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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18
cA1NAHAN ARRIVES.

M. Watelet is said to have induced
Mr.. Carnahan, a wealthy owner of
iron mills. oil wells and factory prop
erty residing at Canton, O., to put
the $4,000 into the Stevens county
mine. After a time Mr.. Carnahan de-
cided that all was not well, and last
week while en- route to Mexico he
suddenly dropped into Spokane.
He went Immediately to the office
of his attorneys, Domer & Estep, and
told them of his suspicious. A meet
ing was arranged and held at the Ho-
tel Spokane between NJ. Watelet, Mr..
Carnahan and Mr.. Domer. At the
meeting NJ. Watelet assured the other
members of the party that everything
was all right, that the diamond drill
man who sunk the hole in the mine
was in Oregon, for Mr.. Carnahan to
resume his journey as far as Port
land by telegraph he would arrange
meeting between the drillman and
Mr. Carnahan,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18
HARNESS HORSE
MEN IN A ROW
Claim Runners Have Been Given Prefer
ment on Racing Program for
Interstate Fair.

treat this proposal with scorn, say
ing it Is only a bait to get the people
to subscrbe-that the fair people
well know that the program is COM
pleted two weeks before the meet,
and that there will be no time to
I'LL"
Manager c. d. Jeffries of the racing
department of the fair is blamed for
much of the discord, but his friends
say he is supported in the stand he
has taken by President Howell w.
Peel of the fair. who owns a string
of harness horses, and by L. ]. Dyer,
a fair director who also owns har-
ness horses. The position of Mr.. Peel
and Mr.. Dyer has served as a poser"
to the dissatisfied harness horse men,
and they frankly admit they are I'M
able to understand why Mr.. Peel and
MI Dyer take this view of the
matter.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18

"A row has broken out between part
Of the management of the interstate
fair and owners and friends Of har-
ness horses in this city because run
ming horses have been given prefer
ment on the racing calendar.
The trouble has been under way
since the racing program for the COM
ing fair was announced three weeks
ago. At that time it was seen that
there was to be only one harness
race day, the rest of each days
cara being given over to running
races.
To pacify conditions a report was
sent out Saturday night that the pro-
gram would be changed to the extent
of allowing harness horses to "till'
where the running races did not quail
ify and that $3.50 would be added to
harness horse prizes. Harness men
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18
new RAILROAD WILL
BOOM S|M|LKAMEEN

it has come into prominence as the
mecca of the investor.
THE building of the Victoria, Van
couver & Eastern railroad by HILL
king of all railroad builders. will
make the Similkameen the greatest
section in the west. This new line,
which is all surveyed, passes right
through our section. The latest re-
ports are that active building opera
tons will commence before the sum-
mer IS ended. Hill has been fought
at every stage of the game by the
Canadian Pacific and now that he
has his right of way cleared he will
lose no time In putting things in
operation"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18
WATELET, BON WANT,
AMONG THE MISSING
Mining Engineer and Distinguished Frenchman Disappears
After Suit Charging Fraud Is Brought
Against Him.

p. Watelet, mining engineer. dis
tinguished Frenchman, bon vivant
and star boarder at the Hotel Spo-
kane, has disappeared-and thereby
hangs tale that will interest more
than one member of Spokanes smart
set.
The disappearance took place be-
tween last Wednesday and Friday
just prior to the filing of suit at
the Courthouse charging M. Watelet
with obtaining $4,000 from ]. e. Car
nahan by fraud.
The dry legal papers We're of little
interest, beyond saying that the
plaintiff advanced $4,000 to the de-
PENDANT on the false representation
that diamond drill had been sunk
2S1 feet in the mine of the Colville
Group Mining company, Stevens coun-
ty. and had disclosed four-foot
vein of rich galena ore.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18

"Similkameen" Bailey, founder of
Similkameen City, b. c., is in Spokane
today, loaded down as usual with coal,
oil, mining, TOWNSHIP and ranch prop
to that section of British Columbia
for number of years has been sue
cessful IN his various undertakings
and is very sanguine OF the success
of the district for all time. He said
today:
"Similkameen still continues to
prosper and there Is no section of the
rcsuntry that can boast its develop
ment in the short space of time since
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18
City Is to Pay
Both Gill and Byrne

An arrangement was reached today
whereby IT is likely the city will pay
the salaries of both Allen r. GIN and
Patrick Byrne for filling the office of
city engineer. Byrne Is the man who
was appointed by Mayor Byrne, but
who could not Dust Mir. Gin from
the position. gin is TO receive s1SSo
and Byrne is to get more than $1,000.
The payment is said to he I'm harmony
with the decision recently rendered by
the supreme court,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18
Labor Leaders Dine.

lily Meyers of Indianapolis, mem
Der of the millworkers' national eX-
ecutive committee, was entertained at
dinner Saturday night at Davenports
by local labor leaders, State Labor
Commissioner Blackman of Olympia
and w. q, Carlisle of Spokane We're
also guests. Those present were: t..
+. Hubbell. il. w. Peterson. w. a..
White. Charles J. Honing, H. A. An
derson, II. c. Allaway, George Won
Eschen, Leonard Funk, G. u. Hargner,
Jacob Koch, q. II. Masters. j. a. An
derberg. w. A. Miservey and II. ID.
I.aing. The labor meeting which was
scheduled for tonigh, AZ the Spokane
Nheater has been abandoned because
Of Mr.. Meyers being unable to re-
main in the city.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18
MANY CORED

MADRID, May 1S.--During a bull
fight at Algecicrias yesterday the
overcrowded amphitheater fell. In
the panic a number Of women and
children were thrown into the arena,
where they were attacked by the
bulls.
Many spectators were crushed.
Twelve were killed and 10 injured
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18
bUFFAL0'S FAREWELL
TO COLONEL SIMMONS

and owns considerable property. Col
onel Symons. while located here in
the early '90s. made a report to the
department on the Big Bend country
and the waters of the Pend d'Oreille
and Columbia rivers. At Buffalo he
is the author of the immense break
wall at the foot of the inland seas.
said to be the greatest work Of it's
Kind In the world.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18

CoNSTANTINoPLE. May 1s.-A
dispatch received here today states
that Deltchen, chief of the Mace
domains and a famous leader, was
founded dead near Hoross. He had in
his possession complete plans of the
Macedonian railways and 10000
francs.
1t is believed he was assassinated
by a Macedonian committee, as he
was charged with treachery.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18
ROOSEVELT ENERGIES
FROM The YOSEMITE

1910 O'Clock. covered with dust from
head to foot. but in good spirits.
Il do not remember ever feeling
better in my life the president said
to President Benjamin Idle Wheeler
of the state university. I'VE had all
kinds of weather and had n glorious
experience all around, one thing that
l particularly enjoyed was the snow
storm up around Glacier point"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18

POSTMASTER Harrison today received
newspapers containing description
of the farewell the citizens of Buff
falo gave to Colonel Thomas w. Sy-
mons of the United States army engi-
neers on his departure to assume his
duties as officer in charge OF the
White House at Washington.
Colonel Symons Is well known in
Spokane. where he has many friends
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18
Mil Owners Are
Preparing Statement

The millowners are today preparing
their statement of reasons for reject
ing the request of the striking mill
workers for arbitration under the law
recently passed. The statement will
be sworn to and sent to Labor Com
missioner Blackman at Olympia,
President Van Dissel of the mill
owners association today refused to
state what reasons the statement
would contain. He said: eve have
no authority to give out our state
ment. That will be made to Mr..
Blaekman and he has authority under
the law to give It out. If he sees fit."
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18
DISMISSED.

BERLIN, May 1S.-A special to
the Tageblatt from Kishinef, the
scene of the late Jewish massacre,
says that Governor Deraabon of Bes-
sarabia has been summarily dismissed
by the car.
Powerful influences, headed by the
dowager empress and several grand
dukes, tried to save the governor
from disgrace, but the ear was OBJ
durate.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18
STRIKERS BREAKING
RANKS IN OMAHA

The laundries have reopened for
business, while the strikers have also
opened a plant in opposition.
At o'clock this afternoon deposit
lions were taken in support of the
injunction secured by the strikers
against business men to prevent or
ganiZed action against unionism.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18
Chicago Strikes.

CHICAGO, May iS,--Demands have
been made by the freight handlers
In the Chicago 4 Northwestern rail-
way yards for Increased wages. II re-
fused, they will order a strike.
Three more laundries deserted the
laupdry owners association to-day and
signed the new scale bicycle sweat
crs are being generally worn from
business men to clerks
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18
More Investigation
Of Missouri Scandal

ST. LOUIS, May Estate super
intendent of Schools Darlington was
before the grand jury this morning
charged with being the agent OF the
school book trust. Two eN-state SEN
ators were also examined. The deal
is the one in which Senator Bische
and others confessed that money had
been used.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18
DEFAULTER.

SOUTHPORT. Conn. May IS
Bank Examiner Perkins, who has
been examining the books of the
Southport National bank. today de-
clared Cashier Oliver Sherwood is n
defaulter for over 100000. Sherwood
left here. ostcnsibly on visit, a
week ago.
He is a physical and mental wreck
from the excessive use of cigarettes.
The money was lost in wildcat specu-
latlons. His family will probably
make good the shortage.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18
For Personal Injuries.

Judge Belt and a jury today began
the trial of the action brought by
William and Eva l.. Dunn against
the Kemp & Hebert company for
damages for personal injuries alleged
to have been sustained by Mrs. Dunn
falling through hatchway in the
store of the defendant last December.
The defense sets up a general de-
NAL of the complaints statements
and also pleads contributory negli-
gence.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18
M|LLMEN ASK HELP
IN SETTLING STRIKE

their demand was just one and that
they desired to have 1t submitted to
arbitration and requested the cooper
alton of the different business inter
ests of the city In securing an annie
able settlement either by arbitration
or otherwise. This course was advis-
sd by II. Y. Meyers of the mill
workers national executive commit
tee.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18

A committee OF the striking mill
workers is calling upon the business
organizations of the city today re-
Questing their influence to secure q
settlement of their differences with
the millowners. The architects. mas
ter builders, chamber of commerce
morning.
The committee represented that
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18
Labor Commissioner
Returns to Olympia

State Labor Commissioner Black
man left Spokane for Olympia last
night After the rejection of the
millworkers' offer to arbitrate, pre-
scented to the millowners by Mr..
Blackman the meeting of laboring
men called for fought has been call
ed off
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18

YOSEMITE. Cal, May 1S--The
presidential party. minus the presi-
dent, left the Sentinel hotel at Gao
o'clock to drive to Raymond. 20 miles.
The president was picked up at Bridal
Veil Falls, near where he camped
last night. Raymond will be reached
by $50 o'clock.
WAWAONA, Cal. May 1S.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt reached Wawaona at
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18
Decision Against City.

Judge KEENAN, has rendered decis-
ions against the city in the cases
where the city was sued for dumping
garbage into the river, thereby pol
luting the waters of the streams.
Among the plaintiffs were w. Nj. Nc
Herman. formerly OF the police de
partment Bauer 4 Co. and John r.
Price. Each plaintiff sued for from
$4,000 up and the Judgment for each
plaintiff was 81 and costs.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18

OMAHA Neb., May 1S.--The first
break in the ranks of the strikers
occurred today. The transfers and
laundry workers are returning to
work although the unions claim that
only a small percentage are. The
employers claim from 80 to so per
cent have returned.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18
LEvERsoN OUT $1,000.

1t developed since the trouble be-
gan that Mr.. Leverson advanced $1,000
to Watelet on the strength Of the re-
port that he issued regarding the
mine in Stevens county.
Watelet cut a swath in Spokane
society He gave a box party during
Mrs. Patrick Campbells recent en-
gagement here. 1t is reported he is
engaged to a prominent young society
woman of this city.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18

John j. Mercer. head of the Con
catenated order of lIoo-lloo' I'm Spo-
kane, states that 20 new members
were initiated into the mysteries of
the order, This large number was ON
account of their being two meetings
of lumbermen In the city Saturday,
and, as the order is principally one of
lumhermen. the events helped swell
the number OF the local lodge.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18
RequIsItion for
Alleged Polsoner

NASHVILLE, Tenn. May Is
Reauisition papers for Elizabeth Nc
CormiCk, who is wanted in Cincin-
natl on a charge of sending poisoned
whisky through the Adams express
office, came today. The governor has
not yet acted.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18
500 Workmen Join
Ranks Of Unemployed

CHICAGO, May 1S-The ranks of
the unemployed were swellcd this
saat bakers We're locked out and 200o
blaeksmiths' helpers from various
shops are demanding a Is per cent
increase.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18
Personal.

G. ~ Farmer president OF he
shinSie weavers' union, Is celebrating
the arrival of n daughter, born last
Tuesday.
Harry Brandt, ticket agent of the
Great Northern in this city. IL con-
fined to his home today on account
of illness.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18
Trial Of Ed Spencer.

Judge Richardson Is in Colville,
holding court for Stevens county. and
no criminal court business was trans
acted here today. On the judges re-
turn Wednesday morning the trial of
ED Spencer for the killing of Ella
Mundt will be commenced. Four
days will be occupied.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18
Jail Bird Falls
Heir to Millions

PORTLAND, Ore, May lS.--George
c. Allen, In jail here waiting SEN
tence for forgery, has received word
that his father has died In Honolulu.
leaving him 100000. Young Allen
is well educated, He was an old son.
Allen, Sir. died May II.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18
HuskIn' Tomorrow Niuht

The big home talent show is ready
and waiting for tomorrow night TO
come, when the clerks will make their
initial bid for popular favor over the
footlights. The earmarks of an anna
teur performance have almost entire
ly disappeared and finished produce
ton will greet the Auditorium audi
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18
To Examine Kelly.

Bryan Kelly was taken into GUS
tody by sheriffs at East Spokane for
safe keeping yesterday. Ike will be
examined this afternoon as to his
mental condition and will probably
be sent to Medical Lake.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18
sInYL sANDERsoN's FUNERAL

PARIS. May 1S.-The funeral serv-
ices of Sibyl Sanderson were held at
the Church of st. Honore today and
was largely attended by resident
American and French actors. The
remains were cremated after the
services in Pere lie Chase cemetery.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18

Mr.. Domer thought the drillman
lived in Spokane, and that evening,
Wednesday, he and Mr.. Carnahan met
the owner of the drill and found the
hole had only been sunk 100 feet.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18
Flretnen Will Get
Raise In Salaries,

The finance committee of the city
council recommended this afternoon
that the increase in salaries asked
by the fire department be granted by
the city council the increase to so
into effect on July l.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18

our 25c merchants lunch with beer
or wine from 1850 to y, IN, as good
as ever. Headquarters for steaks,
chops, etc. |. Chllberg. manager
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18
MERCER CASE Will
Be HEARD IN JUNE

The attorney general moved that
the court advance the case for early
hearing during the next term. The
court took the matter under advise
ment and will probably set the hear
ing for June 10.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18
Turks killing
Albanian Rebels

BERLIN, May iS.-The Nossiche
Zeitung today reports that force Of
Turkish troops recently opened fire
on the Albanians near lpek, killing n
and woundng 90
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18
wATELET LEAVES TOWN.

Early the next morning NJ. Watelet
saw the drllman, and learned the
others had seen him first. Since then
NJ Watelet's whereabouts have been
much of a mystery.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18
Will Sail on May 80.

GLASGOW May 1S.-1t was an
nounced today that the Shamrocks /.
and III. would sail for New York
May 80. They will be accompanied
by the screw tug Kaiser and the
steam Yacht Erin
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18

WASHINGTON, May 1S.-1n the
supreme court today Attorney Gen
eral Knox made n motion to advance
the hearing OF the Northern Securi-
ties case, in which sthe opposing
counsel concurred.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18

You can get anything you want for
n sewing machine at j. p. Eastman
4 Co. 500 Riverside. Phone Main
FAC Machines rented OF sold on easy
terms. Expert repairing.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18

Congressman Jones left North
Yakima this afternoon for Spokane.
| lie viii remain in this city several
| lays as the guest or Hon. a. S.
| Crowdcr
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18

The city Office of the Northern Pa
cific has been newly calcimined and
the color effect adds greatly to its
appearance.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18

Mrs, Ella j. Jones left for Newport
this morning to institute Verona cir
Gle. Women OF Woodcraft, which she
recently organized there
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18
Quiet After the Riot.

BRIDGEPORT. Conn, May IS
The trolley strike. after yesterdays
riots, is quiet this morning. There
was no attempt to run early cars.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-18

/ have been served the petition will be
! considered.
This is generally considered as con-
| firmatory of the report that Mrs.
Maybrick is TO be released In the
summer of 1904.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-17
WHAT THIS MAN SAYS
Only Ro-EOhoss the Ssntimsnts Of
 Thousands in Oar Republic

Che reader is asked to thoroughly in vestigate the following. This can read fly be done, for the gentleman whose statement is published below will only be too pleased to answer auy oommuni- cation mailed to him if the writer really suffers from the annoying conse- lueuce which always attend inactive or weakened kidneys.
 ". A. Hawkins, proprietor of Oxford Hotel +4 4th avenue, Seattle, says; ..I was subject Co kidney trouble for a wears and during that time took differ eut remedies recommended Co me with out much success. ! came here from Lauorte. Iud., some twelve years ago and have taken paper from there ever since. Every now and again ] read of people iu that city who had been cured 0f kidney trouble by the use of DOan' $ Kidney Pihs. and it was through mem tally discussing these eases that in- duced me about a year ago Co try the remedy. It gave me undOu0-ed benefit a that time. Since then ] noticed symptoms Oi a recurrence. the pills acted equally as well as they did when they irst came Co my notice.
 Sold for jO cents box. FOster-Nil- burn Co.,. Buffalo. N. N., sole agents .1r theCuited States. Remember the name. Deans, and take no substitute.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-17
ALL THROUGH
Board of Equalization Com-
 pletes lis L3b0rs

The board 0t equalization comp. .e-ed i,s Iab0rs last night. after nearly 30 dozen sessions The persona. and -he real property rolls were caretl..y gone over. and quite a number Of changes were made ia the a>,. ,,ue--,.
 While Che clerk has not completed -be corrections ca che rolls and Is thus ao. able Go say Us t1 tle tl. effect Q, the various changes on che -o.a. vale nation Of all che asses-ab.e property O. the city. it Is known chat tw.l oe considerably higher than was returned by che city Assessor. hu, probably aQ. quite so high as i- was last year.
 The city coloc. will make .he tax levy next Mouday night. uar ], is bee usved that l- vii. mo. be -1 exceed one min on the dollar.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-17
FIRE INSURANCE

l represent the following first class companies
 The Chesapeake Fire S Marine Iu- surance Co.,, of Richmond, Na
 The American Trust x Insurance Co.,. Chicago,
 The Western Union Fire Underwrit- CTS, Chicago
 The Commonwealth Insurance Co.,, Richmond, Va.
 The American Trust N Insurance Co, Chicago
 Fire S Marine Lloyds Association. Washington, D. C.
 Am now ready in my new quarters. 524 Fourth avenue, to do business. q PHIL ABRAHANlS.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-17
ICE THERE
Glraner Encounters Slight
 Obstruction at Caribou

People coming in from Atiiu Thurs day state that the Cleaner found ice be- fore reaching Caribou This is some thing never before experienced so early in the season at that place. Some ex- nressions were heard made by steam h04-meu that the Atlin season might not extend into November this year.
 The Cleaner experienced @ storm on tbe lake coming from Taku and was de- .ayeJ for short time.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-17
NEXT DUE.
Several Liners for the First
 of Week

There are several Puget sound liners Co be due during the first days of next week. The City of Topeka. which is advertised to runon the schedule of the Cottage City, is billed 10 reach Skag- way tomorrow, but she is not expected quite so soon.
 Probably the first mail to arrive will come on the Princess May. which will be dueMonday. The Dirigo is also billed to arrive Monday, and is SO advertised. The Dolphin iseNpected Go ge, in Tues day.