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The San Francisco call., 1908-05-15
WRIGHT AEROPlANE
REDUCED TO SCRAP
Leaves Crows Behind in Flight
That Soon Ends in
Disaster
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MANTEo. \. C. May I4.-After an
eight mile flight the Wright aeroplane
was completely wrecked today in the
teeth OF u mile wind Wilbur Wright
had guided the wonderful machine up
the coast for distance Of two miles
al speed exceeding mile a minute
With graceful turn TO the west the
a5rship shot up above a small sand
hill. dipped swiftly down between two
others and glided of over the country
al marvellous rate Of speed.
4 flock of crows attempted To follow
IN the wake OF the motor driven airship
but were soon left behind. win
out diminishing the speed the aeroraut
guided the machine IN a series Of cir
cles, sailing around several sand dunes
after these successful evolutions the
hight was directed back to the start
ing point
The machine was flying swiftly and
at height OF less than 20 fee. from
the ground. Just before the final sand
dune was reached. beyond which # was
the intention of the operator to land.
the fatal mistake Of pressing the lever
TO lower the machine instead of raising
It smashed the airship into an un-
recognizable mass
Speeding at the rate of more than
mile a minute the operator pressed
the lever which he thought would ele-
Nate the machine. Instead he pressed
the one which directed the flight down
ward, and before the mistake could be
corrected the airship crashed against
the side of the hill.
Although the machine was com
pietely wrecked. the operator escaped
with nothing worse than mere
scratch on his face. After the accident
the remains Of the airship were packed
UP aad shipped 70 Dayton. Ohio. The
Wright brothers will begin work i'm
mediately on a new machine.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-15
SUPPLY BILL PASSES

WASHINGTON. May 1.-THE great
sundry civil appropriation bill, carrying
a total ofsabout 1920. 100000, was passed
by the senate today. An amendment
by Senator Gallinger, appropriating
$4,000 to enable the governor of Alaska
TO suppress the liquor traffic was
adopted
This is the last of the large supply
bills. and its passage places the sen
ate squarely alongside the house in the
consideration of the appropriation bills.
and of the entire II leaves only the
general deficiency and the military
academy bills to be considered by either
house.
A portion of the session was devoted
TO consideration of the bill suspending
the penalty feature of the commodity
clause of the railroad rate bill, but a
vote was not taken.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-15
MACHINE THUG WOULD
USE FISTTC ARGUMENT
Fight on Floor of Convention Is
Narrowly Averted by
0nIookerS
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SACRAMENTO. Nay 14.-Repeated
objections by c H. Mckinney of ANA
dor county. leader OF the Lincoln
Roosevelt league delegation OF that
county, TO the refusal of Chairman
George Stone OF the state central COM
nittee TO Investigate the contested
delegations before ordering the roll
call on temporary chairman OF the state
convention almost precipitated a fist
fight on the convention door at the
very outsef OF the afternoon session.
{. II. Dunton. superintendent of VIII
liam II. Dingees slate works in El
Dorado. county and q machine striker
OF that section. made a rush for Nc
Kinney while the latter stood in the
aisle OF the convention hall attempting
20 get recognition from the chair, and
had il not been for the Intervention
OF Charles P. cutten Of Humboldt. who
rushed between the TWO men. would
have attacked Mckinney The incident
caused a stir that interrupted all pro-
ceedings for two or three minutes, but
the belNgerent Dunton was finally led
70 his seat and open hostiIitieS were al
an end
Mckinney had already voiced violent
protest against proceeding 10 ballot
without investigating the merits Of the
several contests before the convention,
and was seeking recognition to except
TO the adverse ruling OF General Stone
when Dunton leaped from his chair
toward him, threatening him as he ap-
prOachcd1
You can't gag me-. shouted McKin-
ney as Dunt0n approached.
Dunton ran forward. but Cutten
stepped in and knot Of delegates closed
around tne two men. In every part OF
the hall delegates were on their feet
protesting against the ruling of the
chair. and IL was several minutes be-
fore order was restored.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-15
ALASKA DELEGATES CHOSEN

SEATTLE. Wash, May 14-At the
Alaska republican convention the Hog
gait delegates elected to attend the ma
tional convention are L. P. Shackleford,
e. r. Burkfart, George Shea, E. w.
Johnson, Judge S. H. Reid and B. "A
Dodge The contesting delegation of
ants consists of W. T. Perkins, John
G. Held. r. S. Ryan. E. W. johnson,
Harry White and c. G. Wulf
Both conventions ratified the plat
form adopted at Juneau. indorsing w.
H Taft for president, several months
ago. The Hoggatt forces added a
plank fayoring amendments TO the min
ing laws. The antis declare that all
Alaska appointees shall be AIaskans,
and that municipal control shall be
held locally.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-15
MONTANA is FOR TAFT
Hughes Supporters Are Prompt
ly Routed in Convention

BUTTE, Mont, May 1.-THE Mon
tana state republican convention in this
city this afternoon indorsed the policies
of President Roosevelt and instructed
its six delegates to the national conven-
tion at Chicago for Secretary Taft de-
spite the objections of the supporters
Of Governor Hughes and President
Roosevelt, who constituted no small
part Of the convention. Chairman H. G.
Miller of Livingston carried the Taft
forces through with an iron hand.
When General Charles 6. Warren of
Silver Bow moved TO lay the resolution
indorsing Taft on the table he was
promptly ruled out of order by the
chairman amid the protest of the dele
gate. who shouted that he wouid not be
bound by gag rule. Amid pandemon-
ium of ayes and noes when Chairman
Miller put the motion to adopt the reso
luton indorsing the secretary of war,
the chair declared ii carried. No chance
was given for roll call hy counties.
In the committee bitter fgnt was
made against the resolutiol, which was
carried by small margin. Q. 2. Ban
non of Powell, who succeeded IN gain
ing recognition. pleaded for indepead-
ence. When he shouted that three
fourths of the republicans in his county
were for Hughes he was howled dowl.
by cheers of the Taft followers.
The following delegates were chossn
to the Chicago conventions Charles
R. Leonard, silver Bow. T A NARROW.
Lewis and Clark: Charles III Blair.
Yellowstone. A. ]. Bennett, Madison
]. G. Blair. Teton: Colonel F. II. Ma
lone Custer.
One resolution states that the repub-
lican party of the state of Montana
pledges its support for the passage of a
law modifying the power of courts in
issuing injunctions, as urged by Presi-
dent Roosevelt In his recent message
to congress.
Colonel Thomas G. Marshall was
elected national committeeman.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-15

district in Alameda county. were pulled
into the machine column by County
Clerk Cook OF Oakland
Warren Porter delivered Santa Cruz.
Monterey and San Benito counties.
Thomas Flint Jr- being among the del
egates thus lined Up. J. O. Hayes OF
San Jose. the father of the infamous
party pledge adopted by the state COM
zittee for the primary. treacherously
gave 10 Of Santa Ciara's instructed DEL
egates 70 the machine, although they
were pledged 10 the league.
So or through the list did the Herrin
c6iefs call on al the bosses and politi-
clans throughout the state tof-'deliver-"
They did their utmost. That they could
co no better than they did spells disas-
ter Tor the future. and the bosses them
selves admit there are new dangers
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-15
STRUCK IN FIGHT: DIES

UKIAH. May 14.-Jess Heacock is
being held for preliminary examination
on account of the death of Fred stein
hardt OF Caspar. Steinhardt was living
with Heaccck and his wife and Monday
night they called in neighbors. saying
that Steinhardt had been drinking beer
with them and on starting for his room
had fallen downstairs and was injured.
When help arrived Steinhardt was dead.
ThefTonan later confessed that Hea-
cock and Steinhardt had quarreled and
that Heacock struck him, knocking him
against lounge, the fall breaking his
neck and MASKING his head.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-15
VOTES PLEDGED LEAGUE
DELIVERED TO MACHINE
]. o. HAYES Causes Disappoint-
ment in Fifth Congressional
District Convention.
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SACRAMENTO, Nav 1s.-Of the Is
delegates 10 the national convention
chosen BY congressional district con-
ve-tions the Lincoln Roosevelt league
has Won only two. those from the
fourth district. in san Francisco. But
FOR the double dealing OF J. o Hayes
the league would have named the dele
gates from the fifth. this being its only
real disappointment AS he had done
in the state convention IN the vote for
chairman. he delivered 10 votes pledged
20 the league 10 the machine
Dr. Hugh Lagsn presided over the
ffth's convention. Johnnie DalT. the
miIknan. and George c. Ross OF san
Mateo were elected to 20 10 Chicago
by s3 votes against IS for Edwin T
AcMcrray and Rolla Y. Watt Edward
2. Deiger. z Lincoln-Roosexelt man Of
san Francisco and Henry Hecker OF
Gilroy were chosen alternates-
NO OPPOSITION IN FOURTH
In the fourth district The Lincoln
Roosevelt league had no opposition.
Chairman Maurice Asher. once q chief
Lieutenant for Abe Ruef and more or
less z campaign msnager for Represen-
tative Julius Kahn. retiring gracefully.
and John Henderson being elected 10
take MS place. Arthur F. Rousseau
was secretary Of the convention
Philip Bancroft and Charles L Field
were unanimously elected delegates 10
the national convention and Fred A
Bsruch and T. u. Marvin alternates-
They were instructed 10 vote for Taft
FIRST. last and al the time
NEW CoHHTTTEEMEN
Tbs following are the members Of
the new congressional committee. ap-
pointed bE Chairman Henderson.
TEenty-eighth district. Peter J. Kelly.
twenty-ninfh. J. J. Cass. tairtseth, Cue
Bsyreuth. thirty-hrst. C F. Adams;
fortfeth. John II. DGmbreIl. forty-hrst.
Thomas .. Williams forty-second.
John ellison: forty-third, A G. Boggs:
forty-fourth. Emile lambert: forty
fifth. Edwin Emerson. al lzrge-Raiph
Hathor1. Philip Bancroft. Walter H
Robinson. a z. Graupier John Een6er-
son. a D Keyes. Harry McKannsy. Jo-
seph Becker. Brooks Palmer. T. ".
Marvin
The convention Of the seventh con-
gressional district developed into a
fight between Joha Il Norton and
Harry Asyberry the machine csndi-
dates. and Senator a T Currier aud
Lee Gates. named by the Lincoln -Roose-
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-15
WILSON TO RESIGN
CABINET POSITION
Secretary of Agriculture Plans
10 End His Eleven Years
in Department
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WASHINGTON. May thames VIII
son. secretary OF agriculture. told some
OF his friends today that be had de-
cided 70 resign As 2 cabinet officer
Wilson has served II years continuous
y through four sdministra tions- He
entered President McKlnley's cabinet
March 3. 1897
His friends tried TO persuade him 10
stay through the rest of President
Rooseyelrs term While he would not
promise. he said he would net resign
until he had consulted them again.
II Secretary Wilson goes cut proba-
bly, Forester Clifford Pinchot viii be
put in his place The president paid
Ptnchot Z high tribute in his speech
Wednesday. saying r was due 10 Pin
chot's ability. energy and fore
sight that the conference Of governors
had been made possible
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-15
CLEVELAND'S CONDITION
STILL is UNCHANGED
Ex-President Doing Finely, Is
Report From Bedside of
Patient
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LAKEWOOD. N. j., May 14.-It was
said at the Lakewood hotel tonight
that there had been no change in the
condition. of Ex-President Cleveland,
but that he was doing finely Mrs.
Cleveland left her husband today for
the first pleasure trip she has taken
since he became seriously i'll. She
went to New York to attend the dedi-
cation of the College OF the City OF
New York. Assistant Manager Becker
ef the Lakewood hotel said today that
no plans had been made for the re-
moval of Mr.. Cleveland to his Princeton
home.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-15
WYOMING DEMOCRATS FOR BRYAN

CHEY YENNE, Wyo.. Nav 14-The
democratic state convention TODAY Nse-
lected delegates TO the national con-
vention and instructed for William J.
Bryan. Resolutions were adopted ia
voring the election of United states
senator's by direct vote of the people:
favoring an amendment to the Sherman
antitrust law excepting labor unions
from the effect of its provisions. and
opposing the forest reserve policy of
the present national administration.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-15
AUTOMOBILIST SLAYER OF
LITTLE GIRL CONVICTED
Guy c. Stratton of Seattle Is
Found Guilty of Man
slaughter

SEATTLE. May 1s--Guy c STRAIT
ton. secretary treasurer Of the Acme
shingle company. was convicted OF
inanslanghter in the superior court to-
day for the death Of year old Hem
1.etts Margaret Johnson. who was
killed b. an automobile Strattoa was
driving sn Ballard one Sunday last
january. just as the girl was leaving a
church.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-15
SUSPEND SHIPPING LAW
Senate Committee Authorizes
Favorable Report on Bill

committee on commerce today author
lied favorable report on bill sus-
pending for six years the penalties
against the carrying of passengers in
foreign vessels between Hawaiian and
American ports. There are now sufi-
cient American vessels stopping at the
Hawaiian islands 10 accommodate the
traffic.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-15
MIXED CONVENTION HELD

RICHMOND, Va, May IA repub-
lican state convention in addition to
the regular state convention held at
Lynchburg and composed Of a dozen
white men and the rest negroes was
held here today. The resolutions
adopted indorse Roosevelt. Fairbanks.
Cannon, Foraker. Knox. La Toilette.
Hughes and Taft and pledge support
to whoever is nominated at Chicago. -
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-15
MARTIN Is ARRAIGNEn

PORTLAND. Ore. May He. H.
Martin was arraigned today on a
charge Of numbering Nathan Wolff.
the pawnbroker who was killed in his
store May by means Of sharp in
strument. "a more accurate description
OF which is unknown 70 the district at
torney. He was given until tomorrow
TO plead.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-15
MosrToR IN COMMISSION

WASHINGTON. May 1.-THE mont
tor Florida has been ordered placed in
commission. The experimental firing
at the turret and other portions of the
Florida, for which the navy department
has been making preparations for some
time. will soon take place. but the exact
date of the test is being kept a secret.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-15
RESIGNS TO ATTEND CONVENTION

HONOLULU. Nay s-w- 7. Robin
SCR. tax assessor on the island or Maui.
resigned his S25ee position because,
having been elected 10 the chicag go
coavention OF republicans. the treas
urer Of the territory would not grant
him a vacation 10 attend. No selection
has been made for successor. but Il
IS believed some one from tsls Island
Will be chosen. Robinson has been
many years in ofice.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-15
RAYNER ARGUES FOR srEwART

WASHINGTON. May 14-Senator
Rayner today argued before the senate
committee on military affairs on his
resolution for a court of inquiry to in
vestigate accusations against Colonel
William F. Stewart. under exile to
serve the remainder of his term in the
abandoned Fort Grant. Arizona.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-15
TILLMAN BACK IN SEAT

WASHINGTON. May 14.-Senator
Tillman occupied his old seat in the
Senate for time today and was greet
ed warmly by his colleagues. That Till
man had been Ill was manifest. but he
assured his friends that he was greatly
improved.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-15
California Promotion Committee
lnRGANIYEn - /

70 I'D ~
'PRON0TIOS-The act q prom0tinS- advance
rent; encoura cement Century Dictionary.
The Calfornia Promotion COMMITTEES has for
whole 1t has nothing 70 sell It's energies are
devoted 70 fostering al things that have tls
ADVANCEMENT u Callforn.a as thelr object.
II gives reliable information every subject
connected with the Industries u California IL
gives ENCOURAGEMENT T. rhe establishments
Of new industries and Invites desirable inEi-rs-
tion- L IS not an Employment Agency. although
& gives Information regarding labor cOndlfigns-
II presents the opportunities aud needs IN al
delds Of business and professional activity. This
committee Is supported b. pOpuia- subscription
and makes no charge for any service rendered.
Affiliated with the committee l60 CONNER
ctal organizations OF the STATE. with member
ship q over $4,000 Meetings held semi
annually n different parts Of California where
matters of state interest are discussed Head
quarters OF the committee are maintained In san
Francisco IN California bullding. Union square
CORRESPONDENCE INVITED
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scHIFF suppoRTs rAFr

NEW YORK. May 14-Jacob III
SchfT. the banker, today accepted a
vice presidency OF the Taft organiza-
tion Of this state in a letter in which
he expressed his appreciation of Secre-
tary Taffs ability and fidelity.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-15
Republicans Of Northern States Swing Into
the Column for William Il. Taft

Republican state conventions
heid yesterday declared as follows:
Montana for Taft.
Washington for Taft.
Oregon for Taft.
Alaska for Taft.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-14
WARp.REID WEDDING GOSSIP
They Have Taken n House mt Carlton
Gardens, in LOndOn-Miss
Reid Much Feted.

Although arrangements for the marriage
of Miss Jean Reid, daughter OF Hon. White
law Reid, with Hon. John Ward are being
kept quiet until near the event, yet certain
little facts will come out despite all efforts
TO the contrary. OF course, II has been a
we'll known fact that a house has been
already chosen by the young couple and
rumor had 1t that 1t vas in Mayfair. In
this, however, rumor is mistaken, as they
will occupy a house in Carlton Gardens,
London, at present the town residence Of
Lord and Lady Dudley, which they are
v~acating soon. as they leave for Australia
early in July.
To make up for the fact that only 100
persons can be invited to the ceremony
itself. as the Chapel Royal cannot hold
more, there will be an immense reception
afterward at Dorchester house.
Meanwhile Miss Jean Reid is being feted
on all sides and one Of the largest dinners
in her honor will be that for which Mrs,
Potter Palmer has issued Invitations, to
take place the next week on the same
night as the big ball at Dorchester house.
Mrs. Ralph Paget, Sir Arthur and Lady
FACETS daughter, is returning for her first
visit home since her marriage. She and
her husband left Bangkok June 5. AL
though many rumors have ben rife as to
the transfer Of Hon. Ralph Paget from
his post at Bangkok to one nearer home.
so far there is no credence to be given to
these reports.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-14
THAW WILL REMAIN IN JAIL
Further Attempt to BE Made to Sen
Him 10 Some Asylum other
Than M~atteawan.

NEW YORK, June HILARY X. Thaw
will remain in the P~oughkeepsie Jail pend
ing an application OF his counsel to Justice
Bowling of the supreme court for a change
of the order committing him to the state
hospital for the insane at Matteawan. This
decision was rendered by Justice NJ. Nor
schauser OF P~oughkeepsie after hearing
argument Of counsel in the city today on
a motion TO transfer the prisoner to any
state asylum other than one for the insane
~conyicts. Justice Morschauser expressed
the opinion that II might be better for
Thaw to be incarcerated in some other
asylum than the one at Matteawan, as IL
was evident that strained relations existed
between the head Of the Matteawan in
stitution and the prisoner. Colonel Bartlett
appeared for Thaw. He contended that
Thaw could be legally transferred to any
state hospital for the insane and in the
argument for the transfer counsel asserted
that Thaw would personally rather be in
the Tombs or Poughke epsio prison than In
Matteawan. District Attorney Jerome said
that he personally had no objection to the
transfer OF Thaw to some other hospital
II he we're convinced that it was for the
good of Thaw and that there was no danger
OF his escape.
Justice M-orschauser stated that he could
not go back of Justice Dowling's order
sending Thaw to M%atteawan. but in view OF
the statements that Thsw might not re-
cover because OF the feeling he has toward
the head of the institution, he would stay
the execution OF the order recommitting
him until such time as Thaw's counsel
could ask Justice Bowling for a change of
the original order.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-14
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR PARADE
After Business Session OmcerS Are
Elected for the Ensuing
Xour.

MITCHELL. S. D., June lS.-(special
Telegram)-The closing feature of the
Masonic gathering in Mitchell this week
was the session of the grand ~commandery
OF the Knights Templar with eminent
Grand Commander George A. Pettigrew.
presiding. This morning occurred the an
nual parade with the commanders from
Sioux Fails, Aberdeen, Huron, Watertown,
Chamberlain, Brookings and Mitchell in
line and three bands furnished the music,
Aberdeen and Sioux Falls being accom-
panied by bands. Vice Eminent Grand
Sword Bearer Of the grand commandery OF
the united states J. w. Chamberlain of
St. Paul, was the honored guest of the
grand commandery and he with the twenty
past eminent commanders OF South Dakota
reviewed the line of march.
This afternoon Grand Commander Petit
grew delivered his annual address.
After the transaction of business the fol-
lowing officers were elected: Right
emirent grand commander. Charles w.
Adams, Mitchell; vice eminent deputy
grand commander. Charles O.. Bailey OF
Sioux Falls; grand generalissimo, Edgar
ID. Brookman. Vermilion; grand captain
general. r. d. Jennings. Hot Springs;
grand senior warden, John s.. Vertter,
Aberdeen; grand junior warden. Harvey ].
Rice. Huron; grsnd prelate. Rev. John H.
BabcockI Sioux Falls; grand treasurer,
Martin II. Gilman, Yankton; grand re-
corder. George A. Pettigrew, Sioux Falls,
Mr.. Adams made the following appoint,
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-14

women. It's simply a habit that is bad
for his hair. This wholesome comradeship
in work and play insures a mutual knowl-
edge before marriage which is certainly
a more secure basis for permanent happl.
ness than are romantic dreams. There is
slight danger that lovers will thus become
too practical.
The flowers Of chivalry are fading. Tho
old-fashioned lady Of ruffs and feathers
and perfumes has indeed fallen upon evil
days. Elaborate compliments are few and
far between. The courtly gallantry OF the
dominant male for "the fair and weaker
sex" no longer flourishes. The frail par
lor girl is no match for the vigorous golf
girl. The old dowager of 20 is no match
for the sprightly middle-aged woman of 60.
The new woman" is not as new as she
was. With each few years she becomes
less uncouth and better understood. She is
fast learning that she hampers rather than
promotes the interests of her sex by aping
men. She is coming to realize that feminine
charm is just as potent a force in the
twentieth century as ever it was in the
days of chivalry. She is beginning to I'M
derstand that the sacrifice OF her womanli-
ness is far too heavy a price to pay for in
dependence, and that by no such sacrifice
will she ever receive from men the justice
she seeks. The old-fashioned woman, on
the other hand. like her pug dog. is fast
passing. She will be, in no very distant
future, a memory OF the past, like the
mastodon of bygone geologic ages. She
cannot survive in an age in which justice
and independence are supplanting flattery
and gallantry.