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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-11

There Is going to be a tobacco
and cigar war In Spokane.
incidentally one of the large dry
goods establishments of the city
will have to "make other plans" on
the expiration of the present lease.
Esberg, Gunst & Co., tobacco
trust fighters, with headquarters in
San Francisco, have pulled off a
deal with the Charles Sweeney in
terests by which they obtain pos
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-11
PRIOR SOLD
BOGUS BONDS
(Ecripps News Association.)

(Scripps News Association.)
CLEVELAND, O., Jan. 1.-THE
cause of the suicide of Leland w.
Prior, broker, is believed by bank
ers who are probing his accounts.
because he sold forged municipal
bonds in various parts of the coun-
try, and he was also heavily in
volved with customers for whom he
was carrying New York exchange
accounts. Detectives employed by
the bankers committee are seeking
thVe who engraved the bonds and
who assisted in their disposition.
Arrests are expected.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-11
TOBACCO COMP ANY CETSTHE
WH|TEH0USE STORE WAR ON

get continuance, even at a raise of
SIS month.
1t does not look reasonable that
a tobacco firsm wants the entire
Whitehouse quarters, and 1t may
be that some squeeze is on.
BY this coup the tobacco trust
fighters. themselves becoming quite
monopolistic, will get control of
the two diagonal corners in the
heart of the city.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-11
WANTED TO ADOPT HIS
OWN W|FE'S DAUGHTER

For the first time in Spokane
county since the session Of the last
an appeal for adoption
orders has been made to Judge
under the new law
which allows either spouse to adopt
the chi& of the other spouse.
Pearl Alice Perkins is the daugh-
ter of Mrs. Lottie D. Evans by a
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-11

It was announced this morning
the insurance company to be oper-
ated by the Inland Implement and
Hardware association is an assured
success. The necessary 100000
worth of business has been sub
scribed and 1t is estimated that the
amount will reach 100000 before
the association now in session at
the Hotel Spokane adjourns.
The insurance feature was fully
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-11
Also Gets Basement of Exchange Ma
tional Bank Building..Cigar Stores on
Both H0wdrd and Riuerside Corners
big AdUonce in Rentals.

session of the part Of the White
house store which occupies the
Sweeney property, and also the
basement of the Exchange Nation
al bank building which has hereto
fore for seven or eight years been
occupied by the well known Hei
lenbrand cigar store.
Peculiar facts of interest are:
Esberg, Gunst 4 Co. get the Swee-
ney part Of the Whitehouse for
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-11

former husband. It was desired
that the girl be made the legal heir
OF James w. Evans, second hus-
band of the mother, and applica-
ton was made this morning to the
court. The act of the last legisla-
ture made this proceeding possible
and Judge Poindexter granted the
order.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-11
Hardware Men to Furnish
Fire Protection u,ithin
Ass'n. .--HdUe Enough
members Subscribed.

discussed at today's session Of the
association. Every member of the
association in good standing can
carry insurance in this company.
Every member can carry up to
$4,000 with the association. All
members will be given a board rate.
If no losses occur all money will
be refunded except 10 per cent,
which goes to reserve fund.
The object of the new company Is
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-11

be organized, and the meeting to
be held next Sunday. Jan. ~, will
lit Is believed-settle the question
as the delegates will have reported
back to their unions and viii be
empowered to act.
II is known that many of tho
local unions have instructed their
delegates to proceed with the or.
ganization of the new central, but
whether enough unions win take
similar action to make the move
ment successful will not be known
until the next meeting.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-11
CLASSES AR[ H[[D
By D.. HARp[R5' WISH

ing the only signs Of the leaders
passing. Private services will be
conducted at 1920 this morning at
the residence by Doctor Frank Gum
saulus. A number OF short adj
dresses will be made by other
clergymen. Public services will oc~
cur Sunday after the body lies in
state at Haskell Hall.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-11
RAILROAD
f|lt} PASS list
(Scripps News Association.)

(ScripnS News AssOCiat1on.)
OLYMPIA, Wash, Jan. 1.-THE
first railroad to report on passes
issued last year is the Columbia &
Puget Sound of Seattle, which to-
day certified to the state railroad
commission list of about 400
names of those who received free
or reduced transportation.
Most Of the passes were issued
to employees Of the road. Passes
No. 707 to 734 are ANIMALS, issued
to other railroad officials. Five
ministers received clergy half fare
permits.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-11
MARSHALL FIELD IS
ILL OF PNEUMONIA

ger. Stanley Field denies the re-
ports that the patient spent very
bad night.
1t was announced his condition
was unchanged at 3 o'clock. DR..
Giggs remained in attendance all
day. The members of the family
are now here and remained at the
hotel all day, showing the serious
condition Of the patient.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-11

$4,000 a year, or $1,666 a month,
while Mr.. Goodalls company has
been paying only $3.50 for it. The
newcomers will pay $3.50 month
for the Hellendanr Hellenbrand
quarters, while they have been
bringing only 1925 month.
1t Is said that Mr., Goodall hail
no chance to save his old lease.
Also that the administrators of the
Hellelbrand estate was unable to
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-11
SALOON KEEPERS
MUST pay FOR
RUINED HOME
fscripps News Association.l

CHICAGO, Jan. IA jury this
morning returned verdict against
three saloon keepers for $17,500 in
favor of five children of John He'd
lund, a carpenter, and alleged the
father was ruined by drink which
defendants sold him.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-11
LUKE co.
BURNS OUT
(Scripps News Association.)

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. IL
Grosvenor today discussed the
Philippine tariff bill at length. Will
llams of Mississippi followed Gros-
venor, favoring the bill, saying it
is step In the right direction to-
ward free trade between the islands
and this country.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-11
WANT DfPEW
TO RESIGN
(Scripps News Association

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. IL
Senator Brackets resolution de-
handing that Depew resign was re-
introduced in the senate today and
made special order for Tuesday.
He cites the insurance revelations.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-11
RICH STRIKE
NEAR NOME

NOME, Jan. 11.-A fabulously
rich tundra strike on the Cyrus
Noble and Bourbon benches be-
tween Day and Bourbon creeks has
been made. One hundred dollars a
pan was secured on bed rock at 40
feet. J. C. Brown was the discov-
erer.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-11
LOOKING INTO
CANAL MATTERS
(Ecripps News Association

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. IL
A formal investigation of the man.
agement Of the Panama railroad
canal and canal zone by the gov
eminent was begun today behind
closed doors by the senate COM
mittee on canals. Taft was present
and furnished the names of those
in a position to give information.
Public hearings will probably be.
gin Tuesday. Stevens will be the
first witness. A subcommittee may
visit the isthmus.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-11
PRESIDENT IS
NOW RED MAN
(Scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News Assoc1atlon.)
WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. IL
President Roosevelt was initiated
into the order of Red Men at the
White House this morning. A num-
Der of general officers of the organ
ization were present. The oath was
administered by Chief Incohonee
Cherry. The president was made
honorary member, and is the only
one in the order.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-11
KILLED
MOTHER
(Scripps News Association-)

TACOMA, Jan. l1.-Nels Nelson
at Wilkeson killed his mother this
morning, cutting her throat, and
tried to kill his wife and two chill
dren with a fiat iron. He blew out
his own brains. The wife and one
child will recover. The youngest
child, 1 year old, is fatally injured.
Loss Of land through tax foreclo-
sure Is said to have unbalanced his
mind.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-11
CAR LEAVES ELEVATED

levee. Six were badly hurt and
the others almost frightened into
Mysteries. Girders caught one end
of the car and prevented a fall en-
tirely to the ground. or at least six
would have been instantly killed,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-11
(Scripps News Association.)

NEW YORK, Jan. II. - Marshall
Field is said to be in most critical
condition from pneumonia at the
Holland House.
DR.. w. B. James, physician at
tending Marshall Field, this morn
ing issued a bulletin saying Field
has pneumonia to moderate eX-
tent, but is in no immediate dan
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-11
LANKy BOB
HAS BENEFIT
FOR BLACKSMITH
(Scripps News Association.)

SIOUX FALLS, s. D., Jan. IL
Bob Fitzsimmons arranged bene-
fit for blacksmith whose floor
caved in by the weight of crowd
pushing in to see the pugilist make
horseshoes.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-11
FAST MAIL
IS WRECKED
(ecripps News Association.>

OGDEN, Utah, Jan. II. - The
Southern Pacific west bound fast
mail was wrecked at Montello west
of here at midnight. The train
broke In two while going down
grade, wrecking the engines and
ditching the cars. None were hurt.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-11
SUGAR KING
is ON TRIAL
(Scripps News Association.)

PARIS, Jan. 1.-The trial of
Jules Jaluzot, sugar king who re-
Gently failed for 100000 francs,
began today. He is charged with
abuse of confidence in Illegally Or
ganizing savings banks and stores
which he managed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-11
VALUABLE RECORDS
WERE CONSUMED
(scripps News Association

PUEBLO. Colo, Jan. 11.-Fire
last night in a room in the Santa
Fe depot destroyed large amount
of valuable railroad records. The
building was destroyed. The money
loss Is small.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-11
MRS. MORRIS
SERIOUSLY ILL
tscripps News Association.y

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. IL
1t is stated at the New Willard
hotel this morning that Mira. Miner
Morris, who was forcibly elected
from the White House week ago,
is in a dangerous condition. occa-
sionally lapsing into a comatose
state.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-11
POSTPONE
OIL HEARING

(6cripps News Association.>
NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-THE Stan.
dard Old hearing is postponed until
2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-11
(Scripps News Association

(Scripps News Association.)
CHICAGO, Jan. 1.-According
to decree Of DR.. Harper, almost
the last order issued by the dying
educator, classes at the University
of Chicago went on today uninter-
rupted. The silent tread of stu
dents, the Borrowing faces of 375
instructors, flags at half mast be-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-11
JOYCE is HOME

Thomas Joyce of the bartenders'
union returned from Aberdeen on
Monday evening. He has been in
at the meeting of the
State Federation of Labor. He
stated the meeting was a grand
success.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-11
FAVOR Philippine
TARIFF BILL

(Scripps News Association.)
PORTLAND, Jan. 1.-THE Lutke
show case factory and warehouse
caught fire this noone and will
probably be total loss, $4,000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-11
I[AR]
F0R wR[(k|NQ
(Scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News Association)
BAKERSFIELD, Jan. 11.-Louis
Dolma, convicted of attempting to
wreck a Southern Pacific freight
two miles east of Kern City, Dec. 2,
was sentenced to three years in
prison this morning.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-11
NAVE JUSTICE
OF ARIZONA

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. IL
The president today nominated F.
8. Nave of Arizona to be justice
of the supreme court of Arizona.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-11

(Scripps News Association.)
ST. LOUIS, Jan. ia Pullman
car attached to fast train on the
Wabash, entering the city from
Chicago, plunged this morning
from the elevated tracks onto the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-11
Q o Q Q Q Q Q o Q o . . o 0o o Q o o Q Q
CANNOT PAY OUT
$4,000 DONATION

The National Surety company has formally officially
notified city county authorities respons.
IDLE pres they
10000
The that the believe that
y public moneys may be diverted any such purpose.
Attorney Ernest c. Macdonald, behalf Of the company
today notified City Comptroller Robert Farley
stand behind him in his II he issued
The attorney served similar notice county
the bonding and usually bonding
credited with strict view Of given instruction
"Under circumstances you Il
Gals.
600 Q o. o o. o 90 90 0O0 o 0c 900
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-11

This may not prove to be hap
by one, but it'll be lively New
Year for Chauncey.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-11

A word from Josh Wise: Nothin'
II give tn average woman a back
ache much quicker thin tn resigna-
ton Nv her cook.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-11
FORMER OREGON
SENATOR DYING
(scripps News AssocIation.)

tScrfpps NEWS AssoclAtion.J
SACRAMENTO, Jan. II. - For
mer United Ctates Senator Geo. w.
Mcbride of Oregon is dying here
from complications resulting from
an old injury.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-01-11
WILL RETIRE
GEN. BUTLER

LONDON, Jen. 11.-Gen. Sir
Redvers Butler, who long expected
TO be field marshal, will be retired
as general with $4,000 per year.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-04-14
ART EXHIBIT
FOR SCHOOLS

Recognizing the educational advan-
tages to be derived from the opportu-
nifty to see good art. and feeling the
need Of good pictures for schoolroom
decoration with good pictures. the city
schools have arranged with a Boston
firm for an art exhibit of 1877 pictures
to be held in some central hall Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday, April 2e, 81
and 2s. The exhibit will also be open
during the evenings and muscial and
literary program will be given.
This collection consists In large part
of carbons and photographers made
directly from the original masterpieces
is selected by art experts. A small
admission will be charged, tn entire
proceeds Of which, after deducting the
expense Of the exhibit, will be used for
the purchase Of pictures for decora-
tion OF the schoolrooms. The purpose
OF the exhibit II two-f fold:
First-To give the people OF Lewis
ton an opportunity to see fine coll
lection Of the worlds famous MASTER
pieces Of painting. sculpture and archi-
lecture.
Second-To make II possible for the
public to own at very reasonable cost
some OF these pictures and also to pro-
vide means with which to ornament
our schoolrooms.
"rhAse PURPOSES are laudable In
deed and the exhibit ought to have the
patronage of every citizen In Lewis
ton." urges Superintendent Wright.
Further announcements win be
made later of the place where the ex-
hibit will be given ana the small prices
that will be charged for single admis-
sion and season tickets.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-04-14
eitter in Attack On
Roosevelt and His
Work
Yn,taarss He Has Promised Mors aad
.pons Less Than Anyone since
Days ef Judas lseariot.

4 Kansas City, April 14.-Representa-
live Charles A. Towne of New York.
~ responding to toast here last night
- the Jefferson day banquet, went
,cutsife OF his set speech to bitterly
,sttack Roosevelt and to eulogize will
liam Jennings Bryan.
-Towne did not refer to Bryan by
rnne. but his remarks were pointed
ana ended in rousing demonstration
Tor the Nebraskan.
Referring to the failure to material
Ire OF the predicted panic that was to
follow the adoption Of the gold stand
ard. the speaker said the panic did not
occur because the country produced
enough gold to supply the money mar
~ without q material increase in the
silver output.
1--WE owe our prosperity to provi-
Aence, not to a policy. When men re-
Fused to open the mines, God opened
them,. continued the speaker.
Towne then attacked Roosevelt.
Il am going to take you into my con-
4idence this much. by telling you am
going back to Washington for the
avowed purpose OF exposing President
Roosevelt
~He II the greatest promiser and
smallest performer since the days of
Judas Iscariot. He filched his rate
regulation programme from the ma
tional democratic platform. and he has
now laid down on his own bill. He
sends for legislators and lectures them
IKE boya.
"And his tocls-consider them for q
minute. They are . speaker and de-
generate house. Nuwadays there are
three steps In national legislation
getting permission OF "Uncle Joe" to
Introduce q bill and then securing its
passage through the house and senate
Il get no show in the house.
might a. well make power OF attor-
ney to the speaker. to get back home
and get to work. would not stay in
congress or In the democratic party II
did not believe democracy would
eventually triumph in national affairs
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-04-14
THEY PLAN FOR
CITY BEAUTIFUL

The matter OF outlining a plan for
tree planting, parking and sidewalk
construction cameup before the city
council last night, but was deferred
until Monday night. when 1t will be
again taken up. The work as outlined
will be in the nature Of making the
city more beautiful and the district
will comprise Normal hill.
1t is planned to park the streets and
plant trees, together with sidewalk
construction, which will beuniform and
in harmony. One of the features Of
this plan IL adopted would be the per-
manency Of the work, as 1t Is planned
that no change would ever be made.
The council receiver a communica-
tion from g. N. Miller, who is at Cor
vallis Ore. stating that he would ar
rive in Lewiston about April Is. to
superintend the construction of the
new sewer. Mr.. Miller prepared the
plans OF the system and viii. have
charge of the work.
The matter of having a probation
OFFICER for the city was taken up and
the council will arrange to meet the
ministers OF the city to confer on the
question OF appointing such an officer.
The matter OF arranging for the city
election which will be held June 1S.
was taken up and will be finished at
the meeting Monday evening.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-04-14
HE APPEALS TO
UPPER COURT
Federation Attorney Is
Active For
Clients

Washington, April 14.-Attorney E.
eted an appeal in the supreme court of
appeals from the decision OF United
States circuit court in the Idaho cases
Of H. Meyer, d. Haywood, A. Petit
bone, held in custody at Caldwell. Ida
no, charged with completely in the
murder of the late Governor Steunen-
berg.
The appeal Is from the decision by
the circuit court refusing to grant
writs Of habeas corpus.
Richardson on Monday will ask the
supreme court to advance the cases
in order to secure a hearing during the
present term Of court.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-04-14

son (ClarkstOn) second, Thompson
Half mile-Kearns first, Fastler
(Clarkston) second; time, 2:21.
Pole vault-Eckert first, Sempert
second, Kearns and Smith tied for
third; height. 8 feet . inches.
High jump-Hood (Clarkston) and
Deither Newiston) tied for first place,
James (Clarkston) second, Thompson
third: height. feet 10 1-2 inches.
Shot put-Goff (Clarkston) first
Fem second. Sempert third; distance
"a feet inches.
440 yard dash-Forest Smith first
Kearns second, Thompson third; time
1901.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-04-14
OPEN HyDRANT
PLAYS HAVOC
Furniture in Charleston
Store is Badly
Damaged

Charleston Bureau Evening Teller.
Charleston, Wn., April 14.-The
Charleston Furniture and Undertaking
company was damaged by water this
morning at an early hour to the extent
Of $500.
Bradford hall, which is above the
store, was being used last night and
the city water was shut OFF for time.
hydrant which had been used earlier
In the evening was left open and it Is
supposed the water was turned on
about 3 o'clock this morning. The
waste pipe was not sufficient to carry
the water away and 1t spread over the
floor, running down through to the first
floor and into the basement below.
c. H. Nehrhood, who was up at S
O'Clock this morning. discovered the
water and succeeded in arousing the
janitor. who had the key to the hall
which they opened and shut the pres
sure off, otherwise it would have run
until Z o'clock, the time OF opening the
store.
Much furniture and number of
caskets were badly damaged d. A.
Ebersole who Is employed in the store,
stated that the loss would probably
reach $500. An invoice of the goods il
being taken today. when 1t will be de-
termined the exact loss.
The blame has not yet been fixed, as
the Ladies Aid society Of the Christian
church had charge of the hall and
some one left the hydrant open.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-04-14
SEVER BONDS
OF MATRIMONY

There was light business before the
district court today. The hearing Of
few motions and the, taking Of tes-
timony In : divorce suit where the
defendant was IN default and the
granting OF q decree was the extent
Of the record. After the morning ses-
sion the court adjourned until Monday
Following ID the detail Of the pro-
ceedings had up until the time Of ad-
journment:
Henry Narrasseck ct al W. John J.
Marasseck; time to answer extended
to April 20..
Lycurgus jackson W. F. D. Warner;
settled out Of court by stipulation;
each party to pay his own costs.
Roland r. Wood W. Jennie L. Wood;
Get for hearing May :.
Jennettie 3. Harman W. John w,
Harman; decree 'of divorce granted.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-04-14
CHARLESTON MAY
SECURE GAS co.
Charleston Bureau Evening Teller.

Charleston Bureau Evening Teller.
Charleston, Wn.. April Ill. e.
Hoobler OF the Charleston Commercial
company stated this morning that an
effort was being made to induce the
Lewiston Gas company to come across
the river. and that the company looked
upon the proposition with much favor.
Several Inducements have been made
to the gas company and It Il probable
that they win extend their mains to
the Washington side Of the river. The
town has Grown to such m extent that
much eas would b used for both Tight
ing and heating purposes. The com-
pany would be welcomed by all resi-
dents Of the city.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-04-14
FEM MAKES new RECORD
IN 24 DASH

Fem, the Lewiston High school
sprinter broke an intercollegiate rec
ord in the field meet at Charleston this
afternoon. At Pullman last season the
record stood "a AS for the 220 dash,
which was today lowered by Fem to
% AS.
The track was fast and interest In
the meet went to top pitch after the
running of this event.
Results up to 3 o'clock:
22o yard dash-Fenn first; 6torer
second. Thompson third. all Of Lewis
ton: time % As.
100 yard dash-Fenn first, THOMPSON
second, Storer third; time IL seconds
Discus throweempert 4rst, Daesd-