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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-24
OFFICER BURGLAR.

CHICAGO, Dec. 24.-Policeman
Patrick Mahoney was today found
guilty of burglary and will be given
an indeterminate sentence in the peni-
Tertiary. Mahoncy and two profess
sional burglars blew open the safe
in jewelry store on Mahoney's beat
and stole $4,000 in jewels and cur
rcncy.
During the trial 1t developed that
the policeman devoted his spare time
80 perrecting burglars tools.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-24
Spokane Mfg. : Printing 70.

formerly at rear Riverside ave. are
ment of Gardner hotel, and are now
able to save you money on job print
ing. Give us IA trial order and we
guarantee satisfaction both in work
aud prices, WIN be pleased to give
estimates on amy orders, large or
small. Remember the place-Gardne
hotel basement
\ few good solicitors wanted for
city and country.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-24
DEATH OF PATTON.

After a struggle Of 10 days with
the deadly grip of Bright's disease,
L. Mart Patton peacefully passed to
his eternal rest at o'clock last eve
ming. During the long siege of pain
through which he passed he bore up
valiantly and looked forward to the
resignation. When the final moment
came he was surrounded by his fam
lily and many intimate friends.
Mr.. Patton was born in Cleveland,
o. Intending to become a preacher,
he studied at the seminary conducted
by the Brothers of Mary in Baltimore,
Md. Believing that he had no voca-
ton for the priesthood, he devoted
himself to newspaper work, in which
he proved himself a man of superior
merit. For many years he was editor
of the Baltimore Mirror, which is
Cardinal Gibbons official publication.
He was married to Miss Eta Ahern
in 1898, who is daughter of John
Ahern, former state president of the
A. o. II.
He was a member of the Catholic
Foresters.' the Knights of Columbus,
the Woodmen of the World, the
Eagles and the Elks. He was con-
sstent member of st. Joseph's church
on Dean ave-. and not. of the Main
ave. church, as has been stated.
The Catholic people of Spokane
deeply mourn his loss, as he was
considered a shining honor to their
religion, and who left nothing undone
within his power to advance it's cause.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-24
SPANCLES GATHER.

]. f. Spangle clerk in the Office of
the county commissioners, left this
afternoon for Spangle. Wash. to at
tend n family reunion tomorrow at
the home OF his father, William
Spangle. There are four children.
Is grandchildren and two great
grandchildren, and all are expected
to be present.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-24
A HARD PAIL.

A laborer named George Van Dusen
slipped this morning in front of the
Bohemian saloon ON the corner of
Sprague and Post and broke his leg
just above the knee. Some one in the
large crowde that gathered solicited
financial assistance for the injured
man and about $50 was collected to
enable him to defray his expenses at
Sacred Heart hospital.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-24
WRECKED,

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Dec. "a
The fast express on the Pere Mar
quette railway this morning in
snow storm crashed into the
rear end of a freight while running
at full speed. Both trains were
wrecked Thirteen We're seriously in
jured, including five trainmen. Many
others received slight injuries.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-24
SPORTING NEWS.

@. and Charles hlsey, heavyweight
III tosser with the Spokane team.
The match will probably be pulled OFF
within few days Mt the 3. A. A. c.
These men were seen together here
during the Jeffries- Fitzsimmons ex-
hibition and, besides getting the de-
clsion over Elsey the big fireman
created very favorable impression
with local sports.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-24

James J. Jeffries positively contra
diets the Associated Press statement
that Monroe had him going and that
he was down on one knee In the re-
cent contest at Helena. FitZsimmOns
corroborates Jeffries In every partieu-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-24
Progressive MediCaIASSn.
122 Mill ST., Opp. Telephone Elk
change, Spokane, Wash.

Four-room house in Stafford's addi-
ton, nice lawn and trees. two acres
of ground city water, good chicken
ranch; price. $1,000.
100 acres, 90 miles from city. good
land. some cultivated. house, barn
and orchard; price. $1,000. or trade for
lot and some cash.
-Four lots in halfmilo circle. sur
rounded by three streets. in splendid
location for business proposition:
bound to enhance in value; price,
$25o0; terms.
We have always got customers for
nice residence property, and are now
making speciality of inside property.
List your property with us. If it Is
good buy. We can sell 1t.
mil r REPMEn Il m
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-24
SHARKEY SENTENCED.

NEW YORK, Dec. Radioactive
to 10 years Imprisonment in Sing
Sing by Justice Davy for the killing
of Millionaire Fish.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-24

Jack Monroe the Butte fighter who
recently met Jeffrics in the ring. says
his condition now Is unit for fighting
anyone. but that he is going into
training and in short time will be
ready to meet anyone.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-24

Almira. Wash.-The question as to
which died first, Judge Lewis or his
wife, both of whom were found MUIR
dered last Sunday, may cause consid-
cradle litigation in the settlement of
the estate. No will has yet been
foupd
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-24

"Kid' Frederick. who last night
fought "A 20-round draw at Wardner
with Dude" Lewis. has been matched
to fight Perry Quecnan before Sc
attic club on January II.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-24
rIrzGERALD-ELSEY.

An event of more than ordinary in
tcrest is being worked up this week
and is a match between Joe Fitzgcr-
aid. the Spokane heavyweight favor
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-24
NEW YORK CENTRAL RAISE.

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-The New
York Central announces an increase
of 20 per cent in all salaries in the
clerical department, effective after
December l.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-24
BRAKEMAN KILLED.

Brakeman w. II. Hassenburg was
killed while in the act of making u
coupling at Wonatchee last night in
the Great Northern yards.
The unfortunate man went in be-
tween the cars to make the coupling.
When the ears came together some
timbers, which We're projecting from
the end Of the cars, caught the mans
head. crushing out his life. Hassen-
berg lived but five minutes. He
leaves n wife and two children. His
remains will be shipped to Canada.
At present the freight depot OF the
O. II. a N. is being used for passcn-
ger service AS well, but incoming
trains still use the platform at the
burned depot. 1t is probable that n
new depot will be erected on the
present site
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-24

Yesterday afternoon an eastbound
train on the Great Northern met with
an accident at Lyons, Is miles west
of here, derailing the engine.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-24
G. N. WRECK.

A freight rear-end collision last
night on the Great Northern delayed
all traffic for several hours.
Eastbound No. 216 ran into the To-
cal freight, also eastbound, smashing
the caboose and one car. which after
wards burned. and badly damaging
injured.
The hagman is supposed to be at
fault.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-24
HElSER'S DANCING ACADEMY.

Pupils receive private and class
instructions. Tel. Red Pal. Ar
mory, Madison St
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-24
FRUITS REASONABLE.

In the line of fruits there Is a
good supply and a lively demand.
Apples are quoted at retail at from
75c to $1.25 per box; pears, $3.50 to
s1.75 per box; oranges, 25c to SOC
per dozen; bananas, soc per dozen,
and grapes, Acc per pound. There are
none but imported grapes in the mar
kat
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-24
HIGH-PRICED BEEF.

Beef is steadily advancing in price,
raise of half a cent in the whole
sale market having occurred last
week and another slight raise is look
ed for soon. Pork, however, is on
the decline. the wholesale price hav-
ing dropped one-half to three-quarters
of a cent,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-24

The railway telegraph operators of
the northwest are confidently looking
for an increase of pay soon after the
first of the year. There is no friction
between the employees and employers
and the railway officials have express
ed the intention of giving the men Il
fair hearing.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-24
BARTENDERs, ATTENTION.

There will be no meeting of Bar
tenders local, No. ass, tonight,
Christmas eve.
The Washington times., 1902-09-23
MACFARI AND FLAG
AWARDED TRUCK c

seems to have been well chosen. The
character OF the work, generally speak
| ing. is excellent. and the engine house
will h model of modern times.
"On Friday. the 18th instant. the
third day of the inspection. we visited
and inspected engine company No. "a.
Then followed chemical engine No /.
engine company No. 2. and truck COM
pany c. On Saturday morning the
committee visited and inspected chemi-
cal engine company No. 3 at Tenley-
town. Returning from this house TO
the city. the hand chemical engine To-
Gated in small building in Cleveland
Park was also inspected. and found to
be in good order
Stables Were Good.
In every company the horses and
apparatus were found to be in excellent
condition. Many new horses were re-
ported in the stalls. In the repair shop
engine No. was being overhauled.
The training stables. adjoining engine
company No. S, were found In good
condition. The tan-bark exercising
floor is not believed to be as useful as
a cement floor might be. Horses bro
have TO be invariably coached again
once they are in the regular houses. and
have to run over the granolithic floors
there.
In every company but two the alb
sence of the full complement of men
was most noticeable. The foremen ex-
planned that some of their men were at
luncheon. some were enjoying their reg
ular day on. and others were Ill.
Many of the houses we found in need
OF minor repairs. Two were being re-
paired. renovated. and painted during
the inspection
The committee adds details of the in
spection at each fire house in the Dis
trict. and concludes the report as fol-
lows:
New Buildings Needed.
Your committee begs leave to sug.
gest that the time has come when 1, is
necessary to rebuild several of the old
er houses of the department. some of
which have been in use now for more |
than thirty years. and which are en-
ttrely inadequate and unsuited to the |
needs of a modern fire company. Con-
gress should be asked for appropria-
tons for the rebuilding of such houses |
as engine companies Nos. 1. 4. 6, and |
are now Quartered in. In some of these |
there is absolutely not room for the |
apparatus. In the case of No. S. for |
instance, the authorities must within /
short time cut off much of the stall |
room in order to make way for one OF |
he big. modern fire engines recently
The location of No. 4 engine
company should be changed. At pres
ent the house faces a narrow street.
way directly on the railroad tracks
In conclusion the committee desires
20 state that it found the department
IS whole in high state OF efficiency
rhe hitch-ups. as stated, were made
With men starting from the dormito-
les, the condition being much the same
Is those met with on midnight alarm.
this fact. the time was very
asst. indeed. and it is such fast time as
he companies made that adds so great
Y to the effectiveness of fire fighting
orce.''
The Washington times., 1902-09-23
JUSTICE BARNARD WILL
LISTEN TO PLEAS TODAY
Persons Indicted Since the Beginning
of Summer Recess to Be Ar
raigned This Morning

Many of the persons indicted by the
grand jury since the beginning of the
summer recess will be called before
Justice Barnard this morning in Criminal
Court No 2 to enter pleas TO the
charges against them. Among those
who will be arraigned are Mrs. Helene
Stern who is under indictment for mur-
der The specific charge against the ac-
cused is that she caused the death OF
one Bessie Feldman. by an unprofes-
slonal operation in April last.
Harriet Douglass. who is under in
dictment On a similar charge, will be
arraigned also. She is held responsible
for the death OF May Stewart on June
26 last.
Others who will be arraigned and the
are: Charles A. Hayman. violation of
the pension law: George r. Gaines and
Charles T. Crimes. perjury; Samuel
johnson. assault with a dangerous
weapon Samuel H. Bassett. violation of
United States postal laws. sending OBJ
scene matter through the mails; Will
liam II. Adams. forgery; James f. Rus
sell. assault with dangerous weapon:
Richard J. Marshall. false pretenses:
Mitchell Poliner. violation of the law of
the age of consent; John D. Creney.
false pretenses and forgery; Durant
Shackelford, libel; Harry Huddleston,
forgery; John r. Russell, violation Of
the United States postal laws; William
F. Stewart. violation Of the oleomarga-
rine law: Frederick E. Schlatter, as
sault with dangerous weapon, and
Howard Foreman, embezZlement.
The Washington times., 1902-09-23
CHAIRMAN DARNBILLE
TALKS OF ASSESSMENT
Says People Do Not Under
stand the Situation.
Admits That Errors Will Occur in the
Increase Made and Invites
Corrections.

The board OF equalization and re-
against the recent triennial assessment
of real estate In the District, is very
busy listening to such objections against
the lists, especially in the suburban
sections.
Mr.. H. H. Darneille. chairman of the
board, said yesterday:
There appears to be a serious mis-
apprehension in the minds of the tax
payers regarding the pending assess
ment of real estate. Under the law of
were not obligated to any specific as
sessment valuation, and used their wise
discretion in making the assessments
as low as possible in order to reach
the required necessities Of Congression-
al appropriations.
During the past winter demand was
made for an increase of about two mil
lion dollars over the last years reve-
nues. one-half of which, it was esti-
mated, could be realized from the real
estate. That meant an actual increase
of about sixty-eight million dollars over
and above the last assessed valuations.
Errors May Creep In.
"All protests and appeals were over
ruled and the law of July /. 1902. makes
1t mandatory that all land and improve
ments thereon shall be assessed at not
less than two-thirds of the true value
thereof
I'VE have tried to reach an equitable
adjustment On the basis of the manda-
tory minimum of what this law re-
quires. The extension of time given for
the revision was entirely TOO short TO
satisfactory results and
many inequalities will undoubtedly ap-
pear, also possible errors of judgment
in the estimate of what Is the present
true value Of the property.
These errors and inequalities we are
willing to correct. and as board of
equalization and review | assure the
public that We are extremely anxious
TO receive any reliable information that
will enable us to reduce any assess
ment that is found to be in excess of
the wo-thirds basis.
"A great many appeals have been re-
,eived which have evidently been pre-
pared without regard to the mandatory
of the law, and are simply
pro f0rma in the hope OF securing
reduction of the assessment without |
giving any reasons therefor or any es-
innate as to the true value of the |
The Washington times., 1902-09-23
BROAD STREETS MUST
HAVE l5-FOOT WALKS
Commissioners VIII Fermit
of No Exceptions.
Temporary Improvements, However
May Be Made-Decision in North
Capitol Street Case.

The District Commissioners, through
'he recommendation of the Engineer
department. have notified Mr.. Andrew
U. Nash, OF 1144 North Capitol Street.
that their policy with reference to that
street is to have sidewalk fifteen feet
In width. In conformity with the exist
Ing improvements.
The matter Of the width of the side
walk was brought TO the attention of the
board in communication from Mr..
Nash last Friday. He objected to the
continuation of the wide sidewalk on
the unimproved portions of North Capt.
tol Street because of the great expense
incurred In grading. ETC., beyond the
limits of the present improvements Mr.
Nash thought SO wide a sidewalk was
unnecessary at the present time.
Colonel Biddle In presenting reports
upon tthe subject from his department
recommends that Mr. Nash be Informed
that the policy of the Commissioners to
require, sidewalk OF fifteen feet In
width on streets 100 feet wide cannot
we'll be changed. as 1t has been In vogue
TOT several years. and is uniform
throughout the city.
1eiMit temporary Walks.
Inasmuch. however. as a great part
of this street is now, and will be for
many years. used for residence pur-
poses, Colonel Biddle suggests that it is
not the present policy of the authorities
to require sidewalk of the width named
to be put down at once, but that ms
substantial constructions will be allow
ed beyond the fifteen-foot line
Colonel Biddle suggests that terraces,
steps. and permanent constructions shall
be within those limits. but structures
that can be readily removed. such as
fences, may be placed within the Twelve
foot line from the curb In this way |
he says, the sidewalk can be widened
when 1t becomes necessary, without |
great expense to the owners of the abut-
ting property.
This view of the situation has been |
by the Board of Commissioners |
and will go on record for the guidance |
of the Engineer Department
The Washington times., 1902-09-23
Marriage Licenses Issued.

William Baine and Ernestine Ford.
Charles T. Carter and Arabella
Wall.
Benjamin Thomas and Louisa Brown
Daniel Dangerfeld and Dora Anderson
Paul G. Emig and Sarah Gilliard.
Charles W. II. Diggs and Matte l.. E
Holste1d
Albert L. Brent and Rebecca ProfIitt
William Brown and Lottie f. McGee
Alfred C. Smith and Caroline Richard.
son. both of Arlington. Va.
Charles II. Williams and Bertha NJ
Charles A, Norris and Lillian NJ.
Craigen
Emory Y. Simmons and Mary J. Rol-
10.
George NJ. Green and Bertha TILL
man.
The Washington times., 1902-09-23
Will of Mary M. Brannan.

The will of Mary NJ Brannan. dated
March 4. 1898, was filed yesterday for pro-
bate. The Washington Loan and Trust
Company. which is named as executor,
is directed to divide the estate OF the
teStatrfx into seven equal parts. Two
shares are to be given TO her grandson.
Leo r. Fitzgerald, and the remaining
shares to her five grandchildren, May l.
Maloney, John p. Francis NJ, Clement
A. Fitzgerald. and Rose NJ. Marceron.
BY her will dated. October %. 1892,
also filed for probate. Emily White
Casey leaves her entire estate to her
husband Charles Clark Casey. who Is
executor
The Washington times., 1902-09-23
IMPORTANT RULING IN
TAX ARRBARAGE Case
Tax Deed Extinguisher De-
eision Still Effective.
Law of 1907, Mr. Duvall Holds, Does
Not Change Conditions-A Case in
Which Liens Were Wiped Out

The Corporation Counsel, Mr.. A. B
Commissioners The communication Of j
Harrison Johnson & Son relative to the
tax sale Of certain property owned by
them. II appears that on February g.
1891, a tax deed was issued to J. Harri-
son Johnson for certain lot. AT the
date of the tax sale on which the deed
was issued there were unpaid taSes as
sessed against the lot for 1880 10 1885,
inclusive, and the property had been bid
in by the District therefor.
Mr.. Duvan says the Supreme Court
of the District, in Brewer against the
District of Columbia, held that under
the then law tax deed operated to ex-
the District could not hold the property
liable therefor.
Deed Wipes Out Liens.
Under the provisions of the act of
IAN act in relation to taxes and tax
sales in the District of Columbia" au-
thorizing the sale at private sale Of
property bid in by the District. Mr.. j.
Harrison johnson wants to know If his
lot is subject to sale under this act of
Congress.
'Tn view of the above mentioned de-
cision," says Mr.. Duvall, Il am of the
opinion that no sale of said lot can be
made on account of any taxes which
were unpaid prior to the date of the tax
sale upon which the tax deed was is
sued"
The Washington times., 1902-09-23
Sues for Value of Well.

Henry Gathgens yesterday filed suit
in the Supreme Court of the District
against Thomas Fitzpatrick TO recover
81. 900 claimed as damage TO the prop
erty Of the former. 1t is alleged by the
plaintiff that Mr.. Fitzpatrick ruined his
we'll to such an extent that the Health
ordered il filled in. Attor-
heys Rembacker and Gardner are named
as counsel for the plaintiff.
The Washington times., 1902-09-23
Home From Fire Chiefs Convention.

Chief Engineer Fulton and Senior AS
sistant Chief Engineer Belt of the Dis
trict Fire Department have returned
from New York. where they attended
the national convention of fire chiefs in
that city last week. He reports that the
meeting was largely attended, and that
great interest attached to the proceed
ings. The next convention will be in
Atlantis City. probably in the month OF
August of next year.
The Washington times., 1902-09-23
HEALTH OFFICE RECORD.
Deaths.

The following deaths for forty-eig
hours were reported at the Health d
partment up 10 noon yesterday:
Frances r. Hagner. SIS years.
Ellen Brennan. rs years.
Mary J. Powell, II years.
John Kennedy. 6S years.
William NJ New, &C years.
William H. Day. 81 years.
Anna a. Williams, 81 years.
Joseph e. Rockwell. so years.
Richard C. Carr. SO years.
Maggie Randolph, 40 years.
Edward w Duval. 36 years.
Charles S. Wood. IS years.
Edna E. Fowler. 25 years.
Mary f. Upton. % years.
Francis Somorville. 81 years.
Florence Hyde. 21 years.
Raymond Williams, II years.
Douglass VI. Brown, years.
James Gray. years.
Helen Addison. 8 months.
Johanna Gabriel, . months.
Genevieve Plummer. l month.
John H. Smith, II days.
Josephine Birkle. ! day.