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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25

amined the dead lad. The only mark
found on the body was a bruise on
the temple and this led to the belief
that the witnesses either purposely,
or through error. had failed to de-
scribe the happening correctly. Judg-
ing from the cursory examination, the
blow on the temple caused death.
Should 1t develop that the stone
thrown by young Coons struck Sham
non on the temple, it will be a case
of Juvenile murder.
Coroner Smith had the body Of the
dead boy removed to the Smith UNDER
taking rooms, where an inquest is to
be held this afternoon.
The intention at noon was to take
the Coons boy into custody to be held
during the inquest by the coroner and
his arrest for murder will depend
upon the finding of the jury.
Henry Coons, the boy who threw
the stone, is an orphan and lives with
an uncle ON Washington street. He
has been into trouble before and was
arrested some time ago for fighting.
He was kept at the city Jail until
tried before Judge Hinkle and releas-
ed on promise of good behavior In
the future.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25
MRS. OTIS ASKS
FOR ALIMONY

Rose r. Otis today filed an order
in superior court to show cause why
Ernest w. Otis, sanitary officer, and
her husband, should not pay her 500
suit money, $50 attorneys fees and
s2S per month alimony. The suit for
divorce is brought on the grounds of
habitual drunkenness and was begun
in May, 1903, and he has failed to
meet the obligation. The action for
fees, etc, Is asked for in lieu of the
fact that he draws SIS from the city
as sanitary inspector and also re-
ceives an income as proprietor of a
restaurant.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25
50N[ 0ht Is D0|hd jOh[ TALL
L1|h6 IN Till WILLIS (A}[

Wide discrepancies exist In the
statements made by witnesses of the
shooting of the dope fiend, Fred
Brown, by Officer ]. w. Willis. The
differing statements are such as to
leave in doubt the question of wheth-
er the policeman is guilty IF wan
ton shooting or was, to some extent,
justified In sending a bullet through
the almost helpless sneak thief.
John Hoyt, of Hoyt Bros, proprie-
tors of the London department store,
where Brown stole the shoes, is posi-
tive that Officer Willis warned Brown
to halt Mr.. Hoyt says that he also
called to Brown that he would better
stop as there was an officer behind
him. Mr.. Hoyt's statement that an
order to halt was given is fatty con-
tradicted by Roy Wheeler and A. N.
Holland.
Il was right alongside of Willis
when the shot was fred said Mr..
Hoyt today. There were two or
three others who heard the order
given, too.
zone of these was young fellow
by the name of Wheeler, 1 think. I
was walking alongside of the walk
and Willis came In the gate and down
the center. We were about IS feet
from Brown. Willis asked Where Is
hep and l said that was him going
there and he's getting away.
willis then ordered Brown to halt.
Brown had started to run when 1
told him an officer was coming, He
looked back and saw the brass but
tons and he pulled his hat down and
started to hike out at pretty good
gait.
The other boys say Willis raised
his arm and took aim. but l don't
think he did. I think he raised his
arm just about to his hip and shot
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25
BURGLARS WORK
YESTERDAY

Spokane's corps of burglars observ-
ed Thanksgiving yesterday evening
and last night while Chief Of Police
Waller was sleeping off the effects of
his turkey dinner.
The store of Joseph Plastino, oil
Stevens street, was entered through
a rear window and SIS in money was
taken from the till.
The home of ]. SC ook, 01405 Ash
street, was broken into by burglars
who used a skeleton key or nippers
to open the kitchen door.
Trunks, dressers and other storage
places were ransacked and the burg
lars went through a dictionary in
which were hidden one $40 bill and
two s5 bills, which were taken.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25
ST. LOUIS AWAITS
TEDDY ROOSEVELT

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 25.--The finishing
touches to the preparations for the
visit Of President Roosevelt and his
party are being put on today. The
downtown section OF the city Is taxi
ing on a gala appearance. Building
after building is one great mass of
color from sidewalk to roof and the
national colors are everywhere In the
shape of shields. bunting and count
less number of flags.
The presidential special is due to
arrive at the exposition grounds at
o'clock tomorrow morning. The
vacant space Immediately west of the
palace of transportation has been en-
closed and will be used for the park
ing of the train. Breakfast will be
served on the train. and n half hour
later President Francis and the ex-
position officials will call to pay their
respects to the chief executive. In
compliance with the expressed wish
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25
NAN PATTERSON
RESTING

NEW YORK, Nov. 25-Nan Patter-
son spent a quiet and restful day in
the Tombs today. She is much i'm
proved by the rest and approaches
the trial tomorrow in better spirits.
Her father called upon her this
morning and later she had con-
ference with her attorneys. Miss Pat
terson has received four offers of
marriage by mail since the trial be-
gan. Two were from farmers. who
profess an interest in the case.
A report was circulated today that
the prosecution would produce an i'm
portant witness in the person of a
young woman who was acquainted
with both Young and Nan Patterson.
According to the r." the witness
is being closely e. the coun-
ty detectives.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25
AUT0M0BI[ISTS
TO Be ARRESTED

The police have practically estab-
lished the identity Of the two men in
the automobile which wrecked the
S171 Howard street yesterday after
noon. The arrests are expected to
be made some time before tonight.
The automobile, in which were two
men, apparently intoxicated, came
down Second avenue at speed Of
80 miles an hour. When the driver
attempted to turn onto Howard
street the machine slipped and dived
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25
10000 PEOPLE IN INDIANA
VOTED FOR BRYAN

1t is stated that an organization was
started just prior to the election to
matilate ballots in this way. Owing
to the lack of time, it was perfected
In only few counties. Such an or
ganization existed in Monroe county,
where 27 ballots were mutilated in
one precinct. In every instance the
voter made the cross around the dem
ooratic emblem, to show that he was
democrat, and then he threw his
vote away by writing the name of
Bryan above it, thus making a distin-
gushing mark which caused it's re-
lection.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25

Of the president tho greater part Of
the day will be devoted to a tour of
the exposition grounds and an inspec.
tion Of the exhibits. 1t is probable
that the distinguished visitors will
attend the football game In the after
noon between the Haskell Indians and
the Carlisle Indians. In the evening
President Roosevelt will be entertain
ed at a banquet.
Elaborate precautions are being
taken to insure the protection Of the
president while in st. Louis. In addi-
ton to the squad of secret service
men accompanying the party from
Washington a considerable number Of
plain clothes men have been detailed
by the chief Of police to look after
the safety of the president, and these
will be further reinforced by the JEFF
ferson guards who will at all times
see that the crowds are kept at a dis
tance.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25
MOTHER IS
NOT Gull TY

SEATTLE, Nov, 25.-Forty min
utes after the jury had entered their
room after listening to the evidence
presented for and against Mrs. Ger
trude Robb, the argument of counsel
and the Instructions Of the court,
they fled into the jury box, having
decided that the woman committed no
ciime when she shot George Joye,
who had ruined her l6-year-old
daughter Throughout the entire case
IL was clear that the plea of tenn
"crary insanity was simply n cloak
"et around legal difficulties. The
.,al defense was that mother has a
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25

into the front end of the store, show
ing the windows in, smashing benches
and destroying lot of display goods.
The machine went clear into tho
store but was not damaged and the
men escaped injury. They quickly
hauled out the auto and dashed away.
The damage done to the store is
estimated at between 5000 and 5000.
the corner who might have been in
jured. Since then the detectives have
been searching for the reckless auto
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25
OF
PAUL KRUGER

NEW YORK, Nov. 25.-Paul Kru-
ger, the late president of the Trans
vaal Republic, left fortune esti-
mated by the Amsterdam correspond
ent of the World at $3.50, 900. He be-
queathed s125,000 to various societies
in Holland and sums to all the funds
opened after the South African war
and orphans.
Bequests were also made for the
maintenance of the Dutch language.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25
BlCYCLlST DEAD
(Scripps News Association.

(Scripps News Association.)
NE WYORK, Nov. 25.--A marconi-
gram announces the death of Jimmy
Michaels, the professional bicyclist,
on board the French liner Lasavoi,
which will arrive late this afternoon.
His death was a surprise. as he was
to participate In the six days race
here next month
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25

PARIS, Nov. 25.-Replying to a
question in the chamber of deputies
today, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Delcasse announced the general pol
icy of France is to approve any ac-
tion looking towards the establish
ment of peace in the far east. The
government would look with approval
upon any American initiative towards
that end. Roosevelt's call for a peace
conference also had the hearty sup
port of France
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25

CHICAGO, Nov. 25.-Sydney Glea-
son, who has been i'll for four months,
while delirious early this morning
evaded his brother. who was watch
ing at his bedside. and made his way
into the street, clothed only I'm under
wear. While walking in Third street
the sick man was hailed by James
Hogart, who took him for a somnam-
bulist. Gleason started as though hit
a heavy blow and then dropped dead.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25
RALPH CORBIN
GETS DIVORCE

A decree of divorce was granted
Ralph l.. Carbin today. He was mar
ried on April IS, 1892, in New York
city to Harriet Carbin, who deserted
him and a child of II years for the
society of other men. The custody of
the child was given the father.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25
TODAY'S
WRECK
(Scripps News Association.)

CLEVELAND, o., Nov. 25.-A fast
Pennsylvania eastbound train struck
an Akron, Bedford & Cleveland trolley
car this morning near this city. The
accident occurred at $40 o'clock.
Sixteen are known to have been in
jured and two are dead. The trolley
left the city shortly before the acci-
dent. a relief train was made up
and started for Cleveland with the
injured.
Nine injured were taken to the hos
pital Arthur Briggs of Akron, Will
liam Phrone, Gustavus Richards Of
Cleveland were probably fatally in
jured.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25

published statements Of the financial
condition of the bank have shown a
constantly decreasing reserve.
G. C. May of Davenport is at the
heal of the institution. DR.. Essig
of Spokane was at one time a direct
or, but is not now connected with the
bank.
The Big Bend bank had its Spo-
kane account in the Fidelity National
bank, the officers Of which refuse to
discuss the action Of the comptroller.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25
JAp5 CAPTURE
f0RT!F|(AT|0h5
(Scripps News Association.)

TOXIC, Nov. 25.-Japanese guns
are shelling the parapets on Rihlung
and Bunshu mountains, infiicting
heavy damage. The defensive works
outside of the parapets have already
been taken by the Japanese. The &C.
cupation of the forts is expected
Their capture is likely to
be followed by the fall of the
fortress.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25
FOUR DIVORCES
GRANTED

The divorce machine ground out
four divorces this morning. Judge
KEENAN, signed the DEGREES.
Because George Madden left his
wife and Ave children he viii be
obliged to answer to the summons and
complaint of Katie 4. Madden. his
wife, In a suit for divorce. The couple
were married in Bisbee, Ariz.. In
April, 1883.
Bertha Hoey married John NJ
Hoey in Dawson two years ago dur
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 25.-sher-
in Keena arrived this morning to To-
cate the store or person who sold the
weapon, presumably to Adolph Weber.
Weber was here July and 4. Baker
& Hamilton's books, agents for the
liver Johnson revolver. show that no
such numbered revolver was sold.
The pawnshops are now being
searched
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25
(Scripps News Association.)

(SCripps News ASsociation)
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 25.-Ac-
cording to democratic leaders, who
have been investigating the causes
leading to the overwhelming demo-
cratic defeat in this state. more than
10000 free silver democrats voted
straight democratic tickets and then
deliberately mutilated their ballots by
writing the name of Bryan directly
above the party emblem
In the county of Upton. one of the
strong free silver counties. 900 ballots
were thus marked, and in other coun-
ties the proportion was even larger.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25
VALENTINE
ON TRIAL
(Scripps News Association }

CINCINNATI, O., Nov. 25.-The
case of Joseph Valentine, president
OF the molders' union, who was ar
rested for alleged connection with the
murder and dynamiting plots follow
ing the strike of the molders of the
Eureka foundry, was called in the po-
lice court today and hearing set for
December 2S. Valentines attorney
declared the labor leader was the
victim Of a conspiracy.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25

ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 25.-An
uprising is reported from the prov
ince of Altai, Siberia, which resulted
the Kalmack tribes. The men were
stirred to frenzy by high priest.
Fearing trouble. the government arm
ed the peasants, who attacked the
Kalmacks with fearful slaughter.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25
.HAz|NC HAS CRIPPLED
A STUDENT FOR LIFE

frogs. The current was used for an
hour.
DeRome says: '"rhe pain was hor-
rible at first, but after the first few
shocks there was no pain at ALL"
The boys physicians give slight
hope of his recovery of the use of
his limbs. Some time ago another art
student, naked and bound. was thrown
into n class of female students.
DeRome's father will prosecute.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25
The PRESIDENT GREETS
plTTSBURCERS
(Scripps News Association.)

PITTSBURG, Pa, Nov. 25.-The
presidents special en- route to ST.
Louis arrived at Pittsburg at 1890
this morning.
After changing engines the train
started westward over the Panhandle
division of the Pennsylvania at 10:45.
The president waved greetings from
the platform as the train passed
through the city. None of the party
left the cars.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 25.-The valuable
jewels belonging to Prince Fushima,
which disappeared Tuesday from the
princes apartments, were recovered
today as mysteriously as they were
lost. They were found on table by
one Of the attendants. The prince was
satisfied to get them and asked no
questions.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25
(Scripps News Association. }

(Scripps News Association.)
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 25.--As IA
result of brutal hazing by students
of the Mark Hopkins Art institute
Albert DeRome is paralyzed In the
lower limbs. DeRome, after suffering
bound naked to n metal seated chair
and subjected to an electric current,
causing his legs to execute n muscle
dance" similar to that applied to dead
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25
SUPREME COURT ORDERS
DEMOCRATS ARRESTED

DENVER, Col, Nov 25.--In the
supreme court today the republicans
received an order permitting them to
copy the names from the voting list.
A canvass OF the city will be made
to learn how many of these names
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25

COLUMBUS. O., Now 25.-The
Roosevelt special arrived here at 2.45
and left at 1856 The crowd cheered
the president, who spoke a few words,
thanking the people of Ohio for what
they did for him November s,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25

are fraudulent. In the federal court
warrants were sworn out for dozen
democratic election officials. Nearly
so democratic officials have been ar
an outbreak.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25
TRIED SUICIDE

Joseph Hayes, living at 716 Ma
della street, tried to commit suicide
last night by taking poison.
Hayes Is said to have quarreled
with his wife and family. DIR. Gray
was called in time to save the mans
life.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Nov. 25.-
Cheyenne has lost the permanent To-
cation of the capitol. The vote was
1883 for and 12,7S7 against.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25. = The
state department today received a
favorable response from Germany re-
garding the proposed peace CONFER
ence at The Hague.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Nov. 25.-
Frank Duncan. a notorious safe rob-
ber who took the lives of several Of
ficers, was hanged in the Jail yard to-
day. "A
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25
WANTED TO
NIL TIL k|h6
(Scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News Association.)
VIENNA, Nov. 25.-Captain Milan
Nikolitch, a Servian officer, was ar
rested today for conspiracy against
King Peter. He confessed that he
designed to kill Peter himself. He
is believed to be insane.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25
N|H|L|STS
ARRESTED
(Scripps News Associa tion.)

BERLIN, Nov. 25-The Lokal An
zeiger reports the arrest of 81 nihi-
lists at Warsaw, including the men,
bers of the nihilist committee recent
ly organized. This leaves the Polish
revolutionaries without a leader.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25
HE|NzE WINS
(Scripps News Association.)

BUTTE, Mont, Nov. 25.-The fam
Gus Minnie Healey mine, which was
closed last Sunday by an injunction
secured by the Amalgamated company
against Heinze, was reopened at noon
today. The injunction was dissolved
on the ground that the Amalgamated
was not acting in good faith. Five
hundred men are employed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS

ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 25.-The
terms OF the Anglo RUSSIAN conven-
tion growing out of the Doggerbank
affair will be signed this afternoon.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25
TO TAKE
PORT ARTHUR

(Scripps News Association.)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26.-Unof-
hcial advices received from what is
believed to be a trustworthy source
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25
PRESS CLUB TO MEET.

The Press club will entertain it's
members and few invited friends to-
morrow evening at the Pacific hall.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25
PARKER DEAD

COLFAX, Wash, Nov. 25.-Frank
Parker, who was shot by Charles
Martin yesterday, died at midnight.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25

are to the effect that the Japanese
today are making a supreme effort
to capture Port Arthur under orders
from Toxic.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25
BIG BEND BANK
IS CLOSED

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-The Big
Bend National bank at Davenport,
Wash, was closed by the comp
troller Of the currency today because
and It's Insolvency and a receiver was
appointed. The failure was due to ex-
cessive loans. Liabilities are over
$500, 900.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-25

Spokane financial circles have been
expecting the closing Of the Big Bend
National for some time past. The
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-01
PRESERVING THE DEAD.

In order to preserve the features
of those who have died it is proposed
by a Russian TO embalm corpses by
casting around them a solid mass Of
glass. This would be perfectly trans
parent. and as no air could get in the
features would be preserved indefi-
nitely. OF course, IL is not possible
TO pour molten glass directly on the
body. so it is first coated with a thin
coating of sO-called liquid glass; or
sodium salicate. This is allowed to
harden and forms a protective coat
ing. The body is then put in a mold
and melted glass poured around it
When this is hardened we have a
solid. transparent mass inclOsing the
body. The inventor Of this process
hopes that some day We viii have a
large museum filed with the perfectly
preserved bodies Of the great men Of
their times for future generations to
gaze upOn.-COIlier's Weekly
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-01
ABOUT ~HieH FINANCE"

Whatever tends to quiet the pub
lies fears. or to sharpen the public's
appetite for investment, is good,
from the point Of view Of the high
finance" To use another metaphor,
the pubIic's money is grist 10 the
financial mill
Thus, the public has always a rem
edy in its own hands for grievances
it may have against any fnancier or
group OF fnanciers- II has simply to
refuse to buy the securities manufac-
tured by the offenders II has simply
TO tighten its purse strings, and the
game ceases. The one motto that It
should keep before itself is "CaEeat
emptor." Experience shows that very
little is to be gained BY throwing good
money after bad, or unduly weeping
over split milk Nevertheless, eX-
perience is a good school, and money
IS not entirely lost il it pays for les
son.-Wau Street Journal
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-07-01
BOYS AND GIRLS.

In the May DelineatOr there is a
paper by Lille Hamilton French
which contains much sensible advice
TO mothers Of manageable sons, and
to mOthers-in-law. The following par
agraph on the antagOnism that is fos-
tered between boys and girls in child
hood is worth quoting:
Just like a boy or Just like a
girl one OF the other is perpetuaIly
told, and always in the way Of re-
preach When the boy displays an IN
due feeling someone says to him:
Your mother ought to put you in pet
ticOats.' When the little girl tries TO
throw a ball she is told that the boys
viii laugh at her. The war Of the
sexes begins then and goes ceaseless-
" on. Why should these things be 500
Boys and girls are in this world TO
grow up together. to live together, to
take their places side by side, as
parents and as guides to the genera
tons coming after them You, per
haps, are afraid TO say so to your
children. afraid of putting ideas into
their heads You find it easier TO
leave them TO be taken unawares by
newly awakened emotions, which
plunge them into matrimOny before
they even know what its responsible
ties entail. leaving them, as unhappy
married people, TO founder away, as
best they can, out Of their own mis-
takes -