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The San Francisco call., 1909-11-30
Rear Admiral Phelps Receives
Lengthy Order Dealing With
Nicaragua Situation
Dispatch to Be Opened TOmor-
row Will Reveal Military
Strength to Go to Scene
Army Transports, Marines and
Troops Held in Readiness
for Quick Departure
Gunboat Yorktown Due to Ar
rive Tomorrow, Preparatory
to Sailing for South

a SEALED telegram. in cipher,
"A the longest message ever sent
4 ACROSS the country by the war
department. was received by Admiral
Thomas Phelps, commander OF Mare
island navy yard, yesterday The
secret message is 10 be opened
Wednesday. and presumably 1t con-
tains complete instructions for the
gunboat Princeton, which is due here
today from Seattle, bound for Nicar-
aqua.
MESSAGE CAUSES SENSATION
The receipt of the telegram has
caused a sensation in army and navy
circles here, for, Judging by the
length OF the message il must hold
an outline in detail of the policy the
government means to pursue in the
Nicaraguan question and must tell the
secret all are trying 10 fathom-how
many troops are 10 be sent TO the
Central American republic, and from
what ports
Hot during the Spanish war was
any telegram. nearly so lengthy, dis
patched by the war department, and
arguing from its size army officers
give It tremendous importance. The
gunboat Princeton, seemingly dis
patched merely to aid in overawing
Zelava as It anchored off Corinto, has
now assumed the position OF leader
in movement nthe southern coun-
try. Wednesday, it is freely predicted
by men high in the army, will witness
the first overt act Of the United States
government in the movement toward
ZeIaya's harrrassed country from the
Pacific coast, If any is to be made at
IS
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-30
SPOOK EXCHANGE
BRANDED A "fAKF'
"JuIia's Bureau" Operated by
William T. Stead, Flayed
by European Writer
Especial Gable TO The Cali

Especial Gable TO The Cali
MILAN. Italy. Nov. ss.-The eorriere
della Sera publishes three column
story. expressing the belief that trick
cry was INDUCED in at the spook ex-
change in London, known as Julia's
bureau, operated by W. T. Stead. The
article is written by Guglielmo En-
manuel. London correspondent of the
Corriere. 1t seems that fortnight ago
Signor Emmanuel received an invita-
ton from Stead to visit the latter's
residence for a MONDAY interview with
the spirit of Cesare Lombroso.
stead took away the correspondent
breath by appearing in the full garb
of an English convict. He explained
that he was wearing. stripes and arrows
because of the anniversary of his COM
initial to prison quarter of CEN
tury ago in defense of political purity,
King, the medium, impressed the
italian visitor very unfavorably- He
stated at the outset that there was an
astral tempest prevailing which would
make communication difficult. Then
Julia announced that she was not yet
able to buttonhole Lombroso because
he al the moment was talking with
Milan. Shortly afterward Lombroso
turned up, calculating, viii you leave
off annoying me?'
Lombroso became caln1er and said,
We'll, / am taken up with important
questions, but I will give you few
minutes"
Signor Emmanuel began in the
Italian language, asking Lombroso as
a guarantee of his identity to mention
his favorite little nephew's Christian
name.
Don't bother me with personal ques-
tions." retorted Lombroso. freshly irri-
tated. L have urgent work on hand,
now quick
The next question was Have you left
volume of studies in crime among
your unedited papers?" Lombroso, or
King, returned the nonsensical answer:
Il am still interested in that subject
and shall still work at it, but not at
present. 1t is a project dear to my
heart, but it can wait"
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-30
WILL NOT TESTIFY
AGAINST FATHER
Daughter of jeff Lewis, on Trial
in Auburn for Murder,
Is Missing
Especial Dispatch 10 The CALI

AUBURN, Nov. 29.-Daughter will
not be a witness against father in the
trial of JEFF Lewis for the killing of
Ben Swesey, which began before Judge
Prewett today. Miss Lewis, aged 19
years. over whom the shooting occurred.
disappeared about the time of the homi
eide, and has not been located by the
officers.
The defense will allege that Swesey
and Miss Lewis had been intimate for
three years before the father became
aware of 1T, and that Lewis then gave
Swesey warning not to speak to the
girl or he would be shot.
When Lewis entered the Penryn
saloon August % last Swesey arose
from a card table. and with the re-
mark. Lets go outside, Jeff." moved
toward the door. Lewis turned and.
with an automatic pistol fired six shots.
all of which took effect. In Swesey's S
hip pocket was found a loaded pistol.
Swesey was a man of family. 1t is
believed that jury will be secured by
tomorrow night.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-30
OLDEST TRAVELLING
SALESMAN is DEAD
Falls LifeIess Just After Giving
Up His Work

DIES MONIES, Ia. Nov. 2s.-when on
his way to his home at ottumwa, after
having completed his last trip on the
road, a D. Robinson. so years old. said
to be the oldest travelling salesman in
America. dropped dead from his seat in
q Rock Island passenger train today.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-30
UNDAUNTED SUITOR
GETS MARRIAGE LICENSE
Love Found the Way to Outwit
Fiancee's Father
rSceciol Discotch 10 The Call


PORTLAND. Ore. Nov. 2s--George
E. Marshall. 2o.years old. outwitted his
future father in law today when he ap-
piled a second time for license to wed
Miss May Berry. also 90 years old
Last week Marshall was denied a
license because Berry Sr insisted that
the youth was under age. Berry could
not prevent license being granted his
daughter because she is over the legal
age limit.
Undaunted by the turbulent course of
love. young Marshall got into commu-
nication with his parents, George and
Helen G. Marshall of San Jose, Cal, and
from them obtained their written con-
sent TO his marriage. With this docu-
ment Marshall again applied for his
marriage license today and it was
granted.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-30
War Machinery Ready

Transports, marines, men Of war, in
fantry and artillery are-ready TO be dis
patched al an. hours notice. The re-
ceipt Of the telegram to Admiral Phelps.
with the accompanying instructions not
10 open it until Wednesday, has trav-
eled through the army and navy as If
sent by wireless. and all are at a ten
sion. Wednesday is regarded as the
day that viii mean a movement south,
or the silence that means both army
and navy are TO stay at home.
Regarding the movement of troops
10 Nicaragua from the Preside no ad-
vices were received by the department
headquarters yesterday. Naturally all
the officers Of the department. and those
at the heads Of the different bay posts.
were greatly interested in the war
talk" but talk was all they had heard
Of. as no orders had reached them
from the official heads at Washington.
n
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-30
BABY BOY BORN TO
ETHEL BARRYMORE
Noted Actress, in Real Life Mrs.
Russell Colt, a Mother

NEW YORK, Nov. 2s.-Mrs- Russell
Colt. known to the theater going public
as Ethel Barrymore. became the mother
of son today at the home of August
Belmont, where the Colts are staying.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-30
HORACE H. LURTON TO
SIT ON SUPREME BENCH
Luke E. WrightAto Become Fed
eraI Circuit Judge
Tspeciol Dispatch 10 The Call

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 2s.-The
elevation of Judge Horace H Lurton of
Tennessee to the United States supreme
court, which is now definitely decided
upon. will leave vacancy on the cir
cult bench of the sixth circuit. which is
to be filed by the appointment of Luke
z. Wright. former secretary of war.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-30
INDEX OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO CALLS
NEWS TODAY
TELEPHONE kEARNY se
TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 80. 1909
WEATHER CONDITIONS
NEWS TODAY

YEsTERDAY-West wind; cloudy; maximum
temperature 81, minimum IS.
FORECAST FOR TODAY-Cloudy, probably
rain; light south winds Page Is
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-30
KEEP INDIAN
WAREHOUSE IS
M[RCHANTS'CRY
Suggestion by Ballinger That 1t
Be Abolished Arouses Storm
of Protest
Declare Move Would Discrimi-
nate Against Coast and Will
Be Vigorously Opposed

A storm of protests arose yesterday
from local merchants against the sug-
gestion contained in the report of Sec
retary of the Interior Richard A. Bal
linger that the United States Indian
warehouses at San Francisco, New
York Chicago, st. Louis and Omaha be
discontinued According to many of
the shippers, who supply reservations
through the San Francisco warehouse,
the suggestion savors of discrimination
against the Pacific coast in favor of
eastern portions of the country, as, it is
asserted, there are more reservations
to any other warehouse throughout the
country.
Among the principal supplies cleared
through the local warehouse are: Dried
fruits, beans, sugar, hardware, paints,
oils and various foodstuffs. The clos
ing of the warehouse in San Francisco
would compel the local merchants to
bid in competition with eastern con-
Germs, which would naturally be much
closer to some general warehouse,
which must necessarily be established
if the present warehouses are abolished
Furthermore, the government would be
heavy losers by change in the method
of handling the Indian supplies, as
shipments would be made to a general
warehouse and then redistributed all
through the country. doubling the
freight charges in number of in
stances
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-30
BOGUS HF|RESS
IS CONJUR[D UP
YCLA|RvOYANT
Bold Conspiracy, With All the
Trappings of Melodrama,
Reported to Police
Coos Bay Resident Asserts He
Was Made Victim and
Fleeced of ST, 200

All the mystery deceit and trickery
of fraudulent clairvoyancy. the affec-
tion which good man feels for the
memory of his wife, the search for a
missing heir, the wiles OF woman and
the wrath of rogues were united in one
brilliant climax of fact at the city
prison last evening when James
O'Kelly, towboat man of Coos bay, Sc
cured the arrest of Doctor Astro, alias
Alexander, a clairvoyant. formerly of
st. Paul. and Miss Stella lyman, one
time a vaudeville performer, and ac-
cused them to the police of having
conspired to foist Miss lyman on his
sympathies as his long lost step
daughter and heiress to $4,000, which
OKelly's wife left to the daughter
when she should be found.
If o'Kelly's story is true. and the
police do not doubt it. Doctor Astro,
Miss lyman and third person, a man,
worked on O'Kelly as thrilling a decep
ton as was ever perpetrated in the
melodramatic atmosphere of San Fran
cisco
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-30
SUCCUMBS TO PNEUMONIA
AFTER SUICIDE ATTEMPT
Thomas Meagher, Once Well
Known Here, Dies i'm Manila

MANILA. Nov. 29.-Thomas Meagher.
son of the Irish patriot. died today of
pneumonia, following an attempt at
suicide. He was a graduate of West
Point and had lived many years in
Montana and California. For several
years he had occupied minor posts in
the government service here.
The announcement of the death of
Thomas Meagher at Manila yesterday
will come as a distinct shock to older
residents of San Francisco. Mea CHER
lived here for number of years and
was active in local politics and was a
familiar figure in the city's life. At
one time he held a, position in the mint
and also served as clerk OF the su-
preme court. He was a son of General
Thomas Francis Meagher. one of the
picturesque figures of the civil war and
afterward governor of Montana
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-30
Spring Valleys Funeral Near
At Hand, Says Noted Engineer

/ thank God that a
year ago I stepped out
of the responsible part of
the administration of the
Spring Valley company,
because / did not want
to be present at the fu-
neral. I am now the
consulting engineer of
the Spring Valley water
c ON p a n y and some
other companies, and I
give tIleIn my a q VI c e
whenever they ask me.
But the situation is very
threatening. Whatever
you do in connection
with your Hetch Hetchy
or any other proposition
has got to be done
mighty quick, because
the consumption todav
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-30
Army Ready to Move

As is usual IN times OF peace, TIE
army is always ready TO move at a few
hours notice. provided the transporta-
tion is there TO receive them And as
II is in this case, If the call comes from
the war department Uncle Sam will
ind his troopers waiting and ready to
20 into active service
AS far as the army transport service
is concerned. the invasion of Nicara qua
is still a subject for speculation. At
the transport wharf everything is un-
usually quiet. but this calm is believed
TO be the forerunner Of storm, as
when the expected order comes to go
ahead loading the Logan for Manila il
will mean a night and day rush to get
the ship away on schedule time.
The transport Crook was drydocked
Yesterday at Hunters point to shed a
heavy arrnor Of barnacIes and receive a
few coats Of anti-fouling paint The
LoCan's freight is still piled on the
wharf and the stevedoring gang is all
ready TO put it on whenever the war
department says at the shortest pos
sible notice. Those army officers who
may be presumed 10 be in the con-
ndence Of the powers at Washington
are wearing diplomatic muzzles through
the meskes Of which nothing is per-
mitted TO pass any more compromising
than 7 am not al liberty to say"
Yorktowu Due Tomorrow
Commander Victor Blue of the York
town arrived in this city yesterday to
iosn his ship, which is due in this port
IN wednesday. The Yorktown has
been at gun practice at Magdalena bay
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-30
EDITORIAL

The joke on Senator Flint Page 6
CITY
Mystery of green turkey in Adolph ottinger's
home is puzzling recipient of gift Page 10
Mare island commandant receives lengthy dis
patch on Nicaraguan situation Page L
Charles Wesley protests again purchase of
Spring Valley for $4,000. 600 and gives his
reasons. Page L
Bogus heiress conjured up by clalrvoyant
gets 800 from Coos bay resident in San Fran
cisco. Page 1
Interstate tariffs fled with railroad commission
by Western Pacific. Page 10
Rscetrsck men carry war against betting to
supreme court.
Head of japanese commercial commission pro
poses an international chamber of com
merce. Page 3
DR.. stones statement that Cunningham is
sane causes issue with noted alienlsts state
board Of lunacy. Page 10
President Joseph o'Ccnnor of school board
tenders his resignation. Page 16
New home opened by the Papyrus club with
program Of varied interest. Page
Organization will watch Mayor elect Mccarthy
gubernatorial possibility for 1914 Page 4
investigation into St Crolx olsaster Iails 70
disclose origin OF fire. Page Z
Chief clerk Of Southern Pacific land office ar
rested on charge of embezzlement. Page z
Second cavalry viii sail for Philippines on the
transport Logan next Monday. Page 8
Judge Robert S. Lovett refuses 10 discuss poll
cies politics Of the Hartman system' Of
roads. Page 8
Boatswain of revenue cutter Bear exhibits seal
pups TO refute statements that little mammals
can not be raised IN captivity. Page 16
Merchants viii fight against proposed abolition
Of local Indian warehouse. Page L
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-30
Will Fight Hard

Abe Guggenheim of Guggenheim &
Co. said: 1--WE as firm would very
much dislike to see the warehouse
closed at this point. as we feel that it
is a mighty good thing for the coast,
and in view of the fact that we fought
for many years to have the warehouse
made permanent, we should certainly
make a strenuous fight against its
abolition"
cific coast" is the way E. w. Will
liams. manager for James A. Shook &
Co., expressed himself we fought
for the establishment of this distribut-
ing point and feel that we should re-
tain it,
Eighth street, was opened as perma-
nent institution in 1904, previous to
that time being simply a temporary
storehouse for the occasional handling
of supplies In order to effect its per-
manent opening it was necessary for a
committee composed of members of the
different civic bodies and number of
leading merchants to make trip to
Washington and intercede with the Sec
retary of the interior.
According to the report of the board
of Indian commissioners, during the
year 1907 the San Francisco warehouse
handled more than 2,500,000 pounds of
merchandise, valued at more than $780,
600. The report for 1908 has not as
yet been issued. but it is asserted that
the volume of business for both 1908
and 1909 is greatly in excess of the
1907 report.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-30
Up to Commercial Bodies

When interviewed on the proposition,
Mr.. Scott of the Pacific hardware and
steel company was somewhat reticent.
but admitted that his company would
be opposed TO any such line of action.
saying.
IF this matter is considered seriously
1 believe that the ssjc bodies should
take the matter up at once. The Mer-
chants exchange and the chamber of
commerce are institutions to fight such
suggestions. and they should intervene
without the loss of a moments time"
The effect of such change would
certainly have disastrous effects on San
Francisco. declared Andrew Carrigan
of Dunbar. Carrigan & Hayden. There
are a number of manufacturers and
jobbers who are benefited by the local
Indian supply station, and 1 believe the
system to be the most economical one
the government could adopt. Several
attempts have previously been made, to
close the warehouse in this city and
every time the efforts have been un-
successful. The act would amount TO
almost class legislation
William Haas of the Haas Brothers
grocery company, which supplies large
quantities Of stores for Indian con-
sumption, said:
TT is a matter of vital Importance
to all merchants throughout the entire
state, and one that should receive their
combined vigorous attention.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-30
SUBURBAN

Elk lodges plan to pay honor to departed
bers Of their order Pi
Oakland man gets two medals for servic
ing the Spanish-Americsn war p
Sophomore girls at Berkeley viii give f
assist senior women. p
First mayor of Richmond dies at 5
rum p,
Southern Pacific plans extension of its
lines through territory recently annexed 10
land II,
F. P. McLennsn TO succeed Dr.. F. ". d'E
on Alameda psrk board. p,
Woman indited tender missives testihes
writing Expert EisenschiEnel in sganerhay
xo-oe ease p.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-30
Due Tomorrow

Centlnued On Psse 5, Column
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-30
SPORTS

woigast given decision over Powell in terrific
20 round battle. Page 10
St Msry's men turn attention from Rugby
to basket bail. Page IL
Billiardists sutton. Demarest and slosson tied
for worlds honors. Page III
DR.. B. F. Roller holds wrestler Frank Gotch
for Is minutes without fall. Page IL
Layers reap the coin when fayorites nosed
out at Emeryville. Page III
Jimmy Foley TO meet Freddy oorbett at Val
lejo tomorrow night Page III
Catcher Bliss sustsins pad fracture of ankle
in Stockton game. Page 10
MARINE
Liner President encounters freak storm which
holds big steamer at practical stsndstill for 16
hours. and inhicts much damage about be
decks Page Is
SOCIAL
Two receptions and teas today Of great i'm
portsnce to younger society set Page 6
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-30
EASTERN
FOREIGN

William 7. stead's spook
don is branded a fake
writer.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-30

Read More Confessions of a Trdine
Nurse" in The Sunday Call
The Sentinel=record., 1909-10-27

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The Sentinel=record., 1909-10-27
CREW IS ALLOWED TO LEAVE MEXICO FOR THEIR DIFFER
 ENT HOMES.
Captain Says That Vessel Was Blown Into Mexican Waters by a Fierce
 Gale That Was Ragrrg.

Mexico City. Oct. 2e--The fishing vessel Colville II. Colt, belonging to the Harren Fish Company of Pensa- cola, Fla, and which was recently seized by the Mexican gunboat Bravo for alleged violation of the fisheries treaty. is now enroute to the port of Vera Cruz from Progreso. in charge of the Mexican authorities.
 The vessel goes to Vera Cruz for safe anchorage, and will be held in custody until after the authorities have made full investigation of the charges in connection with her cap ture
 Members of the crew of the boat have already left Progreso for their homes, after giving their testimony in the Mexican courts at a preliminary hearing
 The vessel will be held until the outcome of tho trial,
 Dr. ], IIarTen Pierpont of Pensacola was in Mexico City today, having come in connection with the seizure of the fishing vessel He is a sonln- law of the presidens of the company which owns 1t. Dr. Pierpont says that the captain of the Colvine H. Colt at the preliminary hearing in Prosreso testified that a heavy storm  drove the vessel in the Yucatan Chan. nel nesr the Alaeran Reef. and he went into calm water to make certain repairs The captain said that when the vessel was sailing out the seizure occurred.
 He further testified that they were mol fishing at the time.
The Sentinel=record., 1909-10-27
STRANGER IN HONDURAS.
Was Thought To Be RevoIutionlst
 Carrying Arms and Supplies.

 Carrying Arms and Supplies. Port Cortes Spanish Honduras Oct. 21--via New Orleans, Oct 26.- With it's government assuming an att titude of strict neutrality in the mat ter of the revolutionary movement in Nicaragua. Honduras yesterday expert enced it's first excitement since the trouble started in her sister republic The incident was presented by the ac cidental visit of stranger who gave his name as "Senor Rosales The tug cn which he was making tue trip from Bluefelds to Puerto Barrios ran short of fuel and he was forced to put into Port Cortez for a fresh supply It became rumored he was special commissioner being sent by General Estrada, the Nicaraguar insurgent leader to President Cabre ra, of Guatemala. and that he was ne gotiating for large supply of arms
 AS a result of these rumors the 9ti diiSel dilu HIS tuS NCit uNtdiiti md he was given quarters at local hotel
 During the night he disappeared The tug, with his grip and other be longings. still on board. is peacefully hpbbing up and down in the harbor it's crew spending most of their time esleep To the delight of the deni zens of the port, however. the guns Of the Comandaneia have been trained on the little craft
 There is much curiosity and specu lation here as to the contents of his grip.