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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-17
PECULIAR BRAND
OF JUSTICE

the charge of breaking into a
house The justice dismissed the
case when the hearing came up
and assessed the costs Of $24.65
against Abitz, whom he ordered
committed to pail in default Of pay
ment.
The hearing ON the writ will
come up tomorrow morning.
w. w. Abraham charges that
they employed Justice Hawkins to
collect a bill of $50 against William
Concie in Hillyard. They assert
that they employed him in a pri-
vate capacity. Justice Hawkins
rendered Judgment Of 500 against
them in favor Of Concie and also
one OF 1928 for costs in favor of
himself. Judge KEENAN, set the
hearing On the writ of review in
this case on May %.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-17
BANK
DEEPLY IN DEBT.

asset Is in litigation and 1t is un-
known Just what amount will ever
be realized from it. Other creditors
have begun suit against r. E. Stra-
horn, who purchased the railroad,
and one of them is in possession
of an assignment.
The only other asset Of the bank
is $1,000 in notes given for the pur-
chase of stock in the bank. Sew
eral Of these stockholders have be-
gun suit to have the notes declared
void.
The creditors of the bank will
not be paid until the litigation Is
disposed Of, and it Is impossible
to tell how much they will realize.
Receiver Kimball has started a
number of suits in the interest of
the depositors.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-17
DO NOT LIKE
CzAR'S PLAN

ST. PETERSBURG, May IL
Workingmen in the douma today
attacked the draft of the reply to
the car and declared the document
not strong enough to meet the stu
alton. Words were not minced and
they declared the douma should re-
ply by protesting against the whole
of the cars address. They demand
the summoning of popular as
sembly for the establishment Of a
constitution, which must be done
first.
Efforts of the douma's leaders
failed to quiet the workingmen.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-17

The report Of Horace Kimball,
receiver for the defunct State Bank
of Washington, shows that the f.
nances of that institution were in
remarkably involved condition.
The report of Receiver Kimball will
be filed in court tomorrow.
The bank has in liabilities to its
80 odd depositors between $4,000
and $4,000. At the time of its
suspension the bank had on hand
1925 in cash. The only other i'm
nlediately convertible asset is
about $500 in notes, bank furni-
ture and Office fixtures and the re-
ceiver is realizing upon these.
The bank held $4,000 of the
notes of the Columbia River Rail-
road & Navigation company. This
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-17
EYDEFENDS
HIS ACTION

WASHINGTON, May 17.-Sena,
tor Bailey presented to the senate
documentary evidence tending to
discredit the published statement
that he acted treacherously to his
party and attempted to prevent
effective rate legislation. Ex-Sena.
tor Chandler furnished Bailey a
copy of his diary memorandum in
which he says he did not give the
president assurance as to Bailey's
attitude relative to the so-called
railroad senators game, because he
had not seen Bailey and did not
feel authorized by what Senator
Tillman had said.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-17
L0DGER00M To
Be RACE TRACK

A race meet of the BEST Ponies
on Earth" will be held tomorrow
night in the lodge room of the
Elks. The first race is carded to
start at $3.50 p. m. Music will be
rendered by the 'Elksjammer"
quartet.
The staff in charge Of the meet
will be H. l.. KEENAN,, ION the
square,; judge, Ed Saunders;
Handicapped, Charles Liftchild; as
sistant Handicapped, John White;
police force, McPhee, "the trailer;
assistant police force, Sullivan,
"the rangy runner; bookmaker,
Dick Nuzum, of bill Hostler, Skin
mem & Soakem"; starter, Bill AL
word, mo. 49,"
Following is list of events:
Free for all skip-Open only to
members of heavyweight measure.
Milk wagon special-A. J. Lynch
will be handicapped for this race.
Driving of launches and sail
boats-Coeur d'Alene Derby.
Colfax handicap-Two year old
thoroughbreds.
Davenport water course race
Old and young runners.
Coulee City hot air hurdle-Si-
wash ponies only.
RitZville obstacle race - For
Swede and Norwegian bred horses.
Canadian mounted police race
100 miles or better.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-17
TRYING TO LEARN
HIS Indemnity

Efforts are being made today by
Coroner Witter to ascertain the
identity of the man found dead near
Hillyard, Tuesday. The body was
buried yesterday morning on the
spot where it was found on &C.
count of modification. The only
articles found In his pockets were
handkerchief and an account
book, the entries in the later being
the only clue the coroner has to
go on. No name was on the book.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-17
SEEKING HORSE
Thief IN CITY

J. s. Piper, an officer of the Cana
dian mounted police, is in the city
today looking for a clue which will
lead to the arrest of Preston H. Gil
bert, better known as "One Lung
Simms," cowboy who is wanted
at Mcleod, Alberta, for horse steal
ing.
Simms rode the range in Mon
tana several years and is well
known among cowboys generally.
He is considered desperate man,
and recently stampeded a bunch of
horses and all but succeeded in
getting away with them.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-17
FRISCO FEARS
LOSS Of TRADE

SAN FRANCISCO. May 17,-Un-
der pressure from the larger insti-
buttons which are becoming exer-
cised over the large volume Of bust
ness being diverted from this city,
all commercial banks have decided
to open May %. With s60O00,000
On hand no fear is expressed but
that the banks will be able to
handle all business which offers
and will pay all demands.
Car service is being rapidly ex-
tended. Two additional lines are
being opened.
Ten deaths due to the earthquake
and fire were reported to the coro-
ner yesterday.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-17
TILLMAN URGES
HIS AMENDME
(Scripps News Association.)

WASHINGTON, May 17.-Sena-
tor Tillman in attempting to obtain
the passage of more rigorous
amendment to the rate bill prohibit
ing carriers from engaging in other
business declared If this was not
done the amendment might as we'll
60 without the bill, which has so
many loopholes that the Washing
ton monument could be put into It..
Tillman's amendment was re-
jected.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-17

CANDY, Ore, May 17.-Sensa-
%ional charges have been made
against Harry Draper, the Spokane
humane society officer, who shot
Frank Smith, the outlaw, near Era,
recently, the disclosures being the
result of the difficulties arising
over the division of the reward.
It Is claimed by E. w. Hutchin-
son, section foreman, who, with his
crew, was present at the death OF
Smith, that the man was uncon-
scious when Draper shot him, as
the result of the explosion Of dyna-
mite which had previously been
thrown into the brush where Smith
was hiding. Following the explo-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-17
THAT THREE
COMPANIES WILL FAIL

the policy Of considering only
losses where six or more compan-
les are involved and it is said sew
eral companies are rapidly settling
smaller losses.
A persistent but unverified ru-
NOR Is to the effect that three COM
panies are unable to withstand the
tremendous drain of resources and
have gone to the wall.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-17

FOR FALL

Gladys Peterson, through her
parents. Is suing the city Of Spo-
kane to recover $4,000 damages in
Judge Hunekes court. The girl
is 3 years old and 1t is alleged
that she fell from the sidewalk on
Pine street near Short avenue and
sustained fracture Of the skull.
The sidewalk at this point is eight
feet above the street.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-17
VERDICT
CAUSED
TROUBLE


The verdict of the jury in the
murder trial of Mrs. Josephine Ba-
ruth Is said to have caused a small
riot in the council chambers at
Medical Lake at the meeting of
the city fathers the other night.
The question of the justice of the
verdict was brought up and sides
taken Immediately. which culmin-
ated In small ruction, particulars
OF which are only meager.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-17

Detective Weir arrested Marie
Smith On warrant this morning.
she>,being charged with disorderly
conduct at the homo of Marie
Roher. 1t seems the Smith woman
went to the koher household and
tried to forcibly compel her daugh-
ter to return home. A Aght ensued.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-17
RESCUED FROM
THE RECORD

Mr.. Tillman-Will the senator al
low me to ask him a question?
Mr.. Foraker-Certainly.
Mr.. Tillman-The senator said
that the good lord had something
to do with the Galveston rate from
New York.
Mr.. Foraker will retract that
If the senator objects to it.
Mr.. Tillman-Then did the devil
have anything to do with the ship
ment there and back to Galve ston?
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-17
FAVOR PACIFIC
COAST BUILDERS

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE
house passed the naval appropria-
ton bill today. The amendment
allowing a 10 per cent preferential
to Pacific Coast shipbuilders in
competing for the building of new
battleships was carried.
The senate refused to make the
gas pipe lines common carriers.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-17
SUGAR IS
CHEAPER
NEW YORK, May 17-All grades
of refined sugar have been reduced
10 cents per 100 pounds.
SIDINGS FOR
TRUST ONLY

PHILADELPHIA, May IT,
{ harles Pugh, vice president of the
Pennsylvania railway, in testifying
before the interstate commerce
today said that he usu-
ally refused to grant the requests
for sidings to mines of Independent
coal operators because the market
would be flooded with coal.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-17
SALvATIONISTS
WANT MONEY

Adjutant Sloate on Sunday will
appeal for funds to rebuild and re-
pair the institutions of the Saliva
ton army that were destroyed or
injured in the earthquake and fire
at San Francisco. The Salvation
Army will endeavor to raise $55, 900.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-17

The Wandering Dollar of The
Spokane Press must have fell into
the hands OF one who boards his
money for 1t has vanished off the
map. To the one-hundredth signer
of the tag accompanying the coin
The Press will give 81.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-17
WILSON MIzNER
Is IN TRAINING

NEW YORK, May 17.-Wilson
Miner has joined Jimmy Britts
training quarters and hopes to re-
gain his health which, he says, was
shattered by hotel life.
Its all off with Mrs. Yerkes and
me-" said Miner. "The reason Is
private; we've parted, that's ALL"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-17
APPLICATION MADE TO-DAY.

Frank Kerby this afternoon APP
piled to Judge KEENAN, for a re-
ceiver for the Northwestern Home
Finding association. Kerby is the
assignee for numerous trades peo-
pie who have bills against the in
stitution.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-17
(Scripps News Association.)

SSCr1ppS news ASSocidtioTi.I
WASHINGTON, May 17.-Com-
missioner Garfleld's full report re-
garding the Standard Oil company's
and the railroads relation was sent
TO congress today by the president
without comment. The document
consists of $4,000 words and pre-
sents evidence of rebating and
secret rating by which the Stand
ard has been able to crush COM
petitOrs.
Garfield, in special letter, an
swers the Standards defense is
sued shortly after the publication
of the original summary. The re-
port shows that New England
roads were asked by the Standard
not to pro rate, despite the state
ment of Rogers that the roads were
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-17
WANT BONDS
WITHDRAWN

SAN FRANCISCO, May 1.-THE
committee on a special session of
the legislature has decided to ask
the withdrawal or $12,000,000 Of
the $17,000.000 bonds recently is
sued by the city, as their attempted
sale would injure the value of new
bonds to be issued for emergency
purposes.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-17
DOG BIT when he
WAS KICKED

In his answer to the suit insti-
tuted against him by Mrs. Harry
Rapp, James Abb AYERS that if Mrs.
Rapp was bitten by his bulldog it
was because she kicked at the dog.
Mrs. Rapp is sues for $500 damages
sustained, she alleges, because
Albi's dog bit her.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-17
FUNERsL TODAY

Mabel G. Forusworth, age 20,
who died at 1912 Dean avenue yes
terday. was buried at 2:3O this
afternoon at Greenwood cemetery,
Rev. Gibson Off ciating.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-17

sources Of food, are ready to at
tack human beings. Numerous
lynxs and wild cats are reported In
the neighDorhood.
At Big Bend people are threat
ened by rattlesnakes which are be-
ing driven from the ravines and
canyons.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-17
CANDIDATES FOR
MODERATOR

DIES MONIES, May 17.--Retiring
Moderator Moffatt of the Presby-
terrain assembly, made an address
of elections this afternoon. There
are five candidates for moderator.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-17
BLASTING MAKES WILD
ANIMALS DESPERATE

OROVILLE, Cal, May Ire
(orts from mountain camps say
hat the blasting operations Of the
Western Pacific Is driving wild
|nimals from their lairs into the
(pen settlements at French creek
Ind people are terrorized by noun
ain lions who, deprived Of usual
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-17
L|TT[EbOY IS
LOST

H. w. Door of E324 Glass avenue
reported to the police this after
noon the loss of baby boy who is
supposed to have strayed away
from home about IL o'clock this
morning.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-17

NOT LIKELY
tScripps News Association ,

tScripps News Association
SPRINGFIELD, May ia Joint
convention of Illinois miners and
operators convened here today. In
dications are unfavorable for
peaceful settlement
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-17
(Scripps News Association.)

OAKLAND, May 17.-At II
o'clock this morning the general
adjusting committee of the under
writer's board went into executive
session for the purpose of contin-
uing the assignments of losses to
subcommittee. About 100 assign
ments were made up to noon. The
committees are rigidly adhering to
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-17
INJUNCTION
IS ISSUED
(Scripps News Association.)

DECATUR, Ill.,, May 17.-An in
junction restraining the general as
sembly Of the Presbyterian church
from merging with the Presbyter-
IAN church was filed today. Argu-
lcants will he made tomorrow.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-17
WANT AID FOR
FRISCO CHURCHE s
(Scripps News Association.)

tScripps News AssocIation)
MARIETTA, O., May 1.-THE
Congregational association has is
sued a call for aid for the San
Francisco churches.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-17
MAY
|NJURE CANAL LOCKS

WASHINGTON. May 1.-THE
San Francisco earthquake will be
an important factor in determining
the senate committee vote on a
sea level canal, Many reports say
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-17

thae isthmus is not exempt from
the earthquake and that a wall Is
necessary, for the locks would of
fer good material for shocks to
njure.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-17
DEATH SENTENCE
COMMITTED
(Scripps News Association.)

TRENTON, N. j.. May 1.-THE
death sentence of Anna Valentine
has been committed to life impris-
onment.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-17
CHINESE FOLLOWED
BY FIRE

of 400 shacks but seven remain.
Four hundred refugees from the
San Francisco Chinatown lost
everything. The loss was $4,000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-17

Draper, who has been engaged in
trailing the Canadian Pacific train
robbers near Kamloops, B. c., will
return tonight at o'clock, accom-
panied by Tom Hopper and the two
blOOdhOundS.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-17

CHARGE MADE

sion, Smith was grooming and 1t
makes the statement made by
Draper that Smith was about to
pull his gun when he was shot ap-
pear strange. Some Of the section
men exposed their lives in the at
tempt to locate the outlaw and
now that the fight for the reward
is on they are claiming to be en-
titled to a portion.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-08-09

The Record Miner, commenting on Candidate Murane, says: ''Mr. Murane has shown himself, during his short stay in Juneau, to be a man of great ability and personal charm. He comes to us with the highest recommendation from his own people, and appears to be a man thoroughly imbibed with hon. esty and patriotic purpose. He is in all respects an Alaskan, stands high in the legal profession at Nome, and has large business in- terests which serve 10 make him mindful of the importance oi his obligations to the various interests in the Territory which he is to represent. One great advantage will be noted in the candidacy of Mir. Murane, and that is that lie represents no special interest"
The Alaska prospector., 1906-08-09
Notice Of Forfeiture.

To A. A. UtIey and C. K Hammond:-
 You sre hereby notified that the under signed, W. D. Metiee has expended during the years 1901 and. laij, for each year, one hundred dollars worth of labor on each of the f1liswing piaccr TDiaing claims, to witt The Lost Cord, the Helen. the GCid Dollar and the BiacK Bear. situated the bench of Miller Gulch in Slate Creek. in the Chisna Mining District. Territory of Alaska, Copper Center Recording District the location certificates of said claims are of record In the of'ife of the C. $. Commissioned at Copper Center, trans ferred from Valdez Recording District. to which records reference is hereby made for q further description of said placer claims; that said expenditure was made in order to hold said claim for the years 1901 and ls5. under the provisions of Section E;2i or the Revised statutes of the United States and Acts amend atory thereof relative to annual labor ubon mining claims, and being the amount required to hold said claims during ihe years lyoi and taC5. and if, al the expiration of ninety days from the serving of this notice. or the com pletcl publication thereof. you fail or refuse to contribute to your said eo-owner your pro portion of said expenditures as co-owner. your respective interests in said property will be corac the property of the undersigned under and pursuant to said Section 2sll Revised Statut,% of the United states.
 Dated this 2sth day Of June 1856.
 w. D. MCGEE, Cate of first publication In,y !. Iss;
 Date of last publication October 7. ls5.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-08-09

From present appearances Cam didate Murane will capture the position of first delegate from Alas ka, and Valdez will do we'll to join the procession and cast its vote for him. He i. a man of ability, makes q good appearance in public, and more than all, has pledged himself to work for the }erislation that we of the Third district are most in need of It is not and should not be matter of party politics, but merely the selec- tiOn of the man who is best quali- fled to act and who will act for our interests.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-08-09
Tibhitts Very Sick.

It is reported that A. w. Tib- pitts is in hospital at St. Louis laid up with a severe attack of locomoter ataxia. and will be un- able to visit Valdez this summer. Our informant states that MT. Tibbitts had preparations made to do large amount of development work on his Sound property this summer, having raised $5O,OO0 for that purpose.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-08-09

Ketchikan will support Murane for delegate, according to the Min ing Journal.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-08-09
(S!M.ARyS ACGDEhX

SS Beautifully located in Portland. Oregon.
 offers unsurpassed facilities for the cul- lure and education of young women. Special opportunities in Music. Art Languages and Liter at1re. Well equipped Phy sioal ard Chemical Lab oratCrics. fferbarum and Mineral Cabinet. The largest and oldest Ladies Seminary in the PactIc Northwest il enjoys national reputation to. in raTtias tie best physical. mental and moral traiT- ing and developing true womanhood. EquiDs socially and educaiional!y for the most exalted station. Cpnfers Academic and Collegiate Degrees by State Authority. Interference with convictions of non Catholics is scrupulOasly avoided Academy is ideally located amid inspiring scenic adyan- tage,. Social opportunities such available in no other oity on the Coast Buildings large aGd oOmmodious. weli-lighted. heated and ventilated: drrmtories and private rOons supplied wih al! modern cOnScn.ences. Tie institution is liberal and prosrcs-iTe without sacrificing the character and traditions of age and achievement. Terms modest Satisfactory references required. H!'te Tor announcement booklet. Board and tuition siaO Ter year Address Sister Superior. St. Mary Academy
The Alaska prospector., 1906-08-09
From Chisna.

MT. Kreise, a mining expert, who has tee:: Investigating the property located by N. Dempsey. near Chis- ma, has returned to town. He speaks very favorably of the indi- cations in that section and is en- thusiastic over the possibilities for hydraulic mining there.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-08-09
From Eagle Creek.

w. w. Wardell and c. s. Can- non, who have spent the summer on Eagle Creek. tributary of the Chistuchina, returned to town last week. They report that they took out some gold from their property burt the ground did not show up as well as they had anticipated.
 Frank Bartlett, who was one of the party. will return to Valdez about September 1st.
 Wm. Bouschor, who was for sev- eral years a resident of Valdez, Is now in town in the interests of the Crane Co.,, of Seattle.
 H. K. Love, specia' agent of the land office arrived this week.
 E. E. Fuller, former Juneau lawyer has been appointed U. 5. Commissioner at Nome.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-08-09

Speaking of Gale. the Tanana candidate for delegate, the Yukon Valley News says: 1t appears to this paper that some very weak politics was enacted by those who put him forward, and if he is elected it will be interesting to note where his votes come from"
The Alaska prospector., 1906-08-09

Mfr. Gale has become lukewarm on the territorial government issue during his tour of southeastern Alaska. The papers say that he varies his creed so much to suit the audience he has that they ac- cuse him of being insincere.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-08-09

The Seward Gateway contends that nothing can stop the building of the Alaska Central but an act of God, but neglects to state whether or not any of the com pany's bonds have been taken in heaven.-Douglas News.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-08-09

Candidate Youngs, the man from Seward who was going to stampede the convention at Ju, neau, is in town. We have seen no tickets of his floating around so far.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-08-09

Swineford says he is not dem- ocratic candidate for delegate. He will be disclaiming his territorial government hobby next.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-08-09
Copper Center Club Sold.

Chas. Cowell who has been run ming the Copper Center Cluh for the past year and half. has sold the business to Chas. Yaeger, who will operate the house hereafter.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-08-09

Most of the papers Of South eastern Alaska are lining up in support of Murane for delegate, with the exception Of those which favor making party politics an issue . i'd are working tor the dem ecratic nominees.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-08-09

The Juneau Transcript favors Mtllin for delegate. The Record Miner did before the convention but appears to have changed its views since in favor of Murane.