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The San Francisco call., 1908-11-19
WOMEN'S LEAGUE WILL
CONTROL COED AFFAIRS
Stanford Girls Vote for Change
in Constitution of Student
Association

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Nov. IS
AT one Of the largest meetings held by
the women of the university in some
time the proposed amendments to the
Women's league constitution were. to-
day passed unanimously By this
action one Of the most important OF
changes is made IN the affairs OF the
women students From now on the
Nomen's league viii control all affairs
Of the goods.
Five new members have been elected
TO the Nestoria debating society. The
new members are +. :. Evenden OF
Stanford. O. A. Deitz Of Stockton, E. L.
Ford Of san Francisco. y. Dickinson Of
stockton and K Van Slick of FL Paso,
The Euphronia. debating society has
been obliged 10 fill the Office of presi-
dent. lett vacant by the resignation Of
". G. Shelton '0S Of San Jose, @. A.
Stele 'os Of Pasadena having been
chosen.
The last of the big Encina at homes
Of the semester will be given by, the
students of the mems dormitory Sat
urday night These dances are the
largest of the campns functions, and as
this is the last affair of the college
term a special effort viii be made by
the students IN charge
In accordance with the policy laid
down by the trustees OF the university,
the lists Of publications and reference
works Of the library have been in
creased Special funds have been set
aside for this purpose and subscrip-
tions have been ordered to all technical
journals Of French and German au-
thorshiD which are recognized by other
large universities Special reference
books have been provided for the clas-
sical departments of the university.
In order 10 execute unique figures at
the annual sophomore cotillon to be
held December 5 the students and their
partners who have tickets TO the func-
tion have decided to engage in several
rehearsals. The affair has in this man
ner assumed the dimensions of several
dances instead of the single formal
function. The rehearsals viii be held
at ROble hall and the various Greek
letter chapter houses
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-19
COLLEGE HONORS
WOMAN FOUNDER
Beloved Head of Mills Institute
Celebrates Her Eighty
third Birthday
Faculty and Students Give Ban
qiet for the Festal
Occasion

OAKLAND. Nov. 1s.-The eighty
third birthday anniversary of Mrs. Su-
san T. Mills. the pioneer woman edu-
Gator OF the state, was celebrated to-
day at Mills college. although its be-
loved president is in Oregon. where
she. is spending the early November
with Mrs. C. A Dolph and Miss Hazel
Dolph.
Mrs Mills this morning. in Portland.
received the greeting of the faculty of
Mills college in a mass of white and
golden chrysanthemums, which were
sent to her. Each of the classes in
the college remembered her with gift
OF its own class flower. The faculty
and household united in sending mes
sages Of congratulation.
According TO custom the birthday
dinner was feature of the evening at
the college. The birthday cake in honor
Of its founder, held the center place.
An informal program was given by
the students and faculty Today the
great 400 day clock was wound, the
little ceremony being reserved for the
anniversary.
Mrs. Mills occupies a unique posi-
tion in educational circles of the state,
in lS45 she graduated from Mount Hol-
yoke. where she was a student under
Mary Lyon. Three years later she
was married 10 DR.. Cyrus Mills and to-
gether the young couple went 10 India,
where they remained for six years al
Batticotta college. Later they en-
gagged in educational work in the Ha-
waiian islands. DR.. Mills becoming
president of Oahu college. In 1855 DR..
and Mrs. Mills took charge of the girls
seminary in Benicia- From there TREY
came down TO Seminary park, where,
in 1871. Mills college was founded. Mrs.
Mills remains its president and active
leader. For so years she has been
teaching in colleges and seminaries
and in that time more than 5000 pu-
pills have come under her direct in
huence.
Mrs. Nils viii remain in Portland
for the coming fortnight Her hostess.
Mrs. DOlph, was a graduate OF Benicia
college. which afterwsrd was merged
into Mills college with the class of
'69. her daughter, Miss Hazel Dolph
graduating in 03.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-19
Navy Orders

WASHINGTON. Nov. Is.-Medical In
spec 3r F. Anderson is detached from
the navy yard at Mare island. to duty
in command of the naval hospital at
Annapolis.
Surgeon c. II. T. Lowndes is ordered
70 duty at the navy yard. Mare island.
and additional duty in command of the
naval medical supply depot.
Pharmacist R. F. s Puc Is detached
from the naval training station San
Francisco. to naval medical supply de-
pot csnacao, sailing from San FKan-
cisco January 8.
Pharmacist r ". Breck is detached
from the United States medical supply
depot. Canacao, TO home to wait orders
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-19
EXPOSITION PRESIDENT
IN WASHINGTON RESIGNS
Admits Differences of Opinion, >
but Pleads "Press of
Business"
sfECIAL DISPATCH 10 THE CALI

SEATTLE. Nov. 1s.-Following diff
cplties covering q period of three
months. Henry A. Mclean. president of
the Washington state commission for
the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition,
has sent his resignation to Governor
Mead As reason for his action Nc
Lean stated yesterday the position
is one involving grave responsibilities
and takes much more time than l can
afford to divert from my private busi-
ness. 1t is merely an honorary Office
and carries no salary whatever"
Mclean admitted that there had been
some differences of opinion" in regard
to the letting of the contract for the
Washington state building. This, as
well as his own pressing business, led
him to take the action he did
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-19
NEW TELESCOPE MAY
FIND LIFE ON MARS
Revolving Basin of Mercury In
tended to Solve Mystery
of Heavens
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

SPECIAL DISPATCH TO The CALL
BALTIMORE, Md, Nov. 1S.-R. w.
Wood who occupies the chair of expert
mental physics at Johns Hopkins uni
versity, has worked out mercury tele-
scope by which it is hoped that if life
exists it may be seen on the planet
Mars. DR.. Wood said:
The fundamental principle of the
new telescope is that liquid surface,
such as mercury, when set in rotation
becomes concave, which is the form of
surface best adapted to telescope mir
rors. The mirror already constructed
has diameter of 90 inches and con-
sists of a shallow circular basin filled
with mercury and mounted on ver-
tical shaft and set in motion by an
electric motor. Star images, smaller
than pinhole. have been obtained with
the mirror rotating at such speed that
its focal length was Is feet"
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-19
WRIGHT ESCAPES TUMBLE

LEMANS, Nov. 1s.-Wilbur Wright.
the American aeroplanist. had mar
row escape today from serious injury in
an accident similar to that which hap
pened to his brother Orville's aeroplane
at Fort Myer some weeks ago. The
chain attached to one of the pro-
pellers broke when he was making his
second flight this afternoon and the ma
chine began to turn over. Wright with
marvellous presence of mind re-estab-
lished the balance of the aeroplane by
leaning to one side and cut off the
motor, descending in safety.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-19
BANKER DIES IN PRISON

sPEJIAI DISPATtH TO TIE CALL
NEW YORK, Nov. 1S.-David Roths-
child. former president of the Federal
bank of this city died Sunday night at
Sing Sing prison after partaking of
food sent in to him by relatives.
Rothschild was convicted May 90. 1904,
of wrecking the bank and was serving
q sentence of nine years. 1t is believed
Rothschild may have committed suicide
and Coroner Squire will hold an inquest
tomorrow. A post mortem examination
will be held to ascertain whether or
not Rothschild died by poison
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-19
RESTRAINING ORDER SET ASIDE

PITTSBURG, Nov. 1S.-A rule to show
cause why the restraining order
against Attorney John B. Gleason of
New York. one of Harry Thaw's coun-
sci, who has brought suit in the New
York courts to recover $50, 900 from
Thaw should not be set aside. was
granted by United States Judge Young
here today. The rule was served upon
Roger O'Meara, trustee in bankruntcv
for Thaw, and is returnable Novenl-
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-19
PLAN SCHOOL. RnND ELECTION

SAN RAFAEL. Nov. 1s.-The school
board last night decided that a bond
issue aggregating $4,000 would be
ments and a resolution calling for the
issue was unanimously passed. The
proposed issue will be divided as fol-
lows: $4,000 for improvements to
the grammar schools of the town, and
$4,000 for the high school.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-19
CHARGE HE SLEW BRoTHER

Los ANGELES, Nov 1S.-Henrv
Whitaker. a veteran of the Philippine
war and member of the soldiers home.
is in the city Jail on telegraphic Or
ders from Roanoke. Ala, where il is
alleged he shot his brother 12 years
ago in a quarrel over their fathers
estate. Perry Holden is said to have
been the name he bore at that time.
Officers claim that he admits he shot
his brother in a quarrel and fed with
out learning the result of the shooting
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-19
MRS. SAGE AIDS NEGRO COLLEGE

LEXINGTON. Nov 1s.-It was an
nounced here last night that Mrs. Rus
sell Sage OF New York has given S25.000
toward the establishment of a college
for colored youth in Kentucky to be a
branch Of Berea college. The college
viii be modelled after the Tuskegee
institute,
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-19
The Best Of Everything

Maximum travel safety, and everything
for the complete comfort of patrons is pro-
vided on the electric lighted daily Overland
Limited and the China & Japan Fast Mail,
with their splendid through service to
Chicago and the East via the Chicago,
Union Pacific and Northwestern. Line.
Splendid service of Pullman standard
drawing room, private compartment and
Pullman tourist sleeping cars to Chicago,
Minneapolis and St. Paul.
All meals in dining cars la carte.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-19
CHOLERA ENDS IN MANILA

MANILA. Nov. 1S.-While occasional
cases of cholera are reported to the
authorities. the epidemic is now un-
questionably at an end.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-19

Do You Want S5.O0s
Read THE CALLS weekly offer on
page 13.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-19

The most direct route to the
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River and Chicago"
For sleeping reservations, tickets and fun
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address
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The San Francisco call., 1908-11-19

The Euphronia- debating society has
been obliged 10 I'LL the Office of presi-
dent. LETT vacant by the resignation Of
", c. Shelton '0S Of San Jose. @. A
Stelle '09 OF Pasadena having been
chosen.
Evening journal., 1908-10-24
ANNIVERSARY OF
BETHEL CHURCH

Bethel A. NJ r. Church is celebrat-
ing its siXty-second anniversary this
week. Tomorrow special program
will be given in the church and Sun
day school. and the pastor, the Rev.
William Fickland, will have charge.
The church since its founding has had
thirty two pastors. as follows:
Revs. Adam Brown, John r. Smith,
Henry J. Young, J. j. Beulah. W. d.
Scheurman. James Holland, Adam
Driver, Stephen Clark. Stephen F. Bay
ard. w. n. Turner. Michael r. Sluby.
II. j Rhoades. D. p. Seaton. James II.
Smith, Robert F. Wayman. T. G. Stew
art Leonard Patterson. John F.
Thomas, G. C.. Felts. r. c. Stewart.
(second term). j. W. Beckett. George
W. Brodie. J. b. Stansberry. W. d
Cook. w. X. Heard, n. d. Temple. o,
d. Robinson. J. c. Brock. NJ c..
Broks. W II. Butler. NJ. w Thornton,
William Fickland
Evening journal., 1908-10-24
PIGS AGAIN in THE
STREET MARKET

Although the Board Of Health made n
ruling prohibiting the sale Of pigs in
Fourth street between King and Orange.
whole siagon Sad Of porkers showed
up early this Aiorning a few feet west OF
shipley street and squeaiei and made
merry all day
II has been q few weeks thar the street
has been vacant OF pigs IN wagons since
the Board Of Health took action. Secre-
tary Wigglesworth stated some days ago
that he had had the farmers notified,
but it would seem that at least one farm
er forgot about it as the pigs were on
deck to-day.
Along with the wagon full Of pcrkers
stood the wagons loaded with corn for
sale.
Evening journal., 1908-10-24
HANDY WANTS TO
DEBATE ISSUES
Sends Letter of Challenge to
William H. HeaId, Candi-
date for Congress

L. Trying Handy, Democratic nomi-
nee for Congressman. to-day sent d
letter TO William II. Heald. the Re-
publican nominee for the same office,
challenging Mr. Heald to a joint debate
Of the issues of the campaign. AS
Mr. Heald did not receive the letter
until late this afternoon he had not
made rsply at o'clock, but announced
that he would do so before night. Fol-
lowing is Mr.. Handy's letter:
Mr.. William Fl. Heald, Wilmington,
Del
Dear Sir: am the nominee of the
Democratic party in Delaware for Rep
resentative in Congi ess. You are the
nominee of the Republican party and
of the Independence (HearsD party foi
the same office You are on the stump
discussing political issues before the
people and so am 1. But my audiences
do not hear you and your audiences dc
not hear me We DO not get down
to the exact issue between you and me
and between our parties so that the
people can decide which of us ought
b elected. propose that you
and ! meet in joint debate, and II you
viii consent 10 bring our political diff
ference to this test ] shall be willing
to make satisfactory arrangements as
to the details of the Joint debate.
will undertake to advocate the cause Of
the Democratic party in both state and
nation and you may defend either the
Republican pnrty or the Hearst party
according to your own choice. Or
since you are on both tickets, ] have
no objection TO your defending and ad-
vocating both the Republican party
an dthe Hearst party.
This invitation is a public matter and
/ shall ltake the liberty TO make this
an open public letter May reoues
"a prompt and decisive reply.
Yours truly
Levin Irving Handy.
Evening journal., 1908-10-24
TRANSFERS OF
REAL ESTATE

Real estate transfers we're recorded
by City Registry Clerk Farrer since
Wednesday OF this week as follows:
Harry c. Moore to Fidelity Real Es-
tate Improvement Company property
at Delaware avenue and Lincoln
streets, 50.
North Side Improvement Company
TO James Edmund Fuller. No. 42f West
Twenty street. S4650.
Alexander P. Byrne and wife to the
Fidelity Real Estate Improvement
Company. northeast corner Gilpin ave-
nue. and Jackson street, S..
Woodlawn Company TO Robert S.
Baird east side of Rivarview avenue,
80 feet north of Willard street
IS. .77s.7s.
Ernest Emil Wagner and wife TO
Hilma Mihnos. northeast corner Thir-
teenth and Clayton streets. $4,000.
Margaret Tatnall to Nicholas FL
dance. south side of Fourth street. is
feet west Of Scott, $500.
Catharine Norton to Powell Gilwites
south side OF Klund street, 72 feet east
of Pine. $3.50.
Harry c. Humphreys and wife to
Caroline owens, No. PA Harrison
street, $3.50.
James r. Hardcastle and wife to
Catharne John. east side Of Franklin
street, Is feet north OF Fifth, $1,000.
Czeslaw zeransxi and wife TO Luigi
Natalie, north side Of Sycamore street
1872 feet west Of Van Buren, $500
Dorothea c. Esser and husband. Ia
Carmine D'Aniello, northwest corner
Fourth and DUPONT streets, $500.
Wilmington Savings Fund Society &c
william f. Linton, west side OF Adams
street, 5S feet south OF Conrad. $1,000.
Helena NJ. Nurnberg, guardian. and
Louisa Balling, ct al, 10 Dorothea G
Esser. northwest corner Fourth anC
dupont streets 1850 and S240 respect
| iVeiy
Evening journal., 1908-10-24
PROPOSALS
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES or DErx-
4 WARE-EXECUTfVE DEPART |

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES or bErx-
WARE-ENECUT1VE DEPART
MENT.
I. Preston Lea. Governor OF the State
Of Delaware, do hereby proclaim and
make known. IN accordance with the
provisions Of an Act OF the General AS
sembly OF this tSate that on the
THIRD DAY OF NOVEMBER.
In the year OF our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and eight, being the Tuesday
next after the first Monday In said month.
an election viii be held In the several
counties OF this State. al the places In
the several election districts respectively,
at which the General Election IN the said
State Is held. for the purpose Of choos-
ing by ballot three electors for the clec-
ton Of "a President and Vice President
of the United states.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF.
have hereunto set my hand and
caused the Great Seal Of the
state 10 be hereunto ahixed. az
Dover. this twentieth day OF Oc-
tobcr. IN the year OF our Lord
lSEAl0 one thousand nine hundred and
eight. and in the year Of tho ln-
dependence of the United States
Of America the one hundred and
thirty-third.
BY the Governor.
PRESTON LEA.
JOS. l.. CAHALL,
Secretary Of State. o2i-Si.
Evening journal., 1908-10-24
NEWSY DOINGS
OF new CASTLE
Council to Install a Fire Plug
for the Protection of
BaIdtOn
speeInl 70 mn EvENINa JouRNAL

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEW CASTLE. oct. 2f-In the ab.
sence of President Weitenbaker. Mr.
Smith presided at the meeting Of City
Council last evening The question Of
fire protection for Baldton was discus
sed at length The members did not
see where a plug from any other part
Of the city could be moved so il was
decided to haye new plug placed al
Moore and Wilmington avenues
Council will get the opinion Of City
Solicitor Cooper regarding Cherry
street. IL is claimed that IL is not a
public street and property owners do
not want to put down gutter.
The committee on arrangements fol
the big parade here on Thursday even.
ing are delighted with the prospects
Clubs from Delaware City. Newpor;
and Wilmington are 70 be in line and
the farmers Of the surrounding coun.
try saw thew will be mounted. A list
Of vice-presidents will be arranged by
the committee and the meeting prom.
ises to be the largest seen here in
years
Attending Political Meeting.
The BRYAN and Kern Club went ia
Wilmington last evening in a special
car.
The Taft League will accompany the
CITY Cornet Band 20 Delaware City
this evening, where mass meeting
win be held
The Taft and Sherman League will
meet on Tuesday evening in the Arm
ory building owing t. the increased
number Of members the Town Hall rs
not large enough.
There are many appeals from this
hundred. About twenty-five register
ed voters have been served with notice
10 appear before Judge Spruance IN
the Superior Court on Tuesday next
MANY Of the men saw that a mistake
has been made in trying to get them
taken off the list.
Willie King, &gei 6 years, was knock
ed down and severely bruised in q
crush among children who were watch
ing the antics of a number Of bear,
in this city early last evening. The
child was hurt in trying TO get out OF
the way Of one Of the animals.
A contract has been awarded to John
f. Healey, Of Wilmington. for the con-
struction Of an additional mill for the
new Tropenas Steel Company, ano
work on the foundations is now wei
under way. II is proposed to operate
J the mills within a few months
Evening journal., 1908-10-24
CARNEY HELD FOR
THE UPPER COURT
Is Accused Of Registering
Illegally Under the Name
Of Marshal GrieSt
ALSO ACCUSED OF PERJURY

John Garvey was held in $500 bail on
a charge Of registering illegally and in
5000 bail on a charge Of perjury, ano
bound over to the upper court on eaci
charge by Judge Cochran In City Cour
this morning.
When the warrant was read to Gar
vev he said he didn't know whether
he was guilty or not guilty. He said
he had been drunk at the time, and
could not remember what did take
place
w Harvey Layton. who acted A.
registrar at the polling place in the
First district Of the Fifth ward in the
Fourth Representative district, last
Saturday. was called "a a witness Mr..
Lavton said that Garvev registered
under the name Of Marshall Grist OF
7OS West street.
Did YOU know that that was not
his right name" asked the court
"No sir. not at the time" replied Mr.
Layton.
John T. Cassidy. chairman Of the
Democratic City Committee. was ther
called to the stand. He testified that
he had known Garvev for about Is
wears. Tho court said there was no
need TO cali more witnesses.
Il know this man 20 be John Car
vev." said the court Garvev said he
had nothing 10 say.
This is a serious charge" said tho
court: II propose to prosecute every
case that comes in this court Of this
nature. You should have registered
under your proper name and at the
proper place"
Assistant CITY Solicitor satterthwaire
said that on tAe perjury charge he
thought Garvev should be held under
a light bail. The charge of perjury
was brought because IL was alleged
that Garvev was sworn by Mr. Layton
at the time the former registered.
Evening journal., 1908-10-24

=
p R0POSALS FOR FILTRATION
Plant-Sealed proposals will be re-
ceived by the Board OF Water Commits
sioners at the office of the Water De-
partment southeast corner sixth and
King streets, Wilmington, Delaware I'M
~ 1880 a. m, on Monday. November 2Srd,
1905, for the construction OF a covered,
slow sand filtration plant together with
Uttered water reservoir, alter sand wash
ing apparatus and other appurtcnances
the kind and the amount Of work to be
done or furnished under said proposals
TO be according to plans and specihca-
tons which may be seen IN detail al the
office OF the Chief Engineer Of the Water
Department. southeast corner Sixth and
King streets. Wilmington, Delaware, 10
which reference Is hereby made
The contract for the doing OF the work
and the furnishing OF all materials and
supplies covered by such plsns and speei-
hcauons will be awarded 90 the lowest
and best bidder, provided that the Board
Of Water Commissioners reserves the
right to reject any or all bids
Each bid must be signed by the bidder
and be accompanied BY an undertaking
signed by the persons offered by the bid.
der as his suretles who must, In all
cases, be resident freeholders OF the city
OF Wilmington, or a thorough responsible
surety company which company or com.
panies must be acceptable to the Board
or Water Commissioners, declaring their
consent TO be such sureties In the event
OF the contract being awarded to such
bidder; and y any contract be so award
ed. and such bidder shall fail TO COM
plete the execution of contract there
fore, with security for It's performance
approved by the said Board such bid
der and the party or parties. or com
pany or companies so undertaking fol
him, as aforesaid. shall be liable 90 pas
/ to the city Of Wilmington any dam
I age that may be occaaioned 70 said city
/ by such failure; (bond required In ths
sum Of 25 per cent OF the contract price
/ Form Of proposals and contracts may
be obtained az the said office Of the Chic
Engineer Of the Water Department.
Copies Of the specifications ana planl
may be secured upon making deposi
of twenty-five dollars. said deposit 20 bl
returned upon the return of the PLAN
I and specifications. BY order OF
Board OF Water Commissioners,
JOHN A. KIENLE,
Chief Engineer.
Attest:--Chas. Mc1ntire, Secretary.
o22-4t
Evening journal., 1908-10-24
Sight INCREASE
IN THE DEATHS

The total number of deaths for the
week was 81 a slight increase over the
number last week and a much larger
increase over the number OF the cor
week Of 1907.
There were 40 births during the week,
as against Is year ago for the same
time. Marriages increased substan-
TALLY, the number recorded for the week
being 5s. For the corresponding week
OF 1907 there were 50.
Evening journal., 1908-10-24
CONSIDERATION OF
BISHOP KINSMAN

Final arrangements arc being r~ g
for the conservation OF Wednesday m
the Rev Dr. f. J. Kinsman as Bishop
Of Delaware The conservation will
take place in Trinity Episcopal Church
at 11.30 o'clock next Wednesday The
consecrators will be Bishop Tuttle. OF
St Louis; Bishop Whitaker of Pennsy,-
vania and Bishop Niles Of New Hamp-
ahirn
Evening journal., 1908-10-24
REPUBLICAN LITERATURE
IN MANY L LiNGUAGES

Another supply OF Republican literature
has been received at the Taft League Lit
erary Bureau, No. COS 10 Market street
which may be had by calling a the Of
lce. Besides pamphlets in English. liter.
ature may now be had printed in Heb ew
Swedish, German and Italian. II is foi
free distribution.