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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-05-31
SAYS RATE BILL
IS A DELUS|ON

Washington, May 2S.-There was a
reference to the rate bill in the house
Saturday when Mr.. Lamar of Florida
said the Hepburn bill with the senate
amendments was delusion and a
snare.
when the Hepburn bill becomes a
law" said Mr.. Lamar, leaving out
the subject of classification, it will be
found that great wrong has been done
shippers and consumers"
Incident TO mis- consideration OF
rate legislation and the necessity for
still further work on the part of the
democracy, Mr. Lamar said the only
way the democrats could win would
be to convince the American people
that they were honest, sincere, fear
less to do the right and brave to face
every danger" 1t was his judgment
that it would take four Bryan defeats
to equal the defeat of the safe and
sane" candidate of the democracy at
the last election.
During the course of listless days
legislation on the diplomatic and
consular bill Champ Clark of Missouri
stated that he had heard whisperings
that the Chinese exclusion law was
10 be modified to admit ali classes of
Chinese with the exception of coolie
labor. He gave notice that If there
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-05-31
Accident Delays zach, Race.

New York, May 27.-The 650-mile
race Of small racing yachts from New
York to Bermuda for the $500 cup of.
fered by Sir Thomas Upton started
from the Brooklyn yacht club in
Gravesend bay Saturday but was inter
rupted before the boats passed Sandy
Hook because of an accident to the
leading boat
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-05-31

cousins of the decedent, Edward Op-
pelt of Columbus. who left an estate
valued at the above sum. Oppelt
left no will, and the money was found
concealed about the house where he
lived alone. He was a native or
Russia. There were several claim
ants for the money. The case to es-
tablish the heirship has been under
Amusement by the court for some
time.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-05-31
Taggart Says All Is Lovely.

Indianapolis, May 27.-Thomas Tag
CERT, chairman of the national demo-
cratic committee, denies the report
that there has been a misunderstand-
ing between him and Chairman Griggs
of the democratic congressional com.
mittee. Mr. Taggart announced Satur.
day that he would go to Washington
next week an1 confer with the con
gressional committee regarding the
campaign.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-05-31

was any such intention on the part
OF the majority ne would fight such a
change to the last ditch; that he had
been somewhat instrumental in put
ting the Chinese exclusion law on the
statute hooks and that he for one
would not agree TO its modification.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-05-31
SHOT BY ROBBERS
Old Man Living Near Chinatown
May Die.

Mondovi, Wis. May 27.-Ole
Skaharaum, an old man living neal
Chinatown, was probably fatally
wounded and robbed of 5000 by two
masked men, between 4 and O'Clock
yesterday morning. He was shot
in the head and lungs, but is still
alive. Heavy rains make it difficult
to track the robbers, but posses are
searching every direction. The rob
bers are supposed to be local men.
The old mans son was with him at
the time
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-05-31
BETTER CONSULAR SERVICE.
Secretary Root Takes Steps Toward
REORGANIZATION

Washington, May 27.-Secretary
Root Saturday made public an order
intended to mark great advance in
the consular service Of America and
to carry out the most important feat
ures of the plans for reorganization of
that service which were not dealt
with in the act recently passed by
congress. This order creates board
of five officers, comprising some of
the most experienced consuls, which
will meet in Washington June 4 to
prepare plans for the desired reor-
ganization. This board is charged
with consideration of various matters
intended for the betterment of the
service"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-05-31
Dead Man Standing In Creek.

Mt. Carmel, H., May 27.-The body
Of Clyde M. Shewaller, rich farmer
who disappeared last October. was
found standing upright in Patoka
cheek near here Saturday afternoon.
Shewaller apparently had been muir
dered on this side Of Patoka creek
and the body taken to the Indiana side
and thrown In.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-05-31
Fish Quits Bank Office.

New York, May .--Stuyvesant
Fish, president of the Illinois Central
railroad, yesterday resigned as vice
president of the National Park bank
of this city and the resignation was
accepted. He still continues to be
member Of abe board of directors.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-05-31
MOB THREATENS JAIL.
Negro Murderer in Danger Of Being
Lynched.

Bloomington, Ind May 2S.--A
mob is threatening an attack upon
the Jail In which is confined Robert
Williams, the negro charged with the
murder OF Mr.. Collins, an indianapolis
Southern construction foreman. The
sheriff has a number of armed depu.
ties inside the Jail, and Terre
Haute militia company is under arms
ready to respond to a call for assist
ance.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-05-31
FIRMS PRoFITED BY SECRET
RATE ARRANGEMENTS.
FROM UNKNOWN SOURCES
Trial Of Burlington Traffic Manager
and New York Freight Broker In
Kansas City Develops Remarkable
Testimony About Repayments to
Favored Shippers.

Kansas City, May 2S.-Members of
half 6. dozen large business firms adj
mitted here yesterday at the trial in
the federal court of George H. Cros
by, the Burlington traffic manager,
George L. Thomas, a New York
freight broker, and the latter's clerk,
L. B. Taggart, that they had received
thousands of dollars in commissions
from unknown sources" All the
firms had hired Thomas to attend to
the shipping of their goods from the
Atlantic seaboard to their stores in
ST. Louis and Kansas City. but none
of the witnesses would say that this
money came from Thomas. w. e.
Emery, member of the Emery-Bird-
Thayer Dry Goods company of Kan
sas City, who admitted receiving from
$1,000 to $4,000 year, said he did
not know who sent it, but supposed
it came from Thomas" Notwithstand-
ing the large sums thus paid in COM
missions, none of the firms had kept
any record of the amounts, according
to the witnesses. All payments were
made in New York
Several officials Of the Burlington
railway were examined as to the pay
ment Of these commissions, and their
testimony developed the fact that
vouchers for the amounts had dis
appeared.
The government rested it's side of
the case in the afternoon. when Judge
Spencer, for the defendants, filed a
demurrer in all the cases, arguing
that no evidence had been produced
to show a case of conspiracy, and
even If such evidence had been pre-
scented the court lacked jurisdiction
as the alleged crime was committed
in New York and not in Missouri. He
asked that the case of Crosby be dis
missed. Judge Mcpherson overruled
the motion as to Crosby and said ar
guments on the demurrer would be
heard today.
Railroads Helped Oil Trust
Cleveland. O., May 2S.-In two pro.
tracted sessions yesterday the inter
state commerce commission hear6
evidence bearing upon the business
methods of the Standard Oil com
pany. Only four witnesses were ex
amined-F. w. Westgata, Titusville
Pa, treasurer and general manager Of
the American oil works; State Senat
or Emery, Bradford, Pa; State Sen
ator Lee, Pittsburg; Frank B. Fret
ter, secretary of the National Rein
ing company, Cleveland and president
of the National Pipe Line company
No decidedly sensational testimony
was produced but most of it related
to methods which the socalled trust
took to prevent competition and
drive it's rival out of business. Much
evidence was offered showing that
the railroad companies took consider
able part in aiding the Standard Oil
company to fight it's rivals.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-05-31
WESTERN CYCLONES
Fierce Storm Sweeps Parts of Iowa
and Nebraska.

Oakland, Neb., May ga cyclone
passed over the west side of Oakland
yesterday afternoon. At Uehling,
buildings were damaged and Carl
and Oscar Johnson injured. Consid-
cradle damage was done to farm
buildings in the path Of the storm,
but no deaths are reported.
Sioux City, Ia, May ga tornado
struck Whiting, Iowa, last evening
and demolished a residence and a
barn. The occupants Of the house
escaped injury by taking refuge in
the cellar
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-05-31
cARoUsAL ENDS IN DEATH.
Three Men Burn to Death In Ranch
House Fire.

San Diego, Cal, May Fitzpatrick
Sweeney, rancher OF Vista, Ned
Robertson, an employe of Sweeney,
and Jim Carter, neighboring
rancher, burned to death early yes
terday morning in Sweeney's ranch
house. During a carousal lamp
overturned, starting a fire from
which three Of the four men In the
house could not escape.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-05-31
PAY TO SAVE ZION PROPERTY.
Holders Of Mortgages Hit by Crash
in Dowie's Town.

Waukegan, ILL.,, May 2S.--Dowie
having defaulted payment Of taxes
on much central Zion City property
holders of mortgages there have had
to pay them to save the property
from being sold. Mrs. j. B. Durkin
and Hiram Ferry paid about $4,000
each and other mortgage holders
smaller sums.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-05-31
DENIES DowIE is DYING.
Chief Advisor Says Prophet Has One
of His Best Days.

Chicago, May 27.-DeacOn Lewis,
Dowie's chief advisor, said Saturday
night that reports regarding DR..
Dowie's ill-health are absolutely
false. This was one of the best days
he has had since his arrival in I'LL
nois from Mexico. He entertained
company all the afternoon"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-05-31
BLIND BAGGAGE FATAL.
Chicago Lad Falls From Traia While
Asleep Near Rio.

TF~INNP FfFOs
Rio, Wis, May 26.-Roy Rockwell,
Is years Of age, OF Chicago, was found
dead beside the railroad track two
miles east Of here by section men.
Vincent Murphy, of the same age, also
of Chicago, returned from Portage, re.
porting that he and Rockwell were rid
ing blind baggage" on a train west
bound. Rockwell went to sleep and
fell off. The boys family was advised
by telegraph.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-05-31
TRAGEDY OF THE SEA FOUND.
Missing Blockade Runner soerabay
Encased In Ice-crew Frozen.

Victoria, b. c., May 2s.-The steam.
er Teucer. the new liner of the Blue
Funnel line, arrived from Yokohama
yesterday bringing news Of the discov-
cry of the missing blockade runner
Soerabay completely encased in ice ON
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-05-31
Three Inches of Snow.

La Crosse, Wis, May 27.-Three
inches of snow fell Saturday after
noon at Sparta. Heavy rain fell
throughout the upper Mississippi val
ley.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-05-31
NAME HEIRS TO $4,000.
Cousins Of Edward oppeIt Of Column
bus Win Fight for Estate.

Portage, Wis, May 27--Judge
Stroud has decided the $4,000 heir
snip case in favor Of the Knechtels,
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-05-31
FIRE At PESHT|cQ;
CITY ASKS FOR AID
T. BAD BLAZE REPORTED IN susl-
NESS DISTRICT.
LOSS THOUGHT LARGE

Marinetse and Menominee Fire De-
partments Respond to Call for AS
sistance in Quenching Flames
Wind Blowing Gaie-Severai
Persons Hurt
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-11
JAPAN WOULD WIN FIRST
BATTLE, SAYS EXPERT

forth, we should make up our
minds to the temporary loss of the
Philippine islands, Hawaii, Guam
and possibly Alaska.
Japan probably would not stop
at insular conquest. Sound military
policy would indicate the Pacific
coast as the point on which she
would direct her main attack.
1--WE have in the East four armor.
ed cruisers, FIVE protected cruisers
and five torpedo boats. Japan has
Is battleships, nine armored
cruisers. II protected cruisers, 69
torpedo boats and five submarines.
Japan. therefore, would be en-
abled to start with a clear field"
On this is based an argument for
terrifying the Pacific island pos
sessions and Strengthening Pacific
coast Notifications. To man the
latter defenses would require 10000
men. and there are now only 5000
in the service.
The same shortage exists else
where in the country. To handle
the torpedo and coast defenses OF
the entire country would require
5000 men, not one of whom is pro.
vided for by law.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-11
STAGE STRUCK
GIRLS LOSERS

Many young women who aspire
to be actresses today are very
anxious to locate one, Manager
Webster" Of the Southern Belle
company. 1t Is reported that Mr..
Webster has buncoed divers and
ambitious young women out OF
from $3.50 TO $3.50 each. Up to
last night he was stopping at the
Queens hotel, on Division st. To
day he is probably stopping far
far away, while the young limo
cents he buncoed have whole lot
of experience in the show business
they never expected to have.
Two weeks ago an advertisement
appeared asking that young ladies
who wanted to become actresses
call on Mr.. Webster. Probably sc
answered the ad. Webster meas
ured all for tights and then got
what money he could from each, II
is claimed. Then he faded away.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-11
SETTLE LABOR
FIGHT

Union carpenters can now install
Brunswick Bake fixtures. This in
formation was received recently
by the local union. At the last
convention of the Brotherhood of
Carpenters and Joiners local
unions were instructed not to per-
NIT their members to install
Brunswick Bake fixtures. This &C.
ton was taken on account of the
fight between the Amalgamated
Woodworkers and the carpenters.
At the last meeting of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor, held at
Minneapolis, the trouble between
the carpenters and woodworkers
was settled by the convention or
dering the woodworkers to affiliate
with the carpenters unions. All
the woodworkers will have to be-
come members of the carpenters
union by Jan. 1, 1908, in order to
comply with the terms of the set
tlement.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-11
PREFERS DEATH
To DISGRACE

SEATTLE, Dec. n.-Shortly af-
ter being arrested here last night
for forgery, Robert Lughn, son OF
a wealthy manufacturer of San
Francisco, committed suicide by
shooting himself with revolver
while accompanying an officer
the street. Lughn was accused OF
forging a check for s175 in the
names of l.. E. Hoor and John
Decker. Failing to obtain set
Element they got the warrant. The
officer found Lughn on the street
opposite his home. He started
across to inform his wife and sud
denly chose death to facing his
wife disgraced by arrest. He fell
dead in the mud. His wife, hearing
the report, ran out of the house and
swooned by the dead body.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-11
JObbERS FEAST
AND TALK

The Spokane Jobbers' association
held an enjoyable and profitable
session last evening at the Hotel
Spokane, the occasion being the
third annual banquet of the organi-
zation. j. NJ. Comstock, president
of the association, presided as
POSTMASTER and delivered the
principal address Of the evening.
President F. E. Goodall, of the
chamber of commerce, responded
to a toast with a talk on the
beneficial relations Of the two bod.
les represented and a number of
other speakers filled in the pro-
gram acceptably. Trade matters
and the necessity of securing IA
vorable legislation were the topics
discussed by Mr.. Comstock.
The following trustees for the
coming year weer elected without
division: A. w. Doland, D. w. Sun
derlin, w. j. Wilson, w. S. Newton
]. w. Graham, H. Trinkey, r. C.
Dillingham;.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-11
INSANITY WAS HIS DOOM.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Dec. 10.-Ray
Teson, who is under arrest here
charged with the murder Of Geo
Mayhan, will enter plea of in
sanity, and will attempt to prove
that he was struck by lightning
when a child. and that the doctor
had predicted future insanity al
the time of the accident.
The father of the prisoner, An
tome Teson. is man Of means and
declares that he will spend every
dollar of hts fortune to clear the
boy, whom he holds guiltless.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-11

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. IL
Decided interest centers in a COM
parison made by an anonymous,
though evidently expert naval au'
thority. of the American and Japa'
nese war strength in the Pacific.
He SAYS strained relations are
apt to occur for other reasons than
the San Francisco school question
He contends that Japan has two
grievances, aside from race dis
elimination in California. One is
dissatisfaction with the Portsmouth
treaty, for which this country is
held responsible, and the other is
American possession Of the Philip
pines.
Japan is credited with an admir-
able feet and the most highly ex
perienced and trained army on the
face on the earth"
so far as we are concerned,
the statement says. 1--WE have moth
ing to oppose to Japanese strength
except our potential resources in
men and money. Give us time tc
develop these and we can laugh al
Japan or any other country"
In the event Of war, it is sci
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-11
ARBITRATION IS
REFUSED

TACOMA, Dec. 1.-THE plumb
ers here are up against plain re-
fusal to arbitrate the differences
that led up to the present strike.
The master plumbers announce
that they have turned their fight
with the union journeymen over to
the Builders exchange and the lat
ter organization declined to ar
bitrate the strike with the Trades
council.
Representative of the Trades
assembly appealed to the master
plumbers for a conference looking
toward settlement of the strike.
The master plumbers refused to
meet them at all. but notified the
Builders exchange of the matter.
Yesterday contractors Of the
Builders exchange called in the
committee of the Tra des assembly
and asked that the union fathers be
put to work on the new postoffice
building on c St The labor lead
ers said they could not put them
to work under present conditions,
as this job had been put on the I'M
fair list.
The labor men proposed, howevr,
to settle the whole trouble and ask
ed the Builders exchange to ap-
point an arbitration committee to
meet their committee and thresh
out their differences.
The contractors refused to arib-
trate so far as the plumbers strike
is concerned and the Trades assem-
bly, then refused to send the fathers
back to work
1t is learned today that the mas.
ter plumbers, backed by the Citi
zens' alliance and the Builders ex
change, have decided not to com
promise on any point In the con
troversy with the journeymen.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-11

result of his observations was any.
thing but eulogy of the Japanese
He stated that the people inclined
to mendacity and insincerity, and
so arrogant were they that it was
uncomfortable to live in their
midst.
Baron Herrenschwand is well
known In the orient, having visited
there several times. His father Is
mayor of Berne, the capital OF
Switzerland, and his uncle is a
field marshal of the Austrian army
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-11
BOARD WANTS EXPERT
OPINION

After struggling with the ques'
ton of whether coal or wood would
be the more economical to heat the
public schools, the board last even.
ing postponed further consideration
for a week, when special meeting
will be called and experts on heat.
ing asked to appear.
The board appointed Earle Con
stantine teacher In French and
Spanish at the high school; Miss
Grace Fisher, mathematics; Miss
Carrie Warner, Latin.
The superintendents report for
the month ending Nov. 20, showed
the total registration in the schools
to be 1892, and the average daily
attendance 9,637.55.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-11
Late U. S. Army Goods Are
Going Fast.

Ever since the sale of late U. s.
Army Goods opened at 720 Front
av. the store has been crowded
daily with eager buyers, and the
stock is, of course, being fast. re-
duced. This being the case, 1t be-
hooves those who wish to get their
share of the goods to come at
once or they may find the very. ar
ticle they wanted gone. k
The stock consists OF BLANKETS,
khaki suits, hats, caps, blouses,
pea Jackets and cloth by the yard
in the wearing apparel line, while
among the curios may be mention
ed old guns, sabers, cutlasses,
belts, carbines, knives, epaulettes,
horse pistols. etc. The sale will
continue for a limited time only.f""
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-11
CENTRAL LABOR
UNION

John McChessney was elected
delegate to the State Federation of
Labor meeting last night to repre-
sent the Central Labor union. He
was also elected secretary Of the
central body to fill the unexpired
term of Chas. Cole, resigned.
The central body received a COM
munication from the building la
bobrers last night objecting to the
cement workers doing work which,
1t was claimed, was under the
building laborers' jurisdiction. The
central body appointed a committee
to meet with a like committee
from the Structural alliance and
see If the question at issue could
not be adjusted.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-11

country and teach 1t lesson.
would like to see the United States
involved in war with Japan, and
you may be assured that Japan s
defeat will mean a blessing for the
entire world"
SO spoke Baron j. w. de Herren-
schwand of Switzerland, who is
touring the world. The baron
made a long stay in Japan. The
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-11

All at this siding, went past, the
trainmen believing the work train
was the one they were to meet.
Crews on both trains saw the APP
preaching collision in time to jump
and save their lives. The wrecker
left Hillyard in time to clear the
road and prevent delays of other
trains.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-11
DOWN AND OUT
AMBASSADOR

Robert s. Mccormick, U. S.
Ambassador to France, who has
been let out by President Roose-
welt. The president hasn't had
much use for Mack" since the lat
ter, as ambassador to Russia,
roasted the tar out of the Ameri-
can people for sympathizing with
the Japs during the big war.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-11
SPOKANE PRESS, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1905.
. oos 90 oooooooo0oo,
CHRISTMAS DoN'Ts FOR
THEsBUSINESS Man

Don't decorate with straw leaves
o now any
n a
Don't fail out the his cigar. c
Don't light without a spark
Don't light without a globe wire
Don't entirely show window.
Don't infammable against electric lamp socket
Don't have electric bulbs by flexible
Don't have ribbons, and light
fabrics to blow into.
displays increase
the danger from fire panic
Don't let cotton goods electric
light bulbs. They char when charred ignite.
Don't fall If department test all fire
paratus, to have extra clerks participate fire drill.
rubbish the rub
bish from the unpackng Show windows aside rub
bish responsible for the number of holiday fires
Don't articles of celuod temperature above
heat In Ohio during this month, bunch of
celuloid exploded having placed two feet below
them.
600 900 o o os q Q o 90 o . o
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-11

There have also been funny
stories lately about Americans in
Paris being too plebian for admis-
sion to U. S. embassy grubfests
and hoedowns.
Mccormick belongs in Chicago
and Is of the mower and reaper
family made rich by American
farmers.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-11
FRElGHrS COLLIDE

Two Great Northern freight
trains met head-on yesterday at
Morse, Wash. A work train was
on siding this side of the station
and north-bound freight No. 702,