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The San Francisco call., 1907-01-27
His Vast Properties

Here are some of the properties over
which Furukawa presided: The lnnai
silver mine. in the province Of Ugo;
Ami copper mine, in the same province
buroknra copper mine. in the province
of Rikuchi; Nagamatsu copper mine
in the province Of Uzen; Midzusawa
copper mine, I'm the province of Riku-
chi: Kusakura copper mine. in the prov
ince Of Yechigo Kuno copper mine,
in the province OF Totcmi: Western
Coliiery. in the province of Chikuzen
Honjyo Copper Works; the Furukawa
Coke Works, in Toxic.
The total amount OF silver produced
in tho form of bullion is 10000 ounces,
Of coke 2o,oee tens, OF coal 100000 tons
poor grade OF bituminous. 1t is used
mainly by factories and ocean vessels.
The likeness Of Furukawa TO Rookie
feller was emphasized the other day
when 1.Qe0, 600 yen OF the family's
wealth was given for the building fund
of the new universities in Fuhdoka.
Sendi and Sapporo.
There has. been considerable criticism
among certain conservative Japanese as
10 the wisdom OF educating so many
OF the young men in American schools.
not that they object to the American
system OF education in preparing boys
for active business life, but because
so many become mere imitators instead
of getting new ideas and more origi-
nality.
r. Kayahara, a close observer
and an authority, says: The objective
Japanese are habituaily looking out
side OF themselves for new ideas, trust
ing their own judgment, 1t is true. for
the selection OF the best. but showing
originality only in adapting. Because
of this remarkable power of assimi-
lating, the japanese have made in a
short time relatively more rapid prog
ress than any other nation in the his
tory Of the world. But during no time
in their history have they added ma
terially to the worlds advancement
For originality and inventiveness one
must look mainly 20 continental peo-
pies.
You know the japanese are not or
iginally q strong willed people: they
are too sensitive. too flexible and too
adaptable and have ne remarkable in
dividuality. Since the restoration they
have been assimilating western civiliza-
tion, but without discrimination. As
soon as young folks from Japan land on
the American continent they begin to
initiate the American customs and hab-
its, both good and bad: they chew to-
bacco and blow their noses with their
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-27
Lives Under Two civilizations

Al his Oiso summer home and Ia his
other houses. OF which he has half 9
dozen, both Oriental and American
STYLES OF living are followed. Having
many foreign friends among his Wis
3tors, he is able 10 entertain them ac-
cording TO their preference In nation
slity. Americans and Englishmen find
his dining g-rooms just like those at
home" with tables and chairs. fine
china and glassware. IN they prefer
the Japanese style OF cookery they can
have IL.
They may sleep IN beds with pillows
and enjoy al the luxuries Of New
York or London. or float away to the
land OF dreams. where the waters are
misty and the lotus ever blooming. in
the japanese fashion Of sleeping.
Tie name lurukawa IN Japan has
long been associated with the enter
prise and wealth of vast mining indus
tries. Ichibei Furukawa the elder
founded the house OF Furukaws once
he was 2 hank clerk. but his mind
scared beyond the mere routine OF
daily business. He thought Of the
vast treasures known 10 be in the earth
IN Nippon. and was convinced that
they Should be mined by up-to-date
methods.
So be resigned his position at the
bank and went up into the mountains
10 the mineral deposits near the his
toric town Of Nikko. He soon mas
tered the crude mining methods fol-
lowed for ages according to traditional
methods and was sure that 2 fortune
could be made by introducing up-to-
date methods. That was thirty one
years ago
He Immediately founded the Furu-
kawa Mining Company, and presently
became the head OF Japans greatest
commercial dynasty Today the COM
pany produces one-third Of all the COP
per mined in Japan and a large pro-
portion OF the silver, coal and coke.
Ichibi Furukawa died in 1903 and
two years later his son, now the stu
dent at Columbia University. was pro-
NOTED 10 the presidency OF the COM
pany, which is capitalized at 81, 500 O0O
Instead OF beginning a season OF riot
GUS living, the young man simply paid
q visit to Japan and visited his great
properties, inspecting the equipment
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which. with the two founded by the
Government make Eve great institu-
tions OF learning for Japan.
1t may be recalled that the late Lsf-
csdio Hesrn was one OF the first
Americans TO be added toihe corps of
instructors in the University of Japan,
where he held the chair of literature
for many years and be was the author
OF the snbtlest and most eon1prehen-
sive work on Japanese religion and
family life yet published, according 10
HIS Oriental friends
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getting acquainted with his employees
and business representatives, confer
ring with his advisers on financial mat
ters and taking measures for expand
ing operations all along the line.
Having finished business, young
Furukawa proceeded to enlarge his
acqusinta nceship with his friends and
guests. There were banquets at which
he was host with hundreds Of subor-
dinates as guests. no expense was
spared to make things pleasant, and
when tho festivities ended the army
Of employees were his friends indeed.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-27

IT MONG the gifted students IN Co
lumbia University is Toranosuke
HFuruRawa. a young Japanese Of
engaging manners. with millions
OF dollars at mis- command. When he
reaches his majority in a few days he
VIII become sole possessor. manager
and director OF the largest mining in
terests IN the Oriental world. Already
his friends arc calling him the Rookie
feller OF Japan.
The young man is finishing a course
IN mining and metallurgy. Save for
the color OF his skin and the raven
blscl1ness or HIS hair he could hardly
be distinguished from an American
student. lie has the unmistakable
Yankee college cir, with q confidence
and personality that belong particu-
larry 20 the type or university man.
His clothes are cut sust right and any
one can see at q glance that he is a
man OF fashion. with wcil-brea self
possession, and IS always q gentleman.
Eoung Furuxawa IS modest Far
from seeking 10 impress one with evil
dences OF his wealth and social sta
tion. he has little to say Of himself or
his personal affairs yet DE answers
questions readily and IS y genial. pleas
ing young msn. fully apprecisting the
vast responsibilities Of his position and
tho wealth that has been left to him by
his family. In a word, hs is a thor
ough democrat by nature. and re is a
1avorite not only among his own peo.
ple at home. but with the students OF
Columbia.
over In that wonderful land OF the
Mikado he has q villa at Olso, on the
sesshore near Toxic. There. for his
own amusement and for the entertain
ment OF a large retinue OF men who
serve him, he has built 2 wrestling
pavilion. Nearly every day when at
home he has wrestling matches. meas
uring HIS own strength and cunning
against those OF his employees
IN this popular japanese sport. which
Sc taught TO the higher classes in regu-
isriy equipped schools or gymnasis. ne
is an expert. Few OF his men can mas
( ter him. Visitors 70 his country home
at oiso last summer saw him among his
best wrestlers, dressed in the national
wrestling costume and holding his own
with the best OF them.
The young man has two modes OF liv-
ing IN Japsn-Jspaneso and American.
Personally he prefers tho ways OF his
ancestors in eating. sleeping and en-
tertaining. Tn public ano on state oc-
casionE however he wears American
clothes. When lounging or ia retire
ment he prefers kimono and sandals,
with no covering for his head.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-06-25
CHICAGO TERMINAL SUIT.
Minority Stockholders File Objections
Against Sale OF Property.

Chicago, June 25.--Attorneys for the
minority stockholders OF the Chicago
Terminal Transfer Railroad company
filed in the United States circuit court
yesterday objections to the petition OF
the Baltimore & Ohio railroad for the
sale OF the property OF the Terminal
company, alleging that the contract
under which the road is now operated
was obtained by fraud by f. II. Harri-
man, James Stillman George j. Gould.
and their associates.
A minute later attorneys for the Ter
minal company filed an answer. assert
Ing that the Baltimore Il Ohio railroad
has not deposited S400. 900 as required
by the court as an evidence or good
faith, and SIC $3.50. 65I for the redemption
OF the Bonds OF the Terminal company.
and asking that the property be sold in
accordance with the original order of
The court. The petition OF the Terminal
company is merely perfunctory as the
Baltimore and Ohio holds the bonds.
Objection Is entered in the name of
Edward A. Morgan, and other stock
holders who say they represent $1,000
shares. They say the property ia worth
S2l ,000,0 600 and the charges against the
bonds, etc, amount to only sl6.S24, $50.
and its sale under the terms of the pc
titIon of the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
A'hl N'hlN iFlilNf lHtll VI 81 lulT
value for their property.
II is charged that the Baltimore and
Ohio gained the use Of over 40 per cent
OF the Terminal properties for an annual
rental OF 100000 whereas fair rental
would have amounted to not less than
S600.0 a year.
IL IL assert --'f
n, Faithorn, former president and pres
eut receiver OF the company, was under
the control Of Hartman and his assocl.
ates, and that he has refused "a take
steps to annul the present lease of ,ha
Baltimore and Ohio railroad.
The complaints ask for access TO the
books and papers OF the Terminal
company In order that they may make
answer TO tho petition of the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad for the sale OF the
property.
Judge NOhlsaat VIII fix date for the
hearing OF arguments and In the mean
time the Baltimore and Ohio, as princl-
pal creditor, viii continue 10 use the
terminals under It's present contract.
General Manager Bancroft Of the
short Line has gone east on the lire be-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-06-25
STOCKS WERE IN
GOOD DEMAND
Not for Many Days Has the Mar
ket Been so Broad, High
And Active.
RAILROADS BOUGHT FREELY.
Prices Advanced, "A Period uf Dizziness
Causing no Reccssion--tsains
We're Firmly Held

New York. June 2S.--Openng prices OF
stocks showed uniform gains of n small
fraction Which was stretched to more
than half In the ease OF Union Paclnc,
Northern Pacific, Missouri Pacific, Aua-
eonda and American Car. Business was
slightly more active and varied than Of
late,
An increasing demand for setocks was
reflected in much broader, higher and
more active market than has been the
case for many days. All OF the represent
tatlve railroad stocks were bought frco-
" and there is good absorption OF
various specielues Ibe principal gains
were st. Paul. Canadian Pacific, onion
Pacific Louisville & Nashville. Erie soc
bnd preferred, Lead. Brooklyn Transit
Northern Pacific, Illinois Central Great
Northern preferred, smeltlns and 6ener,
Delaware & Hudson ., and Mercantile
Marine preferred Z,
The trading became very dun but prices
lost little ground ana stlnened again ne
fore noon. United Railways and Invest
mcnt preferred rose =, United States Rub
Der and North American IN. San Fran
cisco second preferred lM. Canadian
ropoliian preferred Il. Southern Pacihc
New York Central. Ontario 4 Western,
Atlantic Coast Line. Colorado ~ South
eTn hrst preferred, Colorado Fuel. Ana
Southern second preferred fell /
Bonds were firm.
The market held firmly at the top prices
throughout a prptraCted period OF dull
ress. Illinois Central improved and Den"
YER & Rio Grande preferred, southern Pa
eifc preferred, United States Steel pre-
ferred and Great Northern Ore Ccrtln-
Gates l.
Buying was resumed on liberal scale
W the middle of the afternoon. The best
Inquiry was for the grain carriers, Penn
sylvapla and the metal stocks, After these
had improved between l and 2 points, de-
mand hogan &C. lcrac~ tuit the list held
strong. Delaware g. Hudson jumped
MOI tl+lru .'nO i.N d.. nlu ~, Union
Pacific. Reading and Smelling 2 Balti-
more & Ohio, ST. Paul Northwestern
Amalgamated Copper, United States steel
Colorado Fuel, and Pullman y 10 ~,
Atohison rs and Pennsylvania, Erie. Pa
lie Mail and Republic Steel preferred l.
The market closed strong and active
at the top. Uncovered shorts caused am
other squirt to the highest prices OF tho
day. These showed gains for Delaware &
Hudson 4l9. General Electric 4, North
western g. Northern Pacific 314. Great
Northern preferred, Union Pacific and
Copper "a. American Srnelt-
ing ga Reading 27s. St. Paul rs, New
York Central. Southern Pacific and Cleve-
land c. c. & ST. Louis @ U. S. Steel
preferred 1Ss and several others a point
or more.
ht-talsing made but small impression
upon the advances and there were later
rGcoveries.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-06-25
TELEGRAPH STRIKE
SITUATION UNCHANGED,

San Francisco, June 25--The situation
in the telegraph strike remains un-
changed with everything peaceful
around the main offices OF the compa-
Bies and work proceeding as though no
tie-up of the wires was in existence.
The formal notice OF the Western
Union and Postal Telegraph companies
TO their striking operators 10 return TO
work yesterday was ignored by the
men, as was expected. None returned
to work and the chief Operators and Of
ticials Of both companies were busy
working at the keys themselves The
company officials said that the refusal
OF the men to return severed finally the
bond heretofore existing.
Supt. May OF the Western Union de-
clared that his company was engage
ing men, bat would not say how many.
He said they were coming from all d.
rections and that normal conditions
would prevail soon.
The officials of both companies claim
they are within a half hour of their
work all the time. The government
business was being handled said Stor-
rer without any delay at all.
Although messages are being handled
with reasonable pronptness so FAR, the
companies refuse Ia take them except
subject 10 indefinite delay, owing 20
the fear OF Interference With the wires.
Conditions in our office are better
today than at any time since the strike
began, said Supt. A. II, May of the
Western Union telegraph company to-
day
we are handling an Increased vol
ume OF business and have added to the
number of our operators. Tho outlook
Is very encouraging
Gen Supt, Storrcr OF the Postal Tele.
graph said this morning that the strike
situation was unchanged, quite a num-
her OF operators were AT work, and
business was being handled without
serious delay,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-06-25
DECISIVE ACTION IN
SCHMlTZ CASE THURSDAY.

San Francisco, June 25,~-Decisive ac-
ton may be taken by Judge Dunno on
Thursday, when Eugene Il. Schmitz
comes up for sentence, TO remove ans
lingering doubt that the one-time chief
executive of the city has AS to his
official status. Acting upon the sec
tlon of the political code, II Is within
the authority of the judge to notify
the supervisors that Schmitz is no
longer mayor and thus pave the way
for the eleytion of his successor. Sig
nificant in this connection is the an
nouncement Of the prosecutors that
they will take no further steps until
after schmitz has gone before Judge
Dunno for sentence.
Dist. Atty. Langdon declared today
that he would take no steps for the
time being regarding City Treasurer
Banteps decision to pay no warrants
unless they were Signed by both
Schmtz and Acting. Mayor Gallagher.
Langdon explained that the salaries
of city officials We're not involved and
that there We're but few contingencies
likely To arise within the next few
days that would demand the signature
of the mayor on warrant. BY the
time anything of Importance demands
attention. II Is believed that the cues
appointment and power Will have been
settled beyond all question by court
ruling to the effect that Schnitz's con-
victlon by tsa trial jury carries with
II his absolute removal from office.
Superior Judge Seawell win at 2
o'clock this afternoon, pass on the oh
lection raised by Chief or Police Dl-
mean to the accusation brought against
him by the grand jury, when 1t was
discovered that the police force had
been active IN the case OF Mayor
Schmitz during the impeachment Of the
trial jury in the extortion case in which
the mayor was convicted.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-06-25
MILL MEN AT WORK.
But Iinemen, and Cigarmalsers still
Remain Idle.

Most OF the planning mill men are back
az their old jobs today. saying nothing.
but showing by their demeanor real
ization that the strike was futile. and
the best thing to do was to get back
into the band wagon. There are quite
number Of men reported en- route west
looking for work Who would be given
jobs in the Salt Lake mills We're the dis
affected mon still 10 remain out. So II
was a ease Of return to work or seek
livelihood elsewhere. This Will relieve
CONTRACTORS of further apprehension
as 10 possible trouble with their cars
pentors, who have been threatening 10
refuse to handle local mill stuffs turned
out by non-union hands.
AS to the cigar makers strike. II is
stlll on, the same as usual. with no
prospects, OF abatement The continu-
ance OF this strike is leading a number
OF local manufacturers 10 consider SER
iously the proposition TO give up manu-
f. curing and transfer their establish
Inents into iobblng agencies for east
esn wholesalers and manufacturers
The operatives still live on 'retnittances
from the east but after the local man
Iifacturers so out OF business they must
migrate elsewhere to find work
There is no change IN the striking
llnemen's situation, and both telephone
companies refuse positively 20 yield to
the demands OF the men. which are con-
sidered unreasonable, The local lodge
OF the union men appears unwilling 10
submit % the jurisdiction nf the higher
officials Of their order where II does not
suit their immediate purpose. and the
uncertainty attending this. mikes II IN
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-06-25

Signed nv the Mayor--Proceeding
OF the city council last evening We're
signed BY Mayor Ezra Thompson this
morning.
Gone to Northumberland Supt.
Summers Of the Bell Telephone COM
pany has gone TO Montana on BUSH
ness,
Bank Clcarings Today---Today's To-
cal bank clearings amounted 10 $780,
0GS.06 as against S72S,012.0S Tor the
same dag last year
North on BusincSs--Supt Hawk
and local Manager MoNicol OF the
Postal Telegraph company are up
north on business trip.
May he Fair and warmcr--Tho
weather continues hay, and sus-
plcious looking. hut the indications
point toward fair and warmer condi-
lions
Both Want National Guard--Amer-
lean Fork and Neph are competing
for the annual encampment of the
National Guard. Members of the
guard believe American Fork Will be
the place selected,
New apartment House, w
Mideeley is building three story
apartment house on Third South
streets. to cost $4,000. 1t will be
4Oxs2is feet, and contain four rooms
TO q suite
Governor Receives Inyltation--Cov.
John c.. Cutler has been Invited to be
present AT the unwilling and dedica-
ton Of a statue and monument to
Oliver z, Morton at Indianapolis. Ind,
July 80 The invitation bore the sig
natures OF Gov. Hapley Of Indiana
and Secy. d. r. Lucas of the board
Of commissioners Of the oliver p.
Morton monument.
Arranging for State Fair-The OK
ocutive committee Of the stats Fair
association is meeting this afternoon,
al the Commercial club. TO discuss
premiums. buildings, concessions, ex-
hibits, amusemantS and other mat
tiers connected with the state fair next
fall The directors are confident that
the coming fair will be the greatest
ever held in the state
salt Lake Firm Lowcst--The Camp
hell Building company of this city is
tho lowest bidder for the extensions
of the Federal building at ogden, its
figure being s6S,6ss. or $1,000 lower
thhH tnat u tHf hlEuest piu"et' tiS
contractor who put up the main
structure. The Campbell Building
company is also figuring on the Colo
RADIO Springs federal building which
is to be OF granite and cost in the
vicinity OF s35o,o00
Decision This Afternpon--The coun-
ty commissioners sitting as a board
OF equalization of taxes announced
that their decision in regard to banks
win be ready this afternoon This
will mean that banks will remain
assessed upon 10 per cent of their
capital stock ar the entire capital
stock II is thought the lower as
sessrnent will he approved, The board
win probably rule that hospitals are
not taxable. Much work is vet undone,
Sc the board win probably be in ses-
sion a day or so longer.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-06-25
GOVERNMENT SUES FOR
RESTORATION OF COAL LANDS

Cheyenne, Wyo. June 21-As a re.
suit OF the interstate commerce CONF
mission hearing IN this city and salr
Lake and the subsequent Investigation
by the department of justice OF the
United states, suit IN equity has
been filed IN ,he United States circuit
court here by the United States gov
eminent against the Union Pacific
Railroad company: tho Union Pacine
Coal company, the Superior Coal CONF
pany' william -, Conish Of New Jer-
Soy vice president of the Union Pa
ciic Railroad company aud Dyer o.
clark Wee president and general man
agel OF the Union Pacnr Coal COM
pany and OF the Superior Coal com.
pany The charge specified thai 20
entries Of coal land have been fraud.
ulently made by individuals named for
me use and IN the interest OF the de-.
PENDANTS This land liz alleged 10 be
worth about 100000 and the bin IN
equity asks thai the patents on tia
land be cancelled that an Injunction
be Issued restraining tho further work.
ms or This land by the Defendants ana
that they be compelled 10 give an ac-
counting Of all The coal mined, pro-
duoed or SOLD upon this land,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-06-25
EASY FOR G. H, BROWN.
Case Against Colored Man Dismissed
In Absence OF Prosecuting Witness,

c. n. Brown. the colored man arrested
several nights ago on the charge OF as
sault with deadly weapon, escaped
prosecution this morning and the case
against him was dismissed upon motion
of Assistant County Atty. Haish Brown
was arrested for slashng John Thompr
son, white man with j razor, during
a row in which Thompson claimed that
female companion of Browns had
robbed him. Thompson was seriously
cut by the negro and swore TO o com~
plant charging the fellow with assault
with deadly weapon. The case was
set for preliminary hearing in Judge
Diehls court this morning, but when
II was called Thompson, the complain
ant. failed to answer 70 the roll call
and the case was ordered dismissed,
Shortly after the order was entered on
the minutes OF the court Thompson put
in an appearance but II was then too
late as Brown had departed.
Subsequently Thompson expressed
great indignation and was referred by
Chief Sheets to the county attorney
who informed him that there was Moth
Ing else to do IN the case prcse-
cutting witness failing 10 appear when
case was called.