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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-24
Prof. Wilson's Question
able Resort Will Be
Dark Night
---Investigation Of All
Such Resorts To Be
Started By Police.

Wilson will be closed down.
This is just the start of the clos
ing up movement. The Saturday
night dances of Professor" Ora
ham, given in Elks' temple, are
just as notorious as those of Pro.
fessor Wilson, and these are also
under police surveillance and will
probably be closed down. His
dances with his famous Moonlight
Wlatz," during which the lights
are turned off, are simply snares
and pitfalls for young girls. On
Saturday nights, regardless Of the
opposition of their parents to these
dances, these young girls run away
to Elks' temple to meet men who
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-24
LA CROSSE LEAGUE
TO Be FORMED

Two lacrosse leagues are being
formed In Spokane at the present
time by w. II. Young and associates
and the Spokane lovers Of this
sport may expect to see at least
two games per week when the sea-
son opens.
One of the leagues will be the
largest ever formed in the west.
The cities which will probably be
included will be Spokane, Fernie,
B. c.; Lethbridge, B. c.; Nelson,
B. c.; Rossland. b. c.; Butte, Seat
tie and possibly one more town.
The other league will be composed
of several Spokane teams.
Mr.. Young, with such profession
al players as Jameson, McCreary,
Ferrier, Grant, Robertson, Miles and
Hoods with others unknown to him.
should be able to make any team in
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-24

The usual wages paid these girls
is $1.30 and the more expert iron
ers who do the finest work get as
high as $1.45 for their 10 hours of
working and sweating. It is no
uncommon thing for a girl to fall
over in a faint in the heat and hur-
ry Of the work.
The fact that a laundry combine
really exists was brought out by
The Press some time ago, when the
attempt of, the laundries to cut off
the commission paid hotel men for
collecting bundles from patrons
was made public.
The agreement among the laun-
drymen is ironclad, with a forfeit
duly posted by each member, to in
sure the keeping of it's provisions.
1t provided that no laundry could
serve another's customer within 60
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-24

around her body, This pocket con-
tanned the following articles: Nine
yards Of ribbon in one piece, 16
yards of ribbon in another piece,
one lemon, one orange, two pack.
ages of safety pins. three packages
OF fancy pings, one spool of knit.
ting silk. one spool of black cotton
thread, one spool OF luster cotton
and one spool of darning cotton.
AS only part of these articles be-
longed to the TURNKEY store, 1t was
evident that the couple had oper-
ated elsewhere. On returning the
goods and promising to stay away
from the ore in the future, the
woman was allowed to so.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-24
MORE OFFICERS
ARE KICKED OUT

WASHINGTON, D. c., March "a.
THE president has approved the
sentences Of Lieutenant Hugh Kirk.
man, Eighth cavalry, dismissed,
and sentenced to two years at Lea.
wentworth, for enlightenment, and
Lieut.. Horace Little of the Philip
pine scouts dismissed for drunken
ness.
Secretary Taft today appealed to
the senate committee on military
for An increase of coast and field
artillery, and to make the latter a
regimental organization.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-24

her. When he looked a moment
later he was surprised to see that
the whole piece had disappeared
This led him to look at the girl
more closely and he was Just in
time to see her take another large
piece of ribbon, roll 1t up carefully
and stuff 1t into the front of her
blouse.
He Immediately called this to the
attention of the lady, who reluct-
antly compelled the child to re-
place the two Pieces of ribbon.
The woman then went into the
grocery department and purchased
dozen eggs. This time the man.
ager kept both her and the little
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-24
TRY TO FREE
HIS CLIENTS

Judge Huneke today is hearing
the petition of the o. r. & N. COM
pany to condemn part of the old
right of way of the Great Northern
railroad. 1t is strip of ground
running northwesterly from the end
OF the Washington street bridge to
the east line of Howard street op.
posite the Centennial mills.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-24

SAN FRANCISCO, March "a. -
Judge Hubbard this morning hand
ed down decision awarding John
Seymour, former chief of detectives,
S11, 100 for services rendered the
James l.. Fair estate as superinten-
dent for 10 years, from June, 1902,
at $500 a month. Mrs. Theresa
Oelrichs. Mrs. Virginia Vanderbilt
and Chas. L. Fair estate were de-
PENDANTS.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-24

What is to be known as the "Spo
kane Fruit and Vegetable Growers
association" was incorporated yes
terday with capital stock Of $4,000
The incorporators are II prominent
fruit and vegetable dealers and
raisers of Spokane and the imme
diately surrounding country.
The object Of this corporation is
to provide a clearing house fer the
farmers Of the territory tributary
to Spokane. Instead of each farmer
doing business on his own hook and
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-24
MUST PAY HIS BILLS.

Geo. McComas, a laborer, was be.
fore Judge Hinkle this morning,
charged with beating a lodging
house keeper out of 81 for room
rent. The complaining witness was
]. II. Hubbard, 4l9 Main avenue.
He was put on a SIS bond for 10
days, when his case will be dis.
missed should he pay the bill.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-24
PEABODY May
NOW RESIGN
(Scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News Association,
NEW YORK, March 24.-Follow-
ing the reported intention of the
Mutual to sue McCurdy for over
$4,000, 600, it is said today the Mu-
tual Is threatened with more trou-
bic. 1t is reported Peabody, the
present president, is going to re-
sign, Rumors say McCurdy intends
to say that revelations made in
Hamilton's speech are Insignificant.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-24
CHANGE THE
GARBAGE
WAGONS

The health department has issu-
ed an order to all those in the gar
bage hauling business that they
must give their wagons a complete
overhauling and refine them with
galvanized iron. The health de
partment Is starting vigorous
cleaning up crusade all over the
city and the wagons will all have
to be cleaned up according to ord
ers before the next inspection.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-24
ADMIT STANDARD IS
OWNER WATERS-P|E

the company" Answering Hadley's
charge that the Waters.Pierce and
Republic were Stanard company
branches, Rogers said his knowl-
edge Of such details was limited.
Attorney Eddy interrupted, saying
the defense would admit the Stand
ard of New Jersey controlled the
companies.
Hadley said: II am perfectly
satisfied. The admission is every
thing came for" The grace with
which the admissions were made
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-24

the proposed league play to win.
Mr.. Young has called a meeting
Of all interested in the game for
Sunday next In Ware Brothers new
store. Howard street.
The association will be formed at
the meeting and everything possible
done to make It success. Eddie
Quinn, manager of the 8. A. A. c..
stated that he would assist as much
as possible.
In telling Of his plans, Mr.. Young
said: 81 have played the game for
six years and consider it faster
than football. started the game
here about six years ago, but it fell
through. Outside of baseball, it is
the best game on earth"
Mr.. Young has made arrange
ments for the use of Recreation
park, where he intends holding the
games.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-24

AS a result Of The Press cam
paign against the dance halls, es-
pecially those conducted in Olympia
hall and Elks' temple Sunday
nights, these institutions, which
are working the downfall of num-
bers of young girls in this city,
are in a fair way to be closed down
permanently.
Prof. Jas. H. Wilson, professor
of dancing in Olympia hall, corner
of First avenue and Stevens street,
has been instructed by Chief Of
Police Waller not to hold his usual
disgra affair tomorrow eve
ming. Later 1t is expected that all
public dances given by Professor
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-24
ACCUSED OF ROBBERY.

John Pontello, accused of robbing
Edward Marginetta of a watch and
chain and 81 in silver last night in
the alley near Holley, Mason &
Marks store, was tried today by
Judge Hinkle. The case was not
completed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-24
TRYING TO GET
RIGHT OF WAY

Guy B. Golf, attorney for George
Wilson and George Moore, the two
men who are charged with compli.
city in the Rockford bank robbery,
made and unsuccessful attempt to
have the two men dismissed this
morning. He claimed that they
have been in Jail 60 days and no in.
formation had been filed against
them, as required by statute. His
motion was Overruled.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-24
(Scripps News Association.

NEW YORK, March "a. - H. H.
Rogers was the principal figure at
the hearing of Missouri's custer
suits against the Standard Oil COM
pany today. He was questioned re-
garding officials of subsidiary COM
panies. He said D. A. Moffat was
president of the Standard company
Of Indiana. He sent for records
Hadley wanted. Rogers said he did
not own any stock in the Waters
Pierce company, but had heard Of
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-24

Ben Lohrey, the II year old bur-
glar from Wayside, received the
very light sentence of three years
IN the penitentiary from Judge Poin-
dexter this morning. For several
days past Mrs. Lohrey, Ben's moth
err, has done all in her power to
save her boy from the penltentiary.
1t was her tears that got Benny off
so lightly. His case is a unique one.
He burglarlzed the Casey store at
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-24
To CONTROL MARKETING
Of PRODUCTS

selling his produce to whoever he
can and for the best price he can
get, he will sell 1t through the as
ISOLATION. 1t is more than likely
that as soon as the plans are car
ried out, an Office will be opened in
this city and a scale of prices
agreed on.
The following officers were elect
ed: President, A. A. Kelly; vice
president, M. Cutler; secretary, G.
L. Smith, and treasurer, w. M.
Jones.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-24
SAN FRANCISCO. March "a,

SAN FKANCISCO, March q. -
1t Is reported on high authority
the Western Pacific has stolen a
march on the Southern Pacific by
securing terminal facilities in Oak
land between the Key route and
Southern Pacific mole. 1t is de-
clared all rights have been secured
and perfected and that the present
litigation is merely bluff.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-24
MRS. STEUNfNBfRG
IN CALIFORNIA

SAN DIEGO, Cal, March "a. -
Mrs. Frank Steunenberg and three
children left today for Redlands.
The family make Southern Califor-
mia their permanent home. They
are in constant communication
with the prosecution of the COVER
nor's murderers.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-24
GET $4,000 FOR
BEING hit WITH
BATTED BASEBALL
(Scripps News Association

CHICAGO, March 24.-The court
this morning granted a judgment
for $4,000, the full amount asked
by August Auerbach, who sued the
American league baseball club in
this city for damages resultant from
a hit in the head by ball knocked
into the bleachers during a game
here in 1902.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-24
HAVE PLUNGED
INTO POLITICS
IScripps News Association. !

WASHINGTON, ID. c., March "a
The executive counsel of the Am.
erican Federation Of Labor this
morning decided to prosecute earn
estly the propaganda favoring labor
legislation and to question candi
dates for office concerning their po
sition on proposed laws affecting
labor.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-24
FINED FOR FIGHTING,

j. Lawler, L. Lawton and E. Ryan
were tried for disorderly conduct
this afternoon before Judge Hinkle.
Ryan was fined 81 and costs, Law
ton $25 and costs and Lawler $50
and costs. The three men engaged
in fight in the Combina ton sa-
loon yesterday and Ryan was beat
en- up badly aMkl
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-24

and the signed statement showing
the ownership given Hadley creates
the suspicion Of some who say
Standard trick will yet be unearth-
ed.
William G. Rockefeller, a bald
young man, was delighted at Had
leys questions. He followed Rog-
ers On the stand. William Is as
sistant treasurer of the Standard.
He said he had heard his uncle,
John, was president of the Standard
Oil company"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-24

en- to Long Beach. Tonight a big
public reception by the chamber of
commerce will be rendered them.
Rain may prevent trip planned
for Catalina on Sunday. The first
three days next week will be spent
at different beaches.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-24
IN. p. BIDS in
right OF Way
fecripps News Association.D

fecripps News Association1
OLYMPIA, March 24.-Northern
Pacific representative today bid in
the old Union Pacific grade in this
county at tax sale. The property
was sold for delinquent taxes and
was the old right of way through
this county, graded and practically
ready for rails for then proposed
u. P. line from Portland to Ia
coma.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-24
PIRATET USED
A STINKPOT

HONGKONG, March 24.-It has
been learned the Standard OIL com.
pany intended to send $4,000 in
specie by the launch which the pi.
rates captured. but changed the
plan. The money was not aboard
The pirates were victorious by us.
ing a stinkpot.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-24
.RA|LROADER'S
HEAD CRUSHED
(scripps News Association.

STOCKTON, CAL, March "a. -
r. s. Horner, Southern Pacific OPP
orator at Hickman, is believed to
be fatally injured by a footpad. He
was found lying under bridge with
his head caved in and unconscious.
His pockets were inside out, his
gold watch and considerable money
missing. He was taken to Sacra-
mento hospital.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-24
,WASHINGTONIANS
y IN LOS ANGELES
fesripps News Association.s

LOS ANGELES, March 24.--The
Washington party. headed by Gov
ernor Mead, arrived In Los Angeles
this morning. They were met by
local reception committee and TAX
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-24
SAVE NIAGARA

WASHINGTON, D. c., March "a.
The water ways commission.
headed by General Ernst, presented
a report on Niagara to congress to-
day, recommending limiting the
amount of power to be permitted
to be taken from the falls.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-24
ASHBRIDGE IS DEAD

tEcripps News Association.1
PHILADELPHIA, March "a. -
Former Mayor Ashbridge, one OF
the last of the Quay politicians
died this morning.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-24
STILL FIGHTING
THE FANATICS
(Scripps News Association.S

MANILA, March PA telegram
today announces an engagement
between the constabulary and fan
atical Pulajanes on the islands of
Samar. Gov. George Curry is re-
ported missing since the fight.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-24
{Scripps News Association J

{Scripps News Association.)
HARRISONVILLE, Mo-, March
24.-Thos. M. Casey, former gen
eal manager of the Salmon bank
at Clinton, pleaded guilty this morn
ing to forgery and was sentenced
for Ave years.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-24
YOUNG L0HREY GIVEN
THREE YEAR SENTENCE

Wayside and his confession to this
caused the officers to look over
their books for other burglaries of
the same nature. The one at Deer
Park caused them to suspect that
it was the work of the youth. AL
though committed over a year ago.
Deputy Sheriff Hamlin was again
assigned to the case with the re-
suit that Ben was charged with 1t
and then broke down and con-
fessed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-24
JAPS BLOWN UP
(scripps News Association. ]

VSCFfppS News ASSocfatfOn.1
GRESHAM, Ore, March "a. -
Two Japs, Furui and Omura, while
thawins dynamite at Hilllard ranch
near Boring, were blown up this
morning. Only fragments of them
were found.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-24

WASHINGTON, D. c., March "a.
The gunboat Callao sailed from
Canton to cruise the West river.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-24
6ATT[[5H|p
OFT TO CHINA
(Scripps News AssocIati toni

MANILA, March 24.-The battle
ship Wisconsin received rush or
ders to sail at midnight for Shang-
hal.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-24
SCALE COMMITTEE
IN SESSION

(scripps News Association-y
INDIANAPOLIS, March 24.-The
Joint scale committee was in ses-
sion this morning. The operators
are preparing to leave tonight.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1906-05-02

elnor Hoch attempted to embrace and
kiss her when she called at his Office
Oh official business late last year
Mrs. Stanley was a member of the
hoard OF control of State Charitable
institutions, having been appointed
by Governor Hoch She resigned her
position a mouth ago.
Mrs. Stanley said today There
is 40 reason why [ should have re-
ceived such treatment at the hands
of Governor Hoch. Our families have
been friends for years and | assure
you that it was shock to me.
was asked to Withhold my statement,
but this could not consistently do.
Could Not Tell Falsehood.
q have been asked to deny the re-
ports about Governor Hochs atten-
ton toward me in his office. but
have told every one VIII made the re-
quest that I would not consent to tell
a falsehood to shield Governor Hoch,
though | would much rather that the
facts would not have been made pub
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1906-05-02
GREETED BY FAITHFUL.
Emaciated Zion Leader Met BY the
Entire Population.

Chicaeo, May John Alexander
Bowie. the depGsed leader OF the
Christian Catholic church. with his
personal attendants left the Audi
torium Annex today for Zion City. A
special car was waiting at the North
western station and DoWie arrived
at Zion City at 3:15 p. m. The e:.-
tire Dowie following in Zion City,
numbering sixty-fve adults and tWen-
ty-four children, gathered at the sta
ton to meet him. Besides these
there were score of newspaper men
end curiosity seekers.
A May shower was falling as he
left the train and he walked to car
riage. At the carriage door he stop,
ped and while attendwants held UNI
frellas over him he said:
MY beloved friends from tn
depth of my heart thank YOU.
st =reioices my heart to see you
here. and | regret that rain prevents
ily speaking to Vol, but perhaps i
is better SO. have done nothing
since [ lief; to be ashamed Of Eve'F
on. Of the accusations against ne is
untrue
To Preach Twice Sunday.
shouts q Amen. Tina $ riglfs
and now bid you good '<e til I
see you at the morning sacrifice OF
praise and prayer at Gao tomorrow
mornin& in shiloh tabernacle. shall
also address you tomorrow afternoon.
God willing, and again Thursday
night by which time / trust the courts
will have decided the Injunction pro
ceedings now before them. / stand
on lions mount and al tie powers
of hell shall not prevail AGAINST
me-"
He was driven TO Shiloh house,
where Mrs. Dowie herself opened the
door to receive him. Dowie IS enact
ated and weak, and his sunken eyes
glow like live Goals. He was able to
walk only by the assistance of at
tendants. He spoke slowly and with
much effort. voliva has announced
q mass meeting at the Tabernacle to-
night.
Dowie has found friend who is
wiling to lend him s1,ooo.ooo, ac-
cording to a statement given out BIZ
enc Of the faithful" a the Audi
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1906-05-02

lie. realize that such d report
places a woman ia al enfbrassing
position, but think that my long
residence here in Wichita has bee
such thai am proof against Stand
ell do not see how | could have
done anything else than / did. The
report i unfortunately true.
Governor Hoch after Il council with
friends, dictated this statement:
81 do not care to discuss this mat
ter except to say that the story which
has been whispered around by scand
al mongers and has finally found eX-
t4avagant coloring in print, is grossly
Unkind and unjust to me. 1t has
been circulated by people who had no
interest in or regarding for the feel
ing for either family | have com
mitted no intentional wrong, and hold
the person in question in the highest
esteem
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1906-05-02
MURDERED TO GET CLOTHING.

Tangier Morocco May 2-'I'He dis
coverv has just been made of a .ries
Of murders At Marrakcsh il, which
women We're the victims the crimes
having been Committed apparently 10
citjtin their clothing. The pIdt Was
discovered when woman recognized
Ctltain clothing offered for sal IS
that Of her daughter who he5t b -en
missing for some time
An investigation Was started, and
in the shop of a cobbler named ~ i;
wee 4 body was found. The cobbler
Vas arrested and he confessed thai
1t woman named Rahalii was his az
complice in his work of murder. Fur
ther search resulted in bringing to
Light the bodies of twenty=fonr wo-
Nlen who had been murdered. The
practice Of the murders had been 70
have Rahali invite intended victims
10 attend picnics ana then kilt them
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1906-05-02
TRIED TO KISS FRIENDS WIFE
Helpmeet of Former Governor Stan
ley Springs a Sensation.

Topeka Kan, May 1.-Two days
before the Republican state conven-
ton with the reform governor, E. W.
Acch, a candidate for reelection, the
Topeka State Journal prints a story
that has been whispered among Kan
s4s politicians for months
Mrs. W. T. Stanle. wife of former
Governor Stanley, today made public
atement in which she said Gov
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1906-05-02
:. MOUNTAIN SPECIAL RATES

CT Paul, Mimi, account OF bi
;oI melting General Federation Of
nan's clubs. One fare plus s.
the round trip. Tickets On sale
9e %, 90 and 30. Return limit,
l. 9. 1906.
Paris, Tex, account Of yNomen's
- of Missions, Cumberland Pres
orian chruch. One fare plus 81
the round trip. Tickets on sale
to s, inclusive Return limit,
Is,
10 Des Moines, Iowa, account OF
heral Assembly Presbyterian
rich IN Z. S. A. One fare plus s.
the round trip. Tickets on sale
Il, Is, 1e, II. q and %. Re-
b limit, May 81.
,pecial rates to northwestern
3 nts. California, Mexico, Colorado
4 homeseekers excursion rates to
fious points. VIII be gladly fur
he'd with all the information of trip,
by local ticket agent.
Milwaukee, Wis, account Grand
|rie Fraternal Order Of Eagles.
1t rates of one fare. plus $500, for
round trip. Tickets on sale Au-
Ii II. u, and - Final return
lit. leaving Milwaukee not later
In August 22nd.
Pine Bluff, March 70, 1906.
70 Atlanta. Ga. May 18th to 18th.
kount International Cotton Seed
bshers association; fare and one
I'd on certificate plan for round
pecial rates to Mexico and west
trips will be gladly furnished, o.
bier with full Information regard
desirable routes, stop-overs, side,
bs Sleepers and tourist cars, etc.
calling or writing,
70 Hot Springs May 22d and 23d.
Eount Retail Grocers ard General
Fchants association. Fare and one
I'd on certificate plan for round
,.
70 Arkadelphia, Ark. June III to
b, account Arkansas Summer as
faembly B. Y. P {. One fare plus
foe round trip.
H. \. ATWOOD. Agent.