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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23
OUR fine MARBLE.

w. J. Freddy, the millionaire
Philadelphia marble dealer, whose
name is synonymous with the finest
eastern architecture. in a letter to F.
A. Chase, says: II consider your set
of samples the finest that were ever
shown in Vermont" speaking of a
variety of Stevens county marble Mr..
Chase had on exhibition at Rutland,
VT. Mr.. Chase returned yesterday
from the quarries. reporting that
work had been stopped on account
of the heavy SHOWS. When the work.
men resume their first acts will be
to install the new machinery COM
ing from the east, and the resump-
ton of work will be on a larger scale
than ever. John McCauley, an ex-
pert from the Vermont quarries
states that Stevens county is the
only place in the world where fine
marble Is found at the surface.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23

erations of that body and 1t adjourn
ed to meet in Spokane on the second
Wednesday in February of next year.
The proper assessment of railroad
and other corporate property was
very much discussed, and commit
tee appointed to study the matter
and make a report at the next an
nual meeting. The committee con-
sists Of Assessors John w. Peters Of
King county. ex-officio chairman, and
Assessors d. H. Stewart of Spokane,
James Elder Of Whatcom, F. r. Arch
er of Chehalis, Edward Meath of
Pierce and r. ]. Bergman of King.
The convention recommends the
present law changed so that all prop
erty or goods stored in warehouses
shall be assessed in the warehouse or
elevator regardless of the owner and
that the lien for such assessment
shall attach Immediately to the goods
and shall not be released until the tax
is paid.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23
MURDERER ED. SPENCER
BORROWED REV0L YER

pale. pinched features assumed an
angry frown and he evidently bears
no love for the reporters.
The statement made by John Sho-
mer that he did not give Ed Spencer
the revolver with which Ella Mundt
the iatters sweetheart. was murder
ed. is borne out by late investiga-
ton.
Sunday night before the tragedy
Spencer exhibited the gun in the pres
ence of Dem Gay. night bartender
at the Snowshoe. In fact. from early
Sunday night until I a. m. the accus-
ed remained in the Snowshoe. but
drank little.
II refused him." said Dem Gay to
a Press reporter. During the mid
die OF the week he was about the
saloon and drunk much OF the time.
Thinking he wanted to get on another
spree, l told him he had been drink
ing enough of late and II he got any
more liquor II would be somewhere
elses When he showed me the gun
he did not say he intended TO shoot
anyone, but | remarked from the way
1t was stuck in the band OF his
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23

Today every indication points TO
the speedy recovery of Ed Spencer.
who killed Ella Mundt because she
did not love him and then attempted
suicide. He spent the night better
than could be expected under the cir
cumstances and up to late this after
noon his condition is favorable. Elk
cepting Il slight fever he gives no
other symptoms of anything for the
worst
He takes more interest In his sur
roundings now than at any time since
he committed the deed. Up to yes
terday he seemed to be in trance
much OF the time. which gave rise to
the insanity theory. but today he has
aroused himself.
On being questioned by reporter
as to who gave him the gun, when
he got 1t and who the dark, curly
haired irNtvidual was he became de-
cidedly indignant and replied
II refuse to tell you chaps any
tnrng today. I've told enough. Let
that settle It,"
On relieving himself of the above
he called tor u drink Of water, His
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23
Want QUICK ACTION
ON ROAD CROSSING

The residents of the neighborhood
of Sprague ave. and Division at. are
up in arms against the council and
are determined that their lives and
PROPERTY no longer be jeopardixed by
the dangerous condition OF the cross
ing at that point.
The Northern Pacific tracks mako
the finish of q long curve at the
place and the electric railway crosses
the track after almost paralleling It
for many yards.
A sharp grade before the incoming
stree tears reach the tracks adds to
the danger OF the crossing and Sc
rious consequences it Is felt would
come of defective brake.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23

The spot has had a long career Of
accidents and fatalities.
Sprague ava Is the inlet for the
farmer traffic of Moran Prairie and
all that section and Is thronged with
passing vehicles at all seasons.
A year ago $50 citizens presented a
petition to the council. urging that
the oity and the railway people come
together in regard to the matter, but,
like many other meritorious demands,
is accommodating dust In the councn
archives.
IF the council Is asked about the
matter" said an earnest citizen this
morning, they tell you II Is in the
hands OF the county commissioners
and If the commissioners are inter
viewed, they reply that the city coun.
eli has II, and there YOU are"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23
cLENDEMANN CASE.

John Glindemann, who is held on
a charge Of holding improper rela-
TOMS with his daughter, has applied
for the appointment of a board of
tue of the girl and to examine the
condition Of his mind as we'll as his
liability to insanity. Glindemann
was convicted several years ago in
San Francisco for insanity and short
ly before his arrest for the present
crime was confined in the hospital at
Medical Lake.
He has no recollection of commit
ting the offense charged.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23
ANKENY CONTINUES TO
GAIN IN bALLOT|NG

loting. getting the votes of Angle Of
Shelton and Griffin of Whatcom, who
deserted Wilson. and Megler of Wah-
kiakum. who left Preston. and g. B.
Wilson, who deserted Sanders.
Preston on the sixth ballot gained
Sharp of Ellensburg, who left Grow.
On the seventh ballot he gained two
from Allen, Howard Of Lincoln and
Peaslee Of Asotin.
Grow, Saunders and Sharp are out
Of 1t.
1t is rumored that the King county
forces have agreed on caucus to-
night, which probably means the cleo
ton Of Ankeny.
ToDAY's SESSION.
In the senate today a joint me-
mortal to congress, petitioning for
the opening of the south half Of Col
Vile reservation, was introduced.
In the house. Mckenzie introduced
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23

bardment. In the reichstag Won
Riechthofen, minister of foreign af-
fairs, declared that the bombardment
occurred to secure respect for the
blockade. He said that during this
blockade a state of war reigns
Our ships" said the minister,
have the right to confscate the
Venezuelan ships since We pressed
Castro in July to submit to The
Hague arbitration and he scorned u.s."
BERLIN, Jan. IA dispatch
from the commander of the warship
Falk says that Fort San Carlos
caught fire under Smelling of the Pan
Their and Vineta and was ultimately
destroyed. Laguayra advices from
Maracaibo say that several thousand
responded to the governments call
to arms for all citizens between Is
and so to resist the landing of the
troops,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23
SMALL BOY FINED.

Roland Poteel, wee, small boy,
was up before his honor. Judge Hin
Hoffman. who charged him with dis
orderly conduct. She stated he was
in the habit OF continually annoying
her and her children by calling them
names and repeatedly called her big.
fat Dutchman and other names quite
uncomfortable.
His honor gave the young man a
severe lecture and said II he APP
peared before him again he would
probably be sentenced to the reform
school till he became OF age. AS II
was he was fined SIS and costs
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23
UTAH IRON.

CHICAGO, Jan. ga company.
which will have capital stock of
$4,000, 900, IL being organized by
Chicago and Pennsylvania capitalists.
for developing the iron and steel bus
mess In Utah. The promoters of the
enterprise own vast iron ore deposits
in Iron county. Utah. and plan the
erection of blast furnaces and steel
finishing mills. which will make them
aggressive competitors of the United
States Steel corporation. An ample
supply of limestone. coal and coke is
within easy reach. and the iron ore
Is easily mined.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23
GERMAN PEOPLE
ARE J|NC0|ST|C

BERLIN, Jan. 23.-Public feeling
is becoming jingoistic. The govern
ment, while maintaining official ST.
lence, has made known that 1t doesn't
like the apparent pro-Venezuelan atti-
tude of America and would take UNI
bragg at any demands by Secretary
Hay for an explanation Of the San
Carlos bombardment
Today's press is almost unanimous
ly against America. Some have a
chip on-the-shoulder attitude, brag-
ging. and daring America to question
the government.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23
STRIKE RICH LEAD
IN ALAMO mine

on the property and under the esti-
mates OF two prominent mining engi-
neers over a million dollars worth Of
ore is blocked out.
This places the Alamo mine among
the largest mines of the United
States. the ore body being exploited
to the length of 900 feet and at an
average width so far determined of
80 feet.
A 20-stamp mill will be erected at
once. and, as the ore so far as ex-
plotted. averages-S10 per ton. and can
be mined and milled at an expense
not to exceed $3.50 per ton. immense
profits will be derived.
The directors of the company are
N. f. Nuzum. NJ. c. Dunn, f. D.
Trenholm, J. Y. McGuigan and John
r Cassin
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23
GIRL SUES ROOT.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-The in
junction proceedings brought by Miss
Rebecca ]. Taylor to compel Secre-
in the war department came up for
hearing today in the district supreme
was removed from Office because of
criticisms she wrote of the admin
istration's Philippine policy. She al
leges that her dismissal was in vio-
lation of the civil service rules.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23
KICKED HIS HORSE
AND PAYS A fine

"A farmer named Nelson was ar
rested yesterday. charged with cruel
and inhuman treatment of his patient
steed.
He lives Mt White Blur. about
seven miles west OF the city, and
brought load of hay to the market
near the postofiice. For some slight
trouble the man became angry at his
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23

News of big strike in the Alamo
mine, near sumpter, Ore. was con-
firmed this morning by John II. Cas-
sin,
Yes, we have cut the lead with
our main working tunnel at a depth
of 500 feet. and we have driven into
the lead 80 feet without any indica-
tions of even nearing the center of
the lead"
This is the statement made by John
r. Cassin. who is secretary of tho
company. regarding the big mine in
the Red Boy district in the eastern
oregon gold fields.
The Alamo company has been work
ing at developing its property for the
last three years, and has spent in the
neighborhood of $4,000 upon 1t.
Two levels have been completed
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23
DEAD man FOUND
SITTING BOLT UPRIGHT

This morning Smith & Co s under
taking wagon was sent out after the
remains. but 1t returned at noon for
more help and the remains were
brought in this afternoon.
officers Briley and Burns went to
the scene yesterday afternoon and
thought they recognized the man as
one who had for some time hung
around the saloons in the tenderloin
district. Coroner Smith will hold an
inquest and endeavor. if possible. to
learn the identity of the dead man
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23
CONGRESS- HEARING
HOLLAND BRIBERY

WASHINGTON, Jan. %. - The
house committee on naval affairs, who
are investigating the alleged bribery
by the Holland Submarine Boat COM
pany, met at 1890 in executive ses-
sion.this morning. After half an hour
the Sfen session begun and the public
was admitted.
Congressman Lester, who made the
accusation of bribery, was first
sworn In and said that when elected
last year he was against the Holland
boat appropriation and was approach
ed by Doblin, whom he knew we'll,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23
STARTS A0REElgEHr,

OLYMPIA, Wash, Jan. 23.-John
L. Wilson is showing an agreement
signed by Representative w. A.
Stark of Spokane. formerly a school
teacher OF Rockford, pledging his
support to Wilson until Wilson vol
UNFAIRLY released him. Stark has all
along voted for Ankeny. Stark states
that the agreement is clever forg-
cry. The agreement was witnessed
by w. F. Wood Of Spokane
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23

The body Of man was found on
and half below Natatorium park on
the bank of the Spokane river late
yesterday by an old trapper. The
body was sitting upright against a
tree and the indications are that he
died suddenly while resting. The
finding was reported to the author
tiles at Fort Wright and Colonel Ray
had guard placed over the re-
mains.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23

and had been political friends with.
While in New York prior to the
holidays Doblin asked him If he was
still against the Holland boats. When
he replied. Yes" Doblin said that
ex-Congressman Quigg had told him
that there would be $4,000 in 1t II he
would take the other side. He told
him that he wanted to hear no more
such talk.
Doblin then said: IF you want to
come back to congress, you must not
forget that Quigg has great influ-
ence." He saw Quigg later, but the
latter made no mention of money.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23

horse, n small animal. and began
kicking 1t in the mouth with the re-
suit that several of its teeth were
loosened.
Bystanders interfered and remon-
strated with the inhuman master
with the result that he was arrested.
He pleaded guilty in'the county Grim
inal court and was fined IS and costs.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23
WITHHELD REPORT.

A complaint has been made by
Thomas. charging him with unlaw-
fully withholding and refusing to
submit a report to the health depart
ment regarding one A. Linden, who
has been suffering with contagious
disease.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23
MRS. CARPENTER DIES

Mrs. Josephine Carpenter died of
typhoid fever yesterday morning at
her home at Hillyard in her forty
second year. She leaves husband
and a daughter.
The funeral was held this after
noon from the Turnbull-Smith par
lors, Rev Koontz officiating
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23
DIVORCE MILL.

William s. Busbey has filed an ap-
plication for divorce from Bertha
NJ. Busbey for desertion. John
Roache is attorney for the plaintiff.
Judge KEENAN, has granted a de-
cree of divorce to George Fl. Walters
from Kate Walters for desertion.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23
MOST FAMOUS POLICE
OFFICER DIED TODAY

Bavaria in 1910. He Joined the regu-
lar army when Is. Immediately after
his arrival in America, and was at
once sent to Washington Territory,
where he saw much Indian lighting.
He continued in the service through
the civil war and has been chief of
police In Cincinnati ever since.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23

CINCINNATI. O., Jan. 23.-Chief
of Police DIETRICH died this morning
from bronchial pneumonia. He was
probably the best known police Of
fcer in the world. He devised the
Bertiilon system of measurement now
in universal use. He was born in
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23

Charles McMonigal, from Brecken-
ridge, Mimi, has just purchased of
d. r. Rice 100 acres of heavily tim
bered land seven miles east of the
city. He has put a large gang of men
at work cutting the trees and will
Park.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23
BRATTLE DERANcED.

William Brattle. the young Eng
lishman who is suffering from one of
his periodical ATS of temporary insan-
tty and who made things lively for
Jailer Smith during one of his spells,
was today ordered by Judge KEENAN,
to be committed to the hospital at
Medical Lake. Brattle is stu suffer-
Ing from mental arrangement, but
not 80 violently as when at the city
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23
100000 PENSIONS.

SALEM. Ore. Jan. ga petition
was presented to the legislature this
morning calling for the issuance of
100000 IN bonds for the paying of
the Indian war veterans. widows and
orphans. 1t is claimed that the money
was due from the territory of Ore
Eon, who promised to pay. but never
ala
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23
STOLE ovERcoAT.

Pat Ryan and T.. ]. Martin. two old
Offenders, who were charged with the
larceny OF an overcoat from John
Green at the Helping Hand mission,
were each given fine OF 500 and
costs and will languish in the county
Jail for few weeks.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23
TREACHERY To TELLER
IN DEMOCRATIC RANKS

cret opposition to Teller is continu-
ing, as Representative Kelly, whose
absence yesterday prevented an cleo
ton, was again absent this morning.
The house guards. under Sherman
Bell. a former rough rider. have been
increased to 80 this morning.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23

DENVER. Col, Jan. 2s.-The indi-
cations are this morning that If Tel
Ter is given fair deal by the demo-
cratic ranks he could be elected by
the joint assembly of democrats. 1t
was plainly apparent when the demo-
Gratis assembled at 1890 that the Sc
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23

OI the coyote,
OLYMPIA. WASH. Jan. 23.--The
deadlock seems as tight as ever. An
keny has gained steadily since the
first ballot and has still strength in
reserve. The floating vote, consisting
of the commission forces, will not
throw it's strength to Preston or to
Furth unless votes enough to secure
the passage Of the commission bill
are assured, and this seems improb-
able at present.
Preston announces that he will not
withdraw. even should King county
break and go into a caucus. A big
delegation of Seattle citizens are here
furthering his interests and the King
county delegation met them in caucus
last night.
COUNTY ASSESSORS.
The third day OF the county as
SCISSORS convention ended the DELHI
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23
LOOKING UP VICE.

SEATTLE, Jan. 23.-Back-room
gambling games. money given to po-
licemen by immoral women in return
for immunity from arrest and the
fixing of petty criminal cases by po-
licemen without coming into court
We're the matters under considera-
ton by the grand jury yesterday and
today and much important evidence
was secured.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23
P0RTLAND'S CHARTER,

new city charter was signed by Gov
ernor Chamberlain this morning. 1t
gives the mayor practically absolute
power in the municipal government.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23

l., +. Graves leaves for Cheney
this afternoon with a party Of farm
buyers from Colorado and Minnesota
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23
ENGINE TRUST.

LONDON, Jan. 23.-At a meeting
at Glasgow today of the sharehold-
ers of the three largest locomotive
works in Scotland an agreement was
ratified to combine capital to the
amount of 100000. The companies
concerned in the matter are the Hyde
Park Locomotive works of Glasgow,
Dubs & Co. of Polmadie and the At
las Locomotive works Of Springburn.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23

BERLIN. Jan. 23.-Germany today
gives an official reason for the bonn
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23

a bill appropriating $4,000 for the
determination Of the coyote.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23

ID. c. Corbin has returned from an
extensive eastern trip.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23

The third day Of the county as
SCISSORS convention ended the DELHI
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-06
CHICAGO ELEVATORS CLOSED
once BuiIdihE Owners Refuse 60 Rec
oEnISe starters Union aud
People Mast Use stairs.

CHICAGO. Feb. 5--A strike was inaug
urated this evening in a number Of the
once buildings by the elevator starters and
conductors. The j~anitors and window clean
ers are also out. The men were called out
because. officers OF the Building Owners
and Managers association declined to sign
an agreement to recognize the union.
The Offices affected by the strike are:
Manhattan. Eagle, Monon, Girard. Wat
son. National Life. Quincy. Harrison, Old
Colony. Kaskaskai. Bay state. Caxton.
Como. Harvey and Lowell.
The strike was called by J. II. Baines
Of the Elevator Conductors and Starters
and Charles L. Fteldstack OF the Janitors'
and window washers unions. They issued
an ultimatum to George Holt, president OF
the Building owners and Managers asso-
citation, and Thomas Hall. chairman OF the
labor committee OF the association. giving
them two hours in which to answer.
Both refused to sign the agreement. and
the strike followed.
The teamsters. II Is claimed. will refuse
to deliver coal to any OF the buildings to-
morrow. and the engineers and hremen
may go on strike until a settlement is
reached.
In the buildings already affected 10000
people are employed.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-06
UNABLE TO FLAG THE CARS
Omaha Man who Holds Champion
ship for Missing Motors Tells
His Troubles.

Hang Il. I'd give 500 for a whistle.
exclaimed Citizen Converse as he reached
his once ten minutes late yesterday morn
ing.
Il missed my car twice. ] can miss more
cars In less time than any other living
white man, and I'm willing to bet on e..
And it's all because l can't stop them. I
haven't any signal. I live Just a block on
She line and I'm always Just coming out my
front door as they reach the corner. The
conductors decline to see me wave, so I
have to make a noise. I tried yelling once.
but everybody on our street telephoned my
wife to know was wrong and she
threatens to desert II l ever do II again.
Now II l, had a whistle l would be all
right. Nobody pays any attention to a
whistle. except the conductor. and he is the
one a fellow wants to have pay attention.
When l was a youngster l could stick
two fingers in my mouth and startle people
IN the next county. l quit when ! got my
nrst steady girl and got out Of practice.
Now l would give 500 90 get the knack of
It again. 1t might not be exactly dignihed,
but it would be as dignihed as for a man OF
my waist measure to go numbering along
the snowy tracks a half block behind a car
and either waving like a 1agman or yelling
like a COmanche at every step"