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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-03-21

COMMITTED

OLYMPIA. March sis--0ovsrnnf
Mead has committed the sentences
OF William taatz aud Emilia Aiiln-
ana. Ftaita was sentenced IA Ftsece
county July ~. 1893. 10 seven years
for burglary, iila sentence u com.
muted TO years ard months act
usi time. releasing him March ~.
1897.
Aliisana was sentenced In King
county April a. taos. 10 two years
and . months for grand larcsay.
Tits sentence 10 eammussd 20 ons
year and II months. actual tine. re-
lsAsiux hlm March "a. 1901.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-03-21
MUST ANNEX TO
GET CITYLIGHT

20 make terms with Seattle Tor
early connection with the city llght.
ing system. and avoid the Seattle
Electric eompany's heavy tariff
II was pointed out last night At
the Joint committee meeting that
Seattle has NO electric current "a
spare.
Just now the city IL behind about
Z. OO0 applications for nuppiying
lighta,
However. Il was promised by the
committee that n West Seattle an.
aeses % the city Il viii be accorded
hght at the same rates charged In
seattle
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-03-21

by biaateru IN rock hewn grave
near selah. The grave was IN
marked and the first attention to the
arpuichar was when BIAS, diHs
tufhed the strange burylnE place.
and the two skeletons were revealed.
An investigation into tho mystery
viii be made.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-03-21

40 expensive Ian suit IL nos DO
ing tried ia the courts 90 aacer
tain the ownerHhlp 81 a piece ol
property f~rcntiy purchased aith
out first having the abstract care
fully examined Have Peters a
Carr. the titie and abstract erlerta.
EpArautse your EAxt abstract and
avoid All further troahla ze4 pwo
Piles Savings nAnk Bldg. s~s
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-03-21
BILLS ARE SIGNED

OLYMPIA, March at.~The fol-
lowing bills were approved by the
governor yesterday
~ n Nh. SOC Extending the time
for removing timber from state
lands On which the timber has been
sold
a. a. No tga~ itaaa committed =
bin amending the Law relating to the
administration OF the land depart
meht.
a. n. No SIS The harbor line
commission bill
The governor filed. without his
approval af dinhppfaNai. tho follow
lnE bills
w. ~ No. tgf-Tbe Z per cent
Frnss premium tax on fire insurance
companies
a. ~ No ttfe IfaltemaH's bfil
amending the insurance laws
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-03-21
REAL WORK FOR MILITIA

be- used in imaginary defense of
the land side Of the coast forts
against possible assault Of small
landing parties and that they viii
constitute what will be termed
coast artillery supports"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-03-21
BATTLE COUNCIL DECIDES
CITY HAS NO LloAT TO SELL
WEST SEATTLE. AND Dc.
cuNEs TO ENDORSE COLES
BiLl.

The joint committees Of the city
council 60 which were submitted
the question Of endorsing the Coles
water aud AEht bin last night re
fused Ga ask Gov. Mead TO aikh
the hill
The activity IN behalf Of the bill
vas induced BY the city Of West
Seattle. which hoped under the law
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-03-21

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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-03-21

LONDON. March zi-Lord VII.
liam X. vile. fourth sou OF the
marquis Of Aberxaxsany. ~aa zee.
terdAy committed Tor trial On =
charge Of stealing tauclry from =
friend. Hall was fixed AZ 81. 600
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-03-21
SUGARS and Creamers 25c Pair

These arc Of good quality German china, niceIs 4.
Grated Several different styles are included Reg..
price soc pair; special tomorrow, pair ...... -.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-03-21

BUFFALO ENGINES are a won.
dsrfni production They are made
for all ktnda 81 woFk. In all sizes
and AZ dlfferent prices. seo tho
uew slow speed engine Geo "a
wooahousa Co. IL University u
zee
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-02-08
AID TO Chinese
RED CROSS SOCIETY AND OTHERS
!. HAVE EXTENDED GREAT AID
.s@s. TO cELESTIALS
Associated Press to Bismarck Tribune

Associated Press to Bismarck Tribune
Washington, D. C., Feb. Tin order
that the Chinese people may know what
has been done in this country in the
direction on affording relief for the fam
inc sufferers, the state department today
eabled Minister Rockhill at Pekin that
the American National Red Cross had
sent through Consul General Rodgers at
Shanghai $4,000, of which $4,000 was
contributed by the Christian Herald.
Minister Rockhill was further advised
that the Red Cross also has purchased
and shipped to China 800 tons of -four
and will in the near future ship contribu-
tons of 1000 bushels Of seed wheat. The
Red Cross was today advised by T. B.
Wilcox of Portland. Ore, of the dona-
ton of more than $4,000 bushels of seed
wheat AZ
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-02-08

slowly trickied their way down her scar
let cheeks, she strove in vain to keep
them back. Though the lump iii her
throat at times seemed about to smother
her, she forced the words from her
trembling lips and BY her staggering Or
deal she shook off the depression which
once threatened to#become an absolute
collapse.
As the young wife unfolded the narra-
tive Of her girlhood and told Of the early
struggles Of herself and her mother to
keep body and soul together, and Of how
sgatrlt poverty stood ever at the door ul1-
til she was able to earn a livelihood by
posing for photographers and artists, she
won the nurnlured sympathy OF the
throng which filed every available space
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-02-08
Press to Bismarck Tribune

Associated Press to Bismarck Tribune
New York, Feb. -Thirty-two mil
lions Of dollars worth of income bear
ing securities was the gift which John
D. Rockefeller. through his son, John
ID. Rockefeller, jr., announced to the
general education board when it as
sembled for a special meeting in this
city late this afternoon. For general
education purposes throughout the
country is given as the purpose of
this donation-the largest single prize
ever handed out for such purposes.
Mr. Rockefeller previously had
given the board s11 100000 for the
same work, and his total contributions
now amount to $43,000,000.
Most of the members of the board
were surprised at the announcement
and amazed at the size of the gift.
Dr. Butterick, the secretary, said he
did not know of the donation until the
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-02-08
Wants. RAILROADS Put OUT
OF The ELEVATOR BUSINESS
Commissioner Clarke Regrets the Law Does Not Permit
Of DiVOrcing These Interests Burlington Traffic
Manager Gives l. S. G. Cou'f. a Bad Hour

ways and the Kansas City Board Of
Trade can levy tribute upon every bushel
Of grain that enters the city," said
Clarke Commissioner Clarke referred
to a rule Of the board Of trade that all
grain received here shall be weighed a,
an elevator.
The railways are not responsible for
that condition" said Crosby.
No, but you help and are a party to
the scheme" .5E si3a
1T is forced upon us" added Crosby.
Crosby was on the stand nearly all morn
ing. ,a5 ..s. "a 4..,.
Counsel for the Atchison grain men,
who are protesting against railway dis
elimination in the matter OF elevator
charges, found it difficult to pin the wit
ness down to a direct answer. Crosby
said competitive conditions exist here,
which are not met with in Atchison.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-02-08
CENTRAL AMERICA IS IN TURMOIL


Associated Press to Bismarck Tribune
Mexico City, Feb. 7 According to
reports being circulated in this capital
tonight, a serious condition Of affairs
exists in Central America at the pres
ent time. During the greater part Of
the day, Minister Of Foreign Relations
Mariecal and his assistants were in
conference over the situation. At
these sessions Senior Baltazar, Estu-
pinian, minister at Mexico from San
Salvador, was participating. While
Minister Estupinian is Salvadorean,
he is also the active representative of
Honduras at this capital Just what
transpired at the meeting could not
be learned for the state department
claimed that it would be premature to
make any announcement at this time,
but Senior Algara, first assistant secre-
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-02-08

tary of state, told representative Of
the Associated Press that tomorrow
the government would probably be
ready to announce its position to the
world. The interest of the Mexican
government in exercising control over
the conditions which was quickened
by announcements contained in a
press dispatch to the effect that
diplomatic relations between Nicara-
qua and Honduras had been severed.
I A report from an absolutely reliable
source says that the Mexican govern
ment has been in communication with
the state department at Washington
and in twenty-four hours, Mexico, up
on the initiative of United States will
suggest to the two countries that they
prepare to settle their difference in a
peaceful manner.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-02-08
MARDI GRAS
GREAT NEW ORLEANS CARNIVAL
OPENED LAST NIGHT az
35$l OLD MoMus

Associated Press to Bismarck Tribune
New Orleans, Feb. Mardi Gras
carnival week began tonight with the
God Of Mirth. The seventeen floats
composing the parade moved through
the densely packed streets and were
lighted by thousands of gas torches
with polished reflectors. The floats
represented the places visited by
Momus In quest Of the fountain OF
youth, and included among them were
.sthe center Of the EARTH and ga scene
OF the sun and the moon" After the
parade there were tableaux followed
by the annual ball at the French
opera house. About $4,000 visitors
are In the city.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-02-08
'SWEAISHOP'
THAT is THE WAY SEC'Y SHAW
cHARAcTERIzEs NATIONAL
..35 PRINT SHOP
Associated Press to Bismarck Tribune

Associated Press to Bismarck Tribune
" Washington, D. G., Feb. In let
ter to Speaker Cannon, Secretary
Shaw says Of the building in Washing
ton occupied by the bureau of en-
craving and printing: +.
81 doubt If worse sweatshops exist
on earth than the factory in which the
government manufacturers its money,
Its bonds, its international revenue
and postofice stamps. The condition
of employees, especially in summer, is
well nigh unbearable and every con-
sideration pleads for Improvement"
The house committee on buildings
and grounds will conduct a hearing
tomorrow on the bill providing for a
Iumber Of buildings to accommodate
this bureau. &
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-02-08
FRANCE HAS new TAX Scheme
Proposes to Run Government Entirely on Income Tax So
Graded That Rich Dig Up Most Of It-..Day
LabOfeFs Have a Snap
Associated Press to Bismarck Tribune

Associated Press to Bismarck Tribune
Paris, Feb. The governments
new scheme for taxation, introduced
in the chamber of deputies today,
created a great stir when 1t was made
public this afternoon after the closing
OF the bourse. If enacted into law it
will constitute q complete readjust-
ment Of Frances fiscal system.
8a Old door, window. poll and other
direct taxes are to be replaced by a
system based upon incomes. Day
laborers are particularly exempted.
The tax upon incomes above $1,000 a
year is made progressive. ranging
from one,fifth Of one per cent up to
four per cent Of the total, Even the
government rentees, excepting those
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-02-08
ElELYNhESBTT 1HAW TELLS THE ST0RYOF WHTESPERF|DY
nee she Relates the Incidents Surrounding the Wreck Her fhOOd 10 By White WhG WI
factor Laid the Foundation For His Own Death and the WmaDs Present ShamehG
Ruin Accomplished Through lugge1 Wine

New FORK, Feb Evelyn Nesbit
Iliaw told her story today. To save the
/ life Of her husband, charged with mur-
/ der, she barred to the world the inner
most secrets Of her soul "a portrayal for
which sanctuary were more fitting
place than the crowded, gaping court
room, # was the same story she told
Harry ThaW Ein Paris in 1901, when he
had asked her to become his wife, the
confession Of one who felt there was an
irlsurnio untable barrier to her ever be-
coming the bride Of the man she loved.
In the big witness chair she appeared
but q slip Of a girl and she told pitiful
story Of her eventful young life in a
frank, girlish way. When tears came
unbidden to her big, brown eyes and
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-02-08
Associated Press to Bismarck Tribune

I Associated Press to Bismarck Tribune q
Kansas City, Mo, Feb. Irritated
because Of a seeming disposition upon
the part Of George II. Crosby, general
freight traffic manager Of the Burlington
ailWay. to eVade direct answers to ques-
tions, Interstate Commerce Commission
er Clarke said in the Atchison grain ele-
vator hearing; today: 1T wish the law
would enable us to put all the railways
out Of the elevator business"
We are not in it from choice re-
piled Mr. Crosby, land we would well
come chance to get out. 355S
This hearing has revealed a hopeless
rnuddle of conditions existing in grain
! traffic, said Commits sioner Clarke.
"A decision of the interstate commerce
commission last fall Isl responsible for
the present conditions said Crosby.
Explain to me, or anyone who is
neither shipper nor carrier, how rail-
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-02-08
"ROCKIE' LOOSENS Up
THIRIY-IWO MILLION
To Be Expended By the General Education Board Tor Edu
cation Purposes Throughout the Country, Making a
Total Of S43OOO.O0O He Has Donated

letter was read The special meeting
of the board was called for today to
consider the communica from Mr..
Rockefeller, the purport Of which
was not known.
John D. Rockefeller, jr., acting for
his father, appeared shortly after the
meeting was called to order and hand
ed a letter to the secretary, DR.. Wal
lace Butterick. John D. Rockefeller,
jr., remained throughout the session
of the board. Asked if he had any
thing to add to his fathers letter, he
replied he did not believe he could
add anything of Importance to it, as
the letter explained itself.
A member of the board when asked
what the specific purposes referred
to in Mr.. Rockefeller's letter meant,
said that it was in the line of educa-
tional work, and was intended in their
(COntiuuGi on Page "a ...r-.-
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-02-08

held abroad. only nominally escape,
the coupons themselves being exempt,
but revenue therefrom being taxed
when the total Income of the holders
exceeds the minimum laid down.
French savings are largely invested in
rentees. The burdens placed on
foreign securities, both private and
governmental, constitute particular
ly heavy blow to Russian securities,
of which it is estimated that from
eight to ten millions are held in
France.
This new tax measure is one Of the
radical reforms to which the Glenn
.enceau ministry committed itself upon
assuming Office.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-02-08
Walsh CASE
HIS COUNSEL SAYS HE DID GET
A SQUARE. DEAL BEFORE
. GRAND JURY 81 .s a
Associated Press to Bismarck Tribune

Associated Press to Bismarck Tribune
Chicago, Feb. Judge Anderson in
the United States District court today
dismissed the plea in abatement made i'm
behalf of John R. Walsh, former presi-
dent of the Chicago National bank, and
under Indictment on charges of the mis-
management of that institution. 1t was
claimed by attorneys for Walsh that he
has not been given a proper hearing be-
fore the grand jury and that facts UNI
favorable to him had been presented to
that body, and mitigating circumstances
suppressed
The government demurred to the plea
advanced in behalf of Walsh, and the
court sustained the demurrer in every
particular s5,
The opening argument for Mr.. Walsh
was made by Attorney John S. Miller.
and the closing argument BY Attorney
Harnill. Just before disInissing the plea
Judge Anderson asked Mr.. Hamill. DO
you think that if I were 10 sustain this
plea in abatement that it would end this
prosecution I would insist that arroth-
er grand jury investigate this matter.
thoroughly if it did All that could be
gained by granting this plea would be
to push It to trial Just the same as any
other case, and intend to see that it is.
The plea in abatement is business, and
the government is sustained
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-02-08

might well have startled into terror a
woman of mature years and harsher ex-
periences Into the narrative she injected
many little touches of young girls
hopes and disapp ointmeflts.
OF her early life she related how her
mother had gone from Pittsburg to
Philadelphia to secure assistance, and
how she and her brother Howard-the
brother who has been in court many
days, but not once has gone near his Sis
ter-were placed on train by friends
and sent on to their mother.
She recalled that the two little travel.
ers had trouble with the conductor, who
wanted to Sput their cat out Of the car
but she naively added they held fas
possession of it, Just the same.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-02-08

in the big court room.
Then came the relation Of the wreck Of
that girlhood at l6 years Of age. twas
the story Of her meeting with Stanford
White, the story Of a sunptuous studio
apartment, whose dingy exterior gave no
hint Of the 1uxurious furnishings within;
of a velvet covered swing in which one
could swing until their slippered toes
crashed through the paper Of a japanese
parasol swung from the ceiling the story
of a glass Of charnpa gne, of black, whir1-
ing sensations and Of mirrored bedroom
Walls---in short, she told the whole story.
# Into the narrative there entered MOTH
ing Of the woman of the world A girl
in face and figure, Mrs. SThaw was still
"a girl as she Withstood an ordeal which
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-02-08
While Posing as Her Bene-

Il She told of her arrival in New York,
of her life here and The eventual accep-
tance BY her mother Of a thrice refused
invitation Of a girl Of the theater to
meet some of her friends at luncheon.
The girls mother told Evelyn's mother
they were people in New York society
and perfectly proper, else She would not
let her girl 60 with them
when she came for me in a hansom,'
said the witness, It remember hoping
we were going to the Waldorf, as had
heard SO much about it and wanted So
to go there. But the hanson stopped II
front of a dingy looking building il
West Twenty-Fourth street, and / wa:
told to get out. Mother had dressed me
| My skirts were just to my shoe top
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-02-08
train CRASHES into An ELEVATOR

jured are r.. F. Brumble, fireman, Du-
buque, scalded and internal bruises;
James Harlock, Staples, Mimi, riding in
the cab, scalded 6. H. Jamison, Chicago,
express messenger, scalded, severe
bruises; Mrs. I. N. Koontz, Fort Dodge,
Ia. Thousands of persons have been at
the wreck all day assisting in the search
for the dead. The injured passengers
were taken TO their homes.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-02-08

Associated Press to Bismarck Tribune
Freeport, TIL, Feb. A defective
switch caused the wreck Of the Great
Western passenger train at German Val
ley early this morning, the engine dash
ing into the H. A. Hillmer elevator. The
dead are Martin Cline, engineer, Chi
cago;; Paul ]. jacobson, railway mail
clerk, Chicago Louis Nels, railway mail
clerk, Minneapolis. The seriously in
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-02-08
BRILLIANT
ARMY IND i NAVY AND piPLo.
MATIc CORPS RECEPTION BY
PRESIDENT. ROOSEVELT
Associated Press . bismarck Tribune

Washington, p. G., Feb. President
and Mrs, Roosevelt gave 4 reception to-
night in honor Of the army and navy. IT
was the FINAL formal evening leyee of the
session at the White House, and the
most largely attended Of the session. The
brilliant uniforms Of the army and navy
officer and the diplomatic corps present.
ed an interesting spectacle
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-02-08
This was in August, 1901. {

then"
@ This was in August, 1901
He was a big and fat and ugly man
/ remember him meeting US at the head
Of three flights of stairs, she continued.
He gave me presents and my mother let
me so to other parties. Then he said my
mother should visit some friends in
Pittsburg. She said she could not leave
me. He said it would be all right, that
he would look after me. Finally she
went. az. 55
"Then came an invitation to the party,
but no one else was there just US two.
They all seem to have turned US down.
he said. After we had dined and I
CONTINUED on Page 3D.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-02-08
IURPE'|yII|||yE
TRUST ON THE CARPET WITH
GEORGIA FEDERAL GRAND #
4 JURY
Associated Press 70 Bismarck Tribune

Associated Press to Bismarck Tribune
Savannah, Feb. THE federal
grand jury for the southern district 81
Georgia convened today and Assistant
Attorney Alexander Alderman pre-
scented the evidence designed to SCI
cure the indictment under the sher-
man anti-trust law Of the alleged
sturpentine trust
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-02-08
!" JIM CROW
MISSOURI DEMOCRATS PASS THE
5@H FAMOUS BILL IN THE

Associated Press to bismarck Tribune
Jefferson City, Mo, Feb BY party
vote Of 20 to II, the aJiin Crow bill
was passed in the senate today The
democrats supported the bill and the re-
pablicans opposed it
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-02-08
LEGISLATORS NOW PAY THEIR FARE

Associated Press to Bismarck Tribune
Pierre, s. D., Feb. Both houses
Of the legislature toda adopted the anti
pass bill, rejecting an amendment to
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-02-08
.. q. MCLEOD

Washington. y. C.. Feb THE,
president today nominated D, c. Mcleod.
for postmaster at Cary, n. p
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-02-08

permit the exchange Of newspaper adj
vertising for transportation The bin
carries an emergency clause and probably:
| will become a law Friday night
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-02-08

So years OF age and had been q resi-
dent of Grand Forks for rs years.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-02-08

DR.. 8. w. Rutledge, q pioneer physi-
sian OF Grand Forks. is dead. He was
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-02-08

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