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Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-27
PLANNED DEATH WHEN
SENTENCED TO ASYLUM
Officers Tell of Threat Made by C. C.
Whitehead as He Left the
Court Room

Laboring under the idea that he was
being prosecuted and following out the
carefully planned arrangements made
during his trial in superior court
room, are thought by officers to have
been the conditions surrounding the
death of c. C. Whitehead, a young
stone mason who was killed instantly
by jumping through the window of a
rapidly moving train near San Bernar-
dino, Tuesday night
Witnesses at the trial of Whitehead,
which was held before Justice Wilbur
Tuesday afternoon. recall vividly the
threat uttered by the man as he was
led from the court room. All during
the trial Whitehead had remained quiet,
only occasionally bouncing up and
down on the chair on which he was
sitting. His hands were strapped to
his sides but he insisted upon going
before the commission and having his
say.
Don't sentence me- gentlemen" he
pleaded. "Think of my wife and
babies and don't let these men take
me away" I'VE will have to send you
to a hospital for a few weeks" said
Judge Wilbur and as the man had
turned away there was, the despair of
death on his face and he muttered Il
shall never return here alive"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-27
DIRECTORATE Of
SALT: LAKE MEETS
HARTMAN AND KERENS ONLY
ONES ABSENT
TRANSACT LITTLE BUSINESS
Session Lasts Thirty Minutes, at the
Conclusion of Which Senator w.
A. Clark Says There Is Moth.
ing to Be Given Out

Ten of the twelve men who compose
the directorate of the new San Pedro,
Los Angeles & Salt Lake road went into
executive session yesterday afternoon
in the office of Vice President J. Ross
Clark.
Those absent from the meeting were
L. H. Hartman of New York city and
First Vice President r. C. Kerens of
ST. Louis. Mr.. Harrimans interests
were represented by w. d. Cornish,
third vice president of the Union Pacific
railroad
Those present beside Judge Cornish
were: Senator w. A. Clark, president
of the road; General Manager W. II.
Bancroft of the Union Pacific, j. Ross
Clark, j. S. Slauson, w. G.. Kerchoff, H.
1. Bettis, T. F. Miller and w. H. Com
stock of Los Angeles and ex-United
States Senator Thomas Kearns of Salt
Lake.
and then an adjournment was taken
until Friday afternoon.
From good authority it was learned
that the contract for the carrying of
express has not yet been let but there
Is an excellent possibility of the Wells
Fargo company being the favored one.
For the present trains will arrive and
depart from the First street station be-
longing to the tcOmpany
Senator Clark will leave Los Angeles
Friday for Jerome, where he goes to in
spect his copper mines, returning here
about May 4. Thomas Kearns and
David Keith will leave on the same day
for San Francisco, but will return to
Los Angeles May 8, when it is possible
another directors meeting will be held.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-27
To OFFER FAST
FREIGHT SERVICE
LOS ANGELES TO SALT LAKE
IN 68 HOURS
NOW REQUIRES FIVE DAYS
New Clark Hartman Road Starts
Through Trains Monday, and Is
Promised Large Patronage
by Merchants
NOW REQUIRES FIVE DAYS

Beginning with next Monday the San
Pedro, Los Angeles e Salt Lake
road will establish daily freight ser
vice between the two terminals on a
schedule of sxty-eight hours.
At the present time all freight bound
for Salt Lake and adjacent points goes
by the northern route and requires
from five to six days for transmission.
Officials of the road say they will
be able to maintain the sixty-eight
hour schedule from the start and after
the road is in good condition they will
be able to eclipse that time by several
hours.
The wide difference of time which is
in favor of the new road gives to it
the command of the freight situation
so far as many points in Montana,
Utah and Colorado are concerned and
the possibility of a through service
next fall in which the Clark road, re-
inforced by the Union Pacific and the
Northwestern, will combine to furnish
an unexceled fast freight service to
Chicago.
This under natural conditions would
place the Salt Lake in a position to
handle all the citrus fruit business it
cared to go after, even to the ex-
clusion of business for the other lines
Officials not of the initial lines say,
however, that at the meeting between
Traffic Director Stubbs of the Harri-
man lines and Traffic Manager L.
Chambers of the Santa Fe, which was
understanding by which fruit ship
ments will be divided up satisfactorily
to all parties concerned.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-27
NOBLE WOMAN
PASSES AWAY
MRS. HANNAH G. BATH DIES AT
HOSPITAL
GAVE LIFE TO CHARITY WORK
One Of the Founders Of the Associated d
Charities and a Member Of the
Executive comnIttee-Sur-
Wives Husband a Week

One of the best known and highly
respected women in Los Angeles passed
away last evening, in the death of Mrs.
Hannah Graves Bath, at the Good Sa-
marian hospital. For many years
Mrs. Bath had been actively engaged
in charity work, and during that time
had seen every side of the life of pow
erty and distress. To many in dis
tress she had proved veritable COM
fort as she met them in the Office of
the Associated charities.
Mrs. Bath was a native of Maine and
came to Los Angeles with her husband
in the seventies. Soon after her ar
rival the appeals of charity were so
pressing upon her that she was instru-
mental i'm organizing the Ladies' Benev-
olent society in 1877, on which she was
president. She had been actively con-
nected with charity work since that
time, the first society merging into the
Associated charities, of which organiza-
tion she had been member of the ex-
ecutive committee until the time of her
DEATH
Mrs Bath survived her husband
about one week. No arrangements
have been made as yet for the funeral
An autopsy will he held today.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-27

The Business Women's club, at 2211s
West Fourth street, was formally
opened last evening when reception
was given by Mrs. Mary II. Duncombe
and Miss Cora e. Buckmaster, found
ers of the new organization. The club
is modelled on the lines of the Chicago
institution which started with a mem
bership of seventeen and in short
time enrolled 1000 women belonging to
the various professions and CONNER
cial vocations.
The artistically furnished rooms were
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-27

Las Palmas means The ideal smoke.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-27

prettiy decorated with flowers and q
number of visitors inspected the cozS
quarters. In the large dining room
which will be opened today for lunch
con and dinner, punch was served to
the callers.
Within the last week more than 100
applications for membership have been
received These will be passed on by
the advisory board and in a fortnight
the club will be the downtown home
of many busy women who will enjoy
a convenient place to rest and pleas
ant place to dine.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-27
FIRST TOURIST EXCURSION

The first personally conducted excur-
sion to the east over the new Salt Lake
road will be that of the Chicago &
Northwestern, which will run a tourist
car as a part of the first passenger
train which is TO leave Los Angeles next
Monday night. Almost all the reserva-
tions have already been made.
1t is probable that the Northwestern
will run two such excursions each week
but the dates have not yet been fixed.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-27
A Most Excellent Remedy for Whooping
Cough.

From the Miner Co. Democrat, Howard. S. d.
1t isn't often that the Democrat
takes any stock in proprietary prepara-
tions. but having had occasion to use
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in a re-
cent case of whooping cough we found
II a most excellent remedy, and one
that gives the child immediate relief.
Being pleasant to the taste children do
not object to taking it. and II keeps
the cough loose, and II given freely
and as directed there is practically no
danger whatever from the disease, For
sale by all leading druggists.
Las Palmas means The ideal smoke.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-27
Notice to Holders of Herald Photo Coupons

Holders of Herald photo coupons on Barnett
& Sons studio wishing sittings on Sunday
must make engagement several days In ad-
vance. All coupons must be presented before
NAV 25 1905
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-24
PASTORS WIFE WON.

Chicago. Aug. 24-GeOrge J. Haber- CT. millionaire real estate dealer. and prominent religious worker. yesterday against certain members Of the May fair M E. church. With several friends he seeded from that church and built one called the Primitive Chapel within a stones throw Of the building in which he formerly wor- shipped. The pretty girls of Mayfair. who have fallen into the bad graces of the millionaire as a result of re- cent beauty show. are indignant at being made the cause of the facti0nal fight The wife of the Rev Mir Will son was in the beauty contest and won the award Mir Harberer made srathing criticisms of the methods adoptei by his former cO-wOrkers According to him members of tue Mayfair church worship beauty in stead of God. "It Is sin tO stand wo- men in a row and vote t0 see which is the prpffiest-- he said. "Connun- drum parties at which young people ssk eaeh ether Why does hen cr0SS ,ts roadr don't take any one nearer beaver. Tho<e who dance on Satur- ssr nights and slee1 Sunday morn Frxs when they ought t0 he at church rarnot hecone uenhers of our chap ei
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-24
FOLK ON GRAPHING.
Missouri's Governor Speaks at Chautauqua Assembly.
SAYS HONESTY IS BEST POLITICS
Means to Force His Party to Main. tain High Sta tandaFd-Missourf Cities Flourish Under Reign of
 Law and Order.

CHAUTAUQUA, N. Y., Aug. 24. = Governor Joseph W. Folk of Missouri spoke at Chautauqua assembly on The Reign of Law" Everywhere there is an era for purer government dawning. he said Six thousand peo- pie gave the noted Missouri reformer the Chautauqua salute with sincerity.
 Governor Folk said in part:
 "The dollar now is not as potent as it has been and gold is not worshiped with the devotion of old The richest man in all the world is beggar for sympathy. The ambition of young men is becoming more and more not so much as to get rich as to get right and stay right.
 Political parties are beginning to learn that honesty is not only the best policy, but the best politics. I shall try to see to it that my party is never a cloak for villainy. The people are beginning to realize that rascal is a rascal if he calls himself Republican pr Democrat Political parties must be the servants of the people and not their masters. Patriotism is always better than partisanship. It does not make so much difference If New York goes Republican or Democratic so long as it goes honest.
 There are many forms of graft that remain to be checked. When any one obtains a monopoly on some necessity of life and extorts more than the nat ural price. that is graft. The remedy for corruption and bribery is to en- force the laws against those classes which are now illegal and make ille- gal those that are within the law.
 "No state can be injured by the en- forcement of law. In the last three and a half years of the reign of law in Missouri immigration to the state has increased 9 per cent more than in any year of its history. Real estate has increased in value 9 per cent. The state is becoming wealthier, and at the next legislature shall be jusu- fled in asking a reduction of the tax rate.
 When the wine rooms and gambling shops were closed in Missouri there were those who said the grass would grow in the streets of the cities. Kan sas City. St. Joseph and St Louis are all prospering under reign of law and order
 Governor Folk held an informal re- ception and later took sail on the lake. He then left for St. Louis.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-24
POL IS
DAVID HARUM."

In looking over the list of successes of the last half dozen years. one can not help noticing the fact that three were rural comedies. The Old Home stead" Shore Acres and Way Down East" To their number an ad- dition has been made in David Harum." Like the others it deals with rural types and country scenes. but there all similarity with its predeces- sors ends. The dramatization of West. cott's story is not what the public knows as ID gosh drammer.' Joshua Whitcomb fed tramps from his kitchen door, and in the city fell a victim to the wiles of the sharper. Nathaniel Berry made sacrifices in order that his brothers farm might be saved. and Squire Bartlett of Way Down East" was so puritanical that he had but lit been deceived David Harum" pos sesses none of the traits which mark the average stage hero from the coun- try He is shrewd. cunning old chap, who believes in the Golden Rule as expounded by himself: Do unto the other fellow as he would like to do unto you, only do him first" He could navigate around any large city with out danger of being hit by the cars, and the confidence man who made his acquaintance would undoubtedly re- gret it. One of the good things in the book was the horse trade between
 Harum and the sanctimonious Deacon Perkins, and this is made use of i'll the opening act of the play, Anothet capital scene, in fact one of the most amusing and laughable scenes known on the stage in years, shows the dea- con behind the balky horse in a ter rife downpour of rain. The play is to be presented at Polls Saturday after noon and evening and that it will at tract all of the people that the theater can hold seems a moral certainty. Prices are 9, 8, 5O and 75 cents: mat inee 9 cents to all parts of the hous" Sale of seats Friday morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-24
PERRY BELMoNrs HORSES ATTRACT KING EDWARD

It is well,known that good piece of horse flesh" is joy forever in the eyes of King Edward and that no turfman is more interested in follow ing the races than he. It will be remembered that when he ascended the throne 1t was feared that his liking in this direction would not well comport with the dignity which ought to be found in ruler of the British nation These doubts have been dis pelled by the kings temperance in the matter but no one is greatly asonished that this trait of the kings is still well to the fore. as evidenced most recently by his request of famous turfman, Per ry Belmont, of New York that the latter send some of his horses to race in England
 It would probably puzzle many of Mir. Belmonts friends to say just what is vocation and what is avocation with him. He is good lawyer; he is a strong politician; he is clever inancier he is an accomplished diplomat; he is a well-known club man and he is famous turfman. In support of the first two counts it is only necessary to record that after graduating at Harvard and the Columbia law school he pursued legal practice and a political activity that took him to congress where he served seven years, becoming chairman of the committee foreign affairs; as fnancier, he is director of numerous corporations and diplomat, he was minister to Spain in 1888; clubman, chair is every notable club in New York city,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-24
RETIRING CONSUL GENERAL AT PARIS

' John Kennedy Gowdy formerly sherif of Rush county Indiana, (coud any title better indicate the rough and ready westa has been accorded an honor that well reveals the breadth of American ability. ~e has been banqueted by the American board of trade at Paris France the occasion of his retire after eight years of successful service in the diplomatic circles of that city of fashion and pie turesque galantry. as consul general from the United States. Mir Gowdy knew exactly the kind of country he representing. for he served with distinction in the civil and has since been ac- tive in politics in his native state He served as a private in Company L. Fifth Indiana cavalry. from September. 1882 to October, 1865. and joined in the pursuit through Kentucky. Indiana and Ohio for John Morgan and participated in his capture. He served under Gen. Burnsides in the winter Of 1se3-4 and under Gen. sherman in the Georgia cam paign. After the war he served for four years as sherf and eight years auditor of his county and was made chairman of the republican state com mittee of Indiana In 1891. working actively in that position for six years In recognition of his serv- fees 10 the republican party. Mir Gowdy was on March 20 1897. appointed to the position consul general at Paris. The eight years of diplomatic amenities which followed have given the polishi
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-24
Jacques
THE AMERICAN GIRL"

One of the best scenes in The American Girr' which the Poli players are giving at the Jacques this week is in the third act. when Queena. the American girl who has married title' Englishman, Lord Walter Huntington, only to have him desert her, is driver. mad by the cruelty of those who wish Lord Walter to marry his cousin. and in burst of maniacal fury wrenches from her neck the locket which proves her claim as Lady Huntington and filings it into the face of her nearest tormentor. Miss Hayward, whose last week with the company is this, easily carries of the honors of the act by her carefully repressed yet effective acting. Next week the souvenirs vii be a group picture of the company. Prices are 10. % and 8 cents: after moons 10 and 20 cents, ladies 10.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-24
VAUDEVILLE AT LAKEWOOD.

Elliott and Neff. who are doing the headliners' work at the open air vaude- vile theater at Lakewood park this week, are pleasing all who attend the show. Their eccentric comedy work is kind that thoroughly satisfies those who like vaudeville. and for the rest of the week big audiences ought to be on hand to witness their efforts. The Frampins have one of the finest musi- cal acts that have come to the park all this season. Jack Marshall, comedian and monologue artist, has bunch of new jokes and songs. and Miss Laura St James, singing comedienne, also brings a goodly quality of New York material with her. Fitzgerald and Flynn furnish another comedy sketch that is full Of real comedy. The bill as a whole is an excellent one and its equal is not always seen at summer park.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-24
LOOMING EYENfS-

Aug 24-The Dinner par Excellence at the Grace Baptist church. Kings bury street.
 Aug 25-Trolley party given by members of St Joseph-s T. A. society.
 Aug 2J-A Trolley Party will he given by the Rag Time club. Car leaves Naugatuck at s o'clock
 Aug 2s-Reception and dance given hy the Wind Hammer baseball team at Columbus hall. East Main street.
 Sept 3-Clambake and entertainment given by the Oakville Outing club.
 Sept 3-Socisble and dance given by the North End A. c. at their rooms. corner of North Vine and Division streets.
 Sept i5-Reopenlng dance and re ception of Miss Nellye T. Reeds dan cIng academy at los Bank street. Jones X Morgan building.
 Sept 10. 2o. 2I. 22. 23. 25-Old fash toned fair of Co c. 2nd Kegt C. x. G. at Auditorium
 Sept. 30-oct T-Fifth annual fair given by the Brooklyn athletic club at E. A. C. hall. Oct 4-Social promenade. Division 1. A. c. H. at the Casino. Poli's builJ- ing. East Main street Ort S-Grand scenic concert gi-en fv Prof n. !. Dvyer. assisted by Mrs Jennie Campbell keouEh. under the saspIFsS of the Ladies auxiliary. A. O- H. at Poli's theater-
 Oct 2-Nasquerade tall given by the workinzmen's circle, Local -. at the Auditorium.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-24
Count Bonf Wants More Money

PARIS, Aug. 24.-It Is reported that there has been a serious quarrel be- twee Count Boni de Castellane and his wife, who was Miss Anna Gould of New York. because the countess re- fused to yield to- the request of her hus- band to buy the Paris Presse and allow the count to become an editor. The countess, it is reported. declared that Count Boni has had too many expen- sive playthings. and she declined to risk more of her money to his man. agement of a newspaper
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-24
A GENIAL KANSAS EDITOR

When things in general have begun to look in voved and there begins to be some misunderstood ing and many false reports to how the west re- gards the matter, the weather-wise begin to look for something from the pen of the author of "The Real Issue "Strategems and Spoils, "The Court of Boyville," and that short but impressive edi- torial which made him famous, Whats the Matter With Kansas" William Allen White editor of the Emporia Gazette is regarded byla steadily growing audience one of the best interpreters the west mas ever had As to be expected, the recent speech making invasion of the west by William Travers Jerome, of New York, and by Thomas W. Lawson. did not escape the analytical eye of this always watchful Kansan who has made it the occa- sion of an Illuminating description of the compla- cency of the west "The west viewed Mir. Lawson's s thoroughly sincere and honest fire alarm with something of the composure with which the hotel dining room girl greeted the drummer. who look ing out of his window just before daylight and ing burning gas well, rushed through the dining room shouting: The towns on fre.' The girl went right on stacking up the period of knife and fork and spoon at each plate, and called: Come on back. mister. there'll be lots of time for you to get your trousers on.' " AS for Mir Jerome knows and admires Jerome for what he has done. bo @aiI
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-24
F. Peckham Arrested.

SARATOGA. \. Y.. Aug 24.-Fred- srick A. Peckham of New York. in- dicted for eomplicity in the depart ment of agriculture cotton reports scandal. was arrested here and ar- raigned before United States CoInmis- sioner Charles Nj. Davison, who or dered an adjournment of examination. In default of S12.000 bail Peckham was lodged in the Saratoga county jail at Ballston Spa.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-24

The national topic of special interest in Jewish circles in the United States and which has caused general comment, has related to the appropriate ness of proposed appeal by the Independent Order of B'Nai BRith. through its president, Adolf Krause. to the Russian peace envoy. Count Sergius Witte. on behalf Of the persecuted Jews of Russia The information that Count Sergius had expressed his willingness receive Mir. Krause as represent
 ing the Jews of the United States, aroused Jewish trade unions, the Workingmen's Circle, and branches of the Bund and Zionist societies in New York to protest that MT. Krause. though we'll known national figure among the Jews, was not authorized to represent the Jews of America in such an appeal. The BNai B'Rith though influential organization only one of 5000 Jewish societies many of which would regard appeal to Count Sergius Witte as most deplorable. The Jews of Russia are fighting for their rights and they don't want any pity mercy from the Russian govern ment or it's representatives, said speaker at meeting in New York It is even stated that Mir. Krause opposed to the presentation of the pe- tition and has been merely acting under orders from his organization.
 The man who has thus become the center of ell-known Chicago lawyer, whose career emphasizes f the educated American populace. He was born in educated in the schools of that country before