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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17
WAR V[T[RAh BURIED
WITH MILITARY H0h0R5

NEW YORK, May 1.-THE body Of
Hiram Cronk, last survivor OF the
war of 1912, was brought here today
from Bonneville and will be buried
with full military honors in Cypress
Hill cemetery tomorrow. Meantime
the body lies In state at the city hall.
His three sons and one daughter ac-
companied the body. which was es-
corted from the station to the city
hall by the police, a detachment Of
regulars, the G.. A. r., and other Or
CARNATIONS. Mayor Mcclellan and
members of the city government fol-
lowed in carriages.
Hiram Cronk celebrated his 105th
birthday April 10. He lived with
his daughter on a farm on the out
skirts of the village of Nava, N. Y.
For a man of such great age he en-
joyed remarkable health almost up
to the time of his death and his
faculties We're as keen as those of
many men but half his age.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17

many, though her capabilities are lit
| tie known.
Concensus of opinion appears to
strongly favor Atlantic, though
among old seamen and experienced
yachtsmen each of the contestants
has its following. Popular interest
in the Atlantic undoubtedly derives
its force from these facts: Designed
especially for ocean cruising, she ivls
In her single seasons racing develop
ed unquestioned speed Her victories
in the Cape May and Brenton's Reef
cup races are regarded as indicative
of her capabilities. The presence on
board of Captain Barr of cup defender
fame assures her being well han,fed.
The Valhalla has probably next to
the Atlantic the larger number of
advocates. She is the largest boat
in the race, and in heavy weather her
sixe and immense sail spread are sure
to count in her favor. The rtowana
Is another good performer with mod
erately heavy weather. The Endy-
mion Is favorite with many for
very similar reasons. There are the
four most prominently mentioned
popularity.
About the Hamburg there is the
greatest uncertainty. The Apache Is
we'll regarded by a small but devoted
following. The Fleur de Lys also has
a small following. The Sunbeam is
an unknown quantity largely with
no established record. The Hide
garde similarly has small chances in
popular estimation. though favored
by the few, while the Ailsa, in the
opinion of many yachting experts. is
most unsuited for the kind of race
In which she Is entered.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17
WIDOW WAS IN LOW
WITH H[Q. STABLE BOZ

DENVER, Col, May IA love
for fine race horses and peculiar
infatuation for their riders made mis-
cradle the life of the late Mrs. Flea
nor Chambers, the wealthy widow of
Indianapolis. Ind, who died recently
and left all her fortune, including her
jewels and the family homestead. to
her jockey and man servant, Clar-
ence Graves.
Brothers of Mrs. Chambers, T. o.
Morris of 1451 Gilpin street, Denver.
and Milton Morris of Indianapolis
will begin a contest of the will in
Indianapolis May %.
Mr.. Morris claims that his sister
before her death was weak mentally,
and that Graves. her jockey, hypno-
tixed her into leaving her fortune to
him.
But Jockey No. came to light
yesterday, when o, w. Murphy, for
merly horse trainer of Indianapolis,
and now employed by the Empire
stables at 1916 welton street. made
startling statements about Mrs.
Chambers and Clarence Graves.
Murphy was jockey In Mrs.
Chambers employ In Indianapolis.
and brought nine head OF horses to
Kansas City and Albuquerque for her
when she took her invalid father,
General T. A. Morris. to California
Murphy claims that Mrs. Chambers
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17
DIR. MARY LATHAM
MUST STAND TRIAL


"A term of years in the state peni-
Tertiary at Walla Walla is what is
staring DR.. Mary Latham in the face.
The preliminary hearing of DR.. La
than was called off this morning by
Prosecuting Attorney Barnhart. The
hearing was to have been heard be-
fore Judge Stocker AS soon as Judge
Stocker dismissed the case against
Mary Latham she was Immediately
rearrested on information filed this
morning by the prosecuting attorney,
charging her with arson.
DR.. Latham put up bond this morn
ing for her appearance on the trial
day.
The drug store which she is al
legged to have set fire to on May Z
is located at Mead. The property in
which the drug store was located be-
longed to Jennie Johnson. DR.. La
than and Jennie Johnson had a suit
over the property some time ago and
Jennie Johnson won.
Residents of Mead were of the
opinion that the store was set on fire
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met Graves in Boulder about eight
years ago, and that it was for the
wealthy widow he deserted his young
wife and entered the employ of Mrs.
Chambers as a stable boy.
He served in that capacity in In
dianapolis and until Mrs. Chambers
came west, but when her father died
Murphy claims the widow introduced
Graves to San Diego society as her
nephew and took him in as one of the
family
Graves spent the widows money
ed. even allowing him to dictate the
men she should employ and he not
allowing her to entertain other men
in her own house.
Murphy saw Mrs. Chambers was in
love with her former stable boy, ana
that when she discovered he only
cared for her money hot words arose
between the two.
Mrs. Chambers, Murphy asserts,
was 10 completely In the mans power
and so much in love with him that
she willed him all her money and
Jewels, worth a fabulous price, and
after their quarrel rapidly declined
In health until her death last fall
Murphy says that both brothers
of Mrs. Chambers, T. o. Morris of
1851 Gilpin street, Denver, and Milton
Morris of Indianapolis, are wealthy.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17
FIFE WAS DROWNED
IN SPOKANE RIVER

Could the man who was found dead
just below the falls about two months
ago be w. w. Fife?
1t may be and if the letter found
by little Joseph Bluff of W1505 Main
avenue was written by the man found
under the falls it is undoubtedly the
case that it was w. w. Fife and that
he committed suicide
Joseph Bluff. son of John Bluff, a
mining man, was playing with somet
of his young friends on the river
bank about 200 yards above the
mouth of Hangman creek a few days
ago when they found bottle. After
playing with it for some time they
discovered a paper in it. The cork
was driven in the neck 50 hard they
had to break the bottle to get the
paper. Joseph took the letter to his
father TO read for him.
The following is a copy of the u =
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17

and so informed the sheriff The
sberin's office sent men to Mead to
, investigate The arrest of DR.. La
, than and the binding her over to the
, superior court is the result of the in
vestigation.
1t is believed that before the store
was set afire most of the stock was
removed. DR.. Latham denies knowing
anything about the fire and says she
was in bed at the time the fire start
ed. That she had been in bed for
some time.
Mary Standbury, girl who was
employed by DR.. Latham and who is
believed to have had something to
do with the fire, was also arrested
on the same charge.
| Her preliminary hearing was to
come up this afternoon, but it is
understood that the prosecuting at
torney has such strong case against
her that she will be bound over to
the superior court the same as DR..
Latham. Information will be filed
, against her either this afternoon or
tomorrow morning.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17
ToPsAIL SCHOONER SUNBEAM.

astern, and the Ailsa is third
The Utowana and Nalhalla crossed
the line outside of the stake and had
to return and are now trailing miles
behind.
Thousands of eXcursionists went
down the bay this forenoon to wit
ness the start In the great ocean
yacht race. From the decks of ex-
cursion craft of all descriptions they
heard the gun fired off Sandy Hook
which was the signal for the IL
yachts to start across the Atlantic in
the first international ocean race for
the kaiser's cup, Public interest in
the race Is very great. not only be-
cause of the character of the contest,
but also on account of the prize at
stake. The $4,000 gold cup is con-
sidered worthy of the desire of every
yachtsman.
Eight American boats, six of them
built on this side of the Atlantic: two
English craft. and one representing
Germany are contrasting for the COW
eted trophy. One of the boats is
ship rugged, one bark, one topsail
schooner, five two masted schooners,
and one yawl. Though Ave of the
schooners are auxiliaries. all are to
sail under canvas alone, the propeller
of each being removed and the rails
ing of sails by steam prohibited.
With favorable conditions the run
to the Lizard Light Is generally ex-
pected to occupy IA days, though
there are a few who look for record
time. The weather will cut SO large
a figure In the Issue that there Is
wide diversity OF opinion as to the
outcome. With course so long
5000 nautical miles-and with tenth
that width covered by the courses
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17
NEGRO STRIKE BREAKERS
SHOOT AN INNOCENT BOY
Gon1pers Is In Chicago to .4id in Set.
Element of the Jtrike--H Is Thought
There LUM be No General Tie Up

CHICAGO, May 1.-THE presence
of President Compers of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor introduced
quieting effect in the strike today
1t is hoped the visit of the national
leader will result in the Inauguration
of peace measures.
Following a meeting with the local
labor leaders today Gompers will seek
a conference with prominent employ
ers and it is believed he will be
authorized to offer a concession as an
inducement to the employers to sub
NIT the whole dispute to arbitration.
Gompers insisted today that he was
not here to supersede the local lead
ers in the conduct of the strike, but
merely to aid in adjustment of the
difficulties.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17

His career was notably that Of a
true and patriotic American. Born
April 10, 1900, in Herkimer county,
N. Y, to Mr.. and Mrs. James Cronk,
who were among the first settlers
of the Mohawk valley. he was reared
on a farm until Ia years old. when
he enlisted with Captain Edmund
Fuller at Western. n. Y, In the New
York volunteers. The same day
James Cronk. the father. and John
and Caspar Cronk. brothers, enlist
ed with the same regiment. All serv-
ed in the defense of Sackett's harbor,
and at the close of the war with
England the father and three sons
were honorably discharged. Hiram
s. Cronk survived his father and
brothers, but they all reached o ripe
age.
Until three years ago the venerable
pensioner drew only $l2 per month,
but congress recently increased his
pension to s25 a month.
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dated letter which was brought to
the police station yesterday by Mr..
Bluff:
wv. w. Fife is drowning in tho
Spokane river Whoever finds my
body will please notify Nose Wizard
of Deer Lodge, Mont, or George
Sputtz of the same place. Please send
my new suit to Martin Oleson. Good
bye to all. FIFE"
If this letter belongs to the man
found at the falls he probably wrote
his will and farewell letter to his
friends. and, putting it in a bottle,
jumped into the cold waters of the
Spokane somewhere above the falls.
His body lodged just below the falls,
while the bottle foated down about
half mile and lodged.
The letter was written in a good
hand with ink, which makes 1t a
certainty that some small boy did not
play the trick.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17

tScripps News Association.)
HIGHLAND, N. Y, May 17.-An
eiEht-knot breeze from the east was
blowing this morning and fair, clear
weather made the prospects OF
good start in the kaiser's cup race
at noon today. The sea was fairly
smooth and the racing yachts in the
horseshoe prepared to make sail
early.
The Flcur de Lis was back at an
chorage this morning. prepared to
start The damage resulting from
the collision with n mud scow had
been prepared.
At $40 the whole fleet of racers
was bound for the starting line. The
excursion feet was off Sandy Hook
by % o'clock and followed the racers
out to the lightship At 1890 the
wind was a trife north of east breez-
ing at 10 knots. There was a rolling
sea.
A heavy southeast fog blew In at
noon, shutting out the racers from
view.
The yachts were sent away at 1918
and crossed the line in the following
order: Asia, Thistle. Atlantic, Ham
burg, Hildegnrdia, Endymion, Fleur
de Lys, Sunbeam. Apache, Utowana,
Valhalla,
The Aaila crossed the line at 1913;
Hildegardia, 12:16:30; Atlantic, 1916;
Endymion, i2:18:24; Hamburg.
12:l7:14; Thistle. 1920: Fleur de Lys,
1926; Sunbeam. 12:2s-4s; Apache,
1895; Utowana, 1905; Valhalla, 1:2l.
After two hours sailing the Attain
tic, the crack American boat, was In
the lead, the closest competitor being
the dangerous German schooner Ham
burg, which was a quarter OF mile
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17

The executive board of the team
sters' brotherhood arrive today to
lend their counsel to the strikers,
while the committee appointed by
the mayor from the city council will
do all in their power to advance a
settlement.
Jesse Balling and James Jones,
both colored, were arrested this
morning, charged with the murder of
Enoch Carlson, aged s years, who
was shot and killed last night in
front of his home. Young Carlson
was shot while deriding the two col
ored men for being strike breakers.
President Gompers called on Mayor
Dunno at noon and held a short con-
ference on the strike situation. The
mayor asked Gompers to use his in
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17
fScripps News Association.)

Annoy, May lit is reported here
that the Japanese feet has taken a
position below Formosa, where the
battle with the Russian fleet will
probably be fought Following the
declaration of martial law In For
mosa, the women and children OF the
Pescadore islands were removed to
the former island.
PARIS. May 17.--The French gov
eminent has notified Japan that Ad-
miral Dejonquirs reported he had
cruised along tho coast of Amman.
May 10 and II. for the purpose of
ordering Russian ships to leave the
coast If he should find any in French
water, He did not fnd any between
Cape st. James and Turan. Even sc
far north as Jowanedy, the most
available northern anchorage on th'
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17

1uence to prevent a spread of the
strike and, if possible, to bring about
settlement. Gompers made no prom
Uses, but said he was here to aid in
settlement any way he could. The
initiative, however, was with the lo-
cal labor leaders.
1t developed today that before
Gompers left Washington he set in
motion the machinery of the Ma
tional Civic Federation in an effort
to bring about an adjustment of the
Chicago strike trouble. Through
eastern members of the federation he
made arrangements to reach promi-
nent Chicagoans who are I'm a posi-
ton to bring influence to bear upon
employers.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17
VICTIM OF DR.. OSLER

PORTLAND, Ore, May H.
Another death can be laid to
DR.. Oslers advice. Wrapping
a blanket around his head. so
that the flow Of blood would
not stain the cot or carpet,
George w. Belt of this city
killed himself at the residence
!of his nephew last night by
shooting himself in the head.
Belt came from Wisconsin
about a year ago, but has been
unable to obtain work recently
on account of his age. He re-
Gently read the famous utter
ance of DR.. Osler and became a
firm believer in the doctrine
that old men should be killed.
He prepared himself for death
by DOMINIC his best suit and
shaving. He left pathetic lit
tie note to his nephew and
niece, who were very fond of
him, saying that he had grown
too old to be of use in this
world and thought that he had
better try another.
He was buried today in Lone
Fir cemetery.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17
GREAT 5000 MILE
YACHT RACE IS ON

whole day of the courts session in a
plea to the jury.
Plotke claimed that Hoch was the
victim of the ponderous machinery
of the state and that, even If he were
the vile man the prosecution claimed
he was, he was not guilty of the
particular charge on which he was
being tried. There was no direct
proof that the defendant had poison
ed Mrs. Welcker Hoch, all the cir
cumstances cited by the state being
purely Prescriptions. He said Mrs.
Hoch undoubtedly died from natural
causes.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17
JOHN DEV|NE DIES
IN THE CITY JAIL

Jailcr Smith says he must have died
about Il. IN.
Devine Is well known to the police
and was hard drinker. He has been
in the city Jail about 90 times within
the past year coming most of the
time voluntarily and asking to be
locked up. A short time ago he re-
quested Judge Hinkle to give him II
torn IN the county jail so he could
sober up. The Judge did not give him
"A term, but turned him loose. Devine
was Il man we'll nllcd In Spokane and
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17

SNeAS>CeN.EeEeNeIeKsIeXs Xsxe(sSeXeNeIeIeXeXeIe
which will be steered by the various
competitors, the element of luck will
enter into it largely.
The International aspect introduces
a sentimental interest principally, as
most yachtsmen regard an American
boat as sure to win. OF the English
yachts, the earl of Crawford's Val
halla is thought to be formidable only
in very heavy weather The German
schooner is not seriously regarded by
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17

John Devine. a cook who was lock-
ed up In the city Jail on May 10, died
this morning some time between the
hours Of $40 and 7:30. unknown even
TO his cellmate. The cause of his
death is not known. but It is general
ly supposed II was heart trouble COM
Ing from drinking.
Jailer Smith went on duty at 3
o'clock this morning and found De-
vine all right. lie Was asleep. but
later woke up. lie then went TO
sleep and was never seen alive after,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17

always dressed well. He was very
proud and used to hide in his cell
see him.
Devine was about 20 years OF age
and has been cook In several places
In the city. His body was taken to
Buchanans.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17
TROOPS STINT
TO ARABIA
(Scripps News Association.)

CONSTANTINOPLE, May 17.-An-
other effort will be made to crush the
instruction in Arabia. Sixty cavalry
corps, armed with Mausers, and 10
artillery corps, armed with quick
firing krupp guns, have been dis
patched to the scene. Two torpedo
cruisers, two destroyers and four
torpedo boats will cooperate with the
land forces.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17

This is the great race that
our esteemed evening competi-
tor started yesterday.
The same paper stated chat
Vincnlt Mayo had denied
shooting William Crane.
Two weeks ago they were
telling the public how big
Acuff's majority would be.
If YOU want reliable news,
read The Press.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17
(QOktR'5 BODY
IN htw I0Rk
(scripps News Assoc,ation.)

R'NF IPFS ~" VIZ eEVFIT
NEW YORK, May 1.-THE remains
of Herbert V. Croker, who died sud-
denly on a train at Newton, Kan. ar
rived here this morning. The body
was taken to the family residence
where II will remain until the funeral
Mrs. Croker is Frustrated by her sons
death.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17

COMMITS
SUICIDE
(Scripps News Association.)

MILWAUKEE, May 17.-George
Richardson, cashier of the internal
revenue Office, committed suicide to-
day by shooting. He was 46 years
old and leaves a family. Officials
from Washington will make an in
vestiga ton of his accounts.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17
Q0h[z Is
SERIOUSLY Ill
fScripps News Association

IScrlppS News ASSoCIutlOI.I
HAVANA, May 1.-THE condition
of General Maxine Gomez todsN is
so serious that the plan of removing
him from Santiago to Havana has
been given up.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17
STEAMER
BEACHED
(Scripps News .Association.)

(Scripps News Association.)
TOXIC, May II, - The steamer
Chuyet Maru struck a mine near tho
Mao islands In the Gulf OF Pechiii.
May IA. The vessel was beachcd ON
Elliott island.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17
R0JESTvENSKY is ILL
(Scripps News Association.

ST. PETERSBURG, May l7.--Reports have reached
here that Roesvensky is i'll and teegraphed the emperor
that it is impossible for him to proceed. The report is
unconirmed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17
GERMANS
LANDED
IN CHINA
tScripps News Association }

PARIS, May IA dispatch to
Reuters from London affirms the re-
port that 900 Germans landed In Hal
chu, China. May IL, despite denials,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17
JAP fL[[T REPORTED
R[ADI f0R BATTLE

Amman coast, not one Russian ship
was observed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17
R[AD NAN pATTtR50h'5
QR[AT Lift 5T0R1

The only story written by Nan Patterson while in her
cell at the Tombs written for the Newspaper Enter
prise association
1t will be published in tomorrow s Press.
There is absolutely other authorized statement in
existence.
Everybody should read the girls warning.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17
Thousands Cheer the Yachts as They
Cross the Line in the Great Ocean
Race Which Is Expected to Take
" Fourteen Days.

Yacht, Type and Nationality
Valhalla, aux. ship (Eng) ..........
Sunbeam, aux ship (Eng) .........
Hamburg, schr. (German) ........
Atlantic, 3-m aux. sch. (Amer)
Utonna, 3-m. aux. sch. (Amer)
Thistle, sch. (Amer) ..............
Apache, aux. bark (Amer) .........
Hildegarde, sch. (Amer) ...........
Fleur de Lys, sch. (Amer) .........
Endymion, sch. (Amer.) ...........
Ailsa, yawl (AmerD ...............
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-29
Lady Maccabees, Take Notice.

IIHUy MHCCdDteS, Iuke NOtICc!
You are requested to meet at the
hall Wednesday afternoon at p m.
BY order of
RECORD KEEPER