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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-02-05
| BIG ELECTRIC POWER
PROJECT is LAUNCHED

SACRAMENTO. Feb. "A big elec-
trio power and irrigation project has
been launched in this city by a COM
pany to be known as the United Water
and Power company and to be manager
by James ID. Stewart of Gold Run The
company owns water rights on the
South Yuba, Bear ard American rivers
that are capable Of producing 34,S00
horsepower electric energy. Engineer
w. Parker Ireland has submitted a
report showing that the cost Of devel-
oping the project will be about
s3.000o0o.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-02-05
Wireless Saves "a Lives
Six Oystermen Missing

TILGHMANS, Nd, Feb. six
aystermen are believed to have been
drowned in the Choptank river when
their boats were carried into the open
waters in the ice jam that began to
move early this morning with the gale
that swept over Tilghmans island
The ice boat Annapolis, up to a late
hour had found no trace of the launch
and dredge of the TiIghman's Packing
company and crew Of three men, and
the launch of Captain A. P. Mister,
with three men aboard.
Five other launches, caught in the
swirling ice and water, managed to
fight their way through the buffeting
cakes and made clear water. They
are now anchored in the middle of the
Choptank, trying to ride down the gale.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-02-05
DELEGATION WILL URGE
SACRAMENTO RIVER WORK
Kent Bill to Be Advocated Be-
fore Congress
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

WASHINGTON, Feb. A delega-
tion consisting of v. S. McC1atchy and
A. l.. Shinn of Sacramento and A E.
Anderson of San Francisco arrived to-
day and will appear before the rivers
and harbors committee Wednesday in
behalf OF the Kent bill, providing for
the. Improvement of the Sacramento
river. McClatchy. is commissioned lH
Governor Johnson. Shinn represents
the Sacramento Chamber of Commerce
and Anderson is present for the San
Joaquin and Sacramento Improvement
association
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-02-05
POLICEMAN is SHOT BY
THUG HE TRIES TO TAKE
Dell Mcintyre of Riverside |.
Fatally Wounded
I Special Dispotch 10 The Call

RIVERSIDE, Feb. 4.-Dell Mcintyre,
a policeman at Arlington station, this
city, was shot and fatally wounded
last night by a thug whom he was at
tempting to arrest
Mcintyre had searched his prisoner,
but failed to find any firearms on him.
The prisoner broke away from him,
and, one being pursued. shot Mcintyre
through the stomach, the bullet lodg-
ing in the policemans vertebrae. Nc
Intyre's assaiiant escaped and a posse
of officers have secured the entire
county all day in an effort to locate
him.
The thug carried burglars tools and
a union engineers card.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-02-05
Death Ends Suydam Elopement
Noble and Bride DEL LockedinC CloseEmbrace
Woman's Mother, First
To Discover Bodies.
Falls in Faint
First Husband. Flying
From Scene, Injuries
Pedestrian

NEW YORK, Feb. 4.--Double suicide
today ended the sensational romance
of the former wife of Walter l.. Suy-
dam and Frederick Noble. the young
plumber, for the love of whom Mrs.
Suydam ran away from her millionaire
husband and married. The bodies of
Noble and his bride of a month were
found in their New York apartment to-
day. The couple had been asphyxiated
by gas.
The suicide pact. the discovery of its
results by Mrs John j. White of Wash
ington. d. c., mother of Mrs. Noble.
and other features of the case were
sensational.
Mrs. White, who has an apartment
in Lexington avenue. had her daugh-
ter as a visitor last night, and sup
posed the daughter would remain over
night. When, however, Mrs. White
awoke this morning she found that
she had fed her house, and she hur-
ried Immediately to her daughters 5
partment in West Twelfth street.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-02-05
Suydam Frequent Visitor

Employees at the apartment house
said that Suydam frequently had Wis
tied his divorced wife since her mar
asked what he thought might have
been the motive of the suicide, Suydam
said:
Il can't tell you anything. She is
not mine, and ! am only here as a
friend to see what l can do"
suydam picked UP. in the apartment
check for $110 which he said his for
mer wife had told him yesterday she
had drawn on his account. He put the
check in his pocket.
Suydam was so unnerved by the
tragedy that later when driving his
automobile on Fifth avenue he ran
down Edward Rappold mail carrier.
He took the injured man to a hospital.
leaving orders that no expense be
spared in treating his injuries. 1t was
said the man would recover.
Cause Of Suicide Unknown
The motive of the suicide probably
never will be known. The woman was
still in the twenties. She was married
to suydam nine years ago and the cou-
pie made their home on a magnificent
estate at Blue Point. Long Island
Mrs. Suydam had strong intellect
and moved in the upper circles OF So
ciety. Early last fall sensational re-
ports developed regarding her mystic
rious disappearance. The sensation
was heightened when it was learned
that she had deserted her wealthy hus-
band and magnificent home to be with
Noble, the son of Brooklyn plumber.
Noble was learning the plumbing trade.
Suydam obtained a decree.
The divorced wife afterward married
the plumbers son. The wedding took
place in Jersey City month ago, and
the couple established home at SO
West Twelfth street
According to a story told to the po-
lice by David Serviss. superintendent
o fthe apartment house building, Noble
attempted to take his life Friday night.
Serviss said the Mobiles were over
heard quarreling and at late hour
Mrs. Noble told the elevator operator
Ito summon physician as her husband
had attempted suicide
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-02-05
STEAMERS STAND BY
DISTRESSED IAQUA
San Francisco Vessel in Trouble
Off False Point, North of
Cape Mendocino

EUREKA, Fer. e. The steam
schooner Iaqua, lumber-laden from
this port to San Francisco and Los An
geles, is reported in a wireless mes.
sage from the steamer f. A. Knburn to.
be in distress off False point, miles
north of Cape Mendocino. The steamer
Katherine and an unknown steam
schooner are standing by the Iaqua,
which has heavy list to port, prob
ably from shifting her deck load. The
Iaqua is owned by the Eastern Red
wood company of San Francieo.
Wireless Saves "a Lives
NORFOLK. Feb. 4.-The British
steamer Consels. cotton laden from
Galveston for Hamburg, flame swept in
long. futile race for port, sank early
today 40 miles south of cape Henry.
Her crew of 81 men, refugees on the
British steamer Castle Eden, were
landed at Newport News. The rescue
was another triumph for intercom-
munication among ocean craft, for the
Castle Eden, headed from Savannah for
Danish ports. picked up the wireless
call for help from the imperilled crew
on the Consels and rushed to her as
SiStance
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-02-05
Empress Commands Yuan Shi
Kai to Cooperate With
Southern Republicans
ABDICATION STILL KEPT
SECRET FROM PEKINGESE
Premier Has Situation Well in
Hand; May Have to Defer
to Opponents
RESTORATION OF ORDER
SEEMS ASSURED SOON
Imperial Princes Are Reported
to Be Fleeing From the
Forbidden City,

~ EKING, Feb. 1.-The empress
dowager issued an edict this
evening instructing Premier
Yuan Shi Kai to establish a re-
public in cooperation with the south
ern republicans. The edict has not
yet been published and it is expected
it will be kept more or less secret as
far as the public is concerned until
arrangements in the south have been
completed.
Yuan Shi Kai now is endeavoring
to persuade the Marking government
to hand over the control of affairs to
enable him to carry on the admins
tration of the whole empire until the
national convention appoints per-
manent. government and adopts a con
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Apartment Was Barricaded

Becoming alarmed when there was
no answer to her repeated knocks, Mrs
White summoned two policemen. who
forced an entrance. The door had beer
barricaded with chairs and tables and
the doors of all the rooms of the large
apartment were locked and barricaded
When the party forced its way to the
dining room the odor of gas was first
detected and the mother became
hysterical. Breaking through the next
door. which led into the Kitchen. the
party found Noble and his wife lyins
dead on the floor, their heads almost
inside the oven ~ the gas range They
were partly unafessed ana cIaspsd II
each others arms. A great volume OF
gas was escaping from fives burners
of the range and the oven jets also
IN IN
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-02-05
Wooed Death Together

The woman was clad in a silk kimo-
no. She lay with Mobiles left arm en-
circling her body. their faces being
close together. Every window in the
apartment was closed and bolted.
Mrs. White. who was the first to see
the bodies. slrieked and tainted. She
was resuscitated with difficulty.
The couple left no notes to explain
their act, but the police were con-
vinced it was a case of double suicide.
The coroner also said the circums-
tances left no doubt that such was the
case.
A few minutes after the discovery
Mrs Nobles former husband, Walter
Lispenard Suydam, a millionaire. was
summoned by telephone and arrived
quickly in his automobile. He was
much affected by the news of the sui
eide of the woman.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-02-05
Main Question Is Peace


The republicans point out that they
are in position to enforce their de-
mands, as the Manchu government from
first to last has failed to strike blow
except in self-defense.
The main question now, as the revo-
lutionary leaders view the situation, is
the preservation of peace. and the
prompt restoration of order. which they
say already is assured.
RevoIutionaries Take Town
Feb. 4-Revolutionary forces yesterday
captured the town of Suchowan, prov
ince of Anhwei. General Chang Hsun,
the commander of the imperial forces.
retiring to Fulisi, 10 miles to the
north. Five hundred imperial soldiers
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-02-05
Nanking First Choice

The last stage of the peace negotia-
tions involves the question Of the cap
ital, which, the republicans assert,
must inevitably be Nanking, as the
south never would consent to Peking.
1t is also asserted that the republi-
cans will not agree to an interval in
which Yuan Shi Kai would have con-
troll in the north. They will insist upon
coalition government with Yuan Shi
Kai as president. Sun Vat Sen prob
ably as premier and Tang shao Vi as
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stitution.
Republicans May Object

NCpuUslAdHS way OUJCAA
1t is doubted here that the repub-
licans in Nanking will consent to the
1t is believed the only solution posA
sible is the creation of two provisional
governments and the continuance of
temporary control. Yuan Shi Kai is
opposed to the transfer of the capital
to Nanking, but there appears to be
close understanding between the Inn
perial premier and the republicans.
who again have offered him the presi-
dency.
The fact that the abdication of the
throne has been decided upon is not
known to the general public in Peking.
and the skillful manner in which the
transition is being effected leaves
small apprehension of disturbance.
Princes Leaving Peking
Many of the imperial princes are
leaving Peking. Prince Kung, leader
of the Mongolian Observation-Disclosures
and Prince Su of the board of depend
sencies have gone to Manchuria General
Chao Erh-Hsun, viceroy of Manchuria.
has espoused the republic. but Chang
Chow Lin, commandant of troops, is
irreconcila BILE.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-02-05
Peace Seems Assured

NANKING, Feb. 4.-The simultaneous
announcement that Yuan Shi Kai has
received permission from the throne to
conjunction with the southern govern
ment, the arrival at Nanking Of WI
Ting Fang, the republican minister Of
Justice, and Tang Shao II, the repre-
sentative of the imperial premier and
the extension of the armistice for one
week, indicate the approaching end OF
the present stage of INDIGESTION and
future amicable negotiations looking
to organization acceptable to both sides.
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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-02-05
Heroes DIE ON
ICE BRIDGE IN
NIAGARA RIVER
Gigantic Freak of Nature
Breaks, Taking Man, Boy
and Woman
Hundreds See Husband and
Youth Struggle for Life
on Great FIoe
WhirIpooI's Waters Close Over
Brave Couple, CIaspedsin
Each Others Arms

4 " IAGARA FALLS. n. Y. Feb. 4.
m The great ice bridge that has
choked the river channel be-
tween the cataract and the up
Evening journal., 1912-05-08
WORK FOR CLEAN AND DECENT SPORT.

II HE baseball season has opened Our home team
has demonstrated that il is a good one 1t is the
disposition of THE EVENING JOURNAL to do every
thing in it's power to stimulate public interest in the
sport That has been its policy in the past and it is
heartily desirous Of continuing it. AS invariably
have manifested beneficial interest in the American
game and especially in the home team, feel sure
that the manager and the players will welcome, on the
very threshold Of the little wholesome advice
There was complaint last year in many places that
there. existed in baseball teams spirit of rowdysm,
displayed on field the trains and elsewhere that
was resented by the public. Unquestionably that pub
lie resentment hurt interest in the game, impaired
admiration for the players and led to Of
refinement remaining away from the baseball fields in
towns afflicted with such rowdyism. Those who have
charge of our this year. and the individuals
who compose the team should make up their minds to
strive not only public admiration but also for pub
lie respect in the season of 1912 and frown upon
anything that will tend to deract from the popularity
of the sport.
Americans like baseball to be so clean that they may
take their wives and little boys and girls TO game
and not have their delicate sensbilities shocked by
rowdyism. II is not necessary to be a rowdy to be
baseball player In fact many Of the best players in
the United States are men who have a wholesome
spect not only for themselves but also for American
manhood. womanhod and childhood. Let the members
Of our home team bear mind the fact that player
who respects public is respected by the public. II
they will do that, feel the team that has made
such good beginning will pass shrough the season
with the best wishes of everyone in community
Evening journal., 1912-05-08
sUFFRAGIsTs COMMAND RESPECT.

II HERE time, and not long ago. when the
who proclaimed herself sufragist was
made the object Of ridcue and jest That time
has passed Many of the most intelligent and promi-
nent in the United States are enlisted in
the movement It commands the respect Of those
who do think should take active part IN
politics aud be permitted to vote.
The great suffrage parade in New York city showed
what a hold the movement has the women in our
nation It also demonstrated concusvey that the sent
ment in favor of votes for is not confined to
any class but exists in high social circles well as
in the homes of the poor. Every day adds to the re-
cruits to the and the influence is working in
the social and political fabric in all sections Of our
country.
Here in Wilmington there is not walk in life in
which sentiment in favor of suffrage for does
not exist The leaders of the movement women
whose social position is unquestoned. Such women
respect only for themselves but also for
the principles they represent Even the most pro-
nounced opponent of equal suffrage does fail to
give to these good earnest, thinking active
the respect they deserve
Evening journal., 1912-05-08
BE FAIR TO THE POLICE.

TT is one Of the fangs of Americans that they are
too prone 10 praise and to pound policemen.
BY that do not mean that the hremen are not de-
serving Of all the praise they get Wnat we mean Is
that the policemen deserving of all the pound
ing they get The men who stand between the decent
and the lawess social elements in community
should receive more praise and less pounding. 1t
would lead better work by the police and also make
those uniformed agents OF the people feared by
crooks who nfest this and every other large commun-
ty. Backed by undivided public sentiment and the
courts and supported heartily by Police Commissioners
who know no friends when it comes to dealing with
crime police would experience little difficulty in
reducing crime minimum and in holding in control
those who delight in violating the law The local po-
cemen have the support of the judges and the com
missoners What they need is hearty public support
in the commendable and hazardous work they do.
When the fire alarm rings and tho engines and
trucks rush to the of fire. hundreds or thou-
sands of men. women and children assemble and
citedly watch the volunteers enter smokeflled and
nre-belching houses and Chamber up ladders in the
work OF extinguishing the blaze. 1t causes thrill
make those engaged in such work heroes
in the public and mind And such men are heroes
What they do. however, is. not whit heroic
than the work done by policeman in chasing and cap
turing murderer or a burglar who, armed a rule.
is willing to go to almost any extreme to avoid
rest that may for him the gallows long term
IN the state Workhouse. Nor is the work of tho FIRE
nnn any heroic than that Of policeman who, in
the dead of night makes an advance upon gang OF
drunken rowdies in unfrequened street where moth
ing except the majesty Of the law, represented by his
shield and uniform and his personal boidness Of
heart and determined manner stand between him and
Severe injury or the hands of such rowdies
who have been made desperate and irresponsible by
drink
The difference between the hremen and the police
men in performing their hazardous public duties is
that the hremen. rule, have large and sympa-
thec audience. while the policemen too often
rounded by persons who sympathze with those whose
lawlessness the policemen seeking to suppress.
is the duty of every good citizen to support and
praise the police for all work they do looking to the
suppression of lawlessness in community. We do
mean that public sentiment should stand for
thing tho policemen do but that they should have, at
all times. in the public mind, fair deal When they
know that if they good work they will be commend
ed that II they bad work they will be criticized,
it will go far toward making force what it ought
to protecting worthy citizens against those who
only from fear of the law would prey increasingly
society.
Evening journal., 1912-05-08

possible We doubt that there another city equal
size in the United States in which the relations between
the riding public the pleasanter
than in Wilmington. Nor is that due to fear the
part of the conductors and that they will be
suspended discharged if they be dscourteous. The
surface indications that they pleasant and
courteous because it natural to them and also
because they wish TO be deserving OF the good will and
favorable opinion of those who ride on their
The visitor above referred to commented partcu-
larly the kindly attention extended to women and
children by our local conductors. That praise also
well-deserved. In many large cities the attitude
conductors toward those classes of passengers is dis
graceful and little short Of brutal Here however,
woman or a girl who is deserving Of respectful and
kindly attention-snd there few who are not--s
sure to receive it in getting off II also
may be said that the conductors seem to delight in
taking faherly or big-broherly interest in school
children who make daily trips with them 1t is an un-
questioned fact that the conductors and motormen
contribute largely toward making Wilmington the de-
ghtfu place it is, not only for those who live here,
but also those who here to visit to trans
act business.
Evening journal., 1912-05-08

every woman's club in the State will be represented
and that much work of beneficial Importance, only
to but also to the community at large will be
DONE That work will be under the direction of the
foremost club women in State Unquestionaby it
will be marked by earnestness dignity and usefulness,
and there is part Of State that will not feel
its good effect
In all sections of the United States club women are
playing increasingly important part in the work of
bringing about social and economic reforms. Delaware
is exception that rule. The impress Of their work
seen in better government and social condi-
tions AS result of such work, towns and villages are
becoming constantly wholesome and pleasant.
That apparent to everyone that the value Of the
work OF club is appreciated by everyone
In Wilmington and in several large Delaware towns
the club women have. had built handsome homes for
their organizations Those club houses centres for
social diversion and club work In time every
and village in the State will have club
centre from which the benehcent work of the women
will radiate in many channels Niddletown is to
be congratulated that this year is to be the Mecca
for the earnest thoughtful and active women Of the
Safe It is hoped the convention will result in Della
ware women embarking in many new lines of activity
for the public good.
Evening journal., 1912-05-08

Wilmington can i'll afford to lose
the Rev. Alexander Alison, Jr., the
retiring pastor of West Presbyterian
Church His work in this commun-
ity has been wonderfully successful,
and he has won the respect and
admiration of the members Of all
churches. It is a pity the larger field
offered by Chicago has tempted Mr..
Alison 10 decide to go there. He as
suredly will take with him the best
wishes and profound esteem and re-
spect not only of the members OF
West Church but also of all other
Wilmingtonians.
Evening journal., 1912-05-08
:: With the ParagrapherS ::

During the spring season women feel the need of
rainproof face powder.-Milwaukee Journal
woman can jam junk into silver mesh
bag than force into a suitcsse-Cin-
cinnsti Enquirer
ANNOYED to find that they can't leaye.-Chicago
News.
Oscar Hammerstein has arrived; George v shook
hands with him and congratulated him.-Phadelphia
Record
Colonel Roosevelt ntimates he will bust the Solid
South or bust a galus We advise that he insure the
gaus-Birminghsm News.
lake of boiling oil has been discovered in Java.
The political campaign is disclosing the presence of
a lot of mud lakes in this country-TacOma Tribune
dinner of boiled beef cabbage and potatoes cook
ed by a who can cook will make you reflect
how much better the poor live than the rich.-Kan-
sas City Times
This is such free and tolerant country, in fact
that nothing is done TO young who cloth
hats with large black and white checks 'em--Ohio
State Journal
The country has not noticed any Progressive who
has urged such achievement Of progress in eff
cheney. economy and publication OF politics is
contained in the message of President Taft advising
practically the whole civil service be put under
civil service rules.-Brookyn Standardization