-
usual accident?" was suggested.
''Yes, 1t is unusual--very unusual, In
deed" he replied.
WIN you say anything regarding the
condition of the boilers, when they were
last inspected and whether any report
was made Of defects reoentlyl"
"The condition Of the boilers of the
Bennington was known in the depart
ment at Washington, Report was made
and is on file in the department re-
garding their condition, and 1t is not
necessary for me or Capt. Young to
say anything about that matter"
Capt. Drake said that he believes the
Bennington will be hoated within a
short time, probably within forty-eisht
hours.
I'VE are making rapid progress in
pumping out the water, using a six
inch centrifugal pump which has been
placed on the lighter alongside" he
said, From what we know at present
there is no serious damage to the hull.
The water came IN through the blow
pipes at the bottom, which were broken
on when the boilers were displaced
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-24
FRANCE TO AID RUSSIA
M. Witte Satisfied With Position Taken
by Ally

by Ally
By Associated Press.
PARIS. July 2S.--As sequel to the
conference between Premier Rouvier
and M. Witte at the foreign ONCE on
Saturday the Russian peace plenipoten-
tiary held an extended conversation
with M. Nelidoff, the Russian alrbas-
sador, after which special courier
left for st. Petersburg. having dis
patches for the emperor.
M. Witte appears to be satisfied with
NJ Rouvier's assurances that France
Will adopt every possible means to.
assist her ally to reach a satisfactory
arrangement. The friendly relations OF
the French government with Great
Britain will undoubtedly play prom
inent part when the period for a direct
exchange of views begins. 1t is be,
lieved that this was the chief point
discussed during the conversation at
the Quai d'Ofsay. but until the lines
are defined on which the negotiations
Will be conducted France can only
promise to use her influence for the
best interests Of her ally.
The universal desire here is that the
result OF the conference will be a ces-
sation OF hostilities, while the hope is
expressed that Russia will be atle la
find an issue from her awkward situa-
tion without sacrificing her national
self-respect.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-24
CALLS ON ROOSEVELT

Paul Morton Visits President at
oyster Bay
BY Associated Press.
OYSTER BAY, July 2s.-Chairman
Paul Morton of the Equitable Assur-
ance society was a guest today of
President and Mrs. Roosevelt at Sag
amore Hill.
Mr.. Morton arrived at the presidents
home from New York last evening.
He returned to New York this after
noon. AS a former cabinet officer
and close personal friend of the
president he visited him to obtain a
brief rest from his labors in connec-
tion with the readjustment of Equita-
BILE affairs Assurance is given that
his visit was not OF serious public
significance.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-24
OIL TANKS AF|RE
LIVES IN PERIL
MANY MEN MAY HAVE DIED IN
THE FLAMES
Blaze in Texas Fields Not Yet Under
Control and Millions Of
Barrels Are De-
y stroyed
By Associated Press,

=
HUMBLE, Tex, July 23.-Fire
started today in a tank belonging to-
the Texas Oil company, caused by
lightning striking the oil. The fire was
held under control all the afternoon but
began ito spread tonight AT 1O:So
o'clock tonight. II of the IL great tanks
Were ablaze and over 100000 barrels
of oil consumed Fifty.smen are sur
rounded by the flames ana their fats
is. unknown. Zone hundred teams are
known to be cremated and a number Of
families have been,burned out Of house
and home. So
At LEO o'clock this (MondaO morn.
ing the fire was still beyond control,
all the tanks Of the Texas company
having caught. Los of life among the
men handling the teams is reported but
cannot be verified this morning. There
will be considerable loss Of property he
side that Of the, oil which in itself may
run up to three or four million barrels.
worth $25O,OOO per million barrels.
AT 2 o'clock this morning there was
still no confirmation Of any loss of life
in the fire. The 12 tanks of the Texas
company are all ablaze and the entire
lot will be consumed.
Little rivulets of burning oil are run :
ming toward the oil field proper but 8,
heavy rain has been falling and an e!-
ectrtc storm raging. the water serving
to keep the derricks from burning. The
workmen have all fled from the field
The town itself is filled with refugees.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-24
NOTABLE WOMAN LECTURES
ON MATURE OF HUMANITY"

Mrs. Charlotte Perkins Gilman will
deliver lecture upon 1.-THE Nature OF
Humanity" at Simpson auditorium to-
night. Mrs Gilman attracted much at
tention to her lectures at the Venice as
sembly by the original position she oc-
cupies upon questions OF social and
domestic economy. and Is lecturer
Of international fame. N. o. Nelson
the millionaire profit sharing manufac-
turer Of st, Louis, win preside at the
lecture.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-24
OFFICIALS FIND NO cLEW
TO WouLD-BE AssAsslNs
BY Associated Press.

BY Assoclated Press.
CoNSTANTINoPLE, July 23.-Three
commissions are inquiring into the at
tempt on the life of the sultan on Fri
day, but they have not yet been able
to find the slightest clew either to the
author or the origin OF the outrage.
The majority of the victims were
coachmen and twenty-seven hack
coaches were blown to pieces and nifty
five horses We're killed. witnesses
describe the scenes after the explosion
as heartrending, with men and horses
lying dying around. A hole two yards
wide was made In the ground by the
explosion Of the bomb.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-24
IS
IN READ|NES SIS
PERFECTS PLANS FOR PEACE
CONFERENCE
TO ENTERTAIN DIPLOMATS
Both Japanese and Russian Missions
Are Expected to Immediately
Discuss Subject of
Armistice
TO ENTERTAIN DIPLOMATS
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., July 3D.
Preparations for the peace conference
are progressing rapidly and satisfac-
torily and by August 5, the day on
which the plenipotentaries are ex-
pected to reach Portsmouth from Oys-
ter Bay on board the Mayfiower and
the Dolphin, all will be in readiness for
their reception.
The Washington government and the
state of New Hampshire are co-operat-
ing in the effort to make the surround
ings of the conference as hospitable as
possible, and are receiving generous
assistance from the people of Ports
mouth and the adjacent village of Kit
terry, Me-, where the navy yard is To-
Gated, and Newcastle, N. H., near
which the plenipotentaries will have
quarters in Hotel Wentworth.
Before leaving for Washington Mr..
Pierce had conference with Admiral
Mead, commandant of the navy yard,
regarding the details yet to be ar
ranged in connection with the recep-
ton of the missions and the sessions
OF the conference.
The tentative program provides that
the plenipotentiare shall land at the
navy yard and go Immediately to the
office of the commandant officially to
pay their respects, the arrival of the
two missions being heralded by the
a..i.. - -, a,,oha ooa dorfaI saItlfa for
each mission.
VIII Discuss Arnnlstlce
The navy general store. while archi-
tecturally plain building of brick and
steel construction, has just been COM
pleted and Is admirably suited for such
a meeting place. 1t has an imposing
entrance finished in stone and leading
up from this TO the second floor Is a
broad stairway. The entire second
floor will be given over to the plenipo-
tentiaries and as much OF the remains
der of the building as may be needed.
Two states will share the honor Of
being connected with the great meet
ing for each day the plenipotentiaries
win come from New Castle, N. H., to
Kittery. Me-, for their meetings But
the scene OF contact will invariably be
on the Maine side of the river.
The envoys win be taken to the1navy
yard when the weather Is fair IN
launches to be supplied by the navy
Automobiles and carriages win take
them around through Portsmouth, q
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-24
Didn't Know Him

Sidney Dillon, one-time president of the
Union Pacific. arrived Que night at a sta
Several trains were stalled there. and the
passengers were subjectipg the telegraph
operator 10 all sorts Of annoyance by
up TO the station, and said to the operat-
Or. Have you a telegram here for me
I'm blessed II SNOW, said the operator,
photograph be on itg'-san Franelsco Ar
gonaut.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-24
PASADENA HEN IS
EvIcTED BY RATHER
speeIal 10 The Herald.

Special TO The Herald.
PASADENA, July 2S.-The story
OF a rattlesnake taking possession
of setting hens nest comes from
North Lake avenue. The family Of
c, w. siefert were aroused by the
unusual cackling OF the excited
hen. and when members went TO
the chicken house they were sur
prised to find a rattler colled upon
nest Of eggs and the hen making
frantic eff6rts to dlslodge II. The
rattler was promptly dispatched.
tsss, 4. Z, Z ! ! A.. =,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-24
koMuRA REACHES ST. PAUL
Japanese Envoy Leaves Twin Cities
for Chicago

TOT ChIcago
BY Associated Press.
ST. PAUL, July 23.-Baron Komura,
the Japanese envoy to the Russo-Jap-
anese peace conference, arrived in ST.
Paul at 2:45 this morning over the
Great Northern railway. Although no
official welcome was accorded the baron
and his. party, they were greeted at
the station by several hundred people.
including among whom were city and
state officials and prominent st. Paul
business and club men, beside a large
number of Japanese residents of the
twin cities. The party left at $40 to-
night on the Burlington road for Chi
cago.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-24
BANN|NGS DENY
SALE OF CATALINA
PERSISTENT RUM0R B0BS UP
AGAIN
Recent Statements by Owners Dis
proves Story Circulated Yester-
day of Purchase of Gem of
Pacific by Huntington !.

Persistent rumors have been circu-
lima island had been sold to- H. E.
Huntington and were revived yester-
day. For nearly a year these rumors
have come to light from time to time,
probably based on the fact that Hunt
ihgton is said to be looking with long
ing eyes toward the Gem of the
Pacific"
Rumors yesterday appeared at first
to have a substantial basis, but as
neither of the Banning brothers was
in the city no definite statement could
be had as to it's authenticity. Mrs. ],
B. Banning said: II do not think there
is a word of truth in the rumor. / have
heard of these statements before when
gard this on the same basis as the
former ones, / know nothing whatever
about 1t and think that If it were true
that 1 would know it,"
6annlngs Denial
Some time ago Hancock Banning was
asked by friend If the company had
any intention of selling the island to
Huntington and, according to- the
friend, Mr.. Banning made the follow
ing reply: ~ -@'
Santa Catalina island is, worth be-
tween $3.OOO,OOO and $5,OOO,OOO. What
would we do with that much money.
When we bought the island about
twelve years ago we ran it at a loss for
several years. 1t had not become well
known then.
1--WE had to develop water in Sc
veral places. build streets and sewers
and make many other improvements,
build new steamers from time to, time.
until at present we have two new boats.
the Cabrillo and the Hermosa. and the
island is perfectly equipped and every
thing is running smoothly.
"Our money is well invested and the
property is growing more valuable All
the time. We are not worrying, every
thing is coming our way. II we sold
and had all that money to invest over
again our troubles would begin for GER
tain. No. we are not thinking of SELL
ing the island"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-24

Edward Hughes portrait Of Queen Alex
andra is considered the best ever painted.
On completion her majesty carefully
serutinized II, and with the feminine
viewpoint said; y fear II hatters me.
but that y how / would like 10 be re-
membered."
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-24

Las Palmaa.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-24
CTJMpyON .AUDITORIUJN
Monday Afternoon

CHUTES Nv nenday dss,1an Afternoon moon
JAPANESE BALL RIDE on TIE ROLLER
coAsTER SRGSE sWI s KENfAG NssoN pc
The Washington times., 1905-12-21
PROMINENT MEN GATHER
At BURNSIDE BANQUET
Speeches Are Made by Many Who
Figure in the Nations
Affairs.

Three hundred or more members and
their friends attended the nineteenth h
annual banquet and reunion of Burn
side Post, No. 8. Department of the
Potomac. G. A. R.. which was held in
the Ebbitt House last night a number
OF addresses were made by prominent
men, and several original poems and
excellent solos were heard Among those
present were many Senators. Congress
men. judges. and a number Of other
prominent men.
Dr. A J. Huntoon. chairman of the
committee on arrangements, made a few
Introductory remarks and then intro
dreed Bishop Earl Cranston. whose ad-
dress was devoted chiefly to patriotism
and the reunions of the Grand Army of
the Republic
a solo was rendered by Mrs. Agnes
McGreW Wickersham. and this was fol-
lowed by an address by Senator Warner
The Washington times., 1905-12-21

OF Missouri Representative John Lamb
OK virginia made a stirring address
winch Won much applause.
tomTnander-In-Chief James Tanner
made few remarks regarding the
reunion last night and reunions in gem
eral- A song Yves rendered by Henry 7.
Statharn. and the program was brought
70 a close by the singing of America. .
IN Which everyone present. joined
Among those who attended the reunion
were Commander-in-Chief Tanner. Conn
mander A p Tasker, of the Department
of the Potomac; Judge Ivory G.. Kim ball
past commander Of the Department of
the Potonac; Congressman John E
Lacey of Iowa Commissioner of PEN
sions Warner. Congressman Howard II
Dalzell of Iowa. Representative w. J..
Anderson of North Dakota Congress
man William Gardner Col Dan A
Grosvenor. George Newton. G. NJ Hull
and many others prominent IN politics
The Washington times., 1905-12-21
Retired Julist Will Re-
ceive Present To-
morrow.

Inc members of the Washington bar
will assemble tomorrow afternoon at the
City Hall to do honor TO Justice Martin
Morris. retired, OF the District Court
OF Appeals. and express their regrets at
the loss sustained by the bar and IN,
community in the retirement of the
jurist.
no member Of the local bench held in
hhi,Sher hiS degree the respect and love OF
DIS brother members of the bar than
did Justice Morris. for by his ability
Importantly. fairness. and courtesy
70 an ne endeared himself 10 everxone
WHO mad business In the highesr OF tn.
DlStr1ct tribunals. The announcement
OF MS decision to retire from the bench
last summer was not only a surprise tr,
I ne members of the Washington har
out matter of deep regret.
Original Member.
Justice Norris was one OF the ,ri-i-
nai members of the bench of III. Dis
trlc Court of Appeals lie was ap-