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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-24
TRAlNMEN
ARE HELD

VALPARAISO, Ind. Nov. a.
The coroner this morning held En-
gineer Galnauer, Conductor Most
and Brakeman Woodland respons-
ible for the Woodville wreck on
the B. & o. road, placed the
official list of dead at 81. The rail.
The three trainmen are charged
with manslaughter.
The coroner this afternoon add
ed a paragraph to the verdict, say
ing:
II belieev that the Baltimore &
Ohio system is operated too loose
iy. should enforce stricter
rules"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-24
COPS WILL RIDE
MONDAY NIGHT

Chief Waller today said that
Monday night he would detail the
10 mounted patrolmen provided by
the new police ordinance, which
was passed last week. Since it
was announced that the depart.
ment anted 10 horses farmers hav.
been coming in every day with
good animals, and the boys have
had plenty to pick from and at rea-
sonable prices.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-24
'COMPERS IS
REELECTED

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 24.-Gom-
pers was reelected president Of
the American Federation OF La.
Dor today. The entire list Of offic.
ers was also reelected. John F..
Dempsey, Pennsylvania, and w. e.
Klopstsky, Los Angeles, werU
elected delegates to the British
Trades congress. Robert s. Ma.
loney, Massachusetts, IS delegate
to the Canadian Labor congress.
Norfolk, Va, was selected for
the next Federation Of Labor Con-
vention.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-24
AGAINST GUARDS
IN LABOR TROUBLE

The American Federation of La
Dor yesterday passed resolution
asking the unions throughout the
country to try to secure legisla-
ton against the employment Of
armed guards in settling labor
troubles. The convention settled
the old fight between the brewery
workers, engineers, fremen and
teamsters by allowing each union
to work under separate charters.
The resolution of Victor L.
Berger, of Milwaukee asking all
union men to holt aloof from the
militia was voted down.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-24

At the conclusion of Miss Lille
Syphers' testimony yesterday af
ternoon Prosecuting Attorney
Barnhart announced that the state
would rest, an indication that the
balance of the prosecutions testi'
mony will be offered in rebuttal
Attorney Robertson. for the de-
tense, Immediately moved for dis
missal on the ground that the in
formation does not place a charge
Of murder In the first degree
Judge Huneke overruled the mo-
ton and the defense then proceed
ed to offer testimony, Prof. P. r
Boone, Of Boone's school, al
Berkeley, Cal, being the first wit
ness called.
Sidney Sloane was student al
Boone's school in 1908 and 1904
From his experience with the boy
at that time Professor Boone had
formed the conclusion that he
was insane. In support of this
conclusion the professor cited q
number Of eccentricities he had
noted in Sidney's behavior at the
school.
AS student, the witness. said
ne utterly lacked any power OF
concentration and could not retain
the lessons he had learned only
the day before. He also displaye
symptoms of being troubled with
Authorizations that convinced the
teacher his mind was unsound. In
one instance he tried to borrow
money with which to purchase d
revolver to defend himself against
Miss White, well known woman in
Berkeley society who, Sloane
claimed. was bounding him. The
professor afterward learned that
the boy had a revolver in his room
and took it away from him.
Another time Sloane was trou
bled with hallucination that
there was a man IN his room and
complained to the witness. He was
imposed upon by the other stu
dents in an initiation into a bogus
secret society whereby he was
made to believe that one of the
professors was member and all
he would have to do when he did
not have his lessons was to cross
his finger and hewoul d be ex
cused. Sidney tried the expedient
and hen no attention was paid to
1t wanted to thrash the professor
Prosecutor Barnhart's cross-ex
animation this morning of Prof. p
r. Boone brought out the follow
ing characteristics in the life OF
the boy charged with homicide:
He had a great physical growth
at the expense Of his mind.
In 1904 he was six feet two and
one half inches tall.
He was a kleptomanias and the
other scholars had to have special
locks put on their doors.
He never tried to conceal things
he stole.
Prof. Boone's testimony was not
changed by the cross-examination
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-24
REBATERS
ARRA|CNED

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 24.-The
four railroads and II individuals
recently indicted for giving re-
bates weer arraigned in federal
court this morning. All appeared
by attorneys only. They gave bail
for $4,000 each and were allowed
one week in which to file pleas.
The Great Northern and Northern
Pacific are among the roads in
volved.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-24
SUSPECT SCHOOL
BOOK GRAFT

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. "a
superintendent of Schools Alfred
Roncoveri has been summoned be-
fore the grand jury to tell what he
knows of the alleged graft in the
school department.
The inspiration which convince
the board two years ago that the
books published by the American
Book Co. weer best for the use of
the pupils will be Thoroughly ven-
tilated by the grand jury.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-24
CAN'T SCARE
T|LLmAN

CHICAGO, Nov. Ex-senator
Tillman here today said he would
deliver his address regardless OF
the threats Of negroes. He re-
iterated the statement that he
would lead a mob to lynch any
man who attacked women, wheth'
err the woman was hite or black.
He as never present at Iyncnlng,
he said
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-24
he HAD TO SCRUB
AND BAKE

In an answer filed by Miles c..
Cozad this morning to his wife,
Carries, application FOR divorce, it
Is alleged that Carrie broke their
marriage VOWS and threw Miles
over for one John Herrin. She
wouldn't scrub, neither would she
babke, and Miles had to do it. He
is content that the divorce action
proceed, but wants the three chill
dren.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-24
FIRE PREVENTS
BURGLARY

SEATTLE, Nov. 24.-Fire was
discovered in the Grand opera
house at Z o'clock this morning.
Probably a thousand dollars dam.
age was done the interior.
Holes bored through the office
doors indicate that burglars at.
tempted to rob the safe, which was
supposed to contain a large
amount Of money owing to the sale
of tickets for Leoncavallo, who
opened last night.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-24
SETTLES FOR INJURY

The Washington Water Power
company has settled with T. J.
Quigley who brought suit for
$4,000 damages for being thrown
from car when it started. Last
June he told the conductor to stop
on Spokane st. and Sprague av.
The car slowed down and before
1t stopped started again, throwing
Quigley off on his back.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-24
ROUNDUP ON SOUND.

SEATTLE, Nov. 24.-Evidence
of several survivors this morning
failed to throw any new light on
the Dix disaster. The investiga-
ton will result in a general round
up of vessel owners who allow I'M
licensed pilots to handle ships.
-gO'kWf-rt FO--9-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-24
new YORK CAPITALIST
WAS SLAIN BY Wife

CHICAGO, Novfl. PA letter,
torn to bits. found in the pocket of
the jacket Of Mrs. Delaney this
morning may solve the mystery OF
the tragedy which was discovered
yesterday when James N. Delaney,
president OF the American Ship
ping Co., Of New York, and wife
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-24
W.W.P, LOSES
ANOTHER CASE

The jury in Judge Yakey's court
this morning returned a verdict Of
$4,000 damages in favor OF Mar
garet Carroll against the Washing
ton Water Power company. She
slipped in getting on . car.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-24
SMOKER A BIG SUCCESS.

The Bartenders' InternatiOnaI
league held it's annual smoker
last night at Elks' temple. The
smoker" was a great success from
every standpoint. 1t was estimated
that several thousand dropped into
the hall to partake of the hos
pitality of the white aproned boys.
and all expressed their apprecias
ton of the manner in which they
were entertained.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-24
AGENT
ROB SAFE

KAYFORD, w. Va, Nov. "a
Three men secured $4,000 from the
Office of the Adams Express Co.
here this morning before daylight,
after shooting p E. Adams, the
agent, and setting fire to the
Office.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-24
STANDING
REWARD

DAYTON, O., Nov. 24.-The
county board today offered $4,000
reward for the murderer Of Dona
Gilman. The reward is made a
standing one for the capture of
anybody guilty of a similar crime
any time.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-24

were found dead side by side In a
room In this city.
The police say all evidence indi-
cate that the woman killed her
husband and several hours later
committed suicide. The coroner's
inquest was adjourned until mex,
Friday.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-24
COMING RIGHT ALONG.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov. ga
A ireless message from the Louis
ana this morning said the presi-
dents squadron is $40 miles north
of San Juan, travelling at the rate
of Is knots an hous
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-24
MURDERED AT MINE.

BINGHAM, Utah. Nov. "a
Thomas White. head blacksmith
at the Bingham Central mine, was
murdered this morning while
guarding the mine property.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-24
Dynamite Street CAR

HAMILTON, O., Nov. 24.-Street
cars were dynamited, it IS alleged,
by striking street car men today.
A company of regulars was called
upon to quell the disturbance.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-24

The Standard OIL company Is
$40 100000 poorer than it was a
few weeks ago. AS the Standard
has not asked for subscription
possibly Mrs. Russell Sage will
help it out.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-24
POISONED BY PILLS

BELLINGHAM, Nov. 24.-TwO
children in different parts of this
city today ate quantity of pills
when unmatched. One, Johnnie
Hagler, died. The other, Mabel
Reseney, will recover.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-24
JEALOUSY ENDS TWO LIVES.

NEW YORK, Nov. 24.-Toresa
Reposo, a Portuguese woman, was
shot and instantly killed this morn
ing by Con Lopez, who then killed
himself. Jealousy.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-24

Walter Wellman declares he has
high hopes of discovering the pole.
AS he expects to discover it in an
airship, naturally his hopes are
high.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-24

NEW YORK, Nov. 24.-Rocke-
Teller and members OF his family
today met the body of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Strong, who died in
France, and which arrived today.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-24
FIVE WERE DROWNED.

VARNES, Quebec, Nov. "a
Five boys en- route to school tried
to cross a newly frozen brook. All
were drown
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-24

AS the result of the annual con.
ference held yesterday the New
York Central firemen, 5000 in
number, received a wage increase
amounting to about Z per cent.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-24

NAPLES, Nov. 24.-Signora Ca
russo is Frustrated at the convic-
ton of her husband in New York.
The Italian press discredts the
story against him and does not be-
lieve him guilty.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-24
CARUSO MUST PAY.

NEW YORK, Nov. 24.-As Ca
ruso's attorney was about to pay
his fine under protest today a
friend obtained parole of the
singer in his custody until Mon
day, when the fine must be paid.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-24
NOLAN
LOCKED Up

CINCINNATI, Nov. 24.-Billy
Nolan, manager of Battling Mel
son, was arrested here today on
warrant sworn out by Tex. Rick
ard, promoter of the Gans-Nelson
fight at Goldfield.
Nolan secured a writ OF habeas
corpus returnable forthwith. A
Chicago detective Immediately
swore out a warrant charging No
Ian with larcency. Nolan was
searched and locked up.
Richard charges that Nolan
pocketed $4,000 Of fight picture re-
ceipts for which the federal court
had appointed receiver and re-
fuses to account for it.
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 24.-Bat.
Ting Nelson has the following to
say: "The arrest of Nolan is like
a joke. Richard had no right to
arrest him. Nolan distrusts Rick.
ard and Selieg told them to 30 to
Chicago to divide receipts. He was
afraid If we sent the money to San
Francisco we couldn't get our
share"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-08-02

was again the undoubted leader,
with Union Pacific q close second.
The buying of these stocks was on
such a large scale as to lead great
many OF the best traders to believe
there is a possibility Of some kind
Of a combination whereby Union Pa
cifc St Paul, Southern Pacific and
New York Central Will form a COM
bination or community of interest.
The strength IN these stocks was
very beneficial TO the balance Of the
list and in sympathy with the
strength displayed in the high priced
stocks the more timid traders were
buyers Of Fries, Steel Common. Ches-
epeak and Ohio. Central leather and
Ia number of other issues that are sell
ing under $40 a share.
Specialists were again in evidence
in the American Ice securities. A
rather large short interest was dis
covered in this issue and good buy
ing by the manipulators forced them
to buy back their contracts at the
highest price obtained for this stock
since its reorganization.
The general market closed yer,
strong and without any apparent
weakness in any quarter
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-08-02

Chicago, Aug. 2.-Wheat. The
market has been dull with firm un-
dertone ali day. This is the first
day in a week that it has not estab-
lished a new low record. The news
in general was rather favorable to
the bull operators. there being a bet
ter demand for cash wheat from mil
lers. receipts not as large as esti-
mated, Liverpool cables failing to
respond to our decline of yesterday
and quite little buying for invest
ment account. The market closed
steady at about yesterdays closing
figure.
Corn. Cash sales Of $4,000 bush
els Of corn for export had tendency
to steady this market and in the end
the market closed a trife higher
than Yesterday with shorts the best
buyers News from many sections
in Illinois not so favorable to the
growing crop and fears that the
weather is becoming too warm.
oats. This cereal has been fru
today a better cash demand and
/ reports Of quite little oats being
sold to exporters were the bull fea
lures. It followed the corn market
closely and closed with rather firm
undertone at the best prices OF tn,
day.
Provisions ruled higher all around
notwithstanding the fact that tn,
+ prices Of hogs At the yards showed
a decline Of FIVE cents pound
Packers and professionals were thu
best buyers.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-08-02
FINANCE AND TRADE
Especial Stock Service to the Lake
County Times).
NEW YORK LETTER.

New York, Aug. "A big, broad.
bull market. characterized by excell-
ent buying Of St. Paul, Union Paci-
fic, New York Central and Southern
Pacific. All of these issues reached
new levels today. St. Paul selling at
IS9, compared with 1s5 yes
terday; Union Pacific, 157 al:
Southern Pacific, IS 1-2 and New
York Central at III -. st. Paul
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-08-02
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Albert G. surra, East Chicago. .22
Jessie Stambek, East Chicago. 20
Enrich vanselow, Chicago. 80
Gertrude Watkins, Chicago. 30
Thomas Mills, Chicago. :. ...36
Alice Brown, Chicago. =. >. 80
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-08-02

them back to Chicago. Mrs Gavin
is a sister OF Mr. Fitzgerald and she
and Mr. Gavin are spending a few
days here and with her sister in Chi
.cago They viii return to Denver
Friday
Mrs. Kate WfgeI Of Mt. Clemens,
Mich, ". j. Hopkins and wife and
Mrs. sidmon MeHie OF Chicago We're
out in their Panhard this afternoon
and called at the Times Office.
Miss Katie Walters, chief operator
Tor the Chicago Telephone company,
vas called to Sioux City, Iowa. to-
day on account Of the death of her
sister Mrs. Lokotzkison.
Mrs. E D. Crumpacker will give
an informal reception Friday after
noon from to o'clock in honor of
the following ladies, now visiting in
the city:
Mrs Wilson, Davenport, Ia.
Mrs Evans, Portland. Ore. :. e..
Mrs. Mcclellan, Lafayette, Ind
Mrs Minor, Grand Rapids. Mich.
Mrs Crumpacker, Laporte, Ind.
Miss Weatherbee, Bangor, Me. -.
Miss Letherman, Boston, Mass.
Miss Sisson, Los Angeles, Cal.
Miss Belle Beer, Washington. D. C.
Miss Mary Beer, Iron Mountain,
Acknowledgements Vidette
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-08-02

Miss Edith Hammond went to Chi
.cago this morning to be the guest of
Mrs. Jennie Grenier until after Sun
day
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-08-02

Misses Wayne Knoezer and Rose
Elder went to Cedar Lake this morn
ing to spend the day with friends
who are camping there.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-08-02

Wesley Haines and granddaughter
Miss Bonnie Haines left this morning
for a months visit in Lafayette and
WilliamspOrt, Mud
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-08-02
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

WANTED-Ten laborers for out
side work. Apply at once W. B.
Conkey Co-S,2,2t.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-08-02
HAMMOND REJOICES IN
RAYMOND PECK's SUCCESS.

Bright Lad from this Town Scores
brilliant Success in Lyric Com
position
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-08-02

Miss Mary Oblock. 39S Walter
street has returned from weeks
visit with her sister Mrs. Arthur 0
Baer in South Chicago
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-08-02

Friends of Frank Ruppel who left
for Europe two weeks ago have re-
ceived word from him He is at
present in his old home in Hum
melsburg, Bavaria 1t is the first
time in twenty-four years that he
has returned to his former home and
says that the change there is COM
plete. The inhabitants of the place
are nearly all strangers TO him.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-08-02

Misses Wayne Knoezer and Rose
Elder Went to Cedar Lake this morn
ing to spend the day with friends
who are camping there.
Wesley Haines and granddaughter
Miss Bonnie Haines left this morning
for a months visit in Lafayette and
Williamsport, Mud
Miss Mary oblock. 39s Walter
street has returned from a weeks
visit with her sister Mrs. Arthur 0.
Baer in South Chicago.
Misses Anna Bixeman and Pearl
Bargett left this morning for ten
days visit at Niagara Falls and other
points.
Mr.. and Mrs W II. Hill and fam
ily will return tomorrow from visit
at Mr.. Hills old home in Morris.
Mich
Mrs. Jennie Sawyer and son J. F.
Sawyer are in Chicago today and
will go from there to Hobart tomor-
row to attend the funeral of a rela-
tive.
Miss Marie Hibschman of Kansas,
ILL.,, who has been visiting her sister
Mrs. Pearl Welsh, $50 Michigan ave
nue.. will return to her home to-
morrow.
Mrs. George Phillips and Miss En-
ma Huehn will go to Crown Point
next Saturday to spend some time
there with friends.
Miss Cecilia Hasse and Carrie Grus-
ka. will sail today for Grand Rapids,
Mich, where Miss Hasse will remain
until Sunday and Miss Gruska the
following Sunday.
Mesdames J. D. Ebright, Chas.
Kasson, Eta Dake, and j. H. Whitby
drove to Dalton today where Their
were the guests of Mrs. Geo Ran
dolph.
A beach party and shower was
given yesterday afternoon at Lake
Front park for Mrs Martin J.
White, by a few of her most init
mate friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Swartz and daughter
who have been visiting at the home
of Geo. A. Locklin on Williams street
will return to their home in Mon
mouth this afternoon.
The picnic party to be given by
the members of the Young Women &
Baptist club at Lake Front park this
afternoon has been postponed as sc
many of the members are out OF
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Dobbins, Mr.
and Mrs Frank Warrington and Mr.
and Mrs. Rout are being entertained
at fish supper at Lake Front park
this evening"
Mesdames Houghton, Brewer and
Baxter of this city and Mrs Dr.
Vaughn of Hammond, who came here
to attend the Baxter golden wedding
visited at Bourbon Wednesday,
Plymouth Tribune
Mr. and Mrs. L. Becker went tC
Chicago yesterday to meet w. H
Strayer, an old friend of theirs from
Baker City, Ore. He came to Ham
mond last night with them. but re-
turned 10 chicago this morning.
Miss Kitty Reilly left this morning
for Milwaukee where she will visit
with Mrs. NJ. G. Hoffman for a few
days and from there she viii go Il
| Appleton, Wis. to visit with rela-
tiyes. She will be gone from Ham,
mond two weeks.
Yesterday Mrs. Fitzgerald took {
party Of friends to Chicago in their
automobile and on the way bach
called for Mr. Fitzgerald at his ofnc,
and took a trip to Cedar Lake. Thos'
in the party were Mrs. Kingwill. Mrs
| Gostlin. Mr. McCooly and Mr. ant
Ms I-f4vgnw0 IA
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-08-02

There was quite a crowd at the
1853 Michigan Central this morn
ing to see the men who did the shoot
ing yesterday at Gary who arrived
on that train.