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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-28
Graphic Description of Dramatic Event
and the Results of the Great Move
by the Spokane Candidate

plause and calls came from the
gallery. 1t was acknowledged
with unaffected glances.
AT that moment everyone in that
chamber was warm champion Of
Charles Sweeny. The roar and
buzz increased until representati-
YES surrounded him, to return to
their places only on the announce
ment to the speaker, "The Honor
able Lieutenant Governor and SEN
ate of the State of Washington"
Slowly that senate filed to it's
seats. People fidgeted, for was it
not all over with, and had not Piles
won by the grace of Charles
Sweeny, and why this Formally
with its awful slowness?
The reading of the minutes was
dispensed with. Representative
Lindsey of Spokane arose.
All knew what he was going to
say. Amid cheers he told of Mr..
Sweeny's determination, setting
forth that it was with view both
to harmonizing the republican
party and to the selection of a
worthy candidate. Other with
drawals were made. The roll call
dragged it's slow, monotonous exis-
tence to it's last gasp. The de-
nouement was at hand.
A committee appointed to &C
quaint Mr.. Piles with his election,
was at the door. The folding doors
swung. Usually the face of the
newly chosen senator is dark and
swarthy. At this instance it show
ed pale against it's border of coal
black hair. The man in him was
at war with emotions-emotions
which recalled his first days in
the state of which he was now
become representative in the
proudest body of the law makers
mankind has ever seen-emotions
of mingled memories of the past
when his heart was tried in the
crucible Of contest for existence
emotions fresh from the contest
| just closed-emotions rich and
tender in what the future had in
store.
To many it was a new Sam Piles
who mounted the rostrum amid
| plaudits. 1t was not the Sam Piles
who had been called a politician,
who stood there. 1t was a broader
deeper man. A man who had con-
troll of himself, even to the absence
of tremor at his finger tips.
His speech was such as only a
broad man could make. He did
not forget to pledge himself that
he would be the representative of
every county, city, village, hamlet
and crossroads in the state-this
| much in traverse to the statement
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TWENTY THOUSAND
FOR new CORNAT|ON

carnations.
In Spokane the day will be observ-
ed by wearing the special flower and
the churches in some instances will
be decorated with carnations.
But the one happy man on this day
of carnations is F. r. Pierson, mill
lionaire of Tarrytown, N. Y, who has
just paid $4,000 for carnation said
to exceed in beauty the famous Law
son carnation." The carnation was
bought from w. B. Arnold, a horticul-
turist of Rockland. Mass, who has
spent two years in developing 1t. Tho
new carnation is called the "variegat-
ed Lawson"
Six years ago Thomas w. Lawson
caused stir when he paid $4,000 for
the carnation which bears his name.
The price paid by Pierson for the new
variety Is the second largest ever re-
ceived for single species of flower.
While the Lawson carnation is a deep
pink, the "Variegated Lawson" is a
pure ivory white, with delicate car
mine pencilings. 1t is described by
those who have seen it to be far SUI
perior to the Lawson flower.
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Especial to The Press.

OLYMPIA, Jan. 2S.-Charles
Sweeny as he left Olympia last
night carried with him more and
far more hearty well wishes than
any may who has aspired to the
senatorial toga in the State of
Washington.
Aside from Mr.. Piles himself,
Mr.. Sweeny was the big central
figure of the gathering of the leg
islature which chose the senator,
and from the galleries people look
ed down upon him in establishment.
To many the Spokane million
aire had been heralded as big
bluffing, laundering being who
used money to procure anything
for which his appetite might take
a fancy. Assisted in Imagination
by the art of the cartoonist, they
pictured him as a man who would
smother aught which fell across
his pathway to accomplishment as
ruthlessly as the ponderous hoof
brushes the tender violet-would
tear with claws of gold another
mans toga.
But in the early morning hours
of this day the character of Char
les Sweeny underwent a change in
the minds of the busy public which
was in Olympia to see the sena-
torial fight. The work of the pre-
vious night had become known.
The unexpected had happened
The use of the power of wealth
had not come out as the story
books would paint it.
The influence of the Sweeny
wealth had been put at the dispos-
al of the young man not blessed
with the worlds goods, instead of
into the hands of cupidity; the
mind conjured up the picture of
the courtly, gray haired veteran
STOPPING with graceful figure to
place the crown upon the brow
of younger man.
The few moments that elapsed
between HAS and the hour of
noon were replete with interest
to those seated in the balcony of
the house chamber. Men and
women wanted to see this being,
called Sweeny, who had just turn
ed his back on cherished aspira-
ton and with princely hand had
moved it within the grasp of an
other, smiling all the while a
smile of good wishes and god
speed.
Mrs. Sweeny had seated herself
in the Spokane delegations seats.
Her husband quietly came and sat
down behind her. A burst of ap-
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working to secure the property, posi-
bly, with a view to using 1t Jointly.
1t was stated today that it will
be two years before the use of the
property as a hospital will be discon-
tnued.
Work on the foundation OF the new
Sacred Heart hospital on Eighth ave-
nue. will begin Immediately. The new
structure will be one of the finest
hospitals In the northwest.
1t will extend from Mcclellan
street to Division street on Eighth
avenue. Browne street Is to be va
Gated by the city for one block and
the land occupied by that street will
be part OF the hospital site.
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0N[ SPOKANE V0NAN
5(0[D5 h[W SENATOR

Spokane's visitors to Olympia
who witnessed the sensational
scenes of the Piles election yester-
day take umbrage at a misstate-
ment in the SpokesmanrReview
referring to Mrs. N. E. Linsley,
wife of Representative Linsley.
That paper states that Mrs.
Linsley was the last woman to
kiss the newly elected senator.
AS matter of fact Mrs. Linsley
not only refused to kiss the sena-
tor, but soundly berated him for
offering the osculatory salute to
her.
Mrs. Linsley stepped up to offer
congratulations after the spectacle
of frenzied women kissing Mr..
Piles. The senator, imagining he
was to be Hobsonized once again,
puckered up his lips.
The wife of the veteran repre-
sentative stepped back, her face
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ST. PETERSBURG JAN 28-It is reported that the
council of ministers has decided to authorize minor state
of siege for short period under certain restrictions
there is not immediate resumption of work in the prov
nces.
The municipal authorities at Warsaw today hold
ing conference with the manufacturers and factory in
spectors with view of arriving at settlement Of the
strike.
Everything is quiet today. telegram from Moscow
states there still 10000 strike All newspapers ap
peared this morning.
ST. PETERSBURG JAM GA telegram from Mos
states the mobiles have prepared petition in which
the is asked to the national assembly at
Zmisky Scobor This assembly is only convoked in time
of national danger It is composed of nobility burgess
and peasants
REVAEI., Jan. 28.-The strikers attacked the Meier
Companys works today. The troops fired them killing
and wounding several.
RIGA, Jan. 28.-Bands of excited workmen paraded
the streets this morning The agitation among the stud
ents increases. No newspapers appeared today.
The total dead a result of Thursdays encounter is
SO; wounded, CO.
The garrison base been reinforced by Sonia Cossacks
ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 28-It is stated the high
est authority that the government intends to concede
number of the workngmens demands including the eight
hour day and an increase in wages
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SMO0T ARGUMENT ENDS

promises of the protestants to prove
numerous plural marriages since the
manifesto. they had proven but one
case, that of a man named Johnson
to Miss Kennedy in 1895. and that
marriage was procured by fraud.
Counsel said the Mormons accepted
the fall of polygamy and no longer
encouraged it.
In closing Mr.. Worthington exhort-
ed the committee not to punish young
Utah for sins of old Utah.
Chairman Burrows thanked counsel
for both sides for their assistance
and asked that the briefs be made
as fun as possible. Saturday next
was set as the probable date of filing
the briefs.
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(Scripps News Association

ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 2S.-No
reports of serious disturbances dur
ing the night reached the capital.
Everything is quiet here and business
is resuming the usual aspect.
The belief is growing that the gov
eminent will not act sternly toward
the prisoners taken in connection
with the revolutionary movement.
Probably pardons will be granted to
practically all of the 1000 thus far
arrested.
General Deduitin, chief of the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-28
BRIDGE BIDS

The city commissioners yesterday
opened bids for the new Olive avenue
bridge, which were as follows:
William Oliver, $4,000; |. ]. Bailey
& Co, $4,000; ]. ]. Walsh, $11,299.5O
A. L. Snow, s10.340; Zirngibl q Mar
shall. $S3S4.50; Van Norman a Oliver,
$s950; Lockwood & Berry, represent
ing the Portland Bridge Il Building
company. bid for steel bridge COM
plete, with 14-foot roadway. and two
fourfoot walks. $500, For each adj
ditional foot OF roadway up TO 20 feet
$500 to be added
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wife TESTIFIfS
(Scripps News Assooiation.)

(Scripps News Assooiation.)
BEDFORD, Ind, Jan. 2S.-At the
preliminary trial of Frank Evans and
Elmer Browning, charged with the
murder of Sarah Schaeffer, this morn
ing, Julia Cook, the divorced wife of
Browning. testified she had been Of
fered 5000 to leave town and not tes-
tify, but refused the money.
The witness identified the blood
stained clothing given her the night
of the murder by Browning, together
with the stone covered with blood,
and SAID Browning had threatened to
kill her If she didn't burn the cloth
ing. Browning admitted to her that
he and Evans killed the school
teacher.
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grew rosy, and before the aston
ished senator could collect him
self, he was being berated with
vengeance.
Owing to the noise the remarks
of the Spokane woman could not
be heard by many, but her gestic-
ulations were sufficient to carry
the news to the delighted crowds
that the new senator was getting
a talk which was something more
than motherly.
Senator Piles, as soon as he
could get chance and his breath,
apologiZed gracefully and explain
ed the cause of the mistake.
Yet going over on the train to
Seattle he couldn't be induced to
rehearse the scene or describe
what was said.
Mr. Linsley was heartily con-
graduated by many who appre-
ciated his wife's rebuke.
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charge of burglary, took the time al
lowed by law to enter his plea He
Is defended by George N. Mattich.
L. NJ Poole, who was recently sent
over from Judge Hinkle's court,
pleaded not guilty to the charge of
living off the earnings of a fallen
woman.
f. A. Stockton, charged with lar
ceny, was defended by Denton Crow,
who will enter a plea Monday.
Andrew Anderson, charged with
cruelty to animals, pleaded not guilty
and his trial was set for February Is.
The cases of several offenders were
set down for February is and 16.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-28
REAL ESTATE MEN AFTER
SACRED HEART HOSPITAL

Several real estate men of the city
have recently been making frantic
efforts to secure options for the pur-
chase of the property occupied by the
Sacred Heart hospital. 1t is generally
believed that this valuable parcel Of
land is desired by the railroads.
The news leaked out yesterday that
a syndicate has been formed to ac-
quire this property. 1t would make
fine terminal for ID. c. Corbin's new
road, and the companies belonging to
the Jay p. Graves system are In need
of just such land as this.
There are indications that the Cor
bin and Graves interests have been
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-28
BONDS SOLD

The remainder of the $500, 900 bond
issue of the Occur dAlene & Electric
railway have been sold to Peabody,
Houghteling & Co. of Chicago. A
meeting of the directors was held at
Occur d'Alene at 10 o'clock today to
authorize the sale.
The amount paid was 92ia cents on
the dollar on 100000 in bonds. This
money is to be used in building
freight yards at Mcclellan street and
Second avenue.
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No ptA(t TAIN
fscrlpps News Association.D

LONDON. Jan, ga Paris dis
patch to the effect that General ku-
ropatkin has opened negotiations with
General Oyama looking toward peace
is given no credence here in view OF
the fact that kuropatkin is known
to have assumed the offensive in the
recent fighting.
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against the building of a naval collier
at the Pacific coast yard as provided
for in last years bill.
The secretary of the navy says it
would cost 100000 to equip navy
yard on the Pacific coast to do the
work. The bill recommends that tho
collier be built by contract on eastern
waters.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-28
new COMPANY

The Vernon Investment company is
the name of a new company, articles
for which were filed today in the
auditors office.
1t Is general loan and investment
company and proposes to deal in
lands, mortgages, notes and transact
an investment business.
The trustees and incorporators are
f. d. Sanders, N. f. Nuzum. L. Roy
Slater and r. w. Nuzum, all of Spo-
kane, and George NJ. Decks of St.
Paul
The capital stock of the new COM
pany is $4,000.
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IN A STATE OF SIEGE.
Russian authorities to Declare Such to
Exist-==Nobles Petition Gar for Last
Res0rt===MOre Strikers Shot D0Wn

portion of a penal and, reaching
through, unfastened the door.
Mr.. Feise is dealer in new and
second hand goods, including knives,
razors, pipes and novelties. The
thieves helped themselves to new
goods and went out through the rear
door.
They secured two dozen pearl
handled knives, IA French briar pipes,
seven meerschaum pipes, two 49,
caliber revolvers, a dozen razors and
several other articles.
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BURGLARS

The store of II. Feise. 526 Main
avenue, was burglarized last night
and goods of the value of 500 carried
away,
Entrance TO the store was gained
By means of a broken window in the
basement. The door leading from the
basement To the store was fastened
ON the inside, but the thieves cut out
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-28
MRS AVIS Ewing

At st. Luke's hospital yesterday
afternoon occurred the death of Mrs.
Avis Ewing. wife of \. X. Ewing.
1927 broadway. Death was caused by
peritonitis
Mrs. Ewing leaves, besides her hus-
band. son s years of age. The
funeral will be held tomorrow from
her late residence. Interment will be
at Greenwood.
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ENSAT|0NAL D0NGS WHEN SWEENN NAMED PILES

with the health department find in
gress and egress difficult.
The army of the unemployed con-
stantly blocks the narrow entrance
leading to the health office. The en-
trance Is made narrow by reason of
the posts and box-like construction at
the base Of the elevator shaft. From
motives of economy the elevator was
never installed.
A goodnatured crowd of men seek
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STRIKE

(Scripps News Association)
PORTLAND, Ore, Jan. 2S.-Four
hundred carpenters at the Lewis and
Clark exposition went out on strike
this morning on account of the en-
ployment of nonunion men on the
government building.
The demands of the men were con-
coded and they returned to work.
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heard Mr.. Soudt address a street car
man as Mr.. Graves and Mr.. Henry
Richards instantly called Mr.. Stoudt
to one side and said: Mr.. Stoudt,
you must not address the boys as Mr..
If you do, it won't be long before they
will think they are as good as we are.
FRANK JOHNSON,
212 Toledo street.
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DOGGfR BANK
(Scripps News Association.)

PARIS, Jan. 2S.-At the session Of
the commission on the North sea
incident today Captain Foote and
Mate Lyons of the trawler Kennel
testified to seeing strange warship
following and firing on the fishing
vessels. She fired one shot which fell
near the trawler and then dlsap-
peared
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ing employment through the new bu-
missioner ONO this morning, offering
to remove the superfluous obstruction
in the basement corridor.
The commissioner declined their Of
fer, with thanks, but placed in the
gangway a big placard with the in
scription, DO not obstruct the pass
age"
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tScrippS News AsSoclatton.)
WASHINGTON. Jan. 2S.-Attorney
Worthington this morning resumed
his argument in behalf of Senator
Smoot. After reviewing the number
of charges against his client, he
said:
THE last charge against Smoot
struck me with horror and / read it
this morning to make sure / under
stand it correctly. That a man should
be considered unworthy of being a
senator because in a closet he seeks
the guidance of what Mr.. Taylor con-
siders the good, all wise, all powerful
Creator is inconceivable."
He said that in spite of all the
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BLOWN UP

(Scripps News Association)
HAGERSTOWN, Md, Jan. 2S.-One
man killed and six seriously injured
was the result of a premature ex-
plosion of dynamite today on the
Western Maryland extension at
Shikes Lock.
The dead men were blown to pieces.
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GAIL lin ID

Edward Stoudt has resigned the po-
sition or SUPERINTENDENT of the Wash
ington Nater Power lines and IL. a.
hieh""rds is appointed his temporary
successor.
The resignation was unexpected,
but perhaps the following letter may
explain 1t:
Editor Press: As was standing
on the street the other day l over
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-28
ARREST BANK PRESIDENT

CHICAGO. Jan. 2S.-The police
this morning were advised of the ar
rest in New York of William IL. Hunt,
president of the Pan-American Bank
ing company of Chicago, which is in
the hands of receiver. Hunt, ac-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-28
WEBER TRIAL
(Scripps News Association. }

AUBURN, Cal, Jan. 2S.-Two more
jurors were secured this morning in
the Weber murder case, making seven
thus far selected.
The court took an adjournment at
noon until Monday morning at 9
o'clock. The judge also made an or
der for II more talesmen, returnable
Tuesday morning.
1t is now believed the jury will be
selected by Wednesday noon.
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LIBAU, Jan. 2s.-The governor to-
day issued a proclamation urging the
workmen to return to work and to
not embarrass the country in time of
war. He offers assistance If they re-
turn, otherwise he will take vigorous
measures to restore order.
The strikers attempted to loot the
bakeries. but were dispersed by the
troops.
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of one John Bare. Pending investiga-
ton of the affair Rogers is held in
the city prison.
In the holdup which may be charg-
ed to Rogers $50 and gun were
taken from Bare.
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cording to the police, has been indict-
ed for the alleged embez2lement of
$4,000 and receiving deposits know
ing the bank was insolvent W. S.
Rector. Ae cashier, has not been To-
Gated.
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Lift 5[hT[h(t
(scripps News Association. }

(Scripps News Associatlon.(
LEXINGTON, KY, Jan. 2S.--Wil-
liam Britton, who has been ON trial
for two weeks on charge of assas-
sinating James Cockrell, town mar
shall of Jackson, was found guilty
today and given life Imprisonment,
Curtis Jett and Tom White are serv-
ing life sentences for the same crime.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-28
BLOCK ENTRANCE

Since the location of the free en-
ployment office In the basement OF
the city hall persons having business
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-28
JOLLY" JAILED.

Jolly Rogers, the prize fighter, Is
suspected by the police OF completely
with James Neils In the recent holdup
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STEEL Trust

(Scripps News Association.l
WASHINGTON. Jan. IS - This
Little resolution for the investiga-
ton of the steel trust by the depart-
ment of commerce and labor was
unanimously adopted by the house to-
day.
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gendarme. has been appointed project
of st. Petersburg to succeed General
Fouillon.
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PRINCE BETTER

tScrlpps News AssociatioL)
BERLIN. Jan. 2S.-The condition
of Prince Eitel is slightly improved
this morning.
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NOT FOR COAST

(Scripps News Associationl
WASHINGTON, Jan, rs. $780, The
navy appropriation bill recommends
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TOXIC, Jan. 28.General 0yama reports his detach-
ment repulsed the enemy at Chenosish Pc consisting
of one division, while another is still fighting the enc
my at Hekiotu, consisting of over one division
MUKDEN, JAN 28-A general engagement involving
the whole 'front.' except the left flank is in progress
Thousands of wounded being received at the hospitals
here and at Hardin and preparations being made
ceive more.
Several hundred japanese captured.
The fighting which begun JAM 25 by Gen. Kuro-
patkin resulted in driving back the japanese five miles,
The japanese tried to capture Pepoff hill and other
positions but were driven back with great loss.
large japanese transport train captured Gen.
eral Mischackes cavalry continues to raid.