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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-06-27
TAKE A WITNESS ALONG.
Then Dig and See Whas the Mound
ConcealS

Kingman. Kan. June 26.-The Leader
Courier says Coroner Haslzins received
letter from Lynn Hobson stating that
what seemed TO be a newly made grave
had been recently found by the roadide
III an unfrequented part of Allen town
ship, clear away from any cemetery, and
asked for instructions. The coroner Gi-
rected him to take a witness along and
dig into the grave-if it should prove to
be one-and if a body was found to re-
port TO him and proper action would
then be taken TO find out who was buried
there. and why.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-06-27
$500 From Chicago to Boston and
Return-S19.OO.

Via Nickel Plate road. account meeting
OF Christian Scientists. June 2S to July /.
Tickets on sale June . % and p. with
open return limit of June %. BY deposit
ing tickets with joint agent in Boston on
July !, >. or : and payment of a fee OF
~ cents extended limit returning until
August l may be obtained. Stopover at
Niagara Fails in either direction, without
extra charge. No excess fare charged on
any of our trains. Three trains daily
Through vestibuled sleeping cars. Ameri-
can club meals served in dining cars on
Nickel Plate road; also meals a la carte
Address. John Y. Callahan, General
Agent. 1l3 Adams street. room 29S. Chi
cago. for reservation Of sleeping car space
and other information.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-19

show what chance the town has of
getting that ore,
Mr.. Hills attention was then d.
verified from the smelter proposition
to the big steel mine which his son
Is developing in Stevens county.
What do think Of that steel
mine?" he said. II think that is some
more hot air. They've an ore vein up
there" waving his hand in the direc-
ton Of the chicken coops back Of the
Great Northern depot. land they are
trying to show they have a great
steel or iron mine.
NO PATH m MIME.
what will they do when an order
comes in for 100000 or 500, 900 pounds
Of steel-steel for commercial pur-
poses. That is some more hot air.
OF course, Spokane would like to see
a great iron or steel mine developed
at her door, and so would l like to
see 1t. but talk and mine are two
different things. So far there is only
talk.
Mr.. Hill closed the conversation by
saying he was not going to build any
more branch lines in this neighbor-
hood right away. excepting those al.
ready started. He said he was going
east, and ended the interview by say
ing, Yes, I'm going to the Crows
Nest coal fields If the train will
carry me there
The Great Northern men take spe-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-19

cial precaution with their president
this trip. A member of Mr.. Hills
private train crew said: I'VE were
called at 4 o'clock Wednesday evening
to leave st. Paul at $3.50 o'clock and
no ono knew anything about the pro-
posed trip. We have not met with
any delays at any point. Everything
was out Of our way and we averaged
IS miles an hour on the long distance
basis.
James ]. Hills train had orders
giving 1t right of track over all trains
and all freight trains were ordered
to clear the presidents special 80
minutes.
ION the eastbound trip the special
left Seattle at 3:45 yesterday after
noon and made a short stop at Ever
EFT. When night overlook them Mr..
Hill requested that he be given a run
not to exceed 80 miles an hour to
Spokane. The special arrived here at
6 O'Clock this morning and departed
for the east at $50 o'clock, giving a
few business men an opportunity to
confer with the railway magnate.
mfr. Hill is going to inspect the
Jennings line this trip. Local officials
and all employees say: Mr. Hill never
was in better humor than on this
trip, and all along the line he ex-
pressed himself as being pleased with
the work Of the various depart
ments,'
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-19
$2,484 for Plaintiff.

A verdict in favor Of the plaintiff
for $24S4.25 was rendered by the fed
eral court Jury after being out part
night on the case Of the Spokane Saw
ings & Loan Society against the
American Bonding & Trust company
Of Baltimore for the recovery of
money lost through the operations of
r. L. Bogardus.
The sum named is the amount ask
ed for by the plaintiff. plus six
months interest.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-19
HILL SAYS SHELTER
TALK IS hot AIR. =

/ THE men Of Spokane are letting of
some more hot air--I do not believe
the smelter down the river is going
TO be built" said President James J.
Hill Of the Great Northern railway
while in the city this morning.
why do I think 1t will never be
built? Who controls the silyer-lead
properties in the Occur d'Alenes :?
Those mines are not owned by Spo-
kane and eastern men. They are own
ed by Spokane men. Who are the
owners Of those mines dealing with !?
Don't they dispose Of all their prod
uct to the lead combine? Is the lead
Spokane? Just think a minute before
you talk smelter in this city.
CALLS IT ALL "KoT Ar"
''will the railroads give them
cheaper rates on ore IL the smelter is
built here? I'll answer that by ask
ing you If they want us to haul the
ore for nothing. You people are now
getting the lowest rates on ore Of any
section Of the United States. It's all
hot air-this smelter talk. the same
kind Of hot air the town has been
enjoying for don't know how many
years. With the Occur d'Alenes out
Of the question, where would the rest
of your ore come from? From the
north. wouldn't 1t? And how Is the
ore mined in the northern mines
treated now? A minutes thought will
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-19
WHY Chief MYERS
NEEDS MORE SALARY

Tonight the matter Of increase in
wages paid the fire and police depart
ment will be acted upon by the city
council.
There is much talk over the dispar-
ity between the Increases given to the
chief Of the fire department and to
the chief OF police. Each chief now
receives $125 a month. and II the in
crease is allowed the chief of the fire
department will receive SITS and the
chief Of police but $3.50.
Chiee Myers of the fire department,
in speaking Of the matter today said
he did not know what increases were
to be asked for by the police depart
~uent when he put in his request for
q raise, and that his figures were
based on salaries paid the chief OF
the hre departments in Butte, Seattle.
Rossland and other nearby cities. Per-
sonally, he would be pleased to see
the chief of police get as much sal
airy as he hopes to get. Furthermore,
Chief Myers said he worked "a hours
each day. had to have apartments
near the fire station. and In nearly
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-19

every fire was put to the expense of
new clothes and new shoes, whereas
the chief of police works shorter
hours, can have a home in the sub
urbs, where rent Is cheaper. and is
not put to the expense of uniforms.
Throughout the city there is gen.
eral approval Of the plan to increase
the pay of the members of both the
fire department and the police depart
ment. Because Of the increased cost
of living in Spokane everyone seems
Of the opinion that the firemen and
policemen should receive better pay.
Regarding the fact that the officers
OF the fire department are to receive
increased salaries while the firemen
receive decreases. Chief Myers said
the decreases would apply to only
eight or ten men out of the 81 in
the department. that the beginners
would receive the lowest salary and
by graded system would gradually
be advanced to the highest salaries.
The rank and file of the police de-
partment seem content with the in
crease asked for in their department.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-19

Congressman Wesley L. Jones Of
North Yakima is in the city today,
the guest of A. S. Crowder. Mr.. Jones
says the object of his visit at this
time is to bring his mother, Mrs.
David Guthrie of Bethany. H.. here
to renew old-time friendship with
former Bethany people now residing
in Spokane. Mr. Jones leaves tonight
to join President Roosevelt's party
In Tacoma.
There is no politics in this trip"
said Mr.. Jones. Later in the season
l will be in Spokane and vicinity as
I intend to spend most of the summer
in the different parts of the state.
shall be at Goldendale on Decoration
Day and am to deliver a number OF
addresses in June.
Il intend to investigate personally
the needs for successful navigation of
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-19
Rearrange Route
for Presidents Drive

Messrs, Byrne. Hyde, Crowder and
CAlonel Ray, members of the general
committee for Roosevelt day. started
at II o'clock this morning to drive
over the route which will be taken
by President Roosevelt In his drive
about the city.
Several changes will have to be
made In the route owing to torn UP
streets and desire to give the presi-
dent a better view of the river.
When finally fixed the route will be
officially published and citizens living
along It asked to decorate their
homes.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-19
BOMBARDED. is DYING.

NEW YORK. May 1s.-Subway
strikers and sympathizers. including
a number OF women, attacked crowd
Of cement mixers at Spring street
today. Men In the tunnel were bonn
barded with stones and bricks, not
only from the street and sidewalks
but from the windows and roofs or
Italian tenements on both sides of the
excavation.
A number of workmen were hit but
none was dangerously injured. The
police dispersed the mob. one arrest
was made.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-19

Albert Lawson, II years of age.
took a swim in the spokane river
this morning that will be remembered
as long as he lives.
Young Lawson left the home Of his
widowed mother in Cannondale in the
early morning to catch drift wood
above the upper Olive street bridge
He missed his footing and fell into
the river. In an instant he was be-
ing whirled into the center of the
stream.
His Nerve did not desert him, how
ever, and he grabbed a piece of drift
wood about six inches in diameter.
The boy clambered upon the drift
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-19
AMPuTATED.
Charles Nelson's Arm Is
Crushed in Steam
Roller.
WAS OILlNG A SHAFT.
Arm Was Drawn Into Cog Wheels
to the ShOuIder...Pdt
Will Recover.

Charles Nelson, a young man en-
ployed about the steam roller of the
asphalt company in it's work of con-
structing the new pavement for Main
avenue, had the misfortune to let his
clothing become caught in the cogs
of the motor machinery this morning
and as a result is lying at the Sacred
Heart hospital with only one ariS.
Nelson was oiling the shaft while
the roller was moving and before the
machinery could be stopped or revers-
ed his arm had been drawn into the
cogwheels to the shoulder.
DR.. Munly was called and found
that the muscles of the upper arm
and shoulder had been lacerated SO
badly by the machinery that amputa-
ton at the shoulder was necessary.
The patient stood the shock of the
operation well and his recovery is
confidently expected.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-19

the Columbia river from Wenatchee
to Kettle Falls. l want to learn the
situation first hand SO as to be pre-
pared with information when appro-
priations are asked. This trip of eX-
animation l expect to make about
September /. covering the entire dis
lance by boat. But l shall be in Spo-
kane again before that time
How about your reported aspira-
tions to the United States senator
ship?' was asked.
II have never thought of such a
thing and no one has been authorizes.
to make the suggestion, l am free
to say that in my judgment. based on
my experience with legislation at
Washington one senator should come
from the east of the Cascades and
one from the west of them. That's
all"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-19
BOY NARROWLY
ESCAPES DEATH

and was floating to what seemed GER
tain death when his cries attracted
Henry Gardner, nearby resident,
who gave chase in a boat.
Gardner overlook the boy before
any BAY places were reached and
rescued him near the lower Olive
street bridge.
L. F. Williams. the wealthy mining
man and real estate owner, was a
spectator to part Of the accident from
his buggy. He drove young Lawson
home. The mother was almost over
come when she heard Of the narrow
escape Of Albert. The boy was so
chilled that he was practically help
less when taken from the water.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-19

Members of the school board called
on Professor II. r. Coleman, principal
of the high school, this morning and
intimated that it would be better for
the professor to tender his resigna-
ton. AS a result of the trouble at
the. high school between Principal
Coleman and his male assistants, part
of the faculty, part of the scholars
and two of the five members of the
school board are arrayed against him.
The designations of Professors a.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-19
CLAIM TRACK HAS
NOT Been IMPROVED

Another sore spot has developed in
the local racing field because of the
manner in which the race track has
been filled in and repaired. Some of
the horse owners claim the fill was
to be made with rich black loan soil,
but that instead volcanic ash was
secured in Altamont and has been
used for fill purposes.
1t is alleged that this ash soil is
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-19
Train D|SPATCHERS
WANT $|40 A MONTH

1t is talked among the men on the
Northern Pacific that the increase of
of absence with pay offered the train
dispatchers will be rejected by the
men, who intend to hold to their origi-
nal demand of $40. Manager Cooper
turned down the request of the dis
patchers, who wanted him to meet
theif committee, and said:
"The management does not deem it
advisable or consistent at this time
to meet with the committee of dis
patchers and offers in return an in
crease of $40 per month"
The Northern Pacific is paying
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-19
z CREMATED

CAMPUS, w. Va, May 1.-two
lumbermen were cremated and six
others probably fatally burned in a
fire in the temporary quarters of
Cranes camp yesterday. The men
were on the top floor OF a two-story
log structure which had no windows
and only a narrow stairway.
The fire started I'm the first story
and comrades were powerless to
check the flames.
Two were suffocated and the others
were compelled to run the gauntlet
of the fire. from which they emerged
blazing from head to foot.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-19

According to the figures in the office
of Weather Observer Stewart this is
the chilliest 10Th of May in long
time--only sample of the weather
which has been generally prevalent
in the Pacific northwest thus far this
backward spring.
At 6 o'clock this morning the Their
mometer registered SO degrees, as
against 43 degrees last year and 4s
in 1902. Mr.. Stewart still holds out
promises of warmer weather when
ever the cold in British Columbia is
dissipated.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-19

MEMPHIS. Tenn, May 19.-It
eeems improbable that Elizabeth Nc
Cormick, who. 1t is claimed. sent poi
soned whisky through an express
company. will be returned to Cincin-
natl, although the officials of that city
today say they believe they have suf-
flcient evidence to convict. The Mem
phis police also say they can convict
her of first degree murder.
The hearing of the habeas corpus
proceedings brought by her attorney
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-19
YOSEMITE PARK BOARD
MUST walk THE PLANK

his will have thoroughly disguised
Governor Pardee, and he will throw
out the entire board as soon as the
law will allow him.
AS they are hold-over officials from
the last administration, he will not
be able to appoint new board for
two years. 1t is understood that one
of the members of the new board will
be John Muir. Muir is believed to
be the best American authority on
national parks.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-19
GREAT NORTHERN TIED
UP BY SNOW STORM

The Great Northern railway has
suffered great delays on account of
the heavy fall OF snow about 800
miles east of Spokane. Eighteen
inches has fallen since Sunday eve
ming and trains are badly delayed.
The westbound limited. due here at
Z o'clock yesterday morning. was
stuck In the snow east of kalispell
and delayed 10 hours.
An engine sent to meet No. l was
also snowbound and was unable to
reach the disabled train Freight
trains generally are standing stlll and
II IL reported that no freight will be
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-19

some conductors $40 and the dis
patcher in his argument for a salary
equal to that of the conductors says:
I'VE admit the conductor Is exposed
to more danger than the dispatcher
in the office, but it must be under
stood that, while conductor has but
one train to handle, the dispatcher
has them all. The responsibility
placed upon the dispatcher Is greater
than ALL"
Great Northern dispatchers east of
Minot, N. D., are planning for joint
conference with the Northern Pacific
men, and it is very probable that
plans for opening negotiations with
the two companies will be made.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-19
INTIMATE COLEMAN
SHOULD RESIGN OFFICE

p. Irwin and n. \. Brisco. charged
with disloyalty to Principal Coleman.
have not yet been accepted by the
board of education. Professor S. z.
the charge.
In the lineup of the school board l..
Floyd Daggett and Fred Phair oppose
Professor Coleman and the other
three members of the board favor
him. 1t is reported that he intends
holding the position of principal in
spite of all opposition.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-19

ST. LOUIS. Mo, May 1s.--The case
of Emil Hartmann. former speaker
pro tenn of the house of delegates,
charged with accepting q $500 bride
for his vote on the lighting bill. was
called for trial In the circuit court
this morning.
1t was the first case growing out of
the $4,000 deal In which the money
is said to have been distributed at a
birthday party.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-19

moving until late tonight, making a
delay OF SO hours.
1T seems queer to imagine a snow
storm OF Is inches In May" said
Superintendent Long Of the Kalispell
division today,
The westbound limited, which ar
rived at 10 o'clock last night. was
consolidated with the westbound local.
which arrived l hour and 80 minutes
late. The train left at 1890 this
morning with 10 cars. A train which
was made up here yesterday Is fill-
Ing In the schedule OF No. l west of
here.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-19
SUNSTROKE.

NEW YORK. May i9,-There were
two prostrations today owing to the
intense heat. A msh 81 years old was
overcome In a restaurant while eating
luncheon and died.
An aged woman fell on the street
and was taken TO the hospital. The
thermometer was 30 degrees in the
shade at noon.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-19
Pioneer lronmaster
Dies Unexpected

PITrSBURG. Pa. May 19.--Isenia-
min Jones. head of the immense
Jones-Iaushlm Steel company. died
early this morning unexpectedly. He
was 70 years old and was pioneer
iron master. He leaves a fortune OF
$50 100000. Mr., Jones was republican
national chairman during the Blaine
campaign In 1884. He wss a WARM
friend Of the late President Mekinp
ley.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-19

like any other ash-that as soon as
it became wet it left spots that were
hard and crusty and holes that were
soft.
The result, it is claimed. Is track
that is no better than the old one,
and the owners of horse flesh have
been barred from training privileges
for three weeks while the repair was
being made
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-19

cents as soon as business conditions
improve.
The millowners can use the union
label In the future, but they must
pay for their own stamps.
The cutoff men secured an advance
from 81 to S2.25 per day. which is
the only increase In wages granted
As the recognition of the union was
the chief matter at issue, the men are
satisfied with the settlement.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-19
MIneWorkers Strike
In West Virginia.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. May 10
Vice President Lewis Of the united
mine workers admitted this morning
that the West Virginia strike order.
Issued last Thursday, Is to take eff
feet today No information has yet
been received as to how many miners
responded. Eight thousand men are
Involved.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-19
800 KILLED.

LONDON, May 19.--An official dis
patch today says the Abyssinian
troops operating against the Mad
Mullah were attacked at Burhilli by
100 dervishes.
A severe handto-hand fight follow
ed which lasted 40 minutes. The
dervishes were driven of with a loss
of 500 killed. The Abyssinians lost
only 81 killed and 10 wounded.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-19
Street Car Rioters
Arraigned In Court.

BRIpGEPoRT, Conn. May H.
Fifteen men were arraigned in police
court today on charges OF intimida-
tion, stone throwing and breach OF the
peace during the street car riots. At
tempts are so far unsuccessful to In
duce the men to arbltrate.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-19
Brave chamhermald
Given $1,000 Reward

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May H.
Lulu Spence, the chambermaid who
was discharged because she refused
to make up Booker T. Washington's
bed at the Hotel English, has re-
ceived over $1,000. collected in New
Orleans.
There was no list of subscribers,
but letter, signed by southerners.
copgratulates her upon her action.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-19
SINGLE WEAVERS'
STRIKE DECLARED OFF

The shingle weavers' strike was
settled yesterday afternoon and the
men in the seven local mills returned
10 work this morning, The settle
ment is compromise. the mon re-
turning TO work at former wages and
the millowners agreeing to recognize
the union.
The men asked for cents thou
sand but will get S as formerly with
the promise OF an advance to S1s
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-19

Indianapolis. Ind, May 10
Booth Harrington. the author, who
has been i'll with typhoid fever the
past six weeks, has been sinking rap
idly since early morning, All hope
for his recovery is about given up.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-19

seems probable that the strike win
be settled within o few days.
Restaurants reopened today and all
concerns hitherto closed by the strike
are now running with non-union help.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-19
Omaha Strike May
Be Arnlcably Settled.

OMAHA, Neb.. May ls.--Neither
business men nor strikers will admit
that proposition for conference
comes from them, but arrangements.
are being made and II
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-19

s. 6. Bailey Of Seattle, an old~time
resilient OF Spokane and owner Of the
windsore hotel, which stood where
the city hall now stands IL In Spo-
kane with his daughter .Aa.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-19

w. u. johnson, q prominent mining
man Of Republic. IL In Spokane on a
business trip.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-19

SACRAMENTO Cal. May l9.--The
antics of the Yosemite Park commits
sion In attempting to force the presi-
dent to take part in the reception and
social function in the park against
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-19

RENO. New, May l9.-The presi-
dents special reached Reno at 1850
o,clock this morning. John Muir. who
was the presidents guide through
the Yosemite, left the train last night.