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The San Francisco call., 1908-05-17
Thaw Is in Terror on
Witness Stand
Answers to JerOme's Questions
IncOherenf and Case Seems
Hopeless

PoUGHKEEPsIE, N. Y, May 49,
Before Harry K. Thaw was called to
the witness stand tonight he begged
not to be forced to testify in his own
behalf IN the habeas corpus proceed
ings to get him out Of Matteawan.
Jerome piled his questions as gently
as possible when he observed Thaw's
terror and noted his incoherent an
swers, some of which were almost un-
intelligible. Thaw shook like a leaf
as Jerome began. His expression was
as piteous as a childs. Jerome asked
him very gently if he understood the
nature of the proceedings. knew what a
habeas corpus was. and that II the
proceedings were successful he would
be allowed to. go free
Thaw bewildered. turned appealingly
to Justice Morschauser and asked II,
as a result of the habeas corpus, he
might be sent back to prison to be
retired on the murder charge.
After Jerome had talked to him, as
child. for some time. and ELECTED
incoherent replies. the prosecutor sud
denly announced: I'VE rest. your
honor Thaw seemed greatly disap-
pointed tonight at the turn affairs had
taken. When led up stairs he was
shaking like a leaf. his face had a
daa1 6,,sb aDd hts evav Stara5 ~-,tJS1..
Precipitation dripped from his face and
hands. From his appearance in court.
and particularly from his pitiable
showing on the stand. any chance OF
his escaping MatteaWan on the ground
of his present sanity seems hopeless.
The justice will give his decision on
Monday, May 25.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-17
SAY CANADIAN PAPER
MEN ARE LOSING MONEY
Manufacturers Deny Combine
and Declare Price Is at
Lowest Notch

WASHINGTON, May 16.-Denial was
made today by the international paper
company and other manufacturers of
paper Of the charges made by the
American newspaper publishers asso-
citation that an agreement exists be-
tween them, either to raise the price
of paper or to restrict the output. This
evidence was given before the special
committee of the house of representa-
tives that is Investigating the wood
pulp and print paper question.
The claim also was made that Cana
dian mills selling paper at 65 cents per
100 pounds less than American mills
were doing so at loss, and that If nor
NAL conditions were resumed in New
England and Canada these prices would
be raised. 1t also was a contention of
the witnesses today that the present
price of paper is the lowest they can
manufacture it for and live.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-17
MELBA WOULD SING
WITH NINE. TETRA ZZFNI
Song Bird Has Not Yet Heard
New Favorite, but Looks
Forward tO Pleasure
SPECIAL CABLE TO THE CALI

LONDON. May Is.-Melba arrived
from Paris today and was asked by
The Calls correspondent:
rs it true that you are to appear
with Tetrazzini next season.
"As yet I have heard nothing of such
a possibility. but there are several
operas that would admit Of It. the
Marriage OF Figaro and Don Giovonni.
for example
I would enter heartily into such a
proposal have on various occasions
sung Ia 1Michaela.' Margaret Of Va
lois and The Infanta' in order TO make
IL possible for an unusual cast. such
as Mines. Patti. Nelson. Tietjens and
myself TO appear together. What was
possible then should be easily possibl.
now.
7 have never heard Tetrazzini, nor
have met her. but intend to enjoy
that double pleasure at the earliest op-
portunity," was the smiling reply. Y
have not had much opportunity for
hearing other artists. During the opera
season I an very busy woman. When
was atNthe Manhattan season before
last ] was able to visit the theater and
hear calve and Donalda but twice in all
that time I visited the Metropolitan
once and heard 'Parsifal.'
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-17
WHITE HOUSE "RAIDED"
BY SERGEANTS AT ARMS
Congressman Dragged From a
Garden Party to Help
Make Quorum
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL
WASHINGTON. May 1s.-sergeants
at arms of the house yesterday nearly
broke up the garden party OF Mrs.
Roosevelt at the White House in honor
of the governors OF states by teehni-
cally putting under arrest 40 members
of the house who were in attendance.
BY their absence son social enjoyment
the members had broken a quorum of
the house and it was necessary to sum
mon them before a legislative wheel
could be turned.
After searching all other haunts of
absent members. the desperate resolve
OF "raiding the White House" was un-
dertaken. How the sergeants at arms
got into the executive mansion is yet
unexplained.
The first thing the members knew
they were being quietly notified that
there was call of the house. The
raid" brought the members back to
the house decked out in all their social
fnery. ranging from frock coats to
cutaways.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-17
''Quit While Champ" Is
John LIS Advice
Tells Roosevelt. Not to- Stay in
Ring Until Some Phenome-
non Has Developed
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

WASHINGTON, May 16.-When John
L. Sullivan called on President Roose-
velt today to thank him for aiding his
nephew, he improved the opportunity
to give the executive some advice on
the wisdom of quitting the game"
while he was still champ" and not
stay IN the ring too long-"for," OBJ
served Sullivan, "a guy is sure to get
the worst of it in the end"
On the White House steps after leav-
ing the president. Sullivan observed a
party of correspondents.
You see, to die a champion you
must retire when you are in your
prime. The old guy that. wrote the
story book about the pitcher that went
to the well once too often was all
right, all right. He had the dope on
past performances and no mistake.
Now Theodore Roosevelt is cham
pion OF champions. He has won the
belt In every class from feather weight
up. He has met all comers and never
took the count. Why, there amt a
guy can train down and meet him and
stay the limit. What does he do? Is
he going to wait for some phenom' to
develop? Not on your life"
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-17
Declares Business Outlook Is
Excellent and Crops
ALI Good
Says There Has Been Too Much
Unrest Among the Whole
People
Asserts He Is Out of Politics,
but VIII Spend Money
His Own Way
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

WASHINGTON, May 16.-E. H.
Hartman left this afternoon for New
. York. He paid no calls on public off,
cials, but declared that prosperity was
on its way back and would get here
/ Just about IN proportion as the people
returned to sound. sensible under
standing of business conditions.
The feeling is easier, and all the
country needs now is to be let alone.
There has been altogether too much
unrest-I don't mean on the part of
anybody in particular, but among the
whole people.
The business outlook is excellent
There has not been a spring in many
years when the prospect for crops was
better than now. Everything else de-
pends on agriculture"
And about politics. Mr.. Hartmann %
~Oh. I'M was going TO say I'm out
OF that But I really never was in It.
I don't know anything about politics
and I don't expect to"
Don't expect to finance any cam
paign this year. then?'
oh. now. I never did that-not real
ly, you know. I claim the right to
use my own in my own way. I have
that right"
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-17
Says Nat Goodwin Has
No Strings on Her
Pretty Edna Goodrich Comes to
Marry Mcmillan and De-
fieS the Comedian
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO rHE CALL


NEW YORK. May 1s.-Edna Good
rich, formerly Nat Goodwin's leading
woman, arrived today from Europe on
the steamship Kaiserin Auguste Vic
toria and went directly to the Hotel
Plaza. Tonight she chatted about her
wedding June 10 to Harry Mcmillan, a
wealthy mining man OF Goldheld. She
will become bride at the home of Nc
Millan's Invalid mother in Berkeley. AS
"Fraulein Adams" Miss Goodrich at
tempted to evade the reporters, who
she knew would be waiting for her
at the pier
Mr.. Goodwin has no strings on me-
she said; my contract has expired"
Mcmillan was not at the Hoboken
pier to meet the beauty, but Miss Good
rich was not disappointed. She said
that she was not expecting him, as
there were mining troubles in Nevada,
which necessitated his presence there.
With Miss Goodrich was her mother.
Il wish you would deny the silly
stories about the wonderful trousseau
that I'm supposed to have purchased in
Paris. / did not have time to gather
any wonderful outfit AS for fur coats
reaching to my heels and costing
s1o,Ooo-pifHe piffie"
There was rumor about the Ho-
boken pier that Miss Goodrich had re-
ceived bad news. She nearly tainted
while coming down the gangplank. She
denied the bad news and blamed her
weakness on a severe attack of sea-
sickness.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-17
PLAN ADJOURNMENT OF
CONGRESS ON THURSDAY
Republican Leaders Propose the
Passage of Currency Bill
TO End Session
sPEcIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

WASHINGTON. May ia tentative
agreement to adjourn Thursday next at
midnight has been reached by the house
ana senate republican leaders. The plan
hinges on currency legislation and the
position 70 be taken by the democrats
Of the senate.
II The democrats decide to let the re-
publicans pass their currency bill and
take the responsibility for the Iegisla-
tion vote viii be had in the senate
next Tuesday and adjournment viii
follow Thursday.
The house leaders are noN working
on the plan Of Thursday night ad-
journment. and bills desired by repub-
lican members who have influence with
the speaker are being rushed through
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-17
FOOLISH GIRL, SAYS NAT
Goodwin Says Edna Was Afraid
to Meet Him
SPECIAL DISPATCH 10 THE CALL

LONDON, May 16.--Nat Goodwin is
all broken up over the loss Of Edna
Goodrich, his leading woman. After
instituting search party of detectives
he discovered that the elusive Edna had
escaped to America, He said today:
Poor. foolish little girl; suppose
she was afraid to meet me. Her guilty
conscience hath made coward of her.
Poor. foolish child; she is not great
actress. but l have made something Of
her. ! introduced Harry Mcmillan to
her myself at my place in Los Angeles.
She conceived the idea that Harry was
rich. Now. he is nice fellow. but
financially he is four husher."
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-17
Kahn Moves in Hetch
Hetchy Project
Introduces Resolution Providing
for Issuance of Patent to City
of Necessary Lands
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL
WASHINGTON. May 16.-Representa-
tive Kahn today introduced a joint
resolution directing the secretary of
the interior to Issue a patent to the
city and county OF San Francisco of all
lands necessary to the carrying out of
the Hetch Hetchy reservoir project up
on release to the government by the
city OF an equal area OF land, which it
now controls in the Yosemite national
park.
TIE resolution is not expected to pass
at this session or until San Francisco
has voted to build, the. reservoir. A
hearing on the resolution will be held
by the public land committee Monday.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-17
DELEGATES uNrNsrR : !. .En

CLEAN. N. Y, May l6.-At the re-
publican Convention of the Tnirty-sev-
enth congressional district today E. B.
Vreeland was unanimously renomin-
ated for representative The dele
gates to the national convention are
uninstructed.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-17
SAN FRANCISCAN WINS
HONORS IN TECHNOLOGY
Bradford Buttrick Holmes to Be
Bachelor of Science of Mas
sachusetts Institute
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

BOSTON, May 1s.-Among the sue
cessful candidates for the bachelor of
science degree at the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology is Bradford
Buttrick Holmes of San Francisco. who
completes the course of mining en-
gineering and metallurgy. He will re-
ceive degree with honors at the COM
mencement on June 9.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-17
SAN JOSE GIRL SECURES
ARTS DEGREE AT VASSAR
Miss Martha Love Williams
Represents Pacific Coast
in Graduating Glass
saECIAL DIsPAlcH To - 81

POUGHKEEPSIE, May I6.-Amona
the girls who win receive the bachelor
OF arts degree with honors at Vassar
college commencement June 9. is Miss
Martha Love Williams OF san Jose. Cal
She is the only girl in the graduating
class from the Pacific coast
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-17

j. o. (Black) Hayes rubbing shoulders with Abe Ruef
whose lessons in treaey he for machine Sacra
convention. (From photograph taken Cruz
in 1ooo)
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-17
INDEX OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO CALLS
TELEPHONE KEARNY SO
SUNDAY, MAY IT. 1908.
WEATHER CONDITIONS
NEWS TO-DAY

4ESTERDAY-Clear; northwest wind; max
mum temperature, 90; minimum, IS.
FORECAST FOR TODAY-Fair; warmer fresh
southwest wind. Page 50
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-17
MANY OBSTACLES OVERCOME

I'VE encountered any number of OBJ
stacles." said Manson, but I had good
assistance Mr.. Charles w. Hornick of
The Call rendered valuable service in
washington. He saw President Roose-
welt and Secretary Garfield and was
able to help the project materially.
After we had settled the problem pre-
Continued Non page 2e, Middle Col. /
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-17

The American federation of labor urges
active politics and the pledging OF all can
didates. Page 81
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-17

Continued On PaEs "a. columA H
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-17

In questioning big Jim Gallagher Prose
cutor Heney implies that Herrin inspired al
tempt Of Abe Ruef to seize district attorney
office. Page
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-17
MARINE

Mariposa arrives with sister Of Prince Salmon
Of Tahiti among passengers Page So
MINING
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-17
LABOR

Nevada mining stocks show generally brighter
tone and brokers anticipate week Of good mn--
ket for securities. Page 55
TADOn
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-11
Z CITY DIRECTORY.

K A. K. Reading and P. H. Reinert-
western Directory company, have
taken up the work of preparing a city
directory, having made arrangements
to take the work off Jones Bros
hands.
Bismarck is now practically assured
a first rate directory, as both these
men are well acquainted with such
work, and the progressive business
men Of the city will undoubtedly
lend them the needed support.
At present Bismarck is one of the
very few cities of its size in the state
that has no directory. AS the Cap.
ital City we should not allow others
to surpass us in demonstrations OF
progressiveness. Here's to the emf
nent success of these young men in
their undertaking.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-11
GREAT FUTURE
in Store FOR
ALFALFA HERE

Dickinson Post: The selection Of
the Dickinson experiment station as
one of the three stations of the coun-
try from which extensive work In
alfalfa and clover raising will be
conducted, was made Wednesday by
Prof. C. J. Brand, in charge of the
alfalfa and clover work of the de-
partment of agriculture. Professor
Brands selection of this city was an
nounced just before he left Wednes-
day evening for visits to other stas-
tions in the northwest An expert in
the work will be sent out from
Washington, d. c., next week.
The Dickinson station will be the
only station in the north where alf-
alta work will be specialized. Simil-
ar work on an extensive scale will
continue to be conducted at Cassone,
Arizona, and Stockton, Kan. Both
Prof. L. R. Waldron Of the local sta.
ton, and Professor Brand are conf
dent that alfalfa and clover raising
will play an extremely important
part in the future farming operations
of the Slope and believe that there
is no better time to begin work than
the present.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-11
BRIDGE FALLS
KILLS MANY

Cologne, July 10--A new bridge un
der construction over the Rhine at
Cologne fell in today and many of the
workmen engaged on the structure
lost their lives. Up to noon fourteen
bodies had been recovered and nine
men have been taken from the water
seriously injured.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-11
. Will INSPECT DIARIES.

w. G. Mckay of the agricultural
department at Washington, has been
detailed to inspect North Dakota
Diaries and creameries. He has his
headquarters at Fargo, but Is max
ing his temporary headquarters in
Bismarck, as most of the dairy bust
ness is carried on in this part Of the
state. He examines the condition of
all creameries and butter factories
and reports to Washington what he
finds. He is making the rounds of
the various sections that produce but
ter with Commissioner Flint.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-11
A WOMAN'S APPEAL

To all knowing sufferers Of rheu-
matism, whether muscular or Of the
joints, sciatica, lumbagos, backache,
pains in the kidneys or neuralgia
pains, write to her for a home treat
ment which has repeatedly cured all
Of these tortures She feels It her
duty to send it to all sufferers FREE.
You cure yourself at home as thous-
ands will testifyno change Of eli
mate being necessary. This simple
discovery banishes uric acid from the
blood. loosens the stiffened joints,
purifies the blood, and brightens the
eyes, giving elasticity and tone to the
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-11
BIsMARcKERs ENTERTAINED AT
MINoT. 81.

Minot Reporter: A merry party of
boys and girls from South Hill, chap
eroned by Mr.. and Mrs. L. D. Nc
Gahan, enjoyed a delightful picnic on
the banks of the river yesterday after
noon. 1t was given in honor of Miss
Gertrude Mounts and John Mockler,
two guests from Bismarck at the Nc
Gahan home. The little people i'm
promised several means of entertain.
7 ing themselves under the shade trees
and a bountiful picnic lunch was
srved at five. Miss Olive Kemper as.
sisted with the entertainment.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-11
OWNS A TOWNSHIP.

J. 3. Hedeen, the owner of the town
Of Big Bend in Mercer county, is in
the city. His wife Joined him here
from Sioux City, Iowa. He has the
town plated. A lumber yard, hotel
and several store buildings are in
course of construction. He reports
crops looking well west of the river,
but suffering some on the east side.
The west side has mad several rains
that the east side did not have.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-11
AUCTION SALE IT pRlscoLL,

There will be an auction sale of
town lots at Driscoll July 20. The
sale will begin at / o'clock The
terms are oue-fourth cash or banka-
BILE paper, balance in two equal annu-
al payments, s per cent interest, Sc
cured by mortgage on lot. A war
5ranty deed and abstract with each
purchase. A special train will run
from Mandan and Bismarck, return
ing after the sale. Thomas f. Nc.
Greedy owns the property and will
conduct the sale.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-11
A Grand Family Medicine.

1T gives me PLEASURE to speak a
good word for Electric BHters,' .
writes Mr.. Frank Conlan, Of No. 43e
Houston street, New York. It's a
grand family medicine for dyspepsia
and liver complications: while for
lame back and weak kidneys 1t cannot
be too highly recommended" Electric
Bitters regulate the digestive func,
tions. purify the blood, and impart re-
newed vigor and vitality to the weak
and debilftated OF both sexes. Sold
under guarantee at Beardsley & Fin
Iney's drug store, soc.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-11


A smoker with lunch accompani-
ment was given the visitors in the
Inter-Ocean hotel, which next to the
shooting was enjoyed by all. In rec
ognition of the manner in which
they were treated, a vote Of thanks
was moved by the visitors to the
Mandan club, and to the proprietors
of the Inter-Ocean hotel for the
many courtesies extended.
b Many of the sportsmen among the
professionals who were here stated
for fact that in the many years
they have been attending tourna-
ments they have never Jared as well
as they have in this city. Every
thing that could be done to make
their stay pleasant was tried and 1t
is we'll understood that those who
took part in the 1908 tournament
will long remember Mandan and
the hospitality of her sportsmen's
club.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-11
TO TEACH AT LIpeERwoop.

John D. Woods, a graduate Of the
Bismarck high school in 1904 and of
the North Dakota State university in
1908, is to be the teacher OF sciences
and mathematics at Lidgerwood dur
ing the next school year. John has
many friends and acquaintances in
Bismarck who are watching his pro-
gress with interest
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-11
ENCOURAGE THE COW.

George Boelter is now buying cream
for the Bismarck Creamery company
and is paying cash, returning cream
cans the same day they are received.
-Driscoll News.
The above note should be read by
every farmer in Burleigh county, and
not only read, but considered and
acted on.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-11
A Fine TRIP.

Attorney J. H. Cole of Miller South
Dakota, who has been visiting Su-
perintendent Davis of the Indian
school, left Friday for visit to the
coast. He will visit Portland, Seat
tie, Tacoma and Vancouver. He will
return home by way of the Canadian
Pacific and the 500.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-11

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Norwegian
notable aside from his
Guide
inherited much Of his
charmed the nobility OF
Finally
eightlanguages funt Minister GUIDE
leading China When
Minister
entered the foreign service hfsnatve 10
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-11
-lt-'a
SHOOT FOR PICTURE.

The Bismarck Gun club will shoot
Sunday afternoon at 3 O'clock for the
beautiful hunting dog picture now ex-
exhibited in the window of Knowles &
Haney. All members are requested
to show up, as this is the last call.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-11

recommended by the university au-
thorities, to get practical shop work.
By doing this he gets credit ahead
for next years college work, which
will give him more time for his the
oretical work Az
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-11
WILL MOVE MONDAY.

q. H. McConkey will move the
Golden Rule" store to the Grand Pa
rific block on Broadway Monday and
Tuesday. The family will occupy the
residence on Third street north of
the Slattery corner.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-11
WILL ENTER COLORADO UNI
VERSlTY,

Miss Helen Burton will enter the
University of Colorado at Boulder
next September. She has relatives
living near there, and the climatic
conditions will be more favorable to
her health than those of states nearer
home.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-11
Most Successful Shooting
Event Experienced by
Assn Ended
AT Close Of Event the Marks.
men We're Given Pleas
ant Smoker

Mandan, N. D., July 1O.-Delayed
in transmission.-The tournament
of the North Dakota sportsman's as
sociation came to an end Thursday
afternoon and the social end of the
program wound up with smoker
that evening. The events of the sec
ond day were full of interest and the
table of results fo1low.