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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-23
SEVEN THOUSAND KILLED

The younger people also are FESTIVE
under church control. Some, he said,
submit readily to political dictation,,
some under protest and some not
at all.
The worst feature Of the Mormon
church, continued the witness, was
not polygamy, but an un-American
domination exercised by hierarchy
over the people, that of faith insist
enee and obedience to the word of the
church leaders as though 1t were God
himself speaking, and it was within
the power of the church to control
commerce and business.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-23
THEY DO NOT
LIKE IT
UTAH JUDGE SAYS YOUNGER
MoRMoNs DO NOT FAVOR 20
LYGAMY.
(Scripps News Associations

NSCf1PpS NeWs AssUCIdtION.J
WASHINGTON, April 23.-In re-
Stunning his testimony in the Smoot
hearing Judge Orlando w. Powers
was asked how the younger Mormons
regard the practice of polygamy. He
said they were opposed to it and he
believed that If the church attempted
to reestablish the practice 1t would
meet with trouble from that element.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-23
DAVENPORT
DENIES IT
CANTONESE SAYS HE NEVER
GAVE OUT THE PURPoRTED
sPoxESMAN-REvI INTER-
VIEW, AND THAT THIS Is THE
FIRST TIME IN HIS EXPERT
RNCE THAT HIS CONFIDENCE
HAS BEEN BETRAYED by A
FELLOW NEWSPAPER MAN.

Over the long distance phone from
Pullman, last evening Homer Daven-
port, the cartoonist, who lectured in
Spokane Thursday night, emphaticaliy
denied having given the Spokesman
Review the interview published by
that paper Friday morning assailinS
Mr.. Hearst and his campaign. Mr..
Davenport was greatly ncensed at the
,mrumtel interview and asked the
Press to deny the same locally and by
iata0. Of is fr"efn press service.
NG,n Mr.. Davenport Was in Spo-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-23
CHURCH IS TWO
HUNDRED YEARS OLD

NEW YORK, April 23.--Episeopali-
ans of New York and vicinity are deep
~ interested just now in the 200th an
niversary of st. Georges Episcopal
church at Hampstead, l.. |. A two days
celebration of the anniversary was
begun today with Bishops Potter and
Burgess and a number of other distin-
guished churchmen among the partici-
pants.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-23
THE PRESS IS SUED FOR BIG DAMAGE.
s expected that over $50 will be in

Is expected that over $50 will be in
line.
The parade will conclude at the
Spokane theater, where commemorate
i've exercises will be held. The pro-
gram will consist Of an address by
Thomas E. Heddle, vocal solos, and
an grafton by r. D. Rockwell Of Sa-
marian lodge, No. 81.
In the evening ball will be given
at Elks' temple under the auspices Of
the canton. The members will appear
in full uniform. Nothing has been
left undone that will add to the sue
cess of the ball.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-23
FISHING IS BAD

The tip has gone out that there will
be no fishing until the middle of May.
Sportsmen prepared their tackle weeks
ago expecting to be able to enjoy the
spring sport. 1t was no use. Several
parties have gone to the lakes and
streams in eastern Washington and
northern Idaho, but have returned to
the city with nothing but fish stories.
A few small ones have been caught
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-23
WHEELMEN ARRESTED

Flyd Cady and Tom Moor were
arrested this morning by Special Officer
Ketching for riding on the bicycle
paths without having their wheels H.
censed. The supreme court has held
that the law requiring a license on all
wheels is unconstitutional, but it also
held that wheelmen could not patropire
the bicycle paths without having a
license.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-23
ODD FELLOWS PICNIC

The members and families of Can
ton Spokane, No. 2, will hold bas-
kct picnic at Minnehaha park tomor-
row The picnic is In anticipation of
the I. o. o. #. anniversary to be held
Tuesday. After lunch the members
of the canton will hold a drill to
better prepare themselves for the
parade on Tuesday.
The canton held its regular inspec-
tion last night. 1t was a great sue
cess and was the best night of the
year. if not the best night in the his
tory of the lodge in Spokane. Major
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-23
rwExrx-oNE RUSSIANS KILLED.

ST. PETERSBURG, April 22.-The
car has received the following Port
Arthur telegram from Viceroy Alex
Jeff, bearing todays date: Il respect
fully report to your majesty that to-
day during the placing of mines by
some steam launches Lieutenant Pell
and 20 men were killed through a
mine exploding prematurely under the
stern of one of the launches"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-23
HEARST

"Why Senator George Turner has
lined up with the democrats for
Judge Alton e. Parker for democratic
nominee for the presidency IN prefer
ence to William r. Hearst 10 moro
than l can understand" said Louis
VI, Mooser, who is at the Hotel Spo-
kane. Mr.. Mooser is here In the in
terest of Mr., Hearst from San Fran
cisco and will remain in the city for
several days and until after the dem
ocratic primaries. No enc as yet
understands OH what plank OF the
democratic party Judge Parker
stands" continued Mr.. Mooser. why
Judge Turner. who voted twice for
Bryan, should switch to Parker Is q
mystery. eS on
Il understand from reported inter-
views that lie Is for Parker, but 7
Intend 10 see Judge Turner and Frank
7. Hogan this afternoon and satisfy
myself"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-23
Propretors the Owl Employment Agency Want 81 900 from
the PRESS Publishing Company for the Publication in the
Spokane Press Of Sara Serbs Experiences at the Owl Agency
O Claims That the Report Is Untrue and That He and is
VIE Have Been Damaged

The game tomorrow afternoon with
the Elks will be called at o'clock.
The lineup this afternoon will be as
follows:
Spokane-Ferris ss, Murdoch CT,
Rockenfed 2b, Martinke If, Frary ID,
Reilly 3b, Holland RI, Stanley C, Dam
mann, Hogg, Loucks and Carney p.
Gonzagas Shoulders c, Tempary p,
Sullivan lb, Shurra 2b, McKernan 3b,
Burke If, Sheriner cf, McElmie RI, Two
by IS.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-23
FIRST GAME

They first game of the season will be
pulled off at Natatorium park this aft
ernoon when Reilly's bunch and the
Gonzaga college boys cross bats. With
good weather large crowd is expected
and the hills around Natatorium park
will once again echo the shouts of ye
gladstone fun.
All of the notables, including the
king of the bleachers, have signifed
their intention of being present this
afternoon. The game will be called
promptly at $50.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-23

Bulletin, 2:45 p. m.-The convention
this afternoon was precipitated into
a fierce fight over the instructions
incorporated by the committee on
platform directing the delegates to
the state convention to support
Charles sweeny for delegates to the
national convention.
Frank T. Post read the report and
Cyrus Happy Immediately offered a.
an amendment that the name OF
Charles =. Common be substituted for
that Of sweeny.
Samuel y. Stern attacked Mr..
sweeny and his integrity and republi-
canism, said he was not republican
In 1897, that his record was ono OF
dishonesty and that his residence was
not Spokane, but Brooklyn.
He made an eloquent appeal to the
party to send an honest man and
thoroughly aroused the convention,
which cheered him wildly and
threatens to break from the control
Of the leaders who were supposed TO
have IL in hand.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-23
PREACHER GETS
THE LIMIT
(scripps News Association.)

SIGOURNEY, Ia, April 23.-In
pronouncing sentence today against
Rev. l. b. Taylor. who pleaded guilty
to bigamy, the court said 1t imposed
four years, one less than the maxi
mum, because it felt one in the min
isterial calling should be held to a
stricter account than others.
Taylor laughed and remarked: I'm
glad it's over.
He is handsome young evangelist.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-23

near Scotia at the head of the Little
Spokane, and big ones are being caught
on the Columbia The ice is not yet
off some of the lakes and the fish have
not yet begun coming to the top. Some
have been caught in the northern lakes
by troll
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-23
CAR HAS
TROUBLES
AT HOME
(Scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News Association.)
BERLIN, April 23.--The Frankforter
Zeitung reports that the Russian con-
Gle ministers, consisting of old conser-
vative statesmen, have demanded a
limited form of popular government for
Russia. The minister of the interior,
Plehve, Is said to have agreed to their
demands.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-23
TOM SMITH
TARRIES NOT

Tom Smith, who figured in the filing
of the charges recently preferred
against Detective Burns, arrived in the
city last night, but at once hurried to
Wallace without staying in Spokane
longer than absolutely necessary.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-23
TROUBLE
EXPECTED
STRIKING RAILWAY MEN re-
FUSE TO ACCEPT HUNGARIAN
0ovERMMDNT's TERMS.

(Scripps News Association.)
BUDAPEST. April 23.-The strik-
ing railway men have decided not to
accept the terms dictated by the gov
eminent, which will employ 5000 nom
union men. Rioting is expected.
No Mails for Turkey.
CONSTANTINOPLE. April 23.--No
mails have arrived since Thursday on
account of the Hungarian railway
strike.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-23
(Scripps News Association

PARIS, April "a dispatch from
st. Petersburg states that the Jap
anese losses in the reported engage
ment on the Yalu river numbered
1000.
The information Is contained in a
private message from Port Arthur,
which is said to confirm the rumors
of the battle in that region.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-23
SHEG0T HER
REVENGE
(Scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News Association.)
DIES MONIES, Ia, April 23.-As a
direct result of Winnifred Reeder.
the actress, Charles w. Graves was
found guilty of murder in the first
degree, this morning and sentenced to
imprisonment for life. Graves vic-
tim was his wife, the mother OF Miss
Reeder, and the latter proved a verb
table Nemesis in the prosecution of
the man.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-23
AN A|RSH|P THAT FLIES

police. He was given bed there and
breakfast this morning.
When Mrs. Flynn left Occur d'Alene
she told her father that he was to
follow in few weeks. The old man
came to Spokane. but only to find his
daughter missing, The police have been
notified but have been unable to locate
the woman.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-23
IT IS AGAINST
THE LAW

WASHINGTON, April 23-The post
office attorney general has decided
that the business of receiving bets to
place on races is violation of the law
prohibiting lotteries and games Of
chance.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-23

Charles P. Lund, the Mcbride lead
err Of the county, was this morning
unanimously elected temporary chair
man of the county convention of re-
publicans. The antiMcBride forces,
after canvassing the situation to see
what strength they could secure for
Councilman J. E. Foster for chairman
in opposition to Mr.. Lund, decided it
would be impossible to win on the
proposition and Judge J. M. Gordon
nominated Mr.. Lund and Mr.. Foster
seconded 1t and he was elected with
out opposition.
The McBride-Jones combination,
which was formed yesterday. had an
majority in the con-
vention--how strong could not be
told for the anti-McBride followers
concealed the true standing by refus-
ing to ask for a roll call on any of
the propositions over which fights
were made.
Lund Gets Warm.
Judge ]. NJ. Gordon, who for the
past few days has been the soul of
the opposition, made gallant fight,
assisted by Samuel r. Stern and
others, to have the delegation to the
state convention named from the
floor. In this debate. which was hot,
Judge Gordon. while defending his
action and protesting that he had
used none but honorable means, was
interrupted by Chairman Lund, who
said men in his precinct had used
money and democratic votes in trying
to prevent his election as a delegate.
When he made this statement there
were loud calls that he had no right
to make such remarks while acting as
chairman.
Throughout the morning nothing
was said concerning Colonel Ridpath
and his candidacy for governor, nor
concerning w. II. Ludden. who has
aspired to be congressman. The reso-
buttons offered by the committee are
supposed to have eliminated Mr.. Lud-
den as they have Mr.. Ridpath.
The chairman, on direction of the
convention, went through the formal
ity of naming a committee to name
delegates to the state convention. AS
matter of fact. these delegates were
decided upon at warm session of
some of the leaders of the Mcbride
and Jones factions which was held
last night in Mr.. Lund's Office When
he had appointed the committee this
morning Mr.. Lund overlooked the for
mality of asking those who wished to
go to the state convention 10 report
their names to the committee.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-23
HEARST FIGHTING
BEFORE COMMITTEE

Hearsts resolution was defeated on
the ground that the matters provided
therein are already covered by the
Williams revolution of inquiry now
before the house.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-23
Baldwin, the Aeronaut, Successfully NavIgates
Through Thin Air In Greth's DIrgbIe Machine
...Test Made at San Francisco.

Baldwin had stepped out practically
wrecked the framework in desire to
inspect the machine. Another ascen-
sion will be made in week.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-23
SAD SAM AND :.
ROYALTY

Harry Green has shipped his horses,
Sad Sam and Royalty, to Chicago and
will race them in the windy city tracks
this summer. Green is at present en-
gagged in making book at Oakland.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-23
RATIFIED

PARIS, April 23.-Reso1utions rati-
flying the sale of the Panama canal
were passed at a meeting Of the
French company today.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-23
Russians Claim That Japs Lost big Army In the
Engagement on the YaIu River That Was
Reported Yesterday.

suicide today. He was Respondent
over i'll health.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-23

(Scripps News AssociatiOn)
WASHINGTON, April 23-~The
house today adopted the conference
report on the naval appropriation bill.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-23
SUICIDE

(Scripps News Association.)
SAN JUAN. Porto Rico. April "a
Fred V. Martin, commissioner Of i'm
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-23
WILL HANG

(Scripps News Association.)
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, April Psf. Sey-
mour of Darlington was today sem
fenced to hang on June II for the
murder OF THURMAN J. ]. Mccain.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-17

COLORED METH0DISTS HAD
A BUSY DAY.
Alleged Shortage of Purchases Caus-
ed n Sensation.


ed n Sensation.
Millen, Ga, Dec. 16.-The Georgia
conference of the African Methodist
Episcopal Church is holding one of the
most interesting sessions in it's history.
To-day's proceedings We're largely rou-
tine, but there were some features of
more than ordinary interest.
The district secretaries read their
reports, all of which showed increase.
More than $4,000 has been reported for
the dollar fund alone. There are about
$4,000 of other conference monies, and
receipts for several thousand dollars
sent to different departments,
The Woman's Missionary Society for
the home and foreign work held it's
meeting yesterday. Jennie V. Sher-
man of Savannah, Florence Hadley and
Fannie L. Pierce. are the executive
officers.
A tilt took place when Rev. T. w.
Lively was called on to explain why he
was short in his collections. Charges
and counter charges were made. Revs.
w. H. Wells. T. N. M. Smith and ].
H. Hadley addressed the conference,
urging that Brother Lively make a
satisfactory explanation, and Brother
Lively paraded the church, lifted up his
hands and shouted at the top of his
veiea that DIR. Wells was the cause of
the shortage. The latter's prominence
in the conference was the cause of
signs when his name was mentioned.
Bishop Turner left the chair and ask
ed DR.. Pierce to preside. He ruled
that some of the money collected by
Rev. Lively belonged to another dis
trict than the one at which it was
reported.
This ruling caused a sensation, and
Bedlann broke loose Some were call
ing for order. DIR. Pierce was pound
ing on the table like a chairman of a
Finally Rev. Ed McRea, the singer of
plantation and evangelistic songs,
broke loose with "One More River to
Cross. The chief marshal. Rev. Mr..
Brown, finally succeeded in getting the
conference to sit down, and Rev. Live
ly was ordered to explain before the
Conference Dollar Money Committee.
Rev. S. w. Ladson of Darien was
also called on to explain shortage
He attempted to lay the fault on his
presiding elder, Rev. Pierce. The lat
ter made a conservative speech.
DR.. w. o. p. Sherman offered mo-
ton that Rev. Ladson be reprimanded,
and that he appear before the Commit
tee on Effective Itineracy.
Rev. Stinson held that the way the
matter was going it would cause many
to think that Rev. Ladson's character
was involved, and counseled that the
conference drop the matter.
Rev. W. d. johnson, in referring to
a letter that Rev. Ladson had written
Bishop Turner, asked that the letter
be read, and stated that if he had re-
Elected on the Bishop he had reflected
on the conference. At this time Rev.
Ladson spoke in self-defense. A lively
time is expected when the matter
comes up finally, and it is expected
to be the sensation of the conference.
The missionary anniversary was
held last night. Bishop Turner, Rev.
J. A. Lindsay of Marietta, the Geor-'
gia member of the board of missions,
and Rev. w. d. Johnson of Americas
were the principal speakers.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-17
QUARLES-C00PER BILL
Was the Subject of n Hearing Before
"a Senate Committee.


Washington. Dec. 16.-The Quarles-
Cooper bill permitting the Interstate
Commerce Commission to fix railroad
rates was the subject Of hearing held
to-day by the Senate Committee on In
terstate Commerce, at which Edward
b. Bacon of Milwaukee was the prin-
cipal speaker.
In response to an interrogation from
Senator Tillman. Mr.. Bacon said he
was confident that the bill represents
the wishes of the business interests in
providing for suspending the finding of
the commission in cases of an ap-
peal.
Them said Mr.. Tillman, you don't
agree with the President, who recon-
nendst that a rate fixed by the COM
mission shall go into immediate eff
feet
In reply the witness said the Presi-
dent had not gone into details in his
message, but Mr.. Tillman replied that
If he understood the English language
he was certain that his construction
of the message is correct.
Mr.. Bacon said in response to Sena-
tor Elkins that In case it should be
ultimately decided that the rate fixed
by the commission was too low the
railroads would have no recourse on
account of the loss sustained but he
agreed with Senator Tillman that such
a condition would be no worse on the
railroads than would a rate that is too
high would be on the shippers.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-17

Rebecca Patterson. aged about 16.
Both are colored. The gun was load
ed with bird shot.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-17

THANKS OF SOLDIERS HOME,
For Books Donated to the old Sol
diers' Library.

diers' Library.
Editor Morning News; The Confed-
crate Soldiers Home returns thanks
for the following books donated to the
library: Thackeray complete, eleven
volumes, The American Year Book. "
1904, from Mr.. and Mrs. Robert J..
Lowry, Atlanta, Ga; School History
of the United States" The Memorial
Volume of Jefferson Davis" from the
author, DR.. J. William Jones; Christ
in Camp and valuable pamphlet.
Richmond, Va; books and pamphlets
from Gen. w. w. Gordon. Savannah,
Ga; Lee and Longstreet at High
Tide" from the author, Helen ID.
Longstreet. The library lacks a large
dictionary. There is no copy of Shakes
peare or Dickens or any other stand
ard fiction except Scott and Thackeray
One years subscription to one of the
leading magazines would be a good
Christmas present to make the old
vets" There is now free delivery to
the Home, and the express office is
handy. Books by Georgia and South
ern authors ought to be in the library
Joel Chandler Harris, Sidney Lanier
Frank L. Stanton, Will N. Harden,
Thomas Nelson Page. Mary e. Bryan.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-17

Washington, Dec. 16.--To-day's ses-
sion of the House was given over al
most exclusively TO the consideration
of bills on the private calendar. a
dozen or more being passed. The SEN
ate amendments to the urgent de-
ficiency bin were agreed TO and adj
journment was taken until Monday.
There was considerable discussion
over a bill for the relief of Joseph b.
Sargent of New Haven. Conn. who
had been detained by customs In
spector at Ell Paso Tex, on a charge
of smuggling Mexican drawn work into
the United States.
Mr.. Maddox of Georgia inquired
whether there had been any complaint
to the President about the customs
Inspector. He contended that If the
statement as to the action of the in
spector was true, he should be removed
from Office.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-17
STOCKHOLDERS
ARE Being SUED
CASE OPENS AT AMERICAS
BUT A CONTINUANCE TILL FEBRu.
AIRY IS GRANTED.

Case Is That of Creditors Against
Former Stockholders of the De-
funct Bank of Americus-Stock-
holders are Sued Under a Charter
Clause That Is Alleged to Rem
der Them Individually Liable,
Probably 100000 Is Involved i'm
the Case.
Americas, Ca, Dec. 16.-The cele-
brated Bank of Americas case, where
in former stockholders are being sued
under a charter clause that is alleged
to render them individually liable for
the banks Indebtedness, was entered
upon here this morning, Judge William
l.. Spence presiding.
After counsel for defendants had en-
tered demurrers to the declaration of
the plaintiffs, counsel for the latter
amended their original declaration.
whereupon the defendants counsel
asked for a continuance until this
amended declaration could be investi-
gated. The court thereupon grant
ed continuance until February.
Eminent attorneys of Atlanta, Sa-
vannah. Macon, Columbus and Amer
icus appeared in the case this morn
ing and the legal fight will be stub
bornly waged in February. The case
involves probably $1O) 600, as the in
debtedness of the old bank was very
large at time of its failure, twelve
years ago. The defendants to the suit
are scattered over the country gem
orally and include many banks North
and South, which held as collateral the
stock of the defunct bank.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-17
CHARGE of FORGERY
Preferred Against AFFORD, and He
Is Under Arrest.

Danville, Va. Dec. ia special to
the Register from Stuart, Va, says:
John AFFORD, secretary and treas
urer of the Stuart Manufacturing
Company, has been arrested on a
charge of forgery. AFFORD, who had
got into financial straits, forged an
acceptance of a draft from a New York
person, in which state he formerly
lived, for $1,000, which draft was CASH
ed by the First National Bank of this
city. Forgeries for smaller amounts
were made on concerns to which he
was indebted.
AFFORD was unable to furnish bail at
the preliminary trial. and is now in
jail at Martinsville.
Allen Cucullu. cashier of the First
National Bank. has been in Stuart for
some DAYS, looking after the affairs of
the company with which AFFORD was
connected.