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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-02
CLOyD PREPARED TO SHED HIS GORE
Accused Of SANDER He Makes a Dramatic
Declaration In School Board Hearing.

would have to be taken as long as
he had any blood left, strengthens
ing the announcement with a state
ment that no man could accuse him
of SANDER without removing him
from this earth. AS Mr. Post de-
veloped no apparent desire to elm
mate Prof Cloyd in such abrupt
and decisive fashion the air grad
aully cleared and the examination
of Mrs. Libby finally proceeded.
The witness has taught in the
high school for 10 years and dis
puted assertion made about her
friends, Miss Woy, and other teach-
ers who testified for the complain.
ants. In turn she denied them all
and disputed the charge of disloy-
atty to Prof. Cloyd. The prosecu-
ton took pains to bring out the fact
that the teachers involved had de-
clned to sign the petition for Prof.
Cloyd's retention.
Prof. Tormey brought up the
matter of Mrs. Libbys son being
implicated in the anti-Cloyd demon-
stration the other evening. Mrs.
Libby said if her son was involved
he would tell the truth about it and
if guilty she expected him to be-
punished
Prof. Cloyd stated that the boy
had made statement on the mat
ter. Prof. Cloyd testified in his
own rebuttal. His complaint against
Miss Kate Reed was her smile. 1t
seemed derisive and bothered him
while he was talking. He also
thought her behind the times. The
professor had another grievance
against Miss Weed. She and her
pupils Knocked him. Miss Crook
was fond of "frats." "Frats" are
forbidden by order of the board.
Carlisle Simpson, member of this
years class, testified for the prose-
cution that nine-tenths of the class
had no respect for Prof. Cloyd.
They sighed with relief when he
left the room. This was corrobo-
| rated by Miss Louise Chandler and
| Miss Inez Chandler Of the same
| class. Witness admitted having
been suspended for smoking cigar
1
nstated.
Miss Grace Collins refuted charges
Of disloyalty against teachers. 9th
err teachers introduced were Miss
Corinth Cook, Miss Kate Reed and
Miss Weed. They contradicted all
Cloyd's statements.
A. c. Dorset, who was a student
in Minneapolis, where Cloyd taught.
| testified to his trouble there, but his
| testimony weakened under crossex-
animation.
Prof. Cloyd offered eulogistic no
tees from Moberly (MoD Monitor
to offset statements Of his being
| removed there, lately published in
| the same paper
| The case will come down to ar
J gument this evening.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-02

Tragedy, grim, red eyed tragedy
of the sort the gallery raves about,
hung heavily over the school board
hearing last night. Enraged at At
torney Post, Prof. Cloyd volunteer
ed to shed every drop of his blood,
presumably right then and there.
Whether Mr.. Post was prepared for
similar sacrifice did not ma
terialize. The board considerably
saved the janitor a horrible job by
discouraging any such proceedings.
The affair, while 1t lasted, probably
afforded as much melodrama as
anything offered on the stage last
night, but it all appeared deadly Sc
rious to the harassed professor.
Hostllities broke out over the in
PRODUCTION of Mrs. L. c. Libby as
a witness to offset evidence, the
prosecution claimed. given in Prof.
Cloyd's interest. This had to do
with Miss Woy's trouble with the
principal, matter of ancient his
tory that was taken to DR.. Allison,
of last years school board. Prof.
Cloyd demonstrated on the ground
that the incident had been closed
long ago and there was trouble
enough in sight without digging out
any buried skeletons. He said he
had only mentioned Miss Woy be-
cause the prosecution brought her
into the case, putting him on the
defensive.
In reply Attorney Post declared
the defense had tried to SANDER
every teacher not favorable to
Prof. Cloyd, regardless of time or
place, and that he had brought
Mrs. Libby on the stand simply to
refute statements made on behalf
of the defense that Miss Woy was
untruthful and disloyal as teach
err He characterized the actions of
Prof Cloyd as unkind and ungen-
lemanly, and maintained his right
put Miss Woy's friends on the
tand.
Supt. Tormey here endeavored to
cad off the attorney, but his pro-
est was merely whisper to what
! Prof. Cloyd had to offer. He arose
| In angry denial that he slandered
anybody, and declared that nobody
could make such a charge against
him while he had a drop of blood
in his body. He defied any man
on earth to so accuse him, and de-
manded that statements of such
character be stopped forthwith.
Mr.. Post blinked at Prof. Cloyd
and the board appeared about as
easy as a Russian council with the
possibility Of bomb sailing In
through the window.
And then the really fine feature
of the performance developed Prac.
tically unnoticed. Mrs. Cloyd enter
ed the room and poured oil on the
stormy waters merely by touching
her husbands sleeve. Prof. Cloyd
subsidized, although he repeated the
declaration that Posts remarks
must be stopped, that such action
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-02
THAW TRIAL
(Scripps News Association

NEW YORK, April 2.-The Thaw
commission lost no time in getting
down to business this morning. All
the principal actors in the trial
were on hand early. Dr. MCGUIRE
Tombs physician. testified that he
never observed anything unusual
in Thaw's actions and declared him
always rational in conversation. Je-
rome examined Mcclure briefly,
bringing out the fact that he never
examined defendant with the view
of determining his sanity.
Michael J. Delehaney, Tombs at
tendant. testified that he never no.
ticed anything irrational in Thaw.
On cross examination he said
Thaw never talked to him about
White, SO he couldn't say whether
Thaw had delusion on that sub
ject. Franklin Sheridan, Tombs at
tache, and Emily Walker, probation
officer. testified that Thaw always
appeared rational Rev. John
Armstrong Wade, Episcopal chap
lain at The Tombs, testified he new
err saw Thaw do anything irration-
al, but heard him say irrational
things when excited. On cross ex-
animation Wade said Thaw appear
ed irrational on the day he was
taken to The TombS.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-02
TO REORCANizE and
FIGHT FOR BUSINESS

A meeting of stockholders of the
Pacific Live Stock association has
been called for Thursday to con-
slider the proposition of reorganiza-
ton. This action follows Judge
Wilson's ruling allowing the in
tervenors' objection to Receiver C.
A. Murray, and dismissing the re-
ceiver. Mr.. Murrays report was
complete and the stockholders will
not ask that any further investiga-
ton be made, but will attempt to
reorganize and begin business
again. Since the association went
to the wall, the Western Live Stock
association has organized. 1t has
employed some of the old associa'
tons solicitors and has them GOV.
ering the field and re-insuring stock
men who carried insurance with
the old concern.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-02
new TRAFFIC RULES

The following traffic restrictions
have been made by the Northern
Pacific and Great Northern Rail
way Cos, to go in effect with the
opening Of lake navigation this
year: Either of these companies
will decline to receive shipments OF
lumber and shingles billed to Du.
luth, Superior or Superior dock for
the purpose of reconsigning. All
billing covering shipments intend
ed for lake transportation must
show bona fide consignee and the
ultimate destination. Under any
other conditions agents are forbid
den to issue a bill of lading I'm
less necessitated by insolvency of
the consignee or by the refusal of
the original consignee to accept
shipments, no change in the destin-
alton of such shipments will be
made prior to its delivery to the
boat lines.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-02

A committee Of business men.
headed by Arthur d. Jones as
spokesman. met with the board of
public works this morning and
stated that they considered the re-
port of j. B. Straus. the expert who
condemned the Monroe st. bridge,
as ridiculous in the extreme esti-
mate of weight made The board
was asked to write to Straus and
ask him if a certain street car traf-
fic might not be resumed with linn
itations of the number of cars that
might be run across the bridge at
one time.
The board decided to write
Straus as requested after he has
sent the plans and specifications
which he has been asked for and
which will specify whether or not
it will be necessary to begin
wrecking the old bridge at once.
The committee thought the plans
might show that while the piers
underneath were in course of con-
stluctiOn the bridge might still be
used for traffic.
The committee was appointed
yesterday at a meeting of business
men and property owners of the
section of town most affected by
the closing of traffic. Arthur ID.
Jones recommended that the report
of an expert other than ]. B. Straus
be had, as ne was employed by the
Wallace-Coates Engineering Co.,
which is particularly interested i'll
the erection Of new bridge. This
company will receive from the city
a percentage of the cost of new
bridge as pay for drawing the
plans.
City Engineer Mcintyre was call
ed into consultation and read that
part OF the Straus report which
states in clear terms that the
bridge is liable to collapse. The
engineer was Of the opinion that
it would be bad policy TO open traf-
fic again In the face OF the report.
Commissioner ONO stated that II
traffic should be re-opened an ex-
pense of $4,000 must he Incurred
right away in relaying the flooring
and repairing such part of 1t as
could be done and would be abso-
mtely necessary. He said that the
bridge annually costs the city
$1,000 maintenance, and that the
Washington Water Power Co. ex-
pended annually about $4,000 for
their share of the work. which is
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-02
ROOSEVELT CALLS HARTMAN A LIAR
Railroad Manipulation Makes Public Statement
That President Solicited Him for $3.50, 900
Campaign Funds.

cratic and was doubtful as to
Roosevelt himself, the president
sent me request to go to Wash
ington and confer upon political
conditions in New York. l COM
piled.
"He told me he understood the
campaign could not be successfully
carried on without sufficient funds,
as the national committee had ut
terly failed to obtain them ex-
planned to him ] understood the
difficulty was mainly caused by up
state leaders being unwilling to
support Depew for reelection; that
if Depew could be taken care of in
some other way | thought matters
could be adjusted and the contend
ing elements in the party brought
into close alliance again.
I'VE talked over what could be
done for Depew and finally he
agreed, if he found it necessary, to
appoint him ambassador to Paris
With full belief that the president
would keep this agreement | came
back to New York and sent for
Treasurer Bliss, Of the campaign
committee, who told me | was the
last hope, as they had exhausted ev-
cry other resource. In his presence
| called up an intimate friend Of
Depew's and told him it was neces-
sary in order to carry New York
that 100000 should be raised at
once, and If he would help | would
subscribe $4,000. The gentleman
said he would let me know, which
he did with the result that the
whole amount, including my sub
scription, was raised. The checks
were given to Bliss, who took them
to Cortelyou.
Hartman is almost frantic with
rage. He refused to defend him
self except to admit the authorship
of the letter. The end Of the great
est sensation Roosevelt has sprung
in the most spectacular administra-
ton is not yet in sight. This morn
ing it seemed as If the president
was hit hard. This afternoon the
financial world staggered at the
force of the blow he hit in return.
WAL st. Is speechless, politicians
are dumbfounded.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-02
HE PAINTED THE BABY GREEN

SOUTH NORWALK, Conn, April
flames Cooms. of Darden, was
arraigned in the police court here
recently on the unusual charge of
painting his baby green. Cooms
had been celebrating since March
II. and came home early l morning
with a pot Of green paint. He took
the infant from his wife's side and
literally applied the paint until
from the top of its head to the end
of It's toes it might have been taken
for a large bunch OF shamrocks.
Mrs. Cooms had her husband ar
rested and he was fined 81, with
80 days in Jail.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-02
men WON'T
I RECEDE
fScripps News Associatinn.)

tScripps News Associatinn.)
CHICAGO, April AIT . mo-
ment when the railway situation
seemed past the crucial point, rad-
cal elements In the union commit
tee became active and at noon
much uncertainty prevailed. Gar
retson said after a conference this
morning:
Eve are Just at the starting
point. Nothing is gained and moth
Ing lost. The labor side has not
receded an inch from the original
position. But hte mems patience
win be exhausted pretty soon if
the railroads do not show a spirit
of concession"
Knapp and NeiII are apparently
much discouraged.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-02
UP $4,000 Reward

A reward of $4,000 for the cap
ture of Frank II. Jones, the alb
sconding cashier of the Charlotte,
N. c., national bank, who on
March 16 decamped with $6S,000,
has been within the grasp of local
police officers. The information
that the man is wanted reached
the police this morning.
Accompanying the offer Of re-
ward is an excellent printed photo
graph Of the man. On sight of it
Detective Alec Macdonald and Pa
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-02
TRUSTEES HOLD
EDDY PROPERTY
(Scripps News association

CONCORDN. H., April Mrs.
Eddy has given her millions into
charge of 3 men prominent in the
church, to act as trustees as long
as she lives. The transfer was
made March 6, and only became
known this afternoon when attor-
neys made returns to the suit in
equity to compel the leaders of the
church to answer charges of mis-
management and misappropriating
Mrs. Eddy's property.
By virtue Of the assignment the
3 trustees moved this afternoon for
leave to intervene. The transfer Of
property, real and personal, was
made for consideration of 81.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-02
LIFE PASS CANCElED;
SUES FOR DAMAGES

HURON, S. D., April 1.-THE life
pass which the railway company
gave him in consideration of inju-
ries received while IN its employ
being Cancelled by the anti-pass
law, and not being able to work,
G. w. Brewer has brought suit
against the C. & N. w. Railway
Co. for $4,000 damages. Brewer
was severely scalded about 2
years ago at Verdi, Mimi, and 254
inches of cuticle from the persons
of other people were grated on his
body to save his life.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-02
TO RELEASE SIDNEY SLOANE

Efforts are being made by Attor-
ney Robertson and Mrs. James +.
Sloane to secure the release of Sid
ney Sloane. Mrs. Sloane has been
to Walla Walla, where she visited
her son, it being the second trip to
the penitentiary since the boys in
generation. While in Walla Walla
she gave out the information that
things looking toward her boys re-
lease were progressing satisfactor-
lily.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-02

troll Driver Dial had a session with
themselves, recognizing the picture
as that of man who was in Spo-
kane last week. The features are
particularly noticeable from the set,
sallow visage. There Is a scar on
the lower lip. The mustache Is
brown, eyes gray and the foot is
particularly small for a man. Jones
is said to be about 40 years old,
weighs 140 pounds and Is feet 1
inches tall.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-02
BLACK AGAINST DOUST

Hugh Black, member of the exc
cutive board Of the Central Labor
union and member of the En-
gineers union, this morning stated
that union men in preference to
voting for w. J. Doust at the
primaries will cast their strength
to c. Herbert Moore. Mr. Black is
outspoken against Doust. He says
Moore would make a hard fight
against Mayor Daggett for the
mayoralty seat and would poll a
strong labor union vote.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-02
JUDGMENT ON TRADE

Judge Sullivan this morning
granted Charles s. Howatt a judg-
ment against j. H. Clemmer and
A. f. Livingston for the recovery
of s1,096. representing money ex-
pended in clearing up membranes
accrued upon property in Heath S
Fifth addition to Spokane, which he
received from defendants in re-
turn for property in Cannon's add
ton.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-02

Musicians union, Of which Mueller
was an honorary members, con-
tributing II pieces. Following the
band will come Mr.. Mueller's old
horse and buggy that he has had
for years. The faithful old horse
will be blanketed with an expen-
sive floral creation. Mr.. Mueller
has always chung to the aged ami
NAL, 1t being the last vestige OF
his home life left, since the death
of his wife, l6 years ago. The va
rious orders and societies to which
the deceased belonged will follow.
The remains will be inferred in
Greenwood cemetery by the side of
MIRA Mueller;
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-02
WILL ENLARGE CHURCH

The proposed enlargement Of the
Pilgrim Congregational church was
assured yesterday when the board
of managers raised over $4,000 in
less than hours. 1t is proposed to
enlarge the church and convert the
basement into Sunday school
room. The improvements contem-
plated will nearly double the seat
ing capacity of the church and VIII
add much to comfort and con-
venience. The total cost of the
changes to be made will amount to
over $4,000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-02
(Scripps News Assoc!ation.l

(Scripps News Assoc!ation.l
WASHINGTON, D. c.,
April 2.-The president this
afternoon gave the lie to
assertions made IN the al
legged Harriman-Webster let
ter by making public copies
of letters the president
wrote to Congressman Sher-
man, of New York, last sum-
mer. In one Of these let
tiers the president said:
~ understand you to say
that Hartman alleged that
made a promise referring
to DepeW as ambassador to
France at the time when he
came to see me in Wash
ington, when ! requested
him to raise $250,000 fund
for the presidential cam
paign then on.
"Any such statement is a
deliberate and wilful un-
truth, and by right should be
characterized by a shorter
and more ugly word.
~ never requested Harri-
man to raise dollar for
the presidential campaign in
1904"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-02
Faithful OLD HORSE WILL FOLLOW
MASTERS REMAINS TO The GRAVE

The most elaborate funeral In
the history Of the city will be that
Of August Mueller at 1880 o'clock
Sunday afternoon. The ceremonies
will be held In Elks' temple under
the auspices OF the Foresters. as
sisted by the Redmen and Eagles,
1t will also be participated in by
the Turn Verein and the Harmonic
Singing society. Two pail bearers
from each Of the secret orders
will escort the casket Attorney
Del Cary Smith will deliver the
eulogy, this being one of the de-
seased's last requests.
The funeral cortege will be led
by band Of 36 pieces, the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-02
BURGLARS BUSY NEAR
POLICE STATION

Thieves broke into the Peoples
Clothing store at Alb Front av.
last night and stole several suits.
Entrance was easily gained with a
passkey by the front door. The
place is within 2 blocks of the po'
lice station. The door sets back
from the entrance and it was easy
for the burglars to work without
being seen.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-02
BOOSTING FOR BRICKS

Tie chamber of commerce at its
meeting at noon today appointed
committee to hustle for brick for
the new armory building. The
drawback to the operations now is
lack of brick material. Efforts are
to be made to complete the armory
in time for the Baptist convention
of young people.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-02
RUFF TRIAL DELAYED

SAN FRANCISCO. April 1.-THE
trial of Ruef on extortion charges
was called this morning, but |
venireman failed to appear. Court
adjourned until this afternoon in
order to give the officers an oppor-
tunity to find him.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-02
PIONEER FOUND
DEAD IN BED

w. B. Arris, the well known real
estate man. was found dead in bed
at his Hillyard home this morning,
DR.. Fl. e. Hopkins, of Hillyard, was
called and he in turn called Cor
oner Witter. 1t was agreed death
resulted from heart disease. Fu-
neral arrangements have not yet
been made. Mr.. Arris was about
81 years old. He had lived here
for the past 90 years.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-02
F0RGER
STILL IN CITY

E. E. Pyle. of Remington, Idaho.
reported to the police this morning
that a stranger passed a forged
check on him yesterday at Occur
d'Alene. He said the forger wore
button shoes. smoked cigarettes
and parted his hair in the middle.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-02
To SUE Y. Y. P.
FOR $4,000

Charles G. Long was today ap
pointed guardian over his mino
children, Lester and Leila Long, il
order that suit with the Wash
ington Water Pawer Co. for the re-
covery of $11,600 for personal in
juries might be commenced.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-02
SAY THEY'RE SANITARY

Mitchem Bros. the butchers. sub
mitted a report to the board of
health this afternoon stating that
in accordance with the demands
of the board, their Fulton market
had been remodeled throughout and
put in a sanitary condition.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-02
ALLEN CASE UNTOUCHED

1t would seem that efforts to re-
open the case of Ethan Allen.
plumbing inspector. who is charged
by journeymen plumbers with in
competence and graft. have failed,
as the board of health. which heard
and dismissed the charges at a pre-
vious meeting, have not again
taken up the matter this afternoon.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-02

WASHINGTON, d. c., April 3
The president attended the regular
semi-weekly cabinet meeting today,
IL is assumed that Hartman is not
the least important subject dis
cussed,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-02
IT'S ALL RIGHT NOW

ping pong is not dead. All mat
tiers and differences In the Seven
Shorthand college have been adj
justed," says L, l.. Rice, whose in
terest in the business was recent
ly depicted as the corpse.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-02
JUST DIG UP $4,000

Cards are being sent out by the
publicity committee Of the cham
Der of commerce asking subscrip-
tons to the $4,000 fund for the
coming campaign of advertising
GOO is desired by the committee by
Nav 1.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-02
CAPTAIN TAKES BLAME.

VICTORIA, b. G., April 2,-Ac-
cording to part of the crew of the
wrecked Dakota who returned on
the Empress OF Japan from the
orient, Captain FRANKIE OF the Da-
kota has shouldered all blame for
the accident.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-02
CIGAR MAKERS STRIKE

WALLA WALLA, Wash. April 2,
Nine cigar makers walked out OF
the j. Nj. Fielder cigar shop yes
terday upon Fielder's refusal to ad
vance the scale from 81 to 81 pa
900 over the old scale.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-02
7 RAILROADS
ON TRIAL
(Scripps News Associa ton. }

(Scripps News Associatlon)
MINNEAPOLIS, April 2.-The
trial of railroads and 4 grain
firms accused of granting rebates
began in the federal court here to-
day. The 178 counts against the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul is
the first case taken up.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-02
WANT TO KNOW IF BRIDGE
CAN Be REOPENED

that between and on each side Of
its car tracks.
The business mems committee
was outspoken in favor of the inn
mediate construction Of an entire
new bridge. Tonight they will go
before the city council and encour-
age ii to take immediate action
with that end in view.