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Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-24
BANKERS
WORRIED
San Franciscans May
Be Prosecuted
Case to Be Laid Before
District Attorney
Officials of United Bank and Trust
Company May Be Liable to Crimi-
nal Action-charges of Mis-
appropriation of Money
By Associated Press.

oy Associated GTeBS.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 2S.-The
board of bank commissioners this
afternoon directly charged the officials
of the United Bank and Trust company
with serious violations of the law and
1t is openly stated tonight that the
case Of the officers of the institution
will be laid before the district attorney
with view to possible criminal pro-
Ceedings.
The commissioners had a lengthy
conference today with the bank Of
flcials, who were endeavoring to secure
permission to resume business. Prom
ises were given that every tangle
would be Strengthened; that all de-
ficits would be made good and that the
bank would reopen business with a
surplus cash, capital. The commission
took the matter under advisement and
later refused the bank permission to
reopen it's doors. The commission de-
clared that deceit had been perpetrated
on the board and the public in the
matter of assets, and that there had
been a number of distinct violations
of the law. The findings of the COM
mission were summed up as follows:
'"rhat in violation of law promissory
notes have been taken in part payment
of stock subscriptions.
THAT the moneys of the bank have
been Illegally misappropriated.
'"That dividends have been paid out
of the capital stock instead of the net
profits in violation of law.
"That the corporation has advertised
as the amount of the paid in capital
stock S212,S which is a sum almost
double the amount that has In fact
been paid in.
"That the same false statement has
been made to this board.
"That in the opinion of this board
the values of the assets of the bank
are far less than the face value of such
assets"
Deputy Attorney General Sturtevant,
who is assisting the commission, said
that the money misappropIiated was
$4,000 paid to the president for promot-
ing the bank. He stated that the sum
Of $4,000, which figured as an asset,
was an investment in the bonds of an
abstract company in Oakland whose
chief assets were a set of books con-
tanning searches of titles of real es-
tates. The bank officials were tonight
in secret session considering the de-
velopments of the day and plans for
the future.
At the conclusion of the meeting Of
the bank officials 1t was stated that
Frank Myers had resigned as presi-
dent but retained his dictatorship.
Three directors resigned, namely, H.
Bendel, ]. G. Law and J. H. Matthews.
I. Freeman was elected president; L.
H. Noise, firse vice president; William
Helbick, second vice president. The
officials elected tonight are new men.
Some of the directors said the branches
of the bank would either be sold to a
new company or be reorganized under
a new name with the same manage
ment.
1t was announced that the main Of
flee might be opened tomorrow morn
ing, but by what method was not made
clear.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-24
BARELY ESCAPE DEATH
Son of Baseball Maenate and Three
Friends on Board Launch When
II ExpIodes
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Oct. 23.-Thomas Shibe,
son of Benjamin F. Shibe, president of
the American League baseball club of
Philadelphia, and three friends from
Philadelphia had narrow escape from
being burned to death yesterday in an
explosion of gasoline on Mr.. Shibe's
50-foot launch, which was moored at
Toms River, N j.
The party came from Philadelphia in
an automobile. About noon they board
ed the launch, when some one struck a
match to light a cigar. In an instant
an explosion occurred and the boat was
in flames. The cabin windows and doors
were blown to splinters. Mr.. Shibe was
knocked to the top of the cabin and
received a severe cut on the head, while
his companions were thrown to the floor
and badly bruised. With difficulty they
reached the dory that was tied to the
stern and escaped from the burning
hull.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-24
SENATOR NEWLANDS TALKS
ON PHILIPPINE AFFAIRS
DECLARES PEOPLE IN GREAT
NEED OF HELP
Says Conditions in Islands Are Much
Depressed, but American Govern
ment Should Take Much Care as to
Manner in Which 1t Gives Aid
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 23.-United
States Senator Newlands of Nevada,
who returned today from a visit to the
Philippine islands and the orient, has
made the following statement regarding
conditions in the Philippines:
1.-THE Philippines are very attractive
and the people are interesting and capa-
lbe of much development. The commits
sion is conscientiously working out the
problems of good government with
single eye to the advancement and pros
perity of the Filipino people. 1t retains
the impress Taft put upon it when gov
ernor general and which he emphasized
in a series of speeches exceptional in
their strength and elevation of charac-
ter. But the difficulties are great. The
Philippines are passing through a de-
preston perhaps unequaled in their ex-
perience, caused by a succession of
calamities-the war, the rinderpest,
which destroyed their caribou; the
surra, which destroyed their horses and
mules; the cholera, the locusts and the
typhoons The islands are not pros
porous and the revenue is not sufficient
to accomplish what the government has
set out to do.
The sugar and tobacco interests are
languishing. The suggestion of the ad-
ministration is to restore these by Civ
ing free access to the United States
markets for their products. l am not
convinced that this is the best method.
The sugar industry is suffering because
of the calamities l have mentioned and
because of the primitive methods of
production. Our tariff duty on raw su-
gar, which is nearly 100 per cent, has
doubled the price of raw sugar to Amer
lean consumers. The Philippines can
get only $40 per ton for their sugar in
the worlds markets, but in our mar
kets with the duty off, they can get
SIS per ton. 1t is best for us to subsi-
dize the Filipino sugar planters by Civ
ing them this extra price at the cost
of the American taxpayers, or would it
be better to aid them in securing,
through agricultural banks or other
wise, the means of so reforming their
methods as to enable them to accept
the worlds price? The commission is
fully capable of carrying out this lat
ter policy and 1 believe that it would
be much better to, give the Philippines
direct aid in the shape of loan of
our credit for this purpose rather than
to attempt the method of giving them
artificial and subsidized prices for their
products. 1 think that all are agreed
in sustaining the policy of the Philip
pines for the Filipinos by training them
In self government and industrial pur-
suits, but l think much thought should
be given as to the method of our aid"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-24
FOLK FIGHTS FLAMES
Mansion of the Governor of Missouri
at Jefferson City Damaged
by Fire
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Oct. 2S.-
The governors mansion at Jefferson
City was damaged to the extent of $10,-
900 by fire this morning at o'clock.
Governor Folk, his wife and guests had
to seek quarters at a nearby hotel.
Governor Folk was aroused by the
cracking of the flames. He telephoned
the fire department and then attempted
to extinguish with fire extinguishers
the fire which was burning in the sec
ond story hallway. The governors eff
forts to stay the flames proved ineffect-
ual and after seeing his wife and their
five guests were safe he devoted him
self to saving the portraits of his pre-
decessors in office. After more than
an hours work the firemen extin-
guished the fire. The fire is believed to
have started from a defective flue.
The mansion was erected in 1872 at
a cost of $4,000. Since then frequent
appropriations have been made by the
legislature and the improvements and
furnishings have cost $4,000 more.
The loss is fully covered by insur-
ance
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-24
CHILEANS ARE RI0TOUs
Ten Killed, Many Wounded, In Con-
flict With Police at San.

tiago
Dy Associa ted Press
SANTIAGO DE CHILE, Oct. ga
meeting yesterday called to petition
the government to abolish the import
tax on Argentine cattle degenerated
into a most serious riot owing to the
absence Of the troops, who are now
engaged in maneuvers two marches
from the capital, The police, who were
unable to maintain order charged the
crowd and killed ten persons and
wounded hundreds. The rioters de-
stroyed street cars and smashed cleo
trio lights. At o'clock yesterday
rioting was at it's height, and the fire
department was called out to restore
order.
The mansion of Senator Urbementa
Errazuriz was attacked by a mob.
The rioting was continued today and
many persons were killed or wounded.
The department has been declared in
a state of siege.
At o'clock tonight the streets were
comparatively tranquil but great
alarm prevails.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-24
STRIKE is
GROWING
Condition in Russia
Is Serious
Railroads and Factories
Are Tied Up
In Another Week Every Plant In Mos
COW Region VIII Be Shut Down.
All Trade and Industries
Threatened
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. a. BIAS am.
The railroad strike situation has now
entered on highly serious phase. The
movement is spreading rapidly to all
the railroads of the empire, and appar-
emily cannot be stopped, while in many
cities it is communicating itself to the
mill and factory employees. The gen.
eral strike in all branches of labor,
which the Socialists planned for the end
of this year, is suddenly bursting forth
of its own volition.
Minister of Finance Kokovsof yester-
day received a telegram from the gov
erning committee of the Moscow bourse
which said that a continuation of the
strike for a week longer would force
every factory in the Moscow region to
shut down owing to lack of coal,
whether or not the factory hands took
part in the strike
The same condition of paralysis
threatens all the trade and industries
of Russia unless the strike is speedily
settled. The inhabitants of Moscow are
already feeling the effects of the strike
in the increased prices of food, and they
are even confronted by famine.
AS the demands of the men are purely
political it seems impossible to satisfy
Hilkoff, minister of railroads, yester-
day strongly appealed to the Moscow
strikers on the basis of his own expert
ences in England and the United States,
but he spoke to deaf ears. The men
talked of nothing but their political
rights, which, of course, the prince was
powerless to grant.
The situation is apparently at dead
lock, from which relief can only be
had by the surrender of one side or per-
haps the proclamation of martial law
on the railroads. A food of dispatches
yesterday from Simbarsk, Saratoff,
Vyazma, Poltaya, Nizhni Novgorod,
Kradkoff, Smolensk. Kieff, Elizabeth
grad, Kazan and other railroad centers
all over Russia announced the COM
plete tieing up of all transportation.
The last link that bound Moscow, the
commercial center of the empire, with
the outer world, was broken yesterday
afternoon when the men on the Nicho-
laf road, connecting Moscow with ST.
Petersburg went on strike. The engi-
neers shut off steam in their engines
and Prince Hilkoff had great difficulty
in obtaining crew for the special train
which brought him to St Petersburg at
midnight.
st. Petersburg has one line to the
frontier and the employees of this line
held a meeting late last night to decide
whether or not they should participate
in the strike movement.
Brig. Gen. Thomas H. Barry and
Capt. Sidney A. Cloman of the United
Continued on Page TwOl
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-24
MEN FOR COAST DEFENSE
Secretary Taft Will Recommend In-
crease In Number of Artilerymen
for This Purpose
BY Associated Press.

d
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23.-Secretary
Taft will recommend to congress an in
crease in the number of the artillery
men in the army in order that there
shall be a sufficient number of men to
man the forts and care for the coast de-
fenses.
1t is not expected that there will be
any reduction In the estimates of the
war department this year, as the ex-
penses Of the army cannot be decreased
and additional appropriations are neces-
sary to continue the fortifications in
the insular possessions Although it is
expected that no estimates will be made
for a general river and harbor bill, the
regular estimates for the continuing
contracts will not be diminished.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-24
KILLED BY THE RAILROADS
Statistics Show ss6 Dead and 1878
Injured in Year Ended June
80, 1905
BY Associated Press.

ny ASSOCldleu IIeSS'
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23.-During the
twelve months ended June 80, 1905, SS6
persons were killed and 1878 injured
as the result of accidents on railroad
trains, according to a report of the in
terstate commerce commission, issued
today Comparison with 1904 shows an
increase of eleven killed and 4123 in
jured among passengers and employees,
the increase in killed being wholly
among passengers, while the number of
employees killed shows a decrease of
1O6. There were 1131 collisions and 1886
derailments, of which 1853 collisions and
1853 derailments affected passenger
trains. The damage to cars, engines
and roadway by these accidents
amounted to $2,410,617.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-24
SYRIANS ARE RIoToUS
New York Police Called to QueII Dis
turbance in Lower End
of City
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
NEW YORK, Oct. 23.-Reserves from
three police precincts were hurriedly
summoned tonight to the lower end of
the city to quell what threatened to be
serious riot in the Syrian quarter
where fights between the friends and
opponents of Bishop Hawaweenie have
been frequent of late.
The bishop was arrested few weeks
ago in Brooklyn and since then the
Syrian quarter has been in a condition
of chronic excitement. Before the police
succeeded in clearing the streets to-
night half dozen Syrians received cuts
and stab wounds, none, however, of a
serious character. Two Syrians were ar
rested charged with melting the riot.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-24
U. S. KEPT HANDS OFF
America Never Tried to influence Cuba
in Regard to Treaty With
England
Bv .Associntnd re

BN .ASSOC1ltpQ IT eSS.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23-It can be
reiterated on the highest authority that,
although convinced that the proposed
Anglo-Cuban treaty is distinctly in
furious to Cuba's interests, the WASH
ington government has never indirectly
or directly questioned Cubas full right
to negotiate such a treaty with Great
Britain or any other foreign nation.
When asked by Cuba for an ex-
preston of opinion regarding the pro-
posed treaty with Great Britain, the
Washington government outlined the
disadvantages which would accrue to
the republic under such an arrange
ment. 1t was pointed out that it would
preclude this country from giving to
Cuba any further commercial conces-
sions.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-24
FOUR WOUNDED IN BRAWL
Sailors Fight Among Themselves and
Then Resist Police Re-
serves
BY Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Oct. 23.-Four men were
badly wounded in series of battles
between the officers and crew of the
lumber schooner Ida B. Gibson of Sea-
ford, Del, and afterward between Mil
ton Corderey, the cook of the Gibson,
and the police early today.
For an hour the cook, armed with a
shotgun, stood off the police reserves
who endeavored to ascertain the cause
of the trouble, and wounded a detec-
tive and night watchman. Frank H.
Medley, the mate of the Gibson, was
missing today and may have been mur-
dered by the crew, who were compelled
to pump the leaky craft all the way
from Norfolk Va, to New York, despite
their protests. 1t was this that started
the brawl.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-24
Rearet ExcIusIon Of unItarIans

BOSTON,, Oct. 23-At a meeting OF
the Congregational ministers of Boston
today resolutions were unanimously
adopted expressing regret at the action
of the executive committee of the inter-
church conference on federation in ex-
cluding the representatives of the Uni
tartan church.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-24
Man and Wife Found Dead
Rx Associated Press.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Oct. 2S.-Elias
Haffa and Dora, his wife, were found
dead at their home here today. AL
bert w. Bedliss who boarded with the
couple, was found in an unconscious
condition. Arsenic poisoning is the
supposed cause. A son of the dead
man has informed the police that Haffa
and his wife frequently quarreled.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-24
San Jose's Mayor Angry

SAN JOSE, Oct. 2S.-,Mayor Wors-
wick tonight denounced as impertinent
and offensive letter he had received
from the foreman of the grand jury,
C. A. Barker, in reference to pool SELL
ing. The mayor contended that the
grand jury was exceeding its authority
in debating TO him and the council and
were violating their oath Of office.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-24
TOXIC WELCOMES WARRIORS
Reception to Officers and Men of the
Combined Fleet Great
Success
By Associated Press.

TOXIC, Oct. "a, IL m.-Tokios recep-
tion today to officers and men of the
combined fleet was a most notable af-
fair. The day was extremely fine and
the public enthusiasm was unparalleled.
AS the procession moved from the
Shimbashi railway station to Uyeno
park, along the crowded streets, the air
was rent with thunderous cheers.
Admiral Togos carriage was pro-
fusely decorated with flowers and the
public feeling toward him was next in
warmth TO that shown to the emperor.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-24
Senator Green to Be Tried
Bv Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29.-The SUI
preme court of the United States today
decided that Senator George Green of
New York must come to Washington
for trial on the charge of conspiring
with George w. Beavers and others to
defraud the government In the pur-
chase of supplies for the postoffice de-
Ipartment.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-24
Berkeley Contractor Killed

BERKELEY, Oct. 2S. = Stewart
Quackenbush, a Berkeley contractor,
was instantly killed this afternoon by
falling from the roof of the paint works
at Shell Mound. He struck on his
head and his neck was broken.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-24
Ends Life With Gas
Associated Press.


SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 23.-The dead
body of John Johnson was found yes
terday morning at 1921 Mission street,
where he roomed. He had committed
suicide by turning on the gas. He was
about 80 years Of age.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-24
To Expand San Jose
BY Associated Press,

SAN JOSE, Oct. 2S.-A petition sign
ed by 1900 voters calling for an cleo
tion to determine the extension of the
city limits, was presented to the may
or and common council at this even
ing's meeting.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-24
The DAYS NEWS
FORECAST

Southern California: Fair Tues
day; fresh southwest winds. Max
imum temperature in Los Angeles
yesterday, GO degrees; minimum,
81 degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-24

on the ground. There is nothing in the
policy thus far pursued which would
prevent the letting of any part of the
work by contract if found to be profit
able to the government"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-24
Preaehers support Weaver
BY Associated Press,

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 2S.-Metho-
dist and Baptist ministers at their
meetings today passed resolutions sup
porting the mayor in the fight for clean
government
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-24
PART |

1-Presdent royalty greeted.
2-MIss Roosevelt reaches port.
3-Scotty would sue Santa Fe.
4HEditorial.
5-City news.
6-7-Classified advertisements.
s-White ribboners are welcomed.
PART II
1-Church quarrel ends in fight.
2-Sports.
s-Eages fly to their new aerle.
4-5-6-Public advertising.
7-Markets.
9-Southern California news.
EASTERN
come by citizens of Mobile, Alabama.
Prominent man in New York state con-
fesses to many burglaries
Taft says much of the canal work may
be done by private contract
FOREIGN
Strike situation in Russia serious. Mos
COW is isolated.
Count Witte will probably be made
premier of Russia.
German ambassador to Russia, Count
Won AlVensleben, retires.
COAST
Officials of United Bank and Trust
company may be prosecuted criminally.
Senator Newlands discusses economic
conditions in the Philippines.
Miss Roosevelt, E. II. Hartman and
parties arrive in San Francisco and leave
at once for the east.
LOCAL
scotty says he will sue Santa Fe rail
road.
Los Angeles ready to welcome the w.
c. Z. U.
Pastor separates members of congregar
ton who engage in fist light in court
house.
Prospect park residents appeal to super
Father granted custody of little Mar
guerite Thomas after bitter family quar-
Mrs. McCracken fights divorce proceed
ings brought against her by her husband:
Attorney Wallace w. Wideman fined
5000 on a charge of contempt of court.
German societies plan to hold great
meeting in Los Angeles next June.
Assistant City Attorney Goudge sug-
gests two solutions of the South Park
avenue muddle, but they are deemed uI
feasible.
city attorney to bring forfeiture suit for
franchise.
council to reject ordinance prohibiting
President Summerlands vote for new
city hall site has little effect In securing
park for his ward,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-24

President Reaches Montgomery
BY Associated Press.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, Oct. 23.-The
presidents special arrived in Montgom-
cry at midnight, exactly on time.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-25
.saf Houses and Lots For Sale. Ia !
Greatest Bargain Ever Offered
in Eastport Property.

Seven-Room HOUSE with sum
mer Kitchen, Stable, Courthouse and
Carriage -house, Chicken-house II feel
wide py 40 feet long, with brooder IN
it. Twenty -four Building LOTS 4oxI5o
and six Lots attached to the house.
Cheap for cash, as the man who wants
to sell is going away. Property all new,
One SIX-RoOM COTTAGE on First
Street for sale. Lot zoe feet front by
100 feet deep. Cheap.
Lot of beautiful lots, 50 feet front by 233
feet deep. for sixty dollars. Plenty OF
other lots ranging from sixty dollars up
to FIVE hundred.
One HOUSE on Sixth Street, 40 feet
front zI2 feet deep. Cash price $500.
One on dams Street. One on Chesa-
peake Avenue. One on Fourth Street.
Apply to A. X. YOUNG'S Store.
Passport. Md.
Ist St. and Bay Ridge Avenue. nI2m
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-25
Notice to Creditors.

NJorICRIs HEREBY GIVEN. that the sub
IN scrfber. of Anne Arundel County. has OBJ
tanned from the Orphans Court of Anne
ArundeI county, in Mary land. letters or Adj
ministration on the personal estate OF ELIZA
BIRTH f. RUSH. late of ammo Arunoel
Comfy. deceased. All persons having claims
against tue deceased, are hereby warned 10
exhibit the same. with the vouchers. there
Of to the subscriber. on or before the
9Th DAY OF MARCH. 1905
They mar otherwise, by law, be excluded
from all Dement'S of the said estate. All per
sons indebted TO said estate are requested 20
make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 9Th day OF
October 1904
JOSEPH W. VALIANT,
Administrator
sss n. Charles street. Baltimore. o46w
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-25
Notice 10 Creditors.

Notice is hereby given, That the subscriber, OF
Anne Arundel county, has obtained from the
Ornhaus' Court of Anne Arundel county, IN
Maryland, letters Testamentary on the per
~ Anne arundel county, deceased. All per
sons having claims against the said deceased,
are hereby warned TO exhibit the same, Win
the vouchers thereof e. the subscriber. on or
before the
Issh DAY OF APRIL. 1905.
They may otherwise, by law, be excluded
fnom an benefit of the said estate All persons
indebted to said estate are requested 70 MAKE
immediate payment.
Given under my band this 18TH DAP OF
october, 1894.
ANNIE L. BISHOP,
Hxecutrix.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-25

Notice is hereby given, that the subscriber, o.
Anne Arundel county, has obtained from the
0rnhansf Court OF Anne Arundel county, IN
Maryland. Letters Testamentary on the personal
estate al CLAYTON E. HlCkOA. late OF anne
Arundel county, deceased. All persons haNliig
claims against the deceased, are hereby warned
10 exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof,
To the subscriber. ON or before the
FIRST DAY OF AUGUST, 1905,
They may otherwise, by law, be excluded
Indebted 10 said estate are requested TO make
Immediate payment
Given under my hand this sist day OF jan
- Dr. F. CARL FELIX,
ais snperior Building, Cleveland, Ohio