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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-10
Fifteen KNOWN TO
BE DEAD AT CLEAN

CLEAN, N. Y. Marcn 1o.--The fire
was still burning at s o'clock this
morning. marking the scene OF last
of smoke.
Fifteen are known to be dead and
when Olcan creek is dragged. 1t Is
believed several whose clothing was
afame plunged into the river and
were drowned.
Thirty persons are In the hospitals.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-10
Claims Browne
Owes City Taxes

Some time ago the city entered
complaint against J. J. Browne and
his wife. 1t is alleged that Browne
refused to pay his portion of the
taxes for the grading OF Riverside
avenue. The defendants failed to APP
pear in court and this morning Judge
KEENAN, entered judgment by de-
fault.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-10

defendant later refused to make the
purchase and ever since Moritz has
tried to dispose OF the stock TO ad-
vantage, but at last declares he was
compelled to sell at a sacrifice. only
receiving s2sS195. He asks judgment
against Hsrskovitz for $4,000 xor
breach of contract
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-10

of whom seven are expected to die
Only one Is unidentified.
The victims are yearly all young
men and boys. The wrecking crews
are working as fast as possible.
All trains are running around by
way of Buffalo. as the tracks here
are impossible,
The fire was caused by the ex-
plosion OF oil in oil tank cars on the
Erie railroad. Those killed were
spectators who were caught within
the zone OF fire when several ex-
pl0stons occurred.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-10
SUES FOR ALLEGED
BREACH OF CONTRACT
5. S. Moritz Claims He Was Compelled to Sell
Stock of Merchandise at a Sacrifice.

An amended complaint in the case
of s. S. Moritz against Sam Hersko-
vitz was entered this morning. June
10. Herskovits. It is alleged. agreed
to buy a stock of merchandise In the
city of Dayton. An inventory was
taken, 1t amounted to S4213. The
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-10

Methodlsts in this city are much
interested in the fact that the next
general conference of their church is
to be held In Los Angeles in 1904.
General conferences are held every
four years, and are attended by dig
nitaries of the church from all over
the world. The coming conference is
- held during the month of May.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-10

to do with the murders and sluggings
near Waverly.
Perry broke down and wept as he
confessed. He told the sheriff all the
details.
Mason is the young Boston mil
lionaire whose arrest in connection
with several murders last fall Great
ed II sensation In society circles here.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-10
MASON EX0NERATED
BY MURDERER PERRY
Negro Makes Deathbed Confession Which Removes
Stain from the Name of Young
Boston Millionaire.

BOSTON, Mass. March 1o.-Sher-
III Fairbeirne has made public por-
ton of the confession made on his
deathbed by George Perry. the negro
murderer.
Perry realized he was dying and
completely exonerated young Mason.
whom he said had nothing whatever
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-10
Receiver Cole
Files an Answer

An affidavit by George Il. Cole was
filed In court this morning stating
that the reason he did not turn over
his Office as receiver of the Oudin-
Bergman Fire Clay company was be-
cause the case had been appealed to
the supreme court.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-10
UNION CLERKS BANQUET.

The retail clerks union holds a
banquet at Odd Fellows hall tomor-
row evening. A musical and literary
program has been prepared and a
good time Is looked forward to by all.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-10
INTEREST IN NEXT
GENERAL CONFERENCE

That month, according to the pre-
diction of local ehurehmen. will see
the great exodus of religious people
to the Pacific coast in the history OF
the west. Scores of prominent
church people in this city are almost
sure to wend their way to Los AM
geles at that time.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-10
Ask for Water Main.

A petition that water main be
laid ON Third avenue from Lee TO
Cook streets, signed by many resi-
dents, was filed with the clesk of the
city council this afternoon
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-10
ALARMED AT
RISE OF RIVER
Veteran Riyermen and Engineers Believe
Mississippi Threatens Serious Dam
ger to Life and Property.

it certain the water will reach the
highest point ever known.
The crest of the flood is now at
Cairo and will reach here the latter
part of this week.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-10

Address, Mrs. F. C. Robertson. l..
L. ID.
Solo, big Ben" (Poutet). Mr.. T. II.
J. Ryan.
Selection by Professor Paynes MAN.
dolin Club.
Vocal solo. selection. Mrs. Smith.
Refreshments served.
Retail clerks, both ladies and gem
tlemen, cordially invited. No admis-
sion charged. NJ. III. LAW,
Chairman Reception Committee.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-10

OMAHA, Neb., March 10.-The
Platt river and smaller streams in
Nebraska are all OVERLOOKING Many
railway and wagon bridges have been
swept away.
Near Stanton while crossing a
bridge a 19year-old girl and her
brother were swept off their feet. The
former was drowned.
At Osmond, Albert Koh1er, a well
known rancher, attempted to cross
the bridge. The horses became
frightened and missed the bridge,
which was under water. Kohler and
the team were drowned.
The Burlington is the only road
carrying traffic, the Union Pacific,
Rock Island and Northwestern using
it's tracks west of here.
NEW ORLEANS, March 10.-The
break which occurred in the levee
yesterday at Bayou La Foruche af-
forded temporary relief so the waters
today show a rise of only three
inches.
The most dangerous place now is
at Concordia, where the engineers say
a break is bound to occur. 1t is not
believed the city will be imperiled
until the river reaches II feet.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-21
TvndaIl,s Lecture.

DIR. McIvor-TyndalIs lecture on "Hyp-
notism: Good and Bad attracted a large
audience to Steinway Hall last evening.
He pointed out the difference between
suggestion and hypnotism and cited in
stances TO prove the truth of his theories
Personal magnetism, cures by faith, sug-
gestion and hypnotic treatment were ex-
planned and the methods of inducing the
hypnotized condition illustrated DIR. Nc
Ivor-Tyndall does not agree with the ma
jority of those who either know or af-
feet to know, the possibilities of hypnotic
suggestion He claims that person may
be hypnotized against his will, and that
be may also be induced to commit an act
that he would not commit in his normal
state. He spoke briefly of the famous
Bompard case. in which the Bompard
woman claims that she was hypnotized to
commit the crime for which Eyraud was
executed. DIR. McIvor-Tyndall said last
night that such a thing was possible. al
though he was not prepared to say that
it was true in the case Of this woman. The
lecture was listened to with evident at
tention. The experiments in psychic power
that followed were particularly well pre-
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-21
TO SAN RAFAEL,
SAN QUENTIN,
MILL VALLEY,
|CAZADERO, ETC.
ESIs|iAliil
SHORE
via SausaIito Ferry

WEEK DAYs-CH Holidays exceptedl-6;45
ts7 As S:45, e:45. IL a m, 12:2O. 'l.4o, S'l0'
4.I5 j5:I5 s6:15, GAS. 8, LAB p m
7:45 g. m train week days does not run to
'issI sINDAYs AND LEGAL HoLIDAYs-L.
4S ts0, 1S1O. IL, III 80 a. m, fl2;SO. f'l:S0,
aa5 a 30. 5 s. 80, 9, II AS D. m.
Trains marked 90 run to San Qnentin
Those marked (f) to Fairfax. except 5:15 p.
Saturdays On Saturdays the BIB p m train
From SAN RAFAEL TO SAN FRANCISCO
Week days-5:25 t6:25. T:40. S:15, 1885.
11:o5 a. m, 1880. 2:2O. t5:45. 45o. $50. Gas
iV;4G 3 A9Y+e:1s. 7:s5. 1910. s:4o. to:5s
t1f:45 a. m. L: $50. 2:3o. 1925. 4:4o. 1915
655 :S5. 1920 p m
Trains marked u start from San Quentin.
FROM MILL VALLEY TO SAN FRAN
CISCO-Week days-5:45 $40, 7:45 s:25
s:45, u:1O a. m. 12:40. 2:45. 4:15. $40 700.
IL OsfUNDAYs-e:s5. fy TBS. 10. 11:1o a. m. 1s:os
THROUGH TRAINS.
T:45 a. m, week days-Cazadsro and way
stations.
BIS p. m. week days Saturdays excepted
TomaIess and way stations.
3:15 D. m. Saturdays and way
stations
Sundays and Legal Holidays-s q. m. Cara
dero and way stations
Sundays and Legal Holidays-10 a. m, Point
Reyes and way stations
TICKET OFFICE-626 Market At
FERRT-Foot Of Market ST
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-21
PERSONAL MENTION.

DR.. William L. Hood of Sonora is at the
Lick
DR.. ]. Bardach of Austria is at the
Grand
n. L. Mckinley. a mining man of So
nora, is at the Lick.
R. NJ. Green. one of Oroville's leading
citizens, is at the Lick.
L. W. Blinn. a lumberman Of Los An
geles, is at the Palace.
George D. Rose, a mining man Of Tu-
olumne, is at the Palace.
H. Floisheim, a clothing manufacturer
of Chicago, is at the Palace
DIR. w. NJ s. Beale. a prominent sur
geon of Stockton, is at the Palace
Former Superior Judge Robert F. Variel
and wife of Los Angeles are at the Palace.
T. Evans, auditor for the Green Copper
Companys railroad, in Mexico, IS at the
Palace
E. NJ Carr, who is connected with the
powder works al Pinole, is among the
latest arrivals at the Lick.
DR. S. c. Hooker of Philadelphia and
family are at the Palace. They returned
yesterday from tour of Japan and
China.
R. B. Burns, chief engineer of the Santa
Fe Company's western system, arrived
from Los Angeles yesterday and is at the
Palace.
John c. Hately. a wealthy resident of
Chicago, and his family. who have been
spending the summer in California, are
at the Palace.
Leang Hsun, an attache of the Chinese
Legation at Washington, who is destined
for service in Mexico, and the members
of his family arrived from Peking yester-
day.
DR.. Grace C. Gage of Chicago. physician
and literary woman who has besn visiting
the Orient, arrived on the steamship City
of Peking yesterday and is staying at the
Palace.
n. NJ Taber. proprietor of the Brown
Palace Hotel of Denver, has been in this
city for several days. having come West
to join his wife. who has been visiting her
sister-in-law, Mrs Harry Gray.
Franklin E. Brooks of Colorado Springs,
who was elected Congressman at Large
from Colorado at the last election, arrived
yesterday from ogden, where e was at
tending the Irrigation Congress, and is
registered at the Palace.
William ]. Leahy, assistant general pas
senger gent of the Chicago. Rock Island
and Pacific, whose office is in Chicago.
Is visiting in this city. Mr.. Leahy is one
of the most popular and most skillful
railroad men In the country.
Frank Cummings, chief clerk of the
Hotel Angelus of Los Angeles, who was
formerly connected with the Palace Of
this city. arrived from the south yester-
dav with his wife and son and is a guest
at the latter hotel He has come north
for a vacation and will remain here for a
week.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-21
THEY DEDICATE
NEW SYNAGOGUE
Members Of Congrega-
ton Keneseth Israel
Celebrate.
Rabbis Solemnize With I'm
pressive Ceremony Open
ing Of Gods House.

With all of the ceremonial Of the ortho-
dox Jewish religion, the new synagogue
Of the Congregation Keneseth Israel on
Russ street, near Folsom, was conse-
Grated TO the use of God yesterday after
noon. Good singing and a ritual which
was impressive by its solemn symbolism
marked the occasion in a manner bef1t-
ting the establishment Of a new house Of
worship.
The beautiful altar Of the new syna-
gogue where the ceremonials took place
is in itself a thing of rare magnihcence
With white satin altar cloths embroidered
in gold thread and the heavy beaten brass
candelabra fianking the central tapestry,
the general effect Of the sanctuary is one
Of elaborate ornateness. Before this
shrine all the rabbis of the city were
yesterday assembled to chant the an
cient psalms Of David in the forgotten
tongue Of the ancient Israelites.
The ritual opened with a procession Of
the rabbis and the members of the build
ing committee. bearing the holy scrolls
SOlemnly chanting in Hebrew the assem-
blage moved down the center aisle to the
pulpit There, after the intonation of
more psalms. Eli Gordon. president of the
congregation. lit the perpetual lamp, re-
citing meanwhile an appropriate text
from Genesis.
After closing the sacred ark Of God. ].
Simon. chairman Of the building commit
tee, handed the key to President Gordon
and the ceremonial was complete Rabbi
Jacob VOorsanger, Rabbi Isidore Myers
and Rabbi J. Nieto delivered addresses.
The following are the officers, trustees
and committees of the congregation:
Officers and trustees-Eli Gordon, presi-
dent; S. Glaser vice president; L. Baer,
secretary; S. Altfeld, treasurer: ]. Da-
Wis. J. Simon, S. Axelrod, A. D. Zinna-
mon, II. Kramer, n. NJ. hebron.
Building committee. Simon, chair
man; l. Bear, secretary; S. Altheld, s.
Axelrod, A. D. Cinnamon, s. Schloss, ].
Davis. A. Shenson. Eli Gordon, S. Chaser.
Reception committee-E. Leopold. chair
man; S. Axelrod. S. Altfeld, J. Simon, A.
l. Friedman, Eli Gordon, I. Baer, S.
Schloss, A. D. cinnamon. I. Novinsky, S.
Glaser, J. Davis, A Shenson.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-21
ALUMNAE MEET
AND CELEBRATE
Former Pupils of Notre
Dame College Re-
unite.
Sister Superior of Convent
and Associates Are
Honored.

The Alumnae Association of Notre
Dame College held its first anniversary
celebration at the college at Dolores and
Sixteenth streets all day yesterday
One hundred and ten of the alumnae
were present at the celebration and num-
erous letters of regret were received from
other members.
The days celebration opened with a busi-
ness meeting in the morning and letters
of congratulation were read from the Sis
ter Superiors of the various colleges of
the Notre Dame throughout the State.
The principal work of the business ses-
sion was the election of officers for the
ensuing year, those elected being as fol-
lows:
Mrs. Kate NJ Lawler, president; Miss
Josephine O'Nei first vice president
Miss Regina Cleary, second vice presi-
dent: DR.. Kate Brady. third vice presi-
dent: Sister Mary Xavier, treasurer Miss
Marie Geary, secretary; Miss Margaret
New. financial secretary; Mrs. c. B. Fem,
Miss Sallie keenan,. Mrs Zoe Radcliffe,
Miss Genevieve McGovern, Miss Agnes
Mahony. Mrs. Garret McEnerney. Miss
Josephine T. Molloy, Miss Annie Devlin.
Miss EVELYN aSresovich, Mrs. Mary Crow
lev and Mrs. Mary Mccarthy, directors.
Sister Superior Julia Therese of Notre
Dame College was unanimously elected
as honorary president and adviser to the
association.
1t was also decided to form a choral
society in connection with the Alumnae
Association and the requiem service for
deceased members was fixed to take place
in November next in the college chapel.
The business session was followed by
an elaborate banquet, served in the con-
vent refectory the Sister Superior and
her associates being present.
Among the toasts proposed were the
following: Sister Superior" by Miss
Josephine T. Molloy; Sister Xavier" by
Mrs. Garret McEnerney; Alma Mater,
Miss Regina Cleary; our Teachers, by
Mrs. c. B. Fem; ITO the Sisters" by
Miss Margaret Donnelly. Songs and
poems were given at the banquet by Miss
Annie Oliver and Miss Evelyn Sresovich.
Sister Superior Julia Therese was Wis
IDLY affected when she was presented with
q check for substantial sum or money
nv President Mrs K. NJ Lawler on be-
half of the alumnae. The Sister Supe-
rior thanked her former pupils for their
kindness and said she would ever cherish
the thoughts of friendship extended to
her by the alumnae.
Sister Xavier, one of the oldest teachers
in the college and from whom all the
alumnae had imbibed knowledge. was the
recipient of many floral gifts and she was
overwhelmed with congratulations by her
former scholars.
The afternoon was given up TO musi-
cal and vocal programme, participated In
by Miss Alice Van Reynegom, Miss A
Oliver, Mrs C. B. Fem, Miss Grace ST.
John, Miss Evelyn Sresovich, Miss Clara
Baker. Mrs. Carl Sommer and Miss Marie
Gforgiana, organist of ST. Mary's Church
and under whose direction tho programme
was given.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-21
Attempt to Stab Policeman.

Louis Jose, a French sailor, was Great
ing a disturbance last night in the vicinity
of Vallejo and Dupont streets when
Patrolman Bakulich was called TO arrest
the man. Jose and the policeman strug-
gIed when the latter was endeavoring to
nlace him under arrest. The officer man
aged to get Jose to the telephone box, but
the prisoner, who was in a desperate
mood. drew q knife with large blade
and attempted to thrust 1t into Dakulich.
Jose was overpowered and taken to the
Hall of Justice and charged with assault
with a deadly weapon.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-21
A Wonderful Country and a Great
Excursion

Mexico unites in one. the old and the new,
and the excursion to the City Of Mexico No
venber 4 will reveal curious contrasts Yes
tibuled seepers dining car. interpreter. and
excursion manager with 60 days for sight
seeing Return if you wish via the Grand
Canyon. Interesting side trips. Round trip
only $50 All details at 613 Market ST. un-
der auspices of Southern Pacific, Santa Fe
and Mexican Central
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-21

Stephen Decatur Jr. of Portsmouth, n.
H, a grandson of the famous Commodore
Perry. has passed the mental examina-
tion for admission to the Naval Academy.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-21

BILLY Evans, a vaudeville artist, en-
gagged at the Star Music Hail. Kearny
street. reported to the police that while
in a saloon last night his dress suit case,
containing costumes valued at SIS, was
stolen. Evans had barely put the case
down by his side when he discovered that
it had been taken
q q
sented, and created loud applause. Dr.
McIvor-Tyndau will tell of "Clairvoyance
What It Is and How to Cultivate It. on
next Sunday evening.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-21

A gas range is to the home a filing caoi-
net in the Office Tell your husband and buy
one from S. F. Gas and Electric Co
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-21
Theatricel Costumes Stolen.

Buy your watches at Lundy's, 4 Third
street and 752 Market street.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-21

"The Prince of Pilsen' will be presented
at the Columbia Theater during the COM
ing week, commencing tonight
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-21

1.-The Glad Hand" and "The Con-curers"
is still the attraction at Fischer's Theater
and will be continued all this week, be-
ginning tonight.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-21

Carmen" will be sung at the Tivoli
Opera House tonight, Wednesday, Fri
day and Saturday nights and la Travi-
alta" is the attraction for Tuesday, Thurs
day and Sunday nights.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-21

THE Adventures Of Lady Ursula" is the
attraction offered at the .Icazar Theater
for tonight. Tuesday, Wednesday and
Saturday nights. "Gioconda" will be
given on Thursday and Friday nights.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-21

The Pollard Opera Company will appear
in Paul Jones' tonight and Tuesday;
Dorothy will be rendered on Tuesday
and Wednesday nights and THE Belle of
New York" on Thursday, Friday and
SATURDAY. nights
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-21

after Dark is on the bill at the Cen
trail Theater all this week, beginning this
evening.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-21

"a for Morning for Afternoon
x Saturday and Sunday only Sunday only
Stops at all stations on sunday.
tSunday excepted q Saturday only.
sVia Cost Line. UVia san joaquin Valley.
bReuo train eastbOund discontinued.
n Only trains stopping Valencia ST. sOuthbound
$40 An s00A NIL 90 An $50 N and s. 50 PE
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-21

An entirely new vaudeville bill has been
arranged for the. coming week at the
Chutes Theater, beginning with to-nights
performance
Arizona republican., 1903-08-31

haGdle is hollow. enclosing the cartridge magazine. which is inserted in the handle from below and there held by the magazine catch. When the catch
 is released the magazine may be drawn from the handle for recharging. In front of the handle is the trigger guard in which the trigger is located; in the rear and above the handle is arranged in the receiver the firing mechanism, consisting of the hammer, the scar. safety device and the handspring: also the scar, safety and trigger spring. UpCn the barrel are transverse ribs and on the frame are three correspond ing recesses. These serve to engage tIe barrel firmly in the closed position. The magazine is a tubular holder in which the cartridges are placed ore above the other, resting upon a follower. which is acted on by a spring pressing upward
 The upper end of the magazine is opei- to permit the escape of the cartridges; the side walls at the rear of the open ing are turned inward and engage the rim of the topmost cartridge to prevent it's escape from the ma gaZine when II is pushed fCrWGrd. The slide of this pistol has been machined out. leaving the solid metal for the breech block. As the slide and breech block are one solid piece and the slide is slipped on from the forward end, it will be seen that in no event can powder-gas or powder come backward through the arm.
Arizona republican., 1903-08-31
A UNIQUE PISTOL LATELY PATENTED
Hnmeress Automatic Pocket Pistol Without
 by Browning.

Springfield. Mass, August 29. Especial correspondence of The Republican)-A pistol, not revolver, which will fire seven shots a second, which has no projecting hammer nor cartridge cy- finder, and which cannot be accidental ly discharged, seems a strange and inn possible weapon, yet such an arm has recently been invented and demonstrat- ed as successful by no less a. person than Mir. John N. Browning, the inven- tor of the deadly automatic machine gun, capable of firing 400 to 800 shots a minute.
 MT. BroWning's fame as a gun inven- tor is indisputable, having invented and sold the patent rights of no less than fifteen distinct types of guns. and but recently devised a practical auto matic repeating shotgun, problem in firearms which has always been con- sidered impossible.
 The chief idea in devising the new automatic pistol was compactness and arm, as this was designed to be, MT Browning worked to get the greatest efficiency in as small space as possi- ble, and the result is pistol only seven inches long, three-quarters of an inch thick, and weighing only twentythrec ounces. By taking a copy of an aver aged sized paper novel and imagining a corner two inches wide by three long taken out of it, you have approximate
Arizona republican., 1903-08-31

tridges being supplied from the de- tachable magazine. After the pistol is charged with filled magazine one opening movement is made by bring ing the first cartridge into the chamber. On pulling the trigger the cartridge is fired, the shell extracted. and a new cartridge loaded into the chamber, all of these operations taking place auto matically without any manipulation of the firearm.
 The one opening movement which is made by hand before firing the first shot is all that is required for a whole days use. This is due to the fact that the action is automatic. and when the last cartridge In the magazine is fired, the shell discharged. the hammer comes to full cock. the same as 1t would were the magazine loaded. This makes 1t ready for the reception of q new car triGSe. and upon refilling the ma asazine no further action is necessary. This automatic operation of the pistol is monly known as the kick" of the nov ing parts. and as q consequence. this recoil is so absorbed in being utilized that it has none of the disturbing effect so common and troublesome in ordi- nary revolvers. The first shot can be discharged more quickly than from any frearm made, a notable feature. and ou- ly possible from the fact that this pis- tol can be carried with perfect safety