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Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-28
DENTIST is CHARGED
WITH EMBEZZLEMENT
Money Which Figures in Case Had
Been Recovered in Los Angeles
Damage Suit

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 27.-Dr. A. H.
Hooker. a we'll known dentist of this
city, was arrested today on a charge
Of embezzling $145O from Mrs. A. F.
Anderson.
Up to late hour tonight Hooker had
been unable to furnish the $4,000 bail
required and was in the county Jail.
Some time ago Mrs. Anderson's
daughter May died as the result of
injuries caused by an explosion of gas
in restaurant on Second street, Los
Angeles.
Mrs. Anderson sued the Los Angeles
Gas company and secured $4,000. She
says that about half of that sum she
brought to this city and intrusted to
DR.. Hooker who had been acquainted
with her daughter.
Mrs. Anderson says that she has
been unable to induce DIR. Hooker ia
refund the money. Dr. Hooker denies
guilt. He says that the money was
borrowed by him and that he gave
his note and securities for 1t.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-28
SAY MEXICO HAS NO
POWER TO DEAL WITH
NICARAGUAN FUGITIVE

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-While the
state department declined to discuss
the report that Mexico had pledged
itself to prevent the return of former
President Zelaya to Nicaragua, Central
American diplomats here scoffed at the
story.
1t was pointed out that Zelaya is not
a political fugitive; that he was not
intercepted when he left the country
over which he formerly held sway and
that being now a private citizen, Mex
leo can have no jurisdiction over him.
"Zelaya is free as air." said diplo-
mat. He probably will not remain in
Mexico for any length of time, for
there is a regular line of steamers sail
ing every two weeks from Vera Cruz
for Havre, France. by way of Havana.
Because Of the existing state of affairs,
his removal from the country in all
probability would be received with
quiet satisfaction"
The report that Rear Admiral Kim
ball visited President Madriz at Man
aqua occasioned no surprise. No eX-
PLANTATION was vouchsafed by the navy
department, but the officers visit was
in accordance with naval usage, which
provides that the commander of
naval force shall cali formally on the
head of the de facto government in the
waters of which his ships lie.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-28
DENIES INTENTION TO
BUY LARGE STEAMERS

SEATTLE, Dec. 27-Albert Schubach
of the Schubach- Hamilton Steamship
company, owners of the ill-fated St
CroiX, today emphatically denied the
report the company had purchased in
the east the big turbine steamers Har-
ward and Yale and would put them in
service on this coast. He said
"A year ago we negotiated with the
owners of the steamers, our proposition
being to bond them and see if they
could be operated successfully here.
The deal fell through and was never re-
newed, and there is no likelihood of
the boats coming to the Pacific. They
are milliOn-dollar vessels, very expen-
sive to operate, and if they could not
make money on the New York Boston
run they would not be profitable here. "
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-28
POLICE COMMISSION
APPOINTS PATR0LMEN
Five Men Chosen After Having Un.
dergone a Sworn Exam-
ination

Five patrolmen were appointed by the
police commission last night. They
were Roy Thomas. w. II. Stiles, w. H,
Bspham Frank j Fisher and c. w.
Leonard
These men were selected from an ell
igible list of ten names submitted by
the civil service commission, and be-
fore they were chosen each man on the
list was submitted to severe eXamina-
tion to determine his qualifications for
the work.
The commission devoted nearly an
hour before holding its public meeting
to an executive session at which these
men were closely questioned. This is
the first instance on record when a po-
lice commission has seen the men be-
fore appointing them to the positions.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-28
ROCK ISLAND
STOCK MAKES
SUDDEN LEAP
NEW YORK EXCHANGE WILL
PROBE MYSTERY
CROOKED DEALING SUSPECTED
BY GOVERNORS
Heads of Railroad Deny knowledge
of Remarkable Rise and De-
cline of Securities in
Wall Street
Associated Prcssl

Associated Pressl
NEW YORK, Dec. 2L-The New
York stock market has an in
~ vestigation on its hands.
Common stock of the Rock Island
company rose 31A points almost imme--
diately after the opening today, ana
then even more suddenly dropped to
SIS.
Thereby hangs a mystery, or tiasco,
or something that the governors of the
stock exchange will try to sift to the
bottom.
At the close Of todays session the
governors quietly held a conference,
and il was announced a special inVestl-
CATION had been instituted.
Francis j. Eames, j. i. Atterbury
and Ernest Grossbeck were appointed
to conduct the inquiry
Conservative members are much eX-
ercised over the episode. and summary
punishment of the offenders is de-
manded.,
Odicers of the Rock Island disclaim
any responsibility for the movement.
At the offices of Daniel G. Reid, VINO
with w. IL, Moore is the acknowledged
leader of the Rock Island group, 1t was
said that Mr.. Reid was indisposed to-
Gay. Another report said that he was
entertaining a house party at his coun-
try home near here.
Judge Moore arrived from Chicago in
the afternoon and affirmed what had
been said earlier in the day-that per-
sonally he knew nothing of the excite
ment until told about 1t on his arrival
in New York.
So much mystery and confusion sur
rounds the movement that anything
like a clear explanation seems almost
impossible at this time.
Investors Summoned
In the brief session of the governors
this afternoon several members who
figured in the buying and selling were
called, but no details were made public.
These brokers credited with executing
the orders declined to throw any light
on the subject. They will be called to
testify later.
stories purporting to explain the sit
uation are numerous. one theory is
that an attempt at manipulating the
stock had miscarried According to
this story, heavy buying orders were
placed, but through some oversight the
corresponding selling orders did not ap-
pear.
The result was, following out this the
ory, that there was comparatively little
stock for sale. and brokers who had
charge of the buying orders had to bid
the market up to execute them.
If such was the case, the orders were
destined to be match orders, the princi-
pal subject of the recent investigation
of the stock exchange instituted by
Governor Hughes.
\ In the furry today the rest of the list
was extremely weak, with grave ap-
prehension of another corner.
Todays operations in Rock Island
common totaled approximately 21S,000
shares, or more than % per cent of the
whole. The stock fuctuated between
49& and ST. its top price of the first
hour and closed at 513s.
An officer of the First National bank
OF this city. which has intimate rela-
tions with the Rock Island, expressed
the belief tonight that the whole mat
ter had its inception in buying for EI-
ropean interests who are supposed to
have been short in the stock.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-28
AMERICAN ADMIRAL
CALLS UN0FFICIALLY
ON NEW PRESIDENT

MANAGUA, Dec. 27.-Rear Admiral
William Writ Kimball in command of
the American warships at Corinto, ar
rived at Managua today on a special
train. The admiral was accompanied
by George T. Wertzel, secretary of
the American legation at Panama, and
by two naval aids.
The American officers We're in uni
form and the object of Admiral KIM
balls visit was to pay an unofficial call
en- President Madriz.
\ great crowd gathered at the sta
tion and gave them a cordial greeting,
after which they drove to hotel i'm
a presidential carriage. Several
American flags were displayed and,
although there was no demonstration,
much excitement prevailed.
1t was rumored that the visit might
mean the recognition of President
Madriz by the United States. Admiral
Klmball, however, was emphatic'in his
assertion that he called on the presi-
dent only in his private capacity.
He refused to permit the gorgeously
uniformed aid whom President Madriz
sent to ride on the box of the presi-
Dental carriage.
Martinez Escaped
Ernesto Martinez, former finance
minister, whose arrest was ordered on
a charge of misapplication of public
funds, has escaped to Granada.
Joaquin Pasos, Zelaya's son-in-law,
Is under arrest on a similar charge,
while Joaquin Nayas, a millionaire
from Leon, also is in the hands of the
authorities. He is charged with OBJ
tanning $4,000 of public money from
Zelayans for surrender OF the hide
concession which was improperly
granted to him. The arrest of other
men enriched at the expense of the
country is imminent
The minister general has abrogated
the agreement compelling the pay
ment of six per cent of duties by
means of government bonds. Here
after duties will be payable in cash
only.
This action leaves a quantity of
those bonds, now worthless, in the
hands of Pasos and other favored in
diViduals. who bought the bonds from
Zelaya at As and sold them to the
public at 105.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-28
Progressive Havoc

II used TO be said of the Dutch farmers
OF Pennsylvania that 1t was easy 10 see on
what their hearts were placed-their barns
were better than their houses, and the cat
tie received more care than their wives and
children. 1t must have been a similar condi-
ton OF affairs in a New England county
that prompted the climax Of a soldier s
speech,
Yankee militia captain whose company
was about to march against an invading
enemy thus depicted the awful consequences
OF the foes success: Gentlemen, they will
lay your towns In ashes, murder your wives
and children and pull down your fences."-
Cleveland Leader
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-28
LIGHTHOUSE RAMMED BY
SAILING VESSEL DESTROYED
Keeper and Assistants Compelled to
Put Off in a Lifeboat and Are
Later Picked Up

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, Dec. 81
Having been rammed and almost cut
in two by the four-masted schooner
Malcolm Baxter Jr., the Thimble shoal
lighthouse, four miles east from Old
Point Comfort, caught fire and was
totally destroyed this morning.
Keeper Hudjins and his assistants
J. b. Thomas and Il. L. Faulcher, put
off in a lifeboat and were subsequent
ly picked up by a rescue crew from
the United States scout cruiser Birm-
ingham.
The schooner was inward bound from
Hampton Roads proceeding under sail
The strong west wind and the swift
tide threw the vessel off her course
and she crashed into the frame light
house. The stove in the lighthouse
was overturned and set the building
on fire. The BaXter's bow was
damaged.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-28
WOLVES ATTACK
MAN AND TEAM; HORSES
INJURED, DRIVER UNHURT

CHICAGO, Dec. s7.-A pack of eight
timber wolves attacked Henry Lund and
his horses today when he was driving
near Montgomery, ILL.,, attempting to
leap into the sleigh. Lnnd fought des-
perately with heavy whip, and his
horses, bleeding and exhausted, managed
to reach a clearing, where the wolves
were frightened Off.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-28
SUES HUSBAND OF NIECE
FOR BREACH OF PROMISE
Woman Says Man Married Her Reia.
tive While She Was IlI Asks
$4,000 Damages

TACOMA, Wash, Dec. 27-Dora
Oline Lee, plaintiff in a $4,000 breach
of promise suit against John T. Davis,
a retired mining engineer, testified in
the superior court today that following
short acquaintance with Davis she
divorced her husband and entered u
contract marriage with the engineer.
She said they travelled in California
and she was recognized everywhere
as Davis Wife In San Diego Mrs. Lee
became i'll. While she was in a hos
pital Davis sent to Tacoma for her
niece, whom he later legally married.
Aunt and niece were in court, but
gave each other no glance of recog-
nitiou.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-28
EXTORTl0N CHARGE WILL
NOT BE PROSECUTED

SEATTLE, Dec. 27-FolloWing a
conference with c. B. Peyton, former
special agent in the prosecuting attor-
ney's office, and Deputy Prosecuting
Attorney Frank Holzheimer, accused
of extorting $1,000 from Ralph ]. Leav-
lit, a wealthy Los Angeles automobile
dealer wanted in Seattle on a charge
of manslaughter for having been in an
automobile which ran down and killed
Seattle street sweeper, Prosecuting
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-28
Taft Cancels Engagement

WASHINGTON. Dec. 27.-On ac-
count of uncertain traffic conditions,
due to the storm, President Taft has
cancelled his engagement to dine to-
right in New York city with Andrew
Carnegie and to speak before the
American Historical association in
Carnegie hall
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-28
Civil War Veteran Dies

SANTA CRUZ, Cal, Dec. 27.-Ralph
O. Bates, a well known civil war vet
eran. who lectured extensively in the
schools of this country on his ex-
periences in Andersonville prison, died
here today. Several months ago he
received a blow on the head and his
death was due to a resulting abscess.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-28
CON SALE WEDNESDAY,
loN SALE WEDNESDAY,

Attorney George +. Vandeyor said to-
day that there would be no prosecution
of the men.
Mr.. Vandevor said that there was
no law under which Peyton and Holz-
heimer could be prosecuted in Wash
ington for the crime alleged to have
been committed in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-28
.ZELAYA SCORES
HEAD OF STATE
ARRIVES IN MEXICO ON WAY
TO THANK DlAZ
DECLARES KNOX HAS DONE HIM
GREAT WRONG
Former President of Nicaragua Gives
Out Interview at Salina Cruz.
May Stay in Land of
Montezumas
tContinued fn,m Paut ous,

to any country l wanted to go, to, but
l preferred to come to Mexico"
Zeiaya declined to discuss the arrest
of Passos, his brother-in-law, and of
Martinez his finance minister. who
are charged with misapplication OF
funds of the government.
Zelaya left the gunboat at o'clock
and entered the private car. Attached
was a freight car in which there was
much baggage.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-28
Tolstoi's Condition Grave

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 27.-The
health of Count Leo Tolstoi is again
causing anxiety. The count has had
a high fever since last night. Physi>
clans were summoned today from Mos
COW and Tula to attend him
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-28
Increase Capital Stock

HARRISBURG, Dec. 27.-The Bald
win locomotive works of Philadelphia
today filed notice of an increase Of
capital stock from $10,000,0O0 to $780,
900 900.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-28
Prisoner Burned to Death

STILLMORE, Ga, Dec. 27-John
Murphy was burned to death in tho
jail here early today while trying to
burn his way to freedom. His cries
were heard by outsiders, but he died
before aid could reach him.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-28
olden orchard ty OF IND r Comm.
LEMONS
PITTsRURG
NAVELS

PITTSBURG, Dec. 27,--Sx cars sold. Mar
ket steady ON well colored navels; easier on
lemons. -Four cars Floridas averaged $3.50,
stormy.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-28
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinne Tablets.
Druggists refund money If it fails to cure.
E.W GROVES signature is on each box. 25c,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-28
REVEAL PLOT TO ROB
BY TUNNEL METHOD
,con,lnnen trom rnrc one,


old. unused cellar landing facing Hill
street.
Il at once saw that a well laid plan
had been made to loot my store, and
believe that If it had not been for my
timely discovery the job would have
been pulled off before this time.
1T may have been that they planned
a bigger haul, for by continuing along
as they started they could have
reached the jewelry store of Montgom-
cry Bros, at Fourth and Broadway, or
the jewelry store of S. b. Bailey, 1853
South Broadway.
Il remained on guard Saturday and
Sunday. nights, hoping that the work
on the" tunnel would be finished and
the real plans of the night workers re-
vealed.
Leaves Rest to Police
But no one appeared, and yesterday
I had a burglar alarm installed in the
basement, and l think the police can
do the rest.
1T may have been planned to carry
out the work Friday night, as all jew
elry stores have an extra stock for the
holiday trade, and the fact that l kept
open until very late surprised the in
truders and that they started to work
before realizing that persons were in
the store above. This would doubtless
surprise them, and perhaps they have
been waiting to see if anything was
made public. and after satisfying thema
selves that all was well would then at
tempt the robbery.
II know of no person who should
have access to the cellar door, but en-
trance was evidently gained by a pass
key and the work done by persons
thoroughly familiar with the plan of
the basement of the building"
Last night number of detectives
from police headquarters and private
detectives guarded the store, and to-
day a thorough investigation will be
made to ascertain who had access to
the Easements.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-28
CITRUS FRUIT REPORT
CLEVELAND

CLEVELAND, Dec. 2L-Two cars nayels
and one car lemons sold Market firm on good
stock navels and lemons Showing.
NAVEIS
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-28
NAXEI.s

on navels; lemons easier: Arisonas steady
Weather clear and cold Bad blizzard Satur=
day ana Sunday heavy snow; worst in TWEEN
ty years.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-28
NEW YORK CIT'

NEW YORK, Dec. 27.-Nine cars naYels and
four cars lemons sold also one car Arizona
navels Market easier and somewhat lower
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-28
CINCINNATI
.nNIpHIA

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 27,-One car navels
and one car lemons sold. Three cars Floridas
sold at s290 acreage. All traffic susr ended
ne re; worst storm years.
NAVELS
r.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-28

AMUSEM ENTS
Belasco. Blackwood Co. Props and Mgrs
Matinees Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
DELAsco THEATER
Here's Another Big Belasco Success

thater to the doors
y great DIG genuine
RUDE NELSON ANDREWS
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-28

December 23. 80 cars oranges and 10 cars
lemons; December "a and 25 40 cars oranges
and SO cars lemons.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-17
GIVES RED
HAT TO DELEGATE
MOnsignor FaIcOniO Will Be
Created Cardinal, Accord
ing to Vatican Gossip

ROME, Nov 1e-Today is the epis
copal jubilee of Pope Plus X. Many
messages of congratulation and good
will reached the Vatican, the number
including several from America.
The pope celebrated mass in the pri-
vate chapel. admitting only his sisters
from Venice. with whom he afterward
had breakfast. Later in the day he re-
ceived the officials of the Vatican, and
to these the pontiff showed the gold
pretoral cross which was given him by
Pope Leo in 1894, upon the occasion of
his appointment as bishop of Mantua.
The rumor is persistent that Monsig
nor Falconio will be created a cardinal.
II is reported he will be replaced as
apostolic delegate at Washington by
Monsignor Agius. now apostolic dele
gate at Manila; MonsignOr Aversa,
apostolic delegate TO Cuba, or Monsig
nor Stagni. archbishop of Aquila,' who
lived many years in America.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-17
PRESIDE DOCTOR WILL
GO TO THE PHILIPPINES
Major Kennedy to Be Relieved
by Major J. ID. GIennan

Major James d. Glennan, medical
department. United States army who
las been slated to take command of
The general hospital at the Preside. is
now on his way home from the Philip
pines. where he has been in service for
the last two years.
He viii relieve Major James NJ. Ken
nedy. who has been serving at the
hospital for the last five years. Major
kennedy viii go to the Philippines on
the arrival OF Major GIennan.
In the case OF the tragedy at Al
catraz island last Sa turday the board
Of Enquiry has sent the following re-
port TO the war depa artment.
Thomas Mullaly. the clerk OF the
Third company, came to his death
while in the line Of duty, and Quarter
master Sergeant Roy Ford shot himself
10 death"
AS there were no witnesses to the
tragedy the board was unable TO go
further into the subject
AS Mullaly died in the line OF duty
his estate is entitled TO six months
pay. His body was shipped yesterday
10 his relatives in st. Louis at the
Governments expense.
As Roy Ford committed suicide. his
connection ceased with the army at
the time he took his life. His body
viii be sent today to his relatives at
Creal Springs, Ill, they having sent
the money to cover the transportation.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-17
HeneN Leaves SATURDAY.

Assistant District Attorney Francis
=. Teney announced yesterday that he
would leave San Francisco for Port
land, ore. Saturday afternoon. where
he VIII continue the prosecution Of the
remaining land fraud cases for the fed
eraI government. This action on the
part OF Heney follows his reappoint-
ment by Attorney General George
Wickersham to the federal service and
which was made public Monday at
Washington. d. g
Just what action Heney viii ia Ike in
the Oregon cases he could not say at
this time. There are 3 Of these land
fraud cases that have not been tried.
and il rests entirely with Heney as
10 who viii be prosecuted. He said il
was not likely all 13 would be brought
To trial. He denied. however, that all
the cases, except the one against for
mer Congressman Binger Hermann
would be dismissed Many of the in
dictments would be dropped. but he
was certain Hermann would stand
trial and that he would not be alone
in answering the charges.
william J. Burns. according to
Heney. viii not be with him in oregon
Burns. he said. would >e west again
before long. but on A new line of in
vestigation for the government.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-17
DISPLAY OF RARE
CHINA AND GLASS
Latest Ideas in Table Dec0ra-
tions Appear in Nathan-
DOhrmann Exhibition

display of rarest china and glass
ware. set with the most artistic effect.
is shown in the china room of the
Nathan Dohrmann company at Geary
and Stockton streets. 1t is the custom
airy Thanksgiving exhibition, and in it
appear the latest ideas in china, glass
ware and ia bic decorations.
Eighteen tables have been set for
separate courses. The ware required
for the setting of some Of these tables
approaches $1,000 in value Clever lit
tie conceits in table decorations add
much to the effectiveness of the differ
ent tables
An idea of the general display may
be had from brief descriptions of some
of the tables. One setting is for the
roast course. White and gold Minton
china is used, the place plates costing
s225 per dozen. The color scheme of red
is carried out in Bohemian glassware.
The decorations are carna ations sur
rounding a large center lamp. There
are individual salts Of Lenox china and
individual almonds of Bohemian glass.
A dessert course is shown with pink
color scheme, the plates of Minton
china, with rock crystal service. The
coffee cups are of silver and Lenox
china. A silver fern dish holds pink
cosmos. The finger bowls are of silver,
as is also the coffee machine.
The bouillon table has plates worth
$215 per dozen. while the cups and
saucers are worth s14S per dozen. BO-
hemian glassware is used, while chrys-
anthemums and yellow shaded candle
sticks furnish the decoration.
The color scheme of the entree table
is green and white, which is carried
out in the plates. Individual casters,
silver ramikins and silver candelabrum,
with lily shaped flower holders, are fea-
lures of this arrangement.
There is a game table in Cobalt blue,
and a fish table. on which swans are
used effectively for flower holders.
The pink dessert table of Dresden in
rose design. with gypsy kettles on tri-
pods, is very artistic. Libbey colonial
glass is used in setting the grapefruit
table. Blue royal Dresden, with cloth,
knives, forks and butter spreads to
match is used on the luncheon table.
A novel table is the one for the mid
night supper. In the center is an auto
mobile laden with holly berries. Plates
are set for rarebits or tamales, while
chafing dish, coffee machine, owl candle
sticks and stems are features of the
setting.