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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-22

THE scalp Walter R WEIGH of Santa Cruz
be laid the altar sacrifice the honor
Pinkfam Stone associates ON the game
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-22
Tells revival of the once popular custom OF rdng
into the Hyinq room disounfing top or the piano.
as recorded by Yuba county newspaper correspondent
.HAT the on

THAT the once popular California pas
time of riding ones horse into the living
room and dismounting on top OF tire
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-22

0ONGRESSMAN McLACHLAN has been down in Panama
collecting first hand evidence additional nspa-
ton for his efforts behalf of the bill introduced himself
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-22

FOuIIu IuIIDtIS, OF pzIO,UOU, 6AptIutU lIOm
private purses in effort to uphold the
majesty of the law and punish criminals, is
one OF the most interesting documents ever
introduced in evidence in an American court
As an entirely superfuous commentary
upon the condition of municipal affairs exist
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-22

HE emzed summary of the expenses of the graft
covering period OF three and showing al
grand Tound numbers, of $213000 expended
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-22

~ gHEN March the 21st. the day
M date of the vernal equinox, has
~ passed. the long wintry night
or tlaa ,artI, nola ends circle
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-26
DIES UNAWARE
OF INDICTMENT
DEATH OF GEORGE SHELDON
DEFEATS JUSTICE
Man Accused by Insurance Superin-
tendent Of Embezzllne Large Sums
Passes Away at Home in
Connecticut

GREENWICH, Conn, Dec. 25.-
George Preston Sheldon, the deposed
president of the Phenix (fire) Insur-
ance company of Brooklyn, under in
dictment for grand larceny in connec-
tion with financial Irregularities IN the
company recently exposed by the state
insurance department of New York,
died at his home here today ignorant
of the recent exposures and of the fact
that detectives were waiting with ex-
tradition papers ready to take him to
New York for trial In the event of his
recovery.
Sheldon had been president of the
Insurance company of Brooklyn for
twenty-one years prior to his removal
ana was one Of the most prominent
residents of reenwich.
The report of the investigation made
by William Hotchkiss. state superin-
tendent of insurance OF New York, to
District Attorney Jerome of New York
declared that the company had for
years evaded an official investigation
at Sheldon's dictation and that by con-
sent of the directors he had pledged
the securities of the company for
loans
Sums aggregating s25o,0OO had been
loaned, II was charged, to former Of
ficers OF the state insurance depart
ment.
Sheldon, IL was further alleged, had
overdrawn his own salary and had
used the company's funds in specula-
tion.
Sheldon was born in New York
sixty-two years ago and was a gradu
ate of Yale. In 1883 he was elected
president of the Phenix (ire) insur-
ance company OF Brooklyn.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-26
GIRLS
JUSTIFY STRIKE
CIRCULAR IS ISSUED BY SHIRT
WAIST MAKERS
Young Women Say They Have to Fur
nish Needles, Shuttles, and
Even oil for Their
Machines
ASSOCIATED Pressl

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 25.-State-
ments to the public were published
here today by the manufacturers and
the striking shirtwaist makers.
About. sixty shops in this city are
affected by the strike and late last
night owners of forty-three establish
ments met and formed an organiza-
tion.
In the statement issued on behalf
of the manufacturers it was stated
1t was not formed to .antagonize the
workers, 'as we know they have been
misinformed and misled." The state
ment continues:
I'VE shall insist upon an open shop
and no member of the organization
will be permitted to recognize the
union. We shall try to induce our
employees to return to work and we
will prove to them that they can OBJ
tain better conditions without a union
than by being afi1liated with one'
The strikers demand increased pay,
better working conditions and closed
shops.
The strikers statement is as follows:
1--WE, the striking shirtwaist MAX
ers, are only asking for what is just
and for recognition of organized trade
workers.
I'VE must pay for machine straps,
needles, shuttles and, worst of all, we
must bring our own oil cans from
home to oil our machines. We ask
the public this: Are we not justified
in asking for an increase of wages 2"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-26
EXPECTS NO
TROUBLE WITH U. S.
OVER AIDING ZELAYA

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 25.-Both Min
lister Ignacio Mariscal and Sub-Secre-
tary Federico Gamboa declared they
anticipated no conflict with the state
department at Washington for having
permitted zelaya to go aboard the
Mexican warship.
In the absence of any objection, the
act was such as any nation would
have performed under like circum-
stances. Said Senator Mariscal:
'Zelaya is a private citizen now and
as such had a perfect right to make
the request. AT what port he intends
to land or where he intends to go we
(Contmued on Page Twsl
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-26
NEWS 0F FLIGHT is
RECEIVED BY UNCLE
SAM WITH CHAGRIN

WASHINGTON, Dec. 25.-News of
the flight of President Zeiaya was re-
ceived in official circles with varying
emotions. While the state department
undoubtedly would have appreciated
the capture of Zelaya and his arraign-
ment on the charge of numbering the
two Americans, Groce and Cannon,
there is in other quarters a distinct
sense of relief in the passing of the
Niearaguan dictator from the scene.
Had this government been deter
mined to stand by the demands made
in the note sent by Secretary Knox to
Rodriguez, charge d'affaires of the
Nicaraguan legation here, it is ac-
knowledged the escape could have been
prevented. That no efforts were made
to block Zelaya's flight is accepted as
a sign that the position taken by Knox
was not altogether tenable.
The right of asylum, under interna-
tional laws, is one of the most rigor-
ously regarded stipulations of such
law, and President Zelaya, il demand
ing such a right from the commander
OF the Mexican gunboat Guerrero,
registered a request that could not we'll
be refused.
In the failure of the American au-
thorities to file any protest against the
acceptance of Zelaya's person. the
Mexican commander had no alterna-
tive but TO aid him to leave Nicaragua.
A precedent was established in the
case of Nord Alexis, former president
of Santo Domingo. when he sought
French cruiser lying in the harbor.
He was wanted by the succeeding
on many charges, but the
deposed ruler was escorted to the
wharf, where he was met by launch
from the warship and taken aboard.
No protest was ever made, and it was
regarded as coming well within the
scope of the law of nations,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-26
LOCAL

Minister describes Galilean as ever present
force. Section l. PAGE II
Salvation Army feeds thousands of poor
persons at its tables. Section ., PAGE ,
Los Angeles port greatest harbor on the
Pacific coast, and San Pedro Is destined
to be marvel in world OF commerce.
Section 3, PAGE, 2
State valuations estimated to total s2. 49,
G5s.5i4. while total for Southern California
reaches $sOoooO.OOo. Section 8, PAGE 2
Five slashed with knife by Mexican en-
ragged because Christmas greeting
ignored. Section 9, PAGE I
Deputy district attorney helps the ne1dy
and brings cheer to family living IN bare
room. Section g. PAGE7
Arthur Let's gives dinner at Y NJ. c. A..
az which homeless young men partalse Of
substantial meal Section Q. PAGE 7
Editorial. Letter BOX and Haskin's letter
Section 1. PAGE
Aviation committee will construct camp
at Dominsuez and Will rush work on
grandstands, tracks and other ap-
Purtenances. Section 1, PAGE
Holy spirit of Christmas ls preserved
in Los Angeles and many attend
church services. Section 2, PAGE 1
Negro arrested here who deserted wife
and sixteen children. Section l, PAGE
Sheriff Hammel and all prisoners are
substantially fed. Section 4, PAGE 4
Mexican is fatally stabbed in fight at
Christmas celebration. Section 1, PAGE
Society. clubs and woman's depart
ment. Section 1. PAGE
Mines and oil neids.
Section 1. PAGE IL
Classified advertising. Section g. PAGES 5-6
City brevities. Section 1, PAGE
Automobiles. Section 2. PAGES 2-5
Real estate. Section g. PAGES l-2
Theaters and dramatic criticism.
Section 5. PAGES 1-2
Fratornal and secret orders.
Section ?. PAGE 10
Sports Section 2. PAGES 81
Music Section /. PAGE 3
Building permits Section 3, PAGE l
Shipping Section 2, PAGE IL
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-26
SPORTS

3oggs again distinguished himself at
Emeryvllle by winning Christmas
I handicap. Section 2, PAGE z
\ arness devotees are after grand cir
cult meeting. Section 2. PAGE Z
y tile reason for fake fights. as clubs
u have TO bid fabulous amounts for
Fpugilistic events Section 2. PAGE 6
y edlands wins Rugby laurels by defeat
ing Santa Clara college by score of
: to o.. Section 2. PAGE Z
|rwo thousand persons witness Los
Angeles Driving clubs matinee at
Agricultural park. Section 2, PAGE 6
Occidental baseball team defeats Nc
Cormick nine at chutes park by the
score OF TO 2, Section q PAGE Z
welsh says that American boxers are
superior to English Section 2, PAGE
st. Vincents football eleven defeats
All-Star aggregation at Fiesta park
in exciting struggle; score IA to 3.
Section 2. PAGE z
Bat Nelson, it is believed. will conclude
finally to accept McCarey's PROPOSE
ton to fight Wolgast at Maud june
tion. Section 2, PAGE 6
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-26
PROBABLE SLAYER OF WIFE
SUMMONS POLICE HIMSELF
Officers Find Husband, with Empty
Revolver in Hand, Standing Over
Woman's Body

PERU. Ind, Dec. 25.-Policemen who
answered a call today from Ora Gallo
way found his wife dead on the kitchen
floor Of their home and Galloway with
an empty revolver in his hand and
overturned furniture, showing there
had been a struggle.
Galloway declared he had no con-
sciousness of what had taken place.
He is in jail.
In his examination by the police
Galloway said he had been Ill and that
last night his wife gave him some
headache medicine before he went to
bed.
He knew no more, he said, until he
found himself standing over her body.
He did not know whether or not he
had fired the shot that killed her.
He dressed and telephoned the po-
lice. Galloway added that his wife
wishe to go on the stage and he had
not encouraged her. She was 80 years
old and he is 2S. They have two chill
dren, boys, 2 and years old.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-26
FIND EACH OTHER
OVER TELEPHONE
Chance "l1elIo" over the Wire Leads
to Engineer Finding Relative
Who Ran Away from
Home

DENVER, Colo, Dec. 25.-Charles
II. and John w. Harrison, brothers,
who had not seen or heard of each
other for twenty years. were strangely
reunited here today through a chance
telephone call.
More than twenty years ago. when
IL years old, Charles Harrison ran
away from his home at Lawrence,
Kas. He drifted to Colorado and be-
came a successful mining prospector.
In the meantime John w. Harrison
settled in Wyoming and became one of
the construction engineers in the Union
Pacific service.
Today Charles II. Harrison went to
the office of Attorney S. ID. Krump
on legal business and while he was
there the telephone rang.
Excuse me a moment" said the
lawyer; I've got long distance call,
and by the way it's a man by your
name, Harrison. He is up in Lara
mie."
whats his first name?" inquired
the mining man casually.
"John-John w. Harrison"
"What!" yelled the visitor. "Why,
maybe he" and Mr.. Harrison grab
bed the telephone from the lawyers
hand.
us this John w. Harrison?' he
asked.
He was assured it was.
did you live in Lawrence, Kas.
when you were a kid?"
"Yes."
did you have an older brother
named Charlie?"
Yes
"Well, this is Charlie
Then the brothers had long con-
versation in which each told of his
business success and the result was
that John w. Harrison is tonight on
his way to Denver where the brothers
will meet.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-26
ZELAYA LEAVES
CORlNTO UNDER
MEXICAN GUARD
FORMER PRESIDENT DEPARTS
ON GUNBOAT
UNcoVERS HEAD IN PASSING
AMERICAN WARsHIP
People of Nicaragua Much Relieved to
Learn Despot Is En- Voy-
age to SaIlna
Cruz
Associated Press1

A ANAGUA, Dec. 25.-Jose Santos
H Zelaya, former president of Mica
ragua, has taken himself out OF
the country and Is now aboard the
Mexican gunboat Guerrero, bound for
Salina Cruz.
Under cover of darkness Thursday
morning Zelaya, accompanied by a
heavily armed guard, proceeded to Co
rinto, in which port the Mexican war
ship had been lying for several days
close to the United States cruiser AL
bany.
Other American warships swung at
anchor in the harbor with marines
aboard, awaiting Instructions. Zela-
ya's coming was unheralded, but a
guard from the Guerrero received him,
and soon he was safe under the protec-
tion of the Mexican flag. At o'clock
In the afternoon the warship weighed
anchor and pointed out to sea.
A salute OF thirteen guns was fired
from the shore and hundreds of soldiers
and citizens waved the former dictator
a farewell Zelaya stood alone and
waved back In answer. He uncovered
when abreast of the Albany but the
American cruiser made no response.
Then he turned again toward the
shore, gazing until out of sight
Shortly before the arrival of Zelaya
at Corinto the United States gunboat
Princeton got up steam and proceeded
for San Juan del Sur.
Anxiety Relieved
Rumors prevailed that the Princeton
intended to watch the movements of
the Mexican gunboat, but she proceeded
directly down the coast and her arrival
at her destination was later reported,
greatly relieving the anxiety of the Ze-
layan adherents.
The people were relieved when they
learned that Zelaya had gone and Pres
ident Madriz has already begun his
promised work of reform. All reports
that Madriz intends to resign the prest-
dency are untrue.
He himself announces that he accept
ed the office only after mature consid-
Grafton and the opportunity the posi-
tion gave him to bring about harmony
and peace I'm Nicaragua and also of the
dangers which attended his acceptance.
He Is willing to face the dangers, he
says. in order to save the country.
News of the overwhelming victory
won by General Estrada at Rama has
now reached the ears of all in Mama
qua, as well as the report that the rev.
forces win soon be marching
in this direction.
But Estrada is as yet long distance
Off, and hope is held that before his
men reach he capital a settlement sat
to all sides might be ar
ranged.
Francisco Baca of Leon. the home
town OF President Madriz, has been ap- |
pointed minister general in place of DR.. |
Julian Irias. who resigned.
Irias, who at one time was spoken OF
or the presidency, has deemed 1t advis- !
lble to withdraw from public notice, as
ie became unpopular when the demon
'trations against Zelaya were at their
height.
A dispatch from Rivas says a man
Who shouted viva Madrizl" was
tabled to death by three soldiers.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-26
CHASES FAMILY AWAY,
THEN PREPARES TO DIE

SACRAMENTO, Dec. 25. = After
chasing the members Of his family out
of their home at Oak Park last even
ing Henry E. Waldron calmly sat
down to a table amp prepared to
kill himself. He sharpened a knife
to cut his throat. and then wrote the
following farewell letter:
"Goodby dear wife. I am tired Of
life. Henry"
He was just reaching for the knife
to carry out his intention of self-de-
struction when two policemen broke
into the house and disarmed him after
a struggle. He was locked up.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-26
CHRISTMAS DAY
SNOWY IN EAST
MANTLE OF BEAUTIFUL ADDS
TO PLEASURES
Salvation Army and Other organiza-
tions, as Well as individuals,
Make Many Hearts Happy
with Charity

NEW YORK, Dec. 25.-Whipped by =
4s-nlile gale from the northeast, real
Christmas storm swept through Greater
New York tonight, covering the streets
and house tops to depth of more than
five inches of snow.
Telephone and telegraph service was
seriously interrupted In this state, Mary
land and Pennsylvania, while street car
and interurban car traffic was badly inn
peded.
In the heart of the "white Light"
district only fourteen pedestrians passed
given point in thirty minutes today.
This is an unusual scene for the vi
cinity.
Few accidents were reported despite
the heavy spowfall.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-26
EASTERN

Christmas day snowy In east marked
by much charity; 100000 poor people
fed in New York. Section /. PAGE ]
Factory girls justify strike IN New York
and tell OF impositions: statement
issued by both sides Section l, PAGE ]
Brothers fnd each other after 20 years
separation by chance Hello" over
the telephone. Section 1, PAGE !
Red Cloud. noted Indian. chief. is re-
garded as hero by those who know
him. Section 1. PAGE 3
Unaware of indictment, deposeds pres
ident Of Phoenix Insurance company,
dies at home IN Connecticut.
Section /. PAGE !
Prospects for ending strike OF switch
men at St. Paul are now said co be
good Section /. PAGE 2
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-26
SUFFRAGISTS ESTABLISH
BIG SETTLEMENT HOUSE
Mrs. o. H. p. Belmont Rents Building
in New York for corryirg
on Work

NEW YORK, Dec. 25.-The latest
feature of woman's suffrage work here
is a suffrage settlement house. 1t is
building on Hath street, which Mrs.
O. H. p. Belmont has rented for the
purpose.
The settlement house will be used for
club meetings and as a general meet
ing place for those interested in suf-
frage work. Educational work will
be carried on and the young woman
pupils will be sent out to convert the
world to the cause of votes for women.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-26
SEATTLE TRANSFERS DEATH
BEARS MARKS OF MURDER

SEATTLE, Dec. 25.-R. T. Phillips,
a teamster employed by local trans
fer company, was found dead on jack
son street near Railroad avenue last
night. The body bears marks Of vio-
lence, and murder by thugs is sus-
pected.
Phillips team was found standing
near the scene of the tragedy. Phillips
was 40 years old and had a family.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-26
YOUTHFUL M0T0RMAN IS
HELD FOR MANSLAUGHTER

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 25.--Mrs.
Stephen Jefferson, aged 65, was run
over by a trolley car on Sacramento
street near First tonight and died be-
fore she could be treated at the Chill
dren's hospital, the nearest institu-
ton. 1t is supposed she did not hear
the trolley bell, as she was slightly
deaf
George Corrigan, the motorman, aged
q. was held on charge of man
slaughter.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-26
SOUTH CALIFORNIA

Awaiting Santa Claus greeted by hum
dreds in Pasadena Section 2, PAGE II
Man who said he tried to steal for his
children believed TO be demented.
Section 2, PAGE II
Christmas tree planted shore at
Long Beach and Santa Claus Is
dressed In suit OF kelp
Section 2. PAGE IL
Schooner Sadie iimps into port OF San
Pedro after meeting severe storms
along coaat. Section 2 PAGE II
Mexican nearly kills man who stole
toys in bankers house in San Ben
nardino Section 1. PAGE 2
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-26
YOUNG WOMAN AIDS SAFE
CRACKERS IN BURGLARY
Robbers Secure $1,000 and a Quantity
of Jewelry-Thieves Leave
No CIeW

NEW YORK. Dec. 25-Burglars,
with the aid of nitro -glycerine and a
well dressed woman blew open the safe
of Wasserman Bros, clothing dealers,
in the Williamsburg section of Brook
lyn early today, obtaining nearly $1,000
in cash and valuable jewelry, and made
a clean getaway.
Suits of clothes were piled on the
safe to deaden the noise of the explo-
sion, while a well dressed woman ac-
complice paced up and down the side
walk outside to warn the robbers of
approaching pedestrians. The police
have no clew to the identity of the
thieves
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-26
TWO MINERS ARE KILLED
BY TRAIN IN SN0WSTORM

S1ELBuRN. Ind. Dec. 25.-In a
binding snowstorm two Hungarian
miners were struck and killed by Il.
passenger train on the Evansville a.
Terre Haute railroad near here early
today, A third man in the party cam
not be found.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-26
PAINTER KILLS SELF
IN PECULIAR MANNER

STOCKTON, Dec. 25.--H. II. Wilson
killed himself in a very peculiar man
ner today by jumping in front of a
train near French Camp. His body
was badly mangled. 1t was removed
to the morgue. and the coroner is
awaiting information from relatives az
to the disposition of the remains. The
man was painter and well known
here
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-26
MINING

Battleship motor car owned by mining
man OF Los Angeles is bomb proof;
the, machine was designed for Rus
sian prince Section l, PAGE II
Important issue In action of govern
ment to secure 5000 acres of oil land
In Kern county. Sectien /. PAGE IL
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-26
fAssociated Pressl

NEW YORK, Dec. 25.-Christmas
brought to New York a snowstorm,
cheering all who delight in wintry
holidays and gladdening the heart of
the small boy with his new sled.
The snowfall, which was the only
one OF the season with the exception
of light fall on Thanksgiving eve.
began shortly before noon today and
continued into the night, covering the
streets nearly three inches deep.
The chief features of the holiday
We're the free dinners provided for
more than 10000 of the city's poor.
The Salvation Army fed $4,000 at the
Grand Central palace, and provided,
besides, a Christmas tree for the chill
dren.
The Volunteers of America and 9TH
er charitable organizations, dispensed
quite as bountifpl a supply OF food and
cheer.
On the East Side
On the east side, the same crowds
which attended the funeral of Little
Tim" Sullivan crodded the Tammany
headquarters on the Bowery today to
find that Little TINS annual Christ
mas dinner had been provided this
year by his big cousin, State Senator
Timothy Sullivan.
Thousands of east siders ate their
fill and departed with a free pipe and
tobacco and ticket for new pair
of shoes. 1t had been Little Tins"
Continued ON Page rwOl
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-26
INDEX OF
THE HERALD'S
NEWS TODAY

For Los Angeles and vicinity: Fair
Sunday; light east wind. Maximum
temperature yesterday, 81 degrees;
minimum, AZ degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-26
Woman Mail Carrier Injured

sPARTANSBURG, N. c., Dec. 25.--,
Miss Myrtle Hicks, one of the three
women mailcarriers in the United
States. was today fatally injured by
a train
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-26

be ambasbador to Austria Hungary
succeeding Charles S. Francis of Troy.
N. T., who retires; Henry Lane Will
son of Washington, now minister to
Belgium, to be ambassador to Mexi-
co, succeeding David E. Thompson of
Nebraska, who retires; William ]. Cal
houn of Chicago to be minister to
China. the post being now vacant;
Charles Page Bryan of Chicago, now
minister to Portugal. to be minister to
Belgium, succeeding Mr.. Wilson; John
b. Jackson of Newark, N. J., now
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-26
COAST

Man In Sacramento chases family away
and then prepares to die.
Section !. PAGE l
Seattle teamster's death from marks on
body bears indications OF murder
Section !. PAGE l
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-26
FOREIGN

zelaya leaves corinto under heavy
guard and is taken aboard Mexican
war vessel He viii go to Salinas
Cruz, Mex. Section l, PAGE
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-26

w ASHINGToN, Dec. -e5.-when
w President Taft sent to the sem
" ate his list of nominations for
diplomatic service there was consid-
cradle surprise that he named no one
to succeed Whitelaw Reid as am
bassador to Great Britain. In semi
official circles il is asserted that Mr..
Reid will be reappointed. The presi-
dente nominations are as follows:
Robert Bacon to be ambassador to
France. succeeding Henry White, who
r. c. Kerens of st. Louis to
The Prescott daily news., 1909-12-30

The said defendant. T. T. Allen is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and an swer the complaint of the said plaintin, Hemp stead County Bank. F. K. MURRAH Clerk EDecembcr F, 19O9