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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-04
NO TRACE OF
MURDERER

60 register enuta Humane officer
Clarke vas told that the hotel pos.
asaNcsi book Of record. lie AZ
amiued Il and found that on Sep
TENDER is the practice had been
suddenly done away With for some
reason. Many other lodging houses
about the city keep no record az All
and the GUESTS simply 50 by number
OF nickname. The police maintain
that this Is serious drHw back "a
that department aud deplnro the
lack Of las IN regard 10 registration
OF guests.
In Case 81 Fire.
The fire department would also
be benefited materially b. the law.
as Ia case 81 fire In 4 hotel the
book Of record would Ia all proba.
bility Be saved and In this way. II
guests met With death In the flames.
their names could be secured and
friendt notified
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-04
A | bA !
INSANE WOMAN CAPTURES a
RAILWAY COACH AND HOLDS
THE OFFICERS At eAY-RE.
FUSES TO EAT

GIRARD, Kan. Dec. 4.--The in
sane woman VINO. at the point Of a
pistol, captured a San Francisco
coach Friday. Wounding several
passengers, IL stlii in possession Of
the coach Of the train. which pulled
in here yesterday. entrenched In the
toilet room. She has not had food
nor drink. and continues 10 fire at
all who approach.
Yesterday a dummy was thrust
through the door, and second
later II was riddled with bullets
from the transOm OF the toilet room.
The insane woman Is believed To be
the widow % Captain Berry. who
killed himself at Vancouver. Wash.
and the daughter OF Brigadler Gen
eraI cambridge.
Sheriff Walsh and Deputy Meri-
wether entered the car this morn
Ing. but could not approach the
woman who aimed her revolver at
them when the men neared the door
Of the chamber In which she is
barricaded. The only concession sho
made was 10 allow the officers TO
stuff pillows into the broken win
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-04
Police Denounce Lax Methods Of Hotel
Seneca in Not Compelling Guests to
Register---Coroner Does Not Agree
With Police Chief in Death Theory Of
Fatal Injury

Although Chief Of Police DELANEY
has intimKtad that Fred Oagnon. tho
barber. who was found in a room
At the Seneca hotel. Saturday morn
ing with = fractured skull. might
have quarreled and fought with
Bell. tho missing suspect. the local
sisnthH are pressing close upon the
trail % a man they believe to be
the murderer.
With bat a description and a
name they will attempt 10 inerimin-
ato Bell. II possible. upon eirrum-
stantial evidence admitted TO be
strong by Prosecuting Attorney
Macintosh. Coroner Carroll and
the chief.
VIII Hold Autopsy.
An autopsy will be held upon the
remains Of Gasnon. who never re-
covered consciousness sufficiently
20 utter word about the terrible
affair.
N further evidence Ia obtained
bearing upon Bells connection with
the murder. Coroner Carroll will
hold an inquest. although he stated
this morning that In all probability
he would not do so.
Il ann convinced" said Coroner
Carroll. that Gagnon was muir
dered. take an opposite view TO
tho chief Of police. We visited the
room together. and n the signs OF
n desperate struggle are not plainly
shown there then I am badly mis-
taken. OF course, II Ia barely pos
aible that Gagnon might have been
suddenly stricken with a fit and
butted his head into the radiator. or.
again. Bell and Gagnon might have
tussled first in fun and then in ear
nest. resulting In the fatal injury 10
Gagnon. but circumstances and de-
tails dovctail around Bells guilt.
and even though the case would be
weak. he should be held responsible
for Gagnon's death.
Two Important Clews.
Local I0uths are following up two
very important elews today. Rather
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-04

pepperait. Mass. about co miles from
Boston. fta cotton-mill town. and
the famous 'Pepperali muallna are
made there.
My mother ~ dead My father
lives Ia Johnsburg. near saratogn.
~. y. I have two brothers and a
rich uncle Ia New Amsterdam,
n. y.
when was stiil a boy left
home, because had 10 make my
own living. and went West For
about two years did odd Jobs IN
southeastern Nebraska. and then
went % Hastings. Neb. where I Was
employed as cashier ln dry goods
store. Hut previous to that I went
10 the Wesleyan university, which
was then AZ oRceola, but IL now at
lincoln
Il graduated second IN my class
from that college.
Il never had a word said against
my character while I worked in Ne
brnska
People were anxious 10 have me
work for them and ! always held
responsible positions and. as a rule.
always handled al the money Of my
employers.
And 40 man could say a word
against me.
Come Here in 1890.
When ! WIS 20 years old I gave
up my job IN Hastings and came
20 Seattle. That wua IN 1880. and
I've been here 10 years. and I'm IS
years old now.
The fret job I got vas receiving
teller IN the Merchants National
bank.
And didn't get that job because
! had a pull. but because the bank
crs wanted me. knowing that I was
% good man and an honest one.
\ held that Job for n year. when
] resigned and took the position Of
cashier fer the local agency OF the
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insur-
auce company
And right here want 20 say that
when people state was a defaulter
a. that time. they iiei The trouble
came about over q little mistake IN
the books and. after returned from
my summer vacation. / made that
good about $3.50.
Il held that job until about IL
years aKo. Wheu resigned and took
the position Of cashier At the assay
office. which held until few days
ago.
No Mans Help.
= married here. always led tenn
perate life and flntter myself that
ann considerably better educated
than the average man.
And ali this I've done myself.
with no mans help.
That's the story Of my life. II
there anything criminal about itfs
A. Adams asked this question. he
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-04
THE STORY
OF MY LIFE

"Uiad 10 get out a biz ana toast
my shinH." @id George Edward
Adams. ms he stood Ia front OF the
crate IN the San office this morning
and smiled very broad smile.
I've had pretty bad cold these
last few days. but otherwise I'm
feeling fine. This mush they feed
me down here does fellow good.
you hetl"
When told that the secret service
men had searched hia home. Adams
did not turn "a hair. nor exhibit any
uuuenai excitement.
'tfurnph That's news 10 me.
don't know anything about that.
he said. when told that the officers
claimed 90 have found $4,000 worth
Of gold dust hidden away under the
coal IN his basement. Dud gold
cleaning apparatus and black sand
IN the barn la the rear OF his home
Did you hide that gold dust
there" he wna asked point blank.
I don't know anything nt ali
about a." he replied. with emphasis
on the n"
Makes Ugly Charge.
ADAMS then intimntsd that the
secret service men had planted the
gold dust and the apparatus ia his
house and barn. Ia order 70 make .
case against him
II Il certain that fhc wife ala not
see the men find these articles. and
Il II uiho true thai no one but gov
eminent officials saw the lneflmin-
atins finds
II f. contended by Adams ffteude
ard by prominent attorneys that the
government vii have q hard time 20
prove that the gold dust was really
hidden under the coal. and that
strong corfobofaflYe evidence VIII
be required By the courts
Wants square Deal.
All ! want continued Adams. as
he paffed OF a good cigar. rs a
square deal.
People nowadays are only too
willing 90 kick q man when he's
down. Why. ! wouldn't 90 that 20
my worst enemy.
I haven't had chance 30 far 20
% anything IN my defense. but
when the time does come. I'm going
90 rip things open. sou can depend
upan that
I've secured no attorneys as get.
neither have ! secured bondsmsH on
my new bond And I'm not trying
fof either This thing u not waffy :
ing me half ne much % u seems 20
worry the public.
The only thing that worries me IL
my wife and baby on. I would
dearly love 20 see themi Say. he's
fine boy sou ought 70 see him
Showed Emotion.
a far-avny. tender look came into
the mans eyes aud he looked down
iu silence for long time.
We'll I've got 10 make the best
Of II. Adams Weat on.
What's ihst-yeu SAINT the story
Of ny iifeT Whafil you newapapeI
men do neHtf
Well. IN tell YOU I've done
nothing 40 far to BE ashamed Of.
Born ~ Mass.
I VAS born IA the town of East
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-04
Believes Adams Can
Not Be Convicted

Kenneth Macintosh. prosecuting
attorney. and associated with r. 9.
Hughes. Henry Mcclure and Walter
Fulton 20 act for Mrs. George Ed
ward Adams. said this morning
that he thought It unlikely the gov
eminent can prove its case against
Adams. and that be and bis assoc
eiateH had hopes OF saving the
greater part OF Adams property
from the hands Of the government,
and for the wife
United States District Attorney
Frye. when told Of this today,
smiled very sarcastic smile. and
indicated that be had no doubt tho
government would send Adams 10
the penitentiary for the maximum
penalty--l0 years.
The four attorneys acting for the
wife. are doing 50 without eompen-
sation. and because they are friends
Of the stricken woman.
II Is understood that these affor-
neys met today and formulated a
plan Of action. whereby Mrs. Adams
may retain her property. Henry
Mcclure has drawn up a document
which will be presented the govern
ment In which be will state the case
as far as the wife is concerned. and
petition for a trustees.
Frank A. Leach. representing the
government In the investigation OF
Adams books. said today that he
and the secret service men spent
all OF Sunday In going over the
papers and documents alleged 10
have been discovered by them in
Adams house and barn.
Aside from data bearing out facts
already known TO the officials. they
claim that nothing startling was
disclosed by the documents.
As exclusively announced in The
Star. Saturday. secret service men.
IN searching the residence and gar
age OF George Edward Adams. SGT
Harvard. discovered. they alIese,
$4,000 worth OF gold dust hidden ID
pokes under four tons Of coal In
the basement.
Under the floor OF the garage. In
a hole near a drainpipe. the officers
aiiege they found blowers and other
apparatus used in treating gold ore,
and a quantity OF black sand
These articles will be offered In
evidence by the government at tha
trial.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-04
EzKID'7 WHITE
must HANG
State Supreme ec,Kt rwns Down Appeal
OF Boy MWdersr--is Kept in Ignorance
OF Fate
Kid" White must hang.

kid" White must hang.
The last hore q the g-yeaf =eld
yo0th who shot down gray hatred
old William Murphy, IA cold blood.
just one year ago sept 70. because
the rheumatie old man did not
throw up hts hands quickly enough
"a suit the impetuous young high
vaHman. was doomed this morning
when the simple sheet OF paper
bearing The seal Of the clerk Of the
supreme court VAS filed IN the eoun-
ty clerks office.
The paper Waa rcmittitur from
the higher court affirming the VET
diet ~ the Jury which on February
found Kid. OF William. White
guilty % murder In the firs, degree.
ana which was shortly followed by
the grim sentence pronounced by
Judge Griffin that KID white
must hang by the neck until dead
Date Of Execution.
All that uoN remains to be done
before KID white stands upon the
KalloWs. with the murderers black
cap pulled down over his head ana
the hanEtnans moose around his
neck. Is that TIE date OF the exeeu-
ton be set hy judge Griffin. and
this will probably be done within
the week Prosecuting Attorney
Macintosh will hftng the matter up
before the criminal court. Judge
Griffin viii set the date and the
hanEman's EalioNs viii be built AZ
Wafia Walla.
Does not Know.
kid" White does not know that
his final doom has been pronounced.
All along he has been hoping that
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-04
SUICIDE TO SHOW
PATRIOTISM

SEOUL. Dec. 1.-The emperor OF
Korea has directed that the highest
honnrs be paid 10 Min Yuug Whan
aud other high officials who have
committed suicide aa an indication
OF their protest against the protec-
turnfO established by Japan
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-04
FAIR WILL OPEN

This evening the Jewish fair will
open in the Auditorium hall. Fourth
and Pine Judge Thomas Burke
will deliver the opening address.
One Of the best attractions In the
art exhibit. many gems OF painting
being displayed
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-04

than iaopardiFs their chances al
landing the murderer they prefer "a
keep a discreet silence and thsir
movements are not 20 be made pub
lie until either success or failure
rasuitA.
The unfortunate failure on the
part Of tho proprietor and clerks Of
the Seneca hotel 20 register the
guests. both transient aud perma-
nent. when rooms are asked for and
secured. meets with strong diaap-
prevail on all sides. Lucky for them
that the state Of Washington has no
law making the failure an offauas
against state statutes aud lucky
again that tho city has no ordinance
compelling hotel men and lodging
house Keepers 20 keep written rec
ord day by day Of both transient
and permanent guests
Police Handicapped.
IF | had anything to do with the
making OF a law not a hotel or
lodging house OF any description
within tho city limits would receive
one guest without first compelling
that guest to write his name clearly
In a record book. stating where he
came from and giving his Initials. .
stated chief Of Police Delaney this
morning. "The failure AT the Sen
eca hotel to perform this small act
may result In the escape OF a muir
d0rer.
Il heartily Join with other citizens
in saying that Seattle. the city
proper. should be provided with an
ordinance making IL criminal for
the keepers Of inns. lodging houses
and hotels to fail I'm securing the
name Of his guests in a book OF rec
ord state City Attorney DeBruler.
Further. believe that tho police
were handicapped by this failure
Saturday"
Careless Methods.
Coroner Carroll stated that In his
visit to the hotel he had learned
hat for at least two months the
Jerks at the hostelry had neglected
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-04
ELKS OBSERVE
"SORROW DAY.

Seattle lodge. No. %. H. 7, O. u,
observed sorrow day" Sunday with
appropriate services for the dead
aud absent nj the Grand opera
house. Several hundred Elks we're
IN attendance.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-04

dows. She refused To accept their
offers To build a fire The woman
looks weary and worn. The officers
are unwilling 90 use force. and II
has settled down to a game Of
freexeout.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-04
PANIC

PARIS. Dec. "A panic occurred
on the bourse this morning as a re-
suit of the international complica-
tions In the Russian-T urkish-M Mo-
roccan affairs. Trouble with Ger
many over the Turkish situation Ia
threatened.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-04

BERLIN, Dee. dispatches to-
day state that muntinies have hrok-
en- out among the troops at Warsaw.
kurskminik, Saratoff, Kherson, Nor
gorod. Gordno aud KharkefL
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-04
ReScnerS Work
Like Beavers

tRy serippa News Aaz.n.1
CHEYENNE. Wyo.. Dec. 4.-The
rescuers az the Dlamondvilie mine
are nearing the 18th level. and ex-
pect TO unearth rs OF the dead to-
day.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-04
Report BalfOur'S
Resignation
nv ssriep. Nsws Asrn,

nv seriops News ASSN
LONDON. Dec. 4.-Premler Bal
four visited King Edward this aft
crnoon and remained with him s5
minutes. 1t ia reported that he re-
signed
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-04
PAT GROVE TRIAL

OMAHA. Dee. 4.-Pat Grove was
arraignci this morning ON the
charge OF shooting with intent TO
kin Policeman Jackson. The day
was spent securing a jury.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-04

While the pcnitsntiary guards are
en- route 20 Seattle to take the
doomed man IN charge this after
noon. kid" white Is sefeuely read
Ing his little Catholic prayer book.
writing letters TO his friends and
relatives. and iiesureiy painting
away with lndeliele pencils gayly
decorative designs. involving TAT lit
Ie euplas and fiofai designs. upon
silk hanakerehiefs aud pillow tops.
which he hopes 10 hape uold az
church rafflcs through bis friends.
Touorrow he will be cllnginE 70 q
remotely possible hope Of brief re-
prisve through appeal 20 Governor
Mead. zparins his neck from the
hauKmAus moose but a few days or
possibly weeks longer.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-04
SPECIAL SESSION

w NsEs3N" W. III 1T
MADISON. Wis, Dec. 4.-The leg
islhture met nt 3 O'Clock this aft
ernoon in special session. Gov
ernor la Toilette guardedRell TO
the last moment hia reasons for
calling the special session.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-04
WON'T BURN 1T

The riKht-of-way department Of
the Great Northern. which owns the
building at Fourth and Yesler
which recently fell down. has re-
quested the board Of health not to
burn II. az there are some things In
u which they wish to Save. The
railroad company promises 20 re-
move the building within 10 days
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-04
IS TO
BE- THE BOSS

1920 out OF respect 10 the memory
of Plat. OF Connecticut.
WASHINGTON. Dec. THE
house at / O'Clock. by a party vote,
reelected Cannon speaker over his
democratic opponent, Congressman
Williams, OF Mississippi.
Hepburn introduced bill to
amend the Panama canal law. TO
facilitate the sale OF bonds and to
appropriate sle.500. 600 to be imme-
diately available. McCleary. MINI
nesota; Littauer. New York. and
Williams. Mississippi. were appoints
ed a committee 10 wait upon the
president.
Miss Alice Roosevelt attended the
opening OF the house, accompanied
by Doorkeeper Lyons. A caucus Of
republican senators was called by
Senator Allison for tomorrow TO APP
point a committee TO discuss the
policies during the session.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-04

Dogs upset lantern in barn OF J..
~. Perkins. HiizYiiie. damage,
1880.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-04
George E. Adams, Still Confident and
DebOnair, Gives His Life Story to The
Star in an Exclusive Interview

looked his interviewer squarelz in
the eye.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-04

certain teehnicalities raised by Do
attorney would living Abost a re-
ycrsal by the supreme court. and
he r. stiii happy IN that hope Sser-
ifr Smith. fearing that the boy would
attempt to kill himself Ia his eeii
should he know that the rcmittitur
had been hagdcd down. the knowi-
edge Is heing withheld from him.
Meanwhile. word has been sent -
the prison officials at Walia Whia
60 come at once for the young MUIR
derer. and not untu skid" white
walks out into the light % day an1
is turned over in manaelrs Into the
hands Of the prison guards tomof-
row afternoon. VIII he know that
his attorney has failed, and that
there II rev no hope 81 escape trors
the gailowa
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-04

1920 out OF respect 10 the memory
of Plat. OF Connecticut.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-04-20
To Lay the Corner stone

Next Sunday afternoon the corner
stone of the new Lutheran parochial
school building will be laid and large
number Of Lutheran people will be
present from all portions of the county
to witness the imposing ceremonies. As
u part of the ceremonies an address in
German will be delivered by Rev
Machmlller of Manitowoc and one in
towoc. The choir of st. Johns church
will supply the musical portion of the
program, which will be of special
interest. The public are cordially
invited to be present. The Two Rivers
Chronicle.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-04-20
THE DIRECTORS OF The
FAIR ASSOCIATION
Meet to Discuss Plans for the Next
County Fair.

On Wednesday afternoon of last week
the directors of the Manitowoc County
Industrial association held meeting IN
the Office of the secretary, Charles
Hacker in the German American bank.
A committee composed of Charles
Hacker John Staudt, F. Grolle and II
Eberhardt, Jr., was named to visit the
fair grounds at the earliest possible date
and inspect all the buildings with view
to ascertaining the character of the re-
pairs and improvements that are neces-
sary The committee is to report to a
meeting of the directors to be called
within short time.
The premium list for the next annual
fair was adopted The list is essentially
the same as last years list. But few
changes will be made and committee,
consisting of Mesdames Staudt and
Richter and Miss Lueps, was appointed
to make the needed changes A com
mittee of three, composed of Aaron
lOrTlsOD, fIuWdTu oCIltllldul anu AudTltS
Fechter, was named to arrange the
purses for the races this year. 1t is safe
to say that liberal purses will be hung
up, for it is we'll known fact that the
success of a county fair depends largely
on the character of the racing card
secured
The directors at last weeks meeting
decided on establishing a new depart
ment, poultry and pigeons, and F. G.
Borcherdt was appointed superintendent
OF this department. Mr.. Borcherdt's
appointment will assure a good exhibit
of pigeons, etc. The premiums for the
new department will be about 5000
In the event of the passage of the bill
now pending in the legislature, provid-
ing for the withholding of state aid from
all fair associations that allow the sale
of liquor, or license fakirs on the
grounds, the Manitowoc association
would probably decide not to hold
county fairs thereafter.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-04-20
JURY RENDERS VERDICT
OF GUILTY

Thomas LIE Mere, formerly resident
of Two Rivers, was convicted in circuit
court ut Shehoygan on Wednesday of
last week, of serious otfense for which
the penalty fixed by statute is sentence
to the penite ntiary for one to ten years
The charge was made by Irene Stead
man, II girl of nineteen, who, when on
the witness stand at the trial of the
case, made charges against others also
including Il business man of Sheboygan
The convicted man is GO years old and
is well known in this city. An effort
has been made to secure new trial.
Burke and rate of this city appeared
for the defendant. Judge Michael Kir-
wan presided at the trial