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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
WEDDING WEEPS

A divorce and the custody of her
child was granted this morning to
Hattie Humphrey from Thomas.
They We're married In Colville in
1895. He deserted early in 1903.
A divorce and the custody of her
= minor children is asked in a COM
plant filed in the superior court
against John r. Murphy by Olive
Murphy this morning. Plaintiff al
leges that her husband deserted her
in 1904. They were united in mar
riage at Rathdrum, Idaho, In 1898.
Percy w. Ireland filed suit for a
divorce on grounds of desertion in
the superior court this morning
from Lillian H.. whom he took for
better or for worse in Weepowa.
Manitoba. in August. 1898. She de-
serted in 1902.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
COWLES BLOCKS WORK
ON FEDERAL BUILDING

And then they fell to. McBroom
emerged from the fray with
black eye, damaged chin and minor
wounds, all acquired in the brief
period elapsing before the horrifed
office force could plunge In and
bring peace at any price. The TAT
one walked off without marks OF
combat, although it is generally be-
lieved that McBroom managed TO
pull his hair and kick his shin some.
1t is understood that Willie
Cowles has asked his boys not to
be naughty that way any more.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
CORBIN MARRIED

d. c. Corbin, capitalist, admits
being married, 1t happened while
he was east recently. But who he
married is secret he won't give
up. 1t is generally believed that his
housekeeper, Mrs. Peterson, is now
his wife aud sharer of his wealth.
The great secrecy maintained by
the Corbin family today has given
rise to report that the railroad
builder bridegroom eloped with the
lady who is now his bride. 1t was
impossible today to obtain either a
confirmation or denial of this story.
The groom is near the three score
and ten mark and the bride about
35
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
VICTIM OF CONSUMPTION

Joseph Schmidt aged 3S years,
died at his residence, 700 Third av..
yesterday OF consumption. Funeral
services will be held Sunday after
noon at l o'clock from the church
of Our Lady of Lourdes. A wife
and child survive him. The de-
ceased was member of the Sons
Of Herman and of the Foresters of
America. The orders OF which he
was a member will have charge OF
the burial services.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
FINISH COURSE AND
ENTER PRIESTHOOD

Rev. A. Dinand and Rev. Fl.
Hourican were made subdeacons in
the Catholic church this morning at
Gonzaga college by Bishop O'Dea.
This is the first step to formally en-
tering the priesthood. Tomorrow
they will be vested as deacons and
on Sunday morning they will be
fully ordained as priests Of the
Jesuit order Monday morning
morning they will say their first
mass.
Both candidates have studied sew
eral years in this city to finish their
course. Their admission to the
priesthood is the fruit of 16 years
of preparation in the studies
prescribed by the church.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
Chief Of Police Cleans Out eoise.--The Defense
Scores Point In Jury Selection Today.

Court convened early today, the
judge having decided to hold long
sessions until the jury Is selected.
The examination of veniremen was
exasperatingly slow and the law
yers clashed frequently.
Six members of the panel were
exhausted in the first hour for
various reasons. Henry Curtis, who
declared he had been student all
his life. although a farmer and rail-
road laborer, was Professionally ac-
cepted. John Whitlock was finally
accepted.
The prosecution peremptorily
challenged Isaac Bedell, this being
its seventh challenge.
Signs Of bad feeling between
Hawley and Darrow again cropped
out. Hawley declared the opposi-
tons efforts to- eliminate the entire
panel was improper and unprofes-
sional and registered objections.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
WILL CLOSE EARLY
TOMORROW NIGHT

AS agreed by grocers and meat
dealers of this city, nearly every
grocery store and meat market in
the city will close tomorrow even
ing at O'Clock. The only grocery
men who have declined to sign the
agreement are Fred Summer, at
1880 Broadway; the Rasmus groc-
cry, corner Second av. and Howard
St, and the Silver Plate grocery, at
the north end of Monroe st. The
Riverside and the Fulton are the
only meat markets which will not
close early.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
GOING TO THE FAIR

Nearly 100 Spokane people took
advantage of the special rate of
first class fare plus $40. given on
the 0. r, & n. May 20 and 81. The
majority of the tickets were pur-
chased to Chicago Many OF them
will stop at intermediate points
along the line. Liberal rates are
obtainable on other lines for the re-
naming distance to jamestown af-
ter middle west points have been
reached.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
WOMAN SUSPECTED OF
AIDING SWINDLE

The police yesterday arrested
Anna e. Kane and charged her with
grand larceny and Implication In
the buncoing Of Mrs. Mazda Carson
by an unknown Englishman, who
secured her diamond ring and
$4,000 In cash. Mrs. Kane Is said
to have assisted In the introduction
of Mrs. Carson to the mysterious
Englishman. Her bond was fixed
at 800. WHICH was paid by check
from A. ID. Jones. -,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
oKANE, WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, MAY "a, 1907.
Submissions
MORE NERVE
(Scripps News Association,

NbCIIPpS NtWs HscUCId' "OH.V
SAN FRANCISCO, May 24.-Con-
siderable progress was made this
morning toward securing the
Schmitz jury. Before the noon ad-
journment were temporarily pass.
ed on both sides. Interest Is in
creasing as the completion of the
jury approaches. A number OF
women were in court today.
Although only jurors are pass
ed on both sides, the attorneys ex.
pect to complete the jury by Mon
day morning, at which time witness
es have been notified to appear.
Schmitz Is gaining confidence and
losing his hunted look.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
STANDARD LOSES
IN MISSOURI
(Scripps News Association. }

JEFFERSON CITY, May "a
Judge Anthony. special commits
sioner appointed to take testimony
in Standard Oil custer proceedings,
has upheld the charge of Attorney
General Hadley claiming it is
trust, combination and conspiracy
formed by companies to prevent
competition. The report wiil be re.
viewed by the supreme court. II
affirmed, the upper court can de-
prive the Waters-Pierce Co. OF its
franchise rights and cancel the H.
ceNse of the other 2 companies to
do business in Missouri or impose
fines.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
SLOT MACHINE BURGLAR

EVERETT. May 24.-For the sec
ond time saloon has been the vic
tim of the slot machine burglar. In
the first instance the thief carried
off the machine bodily and looted 1t
at his leisure. This time the ma
chine robbed was too big to carry
away without using truck. so the
burglar cut a couple of holes in the
side of the machine and took out
about SIS.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
MRS. M'KINlEY
BETTER TODAY
(scripps News Association

N'OffPPS ]Nc"s HSHUCIHr'UhI
CANTON, May 24.-Mrs. Nc
Kinley's condition is improved DR..
Portmann said this morning that
her heart Is stronger and there is
no immediate danger of death. She
may survive a week. Strychnine is
given her every few hours for
stimulent.
DR.. Rixey arrived this morning
and a consultation was held by
Rixey. Portmann and lyman.
AT noon the doctors issued a
statement that Mrs. McKinley's
condition was still serious. The
paralysis Is limited to one arm, but
the patient is unable to swallow
and has lost use of her tongue.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
WALLER LOST JOB
BUT NOT LAWSUIT

Leroy c. Waller, ex.chief of po-
lice, was served with a summons
from the superior court this morn
ing commanding him to appear
within 20 days and answer to a
complaint filed by Fred Z. Chap
man. the ST. Louis contractor who
wants $37 800 for alleged false i'm.
prisonment and privation in jail,
Chapman is the man who had
trouble over woman named HUI
ser
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
DIPLOMATS SPEAK

LAKE MOHONK, N. Y, May "a.
Diplomatic representatives of for.
eign powers We're the principal
speakers at the conference on inter.
natiopal arbitration today. Senior
Don Earique Greel, Mexican ambas.
sador, discussed the Drago doctrine
versus Elihu Roots doctrine that
armies and navies OF the world be
not used to force payment OF debts
contracted by claimant powers.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
MAY BURY GOULD CASE

NEW YORK, May 24.-If exam
ming physicians find Captain Nc
Laughlin suffering from chronic
bronchitis, Commissioner Bingham
must relieve him and postponement
of the sensational alleged Gould
conspiracy is likely. Frank Pea
body is reported to have made a
partial confession involving Edward
Showles, race track follower. II
is expected Showles will tell the nun
story in the next "a hours. 1t is
understood subpoeneas prepared for
Howard Gould, Mrs. Gould and
other witnesses are not likely to be
served if Mclaughlin Is retired.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CASE

CONCORD, n. H., May 24.-Gen-
eral Streeter, counsel for trustees
in the Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy
Christian Science suit, completed
argument today in favor of a mo-
ton that the trustees be substituted
for the next friend as plaintiffs.
Counsel for the next friends" be-
gun argument summarizing the
atiidavits of his clients that the
trustees had determined the case
advance. Ex-senator Chandler fol-
lows Howe and Streeter. probably
concluding late today.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
RESIDENTS KICK ON
SLAUGHTER HOUSE

Complaint was made to the
health department today of a
slaughter house that has been start
ed In the fiat near Regal ST. and
Saffro av by Victor Kettle. The
residents object to the proximity of
the slaughter house. 1t is located
just outside the city limits.
The laws of the health depart
ment require that permit first be
taken out before a slaughtering bus
mess will be allowed within the city
limits or for miles outside. A per-
NIT will not be issued II property
owners object. Kettle has no per-
NIT. An inspector will be sent to
investigate.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
ROCK PILE REORGANIZED

BY orders of Chief of Police
Rice, the rock pile will be started
in the morning. From now on every
prisoner who is given a Jail SEN
tence will be required to work 8
hours making little rocks out of the
big ones. The city rock pile is To-
Gated on Howard st. north of the
railroad tracks.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
POLICE WILL KEEP
WHEELS OFF WALKS

This afternoon Chief OF Police
Rice notified the department that
the ordinance prohibiting bicycle
riding on sidewalks must he en-
forced to the letter. Policemen are
instructed to warn riders to this
effect. While the streets were
muddy cyclers were suffered to use
the sidewalks, but there Is no long
er any occasion for this.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
BOTTLED GOODS ONLY

Chief of Police Rice this morn
ing rescinded his orders regarding
the government licensing of every
inmate of the Main and Yale blocks
in order to regulate the sale Of
liquor there. In place of the pre-
vious order. he stated this morning
that proprietos of those places
must take out government licenses
for the sale of liquor and conduct
that portion Of their business under
government regulations. This re-
quires that no goods may be sold
in such places except in the orig
inal packages, which means by lae
bottle.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24

(Scripps News Assoeiation.)

BOISE, May 24.-War is declared
between Chief of Police Francis and
certain professional men who have
drifted into Boise and are now pos
ing as witnesses or detectives in the
trial of Haywood. These men strut
about ostentatiously, packing fire.
arms. Both sides disclaim respon-
sibility for their presence.
Francis sent for 2 men early to-
day. They are ex-deputies from
Telluride and Cripple Creek and
have been staggering about town,
declaring they are newspaper men
connected with eastern publica-
tons. They were ordered to get
out of town before Sunday.
Francis told them If they made
the slightest move during their
brief stay to interfere with anybody
on either side they would be
handled without gloves.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
COURTHOUSE SCENE
Of SAVAGE BATTLE

War ragged in the county clerks
office yesterday afternoon, real red,
bloody war, Right there in the
temple of justice, the imposing edi-
fee symbolic Of civil power. to say
nothing of the republican machine,
warriors battled with their fists
and smote each other sorely. They
were little McBroom, of the Chron-
icle, and big, fat Jones, of the Re-
view. The latter accused the for
mer of hiding news away from him.
CHATS about the poorest excuse a
Review reporter has offered for
quite a while for getting scoopedD
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
WILL settle
BY SATURDAY

( The trouble between the unions
and the Home Telephone Co. will
probably be adjusted by Saturday
at the Portland conference. This
information was received from F.
M. Allen, business agent of the To-
cal Electrical Workers union, who
Is attending the conference.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
SHARED HIS BED and
LOST $3.50 BY IT

Mont Bestwick, a laborer, report
ed to the police this morning that
he shared his room at the Logan
house last night with a stranger
whom he met in Butte. Mont. This
morning when Bestwick awoke his
roommate was gone, also $3.50 in
cash. He gave the police de-
scription of the man suspected of
the theft.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
FRELING HosFoRD DEAD

Freling Hosford, manager Of the
Germond building. at the corner
of Sprague av. and Lincoln ST., died
this morning at 1890 in his room
in that building. Heart failure was
the cause of death Deceased was
a member Of the Elks and a G. A.
r. He is survived by wife and
| daughter. He had resided in Spo-
kane since 1889. Funeral will be
held Sunday.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
SIZES UP WATER SUPPLY.

Mayor Moore and Commissioner
w. 7. Roy spent the morning at the
upriyer pumping station. The mayor
has never before been to the site.
The mayor lives in the vicinity OF
the big reservoir and was interested
in ascertaining the manner In which
il is kept fun.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
WILL CAPTURE
WRECKER
(Scr,pps News Association

(Scripps News Assoc.ation.)
LOS ANGELES. May z4.-The
sheriff announced today that the
man who wrecked the Southern
Pacific train near Glendale will De
in custody before night.
Evidence unearthed since the
wreck indicates that the wrecker
started for Los Angeles immediate
ly after the deed. The officers are
on his trail.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
UNION CREATES
new OFFICES

Seventeen new members were in
itiated into Federal union No. 12,222
at the regular meeting last night.
The constitution and bylaws were
revised. A secretary and treasurer's
office was provided for and officer
10 fill them will be elected at the
next meeting. These officers must
furnished a $500 bond
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
FEDERAL PLANS SUBMITTED.

Plans of the new government
building which will be erected on
the corner of Riverside av. and Lin
coin st. were submitted TO the
board of public works this after
noon for that body's approval of
construction and fire escape ar
rangementS.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
NEW BUSINESS AGENT

At the regular meeting of the
Painters union last night, John
Patten was elected business agent
to succeed Frank Jacobs. Mr..
Jacobs has served as business
agent of the union for about 21s
years. He handed In his resigna-
ton at the last regular meeting a
week ago.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
DIED OF PNEUMONIA

Malcomb MCPHERSON, aged 4
years, son of William Mcpherson,
lied yesterday morning at the resi-
ience, 1041 Gordon av, of pneu-
monia. Funeral services were held
from the residence this afternoon
at 9 O'Clock.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
BIG BLAZE AT cHESAW

CHESAW. Wash. May 2i.--Fire
destroyed 4 of this city's largest
business buildings. The total loss
will reach $4,000. One OF the
largest buildings burned was occu4
pied by hardware company and
was owned by Spokane people. The
Are was extinguished by the use OF
dynamite.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
COREY'S FINISH COMING

PITTSBURG, May 24.-That w.
e. Corey, president of the United
States steel corporation, is selling
his stock in the company, that his
resignation has been rendered to
the directors of the corporation
and that he is dumping his stock
into the market for the purpose of
depressing values. are statements
received by Pittsburg brokers. 1t
is understood that the officials de-
manded the resignation and that
Corey is attempting to retaliate by
selling his stock in the company.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
GUN men ORDERED TO GET

He was bitter in his remarks and
was overruled by the court.
The defense scored the first i'm
portant point just before the noon
recess when Judge Wood sustained
q challenge for bias against John
Berry. Hawley made a strenuous
effort to qualify Berry, who made
conflicting answers.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
DOCTORS after Them

Attorney Birdsall, on behalf of
the Spokane County Medical asso-
citation, this afternoon caused war
rants to be issued for the arrest OF
Drs. &. +. and w. f. Grover on
charges of practicing medicine with
out a license.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
DIED OF DiPHTHERlA

Henry William Lepisto. aged &
years, died at the residence, 1402
Water av., of diphtheria this morn.
ing, The deceased is the son OF
Henry Leplsto sr. The funeral will
be conducted at the residence this
evening at 6 O'Clock. Burial will
be made in Greenwood cemetery.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24

The police have been appealed
to TO find Roy Fay, age Is, news
boy who left home at $3.50 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon. He lived with
his mother at 721 McClelland St.
The boy is tall and slender, with
fair complexion, light hair and blue
eyes. He wore blue serge SUIT.
His mother thinks he has run away
TO the coast.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
SAW NEGROES Win GUNS

7 WASHINGTON, d. c., May "a
An ex-deputy sheriff testified in the
Brownsville investigation today
that he saw to 7 men in uniform
of American soldiers carrying guns
under a street lamp. He could
identify one as negro.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
BUSINESS AGENTS
BOARD PROGRAMMED

The board of business agents of
all the trades unions in the city
were reorganized at the Central
Labor hall this morning. Hereafter
this board will hold regular meet
ing every morning at 9 clock. me
board has been somewhat disor-
ganiZed for a long time.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
SAM ANDERSON ARRESTED

Sam Anderson, proprietor of the
Eagle Cash grocery, was arrested
this afternoon on complaint OF
Thomas Martin, who alleges that
Anderson assaulted, beat and in,
jured him with his fists.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
SANTA FE ROAD
NOW ON RACK
tscr,pps News Associat,on.)

LOS ANGELES, May "a
Despite the future hearing before
the interstate commerce commits
sion Of charges of discrimination
preferred against the Southern Pa
cific in its methods of furnishing
fruit cars to citrus fruit packers,
the federal grand jury today began
the examination of witnesses on
charges of traffic discrimination on
the part of the Santa Fee. Scores
of subpoenas have been served upon
fruit growers and railroad officials.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
'TACGART SEEKS
DIVORCED WIFE
(scripps News Association,

! OMAHA, May 24.-William Tag
CART, cousin of Captain Taggart, Of
fers $1,000 reward to find Grace
Taggart and the children. She
was divorced from the captain in
Wooster, Ohio. He says the captain
is seriously i'll in San Francisco. He
disappeared after the divorce.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
HARTMAN NOT ExoNERATED

WASHINGTON. d. c., May ga
Chairman Knapp, of the interstate
commerce commission, stated today
that the report the commission had
exonerated Hartman is utterly
groundless. The commission has
hardly begun the case.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
NO MORE NEED APPLY

Chief Of Police Rice was asked
this morning II he would allow the
addition of another resort to the
restricted district. He replied that
he would not under any circum-
stanceA
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
GENERAL ASSEMBLY ENDS

COLUMBUS, May 24.-The gen.
eral assembly of Presbyterians
closed today. The regular temper
ance report was adopted without ue-
bate. Kansas City was chosen for
1908 assembly.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24
HAMBlEN ON THE JOB

Corporation Counsel Hamblen
moved to the city hall this morning
and has taken up quarters in the
main room of the suite occupied by
the chief of police.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24

One of the big problems in the
baseball world for the next few
weeks will be, What is Jack Ches-
bro going to do?" New York Amer
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24

LONDON, May "a. - Richard
Mansfield suffered a relapse since
arriving here. He win be removed
to Brighton seashore as soon as his
condition will permit.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-24

lean fans welcomed the news that
he and Griffith had patched up their
differences and that the spit ball
originator would be back in the
game. If Chesbro Is again in form.
as he claims, he will go a long way
toward plugging up the Highland
ers' weak spot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-20
FOR SALE.

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 Phones s10 ?lol Third Ave. nwr..;.a oo,,rt house