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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-19
BOYS WALK FORTY MILES.
T7plets and Their Cousin Exhausted
at SOmerUille, n. j.

Somerville N J. Dec. Is (SpeciaD.-Four
strange little boys in xnickerbockers were picked
up in the street here tonight by County De-
tective Totten. The boys We're acting in sus-
picious manner, and when questioned they said
thev were tramps from New-York City, about
forty miles away. They were footsore and hun
gry and suffering from the cold. When taken
before Justice Suthpen they gave their names as
John Hickey Thomas Loree, John Loree and
Daniel Loree all aged about twelve years.
There was striking similarity in the size and
appearance of the Loree boys, which attracted
the attention of the authorities. When ques-
toned on the subject the boys said they were
triplets. The brothers finally confessed that
they had run away from their home at No. LII
Second-ave, New-York City.
They said they lived at this address with their
father who was divorced from their mother.
Tbav asserted that their mother had married
again and lived AT No. 10 East Lafayette-st..
Trenton where she is known as Mrs. Elsie NJ.
7 ee and that their object in running away was
N nav her a visit John Hickey who SAYS he
is a cousin CT the Loree brothers, and is the
leader of the gang of Juvenile tramps, informed
Justice Sutphen that he was the manager of the
tour and would the boys through all right.
According to Hickey's story. the boys left
home yesterday morning ana lamped all day
over the country roads. Last night they at
+smnted TO sleep in a barn, but found II so cold
that they again started out and walked most of
the night When they arrived here tonight
thev were almost exhausted. They we're COM
roitted bv Justice Sutphen to the county jail.
where they were placed in the Womens ward.
After eating ravenously of food placed before
then, the little fellows stretched themselves be-
Fore the fire in the corridor and were soon fast
asIeep Tnev will be held until the authorities
are able 10 communicate with their parents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-19
GOV. HEARD INDIGNANT.
He Says the President Has Acte2
Shabbily.
rpr TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE


Orleans. Dec. 1S-Ciovernor Heard IS ex-
tremeIy indignant ar the manner in which
President Roosevelt has treated the louisiana
Purchase Centennial ceremonies. My opinion
said the Governor. .'is that he has ignored ths
state and fnsuIted the representatives of the
foreign governments who have generously ac-
cented the invitations Of the State. His action
has been so glaring that cannot refrain from
discussing it, He took his time about answering
a telegram ] sent him asking him to designate
an official representative of the government.
and then only after 1 had suggested that Ad-
miraI Wise who is here. be designated did he
finally act in the matter. Senator Foster and
Congressman Meyer spent much time in trying
to get him to act. but they gave IT up. The his-
torfcaI commemoration should have been digni-
fed with the presence OF at least one Cabinet
officer
The centennial celebration began to-day under
the auspices OF Louisiana. this city and the
Louisiana Historical Society. Governor Heard
and party of guests reviewed the French and
American warships here to assist in the ceIe-
bration Spain which owned the territory be-
fore its cession to France. accepted official
invitation hut her warship has not YET reached
the city and her participation will be through
her consul here. The cersmonies will Culnni-
nate ON SUNDAY with a pontifiCal mass in ths
old Ct Louis cathedral. The gra andsons of Gov
ernor Claiborne and General Williamson. who
had a direct participation in tho historical event
Of a hundred years ago. will be conspicuous in
the celebration
United states President David r. Francis and
tbe directors OF the ST. Louis Exposition. Judge
A r ROuthier, of the E,XChequer Court of cam
ada and Sir r. Tashereau. Chief Justice OF the
supreme Court Of the Dominion. have come 70
assist in the celebration The United states gov
g-rr,ant has designated Admiral Wise 10 repre-
sent the federal authority. All the courts. pub
lie oficers and schools have been closed for the
occasion
Des Moines, Iowa. Dee. 1S--In coTnmer1orstion
Of the formal transfer OF Iowa part Of the
Louisiana Territory. 10 the United States. thir-
teen thousand schools OF Iowa held special ser
vices to-day. In this city work in the schools
and colleges was suspended and the day given
up to a celebration OF the anniversary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-19
MERRIAM BLAMES THE REPORTER.
He Says That He Never Hinted at Harm
from Woods Appointment
rRY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

Denver Dec. 1S.-(ieneTal n. 9. Merriam, VINO
vas quoted yesterday criticising the President
for promoting General Wood. TODAY is quoted as
saying:
was interviewed late Wednesday night by
represent tative OF the afternoon paper which yes
terday published the alleged interview, but we did
nor for a minute touch anv OF the moral
ed ects of General Woods appointment the office
of major general J only say that my words
were greatly enlarged upon, and that / have been
credited with making uucalled for remark,
which can only be detrimental to myseif and the
army.
While IN conversation with the reporter I
led "a believe that many matters I talking
i'm confidence, but even to closest friends /
have never hinted at any damaging effect the ap-
pointment Of General Wood might have
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-19
SKATER DIES FROM INJURIES.

Alonzo Patterson, fifteen years old. of No. 122
Nostrand-ave.. Brooklyn. died at his home
yesterday afternoon from injuries received
while skating or Prospect Park on Thursday.
Patterson expert skater, and was
doing some fancy tricks when he was run into
by another skater and knocked backward. An
ambulance surgeon from the Seney Hospital
found that his skull fractured. He was
taken home and never recovered consciousness
The skater who knocked Patterson down Is not
known
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-19
ROOT CALLS FOR AN EXPLANATION.

Washington. Dec. 1s.-Secretarv Root to-day re-
quested Brgadier General r. c. Merriam. retired
10 inform the department ii he was quoted cor
rectly In an alleged interview in Denver Yesterday
in which ne Is made to that the Presidents ap-
pOntment Of Leonard Wood to be major general is
generally unpopular with army men. and that such
appointments tend to unsettle the army and injUre
its morale. The general asked make such
eXnIanation he NAV deem proper.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-19
ELEVATED TRAIN STOPS NEAR MAN.

John O'Brien in falling from the roof of the
Tompkins-ave. station Of the Kings County
Elevated Railroad late yesterday afternoon. mar
rovly escaped being killed by an incoming train.
which was stopped a few feet from his body
Az u was he received a fractured skull and a
ft,,,ed arm, from falling TO the tracks Luck
ii,I he did not touch the third rail.
yOit9rien is a roofer and was a work when his
ha15s brcame benumbed with the cold, and he
ro,,ld moi hold his position o'Brien was taken
IN 81 Mary's Hospital
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-19
LE0's REASON FOR DELAY.
Wished Successor to Learn Lesson of Econ
omv-Sum Said To Be $7,OO0,O0O

Paris. Dec 19.-The Rome correspondent Of
the Figaro" after relating the story of Car
dinaI Gotti's presentation of Pope Leo's bequest
to Plus X says that the alleged reason for Pope
Ieo's course is that he wished his successor to
learn how difficult it would be TO rule the
Church without money, thereby impressing upon
him the necessity for economy. The sum left by
Pope Leo is said to amount to S7,OO0,OOO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-19
NOT A DIsHONoRABLE ACTION.
Nsvor Sam Jones of Toledo Cuts Out an
Often Misused Title.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE ]

Toledo Dec l8-Mayor sam Jones to-day While
his oh1ce was filled with officials and callers took
his penknife carefully cut out me "ord non
i,, on the wall and threw the bit OF paper in
ne cuspidor He then. without comment resumed
conversation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-19
Continued on third page.
TIME TABLE NOTICE
. ,-,L-A -AVVANN RAILROAD

-rhere win be no passenger train service from
Eew--York 10 Newark between A. NJ and s
NJ sunday D@sembeT Goth. account moving
drawbTidge.-Adyt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-19
DEWEY 5 WINES

pEwEYS WINES ARE PURE
Buy OF the makers We are the makers Specta
Holiday assorted cases Send for descriptive prfce
list. Deweys. lsS Fulton Street. New York cfss.-
AdYG
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-19

WASHINGTON IN HOLIDAY TINE
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad Tour. December 2A Al ex-
retsas for three days. 81 and $3.50 according TO
hotel selected. Tourist Agent 2S Fifth avenue
-AdYG
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-19

rce-brdge lust formed at Niagara Falls, producing
r,arvelois frost effects Eighteen trains a DAY by
1he New York Central and West 6hore.-AdEL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-19

HOLIDAY RATES SOUTH,
"a atlantic Coast Line Office ll6I EraadYsy.-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-19

Continued On third page.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-21

phore be falsely set at safety, the
train may run past it into block in
which another engine is halted or
moving with perfect security that
warning will be given in ample time
to prevent a collision under any and
all conditions of darkness. fog. storm
or mistaken instructions
The invention has other minor
points of usefulness, but the forego-
ing will be sufficient to indicate the
general method of its operation and
the measure of it's efficiency In effect
ii puts the engine driver Of every
train into instantaneous touch with
other trains. switchmeu and station
and crossing keepers in his neighbor-
hood. and keeps ever before his eye
and ear an automatic and ipfallible
signal which springs into activity the
moment that his locomotive, whether
running forward or backward. comes
within the radius of danger from col
lision.
The German government has di-
reCted that section Of track be
equipped with the apparatus for care
full. practical experiments, and II is
reported that the government OF Rus
STA has obtained license to test 1t
in actual service on it's new military
lines now under construction in ST.
IBERIA.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-21
CONVICTED Men
ARE SENTENCED,

Judge Richardson this morning dis
posed of a number of cases and sent
several individuals to an institution
in Walla Walla where they will be
given time to reflect on the error OF
their ways.
Carl Heffner ana Il. +. williams
pleaded guilty to the charge of burg
larry and were sentenced TO one year
each. The case against Charles Os-
trander, who was arrested with them.
was dismissed.
Jesse Wood. accused OF receiving
stolen goods, was discharged this
morning on the motion OF the prose-
cutting attorney.
John Nolan was sentenced to two
years in the penitentiary for attempt
ing to commit robbery. The alleged
attempt took place on Main avenue
near the Haymarket.
George Barnes. who was convicted
of burglary FOR breaking into a Great
Northern freight ear. has applied for
a new trial. He alleges that he has
discovered some new evidence
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-21

FRANKFORT, Germany. Feb. eli
A new safety device for the proven
ton of railway collisions has been
tried near here and the trials have
proved very successful. The device
is the invention of Hubert Pfirmann
and Max Wendorf, two German rail-
way engineers.
The device consists of an electric
bell, a red lamp and a telephone in
the engine cabs. These devices are
connected by means of a contact shoe.
which hangs under the engine with
third rail, laid midway between
the rails.
Here is United States Consul Cen
eral Frank H. Mason's description of
the tests:
The tests were conducted on the
main line from Frankfort to Hanau.
between the stations Sachsenhausen
and Goldstein. Two locomotives had
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-21

not hesitate to say that he can be
easily located in the Mohr block.
mo matter what occurs, I shall
never do bodily injury to my husband
"At one time this Mrs. Williamson
was absolutely destitute. Now she
Is living in affluenoe and has plenty
Of money to spend. know the cause
Of such transformation and SO does
DR.. Smith.
'There is an old saying that a
woman will always have the last
word. I intend to prove the truth
of that saying. Let DIR. Smith and
Mrs. Williamson pursue their way
now. When everyone is through
speaking I'll be heard from and when
I make up my mind to fight you can
bet that things will hum.
When asked concerning the affair,
DR.. Smith said:
''There Is nothing in the story as
you relate 1t to me-" said he to the
reporter in detected tone Of voice.
Something exciting did occur, but I
don't want to talk about It, At times
my wife loses her mental balance and
when in that state SHE is not respon-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-21
CONTACT SHOE UNDER ENGINE.

been equipped with the new device
and the experiments proceeded as
follows; Engine 100, drawing a spe-
cial train and approaching Sachsen-
hansen at full speed, received the
danger signal, and came to n full
stop; the driver of 290 then asked
by telephone the cause of the signal
and received from the keeper of a
grade crossing, half mile in front
word that a wagon had broken down
In crossing the track. and INSTRUCTED
the line. After 10 minutes wait. the
engineer of 290 received word by
telephone that the obstruction had
been cleared away and thereupon re-
sumed his trip.
a MALE farther on the signal on
200 again sounded and the driver was
informed by telephone as before that
the semaphore round curve and
more than half mile distant was
set at halt" Thereupon engine 290
slowed down and proceeded cautious
ly, sounding its whistle at short in
tervals, the telephone bell In the
drivers cab ringing continuously UNI
til the curve was rounded when the
ringing ceased. notifying the engineer
that the semaphore had changed to
track clear" Thereupon 200 resum-
ed fun speed.
In the tests to prevent collision.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-21
POLICE EXPECT
]. TO CAPTURE lee
Junk Dealer Who Jumped Into Rapids
Below Monroe Street Bridge Has
Been Located.

Did James Lee, the junkdealer who,
to avoid arrest, leaped into the river
below the Monroe street bridge, sue
cessfully swim to safety?
Those who have seen the whirlpool
consider it a human impossibility.
Nevertheless, a short time ago when
a judgment was rendered against him
his horses one night disappeared from
the Kondike stables, where they were
being kept. Their halters were broken,
evidently by human agency. The
horses were gone about three days
and finally were found on the out
skirts of the city.
For a long time it has been rumor-
ed that Lee, who was of a superior
muscular development, had made his
escape to friends in Hangman creek
district, who kept him in hiding I'M
til he was able to travel.
Several people allege to have seen
him or his counterpart on the road
to Cheney.
The police department followed up
the various clues only to unravel
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-21
HOMESEEKERS'
RUSH EXPECTED,

A telegram was received today by
the passenger department of the
Northern Pacific from General Pass
enger Agent Charles S. Fee announc-
ing that a heavy rush of homeseekers
is on the way here.
Train No. has left st. Paul every
night this week in two sections. The
North Coast Limited has been crowd
ed to the utmost with the eager inn
migrants.
The number stopping off in Spo-
kane has shown no decrease In the
last few days. Each road reports
about so tickets day deposited in
the local Office.
A large number of immigrants are
passing through to the Sound. while
others are jourpeying to points in
central Washington.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-21

them all to no purpose, and the clues
were many. Investigation OF the lat
est clue has led to the positive assur-
ance of the city detective force that
the man is alive and in apparent good
health and he is believed to be now
quietly lying low at Rossland, B. c..
where he has assumed his old char
acter of junk collector.
The incidents leading up to the
disappearance Of Lee were clever
piece of detective work on the part
Of Special Agent Hindman of the
Northern Pacific and Detective Alex
Mcdonald of the city force. BY fol-
lowing the track of a broken wagon
wheel Hindman followed his man to
this city from Marshall, where he
had loaded several sacks of wheat
stolen from a Northern Pacific car.
Lee had three accomplices. who
were convicted and are now serving
sentences in the penitentiary. 1t was
while making the arrest of Lee about
dusk that the desperate man broke
from the grasp of the detectives and
plunged headlong into the rapids.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-21

sible for what she says or does. She
has been making my life miserable
on account Of her actions in my bust
ness affairs.
ION one occasion she broke into
my private office and tore the veil
from the face of patient whom
was attending and whom / never saw
before.
"Who is this Mrs. Williamson who
is said to be in the case?" was
asked.
The coroner started and with evil
dent agitation asked:
do you know Mrs. williamson"
"Only in so far as she is said to be
the cause of your trouble?'
"Oh, no. you are mistaken. She
has nothing to do with it. My wife
wants this affair to be published. She
abused me this morning because
succeeded in suppressing it's publica-
ton.
well, don't care. If you write 1t
up, / suppose / can't help it."
AS the coroner uttered these last
words he carelessly snapped his fin
gers and walked away.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-21
DIR. D. |. SMITHS WIFI
CHARGES |NF|DEuTY'
Coroner Accused Of Causing Marital Unhappness By Pay
ing Too Much Attention to Another Woman.
Dr. Smith Makes Statement.
' Hell hath no fury like a woman

Hell hath no fury like a woman
ecorned.'
This was the quotation used by
Mrs. d. l.. Smith, wife Of Spokane
countys coroner. this morning in re-
lating a story Of marital unhappi-
ness.
For many months q matrimonial
tempest has been towering over the
head Of DR.. Smith.
1t reached a climax last Wednes-
day night, when there was a scene
during which the angry wife accused
her husband Of infidelity and used
the name of Mrs. Williamson, who
lives in the Mohr block.
Mrs. Smith was seen by Press
reporter this morning. She declares
she has caused for creating the scenes
Of which she Is accused by the coro-
ner, and says she has positive proof
to bear out her accusations Of inf.
deity.
MRS. Williamson Is the woman in
the case" said Mrs Smith. 1T was
with her that DR.. Smith went to Sc
attic during the county election, and
whenever you want to find him do
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-21
NEW SAFETY DEVISE
TO PREVENT COLLISIONS.

engine 1920 came up rapidly from be-
hind and on the same track as 900,
which had slowed down and was pro-
ceeding cautiously in consequence of
reported danger in front. The mo-
ment that 1920 came within 1000
meters G093 yards) of 200, the signal
on both engines began to ring and
their red lights to glow. Thereupon
1920 halted, the driver inquired of 290
in front the cause of the alarm, and
a complete understanding between
the two trains was Immediately es-
tablished. An important point in this
connection is that in practice the
same warning signal is sounded upon
every engine equipped with the ap-
paratus which is on the same track
and within the prescribed radius--a
kilometer or mile, as the case may
be-from the engine and train which
cause the obstruction. If sema-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-21
GLASS CRASHES
TH|[F (AU6HT.
Fred Hunt Charged With
Having Robbed Seven
Local Saloons.
HAS A FILIPINO COIN.
Money Found in His Possession is
Sufficient Evidence 10 Convict
Youth Of One Burglary.
HAS A FILIPINO COIN.

crash Of breaking glass early
this morning attracted the attention
of Officer Miles, who quickly ran to
the place when the sound came and
arrived just in time to see Fred Hunt
make dash from the Commercial
saloon to the Candy block.
The officer followed. Hunt. think
ing the coast was clear, came out
and the officer captured him.
At the station he was recognized
as an old offender, against whom the
police have never yet had a charge
sufficient to convict him.
About 6 o'clock this morning when
the day bartenders went on duty
those of the Lincoln, Log Cabin,
Young, Newport and Commercial
found their front doors and windows
of their contents.
Hunt, who when arrested had fair
sized jag" was searched at the po-
lice station and two quart bottles of
whisky We're brought to light. When
the searching officer commenced to
dig into the prisoners pockets it was
first thought he had made a haul of
considerable proportions, but all the
money in his possession. which was
in nickels and dimes, amounted to
about IS.
A Philippine dollar was In the cap
tive's pocket. which is sufficient to
convict him of the Commercial rob-
berry, as the coin can be easily identi-
fed.
A total of seven burglaries are
credited to Hunt, five last night and
two Thursday night He is d mere
youth, not yet of age.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-21
BUFFALO HUMP
LOOKS FOR BOOM.

Frank Brown, n well known mining
man from the Buffalo Hump coun-
try. arrived in Spokane yesterday. Mr..
Brown comes direct from the snow
bound district. He reports things as
rather dull there at present. but
prophesies a big boom for the coun-
try In the spring.
''As soon as investors" Mr.. Brown
said today. "can get n chance to get
in there and see what they are put
ting their money into, the camp is
going to take big boom. l have
some large deals on, but 1t Is not
the proper time to give them out"
Mr.. Brown was associated with
Patrick Clark in the big deal in the
Jumbo mine some time ago.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-21
LOCAL ELKS TO
CONGRATULATE HIM

Monday is frederick Warde's birth
day. Just how hold he will be IS a
state secret. as actors. like actresses.
object TO telling the public how long
they have battle with existence.
Anyway II is Mr., Warde's birthday
dian shall be reminded Of It. Tho
local lodge will DO attend the per-
Torrance Of Francesca da Rimini"
at the Spokane theater In body and
there doubtless be some pleasant lit
tie features not set fsrth In the pro-
gram
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-21
ANOTHER FIRE
VICTIM IS DEAD.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia. Feb. 21.-The
search among the ruins of the Clifton
hotel continues. The searchers eX-
pect to recover six more bodies to-
day.
Another victim died from the eff
fects of injuries received this morn
ing. All the others are in salts
factory condition.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-21
P|CKP0CkET RELIEVES
A STRANGER OF CASH
J. ". Sellers of Eastern Oregon Robbed of
$3.50 By Smooth Dip at 0. r. an.
Railway Station.

]. N. Sellers of eastern Oregon had
an experience today that cost him
$3.50. The trick was turned in the
old familiar fashion.
On the arrival of the o. II. & N.
train at 6:25 o'clock this morning
Sellers had a wallet In his hip pocket
which contained a neat little roll of
$3.50 in bills. Quite crowd got OFF
the train. There was crush of
people Just as the brakeman threw
open the door and led the way to the
platform.
Sellers received smart slap on
the back which caused his mind to