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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-23

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. %. -
This is the first published picture
of Rev. DR.. Beattie and family Of
the American Presbyterian mis-
sion, who were robbed and whose
house was looted Feb. 8 by a band
of armed Chinese that bound the
missionaries and escaped with
clothing, silver and other personal
property amounting to $1,000 in
value. His residence, on Fati, is
adjacent to other foreign mission
houses, and Just across the river
from the viceroy's palace in Can
ton city. Fati Glover garden) is
the daily resort of thousands of
Chinese sight seers, and the daring
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-23

Hoch refused to lose confidence.
He was cheerful and said that as
long as there was life there was
hope, but he told the jailer he was
prepared for death or a sudden re-
prieve. He would not deny nor af-
firm any stories about his history.
He said he had heard indirectly
from his aged father within a few
days, but his sire did not know Of
the trouble and never would learn.
He spent much time with spiritual
advisers of various denominations,
including the Catholic, although he
is a Lutheran.
Judge Lands denied the writ.
Hoch says he will not go to the
gallows. He says he will resist
with physical violence.
At 1915 the death warrant was
read to the prisoner. When told
the writ was denied, he lost all his
calm demeanor. With supreme as
surance he declared he would fight
for life. However, he listened to
the death warrant calmly.
Just as preparations for reading
the death warrant were completed,
Attorney Comerford appeared on
the scene waving an appeal bond
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-23
KNOCKS BILL NOT
PRESIDENTS

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 23.-
IT is stated ON the highest author
ity that the Knox bill introduced
yesterday was not an administra-
ton measure as has been stated. K
stands for a course which Roose-
welt rejected emphatically. The
president Is not opposed to an
amendment which will make clear
the manner in which judicial re-
view might be made, but Moody
and the president could not agree
on Knoxs proposed amendment, so
Knox decided to frame a bill ex-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-23

(Scripps News Association.)
CHICAGO, Feb. 23.-Hoch rose
ABOUT Z this morning after six
hours of good sleep. He cheerfully
greeted the guard and joked with
the jailers. He gave an epicurean
order for breakfast. His attorney
is trying to file an appeal to the
courts an in attempt to prevent the
execution by an investigation of
Hoch's sanity.
Representative Commerford, Mr..
Hoch's attorney, filed a petition in
the United States courts asking
for interference on the grounds that
the proposed execution would in
terfere with the 1t4h amendment
to the constitution.
Commerford has emerged and
has gone to some Judge. Execution
will not take place at once.
The execution was postponed an
hour. Deputy Sheriff Peters, il
charge Of the execution, has been
notified that Att srney Commerford
has filed petition in the United
States circuit court for a writ of
habeas corpus pending a discussion
of sanity. No procedure will be
taken at the Jail.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-23
INSANE WOMAN THE
CAUSE OF SENSATION

She exhibited herself for a mo-
ment this afternoon to querulous
crowd of deputy assessors, talked
of John d. Rockefeller and dumped
three large parcels on the floor OF
the office, in the meantime pouring
forth constant stream of detach-
ed words in rich Scandinavian
brogue. People in the assessors
office thought she was dementod.
In the auditors Office she next
appeared and engaged Deputy win
Cole in conversation. She told him
how she had worked for John D.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-23
COURT MARTIAL
FOR DENNY

v. Denny, a soldier Of Company
f, 10th regiment, at Fort Wright,
was fined $40 and costs this after
noon by Judge Hinkle for being in
toxicated last night. At a. M.
yesterday morning Denny, with a
knife in hand, was going to clean
out several saloons in the city.
The judge left instruction with
the police department to turn the
man over to the officers at Fort
Wright as he Is to be court mar
tailed
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-23
HOOK, CHICAGO MURDERER
MET FATE With bRAVAD0

duly signed, demanding a further
stay of execution. The appeal was
from the decision Of Judge Lands,
denying the writ of habeas corpus.
Comerford, Deputy Jailer Peters
and Jailer Whitman are now in con-
ference. Peters and Whitman, Off
Gals in charge, are in quandary
after this last move of Coemrford,
and will appeal for advice to the
states attorney. Hoch ordered din
ner. He ate heartily, enjoying
every morsel. He is the only man
in the prison not agitated. The
states attorney said go ahead with
the execution.
On the gallows Hoch said: 81
want to say something: God for
give them, for they know not what
they do. l die an innocent man.
Goodby."
Peters and Whitman, upon the
advice Of the states attorney, de-
cided to delay no longer, immedi-
ately proceeded with the execution.
The trap was sprung at 1874
p. m.
Hoch's neck was broken. After
he was pronounced dead he was cut
down.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-23

pressing his own views on the rate
question. This Introduction sur
prised the president as well as the
senators. Democrats of the COM
mittee favor middle ground,
agreeing to support an amendment
for judicial review, but insist the
rate OF the commission fixing re-
main in effect pending the courts
decision while the Knox plan sus-
ponds the rate, the railroad to put
up a bond to reimburse the ship
per If the court decided in the ship
per's favor.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-23

and helped him accumulate sixty
nine millions.
Feel of my arm" she said to
Cole. He declined. Then she Drop
ped on her knees and folded her
arms above her head.
shes giving you the Highlander
high sign" said Charlie Howard.
She gazed an instant at Howard
and then fled the court house.
After debating the incident for a
moment, the people In the auditors
Office came to the conclusion that
she was demeated. She was not
arrested.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-23
MUST HAVE LICENSE
T0D|STR|BUTE DODGERS

Police Commissioner Roy and
License Inspector r. ID. Gwydir this
morning decided that any person or
persons running or operating q
business and advertising the same
by throwing or placing posters or
dodgers in the yards of the people
On the city snail be arrested unless
the person distributing the dodger
shall have a license.
This decision was reached by
Messrs. Roy and Gwydir after sew
eral complaints were phoned or
sent to them about dodgers being
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-23

left in their yards and on their
porches thereby making the prem
Uses dirty and bad looking.
The climax came this morning
when Major Gwydir strolled into
Mr.. Roy's office with dodger that
is being distributed by the Stand
ard Furniture company, 317-319
Riverside. The major had picked
up the paper in one of the yards
while coming down town. The pa
per is about feet long and 2 feet
wide, and has been thrown in the
yards of nearly every home in the
city.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-23
DID NOT CARE
WHERE VALENCIA
WAS LOCATED
(Scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News Association.)
SEATTLE, Feb. 23.-Capt. Cam
of the Topeka, on the stand, re-
pudiated Capt. Patterson's state
ment that the latter was In COM
ueenO eql penlmpB OH '2ueu
went away on orders OF Patterson.
John Segalas, a Greek fireman hero,
is on the stand. He said he never
been told his place in the boat. He
said the officers of the Topeka did
not even ask where the Valencia
was located and did not seem to
care.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-23
ENGINE
HITS A PASSENGER

about 80 miles per hour, ran into
the center of the baggage car, the
first car from the o. r. & N. en-
CINE and the first car In front Of
the passenger coach. 1t tore the
baggage car from the rest Of the
train, and, carrying 1t on the pilot
of the huge monster, brushed the
station over. tore up the platform
and stopped hundred yards beyond.
lack Taylor, 01306 Superior
street, agent at transfer station.
was crushed about the head and
body.
J.F. Hathaway, 01603 Erie street,
express messenger, probably inter-
nally injured.
Miss Daisy Robinson, E1326 Pa
cific, bruised and suffering from
shock.
Harry Brewitt, passenger. 1857
College avenue, leg punctured.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-23
HEAR ARGUMENTS
ABOUT ARMORY

The county commissioners this
afternoon are hearing the members
of the armory commission dis
course on the needs of that insti-
tuition for more money with which
to meet the demands of the archi-
tects in planning a building larger
than the appropriation set apart
for that purpose.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-23
BEGGED FOR LIVING

81 think you are guilty Of vag-
rancy. 1t has been proven you beg
ON the street. l will fine you $25
and COSTS" said Judge Hinkle this
afternoon to Harry Wheatley.
THAT will help some," respond
ed Wheatley to the judges deci-
sion.
"If you think that way about 1t,
will add the rock pile to the SEN
tence," responded the Judge. :
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-23
WILL VOTE FOR
HOUSE BILL
(scripps News Association.)

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 90
The democratic members of the
senate committee on commerce to-
day decided to vote on the rate bill
as passed by the house.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-23

of the robbers was shown in attack
ing in such a public place.
DR.. Beattie is the brother of DR..
David Beattie of Santa Clara, and
Mrs. Beattie is the daughter of DR..
]. B. Hartwell, we'll known in San
Francisco for many years, while
superintendent of the Chinese Bap-
tist mission, Waverly Place. Their
son, Ernest Beattie, is at present
in Santa Clara at school.
DIR. Beattie was mobbed some
years aog at Young Kong, a remote
country district, and lost all his
personal property, barely escaping
with his family to the Yamen in
time to save their lives.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-23
SKATER TALKS ABOUT
THE TROUBLE IN China

troops get to the spot 1t Is diff
ferent with the navy. This coun-
try has ships enough in the orient
to meet all possible needs. For
years the Chinese have been sub
jected to every possible indlgnity
by our customs officials. The boy
colt Is useless"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-23
HARD BLOW FOR
MODERN FINANCE
(Scripps News Association.)

NEW YORK, Feb. %. Wall
street today regards the recon-
mendation of the insurance COM
mittee that the insurance compa-
MES be prohibited from investing
in collateral trust bonds as one of
the hardest blows at one of the
most effective forms of modern fin
ance
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-23

mily of colored people in this city
and has led the life of the town.
She has left the city and is plying
her trade in California, in Portland
Ore, or in Lewiston, Idaho, the
husband knows not which. The
sheriff has returned a mot found"
affidavit.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-23
NVESTIGATE
INDUSTRIAL
COMPANIES
(ecripps News Association,

ALBANY, N. Y, Feb. ga res
olution was introduced in the sen
ate this morning calling for an in
vestigation of industrial insurance
companies.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-23
(gcripps News Association-D

Ell PASO, Texas, Feb. 23.-Gen.
w. r. Shafter, en- route from Mex
leo to his home in California, to-
day salt: "If there is an uprising
in China, and Americans In the in
terror are attacked, 1t will be all
over before the United States
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-23
CORRESPONDENT
DISAPPEARS
(Scripps News Association.)

(Scfipps News AssOciation.)
VIENNA, Feb. pa telegram
from Sofia, Bulgaria, today an
nounces that Albert Ronnicksen of
Oakland, Cal, correspondent of a
New York paper, had disappeared
in Macedonia. He disappeared
from a hotel at Vodema Feb. II.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-23

tScripps News Association)
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 90. - The
Longworth's will arrive Monday
from Havana to attend the Mardl
Graz
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-23
EXAMINE PACKERS

CHICAGO, Feb. 20. Garfield
was examined by the packers at.
torneys today.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-23

A man with poor foresight amt
goin' { have any too good hind
sight.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-02-13
STILL" 50 what is the -Milledgeville News.

still, so what is the -Milledgeville News.
Vaughan lodges the issue.
At least he does not retract, but accuses.
Now, in order to determine who is SIN
cere," which of us is most abusive" whether
the Enterprise phrases are more foul
sounding" than those of the News, we make
Editor Vaughan this proposition:
We have deposited here in bank $1,000, sub
iect to the order of J. r. Gum, manager Num-
ford Orphans Home. conditioned on the decls-
ion of some reputable, unbiased citizen that
what has been written by the Enterprise, as
quoted above, is more "foul-sounding," more
intollerant, more in the nature of "a shower OF
mud" than what has been written by the News
on that subject as quoted above.
We may be wrong, but what we want Is 70
find out whether we are or not.
1t is not necessary for Editor Vaughan to
put up like amount, but he can do so it ne mas
confidence in his position and sufficient fairness
to do so, and we leave it to him to select the
arbiter.
We think a great deal of the Mumford
Orphan Home and feel equally as much interest
in our reputation. and we make this offer in all
sincerity.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-02-13
MUD SINGING.

Editor Mercer, of the Fitzgerald Enterprise,
has no iva in Georgia journalism lam bas-
ter" and Singer of .1oul-sounding phrases. He
is always extreme, most always unreasonable,
and occasionally is right. He is not broad
minded enough to concede to others the same
sincerity of purpose and freedom of thought
that be claims for himself, and apparently, he
thinks no man can be honest who di>agrees with
him, a presumption that is amusing to say the
least.
10 his issue of last week he showed the
Characteristic of the leading Hoke Smith jour.
nails of abusing everybody and everything that
has the Courage to oppose them, and our oppo-
stion to Hoke Smith elected the following show
er of mud from him:
''The what-do-I-get' politicians all
seem to be for Hoke Smith ia spite of
his claim that Howell is the ring candi-
date.-Ml1edgeville News.
Shame on you, Vaughan! If you
can't think of something more credit
able to say, look cheerful and say Moth
ing, at least do not apply your low
standard to the measurement of your
neighbors. Have the manliuess to take
it back; it will do you good"
We might take the trouble to cite instances
ard prove our statements above, but Mercer
convinced against his will is of the same opinion
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-02-13
FOR COMMISSIONER.

At the solicitation of friends and
on my own personal desire, hereby
announce myself candidate for
County Com missioner and respectfully
ask the support of the voters of the
county at the next primary. If elect
ed | promise to serve to the best
of my ability, and to give each part
of the county fair and impartial SER
vice, and all business she'll be prompt
" attended to without fear or favor,
Asking your support, I remain,
Yours for the best interest of Irwin
County,
w r. WALKER.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-02-13
FOR TREARURER.
W r. WALKER.

l hereby announce myself as a
candidate for reelection to the
office of County Treasurer. ]
am grateful to the people of the
county who have honored me and
trusted me with this important
Office, aud it is at the request of
many prominent friends that |
have decided to again stand fo'
election. OF course my candl-
dacy is subject to the white pri.
mary to be held in the spring or
summer.
Sincerely,
M. w. HOWELL.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-02-13
HOKE SMITH AT Triton.

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Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-02-13
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.

hereby announce to the white vo-
tiers eff the county my candidacy for
reelection to the office of tax collec-
tor. During the term l am now serv-
ing I have given the respons BILE
duties of the Office my very best eff
forts. If I have improved the service
over my honorable predecessors, ]
ask an expression of your confidence
at the polls.
Respectfully,
W. w. D. BRANCH.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-02-13

Hon. Hoke Smith was in Triton last week.
From verbal statements of men who were in
Triton and present at the meeting we had got
the impression that bis reception was rousiog
one; that the large crowd present and its I'M
restrained enthusiasm indicated that Mr.. Smith
had a strong following in Tiff county, but the
published reports put different light on the
subject and we we're unable to reconcile the
conflict between the newspaper accounts and
the reports we had heard from the lips of good
men. In an effort to do this, we wrote Mayor
S. M. Clyatt, who presided at the speaking,
quoting ublshed report to the effect that the
reception was disappointing from Hoke Smith
standpoint, etc.
To this letter Mayor Clyatt replied as fol-
lows:
Triton, Ga, Feb. H. 1906.
4'MR. ]. E. MERCER,
-s "Fitzgerad, Georgia.
my Dear Sir:-Replying to your letter,
under date of 10Th inst, beg to say
Every word mentioned in your letter,
garding Hoke Smith, is absolutely false. Hoke
Smith has never spoken at any place where he
was treated with more courtesy or given more
hearty welcome than he was by the people OF
Triton and Tiff county.
There are plenty of the best people in
Triton who will make oath that to the best of
their judgement there were between $50 and
$50 people present during the speaking 1t was
also said, and believe is true that if poll was
taken of the crowd there we're not over fifty
people present who would not have voted for
Hoke Smith.
The also did Smith an in JUS
tice and is receiving lot of uncom plimentary
criticism from its subscribers. IS
not a Smith man. therefore nothing else is ex-
pected.
IF you want this proven, have the evidence
80 ssYours truly,
S. NJ. CLyArr."
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-02-13
FOR SHERIFF.

hereby announce myself cand1-
date for rejection to the office OF
Sheriff of Irwin County subject to the
Primary. Thanking the people for
their past confidence and again ask
their support with the promise OF as
faithful service as I am able to give.
D A. MCINNIS.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-02-13
FOR TAX RECEIVER.

We hereby announce Archie McMll-
Ian for reelection to the Office of tax
receiver of Irwin county, subject to
the white primary, with the promise
of as faithful service in the future as
he has rendered In the past.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-02-13
For STATE SENATOR

We hereby announce Hon. j.
A. J. Henderson as a suitable
candidate for State Senator. and
confidently ask for him the sup
port of the voters of the district
at the approaching primary.
MANY VOTERS.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-02-13
Tuesday, February -, 1906. =


8. R Blanton has sold out his interest in
4 cambridge Daily Tribune, but will remain
b the paper as editor, under the management
johnson & Hines.
John Barlevcorn got in his work in great
&hape at Eastman one night last week. The
probability is there will be no curtailment in the
@cousumpton of booze that account.
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Another editor wants Office. This time it
is T. A. Adkins, of the Vienna News, who wants
to represent Dooly county in the next leglsla-
ture. We hope that be will get the job.
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In another column appears, today, the an
nouncement of Mr.. ". R. Paulk for the office
of Tax Collector. Mr.. Paulk has lived in the
county all his life and is of it's most success
full and substantial citizens. He is man OF
ligh integrity and unsullied moral character;
few men in the county stand higher IN pub
lie esteem. If elected Tax Collector he will
make a capable and thoroughly reliable officer.
1t will take a strong combination to defeat him.
Sheriff D. A. McInnis again announces th~o
the Enterprise his candidacy for the office OF
Sheriff. Dan has been before the people of the
county as a candidate about as often any
other man, and has always been elected. He IS
serving his third or fourth or fifth term as sher-
iff, and if there has been even complaint lodged
against him we cannot recall it. He is very
strong with the people, and if he has opposition
some candidate will have his hands full.
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In another column appears the announce
ment of Mr.. w. w. D. Branch for re- ELECTION to
the Office of tax collector. Mr.. Branch has
made the county one of the best officers it has
ever had since its organization. He has greatly
improved the system of tax collecting, checking
against the twelve or fourteen thousand SUBJ
divisions of real estate in the county, with the
result that there will be but few Fl fas issued
this season. He has been exceedingly liberal
with the TAXPAYERS and given them every OPP
portunity for paying the taxes without accumu'
lating cost. Mr.. Branch is one of the most pop
ular men in the county, belonging to one of its
oldest and best families, and that he will make
a strong race for reelection is not doubted by
any we'll informed man.
MM
This is the day
To
Clean
Up
Your premises, particularly the back yard.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-02-13
Insure Yourself

Against crop failure by using the best Fertilizers,
which may be had of the undersigned.
We sell Fertilizers made by the three largest Ferti'
1izer Manufacturing Concerns in the world. They use
only the and the goods properly manp'
uated, which is very importaut matter, and are old
enough thoroughly assmated before being sppped
out, which is another very important feature
Fertilizers expensive and you cannot afford to
any We handle large variety of grades
furnish with what need either for field or
garden. We also carry Fertilizer Materials. such as
Nitrate Soda Muriae of Potash Kant and Phosphate
You can form combination of these materials as to
any grade you wsh and will be glad to help you
select grade suited to the crop wish to raise. tits
a waste of money grades unsued to the crops.
We lot of valuable printed matter on the proper
use and the crops for which fertilizers suted also
lot of nice calendars that will be glad to furnish to our
customers, gratis.
Buy your Fertilizers from and get the Best at the
Right Price. ~
YOURS TRULY,
Martin Supply and implement Co.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-02-13
FOR STATE SENATOR,

We are authorized by the friends OF
Hon. John B. D, Paulk to announce
him for the Office of state senator,
subject to the white primary.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-02-13
FOR CLERK SUPERIOR COURT.

lam candidate for the Office
of Clerk of the Superior Court of
Irwin County, subject to the
action of the primary, and re-
specially solicit the support Of
the voters of said County.
Sincerely,
MAKeUs LCxEs JR.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-02-13
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.

thereby announce myself candi-
date for Tax Collector of irwin coun-
ty, subject to the action of the white
primary, and earnestly solicit the
support of the voters of the county.
Very respectfully,
W, r. PAULK.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-02-13
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

DR.. E. ]. Dorminy, candidate
for representative Irwin county,
subject to the white primary.