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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-21
TACANA VOLCANO
 IS THREATENING
Mexican Crater Is Emitting Sulphur ous vapors Which Kill All
 Plants and Shrubs.

Mexico City, August 20.-Prof ollson Seffer, European botanist, who has been exploring on the borders of Guatemala and Mexico, reports that there are indica- tions that Tacana volcano which forms part of the range in which is also the Santa Maria volcano, is threatening an eruption.
 Santa Maria volcano was active three years ago, and did great damage to sur rounding plantations. Tacana is now emitting sulphurous vapors through crew ices on its sides. Fully forty newly form ed vent holes were counted. Plants and shrubs have been killed by the poisonous vapors. Tacana is some 13000 feet high and was in active eruption in the last century in the year 1855. It did not be- come active at the time when Santa Maria was in eruIfion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-21
Theatre Walls Crush Italians.

Pittsburg. August 20.--Fifteen were were carried down by the falling of the walls of the ruins of the Avenue theatre which was destroyed by fire n month ago. The men carried down were all Italian labor CTS and thirteen of them were taken from the wreckage in q badly battered condi- ton. At the hospital the physicians say none of the victims will die, but five of the number are seriously hurt.
 After the west wall had fallen. portions of the front wall on Fifth avenue totter- cd over also but did no material dam age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-21
TOTAL DEAD SIXTEEN.
Two More Bodies Are Recovered From
 the Elizabeth River.

Norfolk, Va. August 2O.-The bodies of two mors victims of the Kingston anu Creenville excursion wreck of Thursday were found today in the western branch of the Elizabeth river near the scene of the accident. One of these was Thomas Ferguson, the drAwbridge keeper.
 This makes fourteen bodies in all t at have been recovered from the river. with two dead in St. Vincents hospital here, making sixteen known dead up to this time. It Is believed that still more bodies are in the river and that as many as seven people are yet missing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-21
Car Goes over Embankment.

Milwaukee. Wis, August 0.-A Fox. point inter-urban car with forty-five pas sengers returning to the city after day in inc country. went over an einbank- n,ent four miles north of the city late tonight and one unknown man was kiiieo' while from twenty to thirty persons were taken to local hospital. wrecking car and hospital officials were hurried ont to the injured. The car turned com nletely over after leaving the track.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-21
wITTE,s AUTOMOBILE HAS AN ACCIDENT.

After his conference with M. Witte Baron de Rosen went to Magnolia in an automobile, and will not return until to- morrow. Several of the Japanese and pussian attaches made a cruise on the Mavflower in the afternoon as guests of Commander Winslow. M. Witte took an outing in an automobile. When he was about ten miles from the hotel one Of the tires burst and there was some delay in getting conveyance to bring him to the hotel
 The Russian chief plenipotentary com plained that he was not feeling very wen tnn,gbt hut said that there was noth- inc serious the matter with him. Baron Komura and Mr. Takahira attended church in Portsmouth today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-21
Proposal Has Been Submitted to Emperor Nicholas Who
 Mil Make the Decision
LINEvITCH VIOLENTLY
 OPPOSES PEACE TREATY
M. WIttes Automobile Bursts Tire. Chief Envoy Seems Pessimistic of Final Outcome of
 Negotiations.

Portsmouth N. H., August D.-Ine chances of peace have undoubtedly been improved by President Roosevelts ac- ton in stepping into the breach in a last heroic endeavor to induce the warning countries to compromise their irreconcili- able differences but the result is still in suspense.
 The ultimate decision of the issue has de facto if not de jure passed from the plenipotentiaries to their principals, from Portsmouth to St Petersburg and per- haps in a lesser extent to Tokio. Al though there are collateral evidences that pressure by both President Roosevelt and neutral powers, including Japan's ally, Great Britain, whose minister is Sir Claud McDonald, according to advices received here, paid long visit this evening and had a conference with MT. Katsura, the Japanese premier. is still being exerteo at Tokio for Japan to moderate her terms. It is also believed that President Roose- welt was authorized at his interview with Baron de Rosen to practically com municate to the latter's senior, M. Witte -Japan's irreducible minimum-what she would yield. but the point beyond which she would not go
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-21
East African situation Worse.

Berlin. August 2o.-The governor of Ger man East Africa telegraphs that the situation in the colony has changed for the worse. The Emperor has ordered two cruisers to proceed to East Africa. Rein forcements also will be sent to aid the protective troops of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-21
onlx Eour cases h Mexlco.

Mexico City, August 2o.-The superior board of health today reports only four cases of yellow fever in the republ,c all being at Vera Cruz. and isolated There ie not believed to be the sliehtest danger of the disease spreading. The remarkable exemption of the port cities frora yellow fever IS matter of con graduation among the Mexican health officers who now hold that the yellow fever can be stamped out in this co,,rtrv -
 (cortIn.ed o.l Second PaceS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-21
JAPANESE HUMoRoUsLY
 SUM UP THE SITUATION.

The Japanese view of the situation IS authoriatively but rather humorously stated thus:
 The result will be known soon.
 It is useless to speculate.
 If Is as well for the physician to give his opinion of the sex of the unborn in- fant.
 When the child is born we will be able to tell whether 1t is a boy or girl.
 Emperor Nicholas decision upon which the fate of the conference seems to hang will according to the best-informed Rus sianss depend on conditions at home and these conditions they do not believe are propitious. The two big factors are the internal conditions and the reports from the front as to the military. The former has been ameliorated by last Saturdays manifesto: and tbe character of the reports received hv his majesty from Manchur1a are known to be exceedingly good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-21
German WarshIps to TanoIer.

Berlin. August 2o.-The German train ing ship Stosch has been ordered to Tan gler. It is stated that It's mission Is not diplomatic one. This is the first time that German warship has anchored in Moroccan waters since the Emperor's visit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-21
CLING TO DEMAND FOR
 PAY FOR COST OF WAR.

The Japanese it is firmly believed cling to the substance if not the form of the demand for remuneration for ''the cost of the war"
 Perhaps they are willing to decrease the sum asked, but substantial compensa- tion under whatever guise 1t Is obtained they decline to relinquish. And they are also firm upon the cession of Sakhalin. By the transfer of the southern branch of the Chinese Eastern railway first to Japan for relinquishment to China, pay ment for the maintenance of the Russian prisoners and the surrender of the Rus sian warships 1t is possible to figure out a total transfer to Japan In money and property of about $250000,00 But this is the limit The Japanese as usual are very reticent and 1t is impossible to ob- tain from them their views of the situa- ton produced by the Presidents action It is taken for granted that the Presi- dents appeal was made to Japan as well as to Russia but the Japanese sice of the negotiations looking to compromise is almost completely in the dark. It Is assumed that Baron Kaneko was able to explain the Japanese views to the Presi- dent. If the President is unsuccessful with Russia 1t may be that he must then turn to Japan. That would be the natu- ral course if he has ggested to Rus sia what he regards as a fair compromise and has undertaken, If Russia accepts, to use his influence to induce Japan to ac- cept. But it is now probable that he was able to assure M Witte in advance or Japan's agreement to accept. Neverthe- less MT. Takahira today spoke as If he might be called to Oyster Bay. He would only say positively that he had as yet re- ceived no summons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-21
5OO FALL INTO
 CHURCH CELLAR lmproVIssd Platform Gives Way
 at Pittsburg CORNERSTONE BEING LAID Falling Walls of Theatre In Same City Crush Fifteen Workmen
 Down in Mess of
CORNERSTONE BEING LAID

| Pfttsburg, August 20.-More than 800 men. women and children were pre- 1 cipitated fifteen feet into a cellar by the ceremony of the laying of the corner stone of the Beth David Russian Hebrew orthodox synagogue on Miller street. Nearly all were cut and bruised, but 1t is believed none was fatally injured. Three rabbis were among those who went down, and although injured. they concluded the ceremony after the panic had subsided.
 Among the more seriously injured are Rabbis Ashinsky, S. Grnnman and A. Bloom. Nathan Nathanson, pastor of the congregation, and Policeman Adam Lefiewski. The platform which broke had dimensions of about fifty feet by fifty feet, and had been constructed over the foundation walls for the accommodation of the rabbls and invited guests.
 Scramble to Sign Names. Just prior to the corner stone ceremon- les, brass band leading 800 Zionists marched up playing a lively tune. and when the Zionists were invited to pass over the platform. In order to sign their names to the roll being placed in the stone, mad rush was made by the thous- ands of people who had gathered about to secure the same privilege The police were overwhelmed. and in moment the platform was packed with men, women and children The frail structure could not withstand the strain and fully 800 persons were carried down.
 The panic that followed attracted thous- ands of people to the spot, and the police had great difficulty in extricating the screaming and grooming victims from the wreckage
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-21
CONFERENCE WILL THEN ENr IN BIG FAILURE.

Whether an actual basis of compromise was proposed by the President, cannot be stated definitely. The only thing that can be affirmed positively is that If Rus sla refuses to act upon the suggestion or proposition of President Roosevelt the peace conference will end in failure.
 And in the Russian camp little en- couragement Is given. Baron de Rosen reached here after an all-night ride from Oyster Bay shortly before noon and inn mediately went Into conference with M. Witte They remained closeted together for almost three hours, during which the whole situation was reviewed. Baron de Rosen communicated to his chief the Pres idents' message and it was transmitted to the Emperor, together with M. Witte's recommendation. No clue to the nature of this recommendation has transpired, but it can be stated that M. Witte, no matter how he personally may view the proposition, is distinctly pessimistic as tt the character of the response which will come from St. Petersburg.
 To confidential friend this afternoon he otfred little hope of a change in the situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-21

changes between the plenipotentiaries lasting two, and maype three days In some quarters this is taken as a sign that there is still hope for settlement on a basis of concessions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-21
LlNEviTcH CONFIDENT
 OF ULTIMATE VICTORY.

General Lfnevitch has expressed abso- iute confidence in victory and since the conference began he and his generals have not only treasured his majesty that the army was never in better condition hut thoy have sent messages to M. Witte
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-21
Tamanaao Is Dying.

Milan. August 20.-Francis Taman- ago, the tenor, is in dying condition at his residence in Wares.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-21
WORK IS RUSHED ON
 PAN-AMERICAN ROAD
MEXICAN CENTRAL IS IN MARKET FOR SEVERAL MILLION TIES TO BE USED IN EXTENSION OF SYSTEM.

Mexico City, August 2o-G. F. Doai' president of the Pan-American railroad, says that construction work on the sec ond division, extending from Jalisco to the Guatemala frontier. is being rapidly pushed forward. and the track Is being laid at the rate of kilometer day. The first division from San Geronimo to Jal- isco, a distance of two hundred kilo- meters, has been in successful operation for several months.
 Juan Trevono. manager of the Kansas City. Mexico and Orient railroad at Chi huahua, has announced that the company will formally open to traffic on August 22 the sixty new kilometers of track laid east from Las Trancas station. 1 his give the Orient 150 kilometers east from Chihuahua, and the construction of the road toward the Conchos river Is proceed ing rapidly.
 The Mexican Central railway Is in the market for several million ties for use on the Manzanlllo extension of the sys- tenn About 1000 men are now al work on this branch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-21

 imploring him not to make peace. They demand an opportunity to retrieve the "honor and prestige" of the army and in a country where the army is the bulwark of the government the wishes of it's gen. erals are not lightly to be dsregarded by their sovereign.
 Not only to make peace, but to pay tribute to the enemy. would therefore be very difficult task for the Emperor, notwithstanding his love and desire for peace
 It is significant in this connection that M. Witte took occasion today to formally deny through the Associated Press the published reports from St. Petersburg to the effect that a meeting of the council for the national defense, presided over by the Grand Duke Nicholas, the impossi- bility of reconquering Sakhalin or defend ing the Amur province, has been reeog- nized and that in consequence of this the Emperor has telegraphed M. Witte to come to an understanding with the Japanese.
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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-06
TO BE HELD SIMULTANEOUS
Ohio and iowa Have Decided to Put an
End to Odd Year Practice

WASHINGTON, April Estate cleo
tions on odd numbered years are now
doomed. Ohio and Iowa have decided
to put an end to theirs.
Thus mas been taken long step to-
ward uniformity in election practices
throughout the country and cores
nence which these states have had in
the political discussions of the nation.
In the year just before presidential
election the verdict of Iowa, Ohio and
Massachusetts, among the debatable
states of the north, has been of the
greatest interest in throwing light on
the future. Just after Harrisons in
auguration in 1889, Ohio and Iowa
voted democratic; in 1891, as the
forces for the presidential battle in
1892 were getting into line, Iowa and
Massachusetts chose democratic gov
ernors. New York, then, a three term
state, elected Roswell P. Flower, a
democrat Ohio, choosing Mckinley
governor, was the only four of these
northern states to go republican.
These contests showed now the tide
was running. But the tide marks are
in gradual process of extinction. Iowa
has already abolished its odd year
state election Governor Cummin's
present term has been extended to
three years, and his successor will be
elected with the congressional vote of
1906 Ohio passes in November on a
similar change in its constitution. AS
a majority will carry the amendment,
it's success seems assured.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-06
DEATH COMES TO GYPSY RULER.
Josiah Boswell, King Of the Nomadic
Tribe, Passes Away.

OAKLAND, Cal, April 6.-After a
life of 80 years spent in roaming over
two continents, Josiah Boswell, king
of the Gypsy tribe bearing his name,
died at his camp in this city, which
for 40 years had been the headquar-
tiers of the Boswells in the United
States
Born a gypsy, with ancestors whose
romantic traits date back to the me-
diaeval ages, this descendant of the
wandering bands was hale and hearty
ago. This broke MS health.
The venerable ruler died at the gyp
sy camp, at the corner of Thirty Third
street and San Pablo avenue, sur
rounded by his devoted followers, who
mourn with deep feeling the passing
Of the aged leader.
He was the last of the original Bos-
wells. who emigrated more than two
score years from England their ma
tive land. The Boswells for many
years were at the head of the English
gypsies. They could trace their de-
scent to the Fifth century, when there
came into the British Isles from the
continent the swarthy nomads whose
origin is said to have been in India.
The Boswells were attracted to CAL
ifornia by the stories of wealth and
climate, and the tribesmen followed
their king and queen. In Oakland they
established themselves, and from here
sent out trading expeditions up and
down the coast. The Boswells gained
repute as sharp traders, but were ac-
counted as strictly honest, and We're in
favor among those with whom they did
business. They engaged principally
in horse dealing.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-06
Woman Will Lead.

The team going against Pullman
will be led by a young lady, Miss Lin
ME NJ. Marsh, who made a fine argu-
ment in the debate against ldaho last
year on the Woman Suffrage Question.
Her colleagues are James Gilbreath,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-06
CRAZY WOMAN HAS "OFFERs"
Sums of Money and Costly Gifts Are
Sent by SWANS

LINCOLN, Neb., April 6.-Matrimo-
nially inclined men from a dozen
states who have answered ADVERTISE
ments of lady of manageable age
with scores of servants and big stone
CASTLE" who wanted a good kind hus-
band. and who sent wedding rings and
other valuable trinkets. will be pain
ed to know that the lady" has been
an inmate of the Nebraska state lu-
matte asylum for several years.
The postoffice authorities after re-
ceiving complaints from all parts or
the country, located the woman.
Minnie Jameson in the asylum here.
Mrs. Jameson some time ago began
advertising in matrimonial papers, and
as the asylum authorities did not In
terfere with the mails, she did thrfv-
ing business. receiving no less than IL
engagement rings, besides various
sums of money.
The postal authorities will return
the gifts, and Mrs. Jameson, being a
1unatic. cannot be punished.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-06
more. Both are new debaters but
forcib1e speakers.

more. Both are new debaters but
forcib1e speakers.
Whitman upholds the affirmative OF
the question:: Resolved, That the
United States Ought Not to Hold Ter
ritory Permanently, Unless With the
Idea That 1t Ultimately Be Made Into
States"
companied the teams as chaperones.
The teams will arrive in Moscow to-
night and tomorrow night will de-
bate the miners. On Saturday morn
ing they will go to Pullman when the
debate with the farmers will take place
that evening. They will remain over
Sunday in that college town, returning
to Walla Walla Monday afternoon.
Several students accompanied the
teams.
The whole college is much wrought
up over the outcome of these debates
in which more interest is taken than
in any similar contests for several
years There is a big pile of boxes,
which held the parts of the pipe or
gan, back of the Memorial building.
and the boys declare that if the wires
tick out the word Victory Friday
night, they will have the biggest bon
fire of the year.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-06
WILL ARRANGE FOR ENTERTAIN
MENT OF GUESTS AT THE
PORTLAND FAIR
and Clark Exposition Has Been
Outlined.

These are the Washington towns
which will entertain at Portland dur
ing the Lewis and Clark exposition:
Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane, Belling-
ham, Everett, Walla Walla, Aberdeen.
Olympia, Ballard, Port Townsend.
Hoaquiam, North Yakima, Roslyn,
Vancouver, Colfax, Port Angeles, Re-
public, Dayton, Snohomish.
The list is compiled from the last
federal census, the only measure of
population that is available to the
Washington commission to the fair. 1t
is planned by the commission to invite
the 10 cities of the state having the
largest population to name some lady
who will act as hostess during one
week Of the fair.
The commission from this state will
set aside $50 towards the expenses of
each hostess. Whatever else is done
in the way of entertainment or provid-
ing for expenses will be borne by the
town interested. Some of the smaller
towns may not desire to do anything
beyond being represented, while 9TH
ers will plan a series of entertainments
and receptions that will make the
week at the fair notable one.
To Encourage Travel
1t is the belief of the commission
that the plan of designating various
cities to provide hostesses at the fair
will encourage travel from the cities
during their week. 1t will also fur
nish a pleasant entertainment feature
to those who are in Portland at the
time.
So far as the commission is concern
ed the desire is to have someone from
this state present at all times to re-
ceive women visitors on behalf of the
state. as we'll as on behalf of the in
terested cities.
The invitations to the various cities
have not yet been sent out but they
will be forwarded soon. 1t may be
that some of the cities designated on
the list will decline the honor ana in
that event other will be selected.
AS soon as the local board of COM
missioners for the fair receive the Of
fetal notice from the state commission,
plans for the Walla Walla week will
be taken up and discussed. One of the
members said today: I'VE will make
an effort to arrange an attractive pro-
gram for the week that is to be set
apart at the fair for Waila Walla
county. The commission has been fig
uring on the subject for some time,
and we believe that we. can get up an
entertainment that will not be sur
passed by any other county in the
state