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The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16
THAW TOO CRAZY
TO PAY Ills Bills
Tells Creditors That While lie
Is Legally Insane He
Cannot Settle
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO 1aHE CALL


NEW YORK, May 15.-It was learned
today that Harry Thaw has unpaid
bills against him amounting to ap-
proximately 100000 and that he re-
fuses to pay out a dollar fto his cred
itors as long as he is officially IN
sane.
The creditors number about 140 and
the amounts of their individual claims
range all the way from $4,000 down
to a comparatively few dollars. They
include lawyers, doctors, a1ienists and
a horde of tradespeople-in fact, nearly
everybody who has rendered service or
sold anything to Thaw since his hrst
trial for killing Stanford White.
One of the creditors of Thaw who
was seen today. and who admitted that
his bill was unpaid, said that Thaw
based his refusal to settle the accounts
upon the plea that as he was legally
a lunatic nobody would honor his
checks and that he was not lawfully
competent to pay out money The
creditor chayacterized this plea as
subterfuge, saying that Tlnaw has
plenty of money at his disposal and
that an arrangement exists by which
he pays out what he cares to pay
through his lawyers. Thaw settled
promptly all bills growing out of his
first murder trial. They aggregated
more than 100000.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16
SAILORS ENJOY RIDES
Bluejackets on Observation Cars
Receive Cordial Greetings

Four jolly streetcar loads of sailors
made the observation round about town
trip yesterday the third day of the
excursions proving as enjoyable as
Mondays and Wednesdays outings. The
people along the route out to the Cliff
House point, back through the West
ern addition, out to the colleges and in
by way of the Mission. had learned the
time schedule of the cars and for a
block to right and left of every cross
ing they were waiting to greet the
boys.
The bluejackets took in the big
guns of the Presidio. the expanse of
Golden Gate park and the other sights
along the way with interest; but what
pleased them the most was the hearty
welcome of the householders and the
street goers. Every merry widow hat
and every natty sailor costume won
their applause and they succeeded in
getting smiles even from bashful girls
along the way.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16
SHORTS MONOPOLY
MESSAGE UNREAD
continuea From .page /, column 3

Continued From Page 1, Column ,
tion of the natural resources of the
country. 1t heartily commends the
action of President Roosevelt in call
ing the conference and recommends
that future conferences of a like charac-
ter be called by the president at such
times as conditions shall warrant and
his judgment shall sanction. Legislation
by congress and states is suggested.
not specifically, but along general lines,
to further the ends sought. It also
suggested that the states individually
put the subject into the hands of COM
petent commissions. The resolutions
were received with hearty approval.
After they had been read, Governor
Blanchard stated that 1t had been the
purpose of the committee to prepare
resolutions on broad, liberal lines of
national scope, and it had purposely
avoided making specific recommends
tions or advocating any permanent
form of organization for the confer
ence.
The declaration was adopted without
discussion.
The desire of Mrs. Roosevelt to en-
tertain the governors was not thwarted
even by the rain which fell nearly
throughout the day. A garden party
had been planned by her to be held in
the south grounds of the White House
during the late afternoon. The garden
party was brought inside the White
House and lost none of its zest by the
transformation. More than 1900 guests
were present
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16

tunes will be made in real estate in
vestments before you are one year
older. This beautiful valley is now
dotted with cottages, and banded
with modern cement sidewalks-the
graders with their long string of
horses are helping to Build Il City"
The new depot site has been Sc
lected and material for modern
stone depot being prepared--con-
tracts have been let for a modern
hotel, general store and hall al
ready built: cottages have sprung
up all over the tract which covers
45S acres, and clear spring water
piped through the streets from the
company reservoir, which is now
filled with clear spring water.
You owe it to yourself to see this
new city Of MONTARA, where large
lots with all improvements, such
as cement walks, water and sewer
mains, are sold on monthly pay
mentS.
The prices of lots now range from
$3.50 to $375, and sharp advances
will show a profit for more than
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16
APPLAUD ACQUITTAL
Crowd in Courtroom Makes a
Great Demonstration

CASSOPoLIS. Mich. May 15.AThe acquittal
of Mrs. Christina Metsker OF South Bend, Ind.
of the charge OF numbering Carleton Morgan 6f
South Bend at o'clock the morning of April
TO- outside the home of Mrs. Mae Green In this
city, was the occasion Of nm unprecedented DEM
onstration IN court late today. Deaf to warn
ings ana threats of arrest, the crowd cheered
and clarped hands and sang.
Several hundred persons escorted Mrs. Nets
ker 70 the jail, where she picked up her per-
sonal belongings, and from there TO the station,
where she took train for South Bend. Mrs.
Metsker's husband had already left for home on
an afternoon train
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16
JEWS CALL ASTOR'S
ACT CONTEMP 1IB[E
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NEW YORK. May 15-Publication
Of the news that Henry Badgeley,
manager Of the $4,000, 600 Apthorpe
apartments at Seventy eighth street
and Broadway and owned by William
Waldorf Astor, a British subject, would
refuse the applications of Jews for
apartments, excited only passing in
terest among representative members
Of this race today.
Prominent Jews were a unit in de-
claring that Astor has profited pretty
well by rentals to Jews since the first
Astor came to own piece of prop
erty. There was more contempt ex-
pressed privately for the owner of the
property than was observed in the
treatment of the question of the policy
of the management.
More than half of Astor's business
and tenement holdings downtown are
leased on long terms to Jews. From
careful estimates it is apparent that
Jews pay him rent on at least S60,000,-
600 Of his New York holdings. His
total annual rent roll from Jews
reaches $4,000, 600.
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KING MAY BE ANNOYED
Astor's Discrimination Proves a
Sensation in London
sPECIAL DISPATCH no ME CALl

LONDON, May 15.-The news of the
exclusion Of Jews from Astor's new
hotel created a sensation here, as Will
liam Waldorf Astor numbers many of the
race among his guests at CIiveden and
Hever castle. He is on friendly and
even intimate terms with several mem
bers of the Rothschild family, with
whom he has been collecting >curiosities
through Charles Davis, the Bond street
art dealer, who is adviser to King Ed
ward. Davis is a Jew and a frequent
guest of Astor.
Henry L. Bischoffscheim, Sir Ernest
Cassen and the Sassoons being among
the most powerful families in English
society, are on intimate terms with
Astor's family. The king who is set
against racial prejudices. is sure to be
annoyed that a man. who volunteered
for British citizenship should counten-
ance such discrimination.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16
RAPID WORK IN HOUSE
Many Bills Are Passed Pre-
paratory to Adjournment

WASHINGTON, May 15.--The work Of clean
ing up in the house preparatory. to adjournment
May 70 proceeded Mt rapid pace today. With
only short time allowed for debate, the mill
lary academy appropriation bill and the oTnni-
bus public buildings bills were passed. leaving
OF the supply bills only the general deficiency
Diii to be considered. This probably will be
taken up on Monday.
In addition, s25 private pension bills We're
put through. bitter and sensational attack
on former Speaker Keifer Of Ohio by his col
league, General Sherwood. was q featnrs as the
days proceedings.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16
PROPOSALS
TREAsURY pEPARTMENr.

OILS FOR REvENUE-CUTTER SERVICE
SEALED PROPOSALS FOR supplying uluminat-
ing and lubricating oils TO vessels OF the Revenus
Cutter Service at ports the Pacific Coast de-
livered on board said vessels at such times and
in such quantities may be required during the
fiscal year ending June 30. 1905. viii be received
Ar the Treasury Department Division Revenue
Cutter Service, until two O'Clock p. N. OF Tues
dav June 2 1905 at which time and place they
viii be publicly opened Bids that DO not pro-
vide for delivery OF oils at all Of the ports
named in the schedule will not be considered. A
schedule OF oils required with proposals and list
furnished upon application to the Purchasing Of
deer U. s. r. g. S. Appraisers Stores. San
Francisco. Cal. separate bid viii also be re-
ceived and opened at the same time and place
for delivery at all ports where Oh may be
quired on the Atlantic. Gui1 and Pacific Coasts.
Porto Rico. The right is reserved 10 reject any
or all bids and 70 waive defects II Il Is deemed
Tor the interests OF the Government to DO So
BEEKAIAN WINTHROP. Assistant Secretary.
W G.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16
YERKES' WIDOW OBJECTS
TO BEING STYLED MINER
Examined in Suit Brought by
]. d. Redding to Recover
Big Fee as Attorney
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE Cal

NEW YORK. May 15.-S1rs. Yerkes Miner
in the supreme court today as a witness
before trial IN a suit brought by joseph D. Red
ding for the recovery of a large sum which he
declares is due him for acting as her attorney
at the time Of the settlement Of the Yerkes
estate.
ia 1908. when Charles J. Yerkes and his wife
were estranged. Redding claims be was retained
&c London by Mrs. Nerkes. in accordance with
IN agreement whereby he 10 make an in
Testgation Of the Aerkes estate and to safe
guard Mrs. Aerkes' interests, she promised sn
writing he claims. TO pay him 20 per cent Of all
she ever recovered from either Yerkes or his
estate Redoing continued TO act Mrs Yerkes'
attorney until the day after the death ~
Yerkes. when be received . note from the widow
disnissing him. Mrs. 1erkes. who was Wiz
ness today, objected 70 being sworn under the
name of Miner, remarkng: II don't want them
to call me Miner. l am Mrs. Yerkes"
The object Of the examination Is 10 deter
mine how much Mrs. 4erkes received from her
husbsnds estate. The case was adjourned until
tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16
PRINCE IN DILEMMA
De Sagan and Mime. Gould in
Trouble Over Marriage

PARIS, May 15.-Mme. Anna Gould is ex-
pected in Paris soon with Prince Helie de
Sagan. The couple in a serious dilemma, be-
cause ciyil marriages are under the ban in
aristecratic circles in France. They would find
every door closed IL they were married by a
civil ceremony.
On the other hand the princes conversion to
Protestantism would have the same effect un-
less he goes TO Germany and becomes natural
ized. His rank in Germany would be higher
than in France. but he might not be received
IN Germany either.
It appears singular that a man who is not
particularly distinguished for exalted sentiments
finds tar more difficulty regarding change of
religion than do royalties who, though held up
as paragons, treat religion and morality as
matters that can concern only common people.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16
FRENCH FORCES SUFFER
IN FIGHTS WITH ARABS
Stronghold of MuIai HasZen Is
Bombarded, With Loss of
Thirteen Men

ALGIERS, May 15.-The French force
under General Nigy lost l3 men killed
and So wounded during a fierce engage
ment yesterday with the fanatical
Arabs.
The engagement lasted the greater
part of the day and BOudenib. the
stronghold Of Mulai Haszen, was bonn
barded. Three officers are among the
French killed. The Arab losses are
described as heavy.
This engagement was preceded May
Is by a battle in the vicinity of Benz
Ouzian, which also lasted all day. The
French force drove the Arabs in the
direction OF Boudenib.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16
DIES DURING HER
HUSBANDS FUNERAL
Aged Widow of Christian Mark
mann Expires While Minister
Is Delivering EuIogy
SPECIAL DISPATCH 10 THE Call

SAN LUIS OBISPo, May 15.-whilc Rev Hol-
man p. Turner. pastor of the Baptist church.
delivering the enlogy over the remains of
Christian Markham this afternoon the widow of
the deceased breathed her last. Christian Mark
mann died from attack Of pneumonia Wednes-
day, and the same disease was responsible for
Mrs Markmann's DEATH
Christian Markham was 73 years old a native
Of Prussia. and had lived in San Luis Obispo
county Tor many years, Mrs. Markmana was
aged So. II was hoped that she would recover
but she never rallied from the shock of her hus-
bands death.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16

PROPOSALS for Fresh and Frozen Beef Nut
ton, etc.-0ffce Purchasing Commissary 1908
North Point St. San Francisco. CAL May l2
1SoS.-Sealed proposals for furnishing and deliv-
erinz board Q. s A. transports or hung IN
In storage rooms OF transports, this city OF such
quantities OF fresh and frozen nests. as per cir
cular to be seen at this Office viii be received
here until IL O'Clock a. N Friday, June u. zoos,
and then opened. information furnished on applf-
cation Envelopes containing proposals should b
indorsed. Proposals for Fresh and Frozen
Nafor Com'y
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16
GOES TO CHICAGO FOR TRIAL

J. P. Epstein. the third class electrician OF
the u. S. S. California, who was arrested
Thursday by Secret Service Agent Mofht on a
warrant charging him with impersonating 4
government officer. waived his right to examina-
tion yesterday and agreed to go to Chicago IN
which city the charge was broaght Epstein
claims that 1t was his brother in law who made
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16
oFFrcE Of Constr,cttng f,,,.-t.-,S,.,... !

OFFICE OF Constructing Quarternnaster. Fort
RoSecrans. Cal, May "a. 19OS-Sealed proposals.
"a triplicate. win be received here until June 2
1905 and then be opened for construction.
plumbing, heating. electric wiring and fixtures
FOR post exchange and gymnasium building AZ
Fort Hosecrans, Cal Information furnished on
application. Plans and specifications can be
termaSter. Chronicle building. San Francisco
Cal, First Lieutenant Earl Mcfarland, Quarter
master.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16
CAPTAIN JONATHAN
R0WELL DIES IN EAST
Father of Chester RoweII, Man
ager of Fresno Republican,
Called to Final Rest
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALI

sF'FOI1ai. DIsFA|LH 10 THE CALL
BLOOMINGTON. H.. May 15-captain Jona-
than Rowell. prominent republican of central
three terms congressman One son. Lawrence
Of Chicago. and another son. Chester manager
Of the Fresno lcal.) Republican. survive.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16

PROBATION .WITHDRAwN-OakIand May
15.-Superior Judge Harris revoked the probation
OF Barr S. Dunbar. which was given him in
August 1907, after pleading guilty to a charge
of forgery, Dunbar has been accused or pass
iRg another bad check. He Will be sentenced on
Monday.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16

OFFICE Constructing Quartermaster ut Ma
son. San Francisco Cal Nav 12 f00S- asIetl
proposals Tor constructing seawan and repairing
roadway at Fort Winfield Scott. Cal. win be re-
celVed mere until IL a. N. June Is, 1908 and
then opened Information furnished on aDplica-
tlon. envelopes containing proposals should Be-
dressed GEO. Mex WILLIAMSON, Or. ~.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16

Everyone Making the Trip
Down Ocean Shore Road
Forms Part of All Endless
Chain of Boosters on Account
of the Wonders Found
Down the New Line-MON-
TARA Now the End of the
Road-Many New Improve
ments-Four Trains for Next
Sunday.
Many San Francisco people do not
realize the natural wonders and
beauty of the scenery along the
New Ocean Shore Railrpad-the two
bands of steel now reach the beau
tifuI city Of MONTARA. where for
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16

Snf
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16

SEALED proposals will be received at this Of
ice until noon OF Tuesday, May 26 1905. to fur
nlsn subsistence supplies. etc. including fuel.
gas, water, telephone service etc FOR use of
the Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
az san Francisco. Cal. during the fiscal year
ending June 30 1909. Schedules and further in
formation may be obtained upon Application to
the undersgned Fl. W AUSTIN
Surgeon. P H and NJ II IN ~ornr,er-s -
station =
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16
OCEAN SHORE TRAINS
RUNNING TO MONTARA

one thousand San Francisco people
now owning lots. If you 1eel
enough interest in this beautlrul
road. now carrying passengers 10
MONTARA send your address TO the
Montara Realty Development Co,
261 Van Ness Av. Cor phone Market
1850 for transportation.
/ COUPON.
NIontara Realty Development Co.. 261
Van Ness Ave:
Gentlemen am just an ordinary in
/ dividual, trying to earn as much as I
can and anxious to make a few honest
dollars on the side through safe invest
ment of a small amount in Real Estate
without binding or obligatng myself IN
any way I wish you would send me
tickets to MONTARA. I'll 90 down on
the $50 A. NJ. Ocean Shore train from
18th and Mission streets.
Naihe- --..-..-----.--.--.-s-
AdufesS- $1,000 ---.----.--.-.--------
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16
NATURES REMEDIES
-EA AND HERB SANITAPIUN

Sickness OF every de-
scriptiOn successfully
treated with Tea and
Herbs By DR.. Chow
JIyan. the famous Chi
ueSe physician, whose cre-
dentiais are attested By the
Chinese Ambassadors at
Washington. ID. G. San
Francisco Office 76O Clay
st.-NOn.. Tues, Wed.
and Thurs. stockton Of
Zee 122 North Hunter st.
Fri. Sat. and sun Ny
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16

special preparations are: Cough Ginger, Tea and
Herbs for Colds and Opium Ahstainers Food
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16
Fights With Linoln Roosevelt Republicans

Young and Harrison Gray Otis, nau-
seated many upstate delegates.
The machine politicians see plainly
the disaster that is coming for them.
II was demonstrated at Sacramento
that the Lincoln Roosevelt league has
the people with it and that it viii
surely triumph
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-23
new Land OFFICE
At LENNON, S. OAK.
IT WILL BE READY FOR BUSINESS
BY THE FIRST OF
AUGUST.

Sibley Butte Signal: F. ]. Park,
special agent of the interior depart
ment from Washington, D. c., is in
town, having been sent here to locate
the u. S. land office. AT present
writing site has not been definitely
settled upon, 1t being the desire Of
the department to secure quarters in
fireproof structure. The date for
it's formal opening has been fixed at
August first, and no stone or other
by that time. It viii perhaps be nee
permanent structure can be ready
essary to secure temporary quarters
for the time being and await the com
pletion OF some of the permanent
buildings now under way. A force OF
three experienced clerks, all civil
service men, and probably an addi
tional contest clerk, will soon be here
SO that with the opening of the Of
fee six men will be on hand to at
tend to business The promptness
with which the business OF the office
is to be taken up viii greatly reliey,
the condition of things in land mat
/ tiers.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-23
WANTS COMMISSION
Plan FOR THE CITY
VALLEY CITY COUNCIL TURNED
DOWN PETITION AND COURT
WILL BE ASKED TO COMPEL
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSITION.

Times-Record, Valley City: AT a
public gathering night or two ago,
it was decided on the part Of certain
promoters of the commission plan of
government, to ask Judge Burke to
grant writ of mandamus, compelling
the city council to call an election for
the purpose Of voting on the commits
sion plan of government. Some weeks
since a petition was presented to the
council, asking that the new plan Of
government be submitted to. the peo-
pie at a special election, but the pc
tition was denied
The promoters of the proposition
have employed Jerome Parks as their
counsel, and have begun work on a
petition to the court for writ of
mandamus, compelling the council to
call the election. Mr.. Parks has Sc
cured requisite material from the city
auditors Office, and is at work on the
papers.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-23
GOING TO BOSTON. z

J. T.. McCulloch and wife and daugh-
ter Ruth were arrivals from Wash
burn on the 500 Wednesday evening.
Mrs. McCulloch is on her way to Bos-
ton to attend the supreme lodge Of
Pythian Sisters as a representative
from the grand lodge Of North Da-
kota. Ruth will accompany her AZ
ter leaving Boston they will visit Mr..
McCulloch's mother at Wilmington,
Delaware, where Miss Ruth will re-
main for an extended visit.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-23

Judge w. Fl. Winchester has set
terms of court for the following coun-
ties:
Morton county, July 81. bib
Bowman county, August II.
Adams county, August IT.
Hettingsr county, August "a.
Stark county, September 8.
Enmons county, October.
Morton county, November 4. z
Burleigh county, November "a.
Mclean county, December Ia.
The date in October for the EN-
mons county term has not been fixed
The time for terms in Billings and Nc
Kenzie counties has not been set
There are two murder cases to be
tried in Hettinger county. These viii
be the last terms Of court to be hello
In the Sixth judicial district as a
present arranged. On January |
1909, the counties ocross the rive
now in the Sixth will form the Tent
district, for Judge OF which Attorne.
Crawford of Dickinson has been noTi
mated In the Republican primaries.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-23
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:. ARENA :

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!. (. :: :. !: :. : $ : :.
M. Z. Thomas struck a good vein
of water at 100 feet. S
John Nickel and Abraham Nuruh
bored a we'll for M. G. Weckerly and
struck a good vein Of water at 3S
feet.
John Scheltgen and family have
moved to Canada.
Some Of the farmers are wondering
if the Wall street bank spectators
will be able to furnish enough
money to buy our bum crop this
year, or will they tie it all UP on
options on next years crops?
Mrs. Will Atkins mother, from
Vigora, Wis, is visiting with her for
present.
w. G. Weckerly made a trip to
Hurdsfield last week.
Earl Palmer, brother of Clark
Palmer, from Hetland. S. D., is Wis
iting him for a few days.
B. F. Davis had a well bored by
Unruh and Nickel and struck plenty
Of water at 40 feet.
Mrs. M. Il Thomas disosed of a
couple Of cows this week.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-23

\ il d E liz =
state as a whole, the crop condi-
tions are good. The Red River val
ley is better than it has been for
years. The northern tier of counties
seem to be generally good, and the
Mouse river country is good. The
area of greatest damage seems to
be in Barnes, Ramsey, Stutsman
and Foster counties. With the
heavy rains of the last few days, to-
gether with the cool weather, the
crop in these sections should improve
very materially. If good weather
continues North Dakota will have
one of the best crops in her history
in spite of the hot wind a week ago.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-23
BROKE HER ARM

Mrs. Mary D. Robinson fell at her
home, 406 Second street, Wednesday
afternoon and broke her left arm
just above the wrist In moving about
the house she tripped on something
and fell to the floor with all her
weight on the arm with the above re-
suit. Being an old lady, the injury
is more severely felt, but her
friends hope she will soon recover
fully from the mishap.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-23

Of the Houston & Texas Central and
Missouri, Kansas & Texas railways in
the city of Austin, Texas. and has
been for twenty years. This is his
first trip to the north, and he is en-
joying his experience. He was born
in the same town in Sweden that his
brother-in-law Gust was. Gust has
not seen his sister since he left Swe-
den years ago. .'%
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-23
aoop RAIhs souT,H.

Flasher Hustler A heavy fall Of
rain, which commenced last Sunday
night and lasted about twelve hours,
greatly benefited the crops and grew
a broad smile on every farmers face.
"A shower was reported at Dogtooth
the same evening, but toward Mandan
little or no rain fell.