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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-26
NO DEMOCRATS
LEFT

There was something doing last
night at a secret meeting at the dem
ocratic headquarters held for the pur-
pose of exacting further assessments
to meet the campaign expenses.
1t is said the democrats are in
debt snug sum for the use of auto
mobiles and livery hire on election
day. 1t is known the day previous
to election every rig that could be
had in the city was engaged just to
get a corner on the hauling Of the
voters to the polls.
The democrats We're scarcer than
ever last night and nothing was done
in regard to the collection of more
money among the ranks.
A great deal of censure is being
made against the managers in regard
to the way they managed the cam
paign. 1t is stated it was the poorest
conducted affair ever. The barrels
of money were not used to advantage.
The plans of the aampaign were not
practical, and DEF at was due to
these causes. Oh my!
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-26

I'VE, the Jury. find that James
Shannon came to his death from a
blood clot on the brain. caused by a
fracture forward of the left ear; that
said James Shannon either fell, strik-
ing his head on some object, or was
struck by a missile thrown by one
Henry Coons.
I'VE recommend the case to the
prosecuting attorney for further in
vestigation"
After taking up part of two days
the coroner's jury handed in the fore
going verdict at noon today and in
such terms left the responsibility of
determining the actual cause of
James Shannon's death to others. The
evidence before the jury was con-
Trajectory and unsatisfactory owing
to the differing statements of the
boys who saw the quarrel between
young Shannon and Henry Coons.
The Coons boy was arrested last
night by Officer Hage on a warrant
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-26
|, BALLET PLEADS
GUILTY
tScripps News Association.)

tDES MONIES, Ia, Nov. 26.-Lct-
son Ballet, well known mining
promoter, was today sentenced to
three months by Judge Mcpherson of
the federal court upon entering a
plea of guilty to the charge of fraud
ulent use of the mails.
The conviction followed the expose
OF the White Swan gold mine at
Baker City, Ore. Officers from San
Francisco offered testimony to the
effect that Ballet realized something
like $2b0,000 on mine In which he
invested $4,000 and that the aban-
doned shaft was almost worthless.
lie was convicted after an expensive
trial. He secured new trial and
tpon the second hearing pleaded
Juilty.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-26
BROWN STILL ALIVE

Fred Brown, the dope fiend shot by
officer Willis, is still alive at the
Sacred Heart hospital. Drugs are
used to keep up his vitality, but II
is not deemed possible to savs his
life much longer.
AS forecasted in these columns, the
proposed investigation by the police
board is in allegiance. The attempt
to railroad an inquiry through before
1t was known whether Brown would
live or die and before the coroner's
jury could act failed.
Coroner Smith stated today that
there would probably be an inquest
In case Brown died. but it would de-
pend to some extent on the views OF
the prosecuting attorney.
With an inquest in prospect a hur-
rled investigation by the police board
would be In the nature of n farce.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-26
MURDER

OLYMPIA. Wash, Nov. 26.-Jake
Grimmitt, a young logger, was ar
rested here this morning, charged
with the murder of w. II. Alexander
at the Union Lumber company's
camp on Peterson lake, 10 miles
southeast of this place, In the fight
which occurred Monday afternoon
Alexander was struck a blow on the
head with club, fracturing his skull.
He died at o'clock this morning.
Grimmitt has a bad reputation He
has been arrested several times for
alleged murderous assaults.
Alexander was we'll known
woodsman. He leaves a wife and
family of grown children. Grimmitt
alleges self defense.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-26
PRITCHARD
ARRESTED

A. L. Pritchard, living at 2313
4 ;Gibbs, was the chauffeur of the
automobile which dashed through the
front of Jens Rasmussen's grocery,
Second and Howard, Thanksgiving
afternoon. Pritchard was arrested by
Detectives McDermott and Herndon
and Immediately acknowledged that
he was the driver of the raging red
devil"
Pritcahrd, in company with Hank
Il. Jones, were coming down Second
street and tried to turn onto Howard.
Pritchard declares neither he nor
Jones was drunk, but that the wheels
struck the streetcar tracks and he
lost control.
Pritchard further insists that he
was not going over eight miles an
hour when he broke through the
front of the grocery. The police
have witnesses to swear that the
machine was going 80 miles an hour
and came around the corner with
both wheels on one side in the air.
The auto belongs to p. d. Tull
of the firm Of Tull & Gibbs. Mr..
Tull is in the east. The machine
was not injured In the charge.
Iritchard was arrested at Tull &
Gibbs store and. made no denial of
the wreck. He was taken to the po-
lice station, where he was held under
bonds of $50. A representative of
Tull & Gibbs furnished the security
and Pritchard was released until to-
day, This afternoon he was arraign-
ed before Judge Hinkle on a charge of
fast driving.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-26
FRAUR
Seripps News Association.o

(Seripps News Association.)
PORTLAND, Ore, Nov 26.-The
principal feature of the evidence in
troduced In the land fraud cases this
morning was to the effect that s. A.
p. Puter and Mrs. Emma Watson oc-
cupied the same room in the hotel at
Prtneville and were known there as
man and wife This evidence was
offered for the purpose of showing a
sufficient reason why they should be
considered conspirators in the land
frauds.
The name of Frederick Cribbs, a
big Wisconsin 1umberman, was
brought into the case by the admis-
sion OF certified copy of a deed
transferring certain lands alleged to
have been fraudulently secured to
him by Emma Watson.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-26

any future time and there are five
Spokane boys in the contest.
The Foley boy is II years of age
and a pupil of the Arlington Heights
school and is making a canvass for
first place. During the Catholic fair
to be held the coming week for the
benefit of ST. AIMS church tickets or
votes will be sold at 10 cents each
and the boy getting the largest num-
ber of votes will be awarded the
scholarship. The fair will be con-
Quoted from the old church on Main
avenue every day next week.
William is a smart, promising boy
and should he be accorded sufficient
support in this effort those contrib
uting to his success might we'll feel
proud Of helping him.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-26

that the Shannon boy fell Imply
with his hands to his sides instead
of being thrown out to protect him
self demonstrating that the boy was
practically knocked out. The wit
ness was positive. however, that the
stone did not strike the lad in the
temple.
Leon Schwartz and Max Proctor
were examined this morning but DID
not throw any new light on the
death.
DIR. Martin, who performed the au-
topsy, found that the skull of tho
dead boy had been fractured and that
clot of blood rested on the brain.
The funeral will be held at o'clock
tomorrow afternoon and Father
Smith of Gonzaga college will con-
duct the services.
Before Judge Hinkle this afternoon
the case against the Coons boy was
called. but on request of Attorney
Scott the matter was put over until
December l.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-26
=
WASHINGTON
FILLING UP

WASHINGTON. Nov. 26.-The five
hundred senator's and representatives
who will sit In the approaching ses-
sion of congress have turned their
faces toward Washington. Most OF
them will be here by the middle Of
next week. They bring with them
several thousand camp followers, who
have or hope to have government en-
ployment of some kind during the
session. There may also be Soticed
a distinct movement In this direction
of representatives of special inter-
ests of many kinds which need watch
ing at the national capital while the
Legislators are here. All told ses-
sion of congress brings to Washing-
ton anywhere from 5000 to 5000 tram
sients.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-26
PATTERSON TRIAL
ADJOURNED
(scripps News Association.)


NEW YORK. Nov. 26.--The Nan
Patterson trial was unexpectedly
adjourned this morning until Monday
on account of the sudden illness of a
juror.
The story to the effect that J.
Morgan Smith. Nan Patterson's
brother-in-law, who fled after being
subpoenaed by the grand jury. has
been found and is locked up at head
quarters is denied by the police.
The juror who caused the post
ponement of the trial was Edward
Dressler, who suffered a stroke OF
paralysis this morning and 1t will be
impossible for him to attend further
sessions of the court. 1t Is under
stood the prosecution will agree to
a new trial and new jury be se-
lected.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-26

former years, leading feature of
the show.
The exhibit of draft horses Is one
OF the most notable features this
year. Pure bred Angora goats and
sheep of all known fancy breeds are
shown In large numbers. OF the 10,-
600 cattle shown large percentage
is made UP of choice specimens from
the four leading breeds, while the
others are feeding cattle, mostly from
the big ranges of the west and south
west
The scientific methods of feeding
all that is new and valuable in the
dehorning of cattle. the wonderful
progress In knowledge pertaining to
the general health and comfort of
animals of all kinds. methods of
breeding, and, above all, the care and
reclamation of apparently worked-out
lands-these are only few of the
things that will be demonstrated dur
Ing the week for the benefit of the
farmer and student of agriculture.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-26
FOR TEMPERANCE
AND PURITY

PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 26.-Noted
women interested in temperance work
are arriving from all parts OF the
country to attend the annual national
convention of the Womans Christian
Temperance union, which meets in
this city next week.
Tomorrow will be observed as
worlds temperance day and the pull
pits of many of the Protestant
churches will be occupied by promi-
nent preachers and other speakers
who are among the delegates and Wis
itors to the convention.
Mrs. l.. NJ. N. Stevens. the national
president, and Miss Anna A. Gordon,
the national vice president, together
with other officers and members of
the executive board, are already here
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-26

completing the arrangements for the
convention. Tuesday morning the
business of the convention will begin
and continue morning, afternoon and
evening until Saturday night. All
these meetings will be held in the
Temple, except the one on Thursday
evening, which will be a great tenn
perance demonstration by 1000 chill
dren, This meeting will be held in
the Academy of Music.
Prominent among the speakers to
be heard during the week, In addition
to the noted temperance workers of
this country, are the Countess Car
Isle, president of the British Wom-
ans Temperance association; Mrs.
Harrison Lee of Australia and Miss
Ellen Stone, the noted missionary.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-26
LOOMS TO
BfREM0VfD
(Scripps News AssociationD

tSCrlppS News ASSoClatlon.)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26.-A big
shakeup is expected in the state de-
partment and Assistant Secretary
Francis Loomis is said to be slated
for removal ON account of the Ellis
Abyssinian matter Ellis, a colored
man, was with Kent Loomis. brother
of Secretary Loomis, when he mys-
teriously fell overheard and was
drowned. Ellis is suspected Of caus-
ing his death. Now Ellis is In Wash
ington holding club OF some sort
over Loomis' head. Loomis Is thought
to have been mixed up in some deal
that Ellis has discovered.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-26
TO FARM

1t is learned from reliable author
ity that Godfrey A. Doust, county
jailer. the first of the year will re-
sign that office. He has purchased q
large ranch near Spokane and will
devote his time to the tilling of the
soil. Mr.. Doust has filled the office
of jailer to the best satisfaction and
has proved himself to be valuable
man.
neatly kept. the prisoners we'll taken
care of any his discipline most ex-
cellent. Sheriff-elect Doak has not
made public the name OF his sues
cessor. .,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-26
RESULT OF
CAR ACCIDENT

suit against the Occur dAlene
& Spokane Railway company. limit
ed, was placed on file In superior
court today by Josephine Congdon
The action IL for the purpose of
securing $4,000 damages as Il result
of an accident occurring September
10, In which Mrs. Congdon received
severe injuries.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-26
LINT CASE
GOES OVER

Winning Mr.. Lint and winsome
Mrs. Kathleen Laney did not air
their troubles In police court this
afternoon as expected, Gay Mr., Lint
was there, having been brought from
the Jail and not being able to help
himself. The beautiful widow was
also present, surrounded with a bevy
of good lockers who were ready to
help put Mr.. Lint where the dogs
couldn't bite him next dog days.
The case, by request, was put over
to next week to permit of the return
of the drafts forwarded to Chicago.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-26
PEABODY AND BELL May
YET RULE COLORADO

Contests are framed by the repub-
licans against the democratic sena-
tors from Pueblo and Boulder coun-
ties. The republicans charge natur-
alizatlon and other frauds. The dem
ocrats say they have evidence of a
plan on the part of the republicans
to alter the returns from Pueblo
county by means of acid They also
charge questionable tactics in Boul-
der to reverse the unofficial count of
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-26

the vote on the senatorship.
The supreme court today modified
it's previous order restraining the
election commission from issuing
election certificates including the
presidential electors and congress-
men. Unless the court rescinds this
order by January 10 Adams can not
obtain a certificate of election in time
to be inaugurated and Peabody Will
remain governor.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-26

NEW YORK, Nov. 2I.-This is the
sad tale of yellow dog. Soon after
the subway was opened she, with nu-
merous other New Workers, went
down into the hole at Twenty-eighth
street to rubber Eluding gate
man. he capered out on the tracks.
and for some time frisked madly over
the rails, dodging trains with mar
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-26
GRADoW RELEASED
fscrIpps News Association.

CHICAGO, Nov. 26.-Edward Gra-
dow was arrested last night at Joliet
on suspicion OF being connected with
the murder OF Chauffeur Bate near
Lamont "A week ago, He was declar-
ed not to be the mysterious MIR.
Dose" who Is sought by the police
and will probably be released to-day
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-26
DEMOCRATS COMB|DED
WITH CIVIL LEAGUE

upon itself to weed out the present
city hall administration. EVERY man
must co." says leader. I'VE must
get someone who will run the city's
affairs In a manner that will rebound
to Spokane's glory as the most beau
tiful and prosperous of all eastern
Washington 1t shall be done"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-26
FINED $50

II just happened to be shooting"
was the excuse given by C. f. Clark
today before Judge Hinkle when ar
raigned on charge of dlscharging
firearms.
Clark got drunk yesterday and fired
a fusillade at his home on Belt street
15 shots in all, terrorizing his family
and the neighbors, and was then ar
rosted.
Clark was fined $50 and costs.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-26
HlLLYARD BOY
WANTS SCHOLARSHIP

William Foley Of Hllyard has been
named by Father Flaren of St. AIMS
Catholic church as competitor in the
contest for one year scholarship in
Gonzaga college
The scholarship may be used at
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-26
W WALl
Fort Ehrlung Blown Up.

(Scripps News Association.)
ROME. Nov. ga dispatch to the
Italia Militaire from Toxic says the
whole north side of Fort Ehrlung was
blown up by the Japanese. Several
hundred Russians were killed and 20
guns rendered useless. Concentrated
bombardment on Fort Ehrlung by 800
Japanese guns began at o'clock this
morning.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-26
nURD[R 0V[R DOG
MAT
(Scripps News Association.)

NSCTIppS NtWS NssoCIHtIon.D
SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 26.---
Joseph Smith, aged 20 years. with a
shotgun blew off the head OF Joseph
was the division of beefsteak to be
given his dog.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-26
BROKERAGE firm
GOES UP

(Scripps News Association)
NEW YORK, Nov. 26.-On the
assigned today, Liabilities are esti-
mated ut 100000. 1t was one of
the oldest brokerage firms in the
city.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-26
HELD FOR
MURDER
(Scripps News Association.)

(Scr1ppS News ASS0ciatiOn.)
CINCINNATI, O., Nov. 26.--
Thomas Bracken, charged with COM
plicity in the murder of Samuel
Weakley, a nonunion molder, October
Z, was held to answer TO the grand
jury today without bail. Edward
Trainer, an alleged accomplice, was
placed under $4,000 bonds.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-26
FIREMAN KILLED

DUNKIRK, N. Y, Nov. 26.-The
Lake Shore Limited. easthound.
crashed into n fire department wagon
today. killing Fireman Frank Miller
and serio/ly injuring four other
firemen.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-26

4 The sensation OF the day is laid
at the door of the democrats, who,
clared their intention of combining
with the civic league In an effort to
control the coming spring election.
Jeffersonian democratcy has taken
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-26
lt|k[[ DIMES
III Is [N6A6[D
(Scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News Assocfat1on.)
NEW YORK, Nov. ga. Hart MI
kee Of Pittsburg, who has just re-
turned from Europe. emphatically de-
nies that he is engaged to marry Mrs.
Hugh Tevis. Mrs. Tevis is passing
the winter in the south Of France.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-26
FRANCE ACCEPTS
lScrinnS NnWs Association

tScripps News Association.)
WASHINGTON, Nov. &c. The
French ambassador this afternoon
formally presented his government
acceptance of Roosevelt's invitation
to the peace congress.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-26
BALTIC f[[[T
j Is afraid
(Scripps News AssociatioD.)

SUEZ, Nov. 26.-The first division
of the Russian Baltic fleet passed
the night at Better lake, fearing to
proceed in the darkness owing to
possible Japanese attack. The squad
ron Is now moving towards Suez.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-26
C0MPERS TO
BE ELECTED
(Scripps News Association }

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 26.-The
American Federation of Labor cleo
tion is to be held late this afternoon.
A slate, consisting of the old officers.
is to be elected. Duncan will prob
ably withdraw in favor of Gompers.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-26
SPAIN FAvORS
, CONFERENCE
(serlpps News Association.

\ fScrIpps NcWs AssOCiatIonD
4 WASHINGTON, Nov. 26.-Secre-
Mry of State Hay announced today
p,at Spain has announced her will
lngness TO participate in the peace
conference at The Hague.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-26
tscripps News Association J

4NCWb
DENVER, Col, Nov 26.-The re-
publicans now charge that democratic
fixers from Denver operated in all
parts of the state In the interest of
Adams. 1t is claimed by the demo-
Gratis that this is intended to work
Peabody, who permitted women to be
outraged, and is preliminary to an
attempt to count him in.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-26
Japs Repulsed.

(Scripps News Association.)
MUKDEN, Nov. 26.-The Japanese
today made another preliminary bonn
bardment on Poutliff hill. under cover
of which they attacked, but were re-
pulsed. Snow fell yesterday.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-26

velous agility. Many people tried In
vain to coax him of the tracks. Fla
nally the little dog grew tired of his
play anu lay down. Painting. but hap
py, he wagged his little stub tail--and
it's tip touched the live" third rail-.
\ porter picked up the body %
the little yellow dog and carried II
away.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-26
70 CURE "A COLD IN ONE DAY

fake Laxative Bromo Qulnine Tab
dts. All druggists refund the money
y II fails to cure. f, w. Groves sig
natare Is on each pox. 2sc.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-26

team from the Carlisle Indian school.
During the greater part of the day
the president was escorted about the
grounds by a squad of cavalry But
all idea of keeping the delighted peo-
pie at a distance was abandoned be-
fore the presidential party had gone
far on their tour of inspection, and
rious avenues and walks of the fair
grounds the acclaiming multitude
overran the lawns and good-naturedly
elbowed for room in which to raise
and wave flags and other emblems Of
national nature.
The president will remain In st.
Louis over Sunday, but at his request
no program Of any sort has been
arranged for that day, as he desires
to be permitted to rest. He will
probably attend church in the morn
ing with the members of his party.
President Francis of the exposition
and Treasurer William II. Thompson,
who is the presidents host, will prob
ably accompany him.
Herr Most in st. Louis.
The police and government secret
service officers are making every eff
fort to prevent an attack by anar-
chists on the life OF President Roose-
welt. 1t is positively known that for
the last three weeks Herr Most and
13 other confessed anarchists from
Paterson, N. j., have been in this
city. A house near Second and Mar
ket street has been under close sur
veillance. Thirty secret service men
have been in the city since the Most
party arrived. The police visited the
anarchists Friday morning and asked
them to leave the city. They prom
ised to depart by 3 o'clock that after
noon, but Friday night they were
still here. The police today are try
ing to keep a close watch on them.
The secret service has assumed all
responsibility for the presidents pro-
lection.
The president witnessed the OPEN
ing of the Carlisle lIa skell football
game In the Stadium from horse
back. President Francis entertained
a box party, including Mrs. Roose-
welt and Alice, at the game.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-01-27
Miss Nancy Whittier Dead.

Fordsville, KY, Jan. 20.-Miss
Nancy Whittier died at her home near
this place yesterday afternoon and
was buried today. She was the last
link that bound this section of Ohio
county to Its most distant past. Her
father settled here in the closing
years Of the eighteenth century. He
reared large family, all members OF
which lived to . good old age. Nancy
was the youngest Of the family. Her
exact age is not known, but it Is
certain that she was more than nine
ty years old. Her brother, Barton
Whittier, was the first merchant In
this portion Of Ohio county, having q
store half mile from this place sew
enty-tive years ago, when a very
young man. He retired from business
more than twenty-five years ago.
His sister lived with him until his
death twenty years ago. and since
that time has lived with mis- widow.