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TlllMAN ANSWERS TAFT

Senator Denies That He Is Opposed to
Education Of Negroes.
Washington. Jan. 2l.-Senator Till
man denied that be was opposed o.
the education OF negroes as Mr.. Taft
is reported 90 have said at Augusta
was the case. tie said. however. be
was antagonistic TO the Republican
plan Of uplifting the the negro. which
means domination by them IL the
southern states.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-23

eoo,i Acres ADDED 10 Forest Reserve
Washington. Jan. 81. - President
Roosevelt signed a proclamation add
ing 6O0.l3 acres 10 the Humboldt ma
tional forest reserve in the northern
part OF Elko county, New. bordering
nthe Idaho line.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-23
EARTHQUAKES CONTINUE
Shocks Cause Considerable Alarm at
Messina.

Messina. Jan. el.-Earth shocks still
continue here. Some OF them are only
slight, but the others. stronger in char
acter. are usually accompanied BY an
underground roaring. which stin caus.
IS considerable alarm. Fires have
broken out among the debris In diff
ierent quarters. which fact does not
tend 10 lessen the alarm. The refugees
are suffering greatly because OF much
rain and snow
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-23
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-23

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you need something to regulate W
system. II your bowels are sIuQRis
your food dietresses you. your ksdne
palm, take HOLSTERS Rocky Mount
Ves IL always relieves. 35 cents, T.
I or Tablets.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-23
Preacher sites Eoe.s ch..L

Omaha, Neb.. Jan. 21--In a despe
ate nght with Albert johnson. a pro
insnt merchant Rev. jerome Emanue
OF Aurora. Neb-. bit piece out ,
Johnson's cheek.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-23

ton. The reading 81 Governor Patter.
sons veto in the senate called forth
some caustic criticism Of the governor.
senator Lane charged that the mes
sage contained an ingenious Islander
upon the senators. the manhood and
womanhood of Tennessee.
The law is effective July l. 1903
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-19
SOUTHERN Pacific
BLOCKS OAKLAND
Railroad Forbids City to Pro-
ceed Under Agreement
With Works Boare

OAKLAND, Nov. 1S.-By forbidding
city employees to construct crossings in
Fifth avenue over the railroad rights
of way the Southern Pacific company
has served notice that it will not allow
the city to proceed under the memo
randum of agreement drawn up By the
board of works and the corporation un-
til the city council has ratified the set
tlement. Whether or not the railroad
will itself sign the agreement after the
council has passed it is not known.
The. city was proceeding to pave a
crossing into the Sessions basin as if
the unsigned agreement, by which the
railroad relinquishes claim to certain
tidelands under the Stratton patent in
exchange for rights of way elsewhere
along. and between First and Seventh
streets. was already signed and in
effect. The Southern Pacific. by hav-
ing its state railroad, police order off
the city employees. has shown it does
not propose to allow. any work to be
done on the assumption that the agree
ment will be ratified by both sides
The Great western power company.
constructing high power electric cables
over the tracks, also was forbidden to
proceed, but it conceded. to the rail-
road the title to the disputed tide
lands, and with its point thus gained
the Southern Pacific allowed the wires
to be strung.
This action on the part of the rail-
road means an assertion of title to the
valuable tide lands in the East Oak
land basin, all of which are involved
in the grants of the legislature years
ago to Robert L. Stratton, but, it does
not necessarily mean that the amicabIe
settlement drawn up in the memoran-
dunn of agreement is at an end The
railroad company tells the city to keep
hands off until the agreement has
really ended the years of litigation.
The late John E. McElroy. former
city attorney. advised the city that the
Stratton patent claims were invalid,
as they covered lands within four miles
of an Incorporated city. clause in
the state constitution prohibits the
cession to private individuals or cor
porations of tide lands within that dis
tance of the Incorporated limits
Legal difficulties at present prevent
the confirmation of the agreement, but
after they have been removed nothing
will interfere with the council acting
upon the matter at onf
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SUICIDE OF PROFESSOR
DUE TO BABY'S NOISE
University Chemist Found Dead
on Campus

CHAMPAIGN, ILL.,, Nov. 18.-Aversion
to babies and domestic life is ascribed
as the cause for the suicide today of
Prof. Wilfred c. Wheeler, first assist
ant in chemistry at the University of
Illinois. The chemists body was found
on the university campus.
Wheeler took his meals away from
home after a baby came into the house,
hold. He could not endure the noise
of the infant he said. and expressed
great dislike for babies.
A note left by the professor directed
his wife how to collect his life insur-
ance and referred to his premeditated
death as follows:
Il am tired of living, so goodby.
There is no use trying to find out what
happened to me, as 31aG. (grains) of
ken potassium cyanide) are respon-
sible for my fate"
Wheeler was 80 years old and was
liked by his colIea CUES.
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CITY OFFICIALS TO.
CONFER WITHBOURN
Supervisors Wait Reply to Re-
quest for Meeting on the
Sale of Plant

The special committee appointed to
negotiate in behalf of the city for the
purchase of the Spring valley plant has
made overtures to President w. B.
Bourn of the water company for a
meeting, but no date has yet been ar
ranged. The city will be represented
by Supervisor James Johnston, Super
visor Thomas Jennings and City Attor-
ney Percy V. Long.
The city officials have communicated
to the Spring Valley people their desire
for an early conference .Messa ges to
office and to A. E. Shaw, one of.its at
torneys. The conference will wait upon
the convenience of Bourn, for he has
been asked to name a date. The adj
matter be pressed and has made clear
its wish that no time be lost.
In the meantime Spring Valley is
fortifying itself for a new attack on
the Sierra project before congress. E. J.
McCutchen, attorney for the Spring
Valley. is now on his way east and
report has it that he is headed for
washington. Stock holders of the COM
pany have been requested to prepare
an appeal to individual representatives
and senators asking that they with
hold their approval from the proposals
of this city.
An active campaign in behalf of the
Hetch Hetchy bonds will be arranged
during the next few weeks.
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His Affection DwindIed

Finally, according to her tale, his
provision for her became less generous
and ultimately she was forced to secure
a position as chambermaid in order to
earn living. Three months ago she
learned that he was married, and then
put her case into the hands of Attor-
ney Carroll Cook, who filed the suit
The romance of the situation is rath
er hampered by the fact that both are
elderly, Mrs. Derby being so years of
age and ha.ring a son 81 years old, and
Ramsey a few years her senior. Despite
the autumnal stages of their lives,
Mrs. Derby declared that it was Gus
tomary for them 70 wander through the
thrilling processes of ''oueening" on
the Berkeley campus and along the
hillsides.
Miss Elsie Harwood, whom Ramsey
married year ago. lived in Davis ave-
nue.. The wedding took place in st.
Elizabeth's church, the ceremony being
performed by Rev. Father Victor, the
pastor.
Apart from making a general denial
of the charges. Ramsey would not dis
cuss the suit.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-19
T. M. SCHUMACHER SLATED
FOR HIGH RAILROAD JOB
Reported to Have Been Named
Vice President Of Gould Line

F,rom sources high in the councils of
the Western Pacific railroad came the
semiofficial announcement yesterday
that T. M. Schumacher, general traffic
manager Of the Ell Paso and Southwest
ern, with. offices at Chicago, has been
made vice president in charge of traffic
of the new western Gould line. Schu-
macher was formerly general agent of
the Union Pacific in this city.
Charles II. Schlacks, vice president of
the Western Pacific, declined yesterday
to discuss the reported appointment.
Schumacher's appointment, it is stat
ed, is effective December Land in time
to get the road into preparation for
through traffic about January /. Local
traffic is now being carried on over a
great part of the line.
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To add to the contretemps Ramsey
was married to Miss Elsie Harwood, a
member of a Fruitvale family, a year
ago yesterday He and Mrs. Ramsey
had apartments at the Key Route ho-
tel until yesterday, but .on learning OF
the suit which had been brought
against him they left Immediately. re-
fusing to reveal where they intended
taking up their new residence Ram
sey made a fortune several years ago
in Goldfeld and such was his standing
in that community that a street was
named after him. He settled in Berke-
ley with his wealth, living at 241:
Piedmont avenue, and sought his
friends among persons of education and
refinement.
According to the complaint filed by
Mrs. Derby and the story told by her.
Ramsey met her about three years ago
in Los Angeles. She then was a wait
ress. He told me 1 looked like his
dead wife," she said, "and because of
that ne loved ms
After a short courtship. she declared.
he persuaded her to leave Los Angeles
and reside in Oakland. "Ie provided
me with apartments at the Hotel
Metropole," she said, and later on we
moved to other quarters During all
these days he would keep putting off
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-19
CHESS GAME RESULTS IN DRAW

LEXINGTON, Nov. 1S.-The chess
game tonight between J.. w. Showalter
and Frank ]. Marshall in the American
championship series resulted in draw
after 81 moves. Marshall has won
three games, Showalter, one and three
were drawn
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-19
BROKE PROMISE
TO WE'D, AvOWS
CHAMBERMA|D
Harry Ramsey, Wealthy Mining
Man, Defendant in $4,000
Damage Suit
Elderly Mrs. S. Derby says He
Brought Her From South,
Then FOrs0Ok Her

A suit for $4,000 damages on the
grounds of breach of promise and phys
ical impairment filed yesterday by Mrs
Sarah Derby, chanbermaid at the
Hotel Balboa, 10 Eddy street, against
Harry Ramsey. wealthy mining engi-
neer and broker in oil lands, cast a
veritanle bombshell of CONSERVATION
and surprise into the quiet and ex-
elusive circles of Berkeley and Fruit
vale in which Ramsey is popular and
wall Lrnou-o ,arcopooo
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-19
Secretary's Knox's RepIy

The dispatch. directed to the steam
ship company at New Orleans and
signed, "Knox. secretary of state,
read:
II the announced blockade or in
vestment Of the Nicara guam port of San
Juan del Norte CGreytown) is effective
Iy maintained and the requirements of
international law, including warning
10 approaching vessels, are observed.
this government would not be disposed
70 interfere to prevent its enforcement.
A naval vessel will be ordered to Grey
town 10 observe and report whether
the blockade is effective"
= Nicaragua has given this government
more trouble in the last few years
than any other save, perhaps. vene-
zuela.
The attitude Of the United States.
as shown by its apparent recognition
OF the Nicaragua insurgents, indicates
10 diplomats that this government
would welcome the overthrow of the
present administration. 1t is well
. known that President Zelayas attitude
toward Americans and American in
terests for some time has been any
thing but satisfactory.
The state department today main
tafned a reserve that was described by
one diplomat as "ominous"
FOrcefuI Moral Suasion
IT was learned, however, that both
President Taft and Secretary Knox
practically have determined on the ex-
ertion OF some forceful moral suasion.
II nothing more, with view of bring
ing Central American states to a reali-
zation Of their responsibilities.
Aside from acknowledgment that a
demand had been made on the Mica
raguan legation for a detailed and CON-
prehensive report Of the killing OF the
two Americans the department de-
clined to discuss the existing crisis.
The execution of the Americans is
held here TO be indefensible. In the
absence Of complete details this gov
ernment is reserving judgment. but if
tfe men were captured in the ranks of
the enemy with arms in their hands
Iey were entitled TO military trial .un-
N- international law. il is inconceiv-
.r,-...s..S -. NJ N <--..-- .
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-19
War Vessels Ordered to Mica
raguan Ports When News of
Executions Is Received
Government Practically RecOg.
nizes Rebels Who Are Seek
ing to Overthrow Dictator
TAFT and Knox Determined to
Make Central American States
Realize Responsibilities

TVTASHINGTOA, Nov. ia
W peremptory note, couched in
w diplomatic language, but none
the less direct, was delivered to Senor
Felipe Rodriguez, charge d'afaires OF
the Nicaraguan legation, demanding
a full and complete explanation OF the
execution of two Americans, Leonard
Grace and Leroy Cannon, killed by
order of President Zelaya when they
were found in the insurgent army.
Pending a satisfactory explanation
OF the occurrence President Taft has
refused to recognize Isidore Hazera,
the new Nicaraguan minister Taft is
thoroughly aroused by actions OF the
Zalaya government and apparently is
determined to make the lives OF
American citizens much safer and
much more respected in Central
America than they have been hitherto.
Attitude of Government
The attitude OF the government was
clearly shown late today when the
state department sent a dispatch to
the Bluehelds steamship company. the
<headquarters OF which Is in New Or
Eeans. The company's regular steamer
was about to sail for Bluehelds with
a miscellaneous cargo. in.which were
2 number OF rifles and other muni-
tions OF war The corporation was
warned by agents OF the Nicaraguan
insurrectionary forces that the vessel
would be liable TO seizure The steam
ship people promptly called on the
state department to declare the pro-
lection Of the government in such
cases. The state department replied
promptly. The answer was the result
Of a conference between thp president
and the secretary of state. and carried
fun weight.
II gave the steamship concern 10
announcement and practically recog-
nized the revolutionary forces operat-
ing against the Zelayan administra-
lion. proceeding for which there
probably is no parallel in the records
Of this government.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-19
EDITORIAL
Page 8
Pagee
CITY

CITY
Murphy threatens to tie up rivals bank roll with
injunction Page 4
Battle for millions temporarily forgotten in
thoughts of Thanksgiving cheer. Page =
Mrs carina Temple divorced wife of English
lawyer, attempts suicide. Page 3
John n. Philan, book seller. turns final page
in book Of life. Page
Incendiary sets IRE to Mills ward of St Lukes
hospital and only bravery Of nurses and attend
ants saves patients. Page 1
Coast artillery tests new guns at Battery
Spencer and craftsmanship proves of high
standard. Page
Harry Ramsey. wealthy mining man, sned by
chamber maid for breach of promise. Page L
James TreadwelIs trustee in bankruptcy sues
for money he lent while director of bank Page 10
City officials wait for Bcurn's reply to their
request for conference on sale of water
plant. Page 1
Morton Frewen, New York 6nancer, will
address bankers and merchants at the Merchants
Exchange today. Page Is
Bazaar in aid of building fund held by con
gregstion of the Central Methodist Episcopal
church. Page
Runaway horses stopped by automobile which
is driven into them. Page
Wages again held up by Gray Brothers.
so police take action. Page
Alma Bell is example of environment and
heredity. Page I
Portoa festival committee appeals TO mer-
chants TO make up deficiency of $4,000 Page
John Cronin. of the most popular men,
bers Of the police department, dies sud
denly Page
Police disagree in their testimony at conboy
trial as to his condition when he shot Bernard
Lagsn. Page I6
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-19

PUBLISHER LAFFAE ILL-New York, Nov.
Is.-william NJ. Laffan, publisher of the New
York Sun, is critically i'll. following an opera
tion for appendicitis on Monday.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-19
INDEX OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO CALLS
NEWS TODAY
TELEPHONE KEARNY Sc
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1s, 1903
WEATHER CONDITIONS
NEWS TO-DAY

hESTERDAY-Cloudy; southwest wind; maxi
mum temperature, 90; minimum, As.
FORECAST FOR ToDAY-Increasing cloudi-
ness; probably rain; moderate south wind. r. 10
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-19
KILLED IN STREET pu,

KILLED IN STREET DUEL -Hominy. Okla.
Nov. 1s.-wesley Fraiey. merchant was
shot and killed by ". c. Wood, his former
partner, in street duel here early today
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-19
EASTERN

Richard Watson Glider, editor of Century
magazine. dies suddenly in New York. Page 5
Big magazines train their guns on Bal
linger Page 1
Mrs stetson is accommodated by directors of
Christian Science church. Page 3
Professor OF chemistry at Illinois university
commits suicide TO escape noise of baby. Page L
Girl wife who eloped from San Francisco with
Japanese lover appeals TO Denver police for pro-
lection. Page 2
Twenty dead men located by explorers in St.
Paul mine and posse lowered to facilitate the
search. Page 3
Grandson Of President Diaz of Mexico arrested
for disorderly conduct Page 3
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-19
MARINE

New fire tug Dennis T. Sullivan, steaming
down bay with all its batteries in operation. is
taken for a waterspout. Page I5
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-19
SUBURBAN

Southern Pacific refuses to let city Of Oakland
proceed in construction Of crossings under agree
ment with works board Page 1
Prof. Stephen de Lessard shows that hyp-
notism can force answer from medium in a
trance Page o
Miss Claire Ferrin announces indefinite post
ponement Of her marriage to Frank H.
Thatcher Page .
Trees purchased by park commission for East
Side park. Page 0
Mrs. summerhayes says she took joy rides TO
even up score with husband Page 9
Annexation vote causes rejoicing in Oakland
and campaign for city and county government
Is planned. Page 9
University glee club will give concert in Har-
mon gymnasium to raise fund for southern
trip Page :
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-19
NIURJcE.c ARE HEROINEJC
JcAVE PATIENT.r LIVEJ(

whose of mind saved
started the
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-19
SPORTS

Lineup chosen for Barbarians- Olympic club
Rugby contest tomorrow Page IL
IN. c. A. athletes plan FIVE mile race for
Thanksgiving day. Page 10
Tim McGrath brings Johnny Hayes the Mara
thon runner. here to race Connolly. Page 10
New York public school board bars foot
ball Page IL
ST. Msrys squad tackles husky U. c. second
team and makes good showing Page 10
Minnesota favorite over Michigan in betting
for Saturday game. Page 10
Harvard and Yale eIevens rest on eve of
great football battle tomorrow. Page IL
coEroth, Gleason and Berger may form com
bination TO pull OF big hght. Page 10
Ad woIgast will arrive today to start training
for his go with Powell. Page 10
Athletics get more home runs than Nationals
and take another close game. Page 10
District Attorney Donahue rules against oral
book making at Emeryville. Page 10
Public Schools athletic league plans schedule
for The Calls basket ball trophy. Page 10
Attractive card arranged for tonight at Dream
land by Pacific athletic association. Page 10
knights Of Columbus viii play OF tie base
BAH game. Page 10
Football branded dangerous by Chicago uniyer-
sity athletic board Page 10
University students of big eastern colleges
take up aeronsutics in earnest Page 10
Thirty-hve entries for feature handicap at En-
eryvlle opening tomorrow. Page 10
Good roads best attraction to touring automo-
bilists demonstrated at Kansas City. Page =
Alameda high victorious over Fremont high
at football. Page IL
MARINE
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-19
FOREIGN

Portugal. supported by Great Brita
claim of China to islands at mouth
river.
Poet fights and wounds man VIII
graft In French navy department.
Pope Plus addresses French pilgrim
government policy regarding the cf
schools.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-19
COAST

Rev Walter Du Moulin lodges processes and
hies new complaint against wife. Page 2
German national museum asks Lowell obserFa-
tory at Flagstaff for photographs of planet
Mars Page 3
Alma Bells rival placed on witness stand as
an exhibit" Page 4
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Continued ON Page 2. Columns ; and 9
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Continued ON Page ., Column
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TVTASHINGTON, Nov. 1S-A
M peremptory note, couched in
w diplomatic language, but none
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-19
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