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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-25

Visitors came pouring into Spokane
Today by every train and by noon the
streets presented q crowded appear
nnce.
What will be done with the Roose-
welt crowd is quandary. The hotels
have everything engaged ahead and
the rooming and boarding houses
were rapidly filling UP today. Tomor-
row night will see beds at a premi-
UNI In Spokane. Among the early ar
rivals are many G. A. II. men, who are
noticeable by their blue uniforms and
badges. A delegation of them from
Seattle came in this morning and are
making their headquarters at the Spo-
kane.
The busiest men in town today
were the members of the general
Roosevelt committee. They were I'm
session throughout the morning in
6enator Turner's office completing the
last details Of the parade and recep-
ion for the president. Colonel Ray,
grand marshal Of the parade, met his
hides at the chamber of commerce
ht 10 o'clock and gave them final in
Btructions.
The program for tomorrow remains
unchanged. The president will be met
ht 2:35 o'clock at the Hamilton street
pressing Of the O. r. & N. and with
his party will be escorted about the
city and will later lead the parade
down Riverside avenue to the speak
er's stand at Lincoln street and Main
avenue.
The carriage In which the president
will ride Ii on exhibition at Stude-
bakers store in Sprague avenue. II
rame from Portland. especially for
use on this occasion. 1t Is called a
park phaeton and Is made of natural
pax of golden color. The seats
are very high. SO that everyone will
have a good view OF the president.
Messrs. Campbell, Patrick Clark
Ind Finch have all offered their car
riage horses for use in the presi-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-25
Streets One Mass
of Patriotic CoLors.

Riverside avenue has Portland
beaten to n finish on decorations for
the president" said ex-Chief of Police
Reddy. who was in the Oregon city
while the president was there last
week. Mr.. Reddy made his assertion
pit noon today when the real work of
Decorating had just been thoroughly
started.
THE avenue and adjacent side
streets will undoubtedly beat any dis
play heretofore put up. Hundreds Of
yards Of red. white and blue bunt-
ing have already been used on the
principal blocks and public buildings
pr the city and the work has. but
just commenced"
Each property holder has brought
Forth his flags and bunting that were
used In former years and hundreds
pr dollars have been expended In ex-
ira supplies. All OF the big dry goods
houses were sold out of bunting at
noon today and had called on the
Wholesale houses for additional sup
plies.
In the method or decoration each
house Is following ideas of It's own
Some are depending largely on the
effect OF lengthy streamers or
higrettes, others on large stars Inter-
wined with flags and others on the
effect Of festooned drapcries.
The courthouse has added SIS
worth of bunting to the supply al
ready on hand. over the windows
ut regular intervals are large stars
Df bunting. The main tower on the
south side of the building is decor
hted from top to bottom with long
strips and festoons.
At the city hall yard-wide strips
hang from the top of the central
bower over the main entrance to the
top of the first story. Gracefully
hung streamers also drape the front
of the building, The work of decorat-
Ing. under the direction OF Chief
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-25

Myers of the fire department, is still
under way this afternoon.
OF the main business buildings the
Rookery and the Traders Bank build
ing lead in artistic effect up to noon
today. Each window OF the Rookery
is decked with red, white and blue and
fiag. Streamers in both straight
line and crossed effects grace the
Traders building from top to bottom
The Hyde block is adorned with a
small flag at every window. The
Fernwell building IL also in the front
rank In artistic decoration, no expense
having been spared, and the red,
white and blue extending In slightly
broken lines from the cornice to the
sidewalk. The Tidball building and
Kemp n Heberts department store
are also pretty. At noon the decora-
tions OF the Jameson building. the
Exchange bank building and other big
Riverside avenue buildings were just
being started.
In store decorations the White
House, the Crescent and the Palace
and Wonder stores were early In get
ting the decorations out. Each of
their windows attracted the thou
sands of people who fiocked the street
during the forenoon. other stores
were rapidly falling into line at noon
and by tonight every business house
I'm town will have put forth its best
effort to keep up the record.
Riverside avenue itself presents an
inspiring sight from Browne street
to Monroe street, n large flag extend
ing out from each telegraph or tele-
phone pole to yardarm. making an
unbroken line of animated color.
Howard street woke up early In the
day and started to look nice in honor
of the president The Club building
so far holds the palm ON this thor
oushfare for neatness, practically the
entire front being colored with the
different designs that can be wrought
from the red, white and blue drapery.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-25
Count An8reneN Has
Uritten to Roosevelt.

Count Paul Alexandrovitch Angre-
neff, the noble Russian. who was ar
rested by officials last Friday for hav-
ing swindled people in different west
ern cities, has written a letter to
President Roosevelt telling of his in
generation in the Spokane Jail.
The count states that he is Rough
Rider, that he fought with the presi-
dent on San Juan hill. and that the
president will render singing re-
buke to the Spokane minions of the
law for their iltreatment Of an old
friend.
Angrencn wrote his missive to the
president in the Jail yesterday. He
asked that II be forwarded immedi-
ately, in order that he. Angreneff,
might again breathe the sweet air of
liberty and be among those who
should greet the president In this
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-25
Inland Uins

The Inland Empire band won out
in the controversy as to which of
Spokane's musical organizations
should head the Roosevelt day parade
Both the Hoppe and Inland Empire
bands concluded to play, no matter
where they were placed.
The committee therefore decided to
settle the dispute by tossing up a
coin. The Inland won and will lead
while Hopes band will have the
honor of doing the playing at the
speakers stand before and after the
speak tp1
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-25

city tomorrow. The police have not
yet seen fit to comply with the re-
quest.
Count Angreneff said this morning
that lie wanted his note delivered to
the president as soon as his train
should reach the city, III as much as
his request that the communication
be sent to the coast was denied
The count also alleges now that he
Is clever barber and says he will
gladly WELD the racer over Spokane
faces If he is given his freedom. He
admits that his career is cheCkered.
that he has been charged with many
misdeeds, but says he is anxious to
live a clean life If the police will but
give him a chance.
1t is likely the police will give An
grenen a chance to leave the city next
Wednesday morning
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-25
saw Shooting
OF ELLA MUNDT

BY setting over the commencement
| Of the trial of John Glindermann
charged with incest, until Thursday
morning, Judge Richardson expressed
the conviction that at least three days
would be consumed by the Spencer
murder trial, the taking of testimony
Of which; commenced this morning.
| At the opening Of court Mr.. Graves
referring to the operation of buzz
| Observed t4@
"Well have to abolish that wood
| saving. Every ones nerves are on
edge by its rasping, and we can
hardly hear the court" -...--
Judge Richardson ordered the sher-
| III to put the saw out of commission
| during court hours, and the rasping
| ceased.
At 10:40, o'clock Prosecuting Attor-
| ney KimbaR opened for the state. He
| ascribed jealousy as the snimating
| motive of the crime by which Ella
Mundt CAME. to her death. Mr.. Kim
| ball said that he would prove deliber-
| alton by means of letters found on
| Spencer to be sent to his mother and
| to girls at .Pendleton and Lewiston
saying he was going to kill the girl
love-
The fact that Spencer had his re-
| volver handy in his right hand coat
pocket, Mr.. Kimball construed as fur
| Their evidence of preconceived intent
| to kill the girl. Spencer had also
| telephoned Polite Peterson to tell Ella
that he was coming to see her. indi-
c,ting that he wanted to be sure to
find her at the Schulein home upon
his arrival.
Mrs. Emily Brown, mother of Mrs.
Schulein, who was in the house at
the time of the shooting, was the
first witness. After formal prelimi-
nary questions establishing her con-
nection with the case. she told the
story OF the tragedy as it unfolded
itself to her consciousness. She was
upstairs and did not actually see the
shooting
Mrs. Brown said she had never be-
lure Stel VI HtdTu VI the man lying
on the Kitchen floor. She understood
that his name was Spencer.
Can you recognize him in the
courtroom asked Mr.. Kimball.
II do not think could"
"Is II this young man here?" point
| ing Spencer out.
Il can not say that he is. The only
time ever saw him was as he Law
| on the kitchen floor"
Mrs. Brown identified Ella Mundt's
photograph and chatelaine bag.
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UiW Be Entertained
During Presidents Oisit

carrying concealed weapons. Was ar
rested by Detectives Burns and Briley
and is marked by scars.
Il. j. Baisden. disorderly conduct {;
arrested by Burns ana Brlley. May
Russell, alias Mrs. J. Leader. va
grancy; arrested by officers Shannon
and Stoke Louis Dethridge, 81
years, vagrancy; arrested by Detect
i've Briley. James Desmond. va
grancy; arrested by Officer Dobkin.
Fannie Smith, colored. drunk; Officer
Miles. About 10 DRINKS were also
picked up yesterday and last night
The town will be given a thorough
cleaning of disorderly and suspicious
persons this afternoon and tonight.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-25

City Jailer Smith had 80 prisoners
1t breakfast this morning. the largest
humber at any time in months. The
Increased nupber is due to the efforts
Of the police department which were
started Saturday to round up all bad
characters until after the president
had reached tho city and departed.
Among the arrests made last night
were the following:
Joseph Schoder, "a years, carrying
concealed weapons. Schoder has scars
on his face and arms, and Is regarded
as q suspicious character. lie claims
TO come from Omaha.
Frank Wilson, 81 years of age.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-25
Excitement on 'Chanqe.

NEW YORK, May 25,-The persist
ent liquidation of long stock CON
tinued In Wall street today. with
vast deal of excitement. The Chicago,
Milwaukee Il st. Paul stock reached
the lowest price since the panic in
May OF 1901
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-25
1t Is Hoppe.

The Roosevelt committee last night
made a material change in the parade.
Hopes band will meet the president
and will then play from o'clock UNI
til Z p. m.
The Empire State band will play
at the grandstand from p. m. un-
til Z.
Owing to Hoppe having two the
atrical contracts il was necessary to
make these changes.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-25
Believe the Negro
Murderer IS insane,

LAWRENCEBURG, Ind. May 25.-
officers now believe that the negro
who murdered Rosa Kaiser is insane.
Those arrested so far have all been
able to prove their innocence. The
excitement continues and it is still
unsafe for negroes to go near the
scene of the murder.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-25
ARTILLERY GUARDS
SESSION OF COURT

JACKSON, Ky, May 25.--An extra
session OF the district court convened
this morning to investigate the as
sassinat Ions OF Attorney Marcum, DR..
Cox and Town Marshal Cockrill Four
companies OF militia are on guard and
two pieces of artillery have arrived
from Louisville.
The grand JURY is being empanel-
ed by Sheriff Callahan, one of the
leaders OF the Hargis faction.
message received today says
Thomas Marcum. brother of the MUIR
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-25

dered man. who Is United States at
torney In the Indian territory, has
started here.
The situation is strained.
The grand jury was completed at
noon and the court instructed ii TO
make thorough investigation of the
crimes and to call upon him for any
assistance needed in enforcing the at
tendance of witnesses.
The instructions do not deal with
the assassination in details and are
considered mild.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-25
HdFH0Hday

Mayor Boyd announced this after
noon that the city hall would be
pressed the hope that business houses
throughout the city would close dur
ing the afternoon and give the en-
ployes half holiday.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-25
Railways Doing a
Ldnd-ONIce Business.

days and trains this morning are
crowded to the guards. The greatest
crush will come tonight and tomor-
row morning and anticipating the
crowds all lines have made extra
preparations to expedite the handling
VI the people. This morning two spe-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-25
Get-RIch- Quick
Case Goes Over

CHICAGO. May 25.-Owing to the
inability of Detective Woodbridge, the
officer who led in the sensational raid
on the Sullivan get-rich-quick stock
company, TO appear in court this
morning. the hearing was postponed
until Thursday.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-25
Rock Island Office .

The Rock Island system which will
establish "a headquarters here on June
!. will in all probability have Offices
In the basement of the Zeigler block.
entrance on Howard street.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-25
TORNADO,

ROLFE, Ia, May 25.-The business
portion of the town was visited by a
tornado this morning. Chile. laun-
dryman, was killed and one child was
injured.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-25

"The greatest crowd that ever
thronged the streets of Spokane" is
the way one railway official sizes up
the situation anent the visit of Presi-
dent Roosevelt tomorrow.
All railway lines have been doing
land ONCE business the last few
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-25

THE PRESS EXTENDS A CORDIAL INVITATION
vIsrsroRs TOMORROW
AVENUE, INSPECT OUR PLANT.
POTTER PE1rEcrINa PRESS. THAT TRANS
FORKS A ROLL OF WHITE PAPER INTO COMPLETE NEWS
rAPnxs PAINTED, FOLDED A TIME,
KoUR, STARTED
BnNEFTr OF EACH VISITOR. AND TIE NHcxAxIsx a
MODERN NnwsPAPER EXPLAINED.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-25

NEW YORK. May 25.-Richard
Garfield today pleaded not guilty to
maintaining "a gambling house, fur
nished $500 cash ball and tmmedi.
ately left She courtroom.
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Company Is Dissolved.

Judge KEENAN, today upon the APP
plication of the stockholders granted
an order dissolving the Leader Dry
Goods company. upon proof that the
concern has no outstanding liabilities.
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now NEW.

Old clothes look like new when
cleaned and pressed by the Unique
Tailoring company, liz Washington
street Phone Main 735.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-25

The program provided for brief
drive about the town and short
speech from n stand erected for the
purpose The exercises concluded
the journey was resumed without de-
lay toward Walla Walla, which is the
last stop provided for In the days
itinerary. During the afternoon brief
stops will be made at Pasco and
Wallula.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-25

ELLENSBuRG, Wash. May 25.-
The president addressed the people OF
Ellensburg from a gaily decorated
stand In the depot yard. He compli-
mented the state on it's progress and
future. and praised the men of the
civil and SpanishAmerican wars
Il don't wonder that the men of the
Spanish American war did so well,
he said, with such fathers to emu
lnten
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-25

Negligee shirts for summer, one
pair detached cuffs, beautiful new
patterns in light, medium and
dark colors, guaranteed fast. Reg
ular prices 75c and 800. On spe-
cial sale at, each. ......... 4ac
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-25
Mems Underwear

Fine French balbriggan under
wear, shirts and drawers, well
made and perfect fitting; drawers
have double seat; colors white,
cream. pink, blue. black and fancy
stripes. These same qualities are
being sold everywhere at CSC and
75c per garment. On special sale
at ............... 48c
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-25

black and brown. These hose are
warranted absolutely fast colors.
have double soles, heels and toes,
and sell regularly at zoe a pair.
Special sale price. ......... .l21ko
Two pairs ................. .2SC
The Newtown bee., 1903-10-30
iQUAKER'S FARMS.
NEWS TERsELY TOLD.

Mr. and Mrs G. G. Ryder, Sr., spent
part of last week at ,Woodmont, re-
turning Saturday night.
Fred Bailey drove through to Spring
field, Mass, to have his house in readi-
ness for bis family. Mrs Bailey and
daughter left, Thursday morning, for
their home, after stay at the old
homestead since July, where Mary has
been very i'll most Of the time.
Fred Thompson of Ansonia and
friend were at his fathers on Good
Hill over Sunday. They tried hunting,
Monday, but game Is scarce.
George A. Hawkins of South Nor
walk was home over Sunday.
r. Fl. Wooster OF Jewett City is Wis
iting his mother and grandparents.
Miss M. L. Hawkins found her valu-
able Jersey COW with broken leg, last
Wednesday morning. It was quickly
killed as 1t was bad fracture.
Miss Jane G. Tomlinson is expecting
to leave her home the last of the week
to reside with her sister, Mrs Smith
Glover, at Sandy Hook.
H. B. Brewer spent Sunday with his
son on Housatonic avenue, Derby.
The Newtown bee., 1903-10-30
me with business reported good.

time with business reported good
p. FL. Dixon, the blacksmith, has
some very fine new farm wagons for
sale. Just call and see them. Being
hand made they stand the test. Any
one wishing to buy will do well by
calling on Mr. Dixon.
Quite a goodly number of our people
went on the popular excursion to Pitts
field, last week. All reported fine
time.
b. Jackson is not getting along as
we'll as we wish to see him. He has
been sick for some time.
Rumor has it there is to be a wed.
ding in the near future in our midst
Guess who.
Michael O'Donnell and wife are COST
ly keeping house at the Iron Works
Mr. O'Donnell is good mechanic anC
understands the shear business we'll.
Can it be that winter is here? Snow
squalls and cold blasts make us think
of coal bins being filed of late.
The Newtown bee., 1903-10-30
OUR NEIOHBORS.
HUNTINGTON.
CHURCH NOTES.

III oNSAA AVA AS9'
The Aid Society at e. S. Hawley's,
on Thursday Of last week, was most
successful. Over GO partook Of the
supper, and quite little work was &C
complished. The next meeting will
be the annual Harvest supper in-the
church parlors, some time dhring the
first week in November. The com.
mittee are arranging an attractive pro.
gram and besides the excellent supper
the ladies always give, there will be q
sale OF useful and fancy articles.
Charles Beard has been quite Ill, but
is recovering under the care Of DR.
Nettleton.
Miss Mary Northrop has been visit
ing Mrs @. E. Perley and other friends
Mrs e. N. Bailey spent several days
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs E. L.
Hawley. s
Mr. and Mrs George Bedell Of Jack
sonville, Fla, have visited at E. j.
Buckingham's.
Mr. and Mrs D. II. Chatfield sailed,
Tuesday, on the steamer Liguira, for
Europe. They will spend the winter
In Rome.
Miss Gertrude Stearns has returned
to her home in Baltimore.
Mr. and Mrs William Watson have
returned from their wedding trip and
are spending some time at Mrs Wat.
sons home in the Center.
Mrs Abbie Buckingham has been
quite sick at the home Of her niece, Mrs
s. Buckingham, where she is visiting.
The decorations for the wooster
Sherwood wedding were left in the
church, over Sunday, and seemed even
handsomer than on the occasion fol
which they were put up, and added
greatly to the attractions of the morn.
ing service.
Edward Roswell Hawley has large
class Of pupils, on Saturdays, at his
home studio.
Work on the reservoir was sus
pended, on Wednesday, for the season
The Newtown bee., 1903-10-30
SOUTH BRITAIN.


Died, October %, Burton II. Can.
field, aged 81 years. The funeral was
on Sunday at 2 O'Clock. Rev D. f.
Price and Rev H. Dewitt Williams
officiating, and the full Masonic service
ut the grave. The deceased was a
member of King Solomon's Lodge of
MasOnS, and the Brotherhood of Loco
motive Fireman of New Haven.
Cards are out for the wedding of
Charles L. HOtchkiSS and Miss Eva j..
Platt in the Congregational church,
Wednesday, November 4, at O'Clock.
Fred Pierce and Philip Mitchell were
home over Sunday.
Mrs ID. H. JudSOn has been spending
a week with Mrs A. d. Munson.
Mrs Hicock of New Haven has been
the guest "f Mrs B. @. Bradley.
Mrs A. D. Munson entertained the
Whist club last Friday afternoon.
the decorators have commenced
work on the Methodist church.
Samuel Garfield of Milford was at
home en- Sunday to attend the funeral
of his brother, Burton H. Garfield.
The Newtown bee., 1903-10-30

have closed their home here and gone
to Lakewood. N. j.. for the winter.
Mr. and Mrs A. J. Garfield of Bridge.
port were guests, Sunday, of MIR and
Mrs @. G. Downes.
Miss Adele Jennings has been among
the sick ones, this week.
William A. Tator of Monroe has
rented the Winters farm and has
moved in.
A large invoice of Kow Kure just re-
ceived. 1t keeps your COW healthy
and increases the quantity of milk.
Remem Der we are also agents for Nor
wood Veterinary Medicines, w. N.
Hurd, the grocer.
Mr. and Mrs Harry Olmstead are get
ting things in readiness, this week,
and Will begin housekeeping in Mr.
Emeline Halls house, some time next
week.
Robert Lynch, who has lived in the
Point house, has moved to Blanket
Meadow in Upper Stepney
W. G. Ayers from out of town has
moved his family into the Royal Jen-
ningS place.
Mrand Mrs Fred Townsend have re-
turned from a weeks visit in New
York state.
Miss Julia Hawley is visiting friends
here.
Maude Watkins of Bridgeport has
been recent guest Of Carrie Walker.
Miss Annie Roberts of EaSton spent
Sunday at David Walkers.
Col Fowler of New York has been
recently entertained at Stephen Bur-
rOugh'S.
Miss Florence Beers of Stratford was
at p. NJ. Beardsley's, last week.
Mrs Violet TouSey gave a very enjoy
able party to her young friends, We'd
nesday evening of last week. Among
The Newtown bee., 1903-10-30

NEWS AS OUR CORRESPONDENT FINDS
IT.
The many friends of Mrs Tracy T.
Dunning of Milford are pleased to see
she has SO far recovered her health as
to visit Long Hill again. Mrs Tracy
Cunning is spending few weeks with
Mr. and Mrs Granville E. Dunning.
Edison A. Hawley, who has lived on
the Martha Beardsley place, has NOV
ed to Great Plain, Danbury, where he
will assist his father, D. D. Hawley, in
running his farm. Charles Patchen
has moved into the place made vacant
by Mr. Hawley.
Charles Green of Bridgeport has
moved into the Thomas Morrisey place
and will have charge of his farm.
H. r. Wheeler is having his hand
some summer residence here newly
painted. Levi Downes has the con-
tract for the work.
Miss Bartholomew of Bridgeport is
the guest, this week, OF Mr. and Mrs
George Laufer.
We now have choice Malaga grapes,
nice figs, raisins, and prunes at W. N.
Hurd'S store.
Mr. and Mrs Harry Olmstead visited
friends in Danbury, one day last week.
Mrs J. D. Sage and daughter, Emma,