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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-08

NEW YORK, Feb. 7.-Evelyn Mes
bit Thaw told her story today. To
save the life Of her husband she barred
to the world the innermost secrets of
her soul. 1t was the same story she
told Harry Thaw In Paris in 1903,
when he asked her to become his wife,
the confession of one who felt that
there was an insurmountable barrier
to her ever becoming the bride of the
man she loved. In the big witness
chair she appeared but slip Of a
girl, and she told the pitiful story OF
her eventful young life in a frank,
girlish way. When the tears came
unbidden to her big brown eyes and
slowly trickled down her cheeks, she
strove in vain to keep them back.
AS the young wife unfolded the mar
rative Of her girlhood and told Of the
early struggles of herself and mother
to keep body and sold together; of
how gaunt poverty stood ever at the
door, and how she finally was able to
earn a living by posing for photog-
raphers and artists. she won the mur-
INJURED sympathy of the throng which
filled every available space in the
courtroom. Then came the relation OF
the wreck of that girlhood at sixteen
years OF age.
1t was the story of her meeting STAN
ford White. The story of sumptuous
studio apartments. whose dingy exter-
ior gave no hint Of luxurious furnish
ings Within of a velvet covered swing
in which one could swing until slip
pered toes crashed through the paper
of the Japanese parasol swung from
the ceiling; the story of glass of
champagne, of black, swirling sensa-
tions, and then mirrored bedroom
walls, in short, she told the story of
her ruin.
Harry Thaw, his whole frame shak-
ing, sat with his head buried in his
hands, a handkerchief covering his
eyes.
Thus Thaw sat for many minutes,
and when he lifted his head his eyes
were red and swollen. The Jurors had
no eyes for the prisoner. They had
turned their gaze from the witness as
tears came to her voice, as we'll as
her eyes, and each man of the twelve
seemed intent upon some object on
the floor by him. Justice Fitzgerald
looked out of the iron grated windows.
The scene and the story marked a
new precedent in the history of GRIM
inal proceedings in New York.
Mrs. Thaw was still on the stand,
her direct examination uncompleted,
when the day was done.
In letters to Frederick Longfellow,
introduced today, Thaw told of his
coming marriage to Miss Nesbit and
of the "row they want to raise" Dis
connected and jerky, jumping from
subject to subject, they nevertheless
show the love Thaw bore for the girl,
and he wanted among other things
that provision should be made that
all his property should go to her in
case of his death. The letters con-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-08
Receives Less Money than Any
Similar State SCool In
America.
INSTRUCTORS ARE ILL PAID
Committee on Ways and Means VIII
Recommend Appropriation Near.
~ Treble Those Given in
the Past.

SALEM. Ore, Feb. IA State Uni
versiiy that In 10 years behind the
times In Oregon'H chief educational In
a,itu,idn. university pretending TO
cover the genera! educational field
with an equipment worth lesa than
$4,000 appropriations 80 niggardly
sorted 70 IN the way OF special ap"
propfintlona TO secure money enough
10 run the school, and cash appropriate
cd for special purposes diverted TO
maintenance. more students going 10
schools outside the state than from
any other commonwealth In the I'm
ion, according 10 population; less mon
cy appropriated for higher education
than by any state In the Union. re-
gardcss OF size population or wealth;
instructors paid less than any West
ern university has had the efrrontcry
10 ofrer. These are some Of the things
the ways and means committee were
told yesterday afternoon when 1t
wrcstlcd with the question OF boost
Ing the University Of oregon budget
from $500 year TO $i26.000. the APP
propriaton TO be blanket one. to
last indefinitely. and to be, expended
for all university needs as the reg
ents see NJ.
Senator Bingham and Representa-
tlves Carter and Eaton. as members
of the committee and as representa-
tives OF tho state educational institu-
tlons. presented the cause OF the uni
verslty, These members admitted
that instead of the $4,000 approprlat-
ei for the running Of the school It
was costing nearer $4,000, and that 1t
would cost this amount from now on
every year to pay salaries and wages.
The school wants additional land that
will cost $4,000; n girls dormitory
that will cost twice ns much more
equipment to the amount of 100000 a
year, and material additions to the
library and chemical laboratory.
"The people OF the state will say
that we can better afford to pay the
expenses OF our students at Leland
Stanford than to keep up the school
ut this rate" said Smith OF Marion,
when It was discovered that the ap-
preparation meant about $400 for ev-
cry student at the school, II don't
think we can appropriate that amount
at a single jump, the state can't af-
ford It," he continued.
ut will take 10 years at this rate
Of expense to get our university up to
where the schools Of adjoining states
are already" said Senator Bingham.
and again, the needs Of the insttu-
ton were threshed over
The committee decided to recon-
mend that the entire appropriation be
allowed, and this will be added to the
already big list of boosted appropria-
tions.
To date no material appropriation
asked has been turned down by the
committee, the chief saving having
been the looping off Of $4,000 from
the $3.50, 900 asked for the Seattle fair
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-08
GENEROUS TERMS.

WASHINGTON, Feb. THE Sem
ate today passed bill providing that
no homestead entry upon public lands
shall be Cancelled because of the fail
ure Of the entrymen thereon to reside
upon the land during the winter
months.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-08
WILL iMPRlsoN OFFICERS.

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb THE
emperor has confirmed the sentences
passed b ythe court martial on Vice
Admiral Nebogatoff and other naval
officers tried. Nebogatoff will be kept
In u fortress for ten years, and others
for varying periods.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-08
ROOSEVELT TO ALASKA.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.-President
Roosevelt hopes to visit Alaska on a
hunting trip after his presidential
term expires. He expressed his desire
today to Robert w. Wiley, who has
spent II years in that country.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-08
DIAMONDS MORE COSTLY.

NEW YORK, Feb. IA general ad-
vance in the price of diamonds was
announced yesterday In cable dis
patches received by importers who
buy the DeBeer stones in the rough.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-08
FOUR DROWN Cd.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, Feb. -Four
people were drowned this afternoon
when the gasoline launch Cyrene
struck the draw of the railroad bridge
across the Sacramento and capsizei.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-08
WIDOW ARRESTED.
coroner's Jury Holds Her Responsible
for Murder OF Husband.

SEATTLE, Feb. THE coroner's
Jury today found that John Jackson
came 10 his death from knife wound
In the heart. 'Thc jury recommended
that Ruth Jackson. the dead mans
widow, be held for further action by
the prosecuting attorney. The coro-
nors warrant has been issued for her
formal arrest. Jucksona BODY was
found las, Friday with his wife In n
state OF in,oxication lying across the
corpse.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-08

ana 10 date there has not been an
appropriation considered by the com
mIttee that has not been much great
rr than II has In yenrs past.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-08
APPEAL MOVES COURT
PitifuI Story Of Evelyn Nesbitt's
Shame Affects the
Audience.
THAW FINALLY BREAKS DOWN

Murder Trial Reaches Most Sensation
al Pitch When Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Tells Of the Crime Against Her
Committed by White.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-01
GUARANTEED LIQUOR CURE.
No Detention from Work or Loss of
Time-Desire for Drink Destroyed
nv Orrine

When one of our most reliable drug
gistS makes a positive statement that
he will guarantee to cure the liquor
habit if Orrine is used in accordance
with directions or refund the money it
shows his great faith in the treatment
1t is in this way that Orrine is sold by
the leading druggist in nearly every
city and town. In every box is "a reg
iSteIed- guarantee which entities you
&c a refund of your money if Orrine
fails to effect cure.
No other cure for the liquor habit
has been sold in this way and the re-
markable guarantee shows how far
superior Orrine is to the ordinary san
atOrium or home treatment. There is
no detention from work or loss of time
when Orrine is used. 1t destroys the
not missed also cures the deranged
stomach, weakened nerves, and other
i'll effects of excessive drinking re
storing the patient to perfect health.
Orrine is prepared in two forms, No.
1, the secret remedy which can be used
in food or drink without the llnOwl-
edge of the patient; No. for those
who take the remedy of their own free
Will. Both forms are guaranteed. \
registered guarantee in every box.
Treatise on how to cure drunken,
ness free on request. Orrine company,
Washington, d. c. The price of either
form is 81 box making the cost of
the complete cure less than one-tenth
what it is usually charged at sanato
RUINS, with a guarantee that the ex
pense will be nothing unless a cure is
gained. Mail orders filled.
Orrine is for sale by the Harper
House pharmy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-01
PLAN AN INVASION
OF INFANTS HOME
Several Hundred Rock Island Fans Pre-
pairing to Go to Clinton and Root
For Ball Team.

Several hundred local baseball fans
are making arrangements to go to Gin.
ton tomorrow to root for the home
team. The Clinton fans showed their
loyalty by coming here Decoration day
and Rock Island will not be behind. \
number are making arrangements to
take the excursion boat w. w. which
leaves the Acme Packet company land
ing at 8 O'Clock in the morning. while
some will take the l. & l. which adver.
uses reduced rates. Industrial commits.
sion members are having booster
badges made, so it will not be hard to
find Rock island people in Clinton to
morrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-01

The tie of Rock Island and Decatur
for the top of the percentage column
is one of the longest enduring of any
in the history of the league. 1t came
into effect as result of Mondays
games. From Monday till yesterday
both teams won consistently and yes
terday, strangely enough, both los
It's cinch the tie cannot last longer
than a week for Decatur comes MOI
day for three games. and unless bad
weather interferes, contrary to the
promises of the chief weather man,
somebody is bound to take a drop.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-01
additional Sports on Page scvenD

There is no case of Indigestion, no
matter how obstinate that will not be
speedily relieved by the use of KodO'.
Kodol contains the same juices foun !
in healthy stomach Conforms to the
Pure Food and Drugs Law. Sold by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-01
GAMES MONDAY.
Decatur at Rock Island.
Springfield at Clinton.
Bloomington at Dubuque.
Peoria at Cedar Rapids.

Clinton, June THAT the strain in,-
posed by weakened pitching stat
upon the able members is having its
effect was shown yesterday whC !
Meals wild pitch lost the first game Of
the series at Clinton in the 18th IN
ming. This happened after four hits
had been punched off him in the
eighth and the contest, apparently
won at that time for Rock Island, was
tied.
1t was a hard game to lose, the In
fants turning the tables upon the Is
landers and handing them the same
sort of defeat the latter gave the up
river team in two out of the recen;
series here
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-01
IOWA LEAGUE.
RESULTS YESTERDAY.
THREE-EYE LEAGUE.

Clinton. 4; Rock Island, ; III in
nings).
Cedar Rapids, 1; Dubuque. 0.
Peoria. 3 Springfield, 2 90 innings).
Bloomington, 5; Decatur, ).
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Chicago, 6; st. Louis, 0.
Cleveland /; Detroit, 2 90 innings.
Washington, 2; Philadelphia, s.
Boston, /; New York, 4.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Pittsburg, 9; Chicago, 2.
New York, 2; Brooklyn, 3.
Philadelphia, 3; Boston, 6.
st. Louis-Cincinnati (wet grounds
CENTRAL LEAGUE
z South Bend, 10; Grand Rapids. 3.
Terre Haute-Evansville (rain).
Canton. 5; Wheeling, 1.
Springfield, 1; Dayton, Z.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Milwaukee, 3; st. Paul. 1.
Toledo, /: Columbus, 3.
Kansas ty-Minneapolis (rainl
Observation-Disclosures (wet grounds).
WESTERN LEAGUE.
All games postponed, rain.
IOWA LEAGUE.
Quincy, 4 Jacksonville, 1 GA in.
nings).
inshoot Fatal to Batter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-01
Battle Was Even.

former having a slight advantage iii
the number of hits and the former iii
the manner in which they were bunch
ed. The Islander had rather the bet
ter support. Rock Island scored once
in the third and twice in the fifth anI
weakened in the eight and a success
sion of four singles put three men
across the plate. Then there was
nothing doing till the 18th. when Coz
don Lewis, who was reported out of
the game with 4 broken arm. but who
is still able to play the outfield, nit,
stole and came home on wild pitch
Score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-01

Seth, 20 years old, residing at Swat
vile, is dead as the result of being nj
on the head by a pitched ball. Sterh
was playing in a match game and while
at bat was hit on the ear by a swift
inshoot He became unconscious, was
revived, and finished the game, but
again became unconscious and died
within a few minutes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-01
TURN THE TABLES
Infants Treat islanders as For
mer Were Treated While
in This City.
Break TIE SCORE IN nth
Meals Wild Pitch Lets Deciding Tall,
in-Strain on Weakened Pitch
in Staff Shown.
GAMES TOMORROW.

Rock Island at Clinton.
Dubuque at Cedar Rapids.
Decatur at Peoria.
Springfield at Bloomington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-01

Dubuque -. 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 %
Double play-Long- Bosse. Struck
out-By Owens, ?; by Companion, ,.
Bases on balls-Off Owens, 4 off Com
panion, 6. Umpire-Setley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-01

was an easy proposition, five long sin
giles in the eighth yielding three runs.
Syfert kept the Decatur hits scattered
Score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-01

Hemphill will be with the Boomers
has it that he has been sent to Done
vans team as punishment for being
bad.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-01

Decatur is mere Monday for three
and watch the fireworks then. Three
games with our persistent rivals and
then we meet Peoria, Bloomington and
Springfield in order.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-01

Peoria ........0 o. 0 l 0 0 0 0 Ii
Springfield 80 0 0 0 0 0 0 O.
Two base hit-Ruby Three base nit
Raymond. Bases on balls-Off Moore.
s; off Long, 6. Struck out-By Long,
>: by Moore, 6. Douple plays-Lon@-
Umpire-Carruthers.
200.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-01

Two base hits-Dowers, Swain.
Double play-Berger-O'Leary. Struck
Out-By Neal. 3; by Lelivelt, 3. Bases
on balls-Of Neal, 1. Wild pitch
Neal. Time-1:45. Umpire-Allen
Thanks. BiOOmcrs.
Bloomington, June l. Bloomington
took the last game of the series, break
ina long run of defeats. Schroeder
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-01
One score In Game.

Cedar Rapids, June IA hit follow
ed by three passes in the fifth, gave
Cedar Rapids the only score of wei
Dlayed game. Score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-01

Bloomington got off the bottom ny
winning yesterday while Dubuque con
tinued to lose.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-01
FROM THE DOPE BOX.

For once we have something ;
thank Bloomington for.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-01

Two base hits-L. Donovan, Hemp
hill. Three base hit-Moore. Home
run-Krebs. Struck out-By Syfe-l,
4: by Schneider 4. Double plays
krebS, Powell; Prout- Moore-T Tenant
Time-2:00. Unprecedented
Donnclly Wins Game.
Peoria June Peoria won another
close ten inning game from Springfield.
Manager Donnelly's long drive in the
tenth brought in the winnig run. Score
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-01
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-01

lnshoot Fatal to Batter.
Little Falls, Mimi, June 1.-William
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-02-20
MR.. RocKEEELLsR'S BIG GIFT.

Several OF the metropolitan news.
/ papers OF the country. discussing Mr.
Rockefrller's recent gift. say that the
colleges TO be selected as benefciaries
OF the same will form a chain stretch
ing scross the continent. but colleges
not so favored will BE- left 10 their fate
aud will end in many Of them closing
their doors. II this reasoning be true
Mr. Rockefeller liberality will result
in positive III jury.
Adding his recent gifts 10 HE earlier
ones the philanthropy Of this msn il,
indeed, imperial, ard foot up & grand
total Of SOP COO 600.
What IL these gifts had been given
to the rural schools OF the country,
what = stimu Us il woHld have given
them? The benefits would have been
felt IN every community throughout
the land snd Mr.. Rockeieller's praise
would have been sung by million
voices daily from the Great Lakes TO
the Gulf and from ocean to ocean.
The great universities are being
pampered too much, TIE little
schools need little philanihropic co.
lcitude
The distribution OF q hundred mil.
lions 20 applying snd strengthening
our rnral schools with the documentary
app iaures, ihst will serve "ss step.
ping stones to higher things" would
work a miracle as great ~ the lump
NJ leaven, the effects OF which are so
familiar in every house hold. There is
no estimating the good that would fior
from IT,
As bread cas-, upon the waters the
gift would multiply a huDdred-fold,
would strengthen The pillars OF our
would produce a herer un.
between the rich and the ]
poor, would bring them more nearly
together. snd in a hundred wsys !
would produce good and permanent
results.
What pity this last gift cannot be |
1ivert-d.-Ocsls Banner,
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-02-20

The railroad managers have voted 20
in.rease freight rates and compel ship
pers 10 pot more goods IN the cars, but
toy had tet;er be- careful or they will
rai.e storm TO which The demand or
rate regulation will appear a. zephyr
Tie people have started ia to control
the railroads, and any overt net WI.
OF , make them more intent on carry.
ing out their determination IN more
rAdIcAl manner.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-02-20
TEACHERS elBLE INSTITUTE

Rev w. J. Carpenter, president OF
the Teachers Bible Institute. an
no0nces that the Institute will BE- held
st the First Methodist Church audi
,orium, Tampa, March 10Th 10 18th
inclusive. and will be supported by all
OF the churches in the city for the pur.
pose OF assisting Sunday school teach.
ers in their work for training the chill.
dren, and for the benefit OF all Bible
students. IL has been determined to
open this Institute to all Sunday school
superintendents, teachers and work.
ere. as we'll 40 Bible students In the
State, and invite them TO share in the
benefits TO be derived from che combi-
nation Of great teachers. Every worker
10 urged TO be present.
This Institute will be conducted by
DR.. H NJ. Hamill. Superintendent Of
the Teachers Training Department OF
the Methodist Church, and one Of the
sblest men in HE line. Dr. Hamill
will be assisted by Nrs. Hsmill, who
will have charge Of the primary work.
and also by Marion Lawrence, Toledo.
o., Secretary OF the international
Sunday school Association. Mr.. Law.
renee is one Of the most widely known
Sunday school workers in the United
States. Professor Sherer, president Of
the Lutheran College Of North Car
olina. a prominent Bible teacher, will
also be- included in the faculty. to-
gethrr with other veil known Sunday
school workers. These are all spec.
iali.s in their line and combiue m"
best talent TO be- had.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-02-20
UNCLE SAM AS COLLECTOR.

The British Corporation Of Foreign
Bondhoiders have just made their
thirty third report on the collection Of
debts from defaut,ng republics OF
Lstin.America, and state they are ~.
lying on the United States with it, bic
stick to accomplish what their own
government; ha. failed TO do II sp.
pears that Costa Rica, Guatemala
and Honduras are all in default. and
that mo serious attempt il being made
TO pay psnny." bur the bondhoIdsrs
are relying upon the statement Of
President Roosevelt that u il the duty
Of the United States % see that these
republics "act with decency in indus
trial and political matter. sud pay
their obligations. The report de-
clares, however, that il il somewhat
Disappointing that nothing, 20 far a.
the bondholders are aware. has yet
been done by President Roosevelt in
the direction indicated.
IL might be well for these bond
holders to know thst there has been =
brake applied to the application OF
the big stick doctrine" and that
Congress has so far refused to permit
the President TO 60 into the collecting
business even in the mod fed plan
proposed for Ssn'o Domingo. though
the Republican members az the Senate
are now said to be willing 10 rstify the
new Santo Domingo treaty.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-02-20

The editor of The San desires % -,
sure each and every Official Of the Citl
NJ Gainesville. snd especially mem
bers OF the City Council, that Their,
never has been. and never will be. any
wilful Misrepresentation OF thell
action upon any public measure. We
believe At each OF them il guided by
what he considers for the best inter
e.ts OF the city. Errors may from
time to time be made in reporting
official proces d inR., but there 10 no i'm
tention on the part Of the reporter Ia
mi.represent anyone. He has q large
field to cover. and il is impossible for
him to bs 81 two places ut the same
time. The Sun brides itself upon Civ.
ing the people OF Gainesville the best
local paper published in any inland
town in the State, and we are not
ashamed az comparison with any con-
temporary in this line.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-02-20

The E-p.u .cau- OF Ohio all have
10 submit % tte appointment ot one Of
tnt'' CO... rcd brethren TO lucrative
Federal al'r, for thu Precedent i
pound TO s.v- senator Foraker n dose
OF h's OWL med cine and .hoE that in
oHch'rr,rc .le colorrd troops ~ wa
NOT pf'!.I.caG sg.irst Gark-y ofFi'isls.
MeAH"t the yro tsi, from Rrpub.
dc 10 o. oil. ar coming IN thick aud
las.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-02-20

The election in Germany i quite
hkeiJ ~ develop = good.sized scandal .
based n tar charge that money has
passed from he Imperial Chaucellor's
onice to = p0.i,icN organ cation, the
Naval League, which VI, used IN the
interest ~ eat Gates favorable to the
governm~rt They all 90 It anl,s-
you Watcr them.