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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20

the cruel obstinacy of one man whose
blind rage at being so thoroughly ex-
posed in the newspapers because of
his vacillating excuses and his weak
attempt to throw the burden of
blame on the other commissioners, is
directed against the unfortunate
cripples and old soldiers.
Commissioner Handley stated to
more than one person that he would
vote for a modification of the order
If the other commissioners would do
so. Commissioner ONO stood ready
to vote that way and the vote Of
Handley would have given relief to
the unfortunates. That special meet
ing forced Handley to throw off the
mask and stand forth as the one man
who is responsible for the starvation
order. Even Chief of Police Waller
had consented to a modification Of
the order, as had the mayor and Com
missioner ONO. But Handley obsti-
nately refused to relieve the starving
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20

cripples and old soldiers
Today two aged merchants, one an
old soldier, declared to The Press
that 1t would be impossible for them
to wait longer and that they would
have to apply to the county for sup
port. At least one Of these impover-
ished, wrecked popcorn merchants
will be obliged to pass his Christmas
in the county poorhouse because Po-
lice Commissioner Handley will not
permit him to support himself.
Commissioner Handley is supported
by the taxpayers Of the city. His
Christmas presents will be bought
with money paid FOR licenses to sell
popcorn.
The poor, tottering, aged man,
driven from his chance to make an
independent living, viii be supported
by the county. He will have no
Christmas presents because Handley
refused him the right to make hv.
Ing.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20
CHRISTMAS IN A P00R-H0USE
FOR A CRIPPLED OLD SOLDIER
RESULT OF HANDLEY'S ORDER

Notwithstanding his efforts to
throw the responsibility on the other
members Of the board and despite his
positive declarations that he would
favor a modification Of his notorious
starvation order. Commissioner l.. B.
Handley again blocked the movement
started by friends of the old soldiers
and cripples yesterday to secure re-
lief from the cruel order.
Mayor Boyd requested the board of
police commissioners to consider the
matter at special meeting yesterday
and It was given out at the time that
something would be done. But the
same display Of stubbornness on the
part Of Commissioner Handley de-
feated the object of the meeting.
Commissioner ONO was ready to
modify the order so far as to permit
the old soldiers and cripples to re-
sumo their business and make liv-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20

The witness then replied to ques-
tions regarding the shooting. She was
looking out of the cab window when
she heard n shot. She did not sec
the revolver nor the flash, but saw
the smoke. The witness denied ac-
counts of the shooting which she
gave Reporter Marston. She said she
told the truth to her counsel, but not
to other people. She denied that an
operation had been performed on her.
The defense rested. A recess until
tomorrow was taken. Miss Patterson
half staggered out Of the court with
the aid of the warden.
Mrs. Young went on the stand and
swore that Young did not wear a
brown derby the day of the shooting,
but a black hat. The defense rested
and the court adjourned until tomor-
row morning.
Lawrence r. Levy will sum up in
the morning. Rand will close for
the state this afternoon. II Ia ex-
pected the case will go to the jury
later this afternoon.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20
BEFORE GRAND JURY
(Scripps News Association.) }

PORTLAND, Ore, Dec. .20.-Marie
Ware and Emma Watson, members
of the alleged timber ring, were be-
fore the grand jury today.
II Is authoritatively announced that
both, as well as Puter and Mckinley.
made full confessions imp icating
those high in authority, Secret serv-
ice men are looking for a leak
through which certain persons might
be informed of the confessions. They
are taking every precauiion to insure
secrecy, even shadowing the jurymen.
The first ease to be considered by
Pierce Mays. who Is said IT, have
obtained fraudulent certificate TO
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20
FORSAKE POLYCAMY
IN OLD FAMILIES

ness said polygamy was rapidly de-
creasing among the old families.
Charles M. Owen of Salt Lake tes-
titled that Apostle John w. Taylor is
generally reputed to have five wives
and to have taken two within three
or four years. Apostle Cowley has
three wives, possibly four. Apostle
Merrill has nine wives, two of whom
were married since the manifesto. J..
r. Tanner, superintendent of the
Mormon Sunday schools, has four
wives. One of the four was married
two years ago. Thomas Chamberlain
has seven wives and had his fiftieth
child in his fftieth year, asserted the
witness. He told of number of ar
rests and convictions for polygamy
and in no case, however, did convic-
tion result in changing the habits of
life of the guilty persons.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20
MRS CHADWICK
GAN TESTIFY
(Scripps News Association-) }

CLEVELAND, o.. Dec. 20.-Ref-
cree Remington by decision today
gave Nathan Losser. receiver of the
estate Of Mrs. Chadwick, absolute
control of the Chadwick property. DIR.
Wall, government physician. today
gave the opinion that Mrs. Chadwick
was physically able to appear and
give her testimony. Mrs. Chadwick
will appear as a witness in the bank
ruptcy proceedings.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20
MRS. J. ". GOULD
SINKING FAST

Reports from the Sacred Heart
hospital are to the effect that Mrs.
J. w. Gould is sinking fast and is
not expected to live the night
through.
Mrs. Gould is the widow of the
former sanitary inspector and is the
woman who tried to commit suicide
by cutting her throat.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20
DfMPSIE IS
AFTER THEM

On warrants sworn out by f..
pempsie, Leah Spaulding. Ray Hamil-
ton and Della Ayelsworth were ar
rested by Chief Waller today on
charges of being inmates of houses
of Ill fame.
The women pleaded not guilty be-
fore Judge Hinkle this afternoon and
their cases were set for January B..
1905.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20
(h|tf COON
IS N TOWN

Ralp Cook, chief Of the fire depart
ment of Seattle, Is in the city in the
interest Of a bill to be introduced in
the next legislature providing for q
benefit fund for disabled firemen. A
similar bill was killed In the senate
two years ago by only two votes.
Mr.. Cook has been chief of the se-
attic fire department for 16 years.
He admires Spokane's level streets
and says they are the finest of any
city in the state.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20
ONO BERATES WALLER
FOR POLICE NEGLIGENCE

ii did come to the commissioners they
decided there was no breach OF eti-
quette in allowing the men to con-
tinue to sleep and ignore the order to
report at s o'clock.
TO accommodate the sleeping
guardians of the peace the commits
sioners decided to adjourn the meet
ing until 3 o'clock this afternoon
when il is hoped few of the men
might show up.
Commissioner ONO Is emphatic in
his denunciation of the loose manner
In which Chief Of Police Waller is
conducting the police department and
declares it is due to such incompe-
tency that robberies like the Hellen-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20
WILL SERVE AT
WALLA WALLA

Sentences were given II. Stone, con-
victed Of getting money under false
pretenses and John Moran, alias Tim
othy Lynch, for forgery in the su-
perior court today. Both go to Walla
Walla for two years.
Moran forged the name of John
Twohy of Kalispel to a $50 note.
Stone pleaded guilty to gaining
money under false pretenses. He bor-
rowed $25 from Fred Betz on a draft
drawn on the Montana Trust COM
pany of Helena for $795. Stones
wife sat with him in court and was
greatly affected when the court read
the sentence. They have two small
children.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20
MS SISTER MARRIED
APOSTLE OUT IN OCEAN

John H. Hamlin, prominent con-
tractor and decorator of Salt Lake,
is expected to testify that his sister
Lillian married the late Apostle Abra-
ham II. Cannon on. a steamer OF San
Pedro harbor In 1897. His sister can
not be found, and is believed to be in
Canada. She has n child and both she
and the little one bear the name OF
Cannon. Apostle Cannon had three
other wives.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20
GAMBLING WITNESS
HAS GONE INSANE

The sheriff of Spokane county is
holding an insane man in the person
of j. C. Mcmillan as a future witness
in a pending case. Mcmillan was ar
rested December 9 with Floyd Bell
and Clyde Hammond charged with
gambling. He was held as a witness
against these men, but is now more
a candidate for an asylum rather
than a courtroom witness chair.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20

Pursuant to the plans formed yes
terday Commissioner Iiandley called
a special meeting OF the police board
for s o'clock this morning to investi-
gate the burglary of Hellenbrands
cigar store and to try to fix the re-
sponsibility upon some policeman.
But the board didn't do anything in
the way OF an investigation for the
reason that no one showed up to help
out. The policemen ordered to report
to the board worked all night and
then went home to get needed sleep.
1t wasn't until the board met that
there was n realization of the needs
the effects OF night shift and when
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20
NOT GUILTY
SAYS WOODARD

r, II. Woodard, the special police
man employed by the Merchants Po-
lice patrol who was arrested while
robbing one of the boxes in Tull &
Gibbs store belonging to the North
western Home Finding association,
was arraigned before Judge Hinkle
this afternoon.
Woodard entered plea of not
guilty and was held under $500 bonds
to appear for a preliminary hearing
next Thursday. In default of the
bail he was remanded to Jail.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20
WOYDT IS
Improved

f. NJ. Woydt is resting easier this
afternoon and his condition is regard
ed as improving. The physicians and
attendants were alarmed for a time
last night because of a sinking spell,
but today he has shown some i'm
provement and is considered in no i'm
mediate danger.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20
TREASURER ROSS
FILES ANSWER

Lake today filed an answer to the
suit of the Security Savings society
which Is seeking to compel him to
pay $4,000 of warrants, Ross says
the town of Medical Lake was not
organized at the time of the issuance
of the warrants in question and that
they should have been paid out of
the BROAD street grade fund for
which special assessments were made
In the year 1889
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20
SIAGLE WANTED

A warrant has been issued in Whit
man county for the arrest of j. F..
Slagle. who has been collector for
the Chicago Portrait company. which
has branch Offices in Spokane. Slagle,
who has lived in Spokane, was under
$3.50 bonds supplied by personal
friends of his in this city.
The bondsmen were notified today
that Slagle is believed to have alb
seconded with more than $500 in
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20
JAPANESE SEIZE
ANOTHER STEAMER

TOXIC, Dec. 20.-The Japanese
have seized the British steamer Nj
gretia bound for Vladlvostok with
contraband. She was sent to Sasebo
for a trial before a prize court. The
British steamer King Arthur was cap
tured while attempting to leave Port
Arthur yesterday. She was taken to
Sasebo. 1t is understood she took
supplies to Port Arthur.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20
READY
(Scripps News Assoctation.)

- NEWS ASSOCtdtICI-I
>SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 20.--Nel-
son was up with the lark this morn
ing and after a hearty breakfast went
out for short walk. The Dane is
safely within the weight, therefore
will rest until the hour of the fight.
He will come in from his training
quarters at 8 o'clock this afternoon,
bringing with him about $500 to bet
on himself.
Britt slept late and awoke with a
tremendous appetite. He is down to
weight, but will do considerable walk
ing and perhaps little light gym
nasium work. The betting continues
10 to on Britt. The big money will
be placed this afternoon and longer
price is expected as a result.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20
TO ARBITRATE

Married at 10; wants divorce at
16, is the record of Mrs. Ida ]. Aaken,
who made application In the superior
court today for legal separation on
the ground that her husband, Ludwig,
is an habitual drunkard. She says
that while In an intoxicated condition
he would abuse her, many times beat
ing her with his fists. lie also
threatened to kill her. lie is the
owner OF the Headlight saloon on
Main avenue and Division street.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20
DAVENPORT SAYS he
DIDN'T VIOLATE LAW

l.. NJ. Davenport entered a plea of
not guilty to the charge of violating
the game laws this afternoon. His
attorney gave notice that he would
file a demurrer to the charge. Argu-
ment. on the demurrer will be heard
by Judge IIinkle next Friday after
noon,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20
60ULO'S SON
USES A GUN
(scripps News Association. }

(Scripps News Association.>
NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-King Don
Gould. son of George Gould, fired his
pistol at some Columbia sophomores
who molested him at noon today.
They chased him down the boulevard.
Suddenly Gould pulled his gun and
fired. No one was injured. Could
then took refuge in his home.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20
CASE
is ADVANCED
(Scripps News Association. }

Tips
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-The su-
preme court today advanced for ar
gument the cases Of Benson, Hyde
and Dimons, the. San Francisco land
operators, who are opposing removal
to the District Of Columbia, where
they were indicted. The date set Is
February 20.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20
MONDAY TO
BE OBSERVED
(Scripps News Association.) }

(Scripps News Association.)
Monday. December 20, will be OBJ
served In Spokane as a legal holiday
in view of the fact that Christmas
falls on Sunday this year. The post
office will be open to business during
the hours observed on Sundays.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20
AN EARLY
REPENTANCE
(Scripps News Association.l J

(Scripps News Association.)
FALL RIVER, Mass, Dec. 20.-
The textile workers. unions this af-
ternoon voted to submit their differ
ences to arbitration, but the millmen
probably will ignore this move of the
operatives.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20
MlS. CHADWICK
: DID NOT PAY
(Scripps News Association. }

(Scripps News Association.)
BRUSSELS, Dec. 20.-It has trans
pired that Mrs. Chadwick when last
here purchased lace from the Decos-
ter company amounting to 5000
francs. The bill was not paid, ac-
cording to officials of the company.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20


The witness said the reason she
didn't take trip to Europe was that
she was afraid to go alone. She loved
Young affectionately, devotedly and
would gladly lay down her life for
him. She admitted that Smith and
his wife were familiar with her re-
lations with Young.
Yesterday the witness denied that
Young struck her. Today she ad-
mitted that after they left the Flan-
merry saloon they had a dispute and
Young pushed his hand in her face
and that she was crying.
The witness told of taking a cab
the next morning, of joking Young
about his hat when the bookmaker
told the driver to drive to hat store.
Young had 40 drinks during the night
before. She knew Young was going
away, but thought not before
month.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20

land from Puter, conveying the same
through the name of his clerk, T. s.
Potter to a Seattle attorney named
Peters. Potter testified that he only
acted as agent for Mays.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20
-~T~VT"-J


(Scripps News Association.)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-Apostle
John Henry Smith was recalled at
the opening of the Smoot inquiry
this morning to be asked whether
it was possible for Smoot to become
an apostle or to be married for time
and eternity without having first
taken the endowment" obligations.
He replied it was quite possible. but
it was his belief that Smoot had been
through the endowment house.
United States Marshal Haywood of
Utah testified as to the difficulty of
serving a subpoena for the witnesses
in the Smoot investigation. Many
witnesses left the country. Others
could not be located. All those whom
he failed to find were reported to be
and entered into such re-
lations since the manifesto. The wit
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20
CHADWICK F[Y[R
CLOSES TWO BANKS

depositors have been withdra wing
their money from the two banks.
finally compelling them to close down.
The officials say they do not hold any
Chadwick paper. The capitalization
of the two banks was $4,000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20

For years he has been subject to
epileptic attacks. The close confine-
ment of the Jail, coupled with the
worry of the coming trial, has unbal-
anced his mind. He has been trans
ferred to the hospital ward in the
Jail, where he lies in stupor. He is
very weak and the attendants do not
think he will ever regain his mental
faculties.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20
Ex- GOVERNOR EAGLE
DEAD

(Scripps News AssociatiOn.)
LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Dec. 20
James p. Eagle, former governor OF
Arkansas, died this morning.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20

(Scripps News Association.)
CONNEAUT, O., Dec. 20.-The
First National bank here and the
Marine bank at Conneaut Harbor
have closed their doors. Since the
exposure Of the Chadwick matter the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20
AGAINST THE s. ?.
(Scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News Association.)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-The su-
preme court has held in the case OF
Johnson VS.. the Southern Pacific that
all cars and locomotives should be
equipped with uniform automatic
couplers.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20
$3.260 VERDICT

In the damage suit of Schulxe
against the o. r. & N. the jury this
afternoon brought in verdict Of
$3.50 for the plaintiff.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20

money collected for the company.
Descriptions and pictures Of the COLI
lector are being sent broadcast to-
day.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20

Are you out Of work? Then you
can get 10-word Press want" ad
one time free.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20

For riding his bicycle on the side
walk w. H. Alexander was fined 81
and costs by Judge Hinkie this after
noon.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20

Mother house hold. Mother man
made happy through Press want"
ad.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20
Loubet Receives Them.
Davis Has Arrived.

ANTWERP, Dec. 20.-Rear Admir-
al Davis, the American member Of
the commission to investigate the
North Sea affair, arrived aboard the
Finland today.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20
WON'T GET OUT

Mrs. Carrie B. Swift petitioned
Judge Kennan today for restraining
order against J. B. Swift. from whom
she was divorced three weeks ago.
With the decree the court gave Mrs.
Swift their home In Union Park.
Swift refuses to vacate and insists
upon occupying a portion Of the
house.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20

Press want" ads act as oil on the
troubled waters.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20

"Blues" are cured by finding job
through Press want" ad.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20

thought he ought to go. Also that
Young said he feared his wife would
do him harm.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-20
ABOUT AMERICA

PARIS, Dec. 20-Owing to the nom
arrival of the American rear admiral
the Doggerbank hearing was post
poned until 2 o'clock today
Loubet Receives Them.
PARIS, Dec. 20.-President Loubet
today received at Elysee palace the
members of the international COM
mission of inquiry into the North sea
Incl lent
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-04
RahinOwitz Gets Off but Arrested
Again on Warrant from
DuneIIen.
THE BAIL is REDUCED.
Justice In Dunel en- Fixes Amount at S400
Instead of $1,000 the Amouot Named by
Recorder PickersglI- Lawyer Plechner
Accompanied the Man and Is In Charge
Of His Case.

Jacob Rabinowitz was arraigned
before Justice of the Peace Huff, at
Plainfield. yesterday, and his counsel,
George j. Plechner, of this city,
moved for dismissal on the case, on
the ground that warrant issued in
Union County for offense alleged to
have been committed in Middlesex
County, did not hold. AS Rabinowitz
is charged with buying the horses in
Middlesex County, the motion was
granted and the case dismissed.
The Plainfeld authorities had an
ticipated this move and had Rabino.
witz at once re-arrested on warrant
which they had procured in Dunellen
Just across the line, in this county.
The much -harassed defendant then
boarded trolley car with his lawyer
and went to Dnnellen. They apuear-
ed before the Justice there and Rabin-
owitz was held under bonds for the
April term of the Grand Jury. His
bail was reduced from the $1,000 i'm
posed by Recorder Piokersgill, when
Rabiuowitz was .arraigued in this
city, to less than half of that sum OF
$4c0. He went his own bond. Law
yer Plechner says he Will clear Him.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-04
Sneak Thief Entered Home Of
Henning Hansen and Got
About $50.
FAMILY AT BREAKFAST.
Believed to Have Entered the Front Door
and Gone upstairs-When One of the
Family Went Up the Rooms We're Com
pIeteIy Upset-HIlsdor; Grocery Store
Also object of Attack.

Burglars are still busy in this city,
one robbery and one attempted robbery
having been reported to the police
within twenty-four hours.
The residence OF Henning Hanson,
of % East avenue. was entered by a
sneak thief yesterday morning while
he family was at breakfast in a room
OH the first floor. The thief, it is
thought, entered bv the front door and
then went up ,the front stairs. He
went to bedroom and got away with
about $75 or $50 in money, which was
in bureau drawer. The occupants
of the dining room heard no sound,
and we're first apprised of the robbery
when a member of the family went
up stairs and found the room in a
state of semi chaos. The drawers of
the bureau were open and several
articles scattered about. No clue to
the burglar, who must have known
something of the habits of the family,
has as yet been secured. The theft
was reported to the police yesterday.
An attempt was made to enter the
grocery store of J. H. and +. Hilsdorf,
at 1872 Smith street, sometime Tuesday
night. panel was cut from the door
in the rear of the store, but the burg
lar must have been scared away bv
some sudden sound, from the fact
that he left the oh half completed.
The matter has been reported to the
police.