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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08
PLUMBERS STRIKE CAUSES
TREMENDOUS Loss

The more the trouble between
the Plumbers union and the Smyth
Plumbing Co. is looked into the
more 1t becomes apparent that the
action of the Structural Trades al
lance In calling strike on the
Turner building was uncalled for
and unjustified from any view
point.
"The plumbers, on the face Of
their own statements, have no
grievance Of any description
against me-" said Mr.. Smyth today.
IF they have a grievance against
any one 1t is the board of health
for granting a permit for the style
Of plumbing that was to be used
| nthe building. l have done moth.
ing which can justify the union in
calling out my men, and l will
never agree to discharge the men
who refused to take part in the
idiotic action of the Plumbers
nuion. I used to be secretary of
the union, am as well posted as
any one on the laws Of the organi-
cation, and claim withoL any fear
of contradiction that the action of
the plumbers and the strike called
by the alliance in their support is
Illegal"
Officers and members OF the al
lance absolutely refuse to give out
any version of their trouble. They
take the ground that the public has
no interest in the matter.
1t was stated today that the loss
up to the present time on the build.
ing occasioned by the reckless &C.
ton of some of the building trades
amounts to over $4,000, and a con.
servative estimate places the total
loss at more than the entire origin
al cost of the plumbing for the
building.
The laws Of the Structural al
lance demand that before a strike
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is called that a referendum vote
be taken by the unions forming the
body. This action was not taken,
but an arbitrary order was issued
instead calling out the men. IL
was stated today that the business
agent Of the Plasters' union
pledged his word that his union
would not call out its men, but af-
ter thousands of dollars worth OF
material had been accumulated
the men were asked to strike and
did SO.
What the plumbers want Is to
secure the discharge of the men in
the employ Of Smyth that they
may be able to discipline them for
not striking when ordered to do
so. They are willing to go back
to work on the building providing
they can make an example of the
men who refused to go out on an
illegal strike.
M. G. Murphy, who has a gen.
eral contract on the building said
today that he was not involved as
the carpenters and iron workers
had assured him that they would
not strike. Judge Turner's repre-
sentatives stated today that they
had started out to make the build
ing a union job, but if union men
, could not be secured they were
, going to complete the building
with any help they could get no
matter at what cost. They claim
that they have no Jurisdiction over
the plumbing contract and that if
they wanted to they could not
compel Smyth to discharge the
men who are Objectionable to the
union plumbers. They said they
could do nothing but let things
take their course. If the unions
did not want to do the work some
one else would have to do II.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08
FLOWER FIGHT

Judge KEENAN, this morning as
sessed the costs of suit against the
defendant in the case of the Spo-
kane Florist Co. versus w. S. Van
Doren. The defendant is also re-
quired to make an accounting to
the flower company. The complaint
alleged that Val Doren, who raises
roses at Post Falls, Idaho, agreed
to deliver his entire output until
next January to the local florist
company and was to receive one
third of the amount of the sales.
Instead, it is alleged, Van Doren
sold part of his output to various
people, including d. S. Hunt, of
Hillyard.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08
FAIL To PROVE
BUNC0 CASE

Judge KEENAN, this morning
signed an order for I. S. and E. Y
Stone to make out a deed to H. L.
Moody for two sections of land in
Klickitat county. The brothers
brought action against the real es
tate man, alleging that he had
made an agreement with them tc
pay $25,600 for the realty and then
on account of their supreem conf
dence in him, induced them to sign
a receipt for $4,000, when they had
received but $4,000.
The court held that the evidence
did not substantiate this claim and
ordered them to accept the balance
of $1,000, giving Moody a deed tc
the property.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08
SAYS LETTERS
we're FORGED

Gradually the police are work.
ing up a case of obtaining money
under false pretenses against Geo,
Steiner and e. II. Quick, the two
men now In the city Jail charged
with working" numerous business
houses on an advertising scheme
purporting to be for the Switch.
mems national convention.
Chief Waller this morning re-
ceived a telegram from John j.
O'Connor, chief Of police Of st.
Paul, Mimi, saying the letters of
recommendation carried by the
men were forgeries, and that St
Paul had been worked"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08
CRIME LEADS
To ROMANCE

CHICAGO, Nov. S.-Luci1e Nc
Leod, to be arraigned tomorrow on
the charge of numbering William 7.
Nieman, is married to Fred H. Men,
hard, who wooed her while she was
a patient In the hospital and
thought to be dying Of a wound re-
ceived the night Nieman was kill.
ed. Nieman and Miss Mcleod
were engaged. Nieman broke the
engagement. The couple went to
a hotel room last December to talk
over their affairs privately. While
there Nieman was shot. dead and
the girl was found desperately
wounded. She has been an invalid
ever since.
That she is married to Menhard
was just learned today.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08
WILL ABOLISH HIM

The consensus Of opinion among
court house employees today is that
next Friday afternoon when the
county commissioners meet the
Office of chief clerk in the assess
ors Office will be abolished for the
purpose of cutting off Fred Leg
horn, who is charged with being a
traitor to the powers that be" dur
ing the recent campaign. 1t is I'M
derstood that if this is done, the
Office will remain open until the
incoming commissioners re-estab-
lish it for one of the favorites.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08
DIAMONDS
RECOVERED

Pinkerton detectives have re-
covered Mrs. Thomas F. Wren's
LOO worth of diamonds from a
Portland, Ore, pawn broker where
they weer sold by the thief who
stole them from the residence some
months ago. At the local offices
they will not say what more they
know Of the occurrence but init
mate the theft was committed by
some one very familiar with the
premises.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08

1t Is well known the old MARQUIS
supports himself by writing.
In summing up argument today
M. Bonne<-, Boni's attorney, said ::
Il have a mission today to bring
the countess assurance OF the un.
dying affection of her unhappy
husband"
Millerand, attorney for the cred.
itors, showed in his opening state.
ment to the court that as soon as
divorce proceedings are closed he
intends to hold the countess Jointly
responsible.
1t is declared the 100000 francs
annually allotted by the Gould
family was not sufficient to meet
the expenses OF the Castellane
household. Hence Boni and the
countess got jointly into the hands
of usurers.
The attorney declared both sign.
ed the papers upon which the
money was loaned.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08
ALL PLEAD
NOT GUILTY

d e. Mars, of the Darby saloon,
William Hoffman, of Hoffman cafe,
Joseph A. White of Whites hotel
and c. c. Dempsey of the Dempsey
house, each charged with selling
liquor on election day, were ar
raigned this afternoon before JUS
tice Hinkle and all entered pleas
of not guilty except William Hoff-
man. Hoffman asked that his case
be heard with the others, and the
court set next Tuesday afternoon
for the trials.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08
TOLD TO SHUT UP OR
He WOULD LOSE PHONE

had been made, and Tucker refused
to stand for any such deal as that.
He wanted a telephone and one he
could talk into. Since then he has
been daily telling his woes to the
trouble department" and every
other department of, the phone mo-
noply he could get connection with,
but that's all there is to it.
This case is given as a sample of
telephone conditions inflicted upon
numerous business concerns and
private residence Of the city. Who
is to blame is not SO much a mat
ter of concern as whether there is
an yremedy. From the protests
heard almost daily, the local tele-
phone management seems likely to
encounter something in the nature
of a rebellion unless more willing
ness or ability to improve the SER
vice Is shown. uBt just at present
the company has a monopoly on
the city and is in position to offer
to remove the phone" if the pa
tron kicks too much. This condi-
ton of affairs is probably respons-
IDLE for most of the prevailing trou-
BILE. The company fully appreciates
the advantage of "cinch."
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08
SENT BACK
TO PRISON

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 8.-Rev.
William E. Henshaw, principal in
the celebrated murder case at Dan
vile, IS miles west of Indianapolis,
in which he was convicted Of wife
murder, was re-arrested today upon
an order of Governor Hanley. He
was out of prison on parole. J
Henshaw was the pastor Of q
church in Danville. On January 10,
1905, his wife was found dying on
the doorstep of her home. Hen
shaw was lying in the yard suffer-
ing from knife wounds across the
breast. His wife was shot through
the head.
The preacher was convicted Of
killing the woman on circumstan-
tial evidence. Gossip said he want
ed TO marry another woman. No
testimony was offered to this eff
feet. Henshaw claimed robbers
made the wounds.
Public opinion was against him
and he was convicted 10 months
after the crime and sentenced for
life He served a few years and
was paroled. He always protested
his innocence.
uapShou, uac ra-arracfad an tho
charge of breaking up a home by
attentions to the wife of a neigh
Dor. He is a brother of Congress-
man Henshaw of Nebraska.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08

Can the Sunset Telephone Co.
be compelled through process Of
law to fulfill it's franchise obliga-
tions In regard to service furnish
ed? This question is interesting
several business men of this city
at the present time. In particular
1t interests Tucker & Scheibal, in
the Curtis building. Every one has
his telephone troubles, more or
less, but this infiiction is so much
out of the ordinary that the firm
is figuring on going into court If
there is no possibility of other re-
dress.
On opening for business October
Is Tucker & Scheibal ordered a
phone put in. Evidently the tele-
phone company failed to compre-
bend that the phone was intended
for any purpose other than orna-
mental, for it has been practically
useless ever since. Complaint af-
ter complaint has been lodged, and
finally Tucker went in person to the
telephone headquarters. There he
was CURLY informed by the official
he saw that since the phone caused
him so much trouble the company
would remove it. Advance payment
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08
COULDN'T PHONE
HOUSE BURNED

Hardness of the telephone was
partly responsible last evening for
the total destruction by fire of E.
j. fHowes home at 421 Alice av.
The family had just finished sup
per when a lamp exploded. spread.
ing oil and flames over the carpet.
Howe tried in vain to call TIE fire
department on his house phone.
Nefghbors saw the blaze and turned
in an alarm, but by the time the
fire apparatus arrived, the cottage
was almost consumed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08
TOUGH JOB BUT
SHE DID t

The BARRIERS examining board
now in session in the drill room
of the police station have about 80
candidates entered The board
commenced work Monday morning
and thus far has examined 80 ap-
plicants, each one passing success
fully. Among the candidates are
six women, The examinations
consist of haircutting, shaving,
scalp treatment and general care
of the skin.
One of ta@ cents Of leisure" In
Jail because he's too lazy to work,
was induced today to visit the bar
bers. When the gent" arrived.
none but lady barber was avail
able. Gent" saw the lady about
the time the lady saw gent" and
his remarkable hirsuit growth
that resembled more a forest
primevale than beard. She sighed
but gent" didn't. 'Hully gee"
he exclaimed, "dat's one sensation
dat dis gent hez never yetspe-
rienced. A loidy barber!" And the
lady was game.
The lady was Harriet A. Ivory.
and when Carl Koch, head of the
examining board, handed her her
certificate he told her that she was
particularly entitled to 1t on ac-
count of the remarkable transfer
nation in gent"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08
FEARFUL oFFENSE CHARGED

G. c. Elwood was arrested yes
terday on a warrant sworn out by
Attorney Lewis, who charged him
with the terrible crime of stealing
stovewood. Elwood was not ready
for trial this afternoon, and JUS
tice Hinkle allowed the case to 6
over to Tuesday. Mr.. Lewis asked
that the prisoner be allowed his
freedom on his own recogniZance
on account of his being a man with
a family to support.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08
PRESIDENT TO
SAIL TONIGHT

NEWPORT NEWS, Nov. g.
The cruisers Louisiana, Tennessee
and Washington sailed today for
the upper Chesapeake. where the
Louisiana will take aboard the
president for his trip 70 Panama.
He Is expected to pass out of the
capes at about 2 o'clock tomorrow
morning.
Aboard the Louisiana is a non
sinkable, non-capsizable 30 foot
life boat, supplied with food and
water for six days. 1t is manned
by a special crew of picked men for
the presidents use in case of mis-
hap.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08
EMPLOYMENT OFFICE KICK,

Frank Wilson, teamster of
Portland, Ore, who arrived in
town Sunday with but a few dol
lars, reported to Chief of Police
Waller this morning that the In
land Empire employment agency, of
213 Stevens St, had defrauded him
out of dollar by sending him to
Occur d'Alene, Idaho, to the Nc
Goldrick Lumber Co, that had not
ordered a teamster. He paid 81
for the Job. 81 fare and so cents
for his meals on the trip.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08
COLOFEET CASE

Frank Foster, possessor Of
bank account of $1,000, was arrest
ed yesterday by Patrolman Phelan
and charged with vagrancy. Peo-
pie on the north side asked Phelan
to make the arrest, claiming Fos-
ter spent his time gambling. The
officer tried to get some Of them
to appear and testify after be made
the arrest, but failed Assistant
Counsel Edge this afternoon recon-
mended TO Justice Hinkle that Fos-
ter be dismissed from custody, and
the court so ordered.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08
NO FIGURES ON The
AMENDMENT VOTE

How the vote stood on the pro-
posed constitutional amendments
designed to confer the right Of
eminent domain on lumber compan-
les seems to be mystery that will
only be disclosed when the ballots
are officially canvassed No count
was made here on the amendment
vote and nothing Is sent out from
the other side of the state on the
issue. 1t is not believed that one
voter In 10 paid any attention to
the question. The general opinion
is that the amendments lost.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08
HERO REWARDED

WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov. s.
The president today granted a
medal of honor to Edward Lurray,
locomotive engineer of Pittsburg,
who leaped to the footboard of his
engine and rescued Rbert and Mar
garet Lewis, who stepped on the
track, while playing. A misstep
would have been fatal to all three.
The president accompanied the
medal with highly commendatory
letter.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08
They TALK IT OVER

Committees representing the
teamowners' union and the inter,
national transfers union met last
night in an effort to settle the diff.
ferences existing between the two
bodies. There was a disposition to
get together shown and although
nothing was accomplished last
night the committees will continue
their meetings in an effort to set
tie disputes which have come up
during the last few weeks.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08
CASHIER GONE WRONG

CHICAGO, Nov. S.-Perry c..
Roberts. cashier Of the Calgary
bank at Calgary, Alberta, was ar
rested this morning at the depot
after receipt of a telegram from
Calgary police saying he is wanted
for fraud.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08
PAY Sc, 900 FOR LOT

Part of two lots on Monroe st.
between Third and Fourth avs. has
been purchas I'd by Sillman Bros.
from Charles Liftchild for a con-
sideration of $4,000. The tract
measures 71x1000 feet. Its pur-
chasers announce their intention
of erecting a $4,000 apartment
house on the property in the
spring.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08
THEY'LL ALL SKATE.

The two hundred and odd en-
ployees of the Wonder store will be
the special guests Of the rink man.
agement at the Princess rink this
evening. Manager Tourelle an
nounces that he will invite the en-
ployees Of the various stores, in
turn, to spend an evening at the
rink.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08
BANK SUES
CORPORATION

The German-American State
bank brought an action this morn
ing for $4,000 and costs against
the Belt Land & Township Co., al
leging that the defendant corpora
ton last January gave promissory
notes in that amount to one B. F.
Berry. who in tour sold them to the
bank.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08
WILL THROW AWAY MONEY.

Just to show that money is no
object to him, "The Millionaire
Tramp" who Is playing at the Co
lumbia this week, will take a ride
around town tomorrow afternoon
and distribute pennies to the chill
dren from his carriage. This will
be nuts for the kids.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08
POINTERS FOR PREACHERS.

Marriage licenses were issued to-
day to the following: James
Owens, Burlington, Iowa. to Miss
Alice MERCER. of Pennington
Wash; ]. e. Cotman, of Occur
dAlene, Idaho, to Miss Lucinda
Gopher, of Garfield, Wash; w. G
Hartweel, to Laura Martin, both OF
Northport, Wash.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08

Amelia Meyer against John j.
Byrne and his three bondsmen.
The cae was dismissed on the
motion of the attorney for the DE-
Tense, who called the attention of
the court to the fact that since
the suit was started in 1894, all
of the parties to the action, with
the exception of one defendant, had
died.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08
COUNTERFIETER
IS CAPTURED

MILWAUKEE, Nov. S.-The po-
lice today arrested a man they
claim is George Howard, expert
counterfeitcr, and declare he con-
fessed passing thousands Of
spurious coins in the East and
Northwest. A complete outfit for
making the queer" was taken with
him.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08
WILL APPEAL CONDEMNATION

Robert Mckinley, against whom
the Inland Empire Railway Co
brought condemnation suit, and
whose land the court priced at
$2,306, this morning filed notice OF
appeal.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08
ALL ROADS
INDICTED

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 8.-The
special federal grand jury con-
vened here Oct. 28 to investigate
the rebate system used by rail-
roads returned lat indictments to-
day. The minimum penalty in each
case is $1,000 fine and the maxi
mum $4,000.
United States Attorney DECKER
says not single road escaped.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08
CURz0N
NAMED

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. s.
Lord CurZon, now on the sea to
visit in this country and see the
Letter family, his wife's relatives,
is mentioned as successor of
Durand, British ambassador to the
United States. The latter's retire
ment Is announced and it is rumor-
ed Curzon is already practically APP
pointed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08
NORTH co.
INVOLVED

company's capital is 100000. The
insurance department examined its
finances and found them impaired
to the amount of $4,000. Losses
on account OF the San Francisco
fire amount to 100000. for witch
tho company disclaims liability.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08

CANTON, Nov. S.-A conflagra-
ton is raging opposite the Euro
pean quarter on the island suburb
of Shannon. The wind is blowing
and over hundreds of houses are
destroyed. 1t is believed the Euro
pean quarter Is in no danger.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08
SENT TO SIBERIA.

ODESSA, Nov. S.-Two agitators
to-day were transported to Siberia
for melting revolt. Eight were
sentenced to hard labor for from
four to eight years.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08

The bartenders' union will act on
the applications of eight candidates
for membership tonight. This un-
ion now has over $50 members
now and is still growing.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08

Spokane lodge No. "a, F. & A. NJ,
will hold a matinee" ON the after
noon of next Tuesday at Masonic
temple. Five third degrees will be
conferred. Dinner will be served
at $50.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08
CRACKED
IN SEATTLE

SEATTLE, Nov. S.-A safe in the
office of the New England Granite
Co., in the heart of this city, was
blown last night and 5000 worth of
valuables taken. No clew.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08
SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS.

About 1875 teachers are present
today at the rooms of the school
superintendent in the court house,
where for the balance of this week
examinations will be held.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08
AND
: WILL ARB|TRATE

CHICAGO, Nov. 8.-Officials OF
the Switchmens union of North
America announce today that the
railroads have granted an Increase
of three cents per hour, which the
men have accepted temporarily.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08
JUDGE H|NKLE
REAPP0|NTED

Mayor Daggett today appointed
Justice of the Peace Hinkle to
against serve as police judge for
the term of two years, commence
ing the second Tuesday in next
January. Justice Hinkle was one
of the justices elected Tuesday.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08

ALBANY, N. Y, Nov. Son APP
plication of Deputy Attorney Gen
eral Graham the supreme court to-
day appointed Senator Elsburg re-
ceiver for the North German Fire
Insurance Co., of New York. The
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08

Both sides agreed to arbitrate the
demand for seven cents. Roosevelt
may be asked to select commits
sion to arbitrate.
The brotherhood Of Railway
Trainmen is likely to accept the
same terms.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08
LlTIGANTS DIE WHILE
CASE HANGS FIRE

ST. LOUIS, Nov. S.--An ex-
IRENE example OF the delays of
the law was brought to light here
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08

DIES MONIES, Nov. S.--Almost
complete returns give Cummins 25,.
900 plurality.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08
HEAVY MINE LOSS

IDAHO SPRINGS, Colo, Nov. s.
The Alphine concentrating mill
burned this morning. Loss 500, 900.