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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-05

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-Congress
convened promptly at noon today for
the last session of the Fifty-eighth
congress. Senator Fry, chairman pro-
tenn, called the senate to order.
Speaker Cannon performed a similar
duty in the house. The lobbies and
galleries were crowded and the pri-
vate galleries were filled with fash
ionable women and men, friends of
the president and diplomatic corps
and members of congress. Floral
pieces covered the desks of members
and overtiowed into the lobbies.
AS usual, the main interest was
centered about the short proceedings
of the upper house. Senator Fair
banks, vice president-elect, was easily
the most conspicuous figure. The gal
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-05
10 |hJ|)l[D

NEW YORK, Dec. 5.-Eighteen
were injured, some seriously. as the
result of fire this afternoon in tho
repair storage department of the
Standard Automobile company at
West Thirty-ninth street. n spark
set fire to a pool of gasoline on the
floor and the flames were communi-
Gated to a 00-gallon tank, which
was ignited. Eighteen men jumped
from the windows. All were injured.
The property loss Will reach 100000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-05

treasury department make a grand
total OF s616,669, s52.21, as compared
with $624,502, 1867 estimated for
the year 1905 and s614,54s,937.03 ac-
tually appropriated for that year
The senate adjourned at 12 o'clock
and the house at 1880 out of respect
to the memory of the late Senator's
Hoar and Quay.
A committee from the house was
appointed to wait upon the president
and a resolution was adopted direct
ing the secretary to notify the setate
that the house was ready for busi-
ness. Chairman Grosvenor of the
committee on merchant marine secur-
ed the sanction of the house to an
extension in time until January when
the merchant marine commission
should report.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-05
KILLED
(Scripps News Association. }

(Scripps News Association.)
CHICAGO, Dec. 5.-The falling of
a scaffold at the Bridges house this
morning resulted in the death of
William Dobski and the probable
fatal injury of Otto Meyer. Three
other workmen were seriously in-
jured.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-05
(Scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News Association.)
SAN BERNARDINO, Cal, Dec. s.
The Santa Fe overland, No. /, was
held up last night between Daggett
and Ludlow and Express Messenger
Roberts shot. He is suffering too
much to give any idea of the amount
of money stolen. The robber, sup
posed to be a negro wearing a cap,
entered the rear door of the car by
breaking a chain.
Messenger Roberts was shot be-
tween Ludlow and Daggett on the
desert. When the agent at Daggett
pounded on the door for admittance
of express matter there was no
sound from within. The conductor
entered the front door. When he
opened the door he found the mes
senger in pool of blood. The mes
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-05

throat trouble and came into court
with halting step. She sat down
beside her father and raised her veil
and kissed the old man. 1t was seen
her fact was chalk white. 1t will
take much longer to select
a jury this time because many men
read the newspapers at the former
trial and formed opinions.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-05

PROTEST
(Scrlpps News Association. }

(Scrlpps News Association)
MADRID, Dec. 5.-Government Of
hcials have held conference over
the protest filed by the Japanese gov
ernment because the Spanish gov
ernment permitted the Russian Bal
tic fleet to coal at Nigo. No details
of the discussion have been given to
the public.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-05
PORT ARTHUR
como
fScripps News Association.y

TOXIC, Dec. 5.-With siege guns
mounted on 203 Metre Hill the jap
anese are pouring shells into Port
Arthur and the harbor. Nearly every
warehouse along the docks has been
destroyed, while the vessels of the
fleet provide excellent targets. Thir-
teen shells struck the battleship
Peresveit. Other vessels have been
on fire at times. The Russians at
tempted to recapture the hill, but
met with great loss. 1t is reported
all the guns have been landed from
the warships and 1t is momentarily
expected the ships will be blown up.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-05

in the case within a short time.
Pressed to make these known he re-
fused.
Il am concealing nothing from
you," he said. There are certain
matters that I can not talk about
now. We must wait just a little
longer"
"Have you ever negotiated loans
for Mrs. Chadwick outside of Ober-
limp he was asked.
"Only on my own paper" he said.
Il have placed that for her OCCASION
ally. 1t was not in large amounts at
first and was paid. 1 have not acted
as money borrower for her outside
of Oberlin."
While The Press reporter was talk
ing with Beckwith a bunch of roses
was sent to his room by some friend.
The tears coursed down the old mans
cheeks and his voice choked.
IF they were only white ones they
would be more appropriate" he
sobbed. 'Is it possible that I still
have one friend left here? Is there
single person in the world who
has kindly feeling for me?"
There are many who still have
faith in him. This was apparent
Wednesday, for the feeling of bitter
ness has been replaced to a great ex-
tent by one of pity.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-05
OFFICIAL
| SENTENCED
(Scripps News Association.)

DENVER, Col, Dec. 5.-Four of
five election officials in the Fifth
watd. charged with contempt, were
found guilty and sentenced by the
supreme court today.
Frank Kratke, license inspector,
charged with aiding in frauds, was
sentenced to one year in Jail.
Ray and Omalla, judge and clerk
respectively. were sentenced to six
months Imprisonment and to pay a
fine of $500. Kafsky. judge, was SEN
fenced to three months in Jail and to
pay $3.50 fine.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-05
Mrs. Chadwick Has No Jewels.

NEW YORK, Dec. 5.-Mrs. Chad
wick is still at the Holland house,
and is being closely watched by Sc
ere service men. Deputy Sheriff
Rian made an unsuccessful attempt
this morning to secure from the man.
agement of the hotel a certificate set
ting forth the belongings of Mrs.
Chadwick now in the house. 1t is
stated on good. authority that the
woman has nothing but handbag
with her and that she has no jewels
In the safe as was supposed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-05
MUST BE GOOD

r. c.. Korte was put under $500
peace bond, to be in force for six
months, by Judge Hinkle today.
Kortc threatened to kill his wife for
the reason that she had applied for a
divorce from him. The couple have
seven children. the oldest being l3
years old. They live on ranch near
Colbert.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-05
GOOD FOR
CONTRACTORS

The opinion rendered by Judge
Kennan on the eight-hour law, Satur-
day, means a large number of dollars
in the pockets of the city contractors.
p. Costello. August Ilse and j. c.
Broad are doing city work. They
are drawing pay for eight hours
work and are making their men work
nine hours. They realize 25 cents
off of each man per day.
In contracts it has been known to
cost the city SIS extra day made
by the contractors ON their men work.
ing overtime.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-05
200 TO SELECT FROM
(Scrlpps News Association) }

NEW YORK, Dec. 5.-A special
panel of 200 talesmen has been sum-
moned for the second trial of Nan
Patterson, charged with the murder
of Caesar Young. which begins today.
II is expected the present trial Will
attract even more widespread atten-
ton than did the first.
Miss Patterson has been Ill with
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-05
GOES TO JURY
TOMORROW
(scrlpps News Association. }

PORTLAND, Dec. 5,-Arguments
for the defense in the land fraud
cases this morning were opened by
L. F. Puter of Eureka. Cal, a brother
of one of the defendants. He was
followed by O'Day, who In turn viii
be followed by Henry In closing
argument for the prosecution. The
case will 60 to the jury tomorrows
afternoon.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-05
SMO0T CASE
(Scrlpps News AssociationD }

SALT LAKE, Dee. 5.-United
States Marshal Haywood is serving
subpoenas today on witnesses in the
Smoot investigation. The first man
served was Elder John Nicholson, re-
corder in the Salt Lake temple. He
will be examined regarding plural
marriages.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-05
GOT WRONG MAN

w. ]. Manross, engineer OF the
Great Northern heating plant, was
held up this morning at o'clock by
two men. The robbers tied the hands
of Mr.. Manross behind him and show
ed board through his arms across
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-05
AFTER PENSION
MONEY

Old soldiers, wive and orphans were
seen in large numbers at the court
house today. 1t was pension day
and thousands of dollars in vouchers
were handed out to them by the coun-
ty clerk.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-05

his back. They went through his
pockets but failed to get anything.
The men had evidently got hold Of
the wrong man as they remarked
He isn't the fellow We thought he
was" and hurriedly left the building.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-05

Judge Albaugh, one of Mrs. Chad
wick's lawyers, after a consultation
with her in New York, has announ-
ced that he can give the officials Of
the Oberlin bank no good news con-
cernlng settlement OF their claims
against his client.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-05
(Scripps News Association.)

CLEVELAND. O.. Dec. emil
Chadwick. son of Mrs. c. l.. Chad
wick, did not arrive in Cleveland at
7:16 this morning, as was expected
1t was reported he left New York
last night on a secret mission. Ac-
cording to the conductor of the Lake
Shore train, young Chadwick left the
train at Ashtabula.
Bank President Goes to Jail.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-05
BANK
CLOSED
(Scripps News Association)

(Scripps News Association.)
BUFFALO, N. Y, Dec. 5.-The
German bank, of which President
Emery of the German American bank
is also president, closed its doors this
morning owing to a run on the bank.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-05
POPE Is Ill
(Scripps News Association.)

ROME, Dec. 6.-At session of the
consistory this afternoon the pope
was seized with recurrence of his
old complaint. gout, and had to be
aided to his apartments. DR.. lap
poni stated the pope's condition was
not serious and a few hours rest
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-05

w. s. Thomas has sued c. l.. Hoff-
man for s3903.37. claimed to be due
on promissory note dated October
LIZ. 1901.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-05
HORRIBLE DEATH
OF two BABIES

RAYMOND, Mont, Dec. s.
The 3-months-old baby girl of
I Hiram Chittenden today fell
! from the arms of her brother,
alighting on it's head, killing
the child.
The 3-year-old daughter Of
John w. Lee while playing in
, the kitchen stumbled into a
tub of scalding water, cooking
her to death.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-05

+. l.. O'Neill was fined 81 in police
court today was fast driving.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-05

Bank President Goes to Jail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-04

um. ch? But he's 4 good catcher. No.
that doesn't MAX" any difference; if
he'd drop a foul like that in New York
nobody would say a word; suppose
YOU fellows think it's awful bad.
though. eh?. Greubner. ch? I'm, he's
German. too, ch? Yes. he's a nice
fielder: does very well on bases. UNI:
Young. oh? We'll. its only the young
ones that it pays to watch. Yes, he
might DO for the American association,
they don't play good bail. though. Tn"
associations fun Of men not good
enough for the major leagues, the
culls; men who couldn't make good
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-04
STEAMER HENNEPIN is SUNK
Goes to Bottom of River Above Moline
Yesterday.

While in operation yesterday near
the Moline chair, the Hennepin, a tow
boat, with three -barges, was handi-
capped by her tow and collided head
on with Dry Rock, nearly opposite
Walker Station. The submerged cliff
pierced through the Hennepin's planks
and tore a large hole in her hull,
sinking her rapidly. Settling down
upon the rock. the boat was firmly
held, and a Golfer will be built, the
hole stopped up and the boat raised
and fioated down to harbOr for re-
pairs. The boat is owned by Capt.
Robert Rebeur. who has chartered her
TO Darling & Co. he being in command
IF the boat. The boat was being EN-
ployed in pumping sand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-04
KohIey Miller knocks Ball Out of the
Grounds in 11th Inning OF Sec
ond Game With Rockford.
ONLY SCORE OF CONTEST
Sensational Fielding Cuts of Runs
Visitors Take the First by
Bunching Hits in Sixth.
GAMES TOMORROW.
Dubuque at Rock Island.
Davenport at Springfield.
Cedar Rapids at Decatur.
Rockford at Bloomington

Big Harry Meek and his string OF
'ail-waggers yesterday tried to even
mp with Rock Island for the pair of de
feats received here Monday. Probably
'ney would have had their revenge
but for the homer by Kohley Miller in
he 18th inning of the second game.
Adviccs from the Yerkes observatory
at Madison, Wis, today were that the
ball had been sighted there moving
in a nOrtherly direction. KOhley
had been out of the game
three days on account OF
the game three days on account of
sickness. having taken cold in his bat
ting lamp. He promised a home run
Oh his appearance. He said he never
felt more like playing ball than he did
yesterday. He acted the part. If you
wish further proof take a glance at his
record in the two games. His hurdle
over the fence brought the only score
of the second game, sensational catch
es in the field by both sides cutting
off tallies.
Jaeger Fails In Double stunt.
Charley Jaeger does not expect to re
main in this league another season
ne ildN Dt''il iJ'IlJIIIllS al year Ibl
Rockford. He has won the major pOr-
ton of his games. He is reputed to be
the most graceful twirIcr in the Three
Eye. He can pitch Il game without
working up a sweat. Yesterday he at
tempted to take a few inches off the
chest expansion of CamnitZ for his
stunt for Springfield against Cedar
Rapids Tuesday. CamnitZ pitched both
games and won them. Jaeger can
blame no one but Kohley Miller for
his failure. The prospects were that
the second game would be called on ac-
count of darkness but for MillerS bling
or. Nothing short of a home run would
have won. Both pitchers were in fine
fcttIc and they were receiving brilliant
support
Tapped LnkaT Hard In the First.
Rockford won the first game by an
Four hits. single, two doubles and a
triple. Melted three scores. In the five
preceding innings only two safe ones
bad been gathered off I.akaff. After
Davidson had been famed Graham
connected for base. Then Meek
slammed for three in right. and Cam
eron and Shour followed with two
sackers. Lakaff was called in by Man
ager NiCUl and Lundin substituted.
Sunday Lakaff replaced Lundin. The
next two men mp grounded to the in
field. In the succeeding three innings
Lundin allowed one hit.
Rock Island had the best of it in
the hit column. but could not get to-
gCthCT. The one score of the locals
showed in the second. Miller who
drew his base. advanced to third on a
wild throw to first by O'Brien of Dur
KEGS roller. and was brought the
remainder of the distance by Will
Davidson single.
Score of the First Came.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-04
Puts an End 70 il All.

y EreviOus wall Oftimes comes as
a result of unhearable pain from over
taxed organs, dizziness. baCkache. liv-
or complaint and constipation. But
thanks to DR. Kings New Life Pills
they put an end 10 it all They are
gentle but thorough. Try them. Only
25C. Guaranteed by Hartz & Tile
meyer, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-04
ARE YOUNG HORSE THIEVES
Pair of Whitesidc County Boys Tried
Plan That Failed.

Frank Crahtrcc. who says he is
from Lima county. Ohio and Stephen
Parker. Paw Paw, H.. bricklaycr,
are languishing in the Whiteside
county jail because they drove away
with rig belonging TO a Sterling Iiy-
'rym"n, and tried to sell it in Clinton.
Tho two fellows, who are each IS years
of age. were arrested and went to the
county jail at Morrison. accompanying
The officers without rcquisition. Both
boys were in a fearful state. and were
glad to give the officers as little trou-
bic rs possible. hoping 10 get out Of
the scrape in which they find them
selves as easily as they can.
The boys said they had known each
other for four years. Tbcy formulated
plan Al Sterling. whereby they were
20 hire Tig from the Smith barns
there. drive 20 Clinton. and cell it. Iii
vif'ng tho amount they received. and
Getting crt uf town. Their plans, how
over we're spoiled by the interference
ri TIC Clinton police.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-04
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
RESULTS YESTERDNY.

y
Chicago. ;. Washington, = Go in
ningSl.
Boston. :; Cleveland. =.
New York. :. Detroit. =.
Philadelphia. 10; ST Louis. 5.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
New York. 4: Chicago. >.
Pittsburg. ). BROOKLYN. =.
Cincinnati. =; Philadelphia. first
gtmCD.
Cincinnati {; Philadelphia. > ,second
Eanc).
Boston. =: st Louis. y Go innings.
St Louis. Is. Boston. 3 CSccOnd Eamcl.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATIONS.
Columbus. e; Toledo. =.
Louisville. :: Indianapolis. J.
WESTERN LEAGUE.
Colorado Springs. ;; st. Joseph, 8.
Sioux city. =: DcS M"in"S. ;.
Omaha. -: Denver. a.
THREE E!YE LEAGUE.
Rock Island, /; Rockford, (hrst
Rock Island, /; Rockford, Csocond
;CamC).
Springfield, 1; Cedar Rapids, oirst
Eam"D.
%amCD.
Decatur. o: Davenport. > first gamcl;
Decatur, 10: Davenport. Second
Eamc).
Bloomington. c; Dubuque. |.
CENTRAL LEAGUE.
Terre Haute. 4; Fort Wayne. ,.
Wheeling. /: Grand Rapids. .
Evansville. =: Marion. -.
South Bend. Is. Dayton. :.
IOWA LEAGUE.
Fort Dodge. =: OSkaloOSa, ,.
Ernkuk 1: MarShalltown. l.
Waterloo. /: Burlington. =.
Ottumwa, II, Boone, o.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-04
STIR BY BOOMERS
Defeat DUBUQUE Again Yesterday.
Making the Ninth Successive VIC
tory for Bill Corners Boys.
TRYING FOR SECOND PLACE
DoubIe-Headers at Decatur and Spring
field Break Even-EIeven Inn
inss at the Capital.

Bloomington, Aug. l. Bloomington
made it nine straight, Outplaying Du-
buque at every point. Smith was in
great form and received fine support
in the main. Godwin's error allowed
a run, but he made up for it by
triple with the bases full in the first.
The score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-04
HOLLAND SCENTS FRAUD
Ticket Sellers in Some Cities Said to
Have Been Holding Out Money.

Bloomington. Aug. 4.-Prcsidont
Holland Of the Threc-Eye league be
came CcEu:zant yesterday Of d scheme
for defraudinE the various clubs by
holding out tickets on the gates. It
came 10 light that III some of the cit
is around the circuit The ticket TAX
crs and ticket sellers have been with
holding 100 tickets 81 each game and
dividing the proceeds. There is no
means Of knowing now extensive the
losses have been. Each club was no
titled today 10 be on the lookout and
prevent any leakage Of this kind.
All the news all the time - THE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-04

Cheek had the Sox huggfng the
bases i'll both games. Not a base was
stolen on him. Five got away from
Starke The steals were made by
Thornton and Cheek in the first game,
and by Miller, Durkee and Davidson
n the second.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-04

Dubuque tomorrow. Saturday and
Sunday. Springfield opens here Tues
day for three games. Then the locals
| leave to play Rockford, Dubuque and
| Cedar Rapids
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-04

Goodwin, BIoOmington's center field
or. set the fans wild there yesterday
with a triple play, redeeming himself
after making an error that had cost a
run.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-04

Three base hit-Sweeney. Home
run-MiHer. Bases on balls-Lieb-
rardt. >. Jaeger. l. Struck out-Lieb-
hardt. 6: Jaeger l. Double plays -
Miller-ListCr. Davidson Meek. Hit by
pitcher Sweeney. Time-1:55. I'm
pirc Stuart.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-04

Decatur Review: Ted Sullivan,
baseball astronomer now searching
the Three Eye heavens for new stars.
all his talk to the contrary notwith-
standing. has seen players in the Com
mOdOre team worthy of mental note.
Sullivan is a wise old head and he
handles a baseball deal like a gypsy
trading for horse. II would not he
like Sullivan. in seeking profitable
bargains for his employers. TO grow
enthusiastic and let il be known that
there was anything good in the ami
NAL he is after. He sat through yes
tCrday's ball game. which was not a
brilliant contest. II just so happened
things did not break that way. but it
was good. well played contest. me-
chemically worked out. He talked 10
members OF the local management
dreamily and occasionally made a re
mark TO himself He 50 far disclosed
his opinions as TO ask about three
players. One was Harry Swacina.
I'm. il don't seem 10 me he can
throw WELL unused sullivan Have
him throw few balls TN. yes. he's
good. aggressive player. I'm, yes.
I like the way he slashes at the bali
Has he got any bad habits. now?
What did YOU say that catChcr's name
is? oh. Krebs: German. Un. How
longs he been with the team, en- &?
Three years, Ell? I'm. UNI: now if he
had it IN him he'd been up before this,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-04

VyskociI. of Davenport. did SO well
in the first game against Decatur yes
terday that he was allowed to con
tinue in the second. But Joe lasted
only a few innings when his balloon
went up.