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Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-02
NINE GRADUATED
FROM HOSPITAL
Nurses Trained at Clara Barton Re.
ceive DipIomas-First Occasion of
the Kind That Has Occurred
at That Institution

Nine women graduates from the
Clara Barton hospital training school
for nurses graced the platform of the
Gamut auditorium, 1044 South Hope
street, last night 1t was on the occa-
sion of the graduating exercises of the
first graduates of the institution with
program finely executed
Clara Barton, aged 81 years, for whom
the hospital and training school is
named, was expected to be present to
witness the exercises by the urgent re-
quest of DR.. Herbert B. Barton, her
nephew, and president of the hospital.
But he received word from her home at
Glen Echo, Md, stating that it would
be impossible for her to come. She sent
letter of greeting to the faculty and
graduates in her characteristic style in
bold, free handwriting. She also sent
each graduate picture of herself with
her autograph.
The exercises were opened by Sc
lection by Stamm's orchestra, which
was followed by reading by Miss
Hazel Tobias of Yale and Harvard COL
lege tricks, and in response to an encore
recited an amusing instance of the
Voluminous and rapid excuse made by a
girl for being late at school after be-
ing reprimanded by her teacher.
DR.. Clifford A. Smalley, a member
of the faculty, made Introductory re-
marks, who called attention to the de-
pendence of the hospital on it's compe-
tent nurses, placing the basic system on
common sense and that other important
factors would follow as cases required
Rev. F. De Witt Talmage, pastor of
the First Presbyterian church, made
an address to the graduating class,
giving the members good advice in his
characteristic manner, pleasing and in
structive.
The orchestra then gave a selection
which was followed by the reading of
the letter of greeting from Miss Barton
by President Barton. He then made ap-
propriate remarks to the class preced-
ing the presentation of the diplomas
and hospital pins, including the pic
lures of Miss Barton enclosed in the
diplomas.
Each graduate was loudly cheered by
the audience as the diploma was given
into her hands by the president, fol-
lowed by floral set pieces and bouquets
1t was happy climax of the first
graduating class of this institution
with an existence of only three years.
Following are the names of the gradu-
ates: Evelyne Mackenzie, Helen Marie
Smell, Ethel Theresa Kent, Ella Bea-
trice Steacy, Emma Ellen Stone, Zillah
Forrest, Elsa Fleischer, Florence Eliza
beth Page, Marie Margaret Kellerman.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-02
No Chance for Uncle"

"Mr. Archibald" said the kind old
landlady, didn't hear you say that
you always soaked your overcoat
every spring to keep germs out of it?''
you certainly did, ma'am," chuckled
the young man who was in the habit
of putting his overcoat up for the price
of straw hat
''Well, you won't haze to worry over
the germs this season.
Think not?" "
mo, indeed. I thought about soak
ing the overcoat and / reached the
conclusion it was too mild to kill the
germs, so 1 just put it into the wash
boiler and boiled it,
And the dear old lady is still Won
dering why the young man changed
his boarding house so suddenly.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-02
SUGGESTS MUSEUM
FOR CIVIC GOOD
DANA BARTLETT ADDRESSES
CITY CLUB
Would Place Devices for Municipal
Betterment In Permanent EXPOSE
tlon and Interest Students in
Social Service Work

Rev. Dana Bartlett, known all ovel
the world for his institutional church
work, brought before the City club
yesterday at its weekly luncheon al
the Westminster hotel a project to es.
tablish museum here for civic better
ment-a place where all methods, de-
vices and apparatus for beautifying
improving and aiding cities and max
ing life longer and happier could be
shown.
DR.. Bartlett wants to see a civic
center adopted here such as has been
done in Cleveland, Kansas City, Wash
ington and is being planned in st.
Louis, Denver, San Francisco and
other cities. The recent decision by
Los Angeles to retain Expert Robin
son for this purpose met his hearty
Endorsement.
To aid the project the speaker said
his institution expected to send man
east shortly to study social service
work, and he would, if delegated, bring
back material from the jamestown ex-
position and other points, besides ask
ing civic architecture, sanitary engi-
neers and others who deal with civic
improvements, to send models, maps
charts, books, pictures and miniatures
of devices which they have worked
out or used.
DR.. Bartletts plan is eventually 10
establish a chair on social science here,
ct least get the young women and
men in the high schools to take up this
subject of social service and civic bet
terment.
To this end he asked all those pres
ent at the meeting yesterday-over
thirty-to volunteer as speakers in
course which he is planning for the
benefit of high school pupils and grad
yates.
DR.. Bartlett spoke eloquently and to|
the point and so much aroused his
hearers that a rising vote of thanks,
coupled with a promise to assist him,
was rendered by the club.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-02
SLEEPS ON TRACK
KILLED BY TRAIN
Sailor Cut to Pieces by a Freehter
on the Redondo Line, Near
Playa del
Rey

Joseph Duffin, sailor, 81 years OF
age, was run over and instantly Killed
by freight train of the Los Angeles
& Redondo line a short distance from
Playa del Rey about 1920 yesterday
morning. The man was on his way to
Redondo.
The body was taken to Kirkelies un-
dertaking establishment on North Main
street Santa Monica, and the coroner
was notified. An inquest will be held
Monday. In the pockets were found a
card bearing the name of John Carney
of the Sailor and Marine Firemens un-
ion. 1t also bore the name of Joseph
Duffin and gave AN excellent descrip-
ton of the dead man.
According to the members of the train
crew the man was lying across the
track when killed, and his body was
seen, but too late to stop the train.
The body was frightfully mutilated,
both arms and one leg were severad
from the trunk.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-02
ACADEMY OF SCIENCE
PLANS ANNUAL RECEPTION

The fifteenth annual reception of the
Southern California Academy of Sci
ences will be held in Symphony hall,
232 South Hill street Wednesday night
at O'Clock. An excellent musical and
literary program has been arranged for
the night.
Following is the program:
Extracts from, secretarys annual re-
port, Prof. Melville Dozier. Reports from
working sections: Astronomical section,
Holdridge o. Collins; biological section,
DR.. C. A. Whiting; botanical section,
DR.. Anstruther Davidson; geological
section, George w. Parsons; PRESIDENT IS
annual address, Bernhard r. Baum
gardt; vocal solo, Mrs. Mary ]. Schal-
lert: address, Rev. b. Fay Mills; vocal
solo, c. A. Faithful; illustrated lecture,
"Russia-Her Scientific Men and Insti-
tutions," B. r. Baumgardt.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-02
EAST SIDE KIDS
HAVE HAPPY DAY
Plunge and Bathhouse of Bethlehem
institutional Church Opened
and Youngsters Go in
Swimming

The small boys and big ones, too, of
smiling faces yesterday, for the Beth
lehem church plunge was opened for
the summer season. The plunge was
opened in the afternoon and was full
of boys until the closing hour last
night. The plunge is located at Vignes
and Ducommun streets, and is the de-
light of the boys of the nieghborhood,
as we'll as many of the older people.
In the winter season the plunge is
boarded over and is used as work.
shop, but in summer the small boy
holds sway.
Rev. Dana w. Bartlett, pastor of
the church, and general friend in
the neighborhood, has found the plunge
and baths one of the popular features
of the institutional work, and each
year the plunge is opened over
80, 900 boys took advantage of the plunge
last season.
In addition to the plunge there are
tub baths and shower baths, and in a
separate department there are tub
baths for the people of the neighbor-
hood who have not the accommodations
in their own homes.
Rev. Mr.. Bartlett has extensive plans
for the improvement of the plunge
and bath house, but as it is 1t looked
good to the boys yesterday, who after
a short time in the dressing rooms,
made for the water with yells of joy
that could be heard long distance
away. They came often and stayed
long and were as enthusiastic over the
water as only the small street urchins
can be, and expressed their delight with
many gurgles and watery gesticula-
tiOnS.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-02
HANGS HIMSELF
WHILE INSANE
SUNSET WIRE CHIEF COMMITS
SUICIDE
Violent Headaches Believed to Have
Affected His Mind-Was Tele-
phone company's Most
Trusted EmpIoye

Thomas U. COdrlck, aSeu oU year .
married and occupying the position OF OF
wire chief at sub main station, 1920
South Hope street, of the Sunset Tele-
graph and Telephone company, COM
mitted suicide yesterday afternoon in
the basement of his office by hanging
himself. No motive other than that
the decedent was suffering from par
anoia is given as an explanation of the
deed.
Young Codrick was last seen alive at
ten minutes of noon by his associates
in the telephone office and at 43O
o'clock his body, hanging limp from a
rope tied around his neck and suspend
ed from a cable hanger in the basement
of the telephone building, was discov-
cred by William jordan, a lineman of
the company.
Codrick was in his office during the
morning attending to his duties in the
usual manner. He was apparently
cheerful and laughed and joked with
his associates and seemed in the best
of spirits. When he left his office
shortly before - o'clock it was sup
posed that he had gone out to his
luncheon, although it was not usual for
him to go at that hour
AS time went by and he did not re-
turn to his office a number of telephone
messages were sent to various points
where it was thought he might be, as
were d uuiIlDSI VI lldlleTS re-
quiring his attention. 1t was not until
late in the afternoon that it was learned
what had become of him.
Finds Dead Man
At about 4:9O o'clock William Jor-
dan, lineman employed by the tele-
phone company had occasion to go
into the basement of the building, and
was Mortified to see the body of man
suspended by a rope from a hook
screwed into one of the floor rafters
and which is used to suspend cables
and punched wires upon. He made an
examination and found that the body
was that of the missing wire chief He
at once gave the alarm and the cor
oner and members of the mans family
as well as officers of the telephone
company were notified. The body was
removed to Breese Brothers morgue,
where an inquest will be held. Death
had ensued some time before.
Thomas u. ICodrick was the son of w.
I'll. Codrick, who is the proprietor of'a
saloon at Third street and Central
avenue. He had been in the employ
of the telephone company for ten or
twelve years in various positions, fin
ally rising to the position of wire chief
by sheer ability. He was married a
number of years ago and lived happily
with his wife. His relations with the
company were the most pleasant and
he was extremely popular with both
his superiors and associates.
Some months ago he became afflicted
NYth nervous headaches and these be-
Name more recurrent and severe as
rime went on. He seemed unable to
secure relief, although trying the most
expert medical treatment it was possi-
BILE to secure. While it is not known
as fact it is the theory that driven
temporarily insane by the excruciating
pain in his head he took his life
His home was at 1852 West Forty
first street, he residing next door to
his father, who lives at 1862.
-1$o
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-02
ITALIANS PLAN TO
CELEBRATE GARIBALDI DAY

The forty-sxth anniversary of the
unity of Italy and the twenty-fifth an
Iniversary of the death of Garibaldi will
be celebrated today by the Italians of
Los Angeles county.
February 49, 1861, King Victor Eman-
uel signed the "law of the statuto," but
the event has always been celebrated on
the first Sunday in June, which this
year is the I'd, on which date a quarter
of a century ago occurred the death of
Garibaldi, who so largely contributed
to the cause of the unity of Italy.
The celebration will occur in Carl
baldi hall on Date street and it will be-
gin at 3 D. M Signor Carlo Marchetti
and DIR. Cassola will deliver the prin-
cipal addresses, but others will be called
upon for brief remarks.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-02
Genial John

After many vain attempts the pluclky
interviewer succeeded in meeting the
head of the great oil trust face to face.
''I understand, sir, that you are op-
posed to government ownership" VEN
tured the interviewer.
John, stroking his wig. "On the con-
trary. l would like to see government
ownership"
'When?"
why, when / own the government" /"
And then genial John poked the in
teryiewer in the ribs and invited him
out to play game of golf.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-02
HUMAN VULTURES
IN POLICE TOLLS
TEN ARRAIGNED AND SOME
HEAVILY FINED
City Prosecutor viii Aid Police De-
partment in Effort for Clean
City-Evidence Hard
to Get

"The city prosecutors Office will aid
the police department in every manner
possible, as far as legal assistance is
concerned, in their constant fight
against men who live on the earnings of
women of a doubtful character" said
Prosecutor Fleming yesterday when his
attention was called to the fact that ten
such persons had been arraigned in the
police court presided over by Justice
| Austin.
THE police are always working to get
| evidence against this class of men, and
we will help them" he went on to say.
This is no religious crusade but just
one for decency and elimination of
undesirable characters. These men are
the cause of most of the crime with
which we have to deal. When one of
these men is given a floater or heavy
sentence he will leave town as soon as
he can, and when he goes he takes a
woman with him. In this way the red
light district will be cut down.
Evidence is very hard to get in these
cases and this office is very careful in
issuing complaints, but we will do
everything possible to do our share in
the work which the police are constantly
carrying on"
Fleming is a busy man, and he dis
missed the matter with these decisive
statements.
Others Are Watched
Some months ago a raid was made by
the officers and about forty men of
shady character were fined $1,000 each.
Since that time patrQlmen have been
watching many othersSclosely, and yes
terday the ten in court proved the ef-
fectiveness of the surveillance. Many
of them demand jury trials.
The unusual number of arrests for
"vagrancy'' yesterday is said to have
no connection with the trial of Tom
Savage on a charge of keeping house
of ill-repute. They are said by the
police to be merely the results of watch
ing.
The first to feel the weight of the law
was S. Fugi, Japanese, who wore fine
clothes and a bland smile. He was fined
$40. Jesus Romero was the next, and
Justice Austin fined him $780,
One of the most notorious characters
on the list was w. P. Lynch. He is an
old timer in the city and has been in
the tolls before. He is said to be mar
ried and have a wife and two children.
S. Benjamin, r. G. Burke, Walter
Grady and w. P. Lynch asked for jury
trials. Their bail was set at $1O0 cash.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-02

In the beautiful
Cahuenga Pass,
hollywood car line.
Milk, butter, eggs
cigars. Eleven prl-
-.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-02
Not Like Him

Riter-Dil you see that little story
of mine in today's paper?
Critick-Yes.
Riter-Don't you think the general
get-up and style of it was character
istic? Wasn't it like me?
Crittick-No, / wouldn't say 1t was
like you; it didn't have a very big
head.-Philadelphia Press.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-07-24
VICTORIA HAS |
HORRIBLE
FIRE

VICTORIA, B. c., July 23.-The
greatest fire in Victoria's history oc-
CURED this afternoon, destroying
five blocks and many detached build
ings involving loss of a quarter of
million dollars. Starting in an
unused boiler shop of defunct AL
bion works, the fire wiped out the
shacks of the tenderloin.
From Store street to the Quadra,
four blocks eastward, and between
Herald, Chatham and Pioneer streets
scarcely anything has escaped. A
poor water pressure greatly handicap
ped the firemen, who assisted by SOL
diers from the garrison and host
of volunteers, fought desperately.
Pulling down many buildings in the
path of the fire which was brought
under control at Z p. m Dynamite
was secured to blow up the build
ings, but Fire Chief Watson would
not use it. Several narrow escapes
were caused by women trying to get
back into the buildings to save valu-
ables
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-07-24
THEORY
OF VENGEANCE
IN MURDER

BOISE, Idaho, July 23.-Forsak-
ing the theory of vengeance as Or
chard's motive for the murder Of
former Governor Steunenberg, Attor-
ney Richardson argued that Orchard
was in the employ of the Pinkerton
detective agency when he killed
Steunenberg and that the murder
was part Of a conspiracy to hang
Haywood. This sudden departure
was followed by tremendous de-
nunciation of Captain MCFARLAND
and the Pinkertons, and pas
sionate denunciation of Orchard.
Governor Gooding of Idaho, Senator
Borah, Governor ePabody of Colo
RADIO, and in fact all who have acted
on the side of the prosecution OF
Haywood came in for sharp denun-
citation in Richardson's preoration.
Da.eow will commence his argument
in Haywood's behalf when the court
meets tomorrow. 1t is expected he
will consume two days.
Dr.. MCGEE, witness for the de-
tense, who was arrested on charge
of perjury, was dis, harged from Gus
today by the magistrate before whom
the preliminary examination was
neld. The justice ruled the evil
dence submitted was insufficient.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-07-24
ENGINEERS REPORT
ON YAKIMA
PROJECTS

Reports from the engineers in the
field indicate that the work being
prosecuted under the different Sec
tons of the Yakima irrigation pro-
ject is progressing satisfactorily, says
report from Washington, D. c.
The Keechelas dam is now holding
water in Keechelas lake to it's full
height. The Katches dam is stop
ping water in Katches lake to the
same extent as has been customary
in the past, while under the control
of the Cascade Canal company. Prep
arations are being made to complete
the Gle Elum dam.
Excavation on the main Teton
canal is progressing rapidly, and the
portals to Trail creek, Tieton ami
North Fork tunnels have been opened
ready to begin tunneling with pow
der. The power canal is completed
and it is expected that the power
house will be finished in July. As
the work on the distribution system
progressed it became evident to the
engineers that the total acreage un-
der the project could be increased to
10000 acres.
Preparations are being made for
the resumption of work on the Sum
nyside dam. The delivery of water
under the Sunnyside canal has been
reported to be more satisfactory than
during any previous period in the
history of the canal.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-07-24
WOMEN CAST
ASIDE BY
MEN

SAN FRANCISCO, July %
Three of the officers of the steamer
Columbia, which was rammed by the
steam schooner San Pedro Saturday
night, have made statements under
oath to the inspectors of hulls and
boilers.
Second Officer Agerup says the
Columbia was steering N. w. 3:4 N.
when the accident happened. The
weather was foggy at that time and
Captain Doran was on the bridge
About 1871 a. m. he heard whistle
on the starboard bow. He kept the
Columbia's whistle going continual
~ and so did the other steamer. The
sound kept coming from the star
board. About 1920 he saw the ves-
sells head light and red side light.
The Columbia was going full speed
ahead, as shown by the indicator on
the bridge. The captain ordered
Agerup to blow two short blasts.
While blowing second blast the
other steamer blew one whistle. The
captain then ordered the engineer
"full speed astern,' then the captain
blew three short blasts. Soon OTTER
wards the vessels cdllided, the Co.
lumbia being struck on the star
board about 80 feet abaft of the
stem. Captain Doran shouted what
are you doing, man." and told the
other steamer to stand by us, as she
was loaded with lumber. The cap
toin whistled down to the engine
)room to find out IL the vessel was
making water, but got no answer.
|Agerup says he went down to the
engine room and asked the first as
'sistant engineer II there was any
.water there and he said not. Re-
tNrning to the bridge, Agerup re-
ported to the captain and at the
same time the Waterman came on
the bridge and reported water
streaming in the forward. Agerup
tells of the captains ordering the
boats and RATS cut loose and con-
cluded by telling how he jumped in
to the water and was picked up later.
Third Officer Hawse's statement
picks up the story almost where
Agerup ends. Hawse Vas in bed
when the accident happened. He
rushed on the deck and heard the
faptain ordering the boats lowered.
At the same time the captain shout
ed, Women and children first. =
Hawse hurried to the lee side and
lowered boat 6. He directed the
loading of it and pulled away from
the ship with Is persons in it. He
rowed to the San Pedro and deposit
ed his passengers and went back to
the scene Of the collision, picking
up the people floating in the voter.
He took in four women and six men.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-07-24
TRAIN ROBBER MAY
Be PLACED IN
THE TOLLS

II came to light recently that rail
authorities believe they have unearth-
ed the mystery which for about a
year and a half has shrouded the
identity of the man who dynamited
and robbed the train above the Selah
gap on the Northern Pacific.
For years no train robbery or
crime had aroused so much interest
as this one and many months after
wards, police. sheriff's deputies and
railroad detectives searched for any
possible clue to the identity of the
robbers.
Now railroad detectives are con-
fident that they can locate the man
in Kittitas county. News of this
fact reay he'd the suspect in Kittitas
and he has gone so far as to consult
an attorney regarding his proposed
arrest. Interesting Developments are
promised
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-07-24
HELP IS
MADE SCARCE
BY FRUIT

Already housewives, laundries and
others that employ girls have declar-
ed there is a scarcity of female la
Dor, due to the fact that fruit pack
ing and fruit picking has started and
that large number of young wom-
en- have taken these positions.
This scarcity of female help, it is
predicted, will be noticeable from
now until early winter when the fruit
season is over.
Those to suffer the most are
housewives who make the claim that
1t is practically Impossible to secure
servants and that number of those
who have been faithful during the
past season are deserving, or prepar-
ing to desert for the more remunera-
tive occupation Of the summer.
Women going to the sound or other
outing places with their families dur
ing the summer also report that it
Is exceedingly difficult to secure com
petent help to accompany them on
their summers outing.
Laundries of the city have several
times recently PLACED orders with To-
cal employment agents for female
help. 1t is understood that some of
the girls employed in the local tele-
phone exchange are expert fruit pack
ers and that they will leave their
occupation shortly for the summer.
Several changes have been noted
in the telephone office force. 1t is
stated that the stores where female
clerks are employed do not have the
difficulty to such a great extent, al
though the summer marks a great
shifting among the clerks.