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Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-15
COLUMBIA CONFERS
HONORARY DEGREES
WIN. DEAN HOWELLS is MADE
DOCTOR OF LETTERS
Bernard Medal for Meritorous Ser
vice to Science Awarded to Henri
BecquereI, for Valuable Discoveries
in Radio-Activity and Dark Rays

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, June 14.-Commence-
ment day today at Columbia included
the conferring of honorary degrees,
luncheon and alumni games at the
South field.
Honorary degrees were conferred as
follows: Doctor of letters, William
Dean Howells; doctor of science, Rob-
ert Simpson Woodward, president of
the Carnegie institute of Washington;
William Taft S. Brigham, director of
the Bishop Institute of Polynesian
Ethnology and Natural History at
Hawaii doctor of laws, Jacob M. Dick
inson of Chicago.
The Bernard medal for meritorious
service to science was awarded to
Henri Becquerel, member of the Insti-
tute of France. for his important dis
coveries in radio-activity and of the
dark rays from uranium, which has
been the basis of later inquiry into
radio-actlvity.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-15

be willing to discuss basis which
would not assure peace for at least
fifty years. Her conditions doubtless
have also considerably Increased. She
will, Of course. agree to open negotia-
tions on her own soil without mediators
with a person whom Russia will clothe
with special powers Herein lies the
real source of the rumors originating
in the Berlin and London cabinets
about my trip. ..
yes, there Is truth in what you say,
but you see a different estimate is put
upon the men abroad. People there are
better informed and appreciate more
clearly the conditions prevailing in
Russia than we do here. Russia
could prolong the war for FIVE years in
the hope of coming out victorious were
it not for the revolutions in the inter-
Tor to which our people are closing their
eyes and stopping their ears and about
which they are trying to know nothing.
Here lies the horror of the present
situation in Russia. Every hour of de-
lay is fraught with danger.
Down, down; lower and lower; step by
step"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-15
MRS. P0TTER'S LAWYER
GETS AWAY WITH FUNDS
Money Went Into Theatrical Venture
but Celebrated Actress Is Held
Entirely BIameess
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
LONDON, June 14.-In passing a SEN
tence Of five years imprisonment on
Alfred Fossick, lawyer of Maiden
head, Berkshire, who had been found
guilty of misappropriating 100000, the
judge said he was convinced that Mrs.
James Brown Potter had nothing to do
with the actions of the prisoner.
During the trial of the case counsel
for the prosecution said he had been in
formed by the prisoner that he had
lent the money to Mrs. James Brown
Potter. Mrs. Potter testified that Fos-
SICK as her lawyer, undertook to raise
from his client $65,0OO mortgage on her
property at Maidenhead. The money
was required to work the Savoy thea
ter. Mrs Potter said she never knew
that Fossick had personally advanced
the funds.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-15
WILL REMOVE GUNS
FROM FIGHTING TOPS
ORDERS ISSUED BY U. S. NAVY
Department
Range Finders Are to Be Substituted.
Change Is Result of Lesson Taught
by Battle of the Sea of Japan

BY Associated Press
NEW YORK, June 14.-Orders were
received at the New York navy yards
today from the navy department at
Washington to remove the guns from
the fighting tops of the battleship Ala
bama. Orders have been issued also
that the guns are not to be replaced
on the fighting tops of the battleship
Indiana, which is being repaired. 1t
is reported that the guns are to be re-
placed by range finders, and that sim
liar orders are to be issued regarding
other battleships. The news of the
victory of Admiral Togo in the battle
of the Sea of Japan is said to have in
fuenced the decision to put range
finders in place of the one-pounders
which have occupied the tops.
The fate of the battle was decided
by the superiority of the work of the
Japanese gunners while the ships were
still at long range. The department
was informed that the aim of the Jap
anese gunners was due to the ef1cien-
cy Of the men with the range finders
whom the Japanese had placed in the
fighting tops, and were thus able to
'pick up the Russian ships at a far
greater distance than the Russians
could locate the Japanese
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-15
CHARGES LAND HAS
BEEN TAKEN ILLEGALLY
State MlneraIoeist Aubrey Alleges
Fraud Has Been Practiced
In California
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 14.-State
Mineralogist l.. e. Aubrey charges
that thousands OF acres of valuable
land in Butte, Plumas and Siskiyou
counties have been secured illegally
and he has placed information in sup
port of his charges in the hands of the
special prosecutor for the government
in the Oregon land fraud causes.
Specifically the state mineralogiSt al
leges that H. H. Yard, who represents
the Western Pacific railroad in the mat
ter of securing right of way and It. B.
Walker, the millionaire of Minnesota,
have both illegally filed on lands To-
Gated in the northern counties.
1t is the contention of Aubrey that
thousands of acres filed upon as min
eral lands are non-mineral in charac-
ter. The state mineralogst has made
a report upon the operation of Yard
to the department of the interior.
H. H. Yard, who has offices in this
city, admits that he and his associates
have secured 100000 acres of mineral
land in Butte and Plumas counties.
He contends that all these lands have
been legitimately secured and are min
eral in chara cter.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-15
PREFER EASTERN POINT
Japan Proposes Netting Be Held Near
Theater of War

BY Associated Press.
TOXIC, June 14-The report of the
Japanese minister at Washington, M.
Takahira, telling of his interview with
President Roosevelt and announcing
the proposal that the peace plenlpoten-
tiaries meet in Paris, and news of the
appointment of NJ. Nelidoff, the Russian
ambassador to France, as Russia's s
chief plenipotentiary, were received to-
day.
Japan will refuse to have the meeting
take place in Paris, because it is the
capital of Russia's ally, and also on
account of the great distance of ia
pan and the delay involved. 1t is said
that Japan will propose that the plen-
ipotentiaries meet at some point close
to the thea ter of war.
The Japanese plenipotentiary has not
yet been selected.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-15
WITTE PEssIMlsTlC
Describes Situation as "Down, Down;
Lower and Lower"
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
ST. PETERSBURG, June 1.-THE
Slovo this morning publishes a remark
ably sensational interview, filled with
the gloomiest forebodings, with NJ.
White, president of the committee of
ministe ers. The Russian statesmans
name is not mentioned, but the veil of
his identity can be pierced by the
veriest tyro. He evidently spoke with
the profound conviction that affairs OF
state are going from bad to worse. Ev-
cry word was black with pessimism.
The stat esman made it clear that For
eign Minister Lamsdorff, for one, OPP
posed his having anything to do with
the peace negotiations.
Asked concerning the report that he
Is going abroad, charged with a mis-
sion in regard to the negotiations for
peace. M. witte replied, his words be-
ing given literally, as they contain
much hidden meaning: mo. l GER
tainly will not go on such a mission.
Even If the rumor of Lamsdorff's resig-
nation is true, which insist is not the
case the main situation would not be
changed.
Nothing that Russia has gone
through is surprising. l gave warning
in due time that only matchwood of
Rojestvenskys squadron would reach
Vladivostok. In word, justly earned
the designation Of a croaking raven.
do not see that affairs have yet taken
a turn which makes my services de-
slrable. win say more; even now
cannot observe a definite desire to
change the direction Of the current. The
bed of the on-rushing stream remains
the same. Only the obstacles In its
path grow more numerous and foam
ing rapids indicate the danger points.
"As for peace. Japan viii not even
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-15
COMMITTEE SEE MORE
OF IRRIGATION'S WONDERS
Congressional Party Travels Through
the Vineyards in Fresno
County
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
FRESNO, June 14.-The congress
sional committee Travelled forty miles
through vineyards and along irriga-
tion bitches this morning The ten
members of the comittee and num-
Der of visiting irrigationists and news
paper men were taken in automobiles
by a committee of thirty prominent
men of this city and were shown the
benefits of irrigation in this valley
where 1t is more extensive than in any
other part of the state. Both Senator
Frederick w. Dubois and F. w. Mon
dell expressed themselves as surprised
with the development Of horticulture
and agriculture here They said that
they were at first unwilling to come to
Fresno, but that after the visit they
felt satisfied that they would not have
known irrigation in California If they
had passed the county over The COM
mittee went from here to Modesto on
the 10 o'clock train.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-15
Boys INJURIES
PROBABLY FATAL
RAYMOND COINS CONDITION
WORSE
MABEL COOPER IMPROVING
cIaudlne Coin, Who Accidentally Shot
Her Brother and Companion,
ls Distracted With
Grief

Reports as to the condition of Ray
was accidentally shot by his sister,
Claudine, Monday afternoon, are not so
encouraging as on Tuesday.
The surgeons at the Children's hospi-
tai, where the boy is being attended.
say that he is not doing as we'll as ex-
pected, and his condition In the last
twenty-four hours has undergone n
decided change for the worse, with
complications setting in which alarm
them and give rise to doubts of his ulti-
mate recovery.
Yesterday afternoon his condition be-
gan to change for the worse and since
then he mas been delirious. This, %he
surgeons say, forbodes i'll, and they
give out but slight encouragement for
the hope Of recovery.
Mabel Cooper, the other victom of
the accidental discharge Of the shot
gun in the hands of Claudine Coin, is
reported as continuing to improve and
she is believed to be out of danger and
the surgeons are sanguine Of her speedy
recovery.
1t Is said that Claudine Coin, who dis
charged the shotgun which wounded
her brother and companion, is almost
distracted with grief at the act as she
begins to fully realize the probable re-
suits Of her unwilling participation in
the deed which will probably cost her
brothers life, if not that of her little
girl friend. She anxiously inquiries as
to the condition of the victims and
expresses the fervent hope that they
will recover and forgive her, and
weeps as she considers the prospect of
loss of life of either brother or COM
panon because of her act.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-15
FIERCE FOREST FIRE
RACES IN KERN COUNTY
Fully Five Hundred Men Now at Work
Fighting the
Flames
BY Associated Press.


BY Associated Press.
BAKERSFIELD June 14.-A fierce
forest fire ragged in the mountains last
night between Girard and Keene and
the flames could be seen from this city
and Kern.
The fire started in the dry feed grass
alongside the track and spread to the
adjoining timber. Its progress from
then on was rapid. The many dead
trees and much dry grass in the hills
produced fuel for the hungry flames.
The employees of the railroad compa-
ny Immediately began to fight the fire.
but they could not get it under control.
The situation becoming dangerous
call for help was wired to Kern yes
terday.
Orders were given for a special
train and 300 men were crowded on
board when the train left the yards.
The section gangs on the other side
of the fire were also ordered to fight
it and by 9 o'clock there were fully
500 men at work trying to subdue
the flames. The fire is one of the
worst that has started on the hill for
some years and will probably burn for
days to come. After the flames have
been confined to a definite area there
is nothing left for them to do but to
burn out.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-15
GERMAN BAPTIST BRETHREN
OPPOSE CHURCH TELEPHONES
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
FLORA. Ind, June 14.-The national
conference of the Old German Baptist
Brethren has closed a four-days' ses-
sion in this city. One Of the questions
which was warmly discussed was that
of permitting telephones to be used by
the church people. Foreman Michael
Montgomery decided that members
should not permit the use of a tele-
phone in their homes and that members
now using the telephone should have it
taken out.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-15
ARE VERY INDEPENDENT
Leading Russian Papers Take skep-
teal Views Of Peace

BY Associated Press.
ST. PETERSBURG. June 14.--with
the publication of the government
communication on the status of the
peace negotiations the newspapers are
filled with a discussion Of the situation.
The Russ, which most nearly reflects
the views of the foreign office, points
out clearly that, in consenting to
President Roosevelt's appeal for con-
ference of plepipotentiarles of the two
powers, Russia in no wise engages her
self to conclude peace except on the
condition that the Japanese terms.
when ascertained, provide an accepta-
BILE basis.
The Novoe Vremya says:
Japan is now mistress of the east
ern seas and will remain so for many
years to come. but if her appetite has
increased inordinately, she should re-
member that Russia's means are not
exhausted. other and even greater de-
dragging on the struggle Another
winter campaign can still be fought
in climate more rigorous than that
experienced during the last campaign.
Japan must recognize that she has now
reached her zenith and that it is more
necessary for her than for us to end the
struggle. 1t is possible that she will
offer comparatively moderate terms.
bearing in mind that Russias interests
cannot be completely sacrificed. Ar
indemnity is out of the question"
The Sviet, which Is as intransigeant
as ever, declares there is little hope
that the Japanese terms will be ac-
ceptable. The paper adds:
Europe and America seek to humil-
late Russia. but Russia will not bear
the disgrace with a light heart"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-15
CONFEDERATE VETERANS
GATHER AT LOUISVILLE
The Few Survivors Of Prominence Are
Arousing oVatlons by the
Old Soldiers
BY Associated Press.

by ASbocldl6u fIeSS
LOUISVILLE, KY, June 1.-THE
United Confederate veterans and aux
iliary organizations gathered in Louis
Vile today for their annual reunion,
The decorations are on lavish scale
and the American flag predominates.
The reunion was officially opened
shortly after the noon hour when
General Bennett II. Young. comman-
der Of the Kentucky division, called
the perspiring mass Of humanity in
the horse show building to order.
A rousing reception was given the
commander in chief, General stephen
.. Lee. when he arose to respond for the
veterans to the addresses Of welcome.
Cheers were given for the few remains
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-15

ing great figures OF the Confederacy
as they made their appearance. The
venerable Simon Bolivar Buckner, who
Ia approaching his eightieth year. was
heartily greeted and delivered stir
ring speech.
Lieutenant General w. L. Cabel,
commander of the transmississippi di-
vision, was helped to the platform by
many willing hands and his appear
ance was the signal for a prolonged
outburst Of handclapping.
General Joe Wheeler was also ac-
corded a great reception.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-15
H0CH MAY YET HAVE
ANOTHER CHANCE
His Case May BE Taken to the su-
preme Court OF
Illinois


BY Associated Press.
CHICAGO. June 14.-"Bluebeard"
Johann Hoch, who was sentenced to be
hanged June %, for the murder Of one
of his numerous wives, may be given
one more chance to escape the gallows.
His case may be taken to the supreme
court Of Illinois. In a conference held
here today Governor Deneen assured
counsel for Hoch that in case the
states attorneys office is assured by
Wednesday, June 21, that sufficient
money is Forthcoming to provide for
the presentation Of the necessary rec
ord, reprieve will be granted until the
October term Of the supreme court. The
sum needed is $500.
The governor assured Assistant
States Attorney Olsen that he had no
desire to interfere with the carrying
out of the verdict, but wished to give
the accused man every right afforded
by the law.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-15
WORK PROGRESSING ON NEW
CAMPANILE FOR ST. MARKS
Rv Assnciated Press.

BY Associated Press.
VENICE, June 14.-The driving OF
piles for the foundation of the new
Campanile of st. Marks has been fin
ished. The work of surrounding the
foundation by a stone wall ten feet
thick is now progressing and next
spring the building of the Campanile
itself will be begun.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-15
TREES ARE PLANTED
BY NATIVE DAUGHTERS
Impressive Exercises Are Held by
the Order at Normal
Park
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN JOSE, Cal, June 14.-After
few hours of routine business this
morning, hearing partial reports from
the district deputies, the delegates to
the grand parlor of Native Daughters
adjourned to Normal park, where i'm
pressive exercises were held in connec-
ton with the planting of two trees and
their dedication to the grand president
and to President Daley of the normal
school. Fully thousand people We're
gathered to witness the ceremonies,
which were begun with an earnest in
vocation by Clara X. Wittenmyer, past
grand president. america" was sung
by all present and remarks appropriate
to the occasion We're made by Matilda
Moak of San Jose parlor.
Mrs. Ella Garcia Of Vendome par
lor then presented palm tree to
Grand President Mrs. Caminetti; Mrs
Josie Barboni sang California" and
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-15
DUCHESS OF WESTMlNSTER'S
STOLEN JEWELS RECOVERED
By Associated Press.

4f0oUNItItON
CAMBRIDGE. Eng, June 14.-All
the jewels of the duchess of Westmin-
ster of which she was robbed late last
month"; and which are estimated to be
worth 100000. have been recovered.
They were buried in a field two miles
out of town. 1t appears that a former
night watchman at Grosvenor house.
who was arrested in London, confessed
to the theft, and Scotland Yard detec-
tives came here today and arrested an
accomplice, who conducted them to tho
place where the jewelry was hidden.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-15
WITNESSES EXAMINED
IN BOWEN-LOOMIS CASE
BY Associated Press.

BY NSSOClated Press.
WASHINGTON, June 14-Secretary
Taft heard two witnesses, A. L. Bar
Der, formerly of the so-called asphalt
trust, and Castor y Mora today. Sec
retary Taft asked Mora if Mr.. Bowen
had suggested to him that he leave the
New York and Bermudese company
and join the Karner company, for the
purpose of getting a check and letter
of Mr.. Loomis. Mora answered in the
affirmative. but said that he did not
comply with the request as he thought
1t was wrong.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-15
SAN DIEGO OFFICIAL
OUSTED BY POLICE
H. w. Vincent Refuses to Turn City
Clerks Office Over to
Successor

BY Associated Press.
SAN DIEGO, June 14.-There were
new developments in the city clerkship
case today. In the morning H. w. Vim
cent, who yesterday rendered his res
ignation but subsequently withdrew it,
refused to turn the Office over to his
temporary successor, appointed by the
mayor. After some colloquy, Mr.. Vim
cent was escorted from the room by the
chief of police and the mayors ap-
pointee remained in possession. Later
in the day a warrant was issued at
the instance of the mayor, and Mr.. Vim
cent was arrested on a charge of falsi-
flying the city accounts. He gave $1,000
bail to appear for preliminary exam
ination on June %.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-15

Mrs. Caminetti made reply to the
address. All Joined in singing ma
tive Land" after which Mrs. Eliza D.
Keith christened the tree "Caminetti."
A spruce tree was also planted by
the parlor and dedicated to Professor
Daley, with appropriate ceremonies,
which included remarks by the pro-
fessor. The exercises were closed
with song and a benediction.
This afternoon the parlor in closed
session heard further reports.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-15
Washington Undesirable

BY Associated Press.
PARIS. June 15.--The st. Petersburg
correspondent OF the Journal says that,
in the course of an interview, M. Nera-
koff, the Russian under minister Of
foreign affairs. said that Washington
would not be chosen as the place of
meeting of the Russian and Japanese
peace negotiators. President Roosevelt
not desiring to take any part In the ne
gotions after bringing the plenipoten-
tiaries Of the two belligerents together,
M. Nerakoff, the correspondent says, is
inclined to the choice of Paris or The
Hague, or even Manchuria.
The correspondent says that Russian
official circles are discussing an al
legged Japanese proposal that some
place between Mukden and Harbin be
selected.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-15
SHELL EXPLODES ON
BRITISH BATTLESHIP
Four officers and Fourteen of the
Crew Are Wounded, Eleven
of Them Seriously

BY Associated Press.
GIBRALTAR, June H.-During gun
practice on board the British first-class
battleship Magnificent off Tetuan this
afternoon 6-inch shell exploded.
Eighteen persons, including four off,
GERS were wounded, eleven Of them Sc
riously. The officers are among the
seriously wounded. The explosion was
due to a defective breech. The shell
burst inside the gun. The wounded
were brought here tonight.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-15
MONITOR PURITAN AGROUND
OFF POINT LOOKOUT

BY ASsOciated Press.
WASHINGTON, June lathe moni-
tor Puritan is reported to the navy de-
partment to be hard aground off Point
Lookout in the Potomac She has on
board the naval reserves Of the District
of Columbia and was to have partici-
lpated in the maneuvers last night
against Forts Washington and Hunt.
All efforts for two days to float the
ship have so far proved unsuccessful.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-15
INSANE WOMAN KILLS
HERSELF AND CHILDREN
BY Associated Press.

FooUVId
Topeka, Kas., June 14.-A special
to the State Journal from Tucumcari,
N NJ, says: Mrs. George Campbell
the wife of a prominent ranchman
four miles west of here. went suddenly
insane last evening. Selling a rifle
she chased her husband away from
home. Then. before he could return
with help, she killed her five children
and ended her own life with a bullet
through her head.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-15
GARDEN PARTY IN HONOR
OF THE ROYAL COUPLE

By Associated Press.
WINDSOR, England, June IA
garden party was given at Windsor
castle today by King Edward and
Queen Alexandra in honor of tomor-
rows bride and bridegroom, Princess
Margaret of Connaught and Prince
Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden. 1t was
the largest affair of the kind ever seen
at Windsor, 5000 invitations having
been sent out.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-15
Fairbanks Speaks at Iowa City

BY AssOClated Press
IOWA CITY, Ia, June 14-Before a
large audience Mr.. Fairbanks delivered
the annual commencement address at
the university today on the Chapter
in American History" He spoke of
the spanish-American war, it's causes.
conduct and effects. A large part of
the address was a eulogy Of Mr.. Nc
Kinley. Mr.. Fairbanks later received
the degree of LID.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-15
ENGINEER FELLOWS
REPLIES TO CHARGES
MAKES STATEMENT REGARDING
GORE CANYON CASE
Declares That Reservoir Site, Which
Is Claimed by D. N. & P. Railroad,
Is Absolutely Necessary to the Re-
quirements OF the Government
By Associated Press.

DENVER. June 14-A. L. Fellows,
state engineer of North Dakota and
formerly in charge of the United states
reclamation service in this city, today
made an affidavit concerning the Gore
canyon, which is being contested for
by the Denver, Northwestern & Pacific
railroad. but which has been set aside
by the United States reclamation SER
vice for reservoir site. The affidavit
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-15
DANGER FROM FLOODS
IN MISSOURI PAST
By Assoeiated Press.


HANNIBAL, Mo-, June 14.-All dan
ger from the flood is passed and the
Mississippi river is falling. The dam
age resulting from the inundation of
low lands has been heavy. Railroad
damage will be repaired Immediately
and. where 1t is possible. corn win be
replanted in the low lands.