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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-19
C0RTELY0u May Reject
R, R. BOND SECURITIES

WASHINGTON, March 19.--In-
formation from a high source indi-
Gates that the administration Is
about to decide upon striking
81. c1nge in financial policy This &C
& II, if taken, in one particular, will
reverse Shaw's policy and may
climate railroad securities from the
position they now occupy as gilt
edge. Foreign capital heavily in
vested gives evidence of extreme
constituencies and upon announce
ment of active hostilities might pre-
Cipitate a serious furry.
1t is understood Sec. Cortely >
views on acceptable securities are
even more pronounced than the
presidents. Shaw in his efforts to
establish an elastic currency inter.
preted the law In favor of high
grade railroad bonds to the amount
of increase in circulation desired
conditional upon a basis of govern
ment bonds.
Cortelyou considers this method
unsatisfactory and not conductive
to stability. About $15,000,0 900 in
railroad bonds are now held as Sc.
curity for public deposit.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-19

keep hands off the city campaign.
The utter foolishness of this is
shown in the fact that Doust's
campaign is managed altogether by
the Pughs-Mac Pugh, Felix Pugh
and Fred Pugh, the latter deputy
prosecuting attorney. Fred Pugh,
by reason of his office, could at any
time demand the strength of lower
Howard st. by threatening to close
variety theaters where women are
employed contrary to state law,
and otherwise enforce the statutes.
He could order every poker game
in town closed and do several
other things which would render
disaster to the Dutch Jake" ele-
ment, as 1t is called.
The democrats could do that
also, and therefore the lower How.
ard st. people are in no position to
dictate terms to anyone.
1t is doubted II the socialists will
put ticket in the field at all In
fact, 1t Is being talked that the
democratic machine has control or
the socialist vote. and at the COM
Ing meeting for the purpose of or
ganizing such a ticket the machine
will down the proposition by thS
mass Of its socialist forces.
1t is said that the "slush fund
will be called in April l. There
will probably be two such funds
this campaign--one for the demo-
Gratis, the biggest one, and one for
the republicans. The democrats
have not the saloon vote solid.
They have the larger portion Of 1t.
The lower Howard st. places are
for Daggett, but such places as are
found along Riverside av., It is
said, are about to lend their
strength to the republicans on &C
count Of the city hall bunch BELT
Ting their powers for good or evil
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-19
STAND FOR
CITY LIGHT

The legislative committee of the
Central Labor union was instruct
ed last night to question all can
didates for Office at the coming city
election as to how they stand with
regard to the city owning it's OWL
lighting plant.
The questions will be drawn up
and sent to every candidate from
the mayor down, and the answers
published.
The ownership by the city of a
municipal light and power plant
has been advocated for years, but
w. w, P. influence has always
been able to sidetrack it.
1t is claimed that several thou
sand horsepower can be generated
at the city water works. Capable
electrical engineers say that If
1000 horsepower can be obtained
this would be enough to turn gen
orators necessary to produce light
for streets and public buildings.
The city pays the local monopoly
nearly $4,000 per year for lights.
Estimates made by competent en-
gineers give the cost of installing
a plant by the city as 100000, just
the city bill for lights for a period
of Is months.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-19
FRISCO GRAFTERS CONFESS

hold a session this morning, tho
foreman ordering postponement
until o'clock, when a great batch
of indictments will be filed. The
fact that indictments will be return
ed this afternoon was ofYicially an
nounced.
Prosecutor Heney was at his desh
early and, while showing the effects
of the great strain he has been
under for months, he is plainly
elated over the turn Of events. He
declined to discuss occurrences OK
Monday and announced from now
on he must decline to discuss furth.
err plans. =.
Indictments against practically
every person mentioned as having
been concerned in yesterdays pro-
ceedings are announced as certain.
One indictment will be against
Nellie Smith, confidential stenog-
rapher for Gerstel, Thomas &
Prick, attorneys for the Home Tele-
phone Co. The grand jury is not
satisfied with the evidence she
gave yesterday. Burns and his as
sistants claim to have positive EVIL.
dence that she is the person who
took stenographic notes for conf
Dental communications between
attorneys and off Gals of the Home
Telephone Co. and the supervisors.
1t is also claimed she knows who
took the bribe money, how much
and by whom 1t was passed.
1t is understood that Gerstel,
Thomas & Frick will also be indict-
ed. A true bill will also be return
ed against a high official Of the
United Railroads.
One report is to thte effect that
the names of Schmitz and Patrick
Calhoun, president of the United
| Railroads, were thrown into the in
dictment hopper and that the ins
dictment against Schmitz would be
Immediately presented to the SUI
perior court for hearing in custer
| proceedings.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-19
But ONE HONEST
S. F. OFFICIAL

SAN FRANCISCO, March 10
Detective Burns states this morn
ing that evidence of crookedness
has been discovered in every de-
partment of the municipal govern
ment. The only high officials
against whom there is not a par
ticle of evidence and who is being
pointed out as one honest official
of this city is the president of the
board of public works. George
Duffey. He was member of the
board of supervisors until a few
months ago and was given his pres
ent position in order to get him out
Of the gangs way.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-19
N. P.'S FAT GRAFT
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CHICAGO, March 19.-H. A
Gray, comptroller of the Northern
Pacific, testified in the interstate
commerce commission hearing Of
the Spokane rate case today on the
financial plans contemplated for
collection of freight rates which
would equal the interest on the
value of all company properties. AS
business increases, enhancing the
value of the property, the rates in
crease. The basis of rates would
be the same on all coal lands, acre
age, rights of way given by the
public as on other property. Gray
said
Company officers think the cub
lie ought to pay rates that give us
fair interest on the valuation OF
property, regardless of the fact
that much of this property was do
mated by the states. We intend to
sell that land for the future devel-
opment of the road. We refused an
offer from the Chicago, Milwaukee
& St. Paul for coal lands at Red
Lodge, Mont.
"Our estimate of value is based
on the valuation of 80 cents ton
for 100000 tons Of freight in
sight"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-19
CENTRAL LABOR UNION
SHUTS DOOR ON CHURCH

terial delegate could be seated as
long as any individual union OBJ
iected. This motion was ruled out
of order.
The opponents of Rev. Hindley
were asked to explain what opposi.
ton the clergy had offered to the
local bartenders' union as a union.
1t was practically admitted that the
ministers did not oppose the union-
iZing of saloons or the scale OF
wages of the bartenders: the only
objection on the part of the bar
tenders being due to the fact that
the clergy as whole did not APP
prove of the liquor traffic and
would do away with it IL possible.
Trades unionism did not enter into
the controversial was the liquor
interests against the church
In view of the favorable attitude
of the State Federation of Labor
towards seating clergymen as lay
delegates, and also the fact that
President Gompers, of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor, has urged
upon local central unions the ne
cessity for granting to the clergy
every opportunity to investigate la
Dor problems, the action Of Organl-
ger c, o. Young in taking sides
with the liquor interests is being
commented upon unfavorahly by
many local union men today.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-19
10 DAY LAW
invalid

Corporation Counsel Geraghty
has held the street car ordinance
providing 10 days apprenticeship
for carmen unconstitutional. His
decision is filed with the council.
The ruling will cause big row
among the labor unions. which
have been instrumental in having
the ordinance brought before the
council Mr. Geraghty holds that
the point is covered by the state
law and that the ordinance con-
flictS with this law.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-19

Rev. w. j. Hindley was refused
a seat as a fraternal delegate from
the congregational churches of
Washington in the Central Labor
union, The credentials of Rev.
Hindley were read and laid over to
new business. When that order of
business was reached delegate
from the Printing Pressmen's union
moved that the credentials be &C.
cepted and the delegate seated. The
motion was opposed by delegates
from the brewery workers and
other trades employed by the brew
ing companies and by the delegates
from the Bartenders' union.
These unions were assisted by In
ternational Organizer Horn. of the
Hotel g. Restaurant Employees
union and the state organizer for
the American Federation of Labor,
c. o. Young.
The brewery workers said they
would withdraw from the central
body if clergyman was given "a
seat as a fraternal delegate or in
any other capacity.
e. A. Cooney, local organizer fol-
the American Federation of Labor,
and President Wheaton, of the local
Typographical union, spoke for the
seating of the clergyman, but the
motion was lost. President Joyce
attempted to have the laws of the
central body amended so no minis
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-19

sleuths are maintaining relentless
surveillance and If any of the men
against whom indictments are ex-
pected attempt to escape they will
be arrested.
The specific amount of the cor.
ruption fund said to have been
given the supervisors and others
reaches the stupendous total of APP
proximately 100000.
The district attorneys Office is
confident of being able to show that
brides to the amount Of more than
$1000,000 have been passed.
Several attempts were made by
the supervisors to communicate
with Ruef after the grand jury adj
journed, but Elisor Bigges would
permit no one to talk with the pris-
oner. Ruef was practically in soil
tary confinement all night and the
same restrictions were imposed by
, the elisor this morning.
The graft charges against the
city supervisors include bribery fos
street railway and telephone fran.
chises, both the Pacific States Co
and the independent concern being
/ implicated in the latter. Every en-.
terprise requiring consent of the
city governing body is believed to
have been financed through corrup
ton funds.
The board of supervisors is tn.
creature of Ruef. 1t was this body
that tried to throw the district at
torney out of office and replace hiE
with Ruef in order that the latter
might quash indictments againsi
himself and save the rest of his
gang from exposure and prosecu
ton.
With today's developments it is
believed Heney has the gang On
The run and that the whole story OF
official crime will come to the sur
face in the frantic effort the ST.
pervisors are making to insure per
sonal safety.
The grand jury decided not tc
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-19
CANDIDATES

The following persons filed dec
larations today of their intentions
to become candidates for the coun-
Gil before the direct primaries:
George M. Reasoner, republican.
Fourth ward, term beginning May
IT; E. V. Lambert, republican.
Third ward, 10 days after the first
Tuesday in May. 1908; J. T. Snyd-
err. republican. Fourth ward, term
beginning May IT; Frank Ledwith,
democrat, Fourth ward, term be-
ginning May II; James Maxwell,
democrat, Fourth ward, term begin
ming May II; w. II. Hagen, republi-
can, Fourth ward, 10 days after the
first Tuesday in May, 1908.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-19

Charles p. Lund, chairman of the
republican city central committee
this morning stated that George T.
Crane, the republican possibility as
opponent Of w. J. Doust for the
nomination before the direct
primary, was undecided as yet
whether or not he would get busy
for the place. There seems to be a
dlscord somewhere. dscord over
congressional possibilities.
The Jones faction is opposing
Crane because he Is strictly a
Sweeney man. 1t was in the
Occur d'Alenes that Charles
Sweeney got his start from which
came his millions; 1t was In the
Occur d'Alenes that Mr.. Crane got
his start but not millions. Sweeney
has aligned himself against Jones
and in consequence the Jones men
are opposed to Crane on that ac-
count Charles P. Lund has practl-
cally, so say republicans, under
taken the management of the pros
-s.S@ye campaign Of Crane, The
other republicans, therefore, want
Lund's scalp and have already
tried to put Dent Crow in his
place.
Democrats are openly predicting
the nomination of Crane if he
should decide to make the race. In
fact, democrats are trying to Sc
cure his nomination right now by
preparing to hurl force against
the primaries with that end in
view. 1t seems foregone con-
cusion that Mayor Daggett Will
have no opposition and strength not
needed for his nomination will be
thrown to the nomination of Crane
Republicans are making a little
campaign material by saying that
the lower Howard st. element hao
notified Doust that he had better
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-19
ThAW TRIAL
(Scripps News association

tSCFlppS News ASSOclatlOn.)
NEW YORK. March 19.-Dr.
Jelliffe was recalled today and Je-
rome continued his relentless prob
ing. Jellitfe remained cool and
elusive in his answers and spared
with Jerome skillfully.
Jerome insisted that Jelliffe de
scribe. the form of insanity from
which Thaw suffered. He shrewdly
avoided the question, finally saying
that from the facts given in Je-
rome's hypothetical question he
could only say he was insane, with
out attempting to designate the
form
At the conclusion of Evelyn's
affidavit, drawn by Abe Humme,
yesterday afternoon, Delmas offer
ed the record of Hummels convic,
ton for perjury in divorce trials.
1t was admitted. The defense will
Offset the affidavit by showing that
Evelyn was practically forced to
sign it without knowing its con-
tents. Hummel was then in Whites
employ.
For, over two hours Jerome put
Jelliffe through a terrific grilling.
Once each lost his temper, but
neither was able to shake the
other With the time devoted to
Jelliffe, the hope that taking testi'
mony would end today vanished ap-
parenEy.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-19
To VOTE ON
AMENDMENTS

The city council will tonight vote
on the charter amendments taking
the parks out of politics and rails
ing the salaries of the city officials
The question of endorsing the &C.
ton of the finance committee
which yesterday afternoon decided
to recommend a liquor license at
the Lincoln saloon, corner First av.
and Lincoln ST., will also be con-
sidered The Graves alley fran
chise may be brought up.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-19

w. B. Wardrop, to whom the $500
worth of Canadian Pacific checks
found in the possession Of Ed De
vaney, boXcar robber. were made
payable, appeared at police head
quarters this morning and ex-
planned that the checks had been
issued at Fernie, B. c.. in exchange
for some property rights. Wardrop
went east and presumed the checks
had been mailed to him. The po.
lice are holding the checks pend
ing further investigation. 1t is be-
lieved the thief robbed either a
mail sack Or the Canadian Pacific
Office at Fernie.
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(Scripps News Association
; SAN FRANCISCO, Mar.
, 19.-It is assorted positive
ly this afternoon that Is SUI
, pervisors have confessed
, grating. Among the indict-
, ments to be returned this
, afternoon will be several
, against officials of the
, Home Telephone Co.
, Another who it is said
, will fall under the ban of
, the grand jury is T. V. Hal
, sey, of the Pacific States
, Telephone Co., from whom
, Supervisor Lonergan is al
, legged to have confessed to
, receiving $1,000 for his vote.
, Ruef spent night of
, horrors. Cut off from his
, friends, he paced the small
, room in agony of doubt and
, terror.
For the first time since
, his indictment and arrest he
, realized the seriousness of
, his predicament. Time and
, again he threw himself on
, the bed in an effort to sleep,
, but after a few moments
, repose would jump from bed
, and again begin his cease
D less tramp.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-19
THREATENED
BY FLOOD
(Scripps News Association.)

tSCTlppS news
STOCKTON, March 19-The
worst food known in this valley
since 1862 is expected tonight and
tomorrow. All the streams are
bank-full and running over. The
San Joaquin river burst the levees
on the west side and is flooding a
large area toward the town OF
Tracy. The Mokulmne river is the
highest ever known. 1t took out
steel bridges at Comanche and
Clements.
In the mountains east of Stock
ton over six inches of rain fell yes
terday and it is certain Stockton
will be inundated.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-19
HILL T0F0[L0W HARTMAN

(Scripps News AssociatNn.l
WASHINGTON, d. c., March 10.
"A preliminary examination into
the doings of the Hill system of
railroads has convinced the inter.
state commerce commission thai
the light of day upon them will be
beneficial to the business interests
of the country. 1t is stated official
ly at the offices of the commission
today that thorough examination
of the Hill lines similar to that OF
the Hartman lines is now progress
ing. Special attorneys are now
gathering data.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-19
SHE SHOOK HIM.

Herbert Glover was this morn
Judge KEENAN, from Kathearino
Glover upon the grounds of deser'
ton. The couple were married in
Skagway, Alaska, June 10. 1902.
She deserted shortly after their ar
rival in Spokane in 1902.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-19
MAHONEY TO THE FRONT,

DENVER, March &c. f. Ma.
honey, acting president Of the
Western Federation OF Miners,
leaves tonight for Nevada camps,
where the Federation and Indus
trial Workers of the World are in
volved in trouble.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-19

was this morning appointed bailiff
in Judge Huneke's court. George
w. Sweet was appointed bailff for
Judge Sullivan Mr.. Sweet has been
in this city but short time, hav.
ing formerly lived at Waverly,
Wash.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-19
THREATEN
BIG STRIKE
(Scripps News Associa ton. J

(Scripps News Assoc!a tion.)
CLEVELAND, o., March 19.-At
meeting of the executive board of
the International Brotherhood of
Bolermakers & Iron Ship Build
ers this morning an ultimatum was
issued to Hartman that a general
strike on all his lines will be de-
clared within 4S hours unless
officials of the Chicago & Alton
come to terms with the boiler,
makers.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-19
FURTHER INVESTIGATION

CHICAGO, March 19.-Furthe
investigation of the banking
methods of Walsh was ordered by
Judge Anderson this morning in
impanelling a new federal grand
ujry, which he instructed to inves-
tigate alleged violations of bank
ing laws.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-19
CRIMINAL CASES

When arraigned before Judge
Sullivan this morning J. II. Ded-
rick pleaded guilty to the charge
of larceny. He will be arraigned
for sentence next Saturday.
Howard Mantell was also ar
raigned and pleaded not guilty to a
charge Of forgery.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-19

SAN FRANCISCO, March 10
Astounding revelation have been
amde before the grand jury, which
did not end its session until al
most l O'Clock this morning. What
has leaked out has created a most
profound sensation.
Few of the city supervisors who
are alleged to have confessed or
who are under suspicion slept last
night. All are scurrying to avoid
the trap Heney is closing upon
them.
1t is freely predicted this morn,
ing that some would attempt to get
away, but Burns and a corps of
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-19
INVESTIGATION DELAYED.

The board OF health this morning
postponed it's meeting at the isola.
ton hospital and will make tbs
trip tomorrow. The board intends
to investigate charges of graft and
incompetence brought against A. s.
Hosler, superintendent of the hos.
initial,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-19
JONES FORCES ARE FIGHTING CRANE

from campaign standpoint.
Republicans generally admit that
they have but one man who can
make a race with II. NJ. Eggleston,
democrat, for the city treasury.
That man is Zachariah Stewart.
They are continually at him to sGt
his consent.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-19
DOWNEY CASE POSTPONED.

The charges of drunkenness pre-
ferred against Patrolman Leo
Downey will not be taken up this
afternoon by the police board,
Chief OF Police Waller was COM
PEELED to spend most Of the day at
the court house and was unable
to arrange a hearing.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-19
GREEN FOUND GUILTY.

Tony Green was found guilty OF
criminal assault by a jury in Judge
Huneke's court yesterday afterday.
Green was chum OF F. c. Hosey.
who was convicted but a few days
ago Of the same crime upon the
same person.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-19
WOULDN'T SUPPORT HER.

A divorce complaint was filed
this morning by Eliza J. Seay
against William M. Seay in which
she alleges that he has refused to
support her and their child. She
asks the custody Of the child.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-19
TOOK THEIR LIVES:
WANTS THEIR MONEY
(Scripps News Assoclation.>

(Scripps News Assoc!ation.l
NEW YORK, March 19.--Jose
phine Terranova today filed suit to
recover a $4,000 estate left by an
uncle and aunt whom she killed
but was acquitted on account OF
brutality suffered at their hands.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-19
TOOK SHOT AT TRAIN.

A complaint was filed before the
Juvenile court this morning by ].
J. Fitzgerald charging MARCEL Mo-
dell, of Fairfield, Wash, with
throwing a stone through an o. r.
& N. passenger coach window and
injuring passenger.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-19
ONE YEAR IN PRIsI0N

Ed Macdonald. who entered
plea of guilty to the charge of lar
ceny from the person some time
ago, was this morning arraigned
before Judge w. II. Sullivan ano
sentenced to one year Of hard la
Dor in the penitentiary.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-19
COMPLAINS ON CHILD.

Bertha Lee this morning filed a
complaint in the Juvenile court
against Ida Forbes, alleging that
she was incoWigible ana beyond
parental control. Ida is but IS
years of age and IS living With Mrs
F. Miller, her mother.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-19

COPENHAGEN, March 19.-The
Danish training ship, Viking, was
blown over during a storm In the
shipbuilding yard here today. Four
hundred workmen were aboard at
the time. None was killed and
only 10 were hurt.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-19

(Scripps News Associa;ion)
LONDON, March 19-John Milne
seismologist, says the world has
been so quiet for the past fortnight
that something in the earthquake
line is about due.