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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-08
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(Scripps News Association.)

(6CrlppS news ASSOClatlOhJ
NEW YORK, Feb. 8.-The legls-
lative committee on insurance In
vestigation reported to the legisla-
ture as follows:
The committee notes that from
1890 to 1905 Hamilton received a
half million dollars for purposes
unknown. He also received $780,
900 for his own uses. They say
the work of watching harmful leg
islation Is all right, but should
be done openly. and proper ac-
counting made. 1t recommended
that suits be instituted to recover
$4,000 sent Hamilton to pay taxes,
but authorizing him to use 1t for
other purposes, and $125, 900 remit
ted Hamilton upon MoCall's order
from the Paris office. This Paris
remittance Is new development.
The committee holds Mccall pri-
marily responsible.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-08

County Treasurer Edward x. Err
win and County Clerk Robert A.
koontz were this morning absoIved
Of all charges Of bribery growing
out Of the indictments Of the re-
cent grand jury, six months ago
tomorrow.
Judge Stephen J. Chadwick of
Whitman county, to whom Prose
cutting Attorney Barnhart's motion
to dismiss was referred by Judge
Poindexter, this morning rendered
his decision and ordered the de-
PENDANTS discharged in all the &C.
tions growing out of the indict-
ments.
In the court room at the time
were Messrs Erwin and Koontz
and their attorneys, N. e. Nuzum,
Horace Kimball and John w. Mer-
rift, Judge M. J. Gordon and Alex
M. Winston not being present, In
part, Judge Chadwick says:
"The prosecuting attorney has
filed a motion asking for the dis
missal of this action, for the rea-
son that he has carefully read and
considered the testimony adduced
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-08
JURY PANEL IS FIRED

because, It is stated, they were not
obeying instructions or following
evidence.
About the court house today this
reason is given as the basis for
Judge Poindexter's action, though
no one in a position to make
statement would do SO:
It is said to be fact that in the
cases of the state against Detridz
and also against Mrs. Chase, for
receiving stolen property and for
shoplifting, respectively, there
were acquittals. People who heard
the evidence were astonished at
the action Of the Jurors.
1t is not thought that the action
of the court in declining to excuse
certain jurors has anything to do
with the summary action of the
court. Consensus of opinion seems
to point to the failure to convict,
after hearing evidence which
should convict, is the basis for the
dismissal of the jurors, though
there was nothing to that effect in
the statement from the bench.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-08
RATE BILL PASSES
THE HOUSE

being announced, subject to order
of suspension by commission or
courts. After finally in effect it is
to remain three years. The courts
can always set aside this rate. The
words railroad" and "transporta.
ton" so defined.
Those voting negative were: Nc
Call of Massachusetts,; Littlefield,
Maine; Weeks, Massachusetts;
Perkins, Vreeland and Southwark
of New York, and Sibley Of Penn
sylvania All are republicans. Sal.
Ivan Of Massachusetts, a demo
crat, voted present.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-08
KEEP BROWNE
STREET OPEN

This afternoon several citizens
called upon Mayor Daggett and
complained Of the way the N. P.
railroad was blocking the crossing
at Brown street and also of the
poor crossing the road Is putting in
All the prominent wholesale houses
in the vicinity of Brown street
were represented.
Mayor Daggett told the men that
he would send policeman to the
crossing and see that it is not
blocked in the future. He also
agreed to see that a good crossing
was put In. He will communicate
with the N. P.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-08
RUM0RE ] INVASION OF
SPOKANE BY DRUG TRUST

They all stated that it was the first
they knew of the proposition.
Said Mr.. Sturtevant of the Owl
store, PIT Howard: Il have never
heard of the combination before.
| can say, though, that am the
man who runs this store, and there
is no truth In the statement that
we will consolidate with any firm.
l know nothing of George ]. WHEEL
en-, the man who is supposed to
have the proposition in charge"
Said G.. L. Sells of Sells Broth
ers; Il have heard nothing of the
proposition until now. run this
store and have agreed to nothing
toward consolidating with any
large concern"
Il assure you l know nothing Of
the present proposition. | havt
heard nothing about any consolida-
tion.' stated E. X. Pief>cn of the
McNab company.
A well known druggist in the
city, when asked about the report
stated that he had heard that Muir
gittroyd, the Emporium ana Rit-
ters, az alue drug
store conbina-
ton ! Whelen.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-08
(Scripps News Associatton.)

SEATTLE, Feb. S.-A deal in.
volving a consideration in the
neighborhood of $2,750,000 where
by the E. II. Hartman interests
acquire almost five blocks of tide
lands adjoining the new union de-
pot property of the Great Northern
Railroad company, on the east, has
been practically consummated in
Seattle.
The deal includes a tract of land
owned by the city of Seattle for
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-08
CASHED DRAFT FOR
WRONG MR.. HOPPE

c. H. Hoppe and II. A. Hoppe of
the Ratzeel Petticoat company Of
Chicago, William Norman of the
Spokane hotel, A. Kuhn of the
Traders National bank and the
Ratzeel Petticoat company are hav-
ing an awful time Strengthening up
$50 draft drawn on the Ratzeel
company last June. The honoring
of the draft by Mr.. Norman has
brought the entire bunch into a
law suit.
II. A. Hoppe, father Of c. H.
Hoppe, asked Mr.. Norman to cash
a $50 draft for him last June. Mr..
Norman knew the man slightly and
stated he would pleased to cash it
if word was received from his COM
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pany honoring the draft. A wire
was sent and the answer received
to cash draft for C. Fl. Hoppe. The
money was paid and the draft Civ.
en- to Mr.. Kuhn for collection.
Some time later a letter was re-
ceived from the Ratzeel company
stating that they would pay no
draft of H. A. Hoppe, but would
honor one from c. H. Hoppe. Suit
will be commenced within the next
few days for the recovery of the
money.
c. H. Hoppe travels for the sans
company as his father. H. A. Hoppe
but c. II. Hoppe never reaches
Spokane. His territory is in Mon.
tana.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-08
Ten Million Dollar Institution Said to
Haze Eyes on Several Drug Houses in
Spokane. Uhich HMay Combine Into
One Immense Business.

Rumors are current on the street
today that the immense drug trust
formed two weeks ago in New
York has selected for negotiation
for purchase the drug stores Of
Sells Brothers, Charles McNab, the
Owl Drug company and others not
yet named. In this city.
Should the trust be successful In
It plans, 1t is thought all the stores
acquired will be consolidated and
do business as one immense insti-
tuition.
The 100000 drug trust was
promoted by George ]. Whelen, the
same man who so successfully or
ganlzed and promoted the United
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-08

Cigar Stores for the tobacco trust.
He will employ the same methods
in securing and controlling the drug
trade in desirable cities, that he
has used In connection with the
United Cigar Stores. only he will
use these methods much more ex-
tensively.
Already he has secured strong
footholds In New York, Chicago
and Philadelphia, and has bought.
out the Wilson chain of retail drug
stores. one of the largest institu-
tons of its kind in the east.
The new trust is backed by the
tobacco and groceries trust and by
the leading patent medicine con
Germs and manufacturing chemists
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-08
To THE TALL TIMBER
co THE Teeth PULLERS

Since DR.. F. r. Fisk, who is a
member of the State Dental asso-
cations examining board declared
war against all people who prac-
tice dentistry without a license,
there has been a scattering of the
SO called dentists. Yesterday DR..
Fisk called upon Judge Hinkle and
asked for a warrant for the arrest
OF Mrs. Minor, who it is said was
practicing dentistry without having
certificate to show that she was
a graduate dentist. Her dental par
Tors are on the corner of Boone
avenue and Monroe street, also for
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-08
HARR|nAh PUTS MILLIONS
INTO SEATTLE T|D[LAND5

which is offered $3.50 900, the vul-
can Iron Works property, an entire
block owned by the Seattle Light
ing company, and the ground on
which are located the offices OF the
Denny-Renton Clay company.
1t is given out in well informed
real estate circles that the Harrt
man interests now control the
North Coast road. and 1t is In the
interest of this branch Of the Har-
riman system that the purchases
are being made.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-08

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. s.
The rate bill passed the house by
a vote of 348 to 7.
The Hepburn bill as far as pos
Bible complies specifically with the
presidents recommendations 1t
gives the interstate commerce COM
mission authority, when a rate is
complained of as unreasonable by
shipper to investigate and II
found unreasonable name a rate
Just and reasonable and fairly re-
munerative, to be the maximum
rate to be charged This rate is to
60 into effect within 80 days after
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-08
H0CH MUST
NOW HANG

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.,, Feb. S.-The
supreme court this morning refused
to interfere further in the Hoch
case. The governor has twice re-
prieved Hoch, so he could go be-
fore the supreme court. He is SEN
fenced to hang Feb. %.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-08
Judge Poindexter Sum-
mdrily Disn1isses Entire
Outfit of Trial .Jurors.-.
Failure to COnUict Sup
posed Reason.

Judge Poindexter this morning
"bodiIy fired" the present panel Of
trial jurors and ordered new
batch Of citizens, numbering SO to
be drawn for jury duty the remain
der of the term, reporting next
Tuesday morning.
The matter did not take very
much time. The Judge ordered the
clerk to summon the jury commits
siOners to make the drawing this
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-08

for parts unknown. II Is also stated
that other dentists took hasty leave
of their friends and left the city
as soon as the board started out
after the above dentists.
DR.. Fisk was called up this morn.
ing, but was in no mood to talk. He
stated he did not know whether
any one would be arrested, al.
though he had asked for the war.
rants for the arrest of certain dem
lists.
go see some of the other den.
lists If you want to learn some
thing" stated Fisk as he hung w
his phone.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-08

four men.
Today Detective Bob Briley went
on hunt for the teeth pullers. He
had in his pocket four warrants.
They were made out for the arrest
Of Roy Manchester, in DR.. ReCs
office of the Jameson block; w. A.
Nelson, Zeigler block; w. G. Walk
er, Van Houghten block, and Dr.
Parsons, of the New York Dental
Parlors.
Roy Manchester and DR.. w. A.
Nelson were arrested and taken to
the police station.
w. j. Walker and DR.. Parsons,
and it is said Mrs. Minor have LEFT
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-08
TWO OFFICERS
ARE DISMISSED

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. s.
Sentences of dismissal were given
Lieut.. l.. e. Lewis of the 3Oth in
fantry and Capt. A. F. Curtis of
the artillery. Both were tried in
San Francisco Lewis on the
charge Of duplicating pay accoyAes
and Curtis for drunkenness. The
president acted on neither.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-08
LAF0LLETTE'S
FIRST BILL

WASHINGTON. D. c., Feb. S.
LaFollette's first bill was introduce
ed today. 1t is an anti-pass bill,
providing penalties for givers and
the recipients of passes or special
favors withheld from others.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-08

afternoon, and then said: "The
jurors now sitting on the present
jury are excused from further at
tendance at this court
Members of the jury looked as
tonished, and at once commenced
asking questions of each other.
Only once before in the history of
Spokane county has a jury been
thus summarily dismissed. Dur
ing Judge Richardson term on the
bench he dismissed an entire panel
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-08
MO Re JURORS
AR: SUNNI ED

Jury Commissioners Jameson
and Allen this afternoon drew SO
jurors for work next week in Judge
Poindexter court, where the num-
Der of men is found to be INSULT
cient. The drawing disclosed the
fact that there are three men in
Spokane by the name of Fl. E.
Brown.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-08

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. S.
A bill was introduced by Gaines of
Tennessee in the house which
would make it unlawful to give
free transportation 1t provides Sc
we're penalties for both giver and
receiver of free passes.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-08
WOULD PENSION
EVERY SOLDIER
(Scripps News Associatiou.)

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. s.
Representative Gardner of Michi-
gan opened the debate on the pen
sion bill, urging the adoption of
President Roosevelt's recommends
ton that every honorably discharg-
ed soldier Of the civil war receive
a pension.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-08
CONNOR DROVE
TWENTY MILES
IN TWO HOURS

This morning Judge Hink(, fined
Mike Conner SIS and costs for
cruelty to animals. Connos was ac-
cused of driving a pair of horses
from Chatteroy to Hillyard, a dis
lance of 90 miles, in two hours. He
was arrested by c. f. Shroll of
Hillyard.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-08
CONNELl GUEST
BUSINESS MEN

Samuel Cornell, former secre-
tary of the Portland chamber of
commerce, is in the city on a short
visit. He is registered at the Spo-
kane chamber of commerce.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-08
DEFENDED THE NATION
NO AVENGING OF PROPHET

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. s.
Professor Wolfe resumed the stand
this morning in the Smoot case.
VIM. j. Thomas of Spanish Fork,
Utah. told of going through the ZEN
dowment" twice. He said the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-08
PREDICTS TROUBLE

ST. LOUIS, Feb. Sra Hicks,
astronomer, predicts many seismic
and volcanic outbreaks in various
parts of the world, Feb. 8 to 10.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-08
RIVER STEAMER SINKS

and quickly sank. She lies entire
ly submerged In the Columbia river.
The passengers and crew escap<d
with difficulty.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-08

IL is said skeleton of a woman
was found on the grade work of
the Spokane & International rail-
road yesterday. The report can
not be confirmed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-08

OMAHA, Feb. 8.-The jury to
try Pat Crow was drawn this noon.
Attorneys presented case to jury
this afternoon. Taking testimony
will begin tomorrow.
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oaths weighed upon his conscience
and he left the church. He said he
had enlisted twice to defend the
nation in contradistinction to
"avenging the blood Of the pro-
phet." s. -.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-08

VICTORIA, b. c., Feb. s. - An
other body of victim Of the Val
encia wreck, woman, unrecogniz-
able, came ashore today.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-08
BOULDER Is
(AU}[ Of WR[(k
(Scripps News Association.)

REDDING, Cal, Feb. 8. - An
immense boulder weighing over a
ton fell on the track two miles
above Lemoine this morning. A
freight train struck it and the en-
CINE and seven cars were derailed,
narrowly escaping going into the
river. An unknown man stealing
a ride was killed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-08

Mrs. r. L. Ford and baby will
leave In a few days for the east
where Mrs. Ford will visit Mr..
Ford's relatives.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-08

PORTLAND, Feb. S.-The steam
r Dalles City, carrying passengers
nd cargo Of general freight, this
Iorning struck . rock near Lyle,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-08

The retail lumber men will hold
4 banquet In the Moorish rooms of
the Hotel Spokane tonight.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-08

DIES MONIES, Ia, Feb. s.-The
house killed the resolution protest
ing against the seating of Smoot.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-08-31
DIED.

LANG-At the home of Charles Burk-
halter on Missouri Flat, on Friday,
August "a, 1906, Fabian Lang, aged
46 years.
The funeral services were held Sun.
day at p. m. at Mr.. Burkhalters s
place and were conducted by Rev.
Mrs. H. L Reed of Murphy, the in
terment being in the Missouri Flat
cemetery. Mr.. Lang had been mar
ried but his wife died years ago and
for the last II years he has made his
home with Charles Burkhalter, except
such time as he was away working
in mines for other parties. Cancer of
the stomach was the immediate cause
of his death He was at Portland last
Winter and had an operation per-
formed on his stomach but il only
afforded him temporary relief. He
was well liked by all who knew him
and he had large circle of acqusint.
ances among the miners of Southern
Oregon who will regret his death. =:
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-08-31
Notice to School Patrons.

Beginning pupils will be received
in the several First Grade rooms Of
the Grants Pass public schools, only
during the month of of September and
- not later than October Sth. After this
date parents may not enter beginners
until during the month of January.
Pupils other than beginners who are
for the first time entering the schools
of Grants Pass are requested to call
at the superintendent office for
examination and assignment before
the opening day of school.
The superintendent Office will be
open Thursday afternoon, September
6, and all day on Friday and Saturday,
September Z and s. The superinten.
dent will be glad to meet parents on
these days to confer with them on
school matters.
All prospective High school stu
dents, whether previously enrolled or
not, are requested to meet with the
principal and High school teachres
on the dates above mentioned. The
superintendent, principal and teachers
will be glad to meet parents and
High school students and to ad-
wise them as to the course of study,
etc. H. L. GILKEY, Chairman,
r. R. TURNER. Superintendent.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-08-31
SOME BARGAIN POINTERS
News Notes From the Business
Men to Renders.

DR.. Flanagan,
| Physician and Dentist.
DR.. NJ. C Findley,
Oculist, Aurist, licensed optician.
Goto Ooron for Plumbing.
NJ. Clemens, Prescription Druggist.
A splendid line of Royal Charter Oak
Ranges at Coron't
Patton's Sun Proof Paint. the kind
that wears is sold by Cramer Bros.
Order seals and rubber stamps of
A. E. Voorhies.
For cean bed and good meal
try the Western Hotel.
Maps Of Oregon Washinton and
California at the Music Store.
Monarch Malleable Ranges are
money savers. Cramer Bros. have
them.
Placer and quartz location notsos.
mine deeds. leases, etc., at the
courier ONCE.
Clauss Scissors and Shears are alb.
solutely guaranteed. Sold only by
Cramer Bros.
Send your family washing to the
Steam Laundry. All rough dry work
90 cent per dozen. Phone 1913.
Make your floors as good as new
with Pattons' Floor Paint sold by
Cramer Bros.
Dr. W. +. Kremer will hereafter be
in his office in the Courier building
from 7 to s O'Clock each evening. g. Off
Get prices from Kinney s. Truax
on your Fall and Winter supplies.
They can and will save you money.
Your clothes called for and delivered
and all flatwork that goes through
the mangle washer, ironed at 25c per
dozen. Grants Pass Steam Laundry.
Phone 1913.
Stain and varnish will brighten up
your scratched furniture. Sold by
Cramer Bros.
Don't be duped by transient optical
Rrafters but patronize your home
optician and get square deal.
Alfred Letcher, Jeweler, on Front
street is the only one in Josephine
county who has registered certificate
from the Board Of Optometers of
Oregon, list of which can be seen at
his store, so get your eyes tested and
fitted properly by calling on him.
Charges very reasonable.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-08-31
CHUR CHI NOTICES.
Baptist Church.

At the morning service at 10 80
O'Clock the pastor, Joseph B. Travis,
will preach on the theme; "Bread
from Heaven. " At the conclusion
of the sermon the Ordinance of the
Lords Supper will be observed. In
the evening at 80 O'Clock the theme
will be Mormonism-Is it of God or
Mani" This topic is discussed at
this time because of its prominence in
some political conventions and be-
cause some of its advocates are now
in our city seeking to make converts
to Its teachings. A cordial invitation
is extended to all.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-08-31
Newman M. Z. Church.

The pastor, G. o. Beckman, will
speak in the morning at II and in
the evening at Z 80. The morning' s
topic will be Knowing Christ. I"
Evenings Resist not Evil" The
Sunday school meets at 10 q. m.
Glass meeting at 12 m. The Junior
League will begin holding their
meetings again at the usual hoor Of
8. The Epworth League at $50.
Note the change Of the hour Of the
League from to 8 80 and Of the even.
ing preaching service from 8 to z 80.
A cordial welcome is extended to
strangers and friends.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-08-31

A. L. Swain has sold the lot that he
had on South Sixth street on which
he last Fall erected a building and
conducted in it bicycle store to
Miles Mcintyre, who will continue
the bicycle business and also do
general repair work.
A pleasant social was given by the
Ladies Aid Of the Newman Methodist
church last Tuesday evening at the
home of DR.. and Mrs. Findley Mrs
Findley and Mrs. j. E. Hair enter
tanning. The lawn was lighted by
electricity. the evening cool aud de.
lightful and all present seemed to en-
JOY themselves to the fullest extent.
To add to the pleasure their pastor
and family were present after their
trip east and we were glad to see them
again. Music was furnished by the
Misses La Costa Mangum and Bernice
Fallen, Mrs. Ament Professor Harri.
son, the girls quartet and Others aud
delicious fruit was served. They are
trying to make their social meetings
events to be looked forward to by the
members aud friends as well.