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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-16

Is Lew" Shank, the wonder working
Mayor of indianapolis. 10 find the 'fe-
male of the species deadlier than the
male? In a moment of enthusiasm at
meeting of the Equal Suffrage Associa-
ton of indianapolis he suggested that
one Of the women he appointed Mayor in
his place the next time he was absent
from the city two weeks. The women
took him seriously and elected one of
their number to act as Mayor in Shank's
absence, and now she is waiting pa
tiently and confidently to be summoned
to the Mayors chair. What is the foe Of
the commission ring. the purveyor Of
cheap potatoes, apples and turkeys to
do? Must he stick to his job and at
tend 10 business so that there shall he no
opportunity 10 appoint the woman? or
must he unblushingly admit that he was
only blufling?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-16

But the nomenclature Of Brooklyn " VI
so.ne respects so fearfully and WONDER
fully had that any change must he for
tie better. Thus. there IL one set OF
numbered streets from LIST 10 ll"'h'
there is another from North LIST TO NORTH
18th: there is a third from South ISL 70
South 18th. there Is a fourth from East
LIST TO East 10th. there Is tfth from
West LIST to West 53d there is sixth
from Bay 1st 10 Bay 5Oth, etcetera'
Then there are two Washington avenues
three Union streets and four West ave-
nues. There is a set Of avenues mum
bered from First to Twenty-eighth' ana
there is another set lettered from A 10 H.
Under such circumstances changes are
justihable. n ever they arc In the wor'n'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-16

II is we'll that the entire report on the
wreck Of the Maine is to be made pub
lie. There could he no good reason for
hiding any of the facts connected with
that mysterious tragedy-which. despite
all Investigations and disclosures, Is
likely always to remain mystery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-16

With n couple Of housemaids sprint
ing a block or two down the avenue and
capturing sneak thief by force ana
arms. the problem Of domestic service
assumes a moro cheerful gulse.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-16

A lethal blow at the comfort Of hui
mainly is struck in the rejection as un-
constitutional of the Virginia statute re-
curing hotel beds TO be provided with
sheets eight feet long Henoeforth there
will be a return TO the five-foot abom-
nations, which leave the hapless would
he sleeper's toes to wiggle coverless In
the midnight air. with all the attendant
insomnia and objurgation. II is sad
setback to twentieth century progress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-16

Generally speaking, changes in the
names III siI ssts $40 10 ~ disagyToysd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-16

Receptions for debutantes will b. given
to-day by Mrs. Robert Alfred Sands FOR
her daughter. Miss Katherine 5 sands;
10y Mrs. George q. Moller, f.. for her
daughter, Miss Ruth Moller. and by Mrs
William Willet McAlpin, for Miss Hsrrietts
Louise McAlpin
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-09-28
SUYDAM DENIES HE
is COMPLACENT HUSBAND
Tells Court in Divorce Action
He Has Not Forgiven Wife

NEW YORK, Sept. 27.-Mrs. Luisa
Suydam offered no defense today when
her husband, Walter Lispenard Suy-
dam Jr. of Blue Point. scion of a
wealthy Long Island family, brought
suit for divorce before Justice Clarke
of the supreme court in Brooklyn.
Justice Clarke reserved decision after
hearing the testimony of Suydam and
several maids employed at the Suydam
residence, which Mrs. suydam left on
September in company with Fred
erick W. Noble. the son of a plumber.
Suydam denied that he had accepted
the situation complacently and told
the court that he had not forgiven his
wife nor condoned her acts.
william o. Pagels. who acted as Suy-
dams emissary after his wife had left
him, said he had visited Mrs. Suydam
in her New York apartment and that
she had admitted that she was living
with Noble as his wife. This witness
said that during his visit Noble entered
and Mrs. suydam greeted him with
kisses and hugs.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-09-28
CHARLEY GATES
NARRIES AGAIN
Miss Florence Hopwood Be-
comes Bride Following His
Divorce
Special Dispatch 10 The Call

Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
UNIONTOWN, Pa, Sept. 27.-Miss
Florence Hopwood, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank P. Hopwood of Mime
apolis, and Charles G. Gates, son of the
late John w. Gates, were married to-
night at the home of Miss Hopwood's 5
uncle, Robert F. Hopwood. at s o'clock
tonight, a month and % days after he
obtained divorce and a month and is
days after the death of his father.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
DR.. j. w. Lagrone of Port Arthur, Tex,
in the presence of rs guests. who in
cluded only the close friends of the
Gates and Hopwood families
A wedding dinner was served imme-
diately after the ceremony and the
bridal party left on special train for
a wedding trip. Mr.. and Mrs. Gates
will go to Port Arthur. Tex, soon and
later will make their home in the Plaza
hotel. New York
Mrs. Gates received large number
of presents, which included two dia-
mond rings. rope of pearls, diamond
necklace. a pair of diamond earrings
and diamond pin from her husband, a
silver dinner set. silver tea set and a
chest of silverware containing more
than 700 pieces from Mrs. John w.
Gates.
When interviewed today Doctor La
grone said he had no objections to
marrying Divorces. When asked If he
would have married John Jacob Astor
and Miss Force he said: Now that is
question that I would not like to
answer.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-09-28
YOUNG WOMAN
KILLED BY TRAIN
Sister of Victim Sustains In
juries Which Probably
Will Prove Fatal
[SpeeioI. Dispateh 10 The CoIll

tOpect0t. DSpdtcH 10 nc OduJ
ALAMEDA, Sept. 27.-While walking
to- the railroad station with her sister
this evening after a family gathering
at the home of their mother. Mrs. J.
Roberts, wife of tailor of Newman.
Stanislaus county, was run down and
Killed almost instantly by a Southern
Pacific electric train, and her sister,
Mrs. Louis ]. Gaudet of Colma. re-
ceived injuries from which she is ex-
pected to lie. The accident occurred
at 1880 o'clock near the Park street
station and was witnessed by large
number of people.
Mrs Roberts, who was about 25 years
old, had been visiting her mother at
1928 Broadway for several days, and
recently she was joined at the family
home by Mrs. Gaudet, aged 35. After
dinner this evening Mrs. Gaudet started
to return home and her sister offered
to accompany her to the depot.
They left the house at o'clock and
turned west into Encinal avenue. walk
ing between the railroad tracks. When
they came near the station they appar-
emily became confused and both stepped
directly in front of a west bound train.
The two women were alive when
picked UP by those who rushed to their
aid. but on the way 10 the Alameda
sanatorium Mrs. Roberts succumbed
without regaining consciousness. Her
skull was fractured and her body fright
fully crushed. Mrs. Gaudet's injuries
consist of fractured skull and mashed
ribs. The physicians at the hospital
say she can not survive.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-09-28
DR.. RUCKER FACES
A $4,000 SUIT
San Francisco's "Pied Piper
Misses Meeting Rather Than
See Process Server
Especial Dispatch TO The Call

Especial Dispatch TO The Call
MILWAUKEE, Wis, Sept. 27.-Dr.
William C. Rucker. the marine hospital
expert loaned to the city of Milwaukee
when the socialists first took charge
of the municipality, but who left town
suddenly after scandal involving a
woman, was slated for a place on the
program of the National Association of
Military Surgeons. but his paper will
be read by some one else. Doctor
Fuckers attendance was prevented by
the preparation to serve summons on
him for $4,000 damages in the breach
of promise suit of Miss Catherine Heis-
dorf
The Rucker episode caused a sensa-
tion here. but the marine hospital serv-
ice decided Doctor Rucker was inno-
cent. He resigned his city post and
has since been on duty in Washington.
Doctor Rucker is one of the best known
hygienic authorities in America. for he
fought the "yellowjack- in New Or
leans and was leading figure in the
governmental fight against typhoid in
Boston some years ago.
Doctor Rucker, famed as one of the
army surgeons who drove the rats out
Of San Francisco, was expected to ar
rive in Milwaukee this morning with
other army surgeons to attend the con-
.vention. Doctor Ruck has not been in
Milwaukee since a year ago, when he
resigned. AS soon as process server
can meet Doctor Rucker front a-front
he will serve the summons and COM
plant.
The complaint sets up that on July
4. 1910. and at various other times
Rucker promised to marry Miss Heis-
dorf.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-09-28
PANAMA NOW MAKING
THE PANAMA HAT
Article Had Heretofore Come
From Ecuador or Honduras

WASHINGTON. Sept. 27.-At last
Panama hats are being made in Pan
anna. For many years past they have
really been woven in Ecuador and
Honduras and acquired their name from
the fact that the hats we're sent to the
isthmus for distribution.
But president OF the republic of
Panama, realizing the inconsistency of
not producing an article that paraded
so extensively under his country s
name, set about encouraging the cul-
tivation of the shrub which furnishes
the straw for the hats. imported weav-
ers from Ecuador. establishing a school,
and so encouraged the infant industry
that today Panama has every right to
stand godfather for the "JipiJapa'' hat.
The best OF these hats sell even in PAM
anna for from $50 to 800. and one was
made for the Prince of Wales that
could be folded into q package not
larger than watch
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-09-28
stNick" Longworth
At Canal to See
If Dirt Is Flying

lSpccIdt OEFdtcn lc ne OIL
CINCINNATI, O., Sept. IL
1t was automatically ascertained
today that the present journey
of Congressman Nicholas Long,
worth to the Panama canal zone
Is not a mere pleasure jaunt,
although the powers that be
wished it to appear SO, and in
order that this view of the trip
might be taken by the general
public, Longworth was accom-
panied by his wife, Mrs. Alice
acknowledgement.
The journey. it is stated, was
made at the request of President
Taft, who wished personal re-
port on matters pertaining to
the Culebra cut and other Sec
tons of the canal, and who
wished the investigation to be
made by one with whom he IS
intimately acquainted, as he can
not make a personal investiga-
ton.
1t is said that Longworth left
with orders that will give his
train the right of way in his in
vestigation over all trains on the
railroad that parallels the canal.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-09-28
PRIVATE BLOOM TO
GET COMMISSION
Youth in Whose Behalf Taft Re-
buked Colonel Wins His
Shoulder Straps
TSoeeioI Dispoich 10 The Call

Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27.-Private
Frank Bloom, of the Third field artil-
lery, stationed at Fort Meyer. Va, has
successfully passed his examination for
lieutenancy in the army and will inn
mediately receive his commission and
be assigned to the field artillery.
Bloom is the son of the post tailor
at Fort Meyer. He attended school in
Washington, and at night delivered the
officers clothing from his fathers shop,
sold. newspapers and in other ways
managed to make his own way.
1t is said Bloom failed on one sub
ject in the written examination and
also failed on general qualifications.
In returning the papers to the war
department. Colonel Gerard, Fifteenth
cavalry, commanding the Fort Meyer
post, made the comment that 1t was
well that Bloom did not pass. since he
would not prove acceptable socially In
the army. He explained later, how
ever, that he referred to the young
mans relations as boy to the enlisted
men and officers.
The president directed the secretary
of war to make a thorough investiga-
tion, and, when the report was laid be-
fore him. personally rebuked Colonel
Gerard for. rejecting on Blooms race
and social conditions. The president
directed that the boy be given another
chance.
Officials of the government who have
interested themselves in young Blooms S
case are much pleased that Bloom has
won his shoulder straps.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-09-28
SENTIMENT FOR TAFT
GROWING IN THE EAST
Governor of Washington Says
He Can Be Reelected

SPOKANE, Sept. 27.-Governor NJ f.
Hay returned to Washington today
after a month spent in the east. partly
at convention Of governors.
The governor today dictated the fol-
lowing statement:
Il found sentiment in favor of Mr.
Taft growing quite rapidly, and If he
is nominated on progressive platform
that. is satisfactory to the progress
sives.' / believe he will be reelected
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-09-28
Men to be Voted on
| AT Second Election

District Attorney
CHARLES NJ. FICKERT
RALPH L. HATHORN
Auditor
THOMAS f. BOYLE
JOHN LACKMANN
sheriff
FREDERICK TIGERS
THOMAS F. FINN
Coroner
r. b. w. LELAND
JOSEPH Nj. TONER
Supervisors
OSCAR Hooks
WILLIAM HI. MCCARTHY
PAUL BANCROFT
CHARLES A. MURDOCH
HENRY PAyOT
J. EMMETT HAYDEN
THOMAS JENNINGS
ANDREW j. GALLAGHER
ALEXANDER r. vOGELsANG
BYRON MAUZY
ADoLPH K0SHLAND
FRED l.. HILMER
JAMES b. BOCARDE
GEORGE e. GALLAGHER
DANIEL C. MURPHY
con DEAsY
JOHN 1. NOLAN
JOHN o. WALSH
CHARLES A. NELSON
EDWARD l.. CUTTEN
MICHAEL CASEY
THOMAS A. CAsSERLY
JOHN L. HERGET
RALPH McLERAN
EDWARD l.. NOLAN
JOHN A. KELLY
WILLIAM r.. HAGERTY
JAMES p. BOOTH
TIMOTHY B. HEALY
GUIDO e. CAGLIERI
JOSEPH J. PHILLIPS
WILLIAM c.. PUGH
ROBERT j. LOUGHERY
THOMAS p. ODOWD
JOHN l.. POLIT
HENRY e. MNROE
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-09-28
WALLET WITH $4,000
LOST AND FOUND
Baggage Man Picks Up Valu-
abIes; Owner Thanks Him

Especial Dispatch 70 The Call
SANTA ROSA. Sept 27.-Baggage
Master Frank Stewart of the local
Southern Pacific force picked up a
wallet containing draft for $4,000,
some valuable papers, considerable
money apd several tickets to Italy this
morning from a baggage truck where
it had been carelessly left by Marco
Corsi, who was leaving on the train
for New York with his family. en- route
to his old home in Toscano. italy.
Stewart returned It to the owner. and
received only profuse thanks for his
reward. i
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-09-28
BROUSEE BOTHERED
BY BOOSTERS BAND
Principal Pulls Down Blinds to
Shut Out "Noise"
T TSneeiaI Dispotch 10 The Call I

lSpecfdi DisPdtcH ~ HS ~e1tI
FRESNO. Sept 27--When q party of
county fair boosters. accompanied by
a band, stopped in front of the Latin
school this afternoon on a boosting
trip through the county. E. H. Brousee,
principal of the school. rushed out OF
the building and ordered the noise
stopped. The noise was the music be-
ing furnished by the band. The mem
bers of the boosting party sought to
put the matter in good light and
talked to the principal In jocular
manner, but he was unable to see the
humor Of the situation and went back
Into the building, shutting the blinds
Of the schoolroom. The boosting party
played for few minutes longer and
wens on toward Hanford.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-09-28

~ Ut of a total vote of 5000.
I Rolph wins by $4,000 over
~ Mayor Mccarthy and ma
jority of 10000 over the field.
These estimate totals are based on
complete returns from 319 out of $50
precincts
The whole vote counted and COM
piled last night was 67,3z8. This was
the total for 80 precincts. The 81
missing precincts have registered
strength of 14.8o0. and if flle total vote
in those precincts conforms to the
average for the $40 counted, it will
aggregate 1000. swelling the grand
total TO $4,000 The indicated division
Of the total vote is: Rolph 4o,500,
Mccarthy 25,500. others 5000.
On the face Of the partial complete
retvrnS the qualification Of p R0l2h
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-09-28
LAW is THE GOAL OF
YOUNG ASTOR'S AMBITION

NEWPORT. r. 4. Sept. 27.-vincent
Astor. son of John Jacob Astor. is to
become q lawyer. He is to be entered
this year as freshman at Harvard
and he will take six years work there.
combining the academic course with
work for the law degree.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-09-28
Speakers GIorify Regicide


as to glorify regicide. saying that the
expedition to Tripoli was prepared en-
tirely in the interest of the dynasty and
against the welfare of the proletariat
At meeting at Rome Mary Rygier,
the socialist, ended storm of invec-
tives by crying: Long live Bresci."
Bresci was the murderer of King
Humbert.
At Rome, Milan and Florence there
were insignificant disorders in the
streets The stone throwers were dis
persed by police and soldiers.
About 1000 arrests have been made
throughout Italy.
All the reservists answered the CALL
The trains used to transport them were
stopped at several stations by mobs.
The women and children were particu-
larly desperate, and in instances threw
themselves across the railway tracks in
front of the trains. daring the engi-
neers to run over them
ItaIy's Grievances
PARIS, Sept. 27.-The italian en-
bassy here today authorized the dec
Iaration that Italy seeks satisfaction
from Turkey for a series Of recent in
cidents. Among these incidents" are
the arbitrary arrest of Italian subjects
at Constantinople and their inprison-
ment despite all the Italian govern
ment's remonstrances; the seizure of
an Italian girl from her parents by an
Ottoman and the refusal of the author
tiles at Constantinople to compel her
release, and, finally the insecurity of
Italians in Tripoli.
Italy, the embassy sets forth. de-
mands satisfaction for these affronts.
and guarantees for the future.
An inquiry was lodged as to whether
Germany would make friendly inter-
vention It was answered that definite
reply to that question was not easy.
Italy, 1t was said. was able to treat
alone with Turkey and did not solicit
assistance from any other power. even
that OF her good ally
Turks Prepare ReprisaIs
coNsTANTINoPLE. Sept. 27.-The
Turkish cabinet in council yesterday
decided that In the event of rupture
of the relations between Italy and Tur-
key the Italians should be deprived of
all the BENEFITS of the capitulations
The capitulations are Turkish state
papers guaranteeing to foreigners re-
siding in Turkey and its dependencies
extra territorial right and immunity.
cases where Turkish subjects are con-
cerned.
The newspapers suggest that all OF
ton1an subjects refuse to pay their
debts to Italians in the event of an
italian occupation Of Tripoli.
The Tripoli deputies held meeting
here yesterday and discussed the situ-
alton.
The authorities have prohibited a
public meeting of protest arranged at
stamboul against the threatening at
titude of Italy.
The Tanin's leading article today
says:
The Tripolitan question brings on
the tapis the whole question Of the
relations between Christianity and
Islam The Turks have trespassed
on nobody's rights, vet Italy is pre-
pairing to occupy Turkish territory
on the pretext that Germany and
France have taken away the in
dependence of Morocco.
Such conduct is in violation OF
| the principles of international law,
Continued ON PAGE 4 CoImmm /
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-09-28
Women Cast Selves
On Tracks Before
Military Trains
Turks Plan Reprisals in
Event Of Rupture
OF Relations

~ HTASSO, Switzerland. on the
A italian Frontier. Sept. 27.-To-
" days advices from Rome state
that the antimilitarist demonstra-
tions have assumed a grave character
in the provinces of Ravenna and Forli,
lican elements predominant.
A mob. after stopping the trains,
which were transporting troops being
moved in connection with the threat
ened trouble with Turkey over Tripoli,
stoned the cavalry. The rioters used
streetcars TO form barbados
Mob Stones Military
At vigevano. province of Pavia, the
manifestants paraded, led by women
and singing anarchistic songs. They
stoned the carabinieri, who attempted
to head them off. wounding some of
the soldiers. A Judge who sought to
interfere got his ears boxed.
The revolutionary socialists, backed
by the anarchists, are attempting to
provoke antimilitary disorders and
have compelled the government to make
a great display Of force to check their
plan.
The italian newspapers failed to pub
lish, lacking news because of the Gen.
sorship, and this led to alarming re-
ports. The extremists among the agi-
tators. hunted by police and soldiers
and being prevented from holding pub
lie meetings. had recourse to reunions
where there were infiammatory har-
angues
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-09-28

r. UDGE VAN. FLEET of the United
States circuit court yesterday de-
p feated the efforts of H. A. Moss,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-09-28

Continued ON Page 2, Column
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-05-19
THEIR CONCEPTION OF DUTY
Bookkeepers Rightfully Put Welfare
Of Firm Before Their Personal
Convenience.

You wouldn't think that devotion
to duty could be carried to ridicu-
lous extreme in these careless days,
would your asked a young man who
lives in boarding house. We'll, let
me tell you about two old fellows who
come under my observation every day.
They are brothers, and must be pretty
close to 60. Both are employed as
bookkeepers by the same firm, big
wholesale house. They are INSOFAR
able, except that they positively refuse
to take the same train, either going to
or coming home from business. They
leave the house together, walk to a
street car station, and then toss up
a coin to see which one takes the first
train, and which waits for the next.
l had noticed this proceeding several
times, and finally l asked one of them
about 1t.
Well, you see, it's this way he
said MY brother and have kept the
books for our house for a great many
years and we have an intimate knowl
edge of the accounts. If anything
should happen to us both, railroad
accident, for instance, it would cause
the firm a great deal of annoyance
That's why we never take the sam,
train
Dickens would have gloried in ideal
izing those two old chaps"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-05-19
OBITUARY..

Alexander r. Bruce a well known
Perrysburg pioneer resident and vet
eran If the CIVIL War, passed away at
his home last Frid y. after painful
illness with cancer. He was aged 75
, ears, 3 months and days. He was
soldier of the Civil War, first enlist
Ing in the months ser vice and later
re-enlisting in the 144th regiment for
3years.
The deceased was born at Perrysburg
January. 30 1889 and has always called
it his home. He leaves his widow
and three children to mourn the loss
of loving husband and father. The
children are Mrs Alya Hum and Mrs.
Ray Carter of Perrysburg and Mar
shall Bruce residing near Bowling.
He is also survived by two sisters,
Mrs. Deborah Shaw OF Massachusetts,
and Mrs. Romaine Carroll of San
Francisco Cal. Mr.. Bruce was man
of upright character and held In high
esteem by all who knew him.