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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
CHEW TOBACCO AND
THINK, SAYS WILSON
(Scripps News Assoc!a tinn.>

NEW YORK, April 1S-The value
of chewing tobacco as a help to
ruminative habits is one of the
things that Woodrow Wilson, presi-
dent of Princeton university, touch
ed upon in his lecture in the Horace
Mann auditorium at Columbia uni
versity, on THE Senate of the
United States"
"If you live in place" said DR..
Wilson. where you can sit around
the stove in country store and
spit tobacco juice into a sawdust
box, you are much more likely to
have opinions than If you live in
New York.
Whatever you may think OF the
habit of chewing tobacco, want to
suggest that chewing sometimes
leads TO ruminative habits. If man
stops long enough between sen
fences 1t shows he is more likely
to have opinions that have weight
than II he does not.
There is something in a sawdust
box"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
SAYS CITY NEEDS
MORE men

Regarding campaign statements
that the city wage bills for last
month were $4,000 against about
$4,000 year ago, Commissioner
Roy this morning stated that the
city needed all the men who were
willing to work Just now and could
not get enough for the great amount
Of new work which is under way.
Practically every councilman has
been petitioned for alter extensions
by his constituents. The number of
extensions this year are extraordin-
airy, says the commissioner. and
will probably be $4,000 feet as
against about 10000 feet last year
This, in great part, accounts for
the great amount of money expend-
ed for wages, he claims.
There is also increased expense
in other departments for bridges
and street work greater than has
ever before been undertaken by the
city.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18

SAN FRANCISCO, April 1S.--lt
thousands of miles away from the
scene to imagine San Francisco a
year after the calamity" as it is for
that same individual 10 attempt to
realize the helpless horror that par
allied the community on the morn
ing of April Is. 1906.
In a twelvemonth this city's
growth has been wonderful. It's re-
Mobilization, while not complete by
any means, has been progressing
fast and furious.
Today--just one year after its de.
struction by fire-the city is approx
imately one-third rebuilt
Splendid many stored buildings
now stand in stately symmetry
where one year ago lay tons OF
twisted iron Orders and heaps Of
blackened bricks and stones.
The clang OF the street car Is
heard on every street. Theaters,
churches and cafes are now perfect
In all their appointments. and the
Injuries of metropolitan life have
taken the place OF the terrible hard
ships that the people underwent in
the days and weeks following the
fire.
Conservative figures show that
$40, 100000 have been expended in
reconstruction and rehabilitation
in San Francisco since the fire. or
this amount. in round numbers. $2S.-
coo 600 has been paid TO labor. 1t
is estimated from computations of
contractors and labor organizations
that there are at the present time,
and have been for the past six
months, 10000 men engaged in re-
construction work in the city. Estl-
mating at a low average these men
have received for their work 1885,
a day, or a total OF 100000 day.
One of the most conservative
estimates of the rehabilitation Of
burned stores IS that at least $10,-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
MACHINE FIGHT
HELPS MOORE

Moore workers said today that
the fight between the republican
and democratic machines to corner
the "Tenderloin" vote had not hurt
their campaign. II anything, they
argued, it had helped matters, as it
proved that Mr. Moore was the only
candidate for mayor that was not
tied up with the lower Howard st.
element.
Mr.. Moore said the impression
which had been created in the
minds of many people that II elect
ed he would turn the city upside
down Is not true. He said his plat
form covered the situation fully.
there being no intention on his part
10 close the town on Sunday. But
ne would compel the removal OF
boxes from saloons, keep minors
out OF such places and close places
where liquor was sold after l a. m.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
RAILROAD ARITHMETIC
APPLIED TO SPOKANE

That Great Northern and North
ern Pacific engineers have submit
ted estimates $160,000,000 in excess
Of the actual cost of the construc-
tion of those roads was the testi-
mony Of II. p. j. Gillette, Spokane's
railroad expert, who testified before
the interstate commerce commits
sion yesterday at Portland.
The figures were inflated for the
purpose of supporting the railroads
claim that at present rates they
were only earning fair interest on
the money invested. The expert un-
earthed many discrepancies in the
railroad engineers figures as COM
pared to statistical information fur
nished before 1t was necessary to
provide estimates TO be passed on at
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
WANT HOSPITAL
REMOVED

A committee representing the
Fourth Ward Improvement club
will meet with the board of health
tonight to discuss means of remov-
ing the isolation hospital from it's
present location.
The people residing in the ward
say the hospital is great draw
back to that district and that it has
for a long time hindered the build
ing up of that section of the city.
1t is pointed out that the city is
rapidly growing up around the hos
pital and that steps should be taken
to secure another location and to
provide for more ground and larger
accommodations
The committee consists Of f. A.
Cooney, DR.. Nancy and John
Brownell.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18

another third will be under roof.
The city today has half million
population. $4,000 more than ii had
a year ago. and the people are still
coming by the thousands.
Labor of all classes is getting
higher wages than ever before in
the history of any city, and for the
next 10 years, as at present. capital
will call on it to construct vast
storehouses. sky-tall Office buildings,
great ships. foundries. factories, cot
tages and mansions.
The man who left the city In a
hurry a year ago is back today in
profitable business. From the top
of any one of 100 skyscrapers--
many of them 10 to Is stories high
and erected in the last 10 months
he can view scene unparalleled
in history. Below him, stretching
out in every direction, are literally
thousands and thousands of new
buildings just completed or in the
course of construction in the very
district where IL months ago there
was only destruction such as the
world has never known.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
CORPSE YELLED
AT The PRIEST
(Scripps News Association

CONSTANTINOPLE, April 49,
A local hospital has an annex for
lunatics where the milder patients
are frequently employed for ordin-
airy mental duties. One of these
found his way into the mortuary of
the establishment, and seeing a
corpse laid out awaiting burial, hid
the body in a convenient place and
stretched himself in its place in
the most realistic manner and
awaited developments. Shortly af-
forwards a priest entered with the
pious purpose of praying by the de-
ceased, but his devotions were in
terrupted~ by a fearful yell from the
supposed corpse, which raised IT.
self and leaped right over the as
tonished priest.
The reverend father collapsed and
was found some hours later lying
unconscious by the settle from
which the body was missing. It's
discovery In the cupboard nearly
caused another panic, but finally
cleared up the mystery.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
FELL DYING ON
THE BRIDGE

Albert Sherman, a Junk man, was
found in dying condition on Mon
roe st. bridge about S:45 o'clock
this morning. The patrol took him
70 the police station, where he ex-
pired Immediately after sitting
down in a chair. Deputy Coroner
Pope was called and pronounced it
o case of heart trouble.
Sherman was bachelor and lived
In poor quarters in a cellar room
on Bridge av., near Monroe st. His
clothing was covered with stove
polish, which he peddled for a liv-
ing when not gathering junk. AS
he was known to be very close it
is believed he had boarded consider
able money.
The body is at Smiths undertake
ing establishment.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18

the rate Investigations. BY the tes-
timony Of F. H. McCune, formerly
with the Great Northern, it was
shown that the railroads are able
to ship certain classes Of goods
across the continent and reshlp
them to Asiatic ports at a lower
rate than granted Spokane. He also
exposed the fact that Spokane ship
pers are being overcharged at the
rate Of 100000 annually.
Spokane's evidence closes tomor-
row with the cross examination of
Gillette.
The delegation of Spokane bust
ness men who have been attending
the hearing returned home this
morning satisfied that the city's
case had been presented from every
possible point of advantage.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
SELL THEIR WIVES

PARIS, April 1S.-The court of
the Haute Loire has before it a case
brought by peasant, who claims
$500 damages from another peasant
for the non-fulfillment Of contract
for the sale of his wife.
The man who brought the action
bargained to buy the wife of a
neighbor for $50. When the woman
heard of the transaction she not
only refused to leave her husbands
house, but told the men strongly
what she thought of them.
1t Is stated that sales and pur-
chases of wives have taken place
in the district several times during
recent years.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
NOT DISeANDED But
SOMEWHAT DIVIDED

Statements that the Forty Odd
club had been coralled by Dutch
Jake" are denied. The facts are
that a serious split arose be-
tween the remaining members of
the club as to which candidate they
will support.
1t can be said the natural in
clinatlons of the members is to sup
port Mayor Daggett and the demo-
cratic ticket, but as yet nothing has
happened that sounded like a cam
paign noise.
There Is lack Of arrangement
that dissatliies part of the member
ship. A serious split Is threatened
in consequence.
The membership consists OF
George Foster and Chester Ed
wards.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
CHEF WALLER SICK?

Chief of Police Waller is confined
to his home owing to cold. Some
unkind wags say the chiefs indis-
position was caused by the Barn
hart outburst in which the chief was
covertly referred to as subject
for grand jury investigation and
other things. Others say that the
city hall whip hand caused the
chief to be i'll for little while 1t
is notorious that whenever the chief
gives an interview he is always so
eXtemporaneous about it that he
gets into all kinds of trouble. just
like Prosecutor Barnhart did Tues
day night
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
PUTTING UP A JOB on
THE KAISER

(Scripps News Association.)


GAETA, Italy, April 18.-The
king and queen of England arrived
today on the royal yacht to visit
the king and queen of Italy.
Europe regards the meeting as of
the greatest political significance
likely to have important bearing on
the coming peace conference at The
Hague.
England is believed to be trying
to detach Italy from the triple al
lance, the breaking of which will
further isolate Germany. Germany
seeks Italy's support for unlimited
ornaments.
King Victor visited Edward
aboard the yacht and had a long
private conference.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
NEIGHBORS SETTLE BOYHOOD
QUARREL

CHESTER, Pa, April 1S.-After
having been separated for 67 years,
John B. Rhoads, a retired manufac-
turer of Media, and Jerry Mace, a
Chester butcher, met in this city
and renewed old ties. AS boys they
we're chums and attended the school
at Village Green. While both lived
in the same county and within
miles of each other they had not
met since leaving school until this
morning.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
SPOKANE FARMER LOST

DENVER, Col, April 18.-This
city is being searched from end to
end for an aged farmer, Napoleon
Stone, from the vicinity of Spokane.
The old gentleman, in company with
his son, M. G. Stone, arrived here
early yesterday and were to leave
in the afternoon. Father and son
parted on Seventeenth st. to meet
again before train time. The aged
man has not been seen since. He
carried several hundred dollars in
his pockets.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
MOORE Meeting

At meeting In All Saints last
night c. Herbert Moore again out
lined his platform in the event that
he is elected to the mayorship. He
said he contemplated nothing radi-
cal, but would insist on the en-
forcement of law, particularly sa-
loon regulations. None but incom-
petent heads of departments in the
city service would be dismissed, he
said. A number of other speakers
expressed their confidence in Mr..
Moore.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
RIVER IS STILL RISING AND
CITY BRIDGES ARE In DANGER

The wreckage from the Haver-
male st. bridge, which went out
during Tuesday night, has been re-
moved from the temporary bridge
on Howard ST., against which it
lodged. Sometime today Howard
st. will once more be open to street
car traffic.
A measure Of the river this morn
Ing by Commissioner ONO showed
that during the night 1t had risen
inches. Particular precautions
have been taken at all bridges, and
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
DIES on TRAIN

Grace Ethel Paulin Allen died on
passenger train No. between here
and Ellensburg this morning. The
deceased was formerly Grace Crow,
and was on her way here to visit
her grandmother Mrs. NJ. j. Hind
man. She died OF consumption. She
was niece of j. S. Hindman. spe.
cial agent for the Northern Pacific,
Funeral services will be held from
Smiths undertaking parlors tomor-
row afternoon at 2.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
DELEGATES WILL TALK
CITY POLITICS

Thomas Maloney. president OF
the Central Labor union, said today
that the meeting Saturday night OF
union men to discuss the local pc
meeting, but would be composed OF
delegates from the various unions.
He said the meeting had become
confused with the open meeting 10
be held week from next Monday
night by the Central Labor union,
which would be open and to which
the public is invited.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
TO FIX PRICE OF WHEAT.

OMAHA, April 1S.-The grain
growers department of the Ameri-
can Society Of Equity, will hold it's
annual convention in Omaha. June
s, and 7. Minnesota, South Da-
kota. Nebraska and Kansas will
send delegations to the convention.
This society Is business organiza-
ton of farmers and at the coming
meeting 1t will endeavor to place
wheat at a minimum price of 81
per bushel.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
MARVIN BOY REPORTED

fScripps News AssociatIun.l
CAMBRIDGE, Md. April
1S.-It is reported here that
Horace Marvin, the kidnap-
ed boy, had been located
near here. Police hurried to
the scene and declared the
boy would be rescued before
night.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
CRiTIClSE ROOSEVELT

SEATTLE; April 1S-The Central
Labor council OF this city has join
ed other labor organizations in con-
demning Roosevelt's mention of
Meyer and Haywood in connection
with the Hartman incident. 20 The
council passed resolutions Critics
ing the president for the implied as
sumption of the accused miners
guilt before they have been tried.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18

an extra cable has been attached
to the Washington st. structure to
make it secure against the rushing
waters. Should this bridge go out
it would wreck every bridge be-
tween it's site and the falls.
Today is recognized as most
critical period since the waters be-
gan to rise, and Superintendent of
Bridges Mccormick has secured all
the bridgemen possible to strength
en- any weak points which may ap-
pear.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
OLD Man HURT

Theodore Fosternlng, an old,
gray haired man, fell down stairs at
the Terminal building this after
noon and was SO seriously knocked
out that 1t was thought at first he
was dead. The patrol was sent for
and he was conveyed to the police
station. DR.. George Gray. when
called, pronounced the condition as
not serious. He was put in a bed
at headquarters, as he did not ex-
plain where he lived.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
$4,000 IS
RECOVERED
itScripps News Associatio }

itScripps News Associa ton }
ST. PAUL, April 18.-The $4,000
stolen from the Northern Express
Office in the union depot Tuesday
night, when Clerk Zimmerman was
forced at the point Of a pistol to
open the safe, was recovered today
by Chief of Police O'Conner.
John Anderson, the suspected en-
ploye, confessed and piloted the po-
lice to the railroad yards, where the
money was hidden in a sand pile.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
attempt TO Dynamite
A PREACHER
(Scripps News Association.

t(Scripps News Associafion.)
mZELTON, Pa, April 18.-An
ns1ccessful attempt was made this
morning to assassinate R. Matthew
Yankola, pastor Of st. Joseph's
Slavonic church. A charge Of dy-
Mantle tore the porch from the par
soDage.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
RUEF'SATT0RNEY
POISONED
(Scripps News Associaticn.)

SAN FRANCISCO, April 1S.-The
trial of Ruef was continued until to-
morrow on account of the serious
illness of his leading counsel, Ach,
who was poisoned by eating mush-
rooms yesterday.
The cases of Louis Glass, general
manager of the Pacific States Tele-
phone Co, and Abram Detwiler, pro-
omter of the Home Co.. accused OF
bribery, were called this morning
and continued a week.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
GOV. HACERMAN
HAD TO RESIGN
(Scripps News Association.)

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 49,
Governor Hagerman, of New Mexi-
co, has resigned and Captain
George Curry appointed to the
place. Curry is now governor of
Samar province, Philippines.
Hagerman was a personal friend
of the president. but charges were
preferred against him and his resig
nation came "by request"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
TO SUPPORT HUSBANDS

MADISON, Wis, April 1S.-A
bill has been introduced In the state
means to support invalid husbands.
The bill Is aimed at rich wives of
old soldiers in veterans homes. A
joint resolution was presented ask
ing congress to enact an income tax
law
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
DISAPPOINTED YOUNG
LOVERS DIE TOGETHER
(Scripps News Association

VScTIpT'S NeWS NSSUClatlOn.J
STAUNTON, Va, April 1S.-Ma-
bel Pendleton, aged IS, and Stuart
Gay, age 16, en- route to Washing
ton to be clandestinely married,
were intercepted this morning after
midnight by order Of their parents.
They were sent toward home at
Clifton Forge on an early train.
While crossing footbrldge over
the Jackson river the couple leap
ed into the water, 40 feet below.
The bodies were not recovered.
The boys father is railroad con-
Quoted named c. S. Gay.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
MRS. MCLEAN IN LEAD

WASHINGTON, d. c.. April 1S.-
Opposition to Mrs. Mclean in the
d. A. R. crystalized today in the
nomination of Mrs. Eleanor Wash
ington Howard, of Virginia. Less
than 10 states endorsed Mrs. How
ard, while 81 unanimously endorsed
Mrs. Mclean. The balloting will
close tonight.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
BRYAN SARCASTIC

NEW YORK, April 1S.-In adj
dressing the last session of the
peace congress yesterday after.
noon Bryan sarcastically mention.
ed the leading nations of the world,
including the United States, as pre-
pairing constantly for war while
constantly talking peace, He was
given an enthusiastic reception.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
GILMAN FAMILY ACCUSED

DAYTON, O., April 1s.-Affida-
Wits filed charge Mrs. Leah Gilman,
mother; Collins, brother; Faynes
and Bessie, sisters, of Dona Gilman,
with being accessories to the MUIR
der of Dona. whose body was found
in an open field near here some
time ago.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
LABOR
WAR OPENED
(Scripps News Association.

SEATTLE, April 18.-The Nor.
an Shipbuilding Co., employing 400
union men, today posted a notice
that the plant in future would be-
run as an open shop.
The company proceeded to carry
out the plan by putting on 8 nom
union molders. Twenty union mold
ers walked out.
This is believed to be the pre-
liminary to general strike or lock-
out.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
Tidal WAVE
AT 0CAPULCO

1t is considered certain that many
persisted, as the inundation swept
the greater portion OF the city.
Meager reports received from the
earthquake district in Mexico make
it certain that Chilpancingo, Ayutla,
Tixtla and Ometetic are in ruins.
but it is impossible to get lists OF
the fatalities.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
SAN FRANCISCO YEAR after DISASTER

SAN FRANCISCO, April
1S.-San Francisco is today
observing the first anniver-
sary of the great disaster by
working as hard as ever for
the restoration of this city.
All stores and public Offices
are open as usual and flags
throughout the city are at
full mast.
In a number Of churches
this afternoon and tonight
Thanksgiving services will
no hold
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
JOHN BULLS BIG SURPLUS

LONDON, April 1S.-The chan.
cellor of exchequer announced in
the house of commons today that
the treasury surplus amounts to
over five and quarter million
pounds, which will be used to re-
duce the national debt.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
POSSIBILITY OF MURDER.

SHERMAN, Texas. April 1S-The
coroner has concluded an inquiry
into the cause of death Of s mem
bers Of the Price family. who were
burned near Gunter. The verdict
is open and intimates that the vic
Tins might have been murdered.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
ROCKEFELLER WEDDING

NEW YORK. April 1S.-Ethel
Rockefeller, daughter of William
was married to Marcelus Hartley
Dodge today He Is estimated to be
worth $20,000,000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
FIRST PRESIDENTIAL
CANDIDATE OUT

WASHINGTON, d. c., April is
Judson Harmon. Cleveland's attor-
ney general, has consented TO stand
as the presidential candidate Of
conservative democrats.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
SHOT DOWN IN STREET

BAKU. April 1S.-The chief en-
gipeer of the Persian ministry was
shot and seriously wounded in the
streets of this city today. Three
passersby were also shot.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
CARDINALS GET HATS

ROME, April 1S.-SiX of the 7
new cardinals received their red
hats today in a public consistory
with magnificent papal procession
and ceremony. Rinaldini will re-
ceivc his hat next consistory.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
TO LOCATE HARRY RUST.

The locating Of Harry B. Rust is
a task given to the police today by
a firm of attorneys. f. G. Rust. the
father, lives in Glidden, Iowa. and
wants to locate his son badly. He
says the boy lived in Spokane a
year ago and took the examination
for railway mail clerk.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
DEAD

MONTREAL, April 1e.-Twenty
girls are reported to have been kill
ed in a fire which destroyed the
Canada Steam Laundry building to-
day. Many jumped from the win
doWs.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
(Scripps News Association

(Scripps News Assoclation)
CITY OF MEXICO, April 1S.-
The report that Acapulco has suf-
fered from a tidal wave has been
confirmed. Great damage was
done, but wires are down and 1t is
impossible to ascertain whether any
deaths resulted.