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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-07
Suicide Found
by His Daughter,

SAN FRANCISCO, May when
Johanna Killers, the 23-year- old
daughter of Henry Killers. painter
returned to her home. at No. 1859 n
Mission street, today she found her
father hanging by the neck on the
porch at the rear She ran into the
kitchen. procured bread knife and
cut the rope by which he was hang
ing. She was too late; her father
was dead
Killers was 45 years old. and ma
tive of Denmark. For Is years he
was in the employ of Spreckels Bros.
& Co. but during the past few months
has been unable to work, owing to
poor health. 1t was probably despon-
dency, brought on by brooding over
his i'll health, which caused him to
take his life.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-07
U. S. Court Adjourns.

The United States circuit court has
adjourned until May 10. On that date
the case OF the Spokane Building &
Loan society against the American
Bonding company of Baltimore will
come up for hearing.
THIS is the case In which the build
ing society Is suing to recover on the
bond of X. l.. Rogardus. convicted of
embezzling funds from the building
society while acting AS its secretary
treasurer. A jury was impaneled in
the case before adjournment.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-07
KILLS HIS BROTHER
FOR TERRIBLE CRIME

TExARKANA, Tex, May PRO
fessor Thomas Perry, county super
intendent Of education, shot and killed
his dissolute young brother west of
his home near New Boston yesterday
as the result of most revolving
crime
The professor returned from his
Office and found his wife, who is an
invalid, in a precarious condition due
to AN assault committed by West
Perry, who entered the house in an
intoxicated condition while the pro-
fessor was absent.
The husband was half craZed. He
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-07

WASHINGTON, May AT con-
ference this morning at the Airing
ton hotel between Minister Bown, rep
resenting Venezuela. and Ambassa-
doris Herbert and Won Sternberg it
was finally agreed that the protocol
providing for a reference of the ques-
tion Of preferential treatment to The
Hague shall be signed at the British
embassy at 8 o'clock this evening.
The provisions, as nearly as can
be ascertained at this time, are as
follows:
Questions as to whether allies shall
be entitled to preference goes to The
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-07

sequence of the injunction of the fed
eral court secured by the business
men restraining the striking team
sters from picketing or patroling the
streets the strike situation today is
quiet.
The jobbers and transfer companies
put out but few teams, claiming some
of the drivers were stoned yesterday.
The strikers are now working to ell
list the other unions, including the
street car men in a sympathetic
strike.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-07
Taken Back to Helena.

Sheriff OConnell of Helena, who
was on his way home from the west.
wired Sheriff Doust today and the lat
ter took Mrs. Mary Nichols to the
train and delivered her over to the
Helena sherlff.
Mrs. Nichols was arrested by Dep
uty Sheriff Doak on the authority of
a telegram from Helena. charging her
with obtaining money under false pre-
lenses.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-07

In the old world and number of
references as to character and ability
in her line.
Secretary Monroe gave sage advice
and took occasion to sandwich in an
occasional remark about the posi-
bilities of Spokane as fertile field
for Nine. Bundeson's talents.
Backed by the credentials exhibited.
Mr.. Monroe is ready to stand sponsor
for Mime. Bundesons linguistic attain
ments. Mrs. Corbn left the work
of making inquiries entirely to Nine.
Bundeson
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-07
Spencer viii Be
ArraIgned Tomorrow,

Ed Spencer, who is charged with
the murder of ella Mundt, will be ar
raignsd in the criminal court tomor-
row.
Spencer is In excellent health and
has SO far recovered from the ef-
fects of his self-inflicted wound that
he requires no special attention at
the hands OF the Jail officials.
He Is confined in the upper gallery
and is provided with same fare fur
nished to the other prisoners in that
section.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-07
TeIegraphlc Notes.

Lorain, o,--The mayor today ad-
mits the police have no clew in the
Reichlin murder ease and says he be-
lieves the murderer viii never be APP
pretended.
jackson, Miss.--Fenard Baker. q
young white man, was arrested In
Oklahoma today for Offering a $3o0
bride to the fourth assistant post
master general for an appointment as
postmast at lndianola
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-07

found his brother. denounced him and
handed him 500 and urged him to
flee before the matter became public.
West cursed his brother and drew a
revolver. The professor seized it and
shot the drunken man to death.
Overcome by the tragedy he threw
himself upon his brothers corpse,
sobbing Historically. He then took
the corpse in his arms and carried
it into the house.
The professor was not arrested
West Perry was buried today, no one
but the sexton attending the funeral,
the undertaken refusing to render the
customary services.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-07
The Transvaal Lo an.

LONDON, May 1.-THE Transvaal
loan is again up for discussion in
the house of commons. Secretary
Chamberlain explained that the 1885,
600, 900 loan was solely for two col
onies. The government will under
take f1O,oO0.0 900 loan secured sole
ly on Transvaal assets.
Five million pounds will be devoted
to railwaS development. f2,5o0,oOO to
land settlement and 100000 to pub
lie works.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-07
Famine Victims
Turn CannIbals,

WASHINGTON, May 7.--Accord-
ing to advices received this morning
at the state department from Consul
famine is becoming more devastating.
An American missionary liz the con-
suls authority for the statement that
in one village the famine victims are
being eaten by survivors.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-07
Medical Lake Puzzle.

A slip of paper was picked up to-
day ON RiveSfde avenue which bore
an alliterative aggregation of words
which puzzled number of men Some
thought that the collecation was the
result of the vaporings of n candidate
FOR Medical Lake: others though 1t
came from an aspirant for Il political
position.
The words were: Pleasant politi-
cal position where punctuality and
propinqulty pull the persimmon and
promise pecuniary possibilities and
personal perquisitcs."
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-07
Convicted Prisoner
Escapes from Officer

NORFOLK. Va, May 7.-Sidney
Webb. who victimized negroes
throughout several eastern states by
the collection of from 81 to s25 upon
the pretense that he could secure
them life pensions because they had
been slaves, was tried and convicted
in the United States court here to-
day.
Later he escaped from a deputy
United States marshal and disappear
ed All the efforts of officers to cap
ture him have scCfar proved futile
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-07
To Arrange Armstlce.

MONTREAL. May THE Canadi-
an government is endeavoring 10 ar
range an armistice similar to Presi-
dent Roosevelt's action IN the anthra-
cite trouble to end the longshoremen's
strike. Sir William Muloek is nego-
tiatins a conference tomorrow, at
which leading employers and dock la
borers will be present
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-07
Gov. Yates May Call
An Extra Session.

SPRINGFIELD. H.. May Gov
ernor Yates In his message to the
state legislature intimated that If an
adjournment is taken 1t might be
necessary to call special session to
consider Chicago's municipal owner
ship legislation.
1t Is probable an adjournment will
be taken this evening Notwithstanding
the governors request that the ses-
sion continue at least a week.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-07
80 per cent Are
In Favor OF Strike.

1t is claimed today by Great North
ern employees. who have been voting
on the question of a general strike
on the system, that 90 per cent OF
the trainnen have voted to strike UNI
less their demands are scceded to.
The grand officers of the trainmen's
organization are on their way to st.
Paul where the final conference will
be held with tire roads officials next
Sunday.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-07
Claims q Negress
Robbed Him Of $40,

Belle Smith. colored. &c years Of
age, and zoo pounds In weight, fell
afoul of J. w. Whalon, IA white man,
at an carly hour this morning and
guided him into a saloon at Bernard
street and Main avenue. where, ac-
cording to Whalen, she succeeded In
going through his pockets. The
woman was arrested at . o'clock and
is now IN the city Jail She liz said
to have secured only $40.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-07
Company Wins Case.

Judgment was rendered in Judge
Remnants court today in favor of the
A. A. Kraft company against Charles
e. Prescott for s104.15. and $40 for
costs and disbursements. The suit
was for bill of merchandise sold the
defendant by the plaintiff.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-07
Bishop Hurst's Funeral.

WASHINGTON. May 7.--The funer-
al services of Bishop Hurst in the
Metropolitan church this afternoon
was attended by the conferees of the
board of bishops Of the Methodist
Episcopal church. Interment was in
Rock Creek cemetery. There was a
large attendance of notables and lead
ing members OF the clergy,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-07
bALkS

WASHINGTON, May 7.-Cuba's ac-
Quiescence in the treaty providing for
reciprocity with the United States
and coaling stations is becoming ex-
ceeding doubtful. A communication
received from Minister Squires is said
To he legs optimistic
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-07
WRECKED.

HENDERSON, Ky, May An
Illinois Central train was wrecked
this morning at Hardings. The engi-
neer, fireman and fiagman were In
stantly killed. The accident was
caused by the engine running over a
mule. The train was derailed and
thrown down an embankment.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-07
Wife Sues for Divorce.

Rachael Stout has filed suit In the
superior court for divorce from Otto
Stout and the custody OF an only
child.
The complaint alleges non-support,
cruel and inhuman treatment and de-
sertiou.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-07
DAILY Law PAPER.

The Spokane Record is the name
OF new daily paper devoted to legal
and court business, which issued it's
initial number yesterday. The paper
Is intended to circulate among law
yers and real estate men. II contains
simply the court transactions and real
A.ate transfers for the day and the
cSkrt calendar. l.. c. Tousley is its
editor
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-07
ShaInrock's Trial Spin.

GLASGOW, May THE Shymrock
III. left the bay this morning for the
first trial spin since the accident In
which II was dismasted. The Sham
rock |. followed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-07
Morgan Is a Director.

Morgan was elected director of the
Michigan Central today. II is under
stood he represents large British in
terests in the road.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-07
Appoints Idaho Man.

WASHINGTON, May THE de-
partment of justice today announced
the appointment of willis 5. Sweet
of Idaho as attorney general of Porto
Rico to succeed James Harlan, re-
signeN.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-07
48 Hours Without Food.

PARIS. May 7.-rhe Capuchlan
monks at Bastia have been expelled
after as hours resistance They had
no food or water the entire time The
police finally chopped down the doors.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-07
Cleaned Out Hennery.

Mrs Margeline Of E2230 Third ave-
nue. has reported to the police that
thieves visited her house last night
and departed with 90 chickens, the
entire population of her hennery.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-07
WILL POPE Read rMEMr

ROME, May The pope today re-
ceived with much satisfaction n col
lection OF presidential messages.
which were forwarded as a present by
President Roosevelt
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-07

SAN BERNARDINO. Cal. May .
-Four of the leading men of the War
ner ranch Indians arrived last night
and will petition President Roosevelt
this afternoon to save the old home
Of the Indians.
They deny the statement of Indian
Agent Wright that the Indians have
consented to it's removal. Last night
the captains received word from the
ranch that serious trouble is i'm
pending because Agent Collier is en-
route from San Jacinto with party
to enforce the removal.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-07
MEET AT ATLANTIC CITY

NEW ORLEANS, May THE
American Medical association has Sc
lected Atlantic City as the place for
next years convention.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-07

VICTORVILLE, Cal, May 1.-The
pesident rode on the engine from
here to the top of the divide and was
much interested in the use of oil for
fuel. At Summit he returned to his
private car after shaking hands with
the engineer and fireman
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-07
PASSES over
mile OF ROSES

Secretary Moody and President
Wheeler of the state university will
join the party at Redlands.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-07

BARSTOW, Cal, May 7.--President
Roosevelt made his first speech in
California here today. Governor
Brody and Mr.. Daniels who have been
with the party throughout Arizona,
bade the president goodbye at Ash
fork. At Needles, the first station
in California, five young ladies
begged the conductor to awaken the
president, but the latter said he didn't
dare
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-07

REDLANDS. Cal. May 7.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt reached Redlands ex-
actly OH time. Rough riders from Los
Angeles were at the station to greet
him. On the way to the Casa Iona
hbtel where he was to speak, the
presidents parade passed over a mile
of roses.
One large fruit concern had "Wel-
come Our President lettered in or
anges on the roof.
Governor Pardee welcomed the
president at Casa Iona and intro
dgced him to the audience from the
rose covered veranda of the hotel.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-24
A MORNING TONIC.
CADET HEROES HONORED.

Yesterday at the Virginia Military ln
stitute a monument was erected to the
225 stripping cadets of that institution who
fell in the battle of New Market. May
18th. 1864. Many of them were almost
too small to carry muskets, but they
fought with the courage of veterans and
captured the Federal cannon. There is
no incident in the War Between the
States at once more inspiring and pa
thetc than the charge of these boys, who
cried as they fought. and purchased I'M
morality in their virgin battle.
There were not few North Carolina
boys in that immortal band of boy heroes,
and this State with others rejoices that
their deathless charge is to commemorated
in imperishable bronze. The sculptor,
Sir Moses Ezekiel, fought in that engage
ment, and in an impressive classic figure
he has preserved the fame of his comrades.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-24
A sHoRTsIGHTED VIEW.
Progressive Farmer.

Progressive Farmer.
The Anti-Saloon League favors prohbi-
ton where it can be carried and executed,
but 1T favors the dispensary system as a
substitute for the saloon in towns where
prohibition cannot carry. 1t appears, how
ever, that in some sections prohibition
lists refuse to aid the fight for a dispen-
sary, regarding it as an unworthy COM
promise with the drink evil. Moreover
they express the opinion that the dispen-
sary will make the sale of intoxicants more
decent and thus stay the spread of strong
anti-whiskey sentiment This seems TO us
to be a very shortsighted view. Temper
ance sentiment depends on temperance
people for its support, and any policy
which lessons the number of drinkers in
a community lessons the number OF drink
advocates. The dispensary, having no in
centive to make drunkards, rigidly refus-
ing trade with minors, and shorn Of some
OF the saloons most enticing agencies
social drinking, late hours, etc.-would
naturally seduce a smaller number of
voters than the saloon, and this would
mean a steady weakening of anthem
perance influence in politics
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-24
WOULDN'T TAKE THE MONEY

Money sent by generous men to releve
the sufferers by flood and disaster at both
Gainesville and Spartanburg has been re
turned with the statement that it Is not
needed. That is spirit of independence
and honesty that calls for the highest
commentator. The Charlotte News truly
says:
"Of course the ways in which such gifts
might have been used by less scrupulous
folks are unlimited. But it was teit that
the money had been given for specified
case of temporary restitution and need
and that it would be dishonesty to divert
it from the most direct line OF It's intend
ment or to allow a single penny to be
contributed under the idea that the needy
condition still existed. And we like also
the spirit of independence OF these two
sorely stricken communities. They are
glad to receive and disperse thousands for
actual need. but not a cent for charity.
Put a pin right there as TO Southern IN
dependence.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-24
President Hall Today De-
MES DR.. Brough-
toms State
mentS.
(Atlanta News.)
Said Captain Hall today:

Said Captain Hall today
mo member of the faculty has, in my
knowledge, ever attended a banquet with
students. The alumni banquets are an
nual affairs which have been given for the
last ten years at the close of the session
in June. The occasions have not been
abused nor have they ever been the cause
Of unfavorable remarks. The members of
the faculty and board of trustees, the gov
ernor and visiting dignitaries have been
invited.
1.-The statement is made that certain peo-
pie are tired of paying their taxes to edu-
cate drunkards, etc. In reply to this (if it
needs reply) / can only point to our list
of graduates and say it is the boast of the
institution that no one of them has ever
been known to be dissipated or unre-
liable in business. The following charge
is made: There is too much drinking out
there Also, the faculty sets the pace.
Surely every friend of the school familiar
with its personnel and work must know
this is SANDER against the institutions
and to those who are not familiar with the
institution, it becomes my duty to say IN
reply to such statements that have never
known of any member OF the faculty be-
ing under the influence of liquor am
quite sure that no member of the faculty
has set any example to students in the use
OF alcoholic liquors. | am also quite sure
that there is no member of the faculty
addicted to strong drink
CAS- to the student body, there is no col
lege dormitory in the United States which
is more closely looked after as regards the
habits and hours of students. In the fiji
teen years of the schoo. $ existence there
has never been a case made in police court
Of the city against a student of the insti-
tuition for drunkenness or disorderly con-
duct. Surely this is record which can
not be surpassed. In the fifteen years
of our existence there has been only one
or two cases of students having been
found under the influence of whiskey, and
the penalty has been expulsion.
Finally, | deny any charge against
faculty or students which intimates their
gailure to benefit the student body by
their department and reputation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-24
An Untold Story of the Strike.

wash Cor. Chicago Record Herald)
A hitherto unpublished story of the an.
thracite strike settlement is now well
worth telling. When he made up his. list
of the members of the commission for sub
mission to the coal operators and to Pres
ident Mitchell, President Roosevelt did
not have the name of Judge Gray at the
top He had there the name of Grover
Cleveland Mr.. Cleveland had been com
municated with and had consented to
serve. The President was delighted with
this selection for chairman. He believed
the appearance of the former President at
the head of a strike-settling body would
command the respect and admiration of
the American people. Therefore, he was
very much surprised when one of his ad-
visers suggested the selection of Mr.. Cleve-
land might be a political mistake. The
President asked what he meant by that.
81 mean" said the gentleman, ''that
Mr.. Cleveland is a Presidential possibility.
If he serves at the head of the commission
it viii bring him very prominently before
the public, and may end in making him
the Democratic nominee in 1904"
''Nonsense!" exclaimed thhe President.
At that moment Secretary Root appear
ed, and the President asked him what he
thought of it. Mr.. Root stroked his chin
during a few moments of meditation and
then replied:
Il agree with the gentleman who has
just spoken"
Without another word President Roose-
welt grabbed up lead pencil and drew a
line through the name of Grover Cleye-
land.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-24
Pardon for a Colored Soldier.
washington Starr

w. H. Green, a colored attorney of
Charlotte. N. c., saw the President today
to ask for the pardon of Hampton Aber-
nathy, colored soldier in the Third North
Carolina Regiment in the Spanish Amer
lean War. While Abernathy's regiment
was at Fort Haskell. near Macon, Ga, he
had trouble with another soldier named
Guthrie Parnell, which resulted in Aber-
nathy killing Parnell. He was tried and
sentenced to fifteen years in Fort Leaven-
worth, where he is serving his sentence
1t is claimed in Abernathy's defense that
Parnell had pursued him for long time
and had tried to kill him: also that Aber-
nathy acted in self-defense when he killed
Parnell The President will take up the
case at the first opportunity.