Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-11
MUST FACE TRIAL
IF SHE SURVIVES
MURDER CHARGE CoNFRoNTS
MRS. RAYMOND
Second Attempt to XIII Her Son Is
Successful, but Eccentric Woman
May Recover From
Gas Attempt

Is said by residents of Hollywood to
have been the result of unpleasant
domestic relations with her husband,
from whom she had been separated
about two years.
Friends of the husband say their in
compatibility was wholly due to her
eccentricities and that he was good
provider.
Three weeks ago Mrs. Raymond and
her murdered son returned from Wash
ington, D. c., where they visited Mr..
Raymond. on their return from the
national capital Mrs. Raymond was
more than usually detected. Her son
Frank also showed clearly that he
shared the mothers SORROWS or iliu-
sons.
Discovers TelltaIe Note
When Mr. Cramblity who had been do
ing some work,about the'Raynlond resi-
dence. came to work yesterday morn
ing he found a letter under the back
doorstep. The night previous he fai
been informed bys Mrs. Raymond that
this letter would be there instructing
him what was to be done during the
day. Mrs. Raymond explained that she
might sleep a little later than usual
and did not wish to be awakened.
No sooner had Mr.. Cramblit ap-
preached the house than he detected
the odor of escaping gas. Realizing
that it's source was the Raymond resi-
dence he rushed to the residence of
Mr.. Chandler and Mr.. Walker. In conf
pany with the latter two the men broke
down the rear door to the Raymond
residence.
Enveloped by Gas
AS the door fell back on its hinges
the men were almost knocked to the
Is cvotttod bv of that
rushed out of the enclosed room. 1t
was several minutes before they dared
enter.
Mr.. Cramblit was the first to gain
access to the room. When he did SO
he was Mortified TO find the body OF
Mrs. Raymond half way under one of
the beds and that that of little Frank
cold in death upon the same couch.
Mrs. Raymond was apparently in the
last struggles of life.
DIR. Edwin o. Palmer, city health
officer of Hollywood, was at once noti-
fed of the murder of the boy and the
dying condition of Mrs. Raymond. The
latter at once secured the services of
Miss j. Mcleod, a trained nurse of
Los Angeles, and commenced to bring
Mrs. Raymond back to life. At o'clock
the woman regained consciousness.
Where is my boy-my little Frank" "
were the woman's first words when she
was able to speak.
Forbids Mothers Presence
Kind neighbors who We're in the room
at the time did not reveal the fate that
had overtaken Frank, explaining that
he had been taken away. However
they told Mrs. Raymond that her
mother, Mrs. Cooper, had been informed
and that the latter was now on hel
way to Los Angeles.
Il do not wish to see my mother;
don't allow her to come into this house
l never wish to see her again in my
life. My only regret is that 1 did not
kill myself" was Mrs. Raymond's reply
to the information offered her as con-
ISOLATION by her friends and Miss Nc
Leod
After that the woman seemed to
pass into a sort of trance and refused
to speak. Late last night information
from Hollywood was TO the effect thai
Mrs. Raymond was resting easily, but
was not out of danger But it is be
lieved that she will recover entirely
The events which led up to the grin
tragedy that has darkened the other
wise peaceful and uneventful life o
the pretty little city of Hollywood il
shrouded in mystery. Friends and in
innate acquaintances of the self-con
tessed murderer are able to shed bu
Very little light on the almost doubl
crime.
Almost a Recluse
Mrs Raymond's acquaintance wa
somewhat limited in Hollywood. Ha,
1t not been for her dead son Frank, VIII
was loved by everyone who knew him
she would have lived the life of a re
cluse. The two would probably haY
been under the sod some time ago, q
Mrs. RAYMOND made an almost simlla
attempt one year ago this month. TIL
quick wit of w. r. Johnston, proprieto
of the Hollywood pharmacy. prevents
the suicide and murder of the mothe
and son on that occasion.
Mrs. Raymond then attempted to pur
chase some chlorofOrm from DR.. John
ston, saying that she intended to clea
some clothes. The druggist remor