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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16
STOLE HIS
WIFf'S LOVE
Especial to The Press.)


COLFAX, Wash, Nov. 16.-Joseph
Canutt, who was reelected sheriff Of
Whitman county, is accused OF win
ming other things besides votes In
Colfax. A. L. Steward, in a COM
plaint filed yesterday, declares Sheriff
Canutt found time sufficient from his
eiectioneering and official duties to
win the affections Of Mrs. Steward.
The complaint tells an almost in
credulous story of criminal amours
and conspiracies through which Stew
ard was locked up in an insane asy-
lum and the sheriff caused false re-
ports Of Stewards insanity to be
published in the Pullman Tribune.
According to Stewards story, he
was railroaded into the insane asylum
by Sheriff Canutt so as to be out Of
the way when the sheriff made love
to Mrs. Steward For this and the
alternating OF his wife's affections
Steward asks the court to award him
damages amounting to $4,000.
The suit has created a big scandal
here and it Is believed will involve
many prominent people.
Many people believe that the ex-
pose of the alleged plot to falsely in
carcerate Steward in an asylum will
result in Sheriff Canutt being forced
to resign with later prosecution under
criminal charge If the allegations
Of Steward be proved.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16

City Engineer Allan F. Gill was
beaten by the taxpayers last night
when a resolution by d. M. Thompson,
representing the league. was adopted
by the council as a committee of the
whole. The resolution provided that
the plans made by the city engineer
be submitted to B. c. Riblet, Otto
Weile and the professor in charge of
the engineering department of the
Washington Agricultural college.
The city engineer declared he be-
lieved himself as competent to pass
upon the matter as the experts
named, but was willing for the others
to act. This remark was elected by
Mr. Thompson's statement that those
present were incapable of judging the
two plans.
Some of the real drawbacks to the
reservoir plans were developed when
the politicians got to work trying to
obstruct the plans until Gill was ac-
cepted. F. Corsican Robertson jump
ed in to declare there was no use
talking about a reservoir system un-
til the water supply was purified. F.
Corsican declared that Canyon creek.
emptyins into Coeur d'Alene lake,
reeks with arsenical impurities and
lead salts, which flowed into the Spo-
kane river. Then +. Corsican sup
ported Gilrs Cliff Park reservoir
scheme.
Following speeches by w. s. Nor
man and DR.. Candy, Councilman
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16

ton of law before declaring the
amendment carried.
The constitution of the state says
there shall be a majority of the votes
thereon. This has been considered as
open to construction either way, but
the supreme court has Interpreted the
law plainly.
In the case of Metcalf VS.. the city
of Seattle, Justice stiles of the su-
preme court declares that I'm every
other instance excepting bonding
propositions) we believe, where the
constitution prescribes the majority
required to carry particular propo-
sition submitted to the electors, IL is
a majority of those who vote upon
that proposition
This opinion is sufficiently plain
and III adhered to there is no doubt
of the township organization amend
ment having been carried.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16

The epidemic Of diphtheria is in
creasing each day In Spokane. To-
day notices were served of IL more
cases, most of them in Union Park
and the eastern portion of the city.
There are now SO cases of the
dread disease known and the health
inspectors concede that there are
many which have not yet been re-
ported. Quarantine will be declared
at other houses during the afternoon.
The authorities are seriously con-
sidsring the advisability of closing
all the schools on the North Side and
in the Fourth ward to which the dis
ease has spread.
Because of the exposure the health
department is unable at this time to
control the spread of the malady and
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16
RHiBlED THOUGHT
OF DEATH
(Scripps News Association.)

NEW YORK, Nov. 16.-The work
of selecting a jury for the trial of
Nan Patterson, charged with the mur-
der of Caesar Young In a cab last
June. was begun this morning in Jus
tice Vernon Davis court.
A squad of 46 patrolmen kept back
the crowd which sought to gain ad-
mission. Miss Patterson was dressed
in black and wore a picture hat. She
sat beside her aged father. When the
arst venireman was asked if he had
any conscientious scruples against
capital punishment Miss Patterson
trembled visibly.
Eight talesmen have been examined
and two jurors selected when the
court took a recess.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16
R[DU([ TARIFF
I. IRON PHILIPPINES
(Scripps News Association.)

tScripps News Association.)
WASHINGTON. Nov. 16.-The an
nual report of Clarence H. Edwards.
chief of the bureau of insular affairs,
says the work of establishing a civil
government In the Philippines is now
practically accomplished. and as a
whole the work accomplished is most
satisfactory.
Material reduction in tariff rates on
Philippine sugar and tobacco can be
made without injury to any Ameri-
can industry. The change from a
silver to a gold basis in the islands
was accomplished without any dis
turbance to business. Negotiations
for the purchase of the friar lands
has been carried to successful issue.
part of the purchase price having
been paid and the remainder is in
bank.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16
(Scripps News Association.)

CHEFOO, Nov. 16.--The report this
evening that the entire Russian fleet
at Port Arthur had escaped with
torpedo boat destroyer which arrived
here last night is unconfrmed. Com
mander Plen of the Russian destroyer
said today that only the Liao III Shan
forts. but all the important positions
around Port Arthur, were controlled
by the Russians. The aJpanese have
made no gains recently. He says there
is SUFFICIENT food, ammunition and
coal at Port Arthur to last a year.
The commander Of the Ratsoropotny
said:
II left Port Arthur at midnight in
q binding snow storm. The boat
navigated through all the dangers of
floating mines without mishap. On
reaching the open sea we saw Jap
anese cruiser and some torpedo boats
in the distance. but by steaming rap
Idly through the storm with lights
extinguished we passed them unno-
ticed."
Captain Plen confirms the report
that General Stossel has been wound
ed. M. Sayaroff, former governor of
Dalnay, lately the principal engineer
of Port Arthur, died of enteric fever.
Word for the CIar.
CT pETE,RSRJvRG Nov 16-The
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16
tscripps News Associationl

LONDON. Nov. l6.-The report of
an attack on Russian soldiers by
Afghans at Kusk on the border ere
ated feeling of uneasiness in diplo-
matte circles. 1t is feared Russia
may exact satisfaction by attempting
to invade Afghanistan. Russia's
growing strength on the Afshanistan
border has fretted the British govern
mant circles for years.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16
MILL L|0NAIRE AND Wife LEAVE
LUXURY TO HELP THE POOR

NEW YORK, Nov. 16-Robert Hunter and his wife
the beautiful daughter of Arson Phelps Stokes whose
fortune reaches $10O00000, have removed from their
luxurious country home, at Noroton, to No. SO Grove
street. i'll low story brick building in the hear of
the Mnetta Lane district There with their baby they
will live to better the life of the people w wel in the
poverty stricken district the lower West side Minea
Lane was formerly the center of the redght district
Hunter prominent in the University settlement
work through which he became acquainted with Miss
Stokes
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16
FOES OF The SALOON

COLUMBUS. O., Nov. 16.-There
was large and representative at
tendance today at the opening of the
Anti-Saloon league, The sessions will
continue until the end of the week.
The presiding officer is Bishop Wilson
of Chattanooga and among the other
temperance leaders of prominence
who are down on the program for
addresses are John G. woolley Of
Chicago, Rev, f. s. Chapman. d. D..
of California. Rev G. w. Young. d.
D., of Kentucky. Congressman Cha rlss
f, Littlefield OF Maine and Rev. Louis
Albert Banks, u. D.. OF New York.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16

much depends upon the promptness
of the parents and neighbors in re-
porting suspicious cases.
These are the new cases reported:
S188h Hilliard.
2111 Dean avenue.
1919 Augusta avenue.
E1420 Third avenue.
E420 Rusk avenue.
E1205 Bridgeport avenue.
Southeast corner Napan and First.
629 Perry street.
1874 Madelia street.
In addition there are three cases
reported which the inspectors were
locating at noon today.
One death from diphtheria was re-
ported this morning. 1t was Frank
Carnahan, aged 10 years, of E1503
Broadway.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16
MANY VISITORS
IN PORTLAND
(scripps News Association. ,

PORTLAND. Ore, Nov. l6.-The
National grange opened at IL o'clock
this morning. Four hundred dele
ing all of New England. were present
Four thousand visitors came to the
city on special trains.
The morning session was devoted
to registration. Governor mber-
lain delivered an address of welcome
on behalf of the state and Mayor
Williams welcomed the visitors to the
city A public reception will be held
this evening.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16
TO WE'D UNDER STARS
And BARS

PETERSBURG. Va, Nov. 16.-Two
noted confederate families will be
united this evening when Miss Lucy
Lee Hill. daughter of General A p.
Hill, becomes the bride of General
James MacGill of Pulaski. The cere-
mony will take place In St. Paul's
church. which has been decorated
for the occasion with confederate
flags and emblems. Many confeder-
ate veterans will attend from Rich
mond, Norfolk and other points.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR
THE BRIDGE

used in the pier. suppose It helped
fill up and was cheaper than concrete.
But l don't know anything about It"
The timber used In the pier is in
plain view. VIII City Engineer Gill
and his contractor explain whether
pine binders are cheaper than con-
crete? VIII they explain how every
schoolboy knows that piece of pine
put in rock dry and then soaked
will split a rock?
Who's responsible?
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16
GETS
THE CONVENTION

Ell PASo, Tex, Nov. 16-while
Denver. and Los Angeles have with
drawn from the race for the next
convention. as part of the campaign
TO let it go to Portland, Boise con-
tinues In the race with little chance
of winning. Senator Newlands of
Nevada will probably be the next
president of the congress.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16

25 and the lusty infant will be given
birthday party on that date.
Invitations have been sent out by
Henry Oerter, secretary Of Local No.
4S5, Bartenders' International League
Of America, calling attention to the
birthday and inviting the good fel-
lows. of the city to be present at a
social smoker, given at the hall, 119
Washington street, one week from
next Friday night.
It will be a funny time for funny
fellows and a big crowd is expected.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16
q YEARS A KING

COPENHAGEN, Nov. 16.-Fetes
were held throughout Denmark yes
terday and today In honor of the
forty-first anniversary OF King Chris
tian's accession to the throne. Copen-
hagen and all other cities were bril-
liantly decorated and illuminated,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16
JUDGES TO
BE REMOVED
(Scripps News Association J


WASHINGTON, Nov. I6.-Attorney
General Moody announced this morn
ing that as result of the investiga-
tion of the Alaskan court by Assist
ant Attorney General Day the presi-
dent had decided to remove District
Attorney Frank II. Richards of Nome
and to ask for the resignation Of
Judges Alfred s. Moore of Nome and
Melville c. Brown of Juneau.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16
LABOR ASSEMBLY
GROWING

Members of the Falls City Trades
and Labor assembly last night urged
the formation of a free city employ
ment bureau which shall have offices
in the city hall and be under the
supervision of the city officials
The streetcar employees gave notice
last night that they had withdrawn
from the trades council and, with the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16
STOESSEL HAS BEEN W0uNDED..C CHIEF
ENGINEER OF PORT ARTHUR DEAD

pattern makers and cigarmakers, Sc
lected delegates to the assembly.
1t was shown that out Of "a unions
in the city the assembly now has a
membership Of IS.
1t was also reported that through
the efforts Of the committee of the
assembly the trouble with the WASH
ington Liquor company had been set
tied and the union men had returned
to work.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16
D|PHTHER|A IS SPREADING
ALL SCHOOLS May CLOSE

committed suicide in the courtroom
of Police Justice Donohue. The
tragedy was enacted before a large
crowd in the courtroom and a panic
ensued.
Geek had been arrested on a
charge preferred by Miss Sanburn for
beating her sister. The shooting fol-
lowed Czeck's failure to get his wife
to drop the prosecution.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16
FIGHT OVER DELEGATE
SEATING
(scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News AssocIation.J
SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 16.-The
morning session of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor was devoted almost
entirely to a discussion over the seat
ing of Delegate Mangen of the Chi
cago Florists and Gardeners union.
1t was sought to deny him recogni-
tion on the ground that he represents
a suspended union.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16
TROUBLEIN RUSSIA
(Scripps News Association }

(Scripps News Assoctation)
MOSCOW. Nov. IA message has
been received here reporting trouble
between the Russians and Afghans
on the border between Russia and
Afghanistan at Kushk. the Russian
railway terminus of the line from
Nerv. The Afghans have exploded a
magazine. killing many soldiers.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16
.xAXsE1 MoT ILL.
tscripps News Association)

fScripps News Assoclation,)
BERLIN. Nov. l6.--The report of
the kaisers illness is unfounded. His
majesty is healthy and vigorous. He
has just returned from strenuous
hunting expedition which involved
unusual physical exertion.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16
HEADQUARTERS IN
INDIANAPOLIS
(Scripps News Association)

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 16.--Na-
tional Democratic Chairman Taggart
arrived home from New York today
and announced that permanent demo-
cratic headquarters would be MAIN
tanned in the Sentinel building. Sew
eral important conferences will be
held here in the near future. He de-
clined to say who would attend these
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16
ENGLAND AND AMERICA
TO GET CONTRACTS
(Scripps News Association.) }

(Scripps News Association.)
BIRMINGHAM, England, Nov. 16.
The Post learns that in consequence
of the success of the new japanese
loan a large contract will be placed
in England and America. The Jap
anese arsenal is unable to meet the
demands made upon them for MILL
tary material.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16

captain of the Ratsoropotny has ad-
vised st. Petersburg of his arrival
in Chefoo with dispatches from Gem
eral Stoessel and Rear Admiral WI
rem. These have been transmitted to
the czar but have not been made
public.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16
BANDITS TtRRORlzF
WYOMING
(scripps News Association }

CHEYENNE, Wyo.. Nov. 16.--The
Cody bank robbers, who held up a
gambling house at Thermopolis yes
terday, have eluded q posse in the
Owl mountains and have probably
reached their rendezvous safely. The
bandits cut the telephone wires and
no ranchers could be Informed Of
their retreat. Other posses are being
organized and the man hunt has be-
come general.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16

4 Missouri democrat who bet his
home on Parker committed suicide
as soon as 1t became known that
Roosevelt was elected. Thus did he
escape the stlll worse fate of learn
Ing that Missouri had gone republl-
can.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16
TROUBLE CAUSED
By 5TR|k[R5
(scripps News Association.)

(Scrlpps News Association.)
HAVRE, Nov. 16.-Striking carriers
attacked the docks OF the Companie
this morning. Sol
diers were guarding the docks and
the strikers were repulsed. The may
or has issued a proclamation forbid
ding a procession in the street.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16
EMPEROR WILLIAM
IS Ill
(scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News Assocfation.)
LONDON, Nov. ia dispatch
from Berlin says:
"The condition of Emperor William
Is such that physicians have advised
him to abstain from exertion, mental
and physical, or another operation on
the emperor's throat may be neces-
sary. 1t Is still uncertain whether
his majesty will go south during the
coming winter"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16
WANTS PEACE
(Scripps News Assoclation.)

tSCrlpnS NtWS RSSoCldtloI.b
ROME, Nov, 16.--The vatican, 1t is
learned, intends to sound Washing
ton, and II agreeable a papal delegate
will be sent to the proposed interna-
tional peace conference.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16
HUGH THOMPSON
DYING
(Scripps News Association)

cN'ifPS ->SWs hssotiatioHy
NEW YORK, Nov. 16. - Hugh
Smith Thompson, former governor
of South Carolina, is dying from asth-
ma and general debility at his home,
E34 Fifty-third street.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16
ELLIOTT HAS RESIGNED

tScrinrs News AssociationD
NEWCASTLE, Ind. Nov. l6.-Gen-
eral william Elliott. commissioner Of
the interior for Porto Rico, has mall
ed his resignation to the president.
to take effect December I.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16

GLASGOW. Scotland. Nov. H.
The funeral of George Lennox Watt
son, the yacht designer. was held TO.
lay.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16
PARKER pRACTlCING

NEW YORK. Nov. 1s.--Ex-J Judge
Parker opened a law office In the
building at 50 Liberty street today.
He announced that he would estab-
lish a residence In this city. He will
practice alone.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16
Disabled His Ship.

tScripps News AssociationO
LONDON, Nov. 16.-An explosion
occurred aboard the Ratsoropotny at
1880 last night. Commander Plen
saw he could not put to sea in tho
storm and did not like the idea of
voluntarily disarming his ship. Ac-
cordingly he took drastic measures
to put her out Of commission.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16
UNION TWO YEARS OLD

Two years of age will be the bar
tenders union of Spokane November
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16

LIBAU, Nov. 16.-The Second d.
vision of the Russian Second Pacific
squadron sailed today 1t will over
take Rear Admiral Voelkersan's di-
vision by the way OF Suez.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16
SHOOTS CHILD and Wife
IN COURT ROOM

(scrlpps News Association,
CHICAGO. Nov. 16. - Charles
Geek. a saloon keeper. this morning
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16

shot and wounded his 12-months-old
baby, shot at his wife and sister-in-
law. Miss Lille Sanburn, and then
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16
Report . mistake.

report . A1oVAkos
(Scripps News Association.)
LONDON, Nov. 16.-A dispatch
from Chefoo this afternoon states
that the report that the Russians
had blown up the torpedo boat de-
stroyer Ratsoropotny TO prevent the
Japanese seizing her is unconfirmed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-16

Word for the CIar.
ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 16.-The
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-06-23
NEWS OF THE WORLD.
THE GEN. sLocUM DISASTER.

Life preservers on Chicago boats
are never tested for supporting power.
The captain of the lost boat said he
thought over every possible avenue of
escape and finally sought the one thai
seemed best to him.
The officers and crew of the steamer
are blamed for the great loss of life
because they did not take a shorter
course to beach the vessel.
Five hundred and twenty-one vic
Tins of the Gen. Slocum disaster in
Long island sound have been found;
over 500 persons are missing and 273
bodies unidentified
Seven hundred or more persons,
mostly women and children. were
burned or drowned in disaster on
the excursion steamer Gen Slocum
in Hellgate, East river, New York
during a Lutheran Sunday schoOl
picnic.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-06-23
FOREIGN.

Over 100 lives were lost and much
property destroyed by storms in Cuba.
Prince George of Greece. governor
of the island of Crete, is declared to
have developed into a despot.
At Homburg, Prussia, Emperor Will
lam and the empress arrived to attend
the motor contests for the James Cor.
don Bennett cur.
Mgr, Falconio, apostolic delegate to
the United States. arrived at the vati.
can with the bishops of Savannah.
and Cleveland.
Count Bohrikoff, governor general
OF Finland, was shot twice and mortal.
" wounded by student son of a
senator, He was long regarded as the
oppressor of Finland.
Al Pretoria, the legislature decided
to appoint an auditor and treasurer for
the south African railroads. This
means the retirement Of Manager Sir
Edouard Girnuard.
The British have captured a lama
who had just arrived from Lhassa. He
declares that the dalai lama has made
every preparation for flight to China
in the event of Lhassa being threaten.
ed.
The sale of the personal effects Of
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-06-23

the late duke of Cambridge, including
pictures, furniture, rare silver, mag
nificent collection of snuff boxes and
other curios, realized a total of S273,-
SIS.
The reichstag has passed a bill pro-
viding for the building Of the Togo
land German west Africa railroad at
the expense of the imperial treasury
instead of through a colonial loan
guaranteed by the empire.
/ A letter from Urumiyah, north
Persia, says Seid, who murdered Rev.
/ Benjamin w. Labaree, son of DR.. Ben
iamin Labaree, superintendent of the
American mission had been brought
by the British consul TO Tabriz for
trial.
At Madrid the cabinet has considered
the negotiations relating to the pro-
posed extradition treaty between
Spain and the United States, and has
authorized the minister of foreign
affairs to submit the question to par
lament.
Prof. Sikorsky, the lecturer on men
tai disease Of Kieff university, is pre-
pairing a voluminous work to disprove
the existence of ritual murders, stories
regarding which have frequently in
famed the ignorant to anti-Jewish
riots, like that at Kisheneff.