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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-12
THREAT OF HARTMAN

did not want mo to go on without
his aid. He wanted to name two
trustees besides Cleveland, O'Brien
and Westinghouse. We wanted the
support of Hartman and everybody
else, but We decided to carry out
our own plans despite his objeo
tions.'
Hartman said as l could not
agree to his plans, he would use all
his political influence against me. II
was my understanding there would
be legislative action. We told hin
we proposed to go on with oui
plans and did not want him or any
body else for partners. He tele
phoned me many times, and final
ly told him it was useless, | would
not change my mind"
Ryan said Hartman used no
names in speaking of political in
fluence. The conversations were
strenuous. Hartman did not want
outsiders brought into the situa-
ton.
The committee thanked Ryan.
United States Senator Dryden,
president of the Prudential, was the
next witness.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-12

~ wish ! had not brought that
suit. I'd rather have my right arm
cut off. But want you to sign
this agreement. I'll show it to no
one and keep it in my safe and no
one will know of it until order
it's destruction with my last gasp
as | enter the jaws Of hell"
The above remark is attributed
by Chairman George H. Collin dur
ing the course of his testimony
before Justice Stocker this morn
ing, to George M. Nethercutt in the
Brook saloon In the presence of
w. d. Knight during the different
changes in the litigation between
Nethercutt and Collin.
"lf you were In Alberta on the
10Th of the month how could you
make oath In Spokane on that day
to this affidavit?"
That was one of the questions
asked of the complaining witness
on his cross-eXamination by the de-
PENDANT. FrCts this it is apparent
that Nethercutt expects to impeach
Collins Veracity.
The trial of Nethercutt on the
cahrge of blackmail preferred by
Collin was commenced shortly be-
fore 10 o'clock before an unusually
ponderous array of office holders.
All three of the county commission
ers were present, but Commissioner
Connolly was not bothered to any
extent by attentions from the other
two. Connolly is suspected of not
having pulled back" in the early
stages of the Netnercutt-Collin i'm.
broglio as hard as he might have
done. County Fumigator Morrison
graced the court room for a time,
but went away. Richard w. Nuz.
UNI, the attorney for Collin in the
bribery action commenced by
Nethercutt in Justice Hinkle's
court, was another careful observer
of events. Judge A. e. Barnes, at
torney for Collin in the civil ac-
ton, was also present. Constable
Grant beamed upon the commits
sioners in quizzical way, wonder
ing whether there was any special
act he could perform for those who
gave him job and then tried to
hitch a string to it. County Aud.
itor Zach Stewart looked in on the
scene for a time. Political Expert
Sanders took seat on one side OF
the court room.
Upon the opening Of formalities
Nethercutt stated that he was
ready to plead and said: EN-.
phatlcally not guilty" He contin'
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-12

A new
CENSUS

Mayor Daggett today received a
letter from Postmaster M. T. Hart
son requesting that he, Mr.. Daggett,
do all in his power to have a census
taken in the city OF Spokane. Mr..
Harrison stated that there had not
been a census taken since 1900 and
the city would be benefited If one
could be taken at once. Section
26, volume 2, of the Ballinger code,
stated Mr.. Harrison, says that an
enumeration may be made of any
city with a population of over
10000 inhabitants.
1t is the idea of the postmaster
to have the mail carriers take the
census.
Mayor Daggett will refer the mat
ter to the city council.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-12
THREE SMALL
ROBBER|ES
REPORTED

Three robberies were reported to
the police this morning.
A Mrs. Johnson reported that a
small boy grapper her purse last
night at the corner of Pine and
Sprague and ran down an alley,
The boy was about IA years old.
The cigar store in front Of the
Brunswick Bar reports that some
one entered the place last night and
stole a nickel in the slot machine
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-12
Commissioner in Toddy's Trial Says fit.
torney Wdnted flush" Money litter
He Had Adn7itted He Lied to Grand
./ury-=-Compldinant JUore to an If
fdavite in Spokane and LDds in ILL
berta at the TIn7e.=.Public May Get
LDise if Fight Continues.

to Nethercutt's ONCE and had the
$11o note drawn and there Knight
cut leaves from the books contain
ing references to county business
with the firm. Nethercutt showed
knights notes, but as they were
payable to Nethercutt instead Of
Collin the latter declined. Neither
cult said that seeing 1T was county
matter he had drawn the notes to
his own order and would endorse.
Collin wanted notes in his own
name. "Nethercutt thought it
would look better not to show the
public ! was interested in the bind
cry" Collin later got duplicate
notes from Knight, made to Col
Inns order.
PRODUCES CUT OUT PAGES.
At this point the prosecutor went
over each of the 10 sheets of pape(
cut from the books, but as to the
items contained, Collin knew moth
ing.
Then Nethercutt commenced to
talk of the grand jury to Collin.
Still later Nethercutt told Collin
that things were getting hot. 1.-THE
bars have been thrown down and
the gates opened and have been
offered $4,000 by reputable citizens
to tell the grand jury what know
of YOU" said Nethercutt to Collin.
He said further: "a am told that
you and Dean have made $25, ZOO
in the last two years, and $4,000 is
my share" Later Nethercutt said
that he'd take $4,000, and still alter
$1,000. "You're foolish" said Col
lin, "you ought to have $4,000 sure"
Then Nethercutt asked Collin to
sign contract for nominal sum
dating back before the grand jury,
so as to be evidence to use if the
grand jury accused him of perjury
when he told that body he was Col
Inns attorney. Nethercutt said he
would "bawl Collin out" in the pa
pers and get him before the pub
lic."
The latter part of Collins testi-
mony referred to the meeting of
himself, Knight and Nethercutt at
the Brook in an effort to get the
matter settled, during which Meth
circuit made his -to-be-famous Jaws
of hell" remark.
COLLIN GETS DATES MIXED.
The cross examlnation up to noon
consisted largely of denials of
questions asked by Nethercutt. The
latter forced Collin to acknowledge
that the 5000 in gold was paid in
Continued on page A.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-12

to Spokane.
Mr.. Donovan stopped in this city
today at the request of the chamber
of commerce and addressed the
committee of the chamber Of COM
merce appointed to see II it is pos
sible to raise the 100000 asked by
the citizens of Bellingham to Sc
cure the building Of the road to that
city.
Mr.. Donovan said:
"The Spokane & Bellingham rail.
road will be a great benefit to the
city of Spokane. There Is vast
territory between Spokane and Pu.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-12
MAKE BIG
OPIUM HAUL
(scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News Association)
BELLINGHAM, Wash, Dec. Ia
Henry Engleman was captured this
morning with 65 pounds of opium,
value 500, struggled from Vancou-
yer. He used a horse and buggy to
cross the line, almost under the
noses of the customs officers who
have been looking for him several
weeks He has smuggled 100 lbs.
valued at $4,000 to Portland on three
former trips.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-12

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. H.
For the first time congress was
opened without flowers on the
desks of the members, and the de-
parture from the cd custom, made
at the behest of Speaker Cannon
and other republican leaders, was
caused in an odd way, according to
a story that is current in Washing
ton.
Timothy D. Sullivan, one of the
New York city congressman, Is the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-12

PORTLAND, Dec. 12-Represent-
atives from all sections of Oregon
today attended the funeral of Sen
ator Mitchell. which was the larg-
est ever held here. ltne body lay
in state at the city hall from 10
to 1890 o'clock, and a constant
stream of humanity passed the bier,
The council chamber was draped
with Grape and flags. A body guard
OF state militia was stationed
oout the casket which was COW
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-12
COLLIN MAKES SENSATIONAL CHARGES AGAINST
NETHERCUTT BUT GETS HIS DATES BADLY MIKE
WHY mo FLOWERS"
A STORY TOLD IN WASHINGTON.

straw that broke the camel's back,
or rather what happened to him is
At the opening of the last congress
Sullivans desk, like the others,
looked like young cut flower
show. Conspicuous was a lovely
design "Gates Affair."" sent by I'M
known friends" All it needed was
a bow of Grape, and there would
not have been a dry eye in the
house. This and other abuses of
the custom made it advisable to
"cut out the bokay singing"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-12
WOMAN ONLY
ARRESTED ABOUT
SEVEN TIMES

''How many times have you been
in this court" asked Judge Hinkle
of Lou Smith this afternoon when
he was about to pass sentence on
the woman.
81 don't remember of having been
more than six or seven times"
IL have a notion to send you over
to the county Jail for 80 days, but
will fine you $40 and costs this
time, but don't ever come back"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-12
PETER LARSON REPORTED
TO Be ABOUT RECOVERED

]. J. Donovan, superintendent of
the B. B. & B. c. railroad, is in
the city. He left Butte yesterday
for Spokane and will go to the
Sound tonight. He visited with
Peter Larson, the multi-millionaire
for two days and stated Mr.. Larson
was much improved.
"Mr. Larson went out riding on
last Saturday, and on Sunday took
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-12
Superintendent Of the Be||ingham and
British Columbia Road Is Enthusi-
astic Over Prospects of Linking
Spokane With Coast City.

Build the Spokane & Belllngham
road as soon as possible.
Give Spokane $50 miles Of more
territory In which 30 do business.
Obtain a better rate to the coast
by competition.
Get more direct connections with
Alaska and part Of the trade to
that territory.
Such are the ideas Of ]. j. Dono-
van, superintendent OF the b. B. &
B. Il. railroad, and a subscriber to
the 100000 which is being raised
10 build this road from Belllngham
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-12
LIGHT SENTENCE IS
MER|WETHER'S

Secretary Bonaparte said the au-
topsy testimony showed a reason
able doubt as to the cause of death
by a blow of the fist or the fall.
The defendant should be given the
benefit. He was found guilty OF
charges of attractions of academy
rules in engaging in a fight and as
saulting Branch, calling him a
sneak and a coward.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-12
DEAD SENATOR H0NORED
BY HIS FRIENDS AT HOME

wa scarried out. The casket was
placed in vault by the lodge In
accordance with the wishes OF the
late senator. ii
The Bar association attended In
a body as did the fraternal orders.
The attendance was so large tho
church could not accommodate 1t.
Flags on all buildings were at half
mast, and the public schools wera
dismissed at noon out OF respect
of memory
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-12

eerd with the national flag and
banked with flowers. At l O'Clock
the casket was borne to the First
Congregational church where funer-
al services were held an hour later
under the auspices of the Elks. The
ritual of the dead was used in ad-
dition to a prayer and Scripture
reading by DR.. f. l.. House, pastor.
The choir sang Lead, Kindly
Light" and abide With Me"
At the grave a ritualistic service
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-12
Railroad Magndte Uould
Use Political Influence
if Not Let in on Equit-
able Deal By Ryan.

best recollection.
Hughes asked Ryan what Harri-
man said. Ryan STATED: The day
/ purchased the Equitable, Harri-
man and had a conversation. The
day following number of confer
ences. Hartman said he had de-
voted much time to the Equitable
and didn't think it right of me to
enter without consulting him. He
wanted an equal voice in the man.
agement. | declined to accede to
his demand for half the stock. He
objected to the trustee plan. He
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-12

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. a.
The sentence passed by the secre-
tary of the navy on Midshiman
Meriwether is: BE confined to the
limits Of the academy for year,
and reprimanded by the secretary
of the navy"
Bonaparte modified part of the
sentence to allow the cadet to go
on the annual practice cruise.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-12
tX-QUEEN
has COSTLY
FEELINGS
(Scripps News Association

tScripps News Association)
WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. H.
A claim of $1O,OOO,O0O was laid be-
fore the senate today by Vice Presi-
dent Fairbanks from ex-Queen Lili-
uokalani of Hawaii, which she
wants as a balm for bodily and
mental suffering and loss of prop
erty during the revolution 13 years
ago.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-12
OPPOSED TO
ADMISSION
OF COOLIES

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 12.-
President Roosevelt today sent a
message, through Representatives
Kahn and Hayes, to the Pacific
coast people in regard to Chinese
exclusion. He says he Is Just as
much opposed to the admission of
coolies as he ever was, but believes
the exempt classes should be given
a square deal.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-12
pAW[R5 WANT ][p[RAT[
TRIALS ON [A(H COUNT

CHICAGO, Dec. 12-Garfeld was
the first witness in the packers
cases to appear in the district at
torney's office. He refused to dis
cuss the matter, saying he reserved
all testimony for the court. The
work of empanelling a jury was be-
gun at 1915.
The attorneys consumed large
part of the morning arguing the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-12

proposal that each be given sepa.
rate trial on each indictment. This
will necesstate 81 different juries.
The judge said two or more rob-
bers having broken into postoffice
could be tried together.
Judge Humphrey having reached
no decision, it was announced there
would be no session Of court this
afternoon.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-12
(Scripps News Association.)

tScrlppS news ASSoclatlon.)
NEW YORK, Dec. 12.-Million-
aire Ryan took the stand again this
morning in the insurance investiga-
ton. He assured the committee
that he did not mean any disre-
spect to the committee in refusing
to answer questions regarding con-
versations with Hartman when the
latter wanted to participate. He
did not want to answer unless he
was obliged to do so. He said the
district attorney told him he must
answer. He would do so to his
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-12
SHIP COMES
IN SAFELY

(Scripps News Association)
NEWPORT, r. l., Dec. 12.-The
gunboat Wasp sent out to aid the
lost for long time, came
in this afternoon safe. She was
blown out to sea in a storm.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-12

The amount of money in the ma
chine is not known.
George Rodgers was arrested last
night for larceny. He is accused of
robbing a man at the Northern Pa
cific depot.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-12

The o. r. & N, Great Northern
and Northern Pacific railways have
made joint rates on coal from Ros-
Ign, merchandise from Puget Sound
to eastern Washington, and hay,
oats, barley, mill feed and cattle
to the coast.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-12
WRECK A
PLANT OF
THE TRUST
(Scripps News AssocIation.)

SDCTIPpS tNeWS HSSoCIdtI UII'I
LOUISVILLE, KY, Dec. 12.-As
part of the bitter feeling against
the tobacco trust in the BLACK
Patch" district, southwestern Ken
lucky, a factory at Elkton was de-
stroyed by dynamite this morning.
Two hundred masked men held up
a train at Hunting for, they said,
tobacco buyers. Soon after the
plant was destroyed. One was hurt.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-12
KILLING
OF JEWS
(Scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News Association.)
VIENNA, Dec. FIT Is reported
the Russian town of EIizabethgrad
Is burning. A mob Is killing and
plunderng the Jews. A regiment
Is hurrying to the scene.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-12

a walk. He is getting along nicely
and will be well, if nothing hap
pens, within the next week. The
report that Mr.. Larson had a cam
Ger Mr.. Donovan pronounces I'M
true. The trouble with his stomach
has about disappeared and ,Ae doc
tors state he is out of danger"
Mr.. Donovan is interested with
Mr.. Larson.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-12
new ROAD
IN NEVADA
(Scripps News Association

SALT LAKE, Dec. IA prom
inent mining man from Searchlight,
New, Is here to incorporate today
the Searchlight and Northern which
will run from Nippeno. Cal, on the
Salt Lake route to Searchlight.
Capital stock 100000. Work be-
gins at onca
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-12
COLLIN GETS DATES MIXED.

The INSTRUMENTATION up to noon
consisted largely of denials Of
questions asked by Nethercutt. The
latter forced Collin to acknowledge
that the 5000 in gold was paid in
Continued on page A.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-23
IN JUDGE DIEHLs COURT.
Father Said 10 be Responsible for
Daughters Downfall

Peter Bailey, the man who was ar
rested for causing a rough house
at the Cactus roominghouse. was sell
fenced 10 10 days in the city Jail by
Judge c. b. Dlehl this morning.
W. T. Foster, the gambling house
booster, who was arrested last even
ing on the charge OF yagrancy, was
found guilty but given until Christmas
day to leave Salt Lake.
jeanette and Mary Reeves. aged II
and 10 years, respectively, are being
tried IN Judge Dlehrs court today on
the charge Of leading immoral lives.
They are represented by Atty. William
Newton. According to the story told by
the girls, their own father IS In large
measure responsible for their present
trouble. Of1cers testified that the girls
made statements to the effect that they
had been leading pure lives work ing
hard TO make a living but that their
father collected their wages and spNnt
the money In drink. on this account,
they said, they were unable TO get
proper clothing for themselves and
gradually drieted into life OF shame.
They told the police that they did not
want to lead such lives, but did not
know what TO DO.
The girls were arrested about o.
clock yesterday morning under cir
cumstances which warranted the Of
fcers IN making the charges. The no
lice are convinced that the girls are
not naturally vicious and Il Is belley-
ed that efforts viii be made 10 proper
ly care for them.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-23

address. The full program is as fol-
lows:
10 a. m.--Department meetings, Uni
versity Of Utah,
College and High School Section
Museum building, room 20. George a.
Eaton. Salt Lake city, president, j.
Preston Greer. Spanish Fork, secretary.
"T-he Civic Importance OF the High
School In the Public School System" c,
A. Blocher, superintendent OF schools,
Park City.
Methods Of instruction In Secondary
Schools" Mosiah Hall, professor of
education, l.. d. s. University. Discus
sion. Election OF officers.
Parents Section Museum building,
assembly room, Mrs. w. r. Hutchin-
son, Salt Lake City. president; Mrs.
Walter Lewis, Salt Lake City, secre-
tary.
Scientific Facts About Children
Which Parents should Know and Which
They Can Apply, Educational and Psy-
Geological" Milton BennIon. State Uni
yersity.
Medical and Physiological" DR. Il.
@. Gowan, state University Practical
demonstration with children. Discus
sion. Music. Election OF officers.
Visitation OF Schools--Exhibit Of Reg
ular school work. with class demonstra-
tons:
Salt Lake city Schools-rhe city
schools have kindly consented to ar
range their daily programs for Wednes-
day and Thursday morning so that the
regular work In the different subjects
of the curriculum may be observed In
several different grades by those who
wish to follow some one subject through
the grades, By this plan teacher may
begin In the lowest grade at 9i5 a. m.
and watch the work Ia n subject on
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-23

stratlon. Election OF officers.
kindergarten Section-State Training
School building. Sally G. Sholes. Salt
Lake City president; Vera Lane, Salt
Lake City, secretary. Piano solo,
Louise Lamson.
The Relation Between the Kinder
garten and the Primary Grades"-''The
Kindergarten" william NJ, Stewart.
principal state normal school.
THE Primary Grades" Soralie Pol
lock, primary supervisor. Salt Lake
City.
"A Summary" Claire Williams, State
Normal Training school. Discussion.
Vocal solo, Agatha Berkhoel. Election
OF officers.
Music sectlon--Lefayette school
building William A. wetzell.
Salt Lake City president;
M. Il Christopherson Salt Lake county,
secretary.
"The Relation OF Education In Music
in Elementary Schools to That In High
Schools and Colleges" Squire Coop. In
structor In music, State University
THE Vocal Training Of Young Chill
dren," J. r. Boshard supervisor Of
music, Provo.
Instruction IN Music as an Aid TO
mental development, j, III, Coombs.
principal Lafayette school. Glass Dem
onstration. Discussion. Election OF
officers.
ElocutIon and Physical Education
Section Museum building. assembly
room. Or. Il. @. Gowans, Salt Lake
City, president; Harold Goff, Salt Lake
county, secretary.
Physical Education in the Schools
What Can II DO For the Children?
Martha Johnson, supervisor OF physical
education, Salt Lake City schools
formerly assistant supervisor OF phys
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-23
MiIIionaire's Poor Stomach.

The WORKOUT stomach of the over-fed
millionaire Is often paraded in the pub
lie prints as horrible example OF the
evils attendant on the possession of
great wealth. But milllonaires are not
the only ones who are afflicted with
bad stomachs. The proportion IL far
greater among the toilers. Dyspepsia
and Indigestion are rampant among
these people. and they suffer far worse
tortures than the millionaire unless
they avail themselves Of a standard
medicine like Green's August Flower,
which has been a favorite household
remedy for all stomach troubles for
over thirty-nye years. August Flower
rouses the torpid liver, thus creating
appetite and insurlng perfect digestion.
II tones and vitalizes the entire system
and makes life worth living, no matter
what your station. Trial bottles. 25c,
regular size. tic. At all druggists.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-23
K0HLBERG SAYS HE IS
A QUALIFIED ELECT0R,

W. : Kohlberg, whose name Is In
clpded in list of additions to the al
legged Illegal voters In the Fourth pre-
cinct election contest. Indignantly de-
MES the charge that he Is not an Amer
lean citizen. This reason is given for
including his name. and Mr.. Kohlberx
states that 1t is totally untrue.
Il was born In Chicago" he declared
TO the News" this morning. my
mother too was born In Chicago. and
now resides In the state OF Illinois. /
came to Utah In 1909. on Jan. and
with the exception OF three weeks alb
sence during visit 20 Chicago I'm SEN
TENDER, 1904, my residence has been
continuous. and In the election district
where ] voted all the time. I don't see
why they contested my vote, unless nv
name suggested foreign birth. I aid
not vote for Hartenstein. as I support
ed the straight Republican ticket"
Mr. Koh'osrg Is OF German descent.
He has never seen any country outside
of the United States, and Joined the
Mormon" Church after being sent
here as a Baptist missionary. bent ON
gaining converts.