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Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-12

Dor from southwest storms He cited the
Santa Barbara channel as the ideal and
natural naval base for the entire Pacific
coast. alike indispensable for commerce
and in time of war. He predicted the lat
ter would come.
Congressman James McLachlan OF Los
Angeles pointed out to the convention
the futility of expecting the United
States government which proceeds along
well determined and long established
lines, to change its national policies In
behalf of individual sections such as
the San Joaquin and Sacramento val
leys."
He urged as the one sane and profitable
course that Californians, who must
remember that their state had received
In the past its full share of national
patronage" devote their energies to cre-
ating public sentiment from which, and
from which only, could come such
changes in governmental policies as
seemed needful to the working out of
their particular problems"
Senator Perkins and Congressman
Kahn, McKinlay and Englebright spoke
in like vein. as did also George H. Max
well, secretary of the National Irriga-
ton congress.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-12
CORONER INVESTIGATES
KILLING OF v. |. KLINE
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
GOLDFIELD, New, Nov 11.-At the in
quest today in the case of V. l.. Kline,
who was shot while in the act of robbing
the Nevada-Goldfield Reduction works,
Samuel Fl. Jones, night watchman at the
MILL testified that Ralph Gipple, Kline S
alleged accomplice, had confessed to him
that he helped rob the Gardner mill.
Jones was sharply questioned by Jurors
who wanted to know why Gipple, whom
Jones said he knew slightly, and did not
even know his name, should have con-
fessed to him that he had robbed the
Gardner mill and why he should have
postponed the robbery of the reduction
works.
Jones said Gippel told him they had Sc
cured sou from the Gardner mill, but
that he did not implicate Kline in the rob-
berry.
Gipple, on advice of counsel, refused to
testify. Jones declared he told Sheriff
Ingalls, of the proposed robbery and had
pointed out Kline as one of the men in
the plot.
The sheriff testified Saturday evening
that he had not been told who the men
were that intended committing the rob-
berry.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-12
OLDEST BANK IN OAKLAND
CLOSES DOORS; ASKS FOR AID

By Associated Press.
OAKLAND, Nov. 1.-THE Union Ma
tional bank, one of the oldest banking
institutions in Oakland, placed a sign on
its doors today reading as follows:
Legal holiday-Bank closed.''
For some days the bank has been in a
critical condition owing to the condition
of the California Safe Deposit and Trust
company. j. Dalzell Brown of the latter
company was vice president of the bank.
Yesterday a meeting of the Oakland
clearing house committee was held at
which J. Dalzell Brown was present. The
assets of the Union bank were gone over
but some of the securities did not look
good to the clearing house financiers and
they declined to pass upon them until a
complete and careful investigation was
made.
One of the results of the meeting yes
terday WAS that the Union bank did not
open its doors today. The deposits in the
Union bank abount to $i,425,535. There is
due state banks S241 ,051. The state bank
held $4,000 of county money and this was
secured by $4,000 in Oakland school
bonds. 1t was stated that the attorney
general got the cash out of the bank this
morning. The following statement was
issued by President Palmer:
1T has been deemed advisable to close
the doors of this bank pending the con-
tinuance of the legal holidays declared
by the governor. This action it is thought.
will best conserve the interest of the bank
and it's depositors. The bank is solvent
and the depositors are fully protected"
The following is the official statement of
the Oakland clearing house association
made this morning:
"Finding that the difficulty in realizing
on their assets would make it impossible
to meet the immediate demands on their
resources the Union National bank ap-
piled to the Oakland clearing house for
assistance.
1.-THE clearing house committee has
taken the matter under advisement and
will, during the legal holidays, determine
10 what extent it will be justified in com
ing to their assistance"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-12
URGES REFORM
IN CURRENCY
Would Allow Banks to Issue Notes
Similar to Those Now Guaran-
teed by the National
Government
~ Associated Press.

Ly Associated Press
NEW HAVEN, Conn, Nov. u-Formel
Secretary of the Treasury Leslie NJ Sha "
was the guest of honor and principal
speaker at the annual chamber of com.
merce dinner tonight.
In the judgment of Mr.. Shaw the only
weakness of the American monetary sys-
tenn is that the currency is non-elastic
that Its volume does not respond tc
changing seasons and the varying needs
of trade
There were indications as early as
August" said Mr. Shaw, that people
were withdrawing money and locking II
up. 1t was the incipient symptom of a
disease which always first shows itself
In this way. In addition, increased COM
mercial activity incident to the return OF
business men from summer vacations, a
ripening crop and the in-laying of stocks
of merchandise caused an unprecedented
demand for money. Still, the aggregate
volume remained fixed and non-elastic.
Had the national banks been en-
powered to issue additional circulation
equal to so per cent cf their capital with
out deposit to secure it's redemption, but
subject to tax of per cent. an aggre-
gate increase of 100000 would have
been possible, and 5000, 100000 would very
likely have been issued. The people would
have carried TO their safe deposit vaults,
or taken home for concealment, a national
bank note as readily as a gold certificate
and they would have been just as safe.
1.-THE redemption of the existing ma
tional bank note is now guaranteed by
the government, for it is secured by a
deposit of government bonds which are
direct obligations to the government. l
grant that it is illogical for the govern
- al HnNtn lINf I1A
people have become so accustomed to
money bearing in one form or another
the obligation of the government, it would
be willing to concede the guarantee to
this suggested additional issuance of bank
notes.
'I do not believe it possible. to make an
elastic currency based on collateral Sc
curity. 1t would be ifnpracticable to have
the government pass upon the solvency of
commercial paper deposited as a basis of
circulation. and the banks would find it
quite as difficult to get bonds with whicn
to secure additional circulation as to get
the money itself. There is no occasion
for the increased issue until the banks
have exhausted their cash resources, and
when their cash resources are exhausted
they have nothing available with which
to buy bonds.
"Of course the banks should not be per-
mitted to issue this uncovered additional
circulation without the consent OF the
comptroller of the currency. When the
request is submitted the comptroller Will
naturally look at the record of the bank
at the time of the last official eXamina-
ton, or he will cause a special examina-
ton to be made and grant or withhold
consent in the light If the record in his
office
"By having the additional circulation
Identical in form with the bonds secured,
which we now have, the increase would
pass unnoticed and therefore cause no
alarm-a very important feature, as I
view it."
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-12
GOVERNOR TO
CALL SESSION
BELIEVED GlLLETT WILL sum-
MON LEGISLATURE
Chief Executive Says He viii Make
Definite Statement Before End
of Present Week-May
lmpeach Wilson
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 11t-Governor
Gillett arrived in this city this afternoon
and after short conference here with
bankers and city officials stated that his
decision regarding an extra session of the
legislature will be given before the end
of the present week.
An extra session. If summoned, will, ac-
cording to the governors statement today,
be called for next week and the call will
provide for an amendment to the code
making 1t possible to hold court during
the continuance of the special legal holi-
days.
Attorneys here and in other parts OF
the state have urged upon the governor
this amendment to the code, provided he
saw fit to call the extra session, as many
important cases, including the trial Of
TREY L. Ford, are being held up on ac-
count of the special legal holidays.
The statement of the governor appears
in the minds of leading bankers, to make
it certain the governor has not only de-
cided to call the extra session, but that
he also has determined to continue the
special holidays for considerable time
longer. The governor will include in his
proclamation for a special session pro-
vision giving him power to impeach Rail-
road Commissioner Wilson.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-12
MRS. EDDY AWARDED
DIPLOMA AT PARIS
Leader of Christian Science Denomi-
nation Honored by international
Exposition of Book and Paper
Industries

BOSTON, Nov. 11.-Mrs. Mary Baker G..
Eddy, the leader of the Christian Science
denomination, has been awarded a dip
Iona of honor by the International Expo
sition of Book and Paper industries re-
Gently held in Paris.
The interesting information reached the
Christian Science Sentinel of Boston
through letter from DIR. w. H. ToIman,
commissioner general of the United
States at the Book and Paper exposition.
DR.. Tolman's letter was addressed to Rev.
VIM. P. Mckenzie of the Christian
Science Publishing society, and is as fol-
lows:
PARIS, EOctobre %, 1907.
Dear DIR. Mckenzie
1t gives me sincere pleasure to inform
you that, on my recommendation, the
highest award, grand prize, was made
your exhibit by the international jury at
this exposition.
A diploma Of honor was awarded Mrs.
Eddy as the founder OF Christian Science.
Very sincerely yours,
w. H. TOLMAN,
Commissioner American Section.
The exhibit spoken of in DR.. Tolman's S
letter was made up largely of Mrs. Eddy S
writings.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-12
WOMAN KNOWN go YEARS
= AS A MAN IS DEAD
Strange Character Who Has Been Liv.
Ing In Colorado with "Wife"
Passes Away at Hos.
plta
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
\ TRINIDAD. COL. Nov. 11.-Mss Kath.
rein Vosbaugh, who for nearly sixty years
passed as man. died in hospital in this
city today.
Miss Vosbaugh was borr in France
eighty-three years ago. When young
woman she found 1t difficult to make a
living on account of her sex and adopt
ing mems clothing she obtained employ
ment as a bookkeeper In Joplin, Mo.
This position she held for nine years
and ther accepted position In a st.
Joseph Mo-, bank.
While in st. Joseph she married a wo-
man with whom she lived for over thirty
years. The woman was in trouble and
"Chas." Vosbaugh married her to protect
her. The two women, still masquerading
as man and wife, came to Trinidad two
years ago. After the death of her wife
Miss Vosbaugh worked here in various
capacities until she became feeble and
last year was taken to the hospital. 1t
was then that her sex was discovered for
this first time in many years, but even
after her recovery she refused to change
her clothing and continued to wear mas
culine attire.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-12
WEI COMES MAYNARD SON
HOME; HAS HIM ARRESTED
Chicago Youth Reappears at Fathers
House and Parent .Tele.
phones for the
Police
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
CHICAGO. Nov. 11.--Gustave Blethardt
welcomed his wayward son home last
night, placed before him bounteous re-
past, and then, while the boy ate, sum-
moned a policeman by telephone to ar
rest him on charge of burglary
The father notified the police last Fri
day that the night before his home had
been entered and $1,000 worth of articles
taken, and that he was positive his son
Fred. aged 49, was the burglar. The con-
vincing fact, he said, was that the New
foundland dog, which had been kept by
the family for years, had permitted the
intruder to roam about at will without
giving tongue. The dog. he declared,
would have attacked a stranger and
aroused the family with his barking
Mr.. Blethardt, who is a wealthy cigar
manufacturer, said he had hesitated to
report the matter to the authorities, but
adopted the Spartan course because he
believed it the only means for his SON
redemption.
When the son, penitent and distressed,
returned with appeals for forgiveness last
night and a confession of guilt on his lips,
the forgiveness was not withheld but the
father, his heart wrung with pity for him
was inexorable In his determination to
adopt drastic means for his reformation.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-12
ASKS RECEIVER FOR BIG
ARIZONA SMELLING COMPANIES
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
TRENTON, N. j., Nov. 11.-Applicatior
was made to Judge Lanning in the United
States district court here today for the
appointment of a receiver for the Con-
solidated Arizona Smelling company and
the Arizona Smelling company. The ap-
piication was made upon behalf of Frank
L. Crocker of New York, who alleges
that the assets of the company are in a
chaotic state, due to attachments in Ari-
zona, and he charges insolvency.
Counsel for the company opposed the
application and denied insolvency. Coun-
sci claims that the companies owe $4,000
and that the assets are upward of $1,000.
600.
A claim against the company by Wal
lace & Co. for about 100000 is not being
p1 1essed. Counsel for Crocker claims this
il because Charles w. Morse agreed to
take care of the claim.
Judge Lanning took the application un-
der advisement The capitalization in
yolved in these companies is $17000,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-12
NEGRO BISHOPS ALARMED
BY RACIAL PROBLEMS
Heads of Church in South Call Council
to Discuss Religious, Civil and
Sociological Conditions
of Blacks
By Associated Press.


ATLANTA, Ga. Nov. 11.-BisAop
Henry NJ. Turner, head of the African
Methodist Episcopal church; Bishop 1.
H. Holzey, the senior bishop of the col
ored Methodist Episcopal church, and
Bishop J. W. Hood of the African
Methodist Episcopal Zion church, have
been authorized by their several de-
nominations to call council of bishops
to meet in Washington February 12
1908. The call says:
The ecclesiastical, religious, civil
political and sociological condition OF
our race at this time is such that it re-
quires attention, mature reflection and
expression, as we have to bear the bur-
dens of government"
1t is said these bishops represent
through their churches more than
1000, 900 persons and as many follow
ers. Bishops Turner and Holzey are
quoted as being quite dissatisfied with
the political aspect Of the negro ques-
tion in Georgia. They claim it is not
only crippling labor. but that 1t is de-
stroying their churches and that more
than 5000 of their membership have
gone west and north since March.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-12
COLLINS BANK OF VENTURA
COMPELLED TO CLOSE DOOR;
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
VENTURA, Nov. 1.-THE bank of VIII
liam Collins & Sons of this city closed
it's doors this morning. The statement is
given out that the bank is taking advan-
tage of the holidays and it's future course
will depend upon the decision of the bank
commissioners, who will arrive here this
evening.
The bank of Collins G. Sons has long
been considered one of the most substan-
tial institutions of this county. 1t has
deposits amounting to over 100000 from
the farmers and business men of this sec
tion, but it's asserts far exceed this
amount.
The immediate causes of the suspension
are the fact that ready money was not
obtainabl the financial stringency, the
inability of the farmers to sell their
crops and the inability of the bank to
secure aid from its correspondents in San
Francisco and other cities.
Collins bank was established more than
twenty years ago. D. Edward Collins of
the California bank of Oakland is its
president and J. S. Collins of this city
is cashier,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-12
TELEPHONE
MONOPOLY
IS WINNER
MAYOR OF CHICAGO SIGNS
ORDINANCE
BUSINESS INTERESTS PROTEST
IN VAIN
Rates Fixed by New Law Are Consid-
cred xcesslve-Franchise
Granted Extends
to 1929
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press
CHICAGO, Nov. 11.-By affixing his
signature tonight, Mayor Busse made
effective an ordinance passed by the city
council last Friday granting to the Chi
cago Telephone company an extension
of its franchise until January s, 1929, and
put an end to negotiations between the
company and the city which began De-
oember IS, 1905, and which have contin-
ued since that date.
The ordinance requires the telephone
company to pay the city 8 per cent gross
from local business, and to allow a dis
count of % per cent on current rates on
telephones for municipal use. Rates to
subscribers are readjusted and materially
reduced The city reserves the right to
terminate the grant and to purchase the
lines upon twelve months notice in 1919
CT in 1924 on the basis of payment to the
telephone company for only such tansi-
BILE property as is necessary for the con-
duct of the business.
Lively protests by city and commercial
clubs and organizations followed the ac-
ton of the council in passing the ordi-
nance. Special meetings within the or
eanizations and mass meeting at which
all were represented were held and reso-
lutions asking that the mayor exercise
his power to veto were drawn UP and
presented
Rates Considered Excessive
The chief objections cited were that the
rates provided for in the new measure
were excessive and the terms of possible
purchase by the city unjust; alleged un-
due haste in passing the ordinance, fail
ure to sufficiently investigate the claims
to consideration of rival company, and
the absence of provisions compelling con-
nections with independent companies.
The mayor in announcing his approval
said:
This ordinance was under considera-
ton by the council committee for nearly
two years That committee had the as
s;stance of q committee of experts ap-
pointed under a previous administration,
The results of whose investigation. re-
search and reflection are matter of pub
lie record.
abundant opportunity to be heard was
afforded every one who had anything to
suggest to the committee In connection
with the framing of the ordinance.
Viewed from every possible standpoint,
save only the question of rates, the ordi-
nance as passed by the council is one OF
the most complete that has ever been
adopted in this city for the regulation
and control of a public service corpora
tor.
LAS to the question of rates, 1t cannot
now be definitely told whether they are
too high. That problem is essentially
legislative one. If it shall be deemed in
the future that the rates are too high,
abundant authority is reserved by the
terms of the ordinance for their future
regulation"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-12
SIX INJURED IN CRASH
ON NEW YORK Elevated
BY Associated Ppss.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK! Nov. 11.-Six persons were
so badly injured as to necessitate their
removal to hospitals and the traffic on
the Sixth Avenue elevated line and the
Broadway and Sixth avenue surface
lines was blocked for some time, as the
result of rear end collision of two ele-
waited trains loaded with passengers in
Herald square today.
A train bound from Harlem down town
was stopped by broken motor directly
over the intersection of Sixth avenue and
Broadway. A moment later a car follow
ing it crashed into it from the fear. All
the cars were well filed with persons,
many of whom were cut by flying glass.
Two of the cars were derailed, blocking
traffic, and while the damage was being
repaired the surface cars were not al
lowed to run under the wrecked cars.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-12
JAPANESE WRESTLERS
ENTERTAIN PRESIDENT
Rv AaancInied prena.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11.-An exhibit
tion of Japanese wrestling was given
IN the east wing of the White House
today before President Roosevelt, the
Japanese ambassador and number Of
pers onal friends of the president. The
bout was directed by Tamiemon Hita-
chiyama, champion wrestler of Japan,
who is on a tour of this country. The
wrestling was done by two associates
of the champion.
Preliminary to the bout Hitachiyama,
who is man of large stature, gave an
exhibition of his training. The wrest-
ling bout was divided into three trials
occupying about half an hour. The
Japanese system of wrestling differs
entirely from the European system,
and those who witnessed the bout did
not see in it the sport which usually
attends an ordinary wrestling match.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-12
SOUTHERN REPUBLICS
REACH AN AGREEMENT
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11-Official an
nouncement was made today that on un-
derstanding has been reached between
the presidents of the republics of Saliva
dor, Honduras and Nicaragua, as re-
suit of which questions at issue have
been adjusted and cordial relations have
been established between those couneries.
The announcement was given out at the
state department tonight in telegraphic
correspondence between President Figue-
roa of Salvador, and President Roosevelt.
President Figueroaa's telegram stated
that an agreement had been brought
about at conference held at the Port of
Amapala, Honduras, on Nov. 6. between
the presidents of the republics of Saliva
dor, Honduras and Nicaragua.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-12
Two ARRESTED for RuroIarv

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 1.-two men
now In custody of the police are alleged
to be responsible for a series of burglar
les committed recently in this city. They
are Robt. H. Brandt, alias Ross, and
Clarence Zimmerman. The latter has
made a confession which also duplicates
a third man who Is still at large.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-12
Governor Appoints Porter

BY Associated Press
SACRAMENTO, Nov. 11.-Governor Gill
lett today appointed c. w. Porter of Oak
land to be a delegate to the Transmits
sissippi commercial congress, which will
convene at Muskegon, Miss, the last of
this month
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-12
Tug Breaks City Water Main

~ Associated frarN
VANCOUVER, B. c., Nov. 11.-At high
tide last nig.lt the tug Edith lost her
bearings in the fog while going through
ly off the landing place of the Narrows
watermains. The tide going out before
the vessel could get off, the tug dropped
down directly on one Of the mains. Her
weight crushed the pipe which is one of
four supplying the city with water.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-12
Powero Trial DELAYED

GEORGETOWN, KY, Nov. 1.-THE
fourth trial of Caleb Powers, charged
with completely in the assassination of
William Goebel. was called today but
owing to the absence of commonwealth
witnesses was postponed until tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-12
Killed by Train

By Associated Press.
FRESNO, Nov. 1f.-An unknown man
in trying to board an east bound freight
at Condo siding four miles from Laton
fell under the wheels and his body was
cut in two The man was about twenty
two years old
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-12
Bribery Trisss Delayed

By Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 11.-All of the
pending bribery graft cases were again
continued today on account of the legal
holidays.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-12
JUNIOR AND SENIOR
CLASSES GO ON STRIKE
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
LINCOLN, Neb., Nov. 1.-THE junior
and senior classes of Wesleyan univer-
sity at University place, suburb of Linz
coin, struck today because the faculty
refused to reinstate number of students
suspended last week for committing
pranks.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-12

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