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THE SUNDAY OREGOXIAN, POETLAXD, JUNE 18, 1905. WRECK KILLS MANY Freight and Passenger Trains Collide in Maryland. EIGHTEEN KILLED, 16 HURT Double-Header Freight Telescopes With Express Making Up Time and "Wrecking Crew Nearly All Killed In Disaster. BALTIMORE. Mr., June 17. Eigh teen persons are known to have been kllied and- u-score more injured tonight in a train, TvreefcTtm X116 "Western Mary Ian J RullroaU about a quarter of a mile from-Pfltapecoj a small' station jbetweon Westminster .arid i"inksbufg. Eassenger train No. 5, -westbound, -was running at a very high rate of speed when at the point named it" crashed into a double header freight running east. All three of the .engines were reduced to scrap iron, two express and baggage cars smashed and a rtiinVber of -ttie." freight cars splintered. "The passenger coaches sustained little- lnjiiry and almost Tfrith oul exception their occupants, escaped witn nothing worse thana ba'd shaking lip. The fatalities occurred among the crews of the engines and workmen em ployed by the- railroad. -Tho workmen wer on their way to their homes In small towns along Western Maryland to .sperid Sunday, Not being regular passengers they had boarded the bag gage cars arid-engine. Those In the bag- gags' oars were. Jjauiy mangicu ana me crews .of all three engines were killed outright. Tnose. .known to bo. killed are: GEORGE (C. , COVELLA. of Hagerstown, engineer of- passenger "train. JOHN- ST. LEGER, fireman of passenger train. "... SHOEMAKER, of Hagerstown, fire man. "' WHITE, of Hagerstown, engineer4 of. one of ths freight engines. JOHN CHOUSE, of Tarrytown. engineer of one of tho freight engines. DEIIR, conductor of freight train. . The following workmen: JAMBS JOHNSON. Thurmont, CHARIjPS KELLRT. Thurmont. WILLIAM SWEENEY. Thurmont. MTLELLAN SWEENEY. Thurmont, FRANK SWEENEY. Thurmont. HARRY SWEENEY. Thurmont, CHARLES MILLER, Thuruient, XSVY LYNN. Mlddlesburg. L. D. RITE. Hagorstown. ,T C. LYNCH. illddlesburg. The -following were badly Injured, a num ber of them fatally: Wright, Hagors town. wrecking .crew, engineer of first freight engine; Elnrer Miller, Thurmont, wrecking crew; Columbus Miller, Thurmont, wrecking crew; Frank Tlerney. express messenger, Hagerstown; George Stlmel. Thurmont; Wil liam Sweeney. Thurmont; WlUlnm ShufC Thurmont; Charles Greenable, Thurmont; Calvin Benner, Thurmont; Thomas Han, Hlghfleld; John Whltmore. Thurmenl John Davis. Thurmont; Wilton SturmbaoB. Deep Creek; E. K. Fuss, Thurmont; Peter Frebert, Vnldn Bridge. Passengers Escaped. 'The 'Jhrce coaches in the passeriger train remained on the track and none of the passengers was pertously hiirt, all hut a few escaping with a bad shake-up and bruises. As soon as word of the accident was received a special train with physicians was s?nt out from here and by 9 w'clock tonight the Injured were be ing conveyed 1,0 h6spitals. The patients were distributed between City Hospital. St. Joseph's and others near the railroad. All available ambulances were pressed Into service and a number of trips were "required to transfer all the -victims from the station to the various wards. Whether the accident was due to a mis understanding or to some other catue is not at present clear. A confusion may have arisen in the minds of those run ning the freight In that a new schedule goes into effect today and some changes are made in the time of trains. The pas senger train was running about 50 miles an hour, while the extra freight, which was composed of heavy cattle cars, was alao running at a good rate of speed. The wreck occurred at a curve where the road crosses the Patasko River. As the passenger train passed the scene of the wreck near Mount Hope about 35 membors of the wrecking crew boarded the train 'and all of them went Into the baggage-car or stood on the platform be tween that car and the postal cars. The engine of the pnRenger and the first bnglne of the freight train tele scoped and the second engine of the freight was hurled against them. The postal, express and baggage cars of the passenger train were completely demol ished, while two frolghtcars were crushed Into a heap of debris. Several of thoro killed "wore under the debris and some of these will not be recovered until to morrow. Horrible Scene. -The ?ccne that followed the wreck was of indescribable horror. Many of the killed had their legs or arms completely severed from their bodies. Others were .badly burned by the stoam. Mr. 'Hultable. in charge of the wrecking crew, was on tins passenger train, and escaped injury He hurried to Patapa?co and telephoned for aid to Westminster, and also notified the company official of the disaster. The fast mall, due at Westminster about 6:10 oclock was held and physicians wore hurried to the scene. Dr. R. R. Walker. of Washington, was on the train, and ren dered great assistance to the injured. He was on his way to visit Dr. T. H. Lewi." of Westminster. Rev. Joseph Cassldy. pastor of St. John's Catholic Church. Bal timore, drove to the wreck te offer priestly assistance. After the first aid to the In jured .was rendered, those who wore still alive were put on a special train and sent to hospitals In Baltimore. There were about 100 passengers on the train, and when the coaches came to a stop a few jumped out of the windows and othors rushed for the doors. The Western Maryland Railroad Is the eastern outlet of the Wabash system, and was pur chased by Qeorgo Gould and associates several years ago. It is a single-track line, but plans are under way to double track It. Since the transfer to thejiew owners the traffic 6ver the line haft great ly Increased, and may now be said to ex ceed the capacity of any single-track road. The accldont Is tho most eerious that has ever occurred on the road, and some per sons are disposed, trr attribute- It to the overcrowded condition of the system. LIKES OSCAR'S ATTITUDE Norway Pleased TlMrt Swedish. King Favors .UernaiSbttc .Prince. CHRISTIANIA. Norway, June IT. The statement reaching hero from .Stockhom indicating that King Oscar personally is not opposed to the acceptance by Prince of the House of Bcrnadotte of the throne of Norway. Is commented upon In the most klnIly terms by the Norwegian press. . . It is" believed that King Oscar's in iluence will go far with the Riksdag, al thooeh it is conceded that the Klner. if heTunds thai the Riksdag is unalterably opposed to this, will not change his off! clal attitude. The statement In regard to King Oscar's., personal feeling In this matter comes from a high source and is regarded here as one of the most hope ful signs of a peaceful settlement. ARMY SPOILING FOR FIGHT Germany Tlilnlis She Can Give France a Whipping. BERLIN. June 17 (3:55 P. M-) The For eign Office has, the Associated Press learns, telegraphed to Prince von. Radolin,. the German Ambassador at Paris, during tho last day or two. In a sense that will be assuring to French apprehensions, if such were felt In the French Cabinet. Germany still presses France diplomat ically for her -acceptance of the, proposal to hold a conference of tho powers on the subject of Morocco. , .The undoubted disturbance of feeling In Paris over Germany's policy Is not trace able to anything actually aggressive that the German government has done or is preparing to do. It is probably due to the feeling of weakness that has .suddenly arisen In France since Admiral Rojcst vensky lost the sea tight, and the corre sponding relative Increase In German, con fidence since It has become evident ' that Russia need not for the present be reck oned with. The thought In the government. In tho army and in the press Is that Germany, in a military sense, has now become mas ter of the Continent and, that being so. Franco and every other Continental power should recognize that in diplomacy also Germany has risen to 'the first place and must be dealt with as the paramount power. So .fully do the German ministers feel the strength of Germany's military and political position that the cautious, clr cumspeqt policy of the recent years has been replaced by a more definite, positive lone toward Russia, toward France and toward Great Britain also. The spirit of. confidence in the army runs immeasurably high. The young of ficers long for war. That is the constant talk in the regimental casinos. The foreign attaches here have recog nized the change in the bearing of the German officers since Russia has been in extricably involved In the Far East, In tnat its conviction of the perfection of tho German military machine Is expressed with deeper and quiet assurances. The sentiments of the military body are not likely to influence the Emporor and Prince von Buelow. but thev are extreme ly interesting, and to those confident opin ions, expressed perhaps somewhat boast fully, are probable due the rumors of derman military designs. A. forergn xjffloor said to the corre spondent of the Associated Press today mat. auoougn it Is a favorite utter ance of the German officer that Ger many is always ready for war and that nothing could bo done today that Is not already done except actual mobili zation, yet the new rifle has not been Issued to 'all the army, while tho en tiro roserve of rifles aro of tho old model of 1S88. so that If Germany wore at war today she would have an anti quated weapon. This foreign officer also said that the German fleldpleccs nrcu seven shots a minute to the Fronch 2i or 22, but that tho rearma ment of the artillery was going for ward rast. The correspondent Inquired why the Gorman officers should be eo confident. uecause, no rcpuou, they aro aware of what they rogard as more lm portant defects in the French and other continental armies." MOURNS FOR DELYANNJS Dignitary Burled "With Imposing Ceremony Amid General Sorrow. ATHENS. June 17. The funeral of the late Theodore Dolyannls today was at tended by an imposing ceremony and striking evidences of widespread sorrow. All the church bells were tolled through out the day. and Immense crowds of peo. pie gathered early in the square hi front of the Chamber of Deputies. The Depu ties arrived at the Chamber at 3 P. M., and wore followed shortly by the King and the entire diplomatic corps In unl form. After a requiem mass at the cathe dral the coffin was borne in a simple man ner to the cemetery. HOTTENTOTS TOOK WAKMBAD They Looted and Abandoned Itr Re leasing All Prisoners. CAPE TOWN. Cape Colony. June 17. Confirmation has been received here of the report that Insurgent natives recently captured Warmbad. German. Southwest Africa, near tho border of Cape Colony. The attacking force of Hottentots was led by Abraham Morris. They captured the place June 2, and evacuated It almost Im mediately after, taking away all the am munition and stores, but releasing their prisoners. The German Ulcere escaped. The same force of natives also captured Kalkfonteln June 2. looting the place and taking away all horses, cattle and pro visions. The Gorman Consul-Goneral has no official advices of the capture of Warm bad, and doubts whether it wasever tem porarily occupied by the Hottentots. He says Warmbad was safe June IS, 1000 men and guns being concentrated there. BERLIN, June 17. The Colonial Of fioc has no information tending to con firm the Cape Town report that Warm bad was recently oaptured by Hotten tots. Xev Battleships for England. LONDON, June 17.-The battleship Hl bemla and tho armored cruiser Achillea, aggregating 30.000 tons, were added to the British navy today. AIR IS BAD IN THE SUBWAY Scientist States That Gases May Ex plode as In Mines. NEW TORK. June 17. (SpeoIaL) Foulness of air In- the subway has reached the stage when the" fainting of women Is of almost dally occurrence and the indications are that as- the Summer advances conditions will grow worse, Nicola Tesla makes a state ment that Indicates that the poisonous character of subway air is not its most dangerous characteristic, but that it Is really, a violently explosive union of gases that may at any time cause such a catastrophp as is occasionally re ported from -deep mints. Tesla In his statement -says in part: "The danger to which I refer lies In the possibility of generating an ex plosive mixture by electrolytic decom position and thermic, dlsassoclatlon of water-through direct currents used In the operation of the cars. Such pro cess might go on for hours and days without being noticed, and with, cur rents of this kind it Is scarcely practicable- to avold-lt altogether." " EA:rV MORNING FIRE. Fire at 2;K this morning did about 5100 worth of damage in the warehouse of the Electric Coffee Cam Dan v. succes sors to the Dwlght-Edwards Company, at the corner ot Front and Couch streets. The flames are supposed to have start ed from spontaneous -combustion In ma terial on the second floor of the building. Chemical No. 1 made a quick run -and soon had the fire quenched. MOROCCO MAY YET CAUSE W (Continued From First Page.) situation, than Paris. Germany claims that thst negotiations are proceeding with the utmost good-will on both sides, and with the probability of an early settle ment ofi all existing differences. Paris also professes good-will and a spirit of extreme friendliness, but Is unable to j foresee the outcome, and is exceedingly i anxious to find out "what is back of Mo- rocco and what are Germany's real in- tenuons." This Is the light In which the situation has been presented to Washing ton. ' Keeps Roosevelt Posted. Diplomats here attach considerable s.lg- inncance to the promptness and frankness with which Emperor William and Pres ident Loubet have kept President Roose velt Informed of each development in the situation, and to the care which both have taken to present their respective positions In full-ht the White House. Jn-the event of the failure of the Paris negotiations, a European Ambassador tonight expressed tho belief tha. the President may be called on for assistance. Both Germany and Franct. who ar refraining from any direct effort to draw In the United States, know Informally that this Government does not consider American Interests in Mororso sufficient to warrant any Initia tive on the part of the President regard ing the invitation- of the Sultan to the powers to participate in an International conference. American acceptance of that Invitation will be on condition that the powers signatory to the Madrid conven tion are in favor of such a conference ' Both Expect American Aid. Both Germany and France, however, are Inclined to hope for sympathy from this country. Germany on the ground that the Emperor's demand for the open door In Morocco will appeal to American com merce, and France because of tho action taken by this country In the Perdlcaris case, when the State Department request ed the good offices of the French govern ment In securing the release of Perdlcaris, the American citizen In Tangier who was kidnaped by bandits last year. Only the exaggerated reports to the effect that the two countries are on tho verge of war have served to relieve tho persistent reticence which has thus far been maintained about the negotiations. Replying today to an inquiry regarding Germany's Moroccan policy. Baron Speck Von Sternberg, tho German Ambassador, who returned today from Deer Park. Md., said: German Side of Controversy. The report that the Emperor's policy Is aggressive is entirely orroneous, Ger many asks that her treaty rights there and those of the other powers signatory to the Madrid convention shall be respect ed and protected without discrimination and in strict accordance with article 17 of the Madrid convention. This article reads: "The right of the treatment ot the most favored nation is recognized by Morocco as belonging to all the powers represent ed at tho Madrid conference. "Here is a specific guarantee of the mopt general protection to each ot the signatory powers, pledging to each the same- rights and privileges, whether with regard to life, property or commerce. ,It is interesting to note, too, that In the official compilation ot treaties prepared at the State Department, this treaty is classed under the head of 'general treat ies. Germany's part In the complications over Morocco arises not from any attempt to seize territory nor from any effort to obtain privileges of any sort except such as are enjoyed by all of the signatories to tho Madrid convention, but from her absolute refusal to recognize or partici pate in any arrangement Involving the establishment of a sphere of influence In Morocco. Germany stands for the open door in Morocco as in China, for the maintenance of the status quo In both countries. "In the present negotiations, Germany's trade Is a matter ot secondary considera tion. Overriding treaties established by law was bound to create a most danger ous precedent, and one which might soon er or later .havo been followed by a sim ilar condition of affairs In the Far East. It left alone, Germany and France will have no trouble In arranging all existing differences. The negotiations In Parts are proceeding In the utmost faith and with good fcelLpg on both sides." At the French Embassy no cablegrams had been received today about the nego tiations, btit M. Jusserand. the French Ambassador, in the course of a conversa tion, said: "You may be sure that France Is con ducting the negotiations with sincerity and good-will. Wc earnestly hope for a satisfactory settlement. The delicacy of the situation precludes a detailed discus sion, howover." ORIGIN OF THE CONTROVERSY Germany Sore Because Ignored by Anglo-French Treaty. WASHINGTON, June 17. The Asso ciated Press is enabled to give a partial history of the Moroccan question and some incidents which have -led up to the present crisis. The trouble dates from the signing of the Anglo-Ficnch treaty April 4, 1901. That treaty includes a spe cial arrangement between France and England regarding Morocco, which Ger many claims Is in contravention, of article 1 ot the convention of Madrid, nego tiated by the powers represented at the Madrid conference of 1SSG-SL What has especially offended Germany is the al leged failure of France to inform her officially of the Anglo-French .treaty. France claims that 17 days before the treaty was signed, the articles concern ing Morocco were submitted to the Ger man government and that no objection was raised to them. Tha Berlin govern ment Insists that it was practically Ig nored by France in tho negotiation ot this treaty and points to the fact that England, as soon as the treaty was signed, submitted the articles affecting Egypt to German" for approval. Thesa articles, which concerned tho. Egyptian debt, were approved at Berlin with cer tain reservations. Delcasse Made Matters Worse. It Is said- the situation was not helped by the manner of M- Delcasse when ap proached on the subject by Prince von Radolin. the German Ambassador at Paris. M. Delcasse is said to have re plied to the German envoy's Inquiries: " Ton , will find the Information in the yellow book." Since that time It is understood on two occasions the German representative at Tangier has intimated to tho French Minister the dissatisfaction of Germany with the French policy In Morocco, and as long ago as last November the Ger man Emperor Informed the Sultan that he would recognize no such violation of the Madrid convention as was Involved in the new Anglo-French arrangement. The next development was tha Emperor's visit., which. It is said, was Intended .to impress not only the Sultan and people of Morocco, but also the powers with the seriousness ot Germany's Intentions. Germany -Declines Compromise. Germany made no headway, however. at Paris, and there Is official authority for the statement that at the time of 34. Delcasse'a resignation the relations be tween the two countries were far from , satisfactory and bad already cud coa- siderable anxiety In London. From Infor mation reaching here today. Berlin has been put la a much better humQr by the retirement of M. Delcasse. It appears that some sort ot proposition was -made to Germany "suggesting the development of her Interests in Morocco along 'lines which would be acceptable to France and England. The German Emperor, It Is understood, declined the offer on the ground that he had encouraged the Sultan to Invite the powers to a conference, and also because what Germany wanted was not special privileges in Morocco, but the open door and a strict adherence to the Madrid convention. The acceptance of such a proposition, the Emperor held, would be a violation of that convention. Since the Emperor's refusal to participate In any arrangement involving the establishment of anything like a sphere ot Influence in Morocco, the negotiations at Paris have not progressed very rapidly. French View of Question. Regarding the interpretation of article 17. France insists that It cannot be in terpreted In the broad meaning which Germany attaches to it. The treatment of the most favored powers guaranteed la this article refers. In the opinion ot France, to the protection which the Sul-. tan pledges to foreigners In Morocco, and In support of this Interpretation France points to the fact that this article was suggested by her representative at the Madrid conference. That it was ac quiesced in by Germany is also claimed by France and attention Is called to the Instructions which Germany Issued to her representative at that conference to fol low the lead ot the French envoy. The French Ambassador at Berlin, after the conference, was instructed to thank the Germany government for the sympathetic support vrhjch its representative had given France in the conference. All of which France sets forth as reasons for her surprise at the present dissatisfaction of Germany with the special influence en joyed by France In Morocco. STAY WITH JLER TO THE FINISH Britain Stiffens French Resistance to Germany's Demand. LONDON, June 17. Whether In armed conflict or diplomatic negotiations the current differences between France and Germany over the Morocco affair will find their settlement, is. the question of the hour at the capitals of Europe. That the situation is extremely critical is ad mitted by officers of state of both coun tries involved, while the possibility ot a pacific solution is rendered more remote by the firm attitude determined upon by the British government in the event ot French submission to the demands of the Kaiser. It is known that England has indicated to France her resolve to support the lat ter at every step of the way toward a prevention, by force or persuasion, of the realization of Germany's ambitions on tho North African coast, and the French gov- eminent discovers Itself forced to accept the alternative of resisting, forcibly, the pressure of Berlin, or. allied with the uermans, defying the certain enmity of Britain. Just how serious is the crisis between the contending nations of Franco an"d Germany may be Judged by the fac. ac cording to the Paris correspondent ot the Express, that throughout Wcdncsday nlght the French Minister of War held a council with his highest officers, and waited but a word to effect mobilization of the army. The conciliatory and thoroughly diplo matic attitude thus far maintained by Premier Rouvier, has, it is understood. created an Impression at Berlin of weak ness upon the part of France, whereas the sentiments of the Paris administra tion are known to be wholly, firm and un yielding. BERLIN PAPERS ARE PACIFIC Expect Germany and Franco "Will Become Better Friends. BERLIN. June 18. (3:B3 A. M.) This morning's papers mostly are silent re specting the Moroccan situation The Tage- blatt's weekly review blames Great Brit ain for the apprehension awakened In France during the last fortnight regarding Germany's warlike alms. The Tageblatt Is confident that Premier Rouvier is co operating with Prince von Radolin in re moving the points of friction, and It ex presses 'the expectation that Germany and Franco will emerge from the present con troversy with a better understanding. The Post derates a long editorial to drawing a contrast between the French people and their calmness during the pre-s ent controversy and their excitement dur ing previous frictions with Germany, and sees In this a determination on the port of the French people to revise their atti tude toward Germany. The Post regards the future ot both countries as promising the best hopes for European peace. REPORTED FRANCE CONSENTS Britain and Spain Now Considered Obstacles to Conference. SPECIAL CABLE. BERLIN. June IS. It is reported In un usually reliable circles that France's con sent to a conference over the Moroccan situation has already been gained, but that Great Britain and Spain may op pose such conference and refuse to at tend. The position that will be taken br the United States Is likewise problem atical and the consent of that nation to a strong policy In Morocco Is deemed ab solutely necessary. . Cambon Will Consult Rouvier PARIS. June IS. :15 A. M.) Ambassa dor Cambon left London last night to confer with Premier Rouvier on tho Mo roccan situation after calling on Lord Lansdowne. He expects to return to his post the early part of the week. New Ministers Appointed. PARIS, June IS. The Journal this morning prints the official announcement of Premier Rouviers nomination as Min later of Foreign Affairs And that ot M. Merlou as Minister of Finance. BIG PAY FOR WALLACE Canal Engineer Made Handsome Of fer by Railroad. SPECIAL CABLE. PANAMA, June 17. It Is reported that Chief Engineer u. x. Wallace, or t$e Canal Commission, who left here some time ago to go to the United States, may not return. It Is said he has been of fered a position with a railway In the United States that will pay him 550,000 a rear. YELLOW FEVER IN" PANAMA Saddca Increase of Scourge Alarms Residents of Zone. SPECIAL CABLE. PANAMA, June 17. Tho greatest ex citement prevails here over the sodden. increase in the number of cases ot yellow fever which have keen discovered. Real dents of the city as well as the labor ers ai the Isthmian Canal are much- alarmed over the spread at the diseasa that has been made recently. Samuel Davis, a former detective sergeant of New xork. who was brougat here by Prfeei 4et Amadw te rMrgmsia the poiies force tfc fatiUMt, dfed Jut nIBt TEXAS ADMIRES HIM Enthusiasm for Roosevelt in Lone Star State. WANTS HIM ANOTHER TEftM Irrigation Committee of Congress Runs Into Hotbed of. Roosevelt Democrats, but Bryan's Name Strikes Chill. EL PASO. Tex.. June 17. (SocciaLV- Untll a man comes to Texas, mingles with the Texans. and learns direct from them how they feel towards the President, he can have no conception of the enthusiasm that is aroused by the mention of Theo dore Roosevelt. During the visit of the congressional Irrigation Committee to this city, a banquet was given, attended by the leading citizens ot El Paso. Each and every member of the Congressional party made public reference to the great work the President had done In insuring the passage of the national irrigation law. Each mention ot the President's name provoked unrestrained applause, not .only when irrigation was mentioned, but at au times. Tho' Texans admire tho President, as do the people ot the entira West. "I am a good Democrat," said ono prominent El Paso man, "and I voted the Democratic ticket every time but one. I am not ashamed, but proud, to say that I cast my ballot for Theodore Roosevelt last November." The admission was ap plauded by practically every man present, and the gathering was entirely non-parti san. We admlro President Roosevelt." de clared another, "because he Is a man who does things. That's the kind of a man we want for President; that's why we like Roosevelt." And so it ran. Several were frank enough to declare that they were "Roosevelt Democrats," and were proud ot It. Bryan's Name Strikes Frost., Surprising as was the attitude of the Texans towards President Roosevelt, it was no more surprising than their attl tudo towards William Jennings Bryan. El Paso, like ail cities, has its boy orator. This particular boy orator happened to be a Bryan man. W hen he was called upon to speak, he touched up irrigation to some extent, paid a few tributes to tho Presi dent, and then launched forth on a flowery bit of praise of a man who would bring to the country such prosperity as -it had never before enjoyed; who would down the trusts; who would control the rail roads; who would upbuild the West be yond the contemplation of any living man; who would In fact hasten the mil lennium, and at the close of his flow ot words, he named his man. The crowd did not know whom be had in mind. No one thought of Bryan. But when the name ot the twice-defeated Democratic candi date was mentioned, it fell as a frost on the assembled multitude. Perhaps half a dozen out of a hundred applauded; the others looked surprised, then amused. Texas has had enough -of Bryan. Had Enough of Parker. But Texas has also had enough of Alton B. Parker. "We people down here," said another El Pasoan, "never did like Par ker, but you know how it is; we have to vote the ticket or desert the party. Thero was no enthusiasm In our campaign last Fall. We knew Parker could not win; we did not believe he was the right kind of man for President, and we had very little heart in the campaign. In fact, we were well aware that no man could win against Roosevelt, and we did not want any other man elected. Teddy is good enough for us." Texans have a great admiration for Secretary Taft. The people of the South west regard 'the Secretary of ar as a great man; they believe ho Is the greatest man in the country today, next to the President. "Why do you take a fancy to TaftT' was asked. . "Because Tail, like Roosevelt, is a man who does things. We want that kind of a man, and we think Taft Is tho fellow. Another Term for Roosevelt. But while the people of Texas have a high regard for Mr. Taft and hope to see him elevated to the Presidential chair, they seem to believe that President Roosevelt, In spite of his protestations and repeated declarations, wilt be forced to accept another term. "To h 1 with the third-term talk." they soy. "Teddy Is making a good Presi dent; he's the best man the country can produce, and in 190S he will be forced to accept another term, notwithstanding his declaration to the contrary- He simply can't get out of it- He's not fishing for it; he's not working for it, but he simply won't be able to stave it off." Speaking of Roosevelt's popularity In Texas, there was a great deal of joshing back and forth at the El Paso banquet between the Democrats and Republicans. The Republicans naturally claimed Roose velt; the Democrats were equally forward In their claims. Finally Representative Jones, ot Washington, was called on for a speech, and, like everyone else, paid tribute to the Chief Executive. "I am mightily surprised andpleased to see the way you Texans regard our Presi dent," said he 'Tin glad you like him. but don't forget that he's our President; he's a Republican." "He's a Democrat!" shouted a Democrat present. " . "Well," retorted Mr. Jones; "we gave him to you." - .Might Even .Carry Texas. Texas is still a safe- segment of he "solid South." but it is the opinion of many Texans, especially Texas Republi cans, that Texas, twith the Mexican vote eliminated, would go Republican in 10S it Roosevelt should be the candidate of the Republicans. This is probably stretch ing the imagination considerably, never theless it Is the opinion expressed by a number ot Texas Republicans. Tho Mex ican vote in Texas Is the purchasable .vote: it Is the vote that can be had for a small sum. often for a drink. There are some good Mexicans in Texas, but the great majority are of the undesirable class. They are to Texas what the negro Is to many sections of the South. And they hold the balance of power.. The ex planation of Texas men is that the Re publican element In tho Lone Star State comprises most ot the business men; the men who have little time for politics. The Democratic politicians, being more active, are able to corral the Mexican vote when they want It, and have a Kalk-over in every election. And to a great extent this is undoubtedly true. SETTLED 0JJT0F COURT Husband Saed for Divorce Kills Wife and Himself. CHICAGO. June 1". (Special.) Anton Hort shot and killed his youngwife, Car rie, and then committed suicide at his homo as a result of the filing of, a di vorce suit by the woman. 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The infant, which was sleeping In a crib, was not harmed. It-la being cared for by neighbors. RIOTS FEARED AT BAKU Armenians Dread Massacre In Un settled Condition of Country. BAKU, June 18. (1: A. M.) Great alarm is felt here, especially among the Armenians, as it is feared that in the street fighting massacres may commence any day. Prince Amilachasi has left Baku, the position of Governor has not been filled, and a strong hand is needed to curb the rioters' tendencies. PANIC FXLIiS WARSAW RICH 3rysterious Document About Im pending Slcgo tho Cause. WARSAW. June 17. A mysterious con fidential document received by all the higher Russian officials of Warsaw has caused a sensation. The officials are di rected to report to General Bya!ubow, chiet of the commissariat department here, where they wish to go In the pve.nt of "the siege of Warsaw," and also how many members of their families ther will take with them and what railroad they proposo to travel on. Thero Is much speculation as to what significance is attachable to tho wprd "siege," and every one is at a loss J to understand the rea5ns artunMnc the cular, but it is known that bands fit rougns have been organizing with the view of pillaging homes of rich citi zens, and the Dollce warned the Rimiinn officials to send their families away as a measure ot safety. Numbers ot people are depositing their valuables in the banks and are securing passports, in read iness to leave at short notice. Pay and Power for Police. SP.ECIAI. PAni.V ST. PETERSBURG, June 17. It Is announced that the pay ot the police is to oe increased rully 50 per cent be causo of their jrreatlv ausrmentet fin tics. They give as the reason that at present many attempts are made to assassinate Dollcemen ami th.it with increased authority they will be bound to Decome oonoxious ana many of their numbers win be In danger of death oy violence. ' WOODMEN FIGHT SALOONS Members or Society Must Not En gage In Liquor Business. MILWAUKEE, Wis., June 17. Dele gates to tho convention of the Modern Woodmen of America are pouring into the city by the thousands. The big conven tion and encampment opens Monday. Thero are accommodations for 6000 For esters at Camp Hawes, and the full ca pacity will be required to take care of this branch of the order. In the convention there will be a big fight started early over tho liquor question. The laws of the or der now provide for practical cancella tion of policies of members, who may en gage In the liquor business. The policy holder huiy lese his Insurance for engag ing in wdrk. about a place where liquors aro made or sold. Thus a carpenter might lose his Insurance if he worked at repair ing a brewery building. The reformers want this law changed so that the penalty for violation may be graded. TELLS GIRLS TO WORK Bishop O'Connor' Believes In Eman cipation of Women. NEW YORK. June 17.MSpecial.)-6o-clety women are discussing the remarks Torika tfce usual cheat fat ranilla, costs orfe or two centi for a certain amount! Schilling's Best vanilla a dak kr One is strong; the other it fine. One is rank; the other is delicate. Nevertheless four fifths of "vanilla" is tonka, Tfcft qS cents accounts' for iu B a Ik ste iaift -lmR PERFECTLY DELICIOUS fl! PERFECTLY DELICIOUS POSITIVELY BENEFICIAL In Sozodont Tooth Paste are combined the antiseptic, alkaline and astringentpropertics of Sozo dont Liquid and the smoothness of Sozodont Powder. Will not harden' in the tube or decom pose. Is positively free from add and grit. Will not tarnish or scratch the enamel or gold work of the teeth. Sold in col lapsible tubes at all stores - Sext Fkzz: "Alice Revisits Won derland." an amusing and attractive little story for the children. 4 Halt, t Rcciaa, New York City. Right Rev. II. J. O'Connor, Bishop of New Jersey, made in the course of the baccalaureate sermon delivered at the commencement exercises of St. Eliza beth's female college at Madison, N. J.. when a number of graduates took their degrees. The Bishop, after a general dis cussion of the use of modern education of women, said: "If asked to give advice as to the most important step in your preparation for tho ardent and exacting duties of life, I would say first, that every woman, no matter what her wealth or position in society, should at least for a lime be come self-supporting in some field of modern usefulness, should make her own 'living Independently at least for a time. Above all things, I would warn you against becoming that greatest ot mod .ern pests, an idle society woman, who devotes her time to the performance ot what she calls social duties or following social pleasures." Rheumatism Does not let go of you when yon apply lotions or liniments. It simply loosens its bold for a while. Why? Because to get rid of it you must correct the acid con dition of the blood on which it depends. Hood's Sarsa parSla has cured thousands. TheWorids Best Experts Pronounce li TheBesi, i Gold Medals Chicago IkwOrleans ftris I5f3 1885 1900. CrandPrizeS StLoQisWorl&Fair. IV. C. CA3I1. Saleman, Portland Hotel, PORTLAND, OR. FAT FOLKS mm. m if nh 287 K. 189 It. JIRS. K. WILLIAMS. 58S Elliott SaTa. Buffalo, 2i. T. Lost 1h weight 87 pooadJ Lett la bast ..,..8 Inches LoatlawaUt 1Q laches Loatlahip ......S3 lachea This picture gives you an idea ot my ap pearance before and after my reduction br Or. Snyder. My health Is perfect. I never enjoyed better health In my life, not a wrinkle to be leen. Why carry your burdea looser, when relief la at hand-? Mrs. Jeaaie Stockton, Sheridan. Oregon. Lxt M pooada. Mn. T. S. Brawn. Dallas. Oregon. Lost 66 pouBd. Dr. Snyder guarantees bis treatment to be perfectly harmless In every particular 2f exercise, no starving, no detention from busi ness, no wrinkles or 'discomfort. Dr. Sny der has been a specialist In the successful treatment o obesity for th past 23 years, and has the unqualified Indorsement ot tha medical Xraternlty. A booklet, telling all about It. free. Write today. O. W. F. SNYDER. M. D. , SIS Marauam bldg.. Sixth and Morrison U PORTLAND. OREGON. Pennyroyal pills U KCB ul. Said auti&Ie tttw. w-M whk tow rttkmt. Take as- oifeert Kera-gaaa-ei.aa Bfcrtif tlaaa aad laHa Omm. afcy.ryinrDrmaftat.aCMa4 4e.ia Pmrtlealars. TeaMaaaalale as fc Kttr fWrLale." to MMr.tf rs- torn MU. 1 , TwMHtUf. Mky -I attdtatttou. CfcMlBtUr Cfcasal aal