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Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11
TRIES TO |NJURE
CERMANY'S GIFT
VANDAL MAKES ATTEMPT ON
FREDERICK'S STATUE
Unknown Person Leaves an Explosive
Near Pedestal, but Effort to Wreck
1t Fais-Guard Is
Established
Ry Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1O.-A sensation
was caused in this city today by the
discovery of what appeared to be a
definite and serious attempt to blow UP
or deface the statue of Frederick the
Great given to the United States by
Emperor William of Germany and
erected in the arsenal grounds near the
Army college on the Potomac river
water front in the southern part of the
city.
1t was believed at first that crank
had made a real effort at destruction
of the statue, but after careful inves-
tigaton the police officials say the
material used was incapable of pro-
ducing damage. All the evidence so
far secured, the police announced to-
night, tends to show that the attempt :
ed effort to injure the statue was puny
and amateurish to degree. 1t is re-
garded as an attempt to work up a
sensation.
Detectives learned that a negro hack
man named Arthur Carter took the
man thought to have perpetrated the
affair from the Pennsylvania depot to
the statue. Apparently he had just
arrived in the city. His baggage con-
sisted of a small and Worn dress suit
case. The man told the hackman to
drive slowly to the barracks grounds.
When the statue was reached the
stranger alighted, ran up the steps
leading to the westerly terrace of the
War college esplanade and disap-
appeared behind the pedestal of the
statue.
A minute later he ran back to the cab
and the hackman noticed that the
strangers grip which he carried was
missing. The stranger jumped into
the cab and ordered the hackman to
drive out of the grounds as quickly as
possible. Soon after leaving the
grounds the stranger jumped out, paid
the hackman and disappeared toward
the river front.
saw the cab drive up and the man
Jump out and run toward the statute
with a satchel under his arm, from
which smoke was issuing, but he could
not see what became of the man.
The man had hung the suit case by
a wire hook to the iron fence surround
ing the statue. A few minutes later
negro discovered 1t and dlslodged it
from the fence with a piece of scant-
ling. AS it fell to the ground 1t ex-
ploded Aside from throwing few
splotches of mud upon the steps of the
pedestal no harm was done.
One effect of the explosion was the
hurried building of small watch box
beside the statue where watchman
win be stationed all the time here
after
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11
BY a Staff Correspondent

SACRAMENTO, Jan. 10.-With the
surprising strength polled by Frank p.
Flint on the first ballot today and
subsequent developments tonight,
which seem fiattering to his candidacy,
indications would seem to point strong
ly to his election as senator when the
Legislators vote again on the question
tomorrow. Notwithstanding that Flint
is far in the lead, the other aspirants
are clinging to their former positions
and assert that they have a chance for
the toga yet. They argue that there is
many slip twixt the cup and the
lip and base their claims on the hope
that a change will take place which
will not be pleasing to the Flintites.
1t is conceded by many of the legis-
lators opposing Flint that he will be
elected. His combination with Abe
Ruef, the Republican boss of San Fran
cisco, and the organization is re-
garded as the main cog wheel that will
probably make him senator.
Ruef Holds Balance of Power
In his own shrewd way Ruef held
the different senatorial aspirants at
bay until this morning. After confer
ence with his followers he announced
his intention of getting into the Flint
band wagon. The news was, of course.
a severe blow to George knight and
Arthur Fisk. the two northern candi-
dates who still had some hope of win
ming Ruefs favor.
The Bard people did not appear to
feel alarmed over it, however, until the
vote was taken in the Legislature and
it was seen how strong Ruef really
was.
''If Frank Flint is elected United
CONTINUED on Page Two.)
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11
CARS ARMY ON
VERGE OF REVOLT
HAS LOST CONFIDENCE IN
KUR0PATKlN
DEMoRALIzED BY INACTlON
Feared That II the Japanese Position
Along Shakhe River Is Attacked
II viii Mean Disaster to
Russians

BY Associated Pressl
TOXIC, Jan. 10--Information which
has reached certain reliable quarters
here states. that the Russian generals
in Manchuria are losing confidence in
General Kuropatkin and that the Rus
sian situation around Mukden is a Sc
rious one. 1t is feared that il Kuro-
patkin attacks the Japanese positions
along the Shakhe river he will court
disaster and that his further retreat
will mean the Generalization of his
army.
This information goes on TO say that
there is constant pickering at Russian
Manchurian headquarters and that the
soldiers are discontented, their dissatis-
faction beginning with the series of
retreats after the battle of, Telissu
(Vafangow) and the Withdrawal from
Lao Yang when it was believed it was
possible to hold that place. The climax
came with the Russian defeat at the
battle of the Shakhe river, following
Kuropatkin's strongly worded order
directing the forward movement, dated
October 2. This defeat brought storm
of criticism on the commander in chief
and resulted in discord among the Off
GERS. Long inaction, the information
alleges, is undermining the morale of
the Russian army, and it is pointed out
that recent skirmishes and outpost
brushes indicate that the Russian SOL
diers are becoming disheartened, as
they do not show their former fighting
spirit or qualities.
The siege guns to be sent to Man
churia from Port Arthur will probably
be placed in advance positions, for the
purpose of enabling the Japanese to
shell far into the Russian lines.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11
IMPEACH FEDERAL JUDGE
Many Charges Filed Against swayne
by Committee of the House
b. Associated Press


WASHINGTON, Jan. l0.-The select
committee of the house appointed to
draft articles of Impeachment against
Federal Judge Swayne today completed
its work by the preparation of twelve
articles of impeachment.
The charges embrace obtaining
money by false pretenses, using the
property of bankrupt corporation in
the hands of receiver appointed by
himself and without making compens-
alton to the company; for disobeylng
the law requiring him to live in his
district; for "unlawfully and malicious
ly" filming and imprisoning e. II. Davis
and Simpson Belden. attorneys-at-law,
for alleged contempt of the, circuit
court of the United States; for "un-
lawfully committing to prison" w. c..
O'Neil ON the charge that he had COM
mitted contempt of the district court
of the United States.
The articles of impeachment accuse
Judge Swayne of presenting a false
claim of 1920 against the government;
of obtaining money under false pre-
lenses by collecting $40 a day for ex-
penses when they were less; OF appro-
priating to his own use a private car Of
a railroad then in the hands of a re-
ceiver appointed by him. In which he
made many journeys. including one to
California; that he did not acquire a
residence in his district, as required
by law; that he made malicious and
unlawful decisions in contempt cases.
Representatives Littlefield and Par,l
,ser, in dissenting from the report OF
the committee, say the only valid arti-
cles of impeachment are those based
upon excessive expense accounts,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11
PLAN MIGRATION
TO CALIFORNIA
FARMERS OF MOHAWK VALLEY
ABANDONING LANDS
Price for Milk Has Been Cut to Sueb
an Extent That Dairynen Are
Unable to Make
Living
Special 10 The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
JOHNSTOWN, N. Y, Jan. 10.-The
farming region along the upper Mo-
hawk valley is suffering the fate OF
New England. The farms are given
up entirely to dairy purposes. The
prices now given by the New York
City Milk companies have been cut
to such an extent that the farmers can
get no profits from their output.
The prices for farm supplies have in
creased 25 per cent in the past six
months. At Poland many farms are
being deserted. There has been a re-
duction of SO per cent in the value of
farm lands there in the past four
months.
The same conditions prevail in at
least forty townships hereabouts and
there is contemplated migration to
California of many prominent farm
ers.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11
WOMAN is ARRESTED ON
COUNTERFEITING CHARGE
Secret Service Man of San Francisco
Captures One of Pair, but
Man Escapes
IN Associated Press.

By Associated Press
STOCKTON, Cal, JAM 10.-For some
time United States Secret Service
Agent Foster of San Francisco has
been watching two suspected counter
feiters, a man and woman, in this
city. The two gave their names as
Mr.. and Mrs. James Russell.
Yesterday afternoon about $3.50
o'clock the woman was arrested. The
man, however, had flown, going to San
Francisco yesterday morning.
The woman was taken to San Fran
cisco on the Santa Fe last night, and
placed in Jail there. Dies and molds
and other paraphernalia necessary to
the production of queer money were
found. The officers state that they
have enough evidence to convict.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11
skrydIoff Leaves for st. Petersburg
BY Associated Press.

fItbH
VLADIVOSTOK, Jan. S.-Admir al
Slxrydloff and his staff left today for
ST. Petersburg. The admiral was given
an enthusiastic send-off by. the garri-
son, sailors and officers of the munici-
pality. Addressing his men, Admiral
Skrydloff said there were likely to be
important developments soon in the
region of Vladivostok, and he hoped
that in case the town should be called
upon to stand a siege the garrison
would emulate the devotion and hero
ism of Port Arthur. The men respond
ed with cheers.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11
HELD FOR b|GAMY,
SHE EXPOSES GANG
WOMAN SAYS ACCUSER IS A
TRAIN R0BBER
Minnie N. Segger, Arrested in San
Francisco for illegally Marrying
Los Angeles Man, Exposes
Alleged Outlaws
BY Associated Press.

| BY Associated Press.
+ SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 1O.-Min-
ME Segger, who was arrested tonight
on complaint of b. F. Baddeley, on
the charge of bigamy, made state
ment to Captain of Detectives Bur-
nett shortly after her incarceration in
which she accused Baddeley of being
a member of a band of train robbers.
Baddeley, who formerly lived with
the woman, accused her of having
married Harry Segger, piano player
of Los Angeles, while she was yet the
legal wife Bobby johnson, pugilist
of this city.
that Baddeley, together with Joe Pal
mer, alias "Black joe" a man known
as Zip" and another who styled him
self Pete" composed gang who rob-
bed trains in New Mexico, Missouri,
Arkansas and Colorado. The gang op-
Grated in the summers and spent the
winters in California. All the robber-
les, she says, were committed on the
Denver G. Rio Grande and the Iron
Mountain railroads.
Baddeley denies this story but is
held by the police on suspicion. He
admits having Travelled under many
aliases, but says he has always
worked as carpenter. Detective
O'Keefe of the ST. Louis police depart
ment has wired Chief of Police Witt
man to hold Baddeley.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11
MRS. cHADwIcK's GEMS
Customs Officials Find $4,000 Worth
on Which No Duty Was Paid
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Pless.
CLEVELAND, o., Jan. 1O.-Oficials
OF the customs department have sue
ceeded in locating more than $4,000
worth of diamonds and jewels owned
by Mrs. Cassie Chadwick upon which
it is declared no duty was paid when
they were brought into this country
from Europe. Most of these valuables,
It is stated. are in the hands of per-
sons in this city who hold them as
security for loans made to Mrs. Chad
wick.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11
soy Killed by Train

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 1O.--William
Taylor, aged 16 years, jumped from a
freight train at Twenty-fifth and
Bartlett streets last night and received
injuries from which he died today.
His father. who was the engineer of
the train. did not know of the accident
until he reached San Jose.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11
ANOTHER WIRE TO EAST
First Message Received over Western
Union and Salt Lake Line

BY Assocated Press. =
SALT LAKE, Jan. 1O.-The joint
wires of the San Pedro, Los Angeles
and Salt Lake railroad and Western
Union were connected today.
The first message from the general
offices at Los Angeles to the general
offices at Salt Lake was received here
at p. m.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11
Japs Watch for Cars Fleet
" Associated Frssa.

bY AStOcIdIeu IINbL
PORT LOUIS, Island of Mauritius
Jan. 1O.-It is rumored here that a
japanese squadron is at Diego Garcia,
Chagos islands. The Russian admiral
was informed January 2 that Japanese
warships were proceeding to meet the
Russian squadron and the vigilance Of
the latter was redoubled.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11
MRS. DUKE WILL FIGHT
Wife of Tobacconist viii Endeavor to
Secure His Release
By Associated Press.

BY NssOCIdItU I-TVs5
NEW YORK, Jan. 1O-Mrs. Alice
Webb Duke. whose marriage to Brodie
L. Duke was followed by his incarcera-
ton i'm a sanitarium. intends to fight
the relatives of her husband, who are
endeavoring TO have the marriage an
nulled, and has retained counsel and
taken steps TO procure his release upon
habeas corpus proceedings.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11
Japs Killed by Mine

By Assoclated Iless
LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE correspond
ent at Port Arthur of the Daily Mail
says that ON January 8 twenty Jap
anese were killed by the explosion OF
contact mine inside Of one Of the forts,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11
Defends DonnelI

In defense of the deputy district at
torney, who was bitterly arraigned by
the attorneys for the defendant, Gage
delivered a eulogy on the character of
Major Donnell.
"This district attorney whom they
have assailed and branded as unworthy
of your confidence risked his life upon
the battlefield in the safeguard of the
constitution" said Gage.
'Why do they blackguard him?"
thundered the attorney.
Ex-Governor Gage. at the outset of
his argument, told of the life of George
Washington and read extracts of
Henry Lees eulogy upon him.
He then told the jury that George
Washington was an adept cock
fighter in the wilds of old Virginia.
He then made a point and asked the
jury if George Washington was such
criminal because he enjoyed a. cock
fight.
Not only throughout the trial, but
also in all the arguments so far, thare
has been almost as much said about
the Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals and its powers and
responsibilities as about the killing of
Frey by the defendant, and to one not
conversant with the facts in the case
it would appear that the society was
on trial.
In referring to the distribution of
fines, which the attorney charged $
being the method in vogue, Attorney
Gage said
THAT comes very near being a
graft"
In speaking yesterday Attorney
Rogers said;
1T Is not a question whether Frey
is dead or Carpenter is guilty: 1t is
a question whether the society has a
right to exist
The address delivered by EX-GOVERNOR
Gage created se-ation among those
connected with the society,
In reply to the charge made against
lcontiRaed on Page Four
y
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11
DECORATED BY KAISER
Order Is Conferred on Gems. StoesseI
and Nogi for Bravery
By Associated Press.

By Associated -'ress
BERLIN, Jan. 10.-Emperor William
has conferred on Gen. Stoessel and Gen.
Nogi the Order of Bour lie Merite in
recognition of the bravery of them
selves and their troops at Port Arthur.
His majesty has asked the Russian
and Japanese emperors to authorize
Gen. Stoessel and Gen. Nogi to ac-
cept the decorations.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11
FINDS CARPENTER
GUILTY OF CRIME
INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER
THE VERDICT
GAGE MAKES BITTER ATTACK
Members Of the Society for Prevention
Of Cruelty to Animals De-
nounce the Attorneys
Arraignment

"Guilty-of involuntary manslaugh-
ter" was the verdict returned shortly
before 10 o'clock last night by the
jury in the superior court before
whom G. M. Carpenter, an officer con-
nected with the Society for the Pre-
been on trial for several days past,
charged with the murder of Christian
David Frey at a cooking main held on
May 1 last.
The argument of EX-GOVERNOR Gage
in behalf of the prosecution consisted
in the main part of bitter attack on
those affiliated with the humane or
ganization. ~
The officials of the society gave vent
to their feelings yesterday and con-
certed action on the part of that body
is likely to result.
Chief Humane Officer thinner said
last night:
Cages attack upon the society was
unjustifiable and unwarrantable, and
was made, I believe, with a vicious
intent"
Ex-Governor Henry It. Gage, en-
ployed by the prosecution as special
counsel in the case, made the final ad-
dress to the jury in behalf of the
prosecution. The court room was
crowded and large number of per-
sons were unable to gain admission.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11
BARD MEN
ARE FIRM
Not Alarmed by Turn
of Organization
Fisk Men Will Oppose
Ruef's Plans
Real Strength of Boss
Will Be Tested
Surprising Strength PoIIed by Flint
Causes Many to Regard His
Election as Assured, but
Fight Is Not over

+ 6AcRAMENTo, Jan. 1o.-Sep- I
{ arate caucuses were held tonight !
: by the Bard, Knight and Flint /
9 forces. At the former 1t was de- 1
I cided to stand by Senator Bard for /
Z one more vote, and the latter are 4
t. said to have agreed to remain in I
Z the fight to the last.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11

1-Balloting for senator.
2-Adams assumes office.
3-Tramps 5000 miles on wager.
4-Wife chased by irate husband.
5-Farmers busy since rainfall.
6-Editorial.
Banks elect directors.
8-9-CIassified advertisements.
10-Sports.
11-Markets.
12-Best display in states history.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11
THE DAYS NEWS
FORECAST

Southern California: Cloudy on
Wednesday; fresh southwest winds.
Maximum temperature in Los An
geIes yesterday, 62 degrees; mimi
mum, AZ.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11
LOCAL

Wife and family Of Mayor Harrison OF Chi
cago arrive In Los Angeles
Police start crusade against gamblin re-
sorts
Thirteenth annual poultry show opened last
night at Temple auditorium.
G. NJ. Carpenter found guilty Of voluntary
manslaughter.
Man tramps across country, trundling wheel
barrow.
Following the example set in many casters
cities, members OF the Los Angeles police de
partment are studying the jiu jitsu method CT
wrestling.
Charles Murray bookkeeper for the cud-
ahy Packing company, charged with the mur-
der OF Charles Foss, watchman, Is examined
in Justice Chambers court
Many applicants from the country ask for
positions ON the local police force, in answer
10 request for husky men TO wear the
uniform.
Deputy Nunnally suspended by Assessor
Lewis
Tight rein policy for new police commits
sion.
tract annulled
Frank Virgins, secretary chamber OF CONF
merce says CALIFORNIA; exhibit at worlds
fair was admiration Of All visitors.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11
EASTERN

Seven survivors of Norwe gian steamer
Marpesia, blown up by naphtha. reach New
York
Banking and currency bill chief subject
of discussion by the house.
Senator Cockrell will succeed Yeomans on
interstate commerce commission.
President Roosevelt will insist on early
extra session of congress to consider tariff
revision.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11
Attacks Society

The prosecutor spoke for period of
over five hours, during which time he
delivered a bitter attack on the So
ciety for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals, in the presence of scores of
men and women who are enrolled as
members of the association.
Attorney Gage replied briefly to the
attack made upon the district attor-
neys office by Attorney Brown on
Monday, and he also explained his po-
in the case.
The feature of yesterdays proceed
ings, however, was the sensational at
tack made by Gage on the society, the
officials of which he openly declared
to be "grafters."
He bitterly arraigned Attorney Rog-
ers for the statement he made in con-
nection with his (Gages) veto of the
humane law, which Rogers on the
previous day had refused to read to
the jury. saying:
81 will leave that for you to read, I
would be ashamed to-"
The attorney openly declared that
the fines collected by the society in
the prosecution of it's cases were di-
vided as spoils among the officials.
'They have no dread whatever of
my eloquence, but they fear the tre-
mendous eloquence of the testimony"
thundered Gage as he paced up and
down before the jury.
"You will find no spirit of malignity
actuating me-" declared Gage; "for no
consideration on this earth would 1
contend for a verdict of guilty where
the man is innocent"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11
FOREIGN

General strike of coal miners is threatened
In Germany.
Kuropatkin's army demoralized and ON
verge OF revolt.
President Reyes declares himself dictator
of Colombia.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11
COAST

ANA Adams is naugurated governor OF
Colorado
Flint forces claim senatorship. but real
strength will be divulged today.
Woman arrested in San Francisco on big
amy charge informs police that her accuser
is notorious train robber.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-01
Surplus and Quarantine.

Between the need next summer of general and efficient quarantine, and the need at once of reducing the sur plus in the treasury, 1t is difficult to see how Governor Jelks can consist ently refuse to call an extra session Of the legislature. If the surplus Is to be used, as MT. Bowie proposes, In the redemption of million dollars worth of the states outstanding bonds, an extra session must be called before January 1, and if we are to be saved from the natural effects of another summer of a banana quarantine 1t should be called before Congress meets, or very soon afterwards.
 Both the health and the finances of the state demand an extra session, and neither can be properly conserved without one. The fruit handlers of Mobile do not want an extra session, and those who want fat pickings at the regular session do not want the surplus reduced. The more surplus the merrier, Is the motto of the latter. But all who desire to see yellow fever infection promptly and intelligently handled, and all who consider mil lion dollars lying useless in the treas ury a waste and source of danger desire an extra session.
 The Age-Herald has confidence in Governor Jelks, who has the courage of his convictions. He sees a con gested treasury and he sees the re- suits of banana quarantine, and he knows the remedies cannot properly be delayed until year after next, when they can be applied in the present year.
 The surplus and the quarantine problem are of an extraordinary na- ture, and either fully justifies the call ing of an extra session--taken togeth- CT, they cry aloud for 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-01
Soft, did but dream, 0, coward conscience, how dost thou alright mel
 -klng Richard III.
Rural Routes in Alabama.

At the opening of the present month bso rural free delivery carriers had been put at work in this state deliv- ering at the farmers door letters, newspapers and packages of various sorts. AS each carrier drives about twenty miles. the 56S carriers covered over II ,000 miles of the public roads of this state. What a change in this, oh. Alabamiansl
 A daily mail at tho farm house means development all along the line. It means more reading, and more read ing means more intelligence, and more intelligence means better citizens. The good work should go on until every county and every beat in this state is served by rural carriers every week day.
 MT. Claytons district is the first one to secure 100 routes. It had at the opening of the present month 105. N.r. Bowies district and also MT. Bur netts will soon cross the one hundred line. MT. Underwood began the effort in this state when he secured the es- tablishment of about thirty routes in Jefferson county. He did this about five years ago, and he may yet secure one hundred routes in this district, which contains but four counties. All the districts in this state are active in the rural delivery movement except the Mobile district where conditions 10 not seem to admit of great num- Der of routes Outside of the Mobile district, there should be no cessation in present efforts until every district except the First has one hundred or more rural free delivery routes.