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Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-08-21
ONE DEAD, FIVE INJURED.
Fatal Urad.On Collision On the Chi.
Milwaukee 4 ~. Paul
Near Long Lake, Wis.

Milwaukee. Aug. 1S.-One man is
dead and five others are seriously in
1ured az the result OF a head-on COLI.
sion between passenger trains on the
Chicago. Milwaukee n st. Paul rail.
way. respectively leaving Madison al
GEO and Chicago at 7:45 a. m, Mon
day. The trains met two and one-half
miles east Of Long Lake station on ac-
count, 1t Is thought, Of a misunder-
standing or orders. The dead man
who suceumbcd to his injuries two
hours after the accident, was the ex-
press messenger, the injured being the
enslncmen Of both trains and q bag.
gageman.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-08-21

Sofia, Bulgaria, Aug. 1S.-The for
eign diplomats here are anxiously
watching the effect OF the memorandum
which the Bulgarian government has
presented to tie powers on the subject
of the condition of affairs in Mace.
dOnia. They fear il may excite popu-
lar opinion in Bulgaria and point out
that such emphatic, outspokcn criti-
cism Is usually reserved for manifestos
ISSUED on the eve Of war.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-08-21
MOsIcm Army Ec-EnfOrred.

Constantinople, Aug. l8.-An i'm
rcriai trade has been issued calling out
SO additional battalions o: troops
tabout $1,000 mem from the European
the spread of i"nsurrectiOn in Mace
dOnia. These troops comprise 90 bat
talions of reserves of the first class
from the A~drianople and SalOnica army
corps. The balance are reserves OF the
EecOnd class.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-08-21
Russia ordered war ships 10 sail for

Russia ordered war ships 10 sail for
Turkish waters 10 enforce 'leilaDds
made by The car for the killing of the
consul of Monas'ir.
a court-mar,ial held at Monastir
condemned the 2endarme, Hahn. to
death for the murder Of NJ. Ros;kOvski,
the Russian consul at Monastir. The
sentence ~as Immediately carried ont.
Russia, il IL said. proposes to have
an army Of 100000 men In the far east,
70 be used in The event Of trouble with
Japan.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-08-21

SebastOpOl, Aug. 1S.-The squadron
Of the Russian Black sea fleet, which
sailed Monday. 1t is under the com.
mand of Rear-Admiral Kruger.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-08-21

Bucharest. ROumania. Aug. lS.-Act-
ing Wal Minister BratlanO has ordered
the government powder factory and
small arms ammunition depot 10 pre-
pare large quantities of ammunition
Immediately.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-25
BRIT0NS INTERESTED
IN IRISH LAND BILL

half a billion dollars. The question
of differences in price between land
lords and tenants will have to be set
tied in convention.
The bill differentiates between the
congested and uncongested districts.
The government will advance $25,0 900
for the new holdings in the congested
district and as high as $4,000 in the
uncongested district.
To landlords advances will be made
up to one-fourth of the aggregate
value of the estate. Should it not
exceed 100000 the government COM
missioners may purchase untenanted
lands up to value of S25, 100000
Lord Wyndham was frequently
cheered. He closed with a summary
showing that the government takes
no risk in advancing money, as it is
secured by the farms.
John Redmond followed in a speech
and said the proposed measure is far
in advance of anything previously Of
fered. He would have to reserve his
full opinion until he had studied the
details of the bill.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-25

LONDON, March 25.-Enormous
interest is manifested in the proposed
Irish land bill, which is the govern
ments compromise on home rule. The
house of commons was crowded to
the doors this morning, some of the
most anxious claiming seats as early
as midnight.
Lord Wyndham. chief secretary for
ireland, addressed the house this
afternoon and received great APP
plause. He said that of the money
required for carrying out the bills
provisions s6o,Ooo,Ooo has already
been provided.
Lord Wyndham said it would prob
ably require So years to make all
the payments. The Irish govern
ment proposes to commence reduc-
tions amounting to 100000 annual
ly for every location or free grant
by paying a percentage of the pur-
chase money to the vendor.
The percentage will be largest in
the small estates and smallest in
largest. For example. is per cent
will be paid on purchase money
amounting to $4,000 and only per
cent amounts of over 100000. -
He said that already 10000 tenants
have bought their holdings and that
the government had never lost q
penny in the transactions.
The tenants are expected to pay in
easy instruments. Lord Wyndham
said the sole object Is to create a
nation Of peasant proprietors.
The entire transaction amounts to
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-25
Woman WAS TO
ENTRAP BuRD|CK
Alleged Plot to Prevent Murdered Man
Pressing, Suit for DiCorCe---More
Letters Read.

At the time she wrote this letter
she admitted that she was in New
York, seeing Pencil daily.
One of the letters was from Pen
nell to Mrs. Burdick and said:
II love you. 1 want you with me,
but it will never be, for fate is in
exorable, unless we choose to break
it,
The witness said that she believed
that Pencils meaning was that each
of them should get divorces.
Yesterday Mrs. Burdick emphati-
cally stated that she knew nothing
whatever of the murder or who COM
mitted it.
She stated also that her husband
knew that she received letters from
Pennell but that there was nothing
criminal or immoral in the letters
or in. her relations with Pencil.
Anyone, she admitted, could gain
admittance to Burdick's den without
attracting attention, but she did not
know whether Pennell visited the
house the night of the murder or not.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-25

Clever pickpockets working at the
Northern Pacific and Great Northern
depots this morning robbed three
travellers of nearly $1,000 in cash and
checks. Each victim was Cleaned
out" completely.
The robbery was one of the most
daring recently perpetrated in the
city, and the police are surprised at
the boldness of the crime.
So skillfully was the work done
that in not q single instance was even
the slightest clue found as to the Gull
prit. In the opinion of the police de-
partment one or two dips" who have
been picking pockets In small way
at railroad stations for month past
had an unusually good run of luck"
this morning and the only hope Of
the department to capture the thieves
is by means Of exceptional diligence
on the part of the police and detect
ives at railroad stations, in hotels
and other crowded parts Of the city.
FA16E1 FIRST VICTIM.
George Proctor. a farmer, 35 years
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-25
Celebrate Feast
OF the SodaIlty.

Today the students of Gonzaga col
lege are celebrating the feast of the
Sodality of the Blessed Virgin. The
sodality is a society founded by the
Jesuits in Rome and embraces in it's
membership the names Of the greatest
men in the world.
1t was established at Gonzaga col
lege in the year 1887 and is composed
of the senior students.
This evening musical and literary
entertainment will be given by the
students in the college hall. After
the entertainment a banquet will be
spread and brief addresses in lauda-
tion of the objects of the sodality
will be delivered.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-25
.P|CKP0CKETS REAP
HARVEST AT DEP0TS
Three Travellers Relieved of Nearly $1,000 at the Great
Northern and Northern Pacific Ticket Windows
By dips" this Morning.

Of age, was the first man robbed.
Proctor has been in Spokane and vi
entity with his wife and children for
several days looking over the coun-
try. This morning he went with his
family to the Northern Pacific depot
preparatory to putting his family on
board train for Whatcom.
When the ticket window opened he
went to q secluded part of the wait
ing room and took leather wallet
containing all OF his money from his
hip pocket and removed enough cash
to buy the tickets for his wife and
children. Then he went to the win
dow and noticed that he was being
very much crowded.
A few minutes later Proctor dis
covered that the wallet had been
stolen from his pocket. 1t contained
between 1915 and 5000 in cash. one
note for SIPS. a second note for 800
and third one for $50. The theft
left Proctor without cent. He will
be compelled to wait for funds from
his old home In Pendiner, N. d.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-25

BUFFALO, NJ Y, March est
was reported today that a plot has
been discovered which was concocted
by Pennell with beautiful woman
as a lure to entrap Burdick into a
situation which would prevent his
pressing his suit for divorce. The
woman and the man who brought her
to Buffalo are under police surveil-
lance and 1t is currently understood
that the police department will place
the woman upon the stand.
The resumption of the inquest was
delayed 80 minutes while the officials
held a conference regarding new de-
velopments.
Mrs. Burdick was again called to
the stand. Prosecuting Attorney
Coatsworth produced more letters
which were identified by the witness.
One was from her to her husband. In
this letter Mrs. Burdick said:
II sometimes think it would be bet
ter for us all If I were out of the
way"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-25

John O'Connor, an old man, en-
route through the city to Danbury,
Iowa, came to the police station be-
fore Proctor had left and reported
having been robbed at the Great
Northern depot of a folding pocket
book containing 1925 in cash and a
certificate Of deposit on the Danbury
State bank for $637.99.
The pocketbook had been in an in
ner pocket before O'Connor got ready
to buy his ticket. A short time be-
fore he had been talking with two
strange men. and when he discovered
his loss the men had gone.
The third victim of the pickpockets
was II. II. Ones, en- route from
Hutchmore, Mimi. to Kendrick, Ida
no. His money had been in a wallet
in the trousers pocket. The wallet
contained $35 in cash and two New
York drafts for 500 each. Mr. Ones
believes he was robbed either in front
Of the ticket window or in the crowd
on the depot platform.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-25
Railroad Case
Has Been Settled.

The suit which A. Kiblan started
against the Northern Pacific has been
settled and compromised out OF court
and the attorneys have asked that
the case be dismissed.
Kiblan was a commercial traveller
and alleged in his complaint that the
railway people had refused to handle
his trunk from Spokane to Tyler.
wash, and had refused to return 1t
TO him after he had checked It
through.
The trunk contained samples valued
Mt $52910. the amount of damages
for which he brought suit,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-25
British Nobleman
Commits Suicide.

LONDON. March 25.--Sir Hector
Macdonald. who was arrested on
charges reported to be of sensa-
tional character, committed suicide by
shooting himself in a hotel in Paris
today. He was en- route for Ceylon
to stand trial.
The charges against Macdonald are
said to be the same as those against
Herr Krupp. Friends here believe he
is innocent. but say. as in the case
Of the German gunmaker. to over
come disgrace he decided to commit
suicide.
The war office officially announces
that Macdonald killed himself at l 80
o'clock this afternoon.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-25
IN FAVOR OF anti
CIGARETTE CRUSADE

Educators in Spokane have decided
to begin an anti-cigarette crusade and
will try to arouse interest In the
movement by forming an anti-cigar-
cite league, such an organization as
has been highly successful in other
cities. ]. A. Reed. principal of the
Hawthorne school, said this morning:
~ am heartily in favor of estab-
fishing such league and the good
1t would accomplish would be far
reaching. In some states legislation
regulates the sale of cigarettes. Boys
under IS years of age are prohibited
from buying them and our next legis-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-25
ROOT NOT CONFIRMED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL

At the city council meeting last
night the appointment of Henry G.
Root as city commissioner by Mayor
Byrne was referred to the finance
committee. The resignation of II. l..
Lilienthal was accepted to take effect
April 1.
The ordinance appropriating $1,000
for the entertainment of President
Roosevelt was not reached and the
matter will be taken up at the resu-
lar meeting next Tuesday night.
An ordinance was ordered prepared
appropriating $3.50 for entertaining
the Washington and Alaska G. A. r.
encampmcnt at the time of the presi-
dents visit.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-25
NEARLY $1,000
TOWARDS FUND
COn1mitte Has No Trouble
in Securing Good
Subscriptions.
BANKS GIVE LITERALLY
Finance Committee Hopes to Raise
$500 for Entertainment
of the President.
BANKS GIVE LITERALLY

Excellent results greeted the
finance committee, appointed yester-
day afternoon. in its first days can
vass to raise $500 by subscription
for the reception and entertainment
Of President Roosevelt in May.
The Traders National bank, Old
National bank, Spokane & Eastern
Trust company and the Exchange Ma
tional bank started the ball rolling
The Fidelity National bank gave
$50, the Crescent Dry Goods COM
pany SIS, and the Washington Water
Power company and Holly, Mason,
Marks & Co, 800 each.
F. p. Hogan was appointed chair
man of the committee and NJ. NJ.
Cowley was elected treasurer.
The committee feels much encour-
aged with the outlook and the mem
bers express themselves as being
highly grateful with results so far
obtained. Everyone who has been ap-
preached manifests keen interest In
seeing the committee supplied with
sufficient funds to properly entertain
the nations executive.
In order to make a thorough cam
vass a subcommittee will be appoint
ed. The canvassing was resumed at
3 o'clock this afternoon.
Secretary Monroe has addressed a
communication to the local railway
officials, asking that low rates be put
into effect during the celebration in
connection with the G. A. r. encamp-
ment, as 1t is known many out-of-
town residents will come to Spokane
to see the president.
The committee on entertainment is
| making arrangements to have the
| military band stationed at Walla
Walla participate in the parade.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-25
Ship Discovery
In the Antarctic.

LONDON. March 25.--A dispatch
today from Christ church. New Zea-
land, states that the Royal Geograph-
ical society's relief ship Morning,
which went in search OF the society's
Antarctic steamer Discovery. has ar
rived,
r.le Dispatch left the Discovery in
Antarctic waters with all aboard well.
The Discovery expects to return In
August. She left England in August,
1901.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-25
WITNESS IN BURGLARY
CASE LANDS IN JAIL

One of the witnesses put on In
Judge Richardson's court today by
the defense in the case OF the state
breaking into a'saloon. is now linger-
ing in the county jail.
In explaining how Hunts hands
and coat were cut and how pieces of
fine glass remained on the back OF
the garment. James Hamilton was
called to give evidence In the course
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-25

lature would do we'll to take up the
matter.
Naturally 1t would first be agitated
in the public schools and, in my opin-
ion, the league should be launched at
once. My idea is to begin the pre-
liminary work among number of
boys and fire them with enthusiasm
and aggressiveness and they will i'm
part the spirit to their companions"
The same sentiment prevails among
the majority of the other school prin-
cipals. Floyd Daggett of the school
board is also in favor of such a
league.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-25
Plot to kldnap
Cabinet Officials.


WINONA, Mimi, March 25.-John
Fremont. aged negro orator, informed
Congressman Tawney today of an al
legged plot to kidnap Secretaries Shaw
and Root and Attorney General Knox
while they are in Montana on the
Roosevelt trip for the object of ran
som. That Tawney considers the In
formation reliable is shown by the
fact that he has sent full details to
Secretary Shaw.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-25
Gives Up important
Federal Position.

J WASHINGTON, March 25.--
George Beavers. division superintend-
ent Of salaries and allowances in the
postoffice department, has rendered
his resignation and will accept Q
place In New York paying double his
present salary.
His position is one Of the most i'm
portant in the department as 1t car
ries absolute control in the Dromo-
tion of all employees in the postoffices
throughout the country.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-25
Personal.

c. d. Thomas of Nez Perez, Idaho,
is spending a few days in the city.
Walter f. Bell, who was two years
ago elected councilman from the
Third ward but resigned upon moving
to Tacoma, is a visitor in the city.
]. e. Burch. route agent of the
o. r. & N, with headquarters in
this city, has been succeeded by
Theodore Gentsch. Mr.. Burch goes
to Portland today. where he will have
charge of the Oregon division.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-25

Thirty-three thousand dollars was
standpipe south of Highland ave-
nue.. between Sherman and Division
streets. Councilman Hands ordi-
nance WAS amended so as to prohibit
barbed wire fences within the city
limits and was passed in that form.
After a stormy debate President
Jay p. Graves proposition on behalf
Of his street railway company to pay
onc-half of the cost of repairing the
north Washington street bridge was
accepted by the council. Councilmen
Pratt and Woydt voted against ac-
cepting the plan.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-25

of which he stated that he had met
Hunt in the alley near the Lincoln
saloon and struck him In the face,
knocking him onto some glass.
While he was on the stand Officer
Miles swore out d warrant before
Justice Stocker for his arrest on
charge of assault and battery.
He returned with II and Hamilton
was led through the sideroom down
into jail. prisoner.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-25
BEAUTIFUL WOMEN
IN THE HAYES CASE

1t is known Hayes called for Mrs.
OConncll with buggy at . o'clock
that evening. Hayes was engaged ia
Mrs. Messner and was waiting for
her to secure a divorce to marry her.
Mrs, Messner who is extraordi-
narily beautiful. is completely pros
trated. The diamond ring found or
Hayes finger was Mrs. Messner's en-.
gagement ring.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-25

SAN FRANCISCO, March 25.-The
woman who accompanied C. T.. Hayes,
the capitalist who was killed In
runaway accident Monday night In
Golden Gate park, is now supposed to
be Mrs. James O'Connell, daughter
OF Congressman Loud. She attempted
to help Hayes, and, finding him dead,
ran to the Cliff house. reaching there
exhe9Sted. She was discovered by the
barteYSer.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-25
Building Permits.

Lewis Reichert. one-story frame,
Chambers addition, s1l00; NJ. Seller
h Co. S-story brick, Great Northern
right OF way. $4,000: Crystal Steam
laundry, one-story brick. river front,
$4,000; C. A. Belfre. M story frame,
Morgan's addition. $500.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-25

DUBLIN. March 25.-Great excite
ment prevails throughout Ireland
over the land bill which is up today
In the house of commons. 1t is the
most momentous event in Ireland's
history.
With the throwing open of fine
stretches of land held now by non
resident owners thousands of fam
lilies now destitute will be made in
dependent
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-25
Castro WIthdraWs
His Resignation.

CARACAS. March 25.-After read
ing a special message 10 congress to-
day President Castro withdrew his
resignation from the presidency Of
Venezuela.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-25
Judgment 10 Granted.

Judge Belt this morning granted a
Judgment in the case OF T.. w. Veg
ner against W. ]. Clifford. The plain
tin sued to recover Ss7,S5 on a prom
issory note and S25 attorneys fees
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-25
MARRIAGE LxcENsEs.

Marriage licenses were issued today
to Lawrence j. Riddle and Edith Adj
dlngton. both OF Cheney: Henry Fields
and Victoria Tomlinson. both of
Standpoint.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-25
Won't Confirm Report.

NEW YORK, March 25.-President
Newman of the New York Central
Railway company today refuses to
either confirm or deny the report of
a change in the control of the com
pany
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-25
INSANE POLICEMAN
KILLS NEGRO PRISONER

WASHINGTON. March 25.-Pollce-
man Sayer this morning arrested a
negro for trivial ofrense. The pris-
oner became alarmed and made n
movement to escape when the police
man shot and killed him.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-25
LEES BODY
FOUND NEAR FORT

The body of James Lee was found
below the Fort Wright army post in
the river at o'clock this afternoon
and has been positively identified by
II. L. King. residing at W100Sh
First avenue.
The coroner was notified and -
body will be brought to the city this
afternoon.
Lee, with a number of others, was
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-25

c. w. Eisemann to f. ii. Warnekc.
west half OF southeast quarter, sec
ton IS, township "a. range AZ, $4,000,
ii. L. Robinson and wife to ]. NJ.
Heaton. lot 0. block .. Writings addi-
ton. $1,000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-25
Mass Meeting Called.

A mass meeting has been called
for Thursday evening at the mayors
office in the city hall to discuss
Fourth OF July celebration
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-25
MORGAN FAvORS AN
INCREASE IN WAGES

NEW YORK. March 2S.---Dircctors
of the New York, New Haven 4
Hartford Railway company today an
swered it's employees demand for
higher wages by announcing that spe-
cial committee will meet the train
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-25

Pitcher Nichols of the Spokane
baseball team arrived in the city to-
day from San Francisco.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-25

Sayer went to the station house
and reported the killing and was dis
covered to be violently insane. 1t
took several officers to subdue him
and remove Kim TO the hospital.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-25

mems committees for the purpose of
srantmg them the new schedule of
wages.
The motion to take such action was
made by j. Pierpont Morgan and was
seconded by Rockefeller.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-25

implicated in stealing wheat from a
car on the Northern Pacific tracks at
Marshall and on being traced to a
hut in this city by Special Agent
Hindman of the Northern Pacific and
Detective Mcdonald of the police
force he broke away and jumped into
the maelstrom below the Monroe
street bridge,
For Il time II was believed that he
had escaped in safety.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-03-25

Nottingham lace curtains, ~ yards
long, new spring designs, full size;
regular $3.50.
We also have a full line of scrim,
plain and fancy silkoline and Gre
tonnes at reduced prices.