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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18
Grand Jury lndIcts
Two C0unterfeIters

The grand jury returned indict-
ments against Mike Dessa and 10
others this morning and, as this ends
their work, they have been excused
for this term OF the circuit court
Mike Ressa is the Italian who. with
his brother Joseph, was arrested on
charge of passing counterfeit
money. They are saloon men and
are alleged to be agents of the New
York gang OF counterfeiters who are
supposed to be implicated in the bar
rel murder. The Ressas We're arrest
ed April by Secret Service Agent
Bell and Deputy Marshal Pugh for
passing bogus 81 silver certificates on
l.. w. Stocker.
Peter Nevins was indicted by the
grand jury this morning for selling
liquor to an Indian named Louie. The
offense occurred on November IS.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18
Sent Obscene
Matter In Mall.

II. w. Love pleaded guilty before
Judge Hanford this morning to the
charge of sending obscene matter
through the mails and was given a
fine of $50 and costs. There we're
two counts against him. One for
sending obscene writings and prints
to Mrs. Ada Wolf of Bonners Ferry
and another for sending like matter
to Mrs. Olive Kendall of Hope, Idaho.
James II. Hopkins and George o.
Ford were arraigned before Judge c.
H. Hanford In the United States court
this morning on charge of sending
an obscene picture through the mails
to young lady at Pomeroy. They
pleaded not guilty and will fight the
case.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18
TURNS H0ht
INTO k[hh[L.
Man Garbed in BuCkSkin
Lives With a Score
of Pets.
STOLEN DOG LOCATED.
Two Score of YeIping CANNES Fiji
ParIOr, Kitchen and Cellar
of PreStOn'S House.
STOLEN DOG LOCATED.

c. o. Preston, or Preston Shelby a.
he calls himself, the buckskin- CARRIED
man who visited the police station
yesterday morning and issued a chal-
lenge to the brightest clergyman in
Spokane for a debate on scriptural
questions, and who on leaving the
station said he would come back
again by midnight wearing two over
coats, made good his promise, but
In a way that wasn't on the pro-
gram.
Preston went "eerie" on Howard
street and decamped down the thor
oughfare with a fashionable dachs-
hund doubled up across his arm. He
captured the pet in the doorway of
the Spokane bakery, and, despite the
cries of a~number of boys who yelled,
Hi, there, whiskers. drop the dog"
made off with his capture.
The canine belonged to Mrs. M.
Stevens, who lives at Howard street
and Fourth avenue. Much distressed
at the loss of her pet. Mrs. Stevens
at once notified the police department,
who put detectives on the trail Of
the dog kidnaper Later Mrs. Stevens
appeared before Police Justice Hinkle
and secured warrant for the arrest
of Preston on the charge of larceny
Constable Fred Sailing, Mrs. Stew
ems ana some of the detectives at
once started for Prestons shack on
Hangman creek near the brickyard.
Their visit disclosed the fact that
the misguided Preston has started a
dog farm on a large scale, stocking
the farm with the pets Of society
people.
When the officials and Mrs. Stevens
reached Preston's the house was lock-
ed and it's owner absent. Several
the door and a fierce kiyi and barking
began from inside the house and from
the basement. A small window was
opened and Mrs. Stevens called into
the bedlam of dog voices. An instant
later the head of her lengthy dachs-
hund appeared at the window. Fritz
was drawn out in sections. to the
joy and admiration of his mistress.
There must have been a score of
Sailing this morning. They were of
all breeds and descriptions. In the
lot were aristocratic looking Scotch
collies, slick looking fox terriers,
long haired shepherds and hunting
dogs-even rat terriers
Before leaving we tried to get
into the cellar, but it also was full
of dogs"
In the Jail today Preston raved and
talked about the dogs, begging earn
estly for permission to go and feed
them. He was told an agent for the
Society for the Prevention OF Cruelty
to Animals would look after the COM
fort of the dogs.
]. Barton called at the police sta
ton this morning and said big ST.
Bernard dog that his wife brought
from Indiana two days ago had been
stolen from their home on Third ave-
nue.. Mr.. Barton says his pet is the
largest dog In the state.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18

The police and detectives are busy
today investigating case which they
believe clearly shows that knockout
drops were administered in saloon,
presumably on Riverside avenue, this
morning, in connection with robbery.
William Turney, a tailor employed
at Gonzaga college up to yesterday, is
the victim. The circumstances of
the case are the strangest that have
confronted the police department for
some time.
Turney called at the police station
early last evening and deposited for
safe keeping his wages amounting to
$s7. saying that he was going to
spend the night down town and would
call for the money this morning He
seemed perfectly clear at the time,
and a receipt was given him for the
deposit.
This morning, before s o'clock. he
called for the money. 1t was given
him and he thanked the police for
looking after the cash.
AT 10 o'clock Turney staggered in
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18
WORK BEGINS IN may
4. ON new CATHEDRAL

Father Verhagen announced this
afternoon that work on the new Cath
Ollie cathedral will in all probability
begin on May /. This was the decision
reached last night at a meeting Of
those who have the matter in hand,
but before anything can be done the
approval Of Bishop O'Dea must be
obtained. However, there is no doubt
entertained that the bishop will con-
sent to the work being resumed on
more than once siSnihed his willing
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18
Republicans Named
for Councllmen.

The republican city convention yes
terday nominated the following for
councilmen:
First ward--D. s. Prescott. first
term; w. NJ. Shaw second term.
Second ward--Herbert Wilson. first
term; j. T.. Foster. second term.
Third ward-Dr, G, II. poolittle, ur-
expired term; Joseph IL, Boyd, first
term; Arthur b. Baines, second term.
Fourth ward--Joseph b. Lindsey,
first term. ], II. Snyder. second term
Fifth ward-J. D. Eastman, first
term; Henry S. Church. second term.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18
POLITICAL PARTIzANS
CONFIDENT Of SUCCESS
Supporters Of All Candidates in Triangular Fight Make Claims
---Od Parties AMiouSy Await Action of
Organized Labor.

candidate, L. Frank Boyd IL sure to
be winner. There Is much sore
ness accompanying the admissions,
however. on the part of those Of the
party who feel that their candidate,
Ed Sanders, who seemed sure Of re-
ceiving the plum. was unnecessarily
slaughtered, for the Wilson wing
seems to be in the saddle. Despite
these details, however, the rank and
file of the party say today that they
are united. And there Is no doubt
but that the liquor element is pleased
with the nomination despite the plat
form.
In the democratic ranks equal con-
fidence is expressed in the running
powers of Huber Rasher. The RASH
er supporters declare that the saloon
wave to Boyd means nothing; that
It was only bluff. Rasher followers
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18

ness to have it started at as early a
date as possible.
The members of the Main Avenue
church are urging the erection of the
edifice this spring and it is said that
any further delay would prove a great
injury.
The cathedral promises to be one
of the finest in the United States,
The reason given for the delay in
the resumption of the work is that
Bishop ODea had determined not to
make a move until he could do so
without mourning the slightest debt.
The required sum is now almost on
hand.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18
ACTIVITY REPORTED IN
C0EUR D'ALENE MINES

equipped 1t will prove as, valuable a
claim as the noted Hercules"
Great mining activity is character
izing the entire Occur dAlene coun-
try. Development work on a large
scale has been started on Nine mile
and on Stevens peak. The Hunter
mining district is also the scene of
unusual activity.
The Anchor group at Burke is
working large force of men. Patrick
Clark and Mike Mahan are princi-
pally interested in this property. Mr..
Clark is at Burke now looking over
the ground, and is accompanied by
Frank Brown Of Lewiston, who rs
largely interested in the Stevens
Peak, Springfield, Sonora, Bonanza
and the Sheridan.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18
Russia to Attack
constantInople.

BERLIN April 1S.-The Frank
fuerter Zeitung today says that Rus
sia contemplates an attack on Con-
stantinople and that the Black Sea
fleet is modified near Sebastapol
ready for action. The ships of the
volunteer fleet have been forbidden
to leave the port and ordered to be
placed In readiness for the govern
ment's use. AS fast as ships arrive
in port they are served with requisi-
tions.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18

claim they have the loyal support
Of a majority of the business men;
that the saloon element is sure to be
with them, and that most Of the
church people are willing to believe
in Rasher because Of the stand he
took on the gambling bill.
w. II. Acuff is again the darling
of the municipal party-although
some Of the leaders of that party
nearly had heart failure yesterday
through fear that the republicans
were going to gobble them up bag
and baggage. They are outspoken
in their declaration that the city
needs fierce application Of soap.
water and pearline; and that Acuff Is
an ideal person to superintend the
securing. To them it looks as if the
solid church vote will line up for
the reform ticket
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18

W. ]. Dowd, a well known Occur
d'Alene mining man, is enthusiastic
over the excellent showing that is
being made by the Powhattan mine.
This property is situated on the east
fork of Big creek and Is an extension
of the famous Bunker Hill & Sullivan.
In speaking of the condition of the
mine, Mr.. Dowd said:
THE ore body is widening out and
three shifts are now at work. We
will begin shipping this summer. 1t
Is expected that a mill will be In
stalled in the early part of Septem-
Der. Eastern people have been look
ing over the property and have offer
ed $4,000 for 1t. but we have no
intention at present of selling 1t at
any price. When It is thoroughly
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18
R0bbER KILLED
MIDNIGHT BATTLE

other robbers emerged from the bank
and Joined in the shooting.
Willoughby killed one robber ana
wounded another. He fired all the
shots In his revolver at the fleeing
burglars. The unwounded robbcr as
sisted his wounded comrade to es-
cape. Willoughby was wounded in
both legs. The dead robber is UNI
identified
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18

! Politically, Spokane has today re-
solved itself into two questions:
'Who will be mayor?" and do you
think the laboring men will name an
Independent ticket7"
The first of these questions has
but one answer from the admirers of
each of the three parties In the race.
Others who are not political wise
acres reply to the question as did a
native Of the Emeral Isle who is now
attached to the police force, II think
1t will be the man who gets the most
votes" AS for the second question,
none but the labor men can answer
that and their leaders prefer to parry
the query by saying. There is no
hurry. Wait few days and we'll
tell you"
Outwarlly the republicans say their
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18
Becomes Interested
In the Rice Belt,

NEW ORLEANS, April 1s.--North-
ern capitalists who are here attend
ing the Manufacturers association
convention have become interested in
the rice belt and have organized a
company, which will incorporate for
$40. 900, 600. to build rice elevators in
the belt along the Southern Pacific
A large portion Of the stock was sub
scribed to on the spot,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18

INDIANAPOLIS, April 1S,--In a
long interview given to local paper
Senator Mark Hanna today says that
on Tuesday next before the Amalga-
mated Iron Workers he will answer
Parry. president of the National
Manufacturers association, in his at
tack on organized labor.
Hanna says that it must be made
plain that Parry does not reflect the
modern tendency of thought among
Intelligent manufacturers
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18
Postoffice Scandals

WASHINGTON, April 1s.--The
latest irregularities in the postoffice
scandals deal with the dead letter
auction sales. At recent sale It
developed that there was a conspiracy
among the clerks by which they were
enabled TO purchase letters containing
valuables or money. Several of the
clerks were dismissed. The charge
is now made that the action taken at
that time did not include the chief
Offenders.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18

Sailing found that she and the col
ored women who were aiding her in
conducting the house had fed, pre-
sumably during the night.
The furnishings of the house were
still in place although the rooms
were deserted. but no money was left
to settle a three months rent bill
and other obligations.
Another sensation was sprung in
the lower Howard street neighbor-
hood today when wooden shutters
were placed at the windows on the
windsor building. the arrangement
neatly covering up the red curtains.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18
BROTHER RESCUES baby
SEIZED BY PANTHER

ated. but she will probably recover.
The Jones home Is in a secluded
spot In a clearing surrounded by
heavy brush. The family was away
from home and the little boy had
taken his baby sister into the yard
to play. He left the child to go into
the house and on emerging saw the
beast dragging away the little one
into the adjacent brush
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18
Enormous Appetite.

Some men have appetite for one
thing, some for another. Some times
the appetite changes. In speaking
of changes a Spokane man recently
wrote DR.. q. o. Smith. ES07 Baldwin
avenue, Spokane: This Oetter)
leaves me In the best of health; the
only trouble n l am feeling too good
and have an appetite like q horse"
This man had had an appetite for
whisky; he now has an appetite foI
food. Ask DIR. Smith how the change
came about.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18
"a WISE WOMAN"

the Auditorium gives promise of be-
ing the most important musical COM
edy event of the season. The play,
which Is in three acts. Is 10 con-
structed ms to give scope for the In
PRODUCTION of specialtles. and from
the reviews seen of the production
these features are said to be of a
very superior order.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18

FORT WORTH, Tex, April IS
The 6-months- old daughter of Farm
seized by big panther and dragged
through the brush for zoo yards. Her
little brother gave chase and with n
club beat the panther off and rescued
his sister.
The ohild's back was badly LAGER
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18
the MIDNIGHT FLIGHT
OF LA BELLE CREOLE

Madame Flo Estelle, proprietress
until this morning of the La Belle
Creole at GA Front avenue. has sew
eral hours the lead in "a flight which
nese Frank. the Chinese lawyer; L..
b. Whittsn. owner of the property;
and other creditors out OF financial
Constable Fred Sailing of Justice
Hinkle's court started the ball rolling
against Madame Esteile by demand
ing that she settle bills due her Chi
nese help. She parted until today
for tins. This marniHgs coastable
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18
Only one BID FOR
GRADING ILLINOIS

But one bid for the grading and
curbing of Illinois avenue from the
center line of Perry to the center line
Of Regal street was submitted to the
board of public works today and that
was for $3.50 by Peter Costello. This
is the second time bids were adver-
tised for A like bid was submitted
earlier in the week.
y petition for a water main to be
laid on Blaine avenue from shannon
street to Chandler street was for
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18

substitute member of the Spokane
fire department. same TO take effect at
7 o'clock y. IN. today.
L. Farrall Of truck company No. 8
was granted a 60 days leave OF alb
sence on account Of sickness. said
leave beginning April 30. 1908.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18

WAMPUM. Pa, April 1S.--At
O'CLOCK this morning an attempt was
made to rob the First National bank
of Wampum.
Henry Willoughby, who Is a baker.
was coming down the street In front
of the bank when he was ordered by
a highwayman to throw up his hands
He pulled out his revolver. when two
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18
Murdered Husband
Claims Innocence

LINCOLN. Neb.. April 1S.-Lena
Little was convicted of numbering
her husband, David, in this city this
morning and sentenced to life i'm
prisonment. She declares that her
conviction is due TO perjury and says
she is innocent and that no more
monstrous injustice was ever perpe-
trated.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18

warded to the council with the report
that the estimated cost would be
1852. The 'petition shows the requir-
ed revenue.
A petition for water main to be
laid on Napa street from Sprague
avenue to Mendenhall and on Men,
, denhall avenue to Altamont street
was forwarded to the council for APP
proved. The estimated cost of this
extension amounts to sl110 and the
revenue shows an income for the city
of $is6.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18
new CHANGES IN
FIRE Department

At a meeting OF the board OF Are
commissioners held today the resig-
nation of Captain ii. J. Martin was
accepted, same totske effect at Z
o'clock p, m. today.
w. L. FRANKLIN was appointed q
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18
For Guam Cable.

WASHINGTON. April 1s.--After a
long consideration the navy depart
ment has notified the state depart
ment that there is no objection to
the landing OF the Dutch German
cable on the island of Guam.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18
Defender at Bristol.

BRISTOL, II. L.. April iS.--The
main boom. ia feet, was slung to
the mast of the Reliance today. The
builders expect that the first trial
will take place next week.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18
Howard Denies All
That Youtsey Says.

FRANKFORT. Ky. April ls.---Jim
Howard on the stand today denied
all of Youtsey's statements. He said
that he never saw Youtsey, Goebel or
Taylor until after Goebel was killed.
He claims that he was In his room at
the hotel when Goebel was shot.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18
THE GILL INJUNCTION
IS MADE Permanent

nent. Attorneys for Mr.. GIN will take
the case to the supreme court. Other
off'cials at the city hall said today
that II began TO look doubtful If Mr..
GIN would ever receive the salary
that has accumulated during his
forcibie tenure OF the office.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18
Automobile Death.

INDIANAPOLIS. April lS.--Dr
Charles Howard, prominent ply
stefan was killed and Richard
Wright. who was accompanying him,
was injured this morning by an auto
mobile which the doctor bought yes
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18

In the superior court tsfay the in
junction which was temporary pre-.
venting the city from paying City
Engineer K1rsn Gin the salary that
has accrued In the oftice since Mr..
Byrne was appointed engineer several
months ago has been made perma-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18
Kills Wife, Son,
Then Suicides

NEW YORK. April 1s-George
Jordan, a boat builder, this morning
shot and killed his wife and fatally
wounded his 1l-year-o old son. He
then put two bullets in his own head,
fatally wounding himself. Jealousy
was the cause.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18
German Press Sore.

BERLIN, April 1S.-The Press to-
day renews its attack upon the Amer
ican European squadron incident. The
Tageblatt says that no explanations
from Washington can alter the fact
that the Marseilles visit is an af-
front to Germany.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18
Schooner Crew
Washed Overheard.

GLOUCESTER. April is. The
from the grand banks and reports
having lost four OF her crew in
Thursday nights storm They were
washed overheard while shortening
sail
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18
DAMAGE SUIT ON TRIAL

A civil jury In the federal court
Palouse Lumber company is suing the
Northern Pacific for $1S.44260 for the
alleged burning of their mill by flying
sparks from a locomotive last Sep
tember
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18
Fears Entertained
for GouId's Yacht.

NORFOLK, Va, April 1S,-Fears
are entertained that Edwin Gould's
yacht, the Chicota, was sunk In the
recent storm. She Is two days over
due at Annapolis from here.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18
ROBBERS CRACK SAFE
SECURE $2,60o CASH

EMPORIA, Kan, April 1S.-The
National Bank OF Allen was robbed
last night of $4,000 by safe crackers.
In blowing open the safe the robbers
nearly demolished the interior of the
building. The robbery was not dis
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18

covered until the bank was opened
this morning.
At Admire, small town four miles
distant from Allen. the postoffice safe
was blown open and robbed last night,
presumably by the same gang.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18
BeryI Hope Divorced.

TRENTON, N. J.. April 1S.--Beryl
Hope, the well known actress, has
just secured n divorce from her hus-
band, William Wright. on the grounds
OF desertion.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18
Marsellles Fire.

MARSEILLEs. April IS. - Fire
broke out today In the Alhambra hail.
The big building was destroyed and
flames are now threatening the older
portion OF the city,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-18

terday. 1t became unmsna geable and
ran IN front of an interurban electric
car Howard was mangled heyond
recognition.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-17
BACK TO PHILIPPINES.
Mr.. John Farrell Leaves Raleigh on Next
Thursday.

Mr. John Harrell Is back in the city
after spending some time in Washington
where he went to arrange to enter the
Quartermaster's Department in the Uni
ted States.
But he found that he could not be in
cluded in the classified service, as he
lacked eight months of the three years
service in the Philippines, having been
there for two years and four months
Mr.. Harrell has been here on leave
of absence to bring the body of his
father, the late Col Eugene Rarrell. 20
this city for interment, and by orders
CT the War Department. he will now re-
Port for duty IN the Quartermaster' De
partment at Manila. He will leave here
next Thursday and viii report at San
Francisco On the 31st of the month. lie
viii leave on the Sheridan between the
first and fifth of November bound for
Manila.
On board the Sheridan there will be the
Twenty-second Infantry and also a mum
Der OF Gen. G.. F. humphreys former
clerks. One of these, Mr.. Washhurn, son
of the Chief Clerk of General Humphrey,
may spend a few days here with MI
Harrell. Until he arrives in Manila Mr.
Harrell is paid at the rate of S1,40O a
year and while there 81 500 a year.