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The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17
LARGE JAPANESE
CONCERN BANKRUPT
Kimono House Files Petition
Showing Liabilities of Sl4S,-
596-S63,760 Assets

The Kimono house, a Japanese mer-
camille concern with shops in Geary
street and Van Ness avenue. spread
dismay through the Japanese colony
Yesterday when it filed petition in
bankruptcy in the United States dis
trict court with liabilities amounting
to s14S,596 and assets of S6S,I60. AT
the same time the members of the firm,
K. Takemura, G.. Nakayama and j.
Koike, Joined their names personally to
the petition. with no assets except
their interest in the business
The Japanese specie bank is fortu-
nate in that its loans of $21,0S0 are
secured. The Japanese bank Of Sacra-
mento, however. has only a $4,000
mortgage against $13,196 of unsecured
loans Still more unfortunate is the
local Japanese American bank, hold-
ing promissory notes for $3l.415. "A
large number of Japanese firms are
caught in smaller amounts in the
failure. The only debts owing Amer1-
cans are for rent, lighting and other
service, except an unpaid subscription
of $50 to the Portola committee. The
Kimono house holds among Its assets
345 shares OF the Japanese american
bank and 200 shares of the Japanese
bank of Sacramento. which are marked
on the schedule mo value"
Other petitions in bankruptcy were
filed by A Heurteux, a Vallejo mer-
chant, whose debts are $1.577 and as
sets 1854, and by Thomas NJ. Galbraith.
a stockton farmer, who has nothing
with which to pay the s749 he owes.
Court Names Receiver
On a stipulation between the con-
testing parties, Judge Van Fleet of the
United States circuit court yesterday
appointed S. w. Austin receiver OF the
Foreign Mines development company,
which is sued by the California trons
company in the disputed ownership OF
Al, 200 acres of soda land in Inyo county
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17
YOUNG WOMAN TOURIST
KILLED IN HONOLULU

HONOLULU, Dec. 16.-Miss Harriet
Smith of Hyannis, Mass, was instantly
killed about IL o'clock last night by
the overturnfng of an automobile in
which he was riding near Pearl City,
six miles from Honolulu. She was
making a tour of the world and had
stopped here to visit places of interest
In Hawaii.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17
RED CROSS GIRLS
SUCCEED IN ATTACK
Storm Merchants Exchange and
Carry Away $3.50 to Help
Fight tuberculosis

Marching upon the strongholds of
commerce in tho Merchants exchange
building yesterday. small army of
society maidens cleared up $3.50 by the
sale of Red Cross stamps issued for
the purpose of obtaining funds to fight
tuberculosis.
The attack was somewhat of a sur
prise. No notice had been posted on
the bulletin board of the exchange as
is customary on such occasions, and
the first that the members knew of it
was when feminine voices broke into
the calls of the ticker.
Hello, What's all"
The eyes Of the businessman fol-
lowing the board dropped in surprise
stamps for sale.
Buy some stamps. eh? And the
aarket going against me. What's that?
harity. oh, well, [ suppose if L gave a
I'VE dollar piece 1 would get some
change. No? All, so 1 presumed. Now,
what am / to do with these stamps pr
Thus spoke the businessmen, and.
5peaking. purchased.
The attack was systematic and thor
ough. Mrs. John r Merrill, heading
the party and accompanied by Miss
Enid Gregg, Miss Edith Simpson Mrs.
Willard Drown and Mrs. Worthington
Ames took up their positions near the
doors of and on the floors of the eX-
change.
In the meantime, Mrs. Joe Tobin, Mrs.
George Cameron and Miss Kathleen de
Young skirmished through the Offices
in the building. Work was rapid. There
was no lettering, and before the busi-
nessmen could fully grasp the situa-
tion eight laughing women were dis
appearing up the street, jingling the
money they had collected
Diamonds, JeWeIry on Credit
Charge accts. Weekly or monthly in
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17
Varied Program Enjoyed

The Cap and Bells club presented an
unusually pleasing and interesting pro-
gram at it's meeting yesterday after
noon, Mrs. d. E T. Easton being the
chairman OF the day. The first number
was a paper, Some German Expert
ences, by Miss Emile Gnauck. who
afterward played Schumann'S "Papil-
Ions; Mrs. R. Z. Revalk sang charm
ing1y. "'Tis You, Sweetheart. 1 Miss" a
composition by her sister, Nine Caro-
Roma Miss Mae Sullivan and Reginald
Travers presented most amusingly the
farce "A Garden of Lunatics. and in
the song. II Wish I Had Girl" Mrs.
L. d. Foster was delightfully."- assisted
by Mrs d. ]. Patterson. Mrs w. f.
Janke, Miss Vina Eisenmann and Miss
Kate Van Duzer. who sang and danced
in dainty costumes
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17
KING EDWARD TO BECOME
ALSOP CLAIM ARBITRATOR

LONDON, Dec. 16.-American Am
bassador Whitelaw Reid and Chilean
Minister Domingo Gena today formally
American Chilean protocol inviting
King Edward to arbitrate the Alsop
claim dispute. The protocol will be
transmitted to his majesty. who has
expressed his willingness to act.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17
FARMERS BONDS ARE
MISSING FROM BANK
Man in Australia Nevertheless
Legally Declared Creditor

A story illuminative Of the dishonest
management OF the California safe de-
pOsit and trust company before it was
declared insolvent was told in Judge
Seawelrs court yesterday in the trial
OF the petition Of John Pollock, a farm
er Of Terang, Victoria, Australia, to be
declared a creditor OF the bank to the
extent Of $4,000.
Before the FIRE Pollock deposited with
the bank il $1,000 bonds Of the Pacific
gas and electric company, arranging
FOR the interest TO be forwarded him
semiannually. According to the testi-
mOnv Of Receiver lie Breton no ira ce
OF the bonds has been found since he
took control Of the institution, but the
equivalent OF the interest was sent to
Pollock twice yearly.
The securities were evidently en-
bezzled by somebody connected with
the bank They were entered on the
y. j.. Brown trust No 5" account
through which most OF the embezzle-
ments were engineered.
lie Breton said he had questioned
Brown concerning the missing bonds.
but the former president of the bank
refused 10 give any information. fear
ing he would incriminate himself
Judgment was given in favor Of Pol
lock. who VIII share in the dividends
as an unpreferred creditor.
Drop Suit for Receiver
The action Of Kelleher & Browne
against the Market Street securities
company for the appointment of a re-
ceiver was dismissed yesterday by the
attorney for the plaintiff, Percy Sbu-
man. Judge Seawell, having previously
named a receiver for the securities
company IN another case, Shun1an said
il was not worth while to prosecute
this action. Before the case was dis
missed Judge Seawell had sustained a
demurrer to the complaint
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17
Christmas and New Years Rates Via
Southern Pacific

Between all points in California
,uraere the one way fare is $1,000 and
fesS one and a third fare for the round
frip' Christmas tickets sold December
5sd. oath and 25th; New Years tickets
sold December Goth and 3lst, 1909, and
January lst. 1910. Good for return I'M
IN January Sd. 1910. For details see
agents Southern Pacific Company.
Ticket ofiees: Flood Building, Market
send streets Depot, and Broadway and
Thirteenth Street. Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17

Diamonds, JeweIry on Credit
Charge accts. Weekly or monthly in
stalm't is. Brilliant's. 7O4 Mkt r 6Il-12s
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17
Gloves and Hats

We are agents for the John B.
Stetson Hats, which we carry in a
great variety from $500 to $1,000.
The IS. N Wood Special Hat at
$1.e5 is wonder for the money.
Gloves from all the best makers
$1.00 to $500.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17
Mems Suits SIS
Lounging Robes

Genuine jacquard blanket
robes in beautiful patterns. Robes
that are never sold at anything
like this special price-$6.00.
Many others at $500 and $3.50
and up to $14.00.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17
2O% OFF
on all our
Smoking Jackets

Just at this time such substantial savings on ap-
proprate Christmas presents will be highly appre-
ciated, so instead of waiting close out all our
smoking jackets right before Christmas, making
a twenty per cent reduction every jacket in the
house All price tickets remain the and at the
time of purchase you make your reduction, tax
ing off twenty per from the already low price.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17
Neckwear

See our neckwear carnival. A
galaxy of bewitching color effects
the finest ties that ever sold for the
inoney-50c.
A special sale of neckwear at Csc
and an extensive assortment rang
ing in price to $500.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17

FALLS THREE STORIES Emil
FonIe a carpenter. fell thrGe stories yester
day from a building at Jackson and Hyde
streets and landed on his back across
wooden rail His back is probably broken and
be will probably die. lie Lives at 1892 Point
LOboS avenue, -------z--->-----
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17

A. Andrews Diamond Palace. Dia-
n,onds, Watches. Jewelry and Silver
ware so Kearny street. Open even
ings daily till Xmas
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17
BURGLARS RAID THE
STORES OF TUOLUMNE

TUOLUMNE, Dec. 16-Despite the
presence of two watchmen, burglars
succeeded in entering several stores
in the business section last night and
making away with a large quantity of
cigars, revolvers and other goods, be-
sides emptying the cash registers.
NEW PoSTMASTER-Was ashington Dec. 16.-
Horace ]. Crinklaw has been appointed
postmaster at Santa susanna. Ventura county,
California. vice ]. c. Villegas resigned.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-12
our Great Victory

OS ANGELES HERALD desires acknowledge congrau-
of hundreds of its eariest supporters
for their assistance good wishes The
Herald advised the choice of of the twente cand
municipal offices whose will appear
the general election.
Hundreds of requests came to this office for sate" and ali
private demands denied The openly
twenyhree good government candidates
of Los Angeles rallied the standard with the result that
candidates umphany chosen represent
that make for good, clean municipal! government.
magnificent victory journalism fearless
honorable and clean Our wentyree candidates will sweep
with that irresistible power that invoked when the American
PIE necessity of protecting their
business against the Vaccinations of vicious political
ganizaton The Herald proud that its work for goo1
in Los Angeles has produced such remarkable public
sentiment the for council wide
range choice all of the good candidates the ticket
selected and supported by this newspaper.
general election month will important
bearing the destnes this city The Owens river undertaking
nccessang large expenditure OF public voted by PATRIOTS
citizens development of harbo
plies require responsible all offices who shall be of type
equal O the occasion, equal to the patriotic task.
candidate for mayor who will represent the interests of
Greater Los Angeles its initiative its its spirit of
is George Alexander.
support George Alexander every citizen who values good
achievement healthy progress enlisted
with the supporters of the for whose
all varieties political opinion that
inspiring Amercanism should be united.
George Angeles,
politician Che makes petens the craft of po
game but because he is good who has rendered val
liable services this community and will continue do his duty
long entrusted with the responsibility of office
Harry city clerk r. city
ney H. Hance for city John Myers for city auditor
Tagga city license collector Walter
Maard for city will conduct with ZEAL energy fidelity and
highly business departments of the
ernment n !
Candidates chosen for the board of education known by
Citizens will best show their appreciation and
great Importance of educational interests Los
Angeles voting for reelection of capable and efficient boar
of education.
The glorious fact that nine good candidates
the of nine honest fearless ncoupbe
citizens aroused and will conduct
and complete this election THE LOS ANGELES WAY.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-12
ATTY. GENERAL WEBB

TN connection with the failure to
prosecute the Southern Pacific
II Railroad company for notorious
determinations in rates, The Herald
has in the past had occasion to say
some pretty severe things about. At
torney General Webb as well as about
the board of railroad commissioners
and Governor Gillette. There is no
doubt but that there was a failure to
discharge official duty in this matter
that justly subjected several of our
state officials to severe censure.
At the same time it is always more
agreeable to The Herald to praise than
to condemn a public official, and
The Herald takes much more pleas
use in commencing Attorney General
Webb for the excellent record that he
made in the trial Of the tideland cases
than 1t took In condemning him for
what The Herald considered a failure
on his part to discharge his duty two
years ago. 1t is the unanimous testi-
mony Of all who are familiar with the
manner in which Attorney General
Webb tried the tideland cases recent
ly before Judge Bordwell that he not
only discharged his duty as an Of
fetal of the state in an efficient and
painstaking manner but that he made
in the course Of the trial a record as
a capable and careful lawyer
1t is possible that Attorney General
Webb during his last two years IN Of
flee has grown and has become & big
enough man to take him out of the
influence of the Southern Pacific Rail
road company and its machine. The
Herald sincerely hopes that this Is the
case. There have been instances be-
fore where men who have owed their
positions to special interests have
grown too big to serve these interests.
If this is the case with Attorney Gen
eral Webb no one in all California le-
joices more than The Herald. Certain
it is that when opposed to the vital
interests of the Southern Pacific in the
tideland litigation he acquitted him
self to the fullest extent as an horest,
able public official, effectively guard
ing the rights of the public.
1t gives US pleasure to say this and
also to express a hope that the record
of Attorney General Webb during all
the time he shall remain in office viii
continue to be as fine as that which
he recently made in our courts.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-12
A MODERN WITCH

HUSAPIA PALADINO, the italian
n medium, is in New York. All
~ the way across the Atlantic she
literally raised the devil. and in olden
times would have been met at the dock
by delegation of Pilgrim Fathers and
burned at stake. AS this is the age
Of scientific research the passengers
on the Princess Irene endured Eusapia,
held seances with her and were al
lowed to realize mediums carry their
ghosts with them and that whether on
sea or on shore the phenomena Will
become manifest. From the reports of
scared passengers and a badly fright
ened captain it would seem the fair
Eusapia is a modern type of a being
who in bygone times would have been
called a witch. Students who are ia
mind many instances resembling the
Paladino case, in which the trickery
and mischief were attributed by our
forefathers to the extra skill of a per-
son-generally a woman-who had sold
her soul to Old Nick.
The explanation of the Paladino case
is that in some way she has succeeded
in getting a rudimentary knowledge Of
what Professor Mann, assistant to
Professor Christison OF the University
Of Chicago, some years ago character
lied as TX, an appreciated and DEM
onstrated but unknown force in ma
ture"-exactly such a force as cleo
tricity was when Franklin flew his
celebrated kite.
Now it is much better to accept the
views of the learned Chicago profess
sors and the testimony of the scared
passengers and acknowledge the un-
known quantity than to say "it is all
a fake" But it is well to remember
that even as the pranks of electricity
would have scared the average citizen
almost out of his wits ere this un-
known force was practically subjugated
and harnessed by man, so an unknown
force may be operative through the
agency OF various peculiarly constl-
tuted human beings
Paladino is a witch. Now we may
have a fair opportunity of finding out
something concerning modern "medi-
umship," which seems to be of the
same order as ancient witrhcraft, or
possession by the devil.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-12
FOSSILS

q OUTHERN California Academy OF
- Sciences has undertaken to create
~ a fund for the recovery of fossil
remains. We presume 1t will suspend
its activities until the fossilization of
several highly desirable specimens has
been completed. The process is now
going on and no doubt will be finished
in way that will delight the heart
Of any scientist.
Ere long the patient searcher will
be able to dig up in Los Angeles the
perfectly fossilized remains OF the
Boomus Mushettius, a weird creature
which haunted this part OF the
country within the memory of most
men now living. The Boomus may be
easily identified by the brand, which
will remain recognizable on the COM
pleted fossil. On one side are the
words, 20 Tempora," and on the other
20 Mores."
Another fossil which will be priced
by collectors will be that of the
Smithius Outragiusissimus, a harmless
looking reptile Of the attenuated or
deVitalized dinosaur species, which is
supposed to have the mark rs. p"
among its, scales. We con-
gratulate the Southern California
academicians, on their prospective
prizes.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-12
CANDIDATES

! NITIZENS of Los Angeles are en-
titled TO hearty congratulations
~ not only on the result of the nom
| mating election-a triumph for the
good government principle and DEM
onstration of the efficiency Of the pri-
mary system of nomination-but on the
fact that this city again has exempli-
fed it's leadership. The election is not
only a victory for civic decency and
the principles of Americanism, but
shows the stuff of which Los Angeles
is made" This is a city which has
population of intelligent, self-respect-
ing, educated, reasoning and reasonable
citizens. 1t is a powerful thought force
in the United States. The influence OF
Los Angeles throughout the nation is
beyond words. It's responsibility is
tremendous, and it is living up to this
responsibility.
The country for the next few days
will discuss the efficacy of the primary
system Of nomination, and the example
OF Los Angeles will be commented on
at length and with great particularly.
that the primary nominating system is
a restoration of power to the people,
the true source of all power in this
republic, and that this system is pro
ductiYe of the greatest good for the
greatest number, inasmuch as it gives
the greatest number the opportunity of
selecting acceptable candidates, instead
Of having to accept men thrust upon
them by nominating conventions man
aged by and programmed by professional
politicians in the interests of any self
seeking corporation or other power that
may be able to control COR hire the
managers who control the convention.
Los Angeles has added to its splendid
record the remarkable distinction OF
being the first city in the United States
To prove the worth of the direct pri-
mary system. At the election popular
nomination will be supplemented and
the direct election process completed
by citizens who at the polls will un-
doubtedly give their support to Mayor
George Alexander and the candidates
selected by the people.
Work for the success of candidates
who represent the best interests of Los
Angeles must be begun Immediately
The machine will use every endeaVor
TO ensnare for the man Of its choice a
proportion of the votes scattered among
unsuccessful candidates for nomina-
ton, and these votes must be can
vassed, and canvassed successfully, for
the cause Of George Alexander and the
Good Government candidates.
The campaign must be conducted
with energy intelligence and enthusi-
asm if the citizens of Los Ange-
les will complete the good work they
have satisfactorily begun and will elect
Mayor Alexander and the other repre-
sentatives Of good citizenship and good
government chosen by the citizens.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-12
COMPLAINS OF INK USED
FOR 6ALLoTlNG PURPOSES

Los ANGELES, Nov. 11.-[Editor
Herald: l trust you will add to the
glory you have achieved in your splen-
did fight for civic righteousness by
calling the attention of the proper au-
thorities to the fact that the ink pads
used yesterday in at least one precinct
were so poor-the ink so thin-that a
vast amount of trouble was experienced
by the board, because of the blotting
that occurred in folding the ballots.
Several ballots had to be discarded, as
I happened to perceive, and some were
allowed to pass which were, in my
opinion, of doubtful import. I insist
that the pads should be so carefully
linked that blurring would be practical
ly impossible, and that blotters should
be provided so that the voters can use
them If need be. But blotters will be
wholly unnecessary il the ink Is thick
enough and properly spread or worked
into the pads.
THOMAS POWELL.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-12
LOS ANGELES WEATHER

A S if to illustrate and emphasize
IN the marked superiority of South
IA ern California weather over any
brand purveyed by any weather clerk
in any part of the world, the day of
the first direct primary nominating
election was marked by most delight
ful sunshine and a big vote. All day
long the sunbeams smiled. Yesterday,
by way of pleasant and exhiarating
variety, came a pleasant, refreshing
rain. Our climate is the finest in the
world and in it's variety is source
of delight and Of good health. Like
Americanism, it constantly produces
results which bring the greatest good
to the greatest number.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-12
SPLENDID PRIMARY

A MONG the many gratifying signs
and tokens of the good citizenship
"A of Los Angeles presented by the
results Of the direct primary nom
mating election none is more note
worthy than the big vote cast. It rep
resented fully 60 per cent of the total
registration. Three years ago at the
last city primary only II per cent of
the total registered voters participated.
On Wednesday, with a registration
of about 67,OOO about $4,000 votes were
cast. Total registration three years
ago was 81, 300. and the vote cast was
1894 The direct nominating primary
has scored twice, once by the large
vote and again by the high grade men
selected
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-12
THE ETERNAL FEMININE

She may put on a toque or a towering hat
Her sleeves may be flowing or tight;
The heels of her shoes may be stilt-like or dat,
Her hips may protrude or be slight;
Her skirt may be brief or planned so that il
drags,
Her waist may be shortened or long
She still is the soul Of the song.
She may wear a high collar or cut her waist
low,
She may even wear skirts that divide;
She may pass you with steps that are mincing
and SLOW
Or walk with an unhampered stride;
She may use a side-saddle straddle her
steed,
She may swim, sch may dance, the may rum
Though she longs to be led is eager to lead
She's the fairest thing under the sun.
Exchange.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-12
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fOr publication must be accompanied by the
name and address Of the writer. The Herald
gives the widest latitude to correspondents,
but assumes no responsibility for their Views.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-12

Mayor Alexander is the mayor who
has made good, and has made good
government Los Angeles is dee
lighted to have the opportunity of vot-
ing for his reelection to an office
during his occupancy of which the
improvement of Los Angeles in every
respect, physical, financial and moral,
has been most marked and most graft
flying.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-12

The success, of nominations without
conventions suggests great possibilities
in the future for American politics.
The general application of the direct
primary may produce a revolution in
political methods throughout the
United States.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-12
AT THE THEATERS

AUDITORIUM-"Prof Napoleon"
MAsON--Dark.
BURBANK-"Charley' Aunt"
BELAsCO-"The Little Grey Lady"
MAJEsTIC-"The Land OF Nod"
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
GRAND-''The Mayor Of Toxic"
Los ANGELES--Vaudevllle
WALKER-Vaudeville.
FISCHER's-Musical burletta.
UNIQUE-Vaudeville and musical comedy,