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Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-31
STANTON CALLS HIS
COMMITTEE ON
WAYS AND MEANS

In reply to a telegram sent by
Assemblyman Stanton to Governor
Pardee asking if it were not possible
to delay the opening of the special ses-
sion of the state Legislature until Mon
day, the governor wired a request that
Mr.. Stanton get the members of the
committee on ways and means to-
gether at Oakland Thursday.
He stated that a meeting of the
finance committee had been called for
that date and 1t was desirable that the
committee on ways and means also
assemble at the same time.
Mr.. Stanton announced that he would
make arrangements to go to Oakland
at once in response to the governors
request. When the committee on ways
and means. of which he is chairman,
meets all bills to be presented to the
special session of the legislature will
be carefully considered and informal
action taken upon them. Mr.. Stanton
said that if necessary the members of
the committee would inspect the ruins
of San Francisco SO that they might be
in better position to determine the
needs of that city.
There are four vacancies in the
southern legislative delegation Two
of these were caused by the death of
incumbents, and the other two by resg-
nations. The members who died were
w. T. Leeke, senator from San Ber-
nardino, and w. H. Krimminger, as
semblyman from Los Angeles. Gen.
Frank c. Prescott of Redlands resigned
to accept the appointment Of register
of the United States land office at Los
Angeles and F. w. Barnes Of San
Diego gave up his legislative duties to
assume those of collector of customs at
that port.
Members of the legislature from
Southern California who will attend the
special session of the legislature are as
follows:
John N, Anderson, senator from
Riverside and Orange counties; II. A.
Broughton, senator from Pomona; (;
Henry Z. Carter, senator from Los An
geles; Benjamin w. Hahn, senator
from Pasadena c. w. Pendleton, SEN
ator from Los Angeles; w. H. Savage.
senator from San Pedro; M. L. Ward,
senator from San Diego; E. R. Amerige,
assemblyman from Orange; Miguel
Estudillo assemblyman from River
side; John A. Goodrich, assemblyman
from Los Angeles; F. w. Hauser,
assemblyman from Los Angeles Percy
a. johnson, assemblyman from San
Diego w. A. Johnstone, assemblymau n
from San Dimas; H. S. G. McCartn ey,
assemblyman from Los Angeles; David
Il. Perkins, assemblyman from Ven
tura; E. M. Pyle, assemblyman from
Santa Barbara; Philip A. Stanton, as
semblyman from Los Angeles N W.
Thompson, assemblyman from Los An
geles; j. P. Transue, assembIyman
from Los Angeles; w. H. Wickersham
assemblyman from San Pedro.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-31
SPECIAL SESSION
OPENS SATURDAY
LEGISLATURE HAS BIG JOB IN
SIGHT
Chief Clerk Lloyd Predicts II viii
Require Two Weeks Time to
Finish Business Now on
Hand
BY Associated Press.

ny ASSOClHteu fEBtS.
SANTA BARBARA, May S0.-Clio
l.. Lloyd, chief clerk of the assembly
leaves Santa Barbara tomorrow night
for Sacramento to convene the legis-
lature on Saturday.
Assembyman E. M. Pyle will proba-
bly, go north at the same time.
Speaking of the coming session to-
day, Mr. Lyod gave as his opinion
that ten days or two weeks would be
nearer the time required to transact
all the business of the session than
three or four days, as thought by
many.
1T is all very well to say that the
Legislators know just what is wanted
and that things can be rushed through
in a few days" said Lloyd, "but TO
those familiar with the tedious process
of getting a bill through both houses
this argument does not carry much
weight.
"They may know just what they
want. but the getting of it will take
time"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-31
WATER FAMINE
THREATENS CITY
PUMPING STATIONS USELESS
AT WALLA WALLA
Floods Convert Streets Into Rivers,
and in Surrounding Cities Many
Residents Are Taking to
the Hills
BY Associated Press.


WALLA WALLA, Wash, May 3d.
This city is threatened with a tempo
rary water famine, owing to the fact
that the rushing waters have rendered
useless four of the five pumping sta
tions in the city.
The newspaper plants, with the ex-
ception of the Bulletin, are without
power. Today's Union was printed on
hand press and consisted of one
page.
1t is still raining hard, the precipi-
tation for the storm being 400 inches.
Reports from outside sections indi-
cate grave conditions, bridges and
roads being washed away and the
people are fleeing to the hills to es-
cape the rush of waters. The Oregon
Railway & Navigation company's road
is impossible, the tracks being under
mined in many places and bridges
washed out.
Laborers Repair LeVees
A large force of men and teams are
at work repairing the levee as fast
as 1t is cut away. The levee below
the town has already broken, which
will allow some of the flood in the
town to subside. All trains are tied
up and will be for some time.
The bridges both below and above
Pendleton are out. The train which
started last night Tor portland is at
Echo stopped by the flooded and un-
determined tracks.
Roaring streams are sweeping
through Lower Main and Court streets
and all the business houses are Hood
ed in that district.
Communication with outlying dis
trlcts Is uncertain. but the steady rise
of the Umatilla shows that the floods
are still increasing.
rhn patt Ia
people In the main part OF Pendleton
have moved their families to the hills
on either side. fearful that the levee
on the one side OF the valley, already
weakened, viii burst and let the water
sweep the town.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-31
SUSPEND BUSINESS AT CAPITOL
Graves of 10000 Soldiers Decorated at
Washington
BY Associated Press.


WASHINGTON, May 30.-Memorial
day services in this city were observed
on an elaborate scale. AS in the past
the principal exercises were at Arling-
ton where an immense crowd gathered.
The day was ideal. Twenty thousand
graves in Arlington were decorated.
The ceremonies began with a pro-
cesslon, participated in by the various
G. A. r. posts, the Old Guard, the Dis
trict militia and the Spanish war vet
erans.
Upon arriving at Arlington the eX-
ercises first centered around the tomb
of the unknown, where 10000 of the
dead soldiers are buried, after which
the principal ceremonies were conducted
in the amphitheater, where addresses,
recitations and music were heard.
Representative Birdsall of Iowa de-
livered an address. The orator Of the
day was Rev. D. ]. Stafford of st. Pat
rick's Roman Catholic church. All busi-
ness here was practically suspended.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-31
DEATH CLAIMS
MICHAEL DAV|TT
PASSES PEACEFULLY AWAY
AT DUBLIN
"Father of the Irish Land League"
Answers Final Summons While
Surrounded by Children and
Intimate Friends
Ry Associated Press.


DUBLIN, May 30.--A notable career
closed tonight when, after a long and
painful illness, Michael Davitt died
peacefully and painlessly at IL o'clock
in the presence of his Oldest son and
two daughters, who had devotedly at
tended him through his illness, and of
many of his most intimate friends in
cludng John Dillon.
Shortly before his death Father Hat
ton had been with him. Mrs. Davitt,
who had been in constant attendance
on her husband until few days ago,
when she herself was taken i'll, lies
prostrated in the same hospital, too
weak to leave her room. She has not
yet been informed of her husband S
death.
Leaves Written Message
1t is said that Mn Davitt left writ
ten message, but If so it's purport has
not transpired.
The greatest sympathy has been dis
played by all classes of society dur
ing Mr.. Davitt's illness Today the
hospital was besieged by anxious in
quirers. John e. Redmond, leader of
the Irish party in parliament who was
a frequent inquirer by telephone from
the house of commons, gave up his
proposed continental trip over the
Whitsuntide holidays, owing to the
condition of his friend, the father of
the Irish land league.
After rally last night Mr.. DaVitt
was able to speak to those at his bed
side, but soon showed that he was
losing ground. Among the last callers
al the hospital tonight was Lord Hemp
hill on behalf of the earl of Aberdeen,
lord lieutenant of ireland, and the
countess of Aberdeen.
Was Interested in Politics
Mr.. Davitt retired from the repre-
sentation of South Mayo in parliament
in 1899, but to the last took a clean
interest in the politics of his country.
Death was due to blood poisoning,
which followed two operations for ne
cross of the jawbone, and spread so
rapidly that all efforts to stay its
course were unavailing
Mr.. Davitt's illness began with an
insidious attack of toothache, to which
he paid no attention until John Dillon
urged him to have recourse to medical
advice.
For some time there were hopes of
his recovery, but the state of his health,
which was undermined by eXertionS at
the recent general elections, greatly
handicapped his progress.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-31
FAvORS
THE LOCK CANAL
SAYS ALL SHOULD DESIRE
THAT TYPE
Chairman of Commission Doesn't Be-
IieVe in Delaying Work on Build
ing Waterway for Genera
tions to Come
BY Associated Press.

By ASSOCIATED Press
ATLANTA, Ca, May 3O.-Theodore
p. Shonts, chairman of the Panama ca
nal commission, spoke before the
chamber of commerce here tonight.
Mr.. Shonts said that between the
time of the selling of the supplies
which will enter into the construction
of the Panama canal and the period
when the opening of the canal will re-
suit in the Development of the country
gulf is fixed. How great and how
wide that gulf is will depend upon the
type of canal selected.
Mr.. Shonts spoke in favor of lock
canal, as recommended by the minority
of the consulting board and indorsed
by the canal commission.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-31
FURNISH TEMPORARY QUARTERS
Legislators to Meet in Pythias Castle
Instead Of Capitol Building
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
SACRAMENTO, May 30-The extra
session of the legislature, which will
convene in this city next Saturday,
will assemble in Pythias CASTLE Ninth
and l streets.
This morning Lieutenant Governor
Alden Anderson, Sergeant alarms
J. T.. Stafford of the assembly and A.
3. Nye, private secretary to Governor
Pardee, made this selection.
Later Sergeant-at-Arms j. Louis
Martin of the senate arrived in the
city and ratified the selection.
Secretary of State Charles F. Curry,
who, as custodian of the capitol, would
naturally arrange for the coming of
the Legislators, stated that as the capo
itol cannot be used owing to the all
terations in progress, it was not his
duty to provide a place elsewhere.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-31
vESUvIUS is STILL ACTIVE
Causing Explosions and
Eruptions
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NAPLES, May 3O.-The north part
of the main cone of Mount Vesuvius
continues to fall in. causing explosions
and an eruption of ashes, which has
extended to Capri and Sorrento.
Former Empress Eugene visited the
observatory today
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-31
MoKiNLEVs TOMB BEAUTIFUL
President Roosevelt Sends Handsome
Wreath as Tribute
By Asaociated Press.

By Associates Press.
CANTON, o., May 3O.-President
Roosevelt's Memorial day tribute to
the memory OF William Mckinley was
a handsome wreath of white carnations
and hydrangeas. The floral piece was
taken to the tomb Of the martyred
president by Mrs. Mckinley this morn
ing.
Vice President Fairbanks sent re-
membrance also and Judge Day re-
membered the day with another floral
piece.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-31
Blue and Gray United
BY Associated Press.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 3O.-Con-
federate and federal veterans here and
at other points in the state. including
Knoxville, Memphis and other large
towns, united today in decorating the
graves of departed comrades.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-31
Torpedo Boats Collide

BY Associated Press.
ing practice preliminary to the forth
coming maneuvers, the torpedo boats
Nos. los and 1S1 colllded in the chan
mel Off this port today. Both were
badly damaged. No. lOS must be inn
mediately locked
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-31
sslchss Cause HIuh Water

By AH8OCIaItu EIU83
RACINE, wis, May 9O.-seic hes
caused a rise Of three to FIVE feet In
the river here today and the pom
toon bridge al Main street was seri-
ously damaged. The disturbance
lasted half minute.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-31

Later there was a sacred concert in the
park, attended by thousands from the
various tent cities and unburned por-
tiOns OF the city.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-31
UnveiI Monument at St. Paul
By Associated Press.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, May 30.--The
feature of Memorial day here was the
unveiling of a monument at the uni
versity to students who lost their
lives in the Spanish american war.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-31
Speaks of Practical Question

lie said In conclusion: 1.-The prac-
tical question for all sections of the
country is how long shall we wait be-
fore we can enter upon the period of
development which the opening Of the
canal will bring to the country.
II am not surprised that European
countries are Indifferent to the early
completion Of this canal. am not
surprised that they are Indifferent
as 10 how much this canal may cost
our government. 1 am not surprised
that they can view calmly an indefi-
mite postponement of the operation Of
this great waterway.
"They are neither paying the bills nor
will their commerce and industries
suffer by waiting for the completion of
this undertaking.
Surprised at Attitude
But / am surprised that those who
are supposed to represent the best in
terests OF the American people should
try to throw obstacles in the way of
realizing the benefits of this work at
the earliest possible date.
''When we can get a better canal for
less money and receive the benefits for
ourselves, why make II heritage to
our children, with the possibility of
their being deprived of its benefits
through some unforeseen contingency {?
II have spoken Of a gulf. Now how
wide that gulf shall be depends on the
people. Do you want to reap the bene-
fits OF this undertaking yourselves, or
do you want to transmit hope to
your children or your children's chill
dren?"
- = So
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-31
DROWN NEAR RIGA
Excursion Steamer Goes Down as a
Consequence of Overlooking.
Eleven Bodies Recovered
n AssooIated Press.

BY Associated Press.
RIGA, May 30.-The excursion
steamer Vima capsized off her pier
here last evening in consequence OF
overlooking.
Fifteen persons are believed to have
persisted. Eleven bodies were recovered
from under the steamer today.
The Vlma had just started for Dub
beln, a neighbOring watering place,
when she keeled over and sank.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-31
Refers to Earthquake


"In closing L ask your attention to
the fact that our soldiers and sailors
are able to do their duty In great
emergencies even other than those Of
war. Recently the most appalling dis
aster that has ever befallen any city
in our country, the most appalling dis
aster that has befallen any city of the
same size for century past, befell the
great and beautiful city of San Fran
cisco.
an the midst of their horror and pity
and sympathy the rest of our people
were rendered proud and glad by the
courage, the self-reliance, the self
command shown by the men and wo-
men of San Francisco themselves under
the sudden and awful calamity which
had befallen them.
I'VE had yet another source of pride
in the fact that the first Americans
outside the city who wore able to extend
relief and help were the Officers and
enlisted men of the garrison and the
ships in the immediate neighborhood
of San Francisco.
"The aIertness, the instant response
to the demand made upon them, the
mixture of self-reliant initiative with
orderly obedience and conference of ac-
ton, the high personal valor and the
steady endurance and strength shown
by the soldiers and sailors of the reg
ular army and navy in coping with this
disaster, were as great as If shown In
time of battle.
"Such a record should make every
true American proud of the army and
navy and should make every true
American resolute to see that through
our national authorities at Washing
ton we make such provision by law for
the maintenance, the support and the
training of the army and the navy
that they shall ever stand in the fore
front of their respective professions"
When the president had concluded his
address a procession was formed to the
cemetery adjoining, where he unveiled
the beautiful shaft erected by the army
and navy union.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-31
SECRETARY SHAW
TELLS A PARABLE
COMPARES PHILIPPINES TO AN
ADOPTED BABY
Says "ChiId" Is Well Satisfied Now,
Although at First Numerous
"Spankings" Were Abso-
lutely Necessary
RY Associated Press.


WINCHESTER, Ky, May 3O.--1n an
address to the graduating class of the
Kentucky Wesleyan college here yes
terday Secretary of the Treasury Shaw
told this parable about the Philippines:
II have a neighbor who has caused
me trouble for years. One morning 1
say to my family, L am going across
the way and settle that trouble and
my family tells me to go. l settle the
disturbance, but when L come back l
have a little baby in my arms. l wish
l had never seen it.
81 call my family around me and say
there will be no further trouble, but
what am l to do with this baby?'
Their opinion differ. To keep and edu-
cate him seems the only thing to do,
and when he Is grown we can keep him
or start him for himself as would seem
best.
"Spank! SpankI Spank!"
ut will cost something, but the good
God has not given us all this for our
selves alone. 1t will be a wonderful
advantage for him. and ! say All
right and the first time take him he
begins to yell and kick and squall and
bite. Spank, spank, spank.
THE little fellow is well satisfied
now. The other day when recalled
his nurse, Judge Taft, he looked up
and cried. 1 don't know what the little
boy is going to do; 1 dare not write a
prediction and sign it, but 1 know you
boys. 1 know that as long as the
American people have red corpuscles in
their blood, so long as they love equity,
justice and liberty. SO long will they
help the Filipinos.'
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-31
DEATHS OF THE DAY
A. c. Bailey
BY Associated Press.

T3Y AssocIated Press.
SANTA CRUZ, May 30.-A. C. Bailey.
G. A. r. veteran from Illinois, died
route to this city in search Of healt h.
His son is chief engineer at the cement
works near here and Mr.. Bailey was
going to live with him. The cause of
death was cancer of the stomach.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-31
Surprised at Attitude

A wavy rickrack braid viii be good
deal used on the linen gowns
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-31
Mrs. Robert Edeson

by AssOcIdItu FIesS
NEW YORK, May SO.-Mrs. Robert
Edeson. wife of Robert Edeson. an ac-
tor, and known to the stage as Ellen
Berg, died tonight at the French hos
pital She had played in what Hap
pened to Jones" children of the
Ghetto" Soldiers of Fortune" and
other productions.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-31

which shall imply merely flattery Of the
average voter or Of the average en-
listed man. certainly do not intend
my words to be so taken.
1T Is a sure sign Of weakness I'm any
man II he is always wanting to be
flattered, and especially If he lets his
head be turned by flattery. The average
voter needs to learn and to keep steadily
in mind the fact that If I'm the last
resort the real power is his so in the
last resort the real responsibility is his.
"IIe cannot cast off on anyone else
the responsibility for our governmental
shortcomings. Nothing is cheaper than
to say that the people are all right
but that the politicians are all wrong.
Politics, and therefore politicians,
will in the long run represent faith
fully either the wishes or the indif-
ference of the people; and IL the people
are Indifferent the results are just about
as bad as IL they deliberately choose to
go wrong. So it is with the enlisted man.
When l call attention to tho high place
he holds. and must ever hold in the
esteem of every sensible man, I do Il
less with the intention of emphasizing
the respect due him by outsiders than
with the intention of making him realize
the burden of honorable obligation
resting upon his shoulders.
"By unwearied effort he must learn
to do his duty, whether that duty lies
afloat or ashore, whether It lies in the
cavalry or the infantry, in the gun
turret or in the engine room. He must
be able to handle himself and to handle
the formidable and delicate mechanism
intrusted to his care In such a manner
that II ever II becomes his fortune TO
take part in battle for the flag, an
other page shall be added to the many
which go to make UP the long honor
roll of American history.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-04
liz DoUN MURDER CASE.

stockton. Aug 4-Ou ne DECLARE
ton OF Atty Charles Fairau fur tho
convicted mufdrress Mr. Emma Nc
Nicar-Le DouS. THAI the court had not
given him sur .civni time io prepare
counter anldayif- to those of the
prosecution attacking ihe character
snd mental capacity of Charles Mur-
phy WhO mad- .GI'aNIfe bW Juror
Ritter has ekut ead hi- conviction
1urng tht Trial thlt one woman
should ba hanged. Judge Nuuer
granted h.m g1tl next Tuesday moru-
tg m % O'Clock to prepare anilayits
md thc woman ua- rrlulDded 90 the
custody OF The sheriff. SIR F8irall
hied AN AFFIDAVIT signed hv 80 persous.
headed hy Father rs. D. O'Conuol and
'iher ciergmau ~ Tire Catholic
hurch. I'm which they declared that
'hcir reputation of Murphy was good.
no they Old not believe he would
.esiiiy 20 an untruh
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-04

shipbosrd ln the records % tropical
shipping having arrived hero two DAYS
ago with an outbreak OF Chagres fever.
with the death today OF the steam
er's second officer three Of her cum
plement Of q men have already died
ana 10 others are I'm the hospital.
Quarantine officials say that when the
Whitehall entered the Mississippi river
with scarcely enough well men TO run
her so great was the amount Of dirt
and swauns of fies on her decks that
the nerves n experienced physician.
we're shaken as thev boarded her. The
steamer will not be permitted TO conn
10 New Orleans under todsys orders
even after the fever Is cured.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-04
WORK RESUMED AT THE
GREAT FALLS SHELTER.

Butte Aug Acting under the
agreement reached last night between
Supt Wheeler OF the Boston & Mon
iana smelter az Great Falls and the
Mill and Smeltermen's union, work
was resumed this morning at the COM
pany's big reduction plant Operations
that were suspended In the comnanies'
mines In this CITY last evening because
The ore bins were full. consequent 20
y shu. down ~ the smelter, were also
resumed this morning 1t was agreed
mat the smelter management would
restore the positions OF the Ave mea
discharged r. after investigation. II
was found they had acted in good
faith In demanding Of sub-foreman
the discharge Of a man who had failed
70 pay his union dues II was over
this that the strike occurred
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-04
DrsEREr EVENING NEWS. SATURDAY. AUGUST 4, 1906

Il Is sent you Thanking you for All
YOU did for me. trust that your fu-
iure may be bright one.
Say declared Alr Babcoek when
telling OF the receipt OF the latter you
would be surprised how brightly the
sun suddenly shown There In my hand
was more money than ! could reason
ably hope TO save IN Il lifetime sudden
ly given 10 be and coming With the
heart ihrob Of the best man I've ever
known"
when Sir. Babcock related the cir
cumstances 20 me, said one OF the
presidents. tears filled his eyes. lie
paused a moment az the conclusion OF
his story and then exclaimed:
Maybe you don't think the old
man could check his excess baggage
over the line after that
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-04
MISS SUTTON WINS.

Newcastle Tyne. England. Aug
TN the ladies' singles Northumber-
land tennis championship contests
today Miss MAY Sutton of California,
beat Miss n Atchison. 60; 6-l.
In the mixed doubles, open cham
pionship hnaL G.. HillIard and Miss
Sutton beat H. Laws and Miss Akin
son. GO. 6-4.