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Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-05
LOCAL JAPANESE
BANQUET ADMIRAL
Naval Guest Feted in Native
Fashion of Speaking Be-
fore Eating

Admiral Rokuro Yashiro, the distin-
guished commander Of the Japanese
training fleet, which is now anchored
in Los Angeles harbor, and his staff
officers were entertained last evening
by the Kagoshima association, social
organization of local Japanese. The
entertainment was in the form of a
banquet, held at 1876 North Central
avenue, and about 100 persons were
present
The front of the building and the
dining hall proper were lavishly dec
Grated for the occasion. An arch
formed over the gateway leading to
the front entrance was draped with
American and Japanese national en-
blems and brilliantly lighted with cleo
trio lights.
The dining hall itself was decorated
Dltn flowers and greenery, the nation
al colors of Japan. red and white being
predominant. Behind the speaker 8
table more Japanese and American
flags were arranged artistically, the
whole forming a very pretty back
ground for the number of Immediately
dressed, dapper little brown men who
formed the party.
In contrast to banquets of English
speaking people, the speaking came
before the dinner was served. AS each
speaker arose to talk a dead silence
ciept over the room and without in
terruption the speakers were allowed
to finish. There was no applause, the
guests seemingly being satisfied to dis
cuss the remarks made among them
selves rather than to applaud them.
S. Hisadome, president of the asso-
citation, acted as toastmaster Of the
evening. He called on a number of
prominent local Japanese, all of whom
made a few appropriate remarks. Ad-
miral Yashiro himself responded for
the navy. He expressed the sincere
appreciation of himself and his men
for the royal reception rendered them
in Southern California, stating that in
it's warmth and sincerity it oVershad-
owed all other receptions. He spoke of
the delightful climate here and highly
complimented his countrymen on their
advancement and progress here.
z Following the banquet those present
were given an opportunity to meet the
admiral and his staff personally.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-05
EXIT CIGARETTE
ON SANTA FE RY..
Railroad Directors EdiCt Bans
Paper-RoIIed Smoke Among
Employees of Road
MEN TRAIN TO OBEY ORDER
Corporation Intimates 1t No
Longer Cares to Pay Sal
aries to Consumers

Down goes the curtain on the festive
cigarette.
No more will the rollins" and the
"makin's" occupy a place of prom
inence in the pocket of the Santa Fe
employe. Never again will the "newsy'
on the train slip out on the front
platform to surreptitiously steal
smoke while the conductor is at the
other end. Nor will the office boy be
able to take his "puffs" while swift
ly CD striding from office to Office.
From the highest to the lowest en-
ploye, the cigarette will soon be among
the dear departed" on the Santa Fe.
Why?
Listen. Way off in Topeka, Kas.,
lives body of men who are known as
officials. They are the gentlemen re-
ferred to when the angry passenger
fiays the "bamed railroad" Having
or being supposed to have-large Wads
of the coin of the realm they are able
to afford HaVanas most all the time.
They smoke cigars or pipes, and there
fore be it known that they disap-
proved of cigarettes. A few days ago
the edict went forth, to be spread
broadcast wherever the Santa Fe road
has employees, that from now on and
hereafter the road did not care to pay
salaries to regular consumers of Dull
Burnham" or any other form of Gig
arctic.
The order has been sent all over the
system that the cigarette must go.
From the president down to the most
mischievous office boy-eVerywher It's
taboo the little narcotic smoke"
The order does not cover cigars or
pipes. 1t picks entirely on the cigar
cite. But that is not all it does. 1t
not only picks on the little paper "joy
Makers" but it knocks them out COM
pletely. There will be no more smok-
ing cigarettes Gin the sight of the boss).
The road really does not care to em-
ploy men with such habits.
The order will become effective jan
uary 1. Santa Fe men are getting into
training to swear off"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-05
JAPANESE SYNDICATE TAKES
CROWDS TO SEE CRUISERS
Agents of Independent Boatmen
Roughly Handled

SAN PEDRO, Dec. 4.-Nearly 1000
passengers were carried today to the
Japanese cruisers Asama and -tasagi.
Most Of the visitors were Japanese,
among Whom We're mingled but few
whites. All morning and until late in
the afternoon launches left Fifth street
carrying capacity loads. Police Off
GERS kept tally on all launches to see
that they were not overloaded.
Most of the business was done by the
Japanese syndicate in charge of the
boats of the San Pedro Transportation
company. Friday the Independent
boatmen cut the price to 25 cents for
the round trip and the Japanese syn
dicate met the cut. An agreement had
been made by the Independent boatmen
to honor the tickets of the syndicate
and accept 60 per cent of the receipts,
but most of them kicked out when they
found that the japanese had reserved
right of way at the landing for their
boats.
Yesterday after one or two Japanese
spielers hired by the independent boat
men had been pretty roughly handled
by members of the syndicate a new
agreement was reached by which all
boats were allowed the landing in turn,
and the price was restored to so cents
for the round trip.
Although the Fifth street landing has
always been claimed by the transpor-
tation company for commercial pur-
poses the independent boatmen landed
passengers there all day and were not
molested. The syndicate boats used a
private float.
Visitors were not received on board
after o'clock, and after this they were
taken around the cruisers at half fare
AS the boats returned with the same
passengers taken out several hundred
visitors on the cruisers were unable to
get back to shore until after dark.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-05
QUARREL ABOUT CHILD
ENDS IN FATHERS ARREST.
Son of R. l.. Couts Fears Use OF
Weapon

After a violent quarrel over the pos
session of their 6-year-old son Per-
kins, r. l.. Couts of the firm of r. L.
Couts & Son, money brokers in the
H. w. Helman building, was arrested
at his home at S76 Potter Park avenue
on complaint of an elder son, A. Bryan
Couts, who until recently was in busi-
ness with his father. The accused was
booked at the central police station
on a charge of carrying concealed
wea pons.
The idea of going to Jail and having
to part with his young son so aHected
Couts that it was necessary to remove
him to the receiving hospital for treat
ment for heart trouble.
The difficulty in the Couts family is
said to have started several years ago,
when, according to the complaining
son, Mrs. Couts inherited an estate
valued at $23, 900 and her husband spent
it. Since that time there has been
discord, and several months ago the
couple separated, Mrs. Couts remaining
at the home at 376 South Bonnie Brae,
and Couts going to live at 376 Potter
Park avenue.
SON ASKS FOR PROTECTION
When the couple decided to live
apart Couts took their 6-year-old son
Perkins, and has been keeping him at
his home.
Last night, it appears, Mrs. Couts
attempted to gain possession of the
boy and a stormy scene followed.
Finally A. Byran Couts appealed to
the police for protection, declaring
that he and his mother intended to
get the lad The older son stated
that his father was armed and might
injure them.
A policeman was detailed to investi-
gate the matter. The officer found
the meeting was just as tempestuous
as had been promised and took the
father into custody.
Couts, who formerly was member
of the police department when the city
iail was on West Second street, nearly
twenty years ago, protested and made
every effort to obtain bail. His little
son clungs to him and begged the Of
ficers to allow the accused man to go
home.
owing to the fact that Couts is said
to have made threats against mem
bers of the family no bail was fixed
in the case Mrs. Couts is said to be
in i'll health as the result of worry
over being separated from her little
son.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-05
.LOVELIGHT PLAYS
ON FAIR COUNTESS
Painter of The Reapers' Crosses
Continent to See Russian
Classic Dancer
BRINGS De SWIRSKY PICTURE
Signor Tozzi Admits Ardent
Friendship, but Says Artists
Should Not Marry
BRINGS De SWIRSKY PICTURE

ARTISTS should not marry. 1 am an
artist. The Countess De Swirsky is an
old, old friend; we have many mutual
friends Also, [ desired to see Los
Angeles, the beautiful. That is why 1
am here"
Piero Tozzi a we'll known Italian
artist of New Yok city, creator of THE
Reaper" which won first prize at the
Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition in
Seattle and silver medal at Rome,
made the above statement last even
ing when asked whether his presence
in Los Angeles indicated that a we'd
ding was about to take place between
himself and the Countess Thamara De
Swirsky, the classic dancer who re-
Gently appeared at the Auditorium.
Signor Tozzi arrived from New York
late Saturday evening and registered
at the Lankershim, where the countess,
accompanied by her mother, is stay
ing. With him he brought a photo
graph of a life-size portrait of the
countess which he recently completed
in his studio in New York and which
the subject of the picture had never
seen. 1t was said by friends that
Tozzi came all the way from New York
to show the countess his picture of her
Shortly after his arrival the countess
and her mother and the artist were
NOR had it that a wedding would soon
take the dancer from the stage for
ever. Both deny the rumor, however.
Il think an artist should never
marry" said Signor Tozzi. II am an
admirer of the countess" he continued,
glancing fondly at her as she stood
examining the photograph of her por-
trait, land we have been friends for a
long time. Truthfully I say, also, that
-iYsn 70 Cnn a IL
tiful land of Southern California. I
have heard so much about tit has
such a reputation for beauty-and I,
of course, love the beautiful"
But, are you going to marry the
countess?' was asked.
'I do not believe the true artist
should marry" was the answer, land
/ am an artist"
Further than this the signor would
not discuss the subject.
According to friends of CouteSS De
Swirsky here, Signor Tozzi has been
an ardent admirer of the dancer for
a number of years. 1t is said that the
countess has great faith in his judg-
ment and that she desired to talk the
situation over with him before signing
a contract for tour of Australia in
firmed, however, as neither the coun-
firmed, hawever, as neither the coun-
tess nor the signor would either deny
or affirm the rumor.
Piero Tozzi has a national reputa-
ton as a portrait painter. He first
attracted attention in 1908, when he
presented in Rome his painting, Con
valescence." He lived in his native
land until 1907, when he came to New
York city and opened a studio. His
second big success was 1.-THE Reap
ers," which was praised by artists
iY,
prizes when exhibited.
He would not say last evening how
long he would be in Los Angeles. He
stated that the picture which he painted
of the countess and of which he
prought photograph 5000 miles was
merely his way of Showing appre-
citation of her art"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-05
STEPBROTHER AND SISTER
WED BY JEWISH SERVICE

Miss Anna Schulman, only daughter
of Mrs. Israel Schulman, and Ber-
nard Schulman, stepbrother of the
bride, were quietly married at the
family home, 235 West Twenty first
street, yesterday afternoon. The cere-
mony, which was simple but pretty,
was read by Rabbi Sigmund Hecht.
The bridegroom is the eldest son of
the Rev. Israel Schulman.
The bride was gowned in a handsome
white satin robe yelled with lace. She
wore a long tulle veil apd carried a
white Bible. She was attended by
Mrs. James Edward Lacy, who wore
a gown of delicate green silk and real
lace. Simon Schulman, brother of the
groom, acted as best man.
The house was decorated through
out The living room, a in which the
bridal ceremony was pronounced was
elaborately decorated in white carna-
tions and ferns. Above the altar was
suspended a large white bell and a
number of tiny cupids.
An informal reception for friends Of
the couple was held Immediately fol-
lowing the wedding. Mr.. and Mrs.
Schulman will reside at 235 West
Twenty first street for the present.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-05
CUTTER SEEKS LAUNCH;
VESSEL LIMPS TO PORT
Victor, with Engines Broken Is
RoWed to Safety

After floating about helplessly for
eight hours yesterday the launch Vic
tor limped into Long Beach last night
propelled by oars pulled by her crew.
The vessel had been almost at the
mercy of the ocean from o'clock
in the afternoon until nearly midnight
last night, and her two men on board
of her were absolutely exhausted when
they reached safety. News of the
danger of the vessel had spread to a
number of the coast towns early in
the, evening, and at II o'clock last
night the revenue cutter McCulloch
started in search of the craft. The
McCulloch was notified by wireless
of the safe arrival of the Victor at
Long Beach.
The launch was discovered with a
broken engine about five miles off
Dead Mans island this afternoon by
Harold oliver, who was out sailing in
his sailboat He took one of the men,
Reed Gardner, off the launch and
brought him back to Long Beach,
where he reported the distress of the
launch to the police.
Leon Holmes and Fred Ring We're
the two men who brought the boat to
port. =
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-05
POLICE SUSPECT AGENT
OF LAND-5ELL|NG FRAUD
Detectives Arrest D. E. Hindman,
Who Advertised New Mexico ,
Land for Colony

On suspicion of having tried to swim
die men and women in connection with
alleged government land grants in
New Mexico, D. E. Hindman, who
claims to be a resident of Albuquerque,
was arrested by Detectives Mcnamara
and Boyd at 213 South Main street,
yesterday afternoon.
Hindman advertised in a local news
paper yesterday morning offering en-
ployment to "all kinds of men, wait
resses, stenographers and other ladies. -
Those answering the advertisement
were told they would be established on
large tract of land in New Mexico
entirely free of cost. A good faith
deposit of 81, however, was asked.
Several women called on Hindman
but none paid any money. Hindman
is held son a technical charge of va
granCV
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-05
BOY ASKS POLICE TO FIND
LAD WHO SOLD FAKE ROUTE

Ehrman Harvey, fifteen years old,
asked the police yesterday afternoon
to find youth of about sixteen, call
ing himselfk George Clark, who Harvey
says sold him a fake newspaper route.
Harvey said he gave Clark $14 yes
terday morning for a route in the
neighborhOod of his home, 920 Agatha
street. He says Clark then went down
town saying he would return shortly
with a bundle of newspapers that go
with the route"
When Clark failed to return, Harvey
investigated and found that he had
no route to SELL
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-05
ELKS OF POMONA CONDUCT
MEMORIAL CEREMONIES

POMONA, Dec. 4.-The annual me-
mortal services of the local lodge of
Elks were held at the First Presbyte-
rian church this afternoon. The
opening ceremonies were conducted by
the lodge, Exalted Ruler Frank Wheel
er presiding.
The memorial address was delivered
by the Rev. Robert j. Burdette of Pas
adena. A baritone solo was given by
Harry Hinman, and there were Sc
lections by the Ellls' quartet under di-
rection of Prof. Stanley F. Widener.
The eulogy was spoken by Judge Paul
J. Mccormick of Los Angeles and the
Invocation by DR.. T. Hardy Smith,
chaplain of the lodge.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-05
BLIND YOUTH ACCUSES
HIS FATHER OF CRUELTY
Indignant Neighbors Notify Po-
lice and Cause Arrest of
John HoChschaIz

Because it is charged he beat his
blind son so brutally that his body
was black and blue, John Hochschalz,
living at Hill and Ninth streets, was
arrested yesterday by Officer Canto.
According to neighbors, Hochschalz
had been quarreling with his son for a
number of days. When he beat the
young man yesterday neighbors noti-
fed the police. The younger Hoch-
schalz said his father attacked him
because he failed to pay his board. He
said he made his living by selling
shoestrings on a street corner.
The son will appear against the faith
er in the police court this morning.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-05
HORSE KNOCKS DOWN MAN
AFTER FLAG Is INSULTED

c. Laurez, resident of Chino and
an ardent Mexican, objected to an
American flag 1uttering from the bride
Of a horse drawing a buggy at the
Plaza yesterday morning. To show his
contempt, he planted himself directly
in the path of the swiftly moving horse,
which knocked him down, stepped on
him and then dragged the buggy wheels
over the prostrate body. Laurez was
taken to the receiving hospital, suffer
ing from numerous bruises about the
arms, legs and body. There were no
serious injuries.
II was looking for international com
plications,' said officer Pautz, who
helped the Mexican into the police
patrol but Of course the business
was all off when the horse stepped on
Laurel"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-05
MEXICAN IS NEEDLESS
FOR 6 HOURS TO WHAT
MAY BE FATAL WOUND

Though he was stabbed at 8 o'clock
Saturday night, Felix Alvarez, a Mexi-
can living on South Alameda, didn't
know he was seriously wounded untif
six hours later and when taken TO the
receiving hospital about $3.50 o'clock
yesterday morning his condition was
precariOus. The wound which the Mex
lean at first regarded as a mere scratch
proved TO be a twO-ineh internal lacer-
alton of the abdomen which may prove
fatal.
Alvarez engaged in a fight with an
other Mexican at Second and San Pedro
streets. After the difficulty was set
tied he went home and retired. When
his friends heard him grOaning later in
the night they called the ambulance.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-05
CHIROPODIST TAKES HIS
LIFE; WE'D TWO MONTHS

Ending his life by shooting himself
through the mouth with small cali
Der revolver, DR.. H. r. Woodruff, a
chiropodist living at 1948 Park Grove
building, was found dead IN ms Of
flee. 210 Mason building by II. J. Knox,
the night watchman, yesterday morn
ing. The body was removed to the
undertaking establishment of Bresee
Brothers The coroner signed a certl-
fcate of suicide.
According to his wife, Woodruft had
heen melancholy for several months
and had frequently threatened to kill
himself. He lost nearly all his prop
erty in the San Francisco earthquake
and fire and this is thought to have
been at the bottom of his troubles.
Woodruff moved to Los Angeles
shortly after the San Francisco disas
ter and is said to have conducted a
prosperous business. He had been
married less than two months.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-05
ASSERTS HE is OFFICER;
SQUARES CASE FOR WATCH

James Sullivan. a gardener employed
in Eastlake park, reported to the city
detectives yesterday morning that he
was ARRESTED" for alleged drunkenness
by Mexican who called himself an
officer, on North Main street, Satur-
day night. Rather than go to the jail,
Sullivan said he barganed with the
"offcer" who finally let him go after
taking his gold watch.
"He said with the watch in his pock-
ct he could call things square" said
Sullivan.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-05
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FLAMES DAMAGE HOUSE

Fire of an unknown origin partly
destroyed the house at 1928 Long Beach
avenue at II o'clock last night, causing
a loss of $1,000 ON the building and
damage to the contents to the extent
of $780, The house is owned by J.
Meigs The tenants Of tho house were
absent when the blaze started.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-05
LECTURE ON OWENS RIVER

A stereopticon lecture on The owens
River Aoueduct' will be given by W. f.
Shelley this evening under the auspices Of
the Jewish Endeavor society at the Temple
T'nai Birth. corner Ninth and Hope streets
The public is invite
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-08-19

is credited with inspiring the Long
worth statement, it is difficult to think
of Taft's inspiring anything.
Notes and Personal Mention.
F. ]. Downs and family are moving
from 1924 Logan street to 1905 Harrison
street.
Mrs. G. e. Allen and daughter, Miss
Gertrude Allen of SO7 North Harrison
street, are visiting in Tecumseh.
Mrs Fred Lunquist of Cleburne, is
visiting Mrs. C.. A. Fernstrom.
Joseph Hartzel and family, who have
been living in wyoming since last
spring, have returned to Topeka and
will locate on the North side.
AL Smith. CT 500 North Jackson street.
has left for visit in Colorado Springs,
Col.
T. NJ Forbes, of 1901 North Monroe
street. returned today from Colorado
Springs where he met Mrs. Forbes and
daughter, Miss Grace Forbes. They
have been visiting in California this
summer.
c. B. Kelley and family are moving
from West Tenth avenue to 1913 North
Harrison street.
At a special meeting of Golden Rule
lodge No. 80, Masonic, the following
candidates were given their first de-
gree: VIM. E: schleichter. G: W.
Metzger, Robt. Kinney, Fred Voiland,
Joe R. Spetter and Mr.. Sebrille. To-
peka lodge No. II assisted in putting
on the work.
Mrs. w H. Young of Kansas City is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. P. G.
Marlatt of 1406 North Quincy street
Rev. j. Barrett will occupy the pull
pit of the North Side Baptist church
Sunday morning and evening in thu
absence of the pastor. Rev. w. 1. Cole.
Rev. Mr.. Cole is looking after his farm
near st. Joe.
At the Shawnee State bank Samuel
Dolman is exhibiting 13 ounce peaches
measuring liz inches in circumference.
They were raised from Seeding tree
in his back yard. The tree is 20 years
old.
The machinery for the new $4,000
mill of Forbes Bros. which is being
built to replace the one destroyed by
fire this spring is expected to arrive in
a few days.
Mrs. Ed Martin and son Charles are
visiting relatives in Indianapolis.
The Pleasant Ridge grange will hold
an open meeting Saturday evening. The
public is cordially invited.
Mrs. James Lawson is expected to
arrive tomorrow for a visit with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Williams, of 709
West Gordon street.