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Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-10
NAVIGATOR EXPLAINS
WHAT LED TO CHARGE
MADE AGAINST COOK

NEW YORK, Dec. 9.-Capt. A. w.
Loose, the master pilot and navigator
whose affidavit stating that he had
formulated a long series of observa-
tions and data for DR.. Frederick A.
Cook at DR.. Cooks request since his
return from the Arctic region, was
published today, talked at his home in
Brooklyn concerning the statements
made in the affidavit.
Il went to DR.. Cook" said Captain
Loose, thinking that 1 might have
been of some assistance. but l never
expected when l approached him to do
such extended work as l have done. A
short talk with DR.. Cook convinced me
he knew almost nothing about naviga-
ton. He was ignorant of some of the
essentials of the science.
AT first 1 considered it at least like
ly that DR.. Cook had got near to the
pole say to SO degrees, or within sixty
miles Of the pole Even his observa-
tions would have given him that ac-
curacy, Later I was forced to change
that opinion.
"A person not especially accurate
might have thought himself at the
pole when only within sixty miles of
it, When I got deeper into the matter
/ began to suspect that DR.. Cook was
never out of sight of land.
What He Didn't Say
please notice that l have never said
DR. Cook is about to submit my cal
culatiOns to the University of Copen-
hagen as his own observations. DR..
Cook never intimated such to me.
was working for pay then and was in
different on that point. Now l have
not received my pay.
L don't express an opinion about
when or how DR.. Cook wrote up his
record books.
speet his original records or, indeed,
any more of them than has been pub
llshed in the newspapers"
Captain Loose said the writing down
Of seconds in DR.. Cooks reports of his
observations did not show "a skllful
attempt to deceive"
The limits of error We're so great
that the recording of seconds would not
be of the slightest value in adding ac-
curacy, declared the captain.
Still, of course" he added Or
Cook could have looked at his instru-
ments, seen the seconds end put them
down conscientiously if in ignorance of
their lack of Importance"
As TO Whther he thought 1t possible
for DR.. Cook to declare now that these
calculated observations by Captain
Loose were simply for comparison of
his own, Captain Loose said:
Or. Coook probably will say this.
but why did he need any such calcula-
tions and rcckOnings backward as [
made for him? Why did he need any
one to make calculations for him if
he is a navigator and mathematician.
and if he went to the pole and took
care of the observations on the way to
and from the pole?"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-10
CALIFORNIA BANKS
SHOW BIG INCREASE
RECORD OF 628 INSTITUTIONS
is REPORTED
Greater Prosperity in Golden State Is
Evidenced by Advances Made in
Resources of Financial
Concerns

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 9-The COM
bined resources of California's 62S fin
ancial institutions at the close Of bus
mess November 16 amounted to $605,
699,617, according to figures made pub
lie today at the office Of STATE Super
intendent of Banks Alden Anderson.
The figures represent the volume Of
business of 249 savings banks, 800 COM
mercial banks and IA trust companies.
The paid in capital stock Of the saw
ings banks reached a total of S21 600 900,
while the loans on real estate alone
amounted to s203, 900, 900.
Undivided profits of all banks in the
state amounted to $1S,55911
During the year, previous to the maxi
ing of this report, nine banks were
closed by order Of the state officials,
two shut their doors voluntarily, eleven
new banks were granted licenses and
six financial institutions entered mer-
gers.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-10
COOKS LAWYER
DOUBTS CLAIMS
tContinued from rage one,

London against DR.. Cook were totally
unfounded.
He said that the papers delivered to
the University of Copenhagen con-
tanned the original observations made
by DIR. Cook on the expedition without
alteration.
Mr. Lonsdale said the explorers re-
port was founded on these and dictated
by DIR. Cook to him, no other person
having anything to do with It,
Loose and Dunkle, Mr.. Lonsdale
added, were guests at the Waldorf
Astoria when DR.. Cook was there, but
the EMPLOYERS acquaintance with them
was slight.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-10
Will Be Arraiuned

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 9.-Thomas
Prather and Warren d. English, in
dictcd for violating the national bank
ing laws in the conduct of the Union
for arraisnment in the United States
district court December IS, according
to an order made by Judge de Haven
yesterday.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-10
Horses Taken to Peru

NEW YORK, Dec. 9.--On the steamer
Panama, leaving New York today for
Colon, are sixteen thoroughbred race
horses bound for Peru. Ten of them
were purchased recently at Lexington
for the Peruvian Jockey club, which is
financed by the Peruvian government.
The horses will reach their destination
in about fortnight.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-10
STEEL FREIGKTER SINKS;
FIVE SAILORS DROWNED
Remainder of Crew of Fourteen Men
Are Saved by Steamer Which
Was Near

BUFFALO, Dec. 9.-The w. c. Rich
ardson, a big steel freighter, sank
early this morning at point five miles
up the lake from Buffalo harbor and
five members of the crew were drowned.
The remainder of the crew of four
teen were rescued by the steamer
Paine, which, with the Richardson,
had anchored off Waverly shoal early
in the night, fearing to enter the har-
Dor because of the prevailing storm.
The sea was high and early today the
Richardson listed her cargo and foun-
dered
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-10
ro pistrlbute Nobel Prizes

LONDON, Dec. 9.-This years Nobel
prizes of $4,000 each will be distributed
as follows: For physics, divided be-
tween Mr.. Marconi and Prof. Ferdinand
Braun of Strasburg. For chemistry,
Prof Wilhelm Ostwald of Leipsic For
physiology or medicine, Prof. Theodore
Kocher of Berne. For literature, Selma
Lagerlof, the Swedish authoress.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-10
American Marries NobIeman

DENVER, Dec. 9.-The wedding of
Miss Rose Soils, daughter of Ramon
Soils, wealthy cigar manufacturer of
Denver, to Count Francis Emmerich
Gyory of Hungary took place today.
The young nobleman has been employed
as travelling salesman for the COM
pany Of which his father-in-law is the
head.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-10
Want Increase in Pay

NEW YORK, Dec. 9.-New York
city's firemen have appealed to the
board of estimates for an increase Of
5000 a year in their pay. They assert
that increased cost of living has almost
doubled their expenses since the present
salaries were fixed ten years ago. They
receive from $500 to $2100 a year at
present. The granting of the petition
would cost the city about $500,0OO a
year
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-10

The Paraffne Paint company manu-
facture and apply Malthoid roofing and
roof compounds. 516-519 Security build.
ing, and S13 North Los Angeles street
Main 1914; Home 10462.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-10
WATERWAYS IN
GREAT DEMAND
FEDERAL. DEVELOPMENT OF
CHANNELS URGED
SECRETARY NAGEL SAYS WORK
is IMPERATIVE
Cabinet Official Declares Neither State
Nor Private Capital Should Be
Allowed to Improve
River Courses
Associated Press1

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-More than
a dozen delegates to the convention of
the National Rivers and Harbors con
gress told what they thought about
the policy of improving the waterways
of the United States and methods
that should be pursued in bringing
about the end desired at the meeting
of that organization today.
One of the strongest pleas Tor ma
tional Improvement of the waterways
was made by Secretary Nagel OF the
department of commerce and laDoF,
who declared that the nature OF the
interstate navigation made the national
government responsible for providing
suitable watercourses for commerce.
Neither private enterprise nor state
appropriation could be permitted TO
improve these highways of the nation
he said so that, II they were to be
looked after at all, the general gov
ernment must do it,
without making a distinct reference
to the issuance of bonds for the work.
he suggested that whatever was to be
done should be accomplished in way
to insure the prompt completion of a
comprehensive project.
Causes. Enthusiasm
Representative j. Hampton Moore,
president of the Atlantic Deeper
Waterways convention, aroused an un-
usual degree of enthusiasm.
He showed how the east had been
outstrlpped by the middle and far west
in transportation facilities. which In
the car shortage of 1905 and 1907 caused
the people of the east to awaken to the
need of the inland passage along the
Atlantic coast as a means of placing
industries there more nearly upon an
equality with those of the middle west
and of the Pacific coast.
one of the most interesting speakers
of the day was Senator Burton of Ohio,
who told the delegates that he had a
couple of "don'ts" for them to remem-
Der. He admonished them not TO allow
any sectionalism to enter into their
efforts for waterway improvement and
cautioned them against abusing the
rivers and harbors committee.
J. A. Cullinan, chairman of the New
York canal commission, indicated his
dissatisfaction with what the national
government has done for waterway
Improvement by showing that, while
congress had appropriated $4,000 900
for such work in New York, the state
itself had appropriated $350,0000O0 for
that purpose.
Herbert Knox Smith. commissioner
of corporations, suggested the wisdom
of providing that local communities
ments should furnish suitable terminals.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-10

Land on the west coast OF Mexico Sonora
sinaloa, H. A. Smith, $40 Bvrne bldg.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-12-16
ELOQUENCE OF PRESS AGENT.
Hs Ransao<s History COR Comparisons
20 Do Justice % Piacs he
Is Booming.

The eloquent press agent has thus
described new restaurant:
"Mulionaires dreaming OF the sybsr
tic luxury OF Babylouian days and OF
the wonder-workings OF Haroun ~
Raschid through the might OF a stag
gering outlay az money. are rapidly
transforming q famous old place
And was there ever a place of such
Neronic allurements designed 90 meet
the dangerous requirements OF my
lady OF fashion, Would she smoke p
That win bee provided for. A mxuri.
GUS smoking room for her Is nov
building. let alone manicurist
French hair dressers. and maids i'm.
ported from Paris She may be- ZEE
perfumed. repowdered. and redressed
Furthermore. she may enjoy a Turk
fish bath. be gowned by maids as ex
pert as her own at houe. and with heT
couture resrranged may take her jew
els from the safe and after a Lucul
Ian repast be ready for the opera
Solomon In all his glory. OF sar
danapalus the magnificent. but feebll
realized the splendors. etc. etc.
Here. ia truth. IS a veritable pal
| ace OF the senses. The tone through
out IS Assyrian and modelled after IN
palace OF Sennacherib. A splendid
staircase IS feet high. OF yellow an
black marbles. imported direct fror
the site OF Babylon. and costing $50
900. marked on either side by a -
ries OF small cr0uching bronze Assyi
ian lions, is one OF the features q
this splendid building"
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-12-16
Not the First Institute.

1t was enormously printed in this
paper at the time of the Toano
teachers institute that that was the
first ever held in James City. The
following from a gentleman well
posted on the matter shows that
teachers Institutes are nothing new.
We print it in justice to those con-
nected with the county schools in
past years:
Teachers Institutes have been
held in the county from time TO time
for many years. One was held
during the 1900 school term. 1
recall one held at Toano during the
term 1907 8. This institute was
pronounced a success by those who
attended. Drs. Bennett and Craw-
ford. of William and Mary. took
part. by invitation. in this one, and
were instrumental In makingit a sue
cess. especially DR.. Bennett Prot.
Hnlman. of the Williamsburg High
/ School. with some of his teachers
was present and added much to thc
Interest. All the white teacher.
of the county with one exception
were present. II mistake not th'
| State Board of Education requir
| one or more be held each term
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-12-16
Institute Notes.

Miss Boyd has gone home TO at
tend the marriage Of her sister and
will not return uu6l after the holi-
days.
Miss Mary Wright has returned
after a short visit TO her sister in
Newport News.
The girls are looking forward with
great pleasure to the 23rd Of this
month when they will leave for their
homes TO spend the holidays.
DR.. Joseph Rennie gave a very
enjoyable talk TO the young ladies
on the afternoon OF the 9th.
The young ladies are longing to
see the bridge completed. then they
wouldn't have to buy SO many
shoes.
On Friday afternoon December
=. at the regular Y. w. c. A
meeting at five o'clock Rev. Or
Bishop will talk to the girls. AL
town pupils cordially invited.
Miss Turner spent the 5th anC
9th in Newport News with friends,
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-12-16
Complimentary Mr.. Becker.

We. the employees of the vii
iamsburg Knitting Mil. sincerely
regret that our superintendent. Mr.
H. S. Becker. has resigned his po-
sition here. He has been superin-
tendent for about nine years and
thoroughly understands his business.
He has ever been kind and consid-
crate to his employees and they are
all very sorry to see him go. but
hope that he will be happy and sat-
isfied in his new home in Chicago.
which ne leaves here for a few days
before Xmas. He will ever be
kindly remembered.
By the Girls.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-12-16
COCIAl AND .
= PERSONAL

Mrs. Van T. Garrett and Mi s
I.ottie Garrett were in Richmond
Wednesday.
Miss Estelle Barlow has returned
home from delightful visit to Rich
mond friends.
Miss Lady, Lewis has returned
h,ne after a charming stay with
Miss Ellen Barnes.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Squires We {
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. Ma =
latt, in Norfolk. last week.
Miss Kathryn Geddy has returnec
from a charming visit to friends IT
Washington and Alexandra.
Misses Lottie and Mary Garrett
returned Tuesday after a delightful
visit to Mrs. Franz Darling ii
Hampton.
Chief Engineer r. w. Gait. af
TER spending a few DAYS here thi
week, has returned to Norfolk. II
expects TO spend Christmas here.
Mrs, N. L. Henley spent a le'
DAYS in Richmond this week to b
with Mrs. Eugene Irving, who
quite i'll at St. Luke's Hospital.
Mrs. ], Blair Spencer and lit
daughter are expected soon fror
Washington. Mrs. Spencer IS ju
recovering from a severe spell OF I
phoid fever.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-12-16
Toano News.

Toano. Va. Dec. lot may be
truthfully said that some of our
farmers have taken 10 the woods. :"
for number aae busy this week
gathering holly tor shipment The
Tosno Truck Package Co.. IS busv
making veneer boxes to ship TO
some northern point.
Mrs. W. w. Fitchett and Miss
Edna Jones were guests OF Mrs d.
w. Msrston last Sunday.
We are glad TO hear that Mr..
Z. Banks is improving at the John
son-Willis Hospital in Richmond
Miss Fannie A Msrs1oa WIS q
RI, b roud Monday.
The Toano Literary So-i-ty hav'
arranged an interesting program 70
Thursday evening. Dec. q. Tn
teachers OF the high school ar
scheduled to debate. The subieC
mas not been announced.
Rev. Jones. OF Bruton Parish. cor
Quoted religious services at the mig
school last night.
/ Mr.. c Whitaker was in Rici
mond Tuesday.
A number OF our townsmen Al
attending court this week.
Include in your Xmas dishes
can Of James City Brand Tomatoe
D. w. Marston & Cs.. are install
ing an acetylene light plant in the
store.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-12-16

You can procure some pretty and
useful Christmas presents at the ba-
zaar in Banks store tonight.
Owing to the inclenent weather.
no auction was held on Court Green
Monday, 1t was postponed I'LL
next Saturday at 1880 a. m. in the
pool-room east of Colonial Inn. :"
Mr.. r. L. Spencer viii act as auc-
tioneer. Do not fail to attend.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-12-16
Women as Well as Men are Made hksIabA
BY Kidney and Bladder Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind
disccurageS and Discrimination; beauty,
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-12-16

Remember the Presbyterian ba-
zaar in Banks store tonight
The board Of supervisors met
here last Friday to sign up contracts
for road work. All members were
present, but contracts had 10 be left
with the clerk for signatures and
bonds required.
Mr.. Herbert 7. Thomas. Of Indi-
ana. one of the owners of Holly
wood farm. at Biglers. is now here.
Mr.. Albert Irwin. of Panama. and
Mr.. Thomas own the place jointly
and will make it their country resi-
dence.
Messrs. G. Walden and w. A.
Bozarth have purchased the ice
cream factory and are painting the
building and overhauling the plant
1t is understood that if the new own
ers do not sell the plant it will b'
operated next season.
DR.. Bishops lecture. announce
elsewhere in this issue to take plac
Monday night has been postponed
to Saturday night. Dec. IS. Hi
subject will be Greek Tragedy.
The college quartette will rende
several selections during the even
ing.
Prof. {. <. Koontz. principal Q
the graded school here. attended III
educational meeting in Richmon
last week. Mr.. Koontz is dom
fine work here. He has charge {
the largest graded school in tn
county. Victoria Exchange.
Mr.. Koontz was a most successfr
teacher in the Model and PractiC
school for two years.
How much local pride do yc
possess2 1t can be measured {
the way you pauonize home indu
tries.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-12-16
CIRCUIT COURT
IN SESSION.
Continued frem page -

Mr. Cloves gave oond % p
600 with Mr. John Barnes as seou-
rity TO appear az the + D. tern OF
the court id $1,000 to keep to-
peac- for p v~sr Vih niss vfe
-ur.fv
The case sai Tia Ros s
none pros q1i-d
The verdict of the jury against
Hundley was set aside. case nolle
pros. and bench warrant issued.
He was fined SIS and sent TO Jail in
default
Case Of Commonwealth VS.. David
and Henry Cowles, misdemeanor,
acquitted by jury.
Geo. Wallace was found no.
guilty Of non-support OF family but
fined $40 and costs tor wife-beating.
w. S. Burt and Fred Hubbard
qualified TO practice law in this
court.
Capt. Trevilian. J. W. Richie snc
Hugh K. Jones were appointed trus-
tees of the Presbyterian church.
The court refused 70 confirm ths
sale of property in suit of Rogers
VS.. Combs, ordering resale.
Court win adjourn tonight after
busy term. in which a M nber o
DEGREES were entered.
Heningham Harrison was granite,
! the right 70 carry a concealed weap
I on for twelve months.
. Andrew p. Peterson. a naive O
b Norway. was naturalized.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-12-16

child uriuates too often, If the urine scalds
the flesh, or if, when the child reaches an
age when il should be able TO control the
passage, IL is yet afflicted with bed-wet-
ting, depend upon it, thecause of the din
Guilty is kidney trouble, and the FIRST
step should be towards the treatment Of
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due to a diseased condition of
the kidneys and bladder and not 10 a
habit as most people suppose.
Women as well as men are made rniser-
able with kidney and bladder trouble,
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect of
SWamp-ROOt is soon realized. 1t IS sold
by druggists, in fifty
cent and one-dollar NEEssalrl- Sisi.sg.5Fk
size bottles. You may Ksssssssss ~
have a sample bottle .ss.sss's $50
by mail free, also
| pamphlet telling all =
about Swamp-Root, Hon. q s~anp-Ilso.
| including many OF the thousands of testi-
monial letters received from sufferers
| who found Swamp Root 10 be just the
remedy needed. In writing DR.. Kline
s. Co., Bingharuton, n. Y, be sure anC
mention this paper. Don't make any
mistake, bat remember the name, DR.,
Kilmey's Swamp-Root, and the address
singhainten, ", u, 90 sysrs es<ssss
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-12-16
It's Your Kidneys.
Don't Mistake the Cause Of Your Troubles.
A Williamsburg Citizen Shows
How 70 Cure Them.

Many people never suspect their kid
neys. If suffering from lame. weak or
acking back they think that it is only a
muscular weakness, when urinary trou
BILE setsin they think il will soon correct
itself. And so it is with all the other
symptoms OF kidney disorders. That Is
Just where the danger lies. You must
cure these troubles or they may lead TO
diabetes or Brght's disease. The best
remedy to use is Doan's Kidney Pills
1t cures all ills which are caused by
weak Or diseased kidneys. Williams
burg people testify TO permanent cures.
W w. Bull. Chesapeake St. viii
Eamsbueg. Va, says: Prior 10 using
Doan's Kidney Pills / suffered for a long
time from pains through the small of NV
back. l also noticed chat the kidney sc
cretions were very unnatural and / felt
ianguid and tired. l finally decided "a
try Doan's Kidney Pills and o ured a
box. l used them as directed aud am
now IN much better health, l have &c
hesitation IN saying TO Others that
Deans Kidney Pills hvs up TO represen-
tations."
For sale by all dealers. Price 50cent:
Foster-Milburu Co, Buffalo. New Yori
sole agents for the United States.
Remenber the aams-Doan's-ant
tRks 40 other,
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-12-16
system That Worked Wen.

man walked into a railroad once
and addressed the chief clerk, who
was his friend. and asked him II he
could recommend a good fling system.
The chief clerk explained the system
he was using. and his friend left. say
ing he would install the same kind in
his ONCE.
About two weeks later the chief
clerk met his friend
We'll. how is your fling system7'
"ch, IL works fnei"
How IS business?'
Not much. You see, IL Is this way:
We have 70 spend so much time work
ms the filing system we haven't any
time left for business."-Judge' Ii.
hrary.
Enid's Prayer.
The other night little Enid. tired out
BY a days rOmplng. was about TO re-
tire for the night when hsr mother
told her to say her prayers. which she
evidently was about 70 forget. This Is
what she said: 'oh. Lord. II you knew
everything, you know an veTy
sleepy. % dood>g I'll eR<earrov
aashtl-
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-12-16

E.OR SALE.-Seven md seventy three
hunoredths acres and az LIghtf1ot
Station. on <. 81 Cd. Kalw ~. The
and Is ali cleared aud hign state ot
cultivation. Good 4-roOm. ano hall
iwelhng within 100 yards Of the depot.
Convenient TO churches. aud good
nsighburs. Apply 20 AkS, A. ID. Al
LEN. or 10 l.. /. HAWKINS, LightfOot,
Va.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-12-16
NOtiGG.

An expert piano tuner from Wal
ter d. Moses & Co.. Richmond.
will be at Persons iewely store next
Monday. Those having pianos to
tune or repaired should leave their
orGers with Mr.. Person.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-12-16

Glaciers points and putty fr, e 20
every purchaser of window glass.
All regular sizes in stock. and any
special size cut 70 order.-Jas Il,
Stone.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-12-16

v1gOr and cheerful
ness soon disappear
when the kidneys are
out Of order or dis
eaSed.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that X Is not uucom-
mon for a child TO be
born afflicted with
weak kidneys. If the