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

wander for moment. 1t was during
this temporary mental wandering
that the trick was turned
1t was the standard modus operandi
or the pickpocket When Mr.. Sellers
turned, expecting to greet some old
friend. he met the smiling counte-
nance OF dapper young man. who
profusely begged his pardon
thought he was an old friend" he
said.
About this time Sellers felt the sag
OF his hip pocket. He thought of his
roll; it had departed. He reported
the robbery to the police.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-21
WAlL|k[.

CONSTANTINOPLE, Feb. 21.-The
warlike preparations continue. The
Salonica district reserves are being
called 70 the Balkan service.
The porte has ordered the Smyrna
Kasahe railway to hold cars in rea.di-
ness for the transportation of $4,000
reserves to Macedonia.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-21
"MAY0R" ASSAULTED.

A murderous white man entered the
store of Mayor" Frank of Chinatown
today. presumably to buy dope" On
the Chinaman's replying he did not
sell hop the man felled him with a
blow over the head with a cane
Frank blew his police whistle. His
assailant took to fight, but on round
Ing the corner ran into officer Law
son, who fired into the air to brighten
him. 1t didn't stop him, however
and he escaped.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-21
ExlLES QUEEN
MOTHERS SPOUSE.

MADRID, Feb. 21.-King Alfonso
has taken advantage of his mothers
visit to Austria to exile from Madrid
Count Escosura. master OF the horse,
to whom the queen mother was re-
Gently morganatically married.
The count has been sent to Seville
to take charge OF the royal stables.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-21
ANKENY WILL
VISIT SPOKANE.

Friends of Senator-elect Levi An
keny of Walla Walla will have an op-
portunity of greeting him tomorrow
night, when the senator will come to
Spokane on his way to Washington.
whore he will take the oath of office
on March 4.
Arthur J. Shaw of this city receive
ed letter from Senator Ankeny a
few days ago. saying he would stop
In Spokane for Il day or two.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-21
THE HOUSE EUL0CIzES
ITS DEAD MEMBERS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-Thc SEN
ate met at II o'clock in executive
session, but as no quorum was pres
ent the doors were thrown open for
legislative session.
1t was apparent early that much
Of the Ill feeling of yesterday has
passed. 1t is generally believed that
an agreement has been reached which
will permit Senator Quay to win the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-21
INJURED IN A PANIC.

CHICAGO. Feb. 21.-Fire this
afternoon In the Sturgus factory ore
ated panic among the 500 employees.
Tho foreman was suffocated.
Seventeen girls were injured by be-
ing crushed in the stampede. The
loss Is $4,000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-21
TROOPS ENRoUTE.

The first troop to go via the new
transport service recently inaugural
ed from Seattle will come through
Spokane Monday morning. There will
be a special train of IL cars convey
Ing the troops to Seattle, where they
will board transports for the Philip
pines.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-21

statehood fight and also result In the
withdrawal of Morgans opposition to
the canal treaty.
When the house met Speaker Hen
derson appointed Representative
Moody of Oregon to preside over to-
morrow's session, when eulogies will
be delivered on the lives OF the late
Representatives Tongue of Oregon
Vrumple of Iowa and Moody of North
Carolina.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-21
Pope LEO LOSES
> HIS LAST TOOTH.

ROME, Feb. 2l,--The pope had his
last tooth removed today. Aside from
the pain OF the operation his holiness
has been stronger and more cheerful
since the jubilee ceremony yesterday
than for some time
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-21
MILL WAT(H|tAh.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 21.-The
night Waterman of the big McCurdy
department store was murdered by
robbers last night and the body
thrown into the cellar
The extent of the robbery is I'M
known.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-21
CAPTAIN CENSURED.

HAMILTON. Bermuda, Feb. 2I.-
court of inquiry which has been In
vestigating the loss of the liner Ma
diana. which ran into reef with a
crowd of tourists on board, censures
the captain for the wreck.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-21
PASSED THE COLLIER.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 81. The
navy department received dispatch
from the master OF the barque Record
this morning saying he passed tho
collier Alexander February IL. sailing
northward slowly.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-21

If the treaty is not ratified by the
senate before that date. Panama S
representatives will hold that the op-
ton has expired. If ratified, they
will regard the property as dispos-
ed Of
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-21
MASK BALL.

Given by German Singing Society
Harmoney at Elks' temple, Washing
toms birthday, tomorrow, Sunday,
night February 90, Start at o'clock
sharp, Unmask at II o'clock.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-21
RECEPTION TO SCHLEY

NEW ORLEANS. Feb. 21.--Admiral
Schley was given a reception at the
Jesuit college at noon today.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-21
SENATE MUST RAT|FY
TREATY BY MARCH 4
Panama Canal Companys Representative Says the
Option Will Not Be Extended Beyond
That Time.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-Repre-
sentatives of the new Panama Canal
company here deny the report that
the company will extend the time be-
yond March on the option the gov
eminent now holds.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-21

Sergeant Mcdonald of the Seattle
police department arrived In the city
today after Olen Smith. wanted in Sc
attic on a charge of bigamys
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-21
FORCED GIRL OF
twelve TO MARRY.

TACOMA, Feb. 21.--Julia Roubin-
all has applied for a divorce. alleging
that her parents forced her to marry
at the age of IL a man over 80 years
old. She left him in nine months.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-21
roREsTERs' DANCE.

Next Tuesday evening dance will
be given at Pacific hall by the Joan
Of Arc court of the Catholic Order of
Fegesters.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-15
MISSISSIPPI CAMPAIGN
ON ANTI-HEGR0 LINES
IndianoIa Postof1ce Case Stirs Seuti-
mezt on School Tax Question.

JACKSON, Miss. Feb. 1f.-TEs-rlcsiuE
O., the postohce 40 IudiauoIa, Miss. by
order OF the President. because the white
people objected TO negro postmaster.
Eas made 10 "a campaiGn Issue I'm Siissis-
silpi. Major J. e. Naradaman veteran
on the Spauish-Awerican war, has an
rounced himself a candidate for governor
on am aUti-uegro platform.
Major Naradaman purposes to divide
the public school fund OF the State be-
tween the races according 10 the amount
or taxes paid by each race. RE has sue
ceeded in stirring up sentiment among
the white people I'm favor of sch plan.
the eGsct OF which would Do d close %
per cent Of the negro public schools iu
the State.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-15

.Ho 5ism.sseI OF some clerk in one OF
,re urstclicos on else 90 secure The pro
molten OF seine one of his constituents
.u the building itself So area, nui-
eanca ha# lhi- custom of securing Con
-s..r influence become that an order has
recently been issued by Tho Postmaster
General .hat list Doc kept of 80 per-
sons for whom this influence is obtained.
and frequent Offenders are faced with
dismissal
This action 1as taken as n-uoi. FOR The
relief OF the oyerburIcned Representa-
tive as for That OF the Postomcc om.lals.
Each person in the Government employ
who knew anyone vino knew q member
OF the national LEGISLATURE sought this
means OF promotion For the conscieu-
.ious clerk who mad secured his posi-
tion through merit and ability TO pass
the examination alone. this was emil
usu-f- unfair.
But there are other persons besides
Representatives who haunt the corridors
aud Offices I'm search of prcrermeuJ FOR
-avoritcs. TLe~c arc persons who mag
inc they have influence ar court on ao-
count OF occupying the presidency of
this or that organization which has
gained national prominence or notoriety.
They DO not secure many promotions.
bvt thry succeed admirably in keopin.-
cUeials and clerks ON the auz.ous bench
great deal OF She time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-15
THREE COMMISSIONERS
FOR Alaskan TREATY
Root, Lodge. and Turner
Thought to Be Selected.

tn" selection Of three commissioner
90 rcprescnt the United States On an.
ALASKAN boundary tribunal. authorized ia
che ratification OF the Alaskan Greatly h-
tho Senate Jew days ESQ has occa-
stoned q great deal OF speculative inter
est and it is believed the President has
determined uYon the men he wants for
these places. These are Secretary Roo-
senator Ledge of Massachusctts. ana
Senator Turner or Washington state.
Apart irom professional CualiGcal ions.
there are other reasons which ara
thought 90 have entered 10 some extent
into che confederation OF the commits
siou's personnel. Secretary Root has
been tied down 60 his desk at the war
Department 90 sEch en- extent Thar De
has had little opportunity to secure
anywhere near Che amount OF leisure 10
which ne had been aceu~to1nod iu his
career previously IN private life The
Secretary has had this 10 mind from
time to time. and is DESTROYS. 80 Is wen
known. o. laying down his department
duties and returning 10 private lie ass
soon as De corscienUousIy feels tha-
his main work. that in connection with
the ar-ansiug OF 2Eairs en- the Philip
pines. has been completed, his reslEna-
tion from the Cabinet IS and has long
been anticipated
Yielding 90 the Presidents wishes. the
Secretary hes puf OIL the date o. nis
resi- ynarlon vutu some months hence.
and IL IS now th3ueht De VIII extend me
time stIU further ia order TO serve tine
nation and meet The Presidents wishes
jn connection with the Alaskan boundary
matter
Senator Turner's appointment 90 r-e
comm-s-ion VIII De a recognition Of the
Democratic party. with which Pc has
been allied I'm late years. although pre-
vioUsly he was @ Republican AS his
term i1 the senate expires on March 3.
his appointment noU by the President
wiz stiH Keep hlu in public life.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-15
SCANDINAVIAN ERICAN
LINES NEW STEAMER
Row Building on the Clyde and to Be
Named the United States.

NEW YORK, Feb. IA. r. Johnson
* CO., with Offices at G Broadway. gen
eTai passenger agents Of the ScauGiaa-
viau-AmeFican Line. announces that n
me-" 10000 ton tvin-acrew steamship Is
now being built by Alexander stephen
& Sons on the CLYDE. for the Scandina-
vian-Amerioan Line According 10 en-
formation just received from she latter
comrauys main Office en- CopcuhaEeH.
The new vessel viii be named The
United States. she WI Do - sister ship
TO the Oscar IT and the Hellig CIav. It
is expected that this new steamship VIII
De launched ia the beginning 90 March.
and VIII De placed I'm commission in
july. Wsth this addition 90 It's reet
the scandinavian American Line viii
have a regular fortuightIy tWin-screu
steamship service between New YORK
and Scandinavia.
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-15

At the instance OF c. 4. Snow. presi-
dent of the Washington Humane Society.
j. Harry sullivan has been appointed
additional private Of the Police Depart
mCnt for service i'm carrying out the pur-
poses OF the society.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-29
What Movement There Was Was
Sluggish and Irregular on
Small Dealings.
DEMAND FOR STOCKS SCANT.
Some Slight Professional Selling
Caused by Bank Statement Re-
ports which we're Erroneous,

New York, Aug 29,-Prices moved In
a sluggish and irregular manner on
small opening dealings The demand
for stocks was too scant to support
prices and there was slight easing
OF all around, Union Pacific, Atchi-
son and Amalgamated Copper absorbed
the most Of the limited dealings and
also showed the widest price move
meut There was light professional
selling on an early impression that the
hank abatement would not be as good
as foretold and q slight hardening
when this impression was confirmed
by the small cash increase and the con-
siderable loan Increase shown by the
statement. Prices rose fractlonally over
last night IN some cases The whole
movement was Insignificant The close
was lifeess but firm.
Money on call nominal Time money
easier: 60 days, 4la@5 per cent; 90 days,
515is per cent; six months 5lg per cent.
Close. Prime mercantile paper 6g
6h per cent.
Sterling exchange firm. with actual
business IN bankers's bills at sAS6W
4SGl25 for demand and at 4S3l25W
4s3275 for 60 day bills Posted rates,
4s444Spa and 4s6hQtS7; commercial
bills, 4S2hG4S3.
Bar silver-6S%.
Mexican dollars-iiN.
achievements steady; rail-
roads Irregular.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-29
BAR ASSOCIATION.
Adopts Report Recommending a
Patent Court.

Hot Springs, Va, Aug. 2S.-At the
mornings session Of the American Bar
association the following officers were
James Hagerman, Missouri,
president; John Hnckley, Maryland,
secretary; Fred f. Wadhams, New
York. treasurer.
The report Of the committee on pat
ent, trademark and copyright law rec
Commended the establishment OF court
OF patent appeals by Congress for the
determination OF patent, trade mark
and copyright cases. its decision TO be
final, subject only to such power OF
review by the supreme court as shall
lssary TO preserve the jurisdiction
vested III that court by the Constitu-
ton.
The association finally adopted the
report Of The committee. recommend
Ing the establishment of a patent court,
with an amendment that the subject
of trade marks be eliminated from the
proposed Jurisdiction OF the proposed
court. The officers nominated were
elected. Resolutions endorsing the
Louisiana Purchase exposition were
adopted. A committee was appointed
to report on the feasibility and advisa-
bility Of the formation OF an inter-
national bar association, the commit
Tee 10 report AT the next meeting,
which will be IN 81. Louis IN connec-
ton with the International Lawyers
congress.
Many distinguished lawyers and
others spoke al the banquet which
marked the close Of the convention
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-29
No DEPRESSION IN
TRADE OR INDUSTRY.
Predictions of PesSimiStS That it
Would Decline Like Securities
Not Realized.
SOME WEAK SPOTS SHOWN.
Outlook for Business Is Brighter by the
Removal Of Threatened In
dustrial Clouds.

New York, Aug $-R. q. Dun q
Co.'S Weekly Review Of Trade Will say
"There Is still no indication OF the de-
preston IN trade and Industry that pes
slmists predicted would follow the de-
cline in securities. Conservatism was
developed BY the uncertainty regarding
the effect upon financial conditions but
legitimate business Is able to secure
funds as they are required, and the
more cautious progress Of business
gives promise OF greater permanent
gain. Weak spots have been disclosed
and the technical position strength
cned just as occurred In the stock mar
ket. Reimbursement after n period OF
Inflammation must Of necessity bring
some losses yet the outlook Is bright
ened by the removal Of threatened m
dustrial clouds, Dispatches from all
sections testify 10 the liberal dlstribu-
ton of merchandise and the disposition
to prepare for greater consumption OF
ali the necessaries OF life, while the
crops are making good progress aside
from some cotton destruction In Texas.
The number OF buyers IN New YORK is
increasing and heavy fall trade Is
anticipated.
Domestic hides again average slightly
lower, but small offerings maintain I'M
ported hides.
Failures this week numbered lI6 In
the United States. against il3 last Year
and SO In Canada, compared with u a
year ago,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-29
SILVER SHIELD STRIKE.
Expert Domaine Says Il is the Highland
Vein that Has Been Encounted.

Manager Harry Joseph and 7, j..
Donohue. the well known mining en-
gineer, returned last night from trip
to the Silver Shield mine in Bingham
which has been showing up lately WIN
some good ore.
Mr.. Donohue has concluded, after a
thorough examination OF the property,
that the lower tunnel has encountered
what is known in the United states
company's ground as the Highland
bedded vein and not the Silver Shield
vein. as was first supposed. II was
explained today that when the tunnel
had reached point about 80 feet back
from Its present face, stringer or
ore was cut This assure came In at an
angle and II was decided TO change the
course Of the tunnel so as TO intercept
Il further ahead, which has been done
Assays made In camp show the ore TO
contain values OF % per cent lead, 7.i3
ounces silver and 50 gold TO the ton.
The management is devoting atten-
ton 10 the exploration OF this vein and
AT the same time the work IN the tun-
mel will be continued in the direction
OF the silver Shield vein which. It Is
figured. will be tapped In another 80
feet.
Mr.. Donohue was decidedly we'll
pleased with appearances and sees no
reason why very fine property can
not be developed out OF the Silver
Shield,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-29
CONCENTRATES.

A car Of Martha Washington ores IS
at the sampler today
supt. A. O. jacobson. Of the Columbus
Con-, Is down from Alta today.
william Hatfield, manager Of the Al
tlon mine at Alta, has returned from
camp.
Managing Director A. r. Holden, Of
the United states Mining Co., has. gone
east
w. C. Page, manager OF the Croesus
mine at HALEY, Ida, is In the city for
a brief vacation.
Col. Parish, general manager Of the
Majestic mines, expects to leave for
camp again this evening
Frank l.. Wilson. who is extensively
interested in Deep Creek mines, left
for camp this forenoon.
George X. Fisher, mechanical engl-
neer for several OF the local smelling
concerns. has gone east.
supt p. NJ. McCrea. Of the Blackblrd
company's mines IN Beaver county IS
In the city to confer with local officials.
Jacob West OF Logan. one Of the
heavy stockholders In the Copper Ranch
property in Beaver county, Is in the
city.
James w. Nell Is at the Yampa
smeter in Bingham today. He Is ac-
companied by Mechanical Engineer j.
NJ, Callow.
Ernest Bamberger has returned from
a trip OF several weeks duration In
Nevada, where he went on bonanza
chasing expedition.
NJ. ]. o'Meara, who returned from the
east yesterday afternoon, says There is
no longer any doubt about a railroad
being built from sodavlle TO Tonopah.
After many annoying set backs, the
Pioneer sampler at Sandy is at last In
successful operation and Manager Jen-
son does not anticipate any further
trouble.
An assessment has been levied on
the stock Of the Old Evergreen Mining
& Tunnel company, amounting TO three
cents share. The 3Oth OF September
is the date Of delinquency.
George Romney, Jr. departed for
Marysyale this morning for the purpose
Of making another examination Of the
Wedge propertyfrom which the sensa-
iional gold strike was heralded recent
ly,
Con Corners, q we'll known and re-
spected resident of Nampa, Idaho, and
who is interested In the mines Of
stateline district, Is In the city on his
return home from a pleasure trip to
the Pacific coast,
In the Office Of the secretary OF state
yesterday articles Of incorporation OF
the West Mining company OF Salt Lake
City were filed. The company has a
capital stock Of $4,000, divided into TO-
shares at par value Of 81 each The
company will operate In Eureka coun-
ty Nevada, Slas W. West Is presl-
dent Nettie West, vice president. and
George II. Llnsley, secretary and treas
urer.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-29
Plant in Deer Lodge, Nevada, Dis.
trict, Will be Ready for Com.
mission Early Next Month.
DEVELOPMENT OF STATELINE.
R, |. Nolf Returns from Trip to Camp
Visited the Wonderful Leman's
Cave While Away.

r. l.. Nolf, who &c extensively inter-
ested In tho statelne district, has re-
turned from the south and brings the
information that the new mill at the
Homestake property IN the Deer Lodge
district, just over the Nevada state
line, Is nearing completion, and VIII
90 into commission IN all probability
some time next month.
In StatelIne the owners OF the Venus
are advertising for bids to sink the
shaft to greater depth. and IL Is re-
ported In the camp that the manage
ment Of the Hope mine Is preparing TO
inaugurate an active campaign OF de
velopment.
Mr.. Nolf recently visited Leaman's
cave on the east side OF JEFF Davis
Peak not far from osceola, New, In
company with some eastern parties He
considers this cave to be one Of = the
wonders of the world, and there Is ev-
cry reason TO believe that II equals the
famous cave Of Kentucky not only in
extent, but In gran ur. '1So one knows
just how large Leaman'f cave really
Is said Mr., Nolf today, ~ has been
explored TO the extent OF about 5000
feet, and some Of the chambers, or
rooms opened up there contain scenes
which certainly beggar description in
many Of them the peculiar freaks OF
nature presents 20 the vision pictures
wonderfully grand, Then there are
some places where the surroundings are
so wild, weird and strange that per-
son can hardly believe mat he is In his
right senses. The SIGHT certainly causes
the chlls TO run down ones back But
the cave is worth going long way to
see"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-29
CLEVELAND MAKES MERRY
Has Fun with Members of Old
Colony Club at a Clam Bake.

New York, Aug. 2s.--Former Presl-
Gent Grover Cleveland has been max
ing merry with the members and
guests Of the OLD Colony club at a clam
bake on Marshall's island, says a Times
special from Bourne, Mass. The fea-
ture OF the day was a short humorous
address he made.
II hope" said he. THAT the club will
persevere in It's efforts toward the I'm
renting preservation Of the Buzzards
Bay fisheries, and am willing TO take
out all the benefits OF the club In fish,
ing.
within the past few years have
been widely jeered and derided for
spending 40 much OF my time at fish
ing. For those who jeer and deride me
| have only quiet aud unqualified
contempt | go fishing because I like
It, and ! hope that ! will continue to
go fishing until rs near the end OF the
chapter as possible,
u should like to say right here that
| am more interested in the protection
Of the nshlng at Buzsard's Bay tran
about our hoary-headed infant indus.
tries. care more for these fishing In
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-29
WILL KILL THE COWS.
Those In Montana Having tn.
berculosis,

Butte Mont, Aug. GA Miner sno.
cial from Great Falls Mont. says. An
the tubercular dairy COWS In the stata
where the meat and milk inspection
law Is IN force win have to be slauph'
tered. Such Is the opinion OF Aity
Gen, Donovan rendered to State Voter
marian Knowles, who yesterday SEM a
letter TO that effect TO DR.. j II. Irwin
the meat and milk inspector Of Cas-.
cade county.
Although DR., Irwin has not complet.
ed tho tuberculn test on all the dairy
animals in the county the tests mads
thus far show that from is to 20 nor
cent OF the dairy COWS In the oounlrv
are afflicted with tuberculosis II ia
approximately estimated that there arc
nearly 1000 COWS In the dairies of ths
county the majority being near Great
Falls. and according TO the per centage
Of animals afflicted with tuberclllosls
nearly 200 cows will have to be slaueh'
tered. DR., Irwin stated yesterday hs
did not know just when the animals
would be killed, but that they would
be put out OF existence IN the next
three or four weeks.