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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-06-11
SPOKANE THE MECCA OF
GRAND LODGE MAS0NS

Of the grand lodge and the grand
chapter of the order of the Eastern
Star.
The committee of Spokane
Masons who are in charge Of the
grand lodge meeting are:
General committee-Henry l..
KEENAN,, chairman; John D. Hinkle,
vice chairman; George e. Clark,
treasurer; John Clifford, secretary.
Finance-John Clifford, F.. A.
Chase, H. A. Flood, George E.
Clark, ]. s. Phillips.
General Programme. s. Pres colt,
e. F. Waggoner, F. e. Michaels, H.
G. Olney, r. e. Pinney, A. H.
Gregg, Mrs. B. Witherspoon.
Entertainment--A. H. Gundlach,
M. G. Martindale, H. A. Bronson,
l.. w. Perkins, F. P. Weymouth,
Chas. Uhden, Mrs. M. X. Ludden.
Reception-F. A. Chase, John
Clifford, e. A. Smith, T. w. Lee, w.
H. Acuff, Mrs M. e. Bronson, Mrs.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-06-11

race from this port to Honolulu.
For months yachting people the
world over have looked forward to
this event, which promises to rival
the famous transatlantic races and
the cruises for the America cup.
1t was the original intention to
make the start from San francisco
but the recent calamity to the bay
city caused a change in the pro-
gram and San Pedro was selected
as the point of starting.
Two coups value at $500 and
$500, respectively. are offered as
first and second prizes. These
trophies were made at San Francis.
CO and passed safely through the
fire. The three boats which made
the start today under the most ia.
vorable auspices are the Anemone
owned by G. l.. Tut, formerly OF
the New York Yacht club, but now
sailing under the colors of the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-06-11
MURDER WILL
bETHECHARGE

o. M. Tuttle died at Sacred Heart
Sunday morning as the result OF
injuries received at the hands of
T. c. Johnson in stabbing ARRAY
ut the Rainier-Grand hotel Thurs
day night. Today Johnson will be
formally charged with murder.
The trouble is said to have arisen
over a chambermaid. Hot words
passed and futile struck Johnson
and the latter followed him to his
room and there Johnson turned and
stabbed him. When first taken to
the hospital 1t was not thought
Tuttle's injuries would result seri-
ously and therefore the police fail
ed to obtain an ante-mortem state
ment.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-06-11

South Coast Yacht club: the Lur-
line, Commodore II. II. Sinclair, Of
the same club, and the La Palome,
entered by the Hawaiian Yacht
club.
The Anemone made the 10000
mile trip around the Horn from
New York 10 participate. trip Of
144 days, In which much bad wealth
er was encountered and some dam
age suffered by the racing craft.
The combined Hawaiian yacht
Gibbs are the originators and spon-
sors for the great race and moth
ing is being left undone to make
,sthe race net only a successful one
from a yachting standpoint, but a
pleasant experience fer the sailors
vSo participate. Plans are being
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-06-11
DIVORCED DOCTOR
CANNOT GET ORDER

Kenyon, sought to have his wife
en;oined from leaving the state and
compel her to allow him to see his
children. He made an affidavit
tibet his wife had sQuandered the
greater portion of the money
awarded for the care of the chill
dren and that he was supporting
them.
Judge KEENAN, refused to make
the necessary orders. TIE Settlers
divorce case was a sensational one.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-06-11
Hundreds of Honored Guests will Throng
the City this Week While Attending
the 4Oth Annual Communication OF
the Worlds Greatest fraternaI Order.

The grand lodge proper will be
In session but three days, but there
will be meetings of other Masonic
bodies until June 20. Other meet
ings will be those Of the grand
chapter Of the order Of the Eastern
Star, the grand chapter r. A. M,
the grand council, R. & S. D. and
the grand commandery Of the
knights Templars.
The grand lodge will be opened
tomorrow at 10 a. m. by Abraham
Lincoln Miller of Vancouver, grand
master. There will be afternoon
and evening sessions every day at
2 and o'clock and on Wednesday
and Thursday the morning session
will be at o'clock.
The sessions of the grand lodge
will conclude Thursday night with
the dedication Of Spokane's $780,,
900 Masonic temple and grand
ball and reception to the members
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-06-11

APPROVES

BOSTON, June 11.-Charles
Tucker, condemned to die for the
murder of Mabel Page was moi
executed this morning, but instead
vas baptized in the Methodist
faith in the death chamber. The
warden permitted the postpone
ment of the electrocution for the
ceremony. 1t is understood the
sentence will be carried out after
midnight.
President Roosevelt telegraphed
Governor Guild that the latter's de-
cision not to interfere with the exc
cution of Charles Tucker meets his
approval. The president had been
requested to interfere.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-06-11

Masons from all over Washing
ton will gather in Spokane tomor-
row to attend the 49th annual COM
munication of the grand lodge.
Some 1000 Masons are expected
with their wives and families. A
vanguard Of several hundred came
on the trains this morning and
afternoon.
Spokane's business houses will
be deliberately decorated. Flags
and bunting began to make their
appearance this morning and the
local Masons are determined to
make the session of the grand
lodge long to be remembered.
Handsome badges have been pre-
pared for all delegates. Those for
the members of the grand lodge are
of blue ribbon with a silver engrav-
ing of the Masonic temple and a
trowel with square and compass
on 1t.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-06-11
DAMAGE SUIT
IS DISMISSED

The suit Of Lucinda Ladd against
the Washington Water. Power COM
count of the death of her husband
was dismissed this morning in
Judge Huneke's court on the mo-
ton Of Mrs. Ladd's attorneys. Ladd
was killed in collision with a
street car in October, 1903 at Divi-
sion street and Riverside avenue.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-06-11
CORBIN IS NOT
in CONTEMPT

Judge KEENAN, this morning re-
fused to declare d. c. Corbin in
contempt of court on the petition OF
r. Madison. Madison some time ago
secured an injunction against the
Spokane Valley Land & Water Co.,
of which d. c: Corbin is president,
interfering with certain property
at the head of Liberty lake. Mad
son claimed the injunction was be.
ing violated.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-06-11

TO CONSIDER
(Scripps News Association

(Scripps News Association.)
WASHINGTON, June lin the
judgment Of the committee, Smoot
Is no more entitled to seat in the
senate than if he We're associating
in polygamous cohabitation with q
plurality of wives. This statement
was made in the report of the ma
jority of the senate committee on
privileges and election presented
to the senate today by Senator
Burrows after an investigation
lasting over two years. The COM
mittee says, the more deliberately
the testimony is taken in the case
and studied the more certain is the
conclusion that the facts are true
as stated in the protest.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-06-11
DIST FIGURED
F0Rl|FE

John Luckens, bartender at the
Lou Lou saloon On North Monroe
street, had his face badly slashed
with knife in the hands of
Thomas F. Neallis about o'clock
this morning in an alteration
which was the outcome of Neallis'
complaining of there being too
much noise in the place. Neallis
keeps a lodging house over the
saloon. Luckens is disfigured for
life. A charge of assault with a
deadly weapon has been placed
against Neallis.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-06-11
PAID FULL VALUE
FOR COAL STOCK

WASHINGTON, June 1.-Two
officials of the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad this morning testified at
the interstate commerce commits
sion as to their ownership of coal
stock and said they paid the full
value. They were Charles e. Ways,
assistant freight and traffic man.
ager; L. r. Rockenbrough, general
freight agent of Pittsburg.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-06-11

DR.. M. F. Settlers made futile
attempt this afternoon to secure
from Judge KEENAN, an order per-
hitting to see his children, who are
in the custody of his divorced wife,
Mrs. Josephine Settlers. Mrs. Set
ters secured divorce from her
husband a year ago and the court
granted her the absolute custody
of the children.
DR.. Settlers, through Attorney,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-06-11
Vegetable GROWERS
SELECT MANAGER

The Spokane Fruit & Vegetable
Growers association at it's meeting
this morning In the city councA
chamber decided to employ man
ager at salary Of $3.50 month.
The association instructed its trus-
tees to enter into a contract with
the Observation-Disclosures COM
pany for the disposal Of all of the
produce of its members.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-06-11
SAYS he WILL BRING
SERIOUS CHARGE

Mrs. Van Der Lugt, the former
wife of Eli Ewell, caused his ar
rest yesterday upon charge of
having forced himself into her
room at her home. Ewell denies
the charge, but is now in the city
jail. He says he in turn will bring
a serious charge against his former
wife,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-06-11
KEPT Them OUT OF
SAUSAGE ROOM

say they are determined to be Der.
mitted to see and will appeal to
the mayor and federal government
to be allowed to witness casing
operations.
Guthman says: Hurried clean
ing did not result in cleanliness.
Whitewash paint Is smeared over
dirt. / found conditions which
wouldn't be permitted in Ger.
many"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-06-11
TELEGRAPH SCHOOL
OPENS IN SPOKANE

The first complete school OF tele-
graphy to be opened in Spokane
has been started by r. II. Glennan
at 322 and 32S Mohawk building.
Twelve sets of instruments have
been installed and number of
pupils are taking the course. Mr..
Glennan is an experienced railroad
talegrapher.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-06-11
OPENED AMID
EXCITEMENT

ST. PETERSBURG, June IL
The session of the douma today
opened amid the greatest excite
ment. Paveloff, the military pro-
curator, unannounced, appeared
and demanded a hearing on mill.
tary affairs.
The douma president refused to
permit Paveloff to speak. The lat
ter left the chamber.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-06-11
MAY AMEND
THEIR CHARTER
(Scripps News Association,)

SACRAMENTO, June 11.-By a
vote of So to 10 the assembly this
morning passed the senate consti-
tutional amendment which gives
San Francisco and San Jose the
right to amend the charters with
out the ratification of the legisla-
ture and known by the opposition
as the Secession bill"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-06-11
MANY WOOL
BUYERS THERE

BOISE, Idaho, June 11.-Today's
wool sales Of the Idaho Wool
Growers association were attended
by 20 buyers and nearly 100000
pounds were sold at prices ranging
from 1Sk to 20 5-S cents per pound.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-06-11
DELEGATE
OF ALASKA

NOME, June 11.-Frank H.
Waskey, a prominent miner, was
unanimously nominated a delegate
to congress at a mass meeting held
Saturday.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-06-11
BRAKEMAN WANTS
DAMAGES

Thomas J. Crow is suing the
Northern Pacific railroad before
Judge Poindexter this afternoon
for $4,000 for personal injuries.
Crow claims that he was injured
while employed as a brakeman on
the road. The accident occurred
near Sites, Idaho, a year ago.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-06-11
|NDICT
OFFICERS
(Scripps News Association.)

NEW YORK, June 1.-THE spe-
cial grand jury investigating the
insurance companies today indicted
Vice President Walter B. Gillett
and Robert B. Grannis Of the
Mutual Life Insurance company
Forgery and false entries are
charged in the indictment.
Vice President Gillett pleaded
not guilty and furnishes $4,000
bail. Grannis was not present.
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(Scripps News Association.1

(Scripps News Association.1
CHICAGO, June lin an at
tempt to obtain first hand infor-
nation regarding the packing
houses, S. Guthman, repres entative
of the Berlin Tageblatt, accom-
panied by a Scripps News Associa-
ton representative, began an in
spection Of the stockyards. They
were refused admittance to rooms
where sausage Is made and they
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-06-11

WASHINGTON, d. c., June H.
II. Whyte, the new Maryland sena-
tor. took the oath this morning.
When the minority reports in the
Smoot case were presented Senator
Burrows gave notice that he would
soon call up the resolution declar-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-06-11
PRINCESS ALICE
IN LONDON TOWN

LONDON, June 1.-THE Long
worths were the center of interest
while shopping today and were be-
set by camera fends. Tonight they
will attend a new ballet at the AL
hambra theater.
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IMPORTANT MATTERS
ENGAGE CONGRESS

ing Smoot not entitled to y seat.
Senator Bailey said although 1t was
agreed by the committee ho
thought 1t necessary to pass res0-
luton of expulsion.
The rate bill comes up In the
house tomorrow
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-06-11
YACHTS RACE TO
HAWAII FOR PR|z ES

SAN PEDRO, Cal, June IL
Thousands of yachting enthusiasts
have their interest centered upon
the greatest event which has ever
occurred in the history of the Pa
cifio coast yachting-a transpa cific
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-06-11
GIVE PRESIDENT
MONEY TO TRAVEL

tScripps News Assoclation.)
WASHINGTON, June 11.-A bill
was introduced In the house pro-
viding $4,000 for the presidents
travelling expenses.
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ROCKEFELLER
RETURNS CALL
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(Scripps News Association.>
COMPIEGNE, June 11.-With all
the formality of an European po-
tentate, John D. Rockefeller this
morning returned the state" call
of the mayor made yesterday.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-06-11
PATRICK DENIED
NEW TRIAL
(scripps News Association

(Scripps NEWS ASsoclat1on.)
NEW YORK, June 1.-THE mo-
ton Of Patrick for a new trial was
denied and he must die for the
murder Of Rice unless the United
States supreme court interferes.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-06-11

WASHINGTON. June 1.-THE
on agriculture is in ex-
ecutive session this morning to
consider packing house legislation.
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When the starting gun was fired
at noon the La Palome was in the
best position and crossed the line
at 1905. The Lurline followed
three minutes later and the Ane-
none went over at 1915. The wind
is very light and from east to west.
1t Is most favorable to the Lurline.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-06-11
HALF MILLION
FOR FRISCO
(scripps News Association.)

(Scripps news AssociatfOn.)
SACRAMENTO, June 1.-THE
assembly this morning by a vote
of SO to passed the bill appro-
priating 100000 for a state build
ing at San Francisco. The expect
ed opposition failed to develop.
W wmwhichsffiG wmh NH hhhh
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-06-11
MUST RESTORE THE
} PEOPLES CONFIDENCE

WASHINGTON, June 11-Speak-
z: Carlton declares the house must
pass the meat inspection bill and
n certain to restore the confidence
Of the people. Cannon, Beverage,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-06-11

made for a royal entertainment at
the Hawaiian end of the course,
and the initial race will be some.
thing to remember by all who are
permitted to take part.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1906-02-09
Probate Pointers.

A document in writing, pur.
porting to be the last will and
testament of Mrs. Mary Sasse,
deceased, of near Dalton is ad.
mitted to probate on the testi-
mony of Geo. w. Cunningham
and F. c.. Sasse as subscribing
witnesses. After providing for
the payment of her funeral ex.
penses, the expense of the ad.
ministration, and the payment
of all her just debts out of her
personal estate, the following
bequests are made to ner chill
dren: To her daughter, Caro- :
line, wife of Edward Bucksath,
and to her heirs and assigns,
80 acres of land, the east hall
of the northeast quarter of So.
3D. 10; also 20 acres on the west
side of the northeast quarter
of 80, except strip 40 feel
off the west side thereof. Mrs.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1906-02-09
A two.room house, a short

A two.room house, a short
distance east of Keytesville
station, owned by S. L. Sisler,
and occupied by Mr.. and Mrs.
Lentz, caught fire, presumably
from the heating. stove, about
9 o'clock Monday morning and
was burned to the ground, to-
gether with the entire contents.
Mr.. Lentz was working at VIM.
Pollock & Co.'s elevator at
Keytesville station at the time
and Mrs. Lentz had cone up to
August Harms in the south part
of town after milk. Neither the
house nor the household good
was insured andl their obstruction
ed entailed loss of $3.50 or 5000.
on Mr.. Sisler and between $500
S4OO on Mr.. and Mrs. Lentz.
The two latter were only left
with the clothing they were
wearing at the time the fire oc-
cured.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1906-02-09

The editor of the COURIER had
pleasant visit Friday to the
factory of the Brun swick Tobac-
co Co., which ls giving employ
ment to about 30 hands, consist
ing of men, women and children,
and has a payroll of about $500
a week. Sue h an enterprise is
of Il uch value to the town in
which it is located. The firm is
handling about $50, 900 pounds OF
hurley leaf tobacco a year most
of which is grown in Kentucky,
and which the Brunswick To-
bacco Co. man ufacture into
smoking and che wing tobacco.
the former "Pointer" and the
latter "Sunny South" The
concern is well equipped for the
busin ess and is cru pulously
clean in the manufacture of it's
products.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1906-02-09
brother. in law, VIM. Bradley,
are charged with the murder of


are charged with the murder of
Joseph DENLY, young sewing.
machine agent, at Mrs. Eastin's
home, near Salisbury, the 25th
of last August. A continuance
was obtained at this term of
court because of Mrs. Eastin g
illness.
CIVIL CASES.
Kate M. Moore VS.. Otis Moore,
equity; appraisement filed, and
the report of sale approved;
deed ordered made to purchaser
costs to be paid, and cause con-
tin ued to pass from the dockets.
T. J. Enyert ct al, trustee, VS..
A. G. Kennedy ct al, ejectment
continued to await the report Of
the referee, A. w. Johnson.
Fred Esler VS.. Wabash Rail-
road Co., damages mandate
from the court of appeals, af.
firming judgment of this court
entered of record.
Mcdonald Bros. VS.. same
same; same.
Chas. Rossier VS.. same, same
mandate from court of appeals
modifying judgment and affirm
ing same after notifications
entered of record.
Jasper N. Finnell VS.. Eliz
abeth Coy, ejectment; nonsuit.
Elizabeth Hughes VS.. VIM
Hughes, divorce; continued.
S. o. Hayes vs.. Mary Conger
suit to quiet title; trial by court
and title decreed luieted ant
vested according to prayer O
petition.
Jesse D. Simons VS.. Mary E
Simon, divorce; nonsuit.
j. H. Jaco VS. Heber l.. Hayes
ct al, damages; trial by court
and cause dismissed as to j. 0
Rice; judgment for plaintiff 70
S1OO against Defendants VIM
McNulty and Heber L. Hayes.
Della A. Hubbard VS. Chas
D. Hubbard, divorce; continued
Jos. Hackett vs. Mary A. To
bin ct al, suit on account; sum
mons ordered to issue to o. P
Ray, administrator of the es
tate of MarS A. Tobin, AM
cause continued.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1906-02-09

"Uncle" Jack Crutcnfield of
Salisbury township has entered
the contest for the Democratic
nomination for judge of the
county court for the eastern
district, and is just about the
liveliest candidate in the entire
political arena in Charlton coun-
ty. "Uncle" Jack is a general
favorite in his township and
would make a first. class judge
of the county court should the
honor he seeks be conferred
upon him.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1906-02-09

County Treasurer j. w. Griz.
zell went to Kansas City Tues.
day to deliver the $4,000 bond 8
of drainage district No. 5 to the
purchasers.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1906-02-09
MORE RAILROAD TALK.
The Money to Finance the Mis-
souri, Central Electric Rail-
" ay Has Been assured.


" ay Has Been assured.
Gen. E. W. Price returned
Saturday night from New York
City where he had been in the
interest of the Missouri Central
Electric railway. This is the
oad in which it is proposed to
build from St. Louis to Kansas
City and from Glasgow to Brook.
field by way of Keytesville and
Rothville.
1t is proposed by this road to
reduce the distance by rail be-
tween St. Louis and Kansas
City to 251 miles and establish a
schedule of 40 miles an hour
which will cut down the time
required to 60 from st. Louis to
Kansas City to a little over six
hours.
For three days a delegation of
Missourians, consisting of Geo.
B. Harrison of Glasgow, the
president of the road; Howard
Ellis of New Florence, the
secretary; Gen. E. w. Price of
Keytesville, vice-pres;dent and
treasurer; E. w. Grant of Fulton
and Walter Browrlee of Brook.
field, directors, were conferring
with Eastern financiers at the
Fifth Avenue hotel in New York
City last week, and the gentle.
men announce that assurances
have been received that the
necessary funds would be forth
coming to construct the road.
David j. Kelley, president Of
the Lima Oil Co. was elected q
member of the board of directors.
and will represent the eastern
capitalists, and they will be
active in it's management.
Daniel F. Lewis, formerly o1
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Co., ex.
Governor Voorhees, of New
Jersey and Edward Johnston Of
the Knickerbocker Trust Co., o1
New York, with the officers
above named, constitute the
board of directors.
The capital of the company
which is chartered by the state
of Missouri, is 81, 100000.
1t is estimated that the roac
will cost S37, 600 a mile, and
approximately, $4,000 will
be needed to put the road ir
operation between St. Louis ant
Kansas City. 1t will pass
through Brookfield, Keytesville
Glasgow, Fayette. Columbia
Fulton, New Florence, Marshal
and Higginsville.
Right. f-way had been prac-
ii cally secured by the Missouri
ans, and all that remained wa
the financing of the project
This is now assured and work i
expected to be commence,
shortly.
According to present plans
hourly trains will run in eacl
! direction between the count
} seats of counties the road wi