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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-13
POLITICS WARMING
! IN ATHLETIC CLUB

The campaign Nc on in earnest at
the Spokane Amateur Athletic club
and today is being fought to a red
hot finish. 1t Is estimated about SOC
votes will be cast. If conditions do
not change radically In the next "a
hours. the Ware administration will
go down to defeat.
As conditions now stand the reform
party will probably carry the head
of their ticket TO victory by about so
votes or more. and the balance of the
ticket by rs votes. A lively canvass
for votes has been going on for the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-13
TAXATION.

'There is in this state property
that escapes taxation altogether. and
other property that is assessed at but
small fractional part of its market
value. AS an instance of the former,
1 would call attention to sleeping car
companies doing business in this
state; of the latter, to our railroads.
1.-The aggregate assessed value of
all railroad property in the state
used for railroad purposes is $780,
604,659. BY those who have inquired
into the matter, the statement that
this property is worth, at least, $780,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-13

~ OLYMPIA. Wash, Jan. 13.-Both
~
houses Of the legislature were busy
this morning Introducing bills and
4fguing over patronage.
" In the senate. Senator Tolman in
Produced the railroad commission bill
and the passenger rate bill. Senator
Palmer introduced a bill to provide
an additional judge for King county.
Senator Crow is the father of a bill
authorizing the Incorporating of ami
panies.
Senator Potts introduced a bill call
ipg for am appropriation for a state
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-13
Relieve famine.

NEW YORK. Jan. 1s.-The Lewis
conference between the coal opera
tors and the railroad presidents for
the purpose OF ascertaining what
measures were possible to relieve the
famine in this city began at IL
o'clock this morning. President Baer
was first TO arrive, followed by Presi-
dent Markle and Mr.. Underwood of
the Erie. President Fowler of the
Ontario Western and President
Thomas of the Lehigh Valley.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-13
THE SPOKANE PRESS
SIGNS UNION SCALE

stands pledged to supply competent
and skilled workmen to The Press.
All disagreements and disputes
which may arise between the union
and The Press shall be submitted to
arbitration.
The Press has further agreed that
all departments shall be union. The
officials of the union state that the
new scale was not submitted to arbi-
tration by The Press.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-13
OUT, AND IN AGAIN.

Joseph Barrett and william Morri-
son. arrested some time ago on the
charge OF robbery, were released. as
they had not been arraigned within
80 days after being bound over. They
were Immediately rearrested on a
new complaint and were given the
statutory time to plead.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-13

porters OF w. Z. Borah only IA agreed
to stand out from Heyburn's supper
As it required II votes to prevent
Heyburns election and bring about a
deadlock. Borah made a virtue of ne
cessity and in ringing speech
begged hts followers to stand by the
caucus nominee.
Judge Hepburn Is so years old a
native of Pennsylvania. He resides
at Osborne. in the Occur d'Alenes.
His mother, Mrs, Sarah @. Hepburn
resides in Spokane. as does his,
brother. Il, NJ. Hepburn.
Judge Hepburn has been dubbed by
the press OF south Idaho as the
Spokane senator on account of his
friendiiness to this city.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-13
APPROPRIATIONS.
II is recommended:

II IS recommended:
That $4,000 be appropriated for
state representation at the Louisiana
Purchase exposition.
That the great increase In the num-
Der of inmates at the state asylams,
penitentiary, soldiers home and the
increased number-of scholars in state
schools be provided for by increased
That educational institutions be
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-13

The company has agreed to recog-
nize the representatives ana will give
them a hearing.
A dispatch to Spokane last night
said that 1t would probably take one
month to adjust matters. as each sta
tion would be discussed on its merits.
Delegates from each division are now
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-13
BAPTIST CHURCH
STARTS BUILDING

hands surplus funds from many
sources with which 1t is proposed to
create n nucleus for the amount re-
CURED
The plans for the structure already
completed contemplate one OF the
handsomest churches in the coast
states and when erected the edifce
will correspond to the nine building
at present used.
The church already has possession
of the large lot cornering on Second
ave. and Lincoln ST.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-13
LEGISLATORS WAR
OVER PATRONAGE

wagon road in Chelan and Okanogan
counties. Senator Palmer wants a
constitutional amendment to the law
forbidding assessors from holding Of
fee more than two terms.
In the house, Frank o, Ehrlich of
Skagit county contests the election
of Patrick Mccoy. democrat claiming
errors in the counting OF ballots.
In the distribution of patronage
the democrats were allowed one en-
ploye. The democrats refused to ac-
cept this. A heated argument re-
suited between Quinn, Maloney and
Cameron, democrats, and Wells.
eileen and Levy, republicans.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-13
STOLE CLOAK.

Thomas McCarty was arraigned in
the criminal department of the SUI
perior court on the charge of the
larceny of n cloak, the property of
Mrs. II. Dickson. McCarty pleaded
guilty and was sentenced to 80 days
In the county Jail and to pay a fine
of 500.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-13

last two days and both sides are al
ready claiming majorities anywhere
from rs to $50 strong.
Both forces are in caucus today
and arranging their plans. For the
sake of harmony. It is said another
attempt will be made to effect com
promise.
Tonight q meeting will be held at
the club. when the reports of secre-
tary and treasurer for the year will
be read and everything put In shape
for the baliotting tomorrow. The
voting will commence at 4 p. m. and
continue until s.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-13

The Spokane Press, by its man.
ager, George Putnam. has signed the
new scale presented by Spokane Falls
Typographical union. No. 1913. for the
ensuing live years.
BY this action only members of the
union are employed on The Press, and
the composing room is governed by
the rules and regulations of the union
du.sdg' ms period
In consideration of this. the union
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-13
STATES GREAT GAIN.

The large increase in postofflces In
the states of Montana, Idaho and
Washington during the past year
shows the rapid growth of the north
west, with Washington in the lead,
In 1902, Montana had 513 post
offices. Today the records show 500.
Idaho had <73 postofiices in 1870?
and today the register credits the
state of Idaho with ass.
Washington had 1913 offices in 1909
and the bulletins today show 800
postoffices in the state. a gain OF 106
offices over last year.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-13
coWAN HELD.

Judge Richardson this morning de-
MED the petition of Maynard II.
Cowan for a writ of habeas corpus re-
leasing him from the custody OF
Chief of Police Reddy.
Cowan was arrested on the charge
OF perjury and was released by Jus
tice Hinkle on his own recognizance.
Chief OF Police Reddy filed an answer
to the petition, showing that Cowan
was not in his custody and there
fore could not be produced by him in
court.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-13
surf TO GUST.

T.. T. Aitkin, by Smith & Langhon,
his attorneys, has commenced suit
in the superior court against May
Longhben ct al. to secure possession
of the premises at 1851 and 10
Howard ST, for which he claims to
hold a lease.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-13
HEPBURN ELECTED
SENATOR FROM IDAHO

The vote stood; Hepburn, republi-
can. 80; Hawley, democrat. II, and
was divided as follows: Senate
Hepburn, l5; Hawley. {. House
Hepburn, IS; Hawley. II.
At last nights caucus Of the sup
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-13

The first active steps in the cree
ton of the main structure OF the
First Baptist church will be taken
this evening.
After the regular prayer meeting
business session will be called. pre-
sided over by DR.. ]. Oliver Van Osdel,
ut which time n proposition to ere
ate sinking fund with view to
beginning the erection of the main
edifice will be presented and acted
upon.
Tho CONGREGATION has already In It's
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-13
COUNTY DADS.

The board of county commissioners
has Organized for the term by the
selection of George ii. Collin M
chairman. MIR. Collin Is the new
member of the board. taking his Of
fice yesterday. The board has select
ed Iay l.. w. Morrison health officer
10 MI out the unexpired term of DR..
Smith. who was elected coroner. The
term expires May ..
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-13
INCEST CASE.

Thurston King was arrested last
night on complaint of his wife,
Evangeline King. charging him with
incest with his 16-year-old daughter,
May King. Both Thurston King and
the daughter are in jail but there is
no charge filed against the child.
King will be arraigned before Justice
Stocker late this afternoon.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-13

BOISE. Idaho, Jan 13.-The first
joint session of the legislature was
held this noon and resulted in the
election OF Judge w. u. Hepburn OF
Osborne as United States senator
from Idaho for the ensuing six years.
suooseding Senator Heitheld.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-13
cUsHMAN ALIVE.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 13.-Repre-
sentative Cushman of Washington
has introduced bill into the house
of representatives. naming January
81 as the date for the consideration
of the bill for the election of dele
gates from Alaska.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-13

Assistant Superintendent Flint and
Postmaster Harrison are inspecting
the postofflce building this morning
preparatory TO making some changes
which will give Spokane 500 more
boxes at the general office. After an
agreement is reached the proposed
plan OF change will be referred to the
department for approval.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-13
MESSAGE OF GOVERNOR MCBRIDE

kept free from political influences.
That strict economy be practiced to
keep down the states Indebtedness
and that new sources of revenue be
obtained for increased expenditures.
That the rate of taxation be not
increased except as last resort.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-13
INcoRPeRATIoN FEES.

corporations depend upon their sapi-
tai stock and that corporations evad-
ing payment of fees be deprived of
rights and privileges.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-13
GOULD FIRE.

NEW YORK, Jan, 13.-Fire this
morning in George Goulds residence
did $4,000 damage to paintings and
hangings, included in which was the
famous Cavalier" by. Gilbert Stu
art
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-13
JAMESON CH0zEN.

The three superior court Judges
met in Judge Romans office this
morning and selected ]. NJ. Jameson
as member OF the board OF jury
commissioners IN place OF I. II. kauf-
man, who failed to qualify. Mr..
Jameson received the votes of
Judges KEENAN, and Belt. while Judge
Richardson cast his vote for c. IL.
Bungay.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-13
MISCELLANEOUS.

The death of Governor John r.
Rogers is lamented and recon-
mendation made that the state refund
to his widow the funeral expenses,
amounting to $529.55.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-13
PLEADS NOT GUILTY.

John Glindeman was arraigned on
the charge of incest. preferred by his
wife and pleaded not guilty. Ills
trial was set for January IS.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-13
RETAIL cR0cERS.

The Retail Grocers' association will
hold a meeting Monday afternoon
January 10, at which time officers
will be elected. w. ID. Churchill is
slated for reelection as president.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-13
CHANGE CAPITAL.

PIERRE. S. D.. Jan. 13.-The legis-
lature today finally passed n resolu-
ton submitting to the people propo-
sition to change the state capital to
Mitchell. The public favors the
change
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-13

= OLYMPIA, Wash, Jan. 13.-Both
houses met at noon today. After Or
ganization was completed. the first
annual message of Governor Mcbride
was read.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-13

marked improvement under the law
as 1t now stands. The state board
should be a board of equalization in
fact instead of in name only, as at
present."
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-13
ANTI-pASS LAW.

That stringent anti-pass law be
enacted, as free passes are highly
detrimental to the public service, a
potent instrument in seducing public
officials from their allegiance to the
public"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-13
SPAIN TO EXHIBIT.

MADRID. Jan. 1S.-The council Of
ministers IL considering an appropri-
alton OF S5oo.0o0 for the st. Louis
exposition
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-25
TELLER IS REELECTED
RECEIVED VOTES OF ALL OF
 THE 5l DEMOCRATS.
Republicans Allege That the Election is I!legal-ccntest Over the Colorado Senatorship May
 Be the Outcome.

Denver, Col. Jan N-Democratic mem- Bers of the Senate and House of the four teenth General Assembly of Colorado, this evening cast their fifty-one ballots for Henry NJ. Tellersfor United States Senator. Teller was declared elected by w. IT. Adams who presided.
 From yesterday morning all the Dem for Teller except Representative M, J. Madden of Denver, who was at home sick with grip and had been forbidden to leave the house by physicians. In spite of his condition, however. he decided to attend this evening and at o'clock cast his vote for Teller. There were no Re- publicans of either House present and the legality of the election is not admit ted by the Republican leaders.
 Senator Teller was escorted to the plat form and expressed his thanks for the patient zeal of his friends.
 Senator Thomas M. Patterson followed tn a speech in which he declared the De- mocracy of the State now more closely united than ever before. He declared
  that he did not think it likely that a con test would be made against Senator Tel Ter. These speeches were followed by several congratulatory addresses. The joint session then adjourned.
 While the election of Senator Teller by the Democratic portion of the assem- bly, has removed one element of uncer- tainty from the situation. it has not clear ed the atmosphere. The election is de- clared illegal by the Republican leaders and the two Senators are still maintained. The Democratic Senate resumed it's ses- sion immediately after the adjournment of the joint session. and its leaders an nounced that they would coNtinue to oc- cupy the Senate chamber until Monday morning at least.
 As a result of conference between Republican Senators and Representatives of the two factions today a proposition will be submitted in the House Monday to recognize the Republican Senate as the regular. The Wolcott people have A sufficient number of Republicans who are opposed to Wolcott who will join them in a support of this proposition to secure It's adoption. In that event 1t is proposed to hold a joint session of Re- pubIicans next week to vote upon a limited States Senator. Should they sue. ceed fin agreeing on a candidate the Re-. publican Senator will contest the seat with Teller.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-25
VILLAGE DESTROYED
 BY CRUISERS, STELLA

Maracaibo, Jan. A--A boat with rep resentative of the Associated Press on board. which was sent from Afarac1ibo yesterday to Fort San Carlos. returned to Maracaibo today bringing the news that the German warships had not she'll ed the fort since Thursday night. When the boat left San Carlos the German cruiser Panther was the only waxship in sight. She was about a mile from tho bar.
 The village of San Carlos. consisting ug eight houses built of wood and straw and inhabited by about 2s0 fisharmen. was totally burned as result of having been set on fire by the explosion of shells from the warships.
 The garrison at San Carlos, numbering 2ss men, was still holding the fort when the boat left the island. As the walls of the fort are low and near the water Iina they are still in good condition except on the sea side. The Panther on Thursday tried on two occasions to pass through the channel in front of the fort but de- sisted from so doing, probably owing to the danger of navigating those waters. { The German cruiser Vineta. as the dis patch is sent. is. according to reports current at WiIlemstad. where she has been, cabling to Berlin for instructions.
 A rumor was current yesterday that the German Consul and Herr Breuer, a leading merchant of Maracaibo. were murdered during the patriotic parade kn honor of the defenders of Fort San Car- los. but investigation shows thahe is no truth in the report.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-25
PETTUS COMING HOME
REVERED SENATOR ENRoUTE
 TO MONTGOMERY.
Wants to Meet the People Face to Face and Take Their Instruc- tions-Aged Statesman in
 Splendid Health.

Washington, Jan. 24.-(Special )-Sena- tor Pettus quilted Washington tonight for Alabama and will arrive In Montgomery Sunday night, to remain there and re- ceive his second election at the hands of the Legislature Tuesday. after wbfch he will visit Selma.
 He will be away from the capital one week, his longest absence from the ses- sions of the Senate since he entered it. six years ago. The regularity and con stancy of Senator PSttus's attendance upon the Senate have passed into a Wash ington proverb.
 When a girls best beau goes most fre- uuentIy to see her, his friends say of him: He is as constant as Senator Pet tus.''
 The Senator, who Is looking younger than at any other time these twenty years, bade me give The Advertiser this message for the Alabama people: T had made my arrangements to visit Mont gomery and Selma about this time. but I would like the Legislature and our peo- ple all over the State to know. and in their unfailing kindness, realize that the main object of my visit to my State is to meet the legislators and personally thank them for the great honor which they are about to reconfer upon me.
 ''In addition to this. and which is of mora ,mrortance. I want to find out pre- ciselv what my people are thinking about and wishing to have me dS in their name. Thoro ie A number of national questions oo-o.rrine which am not quite sure I ,.-,a1, the real wishes of the Alabama peo- ,bose servant I am in the Senate. pc got to find out things, for 1t is my
 ,nt,i,ion to truly represent the people ssnd me to the Senate. and to as far "i uit min me lies, carry out their higher puir p..Trbsrefore, while T am in Montgomery , slau want the legislators and the peo- I,a generally to express their wishes to P 'a freely ard frankly. It Is my busi- nnss ,,l to in part represent them in the Senate-that Is what they put me here tor Above all, these practical facts gov- arning the relations between a Senator and his people I need not say I will be mighty glad to again meet the people and see the boys in Montgomery face to face"
 hOmeward journey /
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-25

No doubt the people wanted the woman out of the office because of her color but 1t did not follow that on that account they felt any hatred toward her on an- count of color. The prejudice was due, he said, to the tnferiortty of the colored race. He contended that talh charxa made by Mir. Cortelyou had hot been directed at a minority of the people of Indianola. but at all of them whom had participated in the meeting The Presi- dent had shown a disposition to shut his ears to the other aide of the Ques- ton.
 Mfr. McL.aurin said he had not seen all the correspondence in the case; thai he had requested copies of it but had been refused by the Postmaster General and had been referred to the President. He asserted that there had been no threats of personal violence and he added mono can be found unless it.be found In the fertile brains of the President, Postmaster General and posboffice inspectors"
 An Additional Hardship.
 Even granting there was intimidation. was it not still the duty of the President to furnish the people the best possihda postal facilities? Tn directing that the Indianola mail be supplied from Green Ville' the post office authorities had plac- ed upon the people of Indianola an ad- ditional hardship
 MT. McLaurin said he did not believe the people of Indianola had done wrong in trying to get rid of a postmaster of an inferior race. but right or wrong they still had the right to ask for relief. Re- lief they had asked for and only that and only the oratory of the Senator from Wisconsin could distort that into an act of duress.
 In conclusion Mir. McLaurin said he had no feeling of enmity toward the coaered people, but that on the other hand he had always contended for the protection of their rights.
 When Mir. McLaurin concluded. the private pension calender was taken up. AIter the passage of number of pension bills the Senate went into executive ses- sion and at 6:l2 D. m. adjourned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-25
SENATOR'S TALK WAR;
 WASHINGTON DISTURBED
Conservative Statesmen Express Concern over the BOmbardment of Venezuelan Fort by
 War Vessels of Germany.

Mr. Bowen said he was able to make this positive statement after a nu11ber of conferences held during hhe day and evening with the representat1ves Of the allied powers. He expressd his graxift- cation over the prospects of speedy settlement of the difficulty.
 From e trustworthy source 1t Is learned tonight that venezuelass attitude with respect to claimants is that there shall be no preferred creditors. The conteu~ ton of the bTockading powers that th1zr claims shall be adjusted first t is de@ cIared on authority. will be resisted to the utmost. It is well understood that in the representation of vdhezuela by Minister Bowen. he has been instructed to treat with the powers. demanding in demnities. on a fair and equitable baSfs and to secure if possible the coursssion of a reasonable time in which to sakisfx these demands.
 It was said that Venezuela. in view ot her efforts through Minister Bowan to- effect a settlement as speedily a poNsz~ ble, regards as wanton the bompardrnents which have taken place and as rent10rdna 1t more difficult to reach an understaud- ing with the claimants.