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Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-23
PARDEE PRAISES
UNION LEAGUERS
CHIEF SPEAKER AT CLUBS
BANQUET
Seventeenth Anniversary of organiza-
ton Celebrated With Feasting and
Cheers for the President
and Governor

Because it was seventeen years
club had two hundred members at ban
quet tables in its pretty club house,
and at the head of the tables Gov
ernor George c. Pardee, the chief
executive of California, sat surrounded
by prominent Los Angelans.
For the club Governor Pardee had
many complimentary words in his
speech, but for the state and especial
ly her southern metropolis he had more
and he found a unanimous sentiment
of approval in the audience. shown in
cheers, approving remarks and a toast
to THE Governor"
The entire first floor of the club was
converted into banquet hall. the ta-
bles being arranged like a huge T.,
while American flags and floral decora-
tions contrasted with the many elec-
trio lights in strikingly beautiful
fashion.
California Inspiration
The clubs chefs served dinner with
exquisite skill while the choicest vint-
ages of California bubbled forth in
spiration from countless glasses.
Facing the two hundred guests in
dress suits Governor Pardee was
hanked on the right by Colonel j. b.
Lankershim, Secretary M. S. Gregory,
Thomas Hughes, H. A. Gould and S. r.
Bacon and on the left by Byron L.
oliver, e. w. Camp, Lester Robinson,
Niles Pease and E. A. Doran.
Having disposed Of the viands in
leisurely manner and listened to
music at intervals the guests were pre-
pared to render hearty cheers at the
first references to the name of Presi
dent Roosevelt, which President Robert
N. Bulla uttered. A toast, standing
the now generally accepted form of
honoring the chief citizen of the ma
tiOn-WaS PROPOSED.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-23
WALLACE ACCOMPLISHED
OBJECT BY RESIGNING
CANAL ENGINEER DISCUSSES
SITUATION
Argues for a Sea Level Ditch, Say
ing 1t Would Be a Lasting Monu-
ment to American Engineering
Genius
BY Associated Press.

by Associated Press.
CHICAGO, March 22.-John F. Wal
lace, formerly chief engineer of the
Panama canal, was the principal
speaker at the banquet of the American
Railway Engineering and Maintenance
of Way association last night.
"a good deal has been said about my
relations with the Panama canal" he
said, land 1 will just touch on it.
Whatever may be urged in respect to
great principle and mans clinging
to it, as far as my connection with the
canal is involved. I believe heartily
that that which 1 sought to bring about
my resignation effectually put on the
way of achieving.
1T is unnecessary for me to say to
you that no mercenary influence wooed
me from that office"
In speaking of the interest of the
transcontinental railway lines in the
building of the waterway, Mr.. Wallace
said that these lines were doing nothing
to retard the work.
Mr.. Wallace argued for a sea level
canal, saying that it would be lasting
monument to American engineering
genius,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-23
BUY ELECTRIC LIGHT PLANT
Mutual Company in Frisco Purchased
by the Pacific Gas Company
Financers
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated TTeSS.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 22.-The
purchase of the stock of the Mutual
Electric Light company by the finan-
ciers controlling the Pacific Gas &
Electric Co. has been completed. The
sale has not been made direct to the
light and power trust, but instead the
stock has been turned over to a new
corporation, organized under the laws
of Nevada, and called the California
Investment. company. The Nevada
corporation, however, represents the
Martin, De Saba and Britton inter-
estS.
With the exception of the San Fran
cisco Coke & Gas company the Pa
cific Gas & Electric company now con-
trolls the light and power business of
the coast. The deal involves the pay
ment of 81, 900, 900 in cash, for the price
agreed upon is 800 per share and there
are $4,000 of capital stock in the
Mutual.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-23
DUNSMUIR ESTATE WINS
Edna Wallace Hopper and Others Meet
Defeat in Attempt to Recover
Property of Dead Man
By Associated Fress.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 22.-Edna
Wallace Hopper, stepdaughter; Jean
Olive Dunsmuir mother, and Charles
w. S. Leake, administrator of the es-
tate of Josephine Dunsmuir, deceased
widow of the late Alexander Dunsmuir,
have met final defeat in the superior
court in their effort to recover a por-
tion of the estate of the dead Million
aire.
After three Intellectual attempts to
state cause of action against the Pa
cific Improvement company, which the
plaintiffs allege holds property of the
deceased worth $S000,000, Judge Coffey
today denied their counsel further op-
portunity and sustained a demurrer to
the complaint without leave to amend
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-23
HEIR BORN TO OIL KING
John D. Rockefeller III Arrives at the
Home of John D., Jr.-Grand=
father Highly Gratfied
BY Associated Press.

T1Y NNSOVId ItU F'T6SB.
NEW YORK, March ga fine,
healthy eleven-pound Joy who opened
his eyes on the world for the first time
last night in the house on West Fifty
fourth street, near Fifth avenue, is heir
presumptive to the greatest fortune in
the world, for the baby at its christen-
ing will be John d. Rockefeller III.
The son born to Mr. and Mrs. John
D. Rockefeller, jr. Gratifies one of the
dearest wishes, of lis grandfather, who
has hoped for. a male heir to his son
ever since the latter's marriage to
Abbie G. Aldrich. the daughter of
United States Senator Aldrich of Rhode
Island.
The mother is doing remarkably well,
and the doctor and nurses declare they
never saw a handsomer or healthier
boy.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-23
LOOKING FOR WRECKERS
S. P. Detectives Anxious to Learn
Identity of Persons Who Tried to
Demolsh Fast Train
BY Associated Press,

by NSsOCId ItU fTeSS.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 22.-South-
ern Pacific detectives are trying to find
out the identity of the person or per-
sons who attempted to wreck the
Shore Line limited northbound train
yesterday near a station called Norlin,
in Santa Barbara county.
A boulder was placed on the track
between the rails and great damage
would have occurred had the train
struck it.
Luckily, the engineer saw the OBJ
struction in time to stop the train just
a few feet from the rock The latter
was of such weight and size that it is
thought more than one person was con-
Cerned in the act.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-23
PATTIS0N'S HEALTH BETTER
Ohio Governor Reported Much Ina
proved, but Belief Prevails That
Condition Is Grave
By Associated Press.


COLUMBUS, o., March 22.-Although
Governor Pattison is reported much
improved in the official bulletin issued
tonight by the attending physicians,
the belief prevails that his condition is
very grave. The physicians refuse alb
solutely to discuss the governors con-
dition, and nothing is obtainable from
them outside the formal statement is
sued to the public. The members of
Governor Pattison's family are equally
reticent.
All that is known to the public up to
this time regarding the nature of Gov
ernor Pattison's illness is that he is
suffering from nervous prostration.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-23
RECOMMENDS BIG WARSHIP
Secretary Bonaparte Advocates Build
ing of Two 10000 Ton Warships
or One of 19,5o0 Tons
BY Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, March 22.-Secre-
tary Bonaparte appeared before the
house committee on naval affairs to-
day in support of an increase in the
navy. He advocated an appropriation
this year for two 16,OOO-ton battleships,
and If congress does not see fit to
provide for two such ships. he urges the
construction of one 19,5OO-t ton battle
ship.
In the main Secretary Bonaparte's
recommendations were i'm harmony
with those included in his annual re-
port. His estimate for construction
aggregates $23, 300, 900. OF this sum the
chief item is $15,OOOOOO for the two
battleships recommended.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-23
FIRE IN VENICE MIDWAY
Volunteer Department Got Busy After
Flames Had Been Quenched,
1t Is Charged

Fire in the Midway at Venice last
night gave the Midway denizens a big
scare and afforded the volunteer fire
department chance to distinguish it.
self and extinguish the fire.
Midway dwellers say that a couple
of japanese had the blaze in the
Oriental theater, where the fire started,
practically out when the volunteers
approached full speed, led by Chief
Lang. They claim the volunteers in
sisted on turning on streams of water
overturnng chairs in the theater and
actually doing more damage than the
flames did-and after they had been
quenched.
Chief Lang says he only took ordi-
nary precautions in the interest of pub
lie safety.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-23
MAsoNS TO LAY CORNERSTONE
New Office Building for Members of
House Of Representatives Nearly
Ready for Occupancy
Ry Associa ted Press.

Ety AES0ctate FreSB
WASHINGTON, March 22-Presldent
Roosevelt will take part in the laying
of the corner stone of the new office
building for members of the house of
representatives Saturday, April Z. The
ceremony will be almost identical with
the laying of the corner stone of the
United States capitol by Presi-
dent Washington nearly 11S years ago.
The Federal Masonic lodge, which had
charge of the ceremonies over a GEN.
tury ago, will have the honor of direct
ing the swinging of the corner stone of
the house annex into place.
Walter A. Brown, the grand master
of the Masonic lodge OF the District of
Columbia. will superintend the exer-
oises, and addresses will be made by
the president and Speaker Cannon.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-23
MESSENGER ROBBED OF $500
Frisco Thieves Steal Sack of Gold
From Man in Bank While
Talking to Teller
BY AssooIated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 22.-While
depositing a number of checks with
the receiving teller of the Western Ma
tonal bank yesterday afternoon Arthur
Shauer, a messenger in the employ of
the Hilbert Mercantile company. was
robbed of $500 in gold which he carried
in an outside pocket of his coat
While engaged with the teller Shauer
says two men crowded up to the win =
dow and josted him roughly, but he
was so intent on completing his de-
post that he did not think of the sack
of gold until they had gone. Then he
felt for the money, but it was not in
his pocket.
No clew has so far been obtained to
the thieves.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-23
PRISONERS SCARE
At FIERCE FIRE
CHICAGO JAILBIRDS IN PANIC
DANGER
Building Near County Prison Burns
and Criminals Become Frantic.
Girl and Firemen
Hurt
By Associated Press.


n CHICAGO. March 22.-One girl and
4 two firemen were slightly injured, a
2 score of firemen were nearly overcome
: by smoke and a serious panic among
3 the zoo prisoners in the Cook county
1ail was threatened as a result of the
fire that started in the four-story brick
building at 207 to 215 Kinzie street last
night.
The injured girl was one of night
crew of twenty-five girls making elec-
trio apparatus in the Belden Manutac-
turing company's building, 1872 and 1874
! Michigan street, in the rear of the
burning structure. Through windows
on the alley the girls saw the flames
and rushed in panic into Michigan
street In the crush one of them was
hurt.
When the blaze was at its height
there was serious danger of panic
among the 700 prisoners from the COOK
county Jail, less than block away
From the cells on the Dearborn avenue
side the glare of the flames was in full
view. and the guards had dicffiulty in
uuieting the prisoners.
The firemen injured were Capt.
Thomas Joyce of engine company No
AZ, slightly cut about the face by fall
ing glass. and Truckman Frank Som
mers cut on the head
The building was occupied by manu-
featuring concerns. The second floor,
where the fire is believed to have
started was used by the supply depart
ment of the Western Union Telegraph
company, which is the chief sufferer,
its loss being 100000. The Chicago
Electric Supply company suffered loss
estimated at $4,000. The loss on the
building will be heavy. The Frank
Marshall company, in the next building
east, lost $4,000. Much valuable rail
road equipment was said to be stored
in the structure.
The aggregate loss is estimated at
S125000
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-23
Girl Awarded Damages
Rv A Associat led Press

SACRAMENTO March 22.-The dis
trict court of appeals today affirmed
the judgment of the trial court of Te-
hama county in awarding Jessie Irene
Bowen, a minor, $4,000 damages against
the Sierra Lumber company for the
death of her father through the negli-
gence Of the defendant corporation in
operating a logging train.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-23
COAST MAN A SUICIDE
o, A. Robinson Takes Life With Mor-
phine at Dayton, o.-Connected
With DIstillery
IN Associated Press.

DAYTON, Ohio. March 22.-"To the
coroner: I am tired and want to rest
There is no one to notify"
After writing this note o. A. Robin
son, aged 80, took a quantity of NOR
phine and was found dead in his room
at the Enterprise hotel today.
Robinson was brought here from the
Pacific coast by a local distilling COM
pany a year ago, but recently lost his
position. He leaves family in the
west.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-23
James Fulton Resigns

SAN FRANCISCO, March 22-James
Fulton, district freight and passenger
agent Of the Southern Pacific COMPANY
mas rendered his resignation and viii
retire from the railroad service to en-
gage in private business.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-23
GOING AFTER TREASURE
Vessel Being outftted to Carry Band
of Men Who Will Seek Cocos
Island Fortune
BY Associated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 22.--Capt.
Mari, one of the best known captains
along the coast, is outfitting vessel to
go in search of the treasure supposed
to be hidden on Cocos island. He will
take command of the schooner Thomas
F. Bayard, which is being outfitted for
d years cruise. The crew will be COM
posed of twelve men. The Bayard will
go to sea in about two weeks.
1t is stated that Seattle company is
financing the scheme.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-23
Mrs. RooseveIt's Trip
BY Associated Press.

FERNANDO, Fla, March 22.-The
United States steamer Mayfiower,
commanded by Lieutenant Commander
Long. arrived here today and awaits
the arrival of Mrs. Roosevelt and
members of the presidents family for
a trip in southern waters.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-23
ACQUITTED OF FORGERY
Woodland Man Writes Name of An
other on Check-Explains That
He Did Not Mean to Defraud
BY Associated Press


WOODLAND, March 22.-The jury
in the case of the people against l.
B. Hughes returned a verdict today
acquitting the defendant of the
charge of forgery. Hughes signed
the name of j. B. Anderson to a
check for S450 upon which he real
lied that sum at the Bank of Yolo.
1t was shown that his name was
really not needed, as other en-
dorsees We're sufficient.
Hughes explained his conduct by
saying that he did not intend to de-
fraud Anderson, and was going to
make good the amount.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-23
Boy Commits Suicide
By Associated Press.

BLACKFOOT, Idaho, March e..
Fred l.. Glessing, aged II, graduate
of the high school at Ell Paso, Tex,
hung himself in the cellar of his broth
er's house today. The cellar was so
low that the boy had to tie his feet
back of him to accomplish his object
1t is believed that worry over his
physical condition was the cause of
the suicide
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-23
TO EXAMINE IRRIGATION
Government Engineers to Investigate
Scheme Near WoodIand-BeIeVe
Water Used ExtravaeantIy
BY Associated Press.

WOODLAND, March 22.-S. Fortier
and j. H Barber engineers of the
United States department of agricul-
ture, are here for the purpose of making
extensive Investigations as to modes
of irrigation under the joint appropria-
ton of $150,0O0 by the state and federal
governments. They are inclined to be-
lieve that water here is used eXtrava-
gantly and will make a test to ascer-
tain the percentage of water in the
bitches.
They will also make experiments on
grain and corn. lands, with a view of
determining the practicability of irri-
eating those lands and if water re-
plenjshes the fertility of the soil.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-23
Bank Thief Pleads Guilty
By Associated Press

TORONTO, Ont, March 22.-F. st.
George Banwell, late teller of the
Crown bank, charged with stealing
$4,000 of the banks funds, pleaded
guilty yesterday. Sentence was de-
ferred. His wife nora pleaded not
guilty to the charge of receiving stolen
money, and will be tried later.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-23
Heir to Millions a Suicide
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
MILWAUKEE,, March 22.-The body
of William Mariner, son of Ephrianl
Mariner, one of the city's richest men,
was found in his room at his home to-
day with a bullet hole in the head. 1t
is supposed that he committed suicide.
No cause for the act is known.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-23
Bill Raiser Sentenced
nv Associated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO. March 22.--
Frank Wood, ex-convict, was today
sentenced by Judge DeHaven to ten
years imprisonment in San Quentin
for bill raising. He is alleged to have
conducted a school of crime in St.
Mary's place.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-23
Meningitis in the Navy
Rv Associated Press.

NEWPORT, r. l., March 22.-With
the death today of Seaman r. d. Holly
of meningitis the number of fatalities
of that malady at the naval training
school reached eighteen.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-23
Get Increase in Pay
Rv Aszociatea Press

BY Associated Press
BINGHAMTON, N. Y, March 22.-
The conductors, baggagemen and train
men of the Lackawanna road have OBJ
tained a substantial increase in pay,
taking effect April 1. The increase
ranges from 3 to 10 per cent.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-23
uassar,s Daisy Chain

POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. March e.
The Sophomore Daisy Chain girls at
Vassar college were announced tonight.
Among the girls selected is Martha
Williams of San Jose, Cal.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-23
Six rhousand Paid for orchid

LONDON, March PA record price
$6OOO-was paid this afternoon at To-
cal auction room for prize orchid
from q collection of H. T. Pitt.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-23
Power of Bosses

President Bulla made a brief and
pointed speech. He said in part:
while the Union league of Los An
geles yields to no one in its admiration
for and loyalty to the true principles
of the Republican party, recognizing
the individual responsibility of its
members, it does not concede to any
self-constituted leaders the right to
determine or declare what those prin-
ciples are; and if through the power
of bosses, or the utterance of manip-
ulated conventions the party platforms
attempt to establish, as the principles
of our party, declarations in violation
of the rights of manhood or the duties
Of citizenship, neither such platforms
nor the candidates who stand upon
them will receive the support or as
sistance of the members of this club.
1--WE shall bear always in mind the
immortal saying of the martyred Lir-
coin, He serves his party best who
serves his country best"
Byron l.. Oliver spoke entertaningly
of Good citizenship" and E. w.
Camp on Foreign Relations" the lat
ter proposing toast to the late Sec
retary Hay.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-23
Land of the Present

ain this land of the golden present
what race of men we are raising 10
crown California's greatness! Truly it
will make this nation the mistress of
the world.
Here on the shores of the Pacific
lies the land in which will be renewed
the greatness and the power of the
ancients.
Here in a section which was desert
three score years ago you have
wrested prosperity from the soil and
caught the attention of the world.
What other state can boast of two
great universities and a school sys-
tenn to which one-half of the years
income annually is devoted?
81 marvel at what you Southern
Californians have done. You have
brought here to these acres surround
ing your beautiful city men of might
and strength, physical and intellec-
tual, men who dared to do what others
deemed impossible.
Il go from city to city and state to
state and see proud and prosperous
people, yet here in California the chill
dren even have the mark of godlike
humanity upon them growing under
the skies.
Il predict for California such a fu-
ture civilization as the world has
never seem"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-23
Captain E. J. Smith
NV Associated Press.

CINCINNATI, March 22.-Capt. e.
j. Smith, who for fifty years was one
of the leading river pilots between
Cincinnati and New Orleans, died at
his home in Newport, KY, today.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-23
Showers of Praise

Toastmaster r. d. Wade took charge
of the exercises and briefly and pleas
antly paved the way for each speech.
Congratulatory letters, each terminal
ing with regrets at the inability of the
writer's to be present, were read from
President Roosevelt, from officers OF
the Union league of San Francisco and
Senators Frank P. Flint and George C,
Perkins.
Governor Pardee, in rising, congratu-
lated the City of the Angels and the
club, and added that he was glad. after
travelling 500 long California miles, to
confront such an assemblage.
Then, with an easy flow of language,
the executive pictured the Ell Dorado
the shining light-which explorers of
old had sought on the Pacific and told
how finally an humble mechanic found
it in this land of gold in the form of
mineral.
But after ALL said the governor,
gold is but one of the many evidences
of our greatness. The golden wheat,
the golden fruits and the three-quarter
millions of happy Californians are the
wealth producers of the state. What
other land has such a diversity of
natural advantages, stretching like an
empire from ocean to mountain and
from north to south? Where is there
such land OF opportunity?
Where else can a man work for 365
days with brain and Drawn uninter-
ruptedly if he wishes to?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-23
DEATHS OF THE DAY
Prof. r. Ogden Doremus
BY Associated Press.

-.
NEW YORK, March 22-Prof. r.
Odgen Doremus, the noted chemist
died at his home here today, aged So
years. He was a well-known expert on
the effects of poison. Prof. Doremus
had been connected with the New York
college and the college of the City of
New York as instructor in chemistry
for nearly sixty years, and for more
than forty-five years he had occupied
the chair of chemistry in the Bellevue
hospital medical college.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-14
REPORT IS KEPT
SECRET
FINDINGS or CHEMISTS ON
POISONED JAM ARE WITH.
HELD - POSSIBILITY THAT
ARRESTS MAY NJ MADE.

Chief 81 Police Wappe To.
day received report from Clty
Chemist Jacobsen as 10 the analysts
made OF raspberry pie and jam
which we're part Of lot that IL
suspected Ia have contained arsenic
The chief refused 10 state what this
analysts dhulEed, and explained
that for the present the report
would not BE- given out for publ
cation, presumably Ia order ia al
low the department time Ia which
10 make anY arrests that may be
determined upon
The examination was made
upon sample af lab sold 10 the
OTIS. first hill boarding house.
and raspberry pie served 20 the
employees ~ the Portland CordaKe
Works AZ the Otia a number Of
hoarsieru were made seriously ~
after partakinE af raspberry farth.
aud the pie served at the oordaKo
companys boarding house alao
caused sickness among those who
ate OF H. Prof Hycfa. 81 the TINT.
yuraity Of Washington. has already
examined a portion Of oaa OF these
pics. declaring that he found a.
grains Ut arsenic
private anall ais OF the Jam
served az the Otis has already been
made. hut the results wcfa not
given cut for publication. Any
prosecution that will be- made will
depend upon the results Of tho
ANALYSIS which Was made for the
chief OF police
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-14
MANY To SAIL
ON HUMBOLDT

That travel 20 Southeastern
Alaska ports and the interior a. not
dropping Oft Il fully auhatantiated
hf the ilst oi passengers which the
Humboldt will have tonight At
noon there were ilb passengers
hoaket. aad many arv for Dawson
and the TaAana
Jack Perrin. one Of the best
known None operators. Is going
north Ga his rich claims via law
son. Walter Wyatt. a New York
capitalist, Interested Ia several val
liable properties IN the Tanana. la
another passenger Mfa ].
o'HrieH. wife Of the promoter %
the klaadike Mines railroad. Carl,
bon ntll" nctfiett. prominent
Alaska man, aud T. y Howard. a
business man ~ Fairbanks. are
aiunnE the passengers
Besides a fun load ~ passengers.
the Humboldt will be- loaded VITA
freight. much Of which Is perish
aaica for Dawson and the Tanana.