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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22
EXPERIMENTING
IN BALLOONS
(Scripps News Association.)

KINGSTON, Feb, s2.-Captain
Lovelace. of the New York Aero
club, and DR.. Won Teuber, of the
Universities of Chicago and Berlin,
are here making ascents in balloons
with a view to determine II 1t is
possible to give warning of earth
quakes from atmospheric condi-
itions. They will continue their re-
searches in South American and
Central America.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22
DYNAMITE OUTRAGE
(Scripps News Association.)

SANFORD, Ind, Feb. pa dy-
Mantle explosion this morning
wrecked the Methodist church and
general stores of j. w. Reese
Schickel and Johnson. Citizens al
lege the dynamiting was done for
devenge for the sheriff's raid
Thursday ona "blind tiger" This
town Is the place where the Big
Four train was wrecked by ryna
mite recently.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22
EARTHQUAKE
FELT AGAIN
(Scripps News Association.)

KINGSTON, Feb. 22.-Earth-
quakes were renewed here this
morning and from the beginning
there were ia distinct shocks. The
fears of the populace have been re
newed that the disaster of several
weeks ago will occur again. Many
walls tottered and fell today. Re-
ports from the city are meager. The
shocks for the most part were not
disastrous but were felt enough to
cause people to fee for their lives
to places of refuge.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22

accorded negroes. She thinks that
the REIMBURSEMENT of women will
give to President Roosevelt his
greatest claim to fame. She says:
Everyone wants to rise in the
world. President Roosevelt, I'm
sure, won't miss the chance to do
good to more than half the popula-
ton and make himself greater even
than Lincoln"
For years Tennessee Claflin has
been working hard for womans suf-
frage.> Her marriage and subse-
quent residence in England as the
wife of member of the British
peerage has not dimmed her ambi-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22
Special Correspondence to The Press

Special Correspondence to The Press
NEW YORK, Feb. 22.-Lady
Francis Cook believes that the tao
tics of the celebrated Suffragettes
of London will win the right to vote
for the women of America. So Lady
Cook aimed her batteries on the
biggest figure on the horizon
President Roosevelt-and boldly
stormed the citadel of the White
House.
Lady Cook, better known as Ten
nessee Claflin, seeks to have the
lat hand 18th amendments to the
constitution changed so that women
are given the same rights as those
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22
REFERS The FOLYCMY
QUESTION
(Scripps News Association. }

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 22.-
The senate today referred to the
judiciary committee Dubois reso-
luton prohibiting polygamy in the
United States. Senator Spooner
asked for a conference and said he
did so in no spirit of hostility.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22
SMALLPOX IN
LEGISLATURE
fScripps News Association.)

FSCTlppS NtWS AsSOClatIOn.J
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Feb. %.
The legislature adjourned this af-
ternoon on account of a smallpox
scare. A number of members who
were striker in the chambers were
taken to the pesthouse. The gov
ernor says they will be quartered
in the executive mansion If suitable
quarters are not found elsewhere.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22
DISCUSS SALE
OF PHILIPPINES
(Scrlpps News Association

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Feb. a.
Representatives Clark, of Florida,
in the house today discussed the
resolution for the sale of the Philip
pines to Japan. Republicans sought
to lay the matter on the table, but
democrats demanded roll call.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22
TERRORISTS BUSY

(Scripps News AssoclatlOn.)
WARSAW, Feb. 22.-Terrorists
robbed the branch postoffice here
and escaped with considerable cash
after killing a clerk and soldiers
and wounding many others.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22
PUBLISHERS WILL
HOLD CONFERENCE
(Scripps News Assoclation.)

CLEVELAND, o., Feb. 22.-Fire
broke out in the Empire theater
during a variety performance. No,
body was hurt. The manager con
tinued the performance by assur.
ing those remaining that the fire
was in an adjoining building. 1t
was, in reality, In the theater build.
ing, but was controlled. A cigarette
in waste basket was the cause.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22
20 YEARS FOR
KILLING kOPF
fScripps News Association. }

SPRINGFIELD. H., Feb. o.
The supreme court this morning de-
cided that George Gill Roberts, con-
victed of killing County Commits
sioner John V. Kopf at the Repub-
lican club during the election last
spring, must serve 20 years SEN
tence.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22
MARRY Or NOT VOTE

(Scripps News Assoclation)
CHICAGO, Feb. 22.-Cleveland,
in an unexpected speech in the Au-
ditorium this morning, said he had
given much consideration to a let
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22
WEALTHY SOAP MAN DEAD.
(scrlpps News Association.

HARTLAND, Wis, Feb. "a
James A. Kirk, 65 years old, a
wealthy Chicago soap manufactur-
err, dropped dead this morning at
his country home at Pine lake. ILL.,,
of heart disease.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22
FL0RA'S SLEEP MAY
RESTORE Her MIND
(Scripps News Assoc!ation)

CHICAGO, Feb. 22.-Flora Nc
Donald went to sleep at 6 O'Clock
this morning after night of raving
following the shooting of Webster
Guerin. She was still sleeping at
II o'clock and physicians declare
her hopelessly insane. They hope
her sleep, although the result of
large quantities of narcotics adj
ministered, may restore her mind.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22
STOLE VALUABLE JEWELS.

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Feb. 22,-
The residence of p. c.. Drescher,
a wealthy wholesale grocer. was
robbed last night while the family
was at dinner and jewels worth
$500 and $50 in cash taken.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22
JAPANESE PROTEST
AGAINST settlement

tions, claiming it is impracticable
and unjust.
Japanese of Spokane have been
working with their Seattle country
men and have forwarded to those
at the head of the movement data
showing where several Japanese
students go to school with the
whites.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22
FIGHT 2-CENT RATE
WON'T GRANT DEMANDS

ter written him advocating as the
qualification for suffrage that mar
ried persons of both sexes and hav.
ing homes to protect, disfranchise
the unmarried ones. He said there
was much virtue in the scheme.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22
LEGISLATION FOR
COUNTRY'S GOOD
(Scripps News Associa ton

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. o.
Believing it best to honor Washing
tons memory by legislation for the
country's good, congress remained
in1session today, but all govern
mont departments are closed.
The senate opened with the read
ing Of Washington's farewell adj
dress.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22
ROOSEVELT
VISITS SONS
(Scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News Associafion)
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Feb. "a
President and Mrs. Roosevelt left
today for Massachusetts, where
they will spend two days visiting
their sons, Theodore, at Harvard,
and Kermit, at Groton. Their
daughter, Eethel, and Nick Long
worth and wife accompanied the
president, who will speak at Har-
ward tomorrow.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22
DROWNED WHILE HUNTING.

(Scripps News AsSnciation)
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Feb. CIV,
S. Smith, general superintendent of
the Illinois Central, and his son,
were drowned in Monapsa lake,
Ark, while duck hunting this
morning.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22
CHURCH conference
LARGELY attended

Although the railroad tieups are
responsible for the absence of
great many members, the Column
bia conference Of the Augustana
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22
(Scripps News Association.J

SEATTLE, WASH, Feb. 22.-The
Japanese association of Seattle,
representing 5000 Japanese in this
state, has entered vigorous pro-
test to their home government
against the proposed settlement Of
the Japanese school and labor Ques.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-25
SPORTING SNAP SHOTS

Mike Buffers show at the s. A
A. c. next Friday night promises
to be the best ever For a head
liner he has matched Gene Sulli
van, the stocky Butte lad, and Ed
die Johnston. Sullivan hooked il
onto Eddie last time, and this time
there'll be something doing.
Boston sporting men have form
ed syndicate to back Jimmy Barry
for the heavyweight championship
They want to match him against
AL Kaufman. who will soon &c
east. Barry is one of the few men
who gave Sam Langford his fill OF
the game. However, since Lang.
ford the last time hooked it onto
Barry, Boston sports may change
their minds.
Tom Sharkey wants four months
to train to whip Tommy Burns
Tom better take a year or so and
then forget it
Joe Cans was refused rooms at
hotels in Toronto the other day,
They drew the color line.
Tommy Murphy has had an op.
Grafton on his nose and has been
compelled to give up fighting for
awhile.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-25

served IS years for killing a police
man.
Lately he has been forced to de-
cline a position on Worlds Work.
Having killed man in cold blood,
Haley cannot get pardon in this
state.
He can, however, write as much
as he wants to, and this he is do
ing.
Practically all the important mag
azlnes of the country have printed
his short love stories and poems.
One magazine editor was recent
ly so enthused over Haley's bril-
liant work that he personally head
ed a movement to win the writer's
pardon. This undertaking failed.
Haley is editor of Prison Press,
the penitentiary publication. Many
of his worthiest poems appear only
in this journal of restricted circula-
ton.
Haley is man of mystery. Pris-
on authorities know nothing of his
parentage and he refuses to talk
of himself. He has persistently de-
clared, however, that he is unjust
ly prisoned. Critics pronounce his
arguments on the subject as moth
ing less than literary gems.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-25

We are rapidly progressing to.
wards this new and happy period
even as l write. Hitherto the hu.
man race has gone forward uncOn-
sciously from stage to stage in its
onward and upward career. Today
for the first time in history, it is
possible by study and comprehen.
sion of their surroundings for men
and women consciously and capably
to control their own destinies as an
organized and cooperative whole.
Competition has given way to mo.
Pnopoly at the top Competition will
engender cooperation at the bot.
tom, and in every grade of our So
cial life.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-25

working on the great lines of his
tory and science. We see that the
reckless competition for profit is
breaking down Of it's own weight
and omnipotence.
Can you call what is going on in
America today the organization OF
industry? If it not rather the an
archization of industry? Can you
not see that the huge trusts and
monopolies which are sweeping
away competition have long since
crushed the individual under the
wheels of their juggernaut car?
Charity is fraud.
What we call for is justice-not
merely the abstract justice Of the
eighteenth century philosophers,
but the justice arising out of mate
rial conditions in which the rule
will be: From each according to
his ability, to each according to his
needs"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-25

flee is a clearing house OF rumor.
Union men rush in, tell him OF
some startling movement or the
enemy, receive smiling thanks
and go away, satisfied they have
helped McKinnon save the day.
McKinnon listens to everyone and
talwS to no one.
When the strike started the
Western Federation of Miners Of
fered him 100000 with which to
carry on the contest. He replied:
I'VE need brains, not money. Wait
until we ask for it.
He is a brother-in-law of VIM. D.
Haywood, secretary of the Western
Federation
He says he will punish the first
infraction of the rules of the union
and declares that the peace will
not be disturbed by his men.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-25
1BEA U7ZFUL COUNTESS CALLS WOMEN
TO THE STANDARD OF SOCIALIST PARTY

(The countess of Warwick is one
OF the most progressive women Of
the English nobility. She is the
founder of Studley castle, college
for training the daughters of pro-
fessional men; maintains a home
for crippled children, and both at
Warwick castle and Eaton lodge
has established and directs organi-
cations for the welfare of the poor
and the nursing of the sick. She
is today the worlds most famous
woman socialist, and her recent
visit to the United States for the
purpose Of observation makes the
following article one Of timely in
terest.)
Special Correspondence TO The Press
Social democrats or democratic
socialists are, as l consider, truly
the conservatives in the anarchical
capitalist conditions of today. We
are anxious that the inevitable So
cial progress which no set of poll
ticians can possibly prevent or set
UdCh, SuOulu NC DlOuSAb dDOuI
peaceably and legally by thor
oughly educated and organized peo-
pie.
There are some who call us ath-
lists. Is it atheism to ask the eman-
cipation of mankind? l ask of those
who are in such great terror lest
one socialist should destroy their
religion-with millions of our fell
low creatures existing on the verge
of destitution, with thousands of
unemployed. with millions of i'll
clothed, ill-housed, half-fed, I'M
loved children all around us-what
would Christ say?
I ask you this question, and ask
you further to be brave enough and
good enough to come out with us
socialists and help in this work Of
emancipation!
We socialists are in favor of Sc
curing to woman, as woman, the
fullest social, personal and eco
nomic freedom. This will put her
in control of the sexual relations
and Of family life.
My opinion is that such an eman.
cipation of the human being who
carries in her body the trusteeship
and latent force of the next genera
ton would put woman where she
ought to be, as the controller of do
nestle life, sweeping away forever
the social evil" which is the neces-
sary complement CT our hypocritical
virtue, regarded as a necessary evil
10 which even our churches seem as
Indifferent as they are to the sweat
ing and the swindling of all the I'M
skilled and unorganized labor of
woman
We socialists are not stirred by
fruitless sentimentality. We are
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-25

il married her she would scarcely
let me leave the house. She would
sit on my lap with her arm around
my neck for hours If | wanted tc
go across the street to the cigar
store she wouldn't let me, but went
| herself.
She wanted to be kissed al
morning, noon and night, and sew
eral times in between. | never
could get away from that everlast
ing cry:
Arthur, kiss me-
Il was really a prisoner in my
wife's house"
Mrs. Kohr. who has handsome
fiat building in addition to her
wealth of love, insists that her hus.
band tried to send her to the insane
asylum In order that he might
reach her fortune.
All she would say In answer to
his charge of too much love was:
Does that sound rationale"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-25
HEROIC NURSE SAVES
MANY FROM FLAMES

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Dec. 25.-
Heroic work on the part of Miss IF
fie Campbell, trained nurse at the
county hospital, probably saved the
lives of hundreds of Dedridden suf-
ferers at that institution last night.
In company with a number of
nurses she attended a Christmas
celebration in the basement Of the
hospital. Flames ignited the tree
and spread to the wooden supports,
creating a panic among the nurses.
Selling blankets, Miss Campbell
smothered the fire.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-25
Notable Figures at Nation s Capital

This is dear old Uncle Bill ALL
son, as Senator Beveridge calls
him. He is the Nestor Of the sen.
ate. His term is the longest and
with Grandpa Pettus gone he is the
Oldest member Of that body. He is
a kind soul and mighty efficient
senator, with no stain ON his repu-
tation. And that Is good deal to
say in these days of graft.
Allison has more to do with ap-
preparations of public moneys than
any other member of the senate.
He Is universally respected and In
spite of his years does the work of
any three men in that body.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-25
MRS. ARTHUR KOHR

CHICAGO, Dec. 25.-Too much
love, is the curious charge brought
by Arthur Kohr against his pretty
wife in his counter-suit for divorce.
She had sued first for abandonment
because Arthur. although he is a
six-footer, had fled from her when
they had only been married a few
days.
Arthur admits that he left the
house hurriedly and didn't return.
The reason, he says, was that he
had to do something desperate to
get away from this passionate ap.
peal:
Arthur kiss me-"
Safely hidden in his fathers
home, the young violinist and ath-
lete told Of some of his narrowing
experiences
my wife is as bright as a dol
lar, but she is crazy about love. You
never saw anything like it in ali
your born days. From the very day
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-25
Path to Success
Paved by Chance

; 1t isn't often an actress chooses
the vehicle of her success, much
less finds it. In the list of the ex.
ceptions is Rose Stahl, who in the
last four years had played in THE
Chorus Lady" something more than
$500 times. Today the comedy is
more popular in New York than
was the original one-act vaudeville
sketch.
Miss Stahl was on the road play
ing one-night stands, when she
bought magazine one day and
read story, The Extra Girl
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-25
Miners Leader a
Remarkable Man

GOLDFIELD, New. Dec. 25.-
President McKinnon Of the Gold
field Miners union, is remark
able man. He is tall, spare, red
headed. quotes Spencer in one
breath and the Bible in the next,
and is the only man in Goldfield
who seems able to treat the pres
ent conflict between the miners
and mine owners with dispassion.
ate observation.
McKinnon has lifted himself to
the leadership of the union almost
unaided. The members to the mum
Der of 1000 swear by him. His Of
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-25
TERRY WILL BE THERE

Eastern papers are worried about
the lack of good shortstops. 1t is
stated that st. Paul is up against
it in securing man for that posi-
ton. Terry McKune is slated to
fill the position and local fans have
every confidence that he will prove
a revelation to the patrons of the
American Association teams. He
will certainly surprise ST. Paul peo-
pie, who have been accustomed to
the playing of Phil Geier.
st. Paul will have McCloskey's
old second baseman next season,
Fudge" Bennett having been re-
leased to that city.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-25
CHANGES IN POSTOFFICE

SEATTLE, Dec. 25.-Following
investigation by special examiners
of the postoffice department at
Washington, changes will soon be
made in the Seattle department in
accordance with the recommends
lions of the inspectors. On account
of incompetent management, in
spectors took complete charge.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-25
NOW WHO is ROGERS?

Joe Rogers. American wrestler
has signed articles to meet Hack
enschmidt, the Russian, in a catch
as-catch-can bout Jan. 10 in Lon
don.
Who's Rogers?
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-25
POET A PRISONER FOR LIFE

DESMOINES, Dec. 24.--No. 1926,
a "lifer" in the Anamoosa, Iowa,
penitentiary. amuses himself by
writing poems and stories for the
magazines.
No. 1926 is Leonard w. Haley, a
bright young man who has already
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-25

Something about it impressed her
with the possibilities of a playlet.
Correspondence with the author re-
suited in the one-act sketch. When
she had played in this successfully
from coast to coast and in London,
1t was enlarged to four-act com,
edy, With il Miss Stahl has grad.
uated into a star.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-25

George Cox, who was found by
the police in weak condition from
the ravages of consumption, was
sent to the county poor farm at
SDangle Yesterday
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-25

Judge Hinkle yesterday fined Eu-
gene Morano. an Italian, $50 and
costs for stealing so cents worth Of
coal from the Great Northern.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-25
Classified advertisements
Real Estate inducements
HELP WANTED MALE

WANTED-GOOD LIVE BOY TO
take charge of good paying
route on South side. Close to bust
ness district. Apply at The Press
Office at once.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-25
ATTORNEYS

MW1LL1AMS & M'WILLIAMS--
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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-25

s&The Spokane Press delivered to
any part OF the city fer 20 cents
per month.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-25

EXPERIEN CED SALESMAN
wanted as manufacturers agent
for Washington and California.
with 5000; staple goods to trade:
worth $4,000 up yearly; exclusive
control; permanent. Address Box
c. Press. 1925
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-25
FOR RENT

FOR RENT ---. FOUR GOOD
houses; all near car lines; mod
ern; $1S to SIS. Gray & McCune
Co, First av. and Wall st. Phone
800
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-25

ROOMS FOR HOUSEKEEPING
318 w. Main. Jackson hotel. 1924
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pANTAGES' THEATER
e. CLARKE WALKER, Mgr.
Phone 1898

WEEK COMMENCING DEG. 20
Buckeye Quartette. high class vo-
calists. Three-Azards-Three, Eu-
ropean marvels in the acrobatic
line. Dancing Davey. best In the
business. Hall and Colburn, Swed-
ish comedy sketch, The Swede
and the Happy Gal" Cal Stewart,
presenting Uncle Josh on the
Bowery. Mr.. Leo White, song illus
traitor. Pantagescope.
Prices 15c and Csc; matinee daily
2:30 p. m, any seat loo. First even
Ing performance, 7:15.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-25

GOODYEAR QUICK SHOE RE.
pair. 231 Riverside. Repaired
while you wait. Shoes called for
and delivered. Phone 1865.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-25

Transfer. Freight, furniture. baggage
and parcel delivery. Tel. as9. 1900
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-25
COAL AND WOOD. PHONE 1891.

Positively highest price paid for cast
on clothing. N223 Stevens. n. It'll.