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The San Francisco call., 1907-03-01
MRS. NIX GIVES UP HER
CONTEST OF LLOYD WILL
Berkeley Woman Prepares
to Dismiss Appeal to
Higher Court
SOUGHT EVEN SHARE
But Law Gave Her No
Claim Against Legiti-
mate Children
SOUGHT EVEN SHARE

OAKLAND, Feb. 2s.-Mrs Elizabeth
Lloyd Nix, the natural daughter of the
late lighting magnate. Charles r.
her contest to share the half million
dollar estate equally with the legiti-
mate children today. She asked per-
mission of Judge Ellsworth to with
draw the exhibits introduced in her
suit against the trustees of Lloyd S
will Mrs. Nix had expressed an In
tention to take an appeal from Judge
Ellsworth's decision, in which her only
claim was held to be the $4,000 legacy
that Lloyd left in his will.
Mrs. Nix came to court with Attor-
ney Eugene Trefethen to withdraw the
letters and other documents that he
had put in evidence. She was very
reticent as to the case, but did say
that she had not effected a compromise
with the trustees Of Lloyd's will, DR..
Thomas Addison and Arthur Goodfel-
low. Formal dismissal of her suit will
be made later.
The trial of Mrs. Nix's suit against
the trustees was sensational and long
drawn out. She sought to establish
the fact that her deceased father had
contracted to leave her the same share
of his estate as he should leave each
of his legitimate children, provided
that she would keep her relation to
him secret, would act as his private
secretary and would help him to marry
Mary Crossley.
Judge Ellsworth decided that while
there was a deep moral obligation
resting on the deceased to leave Mrs.
Nix an equal share of his property,
there was not such a legal obligation
as could be enforced against the trus-
tees of the will. Mrs. Nix is the daugh-
ter of Mary Scan, to whom Lloyd was
engaged to be married in England
years ago.
Lloyd came to California and mar
ried another woman, from whom he
was subsequently divorced. Later
Mrs. Scan came to California with the
young daughter of Lloyd and lived
with him at intervals until he married
Mary Crossley in 1898. Both Mrs. Scan
and her daughter observed Lloyd's re-
quest to keep his relationship to them
a secret.
Had Mrs. Nix succeeded in establish
ing her claim she would have become
entitled to a sum between $4,000 and
$1,000. She Is the wife of Samuel
Nix. a clerk in the employ of the
Southern Pacific. Lloyds estate will
now be divided between his widow and
his four legitimate children by his di-
vorced wife.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-01
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
ALSO IS IN THE RACE

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Feb: 2s.-
A meeting was held in Metropolitan
Hall this evening TO discuss ways and
means to have this city favorably con-
sfdered for the State capital A hun
dred thousand dollars and forty acres
of ground on a hill overlooking the
bay were offered at the meeting and
much more expected to follow tomor-
row.
Adolph Jacobs was elected chairman
Of the meeting and noted the absence
of real estate men and emphasized the
fact that the move was being carried
on by the business men of the town.
Speeches were made by Senator Haley,
Dr. H. G. Plymire. John Debenedetti.
Adolph Jacobs, Tom Hickey and Judge
McSWeeney.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-01
.ance o,Neirs managers

Nance O'Neirs managers have
equipped her with magnificent pro-
duction of The Sorceress," in which
she will open two weeks engagement
at the Novelty Theater next Monday
evening. The play was written by Vic
torien Sardou and treats of the Span
ish Inquisition. Miss O'Neil is said to
be splendidly able in the part of 70
roya. a Moorish woman who is sus-
pected of sorcery because she has ef-
fected some cures by means of mes
merism- Throughout FIVE intensely
dramatic acts she is a magnificent fig
ure, compelling admiration by her art
and beauty.
Since her last appearance here Miss
O'Neil has achieved notable triumphs in
the East, and critics who have recently
seen her act in THE Sorceress"- say
that she has made wonderful strides
toward perfection since. San Francisco
last saw her. She is supported by a
company of forty capable players.
During the second week of her en-
gagement at the Novelty she may give
one or two performances of 'Magda."
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-01
EIGHT DRUGHOUSE MEN
ARRESTED FOR TH|EV|NG

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 2s.-The police
have uncovered a systematic looting
of the +. w. Braun Drug Company,
SOL, 5O3 sos North Main street, which
has gone on since last July, in which
time 1T is stated, total of upward
of $4,000 in merchandise has been
stolen, and as a result eight young
men, all employees of the company, are
under arrest and confined at the CEN
tral police station.
From the rooms of several of the
young men quantities of merchandise
have been recovered, amounting in
value, it is said, to nearly $4,000. The
names of the men under arrest are
James Johnston, F. S. Harris. A. w.
Greenbaum, w. A. Frasier, Roy Fisk,
Warren Platt. Charles Carroll and
Richard Mcintosh.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-01
WILL FURNISH BREAD
Manager of Bakery Offers 5000
Loaves for Street Cleaners

Manager Loesch of the California
Baking Company informed President
Duffey OF the Board Of Works yester-
day that he would furnish as many
loaves of bread up to the number OF
5000 as would be needed TO feed the
men who would aid in cleaning I'D the
city next Sunday. Duffey wanted to ar
range for the purchase OF 200 loaves Of
bread, and Loesch said:
Il am much interested in the cleaning
OF the streets and I want to help out
as far as i am able. IL you viii send
your teams TO me I viii provide 5000
loaves OF bread n you want them, and
they Will not cost you one cent"
Dudtey accepted the offer with thanks.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-01
IN MEMORY of MRS. STANFORD

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Feb. rs
The second anniversary of the death of
Mrs. Jane Lathrop stanford was OBJ
served today by services at the mauso-
leum where the remains of the Stanford
family lie buried. Students and faculty
gathered there and listened to an elo-
quent memorial address by the univer-
sity chaplain, d. Charles Gardner.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-01
Pa.o Robbie. Hoo sprlpe.

An. all year round resort for those who need
rest and recreation and a change from the
hurrying. bustling city life New S100, 600
bathhouse. with all the latest appliances for the
remedial uses Of mineral waters. StOpovers on
frst-class rail and Pullman tickets Special
reduced rail rates including board at hotel Ask
agents Southern Pacific.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-01
COFFEE

A middling steak and
first-rate coffee are better
than middling coffee AMI
first-rate steak. Consider
the cost.
Your grocer returns your money If you don't
like Schilling's Best
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-01
Two-cENT RAILROAD FARE

LINCOLN, Neb., Feb. 2s.-The Senate
today passed the House two-cent pas
senger fare bill and the House agreed
to the Senate amendment The meas
ure now goes to the Governor.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-01

Mark Twain as a Speculator," mo
Free Text Books for Religious Insti-
tutfons," mo Sunday Closing" The
Navy" and a thousand other good
things in the News Letter. All news
stands.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-01
Robbing
Yourself

That is just what you are
doing when you fail to get reg
ular and sufficient sleep. Your
body requires this unconscious
period for repair work; with
out it your nerve energy be-
comes exhausted, and you are
tired, worn-out, nervous, ex-
citable; have headache, neu-
ralgia, indigestion, poor appc-
tite, or other ailments caused
by lack of nerve force. Make
it your business to sleep. If
you are restless, take
DR.. Miles Nervine; it soothes
and strengthens the nerves,
and brings sweet, refreshing,
life-giving sleep, and gives the
organs power to work natur-
ally. Try it to-day.
'I had a severe spell of fever, which
left me in a very weak conditon ana
very nervous / had severe spells or
headache and neuralgia, and could
sleep but very little. Every effort that
was made to recover my strength was
of no avail until began taking DR.:
Miles Restorative Nervfne After
commenced to take the Nervine my
sleep was profound and restful. and
tho pains in my head. as well as the
neuralgia pains. left me TO certain
extent and / grew gradually better.
MRS. K. r. GILBERTSON,
s21 Berylan Ave, Belvidere, Ills
Or. Miles NervIne Is sold by your
druouist. who Will guarantee that the
first bottle will benefit. II II falls, he
will refund your money.
Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-01
The kIasza-YuIxon-Pacifc Exposition

VIII be held in Seattle in 1903. Superb
site on the shores OF Lake Washing
Ton. Read about it IN Sunset Maga-
zine, March number.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-01
PROPOSALS


PROPOSALS for COal-Ofdce OF General Super
ntendent Army Transport Service, San Fran
cisco, Cal. March L 19O7-Sealed proposalsr
In trtplicate. FOR furnishing and delivering "a
board army transports at San Francisco, avet-
age steam coal. as may be required. will be
received at this office until u m. April l.
1907, and then opened information furnished
on application Envelopes containing pro-
posals should be indorsed Proposals for Coal -
addressed TO General Superintendent Army
Transport Service.
PROPOSALS FOR LAUNDRY WORK-Oface Of
General Superintendent Army Transport Serv-
ice, San Francisco. Cal. March l. 1907 Sealed
proposals, IN trIplicate, for laundry work for
army transports at San Francisco will be re-
ceived at this Office until IL a. m April 4
1907, and then opened. Information furnished
application Envelopes containing pro
posals should be indorsed Proposals for Larn-
dry Work. addressed to General Superintend-
ent Army Transport SerVicse
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-01

ILLNESS PROMPTS SUICIDE eBelIingham.
Wash. Feb. 2S.-Lonis Hansen. a prominent citi-
zen of Custer committed suicide today by shoot
ing himself while temporarily insane, following
severe attack ot Ia grippe.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-01

four fats L line of Devisadero street. 60
S Of Post, % g by 1i2.6; $I2, 800.
Timothy Donohue with David Condon-To erect
tbree-story frame building, ten flats and six
stores, on NE corner of Hayes and Cough
streets. 1925 on Hayes and &c Cough; $350O
Estate of David Woerner with Oregon Con-
struction Company-All work for four-story and
basement brick building on NE corner of yalen-
cia and Fifteenth streets 120 by 100;
100000.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-09-11
CAN | HOT
They Say the FisheFiesAgree
ment Is Disgrace to
British Diplomacy :.

st. Johns, Mid, Sept. D-In a
statement published in the form of
an interview here today Sir Robert
Bond, premier of Newfoundland, de-
clared that the modus vivendi agreed
upon by the British and American
governments is "a disgrace to Brit
ish diplomacy and a shameful sac
rifice of the interests of the people
of the colony s xs.
The new agreement, which is to
be in force for one year, pending
the settlement of the whole fisher
les question by The Hague tribun-
al, is virtually identical with that of
last year, according to the premier.
Sir Robert asserts that only his
strong protest during the London ne
gotiations, after the conference Of
colonial premiers in that city pre-
vented the British cabinet from con-
Guiding a worse compact with Am
erica. .a &q5 Sc
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-09-11
HABITS or SPIDERS.
"Do These insects Sleep Z" Is Not an
]. Ss. Easy Question to Answer.

*
The question, do spiders sleep at
nightT' is not easy to answer. have
made a careful observation OF the sleep
of ants, and that could readily be done
by watching colonies in their artificial
formicaries. It is almost impo ssible
to deal with spiders in the same way.
would answer, however. in general
terms that spiders sleep, as all animals
do, and doubtless parts Of the night
are spent in slumber. Many species,
however, prey on the night flying in
sects, and so must be awake In order
to catch their prey. IL you will watch
the porch or outbnildings Of your home
on summer evening you will be likely
to see an orb weaving spider drop
slowly down on single thread in the
gathering dusk Of the evening. From
this beginning round web will soon
be spun, and either hanging at the
center thereof or in a little nest above
and at one side is the architect, with
forefeet clasping what we call the
trap line and waiting for some night.
dying insect to strike the snare. In
this position spiders Will sometimes
wait for hours, and it is just possible
that they may then take a little nap.
They might easily do that and vet not
lose their game, for the agitation of the
web would rouse the sleeper, and then
it would run down the trap line and SCI
| cure its prey. Some species of spiders
| do the chief part Of their hunting at
night, and there are some who chiefly
hunt during the day; but, as a rule,
these industrious animals work both
day and night.--St Nicholas.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-09-11
Trades That Kill.

One Of the most dangerous Of trades,
according to the Pilgrim, lis the cover
ing of toy animals with skin, channels
leather being used, for instance, for
the elephants, calfskin for the horse
and goatskin for the calmels. This
covering must Of course fit without
a wrinkle to look natural, SO the wood
en- models first dipped into glue, then
sprinkled with chalk dust; then the
skin is put on. The chalk Is 50 fine
that it fills the air and is drawn into
the throat and lungs. A year Of this
sort of work often results In death.
Another very injurious toy is the rub
Der balloon. The fumes and solvents
used In reducing sheet rubber to the
necessary thinness while retaining its
strength and the dyeing of the bril-
liant yellows, green's and purple are
most Of them poisonous. f /: st
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-09-11
$4,000 WORTH OF
LACES ARE seized
At CUSTOM HOUSE

4 Port Huron, Mich, Sept. 1o.--Infor-
nation m leaked out today of a $4,000
seizure Sunday Of alleged Struggled
faces. silk waists, dresses and velvet
coats which the local customs house
officers say will be sold at auction,
but for the saving Of which three
handsomely dressed women who give
Chicago as their address, are making
strenuous efforts. The women are reg
istered here as Mrs. A, Z. Olson, Mrs.
L.. T.. Ropp and Mrs. sallie Stiefel.
They declare that the goods have all
been worn and were purchased during
a years stay abroad, but the customs
officers claim that the goods are new.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-09-11
FIRED A DELEGATE
INTERNATIONAL MAcHINisTs
+ GUST GEORGE WARNER Be
CAUSE He RECEIVED HRIBE

.. 20 81. r. Z .
st. Louis, Mo-, Sept. 10.--After a
contest behind closed doors that last
ed all day, delegates to the biennial
conference of the international As
socfation of Machinists today voted to
GUST Delegate George Warner of New
York city who was accused of receiv-
ing $4,000 a year ago from the Erie
railway to use his influence in pre-
venting strikes. Warner frankly stat
ed that he did receive quarterly pay
ments Of 81 200 from the Erie to use
his political influence against the Wild
ening and deepening of the Erie cam
al. Warner says that his quarterly
stipend continued until J. g. Stuart
became general manager Of the Erie.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-09-11
A SCRAP OF PAPER.
Il Was the Means Of Bringing a MUIR
derer to Justice ll

Il Was the Means Of Bringing a MUIR.
derer to Justice
Scraps Of paper have on several oc-
#casions been the means Of throwing a
light on some of the greatest criminal
mysteries of modern times. Had it
not been for the ninutest scrap Of
tissue paper it is quite possible that
the notorious Franz Muller would have
remained free man to the end Of his
days. ..s.....5. 3D. E. S sl.5 .A. AZ q
After foully numbering Mr.. Briggs
in a railway carriage on the North
London line Muller made of with his
victims hat. When caught several
months later a top hat declared to be
Mr.. Briggs was found in his posses
sion. Its shape, however, had been
considerably altered, and Muller in
sisted that the hat had been bought by
himself .ss I. 3 n
Was it Mr.. Briggs hat 5.@s
IF it is. Mr. Briggs hat" said the
halter who supplied him, you may
find a piece Of tissue paper in the lin
ing. Mr.. Briggs hat was too large for
him, so I put the paper in to make it
ft.'' Y. sz55 .sg.5s8 II
81 When the lining was turned down q
scrap of paper which had adhered to
the leather was discovered. Muller
had a bigger head than Mr.. Briggs and
had therefore resolved to take the pa.
per out. He left that little bit, how
ever, sufficient to establish the identity
Of the hat beyond all question as thai
Mr.. Briggs was wearing, when he was
murdered. a. 355z
This is only one instance among
many where bits Of paper have solved
great mysteries - London Answers. ~
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-09-11
.JurIues NV Their Cats.


a.No. nna,aIn said an Irish maid OF
much experience as she returned to a
New York INTEL igence Office the other
day n didn't engage with that fam
lily. ~ didn't like the looks Of their
cat. VA M
q .tOf their cat! Y repeated the owner
OF the office in anna cement. by, Ka-
tie, / M sure they wouldn't keep q cat
that was in any way dangerous ''
Not dangerous, no, ma am but q
restless, unhappy looking creature that
didn't speak well for the family, re re-
piled the girl. a always judge q fam I
lily by their cat-if they have one. "A
sleek, comforta BILE pussy who comes
up and rubs against you means
quiet, good natured family and one
that's not worrying about ways and
means, but "a nervous, nnfriendly look
ing cat reflects a household which is
on the verge of nervous prostration or
financial ruin or some other horrible
trouble III s515@js sSs
I've been living with families and
studying their cats for twenty five
years, and i've never knewn the sign
to fail "A family that can't make its
cat happy is one to make any servant
miserable ~ New York Press.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-09-11
/ AN ODD su sTlT1|lI II
British Fishermen Balk at the n anfe 4
If e rah am. s45

Of Grab lam. M US HE'D
One Of the most curl GUS of bFit ll'sl 81
fishermen supersti ions, the one ne ny nicn8
perhaps to this day has the strongest or
hold upon them. is that conn Il ected VIII a.
The name Of Graham. No fisherman l1lal[
VIII go to sea If he has heard this
IA me mentioned. nor will he do any
manner OF work upon that "a y. @g be
will refuse to sail in a boat with any
$pne bearing the name, and g house'
painter frcln Newcastle called q ira -.
ham, who had been sent to do some ve
work in one of the large houses, found TO- ~
his life made 50 unbearable by the vii vii
layers that he ncontinently returned
to the town, leaving his work unc @ Al
pleted. The women who bait the lines Llass
in the winter will unbait every hooks
and rebait the whole length the la Dor
of hours--if they hear 1t men toned Il. a a
local tradesman bearing this unfortu-s
nate patronymic is never eferred to
save as If z another, an innkeeperr
lis known as 81 Lucky Bits, No ration y;
al explanation is to be found. On one ne
Of the most Intelligent fishermen being
questioned on the subject he laughed t
the idea to scorn. Why, his daughter
was married to a Oral ham. But, he
added, a strange thing happ ened two
years ago when he was off at the her
ring fishing and had not been home
Cor some weeks. Having received a
letter at Shields to say that his sont -;inl-.
law was Ill, he hailed passing boat
which had come from the north, ask
ing if they had heard how Jack Gra-
ham was. And !, wad We beleev't, ne
sooner had aa syed the words than
theor ives a crash. and the mast went
over the side!' None Of the crew
spoke to him for the rest of the day. -
New York Post II
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-09-11
FLYING To BREAK RECORD

state that the challenge for the trans
Atlantic record had reported a run Of
SCI miles during the first nine hours
out from Queensland. When it lis re-
called that during the first nine hours
from Daunt Rock the Lusitania, be-
cause of fog. was enabled to make but
$50 miles. it is apparent that the other
3s1 miles reported was covered at a
rate greater than 25 knots an hour.
The Lusitania is looked for at Sandy
Hook next Thursday night.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-09-11
PARCELS POST and
POSTAL SAVINGS BANKS
PLANNED BY P. M. GEN,

Marblehead, Mass, Sept. 10.-Post-
master General George Won L. Meyer,
who was a speaker at the annual out
ing of the Essex Republican club at
the Corinthian Yacht club here today,
said one of his recommendations to
congress this fall would be a parcels
post. He spoke enthusiastically of his
project for postal savings banks. He
also indicated his intention to extend
the rural system. &,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-09-11
tiia Marrow Escape.

u A jolly old steamboat captain with
more girth than height was asked If
he had ever had any very narrow es-
capes. n. 1 4 i
81 YES" he replied, his eyes tWinkling,
'tonce / fell Off my boat at the mouth
OF Bear creek, and, although I'm an
expert swimmer, guess I'd be there
now If 1t hadn't been for my crew.
You see, the water was just deep
enough SOS to be over my head when
I tried to wade out and just shallow
enough" he gave his body an ex-
planatory pat-'so that whenever ]
tried to swim ont dragged bottom
Every body's. u
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-09-11

New York, ". u Sept The
experimenting Lusitania is p1oughing
the mid-Atlantic tonight at a clip Of
Is % knots an hour, occasionally,
perhaps, squirting to s6-knpt speed,
is the calculation based ON press Ca
BILE reports from London, Wireless
communication with the great turbine
steamer is hourly expected by the 10.
cal agents of the Cunard line.
+ Press cablegranas from London
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-09-11
NELL: ! ] IS Done %. \
THE LABOR COMMISSIONERS HAS
WASHED HIS HANDS OF THE
TELEGRAPHERS' STRIKE.

Oyster Bay, Sept. 10.--Labor Com
missioner Neill is no longer concern
ing himself with the telegraphers'
strike and his original efforts to bring
about peace between the telegraph
companies and their former employees
represented all the part taken by the
administration in the controversy.
Reports to the contrary were denied
by the commissioner upon his leaving
Sycamore Hill, where he had luncheon
with the president today. : .:=
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-09-11
POISONED
LITTLE DAUGHTER or .. X.
Il BRIGHTBILL DIES FROM AC-
cIDENTAL POISONING.

The sad news reached R. L. Best
yesterday from D. K. Brightbill, now
of Cando, to the effect that his little
two-year-old daughter, Lorraine, died
Sunday evening from the effects of
poison taken Wednesday; no particu-
lars being given. Mr. BrightbiIl made
host of friends during his short stay
i'm the city who will regret to hear of
his bereavement #
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-09-11
4 s.-f; "a - Is lisi - y -. Y
What, Indeed?

A duchess requiring a lady's maid
had an interview with one, to whom,
after having examined her appearance,
she said, '.Of course you will be able
to dress my hair for me-" ....s
Oh, yes" replied the girl; sit lever
takes me more than half an hour to
dress lady's hair"
Half an hour, my child" exclaimed
the duchess In accents of terror, And
what on earth, then, should I be able
to do with myself all the remainder Of
che morning ~ Dundee Advertiser.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-09-11
Sport ting n eW $
PROSPERITY
Continued from page ~

be seeking investments.
'I found the attitude of the peo-
pie with money one of uncertainty
There is more money in the country
than we believe, but it is being with
held from free circulation because
of some apprehension. + think Sc
cureties have gone much below what
they should" nm "a" -.
Although he had seen no marked
signs of business depression in this
west, Mr.. Hartman said that con
traction in practically all lines was
sure to come. 49, ~ >i:@ T..