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Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-25
SAN IA f WILL
INCREASE STOCK
TO ISSUE S5O,0OO,OuO CON-
VERTIBLE oONDS
Sum Realized Will Be Used in Build.
ing and Buying Addition
al Mileage and
Property
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
TOPEKA, Kans., Jan. 24.-Practically
no opposition was manifested at the
meeting of the stockholders of the Santa
Fe railway to the proposition to IN
crease the common stock of the com
pany and issue $5O,OOOOOO of convertl-
BILE bonds.
The only opposition was expressed by
the proxies of a small number of the
of the shares of stock of the company
were voted in favor Of the proposition.
The common stock of the company
is thereby increased from $102,OOO,OOO
to $152 100000. The purchasers of the
issue of $5O,OOO,OOO of bonds will be al
lowed the privilege OF converting the
bonds into common stock at any time
the holder chooses. The bonds viii
bear per cent interest.
At the present price of common stock
the bond will be more profitable in
vestment than the share of stock, which
may be secured in exchange for each
bond at the option of the holder.
The money received from the sale o:
the bonds will have to be used solely
in building or acquiring actually new
and additional mileage, or property
Work on existing lines is taken care OF
in a separate account.
Mr.. Ripley said it might take ten
years or more to use the entire sum.
Concerning the improvements to be
made this year he said:
1--WE will begin the construction OF
the Belen cutoff, the Pecos Valley line
will be gradually improved and the
two together will be made through
line. We will gradually transfer our
transcontinental business to that route.
The funds that will be placed at our
disposal will be available to use at any
place on the whole system that we may
desire to use them. We will build con-
siderable second track this year. I am
not ready to say what additional shop
facilities will be provided. There have
been no immediate provisions made as
vet Necessities will, of course, arise
from time to time"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-25
CONVENTION BEGINS
Protestant Episcopal Delegates of CAL
ifornia Meet at San Francisco
BY Associated Press.

ny ASSOCIATED IreSs
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 24-The
fifty-fifth convention of the Protestant
Episcopal church for the diocese of
California began today in Grace
church. There was a large represen-
tation of the clergy and the church
was comfortably filled with members
of the laty
The officers conference was held in
the parlors of the diocesan house this
afternoon. Officers of the parish
branches. in response to an invitation,
met the diocesan officers there for the
semi-annual convention, which was
also attended by representatives of or
ganizations desirous of joining the
auxiliary. ~ Nt'"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-25
Wreck on Southern Pacific

OGDEN, Utah, Jan. 24.-Southern
Pacific passenger train No. l, known
as the Overland Limited, which left
here at 1856 p. IN. yesterday, jumped
the track four miles east of Lovelocks,
New, about five O'Clock this morning
and eight of the ten cars composing the
train left the rails. Reports from the
scene of the wreck state that no one
was seriously in jured although num-
ber were bruised badly.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-25
Alfred Vanderbilt Injured

BY Associated Press
NEW YORK, Jan. 24.-Alfred G.
Vanderbilt is suffering from a badly
wrenched ankle as result of fall
while horseback riding and it is prob
able that he will be confped to his
home for several days. The accident
occurred at the riding club on West
Fifty-eighth street during military
drill, when Mr.. Vanderbilt's horse
stumbled and fell, pinning his riders
left leg under him.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-25
Grand Jury secretary pIsappears

PORTLAND, Jan. PA sensation
has been created in this city by the
mysterious disappearance of Carl
Phelps, secretary of the Federal grand
Jury which is investigating the land
fraud cases. Phelps asked to be ex-
clsed from the jury room for a few
minutes Friday afternoon. He has not
been seen since by the members OF
the jury or by the agents of the gov
ernment.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-25
BRYAN'S APPEAL HEARD
Speaks In own Behalf In Suit for
$4,000 Bequest

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, Jan. 24.-Ar-
guments were heard in the Connecticut
court of errors today upon the appeal
of William ]. Bryan from the decision
of the superior court denying him au-
thority to receive $4,000 mentioned in
the famous sealed letter left by the
late Philo S. Bennett. of whose estate
Mr.. Bryan is executor.
Mr.. Bryan spoke eloquently for three
quarters of an hour in his own behalf.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-25
Fireman Killed In Train Wreck

ALTON. ILL.,, Jan. 24.-A. G. Chap
lain, fireman. was killed and several
passengers were injured today in the
wreck Of an Illinois Terminal railroad
train near here. A car containing
thirty passengers turned over.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-25
Killed by Electric Shock

BY Associated Press.
SAN DIEGO. Jan. 24-Forest Brown,
21 years old, was killed at the Star
stables in this city by a shock from
an electric bulb. which for some rea-
son unknown, was overcharged. The
young man was a son of Payne Brown,
one of the owners of the stable.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-25
Pool Room Company Wants Damages

SAN JOSE, Jan. 24-Fitzgerald &
Co., whose poolroom was raided Sat
urday afternoon by the district attor-
neys and sheriff's offices, today
brought suit against these officials
and their deputies for $4,000 damages
and for an order restraining them from
interfering with the business of the
plaintiffs.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-25
viii Seize Rebels Arms

BY Associated Press. N!
revenue cutter Dexter has been dis
patched to Mayaguez for the purpose Of
intercepting an expedition carrying
arms and ammunition to Santo Do
mingo for the leaders of contemplated
revolution.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-25
Greeks Defeat RuIaarlans

SALONICA, Jan. 24.-A Greek band
ON January % defeated eighty Bulga-
rians near Chesgell killing or wound
ing thirty Bulgarian villagers of the
same district are fleeing to the noun
tains in fear of the Greeks.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-25
PACIFIC CABLE TAXABLE
Supreme Court Of Hawaii Declares 1t
Personal Property

BY Associated Press.
HONOLULU, Jan. II, via San Fran
cisco, Jan. 24.-The supreme court OF
Hawaii has given novel decision to
the end that the six miles Of the trans
Pacific cable. which lies within the
three-mile limit below low tide mark
is taxable as personal property. The
cable company made no retGSn of the
cable, the assessor valued it at $42,SO0
and the supreme court declares it's tax
able value at $4,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-25
STEEL TRUST ABSORBS
THE UNION IRON WORKS
Capital Stock Is Two Million Dollars
and Principal Place OF 5usi-
ness Newark

SACRAMENTO, Jan. 2i.-New ar
ticles of Incorporation, showing the
Union Iron Works company OF san
Francisco to have been absorbed by the
steel combine, were filed today with the
secretary of state.
The principal place of business OF the
works is given as Newark, N. j. The
capital stock is 81, ,OOO.OOO The directors
are G. r. Sheldin, Pliney Fisk, j. E.
Borne and Charles w. Welmore, all or
New York.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-25
nags Of Oranrea Free

Cali at City Ticket onice. Salt Lake
Route $50 s. Spring street and receive FREQ
a bag OF Oatman's Sunny Mountain navel
oranges and some important Information
relative 10 orange grove excursions Tues
days and Saturdays.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-25
LadrOnes Attack cavIte Town

MANILA Jan. 24.-The town Of san
Francisco de Malabon, in the province
of cavite, was attacked by ladrones
last night Contract Surgeon J. A..
O'Neill was killed
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-25
undsIIxsred TsIearams

There are undelivered kilograms at the office
OF the Western Union Telegraph company fol
Geo II. Wheeler. Wilcox & Rose construc.
tion Co., Alfred j. Major. Chas Turo. Robt
E Morrison Mrs. Chas f. Hanson, Joshua
s. Bailey, Upton Tracy. ]. H. Cotner. M
Cunningham Chas. g. Hughes, Chas. Clark
r. p. Vandercook. A. w. Merwin T. Mura-
kami Mrs B. f. Stribler
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-25

There are undelivered kilograms at the office
OF the Postal Telegraph-Cabl company 22s
South Spring street for Floyd w. Babcock,
Mrs. John Mea, Alex Burrell.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-10-13

annexation TO the United states
"Whyi Because he does not rep
resent the intcreeta OF the planters
and the people My father Is a
planter. and to give you an example
OF what | mean l will cite you an
instance OF how it affects the people
the present policy OF the govern.
ment A railroad wishes 90 run
through my fathers and my proper
~. According 60 the policies which
the tunta is against the government
can givc the road It's franchise
without aseertaining the views az
my father. as so Il Is With every one
else whose property the road wishes
To- pass through.
Our policy. the policy Of Comes.
is, The land shalt bring forth
bread for tho eater. seed for the
sower and shall only he taxed over
and above the amount consumed by
the Inhabitants
We believe government should
not issue franchises without CON
sultlng the people We also insist
that all companies shall procure the
common consent Of the people be-
fore applying 10 the national gov
eminent Tor a franchise
This. Presto affirms. Is the main
status OF the stand taken BY the
JUnta. He states II It's party IL de-
fegted. then. Of course. the fight
will end and they will have 90 take
the consequences.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-10-13
Hello Bill! Were
You There7

uTiwfe we're "hi-yn" doinrs at
laaal hali Thursday nisht. when the
fornrd ones" gathered themselves
oE~thsr for social eonciave. dur.
iax shleh many Brother Eikev rose
up and pow vowed before the rest
% the people vino are Al on Moth.
eH Earth"
Brother Lynch. who had a "cinch.
turned the trick 81 pounding a little
hammer and telling other Hiks to
below = few waves 81 hot air" for
the benefit Of the visitors present.
II came good and fast. one lawyer
By the name % "Yeuse. told a
story that simply put the whole
house into commissions. he was in
turn followed BY ex-1uaRc Ding
Dong He'll. who. by hia witty re-
marks. had the house IA another up
ruaT.
F'uiiy a dozen members Of the To-
cal and visiting lodges addressed the
brother Eiks.s and from start 20
finish u was demonstrated that all
weather IL fair when Elkr get to-
erthcr. After the speeches and a
musical program all adjourned for
refreshments. and Ia the "owiy
hours Of the morning after the herd
trotted harnsward.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-10-13
oUELrERIo LEO PRESTO. RELATIVE OF PREsI-
DENT GOMEZ. AND A COLLEGE GRADUATE
YIELDS SHOVEL IN THIS CITY

Gueltcrio Leo Presto. first lieu
tenant In the Spanish army under
General Antonio Maeeo In the cam
pRign against Lcgentine at ilayti,
aideeamp te General CaliNto Gar.
eia figuring prominently in the ear
~ stages OF the Cuban rebellion a
relative OF President Gomez OF Gu
Ia. a graduate OF the Boston uni.
NerSity, owner Of b0o acres % land
in Cuba. and who Is a swell read
and versatile IN conversation as the
average college man 81 today, Is
nov working on the streets OF the
city Of Seattle.
PreSto Is a married man and owns
a house aud lot on Thirtieth. near
Denny way. which he claims ~ all
paid for. and who're he states he
viii make his home in the future
prestoss wife is nov tn New York.
whcro she is assisting the Cuban
Iunta in Its fight to defeat Palmer
In the coming election.
Thursday evening this man.
whom the casual observer would
take 70 be nothing more than
common street lRhofer. told a star
reporter in the most fluent English
and spanish Of the whole campaign
OF the Cubans against Spain. the
causes leading up to the war. the
iatrtguex OF opposing political fac
ticns. which. be affirms. was In re-
atty the cause Of the outbreaks
which later developed into the rev
oiutlon. and the effeet the defeat Of
Conner. either By the people or ~
his continued refusal to run fuf
office. will have on the Cuban fun
IA.
Presto Is a relative Of the late Ca
ilxto Garcia. his wife's mother aud
the mother Of the dead general were
sisters A brother Of Prcsto's wife.
Maxta Garcia. Is nos a member Of
the Cuban senate. Presto's father
and he own 500 acres Of land near
Bean Matanxas.
Presto states that there Is nov
but tTo other cubaus In the city.
Both are bootblacks. one. Francois
ca Manitteneata. having a stand In
the rear OF the Arcade block. and
the other. San Juettiti. operating a
stand Al First and Columbia.
Presto came 10 Seattle by way Of
Canada in 1887. lie states that be
had no sooner stepped off the train
than he was arrested as a spy By
Officer Riley. who. he says. is now
working on the police force in Chi
raEo. Since that time Presto states.
he has been working and saving his
money. and now has a comfortable
home
Ia talking OF the politics affecting
Cuba today. he said.
'if Palmer Is elected we as mem
b<re OF the Cuban iunta viii demand
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-10-13
MARINE N0TsS

As reward for rescuinF two lap
anese sailors who had become
wrecked off the coast Of Japan
about q year ago. Captain Z. n. Lar
sen. OF the bark Eclipse, Was Thurs
day presented Ntth a medal by
japanese Consul fiisamidzu. on he
half of the japanese emperor.
PORT TOWNSEND. Oct. i3.~As
the result Of a heavy storm which
nssailed the vessel while en- route
10 this port from Nieolafskl. ST.
IBERIA. the bark G. ~ bryant. ar
rived IN the harbor Thursday with
her mninmazt missing. when the
vessel was II days out from NiCoi-
afskl she ran into storm. The Bry-
ant brought a cargo 81 salt.
SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. t3.-The
Investigation into the wreck ~ the
steamer Alameda was commenced
Thursday. after protests had been
made against the swearing ia Of
the pilot and officers OF the vessel
Captain Dowell was the first wit
ness called. He stated that when
the fog enveloped the vessel he
turned her over TO Pilot johnson.
He affirmH he was never in COM
mand Of the vessel from the time
he turned her over to the pilot un-
al. hearing the warning cry OF the
lookout. he ordered the helm thrown
hard a-port Third officer Jordan
was then called. and testified to
hearing the captain give the orders
changing the vessels course.
Steamship companies will IN the
future be kept In continual touch
with the steamers OF the Alaska
fleet By the United States cable
and the medium Of a marine ex-
change installed by Major Glass
ford. IN charge Of the local signal
corps office.
II Is the intention OF the major
TO report all vessels TO their re-
spectlve companies while en- route
10 this port from the north. and ala1
report them TO their ports OF call
when going TO Alaska. In this man
ner the positions Of the vessels may
be readily ascertalned.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-10-13
Famous Cuban Warrior Now
Working on Seattle Streets

Presto then went on To toll many
interesting tales incident to the war.
lie told of how he and SANTIAGO
Maeeo. "A son of General Antonio
Maeco. who was amhuahed and
killed by Spaniarda. presumably on
the orders Of General Wcyler. fol
lowed the latter for II days with
scarcely food enough to keep them
alive lie states that Wvler would
have been killed had they been NJ
forded an opportunity 20 get AT him,
Presto SAYS they nearly succeeded
In their design In the Planters hotel
In Havana. where Santiago Maeeo
learning that Meyler had taken up
quarters In the house. had hired out
as bell boy when officiating In
that capacity. Santiago once handed
WeYler a pitcher Of water. but could
not get chance TO do him harm
Presto Is crack shot and claims
that many times he has seen men
stop and sit down" after he had
fired at them mile away Ills
right elbow ia perfectly flat. the end
of The bone having been shot away
b. a Mauser bullet. He says he was
twice captured by Snaniarda and
escaped by feigning death on being
placed In the blue Wagon. an ami
hulance.
Presto also said they used 60 fight
the Spaniards by working 60 n wind.
ward position OF some camp and
then burning tobacco. In this man
ncf swarms 81 mosquitoes would ny
down into the camp Of the snan-
iarda. biting them aud innocuiating
the dcadly yellow fever germs.
Presto says he will remain in Sc
attic for the rest Of his life. After
the present political campaign. his
wife will return here
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-10-13
AT Ballard


The dredging 81 the ballard har-
boz h about 20 begin. The contract
was LET the latter part Of August.
aud there were Just 60 days in which
to fix the estimate The so days VIII
soon expire and the great work viii
begin. Taking "a all the Ballard
improvements with this large con-
tract. Ballard wiil have her hands
full for sure.
Tits dredging 81 the harbor was
talked Of for 80 long n time. and
no action taken IN the matter. that
the people were becoming tired Of
/ hearing of a. II IL almost safe TO
say that Il has now come 20 =
sshoWdoNn." and the work viii have
60 be dome.
The Puget Sound Bridge A nrcdg-
Iag company. who received the con-
tract. have about All they can take
care OF for q while IN this work
They viii remove over ato,00e cubic
fardn Of dirt
The work viii take an winter. and
u hen IL IL finished Il viii improve
the condition Of the harbor great
deal
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-10-13
COLLISION
STREET CAR AND DELIVERY
WAGON IN MIX -up-oRivER
BADLY INJURED

r. y. Atwood. delivery man in
the employ Of SsWman's grocery
store. age Fast Pike. was seriously
injured At o'clock Thursday after
noon in a collision between an cleo
trio car and the single ria driven BY
corner Of East Pine and uoylston.
Atwood vas hurled from the seat
and cut about the head. lie was un-
conscious when picked up and was
removed 90 the Seattle general he's
pital. where he IL reported an beinE
out Of danger.
The wagon was crushed like an
cggsheil and the horse painfully in
lurcd
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-10-13

At the Seattle Athletic club on
Wednesday evening. Capt W. NJ.
InElis and other officers and men OF
Company u. w. ~ O.. gave a ban
quet In honor of Col. George u.
Iamping. Mai Otto Case and mem
bers OF their staff. and other offices.
The banquet was also In celebration
Of the winning Of the September
rifle trophy. a silver loving cup,
which has been won for the past two
years by the marksmen OF Com
pany ID.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-10-13

Mary Peterson. ., was lost on
Second avenue Thursday Afternoon.
She was found by two women on
Second and Cherry and taken into
Lees pharmacy. The police were
teiephoned for. but before they ar
rived her mother came In the drug
store and took her home. The girl
In from Bellevue, where she resides
with her mother.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-10-13
New York reps"
Nominate WINS

NEW YORK. oct william
Mills WINS was yesterday made re-
publican candidate for mayor OF
new York Charles p Hughes.
counsel for the legislative commit
tee investigating life Insurance
methods. was nominated by the con-
vention. but declined.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-10-13

"Wednesday at her home. 50 Fast
state. Ballard. Mrs. :. Sanders ana
MrA. r. Merritt entertained about
So members Of the Ladies' Of the
q A. II and their friends aud hus-
hands a. course dinner and
luncheon. The house. under the
direction Of l. J. Ac0oWen. the New
York artist. vas Handsomely dee
GRATED with the national colors and
flags. rith Ivy entwiusd. The rouv-
snlrs TO the ladies we're beautiful
water eeiafrd flagn painted By Miss
Bessie Sanders. and % the gentle
men beaucts OF sweet peas aud Ivy
leaves
Master Walter Sanders and little
Hazel Sanders looked very sweet
aos,Dmed a. George and MHrtha
Washington. aud helped To serve
dinner.
The guests Of honor we're comrsde
H1afh. Of ballard. aud MiEs Me
GpWgu. 81 New York.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-10-13

Remember. Egean a Ericsson do
not sell coupons. Best work IA the
city at reasonable raten. Sixth floor
EItel building. Second and Pike. No
appointments NJ ERgan A. EfIeH
sons. Best Fotos for less. BOTH
phones. Open Sunday only to +
y. m.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-10-13

The btu ~ the star this week IL
headed by the Juggling Liarrets
whose act IL entirely new and nov
81 Nine Wanda has . fine eolIec-
ton of wcll-trained coach dogs. and
Cilff Farrell. musical oddly. II aiso
a top iiner. Hague and Herbert are
two clever sketch artists. and la
mont's euekRtoo circus II only TO BE-
seen 10 be appreciated. Warren "a
stesson sings In bis rich baritone
voice a pictorial ballad and the star
aNeope's offering IL very Interesting
and instructive. There will BE- n
special matinee for children on sat
urdky.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-10-13

n you don't buy butter. eggs.
cheese and lard OF us. M We sell az
cut ratio prices. Cow Butter Store.
First and Pike street 80
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-10-13

This savings book Was issued by
savings bank IN Maine and now
transferred % THE STATE BANK
OBJ SEATTLE. corner FIRST aud
Yeslef Way. Seattle. Washington.
The aiAte Bank of Seattle pays
per cent per annum compromising
twice ! year. 80
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-10-13
eoesi Eeosl Eeesl

Fresh oregon ranch. all guarnn-
teed. dozen tho. at Cow Butter
Store, First and Pike street 80.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-10-13

One Of the pureat. most whole
some and beat offerings that the
stage has given IN this generation IL
York State Folks The announce
ment IL made that York State
Folks" has been secured for n~xt
Sunday evening and Il wlil be pre-
aent~i BY a notable eAst at the
Grand.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-10-13

At the Seattle the star Show
Girls will perform on Friday and
Saturday nights and Saturday mat
ines OF the Jolly Grass widows. %
Who open Sunday afternoon at the
Seattle. II IL said that the prosiuc-
ton IL an unusually clever one
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-10-13
At 1891 SECOND AVENUE

All styles. white or fancy. Mon
arch Shirts only s1.00 each. E. ~
Brooks A. Co. .ss
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-10-13

WEATHER FORECAST Fair
TenisHt. With Lish, FROST sa,vr.
day Fslri Light 60 Moderate East
Winds.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-10-13

Dora Thorne." a. the Third Az
eaue theatsr this week IL an excel
lent picture 81 English life and IL 20
familiar 10 the readers 81 popular
literature that the play has proved
cue of the most acceptable dramatic
offerings % the SEASON. There will
be a matinee tomorrow and the last
performance tomorrow night
Why Women sin" Is n play that
unfolds a thrilling story % life II
starts a weeks engagement # the
Third Avenue thestsr next Sunday
aud OWNS to It's striking title. u IA
sure To pack the theateF At both
performances,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-10-13
AT THE THEATERS

hen Hur" will have itH farewell
performances at the Grand on Fri
day and Saturday nights and Sat.
urday matinee. This vii be the last
local engagement Of this great spec
taele for many years 10 come
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-10-13
HANDLES A GUN
LIKE AN EXPERT

la4tty Frances Altherr IL the
dlidAh OF the Cincinnati Gun club
f~unk. She insisted upon Heeompas
pyint her father 20 the target range
aud soon became an expert Al
Ihoiieh only 10 years old, she han
hesa gun like an expert In actual
breaks she Is one Of the highest In
. contest for a trophy now IN prog
fssB in the Queen city. She ia the
daughter Of Edward Althsrr. n
Prominent business man Of Cincins
matt. She will enter the national
tournament. TO be held In her home
iowa later In the month.