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The Washington times., 1906-09-18
Dinner Gard MVHafIoHS

There is always a great demand for
quotations suitable for dinner cards.
These have all been taken from Shakes
speare,
May good digestion wait on appetite,
and health on both.
Sit down and feed, and welcome to
our table
Let them be welcome then, for we are
prepared
A good digestion % you all. and once
more I shower a welcome on ye; well
come all.
I am glad 10 see YOU: much good Il do
your heart
Better cheer may you have, but not
with better heart
Good sister. let us dine and never fret.
The Washington times., 1906-09-18
TrampS in England.

a committee appointed by the Brit
ish parliament 10 investigate the tramp
problem In England estimates that in
seasons OF depression there are 5000
tramps in that country. and that 70 is
never less than half that number
Tramps are everywhere and constitute
an eyesore. They are considered 10 be
vehicles of infectious diseases. Legs
l1tion by parliament 10 regulate and
mitigate the evil Us recommended
though no solution of the problem short
of finding employment and paving bet
ter wages Is regarded as possible If
the lawmakers OF England can find a
way 20 get steady work out of these
gentlemen of leisure the hint would be
gladly received by those who are study
ing a similar problem here
The Washington times., 1906-09-18

- 10 60 degrees Fahrenheit is about
the right temperature
Don't MI your bedroom with knick-
knacks and draperies. Have il as
plain. clean and dust free as possible.
The Washington times., 1906-09-18

A gentleman. at a musical party
where the lady was very particular not
10 have the concord of sweet sounds
interrupted, seeing that the fire was
going out, asked a friend IN a whisper:
How could you stir the fire without
iuterruptlng the musiC?" Between the
bars1' replied the friend-Home Notes.
The Washington times., 1906-09-18
Don'fS for tie Bedroom

Don't cover your head with bedclothes.
Covers should be light, but warm.
Don't sleep in too cold a room From
The Washington times., 1906-09-18
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In
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-29
ROSSI'S CANDIDACY FOR
GOVERNOR ANNOUNCED

The gubernational campaign of
Mayor Herman J. Rossi of Wallace,
Idaho, was officially launched last
night when Rossi, over the long dis
lance telephone agreed to accede
to the earnest demands of his
friends and enter the fight for the
nomination On the Republican tick
ct. simultaneously with the receipt
of the word in this city, leading pol
iticians all over Idaho were inform
ed of Rossi's action, and it may be
said that Rossi's political combi-
nations have already organized.
Rossis fight will be watched with
interest here. He Is one Of the
most prominent men in the Occur
d Alenes and is widely known in
Spokane. He has been in the min
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-29

free transportation"
ut is absolutely false" calmly
and dramatically answered the min.
ers' president. 81 demand you to
produce the evidence other than
your personal word. demand that
you state that 1t is not true"
Parker stated it was the truth
that Mitchell never directly asked
him for transportation, but men,
bers of his family used Central
passes"
THAT is also a falsehood."
The chairman ended the contro-
versy.
Mitchell asked for the floor and
continued: This is the first time
my integrity was ever questioned.
The fact that the first of next
month will see us involved in
great Industrial war does not war
rant your putting me in that light
before the public"
Parker said: IF Mitchell ever
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-29

INDIANAPOLIS, March 29.-The
miners are in separate session this
morning to consider the PROPOSE
ton of F. l.. Robbins to pay the
1913 scale IL allowed to operate the
western Pennsylvania mines Of the
Pittsburg Coal company. Robbins
is the only big operator who agreed
to the advance.
The Joint conference met this az
ternoon. Both sides are defiant. An
adjournment without agreement is
expected. Many outsiders, including
women, filled the galleries.
Parker of Illinois, an operator,
attacked Mitchell after the latter
had accused Parker of being SUBJ
servient to the Illinois Central rail-
road. Parker said: There was a
time when Mitchell was glad that
was an officer of that road"
What do you mean?" demanded
Mitchell.
II mean that you asked me for
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-29
HUNEKE SAYS
NO DIVORCES
ON FRIDAY

There will now be much wailing
and gnashing of teeth as we'll as
great mental anguish among those
who are seeking divorces through
the mediumship of Judge Huneke.
That gentleman announced this
morning that the regular divorce
day, which is Friday, will be post
poned and cases set will be heard
next Tuesday. Those people with
the long tales of woe have another
trouble added to their sorrows. A
divorce day is only set once in
every two months and it works
hardship On some of the complain
ants.
Late this afternoon it was stated
that Judge Corey of Colville would
be in the city next Tuesday and
would hear Judge Huneke's divorce
docket at that time.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-29

charged with the murder of Albert
McVicar, whose dead body was
found in a trunk at the Stockton
depot Saturday March "a The wo-
man lived with McVicar as his wife.
and is accredited with having had
several other husbands, or men
who lived with her as such.
The police claim to be In posses
sion Of complete chain of evidence
connecting the woman with the
murder. The trunk in which the
body was found has been identified
as one bought by the woman of a
Stockton dealer; the rope with
which the trunk was tied, it is
claimed, was purchased of another
dealer by the woman, and the ex-
pressman who hauled the trunk to
the depot has been located.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-29
MITCHELL NEVER ASKED
FOR FREE TRANSPORTATION

did a dishonorable thing in his life
| don't know of it,"
Delegate Ryan explained that ha
personally secured transportation
for an estimable young lady living
near Mitchell's home. Parker said
he would withdraw the statement.
ii Mitchell never knew Of the pass.
Mitchell said he did not know OF
1t.
"That settles II" said Parker.
Mitchell said: at Is not per-
sonal, but public question wheth.
er Hartman owns both the iii.
nois Central and the Madison Coal
company.
F. l.. Robbins said: "The higher
prices of coal depend more on tho
railroads and their desire to destroy
competition than any other factor"
Mitchell said: II believe Rob.
bins states facts. He being ont
of the biggest operators should
know whereof he speaks"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-29
RAILROAD OFFICIAL IN
ROW OVER DEAD HORSE

intendent Beamer thought ne would
have one of his own men bury the
dead animal. After 1t was put un-
der ground the health department
found that its orders had not been
obeyed. and Beamer was ordered to
disinter the carcass and either have
the scavenger haul 1t out of the city
limits, or else haul 1t out himself.
Again Beamer Is said to have dis
obeyed the orders OF the depart
ment and this time the animal was
hauled to near the railroad tracks
between Sixth and Seventh avenues
and there put underground. But
the health department was again
informed OF what had been done
and thag took steps to locate Bean
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-29
SAME OLD CANDIDATES
FAIRWEATnER Is
WRITING HISTORY

Henry W. Fairweather, one Of
the Oldest former Northern Pacific
officials In this section of the coun-
try, is writing the history Of the
Northern Pacific railroad from the
time the road was proposed until it
went into the hands of the receiver.
The history is being written by a
man who was with the road from
the beginning to the end of that
period. He was superintendent for
many years and then came to Spo,
kane where he engaged in the bank
ing business.
The history will be printed In an
eastern magazine and then put in
book form.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-29
SNYDER'S new SCHEME

presented to him in a sufficiently
delicate manner, all requisite form
alities having been observed and
the Water Power company consent
ing, he has intimated that he might
be induced to accept
He says he would resign the al.
dermanic toga to McLaurnan, who,
in the course Of all human events,
would succeed him about May 2,
whether the doughty little man
from the Fourth ward willed 1t or
not.
Snyder, in consideration of the
sufficient urging of his claims to
this soft snap, would be willing to
lend himself to administration plans
for the ousting Of Weymouth, so It
is said. >
The true worth of this man Sny.
der will surely commend itself to
the Washington Water Power com.
pany and its servants in authority
SO that he is carefully cared for
before the eventful End of May.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-29

DULUTH, Mimi, March 20. -
Eleven Bulgarians were arrested at
Duluth this morning on suspicion
of being connected with the Min
neapolis murder. Muzman Skuloff,
leader of the gang, admitted rent
ing the house where the crimes
were committed. He said he left
there Monday afternoon, leaving
the six victims alive and we'll. He
says all the dead men were friedly
to each other. ~{tuE
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-29
COMP A|NANTS
MUST PROSECUTE.

The recent practice of complain.
ants going to Judge Hinkle and Sc
curing warrants for the arrest of
persons and then not showing up
for the trial is to be stopped. Judge
Hinkle stated yesterday that he
was going to issue bench warrants
for all persons who did not appear
in court after being told to and
fine them for contempt.
Yesterday two complaining wit
nesses did not appear to testify
against the accused persons and
Judge Hinkle said:
Il am tired of this thing of Seo-
pie coming to me and securing war
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-29

rants for the arrest Of guilty parties
and then not showing up when the
case is called. l am going to issue
bench warrants for the arrest of all
men or women who ask for war.
rants and then do not show up"
Frequently women, as In the case
of Mrs. B. L. Rocze against her hus-
band, whom she accused with hav-
Ing threatened to kill her and de-
stroying her property, leave town
after securing warrants for the ar.
rest of the guilty persons. This
practice puts the city to consider.
able trouble and cost, so the Judge
has decided to stop 1t.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-29

been told that he is the most elig.
ible person for that new berth and a
great longing has been created in
the bosom of the fighting Boomer.
In other words, Boomer will con-
descend to accept the new post of
danger. Now, willy Jack, having
made the intimate acquaintance of
many fierce and fiery liquids, wants
to go on the water wagon and
quench a few external blazes. He
would consider the post made vac.
ant by the valiant Boomer and if
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-29
MOTHER DEFENDS
DAUGHTER

t0CrlppS NoWs ARSOClaLIon.y
JACKSON, Cal, March 20. - II
cannot thank God enough" were
the words the white haired mother
of Eugene Ladoux to an interview
er. "Mrs. Ladoux was always hint
ing at insurance and my son might
have been the man in the trunk.
He always believed in her implicit
ly and was blind to her faults. Now
he realizes bitterly, but the shock
almost killed him. He has not
slept since the terrible news ex-
cept with the aid of powders"
The furniture which the woman
induced McVicar to buy for her ar,
rived last night in Ladoux's name.
He says he would rather die than
touch 1t.
Charles Crocker, who has been
Mrs. Heads attorney, will arrive
from Stockton at noon. He will
undertake the defense. Mrs. Head
will be with him. In an interview
Mrs. Head said she had not desert
ed her daughter. I will mortgage
the ranch and exhaust every means
to secure her release. Crocker
stated he would see that she got
her rights at any cost Both are
satisfied the accused woman can
not be sweated into any admissions
or bullied into a confession.
Croker and Mrs. Head upon
reaching Stockton escaped report
ers in a closed carriage and drove
in round about way to the Office
of Attorney H. B. McNobles in the
Eldridge building. After a hasty
lunch, Crocker and Mrs. Head went
Immediately to the Jail to see the
prisoner.
Mrs Emma Iado,v Mopdav
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-29
KEITH DETERMINED
ON DEATH

in charge and gave him comfort
able place to sleep that night. Yes
terday morning Mentally started tc
bring him to Spokane for care, and
when crossing the Little Spokane
Keith suddenly leaped from the
seat and into the icy water. II
was not deep enough for him to
drown. so McNally got down and
tried to induce him to come out OF
the water and get into the buggy
again. But Keith said that now he
was in the water he would stay. Ac
cordingly McNally FASTENED to town
and reported. Sheriff Doak and
Deputy Hamlin then started out
and found Keith still in the stream
nearly dead from exposure and
ready to collapse. He was dragged
to the shore and placed in the wa
gon and brought in.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-29
WOULD BE RID
OF HtR BENJAMIN

Nellie Boyles proposes to get
even through the courts with Ben.
jamin F. Boyles for leaving her dur.
ing the past six months to hustle
and labor for herself. They were
married at Merriman, Neb., in 1895
and have two children, and Nellie
wants the court to give her the
custody Of them, and a divorce from
Benjamin.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-29
SMITH ON TRIAL FOR
HILLYARD ROBBERY

Thomas Kehoe himself was on the
stand this afternoon and told an
exciting story to the jury. He
could articulate only with difficulty
for the reason that the bullet that
was fired from revolver in the
hands of Hardy, is still imbedded
in his head over his palate. Dur
Ing the course OF his testimony he
showed the jury where the bullet
had entered just under his ear.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-29

The city health department and
! he Northern Pacific Railway COM
Pany have clashed over the body Of
dead horse. The company Is said
10 have killed the animal on Madi-
on street near the railroad tracks.
nd that they then by the orders Of
superintendent Beamer ordered the
cad horse buried. This was done
,ithin q few feet of the track and
he animal was placed about four
eet underground. This was con-
rary to the orders of the health
department. which was that the city
cavenger should be called and the
orse hauled out OF the city limits.
/ seemed that this would have cost
he company about IS and Super
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-29
TRADE HARD HIT
BY BOYCOTT

WASHINGTON, d. c., March 20.
The Chinese boycott was consid-
cred by the house committee on
foreign affairs today in connection
with the bill amending the exclu-
sion act to exclude only coolies.
Murray Warner, in business at
Shanghai, said business had in.
creased up to September, 1905, and
then dropped to practically moth.
ing. Standard Oil reports showed
expectations to China had dropped
from 100000 to 100000 cases OF
Oil.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-29
He Would Succeed to
Boomer Weeks Shoes
and That Individual
Would Be a Captain.

And now Alderman Jack Snyder
has a scheme fixed up to land him
in another pleasant political berth,
when fate shall have ended his
term as Washington Water Power
company representative in the city
council
And 1t is as follows that this
time-serving official has laid the
ropes: There is to be a new cap
tain created in the fire department.
Boomer Weeks, ex-pugilist, has
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-29
Big STRIKE
OF CARMEN
Imminent
Csc ripps News Association

Csc Rips News AsSociation.)
OAKLAND, Cal, March 29.-By
an almost unanimous vote the Oak
land carmen's union at midnight
meeting decided to strike unless
the Oakland Traction company ac-
cede to all demands, principal of
which is the recognition of the
union. A ratification of the vote by
the international union is necessary
before the men will go out. Nearly
a thousand men are involved. The
strike will tie up Oakland, Berkeley.
Alameda and all lines across the
bay.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-29
DAVIS RESIDENCE
BADLY DAMAGED

The residence Of G. Davis at
503 Fourth avenue was badly DAM
hged by fire shortly after l O'Clock
today. The entire roof was burned
bff and the building and contents
thoroughly soaked with water, The
IRE Is said to have started from a
defective chimney. Davis conducts
clothing store On Main avenue be-
Tween Howard and Stevens.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-29

The trial of Charles Francis
Smith commenced this morning in
Judge Huneke's court room. Smith
is charged with completely in the
robbing of Kehoe's saloon In Hill.
yard in company with James
(Shamrock) Hardy, who is now
serving a 20 year sentence for the
same offense. The court room is
crowded with spectators. there be.
ing several women among them,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-29

Mayor Daggett this morning Is
sued a proclamation declaring Sat
urday, March 81, half holiday.
Saturday Is arbor and cleaning up
day. In his proclamation the may
or recommends that all the city
clerks clean up their yards and as
sist in every way the good work
of the 10000 club and the City
Beautiful committee.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-29

err and give their orders once more.
But Beamer seemed to think be-
cause he is the local representative
of railroad he could defy the de-
partment, and the horse was again
taken up and this time the burial
was to take place near the railroad
between Thirteenth and Fourteenth
avenues. A warrant will be sworn
out for the arrest of Beamer.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-29
ELkS' new
OFFICERS

The annual election of the Elks
was held last night and the follow
ing officers chosen to act for the
coming year:
Exalted ruler, Judge H. l.. Ken
nan; esteemed leading knight, w.
H. Ludden; esteemed lecturing
knight, ]. B. Lindsey; esteemed
loyal knight, S. Hogg; secretary,
Frank Marvin; trustee, Jake Hill;
tyler, Mackey.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-29
VICTORIES FOR
OUR ENEMIES

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 20.
"Details of the gubernatorial cleo
tons In the Philippines show the
party favoring immediate indepen-
dence made several gains, and those
closely allied elected several gov
errors. Those favoring waiting on
the judgment of the United States
won few victories.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-29
WOULD COLLECT NOTE,

James II. LeRue commenced an
action in the superior court this
morning against J. L. Mcbride for
the recovery Of 5000 on a promis
sorry note which was given Sept. %
1905. He also wants judgment
for $50 attorney fees. The note is
guaranteed by q mortgage on some
real estate.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-29
Court House Crowd
Have Settled on Their
Slate for the County
Election.

z. X. Erwin, present county treas
urer, will withdraw from the race
for treasurer at the coming county
election and will be held to run
against Mayor Daggett or the demo.
cratic nominee for mayor Of Spo.
kane the following spring.
Jack Stewart, at the present time
for county treasurer.
Dayton Stewart, county assessor,
will run for county auditor In
place of lack Stewart.
Fred Leehorn, deputy In the as.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-29

George Keith, AZ years old, is de-
termined to commit suicide. He has
tried 1t several times but has failed
each time. He lives IL miles north
of Spokane and his evident desire
to do away with himself has landed
him in the county jail under the
watchful eyes Of the deputies who
all day have kept him under guard
SO that he would not attempt the
suicide route again. He will be
examined as TO his sanity.
Last Tuesday Keith tried to take
his own life while he was working
near Culver & Nevin's quarry. He
fclimbed to the roof of barn and,
\after slash g his throat with a
knife, he jumped off into space. 1t
was a 35 foot leap, but he landed
on his feet and was none the worse
for it. Walter McNally took him
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-29
PIONEERS WILL
BE IN SESSION

The 10th annual meeting Of the
Spokane County Pioneers society
will be held Tuesday, April 8, at s
p. M, in Justice Suckers court
room, county court house. All the
pioneers are invited to attend and
bring any pioneer not belonging to
the society with them.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-29
DON'T AGREE
WITH DEWEY
{Scripps News Association.)

NoCTIppS 1VeWS RSSUCIHtIUn.J
WASHINGTON, D. c., March 20.
Admiral Caps, chief constructor
and other naval officials disagree
with Dewey's recommendation of
one big battleship to surpass the
Dreadnought, and favor instead two
10000 ton ships to supplement the
present craft.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-29

SCISSORS office, will run for assessor.
This is the exact situation in the
political game in the republican
ranks at the present time. Meet
ings have been held by some OF
the above mentioned men of late
and the slate leaked out today. The
above information was given The
Press this morning by one of the
best known republicans in the city
The same old crowd are to control
the county affairs should the re-
publican ticket go through.
Robert Koontz, present city clerk,
is also slated for reelection.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-29
BOY ARRESTED
FOR STEALING

Harry Schoerwall, a IA year old
boy, was arrested this morning by
Detective Briley for stealing sacks
around the city. With him were
two other boys who were turned
loose as they were new law break.
ers. Harry is an old offender and
will be sent to the Juvenile court.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-29

JUNEAU, Alaska, March 20. -
Fred Sepp Of the Kake Trading
company and Assistant Keeper
Jorgenson Of Five Fingers hight
house were drowned near Hamilton
bay while hunting. The bodies
have not been received.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-29
Try STRAW MEN
IN SEPTEMBER
(Hcripps News Association.)

CHICAGO, March 29.-The court
today set the second Monday In
September for the hearing Of the
cases against the packers corpora
tons. The governments motion
for a new trial of the individuals
was overruled, also the packers
motion for new trial Of the cor.
porations.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-29
IN new QUARTERS

q
The offices of the Spokane Trac-
Zion company which have been in
khe Fernwell block for the past
Rear are being moved to their new
quarters, corner Of Lincoln and
Front. The Office fixtures will prob
ably all be moved by tomorrow
morning.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-29

WASHINGTON. D. c., March 20.
Mrs. Roosevelt, accompanied by
Ethel, Quentin, Archie and serv-
ants. left this morning for Florida
where they will board the Mayfiow-
err to cruise in Cuban waters.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-29

PALERMO, March 29.-Another
severe earthquake has occurred
here. Many families are leaving the
island.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-29
PRINCE ARTHUR
DAILY nONORfD

VICTORIA, B. c., March 20. -
Prince Arthur left for a fishing trip
this morning by special train, ac-
companied by large party and
suite. The depot was surrounded
by cheering crowds. Two days are
to be spent on the Cowlchan river.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-29
DIED OF CANCER

CHICAGO, March 29.-Thomas Il,
Barrett, sheriff of Cook county,
died this morning of cancer of the
throat.