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Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-26
SIXTY DOLLAR CLERK
EMBEzzLES 100000
ESCAPES ON STEAM YACHT WITH
FRENCH ACTRESS
Employe Of a Paris Bank Absconds
After Gay Life and Is Finally
Captured With His Companion in
Bahia, South America

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Aug. 25.-Paris is agog
with a sensation such as It has not
enjoyed since the Humbert case,a says
the Herald correspondent
Until the end of July, Galaxy was
a punetual employe of the great Paris
bank, earning the salary of $50 out of
which he maintained a wife and two
children At present he is said to be
a fugitive aboard chartered steam
yacht which left Las Palmas August
Q for Buenos Ayres. Discoveries of
clerical manipulations In the banks
books Indicate an alleged shortage
amounting to about 100000. Word was
received yesterday by the police that
the yacht had arrived at Bahia, Brazil
and the party aboard was under ar
rest A man supposed to be Gallay
declared to the Bahia police that he
was a Belgian. M. Hamard, chief of
the Paris detective service, immed-
lately telegraphed to Bahia for further
orders. and ordered the French detec-
tives nearest Bahia to Immediately go
to that place and take possession of
the prisoner as soon as the formal
tiles are accomplished.
For some months prior to his animal
vacation which began August 1. Galaxy.
according to the police, had been on the
best of terms with a we'll known French
actress.
Outside the bank he is said to have
used high sounding titles and led a
merry career.
All this was learned during an in
vestigation which began when Gallay
failed to return from his vacation on
the appointed day.
Pursuing their chase the detectives
learned that the clerk had chartered
steam yacht and sailed from Havre
with two women and supply of pro-
visions.
A clue to the alleged fugitive was
obtained through letter mailed at Las
Palmas by the maid who accompanied
the actress.
Detectives all over the world were at
once instructed to watch for the yacht.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-26

their arrival, Mrs. and Miss Glider
sleeve one day Joined tea party at
the American ambassadors residence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jay Gould and family
are still at Claridge's and among other
Americans stopping at the same hotel
are Mr.. and Mrs. William Rockefeller,
Mr.. and Mrs. Percival Roberts, Mr..
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Mr. Warham
Whitney and Miss Whitney, who have
been for an automobile tour in France
and Germany and have returned to
London for brief visit
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Duntley of Chi
cago and Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Mitchell,
who have been enjoying short trip on
the Rhine, have returned to London.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-26
BAR ASSOCIATION
COMMENDS PRESIDENT
Approves RooseveIt's Efforts to End
the War Between Russia
and Japan

BY Associated Press
NARRAGANSETT PIER, Aug. 25.-
The most striking feature of the Amer
lean Bar associations convention came
today when resolutions approving
President Roosevelt's efforts to end the
war between Russia and Japan were
adopted. The resolutions were brought
before the convention just previous to
the adjournment of the business meet
ing, and were adopted unanimously.
Presentation of the majority and mi
nority reports of the committee on in
surance law and the dispute that fol-
lowed their presentation occupied a
great deal of time at the morning ses-
sion. Before action was taken a reso-
luton was introduced which held that
in view of the recent supreme court
decision, it would be unconstitutional
for the national congress to enact laws
for federal regulations of insurance
matters, it would be improper for the
American Bar association to request
such action to be taken. A motion to
refer the resolution to the incoming
committee on insurance laws was
passed after considerable discussion.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-26
BREADS RETURN OF ARMY
Russian Court Fears Disarmament Of
Half a Million Soldiers
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
BERLIN, Aug. 25.-There is no dis
position today in responsible quarters
to predict. the result of the last eff
forts for peace, but no one appears to
be sanguine regarding the outcome.
The feeling on the Bourse was one of
uncertainty and a like feeling pre-
vailed in the government Office here
which is better informed as to the at
titude of Russian than concerning that
OF Japan.
The dominant feeling in the Russian
court, as reported officially here, is
that Russia is in a better position to
go on with the war since she has
heard Japan's terms than she was be-
fore, because the dissemination of
these terms in Russia Is having the
effect of bringing most educated per-
sons to the conviction that the war
must be fought out as the conditions
are insupportable and because the re-
turn to Russia of a half million SOL
diers, discontented with their treat
ment in the far east and with the re-
suits of their endurance having failed
would add to the internal ferment.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-26
Dispatch sen, 70 wItts

BY Associated Press.
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 26.-Ac-
cording to information coming from a
member Of the imperial family, the
Associated Press learns that dispatch
was sent to M. witte which is consid-
cred at Peterhof as being decided hope
for peace. The Slovo's correspondent.
reporting the arrival of an eagerly ex-
saying that his endeavor to influence
st. Petersburg was more successful than
he had expected. The correspondent
adds that there is ground for hope, as
an agreement in principle has been
reached and the question row hinges
on the amount Of the sum.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-26
PEACE UNION VOTES
THANKS TO ROOSEVELT
BY Associated Press.

MYSTIC. Conn.,, Aug. 25.-The thir-
ty-ninth annual meeting of the Univer-
sal Peace union came to a close today.
The following resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That our thanks and the
thanks of the civilized world are due
to President Roosevelt for the admir-
able and diplomatic manner in which
he offered his good offices and those Of
our government to bring about an ar
mistice between the belligerents of
Russia and Japan and paved the way
for the peace negotiations now being
arranged at Portsmouth and the wise
and gracious manner in which he re-
ceived the diplomats without showing
favor to either party.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-26
RussIan Grain Trade Paralyzed

ODESSA, Aug. as The export
trade in grain from the Black Sea
ports is paralyzed by lack Of railway
facilities. the government having re-
tanned all the rolling stock for the re-
turn Of the troops, in the event Of
peace, or the forwarding Of reinforce
ments should the war continue.
Many thousands of carloads of grain
have accumulated along the southern
lines and the exporters will sustain
heavy losses owing to their inability
to fulfil engagements.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-26
KAlsER's INFLUENCE BAD
SIovo Correspondent Says Nicholas Is
Playing Germany's Game

by Associated PreSS.
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Aug. 25.-Mr.
Braintchinoff, the correspondent of the
st. Petersburg Slovo, in his cable to
his paper today dwelt on the reported
role played by Emperor William. He
wrote
There is factor in the situation
which has not appeared on the surface.
but nevertheless has played a big role.
1t is Emperor William. The deep i'm
preston produced by the meeting of
the two sovereigns at Bjerke is known
and it is also known that Emperor
William returned home enchanted.
We have read about the efforts
which are being made by the German
kaiser with Roosevelt's understand
ing But the kaiser is thinking only
of Germany. For the good of Ger
many it is necessary that Russia
should be engaged i'm the far east as
long as possible so as to be free to
force France to join Germany and
break with England. For this pur-
pose it is necessary to defeat Presi-
dent Roosevelt's object, in order that
subsequently when Russia is ex-
hausted Emperor William may become
the mediator between her and Japan,
thus isolating England by menacing
France with a rupture of her alliance
with Russia All of which will con-
duce to the German hegemony of con-
tinental Europe.
To accomplish this 1t is necessary
to persuade Emperor Nicholas that he
must not bow before the failures that
have come. that all great nations have
had to suffer such and It is his duty
to give the armies of Linevitch a
chance to turn the situation.
All the forces working for peace
should concentrate their efforts tc
demonstrate to Emperor Nicholas that
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-26
DEATHS OF THE DAY
John ]. Foley, San Francisco

By Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 25,-Ensign
John j, Foley, we'll known as the Of
ficer in charge of the U. s. S. Marion,
is dead at his home here after a slight
illness. The naval reserves, whose in
structor he was, will attend his funeral.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-26
TUNNEL BETWEEN DETROIT
AND WINDSOR COMMENCED
Construction of Passageway Connect
ing American and Canadian Points
viii Occupy over TWO Years
Sy Associated Press.

Sy Associated Press.
DETROIT, Aug. 25,-Work on the
railroad tunnel which is to be con-
structed under the Detroit river be-
tween Windsor and Detroit began to-
day a force of workmen being set to
sinking the initial shaft ON the Amer
lean side A similar shaft will shortly
be sunk on the tunnel line on the
Canadian side.
While there is still much prelimin-
airy surveying and testing to be done,
the location of the tunnel is practic-
ally decided upon.
The actual length of the underground
portion OF the tunnel will be two and
six-tenths miles. and the distance from
surface to surface almost exactly three
miles. 1t is estimated that between
two and three years win be occupied
in the construction.
The Detroit River Tunnel company
was formed through the merger OF the
Michigan and Canadian Bridge and
Construction company and the Canada
and Michigan Bridge and Tunnel COM
pany.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-26
ARMOUR GOES YACHTING
WITH EARL OF CRAWFORD
London Hotel Registers Show Names
of Large Numbers of Well
Known Americans
Special Gable to The Herald.

Special Cable TO The Herald
LONDON, Aug. 25.-After leaving
Cowes Mr.. Allison Armour, owner of
the Utowana, went off for a cruise with
a party the Earl of Crawford had ar
ranged on board the Valhalla.
Lord and Lady Barrymore, who is a
daughter of General James Wadsworth,
who was military governor of Wash
ington during the civil war; have re-
turned to Fota island county Cork.
Their beautiful place there is cele-
brated for its gardens, containing many
rare shrubs and flowers, which thrive
in the damp southern Irish climate
Though Mrs. Arthur Paget has given
up Cowes and given up Carlsbad, she is
still undergoing the Carlsbad cure at
her own home with a masseuse. drink
ing imported waters and undergoing a
strict diet.
Mrs. George Keppel is going to Scot
land in September for a round of visits.
She will stay with Mr. and Mrs. Neu-
mann, at InYercauld for a fortnight
then go on TO visit Consuelo Duchess Of
Manchester at Braemar castle, and
later on she win visit Lord and Lady
Burton at Glenquoich.
Judge II. A. Gildersleeve. Mrs. Gil
dersleeve and Miss Gildersleeve, with
Miss M L. Eaton as their guest, have
returned to London after two weeks
coaching in Deyonshlre. Shortly after
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-26

admiralty court conhscating the Seattle
schooner North, her dories, stores and
all appurtenances for poaching Off the
Vancouver Island coast. The North
was seized on July s off Quatsino by
the Canadian Fishery protection
steamer Kestrel. She was one and
three quarter miles outside the three
mile limit when seized, but it was
held that she was taken in hot pur-
suit" it being clearly shown she had
been engaged in illegal fishing within
the limit.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-26
REMOVAL OF SULPHUR
WILL CAUSE ERUPTION
Z AssOCiate,1 Press.

BY Associated Press.
MEXICO CITY, Aug 25,-Prof. FL
well of Stanford university, who has
been studying the conditions of the
crater of the volcano Popocatapetl,
says that the removal Of sulphur ac-
cumulated there will, after two years,
probably bring ON an eruption, on ac-
count of the water collected in the
crater being brought into contact with
a stratum of burning sulphur. The final
result would be that the volcano would
become active, as was the case under
similar conditions with Mount Etna.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-26
E. S. HOLMES, JR., is
INDICTED BY GRAND JURY
Must Stand Trial for Conspiracy to
Defraud the Government.
He Will Return
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Aug 25.-Edwin s.
Holmes, jr., of Washington, D. c. until
recently associate statistician of the de-
dismissed as an outcome of the investi-
cation in the leakage in the cotton crop
reports. has been indicted by the grand
the government. This announcement was
made by United States District Attorney
Morgan H. Beach, jr., after he had re-
had been instrumental in causing the ar
rest of Frederick A. Peckham, the New
York broker, at Saratoga, and Moses
Haas of New York. There are two In
the three men.
Mr.. Beach said tonight that Holmes
who has been away from Washington
for some time and whose whereabouts
have not been known, will be here to-
morrow morning to answer to the indiet-
ment.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-26
THROUGH TRAIN SERVICE
TO ToNoPAH INAUGURATEp
BY Associated Press.

by
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 25.-The
Southern Pacific company will inaugur-
ate a through train service to Tonopah
by way of the Hazen cutoff, on the
evening of August 81, when the regular
Reno train leaving here at Z o'clock
will carry through sleepers to the
Nevada mining camp. The train will
reach Tonopah at $3.50 o'clock the fol-
lowing night and will leave for this
city at a. m.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-26
czAR WILL NOT YIELD
Tells Ambassador Meyer II Would Be
Foolish Policy
By Assoclated Fress.

BY Associated Press.
PARIS, Aug. 25.-The St. Petersburg
correspondent OF the Temps telegraphs
that Emperor Nicholas, while express
ing to Ambassador Meyer his deep rec
ognition OF President Rooseyelt's ef-
forts, explained that he was unable to
make further concessions. His majesty
said that the payment OF an indemnity
would be contrary 20 the fundamental
Dolicy Of the nation. whHs 1t would
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-26

further the ambition Of the Japanese
for fresh territorial conquests. and in
volve the possibility Of a recommence-
ment Of the war in the near future
with the balance Of power in their
favor instead Of an equalized strength
as at present. The desire Of the Russian
people for peace, the emperor told the
ambassador. did not supercede the ma
tional interests.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-26
Toxic eovernment InexorabIe

By Associated Press.
TOXIC, Aug. 25.-The Associated
Press correspondent has reason to be-
lieve that nothing that has occurred at
Portsmouth. N. H., will change the
attitude Of the japanese government.
While the foreign office maintains it's
usual reticence and the officials decline
to talk for publication, the demand for
an adequate indemnity remains unal-
terable.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-26
PRESIDENT GOES
BENEATH WAVES
continued rrom pnre on..

continued FROM Page Ope.
son, so that afterward he experienced
no difficulty in understanding the ma
neuvers which were performed.
While the president was thus resting
on the bottom of the sound in a sub
marine boat a storm forty feet above
him was raging unnoticed. The rain
descended in torrents and the north
easter whipped the surface of the water
into big rollers, but 1t was quiet and
peaceful where the president sat.
Explanations having been completed,
Lieutenant Nelson began to put the
Plunger through her PAGES. From the
bottom, porpoise diving was tried; that
is. the boat would ascend to the sur
face, long enough for her commander
to sight any warship that might be
in view, and dive again. After this
maneuver had been repeated a few
times, the Plunger was sent down a
distance of 20 feet below the surface
and her engines stopped. Then the
engines were reversed and the boat as
cended to the surface backward. Lieu
tenant Nelson made his boat perform
this remarkable feat of diving to a
depth of 20 feet and while going at
course. The complete turn occupied
one minute. Subsequently the engines
were stopped and the vessel was sub
merged to a depth of 20 feet. There
sha xvac kept r,otiop1ase n dopoop.+ro
tion of her ability to remain in that
position for hours while awaiting an
opportunity to launch one of her tor
pedoes at vessel of a blockading
squadron which might be passing or
repassing a given point.
Crew Perfectly Trained
After many maneuvers had been per-
formed Lieutenant Nelson ordered all
the lights on board to be extinguished,
to demonstrate how thoroughly the
members of his crew knew their busi-
ness. They worked perfectly in the
inky darkness, evidently with as much
skill and ease as if they performed
their duties in the glare of the cleo
trio light
During the operationsaof the Plunger
the tender Apache remained within
short distance prepared to render any
assistance that might be necessary.
She was not needed, however, and the
Plunger returned to her mooring near
the j. West Roosevelt pier without
an untoward accident.
The president shook hands with all
the crew as he left the vessel to re-
turn to Sycamore Hill.
In describing his experience tonight,
President Roosevelt expressed great
satisfaction in the manner In which
marked particularly on the possibil-
tiles of the submarine boats in actual
warfare. He related the details of his
experience with evident pleasure. No
body, not even the members of his
family, was aware of the presidents
intention to make the descent in the
Plunger, except, of course, Lieutenant
Nelson. One result of the secrecy
maintained by the president was that
the Plunger had practically the entire
Long Island sound to herself. There
was scarcely vessel in sight, all
pleasure craft having been driven to
shelter by the heavy storm. Tomor-
row at $3.50 in the morning the Plunger
will go out to the sound for another
test trip. The president and Mrs.
Roosevelt, with party of friends, will
attend the maneuvers of the vessel
from the decks OF the Sylph.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-26
REVoLuTIoNARIEs FIGHT
TROOPS IN ISLE OF CRETE
By Associated Press.

BY Associated fress.
CANEA, Isle of Crete. Aug 25.-
Fighting has taken place in the Retimo
district between Russian troops and
revolutionarles. The Russians were re-
pulsed near Atsipopeulos, losing twenty
soldiers and twenty gendarmes. The
reyolutionaries. running short OF ammu-
milton. retired. Their loss was six
killed.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-26
PAYS $4,000 FOR MUSIC
LESSONS FOR A YEAR
speoial Gable to The Herald.

Special Gable 70 The HeraId'
BERLIN, Aug. 25,-A wealthy New
York woman, who had been taking
music lessons from Antonio Mielke'
wishing to continue his service after
returning home, engaged him until
September /, 1906, for $4,000. Mielke has
already sailed for the United states.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-26
PRINCE GETS
ENTHUSIASTIC WELCOME
nv Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
YOKOHAMA, Aug. 26.-Prince and
Princess Arisugawa, who represented
the Japanese government at the mar
riage of the crown prince of Germany,
arrived here today on the German
steamer Preussen. They were enthu-
siastically welcomed home.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-26

the prolongation Of the war cannot
possibly change the ultimate condi-
tions Of peace and that It is time to
cease working for the interests Of the
king of Prussia.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-26
Russian Army Eager to Fight

BY Associated Press.
LIDZIAPUDZY, Manchuria, Aug. %.
The army is expressing indignation
over what it terms the colossal de-
nands of Japan and the hope that the
war will continue is expressed re-
peatedly.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-26
Troops Indignant at Terms

BY Associated Press.
GODZYADANA, Manchuria, Aug. %.
-Rumors that Russia will cede the
island of Sakhalin and pay an indem-
nifty to japan have reached the army
and have produced an unfavorable i'm
preston.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-26
NIchoIas nPartIy ResponsIye"

BY Associated Press.
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Aug 25.-The
Associated Press is permitted to an
nounce that Emperor Nicholas answer
to President Roosevelt's latest appeal
was partly responsive.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-26
OPERA HOUSE RECEIVES
HISTORIC SOUVENIR
Snuffbox Presented by Charles X to
German Composer Added to Coll
lection of Parisian Museum

Special Gable to The Herald.
PARIS, Aug. 25.--The museum in the
Opera House has just received pres
ent of a silver gilt snuffbox bearing the
historic inscription that 1T was given
by King Charles x to the German COM
poser Schneitzehoffer, as souvenir of
the cantata which he composed for the
erection of the equestrian statue OF
Joan of Arc at Orleans.
The composer was the intimate friend
of Cherubini and the author of five bal
let's at the Royal Opera. The snuffbox
is given by Celine Provost, his grand
daughter. 20
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-26
Mo Call for Them

she-Mr. smith advertises all the new
wrinkles.
He-Fatal mistake, He won't get a
woman in his store.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-26
Japanese ASK for More Time

This would seem to indicate that the
presidents second effort had failed at
ST. Petersburg. What, if anything, he
has been able to do at Toxic through
his interview with Baron Kaneko this
afternoon still remains mystery.
That the last word has not come from
Toxic and that Baron Komura may
still appear in a conciliatory role to-
morrow may possibly be inferred from
the following fact: The time for the
sitting of the conference tomorrow was
n0t set when the adjournment was
taken on Wednesday. This evening
M Witte notified the Japanese mission
that he was ready to meet it in the
morning at $50. The Japanese after
consultation demurred on the ground
that the minutes of the last meeting
would not be ready in time Therefore
at their request the meeting was set
for o'clock in the afternoon. Infor-
nation received at a late hour indi-
Gates that President Roosevelts eff
forts are not exhausted, that he still is
in communication with Toxic and st.
Petersburg.
At midnight no message had reached
NJ. Witte from the President and it was
regarded as certain that an adjourn
ment would be taken tomorrow until
Monday.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-26
SEATTLE SCHOONER NORTH
cONFlSCATED FOR POACHlNG

BY Associated Press.
VICTORIA, 3. c.. Aug. 26.-Justice
Martin today gave judgment in the