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Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-01
CORBlN QUITS PHILIPPINES
pressive Ceremonies Near Ma
Mia, With No Parade
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
MANILA, Feb. 1.-Maj. Gen. Corbin
today relinquished command of the
military division of the Philippines to
Mai Gen. Wood and sailed for Hong
kong, accompanied by his personal
staff. The transfer of command was
made with impressive ceremony at
Fort Santiago. Army and navy officers,
clergy and business men and others
from civil life were present.
For the first time-in the change of
commanders there was no parade of
the troops.
In giving over the command to Gen.
Wood, Gen. Corbin said:
1T has been my aim to make the
army here an honor to the country and
a credit to the military service. COM
ing here L placed myself in touch with
Governor General Wright, and he met
me in the same spirit in which L ap-
preached him."
"44s result there has been total
disappearance of the last vestige OF
friction and jealousy between the mill
tary and civil government"
Major General Wood and Governor
General Ide made brief speeches, eX-
pressing the universal regret over Cen
eral Corbin's departure.
General Wood has announced that he
will continue General Corbin's policy.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-01
TWENTY-FIVE HAzERS OUT
Resist Earlham College Authorities
Maintaining That Ducking Stu
dents Is Harmless
By AssocIated Press.

BY Associated Press.
RICHMOND, Ind, Jan. 31.-Imme-
diately upon his return from Chicago
President Robert e. Kelly of Earlham
college held meeting of his faculty,
at which it was decided that twenty
two boy students VINO ducked Sidney
Hutton of Baltimore, Md. on the an
niversary OF his birth, should be sus-
pended from the dormlntory. Twelve
ships they hold.
The students insist that the ducling
of Hutton was in accordance with a
long established custom and was harm
less. The authorities. however. hold
the students showed open rebellion in
defying Governor Hanley. who attempt
ed to stop their efforts TO capture Hut
ton, to get whom they went to the ex-
tent Of breaking down door.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-01
NEW JURY ORDERED IN
SENATOR FRENCH TRIAL
SICKNESS CAUSES FURTHER DE-
LAY AT SACRAMENTO
Famous Bribery Case viii Be Conn
menced Anew on Next Friday and
Special venire of Thirty TaIesmen
Is Issued
Bv Associated Press.

Bv Associated Press.
SACRAMENTO, Jan. 31.-The trial of
former Senator Frank French, charged
with bribery, was continued to next
Friday afternoon today by Superior
Judge E. C. Hart, and special venire
of thirty talesmen to be drawn from
the general jury box was issued
This means that the trial of French
will be commenced anew next Friday.
Last Monday a postponement to today
was ordered on account of the illness
of Juror d. NJ. Cox. This morning
Jurors L. H. Plate and ]. II. Allen stat
ed they had visited Cox and expressed
the belief that it would be long time
before he would be able to re-enter the
jury box, if ever.
Judge Hart made an order discharg-
ing Cox from further duty, which was
followed by a discussion as to what
course should be pursued. Frank d.
Ryan of counsel for the defense was
willing that new jury should be sworn
in, but District Attorney Seymour
would not consent, and stood upon the
law, which prescribes that a new jury
may be drawn in such cases. Charles
T. Jones, special counsel for the prose-
cution, asked that the venire be drawn
from the regular jury box and the court
made the order The special venire is
made returnable at 1;3O p. m. Friday.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-01
SHOOTS FOUR IN
CROWDED STREET
DOUBLE TRAGEDY IN HEART
OF SAN FRANCISCO
Jealous Husband Stays Divorced Wife
and Himself, Wounds By
ISLANDERS and Endangers
Scores
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 3t,-Frenzied
by jealousy and Indifferent to the peril
in which he placed scores of lives Will
liam S. Walbrdge tonight shot and
killed Mrs. e. r. Robbins, his former
wife, shot two bystanders and ended
his own life by sending a bullet through
his brain.
The shooting took place at Lotta's
four lain, at the intersection of Kear-
neg and Market streets, shortly after
O'Clock when the streets were crowded
with people. Four barrels of the re-
volver were emptied and each of the
missiles found human target.
Walbrldge was once a blacksmith,
but possessed enough means to permit
his retirement from work, and his leis-
ure was spent in dogging the wo-
man who had once been his wife.
The couple were divorced seven years
ago and the woman married e. T. Rob-
bins of 917 Clay street. Oakland. The
second marriage was performed on the
high seas
Although divorced Walbridge never
lost his attachment for the woman and
constantly threatened her for receiving
attentions from other men. Recently he
shadowed her and after administering
a brutal beating to her escort warned
him that death would follow another
attempt to see Mrs. Robbins.
Tonight Walbrldge met her at the
fountain and urged her to remarry
him. The two quarreled and Wal
bridge began shooting. The first bull
let went through her right breast. The
second struck William T. Pearl in the
mouth and tore away some of his teeth.
The third penetrated an ankle of G. B.
Stangenberger. The last one made a
suicide of the murderer. Mrs Robbins
died soon after being shot.
Walbrige formerly lived at San Jose
but had lately made his residence in
this city. He was about 40 years old.
The murdered woman's maiden name
was Belle Heath, and her family reside
at Hanford, Cal Her brother, Benja-
min. is postmaster of that place, She
was 81 years old and left four children,
one by her marriage with Walbridge
and three by her second husband.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-01
CRIME ARouSES cHIGAGoANs
Eight Judges will Sit to Dispose
of Ninety Homicide
Cases
Rv A Associated Prers.

tSV ASSOCIATED fTs3S
CHICAGO Jan. 31.-The depth of the
peoples feelings and purposes regard
ing crime in Chicago was responsible
for two stirring anti-crime meetings
yesterday
At meeting of the Anti-Crime
league the sentiment was unanimous
for $1,000 saloon licenses, a measure
which will at once provide funds for
the employment of more policemen and
reduce the number of barrooms.
At a session of the Law and Order
league. the Rev. John Norris Hall, pas
tor of Wesley Methodist Episcopal
church and leader in anti-crime agita-
ton since the Hollister murder, pre-
sented an account of the pursuit of a
woman member of his congregation by
degenerate youth. The incident oc-
Cured in the afternoon and ILLUSTRATED
the prevailing conditions which have
wrought up public sentiment to pitch
not before known.
1t was announced by the states at
torney that beginning today eight
judges would sit in the criminal court
and endeavor to clear up the calendar,
which includes the cases of ninety men
and women charged with murder and
attempted homicide.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-01
AGED WITNESS
CHARGES ARSON
SAYS SHE REFUSED TO TURN
FIREBUG
Accused, Emma Patterson Of Chino,
Laughs Derlsively When Tot
tering Woman UnfoIds
Her Story in Court
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, Jan. 31.--A
startling story was told on the witness
stand today by Mrs. Josie McFarlane
of this city in the hearing of Mrs.
Emma Patterson of Chino, charged
with burning her house last August.
Mrs. McFarlane is an aged woman,
having but a short time on earth, and
the story of how the burning was ac-
complished was told most graphically
and created a sensation.
Mrs. Patterson had taken most
to hire the witness to set the fire or get
some one to do it, but she refused.
The patterson woman had taken most
of her valuables to the house of the
witness in this city before the fire.
When the witness made the direct
charge in her testimony she was met
with derisive laugh by the Patterson
woman, to which she replied
You needn't laugh at what L say, for
you know it is only Gods truth"
The hearing will be completed to-
morrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-01
MUST QUIT SALOON STUNT
Manager McAleer Serves Notice
on Powell and O'Connor in
ST. Louis
Special 10 The Herald.

Special 10 Tho Herald.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-. Jan. 31.-Manager
McAleer of the st. Louis American
league baseball club has notified
Pitcher Powell and Catcher O'Connor
that they must cease to keep saloon
IL they want to play ball with the
Browns next season.
McAleer does not ask Powell and
O'Connor to quit the sale of liquor He
just bids them to let him know what
they intend to do, sell whisky or play
ball. that he may, If they decide to
continue in the former occupation,
make provision to fill their vacant
places.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-01
PASADENAN OUT;
CHAPLIN LOSES
NAVAL SECRETARY sUsTAINs
MlDDVs DISMISSAL
California Delegation In Washington
Makes Strong Effort for West
erner but court-martial
Stands
special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31.-Another
strong effort was made by the Califor-
mia delegation today to save Midship-
man Ned Leroy Chaplin of Pasadena
from dismissal from the naval academy
for hazing.
Secretary Bonaparte, however, was
not to be moved, and the sentence of
the court-martial in his case was ap-
proved.
The court-martial will adjourn for
two weeks to avoid interference with
the examinations which began today.
The prospective adjournment of the
court t-martial is particularly pleasing
to the members of the first class, as 1t
will insure the fact that all of them
who have not been tried so far will
graduate even If they subsequently
have to face charges.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-01
TRANSPORT MEADE
AF|RE At WHARF
TWENTY FIREMEN OVERCOME
AT FRISCO
Big Blaze Endansers the Lives OF the
Boys In Blue and Two
It ls Feared VIII
Die

Special to The Herald
SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. s1.-The
transport Meade is on fire at the
wharf and apparently beyond control.
Twenty firemen have already been
overcome. Two will die.
The 1ire seems at this hour, 200 a.
M, beyond control. 1t is raging in
the hold of the amnunition-laden
transport Meade, lying at the trans
port dock here.
The flames are fast eating their way
among the combustibles.
Heroic efforts have been made by
firemen to descend to the smoke-
choked pit, but without avail.
Those who did get down where the
fire is raging did SO at the risk of
their lives.
They were brought UP suffocating
and were hastened to the hospitals.
One will die. Fourth officer Dahl
has lost his mind temporarily by his
terrible experience.
Third Officer Wallace fell. apparently
dying.
Not until 2:2o a. m. We're the, flames
under control and danger that they
would reach the powder magazines
passed.
The damage to the vessel will be
heavy, and the cargo will also suffer-
Great streams of water have been
poured into the hold.
The cause of the fire has not been
ascertained.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-01
SAILORS BLAME
THE PASSENGERS
TESTIMONY IN VALENCIA
DISASTER
More Revelations About Tule Life
Belts-Seattle Calls on Roose-
welt for a Federal
Inquiry
By Associated press.

BY Associated Press
SEATTLE. Wash. Jan. 31.-1n his
testimony before the board of inquiry
into the Valencia disaster this after
noon, George Belogous, a Greek coal
passer aboard the wrecked vessel,
and one of the nine persons who
reached the shore soon after the ship
struck the rocks, declared that he
wanted to remain on the shore and at
tempt to rescue other passengers.
"Mr. Bunker" he saio, appeared ~
be the leader of the party and when !
suggested that we stand by the ship
he said:
"'I have lost my wife AMI two chill
dren and now 1 am going to save my
own life
The witness said that the entire
party of nine then struck inland and
when they reached the telegraph line
he again urged Bunker to turn ba ok,
but that the latter refused and the
party started away, leaving him stand
ing where he was.
Il was without Shoes" said Belo-
gous, "and, becoming afraid, followed
the rest"
A majority of the witnesses examined
the ships were members of the Valen-
cia's crew.
Each testified that The captains
orders were to lower the boats TO the
saloon deck rail and that the passen-
gers were responsible for the boats be-
ing placed in the water.
Gregg d. Harden, passenger, says
the ropes broke when an attempt was
made to lover the midd,e ;tarboard
boat. His mother went in one of the
first boats launched and was lost. IIe
was of the opinion that lifsboat
could have approached the wreck from
seaward. / said that IL passenger
aboard the beat, whose name is un-
known, wds the first to suggest that
shelter he erected to protect the
women and children.
Tony Brown, a passenger, declared
that he tried to pick up water-logged
tule life l,elt off the beach and X
weighed about so or 60 poInds a tule
preserver fIon' the Valencia which has
been immersed for SO hours was pointed
out to him and he was asked to lift
It. "The bSIt on shore Weigned as
much as tn is he said.
/ Lift it clear out of the water" said
one of the Inspectors, AMI the witness
complied. To it was suspended a 20
pound Meight.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-01
SAY GARFIELD MADE PROMISE
Packers Declare That Information
Given in Hearing Would Be
Held Secret
~ AsaocIa ted Presa.


CHICAGO, Jan. St.--At today's hear
ing of the packers case Edward w.
Morris, treasurer Of the Fairbanks
Canning company; Ira ~ Morris, his
brother, of the same corporation, and
Edward r. Swift, vice president Of
Swift & Co, were the only witnesses
on the stand.
The direct examination of Edward
Norris was almost concluded yester-
day and he was cross examined today
at considerable length by District At
torney Morrison. He was asked If there
was anything in the books of his COM
pany which might have convicted him
Of violation Of an injunction issued
some time previous to the Garfield in
vestigation by Judge Grosscup of the
federal bench in this city, enjoining
the packers from combining in restraint
Of trade, but the court declared that
he could not be required to answer.
Ira NJ Morris and Edward Swift de-
clared that they had been assured by
Commissioner Garfield that none of the
information he secured from them
would be turned over to the depart
ment of Justice.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-01
REVENUE REVISION COMPLETE
New York Merchants COMMITTEES For
wards Its Report to
Government
Bv Associated Press.


NEW YORK. Jan. 3f.--After careful
work covering six years the Merchants
associations committee on the reve-
nue. laws and customs service complet-
ed a thorough revision OF the Gus
toms administration act and forwarded
its report to Secretary Shaw.
The committee made two particular
ly important recommendations, namely,
a more practical definition of foreign
market value and the abandonment OF
the present system of "star cham
Der Investigations" in reappraisement
cases. Both Of these features are 1t
is asserted, in direct line with the
wishes of Germany and would furnish
a basis for delaying the application of
maximum tariff rates by Germany on
American goods.
The committee submits that no ship
per or importer should be called upon
to make oath or declaration as to what
he would have received" for merchan-
disc sold in the ordinary course of
trade II ne does not sell the same in
the ordinary course of trade.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-01
BUTTE SHELTER WORKS BURN
Senator cIark's Property, Damaged a
Half Million, Will Be
Rebuilt
By Associnted Press

BUTTE, Mont, Jan. 31.-Fire of un-
known origin partially destroyed Sen
ator W. A. Clark's Butte reduction
works. The fire broke out about mid
night and resisted all efforts of the
firemen until it had enveloped the con-
centrator building. in which it started
and the large elevator used for con-
veying concentrates. The firemen got
control, saving the engine house, with
valuable machinery, and the smelter
plant.
A. II. Wehey, local manager for Sen
ator Clark, estimates the loss at half
a million.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-01
sToCKMEN ASK Federal AID
They Want Railroad Rates Regu-
lated and Foreign Trade
Developed
By AssocIated rresa-


DENVER, Colo. Jan. 3t.--With the
merger of the two rival associations
successfully accomplished, the national
convention Of stockmen resumed It's
sessions today prepared to open q Wig
orous campaign to secure federal legis-
latlon for regulation of railroad rates
and for development of foreign trade.
An agreement on the forest reserve
grazing land question has practically
been reached at conferences between
the stockmen and Chief Forester Clifford
Pinchot.
A feature of the convention today
was an address by S. II. Cowan Of
Forth Worth, Tex, on railroad legisla-
ton.
J. M. John of Trinidad, Colo, de-
.livered an address on Possibilities of
Organization"
w. A. Harris of Chicago spoke on
THE Extension of Foreign Markets
for Meat Products"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-01
APART ON MILITARY POLICE
Moroccan Conference Has Report on
Taxation Ready for Submis-
sion However
BY Associated Press.

ALGECIRAS Spain, Jan. 31.-The
committee of the Moroccan conference
which is examining taxation has COM
pleted it's work, preparatory to the
submission of its report to the con-
ference tomorrow.
The committee proposes to leave the
question of International imposts
largely to the members of the diplo-
matte corps residing at Tangier who
will formulate suggestions for the
guidance of the sultan.
No progress is perceptible toward re-
conciling the France-German differ
ences on the main question of the mil
itary police.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-01
Unions Seek to End Strike
BY Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Jan. 31.-Eight of the
largest unions in the building trades
headed by the brlcklayers. have made
am appeal to the general arbitration
board OF the employers and the unions
to call special meeting to end the
present building trades trouble. This
was agreed to and the meeting Will be
held tomorrow. Propositions TO be sub
mitted. 1t is said. win be that the
housesmlths shall return to work pend
ing arbitration and waive their con-
tention that Post & McCord are not
American company
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-01
Might Have Saved More

Thomas Shields, a member of the
volunteer crew which left the Valencia
with Boatswain McCarty for assist
ance, testified that three more people
could have gotten into the boat he left
in. Shields said, when asked by the in
spectors, that a small boat could have
lived in the sea outside of the breakers
but not in where the Valencia lay. He
also thought that if the lowering of
boats had been deferred until morning
the passengers would have stood a bet
ter chance of rescue
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-01
FOUGHT WITH BUFFALO BILL
Death of Myron Amick, Who Saw
Brave Service in the
Civil War
By Associated Press.

NEW YORK. Jan. S1.-Myron J..
Amick died of pneumonia at his home
here. Before the civil war he was an
Indian fighter and a fellow scout of
Buffalo BILL and during the war of
the states was one of the most famous
of the scouts in the Union army.
He was born in Elgin, ILL.,, in 1874.
With the outbreak of the civil war
Mr.. Amick enlisted in the Fifteenth
Illinois cavalry. Because Of his repu-
tation as a scout he was assigned to
the headquarters of General Logan
and General Howard and was entrusted
with many important and difficult mis-
sions.
He was a member OF George Wright
post, G. A. r., of Portland Ore. He
leaves widow.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-01
GILLETT EXPLAINS CANDIDACY
Congressman Says Friends Started
the Movement for Governor
and He Accepted
BY Associated Press.

EUREKA, Jan. 31.-"My friends
started the movement, and If the con-
vention offers me the nomination
shall consider it my duty to accept"
Such was the response made today by
Congressman j. N. Gillett in answer TO
a query sent to Washington for the
purpose of ascertainlng how he viewed
the campaign for governor started in
his behalf.
It has been contended that Congress-
man Gillett had not been consulted in
the matter. Mr.. Gilletts reply has
placed the situation in a different light.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-01
CEREMONIES WILL MARK
EX-GOvERN0R'S BURIAL
SPECIAL TRAINS TO CARRY
MOURNERS TO RENO
Body of Sader Reaches Capitol
and Large Attendance Is Expected
at the Fnal Services This
Afternoon
Bv Associa ted Press

RENO, New, Jan. 31-With all the
pomp of state the funeral of Nevada's
ex-governor, the late Reinhold Sadler.
will be held from the capitol building
at Carson City tomorrow afternoon
From Reno tomorrow morning a
special train will be run to Carson to
carry the large crowd expected to at
tend the services from here. Other
towns in the state, 1t is thought, will
also send large delegations
1t is thought the funeral will be un-
der the auspices of the knights OF
Pythias.
The body was received at Carson
from Eureka this morning.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-01
LORD" HARRINGTON TO HANG
Missouri Supreme Court Confirms
Death Penalty for Bogus
Nobleman
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Jan. S1,-A
decision was handed down in the su-
preme court today affirming the de-
cision of the lower court in finding
Lord" Frederick Seymour harrington
guilty of having murdered John T.
Mccain two years ago and fixing the
date of his execution as March 10.
harrington has been confined in the
Jail at Clayton since his trial.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-01
OHIO FOR A DIRECT VOTE
Urges Congress to Adopt Amendment
on Senatorial Elections by
the People

BY Assocfa ted Press.
COLUMBUS, O., Jan. 31.-The house
today adopted the senate joint resolu-
ton urging congress to submit con-
stitutional amendment providing for
the election of United States senators
by direct vote of the people.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-01
PART I

PART
Shoots four In crowded street.
2--NeW shore line a fine train.
accompanies make reports.
4-EdltoriaL
5-City news.
6-5oys make debut in Shakespeare.
Markets.
a-Sut over foul ball dismissed.
PART II
Fair AnseIeno becomes bride.
2-Sports.
3-Tourists prefer great southwest.
4-5-cIassifled advertisements.
6-Southern California news.
EASTERN
Mutual Life trustees leave decision of
justice of certain claims to Choate
Actress tells how Miss Roosevelt was
leader Of schoolmates in girlish pranks.,
Another witness in packers trial de-
clares Garfield promised immunity.
FOREIGN
Mai. Gen, Corbin relinquishes COM
mand of military division OF Philippines
to Gen Wood
King Christians estate is inventoried at
quarter of million dollars
menians and Tartars.
COAST
Pasadena boy is expelled from United
States Naval academy.
Seattle asks Roosevelt for federal In
quiry into Valencia disaster.
Aged woman charges Emma Patterson
of Chino Of arson.
LOCAL
Several corporations comply with public
utilities ordinance.
Ten men and women arrested in gem
eral raid ON blind pigs and dens In Saw
telle.
Meenock is defiant in speaking of shoot
ing OF former business partner.
West Seventh street residents protest
against neglect OF garbage collector
Complaints charge Jews with violating
slaughter house ordinance.
Federation Coffee club gives banquet to-
night In Y. w, G. A. rooms.
Morris Buck is arraigned for murder OF
Mrs. Canheld
City council proposes that deadlock over
board OF public works be ended BY inlor~
vention Of civic bodies.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-01
TORPEDO DESTROYER ASSISTS
Perry Is Searching for Bodies ir
Barclay Sound
BY Associated Press.

VICTORIA. b. c., Jan. S1.-The tug
Lorne landed ten men at the wreck of
the Valencia this morning and recov-
cred three bodies, those of William Sib-
ley, jr., and two children.
The United States torpedo boat de-
stroyer Perry has gone to search for
bodies among the islands of the middle
channel in Barclay sound.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-01
Volcano on savail in Eruption
BY Associated Press

HONOLULU. Jan. 31.--The steam
ship Sonoma. en- route from Australian
ports for San Francisco, reports thai
the volcano ON Savaii, one of the Sa-
moan islands, is still in eruption, The
lava, after flowing fourteen miles on
land, has extended four miles into the
ocean.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-01
coRPsEs GO TO VICTORIA
No More Valencia Bodies viii Be
Sent SeattIeWard
By AssocIated Press.

BY AssocIated Press.
VICTORIA, b. c., Jan. 91.--All bodies
found at the scene of the wreck of the
Valencia will now be brought to Vic
toria, instructions having been given
this afternoon to the police officer in
charge of the party who went by the
tug Lorne to permit no corpses to be
taken direct to Seattle, as had been
done heretofore.
The cutter Grant took three bodies to
Seattle, and the tug Bahada, which
called at Victoria to report, took an
other identified body to Seattle.