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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-08
Employers Claim They Are WORKING
Under Normal Conditions With
Regular Number of Men

Burt Mckay, colored strike
breaker, was attacked by four pickets
on the elevated platform at State
and Van Buren, streets at noon and
was severely beaten. His assailants
escaped. Mckay was taken to the
hospital. The assault created a panic
among the hundreds of elevated pass
engers who witnessed the affair.
Lawyers representing the Employ
ers' Teaming company and the 60 la
Dor leaders temporarily enjoined
from interfering with the teaming
concerns argued before Judge Kohl
saat today the one question of fore
Ing labor men to testify before a
master in chancery.
The labor attorney argued the con-
Germ was merely subterfuge and
has no standing in the United States
! courts, having been organized in
West Virginia, but did all their BUSH
If the men were forced to testify it
would be violation of their consti-
tutional rights not to incriminate
themselves.
Deputy Sheriff Robert Nuthall res
cued IA driver of United States Ex-
at Clark and Randolph streets,
wounding four men, whom he arrest
ed for interference with property pro-
tected by a federal injunction.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-08
(Scripps News Association.)

CHICAGO, May S.-Following q
lull in the strike violence on Sunday
the probabilities for trouble became
more apparent this morning when it
was declared the big houses would
attempt to resume regular operations.
They have asked the police for pro-
lection for the 1900 wagons they eX-
pect to send out today. The EN-
ployers' Teaming company will also
attempt to operate 700 wagons under
the usual strong guard
Assistant Chief Schluter is to take
personal charge of the police today.
He intimates there will be no fur
Their alliance with the disorderly ele-
ment or the crowds which follow the
wagons.
The mayors commission to investi-
gate the strike began work this
morning under the leadership of Pro-
fessor Graham Taylor 1t is not ex-
pected the commission will be ready
to report before the end of the week.
1t is reported al police headquarters
that several hundred strikebreakers
returned to st. Louis Sunday. declar-
ing that they had had enough of the
strenuous life in ChicSfo.
Emil Kimber, union teamster,
was shot and seriously wounded by
three men in quarrel over the strike
at Clyburn and Orchard streets early
this morning,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-08

He's here.
He with the biggest antlers in the
country
Mayor Boyd" He doesn't chew to-
bacco.
But all the fawns and all the ant
Tered beings of Ilkdom are wearing
large smiles because the boss Elk of
the national herd is in town.
He's William ]. O'Brien, grand ex
allied ruler of the Benevolent and Pro-
tective Order of Elks. With him is
Mrs. O'Brien.
Mr.. and Mrs O'Brien arrived here
from Seattle at noon today They
were met at the Northern Pacific sta
ton by District Deputy n. e. Nuzum
and herd of Elks, who escorted the
big antlers to the Spokane hotel,
where luncheon was had.
This afternoon automobile rides
about the city were taken in company
with these exalted rules: J. w. Mer-
rift, Spokane: Fred Vandewater,
Walla Walla; ]. f. Smith, Wallace.
Idaho; Dr. J. b. Burns, North Yaki-
ma; George NJ. Temple. Lewiston,
Idaho: Fred Kelly, Moscow, Idaho.
This evening dinner will be given
to Mr.. and Mrs. O'Bren at the home
of Mr. and Mrs N f. Nuzum.
At night there will be big re-
ception at Elks' temple from to 9,
following which will be supper with
plates for 500.
Mr.. and Mrs. O'Brien will leave
tomorrow morning for Butte. Mont.
The grand exalted ruler is return
ing home after a visit made to the
Elks of Honolulu and has been made
the recipient of flattering attentions
ever since his arrival in San Fran
cisco.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-08
new LABOR
: COUNCIL

Thirty-four unions, 1t is claimed,
have been pledged through the refer
endum vote canvassed yesterday to
the formation of the new labor coun-
Gil. The unions are said to have
voted unanimously for the organiza-
ton of the new organization, which
will be perfected at a meeting to be
held at Central Labor hall next Mon
day night.
The promoters of the new council
say the two old labor bodies will be
practically placed out of business
with the induction of the new body.
No list of the unions voting to
affiliate with the new council is OBJ
tainable at this time.
Officers are to be elected at the
organization meeting next Monday
night.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-08
HELD Up
AND QObb[D

2. NJ. Iceberg, 607 Fernwell build
ing, reported to the police at mid
night last night that he had been held
up and robbed.
Iceberg says he was walking in
front of John Eckels' saloon on Front
avenue just before midnight when a
masked man stepped out from door.
way and, pointing a big gun at him,
ordered hands up.
Iceberg lost no time in obeying the
now familiar order in Spokane and
showed his arms up to the breaking
point.
With the gun pressed against his
victims body, the robber used his
free hand to search the pockets of
Iceberg, taking therefrom the sum
of $12 in money.
Iceberg could give no definite de-
scription Of the highwayman.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-08

Thursday under the auspices of the
Elks.
Mr.. Well was born August IS
1889, in Trenchin, Hungary, leaving
there with an uncle when IA years
of age, working in stores in Nash
vile, Tenn, Denver and Leadville,
Col.
lie came to Spokane 16 years ago
and with $500 as capital started in a
small way in the dry goods business
His fortune today is estimated at
100000.
children,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-08
(Scripps News Association

NEW YORK, May S.--Attorneys
FOR Nan Patterson held conference
with Assistant District Attorney
Rand this morning for the purpose
of having Nan Patterson released on
n nominal bail or on her own recog-
nizance. Rand declined to make
decision In the matter until he had
consulted with District Attorney Je-
rome, who will return to the city
this afternoon
Edward J. Sparenberg, million
aire pawnbroker is ready to go on
Miss Patterson's bond in any amount
He Is a friend of Attorney Lovy.
Levy said this morning that Miss
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-08
A General Engagement Is Expected
to Take Place at Any Time.--Rus
sian Front Is Fortified for More
Than One Hundred Miles
(Scripps News Association.)

ST. PETERSBURG, May 8.-News from the front in
dcates that Oyama is pressing Lnevtc by advancing by
the passes to the east and west of the railroad and that
general offensive movement is in progress. The Rus
slams offering slight resistance, but falling back
the first line Of defense. The Russian advance post
covers front of about 100 miles from Sing Tmantsu
the Lao river in southeastery direction the rail-
road above Chagtu to the mandarin road
1t is believed it is Oyamas purpose to thrust in from the
east and turn Krn and intepose himself between Hardin
and Vadvostok preparatory to an investment Of the lat
ter place.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-08

Salvation Army special meetings all
this week
Monday night the meetings will be
led by Adjutant and Mrs. Andrews.
Tuesday night, Staff Captain and
Mrs. Cass.
Wednesday night, Adjutant and
Mrs. Slote, nationality meeting.
Thursday night, musical meeting
led by Staff Captain Jost and Adju-
tant Ward.
Friday night, Captain Mcdonald
and Captain Holder will lead
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-08
MUNICIPAL
OWNERSHIP
A CERTAINTY
fScriprs Nous sSociation.

fScriprs News AsSociation>
CHICAGO, May S.-Judge Gross
cup this morning delivered an opinion
favoring the city's contention that
franchises of the city passenger rail-
ways on the so-called Adams street
line, extending from Clark street west
to the city limits, expired April 21.
Under the decision the city can take
over the present street car line or
tear it up and build new ones. The
line will probably be used to make
the first experiment in municipal
ownership.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-08
READY FOR
NAVY MANEUvfRS
(Scripps News Association. }

NORFOLK, Va, May S.--The bat
tleships Missouri, Maine. Kentucky,
Iowa, Kesrsarge and Illinois arrived
at Hampton Roads for army ana navy
maneuvers for the defense OF Wash
ington, Norfolk and other Chesapeake
bay ports.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-08
RUBEN We'll
DIED SATURDAY

Reuben We'll, owner of the Palace
department store, died Saturday night
at the Waldeck sanitarium In San
Francisco. Death was the result of
heart failure, superinduced by asthma
and overwork.
With the merchant at the time of
his death was his wife and brother,
Nathan We'll. proprietor of the Bos-
ton store. They left with the body
last night for Spokane and are ex-
pected here Wednesday.
The funeral will probably be held
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-08
NAN PATTERSON WILL
bt RELEASED SOON

Patterson would be out of the Tombs
and started for Washington by We'd
nesday at the latest.
Lawyer Limburger, counsel for ].
Morgan Smith, appeared before JUS
tice Foster this morning and sub
mittcd motion for the release of
the Smiths. Assistant District Attor
ney Perkins submitted a motion ask
ing that the Smiths be held until il
was determined whether the district
attorney desired to rcindict them. The
motions were taken under advise
ment.
Nan Patterson seems to be perfect
ly recovered from the strain of the
recent trial.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-08
RUDOLPH
HANGED
(Scripps News Assoc,atlon.p

UNION. Mo-, May S.-William Ru-
dolph was hanged at 10 o'clock this
morning for the murder of Pinkerton
Detective Charles j. Schumacher, on
January %, 1903.
Rudolph and George Collins robbed
the Bank of Union of $4,000 in
money and 100000 in negotiable
paper Christmas evening, 1902. Schu-
macher was killed while heading a
posse near Collins home in Staunton,
Mo. Collins was hanged March 2,
1904.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-08
MURDERED
b1 HIS (0nRAD[

Riggett and Privates Cephas King
and Robert Lichtluer of the same
regiment have been missing since
Thursday last. Riggett was a guard
over King and Lichtluer and until
the discovery of his body this MORN
ing it was supposed by the authorities
that all three had conspired TO make
their escape.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-08
kARCIS GETS BAIL
(Scripps News Association.)

LEXINGTON, KY, May S.-Judge
James Hargis was admitted to bail
today in the sum of s25, 200 following
a disagreement of the jury which
tried Hargis on a charge of completely
in the assassination of James Cock
rell.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-08
CHADWICK
HEARING
lScripps News Association

CINCINNATI, o.. May S-Judge
Burton OF the state circuit court of
appeals announced today that he
would hear error proceedings in the
case of Mrs. Chadwick. October 3.
The prosecution had asked for an
earlier hearing.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-08
BICfLOW'S
SHORTAGE
(Scripps News Association

MILWAUKEE, Wis, May s.-The
exact amount It. G. Bigelow en-
bezzled from the First National bank
was brought out today at the first
formal meettn of the creditors, when
the bank filed a claim for s1,3i7,-
1853, which Is entirely unsecured.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-08
ARMIES ARE LINED UP
FOR ANOTHER BATTLE
JUDGING OTHERS
ny THEMSELVES,

Morning paper believes
everyone swears falsely to the
assessor, or else buys the board
of equalization.
Henry Clews gives a list
of 22 men whose fortunes range
from $15,000,000 to $50O,OO0,-
600, but 1t is dollars to dough-
estimates on any information
gained at the assessors office"
Editorial Spokesman-Review.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-08
BOWEN IS HOME
Scrlpps News Associations }

NEW YORK, May s.--Minister
Bowen was passenger on the Red
Line steamer Philadelphia. which ar
rived this morning from Venezuela.
He declined to say anything regard
ing the controversy between himself
and Secretary LOOMS. He expected
to go to Washington at once. but on
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-08
NO PARDON f0R
f1Q5. f1AIbR|(k
(Scripps News Associatlon.)

WASHINGTON. May s.-The state
department was informed today that
the British government refuses the
request of Mrs. Maybrick for COM
plete pardon. Therefore she will not
be able to testify at the trial OF the
case involving the property of her
mother. the Baroness Deroques.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-08
(Scripps News Assoc!ation.)

CHICAGO, May S.-The body of
Edward Riggett, a private in Com
pany b of the Twenty-seventh infan-
try, was found this morning in a
ravine near Fort Sheridan with the
head crushed and showing other
wounds.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-08
fScripps News Association

SAIGON, May s.-The hospital ship
koshoma has arrived here, indicat-
squadron, which passed the straits of
Malacca Friday. Sixteen cargo ves-
sells are now lying off Cape ST.
Jacques. A large Russian squadron
is reported off AMMAN coast.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-08
BLOOD CONTINUES
TO FLOW IN STRIKE
CONSIDERS SITUATION
Is NOW SERIOUS,

LONDON, May S.-Baron
Hayashi said today the present
situation is serious owing to
the great assistance rendered
the Russians by France. 1t is
hoped that as a result of the
negotiations now pending in
Paris there will be no inter-
ference with the friendly rela-
lions between Japan and
France.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-08
(Scrlpps News AssocIaticn.)

WASHINGTON, May S.-The SUI
preme court, in decision rendered
by Justice Holmes, today upheld the
legality of transactions for future
delivery on the Chicago board Of
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-08
TO HANDLE
LOOMS AFFAIR

(Scripps News Association.)
WASHINGTON, May Secretary
Taft announces that he will take no
action in the Bowen-Loomis contro-
versy, which will be transferred to
tho president.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-08
TRAIN WRECKED
(Scripps News Associeticn.)

HALIFAX, N. s., May S.-The Hal.
flax express, bound for this city from
Montreal, went over an embankment
near Dorchester today. The engi-
neer was killed and many injured.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-08

COPENHAGEN, May SIT is re-
ported from Libau that the Fourth
Baltic fleet has been assembled at
Cronstadt, where 1t will be inspected
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-08
BOMBS FOUND

(Scripps News Association.)
LODI, May S.--The police today
discovered two bombs in the house
of workman in Lesno street. The
workman. his wife and four men.
armed with revolvers, were arrested.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-08

HONG KONG, May S.-The China
Mail has received a telegram from
Saigon saying that Nebogatoff's fleet
had passed that point.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-08

learning the president was still In
the west he decided not to go until
tomorrow.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-08

interview alone with the assassin,
who would not promise not to att
tempt to harm her.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-08
DEALS FOR future
DELIVERY ARE LEGAL

trade 1t declared the board had a
right to protect it's quotations on
grains there collected. Bucket shops
are not permitted to obtain quota
tions or use them without the con-
sent of the board. The decision was
by a vote of to 3.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-08

But doesn't he live the simple
life?"
"Oh. you're confusing tho simple
| life with the foolish iife."
y 49,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-08


HONG KONG, May S.-The British
steamer Charterhouse arrived today
and reports that a Russian cruiser
was off Honkope Bay on the Hainan
coast Friday. 1t also saw a collier
leaving, steaming eastward. The Brit
ish steamer Angels arrived from
Moororan, Japan. 1t was stopped by
Japanese cruiser in the Korean
straits but was allowed to proceed.
Annoy, China, May SIT is re-
ported by vessels arriving here that
japanese warships have been sighted
between this port and Hong Kong.
The japanese have established line
of scouting ships from the south Of
Formosa far out into the Pacific.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-08

DENVER, Col, May SIT has
been practically decided that the
president will remain here until 7
O'Clock Tuesday morning, when he
leaves on special train over the
Union Pacific for Chicago.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-08
GEORGE TURNER
IS ARRESTED

George Turner was arrested this
morning by Special officer Heath on
a charge of riding a bicycle with no
tag on II.
Turner was arraigned before Judge
Hinkle this. afternoon.
The campaign against bicycllsts
who had failed to pay for licenses
has begun and from this ON riders
without tags on their wheels showing
they have taken out licenses win be-
arrested wherever found.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-08

next week, previous to the departure
for the far east.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-08
ROOSEVELT IN
DENVER TONIGHT
(Scripps News Association.)

SALIDA, Col, May S.-Presldent
Roosevelt arrived here at 1910 this
morning His train will reach Denver
at 5 o'clock this afternoon, the only
stops being at this place, Canon City
and Florence. At each place the
president will make a speech.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-11-12
DISCoNSOLATE.

Among the most disconsolate looking
woman we know anything about is the
woman who holds the team while her
husband does the trading in a saloon.
-AtchisOn Globe
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-11-12
GERMAN MANUFACTURERS
ARE INVADING PANAMA

ne Panama Journal. under date o.
October 30, just received. says in large
headlines that Germany is trying to
capture the trade of Panama." and that
a German company with a large capital
Is seeking a site for the erection of an
extensive plant for the manufacture o.
standard articles Of foreign manufacture
not protected by patents IN that repub-
lie. This would lessen the selling price
Of the articles. as the transportation
charges would be reduced and as royal
ties would have TO be paid.
These goods can be sold at prices that
will make competition impossible by the
original manufacturers and patentees
The latter are beginning to realize the
situation, and already a noticeable in
crease in the registration of patents.
trade marks. and copyrights is apparent
in the records OF Panama.
A plant Of that kind established in
Panama would soon control the mar
kets for certain articles in that and
adjoining republics
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-11-12
DRAPE NUDE STATUES,
SAYS MODEST cop
Figures in Public Should Wear More
Than Sandals and Fig
Leaves.

CHICAGO. Nov. u.-In the opinion OF
Chief Of Police Collins. art ia unDlusn-
ing nakeGness is an eyesOre the cas-
sic lines Of the statues on exhibition a.
the art institute and at the Field Co
lumbian Museum need something more
than sandals and fig leaves to screen
them from the public .gs.z-.
The chief does not say what measures
ne viii adopt 20 remedy the eva. -
has not decided whethtI the big plaster
copy Of 'Theseus and the Centaur-
should be swathed in indIan Dlankets,
or whether a board fence shou.. De Duht
about it.
Every nude statue ~ public view
should be draped," said the cnief. .-es-
pecially statue of woman. II ao--
not matter how artistic the poses. ~
how graceful the lines. Grape EN- 49,.
The Venus de Miio is draped. ana she
all right That kind won't harm any
body. But these others axe too imm0o-
est
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-11-12
MRS. |. I. LETTER
IN WASHINGTO on
Returns After Summer
Spent in Europe.
has HER NIECE WITH HER
Hardly Likely That She VIII Receive
a Visit From One of Her
Daughters.
HAS HER NIECE WITH HER

Mrs. L. Z. Letter has returned to
Washington after having spent the sum
mer in Europe with her daughters. the
Countess OF Suffolk and Mrs. Colin
Campbell. Mrs. Letter is now in her
Dupont avenue home, where she viii re-
main all winter. AT the present time
she has her niece, Miss Margaret Pref
lyman. as her guest.
Mrs. Letter arrived in New York yes
tcrday. and was met by her son. Joseph
Letter. She came at once TO Washing
ton in order that she could be perman-
emily settled for the winter
Although il has not been announced
vet, II is not unlikely that Mrs
Letter viii have a visit from one of her
daughters during the winter When
Lord and Lady CurZon return TO Ems
land the latter viii probably pay her
long promised visit to her native land
Lady Curzon has not been in America
since she left It as the bride of the
distinguished English statesman.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-11-12

hat from another prisoner. gave it TO
Lieutenant NAPLES. and told him to go
down and mako his escape. The lieu
tenant. taking the colonel at his word,
started down the stairs A British OF
fcer who was standing at the foot OF
the steps. thinking the lieutenant a real
Quaker, collared him and demanded to
know his business there.
Sentinel Reprimanded.
The officer reprimanded the sentinel
for letting the man pass UP TO the
prisoners. took the supposed Quaker to
the door. gave him a kick out. and told
him never to be seen there again.
which he was very ready TO agree to.
Lieutenant NAPLES made his way TO
the Jones home. where he found = num-
Der of British officers quartered. and
Mrs. Jones, fer fear or detection, made
a servant of the lieutenant and put him
to doing domestic cuties around the
supper table
The next morning Mrs. Jones fixed
up a market basket, put it on the arm
of the brave soldier, and escorted him
out of the city on a roraging expedition.
Soon finding himself clear OF the danger
OF arrest by the soldiers. Lieutenant
Waples quickly made his way TO Wash
ington's troops at Valley Forge.
Lieutenant NAPLES had a son in the
war of 1872. He was r lifelong Demo-
crat. and in his day one OF the chief
leaders of that party. His son and five
grandsons follow in his steps.
Capt E. b. NAPLES is still active.
hearty, and vigorous. He wrote the de-
tails of his fathers escape in a distinct
hand. The letter was remarkable for
a man of eighty-two years for its clear
ness of expression, the above being
nearly an exact copy.
Captain NAPLES travels for a nursery
house. and rides his bicycle some days
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-11-12
BURNSIDE POST INSPECTED
BY POST COMMANDER HART

At regular meeting Of Burnside Post,
No. 8 Department of the Potomac.
C. A. r. Wednesday. October s. in ad-
dition 10 the regular order of business
the yearly inspection Of the post was
held.
Capt Abram Hart past department
commander. was the officer assigned 10
this duty. A large attendance of the
membership. together with the depart
ment commander and staff officers. filed
the hall The inspection was conducted
in accordance with ritualisuc instruc-
tons.
Department Commander Tasker gave
outline of the work that had been
accomplished
P B. Entrikin. senior vice department
commander. Thomas H Martin. junior
vice department commander. and In
spector Hart all spoke