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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-07-07
Saul and David.

The management of the Art Theater
as an earnest of their repentant
mood, and for the benefit of all good
people-will exhibit today as the
feature of their program, the Biblical
story of the shepb ard boy who became
King of the Israelites, copyrighted on
ly three months ago by the Vitagraph
Company of America. 1t is a beautiful
film. in excellent condition, 1000 feet
in length and depicts the early and
romantic love of David sat first
sight y for the Princess Michal, daugh-
ter of King Saul. As the story
develops, you witness the scene where
David is instrumental in saving the
life of Michal from the attack of a
tiger, also the Staying of Goliath and
David s triumphant return from his
victories; his request for the hand of
the Princess which Saul refuses; the
latter IS death, and the election of
David, by acclaim, as his successor to
the throne.
IF the old warriors of David Is time
could visit earth and see this wonder
full film they would surely have thought
that it was some magic mirror reflect
ing the times of ancient Israel. In adj
dition hereto, there will be shown
number of excellent subjects, dramatic
and comical, with the usual or
ehestrelle accompaniment.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-13
ESTATE OF BELL
FINALLY SETTLED
SEVEN YEARS OF LITIGATION
COMES TO CLOSE
All Claims Against Estate Will Be
Settled and Heirs viii Receive
$25o,oOo for Their
Share
TBy Associated Press.l

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 12.-Seven-
teen years of litigation in the probate
court ended today with a decree OF
settlement in the famous estate OF
Thomas Bell, once a we'll known mil
lionaire, whose domestic affairs fur
nished mysteries that remain unsolVed
to this day.
Judge J. V. Cofey and the attorney
for the estate were congratulated in
court by the heirs and the creditors
when the balance sheet showed that
the property, considered bankrupt
when it came under the courts di-
rection, now exceeded in value the
sum of $200O,OOO.
1t is said all the claims against the
estate will be settled and leave bal
ance Of $25O0OO for the heirs.
When Thomas Bell died of injuries
sustained by a fall it was learned that
Nanny Pleasant, his aged negress
housekeeper, had for years drawn large
sums of money with his consent, and
his beautiful home, occupied by the
negress and the two children of the
capitalist, became known as the
"House of Mystery
NANNY" Pleasant died without re-
vealing what she had done with the
large sums which had come into hel
possession, and her effects were ran
sacked for weeks by disappointed heirs
Creditors attempted to foreclose on
mortgaged property of the estate, but
were prevented from doing so. Latel
oil, discovered on Bell lands in Central
California, reaped an immense harvest
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-13
WILL DIG ONCE MORE
FOR BALLERINO CASH
HEIRS STIR UP ACTIVITY OF
FRANK BRYS0N
Relatives Of Dead RedIlght King Insist
That Big Treasure Hoard
Is Concealed Under
Ground

Still firm in the belief that Bartolo
Bauerino. the old crib boss buried
a. large amount of treasure on his
property in the crib district on Ala
media street, heirs of the estate called
on Frank Bryson, public administra-
tor. in whose hands the Ballerino prop
critics have been placed pending the
outcome Of a contest over the will,
and insisted that a search of the prem
ises be resumed. Mr.. Bryson stated
that he will put men to work today in
an effort to find the supposed hidden
mOrey.
-Four men employed by Mr.. Bryson
to dig for buried wealth on Ballerino' $
crib property abandoned their labors
after two days unsuccessful search
money. which. according to the heirs,
was known to be in the old man's s
possession sometime before his death
is still unaccounted for.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-13
THAT'S MAGRANE
WON BY BELASCO
EASTERN STOCK ACTRESS TO
BE LEADING WOMAN
FRANK w. CAMP SUCCEEDS TO
SHELDON LEWIS PLACE
Florence Rittenhouse to Assume Po-
sltlon Left Vacant by Beatrice
Noyes-Be lasco in National
Association

John H. Blackwood. manager of the
Belasco theater, returned from a hur-
ried trip to New York city yesterday,
and has announced that the new lead
ing woman of the Belasco theater COM
pany is Miss That's Magrane. Miss Ma
Crane will make her first appearance
with the Belasco company three weeks
hence. She is a young actress of much
physical beauty and with a record of
enviable achievements in the east that
make it probable she will become u
warm favorite with the Belasco audi
ences. Miss Magrane has played stock
engagements in Philadelphia. New Or
leans, Cleveland and Chicago. Last
summer she enjoyed a stock starring
engagement in st. Louis and this sum-
mer she has been appearing at the
head Of a stock organization in Provi-
dence, r. l.
Frank E. Camp will replace Sheldon
Lewis with the Belasco organization
and will make his first appearance Mon
day night. September 6, in The
Squawman," the play that will be used
to celebrate the return of Lewis ).
Stone to the Belasco stage. Mr.. Camp
has just terminated an engagement of
three years with the Vaughan CHASER
stock company In Cleveland and De-
troit, and is recognized as an able and
experienced portrayer of both character
and heavy roles.
Miss Beatrice Noyes will be succeed
ed by Miss Florence Rittenhouse, who
has just terminated a two-season en-
gagement with the Chestnut Street
theater stock company in Philadelphia.
Miss Rittenhouse is a beautiful young
girl, and in Philadelphia she is regard
ed as one of the cleverest ingenues
who ever played at the Chestnut
An important, and what promises to
be a very far-reaching, achievement on
the part of Mr. Blackwood while in
New York city was the securing of the
franchise for Los Angeles in the Stock
Producing Managers association, an
organization that somewhat resembles
the Klaw & Erlanger theatrical synd!-
cate as applied to stock companies.
The membership of the Stock Pro-
ducing Managers association includes
such prominent stock companies as the
Crescent theater, Brooklyn, N. Y; Cas-
tie Square theater Boston, Mass. /;
Vaughan Chaser stock company. Cleve-
land, Ohio; Colonial theater, Columbus,
Ohio; Olympic theater, Cincinnati;
Bush Temple theater, Chicago College
theater, Chicago; Peoples theater, Chi
Cago: MarloWe theater, chicago;
Elitch's Gardens theater, Denver; Ma
jestic theater, Indianapolis, Ind; Au-
ditorium theater. Kansas City; Mary
Anderson theater, Louisville, KY;
Davidson theater, Milwaukee, Wis;
Lyric theater Minneapolis; Boyd thea
ter. Omaha: Chestnut Street theater,
Philadelphia; Keiths theater, Provi-
dence, r. l.; Keith's theater Portland,
Maine: Baker theater Rochester, N.
Y: Bungalow theater, Salt Lake City;
Princess theater, Des Moines, Iowa;
Empire theater. Dallas, Tex, and the
Belasco theater, Los Angeles. This in
cludes every prominent stock company
in America with the exception of sew
eral on the Pacific coast.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-13
GERMAN WOMAN LEAVES A
LARGE SUM TO CHARITY
Will of Eleanor G. Lemcke Places
Thousands at Disposal of st.
Louis Institutions

A number of St. Louis charitable
organization will benefit eventually as
the result of the will of Eleanor q.
Lemcke who died at Long Beach in
May, leaving an estate valued at $4,000
in this county and about fifteen times
that amount in the Missouri city.
The WILL which is dated July 13, 1907,
names A. c. f. Meyer of St. Louis as
trustee to hold $4,000 in trust for her
son, Edward II. Lemcke, and like sum
for Louis Lemcke, another son. At
their death the estate, according to the
will, must be divided, share and share
alike, among various charitable organ
izations, including the st. Louis Alien
helm. ST. Louis Woman's Christian as
sociation, Children's hospital, Episco
pal orphans home, German Protestant
orphans home, Baptist orphans home
and Childrens society, all of st. Louis
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-13
ART CONNOISEUR IS
DEAD FROM SUICIDE
VICTIM OF GAS ASPHYXIATl0N
FOUND DEAD IN CHAIR
Leaves Note Begging Forgiveness of
Son and aughter-Accused of
Mlsdemeanor of Which He
Was Exonerated

OAKLAND, Cal, Aug, 12.-MarB
Manchester, probably one Of the most
noted art sonnossieurs on the Pacific
coast VS. found dead i'm a chair in
the pantry of his home, 1862 Ellsworth
street, Berkeley, at o'clock this morn
ing, from gas asphyXiation.
Manchester left note begging the
forgiveness of his son ana dausLlCei'
His act is the direct result of his
arrast on A misdemeanor charge Mon
dav The misdemeanor charge on
Witch he was arrested was commit
led in the presence of Edward Belle
oudrv. ir.. the 7-year-old son of pho
Eanchester was out on $500 bail
and was to have been arranged this
afternoon. He is Ga years old, and
has resided in Berkeley for the last
six wears. He was a native OF London
ENGLAND. where he was employed by
the Dwmmond Limited Banking con-
cern. ..,.,,
ON being retired from service with
tho corporation, he came to Berkeley
for the benefit of his daughter Ida.
He has probably one or the largest
priyate collections of prints poIce
Iains and etchings owned on tile coast
lie has three original Turner water
coIors. the only ones on the coast
The son, Walter, is Violinlst and
nrominent in musical circles In the
bay cities. ,-,....
When the case of Mark Manchester
was called in the justice court TINS
afternoon, Judge Edgar dismissed the
charge. exonerated the deceased de-
fend9nt Of crime, and refunded the
s50o hail supplied by his attorney
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-13
Salt Lake Route
6O1 SOUTH SPRING ST.
The ARRANGEMENTS for the meeting Of

The arrangements for the meeting OF
President Diaz of Mexico at FL Paso,
Texas, october 16, are still indefinite
Mr. Taft has decided to take Two
private cars on his western trip: lie
and will have the Hazelmere for the
remainder of his party.
Secretary of the Interior Ballinger
will accompany the president through
the Pacific northwest. Secretary OF
war Dickinson will join the party at
I'll Paso, Texas, and make the remain
ing trip back to Washington.
Most of the details OF Mr.. IaIt III, 1rlp
IN Seattle have been completed. The
nresident will arrive there September
20 at SIS p. m. He will pass the after,
room of october in Tacoma. lie VIII
leave Tacoma direct for Portland.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-13
GOING SOME WILL
OPEN AUDITORIUM
PAUL ARMSTRONG'S PLAY TO
BE SHUBERT STARTER
First Drama Of Fall Season to Be Pre-.
sented September 6, Followed a
Week Later by "The
Witehing Hour"

Instead of THE Witching Hour" as
announced. Paul Armstrong; Going
Some will open the Auditorium Mon
day evening, September 6, after its
long season of summer idleness since
the memorable engagement of Mrs,
Fiske i'm salvation Nell" last June.
The Armstrong play has had very
is expected to prove an interesting
and popular vehicle here by Manager
Len Behymer
A week later beginning Monday
evening, September IS, will come The
Witching Hour" to be presented by
the John Mason company which has
been playing this week in Seattle.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-13
COAL OPERATORS PROTEST
AGAINST GOULD LINES
Owners of Black Diamond Deposits in
Pennsylvania Claim They Are
Handicapped

PITTSBURG. Aug 12.-Coal opera
tors owning property along the Gould
lines running into Pittsburg, repre-
senting an investment of about So
600 900, at a meeting yesterday organ
lied with a view of continuing their
fight against transportation companies,
which are charged with discrimination
and incompetency
Members of the organization assert
the promise of George j. Gould and his
associates that the Wabash would fur
nish excellent facilities for the de-
velopment of property along that road
resulting in capitalists investing mil
lions Of dollars in coal lands, has nol
been kept. They contend they nave
been handicapped by poor trafnc ar
rangements and inadequate service
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-13

Madrid, and now deputy vice minister
of forign affairs.
Mr. WI is now in Peru, to which
country he has been credited along
with the United States.
Announcement of the recall of Minis
ter WI came in a cablegram to the
Chinese legation.
The recall surprised government
circles here. Mr.. WI has been the
accredited representative of China in
the American continents since March
20. 1908. and is one of the most popu-
lar diplomats who ever came to Wash
ington.
His sympathies with the United
States during the Boxer trouble led
to his first recall. 1t was rumored
then that he was to be beheaded, but
this government promptly intimated
that such a course would be offensive
to the United States.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-13
GENERAL GRANT AR0USES
VETERANS ENTHUSIASM
Officers for Ensuing Year Are Elected
by Philippines Association in
Convention at Pittsbura

PITTSBURG, Aug. 12.-The proceed
ings of the Philippines Veterans con-
vention today were made interesting
by the presence Of Gen. f. D. Grant
who aroused great enthusiasm in II
speech on the valor of men who fought
the country's battle in foreign lands.
The following officers were elected:
Commander, Col. c. L. Jewett, New
Albany, Ind; judge advocate, w. IL.
Keating Iowa; chaplain, Samuel j.
Smith, Nineteenth United States infan-
try
The new commander addressed the
convention in opposition to the merging
of the Army of the Philippines with the
American Veterans Of Foreign Service.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-13
BL FLoRENCE BOsARD LAWRENCE

BI FLORENCE BOSARD LAhhbNNL
Nine Norelli in the role of Violette
attracted large audience at the Ma
son last night After the brilliant work
which this singer has done in her Mar
guerite. Gilda and Lucia that of Nio-
lette was ineffective and somewhat
dull The singers vocal powers ana
art are so consummate, however, that
while she is holding the center of the
stage this defect in the piece is forgot
ten, but without her dominating per-
sonality the effect is decidedly fiat.
Vocally last night Nine Norelli
achieved her most splendid effects In
the first act in the beautiful "Libiamo'
Libiamo" duet with Alfredo and the
"Un di Feice," in which again she mad
the support of Baris mellow tones. Inc
scenes with cara in Act II were not so
well done, the voices of the two sing
ers appearing rather out of sympathy.
Their obvious effort to make them
selves audible may have been in some
respect responsible for this, as Direc-
tor Merola seemed determined to make
his brasses, woodwinds and drums en-
tirely drown the singers tones. This
is not the first offense in that respect,
and it is time that NJ. Merola realized
that he is directing an operate or
chestra, not a symphony organization.
Bari was by no means up to the
standard which he set in "Rigoletto.
His voice apparently finds itself most
at home in music of light and merry
mood, and the rather thankless part of
Alfredo offers little opportunity for
that sort of singing.
cara is conscientious and dignified in
his work, but his voice as heard last
night hardly entities him to a place
with the other artists of which this
company includes so delightful a list,
and in dramatic effects he is sadly
lacking.
4 number of considerable interest
was the chorus of picadores IN the
third act. sung by Giuliani and chorus
This number was given with refreshing
Verve and introduced a bit of bright
ness into the otherwise mOnotonous
coloring of the opera.
One great improvement could be
made in staging this work II the sing
ers would time their entrances so that
they arrived punctually with their
music cues. The spectacle of an hon
ored and welcome guest entering and
standing ungreeted and unheralded un-
Ill the orchestra completes several pre-
linlinary bars of music is one of the
absurdities of the ordinary grand
opera. 1t is a feature which has been
happily lacking with this company un-
til last night.
Notwithstanding these defects which
are unfortunate after the delightful
season these singers have offered, the
applause was frequent, and Nine. No
relli and the two men soloists We're re-
called several times after each cur
tain.
The bill tonight will he "Otello." with
Bertossi Samoiloff and Arcangeli.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-13
RASTETTER AND MILLER
BOTH HELD FOR TRIAL
Judoe Wilbur Intimates That No OF
tense Of Consequence Hos Been
Shown at First Hearing

After listening TO further testimony
in the preliminary proceedings against
Frank Rastetter and Clee Mlller'
charged with contributing to the delln7
auency of Lola Murray ana Etnei
Mitchell. Judge Wilbur ordered the
two boys held for trial, ndlcatlhS'
however that no offense of consequence
bad been shown. 1t is probable that
ATTORNEYS S. A. d. GrBy and Fred
Spring will ask for probationary SEN
tenCeS.
Rastettor stated while on the witness
stand yesterday that neither he nor
Miller had asked the girls to leave the
detention home ON the contrary, he
said, the plan was opposed.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-13
BROKER IS RELEASED ON
WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Released Man Immediately Arrested
on Charge of Stealing DaVis-Daly
Copper Securities

NEW YORK, Aug. 12-Donald l..
Perish, the broker who was arrested in
connection with the investigation OF
the sale of DaVis-Daly copper stock
which had been pledged as collateral
tor a loan, was released on a writ of
habeas corpus today, but was rearrest-
cd Immediately.
NJ NJ. Joyce, also A broker, who de-
posted the stock and obtained a $4,000
loan through the Windsor Trust com
pany, appeared before "a magistrate
and sWore to an amended complaint
against Perish, Joyce IN his af1idVit ac-
Cused Perish of stealing the securities.
Perish was served with the new war
rant and taken before "A magistrate,
who held him in $4,000 bail for hearing
August IT. A grand jury investigation
of the case will be made.
John F. Mcintyre, counsel for Perish
said to day that there was no question
that Perish was an agent for men
"higker up"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-13
FRAZER RIVER FISHERMEN
PROTEST AGAINST TRAPS
Claim Americans Do Not Observe
Laws Which Govern Catching
SockeYe Salmon

VANCOUVER, B. C., Aug, IA
delegation of Frazer river fishermen
today announced they We're preparing
an official complaint To tho govern
ment that the international regulations
regarding sockeye salmon fishing We're
not being observed by American trap
owners of Puget sound.
The fishermen declare that one Sat
urday they visited traps near Belling-
ham which should not have been in
operation at that time, because it was
part of the weekly close season. In
stead they found the traps wide open
and thousands of sockeyes We're be-
Ing caught every hour. The sockeyes
go only to Frazer river to spawn.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-13
HAMMOND IS TAFT'S
OPPONENT AT GOLF
PRESIDENT WILL CONSIDER
CENSUS SUPERVISORS
Chief Executive Will Use Two Private
Cars on Western Trip--Secretary
BalIinger viii Go on
Junket

BEVERLY, Mass, Aug. 12.-Presi-
dent Taft played golf at Myopia with
John Hays Hammond this afternoon.
Tomorrow he will take up with Sec
retary Nagel and Director of the Cen
sus Durand the problem of appointing
census supervisors for the entire Unit
ed States.
Postmaster General Hitchcock also
will be here
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-13
Interpretations

The following articles of incorpora-
ton were filed in the county clerk
office yesterday: lilo,
international Land company, capltal
81 900, 600: directors, John W; Hendef
son Fred A Hines, L. NJ Allen, Chas.
p. Hale, Henry w. Ayres, NJ. NJ Hynes
and w. r. Millar.
Co-operative Dental Specialists, cap
itaI $4,000; directors, Charles Earl
Lee. John George Kanouse' ST; Los
Angeles; Merrill stun Charles Alham-
bra, and benjamin Cohen, Hollywood
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-13
penutIes Still in County jail

mittnents i'm the cases of Charles Ben
tamin. ]. c. COrneau. Frank Henry
and Martin Miltlauschutz the foui
deputy constables who were sent tc
the county Jail by Judge Davis We'd
nesday night. because they created a
disturbance in the corridor in front OF
the court room, it was stated by Paul
Schenck, attorney for the men, that
he will not begin habeas corpus pro-
ceedings for their release until some
time today. Three Of the officers are
in the county Jail, five days stay be-
ing granted in the case of Deputy Ben
iamin.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-13
Held for Stealing Horse

VIII Boydson, who was returned to
Los Angeles from Alma, Kas., to an
sWer to a charge of stealing horse
belonging to his father and selling the
animal to Frank Johnson, a liveryman,
was held to answer to the superior
court by Justice Ling after brief pre-
lfminary hearing yesterday. He is in
the county Jail. unable to furnish bonds
Of So0OO
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-13
News Of the Courts
TWO MEN BARRED FROM
USE OF MOTORCYCLES
FOR TWELVE MONTHS

A. NJ. Haas and Donald WhitsOn must
purchase an automobile, ride street
cars or use their legs as means of loco
motion during the coming year is the
edict of Judge Wilbur, before whom the
young men appeared yesterday charged
with violating the city ordinance regu-
lating the speed limit of motorcycles TO
twelve miles an hour. The case is the
first to be tried in the courts under the
new law which became effective July Il.
Judge Wilbur's sentence is that they
must not ride motorcycles during the
coming twelve months.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-13
Sues for $4,000 Damages

The Bimini Water company was
made defendant Yesterday in suit
filed in the superior court in which
Mrs. Mary Flora seeks TO obtain dam
ages of $4,000 on account of the death
of her 12-year-old son, Veach Girls
we'll who was drowned at the baths
February l6.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-13
WI TING FANG IS
RECALLED TO PFKlNG
Government Circles at Washington
Surprised at Replacement of Man
Who SympathIzed with Amer
lea in Boxer War

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12.-The Chi
nese minister, WI Ting Fang has been
recalled from Washington, and or
dered to Peking, for further assign
ment
His successor will! be Chang Yin
Tang. formerly charge d'affaires at
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-13
Noted Tenor Rezares Injured

EI, PASO, Texas, Aug 12-Relatives
here of Bezares, the noted tenor
have received letters informing them
of his serious injury by the collapse
Of the roof of the bull ring at Pachuca'
Mexico. Sunday during bull fight.
The ring was crowded and many spec
tators climbed to the roof, which col
lapsed. More than 100 people were III"
iured.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-13
Three Divorce Suits Filed

-rhree suits for divorce were tlIed
in The county clerks office Yesterday
as follows: Ruth Rosenla Rouculed4
5a.airut Tosenh +. Rouchleau, Don II.
Eiliams against Lottie j. Williams
and N1aggie Pfenniug against Frank
lin L. Pfenuing.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-13
Woman Run Down and Fatally Hurt

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. l2.-Mrs
Mary Williams was run down and IA
tally injured by a runaway horse at
tached to a buggy on Waller street
this afternoon. John Musgrovc. driver
of the rig, was thrown out and had
three ribs broken and John Johnson
who was riding with him, was slightly
injured.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-13

It's as easy to secure bargain in used
automobile, through want advertising as II
used to be-and still is-to secure horse
and carriage.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-13
"LA TRAVIATA"
IS BELOW GRADE
NORELLPS SUPERB SINGING is
A REDEEMlNG FEATURE
SUPPORT, HOWEVER, is UTTERLY
LACKING IN CONVICTION
Presentation of Operate Version of
"Camille" Is Least Pleasing of
Present Repertoire of
Italian Artists
Tile CAST

ia Travita" (Camille), an opera in four
acts bv Verdi sung as the Mason opera
house last night by the International opera
cnn1 nanN
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-13

ANILA.-Our little brown
j YN brother. the Filipino. is the
perplexing feature of the
81 situation in the Philip
MEI pines. Opinions concern
.szNSEzAk1Egl ing him and the matter of
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-10-15

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