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Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-18
OLD LADY MIST0OK HIM FOR
MASHER
HE HELPED HER ON TRAIN
President Relates Amusing Story of
His Experience While on Re-
cent Visit In Vir-
Special to The Herald.
ginia


RICHMOND, Va, June. 17-Presi-
dent Roosevelt tells with evident en-
joyment of the setback he received
from q woman of Albemarle, who had
never seen the president and only rec
ognized in the slouch-hatted individ-
nal, a bold young man. who was es-
saying the role of masher. 1t was on
the occasion of, Roosevelt's visit to the
home recently bought by Mrs. Roose-
welt in Albemarle He. got off the
Southern railway train at Reed Hill
and was shaking hands with the crew
when woman came along and started
to climb on the coach.
The president was by her side in a
moment and his strong right hand
speedily assisted her. to the platform,
then he grasped her hand and gave
it shake, the woman all the while
eyeing him suspiciously and attempt
ing to break away. Finally she sue
ceeded. She then turned loose the walls
of her wrath on Roosevelt's, astonished
head, saying: young man, don't
know who you are and 1 don't care
either, but want to say that you are
the freshest that ever struck here"
The president was evidently much
amused. 20 y
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-18
OFFICIALS GET
QUEER NOTICE
ARE WARNED OF IMPENDING
SIEGE OF WARSAW
GENERAL ALARM PREVAILS
Bands Of Roughs Organized for PilIaee
and Numbers Of People Ready
to Leave at Moments
rt~@ - -. Notice
GENERAL ALARM PREVAILS
BY Associated Press.

by ASSOCIATED fTeSS.
: WARSAW, June ia mysterious
confidential document, received by all
the higher Russian officials of War
saw, has caused a sensation. The Of
ficials are directed to report to Gen
eral Boyalubow, chief of the COM
missariat department here, as to
where they wish to go to in the event
oe the, "siege of Warsaw" how many
members of their families they will
take with them, and what railroad
they propose to travel on.
There is much speculation as to
what significance is attachable to the
word 'siege'' and everyone is at a
less to understand the reasons actua-
ting the circular but it is known that
bands of roughs have been organized
with the view of pillaging the homes
OF rich citizens and the police have
warned the Russian officials to send
their families away as a measure of
safety. Numbers of people are depos-
iting their valuables in the banks and
are securing passports in readiness to
leave at short notice.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-18
NORTH CARROLL INA FARMER
VlCTlMIZED IN NEW YORK
FALLS PREY TO REAL ESTATE
AGENT AND THIEF
Finds That He Has Been SwindIed
Over Farm, and, on Going to Court
to Recover His Deposit, Is Relieved
of Wallet Containing $3.50
BY Associated Press.

by ASSCclated Press.
NEW YORK, June ia sad expert
ence with city sharpers has come into
the life of Charles NJ. Brewer, a truck
farmer hailing from Hickory, N. c.
Just now he is at a loss as to how to
get back home, having been relieved of
all his funds.
Some weeks ago Brewer received a
letter offering him farm in New Jer-
sey, near this city. The price was
small and he sent on $25 to bind the
bargain. Donning his best clothes he
then set out for New York to inspect
the farm. In his wallet were five $10o
bills. Upon arriving Brewer met the
real estate agent and visited the New
Jersey farm with him. The land was
nothing but a swamp and, in a rage,
the man demanded that his $25 be re-
turned. The real estate agent laughed
at him, but Brewer had heard of Dis
trict Attorney Jerome and to him he
went. An investigation was made, with
the result that a warrant was issued
for the real estate dealer.
The old farmer was waiting about the
criminal court building to see his pris-
oner when he began to cogitate over
the expense of living in New York, and,
unmindful of the passing pedestrians,
sat down on the stairs to figure up
what he had spent and to count his
money. There war still balance of
$460 in the wallet.
How did I spend that $40?" he asked
himself. and placing the wallet beside
his papers on the steps, Brewer began
to figure up what had become of the
money. A thief saw the wallet and a
skillful kick sent 1t down the steps
without the old man noticing it. Wallet
and thief were soon far away.
Got to be careful with the rest"
said Brewer, as he reached for the
wallet. Then he saw there was none
His shouts attracted everyone in the
courthouse, but to no purpose. Detec-
tives were called, but theylhave no hope
of recovering Brower's savings.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-18
GREAT DIVERSION
CANAL IS OPENED
VAST TRACT OF LAND TO BE
RECLAIMED
PEOPLE OF RENO CELEBRATE
Today's Event SignaIlzes Completion
Of First Project Under Irrigation
Law-House and Senate COM
mittee Present
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
RENO, New, June 1.-THE first
great step in the reclamation of the
ebrated near Reno today where water
to irrigate ultimately two hundred
thousand acres was turned into Il
great diversion canal to the Carson
river
1t is just three years ago today since
the passage of the irrigation act and
the celebration signalized the compile
tion of the first project under that
law. The joint committees of the
house and senate on irrigation and a
great company of people from CAL
ifornia and Nevada witnessed the GER
emonies. 1t is believed that $4,000
acres of land will be placed under ir-
rigation this coming year and that
by next season the first payment will
be returned to the reclamation fund.
The object of the work on the present
rational government land is to pro-
vide homes for seekers. The size of
the homestead is limited to 100 acres.
Already there has been a rapid set
tlement in newly irrigated districts and
new homes of the settlers are popping
up all along the line.
"There have been three great meas
ures to develop the west" said Sena-
tor F. T. Dubois of Idaho today. 1.-THE
first was the act permitting the great
railroads to cross the plains to the
Pacific. The second was the homestead
act, and the third, which is in my
opinion the most important of all, is
the reclamation act. 1t will provide
homes in fertile country for millions
Of settlers"
The Truckee-Carson project demon
strated the ability of the government
to carry out undertakings for the pub
lie good which are too great for any
individual enterprise. The canals are
substantially and permanently built.
The massive headgates are of concrete.
Reclamation and building of the
great west has began" said Senator
Newlands. "The government has
achieved a triumph in successfully de-
voting itself to this magnificent in
ternal Improvement"
Senator Newlands delivered an adj
dress at the opening OF the canal.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-18
CLIMAX REACHED IN
SPECTACULAR BATTLE
UNITED FLEET CONCENTRATES
FIRE ON FORTS
Strategy and Maneuvering for POSI-
ton Entirely Abandoned in Order
That Full Opportunity May Be
Given for Working Ships Guns
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
FORT MONROE, Md, June 1.-THE
last part of the game between the
army and navy ended at noon today
and eclipsed all engagements of the
week in every feature of the spectacu-
lar possible in sham battle. The fleet
under Admiral Dickins, headed by his
flagship Texas, sailed in single column
close inshore past every gun of Fort
Monroe. Every ship was in action at
the same time and every gun of the
fifteen ships was being served to the
limit of rapidity. M
On the one side was Fort Monroe as
target and on the other Fort Wool.
With equal energy and rapidity the
forts replied. While the squadron was
one that would be impossible in war,
it depicted a scene which left nothing
to the imagination in the realization of
the magnificence of battle. Strategy
and play for position and favorable
conditions were abandoned in order
that the inspiration of battle might be
attained by the men behind the guns.
The ships proceeded up Hampton
Roads after congratulations had been
exchanged between Admiral Dickins
and Gen. Wade.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-18
SAYS THAT MUNICIPAL
OWNERSHIP WILL PAY
By Associated Press.


CHICAGO, June ia street car
system, owned and operated by the city
Of Chicago as a competitor of the com
panies that now control the traction
situation In this city, can be made
profitable investment, according to a
statement made by Mayor Dunno today
After an inspection Of the north and
west side lines, during which 1t was
found that over 100 miles of tracks will
be available for municipal system.
Mayor Dunno expressed himself as sat
isfied that city ownership may be made
successful and that it is possible to
operate at profit system in rivalry
with the companies NOW in control of
the surface lines.
Mayor Tom l.. Johnson of Cleveland,
traction expert, and C. s. Darrow, spe-
cial counsel on traction matters for the
city Of Chicago, accompanied Mayor
Dunno on the tour Of inspection.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-18

BpeCldl 10 me
HAVANA, June 17.-General Maximo
Gomez died at o'clock this evening.
General Gomez was born at Bani,
Santo Domingo, in 1886. He began his
military career as a cavalry officer in
the Spanish army in Santo Domingo
and distinguished himself In the war
with Hayti.
When Cuba threatened to throw off
the Spanish yoke Gomez went to San
tiago, Cuba, still an officer serving the
king Of Spain. There his sympathies
for the Cuban people were first en-
listed. One day, enraged at the cruel
ties Of the Spanish general, he struck
him in the face and left the army for
good.
In 1868 Gomez Joined the Cuban pa
triot army and fought through its ten
years Of war. From 1873 to 1878 he was
commander-in-ch chief. In 1878 Gomez
made terms of peace with Gen. Campos
and returned to Domingo.
In 1895, when the last Cuban revolu-
tion began, he returned to lead the
Cuban army, winning many battles.
After independence Gomez served as
inspector general of the rural guards
and commander-in-ch of the Cuban
voted him $50,0OO for services during
the war, and on June IL last he was
voted 100000 more.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-18
EIGHTEEN LIVES
LOST IN WRECK
TRAIN CRASHES
INTO FREIGHT
TWENTY PERSONS INJURED
Disaster Occurs on the Western Mary
land Ralroad--AlI Fatalities
Are Among Members Of
the Train Crew
TWENTY PERSONS INJURED
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
BALTIMORE, June 17.-Elghteen
persons are known to have been killed
and a score more injured tonight in a
train wreck on the Western Maryland
railroad about quarter Of a mile from
Patabisco, a small station between
Westminster and Finksburg.
Passenger train No. 5, westbound,
was running at a very high rate of
speed when at the point named 1T
crashed into double header freight,
running east.
All of the three engines were reduced
to scrap iron, two express and baggage
cars smashed and a number of the
freight cars splintered.
The passenger coaches sustained lit
tie injury, and almost without eXcep-
ton their occupants escaped with moth
ing worse than a bad shaking up.
The fatalities occurred among the
crews of the engines and to workmen
employed by the railroad. The work.
men were on their way to their homes
in small towns along western Maryland
to spend Sunday. Not being regular
passengers, they had boarded the bag
gage car and engine. Those in the bag
gage cars were badly mangled and the
crews Of all three engines were killed
outright.
Those known to be killed are:
GEORGE c. COVELLA of Hagers-
town, engineer of the passenger train.
JOHN ST. LEGER, fireman of the
passenger train
= SHOEMAKER of Hagerstown.
fireman.
- WHITE, Hagerstown, engineer
of one of the freight engines.
JOHN GROUSE of Tarrytown, en-
gineer, of one of the freight engines.
- DERR, conductor of freight
train.
The following workmen:
JAMES JOHNSON.
CHARLES KELLEY.
WILLIAM SWEENEY.
M'CLELLAND SWEENEY.
FRANK SWEENEY.
HARRY SWEENEY.
CHARLES MILLER, all of Thur
mont.
GUY LYNN, Middleburg, and one un-
known man.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-18
GIVES FINAL CONSENT
Russia Inclined MomentariIy to OBJ
ject to Washington

ject to Washington
BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, June 17.-While in
all official quarters extreme reserve is
manifested as to the status of the peace
negotiations, it is learned that, subse-
quent to the designation of Washing
ton as the seat of the conference be-
tween the plenipotentiaries of Russia
and Japan, some exchanges were had
between the United States and Russia
looking. on the part of Russia, to a
reopening of the question of the place
of conference.
The official version is that the re-
quest reached Washington yesterday in
a cablegram from Ambassador Meyer
and that an answer was Immediately
sent to Russia showing the impossi-
bility of a reconsideration.
An authoritive statement was made
at the Russian embassy late tonight
that Washington was acceptable to
Russia and would remain so.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-18
RUSSIAN PRESS
AGAIN WARL|KE
WILL OPPOSE ACCEPTANCE OF
HUMILlATING TERMS
CONSIDERS AMERICA HOSTILE
VIadlvostok Prepared to Stand Pro-
longed Slege-Armistlce Arrange
ments as Yet Only In Pre-
liminary Stage

By Associated Press.
ST. PETERSBURG, June 17.-The
note of the foreign Office announcing
that the negotiations for the meeting
of the Russian and japanese pleni-
potentiaries were proceeding rapidly
was printed without comment in the
morning papers, but the press of all
shades of opinion is discussing ia
pans probable terms and declares with
practical unanimity for q continual
ton of the war rather than the ac-
ceptance of humiliating conditions. In
this the newspapers are upheld by
public opinion, which is veering around
pans terms prove too hard. Only the
Nasha Zeisn advises Russia that she
need not balk at the payment of an
indemnity, the cession of the Island of
Sakahlien, the renunciation of her
right to Japanese warships in far east
ern waters or the surrender Of Vladi-
vostok but the paper holds that Rus
sia must retain northern Manchuria
and the Vladvostok railroad.
While the Bourse Gazette draws 4
gloomy picture of Russia's relations
with France, Great Britain, Germany
and Austria, the Novoe Vremya and
the reactionary Sviet reiterate that
Russia's chief enemies in the far east
are not the Japanese, but the British
and Americans on account of their
commercial rivalry, while the Sviet OBJ
jects to Washington as the place Of
meeting for the plenipotentiaries, de-
claring, that the atmosphere there is
unfriendly, and asserting that Rus
sia's representatives will be subjected
to prejudicial influences in the capital
Of their enemy's ally.
Glad Alexis Has Retired
All the papers comment on the re-
tirement of Grand Duke Alexis from
the office Of high admiral, and a gen
eral feeling of relief Is manifested at
the fact that the present naval re-
gime is ended.
The foreign office says that talk Of
arranging an armistice has not passed
the preliminary stage.
A dispatch from Vladivostok states
that the news of the peace negotiations
has produced a painful impression
there, the fortress being in condition
to stand a long siege. The correspon-
dent asserts that 1t will take whole
army to begin the siege and many
months to capture the place, while the
spirit Of the garrison is such that many
soldiers, firing of the prospects of in
activity, have run away and Joined the
army in the field
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-18
GEN. JOHN c. BATES
BY Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, June 17,-An official
announcement was made at the war
department today that Mai Gen. John
G. Bates and Maj. Gen. Corbin would
successfully serve as chief of staff with
the rank of lieutenant general after the
retirement of Gen. Chaffee next April.
Gen. Corbin becomes of retiring age in
September, 1906, and Gen. Bates in
August 1906, but the present plan con-
templates that Gen. Bates, who will be
the immediate successor to Gen. Chat
fee, will be retired in advance Of the
regular time in order that he and Gen.
Corbin, who will succeed him at the
head Of the army, may divide the time
between the retirement OF Gen. Chaffee
and the date OF Gen. corbin's retire.
ment equally.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-18
AMERICAN LABORERS ..n 10
CANNOT BE, DEPORTED

TORONTO, Ont, June 17-Judge
Anglin gave out his decision in the case
of the two American railway employees,
arrested for alleged violation of the
Allen labor act The judge declares the
act is ultra wires, and that consequently
the order of the Dominion government
for the deportation of these men cam
not be enforced.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-18
So Japanese Prisoners Say
BY Associated Press.

ST. PETERSBURG, June 17.-Gen.
Linevitch. in dispatch to the emperor
dated June 10. says that the Russian
force In the valley Of the Tsin river.
which was reported yesterday as hav-
ing advanced to the village of Van
loungow and pushed back the Japanese
advance posts. captured several Jap
anese dragons. The latter reported
that provisions and cartridges were
lacking among the Japanese troops ana
lContinuea ON Pags Two.l
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-18
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
PEOPLE IN NEW YORK
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
NEW YORK, June 1.-THE fol-
lowing Southern Californians were
registered at the leading hotels
here during the week;
From Los Angeles--J. c. Banis-
ter, F. Stanwood, H, Richardson.
]. Dyott, F. V. Cason, ]. j. Wesi-
tea, jr.. d. f. Reynolds, C. r. Cor
bin, Il. S. Rowan. t. Beegini. A.
Davidson, c. H. Rowland, v. N.
Guercie and E. H. Grasty, jr. II
Santa Barbara-G. M. Given and
M. Worthington.
San Diego-A. Marston. w, w.
whitney. ]. H. Elseffer and G. w.
Lewis.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-18
Final Test Approved

ST. PETERSBURG, June H. 1t is
officially announced that the council of
ministers has approved the final test
of the first 25 paragraphs of the Boul-
igan commission statement for the
formation of representative assem-
bly,, styled in the official announce
ment "a legislative and consultative
institution"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-18
cLAIRVoYANT CHARGED
WITH JEWELRY THEFT

PORTLAND, Ore. June 17-Madam,e
Reginald Ruff, alias Won Heck n
clairvoyant and psychologist, was ar
rested here today charged with the
theft of jewelry, valued at several thou
sand dollars, from Mrs. Clara c. Sterns
of Oakland Cal The woman left Oak
land for Portland on April Is.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-18
Danger From Returning Soldiers

By Associated Press.
LONDON, June IA Russian resi-
dent in London, who is closely allied
with the revolutionary movement, said
to the Associated Press today that
Russia had much to fear from the re-
turn of prisoners now confined in ia
pan. These prisoners, he said. have
been regularly supplied with revclu-
tionary literature from societies in
New York, London and Berlin, and
also with all news detrimental to the
government of Russia, as well as liter
ature comparing the free governments
of other countries with that of the
motherland. AS Russian soldiers are
susceptible he predicted that every
prisoner on his return to Russia would
have revolutionary tendencies.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-18
COMPTROLLER REPORTS
ON CALIFORNIA BANKS
Exclusive Of Los Angeles and San
Francisco Resources Are $46,491,-
8et and Deposits SIS, ,Ss7,736

Special to The Herald
WASHINGTON. June 1.-THE condi-
ton OF the national banks of California,
outside OF Los Angeles and San Fran
cisco. at the close Of business May 20,
Is reported by the comptroller Of cur
rency to be:
Loans and discounts. $24,26S,442; gold
coin reserve. s2,42s.64O; legal tender
notes. s2,s71,s5S Total resources. $46.-
4s1. .ss1. Surplus fund. $2.O11.S4S. In.
dividual deposits, SSs.SS7.7S6.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-18
Extending Their Lines

BY Associated Press.
GUNSHU PASS, Manchuria. June IT,
Although all is generally quiet at the
front and the Japanese are retiring
somewhat southwark, 1t is reported that
they are steadily extending their lines
eastward There is no indication of tn?
commencement of a general engage
ment.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-18
kuropatkIn Opposes Peace

BY Associated Press.
MOSCOW. June 17.-Gen. Kuropat-
kin has telegraphed to marshal of
nobility at Moscow expressing his re
gret at the peace agitation among the
zemstvos and municipalities in view
OF what he considers the complete GER
tainty OF victory by the Russian army
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-18
ENGLAND MAY
Be DRAWN IN
NEW PHASE OF THE FRANCO
GERMAN DISPUTE
JUSSERAND TALKS HOPEFULLY
Expresses Confidence That the Diff
Guilty viii Be Settled In a Man.
ner Satisfactory to All
Interested
neolnl Cable to The Herald.

Special Cable to The Herald.
LONDON, June 17.--It Is probable
that the crisis which Germany Is fore
ing upon the nations will soon assume
a new phrase. Every move thus far
made has been aimed by the kaiser at
France, although chiefly designed to
damage British interests.
The government of England has not
the slightest desire to shelter itself be-
hind its more exposed neighbor There
is every reason to believe Lansdowne.
minister of foreign affairs, will soon
take measures to make his position
clear and the issue direct. The policy
Germany is pursuing toward France,
if directed against England, could have
but one result. The British govern
ment is by no means unwilling to put
the genuineness of the German ag-
gression to a test and the opportunity
to do so is likely to arise in the near
future.
This was clearly indicated in Lans-
downe's message to the French govern
ment yesterday when he said Great
Britain was prepared to support both
the letter and spirit of the Morocco
agreement. 1t is understood that
France, replying to Germany's demand
for an international conference on
Morocco, will consent with proviso
that no existing agreement to which
France is a party shall be interfered
with. This answer. of course, is equiv
alent to a declartion that the Anglo
French-Spanish compact must stand.
Germanys Position
Germany cannot accept it without
abandoning her chief contention. If
France under further pressure on Mon
day gives way completely the issue will
then come directly between Germany
and Great Britain.
Widespread interest has been at
tracted by the statement of Germany's
case against France by Prince Dom
nersmark, the German confidential
envoy to France, printed in the Paris
Gaulois today. 1t says the prince first
of all pointed out the irritation felt by
the German emperor and the people
at Frances repudiating the efforts of
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-18
THE DAYS NEWS
FORECAST

Southern California: Fair Sum-
day, with fog in the morning; light
southwest wind. Maximum tenn-
perature in Los Angeles yesterday,
SO degrees; minimum, 81 degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-18
PART |

1-Gen. Gomez dead.
2-England may be drawn In.
3-ExcIusion law blocks trade.
6-Southern California news.
7-Sports.
8-Left valuable estate.
PART II
1-3-ReaI estate.
4-7-Classified advertisements.
8-Real estate.
PART III
1-3-Society.
4-EditoriaI.
5-Cables.
6-Lareest medical class in history.
7-Fine show at Portland fair.
s-Society.
9-Markets.
1o-Hats off to saints.
PART w
Magazine section.
EASTERN
Eighteen lives lost and twenty persons
injured in railway accident in Maryland.
Teamster and another man killed in
Chicago strike
Mayor Dunno claims lines can be run
by city in successful competition with
existing companies.
FOREIGN
Russian officials receive circular warn
ing them of the siege of Warsaw.
New phase of Franco-German imhroglio
points to possibility of England becoming
involved.
Kuropathin protests against peace on
eve of Russian triumphs.
COAST
Car of Valencia oranges from Highland
sells for $500
Great irrigation canal opened at Reno.
Nevada, amid general rejoicing.
Goldheld recovering from shock of re-
cent bank failure.
LOCAL
Citizens of the Sixth ward may invoke
recall in Houghton case.
Dawson-Cline fistic encounter to be set
tied in police court.
Mr. Huntington talks Of freight carry
Governor Toole of Montana visits Los
Late Col. Black, we'll known turfman.
leaves large fortune. tf
Francis Murphy rapidly recovering.
Angelenos take their hats OF TO Salt
offcials raid road house near ToIuca.
Roumanian uses American flag to pro-
Z superintendent Of schools granted leave
Promoters of new Temple auditorium
strike snag and work Is held up for pres
Editors delayed until Tuesday
Los Angeles day to be epoch In history
Of Portland fair.
New general manager Of Santa Re
formerly of this city.
Exclusion law blocking trade,