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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-26

The first criminal conviction re-
sulting from The Press expose of the
employment agent procurers was Sc
cured today, when c. r. Sebring OF
the Peerless Employment agency was
convicted of sending an obscene let
ter through the United States mails.
Sebrins was. the man to whom Sara
Serl talked. at the Peerless agency at
335 Main. avenue He accepted the
order to- procure girls for an i'm
moral. house and several days later
wrote. to the fictitious Zelpha Lyons
at Nelson, b.. C., in regard to fur
nishing these girls.
This letter was secured by The
Press and turned over to the United
States authorities, with the result
that the grand jury recently return
ed an Indictment against Sebring.
His case was called this morning
before United States Judge Hanford
in the federal court.
Sebring admitted writing and mail
ing the letter. but he pleaded not
guilty, and his attorneys, Sullivan.
Nuzum & Nuzum, put up a legal de-
Tense
The letter which was introduce = -
evidence consisted of about five
pages. 1t was signed by Sebring,
who in ii told of the fictitious order
left by Sara Serl, which. however. he
thoueh' was real. lie spoke of the
ing to Sara Serl, and finally offered
to furnish zelpha Lyons in all six
girls.
Two of them he described as girls.
one Is and the other 10 years of age;
two 80 years OF age. whom he said
had been In the business before. but
who were good rustlers, and finally
he said he thought he could secure
two young girls IL or II years of age.
lie then in the letter wanted to
complete the deal. arrange for his
fee. the transportation, etc, in con-
nection with sending the girls to Mel
son.
The letter explained infinitely how
the writer did not want Zelpha Lyons
to address the Peerless agency in an
swering. but write to him tSebring)
personally.
While admitting that Sebring wrote
and mailed the letter. his attorneys
put up the defense that it was not
obscene under the law in itself, mas
much as no coarse terms were used,
and II wouldn't tend to corrupt the
morals of any disinterested person
reading IL.
Judge Hanford. however, held that
the letter did come under the law
prohibiting obscene matter from go
ing through the mails. lie held that
any letter tending 10 promote licen-
tiousness, righteousness or an immor-
al life was obscene within the mean
ing of the statute.
With this. the only defense put m
by Sebrins, Knocked out. the defense
put no witnesses on the stand, while
the prosecution called the young
newspaper woman writing under the
name of Sara Serl She graphically
told, as published in The Press sew
eral weeks ago, of her Interview with
Sebring ut the Peerless agency.
She told of how he had agreed 10
, set young girls for a life of shame
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-26
0EM OF THE INDIAN OCEAN
DEVASTATED By A CYCLONE

PARIS, April 26.-The island of La
Reunion, which is considered to be
the gem OF the Indian ocean, and one
of the most pleasant and healthy OF
French colonies, has been utterly de-
vastated by cyclone of extraordinary
violence, which lasted during March
q and -.
The entire crops of the island were
ruined, the railways were torn up,
telegraph poles by the thousand were
uprooted and whirled into the sea, nu-
merous wooden and iron bridges were
broken down. and some 2S00 houses
We're unroofed Many thousands ui
peple are without food or shelter.
1t is not known how many people
were killed by the visitation.
The governor of the island, the privy
council. the local government board
and the chamber of commerce have
united in sending cable to the gov
eminent in Paris, asking for an ur-
gent and immediate grant of 5000, 900
to relieve the worst of the distress.
Though as yet few details are to
hand, it is feared that the disast er
on land must have been accompanied
by many casualties among the shipping
at sea.
There is no cable at Ia Reunion and
the news had to he carried by steamer
to the island of Mauritius, $50 miles
away.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-26
Jackson Congratulated by Railroads
for His success In SecuPInq
Traitors In The Banks OF The
Spokane JObbePS.

That the 20 shippers representing
the Spokane Shippers association
who met last night and ANONYMOUSLY
surrendered to the railroads were not
proud of what they were about to do
10 evidenced by their debarring news
paper men from their session.
President Schiller of the shippers
association, Manager Goodall of the
Whitehouse company and one or two
a local conference and to mark those
who We're wiled into surrendering.
Crane . Close Second.
1t was warm meeting. Many
things of interest to the general pub
lie were developed. Fred Mason and
l.. NJ. Booth led the retreat. with
George Crane a close second. Presi-
dent Schiller and f. l.. Goodall tried
to stem the Bull Run tide. 1t was of
no use. Schiller spoke for half
hour using the lash numerically. A
Fictitious listener remarked:
"That Ia the way Mason and Booth
talked when the fight began. and see
them now"
Another remarked that number of
backbones were slowly crumbling.
Cutting Comment.
Mr. Flynn of Miller, Mower &
Flynn interjected:
"All kinds OF fabrics sometimes re-
quire n little starch"
But the house that Jack built
crumbled before this bit of hot air
wired from st. Paul to H. A. jackson
Of the Great Northern yesterday:
jackson: congratulate you upon
the action of the executive commit
tee of Me shippers. which l am GER
tain cobld not have been secured
without the assistance of our friends
among the shippers. BLABON."
The telegram was read to the ship
,pers at last nights meeting and was
received rs rare condescension by
some and with derision by others. 1t
developed one fact, however, that the
executive committee, which had re-
fused their action TO the newspapers
had allowed the local railroad officials
to wire their resolution to the officials
at st, Paul, who, as appeared by the
telegram, were already congratulate
ing themselves on their easy victory.
This action of the executive commit
tee was scored as without authority.
Delegation for Chicago.
The meeting finally decided to al
low a coterie of its number to ride
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-26
ROOT FOR
Chief

The city patronage has at last been
settled between the democrats and
republicans of the city hail and when
the new councilmen take Office May
10 the mayor and councilman will be
ready to divide the positions accord
ing to an agreement reached a few
days ago.
Henry Root is to be made chief of
police and Captain Coverly will re-
sumo his position in charge of the
night force.
Allen f. Gill will remain city engi-
neer. f. NJ. Dudley will go in as cor
poration counsel, l.. b. Handley will
remain as the democratic member of
the board of commissioners and
Mayor Royd will be at liberty to
appoint two republican members.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-26
CURCH IS
NoN-pARTISAN

at is mistake to think that the
Mormons have attempted to control
politics" said II. Smith Wooley, head
of the United States assay Office at
Boise. The Mormons adhere no
political faith. There are as many
democrats as republicans among them
althoug at present there is probably
u greater number of republicans than
democrats among the Mormon people.
"The idea that the Ni""mons get to-
gether and work towai, Z end is not
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-26
THEY Want
TO kNOW
HOUSE WOULD FIND OUT WHY
JIM HILL HASN'T HAD MORE
TROUBLE, AND SOMETHING
ABOUT A COAL TRUST.
(Scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News AssociatfOn.)
WASHINGTON, April 26.-In the
house today Jenkins, republican of
Wisconsin, chairman of the commit
tee on judiciary, called up the Will
liams resolution asking the attorney
general to report whether criminal
proceedings had been instituted
against the principals in the North
ern Securities merger and whether
the attorney general had ever made
any investigation into the charges
pointing to the existence of a coal
trust. BY agreement the resolutions
were not debated and adopted with
out any discussion.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-26
SEBRING CONVICTED AND J. NJ NOBLE
OF THE u. S. AGENCY is ARRESTED
BIG SHIPPERS BETRAY
RETAILERS OF SPOKANE

true. There is as much strife among
the Mormons along political ines as
there is among the Methodists or any
other denomination. The fact that a
man is Mormon determines nothing.
The Mormons vote as they please. The
idea that they are absolutely control
ed by the church is due to the igno-
rance of the general public"
Wooley was in the city looking after
the interests of the assay Office ut
Boise. He is endeavoring to divert the
gold and silver that is usually sent to
Seattle to Boise in order that the
output of the Idaho mines can be as
certained.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-26
new CHWANG
B0MbAlDED
CRACK SHOTS
IN KALAMAZOO

KALAMAZOO, Mich, April 20
A three days trap-shooting tourna-
ment opened here today under the
auspices Of the Kalamazoo Trap
we'll known shots are among the par
Elephants and this, together with the
excellence of the program, combine
to give promise of one of the most
successful tournaments of the kind
ever held in Michigan.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-26
COST OF BURNING
CARCASSES

Returns from the Decarie crematory
have been handed to the city commas
misioners giving the amount of mate
rial burned from Monday, April Is,
to Monday, April IS.
The report shows that 32,4s0 pounds
were consumed during the week. The
highest cost for consumption during
the week was 4S cents per ton. Not
half cord of wood has been consum'
ed and one day not stick of wood was
used.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-26
SUNDAY SCHOOL
WORKERS MEET

GREENSBORO, N. c., April 60
The eleventh annual convention of
the North Carolina State Sunday
School association opened in this city
today. 1t will be in session three
days. The program of the conven-
tion provides for addresses and lee
lures by number of Sunday school
workers and evangelists of wide repu-
tation.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-26
SHAW WILL BE
GUEST OF HONOR

SYRACUSE. N. Y, April 26.Sec-
rotary of the Treasury Leslie NJ.
Shaw is to be the guest of honor and
principal speaker at the annual bans
quet tonight OF the Syracuse cham
Der of commerce. General Horatio
&. King of New York will also ad-
dress the gathering.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-26

4 (Scripps News Association)
ST. PETERSBURG, April 26.-Of-
fetal dispatches received tonight
to relate to fighting on the Yalu river
with the Japanese. who are making q
movement to cross that stream.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-26
HELLO" GIRL
DID IT
TELEPHONE GIRL CAUSES ZIG
RUN ON INDIANAPOLIS BANK.
(Scripps News Association.)

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, April %
A million dollars has been shipped to-
day from the Cincinnati & Louisville
to the Indiana Trust company here,
which is one of the oldest and largest
institutions of the city. The run start
ed through telephone girl hearing a
business conversation involving bank,
which she misconstrued and enlarged
upon until the rumor appeared in the
nature of the banks inability to cash
warrants. The concern has cash re-
serve of 100000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-26

(Scripps News Association.)
LONDON, April 26.-The Tientsin
correspondent of Reuters agency
wires that the Japanese bombarded
the forts at New Chwang Monday
evening
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-26
TKE REPORT OF THE FIGHT
HAS BEEN. RECEIVED AT ST.
PzT11s1UHo.

(Scripps News Association.)
ST. PETERSBURG, April 2s.-Of-
New Chwang bombardment has been
received
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-26
KILLED IN
ACCIDENT

(Scripps News Association.)
Ell PASO, Tex, April 26.--Mamic
Ford of Marshall, and Jesse Quarni-
cam of Juarez, were killed on street
car grade crossing accident this morn
ing.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-26

WASHINGTON, April 26.-By a
vote of to 3. two members being
absent, the senate committee on edu-
cation and labor. decided to postpone
further consideration of the eight
nous bill until next December.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-26
CONSIDER OREGON BILL.

(Scfipps News Assoc1atlOn.J
WASHINGTON, April 26.-The
senate today passed bill dividing
Oregon into two judicial districts and
establishing an assay Office in Port
land. The military academy appro-
priation was then taken up.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-26
INDIANA
REPUBLICANS
ORGANIZE

(Scripps News Association)
INDIANAPOLIS, April 26.-The re-
publican state convention organized
this afternoon with Congressman Wat
son as permanent chairman. The NOM
nations will be made tomorrow.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-26
KING SEES
THE RACES
(Scripps News Association.)

tScripps News Association.)
JAMESTOWN, April 26.-Their mai
estes upon landing were received with
great enthusiasm. The city is brightly
decorated After greeting the local
officials the royal party proceeded to
the Punchestown races.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-26
Big FIRE
1 AT Mine
(scripps News Association.)

IScF1ppS NEWS AsSOClat1On.J
SCRANTON, Pa, April 26.-The
Scranton Coal company's large breaker
at Pine brook burned today. The
greatest excitement prevailed among
the relatives of the 400 men and boys
in the mines, but all escaped by anoth-
er exit. The loss is reported at 1929
600.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-26

The senate passed the military acad-
envy appropriation bill after striking
out the military sites provision.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-26

An Indiana woman has been married
six times in the last nine years. That
great American novel ought to be easy
now
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-04-26

to Chicago on passes and pay their
own expenses ESTIMATED at $3.50
apiece) to meet the railroad officials
to come to Spokane. This is expected
to cut out the small shipper because
he will be unable to go and pay his
$3.50 expenses and the big fellow
alone can go down and receive the
seductive pats on the back, breezes of
hot air and the salve that heals
The meeting split on how many
should go and the question was left
open.
The boycott was declared off in
definitely, which means the fight is
over This was debated pro and con.
George Crane stated that If the de-
mands were not granted at Chicago, 1t
could be Immediately re-inaugurated.
but the improbability Of successfully
doing this was plainly pointed out by
others.
8squiescat in Pace.
The following resolutions adopted
by last nights meeting as previously
adopted by the executive committee
and respectfully submitted to their
mightinesses, the railroad lords of st.
Paul effectively consigns to history
the far-famed fight Of the Spokane
shippers:
whereas, 1t seems impossible to
get the head traffic officials of the
three roads to Spokane for a confer
ence, and conference Is necessary
TO protect our interests and the in
terests of Spokane; therefore be 1t
Resolved. That the present COM
bine be indefinitely discontinued pend
ing a conference to be held in Chi
cago between May 10 and May 25."
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-02-11
The Aetna All RIGHT.

T, K. McGaffey received the loi-
lowing message this morning:
Trinidad, Colo, Feb. j. 'hlsh'
message)
.r x NcGaffey, Agent Aetna In
snrance Co, Roswell, n. NJ
president Clark estimates 'he
Aetna loss at Baltimore at hVe nun
dred thousand dollars. Hardy en-
ough to consider. Good time 10 push
business for the Aetna. BUSINESS
men want strong companies. oho"
! Adiuster Brewer.
c. w. POTTER
# will be remembered IN thl
connection that the surplus Vi III
Aetna exceeds six millions. anu III
total assets are fifteen mlillohs'
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-02-11
VERDICT OF NOT GUILTY.
Ordered by the Court in the Eases
of Colorado Guard Officers

of COLORADO Sha'A
Crinple Creek. Colo. Feb. lin
be district court today Judge Lewis
,ttar lengthy review OF tn" situa'
iion and arguments of attorneys on
,no motion to dismiss the criminal
cases against Adjutant General Bell
Rrio Gen. John Chase and MAJOR
,rr,r,as =. McCIeuand. charged win
having illegally imprisoned citizens
in the bull pen. ordered the jury 10
,,.;,,o. in = verdict of not guilty ana
this was done. Judge Lewis IN MS
o.,irion said that it was not for the
,,, to decide whether Governor
Peabody did right or wrong Ill oe'
olarina Teller county to be in a state
of ipsurrection and rebellion. lhe
military officers acted under the or
l.s of their superior and in the
o,,inion of the court the prisoners
,,are not detained in excess OF the
time REQUIRED to get information
AGAINST them. The charges against
.tba military officers were made oy
sherman Parker. w. F. Davis. Chas'
-Ic Kennison and Thomas Porter
leaders Of the striking miners, each
of whom was confined in the bulI
nen for two months or more.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-02-11
l.. w. MARTIN

A local lodge of the Fraternal Oh-
ion Of America was instituted last
evening in Odd Fellows Hall by A.
T Demnsev. general organizer. The
following officers We're elected: FRA
Master. f. A CahOon; Justice
Mrs VIII Prayer; Truth, MIS- H.
M Parsons: Mercy. Maud NJ. KING
Secretary. Albert Hanney; Treasurer
Nathan Jaffa: Guide. c. r. Echois'
cuard DR.. C. NJ. Fisher; Sentinel
DR. A. NJ. King; Trustees, W. =
Reid A. Pruit r. Nj. Parsons Inc
lodge will be named the Joseph -
o. 1odoe in honor of our late may
or The lodge starts off under very
favorable auspices. The charter isl
ie already a large one and is maue
,,n among the best people of Ros
well. The charter will be helo opei
limited time to give those WIZ
could not be present at last nlght
maating a chance to become mem
hers The next meeting OF Vi
1odoa will be on next Wednesda
night at which time a large cias
win he initiated The order Is we
and favorably known Throughout III
:, west and is already strongly orsa
% ized in all the leading towns OF u
!. territory. A list of the charter mel
h hers will be printed later
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-02-11
TROUBLE SETTLED.
pa,,.een Houston Oil Co. and the
Kirby Lumber Co.

New York, Feb. 1.-THE settie-
mont of the trouble between tie
Houston Oil Company ana the NllOS
Iumber Company, which resulted III
receiverships for both companies d
faw days ago. may be settled by the
nroposal OF the Kirby LUMBER 20
to assume s7,OOO.OO0 timber cetlh
Gates outstanding and pay the ho"'
ron Oil Company $S,OO0,oG0 in cash
and secured notes.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-02-11
, w stockard Won the Watch.

The rattle of the elegant SZoo
watch took place Tuesday evening
At the Grand Central bar. ana j.
~ Stockard was the winner. having
e.. the highest dice. There were 10
chances and for a long time II seem
al that Sam Isaacs Of the FAMOUS
store would win the watch. as ne
had shaken ~.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-02-11
Satisfactory Settlement.
Roswell, n. NJ. 2-lo-l9

ROSWELL, Y. NJ, z-IV-I'VI'
..Nr. l.. X. McGaHey.
..Doar strive beg to advise you
that our losses in the recent hre
bave heen fully settled. We have al
,ravs carried all our insurance WIN
Won and beg to thank you lor 'he
courteous and satisfactory manner
in which we have been treated ~
YOU and your companies.
CHAS. WHITEMAN & Bfo'
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-02-11

the Fraternal Union OF America
will hold their first meetlng 'oiiish'
in the Odd Fellows Hall IN the
Ganllier block for the purpose OF OF,
o.n;z;ng a local lodge of the order
. in Roswell.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-02-11
CLEANING BALTIMORE
Three Thousand Lahorers are ~
Work To Day.

Baltimore, Feb. 11-Three thous-
and laborers reported to street coiii-
missioner today and began cleaning
mn the burned district. Fully a thois
and firms have found quarters III
other parts of the city
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-02-11
Gard Of Thanks.

We desire to thank the frienos'
who so kindly helped TO nurse anu
Low 70 rest our dear wife and molh'
or. and especially to thank MISE
pace and her scholars for theii
kind remembrance of flowers.
T. r. Head and Children
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-02-11
DESTROCi ION
n.r,s are Causing Great ApPreheh'
eion in Pennsylvania.

Wilkesbarre, Pa. Feb IL nc
eood is slowly receding and the Gan
oer is vet great. The dams at bio''
Tonavanda and Natuck are
causing great apprehension 0ioiiu
+bev break great destruction VIII
follow TO the towns below.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-02-11
senator Hanna's Condition.

washington. Feb. 1.-THE follow
;ng bulletin was issued TODAY by the
physicians attending senator ii
,a "The Senator was weaker TINS
,,orning and shows the eHects U
tho foyer Temperature 1e2 10
pulse. 100: respiration 2S' NO com
plications-'
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-02-11

The undersigned hereby annouhc-
es himself as a candidate 1or lne VI
foe of superintendent OF schools OF
Chaves county. New Mexico snpJec'
to the decision of the Democratic
party.
l.. w. MARTIN.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-02-11
No Dance.

Owing to the death OF captain
lea there will be no dance FRIDAY
evening. Feb 18th, at the Rosweii
Club.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-02-11
UNITED STATES STEEL co.
Alfred Stevens Wants His DlV'oehoe
Paid Him.

Trenton. n. j., Feb. ll-Ailred
Stevens of New York. todas
tinted suit in the Court of Chancery
.aainst the L. S. Steel Corporation
20 have the corporation show cause
vbv If first increased and supse-
c,entlv discontinued paying dlVl-
dends on it's common stock. stevens
,+s f;onres TO bear out the con
tention that the dividends shouio
have been paid.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-02-11
poe+.I Trial Case About Ended.

Washington, Feb 11.-August W.
Machen concluded his testllhohS III
tho nos+al trial today and the de-
fense announced that it res'eo i's
case.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-02-11

The Valentine party to be given
nv the ladies of the Episcopal church
ot tho opera house Monday evening
promises to be most en]oyapie
function.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-02-11

Oswego. N Y. Feb. ll--flre
hrol,a ont in the chemical depart
ment of the corn products company
sing a loss estimated at 1.O0O.OOo
dollars Truck man John Doughety
fell fifty feet. receiving injuries IRON
which he died.