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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-23
HARRIS CASE IS DRAWING TO A CLOSE
KIND WORDS FOR MRS. HARRIS

ters than mother and daughter. The
prosecuting attorney refused to ex-
anime the witness.
husbands Sad Story.
Dan r Harris, husband of the de-
fendant, told about the same story.
The past 15 years of his life, or since
the death Of their child, he had spent
the entire time in an effort to please
his wife and make the surroundings
pleasant for her, thinking that the
attacks of melancholia would pass
away. She objected to doctors and
he humored her in it. She heard
strange noises in the handsome brick
home in Bozeman. He sold 1t and
took her away. For weeks she could
not sleep and was restless. She at
tempted to commit suicide with
strychnine and threatened to do SO
several times.
When he informed her of their
daughters child she collapsed and
acted as If she had lost her mind.
He denied that she tried to smother
it. She did not go to bed at all the
night the baby was born. Took the
s o'clock train for Spokane. He
tried to have her give up the trip,
but she said she would kill herself
If he didn't let her go.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-23
FAIRBANKS OFF ONB|C TRIP

Cities Republican club tomorrow
night.
On Monday the senator will speak
at Glendive, Miles City, Forsythe,
and close the day with a night meet
ing at Billings. On Tuesday he speaks
at Big Timber. Livingston, Bozeman.
and closes at Butte. On Wednesday
he is at Anaconda and Boulder,
closing at Helena. During Thursday
he makes Missoula, closing at Spo-
kane. Friday will md him at North
Yakima, Ellensburg, Ronald and Ta-
coma. The Oregon state committee
is privileged to work the candidate
as seen lit on Saturday. reservin6
Saturday night for meeting at Port
land. From there he travels to San
Francisco on Sunday. From San
Francisco the return trip is not den-
nitely outlined. 1t will include meet
ings at Ogden, Carson City and Chey-
enne. and probably Denver.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-23
[|QHT CHILDREN
Dill IN A
VAULT

CINCINNATI, O., Sept. 23.-A
vault in the rear of the school al
Pleasant Ridge suburb collapsed this
morning. Over 20 children were in
the building. 1t is reported eight
all girls, have fallen into the vault
and are dead. The building was
frame and had been standing fol
years.
The dead are: Hazel Glover, aged
s years; Martha Burmine, aged 10;
Rotha Card, aged 10; Canine Card
aged s; Edna Thee, aged II; Emma
Stankamp, aged 13; Emily Hesse
aged 13; Lillian Witham, aged IA;
Loretta Kink, aged IL.
OF the IL rescued from the vault
several are in a serious condition.
Thirty children were in the building
at the time. The teachers offered
rescue by means of ladders and
rakes.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-23
(Scripps News Association.)

(Scr1ppS News aSSOcldtlOn.J
CHICAGO, Sept Ex-senator Fair
banks leaves Chicago tonight for the
longest stump-speaking trip the coun-
try has seen since Mr.. McKinley's
famous "swing around the circle
prior to his first nomination for the
presidency. The tour of the republi-
can vice presidential nominee will
take him to the Pacific coast and re-
turn and will keep him busy until
about the second week I'm October.
When Mr.. Fairbanks Is not ad-
dressing the voters of such towns as
Big Timber, North Yakima and Mis-
soula from the rear platform of his
car he will be making talks at such
centers as st. Paul, Butte, Helena.
Tacoma and San Francisco. Sundays
are TO be usesd in making big jumps.
such as one from st. Paul to Glen
dive, Mont, and another from Port
land to San Francisco.
Senator ]. +. Dolliver will take the
vice presidential candidate out Of
Chicago and through to Portland. He
may continue as far as Omaha on
the way back Either at Portland.
San Francisco or Omaha he will be
relieved by Congressman r. G. Cous-
ins of Iowa. MIR. Fairbanks will
reach la Crosse. Wis, at S o'clock
tomorrow mcrntar. During the day
he will travel !f: II southern Min
nesota, making rear platform
speeches at Rushfard, Lanesborough,
Spring Valley, Austin and Albert Lea.
Then he transfers to the burlington
ANA speaks at owatonna and Fairbow,
reaching St. Paul late IN the after
noon. He speaks before the Twi'
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-23
IN
WR[(k
(Scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News Association.)
WORCESTER, Mass. Sept. 23.-J.
P. Morgan's special bearing the finan-
cier king, the archbishop of Canter-
bury and other distinguished guests,
was almost wrecked between Brook
field and North Brookfield at o'clock
this morning by striking a switch
ing engine. The engine was knocked
off the track. Engineer Merrill and
the fireman of the switching engine
was seriously injured. Beyond a Sc
we're shaking up none of the Morgan
party were injured. The track was
cleared and the special proceeded at
$50.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-23
WAITING FOR WEYMOUTH

Owing to the failure of Commissioner Weymouth to
arrive in time, official action taken today by the
board of public works in the matter of the board of health
and crematory investigation.
Commissioner ONO visited the crematory yesterday
and found several instances of neglect and msmanage
men which will be brought to the attention of the board
81 do not think Foreman Tatro is to bame,' said
Commissioner ONO today. "He had no instructions and
has done apparently what he thought best They have
been buying coal and wood out there, ton at time,
from anybody and at any price, That's not business"
Other things tend to show the conduct of the cremaory
has been toward negligence and ignorance than any
financial wrong doing.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-23
LETTERS RUSHING TO
BEDSIDE OF LADY CURZ0N

Curzon was still In a critical condi-
ton. Physicians are in constant at
tendance,
1t is stated that Lady Curzon is
suffering from rupture of the fall
lopiaH tube, which has produced
hemorrhage of the uterus and which
is now complicated by peritonitis. II
she successfully passes the crisis, 1t
will be four months before she is
fully convalescent, 1t may possibly
leave serious and permanent in
jury.
There is no change In Lady Cur
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-23

Chief Joseph, the last of the fam
Gus Indians who fought Uncle SANS
soldiers until the day he made his
famous speech of surrender to Gen.
eral Miles, died at the Indian camp
near Nespllem, Wash, on the COL
Vile reservation last night.
The great chief of the Nez Perces
had been ailing for several months
and toward the last was in a state
of coma indicating the senility of
old age.
1t was while sitting at an open
campfire last night that he fell over
of fresh wood with which to warm
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-23
May Land COAL
IN Philippians

VLADIVOSTOCK, Sept. 23.-Over-
lures are being conducted through
German channels with Liverpool
firms with a view of arranging for
dispatching of coal to the uninhabit-
ed islands in the Philippines to be
taken therefrom by Russian war
ships.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-23
EXAMINATION OF WITNESSES WAS COMPLETED
TRIAL.

The Harris family felt consider
ably encouraged today and by their
actions they showed that they were
in better spirits than at any time
during the trial. Old friends had not
forsaken them. They responded in
large numbers to aid the family
which is in such sore distress Moth
ing but words Of praise have been
heard on every hand. No one who
has known the Harris family has
known aught but good. They went
in the best circles in Yakima. Their
home was ideal and happy except
for the frequent occurrences Of Mrs.
Harris attacks Of Illness. The
daughter was popular member of
the younger set. She was idolized
by her mother. Her father and
brothers were proud of her.
The father and eldest son swore
vengeance upon the fiend who had
crept into the home and stealthily
and consciously stolen from the
daughter and sister her most precious
birthright. The father shows the
metal he Is made of. For years he
has fought against the Idea Of in
sanity In his wife. He loved her
and as the mother of his children
he must try to overcome 1t. He never
complained of her demeanor toward
him, which at times worried and
pierced his heart as a two-edged
sword. He must protect her and
her conduct could not be made pub
lie. For Is years his happiness has
been marred by the periodical at
tacks of his companion which re-
suited in an utter breaking down OF
her health leading up to the time
of the crime.
Examination OF witnesses.
This mornings session of the Har-
ris trial consisted In the examina-
tion of Dan r. Harris. Pearl Harris,
Mrs. r. ]. Bowman. Conductor Doak
Of the Traction Car company, Aaron
Cheetham, DIR. s. b. Hopkins, ear,
eye, nose and throat specialist, and
\ DIR. d. L. Smith, coroner.
In most part witnesses were called
to testify as to the condition of Mrs.
Harris health, which corroborated
the statements made by neighbors
and friends.
A novel feature of the trial Is the
call of the defense for severol OF
the states witnesses. Coroner Smith
was the first of the states witnesses
to be recalled. He said he thought
the woman was insane from the ac-
tions he noticed while talking to her
10 minutes.
Pearl Harris on Stand.
There was expectancy written on
every face in the courtroom when
Pearl Harris was conducted to the
witness stand. She was very reserv-
ed and had splendid control of her
nerves. She answered the questions
of the counsel in a straightforward
manner. Her testimony was in re-
gard to her mothers health. Prose-
cutting Attorney Kimball did not ex-
anime the witness. The manner in
which he is treating the members Of
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-23
(Scripps News Association.

TOXIC, Sept. 23.-An official tele-
gram states a detachment of Japan
ese attacked force of Russians near
Heiniu Chuang, September 20. The
Russians were driven off to north
ward, leaving 10 dead. The Japanese
losses were slight
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-23
ROBBED
(Scripps News Association }

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 23.-Two
clerks of the Central Grain and Stock
Exchange were held up by masked
man in a dark hallway in the rear
Of the Office at 7 o'clock this morning
and robbed Of valise containing
$4,000 and all the records of the con-
cern. The robber escaped. A broken
down speculator Ia suspected.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-23
SCHOOL GIRL
ASSAULTED

KITANING, fa., Sept. 23.-The
s-year-old daughter of Thompson
Coulter was assaulted by unknown
masked man this morning while on
her way to school. The girl will die.
a posse with bloodhounds are in pur-
suit. :, = 49, al r
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-23
Chief JOSEPH

the ancient chief.
Chief Joseph predicted his early
death while returning from st. Louis
when he declared he would see but
one more snow.
All of the tribesmen have been
summoned to confer as to the funeral
arrangements. Some Of the sub
chiefs are desirous Of sending his
body south to the old Neg Perce ter
ritory where the great chief made
his famous stands against the United
States soldiers.
In a splendid tribute to Chief
Joseph. Nan Byxbee, writing for the
Newspaper Enterprise Association,
has this TO say of him:
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-23

SEOUL, Korea, Sept. 23.-The Jap
anese have executed three Koreans
who were caught, August 27, wreck
ing the Seoul-Wiju railway. The in
vestigation showed the Koreans were
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-23
HOOVER MISSING

CHICAGO. Sept. %. Fred B.
Hoover of Albion, Ind, a jeweler,
who carried $4,000 in money, is
missing from the hotel here, where
his bride awaits his return. 1t is
believed he was held up.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-23
DLoC1IN0 ROADS.
(Scripps News Association.

ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 23.-The
Japanese operations against Mukden
are rapidly developening Kuropat-
kin reports the Japanese army at
Bentsiaputz is beginning to advance
northwest. Outposts tried to capture
Kaoutou pass, commanding the road
to Fushun. Russians are offering a
stubborn resistance. This is likely
to retard decisive operations. Kuro-
patkin has placed strong force
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-23
CRANKS TRY TO
SEE PRESIDENT

WASHINGTON, Sept 23.-Two cranks attempted to
President Roosevelt today. One claimed he Sen
ator Dick of Ohio. He proved to be Charles Barth an
Ohio The other Matilda Stewart, of Baton
Rouge La He said he to the president regard
ing the transportation of negro cotton pickers to the
cotton fields. Both were arrested.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-23
The Oldest Living Thing

The "oldest living thing on EARTH 10
believed to be huge cypress tres,
standing in Chepultepec, Mexico, with
a trunk lis feet and 10 inches in cir-
conference. Mexican scientists have
figured its age at about 0200 years.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-23
OFFICERS AND CREW ARE HELD
RESPONSIBLE FOR SkOcUM DISASTER

NEW YORK, Sept. 23.---The local board of steamboat
inspectors handed down report the Slocum disaster
today. The board finds that the officers and
responsible for the caasrophe.n which $50 lives
lost The board revoked the licenses of Captain Van
Setback, Edward Van Wart, pilot and Benz F. Conkln,
chief engineer.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-23
TRAIN BLOWN UP
BY DYNAMITE

CUMBERLAND, Nd, Sept. 23---A B. & o. freight
train into load dynamite at North Branch, eight
miles from here this afternoon An explosion blew up
the tower house. Eight reported dead and Is injured
special with physicians has gone to the The dy
Mantle being used in the construction of the Wabash
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-23
TWENTY KILLED.

SLOAN SPRINGS, Ark. Sept. %.
While 40 men were working today
on the iron bridge being erected over
the Grand river near Grove. I. T.. the
scaffolding collapsed. Twenty are re-
ported killed and many injured.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-23

(Scripps News Association.)

NOcf f'PPo -ScWS HSSUCIdtIVI.J
ROME, Sept. ga telegram to
the Tribuna asserts the japanese
headquarters have been transferred
from Liao Yang to Yentsi. Kuroki,
according to the telegram. is gradu-
ally drawing his forces nearer Muk-
den and has now reached a point
25 miles to the eastward Of that city
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-23
JAPs ON OFFENSIVE.

ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 23.-Ku.
ropatkin reports the Japanese have
assumed the offensive and have adj
vanced from Benaipudze to Findialun,
20 versts from Mukden.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-23
IN
ERUPTION

ROME Sept 23.---Vesuvus is again in eruption today
to an extraordinary degree Deep explosions ocurred fol-
lowed by clouds of volcanic dust and torrents Of lava
which poured down the mountain. The walls of the
crater have collapsed and it is feared the rupture of the
great cone will follow
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-23
,Sorinrs News Assoriation)

iScriuus News ssociotionD
CHICAGO, Sept. 23.-Joseph Lett
er, Mrs. Levi G. Letter, his mother,
and Miss Daisy Letter arrived at
S:35 this morning after one OF the
fastest trips ever made on special
from Denver. Instead of proceeding
to London, as was first intended, IL
has beeen decided to remain here aud
await news of the condition of Lady
Curzon. who is now seriously Ill in
London.
LONDON Sent 23-At noon Lady
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-23
GREAT INDIAN CHIEF DEAD

zon's condition since morning.
The official gazette today publishes
Lord Curzon's reappointment as vice.
roy of India.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-23
James Bambsr's Story.

James Bamber, partner in the min
ing business with Mr.. Harris and a
lifelong friend, having made his
home with the Harris family, was
the next witness. He had known the
Harris family % years, ever since
the couple were married. Had seen
them every week for Is years. Was
there when their baby girl died. Mrs.
Harris was changed from that time.
Was at times prostrated. Suffered
terribly mentally and was not her.
SELF
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-23
kUR0PATk|N REPORTS THE JAPANESE
HAVE ASSUMED THE OFFENSIVE

astride the Mukden and Fushun roads
to Bentsiaputz. He is also holding
all the passes from Daranz east to
Bentsiaputz.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-23
WATCHING RUSSIAN CRUISERS.
CScripps News Associatfon1

LAS PALMAS, Canary Islands,
Sept. 23.-The British cruisers ST.
George and Brilliant arrived here
this morning. 1t is supposed the pur-
pose is to watch the Russian cruis-
ers, which are reported to have coal
here.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-23
Son Tells Of Mothers Love.

Alexander Harris. aged 21 years.
eldest son of the defendant, was CALL
ed. He told the condition of his
mothers health and the occurrence
of the spells. Had noticed she was
becoming worse all the time. Had
choking spells when she imagined
someone was trying to choke her.
She was good, kind and loving
mother. Pearl and her mother were
constant companions. More like sis
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-23

LIVERPOOL, Sept. 23.-Russian
agents are offering 80 shillings per
ton for coal for the far east Another
offer of Is shillings per ton will be
added to the so If the blockade Is
successfully run and the coal deliv.
cred at Port Arthur.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-23

j. II. Bragy of North Yakima, man.
ager of a furniture house, had known
Mrs Harris 15 years. Was neigh
Dor in Gallatin valley, Montana. He
had noticed she was of a respondent
nature and talked at random, though
at times most intelligently. She had
told that she had nothing to live for
and that the family did not care
anything for her. He could see while
i'm these moods her face was flushed
and eyes CLASSY, rendering a fright
ened look In speaking of religion
she said she had committed the un-
parjonable sin and could never be
forgiven. The daughter was always
accompanied by the mother. Were
like two sisters. He attended the
ball Wednesday evening before the
birth of the child and danced with
Pearl several times. Her physical
appearance did not denote her condi-
ton
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-23
(Scripps News Association.D

ST. PETERSBURG. Sept. IA
dispatch received here states the
Japanese have carried Daling pass
by assault after a devastating fire
from all arms. The Russians lost
$50 men.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-23
A Msighbor's story.

Alex r. St. Clair testified as to the
good standing of Mrs. Harris. He
Yakima. He had met the family at
socials and they moved in the best
circles. Had noticed she was absent
minded and did not realize what was
said to her in conversation. She was
always with the daughter. Never
saw them alone. She was very
affectionate mother, quiet and not
much of a talked.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-23

the Harris family is being commend
ed on all sides.
Mrs. r. ]. Bowman Of Yakima, a
friend OF the family and woman of
medical knowledge. told that Mrs.
Harris was not responsible half OF
the time for her actions. Mrs. Bow
put on the stand during the trial.
She was very comprehensive in her
remarks. She has watched every
move Of the trial and evinced a
motherly affection for the unfortu-
nate daughter and a sisterly interest
in Mrs. Harris. Day after day she
has occupied the right hand seat
next to Pearl Harris.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-23

LONDON. Sept. 2s.-At noon Lady
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1904-09-22

fourth Vice President; Miss Myrtle
Gowrie, Secretary Treasurer. League
will meet every Saturday evening at
700 O'Clock,
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1904-09-22
TO CITY COUNCIL.
Hayre, Mont, Sept. 16, 1904.

Havre, Mont, Sept. 16, 1904.
The Havre Trades and Labor AS
sembly met and passed the following
resolutions, to be presented to the
Mayor and City Council of Havre:
To the Honorable Mayor and City
Council, We, the committee of the
Hayre Trades and Labor Assembly,
beg leave to submit the following res
olutions to this body, which have
been adopted by the Trades and La
Dor Assembly, and we ask that this
body adopt the same in regard to
letting all contracts Of the city work:
Whereas, the present administra-
ton was elected to represent the re-
form forces, and on the eight hour
basis, for all city work,
Be it Resolved, that we, the Trades
and Labor Assembly, of the City Of
of Hayre, ask the Honorable Mayor
and Board Of the City Council to con-
slider no bids of any contractor, which
does not recognize the nine hour scale
per day work, as adopted by this as
sembly for each Trades and Labor or
ganization represented in said assem-
bly,. And,
Be it Further Resolved, that said
contractors shall employ only such
men as are citizens of Havre and
members Of unions, as far as is prac-
ticable to comply with their contract.
and that the pay shall be at the rate
of nine hours a days work and at the
scale Of wages affixed to these resolu-
tions, as the regularly adopted scale
of wages by each union represented
in this assembly.
Adopted and signed this 10th day Of
September, 1904.
JOHN PURCELL, President
A. c. LENDER, Secretary.
Wage Schedule. American Fedora
ton Of Labor, $3.50 per day; Mortar
men, $3.50 per day; Pipe layers, $3.50
per day: Brick layers, $500 per day;
Carpenters, $4.oO per day