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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02
LINCOLN REWARDED
HIM FOR SAVING
A SAILORS LIFE

HONOLULU, June 2.-Clasping
tightly the gold watch which Presi-
dent Abraham Lincoln gave him for
bravery, Rev. James kekeda, an old
Hawaiian missionary, is now an inmate
Of the Oahu insane asylum. He was
sent there at theinstance of relatives
who charge that the aged minister has
. mania for riding hacks, and when
he was refused threatened to kill the
drivers.
Rev. Kekela has an interesting story
Born over 30 years ago in the Hawaiian
islands the little Hawaiian youth de-
Cided to become minister. American
missionaries had just arrived in Homo
lulu and were spreading the gospel
for the first time in the islands. keke-
IA was most devout listener and
when he told of his ambition, one Of
the old missionaries agreed to teach
him to become missionary. Within
Q few years Kekels was ordained and
himself began to teach the gospel If
the white visitors.
II was while doing missionary work
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02

The board OF public works has re-
ceived reply to it's letter addressed
to Arthur ID. Jones relative to the
new government building and from
the sense of the letter the matter is
once more up in the air.
Mr.. Jones says he will not COM
mence work clearing the street for
90 days after the government COM
mences It's building. The government
has been ready to commence building
for some time. according to the let
ter received by Postmaster Harrison
from the government architect. but
now since the action OF w. II. Cowles
and his agent. Jones. the govern
ment refuses to go ahead with their
opera tions until everything here is
entirely settled.
The aO-day proposition of Mr..
Jones will hardly suit the govern
ment.
The board of public works this
morning decided to refer this letter
and all correspondence In the matter
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02
WEDDING Will
OCCUR

The wedding OF Gertrude Sweeny
and Francis J. Finucane has not been
postponed, as current report has had
1t for some days. Some time ago
Mr. Finuecane MET with one of those
accidents which happen to a man oc-
casionally. Out of this rumor arose
that the marriage had been post
poned According to Charles Sweeny,
Jr., brother OF Miss sweeny. the mar
riage will be solemnized next Tues
day in Brooklyn. N. Y.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02

WESTON, Ore, June 2.-"Scout, a
large white dog belonging to C. G..
Barth. mountain rancher living near
here, has just distinguished himself in
a manner worthy of his name. Barth
recently took the dog with him ON a
long wagon trip from Weston across
the mountains to the Colville valley
in northern Washington. Another man
accompanied Ihrth and both were
looking for locations.
They drove into Spokane and, leav-
ing Scout" in the care of corner
groceryman, took short journey by
train. When they returned scout
had set out on tour of his own and
could not be found. After searching
all through the city Barth was com,
PEELED to give up the dog at last and
started home without him. .,
An along the route Barth worried
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02
Dog TRAVELS go MILES
OVER MOUNTAINS TO GET HOME

pressed the fear that Scout" would
about the dog and many times ex-
try to follow them through the snow Of
the mountains. The route direct was
over 230 miles, and raging rivers, great
banks of snow and other obstacles
intervened, but when Barth and his
companion drove up to the door of
Barth's home Scout was there and
rushed forth joyously to meet his
master.
Except for a rather gaunt look the
big white animal showed little effect
of his long, lonesome journey. His
owner is at loss to know what the
dog subsisted on or how he managed
to cross such rivers as the Snake,
which is raging torrent, high and
swift, at this time of the year. He
must have crossed number of such
rivers and had made his way through
deep snow coming over the mountains,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02
POLICE TRIED
TO CONVICT AN
INNOCENT Man
(Scripps News Association }

BEDFORD, Ind, June 2.-Oiin Bun
dy, a member Of the citizens commit
tee, who was employed in the investi-
CATION of the murder Of Sarah Shaffer,
the school teacher and who recently
died at Indianapolis, made a deathbed
statement exonerating James MeDon-
aid of completely in the crime, Bundy
was prominent attorney and COLLAPSE
ed under the strain Of work in his
statement. He said the police had
the wrong man and they only wanted
victim.
The reward for the apprehension Of
the murderer was increased to 5000
this morning.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02
TO Be ELECTR0c 0cUTEp

COLUMBUS. o., June 2.-The first
Of the half dozen occupants OF the
annex of the Ohio penitentiary will
pay the death penalty tomorrow.
when Carl Berg. a Swedish youth
OF 10 years, will be electrocutedi.
Berg's crime was the murder of John
Ginhard. a fellow tramp. at wauseon
last fall.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02
ADD FOREST
RESERVES IN
THIS STATE
(scripps News Association.)

WASHINGTON, D. c., June A.
There is not much doubt that proclaim
atoms will be issued by the president
within the next few weeks, adding sew
eral thousand square miles Of land to
the present Mount Rainier and WASH
ington forest reserves. There has ma
turally been much opposition to these
proposed additions, but the forestry
experts OF the government claim the
step is necessary from broad eco
nomical standpoint such as the admin
istration holds in regard to forest lands
within the public domain.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02
VISITORS HAVE A
NIGHT AT SEA

was crowded with visitors, held to
it's anchor. but tossed about until all
were seasiok. The destroyers cruis-
ell about the bay until o'clock this
morning. when the wind abated sur
ynciently to allow the landing OF those
not too sick. Many officers and ma
,rines were ashore to attend the bar
becue given in their honor and could
not return TO the ships on account OF
The hleh scas
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02
FRANCE TO HELP U. 5.
(Scripps News Association.)

tNtTtpUS ANtWS ASrtCiutloi.t
PARIS, June 2.-Ambassador Por-
ter saw Foreign Minister Delcasse this
morning and handed him Americas re-
quest for French aid in the release of
Perdicaris, and Delcasse promised sup
port and sent instructions to this eft
feet to the French minister at Tan
gisr. A dispatch from Tangier this
morning says the Angerrs tribe has
sent delegation of leading men TO
have personal interview with Raisu'i
in an endeavor to elicit promise to
release captives to avoid the landing
of foreigners as such landing is op-
posed to the Moslem faith. 1t is be-
lieved the arguments will have con-
siderable weight. The Italian cruiser
Dogalie arrived at Tangier this morn
inp
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02
DEADLOCK
(Scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News Association)
7 SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, June 2.-With
all the delegates released from their
pledges to support their particular
candidates, a resolution to that ef-
feet having been adopted this morn
ing by the republican state conven-
tion, followed by five-minute ad-
dresses by each candidate now before
that body, the sixty-seventh ballot
was taken. To the surprise of every
one there practically was no change
Speaker Cannon then gave a father
lyi talk to the delegates, urging them
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02
NAMDoLIN CLUE.

The George Ston academy and
Payne's Mandolin club of 150 men,
bers will render a program at the
Spokane this evening. There will be
500 musicians and players take part.
The performance is divided into three
acts, during which music and mirth
will be introduced. The program
will also contain .ancing. The young
ladies and gentlemen have worked
hard on the program and most en-
joyable evening is anticipated.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02
Strange Story Told by the Victim Of Last Nlghl's
Cruel Assault -vhat DOES Il Moan2

sentences the police made out that
she accused man. who occupies a
shack near hers back Of the old 9.
F. q N. depot.
She claims. that last evening this
man came into her shack and after
threatening to kill her and severely
beating her she became insensible to
what was going on. When she came
to she found her wrists strapped
tightly together and gag in her
mouth. Her ankles were also strap
ped, but she succeeded in throwing
OF the strap and was able to walk
with diniculty.
She laboriously started in the d.
rection Of the river. Being but half
conscious even then. 80 severe was
her pain. It was more Of instinct than
anything else which led her to leave
the vicinity of the assault and search
for help. At the north end Of the
bridge her strength failed her and
she dropped to the ground and swoon-
ed again. It was her groans which
attracted the attention Of Mr.. Church.
otherwise she might have lain there
suffering until daylight. as it is q
part of the town seldom frequented
after dark.
Finds Her Money.
Detective Briley was sent to the
womans shack and while searching
found her money and watch, so the
purpose of the assault could hardly
have been one Of robbery. The wom-
an had trouble several weeks ago,
when she complained of having lost
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02
BANK TELLER
/ SKIPPED
(Scripps News Association,)

WASHINGTON, u c., June g.
Willard Meyer, an assistant note teller
a the National Savings Deposit COM
rauy. has disappeared taking, so the
"a ncern charges, $4,000 in negotiable
Ger; hca,es. He was last seen Satnr-
day. The bond company is endeavor-
;os tn locate him.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02
NOTHING DONE
(scripps News Association) }

(Scripps News Association.)
LONDON. June 2.-In the house OF
commons today Earl Percy, under
secretary Of foreign affairs. said no
representations had been made to
Russia on the subject of naval mines
outside of the territorial limits In the
far east.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02
AMERICAN Wins
AT COLLIN ENGLAND
(Scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News Assocfat1on.1
LONDON, June 2.-Traves. the
American, defeated Hilton, the Eng
lish ex-champion, on the Sandwich
golf links, this morning, making
Travis fifth victory. Maxwell, the
English champion. was defeated by
Hutchinson, an Englishman.
After the sixty-eighth ballot the
convention took a recess until
o'clock.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02
RUSSIA RECEIVES NEWS.

JScr1pps NEWS AssOcIatlon-J
ST. PETERSBURG, June a.
Lieutenant Colonel Gourke brought
important Information of the Port
Arthur situation. which was en-
bodied in a long cipher dispatch to
the war Office. Gourke also brought
an accurate report of the Russian
losses in the battle of Kin Chow.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02
(Scripps News Association J

BERLIN, June 1.-The Vossiche
eitung reports that the last force
of men sent from Kharkoff to- Man.
churia refused to enter the train and
finally had to be pitched bodily into
the cars. Then the wives of the
soldiers threw themselves on the rails
ahead of the engine, but were forci-
bly,. removed. Others took their places
until the commanding officer gave or
ders to proceed regardless, and sew
eral women were killed and wounded.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02
LAST PAINTING
SOLD
(scripps News Association.)

ST. PETERSBURG. June 2.-The
last drawing of Verestchagin, the
Russian painter who lost his life on
the battleship Petropavlovsk. has
been sold to Moscow dealer for
$4,000. The drawing depicts the
late Admirals Makaroff and Molas.
both of whom went down with the
ship, as holding a conference aboard
the i'll fated vessel.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02
(Scripps News Association.)

(ScrIpps NeWs AssOciatIoh,J
VENTURA. Cal. June 2.--The tor
pedo destroyers Preble and Paul
Jones. which lost their anchors last
night In a gale and were forced out
to sea with GO men. women and
children visitors aboard, returned
safely this morning. No fatalities.
but every one was sea sick.
The monitor Wyoming. which also
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02
DIVORCES GRANTED IN
OREGON ARE VOID

then supposed TO represent the missing
party. This law has been ignored for
years. A case has been brought on
these grounds and if sustained would
lnvalidate all the divorces granted in
Oregon for the past FIVE years, includ-
~ the alimony provisions and prop
efty distributions.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02
SENTENCED TO
h 80 YEARS

(Scripps News Association.)
| Ell PASO, Tex. June 2.-Arthur
Eddy Of Los Angeles. who was con-
ticted Of the murder of Daniel Nit
chell, a Cincinnati man, was sem
Fenced today to 90 years in the peni-
tentiary.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02
CONFESSED
DffAULTfp
(Scripps News Association.

(Scripps News Association)
NEW HAVEN, Conn, June q
Douglas M. Smith, teller of the Ma
tional Tradesmen's bank, has confess
ed that he is defaulter in large
sum, probably $4,000. A warrant has
been issued, but Smith has not been
found. Speculation was the cause.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02
POPULATION OF
THE PHILIPPINES
(Scripps News Association.)

(Scrlpps News Associatlon.)
WASHINGTON, d. c., June "A
detailed report of the census of the
Philippines just published shows the
population to be 1886, ,426 in 1903, g.
9S7 $3.50 civilized or partly so. Hanlla
has a population of 2l9,92s. There are
40 uncivilized tribes, of whom the
Hegitos are believed to be the aborig-
inal.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02
GEN. WOOD
RETURNED
(Scripps News Association }

(Scripps News Association.)
WASHINGTON, d. c., June a.
General Wade of the Philippines ca
bles notice Of the return of General
Wood from an expedition to Lake
Liguasan with list of names of the
men killed on May 8 in action with
the Datto Ais band. All the wounded
ere doing well.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02
(Scripps News Association.)

PORTLAND, Ore, June "A di-
vorce case here has brought out the
novel fact that state statute exists
which provides that all divorce suits
must be given ten days advance no.
tice to the district attorney, who il
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02
BOATS ENrER HABoR.

(Scripps News Association.)
ROME, June "A Toxic dispatch
says the Japanese gunboats have en-
tered Dalny harbor, the bay having
been cleared of all mines.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02
WYOMING FOR HEARST
(Scripns News Association.)

(Scripps News Association.)
CIIEYENNE, Wyo., June 2.-The
democratic state convention met today.
A fight developed over instructions, but
the majority appears to be in favor Of
Hearst.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02
RUSSIAN LOSSES.
(Scripps News Association

(Scripps News Association.)
ST. PETERSBURG, June "A
semi-official estimate of Russian cas-
ualties in the battle of Kin Chow
places the killed and wounded at 80
officers and 500 men. A Mukden dis
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02
BURIED
tscripps News Association. }

{Scripps News Association.)
VIENNA, June 2.-Twelve persons
were burned to death in a fire which
destroyed the Nowywitkow Galicia.
Six were killed in a smaller blaze at
Keif, Russia.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02
pDhI W|5(H, A
PRIVATE, Is
SHOT
NH
tScripps News Association J

tScripps News Association.J
ST. PAUL, Mimi, June 2.-Tony
Wisch, a private of the 30th battery at
Fort Smelling. was shot and killed this
morning by a sentinel while attempt
ing to escape serving a three months
sentence. Another prisoner was cap
tured.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02
(scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News Association.)
p BURLINGTON, W., June 2.-The
Ioldiers at Fort Ethan Allen are panic
>stricken by three mysterious murders
in their ranks and fourth savage at
tack on an infantryman, who is dying
from his wounds. The details are kept
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02

(Scripps News Association.)
CHEEFOO, June 2.--Chinese ar.
irving from Takushan report that
a number of Japanese troops landed
there during May, estimated as be-
tween 5000 and 10000. and proceeded
to Feng Huang Cheng, whittier rein-
forcements from other points were
also sent.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02
CAR
STRIKE ON
(Scripps News Association)

(Scripps News Association.)
HOUSTON, Tex, June 2.-All the
street car lines are tied up by strike
of the 800 employees who demanded
higher wages. New men are being
brought in and bitter struggle is au-
ticipated.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02
DENY REPORT

LONDON, June 2,-Secretary of War
Forster in the house of commons this
denied the reports that the
intended to introduce some
conscrinfinn nronosnls.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02
PASSED JAPANESE LINES,

IScfIpps News ASsOciatiOn.J
ST. PETERSBURG. June "A
Mukden dispatch dated yesterday re-
ports that Lieutenant Colonel Gourke
has reached there from Port Arthur,
passing through the japanese lines.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02

numerous things out Of her shack.
but later these were all found.
7 II seems 70 be. one Of the most
'difBcult problems the police have had
to handle in long time. The das-
tardly assault evidently was not for
robbery, nor any criminal intention.
Whether 1t was for the purpose Of
revenge ID to be determined. The
woman has always borne good name
and SO far as Is known has had no
enemies.
She il fran creature, weighing
less than 100 pounds. She gives her
age as 40 years, although she looks
to be nearer 90.
Lived In Mysterious Manner.
Investigation today by the police
reveals a strange and mysterious con-
dition surrounding the life Of the
woman. She told them how she had
been assaulted in her shack and
beaten by a man who has an ad1oin-
ing shack. Detectives Weir and Bri-
ley on searching her tshack found
everything intact. no evidence Of a
struggle. her money and watch safe
and the door locked. The locking Of
the door may be explained when she
says she crawled out the window,
which sets very near the ground.
The man whom the woman accuses
has not been seen In the vicinity for
a week or more and today he can not
be found despite the diligent search
being made for him. His shack was
closed and there was no evidence of
it's having been occupied. The blind
was closed and altogether 1t appears
to look as though the woman is try
ing to hide something in her story
trying to shield either herself or
somebody else.
Detectives Mcdonald and McDer-
mott are working on the case today.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02
BRIDEGROOM
ARRESTED
fsorinns News Association.) )

MEMPHIS, Tenn, june Prank
Allen, alias Wilkerson, of Toledo, o.,
who three days ago married l5-year-
old Marie Wilson of Los Angeles. Cal,
is under arrest for forgery charge.
The bride arrived last week to marry
him.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02
pfNROSE HAS
QUAY'S PLACE
tScripps News Association.)

WASHINGTON, d. c., June a.
Acting Chairman Payne of the repub-
lican national committee today ap-
pointed Senator Penrose member ot
the committee to fill the vacancy caus-
ed by Senator Quay's death.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02
Their Wives Throw Themselves Be-
fore the Engines and Are Crushed
to Death in an Effort to Keep
Husbands at Home.

patch states the local governor ID
doing his utmost to rouse the popu-
lace against the Russians and trouble
is feared.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02
WOMEN KILLED.
TRANSPORTS SIGHTED.

(Scripps News Associatior.)
PARIS, June A Shanghai dis
patch this afternoon says Is large
Japanese transports were sighted on
the west coast of Korea, the objective
point apparently being the mouth Of
the Yalu river.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02
RUSSIAN SOLDIERS HAVE TO
| BE FORCED TO GO TO WAR

to nominate somebody Immediately.
In the semi-finals Travis beat
Hutchinson. Travis and Blackwell
will play for the championship to-
morrow.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-06-02
WEDDED ONLY
ten MINUTES

moustache. She is said also to have
told friend that the most attractive
thing about him was his raisin vine-
yard.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-08


In the postoffice department the serv-
ice has increased in efficiency, and con
dltlons as to revenue and expenditure
continue satisfactory. The increase of
revenue during the year was $685.
lSl.1O. or Go per cent. the total re-
ceipts amounting to S143,33S9G2, 624 80.
The expenditures We're S152,362 ,116.TO.
an Increase Of about . per cent over
the previous year, being thus S8,979..
1926 in excess of the current revenue
Included in these expenditures was a
total appropriation of S12, 953. 637. 35 for
the continuation and extension of the
rural free delivery service, which was
an increase of $4,902,237.35 over the
amount expended for this purpose in
the preceding fiscal year Large as this
expenditure has been, the benefcent
results attained in extending the free
distribution of mails to the residents Of
rural districts have justified the wis
dom of the outlay. Statistics brought
down to the list Of October, 1904. show
that on that date there were 81 1873 RI
raj routes established, serving approx
imately 100000 of people in rural
districts remote from postoffices. and
that there were pending at that time
1850 petitions for the establishment of
new rural routes. Unquestionably
some part Of the general increase III
receipts is due to the increased postal
facilities which the rural service has
afforded. The revenues have also been
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-08

Naturalization Laws Should be Revised.
There should be comprehensive re-
vision Of the naturalization laws. The
courts having power to naturalize
should be definitely named by national
authority; the testimony upon which
naturalization may be conferred should
De definitely prescribed; publication Of
impending naturalization applications
should be required in advance of their
hearing in court; the form and wording
or all certificates issued should be uni
form throughout the country. and the
courts should be required to make re-
turns to the secretary of state at stated
PERIODS OF all naturalizations conferred.
Laws Concerning Citizenship.
Not only are the laws relating to
naturalization now defective, but those
relating to citizenship Of the United
States ought also to be made the sub
Ject OF scientific Inquiry with view to
probable further legislation. By what
acts expatriation may be assumed to
nave been accomplished, how long an
American citizen may reside abroad
and receive the protection of our pass
port, whether any degre of, protection
Should be extended to one who has
made the declaration of intention to be-
come citizen of theI.nited States. but
mas not secured naturalizat ton, are
questions of serious. import, involving
personal rights and often producing
friction between this government and