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The San Francisco call., 1909-11-10
CABINET To CONSIDER
SUGAR TRUST INQUIRY
Investigation Said to Have
Reached Serious Stage
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call


NEW YORK, Nov. "a morning pa
per says that following a conference
between Secretary of the Treasury
MacVeagh. Collector Loeb and the
United States district attorney at the
Waldorf last night the seal of secrecy
has been put on all government heads
here by orders from Washington. and
that the investigation of alleged sugar
trust frauds has reached such a serious
stage that President Taft and cabinet
will consider the situation before any
further definite steps are taken.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-10
THREE THOUSAND DIE
IN ABYSSINIAN FIGHT
Rebels Oppose King Menelik,
Who Has Poor Health

LONDON, Nov. ,9.-Rumors concern
ing the condition of King Menelik OF
Abyssinia continue in circulation.
There are also reports of revOlu-
tionary uprising in the empire.
1t was reported today that battle
had been fought between government
troops and rebels in which 5000 men
were killed.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-10
IMILITIAMAN FINDS !
TT NOT ALL FUN

Joseph W. Stapleton. a private
in the Fourth company of the
California Coast Artillery. has
been arrested for an infraction
of section 653 OF the penal code,
which reads as follows:
EVERY member of the national
guard who refuses when duly
notified To appear for drills or
parade, or who disobeys any law
full language toward his superior
officer. or who commits any act
of ffnsubortIfnation, is guilty of
unfsdemcanor."
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-10
intercollegiate Football Game. PaIo
Alto. November 18th

Round trip tickets $1.O0, sold No
vember 18th. good for return by morn
ing of November 18th. Good on regular
trains and special trains from Third and
Townsend Streets Depot. as follows:
$3.50 a. m, 1905 a. m, 1890 a. M, 10: 40
a. m. 11:I5 a. M, 1870 a. m, 40
a. m. and 100 y. m. Ticket offices.
Flood Building, Third and Townsend
Streets, Market Street Ferry Depot and
Broadway and Thirteenth Street. Oak
land.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-10
REGENT OF BRUNSWICK. TO
WED PRINCESS ELIZABETH

WERNIGERODE, Prussian Saxony,
Nov 9-The enga cement of Duke Johann
Albrecht of Mecklenburg-Sc
regent of Brunswick, to Princess
Elizabeth of Stolberg- -Rossla, was
sazetted today. The wedding is set for
December Is.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-10
GERMAN LADIES GIVE
SUCCESSFUL DANCE
Proceeds of Ball Will Be De-
voted to Charity

OAKLAND, Nov 9.-Society was out
in force tonight at the annual ball
of the German ladies' aid society.
which was held in Maple hall. Under
the direction of the ladies of the So
eiety the hall was beautifully decorated
and all other arrangements made in
excellent manner. The following COM
mittees were in charge of the affair:
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-10
SENIOR IN TROUBLE
OVER VULGAR SONG
StanfOrd's Students Affairs
Committee Asks ExpIana-
tiOn From S. K. Dixon
[Speciol Dispaich 10 The Call

lSNGCaGt Diap0tCH 10 ne Sdtlt
STANFORD UNIVERSITY. Nov. 9.
Stanley X. Dixon -. one of the promi-
nent underclassmen, has been called
before Prof. A. B. Clark, chairman of
the student affairs committee. because
Of a song which he sang Saturday night
in the program OF entertainment for the
Vancouver team, entitled, This Is No
Place for Minister'S Son" 1t borders
on the vulgar, but the Vancouver party
was a stag affair. The committee in
charge sent invitations to the faculty
members and although the song met
with the approval of all collegians
present evidently it did not fall pleas
antly upon certain ears Dixon has
submitted copy of the song to Pro-
fessor Clark. who seems to see the
humor in>it whether he disapproves or
not. The committee has not announced
any action in the case.
W p. Fuller. assisted by the Misses
NJ. I. Howell 10. A J.. Perring 10
A. c. Huntsbarger 10. NJ. l.. Ozier 10,
r. Hsslett II and II. Neal '12. Will pre-
sent one OF the most attractive features
Of the football show in the form of an
act in which several new catchy songs
will be sung. .. Special costumes, seem
cry and lighting effects will be used.
The number viii be accompanied by the
fulk orchestra.
The following students have been
elected to the Phi Beta Kappa honorary
society: Leon Ardzroni, Isabel Mary
Duff, Hiram Cornell Fisk, Samson Ar
thur Lindauer. Lille May Rible. Zayda
Edith Boutwell,. Robert Luther Dufrus.
William NJ. Duffus, Edward Samuel Ev-
ordan R1anobe Riblo
This years program for the inter-
collegiate is expected on the campus
Thursday or Friday by the managers.
J. H. Walker 'O9 and J. Z. Thompson IL.
This edition is one of the largest ever
distributed at the California Stanford
matches and contains valuable informa-
tion concerning Rugby and the history
OF the football contests on this coast,
as well as photographs of the teams,
trainers, coaches. captains, yell leaders
and managers. The book viii also con-
tain the new college songs and yells, a
scorecard and chart showing the line
ups. The art of the number has been in
the hands OF Stuart Mcdonald of the
Chaparral staff. The proceeds OF the
sale OF the book will go TO the student
bodies Of the two universities.
Earl Talbot. a graduate from the
department OF civil engineering. is Wis
iting the campus. Talbot has been at
work on the construction of big dam
IN Korea and is at present preparing a
paper concerning the work for the
American Society Of Civil Engineers.
A well to do man whose new resi-
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-10

The collection of caricatures made by
prince Won Bulow, says the Boston
Courier will be continued. notwith-
standing the retirement, of Won Bulow
from office Years ago he gave orders
to several agencies to collect for him
all papers, foreign as well as German,
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-10
SUB FOR POOL CHAMPIONSHIP
RACERS BURNED TO DEATH

WAI.LA WALLA. Wash, Nov. s-A
fire originating from a carelessly
thrown lighted match tonight de-
stroyed the barns and stables of the
Walla Walla F&ir association, together
with seven valuable racehorses. causing
loss of $4,000. Ollie M. one of the
most famous trotting horses in the
northwest, was among the animals
burned.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-10
GoTCH THROws IrAIIAN

CHICAGO, Nov. 9.-Frank Gotch.
champion wrestler of the world. de-
feated Giovanni Raicevich OF Italy in
two straight falls at the Coliseum here
tonight. The first fall was in Is min
utes and % seconds, and the second in
minutes and % seconds.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-10

At recent meeting of the Bradford
County Historical society steps were
taken to celebrate the sudvent of the
first white man in Pennsylvania The
man is believed to be Stephen Brule.
one of Champlains Interpreters, who
visited the Indians in Bradford to 1915.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-10
MARSHALL WINS FIRsT

LEXINGTON. KY Nov 9.-Frank ].
Marshall Of New York defeated ]. w.
first match game for the chess cham
pionship of the United States, which
began here today. Showalter resigned
after the fifty-second move in Petroff
defense
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-10

which contained caricatures of himself
Bolivia is famous for its silver. but
also possesses considerable quantities
of gold, which. however. can not be ex-
tracted without great expense.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-10
Congratulated by Taft

WASHINGTON, Nov 9.-This being
the sixty-eighth anniversary of the
birth of King Edward, President Taft
today sent him the following congrat-
ulatory telegram: II warmly con-
gratulate your majesty on your happy
completion of another year and wish
for you all health and happiness in
long years to come"
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-10

A well TO do man whose new resi-
dence was recently completed hit upon
q novel plan for decorating the bath
rooms. In one of them the floors and
walls represent the bottom Of the
ocean Marine plants and fishes are
painted on dark green background.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-10
Health of Ruler Improves

LONDON, Nov. 9.-vKing Edward to-
day celebrated his sixty eighth birth
day at Sandringham palace kilograms
of congratulation came from all parts
of the world. His majesty's health is
considerably improved
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-10
FOREIGN
MARRIED
BY SUFFRAGETT[S
Women Arrested for Disturbing
Celebration ofiKing Edwards
Birthday in London

LONDON, Novl 9-The celebration of
the kings sixtN-eighth birthday and
the Inauguration of Sir John Knill as
lord mayor to succeed Sir George Trus-
cott made London an especially lively
center of interest today, although the
historic and theatrical side of the
lord mayors show was wanting.
The banquet at the Guildhall tonight
was the scene of suffra gette incident.
While the lord mayor was responding
TO the toast to the king a crash of
glass was heard. Following this
shouts of Votes for women resounded
through the room. Two women were
arrested
Premier Asquith, the principal speak
er. said that he was happy to speak
without the lurking apprehension that
clouded the international horizon last
year. He said he knew of nothing that
need stand in the way of a full and
friendly understanding with Germany.
Festivities at Sandringham palace
were brought to close this afternoon
by the sudden death of heart disease of
Montagu Guest while out with the
kings shooting party
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-10
WARRINfR BEGAN
THEfTS LONG AGO
First Betrayal of Trust Dates
Back Twenty Years, With ]
$4,000 Shortage a
Woman in the Case Is in Gin
cinnati and Has Been All i
the Time

Continued from Page L
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-10

Earl Talbot, a graduate from the
department OF civil engineering, is Wis
iting the campus. Talbot has been at
work on the construction of big dam
IN Korea and is at present preparing a
paper concerning the work for the
American Society Of Civil Engineers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-08
THE ELITE.

Eighteenth street. between First and
9;I5 ID. M.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-08
Tnole's Tears.

Sallies of almost childlike high spir-
its endeared the late j. L. Toole. the
lifelong friend of Henry Irving, to all
who knew him. On one occasion
when the author of "Some Eminent
Victorians" was spending day in the
innocent adventures which Toole was Il
genius in originating they went to the
Tower. where they found themselves
among n party of eager sightseers in
the chamber where the crown jewels
are disposed.
1t was n woman who was explain
ing to the eager throng the history OF
the articles displayed. At the end OF
long catalogue she said:
"And this is Anne Boleyn's crown"
TooIe. apparently suddenly over
come, burst into a flood of tears and
leaned against the wall in seemingly
uncomfortable grief.
"Oh, sir" inquired the poor woman.
in distress. what is the matterT
Nothing. Nothing!" replied Toole in
broken accents. Don't mind me. but
the fact is 1 have known the family
so long"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-08
EASTERN STAR ELECTS
State Meeting at Chicago Picks Lead
er for Ensuing Year.

Chicago. Oct. S.-Oficers were
elected by the delegates of the grand
chapter of the Order of the Eastern
Star in Illinois at the meeting
held in Medinah temple. Those
elected are: Mrs. Amalia Hughes.
Chicago. worthy grand matron; d.
John Phorbes, Peoria, worthy grand
patron; Mrss 75gnez Bender. Decatur
associate grand matron; Madison
Brewer, Chicago, associate grand pat
ron; Mrs. Nellie &. Kenner, Chicago
grand secretary; Mrs. Sue Heath
Chicago, grand treasurer; Mrs. Hes
ter Smith, Mound City, grand conduc-
tress; Mrs, Cassie Orr. Chicago, as
sociate grand conductress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-08
AT THE TIIEATER

Ilem and he rarely uses the whip to
make them perform. Finley Crane and
company present a one act comedy en-
titled His Roommate" The scene is
set in students room at Yale The
walls are covered with college pen
nants and pictures galore. One of the
Fellows maSquerades as a girl and his
awkward poses and actions keep the
audience i'll a continual roar of laugh
ter. McGreevy and Brown delight
their audience with clever singing and
dancing. Charley Marvelle. the con
tortionist. executes stunts which one
would think were impossible for a
human being. Miss Mae Marshall
sings the illustrated song, Monkey
Land" and the bill is closed with NOV
ing pictures.
Touches on Race Problem. - 'The
Pagoda," the musical comedy attrac-
ton which will be offered at the Hi
nois next Monday, has created much
interest wherever it has been present
ed this season, as ii touches upon one
phase of the race problem, at least. |
and this is a subject that has been |
widely discussed for several years. |
The heroine of the piece is a young
Japanese girl who is in America to be |
educated That she should fall in love
with a young American man. and that |
he should fall in love with her is not |
at all surprising, when the work of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-08
Cruel.

The would be prima donna paced the
floor with nervous emotion. Julian "a
she suddenly demanded, "what opera
do You think would do justice to my
yoiceT'
And Julian, the manager tugged at
his black cigar and responded sar-
donieally:
"Ah, madam, 1t would be pleasure
to hear you in the great anvil chorus.
Your voice would make the blacksmith
scene perfect"
"And the connection between my
voice and a blacksmith, sir?"
'The heavy rasp In 1t, madam-the
heavy rasp."
And then Julian escaped from tho
greenroom just In time to dodge a
Gilded chair.-Chicago News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-08
No lime to Read Them.

Two men sat beside each other in a
railway train. One of them. putting
down a magazine. remarked:
"That series of articles, Books That
Have Helped Me- has engaged the at
tention of some of the leading literary
men Of the country"
$50 I've heard" the other man re-
piled.
Have you read any of the articles"
No"
But you have often thought of
books that have helped you, I dare
say?"
NO. l don't read books and am
therefore not helped by them. / read
the titles of books. but never turn the
leaves"
You must be busy man"
81 am" said the man who only
glanced at the titles. ST am a book re.
viewer."-London Mail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-08
FrightfuI Fate Averted.

81 would have been a cripple for
life, from a terrible cut on my knee
cap" writes Frank Disberry, Kelliher,
Mimi, without Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, which soon cured me-" Infalli-
Bile for wounds. cuts and bruises. It
soon cures burns, scalds, old sores,
boils, skin eruptions. Worlds best for
piles. 25c at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-08

ance was to be restricted to men tend
ed sharpen the curiosity and the re.
suit was highly satisfactory to the
management of the company. The
women players were decOrum persona
fed, keeping within the proprieties
both in action and dress. Foul
mouthed barroom comedians suppl FL
whatever of vulgarity cropped out in
the entertainment.
At the Family.-Thc Family theater
has an exceptionally good bill for the
last half this week. Clark's dog and
pony show is one of the best ever seen
in this vicinity. The animals are so
well trained that it is almost unneces-
sary for Mr.. Clark to say a word to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-08

Not What Was Expected.-Curious
men filed the Illinois theater last
evening in anticipation of a brisk per-
Torrance by THE Gay Morning
Glories." but they were disappointed
Manager r. II. Taylor wisely forbid
women to witness the presentation,
however. The word that the perform.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-08

Hoarsaness in a child subject to
Group is a sure indication of the ap-
proach of the disease. If Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy is given at once
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-08

Miss Louise Denman, who plays the
Grafton. She is captivating in the part,
and if all Japanese women were as
bright and demure and pretty as is this
one. there is no doubt at all but the
intermarriages between Americans and
the Japanese would be far more fire.
quent than they are, and they are quite
frequent as it is. There is very
pretty love story running through the
piece and the comedy element is very
strong. Spectacular features are plen-
tiful, and the music is of the catchiest
and most melodious sort. 1t is re-
freshing and novel entertainment, and
offers many attractive features.
"The College Boy''-The Illinois has
secured 1.-THE College Boy" rapid
fire comedy set to jingling music, for
two performances only, Sunday, matt
nee and evening. This is a standard
attraction and comes well recommend
ed by neighboring cities as clean,
wholesome comedy well worth seeing.
Mr.. Owen as "orlando."-That this
city will have few opportunities of
seeing a Shakespearean play this sea-
son goes without saying. With the ex
ception of William owen and associate
players. it would be safe to say there
will be no other. With increasing in
terest in Shakespeare, presentations
are becoming rarer and rarer. This is
due to the fact that in order to play
the great parts, long, hard and highly
intelligent preparation is necessary.
Few actors are willing to take such
time and trouble. They prefer an cas-
Ter way to success. AS Orlando" in
LAS You Like It." Mr.. Owen is seen
to advantage. He brings to the part
fine intellectually, great feeling, a
courtly manner, and an expressive face
and a natural gift of comedy portrait
ure. The company supporting Mr..
Owen has been selected with special
care. They have been picked with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-08

or even after the croupy cough has
appeared, it will prevent the attack
Contains no poison. Sold by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-08
ROCK ISLAND THEATERS.
THE ILLINOIS.
Second avenue and sixteenth street.

Second nVcnue and siNteenth Htreet'
Oct. 1O-"The College hoy" matinee.
Oct II-"The PnSOda."
Oct. 12-WiIIiam Owen In "As YOu
Like IA
Oct I1-GeOrEe Sidney.
Oct. I9-"Three Weeks
Oct. 22-"The District Leader"
Oct. CIV. G. Patton In .'The Block
head" matinee.
oct. 25-"Madnme Butterfly"
Oct 2G-"Faust."
Oct. 3O--"The Blue Mouse" matinee.
Oct. 3I-'In Wyoming" matinee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-08

special eye for their fitness to thi:
kind of drama. Everyone is an actor
of reputation, and among them are five
Of the well known Donald Robertson
players who were seen at the Art In
stitute in Chicago last season, and
many others of metropolitan reputa
: tions. Mr. Owen and his company ap
pear here next Tuesday evening.
Genee in "The Silver Star."-Klaw
& Erlanger will open 1.-The Silver Star"
with Adeline Genee at the Forrest
theater, Philadelphia. Oct II. The di-
vertisements in which Miss Genee will
be seen in this play are all new in this
country. They include THE Spirit of
Wine" "The Floral Fete," variations
from "Coppelia,' and variation call
ed THE Reverie." The words and
lyrics of The Silver Star" are by Har-
ry B. Smith and the music by Robin
Hood Bowers. with interpretations by
Jerome and Schwartz and William A.
Helon, and special ballet compositions
by c. ]. NJ. Chaser of Vienna and Lon
don, who has come to this country to
attend the rehearsals of the ballet mu-
sic for Miss Genee. A complete troupe
of young coryphees, young and pretty,
have been imported from London for
the production, and are now being
trained by the celebrated ballet mas
ter, Alexander Genee. in New York.
The most prominent of the members
of the cast are Bickel and Watson,
Barney Bernard, Mortimer Weldon,
Marie Dainton, Elphye Snowdon and
Emma Janvier.
Playing Some at Rockford.-To pre-
vent Klaw & Erlanger from getting d
foothold in Rockford, George B. Peck,
one of the owners of the Iowa-Illinois
circuit of Chamberlin, Harrington &
Co., has leased the Majestic theater
n Rockford. The syndicate already
controls the Grand opera house in the
same city. This step is merely an
)ther phase of the war with the Klaw |
Z Erlanger booking syndicate as a re-
suit of the open door policy of the |
Observation-Disclosures syndicate which |
las opened all its theaters to attrac- |
ions from any booking syndicate |
which desires to use them. What to |
10 with the Majestic in Rockford is g |
The playhouse has suffered |
rom one sort of hoodoo or another |
yer since it was opened. 1t is not |
that vaudeville bills will be |
PRESENTED by the new lessee; stock
may be sent there.
Fight for Walter PIays.-New York,
oct. 7.-George NJ. Cohan and Sam IL
iarris, partners in the theatrical bust
ess, will make an attempt in the SUI
RENE court tomorrow to secure an in
unction restraining Eugene Walter
he playwright, from submitting any
lays to any managers except them
elves. They will also ask that David
Ielasco he restrained from producing
ny of Walters plays. Cohan AMI
Iarris allege that when Walter wash
Unknown they contracted to have the
rst chance of producing his plays
rom 1906 to 1911. Walter has limited
nat he was justified in breaking with
his firm as he was tired of sleeping
n benches in parks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-08
THE FAMILY,

Second avenue, east of Nineteenth
street. Vaudeville at 3, s and 0;15 p. m.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-25
DUG" AS
PORTLAND
SEES HIM
Rose City Has the Real
Dope on the Seattle
Baseball situation -
Maybe.

PORTLAND. or. Aug as@Those
who profesa IN know the psrpletlns
t...i.v 1880. ..,.,,'.. - ~
'', . H'''''''u '''h'''' " -,
elrhtelnb expansion. are convinced
that d E Dugdale aud Joseph Cohn,
own,rs reanectiyely Of the seattle
"a oo,,.'. ,,.n.,,t.a. #a,,,v
~"e 'r'"''"N " @"' '''''''' ~ -
looheylhg tof pohltlona IN thelf
ayoNed stand against amalgama'
tlon with tho Coast league for an
.,.h, AIN. a...,i..,,,.. s.,.oa,ng
's''''"' '.Aa , ,..7
from Los Ansolea 70 faheouf"''
n. @.
hackers OF Dugdale are said 10
have given him the word IN the
pas, fow DAYS that thsy arc In favor
on srpanslon. Dagdala IL making
a slight show Of resistance but
back OF II there ia declared to DO
method in his madness. puEdaie
realizes as we'll a. Frank Ian. the
California mAgnate. and Judge Nc.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-25

NEW YORK. Aus twin stu
two more months uf baseball On tap
me golfers u the Arrangements u
the two local clubs arr beginning 70
assume what might truly bs called
prosperous dlmsnsioHs
Il Il the unanimous verdict q
those In close touch With BASEBALL
that inst season tho Polo dtoanders
cleared over and above all expenses
In tho nsighhorhood Of 800 Geo At
tho present rata Of income the
profits of tho club should hs over
that mark this year. Il Ia hardly
believed that the Chicago cubs,
three times winner of tho national
and twice tho winners u the world =
title. have made any mors than
thia
Five hundred thaasand and few
moro persons have witnessed the
Giants playing at home this season
and thor have been sums dra~ins
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-25
BASEBALL IN NEW YORK
GET RICH QUICK SCHEME

card on the road, toe. Not all have
been paid admissions. but ls.eoq is
liberal allowance for the deadhaads
This leaves iisooo fans who have
paid money 10 pass through the
turnstlles Al the bot under GeaEan'a
lot A. an average charge Of 50
cvuis this would mean the club had
taken In lgjfaoa. The salary Iist
does not amount 70 over ifo.eoa "
that much, and the cost Of keeping
the grounds IN condition and other
details does not sscsed tIeoi 200 Il 10
beloved. OF course thsrs are other
expenses. bu, this figuring IA based
on what tho diAhts havs drawn At
thair homs gate On the road they
set a quarter o. tho receipts
Bot u Il easy 10 see that the back
srs ~ tho Giants are not hufdsned
with financial troubles Some dag
tho muck raker will get busy In
baseball and show what a get rich
guiok scheme Il IL. maybe