davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-20
WOOD PULP EVIDENCE
TO CONCLUDE TODAY
DIRECTOR OF CENSUS IS PUT
ON WITNESS STAND
Says His Figures on Prices OF Paper
Were for Personal information of
Congressman DalzelI and
Not Official

| BY Associated Press.
| WASHINGTON, May 1s.-The takin,
of evidence was not concluded today BY
the wood pulp and print paper investi
eating committee OF the house, as ha6
been expected. and it will be resumed
tomorrow. A number of independent
manufacturers testified today, and a
great deal of statistical evidence was
placed in the record.
Referring to the telegram from Mr.
Norris, given out yesterday by the CON-
mittee George G. Sherman, treasurer
of the st. Regis Paper company, has
requested newspapers which printed
that telegram will state that when he
was before the committee last Friday
and before he had received promise
of immunity, he declared his connec-
ton with the Parks Manila and Fiber
pool, and acknowledged his response
bility in that connection. which Is a
fact.
He said he had been advised by emil
nent counsel that the pool was legal.
Director of the Census North was
the first witness before the committee
today. and he appeared to reply to a
letter sent by Herman Ridder, presi-
dent of the American Newspaper Pub
fishers association, to President Roose-
welt and simultaneously given to the
press. This letter accused the direc-
tor Of the census of having issued a
false and misleading series of figures
regarding news print paper prices.
Mr.. North said his figures were sent
to Congressman Dalzell, in a private
letter, after Mr.. Dalzell had called upon
him and told Inn he wanted the in
formation for a publisher in + con-
gressional district.
No Official Figures
Mr.. North said he told Mr. Dalzell
that the census bureau had no official
figures on the subject, and In reply to
further request from Mr.. Dalzell
said he would try to get the informa-
ton from some other source.
He claimed that Mr. Ridder ignored
parts of his letter and was of tn
opinion that Mr.. Dalzell's figures repre-
scented more accurately than did Mr..
Riders figures the prices paid on the
open market on the dates named by
the customer who had no special con-
tract. The open market quotations, he
said, were safer index to the fiuctu-
atoms In the price of news print paper
than private contracts.
"I am informed that the figures
which Mr.. Ridder contrasts with mine
are very inaccurate statements of
prices that prevailed at that time"
said Mr. North.
Clifford Pinchot, chief of the forestry
service, said the present rate of cut
ting spruce supplies would be exhaust
ed in New Hampshire in twenty-five
years; in Vermont in eleven years;
New York, eight and one-half years;
Minnesota, nine years, and Maine.
twenty Eight and a half years. There
were other weeds. however. available
for paper making, and he gave the
committee list of them. He thought
that spruce lands could be cut over
again In thirty years, but this has
been done within fifteen years.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-20
H. BERT ELLIS, A. g., M. D

ology in the college of medicine of the
University of Southern California; also
professor of the same department, and
later elected to the chair of opthalmo-
tology, and in 1898 was made treasurer
of the college of medicine.
He has served as president of the
Southern California Medical society,
senior vice president of the American
Medical College association, and con-
stantly as secretary or assistant secre-
tary of the Los Angeles County, South
ern California, State and American as
sociations, the American Medical Edu-
Gators association, and of the Doctors
Social club of Los Angeles. Socially,
he is prominent as a member of the
California. Jonathan, University and
Union League clubs.
DIR. Ellis still is practically a young
man. being As years of age, and is
justly considered one Of the able men
of the city.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-20
HEAD LOGGER Is KILLED
IN DANGEROUS OPERATION
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
FRESNO, May 19.-Word was re-
ceived here today of the death of Clate
Erwin, head logger at camp 2, three
miles from the Wildwood mill of the
Hume Bennett company In the Sierra
Nevadas. Yesterday afternoon Erwin
was experimenting operations While a
string of logs was being shot down a
mountain decline.
The logs suddenly doubled up and one
leaped upon Erwin. mangling him al
most beyond recognition.
Deceased had been working for the
company ever since the mills started
this season. His remains will be
brought to this city for interment
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-20
ASKS FOR COMMISSION
TO CONSERVE RESOURCES

By Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, May 19.-Mr. New
lands of Nevada today introduced a
bill for the appointment of national
commission for the conservation of nat
ural resources and defining it's duties.
The president Is authorized by the
bill to appoint a commission of fifteen
members for the investigation of all
questions relating to the conservation.
use and control of the resources of the
United States for navigation, irrigation
and municipal supply, prevention Of
ing, etc.
The commission is to report to con-
gress annually.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-20
CHINESE MERCHANTS REFUSE
TO GO HOME ON JAPANESE SHIP

SAN FRANCISCO, May 19.-The
Chinese boycott of Japanese, growing
out of the seizure of the Tatsu Maru,
has extended to this city
Twenty Chinese cigar merchants, who
had planned to return to their homes In
China, today refused to take passage
on the Japanese liner America Maru,
but said they would wait week until
the Siberia leaves
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-20
TAM MANY HALL WEI SEND
$50 TO DENVER CONVENTION

NEW YORK, May 19.-Tammany
hall will be represented at the Demo-
cratic national convention at Denver
by delegation $50 strong. Five spe-
cial trains have been engaged and ac-
commodations for the entire party
nave been secured In Denver hotels.
IT Is estimated that the cost of the
trip to the Tammany delegation will be
az least 100000. Each man will pay
his own expenses.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-20
OMNIBUS TERRITORIES
BILL PASSES HOUSE

WASHINGTON. May 19.-An omni-
bus territories bill, embracing fifteen
measures favorably considered by COM
mittees, was passed by the house today
under suspension Of the rules. The va
rious provisions of the bill deal ex-
clusively with legislation pertaining to
the territories, the most important of
which is one regulating the sale Of
liquor in Alaska.
The passage of the bill in this manner
was to limit the debate to minimum
and to obviate at least fourteen roll
calls.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-20
.W.C.T.U. HOLDS
ANNUAL MEETING
CONVENTION MEETS IN SANTA
ANA CHURCH
DELEGATES FROM ALL PARTS OF
STATE ATTEND
Members Of Christian Temperance
Union Meet and Plan for Coming
Year-committees Read
Reports
Special to The Herald.

SANTA ANA. May 19.-With music,
prayers and addresses the twenty
sixth annual convention of the Wo-
mans Christian Temperance union of
Southern California opened in the
First Presbyterian church in this city
yesterday morning.
Delegates to the convention from all
sections of the state were present, and
listened to the reports of the commit
tees, the addresses of the speakers,
and all appeared to take the deepest
possible interest in the work.
The convention will last until Friday
afternoon, when a post executive meet
ing will be held in the church parlors.
The program opened this morning
with an official board meeting at $3.50
o'clock, when the work which Is to be
done during the four days the conven-
ton is in session was discussed. At
the same hour a meeting of the board
of superintendent was held and an
hour later an executive meeting of the
board was held in the church parlors.
Following was the afternoon pro-
gram:
TUESDAY AFTERNOON
1:30-Convention called to order in the
First Presbyterian church.
1:S6-Crusade hymn. Introduction OF
1s73-1S74 Crusaders; reading Crusade Psalm
by the Crusaders; prayer by Crusader
Mrs. Jane s. Dawson.
1:55-Roll call. Mrs Charity E. Way. res
cording secretary.
205-Appointment of committee on Gre
dentials, courtesies and grouping of coun-
ties for the election OF national delegates.
215-Prohibition Jubilee notes by county
presidents (three minutes each).
255-Thank offering.
EXTRAORDINARY report Of credential
committee
3:10-Music.
3:25-Report of executive committee.
335-Report OF state officers. Cores
ponding secretary and superintendent Of
literature. Mrs. Mary C. Sampson; treas
tors reports. Mrs. Allie A. Somes.
4:20-President's annual address. Miss
Gabrella T. Stickney
4:55-Honors awarded; introduction Of
our hostesses; announcements.
b:o0-AdJournment.
TUESDAY EVENING
Congratulatory Evening
7:30-Music; prayer, Mrs Anna A. Hill:
music; address OF welcome tive minutes
each), John McFadden. president of the
city council, for the city; Rev. j. Herndon
Garnett pastor of First Baptist church. for
the Ministerial union; Prof. j. A. Cranston,
superintendent of Santa Ana schools. for
the public schools Mrs. Nellie p. Tedford,
president for Santa Ana, w. C. T. u; vocal
Spouse. county presidents (three minutes
each); presentation of Jubilee. Mrs. Stella
b. Irvine: Jubilee offering, Mrs. Mary e.
Garbutt; music, quartet. arranged by Miss
Roper, Santa Ana: fraternal greetings (fve
minutes each); prohibition party. Amos
Wright, chairman of central committee
ANTI saloon league. Judge Victor Montgom-
Ebeli club, Mrs. Alex. Lacey; benediction
Informal reception.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-20
CRIMINAL CHARGES MADE
AGAINST STOCK BROKERS

NEW YORK, May 49, = Criminal
charges against certain members of the
firm Of It. A. Mcintyre & Co., stock
brokers, who recently failed with liabil-
tiles exceeding 100000, were laid be-
fore District Attorney Jerome today by
c. @. Birmingham, the receiver of the
failed firm.
Mr.. jerome at once presented the
charges before grand jury.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-20
SENATE COMMITTEE REPORTS
OMNIBUS BUILDINGS BILL
BY Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, May 19.-The senate
committee on public buildings and
grounds completed consideration of the
omnibus bill which passed the house
last week.
The committee added about IS, 000, 600,
bringing the total carried by the meas
ure as reported to the senate over $780,
900, 900. The action includes $4,000, 900
for the purchase of land for buildings
in Washington. The additions include:
Chicago, from s750,000 to $1.5000O0;
for sub-treasury at San Francisco, an
addition OF $250.000; Everett and Walla
walla. Wash, $4,000; Denver. $4,000
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-20
SPREADING RAILS WRECK
ENGINE AND ONE COACH

BY Associated Press.
COLUMBUS. o.. May ia Norfolh
& Western passenger train on the
branch line between Sarvonia and
Hillsboro was wrecked today by the
spreading of the rails at a point called
Sandbank, two miles west of here.
There was but one coach on the
train, in which were riding fifteen OF
twenty people, OF whom ten or twelve
were more or less painfully injured
when the coach turned over.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-20

immediate appropriation and $1,000, 900
authorized.
Senator Lodges amendment for an
embassy building at Paris to cost $780,
900 was incorporated, as was also a
provision for the erection of building
In Washington for the departments of
state and justice, at a cost of $1,000, 900.
1t is expected the bill will be con-
sidered by the senate tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-20

TT UNIVERSALLY recognized as one
of the leading physicians of the
~ state, DR.. H. Bert Ellis occupies
pa merited position of prominence
among his contemporaries and enjoys
the highest confidence of those who
have sought his advice professionally.
He is graduate of the medical de-
partment of the University of South
ern California, and In addition took a
postgraduate course at the Universe
ties Of Gottingen, Germany, and vi
emma, Austria. Returning to his home in
Los Angeles. he began the practice of
his profession and met with pronounced
success.
Since 1893 he has devoted himself
exclusively to the treatment of diseases
of the ear, eye, nose and throat, and
has won wide distinction in this i'm
portant and difficult field of labor.
DIR. Ellis has been lecturer on physi-
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-20
Refuses to Talk
BY Associated Press

BY ASSOCIATED PTess'
LONDON, May 19.-"I have abso-
iutely nothing to say about this SUBJ
ject." was the emphatic reply of Rob-
ert j. Wynne, American consul general
at London, when questioned tonight re-
garding the statement made by Mae
Wood today in her divorce suit against
Senator Platt.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-20
Confer on Injunction Bill

BY ASSOCIATED Press.
WASHINGTON, May ia Repub-
lican conference will be held tomorrow
night to determine the attitude of the
majority in the house toward the pas
sage at this session of the law to re-
strict the courts In the issuing of in
functions, al demanded by labor
leaders
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-20
Name Assistant Director

b. Associated Press,
WASHINGTON, May 19.-Frank E..
Ferguson of Hagerstown. Nd, was to-
day appointed assistant director of the
bureau of engraving and printing by
Secretary Cortelyou. Mr. Ferguson has
been connected with the bureau for
thirty years.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-20
LOEB DENIES KNOWLEDGE
OF MILLER'S ALLEGATIONS
BY Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, May 19-Secretary
Loeb tonight said he knows nothing
about the allegations contained in the
statement signed by ]. Martin Miller
and brought out In the Wood-Platt
suit in New York today and that the
statements made therein, In so far as
they concern him. are wholly untrue.
II never called on Senator Platt"
he said. land know nothing whatever
about the matter"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-20
Exempt California

Ely Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, May 19.-The con-
ferees on the bill to enlarge homesteads
from 100 to 800 acres on non-irrigable
lands today agreed to the amended re-
port striking out of the bill the pro-
vision that this change should apply to
Idaho and California. The action met
the objections of the senators from
those states and the report was agreed
to by the senate.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-20
Money for Exposition

By Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, May bly, unani-
nous consent the house today passed
the bill appropriating $1,500.OOO for par
ticipation by the United States in the
international exposition to be held in
Toxic, Japan, in 1912 The bill has
passed the senate and now lacks only
the presidents signature to make it a
law
The Lambertville record., 1908-03-18
Oddities of Alcoholism.

Anecdotes of alcoholism We're being
narrated by n little group of physl-
. clans
'One of my alcoholic patients steals
when drunk" said Philadelphian.
"You should see the trophies he brings
home. His valet Is continually sneak
ing eil of mornings with great parcels
-overcoats, umbrellas, silver spoons,
clocks that his master, trembling In
fear of arrest, has begged him to get
rid of somehow
Il have PATIENTS said New York
specialist In dipsomania, who In their
intoxication steal only particular things.
One man, an agnostlc, steals Bibles. A
woman steals glmlets. A young spin
ster steals baby things little shoes and
frocks, bottles and rattles, once even n
perambulator."
Il had case, an old lady" said a
kansan, that | had worked over sew
entecn years-a hopeless case, it seem
ed. But she lost her money, and then
they began to arrest her as common
| drunk Well, after she had been ar
rested II dozen times or so the magls-
trate said he was tired OF seeing hel
about and instructed the police to take
| her to the river whenever they found
| her drunk and give her n cold dip. BY
Jove, that cured her. Two cold dips
cured her She has been sober now,
my old patient almost three years. -
Minneapolis Journal.
The Lambertville record., 1908-03-18
A Rash Conclusion.
'1fhen am 10 understand that this
Is your final answer Miss Stubblesf''
"My final answer

"fhen | am 10 understand that this
Is your final answer, Miss Stubbesf''
'My final answer.
Nothing can move your"
Nothing"
"Then my life will be lonely one
and my fate harsh one, for my uncle
with whom | lived has just died and
left me-
"rhat fact somewhat alters the case
Henry. cannot be harsh to one who
has sustained such recent bereavement
lf could believe that YOU are sin.
ecre"
'Slncere! Oh. Miss Stubblesm
"You have certainly made an impress
sion on my heart. Give me time to
think Of it.
"How Iong?"
"After all, why think OF It? Henry,
| am yours!'
"Oh, Genevieve"
do not squeeze me SO hard, Henry.
Your poor uncle, Was he long Ill.,"
"Three days
''It Is too bad You say he left
your
Yes: he has left me"
How much?''
"How much? said he had left me.
He had nothing else to leave. | am
alone IN the world now, homeless, pen
niless, but with you by my slde-why,
she's fainted"-London Mail
The Lambertville record., 1908-03-18
A World of Halt Built People.

The world is full of half built peo-
pie. IL any one doubts this, let him or
her visit Turkish bath and note the
number of people who are fiat In the
chest, round In the back, ponderous as
to paunch and heavy In the jowl-peo-
pie with outstanding shoulder blades
and fiat feet.
Out Of a thousand people In this
country there could be found scarcely
three who had really fine figures.
make this statement advisedly after
many years of careful observation.
And why Is this SO? Why are there
10 few people In this country, In the
civilized world, who have bodies that
are not Il travesty of him In whose i'm
age they are supposed to be created?
The reasons are many, but may be
grouped under one phrase-unhygienic
and unwholesome conditions Of living.
Among these conditions may be men-
toned dietary errors food that is ex-
cessive In quantity, variety or fire.
quency as TO meals and food taken un-
der improper conditions either of mind
or body-W. Il. G. Latson, NJ. d. In
Outing MapaZiue
The Lambertville record., 1908-03-18
loors of the waiting room.

doors of the waiting room
81 shall report you Just the same"
declared the little girl as she turned
away to come face to face with Met
calf
Lost your trainin cried Metcalf.
THAT Is a shame, The service on this
road Is disgrace. There is not an
other train that stops at your station
for over an hour.
Il am not in the habit of discussing
my ineonvenlences with strangers" de-
clared the little girl, with toss OIL
her head. as she moved away.
Metealf followed. and as ellison NOV
ed over to the other gate where theI
express WAS made up he smiled In sat
isfaction. for had he not heard Met
calf declare that angry or no, she
must come across the street for cup
OF tea and a bite to eat?
The hour had nearly expired before
they came into the coneourse again,
and Gilson's face fairly glowed as he
caught the look Of happiness In their
eyes.
The train had been called and the
gate was open. hut the little girl did
not pass through.
you did 1t on purpose" she accused
smllngly as she laid gentle hand on
Gilson's sleeve. And to think that
threatened to report you! You must
have thought me little cat"
DUTY to close the gate when the
signal Is given" said ellison mechan-
ically, but the little girl saw only the
twinkle In his eyes, and she raised her
self upon the tips of her little patent
feathers.
Its all right again, thanks to you,"
she whispered I'VE Will be married
after Easter, and You must come to
the wedding"
Blushingly she hurried through the
gate Metcalf pressed the toll worn
hands as he followed after, and to Gill
son, watching them go down the plat
form through the film of glad tears
that yelled his eyes, 1t seemed that the
Changing OF bells, the hiss and roar of
escaping steam and the babel of cries
resolved Into one grand wedding march
for "hls little girl"
The Lambertville record., 1908-03-18
A Bit of Home.

One Is always glad to see a familiar
face on foreign soil. Hardly less wei
come Is the sight of some object asso-
ciated with ones native country Some
people never discover their patriotism
until they catch sight of their flag in n
strange land. Mr. Samuel Cox found a
bit of the United States in Russia and
tells about it IN Arctic Sunbeams."
While visiting Peterhof we were
rowed out TO a fairy island on the
lake. Then the guide took us TO an
oak about thirty feet high. On ii was
II brass plate registering the fact that
the tree grew from an acorn taken
from an oak by George Washngton's
grave and sent to the Emperor Nicho-
las. The tree was well grown and
thrifty
1t was curious to see how the name
Washington was spelled in Russian.
do not know the Russian type, but this
Is the nearest approach TO 1t | can
make;
BamnHrmoHa.
I asked the guide TO spell and pro
n0unce it, anI he said;
"Va-sha-li n-g-ton-a"'
The Lambertville record., 1908-03-18
WOULD HAVE SHOT HIM.
Quaint Story Of Marshal Sout and
louis Philippe.

8uaih Story OF MarSnai Sout ana
Louis Philippe.
In the reign of Louis Philippe Victor
Hugo was frequent and welcome
guest at the Tuileries. Here Is one of
his anecdotes of the time as told In
Victor Hugo's memoirs.
"A few days ago the king said TO
Marshal Soult In the presence of 9TH
ers, Marshal. do you remember the
siege of CadizT
Rather. sire, l should think So |
swore enough before that cursed Cadiz
| Invested the place and was forced 70
go away as had come
Marshal. while you We're before IT
was inside it.
"1 know, Sire
The cortes and the British cabinet
offered me the command of the Span.
ish army
remember, sire
The offer was grave one | hest.
tated long. Bear arms against France 2
For my family it Is possible. but
against my country! WAS greatly
perplexed, At this juncture You asked
me through a trustworthy person for Il
secret interview In little house stu.
ated on the Cortadura. between the
city and your camp. Do you remember
the fact. NJ. Marshall
Perfectly. sir. The day was fixed
and the Interview arranged
And did not turn upr
That is So
Do you know whyT
81 never knew
will tell you. AS was prepar.
Ing To meet you the commander of the
English squadron. apprised of the mat
ter know not how. dropped upon me
hrusqucly and warned me that | was
about TO fall Into trap; that, CadIz
being impregnable, they despaired of
SELLING me, but that ut Cortadura
would be arrested by you; that the em-
peror wished to make the Due dor.
leans second volume of the Due
dEnghein. and that you would have
me shot instantly. There, really add
ed the king with smile. your hand
on your conscience, were YOU going 10
shoot mei'
1.-The marshal remained silent for n
moment, then replied: No. sire. /
wanted to compromise YOU The sub
ject of the conversation was changed
A few minutes later the marshal took
leave of The king. and the king. as he
watched him 90, said. with a smile. 10
the person who had heard the conver-
sation; Compromise! Compromise!
Today II is called compromise In re.
ality he would have shot me