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Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-30
TRIED TO WRECK
SANTA f TRAIN
TWO HUNDRED LIVES PLACED
IN JEOPARDY
Deliberate Attempt to Derail Over
land Near South Pasadena at a
Specially Precipitous and
Dangerous Spot
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A deliberate attempt to wreck a
Santa Fe overland train, loaded as it
was with it's human freight of more
than two hundred PASSENGERS was made
a short distance this side of South Pa
sadena about O'Clock last night. That
whoever instigated it did not succeed
was due mostly to luck.
The attempt took place about a
quarter of mile this side of South
Pasadena, where the Santa Fe tracks
proceed through narrow cut. On
one side is a deep gully, while OH the
other the tracks are built alongside a
bank which rises to considerable
height.
Between the ends of two rails the
wrecker, or wreckers, had placed a
heavy brake rod in such position as to
derail any train which should happen
to hit 1t. Train number 2, the over
land, which left Los Angeles at s
the engineer could apply the air brakes
his front trucks were off the track.
Hitting frog the wheels again ran
onto the track and the danger was
over.
The overland was stopped and the
crew began an investigation. They
found the brake rod by the side of the
track, bent out of shape by contact with
the locomotive. When Pasadena was
reached the officials of the Santa F'e
were notified, as was the division su-
perintendent when number pulled
into San Bernardino.
The superintendent of the San Ber-
nardino division Immediately tele-
graphed the police at both Los Ange-
les and Pasadena. as well as Sheriff
Whites office. When officers went
out to investigate they found the bent
brake rod lying by the side of the
rails and also the tracks of the front
wheels Of the locomotive where it had
ploughed along the ground after hit
ting the obstacle.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-30
GRIFFITH MUST
PAY PENALTY
PETITION FOR REHEARING IS
DENIED
THERE is NO ALTERNATIVE
BY Supreme Courts Decision the
coloneps Sentence Of Two Years
IN San Quentin viii Be
Carried Out

The supreme court of California yes
terday sounded the death knell to the
hopes of Colonel Griffith, when 1t denied
his petition for a rehearing in the
criminal case against him, and decreed
that the law be allowed to take It's
course
The court denied Griff1th's motion for
a new trial several weeks ago, where
upon his attorneys filed a petition for
a rehearing of the motion before thu
court en- banc.
1t was Griffith's final appeal to the
court of last resort, and now that the
highest tribunal in the state has set
its seal of approval on the judgment of
his peers 1t has been settled for all
time that Griffith must meet his fate,
as he has exhausted the entire code of
a criminals alternative.
Griffith was found guilty by a jury
over a year ago in Judge Smiths de-
partment of the superior court, OH the
charge of an attempt to murder his
wife.
dered in the case, Judge Smith SEN
fenced the wealthy prisoner to serve
two years at San Quentin and to pay a
fine of $4,000.
Since his conviction and sentence
Griffith has been confined in the county
JAIL where he has been accorded more
privileges than are generally extended
to a prisoner.
His long confinement in the county
JAIL however, will not reduce his sen-
tence to states prison, as his judicial
experiments have been made on, his
own account.
Griffith was found guilty of making
a murderous attack on his wife at the
suit of which Mrs. Griffith lost the
sight of one of her eyes.
Mrs. Griffith was granted a divorce
from her husband several months ago
by Judge Allen in the superior court.
Griffith's civil action, the last of the
mans legal troubles, is still pending
before the superior court. Judges
Charles Silent and Works sued their
former client for $4,000 attorneys fees,
but the jury found that they were en-
titled to only $500.
Dissatisfied with the meager amount,
the attorneys appealed from the judg-
ment of the jury, and few weeks sub
sequent to the appeal Judge Beldsoe of
the superior court ordered a new trial.
The prisoner will be taken to Sar
Quentin as soon as the remittitur is
received from the supreme court, which
will probably be within the next few
days.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-30
HATFIELD WINS PRIZE
FOR RAINMAKING
"Wizard of Esperanza" Makes Good
His Promise, and All Is Over
but Shouting
Mr.. Hatfield has made good.

Mr. Hatfield has made good.
Yesterdays rain brought the seasons
record up to 1922 inches for Los An
geles, and now it's all over but the
shouting.
According to Forecaster Franklin of
the weather bureau, however, there
will be more rain before Hatfield and
his admirers have an opportunity to
shout. Here is the official warning:
HStorm signals have been ordered up
al along the southern coast, and high
southerly winds are expected. A gem
eral storm is ranging over the coast
and Rocky mountain region. 1t was
noted Tuesday in the Puget sound sec
ton, whence 1t moved rapidly south,
with increasing energy, and at noon
was central over Nevada. General
rains are reported and indications are
for more rain, with high winds. The
precipitation to o'clock this (Wednes-
day) afternoon was 81 of an inch"
The Wizard of Esperanza" says he
will continue to shoot his chemicals
into the air as he will produce in all
twenty inches of rain. He proposes to
give two inches in addition to the
eighteen-inch mark, which has won
him a prize of $1,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-30
TAKES CHRISTIAN
SCIENTISTS SIDE
DOCTORS BILL" VETOED BY
NEBRASKA'S GOVERNOR
He Declares II to Be Unconstltu-
tionaI, as interfering With the
Liberty of Religious
Rights
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
LINCOLN Neb., March Ex-Governor
Mickey today vetoed bill which
passed both houses, outlawing Christian
Science healing by making it a mis-
demeanor for any person to practice
mental healing without first having
taken four years medical course.
The veto is based chiefly on objec-
tions that the measure was not framed
in a constitutional manner. 1t also
sets forth that it is in violation of the
act Of the federal constitution which
demands religious liberation, freedom
and liberty to the citizens of all states.
This bill has probably oGcasioned
more bitterness than any other that
has been considered at the present
session of the Legislature. 1t has been
known as "the doctors bill" because
it had the backing of the physicians
of the state. Hundreds of protests were
received against it's passage, directed
against the alleged unconstitutionality
of interference with religious rights. It
is thought no effort will be made to
pass the bill over the governors veto.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-30
JUVENILE THIEVES
PLUMBER BY WHOLESALE E
Illinois Boys of Good Family Found
Guilty of Numerous
Robberies
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
CHICAGO, March 29.-Ten boys of
Harvey, suburban town, have con-
fessed in the Juvenile court to the rob
berry of eighteen stores, three churches,
two schoolhouses and a railroad sta
tion. The plunder consisted Of candy,
gum and pennies, and it was too free
a distribution of the candy at school
that at last enabled the police to cap
ture the band, who led them a merry
chase for months.
1--WE started it just for fun" sobbed
one of the culprits. "but when we got
into it we could not stop. We just had
to go right on stealing because there
was always some boy that did not have
what he wanted"
The boys, whose ages range from II
to Is years, are all of respectable fam
lilies. Their hearty repentance. added
to the pleadings of their parents. i'm
duced Judge Mack to release the pris-
oners on probation.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-30
COLLISION CAUSES AN
EXPLOSION IN SUBWAY
Results in a Fire Which still Burns
In an Unfinished
Section
81 Asl,oclate Fresa.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK. March ga severe ex-
plosion, followed by an outbreak of
fire, which up to late hour tonight
had defied all efforts of the firemen to
extinguish 1t completely, occurred to-
day in an unfinished section of the
subway at Broadway and One Hundred
and Sixty-seventh street. The road at
that point is 1876 feet below the sur
face. The explosion followed collision
between an empty train which had
been run too far beyond the terminal
switch and fiat car on which We're
several Italian laborers.
General Manager Hadley stated that
the explosion was caused by a short
circuit on the third rail and the feed
cable, resulting from the collision, which
set fire TO some Of the timbers used by
the contractor In snoring up the tunnel.
NO person was injured.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-30
.LUNAT|C CALLS
ON GOV. PARDEE
SEEKS Interview ABOUT THE
NAPA ASYLUM CASE
Claims That the Physicians and Not
the Attendants Were Answer
able for the Death of
Joseph Louis

By Associated Press.
SACRAMENTO, March 29-While
busting out the governors office this
morning, Jacob Soares, messenger for
his excellency, was suddenly confronted
with a crazy man who demanded to
see the governor, and see him on a
hurry up call. Soares was not slow
stoned by the visitors manner ano
turned the bolt, locking the door lead
ing to the other part of the office.
The stranger stated in loud voice
that the two physicians, and not the
two attendents, at the Napa Insane
asylum, were responsible for the death
of Joseph Louis, the patient who was
recently killed there.
Soares finally coaXed the man out
into the hall, through the governors
ing that he would lay the case before
the attorney general.
About noon the unwelcome visitor re-
turned and again declared his intention
of seeing the governor. DR.. Hatch of
the state lunacy commission here took
q hand and telephoned the county au-
thorities, who at once sent an officer
to the capitol.
When arrested the man, who is re-
ported to be from San Francisco, gave
the name of Carl Schoterman, and he
is now in confinement, awaiting exam
iantion as to his sanity.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-30
PRESIDENT GIVEN
A FREE HAND
CANAL COMMISSION RESIGNS
AT TAFTS REQUEST
II Is Believed That the New Members
of the Board viii Be Announced
During RooseveIt's South
ern Trip
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, March 29.-The first
practical step having in view the re-
organization of the Panama canal
commission was taken today when, in
compliance with Instructions from
President Roosevelt, Secretary Taft
requestetF the members of the commits
sion to tInder their designations. This
request was promptly complied with
by members of the commission now in
Washington and their designations
will be in the hands of the president
ton1orrug. The purport of Mr.. Taft's
letter requesting the designations of
the commission was sent to Maj. Gen.
George w. Davis, retired, Of the army,
governor of the canal zone and also
one Of the commission, and a prompt
answer is expected from him.
AS indicated in the letter of Secre-
tary Taft the designations are re-
quested in order that the president
may have free hand. in reorganizing
the commission. That the president
has contemplated reorgs nization has
been known for some tim6,, and he has
been in consultation with Secretary
Taft as to the future policy in choosing
it's personnel and directing it's work.
1t was believed originally that better
results might be accomplished by the
appointment of smaller commission
than that now existing, but recent
opinion of Attorney General Moody
held that under the law the president
was required to name seven members
in all. The appointments probably will
be announced during the progress of
his southern trip.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-30
SMuGGLED GOLD DUST
Held by Collector of Port Until PEN
atty is Paid
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO, March 29.-Collec-
tor of the Port Stratton has taken
charge of $1,000 In gold dust which was
on deposit to the order of William
Loaiza & Co. in a local bank. 1t had
been smuggled into this state from
Mexico and was held here without any
records being made in the custom
house, which is contrary to law.
The gold dust is held by the collec-
tor pending an application for a re-
mission Of penalties and forfeiture.
which the gold dust is subject to under
the law,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-30
HEARTY WELCOME
To SENATOR FLINT.
ACCORDED BIG RECEPTION BY
EAST SIDE FRIENDS
CEREMONIES ARE IMPRESSIVE
Newly Elected Representative In the
Senate Met at Ventura by spe-
claI Train and Escorted
Home
CEREMONIES ARE IMPRESSIVE

Seldom have citizen Of Los Angeles,
regardless of political afHliations, ac-
corded favored son Of the southland
such a hearty reception as that which
marked the return of Senator Frank p.
Flint from Washington yesterday.
Despite the rain, train bearing the
label, East Los Angeles Special. We'll
come to our Senator, Frank P. Flint"
pulled out from River station promptly
at o'clock yesterday morning, with
an escort of an hundred prominent
business men and band
Senator Flint was met at Ventura
and brought back to the city. Stops
were made between Los Angeles and
Ventura, and crowds Of school children
cheered the new senator enthusiastic
cally at each place.
In Los Angeles the program was car
ried out almost to the letter, although
the unfavorable weather conditions
kept many people from visiting East
lake park, where the exercises were
held.
Senator Flint was deeply impressed
with the welcome he received at the
hands of his neighbors and friends in
East Los Angeles. He was introduced
by Chairman Mesmer and made a brief
address, after which he was presented
with handsome banner, emblematic
of California, by school children from
the various east side schools, who were
dressed in red, white and blue cos
tunes, each representing a separate
state and territory of the union. Dur
ing the course of his remarks, Senator
Flint said:
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-30
THE DAYS NEWS
FORECAST

Southern California: Cloudy, un-
settled weather Thursday, with
showers; snow in the mountains;
fresh southwest winds. Maximum
temperature in Los Angeles yester-
day, So degrees; minimum, 4s de-
grees.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-30
Boston Man Commits Suicide

By Associated Press
NEW YORK, March 29.-William M.
Hammond. one of the most prominent
real estate men of Boston, committed
suicide at the Hotel Astor here today
by shooting. Despondency, due to i'll
health. is supposed to have been the
motive
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-30
BURNED MESSENGER BOY
DIES OF HIS INJURIES
San Pedro confIaeration Results in the
Death of One Victim After Ex-
cruciatinu AGONY

Special to The Herald.
SAN PEDRO, March 29.-Fred Han
sen, the messenger boy so badly burned
in the fire which started in Allen &
Baly's cigar store early this morning,
died at o'clock. after seven hours OF
excruciatlng agony. He was kept un-
der the influence of opiates and taken
to his home, where he rallied just be-
fore death. recognizing and speaking
to his mother.
> The other lad, Joaquin Constantine,
is badly burned but may recover.
The loss will total $4,000, with partial
insurance.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-30
Senator FIint's Speech

II would, indeed, be cold did I not
appreciate a reception of this kind
from my friends and neighbors. If am
to be applauded. 1 want to be ap-
plauded by those who know me. The
place where I want to be held in high
esteem is right here in East Los Ange-
les, where you all have known me for
the past twenty years OF more. If ]
maintain your friendship I shall be per-
fectly satisfied to go out into the other
parts of the country and do what L can
in my humble way to fulfill the du-
ties of senator of the United States for
the very best interests of the whole
people.
II feel that there are many others in
the senate with, perhaps, more expert
ence and ability than possess, but If
hard work, coupled with desire to
do for my constituents the best there
is in me, is what goes to make UP a
worthy servant, then 1 will make a
good senator"
At this point the crowd cheered en-
Enthusiastically, and some one in the
audience shouted: you will, Frank;
you willl' The senator bowed his
head smilingly and continued:
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-30
SKELETONS IN CAVE
Prospectors Report Gruesome Discov-
cry on Vancouver Island

BY Associated Press.
VICTORIA, b. c., March 2s.-News
was received by the steamer Queen
City from the Vancouver island coast
of the discovery by prospectors of a
cave on the seashore between Quat-
sino sound and San Joseph bay. at the
north end of Vancouver island. in
which forty skeletons were found.
The prospectors found most of the
skeletons intact. Some of the skulls
We're broken. 1t is possible that the
cave was the burial place of an In
dian tribe. once numerous In that dis
trlct.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-30
LOS ANGELES RESIDENT
IS GIVEN APPOINTMENT
William H. Code Is Named Chief En-
gneer Of Indian lrri-
cation
BY Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, March 29.--secretary
Hitchcock today designated William II.
Code of Los Angeles as chief engineer
of Indian irrigation. He will have
supervision of irrigation construction
work on Indian reservations throughout
the west
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-30
DOWAGER EMPRESS
FRUSTRATES
EFFORT
Nicholas IL Inficts
Serious Wound
on Himself
Violent Struggle Ends
in Revolver Being
Discharged
Bullet Reported to Have
Pierced AutOcrat's
Left Hand
Physicians Do Not Apprehend Fatal
Results Unless Complications
Set in, Blood Poisoning Being
the Principal Danger
Ey Associated Press.

Ely Associated Press.
PARIS, March 3o.--An unconfrmed
report from st. Petersburg is pub
Iished here this morning to the effect
that Emperor Nicholas made an at
tempt to commit suicide and wounded
himself in the hand. The rumor fur
ther says that the emperor's design
was frustrated by the intervention Of
his mother, the empress dowager.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-30
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
ST. PETERSBURG. March 30.-A
state of wild excitement prevails here
this morning. A persistent rumor is in
circulation to the effect that Emperor
Nicholas II made an attempt on his
own life last night at his country home
at Tasarsko-Selo.
1t has been known for some time
that the czar was on the verge of "a
nervous collapse. In fact he has broken
down on several occasions recently and
at a semi-officiaI consultation with
some officers of the general staff on
Monday last Nicholas gave way to a
paroxysm of wild anger and ended in
fit of hysterical weeping.
Only Dowager Can Control him
The dowager empress has been at the
palace for some weeks and it is said
she is the only one who can exert a
quieting influence upon the unhappy
ruler when he suffers an attack of this
sort. She is reported to have been at
his side when he attempted to end
his life with a revolver. The reports
are to the effect that a violent struggle
ensued and that the weapon was dis
Continued Page Two)
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-30
to pay penalty.

1-Griffith to pay penalty.
2-Warship to be sent to Haiti
q 3-WeIcome to Senator Flint.
4-Half of Hays jury secured.
5--Southern California news.
6-Editorial.
7-No aIimony for Mrs. Gordon
9-9-CIassified advertisements.
1o-Sports.
11-Markets.
12-councilmen studying gas.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-30
Russ0. Danish ArbI.ratIon treaty

~ associated If1Sa
COPENHAGEN. March 29-rhe
Danish parliament today adopted the
kusso-Danish arbitration treaty.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-30
EASTERN

Collision in New York's subway causes ex>
plosion and fire.
Governor of Nebraska vetoes the doc
tors bill" directed against Christian sci-
entists
Panama canal commission resigns at re-
quest of Secretary Taft
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-30
FOREIGN

It is reported that the czar attempted
suicide. but was prevented by tho dowager
empress.
New rescript providing for reforms In Po-
land is issued by the czar
Japan warned by neutral power not TO
permit any interference in arranging peace
terms with Russia.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-30
Miss HoIgate Speaks

my Loyal and EIonored Subject: /
am commissioned by the sovereign
CContinued ON Page Thres.A
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-30
LOCAL

Hatfield wins prize for rainmaking.
Mother of Nnon Goode arrives In Los An
geles.
Funeral services over the body of Mrs.
Mother prostrated at sight OF daughter
behind bars Of city jail.
Millionaire Kinks nurse may bring civil
suit against her employer.
Senator Flint given hearty reception by
East Siders upon return home,
Supreme court denies Col. drinlth j. drlf-
ath's petition for a rehearing In his GRIM
inal case, and the sheriff VIII convey the
prisoner to san Quentin upon receipt OF the
remlttitur from the court
..Tom" Hays charged with having wrecked
the Orange Growers National bank OF
Riverside, no. IN trial In the United States
district court,
Governor Pardee's apparent delinquency In
his appointments to the superior bench crit
icised by the attorneys.
Councimen considering mayors veto Of
the public asility ordinance
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-30
Lauds His Associates

1--WE have today in this country, as
far as our national government is con-
cerned a condition that is pleasing to
all. The idea that there are those In
the senate of the United States who
are led about by i'll meaning influences
is altogether wrong. 1t Is my opinion
that every man in that body means to
do what he actually believes to be
right. Any idea that some of them
are controlled by interests opposed to
good government is absolutely without
foundation"
In closing his address Senator Flint
thanked the people for the reception
rendered him and said that he trusts
he will do nothing during his term in
the senate to displease any of his
friends in Los Angeles.
"Allow me to say" he continued,
"that of all the receptions have had
this touches me most, and again
thank you, one and all. from the bot
tom of my heart for this high honor"
Address OF Welcome
Hon. F. w. Houser made the address
of welcome. His remarks were highly
laudatory. He reviewed the senatorial
contest in the state legislature, saying
that no community was ever prouder
than Los Angeles when 1t learned that
Frank p. Flint had been selected as
the new senator from California.
In introducing Senator Flint Chair
man Mesmer referred to him as "Our
Frank" He said that all Angelenos
are proud of their new senator; that
as a citizen, neighbor and a loyal
friend none stands higher than Mr..
Flint
One OF the most impressive features
OF the program at the park was the
drill OF the school children, who formed
about the platform in such a manner
as to represent the emblematic figures
OF the eight different fraternal orders
to which Senator Flint belongs.
After the drill Miss Jeanette Hol-
gate, who represented California, gad-
vanced to where the senator was seat
ed, and extending the handsome ban
ner offered. in commemoration of the
occasion, said;
hAl
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-30
COAST

Troops ordered out of Yosemite valley by
the state park commissioners.
Government claims island at mouth OF
Columbia river, and fishermen are indignant.
Lunatic insists ON seeing Governor Par
dee about the Napa asylum case.