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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24
FISHERMEN RUN DOWN

VANCOUVER, B. c., Oct. ga
That the steamer Charmer, a few
minutes prior to her collision with
the Tartar is the fog last Thursday
night, ran into and SANK a fishing
boat and drowning Donald Gum
and Alec MacAuley off Point Grey
Is now certain. Passengers on the
Charmer reported striking a small
boat, but little credence was placed
in the story. Now j. lnnis says the
two men named were fishing for
him and have been missing since
Thursday night.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24
TWO MORE
BANKS CLOSE

NE WYORK, Oct. 24.-Two more
banks faileyd today, the Twelfth
Ward and Hamilton banks, both
smaller institutions than those
hitherto involved The state bank
ing department is in charge.
The Hamilton bank had six
branches in Harlem and one in
Williamsburg.
The Mercantile National bank
formerly cleared for the Hamilton
The latter had deposits amount
ing to 100000. The Twelfth
Ward bank had deposits amounting
to $3,O0O,000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24
GIRL INJURED BY HORSE

Miss Bessie Root, daughter of
Contractor H. l.. Root, was severe
ly injured in runaway yesterday.
The ligaments in her right wrist
were torn so badly it was neces-
sary to place her arm in splints,
She hitched her horse near the
residence at Minnehaha park and
1t caught its head in the rope.
Fighting to free itself, it tore the
bride off just as Miss Root grabbed
it. When the horse bounded away
Miss Roots arm was caught.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24
JAP CAUGHT HIM AT 1T

A Jap cook who may have help
ed put the trimmings on Russia
saved DR.. II. w. Aliens home from
being burglarized yesterday after
noon. The burglar entered the
house while the family was absent,
but the Jap caught him at it and
declared war with pole he
snatched up. The neighbors saw a
stranger emerge through the front
window, shattering the glass, with
a Jap screeching war whoops in
close pursuit But the Jap was dis
tanced and the burglar is still 60
ing.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24

Nettie Johnson, the woman who
was captured in the act Of stealing
two silk waists at the Blakesley de-
partment store yesterday, was re-
leased on $50 bonds today. Patrol
man Peabody made the arrest. The
woman confessed. Her alleged
method was to engage clerk in
conversation, ask for something on
shelf and while the clerk was
busy getting 1t down. deity steal
some article and put II in a small
hand satchel she carried,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24
ADAMS WITNESSES GONE

WALLACE, Oct. 24.-The pros
pect that Steve Adams will not be
tried again is forecasted in fears ex,
pressed by the prosecuting attor-
ney that two of the most important
witnesses have left the state and
can probably not be brought back.
They are Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Phil
lips, who were depended upon to
identity the remains found in the
woods as those Of Tyler. Where
they have gone Is not stated.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24
WALL Street
HAS SPASM

NEW YORK. Oct. PA panic
struck the stock exchange shortly
after noon today and for the last
hour stocks behaved in the most
cratic manner, Frenzied specula-
tors suddenly lost their heads and
huge blocks Of every stock were Of
fered at any kind OF price. Union
Pacific dropped six points in less
than a minute. st. Paul touched
80 and Reading 70. Heavy buyers
effected a more bouyant tone until
the close.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24
BIG STEAMER SINKS

The Empress of China, one Of the
big Canadian Pacific steamships
plying to the orient, suddenly sank
at the dock here last night. She
was loading -four at the time and
nobody was injured. The huge
vessel settled down in the mud
with her deck still above water.
Either she sprung heel plate or
someone opened sea valve in the
hold. The work Of raising the ship
was begun at once in order to sail
next Thursday, II possible. About
600 tons of -four were destroyed.
The Empress Of China is valued at
81 900 900
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24
COPS CAN'T ALL
BE SHERL OCkS

Chief Of Police Rice has given
his men strict orders that while
they are OF duty and not In uni
form they must not work in the
guise Of detectives unless ordered
to do so by their superior officers.
1t has been the custom of some OF
the men when not on duty to work
up information conveyed to them.
instead of reporting it to head
quarters so that the detectives re.
tanned for that duty may do tho
work. Some Of the patrolmen have
interferred with the work Of the
regular detective force in thia
matter
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24
WIFE OESERTER
IN JAIL

Cassius Bisby, arrested yester.
day in Seattle, was lodged in tho
county Jail this morning by a dep~
uty en- route to Montana, and the
expense of a trip to Seattle by g
local deputy was saved. Bisby 10
charged with wife desertion. A.
photograph sent the Seattle police
led to his Identification and cap
ture. He denies that he ran away
with his brothers. divorced wife, as
has been reported.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24
KNOCKS down HO[DUPM MAN

his voice. The holdup man van
ished amid the melee, leaving his
hat. low-crowned black felt. 1t
was found by the police.
Davis did not have much money
with him and was surprised that he
attacked the robber. He said he
did it on impulse and wouldn't go
through the same experience again
If his pockets were full of cash.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24
SEATTLE FIGHTS PLAGUE

SEATTLE, Oct. 24.-The bubonid
plague scare has struck this city in
earnest. The city council has au-
thorized the board OF health to
draw upon the general fund for
any amount needed to guard
against the plague. Rigid enforce
ment of health regulations has been
ordered. 1t is planned to spend
$40 900 per week in the campaign
against the orient disease.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24
C0PP TO LEAD
TElEcRAPXERS

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 24.-Deputy
National President Cops, who
served under Small in the first
telegraphers' strike in San Fran
cisco, is favored as president of the
telegraphers' union in place of
Small. The convention is discuss
ing a proposition to call on Comp
ers for a portion Of the 100000
fund in the A. F. of l.. treasury to
help carry on the fight.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24

The contract with the city says
these lights must burn every night.
The scheme OF the company seems
to be to burn lights only certain
nights in certain sections and save
as much as possible. The month
ly bills sent to the city. however.
are for all lights at 81 per light
whether they burn or not 1t IL q
clear case OF robbing the public.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24
v, ". P. WORKING ITS
LIGHT CRAFT TO LIMIT

All the street lights east of Di-
vision on Second av. went unlit
last night for some reason which
the Washington Water Power of
ficlals refuse to reveal. Several
complaints were TUNED in TO the
police and the company by peo-
pie who were afraid to walk along
the dark street on account OF the
many holdups reported lately.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24
THE USUAL RESULT

Matte Gibson brought an action
for divorce from William Gibson
this morning on the grounds OF
non-support, drunkenness ana
cruelty. They were married In this
city in May, 1906, and have nc
children.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24
FEAR MADE HER WRECK

So fearful Of her husband was
Mary Anger. who asked for divorce
from G. II. Anger this morning.
that she gradually failed in health
until now she Is a nervous wreck.
her complaint states. They were
married in Minneapolis. Mimi, in
1894 and have two children. She
asks $50 a month alimony.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24
STATE RULE FOR IRELAND

LONDON. Oct. 24.--It is state,
here in well informed circles that
the British government has again
taken under consideration the for,
nation OF an Irish home rule bill
based on modification of the
American system Of state govern
ment. Bryce is believed to be re-
spOnsible for the scheme.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24
MINING COMPANY ENJolNED

Judge w. T. Warren this morn
ing issued a permanent injunction
against the Ontario & Occur
d'Alene Mining Co., which sought
to levy assessment against stock
held by S. b. Heron ct al. The
property Is located in the vicinity
of Wallace, Idaho.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24
CITY COULD CONDEMN
new BRIDGE SITE

The question of how the city will
obtain a site for new bridge
across from Lincoln ST.. in case one
is built, has been brought up. The
w. w. p. Co. claims to own the en-
tire riverbed embracing the falls
The answer is that the city can
condemn, II necessary. in order to
secure a foundation for the bridge
piers.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24
ALLEN SENT TO ASYLUM

M. A. Allen. owner Of the Ha-
vana hotel on Front av., was com
mitted to Medical Lake insane
asylum this morning by Judge War
rem. Monday morning Allen ran
amuck. His mind has been failing
since his wife died a year ago.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24
MAY SERVE 20
YEARS IN PEN

Judge Sullivan this morning SEN
fenced Andrew Johnson to not less
than five nor more than 20 years
in the penitentiary for robbery COM
mitted few weeks ago in COM
pany with three others, who es-
capped. Johnson pleaded guilty.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24
LOCK DOOR ON PREACHER

SANTA CRUZ, Cal, Oct. 24.--As
the result of church fight Rev.
d. Jarnett found the Christian
church barred against him and his
followers last night. After a time
they broke down the doors and held
PRAYER meeting.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24
DEMOCRATS VERY MEEK

SEATTLE, Oct. 24.-The King
county democratic club adopted 4
constitution at its meeting in the
Olympus club rooms last evening,
with the following statement of it1
purposes:
1T is not organized to advance
or oppose the aspirations of any
democrat; 1t has no friends to re.
ward and no enemies to punish"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24

An information charging h. Cros-
by, the Oregon prune grower. with
obtaining money under false pre-
lenses was filed this afternoon by
Prosecutor Webster.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24
LUCKY JIM PATrEN

wheat.
Meantime the family man will
feel the effects of standing between
the farmer and the Spectator.
Flour is lowering already around
the highest figure reached in years,
$3.50 a barrel. Big dealers say
they will not he surprised II 1t sells
Ia carloads lots for $6.7A
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-10-24
]. OGDEN ARMOUR
HY r. G. FRASER

CHICAGO, Oct. 24.-If you are a
farmer and have granary full of
wheat hold 1t a little longer. II Is
going up, up, up. Within the next
few weeks II may reach Sl.25 or
even higher.
This Is the prediction OF a promi-
eent board Of trade operator In
The Washington times., 1907-02-25
TAFT NEGLECTED.
EARLY EDUCATION
His Little Son Tells Him if
He Hadn't, He Could Dig
Big Ditch Easier.

II is hard for a man to be a hero to
his valet, 1t sometimes is harder still
for a father to fiji the role satisfac-
tOrily in the eyes or his son, especially
If that son be so young that be treats
everybody with candor. Secretary Taft
has a son, Charlie. nine years old.
Ever since his father has held his
present position in the cabinet. Charlie
has been an enthusiastic warrior.
He and Quentin Roosevelt 20 to the
same school and. as might be expected.
Quentin also has military aspirations
and ideals. For the last week or two
snow forts and snow battles have en-
crossed their time-s0 much. indeed.
that Charlie Taft's studies have sIf-
fered At last, his reports showed such
marked falling off that his father
thought the lane ripe Tor few words
Of parental reproof- Charlie listened
with respectful. though plainly uncon-
vinced attention, and was ready with
a crushing rejOinder.
Father" he said. IN panied surprise.
you talk just like the school teacher.
You know that building forts and dig
ging tunnels and things like that are a
part OF my education. and don't you
think that II YOU had spent more time
on such things when YOU were a little
boy you might not be having such a
hard time now, especially digging that
big ditch ?"
The Washington times., 1907-02-25
LYMAN ABBOTT
DEFENDS TRUSTS
Praises Roosevelt for Get
ting So Much Good
Legislation.

NEW YORK, Feb. 23.-In an address
delivered before the Peoples Forum in
New Rochelle. the Rev DR.. Lyman Alb
bott, editor OF the Outlook. defended
trusts and corporations, and at the same
time praised President Roosevelt for
his big stick" policy. He admitted he
was exercising more control over legis-
lation than any other Executive who has
ever occupied the White House. but he
said the President was not seeking 10
attain legislative ends by the exercise
Of patronage and to prove this, asserted
that il was a fact that he had made
fewer appointments from purely poliu-
cal eXpediency than any other Presi-
dent
1T is not because Of the big stick
but because the big American people
are with him. said he. that he has
been able to get SO much good legisla-
tiou. The President has merely under
stood the will OF the people and is try
ing 10 carry IL out"
The Washington times., 1907-02-25
TILL.EY SUCCEEDS
ADMIRAL CRAIG
Becomes Rear Admiral and
Commandant at League
Island.

Rear Admiral J. h. Craig. L. s. n,
who has been commandant of the navy
yard at League Island, Philadelphia,
for several years. was placed on the
retired list yesterday. He formally re-
tired from his duties as commandant Of
the yard Saturday, when he was sue
ceeded by Capt. Benjamin +. Tilley,
who. because Of the vacancy created in
the list of rear admirals by Admiral
Craig's retirement was promoted 10 that
grade today
Admiral Craig has been in command
Of the yard at Philadelphia since March.
1905. being sent there from Norfolk,
where he was captain Of the yard, his
promotion 10 rear admiral being made
at the same time. The admiral entered
the navy in 1851. and. by his tact. di-
plomacy. and rare executive ability, has
made an enviable record for himself
during his forty-six years in the service
Annapolis during the civil war. but
he saw considerable experience during
the Spanish conflict.
Captain Tilley has probably sailed his
last ship, unless he should be given a
squadron or fleet command before his
retirement. within few years. Until
recently he was in command Of the bat
tleship Iowa, but lately he has been al
Annapolis awaiting orders. Previous 10
being assigned TO the lowe he was gov
ernor OF Tutuld. Samoa, and comman-
dant of the PagO Pago coaling station
there. He has had varied experience IN
executive positions and is expected 20
make an excellent head Of the League
Island yard
The Washington times., 1907-02-25
GEMS GO CHEAPLY
At PARIS AUCTION
Belonged to Adventures
Who Fled With an
EmbezZler.

PARIS. Feb. 25.-The sale, Of jewelry
and various articles originally belong
ing TO the notorious GaIlay and his
companion, Nile. Merelli, who fled TO
South America with other people
money on a yacht, was held at the
Hotel Drouot on Monday. They went
cheap Moreover. the attendance in
the saiesroom was not at all ariSto-
cratic. elegant toilets being fewer than
expected.
An old silver brooch went for 15f
(SS). a geld engagement ring for 2Of.
so, a wOman's gold watch, ornament
ed with diamonds and sapphires. for
75f. (Sl0, and another ring. with dla-
monds and rubies. sold for S7f. (slL40).
An exception, however, was shown IN
the sale OF a diamond ring, which a
mysterious amateur bid up TO 6,160f.
81, $50.
Mile. Merellrs wardrobe of hneries
attracted the attention Of the women
present. but the qualities were disap-
pointing. Certain lace trimmed gar
ments proved TO be less luxurious IN
the lingerie line than was expected IN
the case Of a demi-mondaine who had
attained such an enviable peak OF
nOtOriety.
The Washington times., 1907-02-25
PARTISAN EPICURES
EAT HORSE STEAKS

PARIS, Feb 25.-Are you fond Of
horsefesh2 This is a question which
will be asked in Paris shortly if the in
creasing popularity Of horsefesh as an
article of food continues. Statistics
show that Of 2s,973 horses sold at the
Paris market last year in the boulevard
de rHOspital. 2.192 were sent direct 10
the slaughterhOuse 10 be prepared for
human GOOD.
The average weight Of edible flesh
from a horse being about 500 pounds, IL
is estimated that 22,500,o09 pounds Of
horsefiesL were eaten in Paris during
1906. In 1893 the amount was 10000
pounds.
II is stated that hOrsefiesh IS more
nOurishing than either beef or mutton.
and much cheaper. Some doctors rec
ommend the flesh of the horse to pa
tients who are in need Of superalimen-
tation. The only objection 20 IL IS that
the grain is somewhat cOarser than that
OF beef.
The Washington times., 1907-02-25
PUT PRICE ON HEAD
OF MISSING CLERK
Surety Company Wants
Charles E. Watson, of Navy
Department, Returned.

The Title Guaranty and Surety Com
pany. OF Scranton. Pa. the bond-suar-
antor for Charles Elmer Watson, who is
under Indictment here for conspiring to
defraud the Government in connection
witr a civil service examination, will
send broadcast tomorrow circulars offer
ing $3.50 reward for the apprehension of
Watson. The circulars are being pre-
pared today, so IL was said by officials
of the surety company. but will not be
given out until approved by General
Agent Parker. who Is in Philadelphia.
Mr. Parker will return here tomorrow.
Watson is a clerk in the Navy De-
partment. II is alleged that last sum-
:ner he inpersonated his brother. James
Watson. at a civil service examination.
held in this city, and that his brother
secured an appointment thereby. When
the Civil Service Commission made the
discovery of the alleged trick, Watson
was arrested I'm this city and later re-
leased on s1,O00 bond, the'Title Guaranty
and Surety Company going his surety.
In the meantime Watson continued to
perform his duties as a clerk in the
Bureau OF Supplies and Accounts OF the
Navy Department until last week. when
on Monday lie failed to put in an ap-
pearance. He has not been seen since.
In a legal sense, Watson has not for
feited his tond. This cannot be until
the case is called into court and Watson
fails to appear. He has. however. il
was stated today. violated his contract
with the surety company. for under the
agreement he is TO report to the Office
OF the company every day, unless ex-
cused
The Washington times., 1907-02-25
ARRESTING OF BEES
NOT IN HIS LINE

EVANSTON Feb 25.-Sam Harrison,
a constable. who has succeeded in serv-
ing papers on everything from an Gle
phant TO a red hot stove met his water
loo when he attempted 10 replevin five
hives Of bees. The roars Of Mr.. Harri-
son when the bees reached him could
be heard at the Chicago limits line.
and there was more speed than grace
abolt his departure from the raided
premises.
Appropriately enough, the defeat OF
Harrison took place when the worthy
constable was about 10 attach the goods
Mr.. Waterloo was not present 10 greet
Mr. Harrison.
The Washington times., 1907-02-25
AGED MRS. GRAY BURIED
TODAY AT GLENW0OD

Funeral services for Mrs Sarah a.
Gray, who died Saturday. were held at
g o'clock this afternoon in the Cecil.
where Mrs. Gray had made her home.
The Rev. Alfred Harding officiated. and
burial was made in Glenwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Gray was in her eighty-seventh
year and was a member Of one Of
Washington's oldest families. Before
her marriage. Mrs. Gray was Miss
Sarah Knott, whose family home corr
prised a farm Of nearly all the ground
which is now Anacostia.
Last November she broke her hip and
II was thought that she would not re-
cover. but she rallied from this and
was able to get around again. Mrs.
Cray is survived by two daughters,
Miss Blanche Gray and Mrs. Ellen Nc
Doweil.
The Washington times., 1907-02-25
FIREMEN NEARLY FROZEN
IN FIGHTING BIG FIRE

TARRYTOwN. y Y. Feb 25.-Fire
threatened TO destroy a whole block in
Depot square yesterday morning. Seven
buildings were destroyed and ten fam
lilies were burned out. The loss VIII
amount to $4,000.
The Thermometer was below zero, and
the firemen fought the flames under
great difficulty, many Of them freezing
TO the ladders
The Washington times., 1907-02-25
EDDY RECRUIT DIES
IN ELECTRIC CHAIR
New York Murderer Is First
Christian Scientist to Suf-
fer Electrocution.

OSSINING. y. Y. Feb. 2j.-HOlding
steadfast to his faith in Christian
Science, 10 which he had been convert
ed since his Incarceration in Sing Sing,
George Granger, twenty, was electro
cuted at Coz o'clock today for the MUIR
der OF Charles Lutz, n Dutchess county
dairy farmer. Granger was very calm
and showed 20 the last his conviction
that the death current could have for
him no danger. but was 70 be the
means Of his transition 10 higher
realms. DE is the first man TO be exc
cuted who ever proclaimed this belief.
The Washington times., 1907-02-25
LEATHER 1906 EXPORTS
fer
REACH $I5O,OOO,0OO

The leather industry contributed $780,
Oo0.eO0 20 the foreign commerce Of the
United States in the year 1906. against
less than 55.OOO.OO0 a decade earlier.
These figures. supplied by the Bureau
OF Statistics of the Department of Com
merce and Labor, combine imports and
exports Of leather and its manufactures
and imports and exports Of hides and
skins. In all of these, especially in i'm
ports Of hides and skins and exports of
leather and manufactures from that ar
ticle. the growth of the decade has been
extremely rapid.
Hides and skins form the largest sin
gle item in the record of imports, and
leather and manufactures thereof stand
third in the list of manufactures eX-
ported.
The Washington times., 1907-02-25
SEXES MACHINE BELT
AND SAVES HIS LIFE

PUEBLO. Feb. 25.-John Kane will
survive a stroke OF paralysis because
of his great strength.
Kane was at work IN the smelter
when he was caught on a belt that was
travelling at terrific speed. He seized
the belt above and beneath him and
stopped the machinery. He then called
for help and Il was but a moments
work 70 release him. When he found
he was safe he had barely strength 10
walk.
The Washington times., 1907-02-25
GERMAN DIPLOMATS
SEEKING MORE PAY
Won Sternburg's Advance
Makes Other Officials a
Bit Jealous.
Some Official Salaries.

BERLIN, Feb. 25-Since the salary OF
Baron Speck Won Sternburg, German
ambassador at Washington. was raised
from $4,000 10 $4,000. other German
diplomats and ministers have been. try
ing 10 get raises for themselves
The highest paid to. represents .adves
abroad are those Of the ambassadors OF
London and St. Petersburg, who each
receive S17, 500, while ordinary ministers
get from 5000 TO $3.50 Twenty-Five
IhOUsend dollars and a palace is the re-
muneratiOn OF the imperial chancellor.
The Washington times., 1907-02-25
OLD ANPUTkTION
PROSTRATES GENERAL

NEW YORK, Feb 25--Brig. Cen
James McLeer. commanding the Second
Brigade of the National Guard. who
has been III for two weeks at his home.
is in a serious condition
His illness IS due 10 the amputauOn Of
his left arm after the battle Of Grove
ton. in IS62 when he was but twenty
three years old. The amputatiOn was
made in record time by the watch, and
the old wound has troubled him ever
since
The Washington times., 1907-02-25
GETS $6,OOO,FOR EAR
THAT'S ON THE JOB

CINCINNATI, Feb. 25-Six thousand
dollars for an ear IS what jury In
Judge Hosea's superior court awarded
20 John r GOttschalk. seveuLy-siX years
old. VINO was injured on June 2S I913
when Big Four train struck his wagon
at Riverside
The ear was sewed on and adhered.
being as good as ever. save for the
scars