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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18
SUIT OVER
new LIBRARY

The first litigation over the new
public library came today when w.
IL. Sorrell filed suit against II. ].
skinner for balance of payment due
of s3Ol37.
In his complaint Sorrell declares
he contracted with Skinner to set all
of the tile in the library building for
SO cents per square foot and with the
agreement that 80 cents per square
foot should be paid on the arrival of
the tile.
The tile has all arrived and the to-
tai square feet is given as 1915, on
which there is due as first payment
s9Sl.75. of which s6S0.3S only has
been paid.
The suit is to secure the immediate
payment of the balance of the first
payment
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18
HYDE AND ALEXANDER
INDULGE IN SARCASM

made reference to the fact that Tar
bell secretary of agents, had held his
interests in the renewals and hoped
many agents would do likewise. Tar
bell, who followed Hyde. declared he
had explained that matter fully in
signed statement. He gave Hyde
slap, saying he never would be re-
quired to pay back a penny into the
treasury. The officers then retired.
The general agents of the Equitable
this afternoon adopted unanimously
resolution prepared by President
Alexander, endorsing his manage
ment and pledging the support of the
general agents to Alexander in his
move for naturalization.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18
DACCETT BY
RECLAMATION

The holding OF the democratic eau
cuses last night was marked by an
absence of contests which, following
the withdrawal of M. NJ. Cowley, In
sures the nomination by reclamation
Of Floyd Daggett as the democratic
candidate for mayor.
Banker Cowley's withdrawal In a
telegram sent last night from Hot
Lake ends the efforts of his friends
to put up an opponent to Comptroller
Daggett.
The democratic primaries will be
held from 6 to s o'clock this evening
and the convention will be held next
Thursday.
There Is no opposition to City
Treasurer Eggleston's candidacy and
he will probably be named by ac-
clamation.
Robert Farley will be named for
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18
STANDARD CUT THE
PRICE OF CRUDE OIL

district indicating a strong case of
boycott and discrimination against
ducers testified that Al out of the
so leases in this district are unable
to continue business as a result of
the attitude of the Standard Oil com
pany. 1t is understood that the
Standard Oil company has filed fig
ures and a document tending to show
that it's course in Kansas was dictat-
ed solely by supply and demand.
Commissioner Garfield. accom-
panied by Secretary Parker of the
Oil Producers association, went to
Wayside today to inspect the fields
there. and will probably go from
there to Bartletville.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18
YOU MUST DECIDE
THIS CASE RIGHT

"If you don't decide this case right,
Judge, l hope to God you may be
struck dead"
With this startling curse, George
Rudd, cabinet maker living at E2119
Empire avenue, doomed Police Judge
Hinkle to an early grave.
The curse was hurled forth from
the witness stand which was occu-
pied by Rudd to tesriry In mis- own
behalf.
Much to the surprise of Rudd the
honorable justice lived to hold over
several suspects, men and women,
gathered in by officers Macdonald and
Thompson-and that after the court
had the temerity to impose a fine of
$25 and costs on Rudd.
Rudd was arrested and tried on a
charge of disorderly conduct brought
by his neighbor, G. w. Grant The
two were disputing over garden
rights and Rudd was charged with
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18

having used violent and profane IAN
guage to Grant and his wife.
On the stand Rudd said he told
Mrs. Grant that 'she was In seven
feet on one side and six feet on the
other side" and that then he called
Grant cur and other names not so
polite.
II feel that I am right In this,
Judge, and l expect you to see that /
am right" said Rudd.
Then 1t was he launched forth the
curse of doom.
'Tn Just tell you this. I'll find you
$25 and costs" said Judge Hinkle.
"Who, me?' queried the astounded
prisoner.
Eyes. you,' snapped the usually ur-
bane court as he ordered Rudd to a
seat and Officer Brockman landed on
the prisoner for putting on his hat.
MY, N.Y." is what Rudd looked like
he was saying as he walked to the
prisoners cage.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18
CONVENTION
OF WOODMEN
in LOS ANGELES

Boak, head secretary, of Denver, and
a. b. Keith of Butte. The next head
camp will probably be held in Seattle.
The Women of Woodcraft are con-
sidering the removal of their head
quarters from Leadville. Col, to
Boise, Idaho.
The uniform rank is considering a
proposition to consolidate all nine
states in the Pacific jurisdiction UNI
der command of Major General WIN
Il. Rapson of San Francisco
The head camp will be in session
until Wednesday, April &c.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18
(Scripps News Association.)

NEW YORK, April 1S.-The gen.
eral agents of the Equitable Assur-
ance society held a meeting at the
Savoy hotel this afternoon. President
Alexander addressed them as noble
workers." ones who had brought four
hundred million into the society. lie
declared he could shed his hearts
blood for them. He said he would
not deal in personalities and would
not mention any matters pending be-
fore the investigation committee.
Alexander then introduced Hyde.
Hyde was Kissed by one agent, but
proceeded to jolly the agents. He
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18
(Scripps News Association

PARIS, April 18.-The French gov
eminent has instructed M. Beau, gov
ernor general of Indo-China, to en-
force the regulations governing neu-
trality issued at the beginning of the
war. 1t is believed the French naval
force at Saigon has been ordered to
proceed to Kamranh bay, where the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18

city comptroller. according to the
dope BOOK from the caucuses.
Mr.. Daggett's strength is such that
his friends declare his nomination Is
almost equal to an election.
The Acuff people are lighting hard
to hold portion of the labor vote.
but the record of Acuff in the council
Is not conducive to any strong belief
that he will be able to capture the
votes from the labor,ng or common
people.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18

STOCK Is
Q[DU([D
(Scripps News Association.)

TRENTON, N. j., April 1s.-The
Northern Securities this afternoon
filed in the office of the secretary of
state an amended certificate of in
corporation, reducing the capital
stock from $4OO,OOO,OOO to s39,954, 900
and providing for a plan for taking
over outstanding stocks.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18
NO PLAGUE
AT TONOPAH

TONOPAH, New, April Is
Throughout this locality feeling Is
running high against the persistent
and malicious statements published
In the San Francisco papers to the
effect that plague exists in Tonopah.
The lurid reports announcing that a
strange disease more deadly than
Asiatic cholera is raging and that cit
liens are dying of by the score, are
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18
SPOKANE WASHINGTON TUESDAY, APRIL ls, 1905

this afternoon. AS both of the con-
yicts who were arraigned this morn
Ing were DESTROYS of delay in order
that they might write to their rela-
tives and endeavor to procure funds
for the employment of counsel, they
were given one week in which to en-
ter their plea. These are the convicts
who were concerned in the last break
at Folsom prison and who were shot
by Guard Harris.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18
BUILDING
IS PROGRESSING

for them and are making great prog
ress. The tunnel necessary to get
the road out on the prairie is on this
section of track; also other heavy
rock work. 1t will be one of the
heaviest stretches of grading on the
system, but the contractors expect
to get through by fall.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18

Charles Carson appeared in Judge
Harris court this morning and were
arraigned on charge of assault with
a deadly weapon with malice afore-
thought.
Both men are life-termers, and If
convicted on this charge they will
grace the gollows. Their companion,
Francisco Quijada, charged with a
like crime. was also present, but as
he desired the attendance of an inter-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18
(0hV|(T5 ASH
COURT TO WAIT

SACRAMENTO, Cal, April IS
Pale and emaciated from the effects
of the severe wounds received in
their break for liberty and from con-
finement in the dungeon at Folsom
prison, Convicts J. w. Finley and
prefer his case was continued until
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18
CITY TO Bury
STRIKE VICTIMS

LIMOGES, France, April 1S.-The
city has decided to bury the victims
of the clash yesterday between the
strikers and soldiers at the public
expense. A general meeting of the
strikers will he held this afternoon
and a reoccurence of disorders is
feared. The troops are patrolling the
streets.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18
MILLIONAIRE
WANTS DIVORCE
(Scripps News Association.)

CHICAGO, April Isl. f. Brady,
a former Chicago millionaire, now a
resident of Pasadena. Cal, today
brought suit for divorce from Mrs.
Emma Given Bryan Brady, charging
her with cruelty. Brady asks for
the custody of his S-year-old son.
Mrs. Brady secured $4,000 alimony
when she was divorced from Charles
N. Bryan. another Chicago million
aire.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18
STRIKE IS
A FAILURE

ROME, April 1S.-The strike of
the railway trainmen is generally re-
garded as a failure. More trains are
being operated today and new men are
constantly being employed. There
are 10 disturbances.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18
MINNESOTA
BREAKS RECORD

SEATTLE, April 1S.-The Great
Northern steamer Minnesota Is re-
ported in the Straits of Fuca this
morning. She left Yokohama April g.
The trip breaks all records across
the Pacific of eastbound vessels.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18
LAID fraud
(Scripps News Association.)

PORTLAND, Ore, April 1S.-Dis-
trict Attorney Heney this morning
concluded his argument against Sen
ator Mitchelrs plea in abatement.
Mitchell's attorney consumed the re-
mainder of the day arguing in sup
port of the plea.
Ira Wade and DR.. w. II. Davis,
mayor of Albany, were arraigned on
land fraud indictments. The former
pleaded not guilty and the latter filed
demurrer. All the leading defend
ants, Mitchell, Hermann, Williamson
and others, were present.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18
(Scripps News Association

LOS ANGELES, Cal. April 49,
Five thousand members of the Wood
men of the World are in the city for
the annual head camp convention.
which opened at 10 o'clock this morn
Ing The Pacific jurisdiction is rep
resented by 172 delegates.
Interest centers on the election of
q head consul to succeed +. A, Falk-
enburg. founder of the society, who
died few days ago. The candidates
are ]. II. Foley of Los Angeles. l. l.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18
ENJO|N
SCALPERS
(Scripps News Association.)

IScTlppS News ASSociatiOn)
SAN FRANCISCO, April 1S.-The
Southern Pacific brought suit today
to enjoin A. Ottinger and other ticket
scalpers of the city from dealing in
excursion tickets to the conventions
of the Woodmen of the World and
knights of Columbus, which will be
held in Los Angeles, and to the
Lewis and Clark exposition in Port
land.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18

Work is being pushed right along
on the roadbed for the Spokane &
Inland road. The two miles of track
from the Northern Pacific railroad out
into the country is under contract to
Andrews & Mcdonald. These road
builders have over 100 men working
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18
SECURITIES
flAk[5 DROP
(Scripps News Association.)

NEW YORK, April 1S.-The North-
ern Securities had sensational
break at the opening of the stock
exchange today, declining Is points in
three minutes under great selling
pressure. The price broke from 1871
to 165. 1t is reported the break is
due to the rumor there would be no
'melon-cutting" as anticipated.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18
(Scripps News Association.)

LIMA, o., April 1S.-The Standard
Oil company today cut the price of
crude oil cents n barrel in Kansas.
This decline is the hardest blow yet
dealt to the independents in these
fields, as the Standard is now refus-
ing oils below 81 degrees gravity and
only taking one-tenth part of even
this grade, which practically means
the shutting down of it's oil leases in
the west.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18
SECRET SERVICE
IN HONOLULU
(Scripps News Association

WASHINGTON, April 1S.-Chief
Wilkie of the secret service left to-
day for Manila to investigate the
alleged counterfeiting of the new
Philippine American currency. En-
route he will stop at Honolulu and
establish a branch of the secret serv-.
ice. He will sail from San Francisco
on the Korea, May 8. ,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18
JAPANESE to- have
new STEEL PLANT

Of a complete steel plant, including
a wire drawing shop, the first to be
constructed in the orient. The Cleve-
land company will also build a steel
plant in Shanghai
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18
RIOTS IN
RORTO RICO
(Scripps News Association.)

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, April 1S.-
Riots followed two meetings of
strikers in the Ponce district yes
terday. At one the American flag
was torn and trampled on. The po-
lice made number of arrests. Sew
eral rioters were injured.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18

TO HAWAII
(Scripps News Association.)

LONDON, April 1S.-Henry Kappa
of Honolulu was committed for eX-
tradition at the Bow street police
court today. He is charged with
stealing a $500 bond of the Hawaii
Trust company. This is the first
case of extradition to Hawaii since
it passed to the jurisdiction of the
United States.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18
CLOTHESSTOLFN

Matthew Barnes, living at W1316
First avenue, reports that his room
was entered by a burglar about $3.50
o'clock yesterday afternoon and a
suit of clothes, suit case and other
personal property was stolen.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18
SERIOUS
ASSASSIN
ON TRIAL

fScrinps News Association)
MOSCOW. Russia, April 1s.-Tha
trial of Kaleiff, the assassin of Grand
Duke Sergius, began today.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18
JEFFERSON NO BETTER

JACKSONVILLE. Fla. April 1s.-
The condition of Jaseph Jefferson IL
unchanged this morning lie is grad
ually nearing. the end.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18

SINGAPORE. April IS. - The
steamship Huisang has just arrived
and reports that 1t passed Kamranh
at noon Saturday and saw the Rus
sian fleet at anchor in the bay. Tho
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18
PRESIDENT
FINDS GAME
fScripps News Assoc,ation.)

fScrfpps News AssociatIon)
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Col, April
1S.-A private telephone dispatch
from Newcastle says the president is
on the trail of a black bear, and an
equally large one was killed yester-
day.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18
Russian fleet is said to be coaling.

TOXIC, April 1s.-Subscriptions
for fifth domestic loan will be OPEN
ed May l. The amount of the loan
will be $50,O0O,0O0.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18

(Scripps News Association)
INDEPENDENCE, Kan, April 1S.
commissioner Garfield. it Is report
ed, has secured evidence from Il
group of producers in the Wayside
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18
(Scripps News Association. l.,

CLEVELAND, o., April 1S.-The
Japanese government today closed
contract with a Cleveland engineer
ing firm for the construction at Kure
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18
IUQ BLOWS Up
[|QHT KILLED
tScripps News Association.)

'pCr fPPo ANc" 1fosOOIdtIOr'I
CAPE VINCENT, N. Y, April 1S.-
1t is reported Canadian government
tug blew up at Kingston, Ont, this
afternoon, killing eight of her crew.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18

dent Roosevelt. Sure. We have 10
be, to most of 'em.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18
TOWN IS
DESTROYED

(Scripps News Association.)
SANTIAGO, Chilli, April 1S.-The
seaport town of Pisigua, near here,
was practically destroyed by fire to-
day.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18
FRENCH To MAINTAIN
NEUTRALITY IN EAST

straits are a zone Of defense and the
usual restrictions to navigation will
prevail.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-18

TOXIC, April 1S.-The japanese
have proclaimed that the Tsugaru
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-10-13
CENTERTOWN.

Oct. 1O.-Mrs. l.. C. Morton, Alvin
Rowe and wife have returned from
their visit to relatives in Louisville.
w. c. Smith, Richardsville. is Wis
iting his son, DR.. J. l.. Smith.
Mrs. C. w. Shugart and son, of
Greenville. and Mrs. M. H. Tappan,
Hartford, visited the family of H.
H. Davis last Sunday.
DR.. j. d. Maddox, Rockport, and
Rev. G. H. Lawrence, Smallhous,
delivered an able address here on
the night of the 9th inst, against
the sale of Intoxicating liquors.
Miss Mary James, Select, visited
Mrs. N. E. James, here, Saturday
and Sunday.
Sunday school and prayer meeting
are yet existing and doing good.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-10-13
Death of Clifton Maddox.

Clifton Maddox, son of j. b. Mad
dox. departed this life October 3,
1905. at the home of his grandpar-
ent, j. ID. Bell, near Matanzas. of
typhoid fever. Clifton was born
July Is. 1889, age l6 years 2 months
and l6 days. He professed religion
when only - years old and joined
Walton's Greek Baptist church where
he held his membership till death.
The funeral services were conducted
the day after his death by Revs. l..
p. Drake and l.. w. Tichenor after
which his remains were laid to rest
in the family graveyard near West
Point church. His mother proceed
ed to the better world when he was
only seven months old after which
he made his home with his grand
parents. Clifton was good boy
an will be greatly missed in the home
and community. The community
extends coincidence to the bereaved
in this their sore Affections. w.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-10-13
RAIN AND SNOW
Fall From a ClOudless Sky on
Beautiful Warm Day.
Mysterious Phenomenon Wit
messed by Many People at Sew
enth and Center Streets.

A curious natural phenomenon at
tracted the attention of number of
people Sunday. says the Owensboro
Inquirer When Mrs. w. M. Cough
went into her yard Saturday after
noon her attention was called to
something resembling snow flakes
falling from above. She looked up
and over the housetops she could
discern the white flakes falling to
the ground. She reported what she
had seen to her husband. The
neighbors began to congregate and
all were greatly mystified. Sunday
Just at 2 o'clock Mr.. Cough went
out to see if the happening of the
day before was to be repeated. At
first rain began to fall in the one
spot followed shortly by snow. The
curious thing about it all is that the
spot is the only place where the rain
or snow falls. Every place around
is dry. This always takes place
when the sun shines in and never in
cloudy weather. So far no solution
Of the problem has been offered.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-10-13
KILLED BY OFFICER.
Marshal R. r. Stevens Shot Pink
Growbarger Whom He Had
Under Arrest.

Marshal r. F. Stevens shot and in
stantly killed Pink Growbarger at
McIhnry about 6 o'clock last Satur-
day afternoon. Stevens came to
Hartford Immediately and surren-
dered to the Sheriff. There are con-
flicting reports as to the facts lead
up to the killing. 1t is agreed that
Growbarger was drinking and at the
request of some parties, Stevens ar
rested and started to the lookup
with him. 1t was on the way to the
prison that trouble arose which end
ed in Growbarger being shot five
times from which he died almost in
stantly.
Marshal Stevens was guarded by
Sheriff Keown and Deputy until
Monday when the hearing of the
matter was continued until Tuesday.
Tuesday the examining trial was
set forward to yesterday.
When the case was called for trial
yesterday both sides announced
ready and all the witnesses were
sworn. but after further consultation
between the attorneys the defendant
WAVED examining trial and by
agreement between attorneys for
the defendant and County Attorney
Barnes the bond was fixed at $1,000
which was given and Stevens was
released.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-10-13
UNDER AMUSEMENT.
Supreme Court Takes Motion to
Advance Towards Case Rec
ord in Powers not Printed.

Washington, Oct. 10.-The James
B. Howard case came up in the Su-
preme Court to-day when Attorney
General N. B. Hays moved that the
case be advanced on the docket and
assigned from oral argument as soon
as possible. In the ordinary course
of the courts business a decision in
the case may be expected next Mon
day, Mr.. Hays also expected to move
today that the Caleb B. Powers case
also be advanced. but he was surpris-
ed to find that the record in the case
had not been printed. He at once
sent some kilograms to Kentucky
and after he had filed the message
he said that the records will be print
ed and that he will file his motion in
the Powers case in ten days or two
weeks. He said also that when he
files the motion in the Powers case
he will file also a petition that Fed
al Judge Cochran be inundated to re-
turn the case to the State court.
Mr.. Hays family is with him.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-10-13
Enjoying Splendid
Health.

Mrs. L. 4. Tyler, Santa SrS
Monica, CAL, Secretary Santa Monica
Musical Society, writes:
%was troubled for over three years
With systemic cafarrh, complicated by
female weakness and Inflammation.
"This induced frequent headaches,
nervousness, hysferia and sieepIess-
ness, which nothing could relieve until
tried Peruna.
81 began TO feel better after I had
trken the first bottleful and improved
from week TO week until at the end of
about eleven weeks was entirely well.
al am pleased to say that / have
enjoyed splendid health now for nearly
year. have fine appetite, enjoy
sound sleep and do not suffer from any
more headaches or other pains. "-L. Il.
Tylor,
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-10-13
Call For Convention.

The Republicans of the town of
Hartford are hereby called to meet
in mass convention at the Court
House on Monday night, October Is,
1905, for the purpose of nominating
candidates for Police Judge, Mayor
and six Concilmento be voted for on
the 18th day Of November, 1905.
This October 4, 1905.
T. HI. BLACK, TO-
CHESTER KEowN. Com.