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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-29
WANT PRETTY
PICTURES

J. e. liter, having in charge the
preparation of the second floor exhibit
in the Washington worlds fair build
ing at St. Louis, to consist of views
of scenery and resources of the state
arrived in Spokane yesterday. He
was in consultation with Secretary
Monroe of the chamber of commerce
today regarding a collection of views
representing the scenery and re-
sources in and about this city.
Il have a very complete art exhibit
from the coast cities" said Mr. Ittel
today, land 1 think we will have nc
difficulty in getting good set OF
views illustrating Spokane and vicin-
ity. Curtis, Seattle's star artist, has
furnished me with so fine landscape
views. l have just returned from a
trip through the Chelan country. The
scenery there, especially the winter
scenery, glaciers, frozen waterfalls
and snow-capped peaks, surpasses
anything to be seen anywhere else in
this country or in the Alps of Europe
That country is simply magnificent
and l have obtained many views to
illustrate It,"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-29
HIS MEMORY
FAILED HIM

Kennedy Handley, one of the true
blue baseball fans of the city, told a
good story on himself to group at
the Hotel Spokane today.
Last summer said Mr.. Handley
81 was feeling over confident regard
ing Spokane winning a game and made
the remark that I'd bet a five spot
that the Indians would win a certain
game. Sid Norman was standing near
and said my money looked good to
him"
"Ill bet you another ten that you
lose your bet ] replied.
"'Got you again
"Then | bet him another 500 that
he'd lose his money. That made s35.
But no money was produced by either
of lis and | forgot all about it until
a few weeks ago when Mr.. Norman
remarked one day:
Say don't You owe me S35?' Now.
! had forgotten all about our little
baseball conversation. but thinking he
was joking pulled out $50 bill and
handed it to him. He surprised me
by changing it and pocketing the $3j.
Then | bethought myself that | was
about to be buncoed and asked what
il was for.
"'Member our baseball talk"
"Sure enough, did, and told him to
saw nothing
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-29
Local Briefs.

mine in the Occur dAlenes is at the
Spokane.
Ladies shoe shining parlors at the
Crescent store.
Congressman Cushman and Humph-
rey are on their way home from Wash
ington city. Congressman Jones ex-
poets to leave for home Saturday and
Senator Ankeny leaves today.
Easy Work soap, the largest cake
on the market, no wrapping, nothing
but soap.
L. c. Pope, an attorney of Mora,
Mimi, and O. Struble. farmer and
banker, are in Spokane after select
ing locations for 80 Minnesota families
around the Lewiston, Moscow and
Princeton, Idaho. These settlers will
soon begin to arrive in the west.
That sore spot is always reached by
an Onion and Belladonna Plaster.
Get one this week as a trial for 15c
at Red Cross pharmacy, 0601 Mon
roe street
FL. Whitney of the Great Northern
is in the city.
Walter Mckay Of the Mammoth
Ladies shoe shining parlors at the
Crescent store.
II. W. Love and family leave today
for Toronto, where Mr.. Love will en-
gage in business. Mr.. Love has been
in the drug business with the Empo-
rum pharmacy for several years.
You trade at good reliable drug
store when you trade at Watson Drug
company's. 401 Riverside avenue,
Granite block.
Clemens Herschel, a consulting ny
draulic engineer, will arrive from St.
Paul tomorrow to advise the Wash
ington Water Power company regard
ing its new power plant at Post falls
and its improvements in Spokane.
Money often lies idle awaiting oppor'
tunities for investment; but these OPP
portunities do not come every week,
month, or even year. In the meantime
this money should be earning some
thing; and it can il you place it in this
bank. Write OF call at the Spokane
& Eastern Trust company, Spokane,
Washington. for circulars.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-29

real estate in Spokane, let the con-
tract to John II. Clemner for a new
three-story brick building on the
southeast corner of Stevens street
and Front avenue. Daniel has done
more than any other Spokane citizen
to develop Front avenue and this
new building will, 1t IL said be the
finest structure thus far erected on
that thoroughfare.
1t will front 90 feet on Front ave-
nue. and extend back so feet. 1t will
be of tan brick and Alphabetically
the finest building on the street
Like Mr.. Daniels other buildings the
lower floors will be devoted to stores
and the upper to apartments.
The building complete will cost
about 100000 and work upon 1t will
be commenced in the near future
This investment will make about $50
600 which Mr.. Daniel has put into
real estate improvements in Spokane
during the past year.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-29

wife in 1892, but now Lulu is sorry
that she consented to become Mrs.
Erwin. She was granted a divorce this
morning on the grounds of nom
support.
Henrietta p. Blackstone was the
last OF those who made a poor selec-
ton OF life partner to appear be-
fore the court. In October, 1903. she
married Frank A. Blackstone. A few
months later her husband deserted
her and left her in a precarious con-
dition. Mrs. Blackstone's father took
his daughter into his home and has
since then cared for her. Blackstone
has not shown any interest in his
WIFE nor her condition, and when her
rather wrote to him concerning his
daughter he replied that he did not
care to discuss his private affairs
with strangers. Her divorce was
granted.
The case of Carrie Bringeold
against her husband, Otto, was not
taken up.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-29
WILL BUILD
r. T. DANIEL LETS CONTRACT
FOR 4 NEW THREE-sTORY
BRICK BUILDING ON FRONT
AVENUE.

week ago, r. 7. Daniel, owner of
the Daniels block and much other
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-29
WHO IS THIS WELL
DRESSED YOUNG Man
And Who IL the Young Lady In Blue Who Went
Away With Him, Leaving the Old Man In a
Demented Condition?

The mystery surrounding Henry,
Schultz. the Wisconsin farmer who was
picked up in a dazed condition by De-
tective Weir Wednesday evening prom
Uses to be one of the most sensational
that the police have yet to unravel.
Dr.. Geo. A. Gray, the assistant coun-
ty physician, was called in yesterday to
examine Schultz and says that he is
mentally unbalanced. Schultz's Goa
dition today showed no improvement
and he will be tried for insanity to-
morrow.
Tuesday Schultz and dashing young
woman. whom he claimed to be his
step-dauehter, alighted from a Great
Northern train and were escorted to
the Mechanics hotel by Officer Dunn.
The young woman gave her name as
Tessie Richards and the couple were
assigned to rooms. Shortly after they
had arrived a young man called at the
hotel and asked for Miss Richards. He
was shown to the parlor and after
q few minutes conversation with tho
girl they both left the hotel and Meth
er have been seen since.
Tuesday evening Schultz wandered
into the police station in a dazed con-
dition and asked for shelter. He was
allowed to sleep at the station and
was released Wednesday morning
Wednesday afternoon Detective Wei,
picked up Schultz wandering about and
took him to the police station. He
told the officers an incoheront story
about the young woman being his step
daughter and having gone back to Wis
consin to get more money. The old
man is entirely pennless and apparent
~ has been deserted by his companion
Who II Miss Richards?
Miss Richards is described as being
about Is years old. of medium height.
and slender build. She was dressed in
a blue dress with light jacket, and
wore dark hat. The young man with
whom she left the hotel is about .
years old, dark complexion. smooth
shaven and was extremely well dress
ed The Pacific transfer company is
holding pieces of baggage which were
turned over to them by the young
woman. The police theory is that
the young man was on the same tram
that brought Schultz and the young
lady to Spokane. He followed them
to the hotel and probably had an APP
pointment with Miss Richards. Wheth-
er the girl is Schultzs step-daughter
or not is open to conjecture. She APP
parently took what money he had be-
fore she left him.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-29
TRADING STAMPS

given with cash buys. Come
and see our prizes of fine china {
and cut glass.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-29
new BUNC0
GAME
TWO YOUNG MEN WHO ONLY
SOMEONE ELSE HAVE FOUND
A NEw SCHEME TO GRAFT
WHICH rs SUCCESSFUL.

A new bunco game has come to light
which has been working successfully
in this city for some time past.
Two dapper young men, whom the
police have been unable to locate, make
it point to loaf around the prominent
saloons of the city and become ac-
quainted with the patrons. who seem
to be IN any way under the influence
OF what they have been drinking.
These young men butt in" and secure
an introduction
The next time they meet the new
acquaintance ON the street they renew
the friendship and just befort part
ing they incidentally remark that while
the new friend Was slightly under the
influence the other night at such and
such a place he borrowed a dollar.
The new friend can't remember any
thing about il MS at that time he was
not in proper state OF mind TO re-
member much Of anything aside ilom
the iiItfoductions.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-29
TICKLES THE PALATE,

The Royal Mocha and Java, ID. 400
SIP. Co.'S coffee, ID. ..... 15c to use
Made with Harvey Ricker's halfs
minute coffee pot.
SPECIALS.
A full line of fresh Vegetables.
Home made pies, cakes, bread.
Roast beef, veal, pork, boiled ham
and tongue.
Tomatoes Hesperiam. 2 tins. -. .25c
Corn (Appetizer), 2 tins. .Q6c
California sweet wine, half gallon Use
California Sauterne, pint bottle. .l5o
MEATS.
Spring lamb and mint.
Choice beef, mutton and pork
Country bacon, Id. lac
SIP. Co.'S bacon, ID. Ito
SIP. Co.'S ham, Id. ..............l 6c
SIP. Co.'S shoulder, lb. .........l2 lac
Swift's Premium bacon. ........ 2oc
Swift's Premium ham. .16c
SIP. Co.'S lard, Id. ..............lo c
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eleven families
WANT TO COME

Secretary Monroe of the chamber
OF commerce this morning received a
letter from citizen of Spring Valley,
MINI, in which he states that he is
organizing colony to locate in east
ern Washington. He asks that farm
ing literature be sent to II families
living about Spring Valley which are
to join the western colony.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-29
WILL RAISE
MONEY

At dinner at the Y. M. c. A. last
night $4,000 was pledged toward
erecting the new 100000 building
of the Y. M. c. A. A committee
was appointed to raise money by in
dividual subscriptions. The officers
of the committee are G. d. Linn,
chairman; c. c. Holzell, first vice
president; Ralph X. Green, second
vice-president; c. F. Bell, secretary,
and w. e. Goodspeed, treasurer.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-29

PHONE EXCHANGE o,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-29
DIVORCE SETS
WOMEN FREE
FIVE WOMEN AND ONE MAN Sc
CURE JUDGE KENNAN'E As
sIsTANCE TO LIVE ALONE.

Friday In Judge KennGn's court
spells divorce.
There were six divorces granted
this morning. Injured and neglected
wives were plentiful. One husband
didn't like the way his wife acted.
His name is Ortez G. Randall and he
objected to the way his wife, Sara F,
Randall, deserted him. Mrs. Randall
forsook her bed and board and de-
parted. Judge KEENAN, granted the
divorce.
Lettie Huber came to the center
with a tale of cruel and inhuman
treatment drunkenness and failure to
provide She claimed that she has
been the butt of much vile and indie
cent language. Her husband called
her liar on more than one occasion,
SO she says. The divorce was granted.
Ethel Signor complained that Sig
nor Elmer did not provide for her as
he vowed he would at the altar. The
divorce was granted.
Marriage Repulsive.
The marriage of Pauline G. Paulson
and her husband, Thomas II. Paulson,
was bad piece Of business. according
to the tale of Mrs. Paulson. She
claimed that the great differences in
their tastes ard habits was bar TO
happiness. She claimed that on ac-
count Of the incompatibIiity OF their
temperaments the marriage is repuls-
i've to her. The decree was granted
with the, usual stipulation that
neither party marry within six
months.
Charles \. Erwin took to himself O
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-29
CITY news IN BRIEF

R. Nisbit of Tacoma is at the Cad
lilac
j. H. Borbett of Columbia Falls,
Mont, is in the city.
r. H. Butler and wife of Revelstoke,
b. c., are at the Spokane.
w. l.. Scales, a mining man from
Grangeville, Idaho, is in the city.
Rev. James Kelly of Rathdrum, Ida
no, is in the city stopping at the Cad
lilac.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-29

But he won't quarrel over a mere
dollar and hands it over.
A dollar seems to be the limit OF
the graft, as anything over that might
create suspicion in the "new friends"
mind that all was not right.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18
WATER RAPIDLY sHoALING
Entrance to Harbor Partially Blocked
to Ordinary Craft.

The shoaling of the water at the entrance
to the Washington harbor has been very
rapid In the last year or two, caused, it is
stated, by the numerous currents that have
come from the upper Potomac bringing
large quantities of mud and debris down
with the water and depositing the greater
part OF this mud at the junction of the
Washington, Anacostia river and Virginia
channels About midway between the
southeastern corner of the Potomac Park
and the old wharf at Buena Vista is buoy
marking the junction of the channels It's
markings tell the rivermen that deep wa
ter exists on each side of it. When the
buoy was established this was true, but
now vessels drawing four or five feet of
water go aground close to the buoy on it's
north side.
Two years ago the steamer Belle Haven
which ran on the ferry route between
Alexandria and Washington. would regu-
the westward of the buoy. She drew over
six feet of water. Now tugboats having
draft of not over four and a half feet find
the bottom at ordinary tides in almost ex-
actly the same track as that used by the
ferry steamer
The shoaling of the water along the
mouth of the Anacostia river has also been
very rapid. In front of Buena Vista wharf,
where four or five years ago steamer
drawing over seven feet OF water regu-
larly landed. there now exists less than
four feet, and the steamboats, are now COM
PEELED to use a course a hundred feet to
the westward of the one formerly used
from Buena Vista to the navy yard chan
mel, to avoid going ashore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18

of suspensions of the rules (which was the
only matter called for by the House reso-
ution). President Roosevelt, however.
made them In the form of such suspen-
sions for the express purpose of limiting
their number.
Moreover, prior to April IS. 1903. there
a provision allowing appointments
to be filled required such peculiar
qualifications In respect to knowledge
and ability, or such scientific special
attachments wholly or in part professional
or technical. as are not ordinarily acquired
in the executive service of the United
States Under this provision President Nc
Kinley made twenty-one appointments and
President Roosevelt only five. Instead OF
making appointments of this kind under a
general rule. President Roosevelt preferred
to deal with each case separately by a
suspension of the rules. and several of the
thirty-thSee appointments referred to are
of this character. as for instance, that OF
a cable engineer in the signal service in
the Philippines.
During the last year 4,6SS more appoint
ments were made through competitive ex-
1907 more appointments were made in that
year than in the year before Under Presi-
dent Roosevelt about 10000 positions have
been added to the classified service.
Heretofore extensions of the classified
service have usually taken place near the
close of an administration and the excep-
tons made soon after the new administra-
ton commenced But President Roosevelt
al the very beginning of his administra ton
began to extend the number of competitive
pos. tons and to strengthen the rules. He
also dealt out summary justice TO offenders,
several of whom held high positions in his
own party
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18
THE MoMUs CLUB DINNER.
Members Indulge in Knocking and
Furnish a Pleasing Program.

At the Hotel Barton last night the fourth
annual dinner of the Momus Club was
partaken of by a company of goodly spir-
its who roasted each other in a good-na-
tured way, and enjoyed themselves to the
utmost. The organization is composed OF
employees of the government printing ONCE,
and the emblem of the club is the hammer,
feature which has given the club the
pseudonym of 1.-The Knockers To w. 5.
Mexican, jr and his FELLOW committeeman
the club acknowledges it's obligations for
the manner in which the dinner was ar
ranged.
To the strains of the national anthem the
guests entered the banquet hall and We're
photographed before entering upon the
pleasanter duties of thee evening. The pro-
gram of toasts was printed on menu caro-
of unique style and was as follows:
Prelude, by w. S. Mexican, jr., chairman
welcome, by T. A. Bynum; the Scroll OF
the Scribbler" which was a burlesque de-
scription of the last dinner and supposed
to be the minutes, by the secretary, +. D.
Smith; Instrumental solo. Prof. Chas Nc
Enaney; Moral Casualties, by A. L.
Huss: a vocal solo, by W. A smith;
Bergman; Where They Live-the o. r.
o." by F. w. Whitehead ITO Be Knock
ed by John A. Joyce; songs ana sketches.
by James E. Cogan; AN Original Knock,
by Frank D. Smith; baritone solo, by VIII
A. Burchfeld; Gypsy Love Song basso
solo, by Elliott Brown; baritone solo, by
John r. Purvis, and tenor solo, by j. A
Finnegan.
Among those present were: Messrs Mat
tocks, Poole, Kendall Dow, Berg, Gutelius,
Garrett Sauter, George d. Ellis, Hen
Finger, Charles Warren, Goodrell, Sharp
Holland Kidd, Armstrong, H. G.: Brown,
Auracher, Cornish Quinn. Dougherty, Tom
lin, Horen, Watkins, Burchfield, F. Smith,
Joyce, Cochran, Bynum, c. K. Bergman,
william Smith, Whitehead, 8. Ellis, Nc
Kean, Huss, Finnegan, c. McEnaney, Co
gan. King. E. Brown, Holl, Murray, w. A.
Smith Quigley, Wilmeth, French, Handi-
boe Crump, Parsons, Goedney, T. F. Ellis,
William Hall, Frank Hall, Julian, Sutton,
Durno. Shomo, Davies, Shower, Schulze,
Mills, Squyres, Schultz. Burnside, Hussex,
Kern, Scott, Boxle. ]. Lyon King, PuTvis,
Doty Boyd, Rooler. Hooper, Tuohy, Will
lam McEnaney Gibson and Bradley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18
CELEBRATE EMANCIPATION
Colored Citizens Recall Issuance O,
Proclamation of Freedom

forty-two years ago President Lincoln
issued proclamation of emancipa ton af-
1ectlng the negroes then residing in the
district OF Columbia, and last night. at the
metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church, I'd
ana u streets southwest the anniversary
was appropriately celebrated Red white
and blue bunting was festooned and drained
along the walls, and cut flowers decorated
the pulpit. Speeches were made by Judge
3. d. Davis of the Treasury Department
Dr. A. c. Adams. Rev. DR.. Wallace, A. s
Pridleau Of South Carolina and others
The history of slavery and the great ad
vantage OF emancipation to the negro were
the Two subjects dwelt upon by Judge
DAVIS, while DR.. Adams confined his re-
marks to a reference to Lincoln as a cit
zen and as friend to the negro Mr.
frldleau denounced the dsfranchisement
OF the negro in the south, arraigned the
jim Crow car law and urged his hearers to
vote the republican ticket arguing that
their only hope lay in the continuance of
the present party in power.
Mrs. Helen Davis, Miss Jennie William
son and Miss Blanche White constituted
the committee on arrangements which had
charge of the anniversary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18
FUNERAL OF H. R. BURDETTE.
Remains Brought From Buffalo-Inter-
ment in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Funeral services over the remains of the
late Fl. r. Burdette will be held at the
residence of his father, 1905 Vermont ave-
nue., tomorrow morning at IL o'clock and
the interment will be made in Oak Hill
cemetery.
Mr. Burdette resided in Buffalo and died
there suddenly on Saturday of pneumonia.
The remains were brought to this city to-
day. He was the son of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
w. Burdette and was thirty-one years old.
He was graduate of Dartmouth College
and resided in Washington until about six
years ago, when he was appointed United
States deputy commissioner of immigra ton
at Quebec. Canada, from which point he
was transferred to Buffalo. where he has
since resided.
The death of Mr.. Burdette is mourned by
a large circle of friends and relations IN
this city and elsewhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18
INJURED AT TARGET PRACTICE.
Enlisted Man Of the Boston Fatally
Hurt

The Navy Department has just received
a report of an accident on the Boston while
engaged in target practice off Panama, two
months ago, resulting in the death of an
enlisted man named Kahn. According to the
belated report Kahn was killed by the
premature explosion of a 6-inch gun on the
Boston, having been struck by the firing
pin of the gun.
1t Is probable that Kain's family will be
permitted to share in the relief fund which
is now being subscribed for the victims of
the Missouri disaster.
1t was also stated that one of the gun
CT ews of the Alabama had narrow escape
while that vessel recently was engaged in
target practice off Pensacola by blow
back" 1t is said that the wind was blow
ing strongly at the time, and that the
flames burst from the gun, smuggling one of
the men. though how seriously could not
be ascertatned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18
Annapolis Has a Big Fire.

A dispatch from Annapolis says: This
city last evening had one of the largest
fires in it's history. 1t covered a greater
area than any other that has occurred
here in the last fifteen years. In all thir-
teen residences, four stables and two car
riage houses were destroyed. The damage
is between $4,000 and $4,000.
A general alarm was sounded and the
Naval Academy authorities were appealed
to for help. The destroyed property is COW
cred partly by insurance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18

Capt. Robert MeC4eave I'd Infantry, has
been relieved from duty at Fort d. A. Rus
sell, Wye, and ordered to join his COM
pany at Fort Logan, Col.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-09-29
WAS IN ACCIDENT.
Train Carrying Roosevelt to Wash
ington Had Narrow Escape.
DRIVE WHEEL ON ENGINE BROKE.
At Entrance to Tunnel in baltimore
the Train Was Delayed 80 Min
utes, When New Engine Pulled
Cars into Washington.

utasbinoton Cant % President
poosovo,, on5 family -ooohod Wash.
ington from oyster Raw At six o'clock
Thursdov afternoon Tho nresident,s
troin was do,ovod ohor, o. minutes
INV an accident m tho roar drivewbeel
NJ tho Locomotive as Il entered the
tunno, Of poIt,mora Tho engine was
,mvod,otoIv detached and anotber pro-
cured N mil tho train to washing
ton Tho accident caused No damaee
~ tho train
Fortunately tho train WAC nroceedine
a. vorv sIow rota ~ sneod whom the
occidont occurrod or tho resu,t might