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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-05
PRESS p0|hT[R5.
BY PRANK T. sEARIoHT AND TXH
REST OF THE OLD
CROWD,
UNCLE HENRY SAYS:

III n man could
only forget his
troubles as easy as
he fergets whut
it wuz his wife
told him { bring
home he'd be q lot
happier,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-05

Mr.. Frank Endress Of Rush pre-
scented We editor with two fine Mother
Hubbard squashes last week.-Stock-
ton Ull) News.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-05
FINE ENGAGEMENT FOR SPo-
KANE THEATER.

Richard Carvel' will be given at
the Spokane, Friday. Saturday and
Saturday matinee, this week.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-05
CIT rs AN Ill WMp-~

If Russia and Japan go to war all
the Inland Empire farmer will have
to do is say nothing but sell wheat.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-26
GRAND RAPIDS FACTORIES
COMPELLED TO SHUT DOWN;
THOUSANDS OF MEN IDLE

Grand Rapids, Mich. March 25-The
flood situation is very serious here to-
day. Owing to the rapid rise OF Grand
River. which is now three inches above
the high-water mark of three years ago,
at least forty of the largest factories in
:he city have been obliged to close, and
thousands of men are out of work.
Easements of all the large buildings in
the wholesale district are flooded and the
carnage Is already very heavy. The en-
tire southwest section of the residence
district is under water and people are u.s.
ing RATS to go about.
Three lives have been saved at Wealthy
avenue. A man who came floating down
the river on a timber was hauled ashore
end two boys were taken from a drifting
cake Of ice.
Towns further up Grand River report
unprecedented floods. At Lowell one-third
Of the town Is under water. The Grand
and Flat rivers. which join there, are so
swollen that they meet in Main street, one
mile from their regular confluence.
Portland reports the west side of the
town Is under water and many people
have been rescued by boats.
At Lyons the water Is three feet deep in
the village streets. Grand River has risen
nearly a foot in four hours. There is ev-
cry prospect that the rise will continue,
as reports from upstream indicate the
breaking up of Ice and increasing volumes
of water. Nearly all the manufa cturing
industries OF the city are situated along
the banks of the river. and the continued
rise, which now seems certain, will mean
almost entire suspension OF manufactur-
ing here.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-26
RATTLE CREEK MERCHANTS
REACH STORES IN BOATS;
ALL BUSINESS SUSPENDED.

Battle Greek, Mich, March S-Flood
conditions here as q result OF the unprec-
edented rise of the Kalamazoo River and
Battle Creek are the most serious in the
history of the city.
All street cars are stopped by the high
water, the harms being flooded. The
three depots-the Grand Trunk, Michigan
Central and Detroit, Toledo and Muske-
gon-are surrounded by several inches OF
water. and one of the three bridges con-
Meeting the business and residence sec
tiOns of the city has gone out.
Owners of uptown stores are moving
their stocks out of Easements and lower
floors. while many downtown stores nre
already flooded and their owners are get
ting about in the district with boats 1t
Is feared that the Kalamazoo River and
Battle Creek will continue overfowing
their banks until the two streams meet.
Several bridges over the creek went cut
during the night.
-Four hundred houses are surrounded BY
water and 1t is believed the financial losses
from the flood will reach at least 100000
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-26
SPANISH-AMERICAN CLUB
ENTERTAINS FILIPlN0S.
Island Commissioners to the WORLDS
Fair Discuss Trade Relations
With Our Colonies.

The members Of the Philippine comris-
sion to the Worlds Fair were entertained
last night at the Spanish-American Club,
No. S2o4 Lucas avenue, where a large
number Of Spanish-American residents Of
St. Louis gn$seyed to meet them.
An American eagle with widecast wings
surmounted a group Of American flags, at
the end Of the hall, and at one side sat
group OF Cuban representatives to the
Fair, while on the other sat the Filipino
guests. A bust OF George Washington
overlooked the scene.
Leon Guerrero, secretary Of the Filipino
Commission, delivered an address in Span
ish. in which he explained the commercial
advantages the United States had OBJ
tained by the acquisition OF the islands.
He expressed the hope that America would
give the Islands such custom regulations
as the United States enjoyed. and would
not fall into the error that Spain had
committed when she attempted to fix du-
ties for herself different to those OF her
island possessions.
The evening was enlivened by music Sc
lections by Miss Elsa Hoffman, by several
songs by Miss Marie Uhrig and by Span
ish recitations by Miss Anita Menestrina,
a Cuban elocutionist.
Messrs. Do Ia Armas, Guastella and
Mesa of the Cuban Commission to the
Fair were among the guests.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-26
Marine intelligence.

New York. March 25.-Arrived: caIifor-
mia, from Genoa; Pennsylvania, from
Hamburg.
Liverpool. March 25.-Arrived: Celtic,
from New York
Queenstown. March 25.-ArIived: Cymric
from Boston. for Liverpool, and pro-
ceeded.
Genoa, March A-Arrived: canopic,
Boston, for Algiers.
Sydney, New South Wales, March o.
Arrived before 18th: Sierra, San Francis
co. via Honolulu and Auckland.
Southampton. March 25.-Safled:
Deutschland. New York, via Cherbourg.
Lizard, March 2t.-Passed: Bremen, New
York for Plymouth. Cherbourg and
Bremen.
Barbados, March S.-Arrived: Steamer
Prinzessin Victoria Louise, New York, via
Cuba and Porto Rico ION cruiss.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-26

Doctor John Gilwee, late Of No. s135
Meramec street, by his will filed for pro-
bate yesterday. left 5000 to have his
horse Tony. that he used for abou,
twenty-three years. cared for. Doctor Gill
wee died suddenly last Thursday.
He left 500 to the Franciscan Monas-
terry at Meramec street and Compton ave-
nue., to defray the expenses OF his funeral
rites, and to have masses said for his
SOUL He directed that his coffin and burial
Clothes should not cost more than 800
and that not more than ten carriages
and hearse be used at his funeral. His
tombstone shall not cost over $500.
To his brother, James Gilwee. ne left
his wardrobe. jewelry and their mothers
portrait
The rest OF his estate goes in equal por-
tions to his brothers, James and William
Gilwee; his sister, Margaret Shea, and his
brother-in-law, John Barrett.
The will provides that should his sister
not survive him her daughter, Sarah
Shea, shall inherit her mothers portion,
excepting SO each to her sisters, Mary
and Margaret.
Should he not be survived by his broth
er-in-law. whose wife Sarah is dead, the
will provides that Barretts portion 90 to
his daughters, Ellen and Margaret, except
SO to each of his sons, Edmund and VIII
liam.
Should one of the daughters die the
other is to receive her portion.
He named his brother James and the
Public Administrator his executors, his
brother not to be required to give bond.
The will was executed January 20. 1903
and was witnessed by F. L. Overberg and
Anton Freitag.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-26
Last Effort of Collins's Attorney
to Stay Execution on Legal
Point Fails.
ATTEMPTS TO FILE MOTION.
Would Have Supreme Court in
Banc Order Criminal Division
to Resubmit Case-Proceed-
ing Extraordinary.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

| REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
jefferson City, No, March 25.-As last
resort of the attorneys in the case TO
prevent George Collins from being hanged
Saturday for the murder of Detective
Schumacher. papers reached Jefferson
City to-day, to be filed with the Supreme
Court in banc. asking that Division No.
of the court be ordered to transfer the
case of Collins to court in banc.
The effort raised the question OF keeping
alive the appeal of Collins. in which case
Governor Dockery would have to grant
another respite to the doomed man. The
papers which were intended to be filed as
a motion with court in hanc reached here
Friday. but no such motion could be filed
with court in banc, as that body had ad-
jorrned to court IN course, and does not
meet again until April u.
Collins's attorney was notified Of the re-
ceipt of the papers and Informed that un-
der the circumstances they could not be
filed with the court unIil April u. more
than two weeks after Collins would be
hanged.
The effort seems to be a desperate one
to fight for a respite for Collins. as court In
banc. even II It were in session now. could
not order Division No. 2 to transfer any
case until the Judges of Division No. 2
should be OF a mind to take such action.
The State statutes give Division No. z
Jurisdiction over all criminal cases. d.
vision No. recently refused to transfer
the case to banc on a motion. and banc
has no power TO order the case trans
ferred.
Only once before has such a proceed
ing been applied for in this court. That
vas in the Duestrow case. and court in
banc was in session when the motion was
filed. and promptly overruled the ap-
plication for want of jurisdiction over the
criminal division of the court
Governor Dockery investigated the facts
in the case to-day, and being thoroughly
convinced that the papers were not regu-
lar. and that the criminal division could
not be ordered to transfer the case. did
not change his intention to let Collins
hang.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-26
Hears of Governors Refusal to
Interfere, and Then Asks for
Priest to Give Sacrament.
PRISONER KEEPS HIS NERVE.
Says He Hopes Dreary Weather
VIII Continue Until After
Hanging at IL O'Clock
This Morning.
BY STAFF CORRESPONDENT.

Union, Mo, March 25-George Collins
the convicted murderer of Detective
Charles ]. Schumacher. began his last
hours on earth tonight. A telegram re-
ceived from Jefferson City said that Gov
ernor Dockery had refused TO Interfere
This was in keeping with the Gov
ernor's statement to Sheriff Bruch some
weeks ago. The Governor at that time
said that he did not intend to pardon
bank robbers. especially those that are
guilty of murder.
Father McErlane of the College Catholic
Church in st. Louis arrived tonight and
went Immediately to the county Jail. He
heard Collins's confession. and adminis-
tered to him the last sacraments. Father
McErlane said he would remain with Col
Inns until the execution.
1t raired hard all day, and Collins ex-
pressed the hope this afternoon that 1t
Would continue until he had met his death.
Il hope when I leave the world to-
morrow" said Collins. that I will see
no sunshine. There is no sunshine here
for me-
While Collins's disposition has changed
considerably, he still keeps his nerve. and
to the few visitors who are admitted to
see him he talks rather cordially. He is
hoping against hope that something will
prevent his execution, although that hope
Is growing weaker and weaker as the
time approaches for the hanging.
Sheriff Bruch has invited about $50 per-
sons to attend the hanging. The invita-
ton is printed or a card, about the size
OF an annual pass on a railroad. The
language is simple, and merely invites to
the Execution of George Collins
The scaffold has not been completed, ow-
ing to the rain to-day, but it will be put
in readiness early tomorrow morning.
Sheriff Bruch has not decided on the ex-
act hour for the hanging, but he says that
it will take place before noon. probably II
o'clock.
A high board fence has been erected
around the jail yard. shutting off the view
Of the Union Bank. the scene OF :he FIRST
crime in Franklin County.
Collins is taking advantage Of Mis-
souri, custom and is ordering all ,.inds of
dellcacies for his meals.
IT won't be here long" he said TO the
Sheriff, when ordering his supper to-
night, land 1 might as well live well while
am here"
Then the prisoner smiled family.
Collins got a letter from his sister. Mrs
Della Wade. OF Waterbury, Conn.,, asking
him to notify her II the execution is to
take place. In response to this letter. Col
Inns sent his sister the following tele-
gram:
"AIl over tomorrow. Good-by.
GEORGE"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-26
WORLDS FAIR STAMPS
TO BE READY APRIL 80.
Postmaster Wyman Will Order TO-
100000 of Louisiana Purchase
Series at Once.

Postmaster Wyman has been notified by
the Post-ofice Department at Washing
ton that stamps commemorative of the
Louisiana Purchase will be placed on sale
April So and he has been instructed to
make requisitions for the various denom-
nations of the issue. which will be ones,
twos, fours, f1yes, eights and tens.
The Postmaster has not received a de-
scription Of the Worlds Fair stamps. but
he official postal guide. which will be is
sued April l, will. it is expected, describe
them.
Postmaster wyman said that his first
requisition would likely be for 9O,ooo.OOO of
Tie series.
1t is said that st. Louis firms which are
large consumers of stamps are holding
back their regular monthly purchases un-
til the commemorative series Is placed on
sale. One firm has notified the Postmaster
that they will be in the market for 5.OOO. 900
ones. The Exposition Company will doubt
less hle a large order.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-26
Grand. Kalamazoo, st. Joseph,
Flint, and Saginaw Riv-
ers Raging.
MANY FACTORIES ARE CLOSED.
Losses Will Reach Into the Hun
dreds of Thousands of Dol
lars, and Many Lives
May Be Lost.

Detroit. Mich, March 25.-From all over
lower Michigan to-day come reports of
floods after last nights severe rainstorm
that have caused losses that will reach
into hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Rivers everywhere are greatly swollen
and the creeks are taking on the proper
ton of rivers.
Severe damage Is reported from along
St Joseph rivers are out of their banks.
the Flint River is flooding the cities along
It's banks and a serious flood is threat
cred by the Saginaw River.
Dams and bridges have gone out along
all of the streams. Great damage has
been cone at Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo,
Battle Creek and Lansing.
At Niles the residence section near
Front and North Second streets is flooded.
The railroads are badly interrupted by
the floods and washouts.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-26
LOCAL AND SUBURBAN.

Chief Gillaspy Will suspend policemen re-
indicted yesterday.
A permit was issued for Hollands ma
tional pavilion at the Worlds Fair.
Captain W. H. johnson will command
the Filipino scouts at the Worlds Fair
and Captain Welsh will serve with the
Jefferson Guards.
Doctor Gilwee left 5000 for the care OF
his horse, which he had used for twenty
three years.
National Educational Association out
lines Worlds Fair programme.
Choir boys of St. Georges Episcopal
Church will sing at the funeral of their
organist. Paul Mori. tomorrow afternoon.
Louisiana Purchase postage stamps will
be ready for sale April 8.
Hearing Of Horton will case in Judge
Blevinss court progresses slowly.
Thirty marines from Italian royal navy
sre presented to President Francis.
The Tax Committee of the House of Del
egates cited ]. II. Comrades, Jr., to appear
for alleged contempt in not showing his
books.
Women were deceived by a man who ap-
peared at dressmakers convention as a
model in fashionable gown.
Kephart's illusions began while on
hunting trip.
Reports from the storm district in East
Side counties show an increase IN damage
to property.
Senator J. r. Burton testified in his own
defense. and denied that he used senatorial
influence In the Post-Ofice Department.
The case will be submitted to the jury to-
day.
Eight carloads of Filipino tribes arrive
at Worlds Fair grounds.
Niles III. Foster Of St. Louis died at
Valley Park, Ark.
The spanish-American Club entertained
Filipino guests.
Wyoming Commissioner begins installa-
tion OF tons Of precious ore.
River des Peres RACES through Forest
Park, but does no damage at Fair grounds
Chief Deputy Jailer Buel dies Of blood
poisoning. brought on by cutting corn.
The City Hall will be illuminated with
5000 lights.
Council votes down bill to establish
bootblacking stands in Forest Park
Roscoe Reynolds, the kid Singer" is
acquitted Of murder by jury in Judge
Tayior's court.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-26
WASHINGTON.

President Roosevelts extravaganza in
the conduct Of the White House was criti-
cised by the House Committee and the
proposed appropriation cut from $4,000 to
$4,000.
The House Committee on Judiciary re-
ports IN favor of impeaching Judge
Charles Swayne of the United States Court
of Florida.
The House Committee OH Merchant Ma
rine reports favorably on the bill requlr-
ing that all United States troops and sup
plies must be shipped in vessels flying the
American flag. A minority report was re-
turned declaring that It was nothing more
than a ship-subsidy measure and would
aid in the building of trust.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-26
ILLINOIS RIVER
FLOODS MENAC|hG,
East Peoria Is Under Water and
Persons Have Fled From
the Town.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Peoria, ILL.,, March 25.-At 8 o'clock to-
night the Illinois River exceeded by L Of
a foot the highest previous mark, and was
rising at the rate of one inch every three
hours.
Already thousands of dollars worth Of
damage has been done, and persons in the
lowlands are fleeing for their lives.
Railroad service is badly crippled on
nearly every line. and three roads were
obliged to annul their Chicago trains.
In East Peoria, across the rivers, the
waters of Farm Creek, backed up and ran
through the streets four feet deep. Houses
were moved from their foundations, and
scores Of families were compelled to seek
shelter on higher land.
Several narrow escapes were reported
and many cattle drowned. The Mayor of
the town called mass meeting, and
money was subscribed to help the suf-
ferers
Below Peoria a large dixie. protecting
several square miles of land, gave away,
and it will be weeks before the ground
can be used. The tracks Of the Peoria
and Pekin Terminal Railroad were washed
out for distance of nearly a mile.
Other roads have large forces OF men
filling in along their right OF way with
sand bags to protect their tracks.
The predictions are for continued rise
In the river.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-26
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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-26
WIND AND LIGHTNING
BLOW DOWN AND BURN
ENFIELD HOUSES AND BARyS

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Enfield, Ill, March "a storm struck
the southern part Of this county last night
about 10 o'clock, cutting swath quart
er Of mile wide. and wrecking fences,
trees and buildings.
The residence of James W. Nelson was
completely. destroyed. The debris was
scattered for half a mile in the storms
path.
A heavy rainfall accompanied the storm.
together with an electrical display. A
barn near here was burned with its con-
tents, including horses and cattle.
The barns of Cleo Veatch and Albert
Mckenzie were blown down, killing three
head of cattle for the latter
A heavy downpour of water fell here last
night and to-day. Creeks are out Of their
banks, trains are delayed and roads are
impassable. 1t Is still raining at late
hour tonight.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-26
KALAMAZOO RESIDENCES ARE
SUBMERGED TO SECOND STORIES,
RIVER BOTTOMS ARE FLOODED

Kalamazoo, Mich, March 25.-As a re-
suit Of last nights rain, the Kalamazoo
River rose thirteen inches. and to-day an
area half a mile square, in the section
known as the river bottoms, is flooded
from one to six feet.
Several factories were compelled to close
by the high water, and about 300 men are
out of employment. In the flooded dis
trict the residents are getting about in
coats, many of the houses being sub
merged to their second stories.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-26
MAsCOUTAH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ARE DISMISSED FOR FEAR
PUPILS MIGHT BE INJURED

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Mascoutah. ILL.,, March 25-A severe
storm visited this section last night. 1t
blew down signs and chimneys, and dam
aged few houses. It was accompanied
by heavy rain, which continued all day,
and flooded the business section of the
town.
The public schools were dismissed to-
day for fear that the children could not
get home.
A big flood is expected If the rain does
not cease.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-26
LIGHTNING STRIKES FIVE
CHILDREN AT PANA, AND
PARALYZEs ALI. OF THEM

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Pana, ILL.,, March 25.-During the storm
last night lightning struck the home of
John Dugan Of this city, and injured FIVE
children. The children were paralyzed,
but will recover. The bolt threw the
children across the room. The house was
set on fire, but the flames were extin-
guished.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-26
DAY IN CONGRESS.


Senator Hsnsbrough asserted that syndi-
cate maintained a paid lobby at Washington
20 secure the repeal OF the desert-land law,
the timber and stone law and the Communication
OF the homestead act for the purpose Of en-
hancinE the value Of its lands. After dis
cussing the District of Columbia appropria-
tions without action the Senate passed several
pension bills and adjourned.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-26
RESERVOIR DAM AT OLNEY
GIVES WAY AND FLOOD DOES
ABOUT $4,000 DAMAGE.
REPuRLrc SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
olney, Ill, March 2S.-The heaviest rain
for many years is falling here. All streams
are out of their banks. The reservoir
dam broke about noon, entailing damage
of $4,000 washouts are reported on all
railroads, and traffic almost suspended. No
such floods were ever know here.