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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-21

This morning at the request Of
Health Officer Genoway, Mr.. Morley
explained the nature of this scale. 1t
is harmless fungus, prospering es-
pecially in wet weather. 1t is at
tached to the skin or rind of the
ly that If one wanted diet Of the
apple, to which it clinss so tenacious
ly that If one wanted diet of the
scales he would have ii accumulate d
quantity of the skin. The skin might
do damage to the interiar lining Of
the alimentary canal, If taken in suf-
ficient quantity. The scale interferes
only with the appearance Of the
apple.
AS a result of the health office cru
SADIE against fruit is liable to be
dropped. 1t is understood that here
after the department will pass UP
fruit stands and edalers unless there
should be decayed fruit displayed for
sale.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-21
HEALTH. OFFICE B0G|E
MAN SHOT TO PIECES

IF n person eat a sufiiciency Of
these scales he might get enough Of
the apple rind into his stomach to
create a serious pain"
In such vein George s. Morley, hor-
ticultural inspector of Stevens county
and one of the best known horticul-
turists Of the state. laid at rest the
fears of the health department re-
garding possible increase in the NOR
tality of the city from what is known
as the common apple scale.
Lasts evening Health Inspectors
Bunker and Bishop captured some
apples which showed the scale and
hied to Mr.. Morley's hotel for expert
examination. After satisfying him.
self that the blemish on the apples
was merely the common scale, not
the San Jose, or any other variety, he
handed down the opinion above
quoted.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-21
BOLD PURSE SNATCHERS
ROB WOMEN SHOPPERS

Mrs. Collier, 1114 Spofford avenue,
who came here recently from the ST.
Maries country, was robbed of her
in money. her glasses and keys, about
o'clock last night within a few
yards of her home. Her purse was
snatched by slouchy young man
clad in rough clothes, who immedi-
ately disappeared.
At about the same time Mrs.
Charles II. Fenton of the San Marco,
while passing down Riverside near
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-21

sheriff he was the idol Of the gam
blers an dthe privileged ones Of
Great Falls.
!. Two years ago the gamblers and
saloon men turned against him but
with all the money and powerful
fofces arrayed in opposition he was
reelected. Then it was he turned on
hit enemies and in a lively war, with
gun plays and legal fights, Sheriff
Benner closed up the gambling and
stamped out the evil, along with a
few other incidental evils. This he
did alone with the city authorities
and his prosecuting attorney against
him.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-21
[|V[ STOCK MIN To
n[[T H[Q[ T0N0QR0w

The second anual session Of the
will open at 10 o'clock tomorrow in
the rooms Of the chamber of COM
merce.
With all the money invested in the
live stock industry of this state, there
was never until last year a general
organization of the sheep. cattle and
horse raisers and dealers of Washing
ton. Experience with number of
county organizations showed they
were inadequate and just prior to last
years meeting Of the National Live
Stock association in Portland, the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-21

PATTERS0N'S ATTORNEY
MAKES DRAMATIC SPEACH

NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-When court
opened this morning Nan Patterson
appeared in fine spirits. She convers-
ed in a lively manner with her father,
whom she kissed on entering.
Prosecutor Rand withdrew the mo-
tion to strike out certain portions of
the testimony to which objections
were made yesterday, the defense
declining to concur.
Attorney Unger made the usual
motion to dismiss the defendant on
the grounds of non-proof which
motion was denied. Counsel Levy
then summed up the defense IN a
long, exhaustive speech.
Mr.. Levy pointed out the weakness
Of the prosecution and spoke of the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-21

For several weeks there have been
ting up a ticket at the coming munici-
pal election which shall have as it's
distinctive features clean man for
mayor and clean men for the city
council, no one OF whom will draw
salary but will donate their services
TO the city's veal; apply their ener-
gies to eradicating grafters; devote
their business acumen to the orderly
an deconomical administration OF the
city's affairs; bend their integrity to
the purpose In hand.
So quietly have the conferences
been held that 1t is not known who
pave been present. BY chance, 1t be-
came known to The Press that Col. l.
N. Poyton was interested In the move
ment. Col Peyton said today:
Eyes, there are number of the
leading business men and capitalists
of the city, who are not in need OF
salary, who feel that the future of
our city demands that they take Off
their coats an dshow the people Of
this city that it's affairs can be run
along all lines with a success which
will be as conspicuous as the success
marking their own private ventures.
To that end the men interested have
selected n mon for mayor who will
serve without pay.
''To that same end we are talking
IN confidence with men in the differ
ent wards of the city who would
serve as members Of the city council
without salary. -.
ITO that end also we are working
to get sterling business men whose
private interests are In such shape
that for two years they will be able
TO carry out the duties of city COM
missioners.
There are some considerations con-
cerning the conduct Of municipal af
fairs which command attention from
the thoughtful man who has no vest
ed interests here. So much more is
II to the interests OF the man with
large holdings to see that barter and
trade and mismanagement and favor
itism and the political legardemain
now In vogue be pushed aside and the
peopleshown what a loss they have
suffered through the years gone and
will suffer during the years to come
Ia there Is no change Such a demon
stration would be worth millions, and
some Of us propose to make the at
tempt. We are not personal to any OF
the present administration and shall
not be personal to any one who may
come before the people.
"As to the mayor, we have fixed up
on him and have his consent to the
plan. We have seen a number OF men
regarding the service In the city
council. eW have also seen men who
would make the best commissioners
in the world.
"When the time comes we will lay
those names before the public. They
will appeal to every intelligent man
and taxpayer.
'"The same thoughtful attention
which will be given by these men to
the city's affairs is being given now.
given today and will be given In the
next weeks to presenting this cam
paign of no salary. no graft, no graft
ers to the people. 1t is a practical
demonstration Of tho methods of or
dinary business that we desire, and
we do not want any party In II.
Spokane for Spoksne's business men,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-21
POPULAR MONTANA SHERIFF
ACCUSED OF FORGERY

Behind the story Of an ordinary
warrant issued on complaint of f. L.
Goodall of the Whitehouse dry goods
company, lies the story either of
mere escapale or of the beginning of
the end Of a man who has been one
of the most popular and efficient off,
GERS OF Cascade county. Montana.
Sheriff II. L. Benner of Great Falls,
stands accused OF raising money on
checks while on visit to Spokane
last November. A clerk at the White
house. knowing Benner to be sheriff,
did not hesitate to recommend his
superiors to cash check for cas-,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-21
SENTENCED TO
THREE YEARS

r. l.. Bogardus. at one time secre-
tary of the Spokane Building & Loan
association, who was found guilty of
embezzling funds from the society.
will have to serve three years in the
penitentiary according to a decision
handed down by the supreme court at
Olympia.
Bogardus is In the real estate busi-
ness and is out on bond. A petition
for rehearing will probably be made
within the next 80 days.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-21
Will USE Pen AGAINST
LAWSON

NEW YORK. Dec. 21.-Dennis
Donahoe, the financial writer who IL
was reported. sent Thomas Lawson q
message warning him not to print an
advertisement attacking Donahoe or
the latter would take the midnighs
train to Boston to do things to Law
son. this morning denied having made
the statement ascribed to him.
Il am a peaceful, not fighting man.
but 1 am prepared to defend myself
If attacked by Lawson. My weapon
is my pen and I propose to tell people
what l know of the conditions. fairly
accurately and fearlessly."
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-21

conflicting testimony the cabman and
the boy who jumped on the cab step.
Either Young killed himself or
was killed by the defendant" said the
attorney. You must either acquit
this girl or give her the full punish
ment of the law"
Levy spoke of the life of the de-
fendant, of her scarlet sins, and dra-
matically declared:
Were she the vilest strumpet of
the street and her soul black as the
gates of hell, she IS entitled to as
square and fair a trial as the sweet
est, purest woman"
Counsel told of the life of Young
and his complex disposition. He said
Young was a man who would natur-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-21
CORPSE OF FIREMAN IN
WILD RUSH TO FIRE

LACROSSE, Wis, Dec. 21-With a
comm containing a corpse laying on
top Of the hose in the hase wagon
the fire apparatus, draped for the fun
eral Of one of the flremen, dashing
away In the lead, n team of fire
horses being used for hearse duty,
ran away at the sound of the fire bell
yesterday afternoon and caused
great sensation.
The funeral was that OF Thomas
Ploof. the oldest fireman in Lacrosse
and IN honor of him the entire depart
ment turned out.
The hose wagon had been converted
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-21

the church Of Our Lady Of Lourdes
by rough looking man who made OFF
with her pocketbook, which contained
about S. in money and some trinkets.
An hour later Officer Lister arrest
ed young man on Stevens street
who answered somewhat to the des-
cription given by Mrs. Fenton and
Mrs. Riblet. He gave the name OF
John Woryse. Today neither of the
women could decide that the suspect
was the man who did either Of the
snatches.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-21

Louis Walency, a young Turk who
is selling holiday presents of Oriental
monufacture, was held up today on
one of his visits to the court house
where he has sold hundreds of dol
lars worth of his goods during the
past few days.
When he struck the assessors office
Councilman j. II. Snyder tackled the
man about a peddler's license and
found that he paid into the city treas
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-21

which turned out to be worthless.
Accordingly Mr.. Goodall has COM
menced criminal action. Two other
Spokane people claim to have accom-
modated Benner In like manner.
Benner's term of Office will not ex-
pire until January and his arrest on
n charge OF obtaining money on false
pretenses may not be made until he
retires from office, Benner Is one OF
the most popular men in Great Falls,
but while in Spokane consumed large
quantities OF liquor
His Official career in Montana has
been picturesque. At one time as
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-21
MILL|NfRS GO FREE

or the Is milliners arrested in Sep
tember for having in their possession
the plumage of unknown birds only
two came up for trial today in Judge
Stockers court.
The cases were those of +. Vese-
hon of Kemp & Hebert's and Alex
ander Brewner of the Emporium.
Judge Stocker dismissed the defen-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-21

state association was formed at Walla
Walla, with o. IT. Cornwall and Grant
Copeland of that city as president and
secretary.
Tomorrow's gathering will report a
membership Of over 100 and much
progress in the way of uniting effort
along lines beneficial to the industry.
1t may be that hereafter Spokane
will be the headquarters Of the asso-
citation. A movement is on foot
among the members to make Mr.. ]. L.
Smith of the Hazelwood farm the
president and F. M. Rothrock, also of
this city, the incoming president and
secretary, respectively.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-21

into a hearse with firemen acting as
pallbearers. When opposite the city
hall an alarm was turned in. The
hook and lader truck, directly behind
the hose wagon, turned out and
started for the fire.
This made the hose wagon horses
frantic and they. too. dashed of after
the truck. The pallbearers laaped to
the hose wagon an dsteadied the CONN
which remained on the wagon In the
wild run and until the fire was ex-
tinsuished. Then the firemen and ap-
paratus. with the horses calmed
down, returned and resumed the
funeral parade.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-21

ally love two women. He had great
sympathy for the widow In her be-
reavement. but the verdict of the
jury, whatever it was, could not bring
her husband back.
Levy declared no evidence was
brought out to show Young tried to
get rid of the defendant.
Mr.. Levy caused sensation by de-
claring that Luce purchased the re-
volver with which Young was killed.
He swore here that he had been in
STEMS pawn shop but not on June 8.
Why was he there? Luce was the last
man who saw Young that morning.
Perhaps he may have given the gun
to him that he might have protection
while abroad.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-21
CLUB HOUSE
IS BURNED

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-The
Metropolitan club, the most exclusive
social institution In the capital, was
gutted by fire early this morning.
Several members of the club who
live in the house were rescued with
difficulty.
The building on the north, used as
offices for the club, we're also des-
troyed. In the library were $1,000
volumes containing the finest club
collection in the country which were
ruined. The loss will amount to
100000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-21
Will PAY DEATH
PENALTY

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 2l.-Ar-
rangements have been completed for
the execution here tomorrow Of James
Godde, a negro. Goodies crime was
the killing last July Of Police In
spector Shinburger. Goode was
wanted at the time for the murder
of another negro and he killed the
police inspector in an effort to avoid
capture.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-21

(Scripps News Association.)
CLEVELAND, Dec 2l.-Mrs. Mary
Londerville, for 12 years housekeeper
for DR.. Chadwick, was witness in the
Chadwick bankruptcy hearing before
Referee Remington today She told
of taking mysterious portmanteau,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-21
TURKISH PEDDLER
RUNS INTO TRAP

ury $16.75 for the privilege for one
month.
While Deputy Assessor Fred Leg
horn was looking up the law the
office clerks were examing the goods
as piece of strategy to hold the
Turk in the room. In the meantime
f. J. Fjerstad, chief deputy treasurer,
was notified and came in to ascertain
the amount of goods in the Turk s
possession for the purpose of placing
valuation upon them.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-21
SOCIAL SESSION

Spokane Council, Knights and
Ladies Of Security. will meet Friday
night in Fraternal hall. The business
session will be followed by one Of the
winter series of dances. The oest Of
music will be furnished an dthe usual
good time is anticipated. All friends
are invited.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-21
Heavy FIRE LOSS

COLUMBUS, o.. Dec. 21.-Defect-
i've electric light wires caused dis
astrous fire In the chief business
section of the city early this morn
ing, entailing loss of 100000.
The carpet house of Krauss, Butler
4 Benham was completely destroyed
and the Wheeler building adjoining
was badly damaged. Several bust
ness concerns suffered heavy losses.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-21
OLIVER STREET BRIDGE

The city commissioners today made
another tackle of the Olive street
council today new plans for the struc-
ture which call for an estimated ex-
penditure of $500, The plans which
have been adopted were rejected be-
cause the worst bid received for the
t$7500 bridge" was $4,000. This
ii emit is expected that the contrac-
tors will be able to get within hailing
distance of the estimated cost.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-21
TRAINMAN KILLED

MENOMINEE. Mich, Dec. 21.--
Spreading rails caused a bad wreck
on the st. Paul passenger train at
Lena near here last night. Engineer
Gavin and Fireman Miller were killed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-21
VAL|SE
IN CHADWICK CASE

supposed to contain securities to a
conference of lawyers at the Hol-
lenden hotel. The valise Is said to
have been turned over to man
named Pine, who is a relative of the
Chadwicks. Efforts will be made to
secure Pine as a witness.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-21

dants because the goods were in their
possession prior to the time the law
went into effect, June 1903.
The war on the milliners was
waged by F. S. Merrill of the Ameri-
can Bird Protective association and
Game Warden ]. A. Uhlig
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-21

(Scripps News Association.)
BANGOR, Maine, Dec. 21.-Mrs
Hattie Johnson and three children
were burned to death today by a fire
which destroyed the home. Mrs. John
son lost her life in a desperate at
tempt to save the children.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-21
REPORT
OF JApS
(Scripps News Association.) }

(Scrlpps news Associat1on.)
TOXIC, Dec. 21.-Admiral Togo,
after making personal observations,
has wired the navy department his
opinion that the Sevastopol is dis
abled. Commander Yezo who was
killed while torpedoing the Sevasto-
pol was promoted and given other
posthumous honors.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-21
(scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News Association.)
sLONDON, Dec 21.-Baron Hayashi
reports the Japanese captured in XIX
wan for December IS, four quick fir
ing guns, Ave field guns, a number of
rifles an da quantity of shells, am
munition and grenades.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-21
MORE FIRES

(Scripps News Association,)
SIMSBURY, Conn, Dec. 21.-The
memorial chapel erected at the West
minister school by Secretary of State
Hay in memory of his son Adelbert,
the Yale student killed in 1901, was
burned at noon. Nothing but the
brick walls remain.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-21
TOO LATE TO Classify.

ATTENTION-All those wishing
"Kracker Jack" for holiday use call
up Matt Warner, M 3912. 39-6t
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-21
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 21.-Frsd
Ames, former police chief, received Z
full pardon and left the penitsntiarx
today. This concludes the Ames
graft scandals, all the indictments
against Mayor Ames having been
nolled.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-21

COLORADO SPRINGS, Dec. 2l.--
The Cutler mountain murder mystery
is as deep today as yesterday. The
police declared the dead woman il
not Mrs. Sadie Lurant Of Los AM
geles. The authorities have come TO
the conclusion that the woman and
the man who killed her were both
strangers here.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-21

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. al.--wil.
liam Alverd. president Of the Bank Of
California, one of the best known
financiers on the coast. died this
morning with a complication Of dis
eases.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-21

CRIPPLE CREEK. Dec. 21.--Mrs,
Della GLADDEN.. bride Of six weeks,
shot and instantly killed her hus-
band. William GLADDEN.. In Wsqua
Gulch this morning to prevent being
beaten by him.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-21

"A mayor and council serving the
people of Spokane without compensation or salary
of any kind whatsoever!
A clean city hall.
No graft, rake-off, no "seeing men, in pri-
vate corners.
Clean, wholesome careful conduct of the munci-
pal affairs, just if they private affairs of
the we'll ordered business man.
Shock to the republican manipulation
Shock to the democratic manipulation.
Joy to the clean who looks with nausea upon
the municipal parasites.
A veritable Utopia comments the burdened tax
payer of Spokane.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-21

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2f.-Post.
master General Wynne today dis
missed those rural carrier. Fl. n.
Nevin. Berthoud. Colorado and J. w.
Whitehead, Medina, Ohio. for perni-
cious activity in the late campaign.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-21

DENVER. Col, Dec. si.--The ballot
box from precinct 2. fourth ward.
was opened in the supreme court this
morning. Out of $50 ballotsfi ice
We're declared bogus by democrats
and l19 were written by the same
person,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-21
new SLOGAN OF PATRIOTS
Business Men of Spokane Plan to Rescue Beloved
City From the Noxous Grasp of
Greedy Politicians.
UNIQUE and GLORIOUS CAMPAIGN

Proposition to Have the Mayor Councimen and Other
City Officials Elected to Serve Without Pay Until
Municipality Is Freed From Debt and Political Cor
ruption-Leadng Capitalists of City Are Pushing the
Plans for Campaign Of the People and for the People
NO Politicians Need Apply.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-05-01
Great North Pacific Resources.

For the man who lives in Washington
state July 4th, aside from considera-
tons of patriotism, means more, per-
haps, than it does to the people OF
most other states. 1t bears close
relationship to the wonderful develop
ment of the state and it's various re-
sources. This day first came into
strong prominence in this connection
in 1902, when the keel of the battle
ship Nebraska was laid in MOran's
shipyard in Seattle. 1t had been said
by everybody not acquainted with the
immensely of some of the manufacture
ing plants in Seattle and other cities
in this state that the Moran boys
were crazy when they bid on the
building of one of Uncle Sans fight
ing machines, and when the authorities
gave them the award the whole people
of the country thought our govern
ment did not know what it was doing.
Could these same people today take
look at the Nebraska as she sits
on the ways in the big shipbuilding
plant of Seattle they would admit
that the Morans know what they were
about The fact is, the Nebraska is
in a far more advanced condition as
to completion than any other battle
ship awarded at the same time. The
Nebraska is to be launched on July
4th this year, making it just two years
from the keel-laying to the launch
ing-and adding greater glories to the
day!
On the same day there is scheduled
to take place another event that will
have more influence on the develop
ment of the state of Washington in
particular and the northwest in gen.
eral The man who is back of the
event is none other than James j.
Hill, president of the Great Northern
railroad He has had built at New
London, Conn, the two largest steam
ships in the world, and the first of
them will start on her initial voyage
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-05-01

the manufacturing in transit priv
ilege. The raw material will be made
into cordage of all kinds in Seattle
and sent to the markets in the east at
no additional cost for freight.
This is but one instance of the
possibilities that lie in the operating
of this new line of steamers. Every
avenue of business will be affected
more or less, but none less than manu-
featuring and the raising of meats and
breadstuffs. The benefit to the farmer
will be incalculable. His grain and
vegetables will be in demand, likewise
his dairy products, his meats and his
wool. Those who are alive to the OPP
portunities thus presented will profit
by the rapid development that is sure
to come.