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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-01
Divorced Wife of Captain

Mrs Flora Tuckerman was the di-
vorced wife of Captain Ross L. Bush,
at one time stationed at the Presidio
and at Alcatraz. During her residence
at the Presidio she was known as the
most beautiful woman in army circles.
Her suit for divorce, which was brought
in Winnemucca, New, in November.
1907, caused tongues in the army to
wag.
She alleged mental cruelty as the
cause of the action According to the
testimony introduced during the hear
ing of the case in Winnemucca Captain
Bush refused to spend any time with
the gay amenities of army and civilian
social life. He preferred to read the
bible assiduously, and insisted that
his wife listen every night to long
excerpts from the sacred pages.
Captain Bush was cultivating the
and when his wife quietly slipped
away to the desert country the Pre-
sidio gossips again took up the story
and kept at it necessarily until the
suit was begun in Winnemucca
The second surprise occurred little
more than a year ago, when from Win
nemucca came the announcement of the
marriage of Mrs. Bush and Lucius C.
Tuckerman. When Mrs. Tuckerman
first went to Nevada she attempted to
remain secluded, but being fond of
outdoor sport, such as tennis and
horseback riding, she was soon In the
social whirl in the town.
In Winnemucca she rented a large
house from a former resident of this
town. and beside moving in large
amount of furniture and other neces-
stiles, purchased several blooded
horses. and there was seldom pleas
ant day that she could not be seen
riding between Winnemucca and the
small town of Golconda.
1t. was just previous to the hearing
of her suit, when Tuckerman, a min
ing man who had been prospecting
throughout Humboldt county. ap-
peared ON the scene. The mining man
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-01
MYSTERIOUS STEAMER
IN ATLANTIC GRAVEYARD
Identity of Vessel Seen to Sink
Not Revealed

NORFOLK. Va, Jan. 31.-Hidden be-
meath the turbulent waves that roll
az er Diamond shoals. IL miles off Cape
Hatteras, n. C.. the secret of the iden-
tity OF the mysterious steamer which
went down there early yesterday, prob
ably with all hands on board. remains
untold.
No clew to corroborate the testimony
of those few aboard the Diamond shoals
Iightship who witnessed, helpless to
aid, this latest tragedy of the well
named graveyard of the Atlantic" was
Obtained
when darkness fell upon the scene
tonight not a piece OF wreckage had
been detected
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-01
DESERTS FROM ARMY
TO GET HOME COOKING
Wife's Pancakes the Magnet
That Draws Soldier
Especial Dispaich 10 The CALI

-
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 31.-Earl Stevens, ar
rested for having deserted from the
Seventeenth infantry at the Presidio,
San Francisco. explains that the magnet
which drew him away from duty was
his wife and home cooking.
Wait a minute said Stevens, as de-
tectives eager for the $50 reward start
ed. to hurry him off to headquarters.
You know. my wife is cooking some
pancakes at the house and / started out
to get some syrup for them. But for
those pancakes you would not have cap
tured me. Please let me enjoy them,
and then 1 will give up willingly"
The detectives good naturedly escort
ed Stevens to his house, where he was
allowed one more good meal of pan
cakes before being locked up.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-01
HIGHWAYMEN RAID
SALOON IN FRUITyALE
Masked Men Rob Proprietor,
Customers and Cash Drawer

OAKLAND, Jan. S1.-Two masked
highwaymen armed with revolvers held
up Frank Snedigar's saloon in Fruit
vale avenue, lower Fruitvale, at 10
o'clock tonight. They compelled four
customers to stand against the wall
while they robbed the cash drawer of
$50, and took what money Snedigar
had on his person. Then the robbers
searched the customers, taking $40 and
ring from J. Valheuser and $40 from
the robbers short distance. but lost
their trail.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-01
MINING
ABRUZZI. STILL PLANS
TO WED MISS ELKINS
Believed to Be Intent on Mar
riage After HimaIayas Trip

TURIN, Jan. 1.-Nothwithstanding
official denials, 1t is still asserted that
the duke of the Abruzzi has resigned
also stated that he has expressed his
determination after his expedition to
the Hymalayas to marry Miss Kather-
inc Elkins, either as royal prince or
a private individus
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-01
SOCIALISTS WOUNDED
IN CLASH WITH POLICE
Hanover Demonstrates Against
Prussian Election Laws

HANOVER, Germany.i Jan. s1.-So-
cialist demonstrations held here today
in protest against the Prussian cleo
ttpn laws resulted in collision be-
tween the socialists and the police.
Between 20 and 80 persons We're
wounded
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Lukes hospital
The announcement was made under
direct orders from Bishop William Ford
Nichols. head of the diocese. who de-
eided upon the step after consultation
with DR.. Elwood Worcester. founder Of
the Emmanuel movement and its ex-
FOUNDER here recently in a course Of
lectures
The movement that has interested
thousands of people is to be taught in
special classes at St Luke's. and dis
eases are TO be treated there accord
ing TO the practice Of the home or
ganization in Boston, where the En-
manuel church. Of which Doctor
Worcester is pastor. is located.
Dr. Worcester is now in Santa Bar
bara, but before he left this city he
made all preliminary arrangements
necessary for the establishment of the
school and clinic here A clergyman
taught by DR.. Worcester himself and
who has worked with him in Boston is
10 take charge of the organization here.
and associzted with him VII be one OF
more trained neurologists from this
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-01
ACTOR SHOT IN THEATER
BY FORMER COMPANION
Gun WieIder Says Wounded
Man Caused Loss of Job

LOUISVILLE, KY, Jan. 31.-Cameron
Clemens. playing at vaudeville here,
was shot and seriously wounded today
in his DIR sssing room by Willis Brown,
a member of his company. Brown. who
was arrested, declared that Clemens
was the cause of him losing his position
with vaudeville company to which he
belonged. The audience did not hear
the shot.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-01
BITTEN BY DOG, SIGHT OF
ANIMAL KILLS BABY
Child Expires From Fright
When Vicious Canine Appears

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. S1.-Albert J.
Winn. 8 years old. died here today from
fright caused by seeing in the street a
dog which bit him seven weeks ago.
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INDEX OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO CALLS
NEWS TODAY
TELEPHONE KEARNY se
MONDAY. FEBRUARY l. 1903
WEATHER CONDITIONS
NEWS TO-DAY

YESTERDAY-Cloudy; trace of rain; maxi
mum temperature, Sc; minimum, As.
FORECAST FOR ToDAY-Cloudy, with show
ers; fresh south wind. Page
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-01
CLARKE ESTATE
THREATENED BY
MIDNIGHT BRIDE
"Sweet Pea Girl Plans Expedi=
ton Against Million of For
mer Husbands Mother
Friends of Woman Who Show
cred Flowers on Murderer
Durrant Reveal Scheme
Attorney for Heirs Says Mar
riage Was Annulled and No
Action Is Feared

r. EAR that the
r. IS W e e t P e a
i Girl" may again
faunt herself
in the life of Ed
ward K. Clarke, son
of the late Mrs.
Charlotte Clarke, is
behind the expedi-
tious move of the
Clarke heirs to Sc
cure special letters
of administration to
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-01

the $1O0o,OOo estate, according to
the deduction of the girls friends.
Rosalind II. Bower, conspicuous in
the Durrant murder case as the girl
who showered sweet pea blossoms on
the arch criminal. married Mrs Clarke's
son on December Is, 1903 The girl
left a notorious resort to become the
man. When Clarke discovered that he
was married he sued for an annulment.
A settlement was fixed up and the girl
disappeared, going into Nevada.
Promised Another Grab
Word has come to her friends in this
city that the one time Mrs. Clarke is
planning an expedition against the
estate.
'She promised to get another grab at
the Clarke money said one friend
John s, Partridge, attorney for
Charles G. Lyman, Mrs. Clarke's son
in law and special administrator of the
estate. said yesterday that he did not
know anything about the Sweet Pea
Girl" but was sure that she did not
have the slightest chance to attack the
estate
THAT marriage was annulled," said
Partridge, "and Edward K. Clarke is
now living in Paris. married to a
French girl The special letters of ad-
ministration were taken out, not for
the purpose of forestalling any action
that might be brought against the
estate, but so that the estate might be
legally represented in two suits that
are now pending in the courts-a suit
involving a contract on the Hotel Bril-
liant, which Mrs. Clarke owned, and
another concerning a mortgage on
San Jose property"
Not Through Yet, She Says
The Clarke property is appraised at
more than s1,0O0,OO0. The heirs are
Edward K. Clarke, now of Paris; Mrs
Charles G. Lyman, whose husband is
special administrator, and Mrs. Char
lotte Wright. all children of the de-
ceased. The property is located in this
city and in San Mateo and Santa Clara
county.
When Sweet Marie as we also
called her. said one of Mrs Bower
Clarkes friends yesterday, was fixing
up her affairs with the Clarkes she said
to me, I'm not through yet with them
Now she'll come down to San Francisco
in a hurry"
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Episcopal Church Establishes
Special PsychOpathic Depart
ment at st. Luke's
Religious Side of Cure of Dis
eases VIII Be Brought Into
Prominence
Course of Treatment Will Be
Given and Certificates of
Proficiency issued

TROM the pulpit
n or every Epis-
y copal church in
san Francisco IL
was announced yes
terday that the En-
manuel movement
would take firm root
in this city in the
establishment Of a
special psychopathic
department at St
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-01
BULLET P|FRCFS
HEART OF MRS.
L.C. TUCkFRMAN
Former California Beauty the
Victim OF an Accident
in Chicago
Discharge of Revolver in Hands
of Mayor Busse's Brother
Causes Woman's Death
Tragic Ending of the Career OF
the Divorced Wife of Cap=
tain Bush

CHICAGO, Jan. S1.-George~ Busse,
brother of Fred A. Busse, mayor of
Chicago, tonight accidentally shot and
killed Mrs. Lueius e. Tuckerman, a
former California beauty, 80 years of
age. and wife of fruit dealer in
Milton, n. Y.
The shooting occurred in the Walton
apartment building. 305 North Clark
street. Mrs. Tuckerman was visiting
her father, General A. C. Girard, re-
tired, VINO occupied an apartment in
the building.
George Busse in his apartment across
the areaway from the .Girards was
demonstrating the use of revolver to
Bertha Lambke, his housemaid so
that she could use the weapon in case
of burglars
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treatments GiNen GRATIS

St Lukes hospital is supported main
ly hy the income from the patients
treated there. but no fear is enter
fained that the special department to
be added to the hospital will languish
for want OF funds. The treatments are
given gratis. but plenty OF money has
been guaranteed the work
Assurance was given yesterday that
the department is not a matter of the
visiOned future. but that it will be in
working order within the month.
The Episcopal clergy feel that DR..
Worcesters work in San Francisco has
placed upon them the responsibility Of
carrying on the movement. They feel
also that the work should be under
taken at once, and in the right way,
before unframed and unauthorized
practitioners start to work. In order
10 make sure that none Of the latter
flourish here certificate is to be given
every graduate oe the classes at st.
Lukes. Complete courses in psyche
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Religious Side Presented

In accordance with the practices of
DIT. Worcester in Boston, no patient
will be treated at the special depart
ment until a complete diagnosis of
whatever i'll from which he may be
suffering has been made by a compe-
tent physician. There will be no other
qualifications that patients viii have
. 10 conform with. Semimoral and semi
nervous disorders will be treated from
the physical side. but also in a psy-
Geological, moral and religious way.
The psychic remedies used will be, in
structors in the movement say, the
same as used in many hospitals and
sanitariums OF Europe and, less fire.
euently, in America, but that the re-
ligious side of the cure also will be
brought into prominence and the two
blended harmOniously. Neurasthenia,
hysteria, hypochondria, or the fear of
disease. psychasthenia and drug addic-
tions will be treated.
DIR. J. Dennis Arnold and DIR. Philip
King Brown of this city have interested
themselves deeply in the Emmanuel
movement and it is more than prob
able one or both of them will be prac-
titioners in the speciaI department at
ST. LUke's.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-01
Dies Before Aid Comes

oh, father, I've been shot and am
dying said Mrs. Tuckerman. and ex-
pired. A moment later there was a
pounding at the door of the Guard
apartment, and Mayor Busse and his
brother George came in. Mayor Busse' $
wife followed.
The mayor summoned a physician and
notified the police by telephone, but the
woman died before the physician ar
rived. No arrests were made, General
Girard expressing himself as satisfied
that the shooting was purely accidental.
General Girard arrived here from
Fort Leavenworth, Kan, today to meet
his daughter. He had been visiting a
sister at Fort Leavenworth. Mrs. Tuck
erman came to Chicago last Thursday
and was to have returned to Milton,
n. Y, Tuesday. accompanied by her
father
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Bullet Pierces Heart

Suddenly the revolver was dis
charged and the bullet went through
two windows into the Girard apart
ment and pierced Mrs. Tuckerman's s
heart Mayor Busse was present, and
as soon as he learned of the fatal con-
sequence notified the police.
According to the statements made to
the police, George Busse was about to
leave for Cincinnati on n business trip.
He did not care to leave his mother and
the maid Mt home alone without means
CT protection. He therefore purchased
revolver and was instructing the
maid how to use it wien the trigger
was pulled accidentallwS Mrs. Tucker
man was in a bedroom df9ssing When
struck by the bullet she staggered into
a hallway. General Girard and Mrs.
]fuckerman's 5 year old son, Alfred,
rushed from an adjoining room.
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EASTERN
FOREIGN

over election laws. II
Earthquakes keep people Of Messina in
while other places feel shocks. p
American feet is welcomed at rock of {
tar. r.
Turkey sends note TO Bulgaria asking If
tiations win be resumed. II
French officer attacked By street port
Morocco classified by sultan's order. p
Abruzzi reported to be still intent on ma
Katherine Elkins. II
Treason in Russian police department
arrest Of former director and Is social
tionists. II
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700 to 1870 Interest

Is the average return on San Francisco
Real Estate investments.
Exceptional offerings in today's
Classified Columns.
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SUBURBAN

Assault on japanese in Berkeley merely
OF young boys not connected with the
sity. i
President Wheeler TO discuss affairs Of
sity with committee OF legislature.
Hotsling TO appear in Richelieu at Ye
theater this evening.
Election for bond issue is projected by
Of Berkeley's new charter. i
San Mateo supervisors pIar searching
cation into courthouse scandal.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-04
PA GETS LIFE FOR
ATTACK ON GIRL
Gardener Convicted of Brutal
Assault Is to Spend Rest of
Days in Prison

SAN RAFAEL. April 3.-Giuseppe Pis
Of his life in Folsom penitentiary by
Superior Judge Lennon this afternoon
for assaulting Miss Elizabeth Grapes
on the night of February 6. AS soon as
judgment was pronounced Attorney
Martinelli, who, with Leonard Stone and
Senator Sims, is acting for the defend
ant, gave notice of appeal
All the morning Sims and Martin
ELI argued before the court for a re-
trial on the ground that the affidavit
materially in favor of Pia. District
Attorney Boyd introduced a counter
affidavit to Kinsellas, in which it was
stated that the man whom Kinsella saw
standing on the corner of Nye street
the night of the crime resembled Pia.
Judge Lennon stated that had he had
a doubt as to the guilt of Pia he would
have granted a new trial In regard to
Kinsella's affidavits, the court said they
strengthened the case against the ac-
cused.
Il have watched this case both from
the view point of judge and a lawyer
and am convinced that Pia is guilty. .
said the Judge. Il have given the de-
feudant every chance, and in my charge
to the jury gave instructions favorable
to the defendant. Giuseppe Carlo Pia
stand up
Trembling. the gardener obeyed. He
steadied himself by grasping the back
of chair. and there, with bowed head
received his life sentence. A moment
later he swayed slightly and weakly
dropped into his chair
The courtroom was crowded and
when the full purport of the dramatic
scene was realized the courtroom
hummed with low voiced exclamations
in speaking of the case, both Sims
and Martinelh declare that Pia is inno-
cent of the charge, basing their state
ments on talks they have had with
him and the evidence piled against
him. which Sims characterized as
nothing.
Martinelli said: ''Pia is the victim of
unfortunate circumstance. 1 am GER
tain he is innocent. OF the Judgment I
have nothing to say, for if he is guilty
of the crime nothing is too hard I am
satisfied he is innocent, though by con-
viction he is technically guilty.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-04
MIDNIGHT BATTLE
AROUSES LARKSPUR
Prize Fighter and Two of His
Companions Badly Battered
by State Official

SAN RAFAEL, April 3.-Presenting
the appearance of a man who had been
badly battered. NJ Augusta, a prize
fighter of Corte MADEIRA, swore to a
warrant this afternoon for the arrest
of Frank II. de Pue. head of the state
bureau of criminal Identification, on a
charge OF attempted murder. Fenton
OF Augusta also showed signs of hav-
ing been attacked. and joined with the
pugilist In his charge against the
state officer. De Pue has not been
taken into custody. although he has
been notified of the charge against
ing up to the trouble differs mate
rally from that of the prize fighter
and his friends.
Augusta states that he, Harmon and
Gremann were on their way to Corte
MADEIRA late last night and were pass
the latter suddenly emerged from the
residence and fired two shots at them
without the slightest proyocation. He
then ordered them to approach him.
Augusta claims, and when they got
within arms length attacked all three
of them, infiicting severe wounds with
the butt of his revolver.
II had been asleep when these fell
lows were outside of my house last
night" said De Pue 'and was awak-
ened by rock hitting the side of the
house raised the window and they
started to run. / have two valuable
bloodhounds for use in the pursuit of
criminals, and my first thought was
that these men had attempted to poi
son them with meat, as there has been
great deal of poisoning going on
around here. ] yelled to them to stop.
and when they did not fred two shots
in the air They halted. and I went
out in my pajamas. I called them
back into the yard and then called to
my son to bring q light, as 1 wanted
to get a good look at them for identi-
fication purposes. As I turned they
crowded around evidently for the pur-
pose of beating me up. and the trouble
commenced. i did use the butt end
of my revolver on these marauders and
gave them a thrashing they needed.
They are a tough set
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-04

season and present Moreland's stun
ningIy attractive debutante daughter,
Miss Esther Moreland.
SOME RECENT ARRIVALS
recent arrival who is having all
sorts OF fattering attention is Miss
Marjorie Cotton, daughter of Colonel
Francis Cotton. Miss Cotton. who re-
turned last week from an IS months
stay at Manila with her brother,
Colonel George R. Cotton. passed a few
days with her sister. Mrs. Davis. wife
OF Commander Archibald c. Davis, at
Philadelphia. before settling down in
Washington.
Recent guests I'm the city were Mr..
and Mrs. Percy c. Morgan of San Fran
cisco. who had all sorts of good time
not only during the inaugural fetes but
later
Mrs. j. c. Needham, upon whom the
role OK hostess In general for Califor-
MIA fell this year. has been busily
entertaining Pacific coast visitors stop
ping over a Washington en- route east.
Senator and Mrs. Flint have been
maintaining their customarily hospit-
able traditions, Mrs. Flint being one OF
the most remarked women at one of the
recent balls.
DIR. and Mrs William a. Edwardes OF
Los Angeles, brother in law and sister
to President Taft. who came to Wash
ington for the ceremony on March A.
have gone over to Milbury Mass to
visit Mrs. Edwardes' aunt, Miss Torrey.
DIR. and Mrs. Edwardes, who have lived
for the last 20 years on the coast made
their first eastward journey in Is years
TO witness Tafts Inauguration.
MINISTER GOES TO CUBA
The newly appointed minister from
Mexico TO. Cuba and Madame Cfodoy
have just returned from fortnight 3
visit TO Mexico prior to starting for
their new home at Havana The min
lister and Nine Godoy, with their at
tractive daughters. have resided many
years in Washington and their depar-
ture in matter OF general regret
Recent visitors at the Godoy home
were Nine. Perrine of San Francisco,
Nine. Godoy's mother, and Nine
Godoys niece, Miss Canalizo.
Among recent guests in the city were
Mr.. and Mrs. Skinner. w S. Morgan,
]. S. Isaacs, W. II. Hanley and Mr.. and
Mrs. William II. Avery, all of San
Francisco.
Judge and Mrs Hatch, whose home
in Washington has been the scene of
some of the smartest entertainments of
the inaugural season, have as their
guests Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Sewall of
Bath, Me. Mrs. Sewall formerly was
Miss Ashe OF San Francisco. Mrs Hatch
has given several entertainments for
her visitors, whose presence has been
the signal for many smart dinners and
luncheons.
Interesting guests in Washington are
Lady Clifford of Chudleigh, Eng, who.
with Mrs Poultney. Bigelow, stopped
over en- route from Palm Beach. Mrs.
William Sheffield Cowles. sister to
former President Roosevelt. was anon e
those entertaining for Lady Chudlejgh
and also for Lady Paget, who, as the
daughter OF the late Mrs. Paran Stew
ems. came in for much consideration
ct the hands of those who had known
her mother. Mrs. Herbert Norton and
Miss Amy Marie Norton OF Los Angeles
have been enjoying a stay in the city.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-04
PALO ALTO TO HAVE
A MUNICIPAL PLANT
Plan Is to Issue Bonds for Light
and Water System
rS1so;al D;.oo,rb 70 tn. Gin

PALo ALTO. April s.-An ordinance
will be presented at the meeting of
the city council Tuesday night calling
for the issuance of bonds to the amount
of $4,000. The money will be used
for the following purposes. Construc-
nicipal water and tight plant, costing
$4,000; steel truss roof for same.
$4,000: condensing plant. 10000; street
lighting system and improvements,
$500. new water tank for city plant.
$1,000; automatic fire alarm system.
$500; garbage crematory. $4,000.