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The San Francisco call., 1910-02-25
GOSSIP CAUSES GIRL
TO COMMIT SUICIDE
Valentine and Pathetic Note
Left for Parents
fSpeciol Disputch 10 The Call

SACRAMENTO, Feb. 24-That the
gossiping of neighbors and acquaint-
ances caused Is year old Leta Travis
of Broderick to swallow poison which
late last night proved fatal is indicated
In a valentine which the despondent
girl left among other pathetic notes
written to her parents.
The valentine read Don't spend all
your time peddling malicious gossip. If
you can't speak kindly of any one, treat
us to a spell of silence now and then"
The girl had been wronged when
only 13 years of age and the publicity
which followed the trial of her assail-
ant made the girl despondent.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-25
FATAL SHOOTING ENDS
POLITICAL ARGUMENT
Politician Is Shot to Death in
Justice Court

ST. LOUIS Heb. 24.-John Barry,
politician and police character, was
shot and fatally wounded today by
Henry L. Diedericksen in a justice
court of which the latter is clerk. The
shooting followed a political argu-
ment. Barry died later at the city
hospital.
Diedericksen gave himself up. run
ming to the police station after the
shooting, and is out under $1,000 bonds.
He claims self-defense, alleging that
Barry threatened him with knife.
The two men had been friends for
years, until Barry became a democrat,
when they became bitter enemies.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-25
INSURANCE AGENT MAY
RECOVER FROM WOUND
Attempts to Commit Suicide
After Serious Charge
Isl D:-A...L l. II. C.u1

KELSEYVILLE. Feb. 24-The condi-
tion Of A. J. Basconb Of San Francisco,
2 special agent Of the German American
insurance company. % years old. who
attempted suicide yesterday morning in
his room at the Olsen hotel, is more IA
Vorsble tonight.
Bascomb was arrested at the instance
of Daniel Kelsey Of the Kelsey hotel in
consequence of a complaint made by
Annie Kelsey, the year old daughter
OF the hotel proprietor.
After obtaining his release on $50
cash bail Bascomb secured a room in
the other hotel and appeared greatly
bowed down. A shot was heard early
IN the morning and Bascomb was found
unconscious with a gaping wound in
his right temple.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-25
DEPUTY SHERIFF is
HIGHWAYMEN'S VICTIM
Special Dnpotch TO The Call

Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
YUBA CITY, Feb 24.-Deputy Sheriff
Oscar r. Ready was held up and
robbed of $6 by two highwaymen at
the corner of Bridge and Shasta streets
last night. Ready summoned aid as
soon as the men disappeared, but no
arrests have yet been made.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-25
RUHSTALLER ESTATE
APPRAISEMENT STANDS
inheritance Tax Deputy Loses
Suit
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

SACRAMENTO, Feb. 24.-The eff
forts on the part of Inheritance Tax
Deputy Waring of the state controllers
office to secure new appraisement of
the Frank ]. Ruhstaller estate, which
was said to be appraised $4,000 too
low, were brought to an unsuccessful
close yesterday by Judge Post when he
refused to set aside his former order
fixing the original inheritance taxes.
The contention of the court was that
the district attorney had consented to
the original appraisement of the Ruh-
staller estate and that 1t was now too
late to change matters. The state hoped
to secure $4,000 more inheritance taxes
out Of the estate.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-25
Y. M. G. A. CONVENTION
OPENS IN SACRAMENTO
Mayor, Governor and Bishop
Hughes Speak
Especial Dispatch TO The Call

SACRAMENTO, Feb. 24.-The twenty
eighth session of the California state
convention of the Young Mems Chris
tian association convened in this city
today.
Delegates have been arriving during
the day and by tomorrow, when the
business session is called, it is believed
175 associations in the state will be
represented.
Mayor M. r. Beard delivered an ad-
dress of welcome to the visiting dele
gates here tonight, as did Governor J.
n Gillett and Bishop e. H. Hughes of
San Francisco
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-25
COUPLE MARRIED AT
PRETTY HOME CEREMONY
[Seeeial Dispatch to The Call

STOCKTON, Feb. IA pretty home
wedding was held last night at the
residence of William Boyer, 322 North
Grant street, when Otto G. Boyer and
Miss Hazel NJ. Siegel were united in
marriage by Justice A c. Parker. A
number of friends and relatives wit
messed the ceremony. following which
a wedding supper was served.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-25
MISSING OFFICIAL
SHORT IN ACCOUNTS
Former Marshal of Woodland
Left with Deficit of S043
ON His Books
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

WOODLAND, Feb. "a report made
to the town trustees by the city treas
urer shows shortage of $94S in the
accounts of former Marshal Sam Leech,
who has been missing for two weeks,
according to a statement made today
by the town officials. Leech was seen
in Sacramento one day last week. A
successor has been chosen.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-25
WILL LAY ANOTHER
TRANSATLANTIC CABLE
Commercial Cable Company to
Increase Its Service
TSpecioI Dispotch 10 The Call

NEW YORK. Feb 24-George c.
Ward. vice president and general man.
ager OF the Commercial Cable COM
pany. announces that in view of the
Iublic demand for increased cable
facilities and greater speed of trans
mission, the Commercial Cable COM
psny viii proceed at once to lay an
additional transatlantic cable. This
viii be the sixth cable which the Com
mercial Cable company Will own be-
tween Europe and America and will
greatly accelerate the transatlantic
cable service
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-25
RECLAMATION TRUSTEES
MUST PAY BIG DAMAGES
Plaintiff Awarded $4,000 for
Flooding of Land
TSceciai Dispdtch TO The Call

WOODLAND, Feb. 24.-C. Perkins was
awarded damages in the sum of s9,360
by a jury In the superior court today
against the trustees of reclamation dis
trict No. 7S5. Trustees of the reclama-
tion district cut through levee to let
in a dredger and water flowed on the
land before the cut could be closed.
The Perkins ranch was flooded. Per-
kins asked for $4,000 damages but
was awarded $50 an acre for his 215
acres.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-25
MISSING JUSTICE HAS
BEEN SEEN AT CAPITAL
John Brophy, Who Disappeared,
Has Visited Sacramento
Especial Dispatch TO The Call

NEVADA CITY, Feb. 24.-John Bro
ply, missing justice of the peace Of
Cherokee township, was seen a few
days ago in Sacramento. Following
his disappearance searching parties fol-
lowed all the trails from his home, be-
Iieving that he might have met with
foul play, but 1t is evident that he left
Intentionally.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-25
VAST SMITH ESTATE
is REPORTED SOLD
Supposed Price S3OO,OOO; Will
Be Subdivided
[Snecinl Disnateh 10 The Call

STOCKTON, Feb. 24-AccordinE to
well founded report, one of the largest
real estate deals made in a long time
has inst been carried out, whereby a
Los Angeles syndicate has purchased
the. ]. c. Smith estate, consisting or
1900 acres of rich land just north of
Stockton.
The property is said to have been
sold for 100000, and, according TO the
report, will be subdivided and sold IN
small tracts.
The Smith estate was owned by the
J. c. Smith company, corporation
consisting of the heirs. 1t is also said
that $4,000 was paid down.
The land is situated west or the
lower Sacramento roaI and Just beyond
the northern limits of the city
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-25
POURS QUART OF MILK
DOWN WOMAN'S BACK
Peculiar Attack Is Made BY
Chico ASsailant

Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
CHICO, Feb. 24.-Mrs. Hattie Clark
was the victim of a peculiar attack
last night. An unknown man accosted
her while she was on her way home
last night. He took hold of her and
poured quart of milk down her back
She screamed and the fellow ran,
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-25
CHURCH IN BUSINESS
DISTRICT TO BE SOLD
Option for Purchase at S45,OOO
Is Secured
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

SACRAMENTO. Feb. 24.-The First
Congregational church, built years ago
in what was then the outskirts OF the
city but which is now in the heart or
the business section, is TO be sold. An
option for its purchase at $4,000 has
been secured by the heirs of the Mier
estate and all that is necessary now is
the approval of the trustees of the
church. This approval. it is assured.
will be given shortly. The church
property is in Sixth street between
/ and J streets.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-25
FRATERNAL ORDERS TO
HOLD SOCIAL SESSION
Special Dispofch 10 The Call

STOCKTON, Feb. 24.-Stockton COM
mandery No. 8. Knights Templar, and
Stockton chapter No. 2S, Royal Arch
Masons have planned a social session
for next Friday night in honor of the
ladies' The affair promises to be quite
social event and fully $50 guests are
expected. Dancing will be held and
viii be followed by a banquet.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-25
UNION LEATHER WORKERS
DEMAND EIGHT HOUR DAY
Stockton Body Follows National
Movement
ISpecioI Disbnich 10 The Call

Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
STOCKTON, Feb. 24.-The members
of the local union of the Stockton
united brotherhood of leather work
ers have notified the five employers in
this city that. beginning March 81, an
eight hour day will be required. There
are II members in the union. The ac-
ton is in keeping with a general
movement throughout the United
States.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-25
LEGAL BATTLE OVER
SMELTER SMOKE ENDED
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

TSeecidI DIspoich 10 The Call
ANDERSON, Feb. 24.-The agreement
between farmers of this section and the
Mammoth copper company regarding
the smelter smoke was signed late yes
terday afternoon by the representatives
Of the farmers, and the contract is now
binding. This closes a long legal battle.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-25
BURKE INDICTMENT
EXPECTED TODAY
Grand Jury's Investigations
Into Explosion Now
Nearing Close
Lou Eta Smith TO Take Stand
This Morning and Tell
Her Story
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

Especial Dipoich 10 The Call
SANTA ROSA. Feb. 24.-Dr. A. W.
Hit was the first of 16 witnesses eX-
amined today by the Sonoma county
grand jury. when it resumed the inves-
tigation Of the explosion which oc-
CURED February in a tent at the
Burke sanatorium, and which nearly
killed Lou Eta Smith and her j months
old child. 1t is expected that Lou Eta
Smith viii be called tomorrow morning
10 tell the jury what she knows Of the
case. There are about IS witnesses
more TO take the stand to corroborate
the testimony already presented and to
be given by Miss Smith as to the par
entage OF her child. il is this point
which is being used to show the motive
for the dynamiting OF the woman and
her child.
INDICTMENT EXPECTED
The investigation Will probably be
concluded before adjournment tomor-
row night and an indictment returned
against Doctor Burke.
Doctor Hit repeated his story to the
grand jury today, adding A number Of
details regarding the incidents leading
up 10 the explosion and mis- finally leav-
Ing the sanatorium for fear OF his own
life
CleVe and sylvester Burke. nephews
Of Doctor Burke. who are employed on
the place; Miss Lois Clauson, a nurse:
Mrs Sadie Dixon. Doctor Burke's pri-
Vate secretary and literary editor. and
j. v. Conner, fireman at the sanatorium,
were examined in turn during the
morning. but none Of them was able
TO give any important information, most
Of what they claimed 10 know being
1learsay.
EFFECT OF EXPLOSION
The first witness in the afternoon was
J. A Waun. a waiter. who told OF the
effect Of the explosion Thomas Riley,
q miner from Doctor Burke's mine at
gave Doctor Burke dynamite after care
fully explaining its use, was called.
Sheriff Smith told OF his visit to Oro-
willie and the mine and the evidence he
secured. \. B. Crane, a patient; Joseph
Reduano, a laborer on the place. and
Eugene Maxwell the night watchman,
were examined in turn. their testimony
being Of little Importance. Mrs. Claire
Dessau, wife OF DR.. H. f. Dessau, a
resident physician told Of some letters
found in Miss Smiths tent. but they
were not introduced or read Miss Rose
Koblar. z nurse. Walter Connor, an en-
cloye, and George NIensini. a laborer.
were the final witnesses OF the day, but
added little 10 the Information already
secured
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-25

AUTHORIZES BANK AT BRAwLEY-Wash-
ington Feb 24.-The comptroller OF the treas
ury today issued a certificate authorizing the
First national bank Of Brawley TO commence
business with a capital Of SIS, 900. W. T.
Dunn is president r. E. Willis. vice president
and T. r. Palmerlee. cashier
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-25

WILLS PAINTING TO sENATE-washinyton
Feb. PA painting of Major General George
II Thomas on the battlefield OF Chicka-
will of Miss Caroline 1, O. Ransom sister
Of Captain Albert G. Ransom Of the army OF
the Cumberland,
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-25
ELDORADO FRUITMEN
PLAN ORGANIZATION
Prominent Growers Confer With
State HorticuIturist
ESeeciol Dispatch TO The Call

[SpccioI Dispatch 10 The Call
PLACERVILLE, Feb. 24.-Fruit grow
ers of Eldorado county will be organ
ized the same as the fruit growers
of Placer, Solano and other counties.
State Horticulturist j. w. Jeffrey was
here yesterday in attendance at meet
ing at which a county organiza tion
will be perfected.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-25
DR.. COOK AND WIFE ARE
HEADED FOR MOUNTAINS

ANDES. Chile, Feb. 24.-Dr. F'reder-
ick A Cook and his wife arrived today
from Santiago. They will remain until
Sunday when they may proceed across
the mountains for Buenos Aires.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-25
BOY CHARGED WITH
STEALING MONEY ORDERS
MarysviIIe Youth VIII Be Tried
in Juvenile Court
Especial Dispotch 10 The Call

Especial Dispotch 10 The Call
MARYSVILLE. Feb. 24.-WilI How
ard, aged IA years, is in Jail charged
with forging the name of Iver Gordon
to a postoffice money order for 81 The
boy is alleged to have stolen a number
of the money orders. He will be tried
before the Juvenile court.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-25
HORTICULTURAL TEST
is HELD IN STOCKTON
ESPECIAL Dispoich 10 The Call

STOCKTON, Feb. 24.-The examina-
ton for county horticultural commits
sioner was held yesterday, The fol-
lowing took the test: r. G. Williams.
Andrew Patterson, G.. Reimers, II. I'll.
Ladd, William Garden. J. n. Southrey,
Stockton; r. C. Tubbs, Charles Ray,
Lodi; j. F. Costello, Acampo; E. E.
Welty. Ripon.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-25

BURNED IN TENEMENT-New York Feb. "a
In FIRE Of incendiary origin in varick street
tenement today 10 persons burned or in
iured, two so seriously that they probably will
die The property loss was small
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of Ottawa, legislative minority leader,
twice tried and again facing trial on
charges of bribery of Legislators to vote
for William Lorimer for United States
senator. Representative r. r. Wilson
and state Senator John Broderick, both
Of Chicago, were the other "tainted"
officials reelected.
A Democratic Judiciary, including
practically every seat in the superior,
circuit and municipal courts that was
within the command of voters, was
swept into being in Cook county with
the general Democratic victory.
Indiana
Indianapolis, Ind. Nov. early re.
turns looked as If Indiana had certain
~ gone Democratic, and later returns
put no different face on the matter.
The Democrats show heavy gains, but
possibly NOT quite enough to insure a
Democratic Legislature. The question
is whether Beverage will be returned
TO the senate, or John W. Kern elected
Marion county is conceded to the Dem.
ocrats by the Republican managers.
The final result in the legislature will
be very close, with Bcveridge's defeat
likely.
The Democrats have carried 10 of
the l3 districts and may yet carry
Crumpacker's district, the 10th, and
force him out of office, thus gaining the
entire delegation. William o. Barnard,
the only other Republican in congress
from the state, was defeated.
Iowa
Des Moines. Iowa, Nov. 9.-The big
surprise is in the tremendous drop in
the Republican vote. II seems almost
incredible that the 1908 Republican
plurality Of 107, 900 could he reversed,
but early returns threw the Republicans
into a panic. They showed that Carroll,
Republican nominee for governor to
succeed himself, is polling only half his
vote of two years ago, while Porter,
Democrat, is only go per cent behind
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OF the tariff law, lost his home city by
AL but was reelected.
Talcott, Democratic nominee for con,
gress, carried Utica by 376s against
Millington, Republican, present con.
gresham, and vice. president sherman 5
man.
Martin ", Littlcton, Democrat, Il ma.
tive Texan, unseats Cocks. present Re.
publican incumbent, in the first district.
The New York legislature is Demo.
cratic and Chaunccy Dcpew will not
be- returned to the senate.
The Republicans have lost heavily in
the congressional election, but are
known 10 have elected 10 out Of the
q members, with eight districts un
certain, including that Of Herbert Par.
sons, Roosevelt a friend. Goldfogle, Sui.
ger and Francis y, HarriSon, once con
sidcred Democratic presidential timber,
are among the Democrats certainly cleo
ted.
William NJ. Calder, Serene Payne and
Edward Nreeland are among the Re.
publicans safe. Hamilton Fish s seat
is in question,
Henry l.. Stinson attributes his de.
feat TO causes nation wide and "A general
movement II the Republican party to.
ward progressiveism.
There seemed to be ground swell
all over the country" he said, "and
was caught in il. think it's only the
beginning. We're beginning to have a
realignment of political parties and the
Republican party In going through the
agency Of becoming progressive"
Mr.. stimson sent q telegram last night
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the Democrat vote Of two years ago.
Porter carries Dubuque, Des Moines and
Cedar Rapids, according to carly indica.
tions. The state count will be slow.
With So per cent Of the vote still to
be heard from, the governorship of Iowa
IN in doubt, with indications pointing
TO CAROLS (Rep.) election by 5000.
The Republican state ticket is elected.
For congress the Republicans have
carried the third, fourth, fifth, seventh,
eighth, ninth, tenth and eleventh dis.
tricts to a certainty, and the irst, sec.
ond and sixth, the three remaining ones
ARE in doubt.
Five hundred precincts out Of 2300
gave Porter, Democrat, for governor n
plurality Of 1000. The Porter vote
showed marked decrease as the rnral
districts were heard from and soon he
was 5000 behind.
Kansas
Topeka, Kansas, Nov. e.-Rcpublicnn
by greatly decreased pluralities will
probably be the story of the lection
when the returns are all In. Had Gov.
ernor Stubs been a less radical Repub.
lican the state would probably have
been found in the Democratic column
today.
Late returns indicate that Governor
Stubbs is reelected by a plurality OF
from 5000 to 5000 az against 10000 two
years ago. All eight congressional dis.
tricts have returned Republicans. The
Legislature appears TO be Democratic.
Kentucky
Louisville. Ky. Nov. 0.-Kentucky
loses two Republican congressman and
gains one. Democrats will 90 TO con.
gress from the frs, ten districts. but
Cabel Powers. Republican. will repre-.
sent the 18th district.
Louisiana
New Orleans. La. Nov. a.-All Demo.
Gratis elected with the usual maiorities.
The state bond issue Of 81. 0 900 for
the Panama exposition carries.
Maryland
Baltimore, Nd, Nov. 9.-The Demo.
Gratis have assuredly carried the first.
second, third and sixth districts. while
j. II. CovinRton, an independent, has
won in the fifth. The fourth is in dis.
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Roosevelt Silent

Absolutely nothing to say" is the
word that from Sycamore Hill.
Theodore Roosevelt was nj home all
last evening. but he declined TO even
receive iutcrvicwers.
In his speech at Davenport, Iowa.
last Friday, he said if the Republicans
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to John \, Dix, congratulnting him on
his election.
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were beaten this time, they would win
next tine, and that win or lose. the
fight would go on, lust after he had
voted Tuesday, he said again that
whether the result wa favorable ar
not IN" party would keep up the
tight.
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New Hampshire

Concord, y. H., Nov O.. Republican
gains show throughout the state. and
the congressional delegation will be un.
changed.
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DEMOCRATS HAVE
OF Al IN
THE LOWER HOUSE

Continued from third page)
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New Jersey

Trenton, Y. j., Nov. Woodrow
Wilson, Democrat, ex.presidcnt of the
Princeton University and a Virginian
by birth, is elected governor bv a plu.
rality Of 10000 20 $4,000, as compared
with a Republican plurality of 5000 two
years ago. The result shows a heavy
falling of in the Republican vote all
alolg the line. with small Democratic
gains. The Legislature is in doubt. with
the chances in favor Of the Democrats
to succeed Senator Keen, Republican.
The Democrats elected eight congress.
men and the Republicans two.
New lork
New York, y. Y, Nov. 9TH, s,rte
has gone Democratic overwhelmingly
John a. Dix having been chosen COVER.
nor by a plurality of not less than so.
900 and possibly nearer 100 900.
The vote in New York city shows
30l 900 for Dix, 1885, 900 for stimson. Re.
publican, and $4,000 for Hopper, Hearst
party.
Syracuse, Stimson = plurality, 1900.
Troy, Dix's plurality 1880.
Gloversville, Stimson y plurality 39O.
Buffalo, Dix s plurality 1900.
Hognellsville, Dix 8 plurality 300.
Sehnectedy, Dix wins.
Rome, Dix's plurality 27s.
Utica, Dix's plurality, 1917.
Dix carried Roosevelt q own election
district by q plurality Of 90.
Congressman Serene s.. Payne, fathsl
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Nevada

Carson City, New, Nov. 9.-This state
is so close the result cannot be told
with certainty for n day or two. The
Republicans are believed to have the
best Of it, however, and will probably
name Senator Nixon 10 succeed him.
self.
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North Carolina

Raleigh, v G., Nov. o., No change.
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