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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-14

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.-President
Roosevelt is more concerned over
questions of vital statistics than he
is over the tariff. coinage or other
problems affecting the temporary
we'll being of the nation.
THE number of marriages that
take place and births that occur to-
day mean more to the United States
SO years hence than the tariff" he
said to a friend one day early in the
week. II was very much panied to
learn the other day that among the
very poor and the very rich there is
a similar tendency to avoid the mar
riage relation. without thinking for
moment that they are not leading
proper and useful lives, the young
women who work in the factories and
the young women of the richer
classes who do not work at all are
becoming more and more reluctant to
marry. and am alarmed to think of
the consequences"
= The presidents eyes were opened
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-14
WILLIAMS DIVORCE.

Mary J. Williams, by her attorneys,
Johnston & Girard, asks the superior
court to grant her a legal separation
from her husband. Hugh II. Williams,
to whom she was married in Seattle,
June IA, 1898. The complaint alleges
that three months after marriage de-
PENDANT became addicted to the use
of intoxicating liquor and soon be-
came an habitual drunkard. and on
account of such habit for over three
years past has failed to provide plain
tiff and her minor child the common
necessaries of life; that defendant is
a man of strong passions and violent
temper, and since their marriage has
treated plaintiff in a cruel and inhu-
man manner. striking and beating her
and knocking her down and she was
compelled to leave him about July ..
1902. She also asks for the care
and custody of her minor child.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-14
BOGUS BANK NOTE.

Fred Thompson was arrested last
night at the instance of Michael Do
Ian, proprietor Of the Office saloon.
1t is alleged that Thompson passed
a worthless $40 bill and received
change from drinks that had been
bought. The bill looks much like any
other $50 note and purports to be is
sued by an institution called the Peo-
pies National bank of Helena. ]. B.
Walker is named as president of the
bank and NJ. Manning as cashier
Dolan presented the bill at the
Exchange National bank yesterday.
and was Informed there was no such
an institution as the Peoples Ma
tional bank. Dolan thereupon had
Thompson arrested.
At the station last night Captain
Coverly was at a loss to determine
what charge to place against the
prisoner and finally booked him for
larceny. The captain is of the opin-
ion that some years ago there was
such an institution in existence and
he has also been informed there has
been a bank president by the name
of ]. b. Walker.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-14
T1LtMAN R0ASTS KNOX
PREDICTS COAL RIOTS

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.--The sem
ate, in anticipation of the much adj
vertised speech of Senator Tillman,
was crowded this morning. Senator
Tillman kept a prominent place in
the halls before assembling, telling
other senators what a large number
Of live wires he had in reserve, and
how he proposed to arraign the presi-
dent for the coal situation.
At 1880 he began his speech. He
Started in by arraigning Senator AL.
drich of Rhode Island. He said that
If any action was taken in the senate
1t would be because the republicans
had been goaded by the Vest resolu-
ton into action. He said that the
senate was callous In refusing aid
to suffering people, but it would be
taught a severe lesson II coal riots
took place. and it would be shown
that men won't starve or freeze, but
If necessary. will throttle law to &C.
complish their ends.
Continuing, Senator Tillman said
that the policy of this government
is to deal in hot air. The attorney
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-14
WINDSOR ROBBED.

Two girls, occupants of the Wind
sor. Flo Darlings resort, were held
up at o'clock today. Hazel West
had left her room for few moments
and on returning saw a man leaving
II. Search revealed the fact that her
watch. valued at about $500, was
missing. She called for help and sew
eral OF the girls responded and at
tempted to wrestle with the fellow,
but he drew Il big six shooter and
threatened to send them to HI in
minute, The women were so fright
ened they could not call for assist
ance before the fellow had disap-
peared. 1t could not be ascertained
II any other rooms were robbed. The
man Is described as tall, dark and
good looking and wore q long raglan
coat.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-14

The presence of mind and activity
of w. ]. Dutton, cashier at the Great
Northern freight depot, this morning
undoubtedly saved Mrs. Maggie Nc
Kenzie from a watery grave.
Mrs. Mckenzie tried to cross the
bridge from the freight station to
the passenger depot before an incom-
ing switch engine, which was show
ing string of freight cars.
Bystanders yelled to her to look
out and in her fright, instead of
stepping to the right of the track and
towards the inside Of the bridge she
leaped to the left and off into the
swift current of the river.
Her shrieks attracted the attention
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-14
FROM
WATERy GRAVE

of those in the freight office and the
cashier promptly ran to where a boat
was tied and put out to her rescue.
Mrs. Mckenzie was heavily dressed
and was kept afloat by her clothes
until the boat arrived. She chung to
the side and her rescuer towed her
in to shore, where Officer Willis wad-
ed waist deep to assist the landing.
A hack was called and Mrs. Nc
Kenzie taken to Sacred Heart hospi-
tai.
from Chattaroy. She is of medium
size and about 40 years of age. Aside
from a severe nervous shock, she APP
pears none the worse for the ex-
perience.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-14
PRESIDENT REGRETS
matrimonial SLUMP

to this condition of affairs by read
ing series of articles in one of the
monthly magazines written by a
woman who went among the working
girls in the factories of the east and
took her place as one of them. In the
same magazine. by a strange coinci-
dence.. was a story written by one
who had lived with the idle rich at
Newport and other resorts, which de-
picted the same repugnance to matri-
mony that had been shown by the
writer of the other half of the world.
The president was forced to the con-
clusion that the twin articles showed
very serious state of affairs.
In many of his speeches since his
elevation to the presidency Colonel
Roosevelt has spoken in favor of
large families"
II belong to the old school," he
has said more than once, and 1 be-
lieye in men and women marrying
young. hope you will all have large
and happy families"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-14

A bill was then introduced by
Hamilton of Pierce, appropriating
$4,000 for expenses of the legis-
lature.
There was introduced by Moultray
of Whatcom memorial to congress
against the adding of 81 square miles
of Whatcom county to the forest
reserve.
By Palmer of King, a bill amend
ing the code regarding the appoint
ment OF executors and admins
traitors.
In the house n concurrent memorial
Of the late President Mckinley was
introduced. A resolution was passed
that subpoenae be issued to the
auditor of Skagit county to appear
with his records before the commit
tee of election in the Erhlich- Mccoy
contest.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-14
FUNERAL EXPENSES
REFUNDED MRS, ROGERS

OLYMPIA. WASH, jan. 14.-Both
houses met at 10 o'clock today and
the morning session OF each was COM
pletely taken up with the INTRODUCE
ton of new bills.
Among the bills introduced In the
Senate were:
BY Hamilton of Pierce, to regulate
the employment of females under is
ms messengers.
BY Tolman of Spokane. to regulate
the payment of witness fees to public
officers.
BY Moultry of Whatcom, n bill re-
ferring 10 the sale Of mining claims
.hider execution.
The senate went into committee
OF the whole and passed the Tolman
bill reimbursing the widow of the
late Governor Rogers for his funeral
expenses
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-14
SPOKANE PEOPLE
IN THE PHILIPPINES

Mr.. Rothrock told of Eber Smith.
also a former Spokane lawyer. who
has removed TO the archipelago.
According to Mr.. Rothrock. Mr..
Smith is now sporting big diamonds.
pays $3.50 American a month for his
offices in lloilo, Island OF Panay.
where Mr.. Rothrock's practice is now
located, and Is making $4,000 a year.
Mr., ana Mrs. Rothrock left last
evening for the Sound cities To en-
bark ON the Goth inst. for their new
aud distant home.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-14
DISEASE GERM ENDS
PLAQUES OF L0CUSTS

WASHINGTON. Jan. 14.-There
will he no more dreaded plaques of
grasshoppers or of locusts. The de-
partment Of agriculture has discover
ed plague to kill the plague-the
germ OF an extremely contagious In
sect disease that can wipe out the
vastest swarm of locusts or of grass
hoppers in q single night. The dis
covery is the result of years of pa
tient investigation on the part of the
department entomologists. and the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-14
CASH DIVIDED.

Judge Richardson of the superior
court today handed down decision
in the cs of w. j. Yarwood versus
the Cedar Canyon Mining company,
which has occupied the attention of
the court for some time past. The
decision gives to the Yarwoods
$99i3.59 and to the Cedar Canyon
Mining company s6oS422. money that
has been tied up in the Traders bank
during the litigation. which was COM
menced in Stevens county and was
afterwards transferred to the court
here
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-14
ELECT OFFICERS.

At the annual meeting of the Penn
sylvania Mortgage Investment COM
pany, held at it's offices January 10,
the following were elected trustees
for the ensuing year: w. II. Thomp-
son, w. II. Walker, S. e. Nivin, S. P.
Domer, d. M. Drumheller, L. b. Hen
son, J. Grier Long, G. Clancy Wilson.
George S. Brooke, William Evans, M.
b. Connolly. B. s. Walton, William
and Benjamin Vandever.
No changes will be made in the
officers for the ensuing year, which
are as follows: B. S.. Walton, presi-
dent; S. P. Domer, vice president; 8.
q. Nivin, secretary; J. Grier Long,
manager, and G. CLANCY Wilson. as
sistant manager.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-14
SKY SCRAPERS CLOSE.

CHICAGO, Jan. 14.--Before today's
session OF the grand jury investigat-
ing the coal conspiracy the president
OF the Building Managers association
announced that unless the coal supply
was Immediately increased majority
of the great skyscrapers would be
compelled to close. This action would
throw thousands out of work. In one
building there are 5000 regular office
tenants and coal enough to last but
one day longer.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-14

depots that he has been selected by
the road to canvass the line and get
as many operators as he can without
too much persuasion to sign a paper
reading as follows:
1.-THE general committee Of the Or
der of Railway Telegraphers, now in
session at St. Paul, are not authorized
to legislate for me and are there
without my knowledge"
The union men in this city state
that union men will not sign the
paper, but that some union sympath-
izers have signed it under a misap-
prehension Of facts.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-14
CONGRESS GRANTS
A REBATE ON COAL

coal on the ground that necessary
exercise OF such power has arisen.
The house adopted rule provid-
ing for the immediate consideration
of the bill by the ways and means
committee, granting rebate on coal
The debate was limited to one hour,
no amendments being allowed.
Among the six voting against the
rebate ON coal were Representatives
Jones and Cushman Of Washington.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-14

The officials or the Great Northern
are endeavoring to get as many oper-
atorS as possible to sign document
which reads that the committee Of
telegraphers now in st. Paul does not
represent the wishes of the great ma
jority of the Great Northern en-
ployes and that their action in ask
ing for an increase in wages is an
entirely independent one.
Assistant Superintendent w. r.
Smith of the Kalispell division of the
Great Northern is in Spokane and it
is commonly understood around the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-14

practical value of the discovery has
been demonstrated by government
agents and private individuals acting
as such all over the world, The dis
covery is held to be of immense value
to farmers In those sections of the
country, notably the middle west and
southwest. where the locust and
krasshopper plaques have for years
been one of the most dreaded posi-
bilities against which the farmer has
TO contend
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-14
LITTLE ENTHUSIASM
IN ANT|-V|CE PARTY

Tho Woman's Christian Temper
Rnce union is angry and, to the minds
of the members, justly so. Allied
heart and hand with the Law En-
forcement league, OF which, in fact.
1t Is the backbone and mainstay. 1t
inaugurated thorough canvass a
week ago among all the churches of
the city.
The movement was to get an OK
preston of sympathy and approval
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-14
ST. PATRICK'S DAY.

At the regular meeting of Division
No. of the Ancient Order of Hi
bernians committees representing the
three lodges in this city were to act
in conjunction for the celebration of
the coming ST. Patrick's day. Definite
arrangements have not yet been
made, as the committees have not
held a conference, but ii is under
stood that an endeavor will be put
forth to secure a lecturer of national
prominence. \ committee was also
appointed to make arrangements for
grand ball, to be given at near
date at Elks' temple.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-14

Wrccking trains and doctors are
hurrying to the scC~e.
No information could be obtained
as to the probable cause OF this dis
aster.
The train consisted OF mail and
baggage car. two coaches, diner,
smoker and three sleepers, all heavily
loaded.
The train was running at a high
rate OF speed. trying to gain lost
time, when the accident occurred.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-14

WASHINGTON, Jan. l4,-Repre-
sentative jenkins of Wisconsin, chair
man of the house judiciary commit
tee. introduced n resolution into the
house today directing the committee
TO investigate as to the power of con-
gress to take possession OF all coal
mines and lines OF transportation
necessary for the transportation of
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-14

ofits work and the pastors OF all the
churches were asked to tell their con-
gregations that the authorities had
agreed to enforce all existing laws
on the subject of gambling and vice
If the good people of the town ex-
pessed themselves as desiring it.
This the pastors have done and
with but a hopelessly few exceptions,
the union states. the congregations
have manifested their entire apathy.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-14
G. N. FLYER WRECKED
TWO ARE KILLED

GAINESVILLE, Mimi, Jan. IA
The Great Northern railway is suf-
wreck n few miles south OF here. The
eastbound flyer is wrecked.
The engine is badly damaged and
two are reported killed and several
injured.
The accident occurred at 1880 this
morning and the tracks are blocked.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-14
TEXAS WRECK.

HOUSTON. Tex, Jan. IA rear
end collision occurred between two
eastbound freights on the Southern
Pacific railway this morning near
Sour Lake. One stopped to take water
and the other ran on in full speed.
A fireman and two tramps were in
stantly killed The engineer was IA
tally injured, the conductor injured
possibly fatally, and an engine and
IA cars piled in the ditch.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-14

1.-THE Philippines are the heaven of
the legal fraternity" said b. l. Roth
rock today.
With his wife. Mr.. Rothrock, who
was a former prominent attorney in
this city. being associated with Wal
ter Il. Leigh has been visiting friends
and relatives here.
'"rhe Philippines are n coming
country" continued the lawyer. and
with free trade, as promised, will I'D
vance by leaps and boundS~
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-14
FoRFEITs BAIL.

John c. Bennett. who was arrested
several days ago on the charge of
criminal assault. failed to appear
Monday for arraignment and bench
warrant was issued for his arrest.
The warrant was returned unserved
and this morning Judge Richardson
declared his bail OF $500 forfeited.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-14
CANADIAN BANK.

a rumor is IN Girculation to the
effect that n large Canadian bank in
tends to open branch in Spokane.
and the bankers here are endeavoring
TO have matters so arranged that If
such should be the case, the Canadi-
an bank will be compelled to pay it's
Just proportion OF taxation.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-14
Marriage Licenses.

Raymond White Of Montana to
Matte Wagner of RitZville; William
Evans of Spokane to Addie Droute
OF Northport: b. c. Valentine to
Catherine NJ Hughes. both of Spo-
kane; d. L. Smith to Jane Barrows,
both OF Spokane
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-14
MRS. KiDDER ROBBED.

ALGIERS, Jan. 14.--Yesterday eve
ming the wife of American Consul
Kidder at Upper Mustapha was as
saulted and knocked down and robbed
of her purse. Her assailant is unap-
pretended.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-14
new POSTMASTER.

John Ii. Tarbet has been commits
stoned postmaster at Penrith. Stevens
county, three miles west of Newport,
on the line of the Great Northern.
Nels c. Larson has been appointed
postmaster at Farmer in Douglas
county.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-14
Y. N. c. A. DIRECTORS

At the annual meeting of the Y. M.
c. A. last evening w. e. Goodspeed.
John w. Graham. E. Il, Elmendorf, w.
. S. Gilbert and George Mcdowell We're
elected directors. The board will
meet the latter part OF the month and
elect executive officers.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-14
BUILDING PERMITS.

a permit was issued today to.
Chamberlain & Chamberlain to erect
a one and one-half story frame build
ing In Nettletons addition. to cost
$500.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-14
MASON RETlREs.

SPRINGFTELD, H.. Jan. IL
United States Senator Mason has de-
clared himself out of the race for q
reelection and it is probable that A.
J. Hopkins or Aurora will be the
man.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-14
SONS OF VETS.

John A. Logan camp, No. 2. Sons
OF Veterans, will hold IT'S regular
meeting tonight at s o'clock at the
headquarters in oliver hall. All
members are requested to be present.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-14
SEVEN KILLED.

VICTORIA, B. c., Jan. 14.-Seven
men, five of them Chinese, were killed
by an explosion in the Hamilton Pow
der works at Mortified, near Nanai-
mo, this morning.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-14

Owing to the inability of George
Slosson to reach Paris by January IL
the billiard tournament has been
postponed TO February is.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-14

Warren Truitt reported to the po-
lice that some time yesterday a val
liable overcoat was stolen from the
cab barn on Washington st.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-14
0REc0N'S GOVERNOR,

SALEM, Ore, Jan. 14,-George e.
Chamberlain, democrat. was inaugur-
ated governor of Oregon today. His
message recommends an appropria-
ton of half II million dollars for the
Lewis and Clark fair fiat salary
for state officials and mort equitable
taxation for large corporations.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-14

j. c. Epperson, formerly q shoe
dealer In Spokane, Is here on visit
from Granite. ldaho.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-14
NEW FIRM. RELIABLE PxIvATE

loans school section, furniture,
pianos; rates on good security, no
commission or delay. 6S Jameson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-11

benefits? It surely can be done, but, of course, it cannot be done in a day Or a generation At the same time big crops help on the cause.
 If there is too much in this country our farmers and shippers will make more strenuous efforts to find mar kets for the surplus In other coun- tries, so that the more we raise the more good we shall do.
 The big crops help us, too, not alone in money returns, but in ideas and ex- periments. They lead to diversified tion. We often lose sight of the fact that most of the things that we raise for food do not belong in their origin to this country; they were brought here, and, like some people, they have improved under American skies. So we have today skilled men hunting all parts of the world for new things that may be cultivated on Uncle Sans farm. Our soils are being studied scientifically. The agricultural col leges we used to ridicule are kept in operation by the interest of the farm CTS who once saw no utility in them.
 Out of all this progress we have a new evolution-the scientific farmer. He has not fully arrived yet, but he is well on the way, and he will know his soils, his weather, his seeds, his plants. his implements as well as the chemist knows his liquids and his tubes.
 And another generation will see this country raising everything that the rest of the world can raise, and if war or famine should overtake the rest of the world, then Uncle Sam could feel it without making any oI his millions 20 hungry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-11
The Large Value of Big Crops.

It is year of big crops and we hear questions as to what shall be done with the surplus. If the increase con. tinues will there not be ruinous over production?
 There are pessimists in everything. Some of them dislike too much sun- shine. A lot of them are afraid of too big crops.
 But we have sane men who believe that there shoulc not be such thing as overproduction, that what is called the surplus should be and could be used in feeding people better and making mankind happier. There are nations whose working men can have meat only once a week, because their wages are too low and the prices of food are too high. Why should not civilization distribute the