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Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-09
DRIVES WIFE OUT;
SHOOTS HER IN BACK
Kansas City Man Commits Murder and
Narrowly Escapes
LyncI1inu
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
KANSAS CITY, July SIN full view
OF twenty of their neighbors John M
Crane tonight drove his wife from
her home and as she was fleeing into
the street he shot her in the back,
killing her instantly. A large crowd as
sembled and threats of lynchlng were
freely made, but the prompt arrival of
the police, who took Crane in charge,
prevented violence.
Mrs. Henrietta Crane, who was 80
years of age, filed divorce suit
against Crane last April, alleging that
he had fraudulently secured possess
sion of property of hers worth $225, 900.
She had inherited this property from
former husband. She also secured a
temporary injunction preventing Crane
from disposing of the property and Sc
cured a restraining order to keep Crane
from visiting her home This order
was modified SO that he could go home
for clothing. His visit tonight was the
first In many months. After his arrival
there he commenced discussion of
their business affairs and in few mo-
ments the tragedy resulted Mrs. Crane
was originally from New Orleans.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-09
WOMAN KILLED BEFORE
HER HUSBANDS EYES
Mrs. Charles M. Gray, Former Confed-
crate Spy, Drowned In Creek
Near Santa Cruz
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
SANTA CRUZ, July 8.-Mrs Charles
M. Gray of Boulder Creek who WAS
formerly Mrs. Amanda Monks, a Con-
federate spy during the war of the re.
bellion, was drowned tonight. She AMI
her husband were driving and their
horse took fright at an automobile ana
backed off the bridge.
The automobile. which was driven by
the son Of ]. c. Mcmillan, prominent
banker of Oakland, contained a party
Of five. Mr.. Gray got out to hold the
horses head while the automobile
passed. but the horse became unman-
ageahle and backed down the bank into
the stream, falling on top of Mrs. Gray,
who remained in the buggy and was
drowned before her husbands eyes,
Mrs. Gray was over 60 years of age and
had lived In the Santa Cruz mountains
for the last thirty years.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-09
TWO MEN INJURED IN
STREET CAR COLLISION
Coaches Of lnterurban and Traction
Lines Crash Together at
Third and sprlnu


w. G, Wilkins, conductor, and John
Monahan, passenger on car No. 214
of the Los Angeles Interurban,
were seriously injured last night in a
collision which took place with car No.
11s of the Traction line at Third and
Spring streets.
1t seems that car No. 214 of the
Interurban was being run at a hobo"
car for employees off duty and at the
corner Of Third and Spring attempted
to steal the right of way from car 11s
of the Traction line
Mr.. Watkins, who was standing on
the back platform of car 214, at
tempted to jump when he saw that the
collision was inevitable, but he was
struck by the car so that in the fall
his head and back were injured. John
Monahan was merely bruised.
The traction car was in charge of
Motorman L. c. Sohredway and Con-
ductor II. H.. Hemingway.
There was no conductor In charge
of the Interurban car and the motor
man, whose name could not be learned,
slipped away in the crowd Immediately
after the collision.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-09
MURPHY IMPLICATED IN
LANCHA PLANA MURDER
Trying to Shift Responsibility
on Each Other
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
STOCKTON, July S.-The man known
as Harry Love, arrested some time ago
on suspicion of having killed Mrs.
Phoebe Williams and Chester Maker.
her grandson, at Lancha Plana, on the
night of June IL, has confessed to
Sheriff Norman and implicated Clarence
Murphy.
Murphy lives near Clements with his
family. He was arrested last Wednes-
day night, but the Amador sheriff had
managed to keep the matter secret,
though 1t leaked out today. Murphy
angrily protests his innocence and de-
clares, as he has all along, that Love is
the man who committed the crimes.
The officers believe that both had IA
hand In them and that each is endeovor-
ing to shift the responsibility onto the
other.
Sheriff Norman is still very reticent
regarding the matter. He is now busily
engaged in verifying the statements
made by Love regarding the movements
of himself and Murphy just before and
after the murders.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-09
CONVICT ESCAPED FROM
TACOMA is CAPTURED
Sick and Clothed In Rags, Leslie Stag
gers Into the Town
Of Kent
~ AssocIated Prese.

BY Associated Press
TACOMA, July S.-Siclk in mind and
body and clothed in some rags he had
picked UP In the fields through which
he had passed, James Leslie, one af
the escaped eonvicts, staggered into
the town of Kent this afternoon and
was soon arrested by Marshal Shep-
rech. All attempts to learn the where
abouts Of his companions failed. Leslie
said he lay concealed in the brush near
Stones landing today and that a num-
Der of officers passed close to his hiding
place. A report came from Sherlock
today that convict Mccarthy had been
captured, but 1t proved to be un-
founded, Mccarthy had been working
on ranch near there for two days,
but disappeared today. Tonight a.
telephone message to the Ledger gave
the information that convict Malone
had been captured, presumably near
Stones landing, and that the officials
were on the trail of three more con-
victs and expected to capture them
within short time, There are now
five prisoners at large, three having
been captured.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-09
RUSSIA STILL CLAIMING
SUZERAlNTY IN TIBET
Asks China to Furnish Escort of
Troops for the Dalai
Llama

By Associated Press.
PEKING, July 8, afternoon.-M. Pok-
otiloff, the Russian minister at Pelking,
has left for Washington. Prior to his
departure he requested the board of
foreign affairs to sanction the dispatch
of small body of Russian soldiers as
an escort to the Dalai Llama to the
borders OF Tibet. The Chinese replied
that an escort was superiuous and re-
fused their consent.
Russia is apparently desrous to en-
phasize the fact that the Llama is
under her protection, and It is reported
that the Llama is drawing funds from
a Russian bank at Kiachta.
Minister Pokotiloff recently privately
interviewed the Llama at Urga and
gave him presents. The Llama is still
at Urga.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-09
TAFT AND PARTY
SAIL FOR ORIENT
Depart From San Francisco on the
Steamer Manchurla for the
philipplnes


BY Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO. July s.-The
steamer Manchuria, having aboard
Secretary Of war Taft, Miss Roosevelt
and large party of United States
senators and congressmen, sailed at
o'clock today for the Philippine islands
A large throng Of people was at the
wharf to bid the party farewell.
As the big steamer slowly moved
away from the wharf, in response to a
cheer from the crowd, Miss Roosevelt
waved her handkerchief and threw o
kiss. Secretary Taft also waved his
adieus.
The tremendous vessel slowly turned
into the stream and escorted by sew
eral launches and tugs Loaded out to
sea.
Judge Mccall Of the New York bench
arrived last night and Joined the party.
The return trip will commence early
III September and the party will arrive
here before October 10. The party
numbers 104 people.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-09
GOVERNMENT sTATIsTIcIAN
HOLMES is DISCHARGED
GAVE ADVANCE INFORMATION TO
COTTON BROKERS
Secretary Wilson Investigates the
Charges Made by Richard Cheat
ham Of Planters Iation--Vlc-
tor n. olmstead Appointed
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
WASHINGTON, July s.--victor II.
Olmstead has been appointed assistant
statistician Of the department Of agri-
culture to succeed Edwin s. Holmes,
who was ordered relieved today by
Secretary Wilson. Mr.. Olmstead has
for some time past held the position
of chief of the division of domestic crop
reports in the bureau Of statistics and
was also formerly assistant statistician
of the department. He was assistant
director of the census Of Cuba and the
Philippines.
AS result Of the investigation by
secret service agents into charges made
by Richard Cheatham, secretary Of the
Cotton Planters association, that in
formation had been given to cotton
brokers in New York by some person or
persons In the bureau of statistics of
the department of agriculture Secre-
tary Wilson made public an official re-
port in which he states that Edwin S.
Holmes, the associate statlstician, has
been guilty Of Juggling" the official
report. The report says:
1t has been found that Mr.. Holmes
communicated advance information to
Van c. Ripper, New York broker, and
Haas of New York, who, Mr.. Van
Ripper said, acted as a go-between in
conveying information from Holmes to
other New York brokers. Steps have
been taken by Secretary Wilson to
prevent any further leakage of the de-
partment figures, and an entire reor-
ganizatlon of the bureau of statistics
and manner of preparing monthly crop
reports has been outlined by him. The
papers in connection with the investi-
cation were referred to the United
States district attorney for the District
of Columbia, and he has reported that
in his opinion a criminal prosecution
will not lie against Holmes. Holmes
has been dismissed from the service of
the department.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-09
SHERIFF ovERPoWERED
AND PRISONERS SHOT
BY Associated Press.

IRONTON, Mo-, July S,-A gang of
masked men overpowered and bound
Sheriff Marshall early today, forced
their way into the county jail and
fired several shots at william and
Arthur Spaugh. prisoners held on the
charge of having murdered Sheriff
Polk several weeks ago. Each of the
leg, but neither was seriously injured.
The purpose of the strange attack is
a matter for speculation.
Sheriff Marshall was bound and
gagged and his keys taken.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-09
N0 IndIoatIons Of Enaaaemant

ST. PETERSBURG, July 9.-The
landing of the Japanese on sakhalien
island and its probable effect on peace
negotiations is the absorbing topic of
conversation in all circles. the surren-
der OF the Kniaz Potemklne having
taken secondary place This move Is
generally recognized as an indication
that Japan intends to demand the ees-
sion of the island as one Of the con-
ottions Of peace, but this is no longer
an insuperable obstacle IN the way
Of termination OF the war
No further news was received from
sakhalien last nisht.
Operations against the Russian left
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-09
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS HAVE
BAD EFFECT
WHOLE SECTIONS MUTINoUs
LlnevIteh Telegraphs That Soldiers
Insist on Being Consulted, and
That Officers Are Circulating
Petition for Assembly
Ru Associated Press.

ST. PETERSBURG, July s.-Gen.
Linevitch wires Prince Potemkln that
the news of the negotiations with
Japan has been spread throughout the
army with disastrous effect. The men
now insist on being consulted with in
regard to peace, and the officers are
soliciting signatures to a petition for
In this they are succeeding. The army
is discontented and whole sections are
rnutinous. There is little hope of Of
fering effective resistance to the Jap
anese,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-09

at Beicbe and Losushan. reported by
General Linevitch, are apparently In
the nature Of a reconnaissance in
force, and there are no indications Of a
general engagement developing in
Manchuria yet
The rumor that General Kuropatkin
is about 10 retire Is revived. General
Batjanoff commander of the third
Manchurian army, It is reported, will
be his successor.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-09
BUILDING C0LLAPSES
IN SAN FRANCISCO
Plumber Is Crushed to Death and Two
Other Workmen Are Serl-
ously Injured

ously Injured
BY Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO, July S-One man
was killed and two others injured
through the collapse of new four
story frame building at Ninth and Te-
hama streets late this afternoon. The
structure, the lower floor of which had
been arranged for stores while the up
per floors were to be used for a lodging
house. had been completed in every
thing except the plumbing.
Samuel Cowap, plumber, and Den
mis- Horgan and Morris Garguilo, two
helpers, were working in the building
today. Cowap was in the basement
and made desperate attempt to reach
the street when he heard the crash of
timbers, but the falling walls crushed
him to death. Dennis Horgan and
Morris Garguilo, Cowap's helpers, were
in another part of the building. Hor-
gan sustained a broken leg and Gar.
guilo escaped with severe lacerationa
and bruises.
A telephone lineman engaged in put
ting wires into the building narrowly
escaped.
The police declare that the cause of
the collapse was due to criminal negli-
gence and defects in the construction
of the building. The contractor who
erected the building states that the
collapse was caused by the warping
of the walls of an old building ad-
joining which crushed in the side of the
new structure.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-09
STEPS OFF STREET CAR
IN FIT OF ABSTRACTION

Thomas McDonough, a laborer living
at 292 East Second street, signaled the
conductor of Downey avenue car to
stop at the Plaza yesterday afternoon
and walked off the car before It had
stopped. His lip was split and several
minor body bruises resulted which
were dressed at the receiving hospital.
He said he alone was to blame. as he
was smoking and stepped off the car
without thinking of what he was doing
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-09
YIELD WITHOUT A BLOW
No Resistance Offered to Japanese
Occupation of Sakhallen
BY Associated Press.

OCCupdtlOn OF OdNHdueH
BY Associated Press.
ST. PETERSBURG, July ga land
ing. Of Japanese troops on the island
of Sakhalien was officially reported to-
night and startled military circles in
st. Petersburg, though 1t had been
realized since the defeat of Admiral
Rojestvenslky that the Japanese were
able to take possession of the island
as soon as they thought flt The
strength Of the loaning force cannot
be ascertained but the garrison of the
island was too weak to offer an ef-
fective defense.
The Japanese fleet covering the land
ing of troops on the island of Sakha-
lien consisted of two battleships, seven
cruisers, three gunboats, thirty-six
torpedo boats and ten transports load
ed with troops. The Japanese landed
at the village of Meree between She
pivan and Korsakovsk The COM
mander Of the Russian detachment of
coast defense guns to be blown up
and all the government buildings
burned before retiring.
Though the Japanese seem unwilling
to risk grand battle with General
Linevitch pending the peace meeting
at Washington. the landing Of troops
at Sakhalien. island is considered ex-
pressive Of Japan's decision regarding
the formal conclusion of general arm
istice. as showing that. In the interim
before the meeting she deems it neces-
saary to occupy the island whose pos
session is an important card in her
diplomatic contest.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-09
LOS ANGELES HERALD. SUNDAY MORNING. JULY o 1905

federal and supreme courts and all rul-
ings and regulations that have been
made on the subject Of Chinese exclu-
sion.
The duty Of the commission is to
see what changes, if any, are neces-
sary in the rules and regulations Of
the department. This action has been
taken in view of the complaints Of
the harshness and unreasonableness Of
such regulations.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-09
PERSIAN FREEBooTERs ARE
RAIDING ACROSS BORDERS
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
LEKORAN, Russia, July S.-The
government is waging a vigorous cam
paign against a band of Persian
marauders who are crossing the bor-
der with increasing frequency, appar-
emily owing to the laxity of the Per-
sian provincial officials.
Many of the band have been killed
and thirty were recently imprisoned
including several chiefs.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-09
CHINESE FLOWER FOODS
blossom Delights" Introduced at
Fashionable American Luncheons

blossom Delights" Introduced at
Fashionable American Luncheons
From Leslies Weekly.
The flower best suited to the Chinese
palate, and the one which is served
with almost every elaborate Chinese
dinner, is the chrysanthemum. The
flower has a peculiar flavor and re-
auires taste educated by many trials
before 1t can be fully appreciated; but
Chinese epicures, and few New York.
ers who enjoy Chinese foods, frequently
pay fancy prices for chrysanthemums,
which they take to the Chinese chefs
to have prepared for them. The old
fashioned nasturtium, the rose. and the
violet seem to please the American
taste, however.
For a luncheon an element of inter-
est is always added by introducing the
chafing-dish at table. The flower des-
serts are particularly adapted for 1un-
cheons because of the blossoms beauty
and fragrance as well as the novelty Of
preparing them for food. To make the
dessert. or the blossom delight" as
some enthusiasts call it, first stir a thin
batter of eggs and flour. This should be
brought in from the kitchen already
prepared. The flowers, thoroughly
washed should be arranged in a glass
vase on the sideboard. Have the chaf-
ing-dish ready, half filled with oil,
smoking hot. Pluck the petals from the
flowers, stir briskly into the batter,
then dip out in very small portions and
drop into the oil, The fritters puff up
Immediately. and if taken out quickly
they retain the color of the flower from
which they are made.
When removed from the oil they
should be placed for a moment on abb
sorbent paper before being busted with
powdered sugar and passed to the wait
ing guests, who are more than anxious
to sample the new idea. The tiny wa
fers, which are crisp and dainty, are
good substitutes for the inevitable
champagne waters In serving ices OF
any kind.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-09
WILL INVESTIGATE
ANTI-CHINESE LAWS
Commission Appointed by Secretary
Metoalf Meets In Washington to
Consider Necessary

NVV"V' ''NN|"""'J N''"''aN
BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, July s.--The COM
mission appointed by Secretary Metcalf
of the department of commerce and
labor to make a thorough examination
Of the Chinese exclusion and immigra-
tion laws met today and outlined its
work.
The commission consists Of Lawrence
o, Murray, assistant secretary; Ed
ward w. Sims solicitor. and p, X,
Campbell law officer of the immisra-
tion bureau. all Of the department. Of
commerce and labor. 1t will secure
copies OF all treaties. immigration laws.
decisions OF the treasury department.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-09
LAND FRAUD CASES TO
BE VIGOROUSLY PUSHED
Secretary Of Interior Hopes Senator
MitcheI's Will Be the First of
Many Convictions
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
BOSTON, July s.-Discussing alleged
land frauds in the far west Secretary
of the Interior Hitchcock said today:
"The conviction of Senator Mitchell
is the first of many which we hope to
secure in the near future. We have
eral years and we have now got to
where we hope to accomplish results.
We have twelve indictments in Mon
tana of so-called stool pigeons, people
who have impersonated insolvent
homesteaders and turned over the GER
tificates for money"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-09
JuLIET's HOUSE IN VERONA
AUCTIONED OFF FOR $4,000
by Associated Press.

by ASSOcIdItU fTts5'
VERONA, July S.-The house in
which Juliet is said to have lived ana
in which she received Romeo has been
sold at auction. The bidding began at
$1,000 and the house was finally bought
In by the city of Verona for $4,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-09
WEALTHY CLUB MAN
FOUND DEAD IN ROOM
BY Associated Press.

CHICAGO. July s.--Leverett l.. Hull.
wealthy member of the firm of Hull
g Co., coal and coke dealers, was found
dead in his room today at the Union
club, where he had lived for the last
ten years.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-09
Driving Enemy Northward
BY Associated Press.

by ASsoclated Fress.
TOXIC, July S.-The following Of
ficial dispatch has been received from
the Japanese army headquarters in
Manchuria:
Occasional collisions take place be-
tween scouts on both sides of the rail-
road along the Fenghwa, Kai-Yuen and
Kwangping roads. The enemy is being
gradually driven northward."
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-09
PLENIPoTENTIARIEs SAIL
Leave Yokohama for Seattle on Board
the Minnesota
BY Associated Press.


BY Associated Press
YOKOHAMA, July 8.-The steamer
Minnesota of the Great Northern line,
having on board the Japanese peace
plenipotentiaries, sailed from this port
for Seattle at 4:3O this afternoon.
The governor of Yokohama and civic
bodies escorted the plenipotentiaries to
the pier, where they were received by
a military guard. At the pier the pleni-
poteniaries and their suites entered
launches and were conveyed to the
Minnesota, which was dressed with
fiags. as were all the other ships In the
harJor.
The Marquis Ito. Premier Katsura,
the other members of the cabinet Mr..
Grisconi, the American minister, and
the STAFF of the legation were among
those who accompanied Baron Komura
and his party to the Minnesota. An
enormous crowd of japanese and for
eigners, with bands of music, assem-
bied at the water front, and general
enthusiasm vas manifested. On arriv-
ing on board the Minnesota Baron Ko-
mura and those who accompanied him
partook of collation., after which the
ship sailed amidst a storm of "ban-
zais,' the Japanese guardship Takso
firing salute of nineteen guns
The whole Of Toxic is apparently re-
joiced at the prospects for peace after
the many months of sanguinary war
fare which, 1t is declared. was forced
upon Japan.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-09
ADEE BECOMES ACTING
SECRETARY OF STATE
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, July S.-Mr. Adee,
second assistant secretary OF stats.
who has lust returned TO the United
States from France. In which country
he made tour on his bicycle, today
assumed the duties OF acting secretary
OF state
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-09
DEATHS OF THE DAY

Walter kittredge, Manchester, NJ. H..
BY Associated Press.
MANCHESTER, N. H., July S.-Wal-
ter Kittredge, poet ald author of
"Tenting on the Old Camp Ground"
died at his home at Reeds Ferry to-
day of old age.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-09
News Of Loan We'll Received

BY Associated Press.
TOXIC, July s.-The news of the
successful hotation of the foreign loan
OF sl.5OOOOOOOO has been received here
with general satisfaction.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-09

Escaping from the recent great earth
selves huts at Mandi, India. A few days
later the huts were struck by lightning
and twenty-three Of the occupants were
killad
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-09

samad Khan, the recently accredited
Persian minister at Paris. is known
and a practical player on the ac-
Gordon.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-09
FRIcK DONATES 100000
TO ACADEMY AT ROME

BY Associated Press
NEW YORK. July s-Henry G..
Frick has donated 100000 to the Amer
ican Academy of Arts at Rome.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-09
SPECIALIST
Why Ny Cures
Are Both Prompt
and thorough

HAVE FREQUENTLY STATED IN
my announcements that / cure thor
oughly IN less time than other phyei-
fisa,ns fs, require % psh prosdhucet t, Partlat% % SaFe;
presume this claim Of mine has been
accepted as truth BY some, while
others have regarded It as too un-
reasonable TO even resemble the truth,
There Is nothing unreasonable about
II. The unreasonableness In all on the
part of the man who doesn't believe
II. Scientific reasoning makes truth
stand right out all over the assertion.
York. Which route would you talke7
the most direct railway line or
the Cape Horn route? Suppose you
are suffering from o disease and want
and accurate treatment, administered
by an experienced and skilled special