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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-09
NORESPECT
FOR GRAVES

LEWISTON, Idaho, Aug. 1.-TWO
Nez Perez Indians left Lewiston yes
terday, journeying down Snake river
very much Disguised with the white
mans idea of law and justice.
These two aborigines had consulted
an attorney and sought advice as to
what could be done to prevent the
pirating of the graves of their ances-
tors who are buried at several points
doWn Snake river, inasmuch as rail
road is soon to be constructed along
the banks of the river necessitating
the employment of many men, and
the advent of these men had aroused
a fear in the hearts of the Indians
that the ancient burial places may be
molested, as it is well known that
the old burial customs of the Indians
Wing along the Snake river included
placing with the dead many trinkets
Of great value to the curiosity hunter.
These two Indians were designated
to ascertain what could be done to
prevent the Dissertation of the Indian
graves along the Snake river. They
were much disappointed upon learn
ing that the law would not permit
them to shoot upon the spot any
person or persons detected in this line
of work
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-09
Is HUSBAND OR
wife Right
(Scripps News Association)

(Scripps News Association)
WALLA WALLA, Wash, Aug. O.
A suit for divorce has been filed in
the superior court by Mamie Griffin
against her husband, w. G. Griffin.
She alleges that they were married
in July, 1901, at Colorado Springs,
and that they have one child, "a son
two years old. The grounds of her
complaint are allegations of cruel
and inhuman treatment, in enumera-
ton of which are n number of acts
of decidedly criminal nature.
She alleges that the defendant owns
half interest in confectionery
store in this city of the value of
$1,000, from which he is making 5000
or $3.50 per month. She asks for $3.50
attorneys fees, $3.50 for maintenance
during the tendency of the suit, and
SIS permanent alimony during the in
fancy Of their child.
Mr.. Griffin last evening stated that
he certainly would fight the case as
1t contained allegations which are not
true, and for the further reason that
she left him about a year ago and is
consequently not entitled to any ali
mony. lie also stated that he would
file a cross complaint asking for d.
vorce.
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ston for 20 per cent of the entire
estate.
But when the heir arrived at his
majority, which was in 1899, he re-
fused to fulfill his contract with the
lawyers, claiming it was unreason-
able. Since then they have been try
ing to get it into court, but, owing
to the scattered nature of the estate,
property had to be probated in Ala
bama, the Dakotas and other states
where Mr.. Coburn had real estate. it
has taken all these years to have the
trouble aired in a court.
Mr.. Spencer is connected with the
case because Morehouse assigned his
interest in the contract for a $4,000
loan. Hassett and Whitaker were as
sociated with Morehouse and Hambly
in the work of settling up the estate
and consequently asked for a share
of the 100000.
G. H. Collins of this city is in
cluded as a defendant in the case be-
cause young Marston has transferred
$101, 900 of his estate to him. Mar
ston claims that his estate is worth
only $4,000, and now that Collins
has 100000 of it, there is only $780,
600 left that the lawyers can sue for.
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MRS. TAGGART RECEIVED ARMY
OFFICERS IN WHAT FILIPINO
CALLS JAPANESE NIGHT DRESS

latter was accused of assaulting his
wife lie said Taggart was sober.
Charles Hulburg. in charge of Mrs.
Taggart's financial affairs, testified by
deposition that Mrs. Taggarts annual
income since her mothers death had
been $4,000.
On cross examination Moraldo adj
mitted that he had told Taggart since
the suit was begun that he never
had seen any improperly between Mi
70" and Mrs. Taggart. The witness
didn't know Fortescue was travelling
with President Roosevelt when the
witness said Fortescue was calling
on Mrs. Taggart. He witnessed no
improperly when Fortescue called.
Other questions brought out the fact
that the room in which Mrs. Taggart
received Fortcscue was Taggart's
smoking room, containing a secre-
tary, chair and lounge.
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is claimed that he embezzled some
s4aoo realized from the sale of stock
of the company.
The sheriff for several weeks had
been trying to locate Long. who uves
In Detroit. 1t was ascertained that
ne had a summer home on the ST
CAR hats, near Algonac, and so De-
'ectiVe Bake of Detroit and the shr-
III hired naphtha launch yesterday
and were up sAld down the flats in a
search for the much wanted man.
He was seen on the deck of the
Owana and was nabbed just about as
he was to alight at Detroit. He was
hustled to the police station at De-
tro1t and Prosecutor Ulery notified TO
get out requisition papers, as the
prisoner is going to fight every move
After swearing out a fugitive war
rant SO as to hold the prisoner, Sher-
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$4,000

OAKLAND, Cal, Aug. 9.-An inter-
esting battle over the 100000 Mars
ton estate is being waged in Judge
Melvins court with William Crane
Spancer, capitalist of San Francis
co; eX-State Senator II. V. More
house, f. ]. Hambly, NJ. c. Hassett
and George E Whitaker, attorneys,
as the plaintiffs to recover $4,000
20 per cent share of the 100000
estate of Abner Paul Marston or San
Jose, one of the defendants.
When young Marston was left this
large sum of money he was boy of
10 years This was in 1880, when,
upon the death of his uncle, Abner
Coburn, former governor of M9ine,
who left an estate of over $1,OOO,C0O,
he was left 100000. Through his
guardian, S. w. Boring, he entered in
to a contract with Attorneys More
house and Ilambly whereby they were
to 20 east to settle up the estate and
look after the interests of young Mar
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liz Chambers hurried home and i'm
mediately left for Columbus to get
the requisition. Long has already
engaged an attorney and at Lansing
will make an attempt to prevent the
governor of Michigan from honoring
the requisition.
The prisoner was very calm and
did not seem very much put out over
the arrest. 1t is thought he has
known ali along of the indictment.
His wife and daughter did not break
down at all when they saw the sher-
If taking him away, and from all APP
pearances they have been prepared
for it for some time
Long told the sheriff that instead
of embezzling money he lost $500 in
the Toledo concern. but as soon rs ar
rested he commenced to fight against
being brought back here for trial.
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VIENNA, Aug s.--Advices from
Vladikaykaz, in the Caucasus, state
that during the past week that place
has again been terroriZed by a band
of armed brigands under the leader
ship Of beautiful Circassion woman
only is years Of age.
Several policemen have been killed,
many shopkcepers have been robbed,
ana a trader named Morosoff, who,
about a year ago was instrumental
in capturing several members Of the
ba ID. has once again been robbed Of
all his savings, and has had his only
child torn from her bed and carried
away to the mountains.
Tho Queen of the Brigands" was
well aware Of Morosoff's affection for
his little daughter, for a letter, re-
ceiVed from her after tn" raid. stated
that she at length indeed felt salts
fed with her revenge.
The incident which caused this
passion for revenge occurred late one
night about a year ago, when four
Lrigands, masked and armed to the
veeih. with Berdan rifles. rode into
vladikavkaz and robbed Morosof of
~ tubles. MoroSoff headed a
mand OF armed men. who pursued
the bandits and ultimately captured
three OF their number. These. on their
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-09
FOREClOSE LIENS
ON SIDEWALKS

Steps toward legal proceedings
were taken by the city this morning
for the foreclosure of the liens for
the sewer on Pacific avenue from
Walnut street to Spruce street. city
treasurer Eggleston notified Corpor-
alton Counsel Geraghty to go ahead
with the proceedings. The matter
will be pushed as rapidly as possible.
The foreclosure of liens for the
sidewalking of Monroe street from
Sharp street to Cora street also will
be commenced.
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FINED FOR
FIGHTING

Clarence Downs and NJ. Eidleman,
who were arrested for fighting and
using loaded firearms in the Key
stone saloon, North Howard street
yesterday morning, were fined $50
and $40, respectively, in police court
today.
During the course of Ee fight
which resulted in their arrest Downs
grabbed a revolver and, throwing it
across the bar to Eidleman, COM
manded Eidleman to kill him
Downs). An officer at this time
placed both men under arrest.
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she TELLS WHY
she IS FIGHTING
(scripps News Association)

WOOSTER, O.. Aug. e.-Grace
Taggart is reserved and composed.
Her husband is nervous and fussy.
She speaks quietly to her lawyer
when he asks her a question. She
turns to her sister, who sits close
beside her; she holds a pencil md a
bit of paper, but she writes nothing.
He squirms about in his chair,
throws his arms over the back, then
leans his elbow upon the table,
crosses his legs, uncrosses them.
fushes when anything is said that
reflects upon his drinking or gambl-
ing, scowls furiouslN when point
IS decided against him, and mods and
says Go on" to the witness who
has been interrupted. He holds his
ewes wide open, so wide open that his
forehead wrinkles, as If from the eff
fort When there is an opportunity
he fixes his eyes hard on his wife
and keeps them there. as If to see
how long he can look without blink
ing. She never looks his way.
During the morning recess l was
introduced to Grace Taggart. She
did not offer her hand. / offered mine
and We shook hands simply like two
men.
! have been watching her all morn
ing from distance Of four chairs,
but until l stood before her l had not
realized how little she is. She is
tiny.
l asked her if I might talk with
her. She did not answer, but her
attorney, Judge Smyser, answered for
her
What do you want to know"
Il want To know" answered,
"why if innocent, Mrs. Taggart has
permitted herself. at any cost, to be
dragged into this disgraceful trial"
Well" said Judge Smyser, well
see you again"
1T the close Of recess he called me
t. him and said, AT 1870 Mrs. Tag
q CART and l Will see You at my Office
At 1870 court adjourned.
For the FIRST time I lad an oppor-
tuuity to see what kind II men were
present at the trial They were most
~ graybeards There were no women
except the women in the witness
room. Mrs. Taggart, her sister, her
friend and the court stenograpAer.
The graybeards, some leaning on
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(Scripps News Association.)

BALTIMORE, Md, Aug. 9-For-
mer Governor William Pinkney
Whyte, Maryland's grand old man."
was the recipient of many congratu-
lations today on the occasion of his
eighty-first birthday.
Governor Whyte has filled nearly
every office in the power of his city
and state to beS1Dw. In 1916 he was
admitted to the bar and the follow
ing year was elected to the legis-
lature. He was elected controller
of the state in 1853 and a delegate
to the democratic national convention
in New York in 1868. From 1868
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-09

DELIGHTS
AUDIENCE

Signor Liberati and his band of
military musicians who played at the
spokane theater last night can
scarcely be praised too highly. The
audience was not large, so many of
the music lovers being out Of town.
They were unfortunate in not being
present
With his sublime and stirring airs,
selected from the best composers,
Liberati makes one forget that the
night is hot, or that he had care
In the world. The audience last night
sat and listened in spite of heat. The
audience often would sit in silence
FOR many seconds after the close of
some selection, after which the most
enthusiastic applause would follow
Signor Ltberati was very gracious
to his audience. If he was disap-
pointed at the size of the audience
he did not show it. In every instance
where those present demanded it
they received an encore.
The program last night included
the Dance of the Hours" from La
Giaconda, and selections from "Wil-
liam Tell"
The soprano solos of Miss Klarer
and the cornet solos of Signor Lib
craft were especially attractive.
Tonight there will be an entirely
new program. One of the features
this evening will be the distribution
to each lady of piano copy of one
of Signor Liberatis marches. 1t is
given with the compliments of the
great musician
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canes, some stopping without canes
and others hale and hearty, trooped
out. Two or three of the younger
men stopped to shake hands with
Mrs. Taggart and her sister.
We all went down the stairs to-
sether, the men opening the doors
and waiting for the women to pass
Wooster graybeards are very polite
Mrs. Taggart loitered a little on
the way to the office, her sister and
her friends OBTAINING her. When she
came she looked smaller than ever
She wore short skirt ra ther shorter
than the ordinary skirt When stand
ing she looks Ike a child AS she
came through the door she looked
like child who is interrupting her
father and callers.
Men remarked to me that they
could see mighty little in Mrs Tag
CART to fuss over. One Of them had
said, We'll as for beauty who sat for
her pictures?"
In court she looks plain, though
her features are good But any wom-
an who fixed herself up in a dead
black suit and a dead black hat,
neither looking any too good or too
new, would hardly make people turn
twice TO look at her, especially if she
has nothing OF figure or size.
When Mrs. Taggart came into the
office and smiled. knew at once
that Mrs Taggart is a woman who
takes her color from surroundings
and that IN a smart gown or in a
pretty party dress she would be the
woman petite. And that Is the kind
Of a woman that many men admire.
She sat down In an Office chair and
swung her feet She couldn't help
swinging her feet. They didn't reach
the floor
Her attorney went over the whole
case briefly. telling me the charges
and giving me an idea Of the defense
Judge Smyser was oratorical even in
his office. alone with two women,
and one a very little one.
Then told him again what l want
( ed. Come and sit right here" he
said to Mrs Taggart and write"
Il shall have to have stub pen,'
she said smiling. one was found
for her. She bit the end of 1t for a
moment and smoothed the paper out
before her Then she began to write,
This Is what she wrote:
Il have been asked the question
why l have permitted myself to be
dragged into public trial involving
as it must the detailing of a large
amount of filth embraced in such ac-
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TOO FAST FOR
WALLA WALLA

WATLA WALLA, Wash, Aug. o
Some complaint has been heard about
the speed of the automobiles on the
streets and yesterday it was stated
that a number of stop watches We're
in use by certain citizens who will
some of the autos are driven at a
greater speed than the law provides.
Just what the results were rs as
certained by the stop watches is not
known, but it is stated the individu-
ais had it figured down to nicely
in an effort to establish beyond ques-
ton the speed of the machines.
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BEAUTIFUL BR|GAND QUEEN
SECURES A CRUEL REVENGE

got out of bed and struck a match
to see what the noise meant when
the dim light of the lucifer fell
upon a stranger standing upon the
Threshold of her bedroom.
The burglar did not stand on cere-
mony, but. seing that he had aroused
the household and not knowiIr. fhat
there was no one else in the house,
made his exit. Mrs. Alverson tainted
when she saw that a burglar had en-
tered and felt weak for the rema inder
of the night.
She is the well-khown vocalist,
prominent for her position in the mu-
steal circles of Oakland.
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cusations-
Il am here to vindcate my honor
and to protect the good name of my
boys"
When she reached dragged" she
hesitated, bit the end of her pen, and
like little girl. turning her big gray
eyes up to Judge Smyser, Two g's"
she asked
At accusations" she paused again
and then wrote it to look like two
words, "accus ations."
After amount of" she dabbled her
pen in the ink and Judge Smyser,
reading over her shoulder, came to
her rescue. Write filth " he said.
She still hesitated. She didn't like
the sound of the word. And by the
time she made up her mind to write
1t, the ink had dried on her pen and
she had to make the ~ over.
In the last paragraph she left out
a word and began again and rewrote
1t. In her copy she did the same
thing and said "Oh, dear, I've got to
write that all over again." But we
gave her another piece of paper and
tucked the other behind her. How
she only rewrote the last paragraph
Meanwhile talked to her. What"
I asked, lis the matter with Captain
Taggart's eyes? They look strange"
She shrugged up her shoulders and
curled down her head in the playful
manner that is as much a part of her
as is her hand, and said, We'll,
guess you'd think there was some
thing the matter with them, if he got
after you once"
Even her voice is merry and girl
ish. Sc can't help it, even in this
hour of darkness. People look at her
and wonder that she seems unsad-
dened. But the neighbors know that
at home she breaks down, that she
sleeps little and cries a great deal.
But it isn't in her to be other than
bright and playful when the occasion
seems to demand that she keep up APP
pearances.
Doesn't Captain Taggart go back
and forth to the Philippines on a
transport every year, l asked Judge
SmNser.
Every three months" interrupted
Mrs. Taggart, as she wrote.
"rhere. is that ALP she asked
good -naturedly. as she signed her
name.
l nodded.
"Then | think III run home and
take a little scrub. I'll feel better
"Are you tired?"
Yes, little. It's hard to sit there
She got as far as the door, then she
swung herself around on one foot and
ard didn't say anything so very bad
did he?" Howard was her brOther-in-
law, who was on the witness stand tC
prove her a woman of bad character
We both smiler at her; there was
nothing else to do, for everyone
knew that this brother-in-law was the
strongest witness against her, anG
that he was expected when recalled
to spring almost any kind of bomb
| She laughed a little. well, nc
matter what he says against me
Howard is a mighty nice boy" Anc
she put one hand against the side OF
the doorway, and swung herself
round and out of it, for all the worlC
like little girl who is going aftel
she has said two or thre goodbys.
Judge Smyser turned to me, That
a queer thing about that woman; sh'
never says a word against anyone.
CYNTHIA GREY.
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TALENTED
VOCALIST

Miss Elsie Lincoln, one of Bostons
most celebrated sopranos, is visiting
in the city. She arrived here lest
saturday. She was heard at one of
the churches Sunday and has since
been heard at two informal musicales.
Miss Lincoln is noted for the artistic
manner and ease with which she
handles her voice, which is a high,
bird-like soprano and wonderful in it's
range. Miss Lincoln leaves soon for
Portland, Seattle and other coast
points. 1t is possible she will give
drawing room recital in Spokane
upon her return from the coast.
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STOP 0DOR

A solution of the difficulty arising
over the stencil caused by dumping
slaughter house refuse in the North
ern Pacific fill at the city limits was
reached this morning.
1t has been decided to first disin-
feet the fill thoroughly with lime and
then cover it with earth and clean
gravel.
Mayor Daggett this morning ac-
companied Health Officer Genoway on
an inspection Of the fill and on re-
turning said the present means OF
overcoming the matter appeared very
practical and would no doubt result
in purifying the air.
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ing the bell and went up stairs
Later the witness saw Fortescue
coming from Mrs. Taggarts room.
Mrs Taggart wore the japanese night
dress He had seen Mrs. Taggart
smoke cigarettes and drink when they
had company. At one party when the
captain was away three officers and
three ladies had a champagne, whisky
and beer dinner. Mrs. Taggart and
all the guests except one lady drank
Moraldo said he could not remem-
Der If General Minor had come to
Mrs. Taggart's house at night. He
was certoi0 Minor had come alone
at least once.
you never saw anything inproper
when he was there" was asked.
Well, I saw him there" was the
reply.
The deposition of Captain William
r. Caldwell of Leavenworth was read
He was with Taggart the night the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-09
''CRANO OLD MAN"
HELD MANY OFFICES

to 1869 he was United States senator
and was governor of Maryland from
States senate again from 1875 to
1881. He also has been attorney gen.
eral of the state, mayor of Baltimore
and head of the law department of
the city.
1t is an interesting fact that one
of Governor Whyte's most intimate
friends and business associates is
Henry G. Davis of West Virginia,
who likewise is a staunch democrat
and former United States senator.
and almost of the exact age as Gov
ernor Whyte.
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KILLS WIFI
AND H|15[[f
(Scripps News Association.)

STOCKTON, Cal, Aug. 9.-At
Lockford this morning William Will
lis. a ranch hand, shot his wife, in
ficting mortal wounds, and, finding
his escap barred, turned the weapon
upon himself and blew out his brains.
The tragedy is the result of Mrs.
Willis refusal to return to her hus-
band Willis and his wife separated
several months ago.
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masks bein gtorn away. proved to be
young Circassian women. The leader
of the band, also a woman. commune
Gated to Morosoff that before
twelvemonth had passed she would
be amply revenged 1t is just a year
since this letter was received, and
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SHE THOUGHT
BURGLAR WAS
THE MILKMAN

OAKLAND, Cal, Aug. 9.-The
home of Mrs. Blake-Alverson at 118
Eleventh street vs. entered by IL
burglar Mt I o'clock Saturday night
and but for her presence of mind
Mrs. Alverson would have been
robbed.
The man. opening n back window,
entered the house. Mrs. Alverson
was alone but did not feel great fear
at the time, since she thought that
the man she had &eard prowling
around might be the m!lkmaA She
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LONG WILL
MAKE FIGHT

TOLEDO, O., Aug. 8. - Sheriff
Chambers has returned from Michi-
gan with further details as to the ar
rest OF Douglas Long. president of
the Toledo Fire and Police Notifica-
tiou and Auto Parcel Delivery com
pany, against whom two indictments
for embezzlement were returned by
the grand jury at it's last session. 1t
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-09

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 9.-The Ma
tional Master Sheet Metal Workers
association began its annual conven-
ton in Milwaukee today with an at
tendance of members from various
parts of the country. The sessions
will continue fer several days as sew
cral matters of importance to the
craft are to be considered.
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This is the time of year when the
great american moth bail earns us
salary.