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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-09
Four Deaths and Many Passengers H.
jured as the Result of the Railroad
Track Sinking after Shock.

and the first train passing the
spot met with disaster. The engine
and the first three cars were over.
turned. The sleepers and mail
coaches were not damaged. The
engineer escaped serious injury.
A wrecking crew was sent from
San Jose.
Many of the Chinese were seri
ously injured. The Chinese were
recently struggled across the Mex
lean border and were booked to
said on the first steamer from San
Francisco.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-09

Thomas ]. Grow began suit to-
day to recover $4,000 from the
Northern Pacific railway for per.
sonal injuries sustained while en-
ployed as brakeman. He claims
that while running between Mos
COW and Sites a train collided with
another and he was tarown from
the top of a box car.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-09
CALIFORNIA WILL
GET PERCENTAGE
(Scripps News Association.)

WASHINGTON, May 9-For the
purpose of assisting California the
house committee on public lands
has authorized a favorable report
On the bill to pay California per
cent on cash sales of public lands,
which amounts to about 100000
Other western states are already
paid under the enabling acts of
admission.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-09
JUSTICE HAD NO
JURISDICTION

Hugh McElroy, an insurance
solicitor who was convicted of lar
ceny by Justice Stocker and SEN
fenced to 10 days in the county
jaid and to pay fine of 500, was
this afternoon released by Judge
Poindexter on a writ of habeas cor
pus. Judge Poindexter held that
the offense of which McElroy had
been found guilty by the Justice
was a penitentiary one and that he
had no jurisdiction.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-09

SAN FRANCISCO, May 9.-The
first section of the Coast Limited
No. 8 was wrecked at Edenvale,
two miles south of San Jose, at 4
o'clock this morning. The first two
cars containing Cinnamon who
were to be deported were complete
ly demolished. The fireman and
three Chinese passengers were
killed through the derailing Of the
train.
An earthquake shock at 8 o'clock
last evening caused the track,
which was on made land, to sink,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-09
TO PROSECUTE
DRUG TRUST

WASHINGTON, May 9.-The
government today filed a suit
against the drug trust which in
cludes the Proprietary Associa-
tion of America, the National
Wholesale Druggist Association
and the National Association of
Retail Druggists. 1t is alleged
they combined to fix prices to be
maintained by retailers in viola
tion of the antitrust law.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-09
OF STtEL
AVAILABLE
(Scripps News Association.)

SAN FRANCISCO. May o.
Special agent Backus of the United
States Steel corporation told the
general committee on rehabilita-
ton this morning that San Fran.
cisco can have all the steel wanted
within the next year aid the cor
poration will attend to the trans
portation of the same. He thinks
$4,000 tons will be all the city can
handle within a year, but adds that
100000 tons are available IL neces-
sary. The price will remain the
same as before the city was de-
stroyed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-09
DIED LAST NIGHT

Mary Mann, age IA, daughter Of
Mrs. Elizabeth Mann of O607 1-2
Monroe street, died last night at
9 o'clock. The funeral will be held
tomorrow from the Dean Avenue
Catholic church, Rev. Father De-
canter officiating. Interment will
be at Paramount.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-09
Severe at Livcrmore, the Summer
Home of Mrs. Phoebe Hearst
Grafters Are Plentiful In Bay
City.
(Scripps News Association.)

SAN FRANCISCO, May 9.-Two
light earthquake shocks were felt
at 11:15 O'Clock last night. No
damage was done and no alarm
felt. From Livermore come reports
that the shock was quite severe.
The police today began to raid
houses where people were gather
ing relief supplies in EXCESS Of reg
ular rations. 1t Is alleged that
among the grafters are many draw
ing salaries from corporations.
Confiscation Of the supplies and the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-09
NEW CARS ARE
IN USE

The new cars of the Washington
Water Power company were put
in service this morning on the Cor
bin Park line. The cars consist Of
three compartments, which win be
a boon to smokers, as the rear one
Is large and roomy.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-09
WANTS $4,000
FOR INJURY

e. ]. Paulmer has commenced
suit against the Northern Pacific
railway to recover $4,000 for per-
sonal injuries sustained while he
was a brakeman in the employ of
the company. Paulmer met with
an accident in the Spokane yards
on October Is.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-09
TABLE PLATT
RESOLUTION

WASHINGTON, May 9-Senator
Platt introduced his proposed
amendment to the constitution pro-
hibiting polygamy and making poly
gamy cohabitation a crime. 1t was
tabled.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-09
MORE: MONEY FOR
CALIFORNIA
fScripps News Association.)

WASHINGTON. May 9.-Sena-
tor Flint today introduced a Joint
resolution appropriating 100000
additional for the relief Of San
Francisco earthquake sufferers, the
money to be expended in purchas-
ing and distributing Quartermas.
ter's and commissaries' stores.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-09
FISHING BOATS
ARE SEIZED

NORTH SYDNEY, B. c., May ..
Two American fishing schooners
were seized by Canadian cruisers
this morning charged with illegal
fishing.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-09
TRIAL FOR Theft

George Sullivan Is ON trial in
Judge Poindexter's court this
afternoon on the charge of steal
ing a watch from Mrs. Lulu
Strong, who was a guest at the
Grand hotel in March. The watch
was later recovered from a pawn
shop and Sullivan identified as the
man who pawned it.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-09
INTERNAL MACHINE
FOR GOVERNOR FOLK

JEFFERSON CITY. Mo-, May 8.
An Internal machine was found
under Governor Folks window by
a lawn mower this afternoon. u
was loaded with nitro glycerine.
No arrests have been made. Gov
ernor Folk believes it Is the work
OF a crank.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-09
ROB
FRISCO RUINS
(Scripps News Association.)

SAN FRANCISCO, May o.
Looting still continues despite the
watchfulness of the soldiers. Eight
men were arrested this morning
while making off with several hun
dred dollars worth of loot from the
ruins of the Washington brewery,
in the North Beach section.
Bluejackets from the cruiser
Boston last night captured four
members of gang engaged in
stealing lumber. Chinatown still
swarms with relic hunters who
work practically unmolested.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-09

Miss Charlotte l.. Loots reported
to the police this afternoon that
she had lost her handbag contain
ing gold hunting case watch, a
silver chain and $3.50 in cash.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-09
KNIGHTS TO DANCE
FOR FRISCO FUND

The knights OF Columbus will
give dance tonight a. the Hotel
Spokane for the benefit of the San
Francisco relief fund. A large
crowd Is expected.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-09
M'oERMoTT's MOTHER DEAD.

Detective John f. McDermott
has received word of the death of
his mother, Mrs, Rose McDermott.
at st. Peter, MINI. Mrs. McDer-
mott was II years old and one OF
the pioneers of Minnesota.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-09
DIPLOMAT
Is KILLED

WASHINGTON, May 9.-Adol-
pha Altamirano, minister of for
eign affairs of Nicaragua, has been
assassinated, according to the
American charge d'affaires at San
Jose, Costa Rica.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-09
PLOT TO MURDER
EMPEROR
(scripps News Association.)

BERLIN, May 9.-An anarchists
conspiracy to murder the emperor
was frustrated at Urville, where
the kaiser was scheduled TO arrive
Friday. The police discovered
enough dynamite to demolish the
palace there. Five foreigners were
arrested. Documents found prove
a plan to murder the kaiser.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-09
BOAT SINKS
THREE DROWN

CLEVELAND, o., May 9.-The
schooner Algeria was sunk this
morning in the harbor as the re-
suit of gale. 1t is believed three
persons were drowned. The life
savers rescued eight from a barge.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-09
.LEADERSAGREE
UPON A TRUCE
(Scripps News Association. }

CHICAGO. May "a truce be-
tween Dowle and Voliva by which
joint control Of Zion City industries
will be arranged until October Is
announced by Dowie's attorney. A
trlumvirate Is to have charge of
all affairs.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-09
MILES WINS THE
CHAMPIONSHIP

LONDON, May 9-Eustace Miles
won the English court tennis
championship today. defeating Jay
Gould in three sets out of four.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-09
Trust COMPANY
CLOSES DOORS

PITTSBURG, May 9--The Co
lumbia Savings & Trust Co, closed
its doors today on the state bank
ing commissioner orders.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-09

Robert Fly Fly, who lives two
miles east of the city, reported to
the police the loss Of a grip con-
tanning a fur coat and suit case
containing suit of clothes and
other wearing apparel.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-09

WASHINGTON. May 9.-Tae
senate decided that the Elkins
amendment TO the rate bill provid.
ing for the enforcement of coal and
oil from transportation by carriers
should take effect In 1908.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-09
FANATICS LOOT
TOWN

MANILA, May "a band of
Salvadoes, religious fanatics, who
are known as fuzzy wuzzies,"
looted the town OF Malasita Mon.
day night. The constabulary are
tracing them.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-05-09
VESUV|US IS
AGAIN ACTIVE

NAPLES, May 9.-Vesuvius is
again discharging sand and ashes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-11

| the melodious voices of the scarlet robed | boys of the celebrated imperial choir. | Ali eyes turned on the Emperor who bore 1 himself proudly erect. joining in the te | deum by crossing himself and making | frequent responses. The Expresses kept | their eyes straight to the front during | the long religious ceremony. scarcely nov | ing muscle. though the heaVing bosom and flushing face of tho young Empress showed that she was far from being at ease.
 At the close of the "Te Deum," the
 clergy retired, and the emperor moved up | the hall and ascended the das on the right of the throne. while the grand dukes
 moved forward and occupied the three lower steps on the same side. The met ropolitan, the Emperors 8 private chaplain,
 the members of the holy syned, the mas ter of the imperial household and tho l special aide-de-camp took their places at l the foot of the throne to the left, the ] emperor himself remaining alone in the center of the hall during the transforma- | ton.
 | When all those participating in the cere-
 mony had taken their new places, there { was a slight pause, and the emperor walked slowly to the dais, ascended the l throne, seated himself in the imperial ! chair, and an aide-de-camp stepped for
 ward and presented him with the draft :, of his address. His majesty rose, and | looking down upon the picturesque scene, delivered his message to the representa- | tives of the Russian millions. | The emperor spoke with a firm. steady | voice. which was heard distinctly in every ! corner of the hull emphasizing deliberatc- | ly every word. Such a hush fell on the assembly during the reading that the snap of camera shutter was sharply audible. | The emperor said: "The supreme provi- ! dence which gave me the care of our faith | erland moved me to call to my assistance | in legislative work elected representatives | of the people In the expectation of q | brilliant future of Russia, greet in your i persons the best men from the empire whom l ordered my beloved subjects to choose from among themselves "A difficult work lies before you. I trust that love for your fatherland and | your earnest desire to serve 1t will n- | spire and unite Sou. l shall keep in- violate the institutions which l have granted with the firm assurance that you will devote all your strength to the serv- 1 ice of your country. and especially to the l needs of the peasantry which are so close | to my heart and to tue education of peo- l pie and their economical welfare, remen- bering that to the dignity and prosperity | of the state not only freedom, but order, | founded upon justice, Is necessary. q desire from my heart to see my peo- | pie happy, and hand down to my son an empire secure. well-organized and en- l frightened.
 l May God bless the work that lies be- 1 fore me in unity with the council of the | empire and the imperial Douma May this | day be the day of moral revival of Russia
 and the day for the renewal of it's highest | forces
 | Approach with solemnity the labors for | which I call you. and be worthy of the
 responsibility put upon you by the em- | peror and people.
 | May God assist us
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-11
TESTIMONY CLOSED.
Case Against w. F. BechteI Will Be
 Argued Today.

Minneapolis May 10.-Sensational state ments by the defendant wound up the testimony in the case of the state against w. F. Bechtel, former president of the Northwestern National Life Insurance company, who is charged with grand lar- ceny in having appropriated to his own use s350,01O of the funds of the company The cross-examination of Mir. Beclltel was completed at such late nour that the court ordered an adjournment until to- morrow morning. when the attorneys will begin their argument.
 Mir. Bechtel charged that a former in- surance commissioner of Minnesota ac- cepted a bribe of s5OO0 for a favorable report on the proposed consolidation of the Northwestern Mutual and the Ma tional Life association. This accusation was considered by the grand jury which indicated MT. Beehtel and in its reports the inquisitors severely reprobated the in- surance commissioner, but said that he is exempt from prosecution under the statute of limitations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-11
PROPOSAL ACCEPTED.
Operators and Miners of Illinois VIII
 Hold Joint Conference.

Chicago, May 10.-The proposal of the United Mine Workers of Illinois to hold a joint conference with the coal operators of Illinois was accepted at meeting of the Illinois operataors held here today. A message was sent by the operators to H. c. Perry, presi- dent of the Illinois miners, asking hin: to reply at his earliest convenience in order that the meeting might take place as soon as possible.
 The Illinois, Indiana and Ohio oper ators, in joint session this evening, passed resolutions authorizing the ap pointment of a committee to lay be fore President Roosevelt the differ ences between the bituminous opera tors and the miners. No action will be taken by this committee, however. until the conference arranged today between the Illinois operators and min CTS, and which has been set for next week, fails in it's mission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-11
DECATUR ID HAVE THE GRAND LODGE Odd Fellows Will Meet There
 Next Year INSTALL GRAND OFFICERS Nominees for the Election Next Mo- vember Are Announced-Resolu-
 tIons of Appreciation
 Are Adopted.
INSTALL GRAND OFFICERS

The grand lodge of Alabama, lndepend- ent Order of Odd Fellows, at the morn Ing session yesterday nominated officers for 1907. and 1t was decided that the next meeting would be held in Decatur
 At the afternoon session the officers elected last October for the coming year were duly installed amid the impressive ceremony attendant upon such occasions. After the installation a final adjournment was taken.
 The nominees for election this coming October as follows:
 Grand master, R. Tyler Goodwin, Mont gomery; F. Erswell, Birmingham
 Deputy grand master, W. E. Urduhart, Birmingham; c. L. Jenkins, New Decatur.
 Grand warden. NJ. T. Qrmond. Tusca- loosa; G. L. Jenkins. New Decatur; J. P. McCluskey, New Decatur; J. P. Emmett. Albertville; G. B. Randolph! Anniston N H. Freeman, Birmingham G. A. Thomas Mobile. and G. W. Brab- son, Florence.
 Grand treasurer, J. C. Bowie. Tallladega, no opposition.
 Grand secretary, II. L. Mckee. Selma " ton Birmingham; A F. McGhee, Annis- ton; Charles Landstreet Fort Payne. Grand representative, Past Grand A. F. Meadow, Birmingham; Past Grand w. C. Wheeler, Huntsville.
 Decatur Ala, was selected as the next place Of meeting.
 The following resolutions were intro- duced by Past Grand Master Jacob Pep perman, and were adopted: Whereas on yesterday this grand lodge failed, for lack of time to show it's ap- preciatfon of the arduous labors and in- telligent efforts of Chairman A. C. Forbes and his helpers of the committee on rep resentation, therefore, be It Resolved, first, That the earnest and laborious work done principally by Chair man Forbes is tribute to his intelligent leadership and mental probity; be it Resolved, second, That this grand lodge hereby extends its thanks to Brother A. C. Forbes and assures him of the high personal and fraternal regard in which he is held. Fraternally Jacob Papper- man, J. NJ. Dannelly, w. c. Wheeler, Wal ter Crawford, w. T. Hutchens, H. L.. Mckee, A. E. Meadow, Jacob Burger
 The following officers for the ensuing year were installed yesterday afternoon. w. M. Crawford grand master
 R. T. Goodwin. deputy grand master
 w. E. Urquhart, grand warden H. C. Weaver, grand secretary. J. c. Bowie. grand treasurer O. J. Semmes, grand representative All the delegates expressed apprecia- ton of the courtesies shown them in Bir- minsham and would return to their homes, they said with many pleasant memories of the session here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-11
JUDGE HOLDS PRISONER.
Refuses to Release Negro to Officers
 for Fear of Lynchng.

Meridian, May 10.-tSpecial.) )-Judge Cochran today refused to turn over Chandler Clark. negro, to officers from Kemper county, stating that he feared the negro would be lynched when he reached Moscow. the scene of his alleged crime. The negro was arrested here several days ago on a charge of attempt at rape on Miss Irene Morton, daughter of Fl. c, Morton, n prominent citizen. Clark is claimed to have been fully identified.
 One of the officers told Judge Cochran than the negro might get lynched when brought back for trial. 'If he does,' re- piled the judge somebody else will find themselves in trouble. The law of the land shall be respected in my court''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-11
News of East Lake.

East Lake, May 10.-tSpeciaD.-The city Officials state that the resort at the lake is a perfectly orderly and, refined place of amusement this year. The officers de- tailed for duty in the park are instructed to be polite to everybody, and the way this is being carried out is frequently re- marked by the visitors. The officials wish it understood that the ladies and children will be looked after especially by the po- licemen on duty.
 The members of the newly-elected board of mayor and aldermen were given the oath of office Tuesday night, May 8, by the retiring mayor.
 Messrs. Truss and Hewlett have been elected city attorneys by the newiy-eiected board.
 Thomas E. Huey Is building S2o,oe cottage on Underwood avenue, between Seventy-eighth and Seventy-ninth streets. This is but one example of the remark able building activity going on in the town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-11
MANY ARRIVALS
 IN CHATTANOOGA
Southern Baptist Convention Will Hold First Session In That City
 This Morning.

Chattanooga, May l0--Tonight's arrival of the Southern Baptist convention swelled the number of visitors and dele gates in the city to more than 1000. and it is estimated by the secretaries of the convention who have served since the first convention that there will be more than 5Oo0 in attendance breaking all records of the past.
 Today the Baptist Young People s Union, the Woman's Missionary Union. 1 the Southern Baptist conference on edu- ! cation, and the trustees of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. held meet 1 ngs phe convention proper will open to- i morrow morning at the auditorium Tomorrow mornings session will be oc- cupied with the election of officers and the addresses of welcome. In the after noon the discussion of missionary work will be taken up. and in the evening the annual sermon will be preached. Not withstanding the crowded condition of the hotels. every visitor has been provided with suitable accommodations in homes throughout the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-11
AGREEMENT IS REACHED.
Cable From Key West to the Canal
 Zone Is Being Considered.

Washington, May 10.-Conferees on the army appropriation bill have reached complete agreement on all important amendments except tho Senate provision appropriating $927,- ono for a submarine cable from Key ! ,st, Fla, to the United States naval | ,tion at Guantanamo, Cuba, and to ! canal zone on the Isthmus of Pan anna. The House committee on inter. state and foreign commerce is consid ering a measure providing for such a cable, and the House conferees desired to postpone action until this commit tee makes it's report.
 The Senate conferees receded from the amendment providing for the re- tirement as major generals, officers of the civil war now holding the rank of brigadier generals, and it will be stricken out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-11
To Meet in Milwaukee.

Cincinnati, May 10.-The matter of insurance occupied the time of the Commercial Photographers Union of America at the morning session today. 1ne general idea has been adopted and only details were left for consid- eration today. Power was conferred on the general assembly and the grand officers to correct any technical clauses in the articles of incorporation which might conflict with the laws of the state in which the headquarters of the society might be located. This deci1 sion was reached in order to be pre- pared for any emergency that may arise in the future. By an unanimous vote Milwaukee was selected as the next meeting place in 1908. The re. port of the committee on constitution was read and will be taken up by sec tions when the convention meets to. morrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-11
SEVERAL WITNESSES TESTIFY. Investigation of Government Hospital
 for Insane Continues.

Washington, May 10.-The investi- gation of the government hospital for the insane near this city was contin- ued today by the special committee of the House of Representatives
 Mrs. F. N. Bolan of this city, who has son in the institution, testified that he had been ill treataed. Mrs. Wright. formerly treated there for nervousness, also told of abuse. Her husband, George c. Wright also was witness. His mother had been sent tc the institution and had died within a week thereafter. Her body was bruised so badly that he could hardly recognize her after her death.
 August Holmberg, an old soldier. told of cruel treatment and bad food.
 Otis Wilson and Owen s. Allen. both ex-attendants of the asylum, admitted striking patients