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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-10
WANT A Latin
DAIt fDR TIL
INAUGURATION

SEATTLE. April 10.--Governor
Mead and prominent politicians in
Seattle have received a letter from
B. F. Mcfarland, president Of the
board of commissioners Of the Dis
trfct of Columbia, and chairman Of
the national committee Of Inaugural
ton day, requesting them to use
their influence in causing popular
sentiment favoring the proposed
change.
G. H. F. Tomlinson, a prominent
newspaperman of Washington, D. c.,
was In the city last Thursday and, in
connection with the agitation, said:
when our forefathers set the
date as March they had no idea
that the raw winds of that month,
which carry pneumonia and ague in
their train, would cause so many ia
talities as to create a national de-
mand for the change.
'In 1902, As governors accepted
service on the national committee,
District of Columbia, including Adj
miral Dewey, General Miles, ex-Secre-
tary Foster and Justice Harlan.
They urged before congress that the
date be changed.
"A meeting will be held in WASH
ington at an early date to discuss
the movement. 1t is expected that
the governors of many states will
be present"
All presidents except George
Washington, who was inaugurated on
April 30, have been indicted into Of
flee on March 4, that date falling on
Sunday less frequently than any
other in the calendar.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-10
MAT WEIGH
IN THE TOLLS

Matt Welch, a blacksmith well
known throughout the city and here
tofore regarded as an honest man,
is in the city jail charged with OBJ
tanning money under false pretenses.
Three saloonkeepers say WEIGH
passed bogus checks on them Satur-
day, one cashing a check signed IS.
MCGEE" for $25 and another loaning
$40 on a $50 check.
WEIGH was just boarding the Great
Northern train Saturday night when
stopped by Detective Herndon.
In police court today Welch plead
ed not guilty and his hearing was
set for next Friday.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-10

George B. Randolph. with a PEN
chant for school teachers and the
belongings Of school teachers. Is in
the city Jail under charge of grand
larceny. Randolph is a real estate
man who has been connected with
the Globe Land company, 100 Stevens
street.
Randolph has a sweetheart who is
school teacher, but he has been
living at a boarding house where
his sweetheart does not reside, but
where other school teachers do-7O6
Fifth avenue. There he has become
familiar with the ways and properties
Of school teachers.
Among the teachers he became ac-
ouainted with is Miss Gertrude Say
lor, who boards at the Fifth avenue
place.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-10

NEW YORK, April 1o.-Because Of
the delay in the extradition OF j..
Morgan Smith and wife from Cincin-
natl the trial of Nan Patterson,
charged with the murder of Caesar
Young. was postponed this morning
for week Counsel for the defense
made strong objection to postpone
ment, but Recorder Goff granted the
motion OF the district attorney, stat
ing weeks delay was no hardship
10 the prisoner. Miss Patterson was
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-10
dunno
READY
(Scripps News Association.)

(SCTipps news AssUC1atIUH.1
CHICAGO, April 10.-Judge Ed
ward Dunno cleared the docket this
morning in the circuit court, pre-
paratory to his inauguration as may
or of Chicago tonight. The installa-
ton will be simple In accordance
with the request Of Mayor-elect
Dunno He will have bare majority
OF four aldermen to support him In
his municipal ownership plans, but
II Is believed that this is sufficient
10 enable him to pass any reasonable
measure looking In that direction.
The attitude of the council is favor
able toward allowing Dunno to make
fair test of public ownership Of
fraction lines.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-10
WERE BUNCOEO
SAY HAMLINS

The story Of lodging house is
told in suit filed in the superior
wife against G. II. Clark and wife
to bring about a reconveyance of
property transferred in a trade.
In the complaint the Hamlins de-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-10
Will Try
MONTANA
Land CASES
(Scripps News Association.)

HELENA, Mont, April 10.-Feder-
al Judge Hunt today set for trial on
June the cases against r. M. Cob
ban and SO others indicted for per-
jury and subornation of perjury in
connection with the Montana land
frauds. 1t is alleged Cobban induced
the indicted persons to take up lands
and turn them over to him and that
he, as agent for Senator Clark, trans
ferred them to the latter. The gov
eminent has sued Clark to recover
the lands.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-10
WINGARD ON TRIAL

- The case of the state against Ben
wingard. the Standpoint dive keeper,
charged with enticing young girls to
an immoral resort, IL on trial before
n Jury in the criminal court this
morning, with Judge KEENAN, presid-
ing.
In Judge Kennan's court Judge
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-10

SINGAPORE, India, April 10
The British steamer Radnorshire ar
rived today and reports that at 1:40
yesterday afternoon it sighted the
Baltic fleet five miles from Puloda-
nar, one of the Amanda group of
islands, lying fartherest southeast,
and proceeding toward Polumenti.
The Radnorshire also saw four war;
ships. apparently Japanese, off the
Cape st. James. French Cochin China,
April Z. Amanda islands in the Chi
ma sea are about $50 miles northeast
Of Singapore.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-10
PRESIDENT
HAS TENTS
WRECKED
(Scripps News Association.)

LAYTON, Okla, April 10.-A
cowboy from the pasture reserve
brings the report that wind storm
last night wrecked some tents in the
presidents camp but did not damage.
If the program is carried out, the
president arose early this morning
and, led by John Alternately and sew
eral swift trailers, started on the
hunting grounds are a big tract
some distance out from Frederick
on the Comanche and Kiowa reser-
walton.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-10
TANNING
NOT READY
TO REPORT

Engineer J. H. Tanning was not
ready to report today and in conse-
quence no special meeting of the city
council was called for tonight
Mr. Tanning will make a report at
the regular meeting of the council
to be held tomorrow night.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-10
ROBBED WHILE
he WAS ASLEEP

William Sechorder, who boards at
the Electric hotel, reported to the
police this morning that he was
robbed of $50 in money while sitting
in a chair asleep in the Occur d'Alene
bar.
Burglars tried to force an entrance
street. last night but were frightened
away.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-10
WILL CLEAN UP
FOUR MILLION
tscripps News Association-)

FAIRBANKS. Alaska, April To-
The spring term of the district
court opened today to consider
small number of civil and criminal
cases. 1t is decided not to call the
grand Jury to investigate the mis-
conduct of officials till the opening
of navigation.
The spring cleanup amounts to
fully 100000 and may reach $5,-
100000
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-10
TO ENFORCE
NEUTRALITY
(Ecripps News Association.)

MANILA, April 10.-The cruiser
Raleigh, torpedo boat destroyers
Barry and Chauncey and the supply
ship General Alvado have been dis
patched TO patrol the west coast OF
Palawan island and enforce neutral
ity in case a naval fight occurs off
the Philippine islands. Three other
destroyers are preparing to sail.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-10

vorce from her husband, Frank s.
Hunt.
The couple were married in Upton,
Ind, December %, 1892. and the
plaintiff says Hunt deserted her in
Los Angeles in December. 1908, hav-
ing failed to contribute to her sup-
port since September, 1904.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-10
C0RTELYOU.
(Scripps News Association

CHICAGO, April 10.--A mandate
of the supreme court of the United
States affirming the injunction of
Judge Grosscup against the packers,
was placed on file here today for the
first time. This action of Assistant
Attorney General Pagin is taken as
an indication of the intention of the
government to ausmet any action of
the grand jury against the packers
by citing the offenders for contempt
of court
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-10
RUSSIANS ARE JOYOUS
OVER FLEETS MANEUVERS

Poindexter Is hearing the jury trial
OF the state against Oscar Stewards,
charged with forgery.
Del Stimson, charged with conduct
ing a gambling resort, was found
guilty by jury Saturday night.
Joseph Wilson, the hold down
burglar, was also found guilty by q
jury in Judge Poindexter's court.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-10
GENERAL MILES SAYS JEFFERSON
DAVIS WAS never FANDCUFFED

were light leg irons put on by CT
william employee under orders and Ia
structions from the war department.
They were put on while some changes
were being made in his quarters for
the purpose of preventing tragedy,
or preventing Davis from injuring
himself or any of his guards
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-10

BOSTON, April 10.-"Neither Lieu
tenant Grant nor anyone else ever
handcuffed Jefferson Davis" said
General Miles, today, In reply to
charges that Davis had been mis-
treated while a prisoner in his
charge:
1.-The only irons ever put on Davis
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-10
WILL FIGHT
THE PRINTERS
(Scripps News Association. }

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, April 10
Several hundred employers of print
ers from states west of the Missis-
sippi met here today to take steps
preliminary to fighting the eight
hour day which the International
Typographical union expects to put
into force in January. The officers
of the United Typothetae of America
were present at the convention or
ganiZed this morning.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-10
FIRE RESULTS
IN ASSIGNMENT
(scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News Association.)
BROCKTON, Mass, April 10.-The
shoe firm of +. b. Grover Co, in
whose factory the disastrous oil eN-
plosion of March 20 occurred, result
ing in "A loss OF So lives and S2bO.O00
OF property. voluntarily assigned to-
dav for the benefit of creditors.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-10
JURY LAW
FOR ALASKA
(scripps News Association.)

WASHINGTON, April 10.-The SUI
preme court today held the law OF
congress limiting the number of
Jurors to try criminal cases in Alas
ka unconstitutional. The decision
gives Alaska different statutes from
the Philippines and Porto Rico, de-
claring It to be an organized territory
in which the constitution OK the
United States Is in force.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-10

LONDON, April 10.-A dispatch
TO Lloyd's from Singapore says the
steamer Gregory Apcar, just arrived
there, reports having passed the
Russian fleet at I a. m. today an
Chored 20 miles northeast of Manki,
one of the Anambe islands. There
is no confirmation of the reports to
Reuters that Rojestvensky was not
with the squadron.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-10
dad LIST Is
TIN THOUSAND
fscripps News Association

VSCTIppS INeWo '0o'
LAHORE, India, April lot IS
estimated the death list as result
of the recent earthquake will reach
10000. A dispatch from Simla says
a volcano is in eruption in the hills
of Eashahr state.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-10
BURGLARS WORN
IN TIL (OUhTQ1
(Scripps News Association.)

Burglars entered the postoffice at
Cunningham. Adams county, Wash.
last night and carried away $50 in
gold watch.
Telephone messages were sent to
the police this morning to look out
for the burglars who are supposed
to have come to Spokane.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-10
fI0h[1
TO bApT|5T5
tacripps News Association

BOSTON, April lot Is an
nounced at the headquarters of the
American Baptist Missionary society
this afternoon that John d. Rookie
Teller had offered the board a second
hundred thousand to be used for
mission buildings in foreign coun-
tries.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-10
(Scripps News Associatioa.)

CHICAGO. April TO- - Rioting
marked the renewal this morning of
an attempt to move the freight from
Montgomery, Ward & Co.'S to the
railway house. Union Transfers de-
fed the big escorts of police and
blocked the path of the wagons at
every corner. Clubs were usesd to
clear a passage and defiant teamsters
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-10

HONG KONG, April lot Is re-
ported here that two sections of the
rival fleets clashed near Singapore
this morning. Togo lost five vessels.
The rumor originated with a dis
patch received by the Russian consul.
Hong Kong pilots have gone to navi-
gate the Russian vessels through the
straits. They have been offered high
paw
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-10
POLICE CLASH
WITH WORkMEN

tscripps News Association.)
MADRID, April 10.-In clash be-
tween, workmen and the police today
many workmen were injured. The
police charged the workmen several
times.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-10
UNEARTHED A
BOMB FACTORY
(Scripps News Association.)

ODESSA, Russia, April 10.-The
police have unearthed bomb factory
and an anarchist printing press.
Twenty-seven arrests were made in
connection with the discovery.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-10

COLUMBUS. O., April 10.-Attor-
ney Shay for j. Morgan Smith and
wife notified Governor Herrick this
morning he would not appear today
to argue against the extradition war
rant. No other date was asked for
and Governor Herrick announced the
matter was closed and the Incident
of the warrant would stand.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-10
Is It TILL
MILWAUKEE,?

SEATTLE. April 1o.,-Application
has been made by officials of a trans
continental railroad. believed to be
the Milwaukee. for a right OF way
along whatcom avenue. to be used an
an approach to Seattle.
That 1t Is the Milwaukee Is gen.
orally conceded from the fact that
this railroad purchased In excess Of
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-10
FRISCO MURDERER
MAY Be IN eureka

murderer has a good start and IL he
went to Eureka he can easily elude
pursuit by taking to the great for-
ests Of northern California.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-10
HOLD THE SHIPS
fScripps News Association.)

tScT1pps NEWS AsSoCiatiob.S
NAGASAKI, April 10.-The Sasebo
prize court has rejected the appeal
Of the captured British steamers
Roseley and Letherington. Both yes
sells and cargo were contiscated.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-10

(Scripps News Association.)
SAN FRANCISCO, April 1O.-De-
tectives left this morning for Eureka,
Cal, for which point Pietro Torturici,
the murderer of Biaggo Vilardo, Is
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-10

BATAVIA, Island of Java, April
lO.-A Russian squadron has been
sighted near Muntok and is expected
to- arrive here today. Nothing was
seen here of the Japanese squadron.
The Dutch East indies squadron is
now at Tujo island near Singapore.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-10

BATAVIA, April 10.-The fleet
Dutch squadron, which left it's for
mer anchorage under secret orders
and is now steaming north.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-10
PATTERSON TRIAL POSTPONED

not brought into court. She remain
ed in the Tombs prison.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-10

Latest News Places the Russian Fleet in the China Sea
Near One Of the Islands of the Amanda Group Which
Are About 800 Miles Northeast of Singapore-The
Russian Vessels Were at Anchor-Little Is Known of
the Japanese Fleets.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-10
TROUBLE IN The
HUNT FAMILY

Mrs. Sarah Hunt has filed suit in
the superior court asking for q di-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-10
CRETEN TR0UBLE
(scripps News Association.)

LONDON. April 10.-A dispatch to
the Central News from Canea, Crete.
says the various consuls of that
place have been notified that certain
government power have decided not
to actively interfere In the present
crisis for fear a similar movement
will be started in the Balkans.
Do you wish to obtain all tha
news? Then subscribe for Tho
Press.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-02-15
SEGREGATION BILL.
To Attach a Portion Of Fergus County
to Yellowstone

Helena, Feb. 3.-In the senate yes
terday, Senator Yegen introduced a
bill annexing portion of Fergus
county, along the Musselshell river, to
Yellowstone. He first asked permits
sion to introduce the measure without
previous consent, but senator Waite
asked that the title be read, and when
this was done, objected to its intro
duction.
"The bill has been brought here be-
fore" said Senator Yegen, land two
years ago Senator Waite requested
me to let the matter go over until
this session, and then he would help
me. You may see how he is doing
So
II may have said that two years
ago replied Senator Waite. but con-
ditiOns have changed and the people
OF my county most seriously object to
the segregation of any part of their
county and it's annexation to Yellow
stone"
The question being put as to wheth-
err the bill should be introduced there
was only one negative vote, that of
Waite. Then, for JOKE Mr.. Yegen
demanded division, but he found Mr.
Waite ready to take his medicine. and
he alone stood up to be counted. 1t
was one Of the first pleasantries of
the session and was THOROUGHLY en-
joyed by the usually sedate senator's
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-02-15
..B. MORRISON
TAKESPOISON
Continued from page Oue).

Among Morrison's effects were half
a dozen letters from one Lucille Oes-
tricher. of ST. Louis. Only one of them
had been opened, and that indicated
that there was warm attachment be-
tween the dead man and the ST. Louis
woman. AS the letters apparently had
no bearing on the case, it was decid-
ed by the jury that they should be
returned to the writer unopened.
Morrison's Career.
William B. Morrison was about 80
years of age. unmarried and native
of ST. Johns. N. B. He had received
thorough commercial training, and
on coming to this state several years
ago at once secured employment, and
was considered one of the best ac-
cOuntants in Montana. For some years
he resided at Great Falls, where he
was employed by the Hotter Lumber
company. From the Falls he went to
Helena, where he also held a RESPONSE
BILE position. He came to LewistOwn
from the capital about a year ago.
and up to the time he went to Helena
as witness had abstained from
drinking, and his services were highly
satisfactory to his employers. He was
man of many fine traits of character,
made friends easily and soon became
popular in this city. He leaves a
brother residing at Spokane. another
brother who is said to be banker at
Ottawa, Ontario. and sister at ST.
Johns, N. B. He was a member of the
Odd Fellows Order and in good stand
ing, and carried an insurance policy
in the New York Life for $4,000 or
YI,o00.
AS stated before. Mr. Morrison be-
can drinking while in Helena. and
=oon after his return he commenced
making remarks to Mr.. Lewellin and
>'her friends in regard to ending his
7a"eer. They We're somewhat alarm
I'd at first, but finally became accus-
'omed to this sort of talk. and did not
attach much importance to it, MOrri-
son rOomed with Mr.. I.ewellin in a
residence. but did not go home Sun
day night.
Morrison's Last Day.
Shortly before noon Monday friend
notified Mr.. Lewellin that Morrison
vas in barber shop. maxim threats of
committing suicide. Mr.. Lewellin at
once went there. and bringing his
friend out tried to reason with him.
At last Morrison said: Can you keep
secret?"
of course" replied Mr.. Lewellin.
Here it is" replied Morrison. 1T
will be all off with me. am going
to Jump in Spring creek
AS Morrison had made the same re-
mark a score of times lately. Mr. Lew
elm was not much impressed. and
finally prevailed on the man to go to
the hotel for dinner. Shortly before
that, while he was washing and in the
presence of several friends, Morrison
said: well, it's all of with the big
Swede."
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-02-15

terested himself largely in the estab-
lishment of parcels post system, to-
day filed with President Pro TEN.
Frye petition for the expulsion OF
Senator Thomas c. Platt from the sen.
ate.
The petition is based on the asser-
ton that Mr.. Platt as an executive
officer of the United States Express
company, is a party to conspiracy
to maintain identical rates among the
express companies for articles ship
ped over their lines and he asserts
that Platt has told representatives of
his company that he will oppose all
legislation injuriously affecting his
cOmpany's interests.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-02-15
Deserved Popularity.

To cure constipation and liver
troubles by gently moving the bow
els and acting as a tonic to the liver.
take Little Early Risers. These ia
nous little pills are mild. pleasant
and harmless, but effective and sure.
Their universal use for many years
is strong guarantee OF their popu-
larity and usefulness. Sold by Viii.
son & McKechnie, Lewistown &
Kendall De. ,....e-. -.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-02-15

;, Pfatt and the Parcels Post.
Washington, Feb. 1O.-C. w. Post
AZ Battle Creek. Mich. who has in
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1905-12-01

Literary at Abbott Friday night
was well attended and all report a
good time.
Ina Burns spent Sunday with Ella
Decker.
Wilma Pfontz and Frank Sellman
attended the party at Mr.. Lopman s
in carlton Saturday.
, TIVE pair Of Rubbers we've left at
the school house Friday evening. The
owners may have the same by calling
at the school house.
Rev, Chambers spent Sunday night
with Nj. Decker.
b. Swan and family spent Sunday
with Francis Bailey.
The threshing machine has been in
our vicinity the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Epphers were
calling on D, Swans Saturday even.
ing,
S. c. Hamil and family Mr.. Nc.
Daniels and family, Mr.. Dryden and
family, Katie Boerstler and Edith
Kehrer spent Sunday with S. G.
Yockey and family.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1905-12-01
Little Friend
Well once again we come.

Well once again we come.
Corn husklnR is well In progress.
Elmer Burts and John Beach visited
Harry McCoId Sunday.
John Dawson visited Don Nicely and
family Sunday.
The Happily Family was we'll at
tended Saturday evening. Mr.. Reins
Of Chanute took part 10 the entertain
ment.
There seems 10 be quite a few in
terested 10 matrlmony at present.
Better watch Jay.
John Dawson sold couple Of fine
heifers to Mr.. Hudson the butcher of
Chanute,
Mr. Long is doing some plasteriDg
for Mr.. Nicely.
Say boys when you take girl to
literary always try and take them
home, Isn't that right Claude?
When Jack Frost is in the case bed
IA such pleasant place, composed by
Bye Dowson.
Mr.. Moeller says anxlously, 81 can t
find any help they seem to be scarce
as hens teeth.
Mr.. Peterson made business trip
to Chanute Friday,
Claude Long seems to be attracting
Miss Greves attention at present,
She's a nice young girl Claude.
We understand Mrs. Fanatee gives
shooting match and turkey rattle
Mr.. STANCE had some carpenter
work done on his house last
! week.
I We will appear again, better tye uI
J with the times and subscribe for
year. ~