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The San Francisco call., 1910-01-13
ATTEMPT MADE TO
STEAL DOCUMENTS
Burglar Ransacks Files of Sac
ramento Store, but Leaves
Money Unmoiested
[speei0l Di,po.ch 10 The Call

SACRAMENTO. Jan. IA burglar
whose evident intention was to gain
possession OF certain documents rath-
er than money entered the store of the
Sacramento Rochdale company about
midnight and ransacked the letter files
and cabinets.
Loose change to the amount of SIS
was not molested by the intruder, but
papers of the company were scattered
over the office
Manager Reed of the company be-
neVes II was either an attempt to Sc
cure evidence TO be used in a pending
libel suit or to steal proxy ballots to
overthrow Reed at coming election.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-13
NAGEL-WALKER FACTION
TO CONTROL EXCHANGE
Fruit Growers Elect Directors
of Their Association
Special Dispatch 10 The Call

SACRAMENTO. Jan. 12-At a heated
meeting of the California fruit ex-
ehange in this city today the Nagel-
Walker faction was chosen TO control
the directorate of the organization.
An endeayor to overthrow their
power was made by ]. P. Dargitz of
Acampo. but failed. The officers chosen
were:
Directors-C. B. Fell, Florin: D. II.
Needham, Acampo; Freeman B. Mills.
Woodbridge; II. r. Brinck, winters; A.
1. J. Reynolds. Walnut Grove; George
H. Cutter, Sacramento; j. L. Nagle,
Newcastle; +. Fereva, Newcastle;
George B. Green, Courtland: w. II.
Tudsoury. LOOMS; r. V. Rudy, Fresno;
J. l. Nagel, president; Freeman B.
Mills, vice president; T. w. Madely of
Sacramento, secretary, and w. c. Walk
er, manager.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-13
MAIL CARRIER FROZEN
TO DEATH IN STORM
Gives Life in Attempt to Travel
Through Heavy Snowfall

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan 12.=Henry
Loose. a mail carrier. perished from
exposure while attempting 10 take the
mail from Tropic, Garfield county, to
Panguitch on January 5 during one
OF the worst storms Of the winter.
Loose left Tropic January on horse
back. There was a heavy snowfall,
and as the carrier did not appear rescue
parties set out. Loose was found jan
uary Z.
He was still alive, but died before the
rescuers got him to Tropic.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-13
COMMITS SUICIDE IN
PRESENCE OF CHILDREN
Tacoma Merchant DeSpondent
Over Death of His Wife

TACOMA, Wash, Jan. 12.=William
Paf, aged So years. a retired merchant
of this city, killed himself today. The
act was committed on the street in the
presence of a large crowd of school
children. His wife died about eight
Years ago and he had grieved over IL
ever since. The suicide leaves three
children. Paff was in comfortable cir
cumstances-
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-13
FALLS VICTIM TO THE
DARTS OF ARCHER CUPID
Septuagenarian Marries Widow
Many Years His Junior

SACRAMENTO, Jan. 12.-Although
Colonel Eli Bannister. well TO do min
ing man, is Il years of age. he has
fallen a victim to the piercing darts of
Dan Cupid's bow He took as his bride
today Mrs Gertrude B. Smith, a widow.
who is 30 years his junior.
They were married by Bishop w. Fl.
Moreland in the rectory of the Trinity
Episcopal church.
she was Colonel Bannister knew his
bride when she was child. She mar
ried another, but the friendship
remained warm.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-13
STOCKTON GRAND
JURY Is ACTIVE
Controversy Between Auditor
and Deputy Being Thor
oughIy.Considered
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call


STOCKTON. Jan. 12-The grand jury
this afternoon took up the ~Kroh-
Perrott controversy. John Perrott re-
signed few days ago as chief dep
uty in County Auditor and Recorder
Kroh's ONCE. The latter published a
statement shortly after to the effect
that his deputy has collected bill for
auditors fees amounting to s120.Ss,
which was lawfully due to him as head
OF the Office
Perrott in reply stated:
AS to the s120.SS mentioned by Mr..
Kroh, that was collected and received
by me under an express agreement with
MIR. kroh and with his full knowledge
and consent. All Mr.. Kroh has to do
in regard to this sum is to bring suit
for the same and the matter will be,
as far as 1 am concerned, fully pre-
sented to the court" M
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-13
HAPPY COUPLES ARE
ON HONEYMOON TRIPS
Two Weddings Celebrated in
the City of Roses
TSpecial Dispotch 10 The Call

SANTA ROSA Jan. 12.-J. ". Stem
sen, a prominent businessman OF Calls
toga and Miss Mabel Hicklin. daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. g. T. Hicklin. who re-
side near the petrifed forest IN this
county. were married today.
Mr. and Mrs. Siemsen left this even
luR for san Francisco en- route to Los
a seles and Mexico for their wedding
q -
waite James Nichols arrived here
r.em Los Angeles today and married
Ntes Dora Belle Eastlick Of this city
T.r marriage ceremony took place al
rIe home Of the brides mother. Mrs
5lsftle a. Eastlick
AR and Mrs. Nichols left on the aft
ernoOn train for San Francisco, en-
route 10 Los Angeles, where they Will
reside.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-13
ORCHARD PEST PROVES
ONLY HARMLESS BUG
State Horticultural Commits
sioner Settles Dispute

REDDING, Jan. 12.-State Horticul-
tural Commissioners Jeffrey has settled
the dispute among orchardists and
County Commissioner Tharsing about
the mealy bug by officially notifying
the commission here that the pest now
bothering the orchards is not mealy
bug, but a harmless pest that is easily
removed
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-13
LOCOMOTIVE FIREMAN
MAY LOSE HIS SIGHT
Explosion of Gas Is Cause Of
Serious Injury
ISpeoial Dispoioh 10 The Gail

SANTA CLARA. Jan. l2.-Injuries
that probably viii cost the loss OF
both eyes were incurred last night by
Robert Hancock Of Santa Clara Han
cock was firing one OF the switch
engines at the narrow gauge depot in
san Jose. At the time Of the accident
he was on the front OF the engine fix
ing the headlight
Just what happened is not known
but the gas Is thought to have been
turned on some time. for when a
match was lighted a sheet Of fame
burst forth.
How serious the burns are is not yet
known but Doctor Beattie. who was
summoned, fears the loss of both eyes
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-13
SLAYER VOLUNTARILY
SURRENDERS HIMSELF
Kills Enemy and I'M ediateIy
Notifies Officers OF Act

GRANTS PASS. Ore. Jan. l2.-Janes
Mcclure, an aged miner in the Kirby
iistrict. arrived here today and sur
-endered himself TO the sheriff, stating
hat he had killed Aignas Knappka, an
5ther miner. Mcguire claims he had
aeen warned that Knappka would kill
sim and when he saw Knappka appar-
sntly lying in wait along the trail
shot him dead. The men had not been
81 good terms for some time
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-13
CHINESE PUGILIST is
FORCED TO TAKE COUNT
All Wing Knocked Out by Sac
ramento Expressman
Especial Dispatch TO The Call

IopecIdI Dispdtch 10 The Call
SACRAMENTO, Jan. 12.-Counted
out by his own clock, which he was
carrying under his arm, was the sad
fate of All Wing, a Chinese pugilist,
last night
Wing and Mike Howard, an express
man, had quarreled over a white girl.
to whom Ah Wing is said to have paid
attentions.
When Wing approached Howard on
the street the latter struck once and
Wing went down and stayed while the
clock licked 10.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-13
RUNAWAY HfIRFSS
ON HER WAY HOME
Detectives Observe Secrecy in
Taking Miss de JanOn and
AbductOr From Chicago
Waiter Who Carried on Million
aires Daughter Expects
Five Years in Prison

CHICAGO. Jan. I2.-Roberta De Jsnon.
thr PhIadelp phia heiress. and Frederick
Coren. the waiter with whom she eloped
Decembe- IS left for Philadelphia today
with Detec.ive Sergeants 4 J. Emanuel
and James scsnlon- The party is due in
Philadelphia tomorrow afternoon.
The Philadelphia detectives observed
tie greatest secrecy in getting the elop-
ers out OF the city. They were taken
TO the depot in a closed carriage, were
smuggied into the baggage room and
taken to a room below in a freight ele-
vatcr From there they hurried aboard
the train and the curtains OF the-draw-
ing room and sections reserved were
drawn.
Cohen's picture and measurements by
The Bertincn system We're taken.
EXPECTS FIVE YEARS
'I suppose they viii give me about
dve years Tor this. said Frederick Co
hen. the alter. today TO Miss Roberta
de Janon. the heiress, whom he is ac-
cused Of abductiug. Bat ] don't care
7 rave made you happy Tor short time,
anyway. and that is enough for me.
Cohen and Miss de JanOn met al the
Harrison street 3 Nice station for the
first time since tleir arrest They had
q nice n,tIe talk together" TO use the
girls expression.
Cohen pinched her cheek ana told her
be had read IN the papers that she
thought more Of her dog than OF him
Size denied it strongly.
You know J don't" said she.
All right. then" said Cohen
DF ELECTIVES CHANGE PLANS
The plahs for taking the couple back
10 Philadelphia were changed twice
dufsng the day. First Il was decided
they should 80 today Then the de-
fec+tves said il would be tomorrow
Then the dual announcement was made
fnat the party would leave for the east
this afternoon.
The delay was caused, II was said, by
the necessit- q having 10 redeem some
5eweIry pawned by Miss de Janon. The
PHILADELPHIA detectives found II ali
sooner tnan they thought they would.
WOULD AVOID SENSATION
The desire of Miss de Janon's rela-
tives is 10 avoid q sensational reception
Of the elopers on their arrival in their
horne city.
we expect to reach Philadelphia
Friday. said Sergeant Emanuel Mr.
Ruist Miss de Japor's grandfather feels
b.trer toward Cohen and believes that
he Is responsible for the girls running
away. Buist has said he would spare
10 EFFORT IN prosecuting Cohen
Cohen probably viii be accused OF
abduction. He ha1 waived extradttion
and there is nothing 10 hinder US from
taking him back
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-13
TOWN FLOODED;
MANY HOMELESS
Especial Dispotcb 10 The CALI

ISpecidl DIsoatch 10 The Call
LAKEvIEW. Ore, Jan. 12.-Paisley.
a town of 500 people. 40 miles north ot
here, is under water and the residents
are temporarily homeless.
An ice jam in the Cbewaucan river
has caused water TO back up and the
entire town is Hooded. The residents
are camping on the hills surrounding
the valley.
The severe cold weather is causing
much suffering, but latest reports from
the town are that provisions are plenti-
full A warm rain viii break the ice
jam.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-13
STOLE BECAUSE OF
SICK WIFE AND BABE
Hod Carrier Admits Theft of
Tools From Carpenter
.ecial Dispatch 10 The Call

Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
CHICO. Jan. 12.-James Lower, a hod
carrier, was arrested on complaint of
+. Fielder. a carpenter, and charged
with theft of carpenter tools from
Fielder. Lower admits his guilt. but
declares he committed the theft TO Sc
cure money to buy food for his invalid
wife and baby.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-13
WOMAN FORGER is
PLACED on PROBATION
Husband Sentenced to San
Quentin on Same Charge
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

CHICO. Jan. 12.-Through the efforts
of local friends Mrs. Fred Triest, who
was convicted with her husband of
passing forged checks here and at
Redding, has been placed on probation,
although her husband has been sent to
San Quentin for five years. Mrs Triest
has raised money here and will go into
business to support herself and child.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-13
FORMAL APPOINTMENT
OF GOLDEN'S SUCCESSOR
Governor Issues Commission as
Justice to Carl w. Mueller

SACRAMENTO, Jan l2.-Carl w.
Mueller was appointed by Governor
Gillett today to fill the place left
vacant by the resignation of Isidor
Golden. justice of the peace of San
Francisco, to enter private practice.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-13
CONGRESSMAN McKINLAY
DODGES RESPONSIBILITY
Choice of HeaIdsburg Postmas-
ter Left to County Committee
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

HEALDSBURG, Jan. 12.-Congress-
man Duncan z. McKinIay, in the effort
to escape mixing in local strife over
the appointment of a postmaster to
succeed Postmaster Ferguson in this
city. passed the matter up to the. re-
publican county central committee for
a recommendation from among the
four candidates
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-13
RUNAWAY BOYS TO
BE SENT BACK HOME
Lads Detained at Red Bluff Are
Not Brothers
Special Dispatch 10 The Coll

RED BLUFF, Jan. 12.-The two run
away boys from Oakland, who alleged
that they were brothers, have been
identified. One is a son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Derrick of Oakland and grand
son of William Vance of this city.
The older boy now says his name is
Walter Ferral and that his home is in
Oakland.
The two are held awaiting the ar
rival of the Oakland probation officer.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-13
GAME WARDEN NAMED
FOR POSTMASTERSHIP
ingalls, Endorsed for Santa Rosa
Federal Job
rc.-.-l n.-..I l. IL en-
[Speeiol Dispoteh % ~ ON

IOpecfdI Dispotch 70 ne IoUJ
SANTA ROSA, Jan. 12.-At meeting
Of the republican executive committee
held in Santa Rosa today County Game
Warden John c. Ingalls, was indorsed
for the Office of postmaster and his
name forwarded to the congressman for
appointment. ingalls, at once present
ed his registration as game warden to
the supervisors and it has been ac-
cepted.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-13
pFNTrTrEp as BANDITS

IDENTIFIED As BANDII-Salt Lake City. Jan.
12.-Joseph Haley. under arrest ar Fort Doug.
las as deserter from the United States army
was today identified the man Who held up
fOung's cafe December 20 and afferward en-
gagged in revolver battle with the police
Haley has before him an unfinished sentence
at Fort Leavenwortb which viii take Drece-
dence OF the robbery charge
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-13
CAUGHT IN JAWS OF
A SPLIT SUGAR PINE
Man Meets His Death by Most
Extraordinary Accident

RED BLUFF. Jan. 12.-Caught in the
Jaws of a split sugar pine tree, which
closed together like wise, Robert ]
Hall was crushed TO death yesterday on
the Cone ranch. The tree split when
cut near the ground and Hall was
caught as the two pieces fell and closed
together.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-13
LAUNCHMEN PLAN TO
APPEAL FROM FINE
Will Test Law Giving Ferry
Company Exclusive Franchise
fSpecioI Di1ootcb In tn, Call

L~F~N1t DiOPdtSH 10 4 Hc Ooti
VALLEJO. Jan. 12.-Lang & McPher-
son, the launchmen who We're fined
$1,000 by Judge Buckles last week, are
to appeal their case.
Lang & Mcpherson were sued by the
Vallejo ferry company for carrying pas
sengers TO and fro between Vallejo and
Mare island, which was in direct viola
ton of the city charter, as the city of
Vallejo had accorded the ferry company
the exclusive right TO handle all pas
senger trade between the two points
for 20 years.
For several years the government
furnished a steam launch for all cler-
ical employees, but this was stopped.
This change compelled the clerks to
ride on the Vallejo. a ferryboat which
charged 81 a month for Communication
ticket.
These employees rebeHed at the rates
and induced Lang & Mcpherson to
carry them across the channel This
resulted in a long legal case, with the
launchmen being fined $1,000.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-13

sHoPLIFTER CAUGHT-Antonio Arbetta was
arrested yesterday by Detectives T. Murphy
and Esola a charge Of stealing articles
from stores in Montgomery avenue between
Vallejo aud Green streets
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-07

l am happy to believe have never be- fore been upon so high a plane and so solid basis as at present
 The congressional commission ap- pointed under concurrent resolution to attend the festivities celebrating the centennial anniversary of Mexican in- dependence, together with a special ambassador. were received with the highest honors and with the greatest cordiality, and returned with the report of the bounteous hospitality and warm reception of President Diaz and the Mexican people, which left no doubt of the desire of the immediately neighbor- ing republic to continue the mutually beneficial and intimate relations which I feel sure the two governments will ever cherish.
 At the fourth Pan-American confer ence which met in Buenos Ayres during July and August last, after seven weeks of harmonious deliberations, three con- ventions were signed providing for the regulation of trademarks, patents and copyrights which when ratified by the diffreent governments, will go far to- ward furnishing to American auth ors, patentees and owners of trademarks the protection needed in localities where heretofore 1t has been either lacking or inadequate. Further, a con- yention for the arbitration of pecuni- ary claims was signed and a number of important resolutions passed. The conventions will in due course be transmitted to the Senate, and the re- port of the delegation of the United States will be communicated to the Congress for its information. The spe- cial cordiality between representative men from all parts of America which was shown at this conference can not fail to react upon and draw still closer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-07

nolicies with respect to China to which the United States together with all other interested powers are alike solemnly com mitted. issllF
 The treaty annexing Corea to the em- pire of Japan, promulgated August ~, 1910, marks the final step in process or control of the ancient empire by her powerful neighbor that has been in pro- gress for several years past. In com rnunicating the fact of annexati9n the Japanese government gave to the gov ernment of the United States assurances of the full protection of the rights or American citizens in Corea under the changed conditions.
 Friendly visits of many distinguished persons from the far east have been made during the year. Chief among these were their Imperial Highnesses Princes Tsai-tao and Tsai-Hsun of China, and His Imperial Highness Prince Higashi E'ushimi and Prince Tokugawa, president of the house of peers of Japan. The Sec retary of War has recently visited Japan and China in connection with his tour to the Philippines, and large delegation of American business men are at present travelling in China This exchange of friendly visits has had the happy effect of even further strengthening our friend- ly international relations.
 Latin America
 During the past year several or our southern sister republics celebrated the tooth anniversary of their indepen- dence In honor of these events, spe- cial embassies were sent from this country to Argentina, Chile and Mexico, where the gracious reception and spleu- did hospitality extended them manl- fested the cordial relations and friend ship existing between those countries and the United States, relations which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-07


 business at one port. Immigrants are needed in the rural districts.
 Some provision should be made for re- tirinc superanuated government clerks. z The only amendments suggested in the Interstate commerce law are an appro- priation to enable the interstate com- nerce commission to ascertain the valua- lion of railroads and fixing the responsi- bilities of public carriers in the issuance of bills of lading.
 The Message in Full To the Senate and House of Representa-
 tives
 - During the past year the foreign rela- tions of the United States have continued upcn a basis of friendship and good un- derstanding.
 Arbitration
 The year has been notable as witnessing the pacific settlement of two important International controversies before the permanent court of The Hague.
 The arbitration of the fisheries dispute between the United States and Great Britain, which has been the source of nearly continuous diplomatic correspond ence since the fisheries convention of ISIS. has given an award which is satis- factory to both parties. This arbitration is particularly noteworthy not only be- cause of the eminently just results secur- Gti. put alSO DBCduSt IL IS the 1ISI dIDl- tration held under the general arbitration treaty of April f. 1908. between the United States and Great Britain, and disposes of -controversy the settlement of which has resisted every other resource of diplomacy ma which for nearly 90 years has been the cause of friction between two coun- tries whose common interest lies in main taining the most friendly and cordial re- lations with each other
 The United States was ably represented before the tribunal The complicated history of the questions arising made the issue depend more than ordinarily in such cases upon the care and skill with which our case was presented, and l should be wanting in proper recognition of a great patriotic service if I did not refer to the lucid historical analysis of the facts and the signal ability and force of argument six days in length-presented to the court in support of our case by MT. Elihu Root. As Secretary of State MT Root had given close study to the intricate facts bearing on the controversy, and by diplomatic correspondence had helped to frame the issues. At the solicitation of the Secretary of State and myself MT. Root, though burdened by his duties as senator from New York, undertook the preparation of the case as leading coun- sel, with the condition imposed by him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-07
President Tdft Sends Message
 To Congress On Legislation
CONTINUED FROM PAGE D


 self that in view of his position as sena- tor he should not receive any compensa- tion.
 The tribunal constituted at The Hague by the governments of the United Sattes and Venezuela has completed it's delibera- lions and has rendered an award in the case of the Orinoco Steamship company against Venezuela. The award may be regarded as satisfactory since 1t has, pur- suant to the contentious of the United States recognized a number of important principles making for a judicial attitude in the determining of international dis putes.
 In view of grave doubts which had been raised as to the constitutionality of The Hague convention for the establishment of an international prize court, now before he senate for ratification, because of that provision of the convention which pro- vides that there may be an appeal to the proposed court from the decisions of na- tlcnal courts. this government proposed in an identic circular note addressed 10 those powers who had taken part in the London maritime conference, that the powers signatory to the convention if confronted with such difficulty. might in- sert preservation to the effect that ap- peals to the international prize court in respect to decisions of its national tribu- na!s should take the form of a direct claim for compensation; that the pro- ceedings thereupon to be taken should be in the form of a trial de novo, and that judgment of the court should con- sist of compensation for the illegal cap- ture, irrespective of the decision of the national court whose judgment had thus been internationally involved. As the re- suit of an informal discussion it was de- cided to provide such procedure by means of a separate protocol which should be ratified at the same time as the prize court convention itself
 Accordingly, the government of the Netherlands at the request of this gov- ernment, proposed under date of May 24 1910, to the powers signatory to The Hague convention, the negotiation of a supplemental protocol embodying stipu- lations providing for this alternative pro- cedure. It is gratifying to observe that this additional protocol is being signed without objection by the powers sigma tory to the original convention, and that tnere is every reason to believe that the international prize court will be soon es- tablished.
 The identic circular note also proposed that the international prize court when established should be endowed with the functions of an arbitral court of justice under and pursuant to the recommends ton adopted by the last Hague confer