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The San Francisco call., 1909-02-13
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KRAG[NS' CREDITORS
Secretary of Corporation Exam-
ined in Bankruptcy Proceed
ing to Trace Assets

In the Kragens bankruptcy hearing
before Referee in Bankruptcy Wilton
- Green yesterday the witness stand
was occupied by Fernando Spangen-
berg, who testified that many of the
minutes and important papers of the
corporation were signed by him. as
secretary, at the behest of Gabriel
Hines, without personal knowledge OF
the purport of the documents. This
admission on the part of the secretary,
VINO also acted as cashier and book
keeper of the company, was made
while Attorney w. D. Mansfield, repre-
senting the creditors, was trying to
ascertain what portion, if any, of the
assets of the bankrupt concern was
appropriated by Hines to his own use.
Spangenberg took up the duties of
the. three offices in 1902 on leaving
casa Delmas, where he filled a similar
position. Attorney Mansfield sought
to show by the witness that his meth
DDS of book keeping were directed by
the hand of Hines to cloud the rec
ords Every step of the proceedings
was stubbornly contested by Attorney
Norris Bein, who appeared in behalf
of Hines.
At last the witness testified that
he signed minutes of meetings as
secretary, and as being present when,
in fact, he was not. He also signed
other papers as secretary and cashier
because he was told to sign them by
Hines and not because of any official
cognizance of the transaction.
Attorney Mansfield closed the hear
ing by stating to the court that he
intended showing, before the matter
was settled, that Hines was the only
active member of the corporation. He
further stated that he would show that
money was appropriated by Hines that
should have gone to the creditors.
During the examination Hines sat in
the rear of the courtroom, but said
nothing.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-13
ATTACKS SIX WOMEN
WITH A LARGE ANVIL
Youth Arrested in Berlin for
Series of Crimes

BERLIN. Feb. IA series of six at
taeks,upon women and girls has set the
southeastern and eastern districts of
Berlin in q state of panic. Three women
were attacked Tuesday evening by a
man who used sharp instrument. be-
lieved to be a large awl. One of his
victims bled to death and the others
were badly wounded. Wednesday there
were two similar assaults on girls.
This afternoon in the vicinity of Lich-
tenberg another girl was attacked in
the same manner, but she warded of
the weapon with her hand, which was
severely cut. Her cries of alarm brought
an excited crowd, members of which
suspecting that the criminal had taken
refuge in neighboring house searched
il from cellar to garret. Their efforts
10 find the stabber were unsuccessful.
A dozen men were arrested, but all
were released on establishing alibis
This evening an armed youth about 20
years old was arrested. Two OF the
victims Of the stabber said they recog-
nized him as their assaalant and he was
detained.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-13
Arcadia Gossip
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call


LOS ANGELES, Feb. 12.-R. L. Thomas will
have wedding out sale in the Santa
Anita paddock next week, when the least
desirable ones OF his string will be Of
fered to the highest bidder. All of the lot
that were campaigned at Emeryvile with the
exception of Light Wool will be sold, together
with several that have been racing here. Among
the latter are Father Stafford. Rieta, Strin-
gency, Great Heavens and Kid, all winners at
this meeting, and Phosphorus, Hampass and
Lady Shaler, which have failed to win race.
George W. Berry intends to throw voorhees,
out Of training. The crack sprinter broke down
a few days ago. he will be patched up and as
soon as he is able to walk he will be shipped
TO the Spreckels stock farm, where he win be
bred to some of Spreckels' imported mares.
The Butterheld stable Of FIVE horses will be
accommodated with stabling room as soon as the
track management can find. room. The local
management has received notification that the
stable left FL Paso in good standing.
The suspension of Jockeys A. Walsh and G.
RussiIl expired today. when both riders were
seen in the saddle. Walsh distinguished himself
by plotting -Arasee to victory.
Associate Judge Robert Leighton is still con-
fined to his hotel and 1t may be several days
before he can resume his duties at Santa Anita,
his ailment has developed into a bad attack
OF infammatory rheumatism.
Big Chief and Czar may be added starters in
the California handicap.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-13
KING EDWARDS VISIT
ENDS WITH PEACE TALK
Assurances of Friendly Feelings
Exchanged in German Capital

BERLIN, Feb. liking Edward and
Queen Alexandra left here for London
at o'clock this afternoon after a
visit of four days in the German capt.
tai. They were accompanied to the
railroad station by the emperor and the
empress and their military suites and
Prince Henry of Prussia
1t can be stated with authority that
in the British view the political con-
ference between British and German
statesmen in Berlin was eminentiy
satisfactory.
The imperial chancellor was assured
OF the British government approval
of the Franco German convention with
regard to Morocco.
The imperial chancellor assured Sir
Charles HardinEe, the British under sec
retary, that in aiming for the preserva-
tion of peace in the near east and in
the support of the new order Of things
in Turkey the British and German gov
ernments were completely in accord.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-13
TWO MISS SMITHS
TN BATTLE ON
LINKS
Evanston Girl Wins Champions
ship From California
Opponent
Especial Dispatch to The Call

Especial Dispatch to The Call
CORONADO. CAL, Feb. 12.-Miss Isa-
belle Smith of Evanston, ILL.,, is the
woman golf champion for 1909 of the
Coronado Country club. having beaten
Miss Ada N. Smith of San Diego in the
final round on the links here today
Miss Isabelle Smiths name will be en-
graved on the championship trophy, OF
which the Evanston golf club will have
custody for a year. She received a
Miss Ada N. Smith. as runner up. wins
the silver medal of the Coronado Coun-
try club.
The morning opened foggy, with a
strong wind and threats of rain. Not
withstanding these adverse conditions
both fair players made the first round
in 49, Miss Isabelle Smith being ! UP
at the turn. At the fifteenth hole Miss
Isabelle Smith was dormie and at
the sixteenth hole. being haIved. she
won the match, a up, 2 TO play. The
winner halved the first and second
holes, won the third and fourth, halved
the fifth and sixth, lost the seventh
halved the eighth and ninth, being l up
at the turn. The winner won. the tenth
halved the eleventh. lost the twelfth
won the thirteenth and fourteenth
halved the fifteenth and won the six
teenth.
Medal scores of the match. as far as
played, We're as follows:
Miss Isabelle Smith: out-e. 8. 5, s. 7, 8, 8.
4, 5; total-49.
In-5, 8, 6. 8. 8, 6, g.
Miss Ada n: Smith: out-e 8, 8. Q. I. 5. I,
4. O.; total-49.
In--6, 3, 5. 6, z, 6, s.
The winner is Is years old and drives
a remarkably long ball She has been
playing golf since she was IA and has
won many prizes. In 1907 she was
runner up for championship of the
California women golfers association
being beaten by Mrs. e. T. Perkins
formerly of Garvanza, in the last
round.
The tie between Mrs. Herbert Mum
and Miss Isabelle Smith for the gold
medal of the Coronado Country club
offered for the lowest score in the
qualifying round, will be played at some
date to be agreed upon by the ladies
themselves.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-13
RAcKEr GAMES REGIN.

TUXEDO PARK, N. Y. Feb 12.-The
opening day of the annual racket
championship for the gold racket, un-
der the management of the Tuxedo Ten
mis- and Racket club today. brought to-
Tennis club and Stanley G. Mortimer of
Tuxedo. and Harold T. Mccormick and
George A. Thorne of the University
club, Chicago. Hewitt and Mccormick
won their respective matches. In the
Mccormick Thorne match Mccormick
took the first game, 15 to 8. Thorne
won the next, 15 to 9, but Mccormick
won the third and final game in easy
style Mccormick is a son in law of
John D. Rockefeller
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-13
ESCAPES ITALIAN
DISASTER BY WEEK
Andrea Sbarboro in Sicily Just
Previous to Earthquake

Andrea Sbarboro, president of the
1taIian-American bank in this city, re-
turned late last night from New York,
after an absence OF five months, during
which time he visited Italy. France,
England and Switzerland. SbarbOro
left San Franciscoin September OF last
year as a delegate to the colonial con-
gress held in Rome, which was held for
the purpose OF discussing emigration
questions concerning the italian peo-
pie.
Sbarboro toured Sicily a week before
the earthquake visited that section of
the Italian kingdom and was greatly
surprised to learn, after the earth
quake, that many buildings which he
had considered substantial had been
destroyed
While in Washington Sbarboro con-
ferred with President Roosevelt, thank
ing the American people, through the
chief executive, for the aid extended to
the Italian earthquake sufferers.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-13
WIRELESS FROM SPERRY'S
FLEET OF BATTLESHIPS
Vessels Are Now About 1000
Miles From Hampton Roads

NEW YORK, Feb. IA wireless
message from the tender Yankton,
which is preceding the Atlantic battle
ship fleet now on it's way to Hampton
roads after its cruise around the world
was picked up shortly after o'clock
this morning by the wireless station on
Fire island. The message was as fol-
lows:
.'Yankton. 8 D. m. February II, lati-
tude 30 "A north, longitude 50 O4 west;
fleet "a 36 north, 80 10 west. fine
weather; speed 10k knots; cruise un-
eventful."
According to this message the bat
ueships are about 1850 miles west OF
Gibraltar, with the YanktOn 945 miles
ahead. This places the Yankton only
$40 miles east OF Bermuda and the
feet little more than 1000 miles from
Hampton roads
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-13
BRINGS FLUSH TO
MRS. ATHERTON'S FACE
Her Past Is Referred To in
Stirling Divorce Case

EDINBURGH, Feb. 1.-THE Stirling
cross suits for divorce entered upon
their final stage today, counsel address,
ing the court on behalf of their respec-
tive clients. Solicitor General Uro opened
the case by at once associating Mrs.
AthertOn's name with that OF Stirling
and recalling the alleged intimacy of
the twain while Mrs. Stirling was in
America Mrs. Atherton flushed slightly
as the solicitor general spoke Of her
past Her record is not unimpeach-
able" he said, her talent for intrigue
IS great. her personal attractions are
obvious and her virtue is easy
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-13
WOMEN WILL RAISE FUNDS
TO BUILD GYMNASIUM
Fancy Articles Will Be Offered
for Sale Weekly

MILL VALLEY, Feb. 12.-For the
purpose of raising money for a gym
nasium and recreation hall, a number
of prominent women in Mill Valley
have undertaken to establish a woman's
exchange. The exchange will be open
once week and any woman in the
town will be at liberty to send fancy
work or things of like nature to be
offered for sale. A small percentage of
the selling price will be charged by
help in the venture John Rea has do
mated the use of one of his vacant
store buildings in the keystone block
to the exchange officials.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-13
HeaIdsburg HOnOrs Lincoln

HEALDSBURG. Feb 12.-The largest
public gathering ever recorded in
northern SOnoma county filled Truitt's
opera house tonight in honor of the
centennial anniversary Of the birth OF
Abraham Lincoln. Hundreds OF people
from the surrounding country attended
the meeting, as well as the members OF
the Grand Army Of the Republic.
who occupied prominent places on
the platform. Mayor J. W. Rose
presided and addresses were de-
livered by z. n. Norton, Dr. J. r.
Fisher and Reuben Brewster. Literary
and musical programs were rendered
in all schools during the afternoon.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-13
SPECIAL LINCOLN STAMPS
SOLD IN Los ANGELES
Ten Thousand Snapped Up Five
Minutes After Office Opens

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 12.-There was
a remarkable sale OF the special Lin
coin postage stamps issued by the gov
ernment at the Los Angeles postoh1ce
today. When the 10000 stamps bearing
the likeness of Lincoln were placed on
sale by Postmaster Flint at O'clock
more than so people were in line to
purchase them and the entire number
Of stamps were sold in FIVE minutes.
Two hundred additional people depos-
tied money with the postmaster to pur-
chase some of the stamps when the ad
ditionai supply, which hast been or
oereos arrlyeS. -
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-13
UNITED SHELTERS SPEND
MILLIONS FOR MINES
Ferris-Haggerty Property Part
of the New Possessions

CHEYENNE, Wyo.. Feb. 1.-THE
United Shelters Railway and Copper
Company of Wyoming, capitalized at
more than $12,000,000, has purchased
all the property in Carbon county,
Wyoming, owned by the Pennsylvania
Wyoming copper company, including
the Ferris-Haggerty copper mine.
smelling works, power plants, etc.
The consideration was about $40 0,00O,-
600.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-13
LUCKY BALDWIN SUFFERS
RELAPSE; DEATH FEARED
Noted Turfman Had an Alarm
ing Attack Last Night
[Special Dispotch 70 The Cain

Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
Los ANGELES. Feb. 12-'Lucky'
Baldwin, who Is critically i'll at his
ranch near Arcadia. suffered a relapse
tonight and during a fainting attack
1t was believed he would die Grad
ually he recovered and late tonight
was pronounced ort~of immediate dan
ger, but still in dangerous condition.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-13
Los ANGELES PLAYERS WIN

WALLA WALLA, Wash, Feb. 12.-In
fast and sensational basket ball game
the Los Angeles team tonight defeated
the high school team by the score of
26 to 10. The score stood to I in
favor of the local boys at the end of
the first half. Neil and Stevens were
the stars for the visitors.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-13
MANTELL-TIPPETTs MATCH

SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 12.-Frank
MantelI of Providence, r. L., and Jack
Tippetts of Salt Lake signed articles
tonight for 20 round boxing contest
to be held at Murray Utah, on Feb
ruary %.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-13
wALTHoIR BEATs MORAN

ATLANTA, Ca, Feb. 12.-Bobby Wal
thour tonight defeated Jimmy Moran
in 20 mile motor paced bicycle race
1887. Five mile sprint (not pacedJ
won by Fogler, Root second, Wiley
third; time 1:22 2-5.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-13
LYNCH AND JONES DRAW.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 12.-Johnny
Lynch of Boston and Willis Jones OF
Brooklyn, feather weights, fought 10
fast rounds to a draw before the Royal
athletic club tonight.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-13
DE ono DEPENDS TITLE

NEW YORK, Feb. 12.-In the final
game of a three nights match at three
cushion carom billiards, Alfredo de Orc
the worlds champion, successfully de-
Tended his title against Horace B. Lean
of ST. Louis. The total score of the
contest was De Orc, 150; Lean, 103.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-13
Local Brevities

ACCUSES soE OF THEFT. c. Warner
6lO4 California street, complained to the police
yesterday that his son. Frank, 10 years OF age.
had stolen from him Thursday a suite Of clothes
an overc0at. a camera and IS. and he wanted
the police 10 search for and arrest him.
RoBs HER CoMPANIoE-LilIian Raves was
hooked At the city prison yesterday on a charge
Of stealing a gold watch and chain, diamond
stickpin aud other articles from +. J. Lanee
Sc Third street, IN a house IN Post street near
Fillmore The articles were recovered.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-13

SUCCEEDS J. S. EMERY-Oakland. Feb p.
Charles " kellogg, for many years vice presi-
dent Of Mountain View cemetery association.
has been elected president 10 I'll the yacancy
which was caused by the death OF Joseph s.
Emery. John ". Phillips was elected vice
president and John z. Farnum, q nephew OF
Emery, has succeeded his uncle as director.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-13

WANTS $40 600 FOR LOSS OF LEG-san Ra
fael Feb. 12.-For the loss Of leg caused by
being thrown under the wheels Of the electric
train several months ago james Hamon has
brought suit for $4,000 damages and $500 for
the fees of the surgeons and physicians who at
tended him after the accident. The suit was
nled yesterday evening in the office OF the
county clerk.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-13
FreIghter BengaI sprInrn Leak

FRIDAY HARBOR. wash.s Feb. 12-Ths
Vancouver. B. c.. and island points. broke her
shaft while running from Spider to Flat Ton
island this afternoon, and sprung a leak at the
stern 1t was in a bad way and half fun OF
water when her distress signals were seen and
the United States government launch Guard
picked up the vessel and towed It into this port.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-13

VICTORIA, 3 c., Feb 12-The Canadian
Pacific ferry barge Transfer. which was being
towed BY the tug Gar from Vancouver to Prince
Rupert with half a million feet OF lumber
Trunk Pacific terminal. IS ashore IN Plumpers
bay. Seymour narrows. where she was run ashore
after springing 3 leak The tug William JoliHe
OF the British Columbia salvage company, win
pumps divers and wrecking gear on board left
tonight for the scene to hoat the stranded
barge.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-13
LATE SHIPPING INTELLIGENcE

stmr Mann Smith. on Rogue river .. m;
weather squally; all we'll
Stmr Col f. L. Drake passed Port Townsend
9.30 p m; arrived at Seattle I a. m.
Cape Flattery-Passed out: Schr Ethel Zane
9s45 a. M; barkentins Archer, towing. 1O:35
d. m.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-29

GREAT NAVAL PARADE TO NEWBuRG
Friday, steamer ''Monmouth. OF Sandy Hook Route
fleet, from c. r. II. OF n. j. station. Jersey City
a Tickets S.. on sale at Liberty street. West
23d street and important line Stations.-Adyt.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-29
KILLED ON BRIDGE PL4Z4
WOman Ground Under Wheels of
BuShrick AUenue Car.

Before the eyes Of her husband and son. Mrs.
Mollie Leiblich. forty-two years old. of No 154
Grand street, Williamsburg. was ground 10 death
under a Bushwick avenue trolley car on the
Williamsburg bridge plaza last evening The
three were crossing the overcrowded plaza TO
reach the bridge when Mrs. Leiblch. confused
and unmindful OF the others warning cries.
darted in front of a car operated by John j.
Bittner. OF No. 1913 Summerfeld street. Queens
Borough. Before he could stop il, the car struck
the woman and the wheels went over her body.
killing her instantly.
Near by is signal tower of the railroad com
pany which is provided with stout jacks These
were placed beneath the car and the front part
lifted until the body OF the woman could be ex-
tricated. DR. Moskowitz, of the Eastern District
Hospital pronounced the woman dead He said
that nearly every bone in her body had been
broken.
Bittner placed under arrest charged with
homicide. but was released later in 81. 900 bail
provided by the railroad company.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-29
THE LORDS HESTT4TTNG.
Il GrO1cing Belief That Budget WM
Be accepted.

London. Sept 2S-If the House of Lords re-
jects the budget. general election will be held
in January. when the new registry of voters
will be ready This announcement was semi
officially made tonight
There is a growing feeling among the Liberals
however. that the upper house will not take this
drastic step. One of the influences making -or
peace is the King who is averse to having an
acute constitutional issue raised Mr.. BaIfour
and Lord Lansdowne are also believed 10 favor
the House of Lords passing the budget.
The more ardent tariff reformers. on the other
hand. demand it's rejection. and it is expected
that their representatives in the Lords. led by
Lord Milner. Will urge this policy The upper
house i'm the mean time is further aggravating
the Liberals. Lord Lansdowne tonight, while
persuadng the Lords not 10 reject the Irish
land bill. promised TO support the drastic amend
ments To this measure when IL reached the com
mittee stage.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-29
TRAINS MEET HEAD ON.
Mail Clerk and Passenger Hurt in
Crash at Setauket. L. /.
MAYOR MCCLELLAN AND HERMAN

Port Jefferson. Long Island. Sept. 2S.-A mail
clerk and one passenger on the eastbound even
ing mail train. due here at 6:lO o'clock were
injured severely when the mail train and a
westbound passenger train were in a head-on
collision at the Setauket siding this evening
George Bennett. the mail clerk. was taken 10
the Nassau Hospital at Mineola. The passenger
hurt a Hebrew
The passengers on both trains were badly
shaken up and scores of them were bruised and
badly frightened. Both locomotives were
wrecked and the combination and mail coaches
OF the mail train and the forward car of the pas
senger train were thrown from the rails
II is said the brakes of the mail train failed TO
work That train and the other should have
passed each other the switches at Setauket
New-York tribune., 1909-09-29
LUN4TTC SUIWS RIPER.
Crosses Hell Gate to astoria. Uhere
Policeman Runs Him TzcO Miles.

Patrolman Boleg. Of the Astoria station.
rubbed his eyes in surprise late last night when
he man swimming Hell Gate toward As
toria shortly before midnight. He went down to
the Shore road at Walker street and the East
River to welcome the athlete and found the
man so chilled by his cold swim that il was
necessary to make him the two miles TO
the station house TO warm him up.
When he got there and saw the uniforms of
the surrounding policemen the swimmer mod
estly told them that he was former boss of
the force.
I'm Rhinelander Waldo" said he Now hus-
tie me some hot coffee"
The policemen knew better. however. and
after a persuasive argument the swimmer ad-
mitted that le Herbert Biddy and that he
had escaped from the insane asylum on Ward 5
Island soon after Q o'clock last night. and. jump
ing over the sea WALL landed in Astoria The
police lodged him in cell.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-29
P. R. R. PLACES s5.6OO,OOO ORDER.
Will Use 100000 Tons of Steel Rails in 1910
Other Large Orders Help Same Trade.

Announcement was made yesterday that the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company had placed its
for approximately two hundred thousand tons
and the 1910 requirements of the entire sys
TEN. The tonnage ordered is not only larger than
usual but is also placed earlier in the than
has been customary. The price Is understood to
be SOS a ton. which makes the value of the order
approximately $5,600.OO0,
Steel rails the last of the finished steel prod
ucts to pick up since the depression i'm the steel
trade ended. but since the first of the month
orders have been coming In rapidly. and the total
placed so far this month. including the PennsyI-
vania order. approximates six hundred and nifty
thousand tOns valued at about Sis.2OO,OoO AS a
result of these large orders every steel rail mill
in the country is said to be in operation
Authorities in the steel trade say that they look
for a record breaking year in the steel rail in
dustry ia 1910.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-29
To-DAY'S PROGRAMME.

Half Moon and cIermont leave f1oth street
for Yonkers at $3.50 a. m.
Dedications OF commemorative tablets and
monuments at various points, morning and
afternoon.
Luncheon at West Point for official guests
and review OF cadet corps.
Preliminary flights in aeropIanes by Wright
and curtiss, IL wind permit.
Commemorative exercises in universities,
colleges, schools and by patriotic and learned
societies. and lectures in seventy public
sehools-afternoon and evening
Aquatic sports and naval crew races on
Hudson between crews Of American and for
eign warships, .. m.
Military, civic and historical parade in The
Bronx, afternoon.
children's festivals and lectures in Rich
nond Borough, afternoon and evening.
Official banquet at Hotel Astor, evening.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-29
APPEAL IN VOTING TRUST CASE
Virginia Decision in Security Life Insurance
Litigation of National Significance

Richmond. Va. Sept. 2s.-The Virginia State su-
preme Court allowed appeal and supersedeas to-
day in the of the Carnegie Trust Company et
al, appellants. Security Life Insurance Company
OF America ct al appelees This litigation involves
far-reachng questions touching the validity OF vot-
ing trusts
a demand for a $4,000 bond The company holds rs
charter under the laws OF Virginia. although Chi
caeo capitalists its principal hackers For tech,
ncaI reasons the suit brought I'm this state but
Il is of national significance.