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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-20

one for second degree and five for
first degree conviction.
"We voted every hour after
that, but 1t would have been i'm
possible to have swung any Of us
six over. We looked upon Mr.,
Andrews as our chief in this
fight for what we thought was
right, and we needed a head, AS
the foreman of the jury.
ID. A. Whitman was set against
us. and determined that the wom-
an should hang. Weeks, the
preacher, refused to even listen
to our arguments. He would
walk away from us when we tried
to talk to him, and in the late
hours of the night when we were
still fighting to win over those
who wanted Mrs. Kvalshaue con-
victed, he rolled up in his over
coat to rest. It was useless "a
try to swing such men over,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-20

I went into that jury room
with my mind made up that /
would stay there until died be-
fore I would vote for anything
short of acquittal," said the jury
man this noon to Times reporter.
There were six of us for ac-
quittal on the first ballot, taken
q few minutes after we left the
court room at $40 p. M, one vote
was blank, one for second degree
conviction. and four who wanted
to send this woman to the gall
lows. Another ballot taken Inn
mediately afterward found the
blank vote brought to our side,
and the vote stood eight for ac-
quittal and four for first degree
conviction. A half hour later
after heated discussion, we voted
again. and this time the jury took
the stand that was not afterward
changed. Six stood for acquittal,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-20

the woman.
The foreman of the jury, D. a..
Whitman, a former justice of
the peace, and Rev. T. ]. Weeks,
the minister from Gig Harbor,
fought always for conviction of
murder in the first degree, saying,
according to the speaker, that
they thought the woman ought to
hang.
Andrews for AcquittaI.
8. A. Andrews, the Pacific ave-
nue jeweler, was the man
around whom was rallied the
strength of the six who would
not yield in their demand for ac-
quittal. Ballots every hour from
the time the jury went to its room
to deliberate could not change
the story. It. was inflexibie will
against iniiexible will, and indom-
table resolution against Indomi-
table resolution.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-20
C0uRT-s INsTauCrIons


These instructions delivered by
the court differ from those re-
quested by the defense only by the
type.
"The law OF this state provides
that if confession is obtained
while the defendant is under the In
1luence OF fear produced by the
threats, such confession is of no
weight whatsoever as evidence
against the defendant. The word
threats. as used In this statute. In
cluces not only verbal expressions.
but also acts. Actual threats pros
dueing fear, and construcfive
threats occasioned by acts and con
duet effecting a like result. arc
equally within the statute. II. there
fore. YOU find from the evidence
that any confession or admission OF
quite by. the defendant was obtain
ea ea by threats .r. or hY such aets and
fendant, IL is your duty 10 0isre-
gard entirely such confessions and
admissions md give them no weight
Whatsoever as evidence of the guilt
of the defendant"
Under the law of this state. con-
fessien or admissionof a person ac-
cused OF crime may be received ae
evidence against the accused per
son. together with all the CIR
stances under which the confession
or admission was made. Under tbla
law, statements said 10 have hcen
made by the defendant, both oral
IN evidence. together with esidsnes
iof the circumstances ana conditions
under which these statements #ex9
HtNU&- H s..
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-20
GOMPERS IS
REELECTED

TORONTO, Ont, Nov. 90
Samuel G. Gompers was today re-
elected president of the American
Federation of Labor.
Vociferous cheers greeted the
outcome of the election and the
labor leader received an ovation.
who's all right?" shouted the
delegates.
"Gompers," thundered the con-
vention.
Who's all wrong?" asked the
labor men.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-20

Twenty-one Ballots.
Twenty-one ballots were taken
In all, the first three showing that
the men stood s for acquittal aud
4 for conviction. In the fourth
ballot, taken about 5 o'clock yes
terday afternoon, they changed to
six to sis, and thus they held out
TO the end.
Brought Into Court.
At 10 o'clock this morning the
men knocked on the door and
were brought into the court room
The foreman, d. A. Whitman, an
nounced that they had been un-
able to agree and several other
jurors also voiced that opinion.
Forgot the Defenadnt.
Just as Judge Easterday began
TO order their discharge, Prosecut-
ing Attorney McMurray jumped to
his feet and said that the defend
ant was not present. The jury
was ordered to retire and the
woman, pale, haggard and stag
gering was brought in by deputy
sheriff. The jury again made it's
report and was discharged from
further service.
Spent Restless Night.
Mrs. Kvalshaug exhibited no
signs as to her feelings, but her
face showed evidence of terri
BILE night. According to the
jailer she did noto retire until 2
o'clock this morning, but lay on
her couch silently, patiently
awaiting returns from the twelve
men who were weighing the tes-
timony to determine what was to
be her fate. That the woman ex-
pected verdict for acquittal was
evident from a remark made 10
the deputy sheriff as she was be-
ing taken to court this morning
to learn the verdict.
Says God Will Protect Her.
"God knows / am innocent and
will protect me-" she said.
The attorneys say little about
the outcome of their strenuous le-
gal battle, which has lasted q
month.
I'VE are ready to take up the
case again tomorrow or as soon as
It is convenient" said Deputy
Prosecutor Burmeister.
AS the court docket is we'll oc-
cupied for the next month 1t Is
believed that the trial will not oe
taken up again until after Christ
mas.
Continued on Page Six.)
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-20

An appeal Will be made direct
ly to the United States supreme
court. according to the Oil trust
officials.
Few Concerns Escape.
The only exceptions made in
favor of the oil trust are in rela-
tion to some of the minor sub
sidiary companies, which were
named as defendants.
These, it is said, are not clear
ly shown to be dominated by the
trust.
The orders of the court affect
Continued on Page Six.)
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-20
AMERICANS WERE EXECUTED
BY DIAZ OVER PROTEST

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 20.
The state department received
messages today confirming that
report that Leonard Groce and
Leroy Cannon, two Americans ar
rested with the revolutionists in
have been executed.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-20
WINS
8 To D
HARVARD Overwhelmingly
DEFEATED IN ANNUAL con-
TEST WITH REPRESENTA-
TIFES OF OLD ELI.
(By United Press Leased wire.,

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
CAMBRIDGE, Nov. 20.-Yale
whitewashed Harvard in their an
nual football contest here this at
ternoon 8 to 0, outplaying her
stalwart opponents at every stage
of the game. She made five in
the first half and three in the
second.
Although Harvard got danger
ously near Yale's goal several
times, Old Eli wa like stone
wall in critical moments and
Harvard was unable to score.
When the referees whistle
called the teams into action, il IS
estimated that 10000 persons
filled every bit of available space
in the monster stadium.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-20

The Nicaraguan officials justi-
fy the act by the declaration that
Groce and Cannon both confessed
that they were laying mines.
1t appears that zelaya ordered
the execution over the protest of
his army co,nmander-in-ch
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-20
FAMOUS THREE-YEAR
WAR AGAINST 0CT0P||S
WON BY GOVERNMENT
Standard Oil Monopoly Worsted in
Suit Will Appeal to Higher Court

ST LOUIS, Nov. 20.-The government todav
won the great suit to dissolve the Standard Oil
company of New jersey the parent Rockefeller cor
poraton, of $1000OO,OOO.
The decision announced in the United States
circuit court by Judge Elmer b. Adams
The government case brought under the direction
OF Former President Roosevelt, was conducted by
Frank b. Kellogg, special deputy attorney general
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-20

the petition
ciareq Puyaup would
tee OF 10 members of the Puyaup trade the
on the spot
men OF Puyalup declaring Puyallup
and VIII come In as the other
The the meeting commits
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-20

DULUTH, Mimi, Nov. 20.-The
steamer. Bransford is ashore on
reef enar the entrance to Sis
kiwitt bay and Isle Royale.
Twenty-two men who are
aboard refuse to leave the vessel
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-20

sioners office,
Tacoma Citizens suburbs declare january
will go for annexation by
Following the vote to the Intervening territory
elections will be held Milton Puyaiup
these
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-20

and the date for the formally
to ioin
Marshall X Smell, B. F. Jacobs j. appeared
showed Enthusiastically the
legality petition
Rigney. Henry and Fred Hiburn spoke
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-20

Six for acquia five for murder in the first degree
for murder
That is the the the Kvalshaug
stood from o'clock O'Clock
morning they
to verdict and DISCHARGED
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-20
KVAISHAUG JURY STOOD SIX To SIX
Jurors Discharged
After Vain Effort
To Reach a Verdict

AFTER WRESTLING HOURS, TWELVE
MEN WHO HELD WOMANS FATE IN THEIR
UNABLE TO DETERMINE INNOCENCE.
AND ARE DSCHARGED-MU UST BE RETIRED
LCTTY MURDER HUSBAND.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-20
CITY WINS
/. r. &P. CASE

fense. In month this will
amount to $4,000 or $36.50e in.
a year IL the company wants to
fight that long. } -
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-20

Annexation is a winner, the Greater is
sure CO. and the election to people
chance to come into the city
January
lne iegahy OF the petition
after full hearing before county this
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-11-04

A French engineer and inventor las
asked for a franchise permitting him
to carry passengers and freight to and
from Paris in an aerial omnibus which
he has designed. He declines to reveal
the nature of his invention. as such
disclosure might interfere with OBJ
tanning patents for which he has ap-
piled. but the scheme is represented
as practicable. Another Frenchman
is using his aeroplane to go about the
country making social calls. An
American company has been formed
for transporting passengers by an air
line And the German Zeppelin dirig
fbie balloon is mentioned in connec-
ton with various flying enterprises
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-11-04
GENERAL NEWS.

John D. Rockefeller has announced
that he will give s1,oo0,o0O to fight
the hook worm disease.
Insurance for those who go up in
flying machines is the latest form of
policy brought out by an enterprising
Scottish casualty insurance company.
The government of Chile has con-
tracted with a London syndicate for
the construction Of that section of the
Longitudinal railway which will lie be
tween Copiapo and Iquique. The price
is s15.250.o0o.
The gross earnings of the Union Pa
cific system for the month of Septem-
Der were sS.l0o.s72. an increase of
s6s5.775 over the corresponding month
last year. Revenue over operating ex-
penses for September of this year
was s4.2s5.777. an increase of $2s6.-
2s4.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-11-04
THE COUNTY FAIR.


Tint the old order changes. that the
simple life gives way to sophistication.
and that In the onward march OF
science the rural community profits
by the marvels of mans invention. as
well as the cities. are strikingly ex-
empiified at the modern county fair.
These fairs are no longer expeditions
OF fine animals that are happy acci-
dents OF natural development. or fruits
and flowers that by casual fruition"
have attained extraordinary size or
beauty. Nowadays successful farm
Ing is as much a matter OF exact cal
cuIation and accurate knowledge as is
any form of manufacturing or non-ag-
rfcuItural industry. Steam and cleo
tricity perform the work OF many day
laborers. Proper sanitary conditions
forestail the risk OF bovine tubercu-
losis. The butter churn is no longer
wtarisomeiy operated by hand. and
horses are enfranchised from the
treadmiIi OF the thrashing machine.
The telephone brings the country
dwelier into closer contact with all
the world. The rural doctor comes to
the door with the speed OF wings In
his motor car.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-11-04

The people of this country want the
Cuban republic to be as peaceful. as
orderly and as firmly established as
the government of the United States.
Any Cuban who believes that there
exists in the United States any public
sentiment in favor of the annexation
OF Cuba must be victim OF his own
fears and suspicious. says the Bos.
ton Advertiser. The only people who
are working for the annexation OF
Cuba are those unworthy Cubans who
are fomenting trouble within the re-
public and who would like to raise a
revoiaSon or such disorder as to per.
suade Americans that the Cuban gov
ernment Is unstable.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-11-04

Pennsylvania is doing well in for
estry and in tree conservation. The
state commissioner reports nearly
100000 acres in the reserve. to which
additions are being made. and has
much to say about the effective sys-
tom OF replanting. cultivation and
general Safeguarding. Replanting is a
very important part of the work.
Many millions of young trees have
been planted. and with the appropria-
ton available 1t is hoped to add not
less than 100000 this year. while the
ultimate number is expected to be 20.-
100000 annually. An excellent insti-
tuition is Il state forestry academy. in
which young men are trained for the
forestry service. All this is indica-
tive OF active and intelligent super
vision. Pennsylvania is state of
Mills and valleys. and denuding the
crests of trees has wrought incalcu
liable mischief. fair specimen OF
which is furnished by .he freshets
which so often sweep down the Ohio
and other streams. carrying havoc for
many miles.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-11-04

A curious statement comes from
Kansas as to the efrect OF overflow
ing granaries and bulging banks" on
.he fortunes OF the University of Kan
sas, says the Troy Times. Chancellor
Strong OF that institution says: so
much money has been made in this
western country In the last ten years.
and the boy has been furnished with
SO much OF 1t. that he has desired to
live pretty well. Some have craved
and now own motor cars. All of this
has a tendency to distract attention
from studies. and we have some ha-
work to combat the tendency" There
seems to be no doubt that the west
is developing wealth and leisure
class OF its own.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-11-04

Save us from bumper crop of for
est fires.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-11-04
Taft Lauds Farm Life.

Jackson. Miss.-President Taft
would have the young men of America
stay on the farm, with its plenty and
certainty. rather than decide on a life
In the city. Mr.. Taft indicated his
sentiments in this respect during an
address at the state fair here Monday.
I'VE must admit he said. that the
occupation of farmer is among the one
or two most independent occupations
that go to make this country great
and a state which is great because of
1t is entitled to recognition as typify-
ing Americanism in the highest de-
gree"
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-11-04

The time-honored swindling schemes
do not show much variety. but then
they probably rely. with more or less
certainty OF profit. on the fact that
there are no special novel changes in
human nature.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-11-04

Now that American heiresses are
marrying royal princes. mere barons
easy International marriage path be-
set with difficulties. For this is an
age OF aviation. and everybody is iy-
Ing high.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-11-04
Roosevelts In Rome.

Rome.-Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt.
Miss Ethel Roosevelt and Miss Ca
rev. Mrs. Roosevelt's sister. arrived
here Sunday.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-11-04
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

Maj. Andrew S. Rowan. of the 18th
infantry. who carried General Miles
message to Garcia" at the outbreak
of the war with Spain, will be retired
in December. after more than thirty
years service
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-11-04

The man on the aeroplane raises
no howl Tor better roads. All roads
hook alike to him
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-08-05
neutrality-suspicious.

The popularity Of the State Normal
School az Albion is growing each
year. Not only is the standard of
scholarship high but the expenses are
low Board and room at the fine
dorraitories cost but sl4 per calendar
mont considerably lower than at the
otter state schools Of Idaho. yet com
petent judges say that the accomoda-
tiors are as good as many schools
charging from 81 to SIS more per
month. The Sl4 includes heat and
light for rooms and free use Of bath
rooms and other conveniences. A
good laundry room is furnished for
the Young ladies' and many Of them
do their own laundry work thus re-
ducing expenses to a minimum. The
five year course leads to a diploma
which is a life certificate to teach IN
Idaho The three years course leads
to five year state certificate and the
elementary course leads to one
year state certificate. In addition
special courses in Primary Methods
and in Kindergarten methods are
maintained. School opens this yeai
on Tuesday, September z.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-08-05
B0ARD sELEcrs cooDING
DEAF AMI DUMB SCHOOL SITE FINALLY
SELECTED.


The town Of Gooding was selected
as the location for the state school
for the deaf and blind, at a meeting
of the commission created by the
Tenth session of the legislature to
determine that question held yester-
day afternoon. AS the result Of the
deadlock which had been maintained
for several months an four members
Of the board abandoned Weisar and
Boise, and by unanimous vote selected
Gooding as the location.
Governor Brady and Miss S Belle
Chamberlain, state superintendent of
public instruction, had but until the
meeting yesterday favored Boise, and
Attorney General McDougal and Sec
rotary of State Lansdon had sup
ported Weiser- When the Gooding
location was proposed as a compro-
mise, Attorney General McDougal an
nounced he would join Governor Bra
dy and Miss Chamberlain on this To-
c~uon' a Vo'e was 'aNen' secretary
On behalf of the town of Gooding,
e@-9oFer"0r 1oou'ns onereu '"e
ci'o'oe o. se'erSi N0-''cre .rao's az '"a'
pace One o. 'iese aoJo',lS 'ne '0"n-
sue ana 'ne o'ners are lui'"e' ou''
Du' an "l'il'n sn'F' "a'N''s distance
"a 'ne .o"H' ~ sue c'oses' ~ l'as
2eel soiu io' Y''0 an acre ~ p '000
t9l 'He 'ra0' Du' aii''i'se l'en's nave
oeen eop'p'e'su 70 secure ~ Ut any 81
'No o'nels'
9oFsei'o' D.Hus ; o'.'1's' '0',''71 ','l
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-08-05

Weiser. A proposition was made to
give 20 acres Of land and to pipe city
water to the building should the in
stitution be located in Goodinng
"A condition attached to this de-
cision is that the site shall be salts
factory in every way The board viii
visit Gooding within a few days and,
if it is not good, another win be
chosen.
"Goodine is situated il just about
Qe center of population o. Southern
Idaho. The Oregon Short Line rail-
road IS building down The Snake river
and viii complete construction to
Lewiston in about two years. This
will place Gooding on the main line Of
the longest piece of railway extending
in any direction through the state,
and win make it as Uniformly eon-
venient TO all persons and cities as
any place that could have been Sc
lected
"Tho artesian water system Of
Gooding is especially fine and the
climatic conditions are excellent
Moreover, there is no question that
the people of Gooding or OF the i'm
mediate vicinity, will take pride in
maintaining the Institution.
Ex-Governor Frank r. Gooding was
in the city yesterday when the decis
ion was reached. He said: II an
highly pleased at the election Of Good
ing. The citizens Of that place vii
take special pride in making it 9
model institution insofar as they car
90 in that direction. Personally
shall take great interest in the school
There need be no fear felt that Tho
institution and the children win no.
be properly cared for at Gooding
Special efforts win be put forth t.
give the children every advantage
harmonious with the policy Of thos'
directly in charge Of the school,
Statesman.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-08-05

A working model of the floating
steel dry dock Dewey, now stationed
at. Olangapo, Luzon, PHILIPPINE Is
lands. is one of the interesting ex-
hibits in the Navy Department at the
Alaska, Yukon, Pacific exposition.
Every operation is performed in con-
nection with model OF the battle
ship Illinois.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-08-05

SO lfelike appeared the wax fgurc
On the operating table and the wax
hospitai surgeons standing nearby iu
the marine hospital in tine Government
Building at the Seattle exposition,
that q woman Tainted as soon as she
had looked az them.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-08-05

When the digestion is all right the
action Of the bowels regular there is-
a natural craving and relish for food.
When this is lacking you may know
chat you need dose Of Chamberlain S
Stomach and Liver Tablets They
strengthen the digestive organs, inn
prove the appetite and regulate the
bowels. Sold by r. w. Smith
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-08-05

Dysentery is a dangerous disease
but can be cured. Chamberlain's Col
ic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has
been successfully used in nine cpl
denies Of dysentery. 1t has never
been known to fail. It is especially
valuable for children and adults, and
when reduced with water and sweet
ened, it is pleasant to take Sold by
r. W. Smith.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-08-05

Four acres, with plenty of water.
Some improvements. Price reason-
able. For particulars see Chas.
Abbott Mountain Home Idaho. iotf
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-08-05
g A. R. CONVENTION

Salt Lake City, August 9-13. Ex-
via Oregon Short Line
August to I3. inclusive Return
limit August %. Ask agents for
rates and further particulars. IL IA
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-08-05

best to be prepared. Sold by r. W
Smith
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-10-16
JUDGE LEWIS CALLS GRAND JURY FUR
 FALL TERM
Will Convene November l. Trial Jury Ordered
 Two Days Later

Judge Ernest W. Lewis issued forin. al order from his chambers yesterday, calling the grand jury together Mon day November l.
 Twenty-one jurors were nrderel sum moned. The names will be Grawn by Clerk w. Smalley, of the district court and summons served within ,ext few days.
 An order will also be issued at once for the drawing of she trial jury, which will be called on Wednesday, November 2.
 Since the work of the last session of the district court, criminal matters have been piling up raoidly and 1t will prob ably require at least three days fer the grand jury to complete its work. As a result, the trial jury will have a Flengthy session on criminal matters. Many civil suits which will more than likely go to trial before jury have also been filed and the coming session of court will be an extensive one. l The federal grand jury will be call ed Monday, November 15, the United States trial jury to convene two days later. About the usual number of fed eral cases adorn the calendar.
 The semiannual court calendar is being prepared by Clerk Smalley and will be published within the next two weeks.