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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-28

William Hanna, who recently
took a shot at Sheriff Sutherland,
grazing his neck with a bullet, was
arraigned before Judge Boomer at
Wallace yesterday afternoon. He
waived preliminary hearing and was
held to appear before the district
court next fall. Bonds were fixed
at $4,000, which the prisoner could
not furnish, and was remanded tc
jail.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-28

One of the largest realty sales
recorded at Wenatchee this season
was closed yesterday by the acqufr
ing of the p. S. Leonard 40 acre
ranch by H. E. Motteler. The
Leonard place is one of the best in
the valley. Twenty-Five acres OF
trees are bearing fruit, and Mr.
Motteler will plant IL acres addi
tional to peaches this season. The
purchase price was $4,000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-28

Yesterday afternoon a detective
arrested a prominent Mica Bay
rancher for Jack Simpkins. The
arrest was made quietly on one OF
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-28

Joseph Koth of Odessa yesterday
sold to w. ]. Bennington of RITZ
vile his half section Is miles south
Of town. The price paid was SIS An
acre. The property remained in
MIR. Bennington hands about 80
minutes, when he sold it to George
Melcher and Henry Schmidt at an
advance of 81 an acre.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-28

The seat of the governor in Alas
ka will probably soon be trans
ferred from Sitka to juneau. The
civil code act of 1900 named Ju.
neau as the capital, but stipulated
that the seat of government should
remain at Sitka until suitable quar-
tiers could be provided at juneau.
The Washington times., 1906-08-07
COOLER TONIGHT
CHEERING WORD
Of WEATHER MAN
Prospect of Showers In
spires Hope of Relief
From Hot Blast.

Local rains and slightly cooler to-
night and Wednesday; winds mostly
light from South"
This was the cheering news handed
out by Weather Bureau officials at noon
today. Merely reading the bulletin from
FoTecaster Garriott made sweltering
WashingtOnians feel cooler and then re-
tire To the shady spots 70 await the
coming of the promised showers. A
short time after the bulletin was issued
a few drops of rain fell. but they were
soon Tapped up by the concrete and as
phalt. which forthwith proceeded to give
off steam and make it warmer than be-
fore. The big white thermometer in
front OF Afheck's pharmacy was on its
good behavior throughout the morning
and registered temperatures varying
from 50 at s O'Clock this morning TO 81
at noon. The mercury seemed to be
tagged, and when it reached that point
hovered around il for some time. as
though celebrating whether TO go higher
or lower
The Washington times., 1906-08-07
ARMY SCANDAL OVER
OFFICERS DEBTS
STIRS OLD MANILA
Investigation of Govern
ment Records Shows
Thousands Due.

MANILA, Aug. 7.-As re Il Of the
investigation OF the army construction
shops being conducted by Colonel Wood
Inspector general CT the division. Major
Wood is rendering bills for Government
articles to forty officers of the army and
civil government. including Major Gen
Henry c. Corbin. General Woods pre-
decessor, as commander-in-chief
Tens OF thousands OF dollars are owing
to the Government. and have been buried
beneath mass Of official red tape FOR
more than two years. officials who are
concerned will be compelled to pay a
monthly sum from their wages. which
viii be held cut by the auditor IN the
case OF civil employees. and by the pay
masters Of the army in the case OF army
officers.
Il IS said that the indebtedness OF
General Corbin exceeds $500. The
money Is due for repairs to his resi-
dence while he lived In Manila. and the
house is not Government property. Ex-
tensive repairs were made to the house
by carpenters and other artisans en-
ployed by the Government
II IS said that after the Government
has been reimbursed by the indebted
officers there viii be court-martials in
the army and suspensions IN the civil
circles. The discoveries being made by
Colonel Wood have created a furore i'm
local society, and every day the num>
Der Of persons involved in the scandal
grows. II is reported here that the most
discoveries are being sup
pressed.
The Washington times., 1906-08-07
EIGHT EMBASSIES
NOW LOCATED IN
MASSACHUSETTS
Bar HarbOr the Principal
Magnet for Ministers
Seeking Rest.

BOSTON, Aug. Z-Massachusetts, this
summer, is the diplomatic center of the
United States. Seeking rest and recrea-
ton after a winter in the National Cap
ital. members of the Diplomatic Corps
at Watshington are flocklng to New
England 10 spend the summer months.
Today eight Of the leading embassies
and minlstrys ars established in New
England, and four Of them are IN Mass
achusetts. Three more are at Bar Har-
Dor and one is at Newport.
In Massachusetts the ambassadors are
scattered from the North Shore 10 the
Berkshire Hills. so Bar Harbor holds
the record as a town for the number
Of temporary embassies.
It has assumed a decidedly diplomatic
tone his summer, for three foreign min
listers. with the retinues, clerks, and
assn stants, are quartered in the town.
These are Baron Won Heagelmuller,
minister from AusTia-Hungary, and
dean Of the Washington corps: Constan-
tine Brun, minister from Denmark, and
Christian Hauge. minister from Norway.
The other five foreign diplomats who
are in New England for the summer are
more widely separated, no two being
German embassies are not far apart.
Baron Rosen, Russia's representative,
who during the Portsmouth peace con-
ference last summer snatched many
hours Of relaxation at his summer cot
tage at Magnolia, is there again this
summer, while Baron Speck Won Stern
burg the German ambassador, is only
few miles away at Beverly Farms.
Beverly Farms is only short dis
tance from Marblehead, where the races
between German and American yachts
for the Roosevelt cup viii be held next
month. Attaches Of the German en-
bassy have been making frequent visits
to Marblehead since the preliminary
tryouts of the American yachts that
are anxious 10 contest, and Baron Speck
Won Sternburg has taken charge OF the
details personally
Baron Rosen has not visited Ports
mouth this year. He IS letting that
part of the country severely alone and
has hardly left Magnolia since going
there a month ago.
Sir Henry Mortimer Durand, the Brit
ish ambassador, has made IL ~ annual
custom TO 20 for his vacation 20 Lenox,
IN the rugged Berkshire Hills region OF
western Massachusetts,, and he is there
again this year.
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Publicity Committee
Presents its Report
To Board of Directors

Owing 10 the absence from the city
OF Charles J. Bell, president OF the as
ISOLATION, who is now in Maine. the
board OF directors Of the Jobbers and
Shippers Association adjourned yester-
day until the first Wednesday in Sep
fember. Frank T. Ma was appointed
chairman Of the committee ON member
ship and authorized 10 name his asso-
ciates.
The directors had before them a re-
port with recommendations from the
publicity committee That committee
had been inspired by the need for prompt
action and In order TO get its report IN
shape had held a special meeting at 3
o'clock. one hour before the meeting OF
the directors. Despite the sitting heat
there was practically a fun attendance.
AS a result of the meeting and con-
ference the following recommendations
as TO publicity were made TO the board
OF directors:
That 10000 circular cards be printed,
al a cost OF S73.5O. 10 be distributed 10
members of the association for circula-
tion In all business letters, the cards 10
call attention TO Washington's CONNER
Cial advantages and needs.
That an advertising fund be made i'm
mediately available, so that the present
advantages and commercial needs or
Washington shall be brought 10 the at
tentlon Of the country.
That the publicity committee be ad-
vised approximately what fund will be
made available for the next four
months.
That a Four Hundred Thousand Pop
ulatlon Club be luaugurated, so that In
1910 there viii be a population IN Wash
lngJOn OF 10000, and that this club
Continued On Fourth Pagel
The Washington times., 1906-08-07
SURGEONS TRIAL
BEGAN TODAY ON
CRIBBING CHARGE
No Fermentation on Part
Of Navy Physicians is
Shown by Evidence.

Assistant Surgeons Theodore Normand
Pease and Harry Lee Brown, OF the
United States Navy. were this morn
ing hailed before the court-martial
board, appointed on Friday last. by
Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte. TO
answer to the charge of alleged ''goug-
ing" while being examined last week
for promotion.
All evidence submitted this morning
had tendency to show that "cribbing"
was not premediated on the part of the
physicians; that, indeed, If such was done
at ALL 1t was unconsciously the result
Of idle conversation, which, as was ad-
mittedly proven. was INDUCED In during
the entire examination.
Dr. Pease was first on the stand. and
through his attorney the case is being
threshed out this afternoon before the
full board. This morning the letter sub
mitted to Secretary Bonaparte immed-
lately after the case had been reported,
and which was written by Dr. Pease,
was read. The document consisted OF
about eight typewritten pages. ana con-
tained detailed account of the ac-
uons Of the accused during the course
of the examination.
All members Of the court were nres-
enI- capt. harold snyder as Judge ad-
Vocate, called the body 10 order promptly
at il o'clock. Surgeons Pease and
Brown arrived at the board room shortly
after 10 o'clock. While waiting for the
court TO assemble and get down to bust
ness the two physicians sat in an ante
room and cOnVersed pleasantly with the
witnesses assembled In their behaIf
Both maintained a confident air and
We're earnest in their conviction that the
outcome of the case would result in
their vindicatiOn
The arraignment of the officers at the
same time was only a matter Of form
being in accordance with military regu
latiOns.
The Washington times., 1906-08-07
CHARGED WITH ROBBERY
OF WALSH'S RESIDENCE

Charles Byington, a young man OF
twenty-fOur years, a laborer. who is al
legged 10 have entered the apartment of
Thomas Walsh, lis Fourth street. last
Saturday, and looted the place of val
liable jewelry and some money, was ar
rested this morning by Detectives Par
ham and O'Brien at his home, 342 Penn
sylvania avenue. Captain Boardman
questioned Byilgton and the latter in
sisted on his Innocence. One OF the wit
nesses against the prisoner viii be
James Brown, colored, who says he saw
Byington coming down the stairs with
his pockets filed with loot. Brown en-
gagged in a desperate fight with Bying-
ton in the effort TO prevent his escape.
The Washington times., 1906-08-07
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Temperatures continue above the sea-
6oual average from the Missouri valley
90 the Atlantic coast, and over a greater
part OF the region east OF the Rocky
Mountains local rains and thunder
storms have occurred during the last
twenty-fOur hours
Barometric pres, sure is high over on
tariO and the South Atlantic States and
between the high areas is trough of
low pressure wilhin which local rains
and thunder-sUOIms will occur during
the next thirty-sIX hours with slightly
lower temperatures.
The Washington times., 1906-08-07
Salisbury Court, Packed
With Excited Grove.
Hears Charge to Jury.
MOB VIOLENCE SCORED
Justice Says God Reigns, "
and Vi0latOrS of Law VIII
Surely Be Punished.

SALISBURY, y. c.. Aug. With
every foot Of space jammed 10 the
utmost Judge Long called 20 order
The second days session of criminal
court today following the lyneAing
of the three prisoners, Jack Dill
Ingham. John Gillespie, and Nease
Gillespie, placed on trial yesterday.
The excitement was intense. and
although the court was convened
over an hour later than usual, many
sat two hours in the sweltering heat
waiting for the expected words Of
the court.
The Washington times., 1906-08-07
Have Purchased the Old
Plant of Southern
Coffee Co.
SUPPLY SOUTHERN TRADE
Large Direct Importers and
R0asterS-Many Sales
men on the Road.

The Manhattan Coffee Mills. of New
York. have bought the plant of the old
Southern Coffee and Spice Company, at
MARYLAND avenue and Seventh street
southwest. and viii establish there
a branch house. from which viii be
done an extensive business in the COM
pany's PRODUCES
Manager Well Known.
The manager Of the house will be Uri
Dannenberg. a man experienced In the
business. and possessing already a large
acquaintance in Washington. The build
ing viii be renovated and placed IN COM
plete repair.
The Manhattan Coffee Mills do now
large shipping business to the Southern
States. which IS handled directly from
New York Hereafter this business viii
be handled from Washington. Travelling
REPRESENTATIVES viii be sent out from
this office and 70 will be- made the head
quarters and shipping point for the
whole Southern territory.
The coming of this large and i'm
portant enterprise To Washington is a
striking illustration of the virlhty or
tie business boom Washington Is now
axperieucing It's shipments viii add
largely 10 the jubbing trade OF the city.
The house in NV York makes direct
importations ut both teas and cofees
and the Southern trade viii be sup
piled wholly from Washington.
Believes in Greater Washington.
Mr. Danneuberg said his house had
been encouraged To- open the branch
here by the apparent sincerity with
which Washington merchants are striv-
ing for larger business.
After looking over the neld,' he
said. "wo began TO believe in Greater
Washington ourselves and believing
i'm il. we wanted 20 help il along. The
plant here Will be one Of the largest
an. most complete South of New York
IL will be up-to-datc in every respect
The Washington times., 1906-08-07
Victims of Prostration.

Notwithstanding the promise Of cooler
weather, and the fact that thermom-
cters recorded temperatures below 80 at
II O'Clock, George s. Chase, a prominent
lawyer, fifty-five years old, with offices
in the Bond building. was prostrated by
the heat-laden atmosphere, and fell in
a semi-consciOus condition while enter
ing the building at that hour He was
carried 10 the Emergency Hospital in
a pTeCariOus condition. Physicians who
attended him say his heart is very weak,
and because of this affection they are
far from sanguine regarding his recOy-
cry. Mr. Chase was given powerful
restOratiVes and stimulants, and some
what revived, but this afternoon the
were still doubtful over his
recovery. The attorney had been walk
ing brishy for an hour before he re-
turned 10 his OnlCe. When he mounted
the steps on the Fourteenth street side
10 enter the corridor, he reeled and
pitched forward on his face, receiving
several severe bruises.
The Washington times., 1906-08-07
s1o Niagara FaIIs EzeursiOns,

outings, July 20 August 10. p. September
Z, q, and October u. Special tran OF
parlor cars, dining car and coaches leaves
Washington 1855 a. m. Further particu-
lars OF ticket Egents.-AdV.
The Washington times., 1906-08-07
Reduced Rates to M1nneannlis

Via Pennsylvania railroad. account G.
a. X. EncamT Tickets sold August
10. II and i, good returning until August
81. StOD-Over at Chicago returning. Fur
ther particulars Of ticket agents.-Ady.
The Washington times., 1906-08-07
TEMPERATURE.
DOWNTOWN.

y noon ..l..t..---....s........ W
! D. m.--.-------- ----.---..-..--...'.-.-- 20
p. m....................... 30
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CONDITION OF PTYERs.

HARPERS FERRY. w. Va, Aug. r.
Roth rivers muddy this morning.
The Washington times., 1906-08-07
EIGHT-HOUR LAW
UPHELD BY COURT,
VIOLATORS FINED
Pleas of Guilty Entered
and Fines of $25
Imposed.

Representatives Of the Penn Bridge
Co. and District Construction Company.
charged with violating the eight-hour
law, appeared IN the Police Court today.
withdrew their demand for jury trials.
/ entered pleas of guilty and We're fined
S25 by Judge Kimball The low fines
We're ir- posed because OF the sugges-
ton of District Attorney Daniel W.
Baker and Assistant District Attorney
Ralph Given, who informed the court
that the prosecutions were brought
primarily 10 test the validity of the law
and 10 aCquaint contractors on public
work with the statutes prohibiting them
from exacting more than eight hours
labor from mechanics and Iaborers on
public works,
Samuel p. White, president OF The
Penn Bridge Company, pleaded 20 the
indictment against the corporation. Pat
rick II. Cogan, vice president Of the
District Construction Company, was held
responsible for the violation of the law
Of that concern. Attorney Colbert, Of
the drm of Hamilton * Colbert, ap-
peared for both defendants
Attorney Suggests Low Fine.
Originally. there were two cases
against the District Construction Com
pany and three against the Penn Bridge
Company. Each Indictment was based
on the OverwOrking Of one particular
labCrer or mechanic Today however.
the corporations, Representatives. OF
which appeared in court a week ago
and demanded jury trials, were called
upon to answer 20 but a single charge
each.
Mr. Baker. I'm addressing the court.
said: This matter has been thoroughly
investigated, and we find that the law
has been violated by the contractors.
They are willing 10 obey the law now
that they know that it Will be enforced.
and IN view Of the fact that these cases
were brought before the court primarily
to have the validity Of the law passed
upon, and as the contractors are now
acquainted with the fact that they can
not work their mechanics and labOrers
more than eight hours, I would suggest,
not the minimum but a low fine"
Mr.. Baker was asked what he consid-
cred "a low fine" and answered IS.
Mr.. Colbert stated that he thought the
fine was rather high. but in view Of the
fact that the District Attorney. who
was always fair. had suggested that
he would agree to it.
The representatives Of the corporations /
were then called TO the bar by Clerk
Potts and pleaded guilty to the charges
Continued on Fourth Page)
The Washington times., 1906-08-07
Diplomats as Place for Summer
Diplomats Mop Resting
In Massachusetts,

The British ambassador.
The German ambassador.
The Russian ambassador.
The French ambassador.
The Chinese minister.
The Austro-Hungarian minis
er.
The Washington times., 1906-08-07
SIN TABLE
TTDE TAnTE

sun sets tcday-....-..------.. t;W
sun rises tomorrow. w............-.-......5. 80
The Washington times., 1906-08-07

lIgh tide today .lO-53 .. m
445oW toe today y--.--.--. ..-..----.. "a pm
high tide tomorrow. .I0-53 am, 9-lI pm
Low tide tomorrow. 5;97 am, 5.29 pm
The Washington times., 1906-08-07
Ordered Audience Seated.

Judge Long first ordered every
one seated. Sheriff Julian was some
minutes in carrying out the order
Of the judge, while a strange silence
Pervaded the room. The judge next
ordered Sheriff Julian to call the
grand jury into court. The aged
sheriff was SO under the influence
OF some powerful emotion that he
appeared 10 speak with difficulty. In
fact, the aged sheriff seemed almost
overcome
Solicitor Hammer then announced
that he would ask for a continuance
OF the case against Henry Gillespie.
Della Dillingham;, and George Erwin.
Next the solicitor asked that the
case be continued from day to dav
as the prisoners were in the Char
lotte Jail.
The Washington times., 1906-08-07
Mob Captured Jail.

At 10 o'clock there was a stir in the
mob. 1t was augmented by fully 500
men. who came. II is said. from Whit
ney. where the Whitney Reduction Com
pany IS developing the Yadkin water
power. It was but few minutes after
their arrival when a crowd OF nifty,
forming a sort OF flying wedge, made
a break for the jail doors. overpowered
the officers. and effected an entrance.
The crowd outside surged IN behind tho
leaders and IN a few moments emerged
from the door with their victims Tho
negroes were quietly marched toward
Spencer, but a halt was made at Hem
derson ball grounds. in the edge OF the
town. The negroes were given time 10
confess the crime. They refused 10
eLther deny or confess. and were so
tfs roughly frightened as TO almost have
aast the power of speech
John Gillespie Wept piteOusly and
begged for his life. Tiring of efforts 10
secure statements from the negroes
ropes were quickly brought forward and
adjusted. and the three were strung %
10 the limbs OF a tree and with hoWls
and curses the crowd riddled the dang
ling bodies with bullets
BY u O'Clock IL was all over, and a
half hour later nothing remained OF the
immense throng that had packed ths
streets but a few groups Of citizens dis
cussing the lynching. George Erwin was
The Washington times., 1906-08-07
God Still Raigns.

A@NAA ~ ALuEus
1t was at II o'clock last night that ?.
mob of 5000 determined men forciFlyr
entered the Rowan county Jail, removed
therefrom three Of the five negroes
charged with the murder Of the Lyeriey-
family and lynched them.
Nease and John Gillespie and Jack
Dillingham;. supposed to be the prin-
cipals TO the crime, were the victims
OF mob vengeance.
The remaining negroes, Henry Lee.
George Erwin. and Bella Dillingham;.
were not molested and late last night
officers hurried them of 10 Greensboro
The mob began gathering at sundown.
Mayor Bowden promptly ordered the
saloons closed and with other prominent
ciuZens, among them United States
Senator Overman. gathered on the jail
steps and addressed the crowd There
were hOWls and cat calls from the mob.
but for time there was no move. the
mob lacking a leader
About } o'clock Mayor Bowden called
upon the local military company, the
Rowan Rifles. for aid They assembled
quickly. but were supplied only with
blank cartridges, having no orders 10
shoot 10 kill Fireman McLondon. or
Charlotte. a Southern railway emplovc.
was shot IA the stomach by a bullet
said 10 have been fired by a member
OF the mob He was fatally wounded
VIII Troutman, a negro drayman, was
= 81 z
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~ 10y NAAoA SCl
Tie Judge saId nl his new charge IN
the grand jury that he believed tbera
were still good people in Rowan. and
that ne would Ike for them TO be IN
attendance upon the court from dsv
TO day.
He said. however. that II there were
bad citizens present. as was the case
last Night 1t would be better that they
keep away from the court. He told
the grand jury that he would want them
70 remain with him longer than usual.
and that he would talk 10 them later
on an important natter
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-05-24
uarnioutown Dots.

- -
Telephony Is the topic Of the
day. Lines arc branching out
from this place Iiken unto spider
webs and a confusion Of tongues
equal 10 that at the Tower OF
Babylon prevails.
Mr. ia -es Afford is the Lappy
lather Of a bouncing baby boy.
Mr.. james Shepard las been
very sick th. last week. but is r.
ported better.
Mrs Leland Crum. Of Hickory
Flat. Is visiting her mother, Ms.
Mollie Houston.
Prot Watson, Of Burgess, will
teach Onr school this week.
y singing class was organized
at Free Springs Saturday.
Rev. Mr.. lrunhart. OF North
ca oliuapgeached at Free Springs
Sunday. lie made an earnest APP
peal To the hearts Of men TO cone
20 Christ. lac sermon was full
OF logic and sound sense.
| think the rural free delivery
proposition has been laid on the
shelf until someone arrives who
IS net too lazy to circulate 4 Pc
titiOn for SANE.
Jolly Fun must be busy fight
ing grass Or else would he writing
mOre regularly.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1906-05-24
Tec!Sville Happenings.

Mr.. and Mrs IL. T. Smith have
returned 20 their home in Able
vile. after spending several DAYS
with friends and relatives here.
Mr.. Ruben Wiiburn and vile.
Of 1arbr0, visited their parents.
Ar. and Hrs. 5. X. Bedenbaugh.
Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Mary Smith Is visiting her
son, Mr. }. w. Smith at Burgess.
The new telephone line from
ryrO TO Teekvlle is being put NJ
and will De completed within a
fe" days.
\ Large crowd attended the
singing at Free Springs Suaday
There will be Chudren's Day AZ
Free Springs Sunday. June 2fth.
Ae extend i cordial invitation 10
everyone.