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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-12
TRACTION CARS
SHUT OUT

The Spokane Traction Co. will
ask that the city work on Wash
ington st. be held up, as the grade,
which Is feet higher than was
agreed, will! make 1t impossible for
the company to run its Occur
d'Alene cars through the Washing
ton st. viaduct. The ultimate re-
suit will probably be that the
Northern Pacific railroad, builder
of the viaduct, will be compelled to
install different style Orders than
are now used
At a meeting some months ago
between officials of the city, the
railroad and the Traction Co., it
was agreed to construct the street
grade so that clearance of 15R
feet be left under the viaduct. The
railroad submitted it's plans but
made mistake between the equa-
ton of its grade and the citys, ac-
cording to Engineer Mcintyre. The
clearance under the viaduct, if the
city finishes the street grade, will
be only 1914 feet, to allow the pas
sage of the Occur d'Alene cars. 9th
ers can pass, but the Traction Co.
wants to be in a position to run it's
lake cars through the viaduct in
case anything should happen to the
regular line
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-12
ENT|CEO GIRLS
FROM HOMES
Observation-Disclosures

Chief Of Police Rice was notified
last nigh: by the Seattle police that
N. Wildrick and Mrs. Nellie Wood,
who kidnapped Charlotte McGreener
and Ethel Young, young waitress
es, from this city, were safely be-
hind the bars, having been arrested
as they landed from the steamer
Indianapolis. The girls were taken
from them.
The pair are supposed to have
left this city week ago. They
went to eandpoint, Idaho. While
there. the Young girl discovered
that instea! OF going for camping
trip with the procurers they were
to be placed In a notorious Chinese
den in Victoria. She communicated
with Captail James Coverly here,
and since then efforts have been
made tot locate them.
They were induced to accompany
the alleged p,ocurers to Victoria on
representation that they would be
given positions.
The girls waited on table at the
Pure Food cafe on Front av in this
city and met Wildrick and the wom-
an there. e
Mrs. Frazier, mother of Ethel
Young, also works at the cafe.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-12
PARK COMMISSION
MEETS FOR LUNCH

The new park commission adopt
ed an aristocratic and exclusive
policy today by meeting at Daven-
ports and excluding reporters. Ac-
counts OF the proceedings were is
sued through the secretary. Wheth-
err the city will be expected to pay
for the lunch is not stated.
The Ncrth5ide petition for park
was referred to the committee ON
location. Complaints Of Superin-
tendent Ralzer discharging park
employees because they voted for
Mayor Moore were tabled. Here
after all park employees will wear
badges.
Corporation counsel advised the
commission to secure abstracts of
all park titles for examination. He
was not yet ready to pass on the
question of right to issue park
bonds.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-12
(Scyipps News association


SAN FRANCISCO, June 12.-In
anticipation of Ruef taking the
stand fully 1000 people crowded
into court this morning, when the
Schmitz case was resumed. Many
artists and special writer's Of east
ern publications were present.
Ruef came into court accompan-
led by Purns and Langdon, care
fully groomed and perfectly COM
posed.
Schmitz entered a few minutes
later. He appeared paler than
usual, bnt was dressed with unusual
care. Campbell began argument
against admission of Ruef's testi-
mony as soon as court was called
to order. Much of the argument
consisted Of reading from New
York and California codes. He con-
tended Schm!tz was compelled to
testify Yesterday upon matter not
pertinent in cross examination.
At conclusion of argument the
court oyerruled the objection and
ordered Ruef to the stand. Ruef
Immediately admitted giving
Schmitz $4,000 in January, 1905.
Ruef said he didn't tell Schmitz
this was his share of the money re-
ceived from French restaurants,
but told him he, Ruef, had received
1t from French restaurants and that
he wanted to give Schmitz $4,000
In currency and would be very glad
If he would take it.
did YOU give him any money in
January or February, 1902"
The defense objected and was
overruled. Ruef was very nervous
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-12
ROW FOR
YOUNG To HOE

Organizer Young says the situa-
ton between the 3 local federal
unions and the contractors over en-.
forcement of the 2.75 wage scale is
too critical to talk about.
A. F. Gin, OF the principal EN-.
ployers of federal union labor, says
there is no trouble that he knows
of and that he is able to hire all
the men he needs.
Meanwhile, Young, with commit
tees from the unions and / from
the Central Labor union, is trying
to settle the friction that has re
suited in a strike of union and has
set 2 federal unions in opposition
to each other
The trouble has brought to the
surface lot of tangles that will
have to be Strengthened out, and IL
Is believed the final result will be
a reorganization under l head. II
is claimed ttat Federal union No,
11,624 Is composed Of foremen as
we'll as common laborers, in viola.
ton of the American Federation OF
Labor regulations, and that through
these foremen many members OF
the union are influenced into sup.
porting measures started In con
tractors interests. The accused
union disputes these allegations
and thus it goes.
When union No. 1922 tried to
enforce the s2.75 wage scale It is
claimed, the other union furnished
men at the $3.50 rate to the Indie.
pendent Asphalt Co., Of which Gill
is manager.
To reconcile these differences
and bring peace with the contrac
tors at the same time Is the task
set for Young. And he must also
adjust the new wage scale to con
tracts under the old scale that Il
will require all summer to com
plete.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-12
PUBLISHED WITHOUT FEAR OR FAVOR
DEMANDS ON TREASURY
MEANS HIGHER TAXES

addition to the crematory plant
which will probably reach $4,000.
The increased wages asked of, the
council by the 81 firemen will
amount to about $4,000 The iso-
lation hospital will want probably
$1,000 for repairs and alterations
alone. An elevator will probably be
installed in the city hall at an ex-
pense Of 1900. =
Apr opriations are now being
talked of and all departments will
soon begin to figure on just how
much it will take to run them next
year.
Comptroller Farley anticipates
that these will be found to be in ex-
cess of the demands last year,
which will necessitate an increased
levy.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-12
MIGHT AS WELL TURN
IT OVER TO JAPAN

WASHINGTON, .. c., June 12-
IF the recent outbreak in San Fran
cisco is TO he taken as a basis for
international disturbances we may
be compelled to have all labor trou-
bles settled by the mikado," said
former Mayor Phelan of San Fran
cisco today.
There Is no outbreak or race
war in San Francisco. San Fran
ciscoans consider the affair a tenn
pest of Japanese politics. We solved
the Chinese problem and have par
TALLY solved the Japanese question.
The laps must not be given citizen
ship"
Phelan called on Roosevelt as
chairman of the relief committee.
He says $500 600 OF the earthquake
funds are unexpended.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-12
MUSIC LICENSE WILL
YIELD $4,000

The ordinance proposing to H.
cense music in saloons and restau-
rants, was read by the council last
night. Saloons having 3 pieces of
music or under will be charged $50
a year, Over 3 pieces, SIS. This
also applies to restaurants running
music between the hours of 9 p. m.
and 6 \. m. The restaurants af-
fected will! be Davenport's, Silver
Grill, Pastors, Club and the Win
sor. soon to open. The city will de-
rive revenue Of at least $4,000 a
year II all the places which now
have music maintain it after the
ordinance becomes effective.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-12
WANT POLICE
= PROTECTION

If the city council will grant a
petition of property owners in Min
nehaha park and SaprO additions,
local police restrictions may then
be enforced against the disorderly
dances permitted by the sheriff's
office 1T Minnehaha park.
A petition was filed with the city
clerk this morning in which c. D..
Wilbert and 81 others ask that the
additions be included in the city
limits.
A move was started in the coun-
Gil last night to regulate dancing in
general. 1t is proposed that each
dance pay 2 license Of $50 year
II they run days week, and $3.50
each for fewer dances. In this way,
If the dancing is disorderly, the H.
censes NAV Re revoked on the rec
ommendation of the license COM
mittee.
The Natatorium dances will also
come under this regulation.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-12

among the statutes OF Virginia the
so-talled "unwritten law" The first
draft OF the new document has al
really been made.
II il a well established fact that
Virginia jury will not convict a
man for the taking of human life II
that life Is taken in defense of the
home or In revenge for an act
against the honor of his wife or
daughters.
Senator Machen asks why, il this
Is so, should a man be forced open
ly to violate his oath with the tacit
sanction of the presiding jurist. 1t
Is held by the senator that IL a man
is justified In the taking of human
life under certain prescribed cir
cumstances, that fact should be in
corporated among the laws OF the
state. and thus juries be given IL
cense to exercise a proper discre-
tien In reaching a verdict without
the necessity Of winking at the con-
stitution AMI circling their own
oaths.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-12
BEST BAD HUSBAND
LAW EVER DEVISED

Two arrests have been made in
Portland under the new Oregon law
affecting men who refuse to sup.
port their families. &
The law provides that husbands
who are accused of not supporting
their families shall be brought be-
fore the county court. In the event
they cannot convince the court they
will do better they will be arrested
and placed to work on the county
roads. For their labors $3.50 a day
will be pai! to their wives.
The working out OF the new law
will be closely watched, as 1t is con-
sidered to be great improvement
on all previous non-support legisla-
ton.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-12
STOLE HIS BRIDE AWAY.

MILTON, Ore, June 1.-THE
course of true love runs rougher
than usual for Walter Brunnell. He
got far enough along to secure a
marriage license, but his bride-to-
be, Minnie Beaumont, vanished at
that crucial moment and Brunnell
has hunted her in vain. 1t is sus.
pected that Minnie's dad had some
thing to do W it'll her isappearance
as he was opposed to the wedding.
Brunnell hilosophically gave up
the earch and struck out to fl nd a
job,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-12
MAYOR HAD POWER
TO REVOKE LICENSE

Owing 10 the unfamility of Mayor
Moore with the new employment
Office ordinance, A. M. Macho, the
grating agent who has been COM
planned against by many foreigners,
has secured a few days of grace
before being put out Of business.
The mayor last night asked the re-
vocation of his license and the
council referred the communication
to the finance committee.
Since it has gone to the commit
tee the mayor will await it's report.
He is given authority by the last
employment agent ordinance to re-
woke license without the consent
Of the council. Macho's license ex-
pires in weeks and it will not be
renewed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-12
RUFF SWEARS HE PAID
SCHM|Tz GRAFT MONEY
confronts Accused Mayor With Direct Contra.
dlctIons Of Latter's Testimony.

and could not state whether it was
January or February, but about that
times he gave Schmitz $4,000. He
told him the French restaurants
paid their second installment and
said 1T was $4,000 short this time.
Schm!tz leaned far back in. his
chair AMI stared at Ruef. Ruef said
he didn't have positive recollection
of giving Schmitz any more money
about that time, but believed he
gave. him $3.50, half of the sum paid
Ruef by Camille Mailbebau, one of
the irestauranters. The defense
then took the witness.
Ruef admitted talking over evil
dence With Burns Monday night.
He admitted that his chief guard,
Foley, vas in the employ of Ru-
dolph Spreck.es, and said Burns fire.
Quently took him to Heney's Office.
Before he entered plea of guilty
Burns frequently woke him up at
night.
Burns, he said, told him If he
made an open statement In court
he would do his best to secure
leniency. He admitted he made a
complete confession to Heney,
Langdon ard Burns, and declared
With much emphasis that all he
told to-day was truth and he expect
ed the prosecution to carry out it's
promise OF leniency.
The defense was unable to
shake Ruc.'s testimony, and the
only material fact brought out was
that Ruef entered into regularly
signed contract with restauranteurs
to look after their local and other
huaipeSs FOR az 600 a wear
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-12
FREE FUN FOR ELkS

PHILADELPHIA. June 12.-The
management Of the White City,
of the popular summer parks of
Philadelphia. has designated We'd
nesday, July II, as Elks' day, and
on that occasion all of the amuse-
ments in the park will 3e free to
the visitors, This is only / Of the
many entertaining features which
have been arranged for the Elks'
convention and reunion, which will
be held in this city during the week
beginning July Is.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-12
'ORCHARDL|ES'
SAYS MRS.
ADAMS
tscrippy News Association,

(Scripps News Association1
BOISE, June 12.--"Orchard lies
when hei saws we had lots of money
In Denver the winter Of 1S04-5. We
nearly starved to death. He lived
with us and didn't give US penny
In the above words Mrs. Steve
Adams declared this morning that
Orchard was not telling the truth
when he asserted on the stand that
herself and husband lived comfort.
ably, with everything they wanted,
on money furnished by Orchard.
She will take the stand for the de.
tense.
She also absolutely asserts she
never accompanied her husband
and Orchard when they tried to
blow up Judge Gabbert.
For an hour today Richardson
vainly tried to confuse Orchard
relative to his story of attempts to
assassinate Peabody, but he stuck
to the original statement and de-
clared absolutely the attempts were
inspired by Haywood and Meyer.
He said he had heard Haywood say
IL Peabody was bumped of" 1000
more Just as bad would take hi4
place, but insisted he should be pu0
out Of the way for past persecution
Of union mer.
Orchard declared Meyer and
Haywood went to Chicago in the
summer of 1905, their purpose be.
ing to form 4 new organization to
to1y he n1o ~ 40
When they came back, Pettibone
suggested killing Sherman Bell.
When asked to explain why he
did not shoot Bell, Orchard said the
latter had bad dogs which made it
impossible to approach his house.
He said Pettibone was with him all
times when he went hunting for
Bell. 1t Is unlikely Orchard will
complete his testimony before Sa-
turday. This afternoon Richardson
expected to try to show by Orchard
that the killing OF Steunenberg was
suggested by Jack Simpkins be-
cause the latter had been ill-used
in the Occur d'Alene troubles.
Orchard declared Haywood many
times told him he wanted to get
Steunenberg out OF the way. Final.
ly he, Mover. Haywood and Petit
bone met In Meyers Office and the
latter said Denver outrages must
be stopped. Orchard said they or
dered him to go to Caldwell and
kill Steunenberg. Meyer. he said,
also wanted Jonn Neville put out
OF the way because he knew too
much about the Independence hor.
ror. Neville, according to Orchard,
had demanded $1,000 for keeping
quiet, SO they planned to put him
out of The way.
Orchard added the crime of sheep
stealing 10 his list yesterday. He
admitted stealing sheep to eat
while living with Adams at Globe-
vile, Col. The defense tried to
show that the family had no means,
but Orchard repeatedly declared he
received money regularly from Hay.
wood and Pettibone. i
Orchard also implicated Mrs.
Adams in an alleged attempt he
made With Steve Adams to kill
Judge Goddard. He said she was
taken along as a blind. Mrs.
Adams, sitting in the audience,
| laughed outright at the statement.
Orchard also admitted plot to
kill $50 nopunion men by dynamite
| ing a boarding house at Denver
The reason he did not was because
Haywood heard of it and ordered
| him not to.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-12

MARRIAGE licenses were issued to-
day to Joseph r. Johnstown and
Victoria Johnson; Milton w. Ben
nett and frances c. Minnice, Ar
thur c. MAIN and Pearl Burch,
Frederick Il. Chidester and Lulu l..
Aumack, al residents of Spokane;
John G. Wieberneit. Deer Park. and
Ethel l.. Hicks, Newport; c. H.
Hardy, Lead, S. D.. and Lizzie Ide.
Spokane George V. Field, Cheney.
and Blanche A Roden. Spokane: A..
B. Carter. Wilbur. and Harriette
Shields. Srokane; Branch Griffice
and Gena So'lman. both of Great
Falls. Mont; George E. Halsell and
Grace z. Morrison. both of Sand
point. Idaho. The latter 2 couples
were married by Justice Stocker
this afternoon.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-12
SALARY INCREASES coNTEM-
PLATED WILL LIFT CITY
LEVY AT LEAST I MILL
EVERYBODY GETS RAISE.

Owing to the demands which the
administration is making upon the
city treasury, the tax levy for the
fiscal year beginning July 1 will be
fully l mill higher than last year.
On valuation of about $33,00O,000
last year II was IL mills.
The greatest demands this year
will be for increased wages in all
departments. In the water depart
ment the increase asked for will
not amount to much more than S.
600, but the police increase asked Of
the council last night will reach
$4,000. Then there is a proposed
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-12
KAISER BEATS AND
BANISHES COUSIN

(Scripps News Asanciatiou.)
, BEPI1N, June 12.-Infor-
, nation of a fiery seen in
, royal circles has just leak
, ed out. Kaiser William and
, his cousin. Prince Frederick
, Henry, Of Prussia, were the
, actors.
, The kaiser boxed the ears
, of the prince and personally
, tore the orders and decora-
, tons frcm his breast. He
, then ordered the prince to
, leave Germany and never to
, return under penalty of be-
, ing imprisoned.
, The disgraced prince is
, now on his way to Egypt.
, He had posed as being
, pious, but was found to be
, grossly immoral. He was
, very wealthy, having in
, herited an estate of $1,000
b 600 from his father
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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-12
AOkI KEEPS AWAY

WASHINGTON, ID. c., June 12.--
On account O. the present agitation
on the coas', Aoki, Jap ambassador.
has indefinitely postponed his San
Francisco visit, saying II he makes
the trip now his motives will be
misconstrued and undue significa-
ton attached to his visit
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-12
DIES AFTER OPERATION

WOOSTER. o., June l2.--David
Taggart, brother of Captain Tag
CART OF divorce notoriety. was
found dead In bed at Oroville. He
died from an overdose OF drug
taken 70 ease pain caused by the
amputation of a limb.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-12
TRAIN SAVED BY
TRACK WALKER
tscripps News Associa tion. }

NDNf TIPS tNc"s 7xssoOf"tfUIi'J
FRESNO, Cal, June IAN at
tempt TO wreck the Southern Pa
cific "Owr train at point miles
east was discovered In time last
night to prevent terrible accident.
A spike and bolt had been driven
between the rails, spreading them
apart.
The trap was discovered by a
track walker a few minutes before
the train was due.
A Korean named Korlan was ar
rested on suspicion.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-12
NEW WIRE FRANCHISE.

An ordinance granting H. f..
Bowles franchise to string wires
for a messenger service was read
tn, gfirst time by the council last
n mt. Bowles Is manager OF the
Independent Messenger Co.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-12
ELEVEN MEN LOST
(Scripps News Association. ,

WASHINGTON, d. c., June H.
Nothing has been heard of the
naval launch containing Ii men
which failed to reach the Minnesota
in Hampton roads, and the entire
party is believed to be lost.
The yacht Dolphin, with Bona
parte, Metcalf and party aboard,
arrived at Fortress Monroe IS
hours overdue. 1t was feared she
was also lost in the storm.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-12
uNWRlTTEN LAW BILL

RICHMOND, Va, June 12.-Sena-
Special Correspondence to The Press
tor Louis H. Machen, OF Alexandria,
has prepared and will submit to the
next session of the Virginia gener-
al assembly a bill to incorporate
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-12
HARVEST TRUST JURY SWORN

CHICAGO, June 1.-THE federal
grand jury, which will hear evil
dence in the governments case to
bust the harvester trust. has been
sworn in The district attorney in
charge IS instructed direct from the
White House.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-12
FOUND DEAD IN BED

John Churchmeyer, middle
aged German. was found dead in
bed this morning at 331 Main av.
Coroner Witter was called and de-
clared death to have been caused
by heart trouble. Nothing is known
of the man except that he has been
several years in this country and
stopped A. the lodging house 8
days. The body is at Buchanan's.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-12
RAILROADS TO FIGHT.

CHICAGO, June pa decision
to fight the 2 cent fare law has been
reached at railroad headquarters
here. The contest will be made in
middle western states having passed
the law and other roads will be gov
erned by the result.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-12
ANOTHER MURDER FOR ADAMS

(Scrlpps News Association.l
DENVER. June 12.-Colorado au-
thorities want Steve Adams after
he is through at Boise, on the
charge OF Wandering Arthur Collins.
1t Is reported that his extradition
will be applied for as soon as the
Idaho trials are ended.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-12
DIVORCE INVOLVES $4,000.

In complaint filed this morning
Norris Wallace asks divorce from
Amanda z. Wallace and distribu-
ton of nearly $4,000 worth Of
property. Plaintiff alleges that de-
PENDANT deserted him in October.
1908. Since that time he has not
been permitted to see his child,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-12
BAD CHECK MAN HERE

A stranger bought a silk shirt for
$3.50 at Kemp & Hebert's yester-
day ana gave check for $1S in
return. Ee pocketed the change
and lett. Soon afterward the CHECK
was found to be worthless. 1t was
signed by j. c. Burchet in favor of
]. c. Stewart The man endorsed
Stewards name.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-12
JAPS HAVE ANOTHER
FIERCE BRAlNSrORM

TOXIC. June IA Jap CORE
spondent reports an attack upon
Jap hort'culturist at Berkeley, CAL,
resulting IN the destruction of his
greenhouse and other property. In
dignation Is greatly increased. as
this confirms the belief that the
violence to Japs on the Pacific
coast is no. accidental.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-12

TACOMA. June 12.-Grand Mas
ter Waggoner. Of Spokane, Is pre-
siding over the Masonic grand lodge
now in session here. The fellow
craft degree was conferred last
night
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-12
CORPORATIONS MUST PAY UP

OLYMPIA, June 12.-Corpora-
tons that are 2 years behind in
state license payments may be
dropped from the records and there
by cease to legally exist under the
state law becoming effective today.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-12
FIVE YEARS IN Pen

Victor Fitzgerald, who pleaded
guilty yesterday to burglary, was
arraigned before Judge Sullivan
again this morning and sentenced
to years in the penitentiary.