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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-28
RIVER
IS RISING
(Scripps News Association.0

POTLATCH, Idaho, Feb. Is
The people of Palouse and Potlatch
and the section men employed on
the Northern Pacific and w. l. &
M. railroads are anxiously awaiting
the results of the rapidly rising Pa
louise river. Men have been placed
in readiness for the expected dan
ger and preparations are even be-
ing made in Palouse to meet with
the expected danger.
A report this morning states that
the big dam at Potlatch is not ex-
pected to hold the immense jam of
logs, and the rapidly rising river
makes the situation doubly critical.
Should the Potlatch dam prove I'M
equal to the occasion. there is no
telling what the result will be as
the small streams feeding the Pot
latch river are rising daily.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-28
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(scripps News Associaticn.)
NEW YORK, Feb. 2S.-Harry
Thaw told his keepers this morning
that he felt more certain of &C
quittal than ever before. He en-
tered the court room smiling. Prose
cutor Jerome had his table laden
with works on insanity. Dr. Evans
was recalled and with notebook
and work on Physiology of Mind"
took the stand. Jerome and Evans
locked horns without delay. Je-
rome tried to force Evans to give
direct yes" or mo" to certain
questions, and again and again re-
peated the questions. Evans par
ried them with evasive answers in
spite of all efforts. With regard to
Thaw's letters, witness said he had
not read them carefully before.
Evans started into one long eX-
PLANTATION which Jerome calls
speeches" Jerome saw this was
coming and sat down. Several
times Evans paused and Jerome
started to rise. But Evans was only
pausing for breath and started
again.
Evans said these letters, to his
mind, indicated mental instability.
Jerome failed to trip him on the
meaning of instability. Evans said
this condition might last a few
hours but would not mean per-
manent insanity. He said it was a
pathological condition. Jerome
asked What kind of pathological
condition" Evans refused to an
swer, saying that to do so would
be unfair to himself.
Witness lost no opportunity to
criticize the wording and form of
Jerome's questions. Jerome told
him to take his time on letter
which showed mental insanity
growing from a pathological condi-
ton. Evans took so much time
looking over the letter that he for
got the question and asked the
stenographer to repeat it.
When the question was read
Evans asked if Jerome meant
pathological condition of foot. knee,
arm or mind. Jerome sadly said
he meant mind. Then Evans had
to 60 over all letters again, and af-
ter long search succeeded in find
ing one before he again forgot the
question.
Evans held the letter up and
spoke dramatically as follows at
is written on common paper, with
lead pencil, unaddressed, written
by man who lived in cultured so
ciety, born in good social standing
and good home teachings, surround
ings, unlimited money and all adj
vantages that go with it, yet adj
dressed to a woman he wanted to
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-28
PUBLISHED WITHOUT FEAR OR FAVOR
THAW FEELS Confident
OF ACQU|TTAL VERDICT

marry without using her name,
with no endearing terms, and
shows he was not enjoying poise of
normal mentality"
Jerome tried to get at the point
of pathological feature, but Evans
demurred.
The net result of the mornings
fight between Jerome and Evans
was an admission from Evans that
the letter alone was insufficient as
basis for. the conclusion that
Thaw is insane.
Evans all the morning continued
making long speeches. Jerome
kept bobbing up and down like a
jack inbox until Evans finally fin
ished.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-28
STANTON INSTAlLS
SANITARY SYSTEM

Charles Deming, United States
meat inspector, has informed the
board OF health that the e. II. Stan
ton Market Co. has installed a
modern system Of sanitation. He
asks the cooperation of the board of
health with all markets that put in
such systems. Stanton does a large
Strengthening business. He was
among those who were fined by
Justice Hinkle for using injurious
substances as sausage preserva-
tiveS.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-28

While working on pole of the
Washington Water Power Co. at
Hillyard this morning Frank Smith,
who lives at E1121 Dalton av.,
leaned over and came in contact
with a live wire. A severe shock
shivered through his body and he
was thrown across cross-arm or
the pole, which saved him from
being hurled to the ground and in
slant death.
Other linemen saw the plight OF
Smith and climbed to his assist
ance. With great difficulty they
worked back down to the ground
with the nearly unconscious man
in their arms. Smiths mind was
active all the time, but he had lost
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-28
CAUGHT WITH GOODS

c. B. Deviney, age 81, who gave
his occupation as painter, was ar
rested by Sergeant Sullivan at
noon today and booked on sus-
piclon. Deviney gave the name of
Williams, but his true name was
ascertained from letters in his pos
session. He appeared at the pawn
shop of Michael Ball on Howard
st. this morning and offered to
pawn two brand new coats. The
garments were not in keeping with
the apparel of Deviney and Ball no.
tilted the police sergeant. De-
whey maintains his innocence and
says he bought the goods from a
stranger
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-28
SCHMITZ is ELATED.

CHICAGO, Feb. 2S.-Mayol
Schmitz, while here en- route
home, expressed himself as elated
over the prospective results of his
mission to Washington. He is well
satisfied with the present phase OF
the Japanese situation. Schmit2
predicted a great boom in the bust
ness life of San Francisco follow
ing the fire. He refused to discuss
his own case now in California
courts.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-28
JAP ON POLICE FORCE.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2S.-The
Japanese invasion has reached the
police force. Kamura Sasaka, ia
panese, has been added to the staff
of Captain Colby.
This latest move of Captain of
Detectives Colby was made when
Sasaka was assigned with Detec-
tives Tim Bailey and Ross Whit
aker to run down two Japanese
burglars who have been operating
along Fillmore st.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-28
SALOON MAN SUED.

A suit was filed this morning by
Charles Johnson against C. w.
Lundberg, a saloon keeper at Nine
Mile bridge, for the recovery of
$308, sos of which is alleged to be
due him for his own services as
bartender during the month OF
January, $40 a sum loaned the de-
PENDANT, and the remaining 1903 is
the claim of Elmer Smith, pre-
vious bartender, which he has pur'
chased.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-28
BOOM IN STEWART

Stock markets opened this morn.
ing with great activity. Stewart
stocks show an advance Of 30 cents
over night. now being worth SO.
Since Heinze took up his final op-
ton on Feb. II Stewart has been
the sensation among mining men
Of this city. The first carload OF
ore was shipped from there this
morning.
Snow Storm is also showing a
marked advance, now being worth
SO, showing an increase of 20 cents
over Saturday. Copper King,
which has been on the decline, has
now risen to 1914 cents, an increase
Of about / cent over Saturday.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-28
LET CON RAcTS TODAY

Contracts will be let by the
board of public works this after
noon for sewers on Browne st.
from Fifth to Sixth avs; on Sixth
av. from Brown to McClelland sts.,
and to Sixth and Seventh avs, and
on East Fourth av.
Bids for sidewalks will be let on
Fifth av. from Washington to
Bernard SITS; Nevada st. from
Montgomery to Marietta avs.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-28
r. r. UNIONS TO COMBINE.

The railway employees of Seattle
are contemplating organizing a
central council in that city COM
posed exclusively of railroaders.
The following organizations will be
admitted: Engineers, firemen, con.
ductors, switchmen. brakemens
telegraph operators and freightmen.
The council will deal exclusively
with railway matters and will be
similar in its relations to the cen'
trail council as the building trades
council is now. !
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-28
CITED FOR CONTEMPT.

An order was this morning is
sued to John l.. Hoffmaster by
Judge Poindexter directing him tc
appear before his court on March
6 to defend himself against a
charge of contempt of court. John
failed to put up $55 as was direct
ed by the court when divorce was
granted to his former wife, Alma
Hoffmaster, a few months ago.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-28
SUNDAY BILL UP TODAY.

OLYMPIA, Feb. 2S-The bill for
Sunday forenoon closing is a spe
cial order for this afternoon at 2:3O
o'clock. Davis may offer an amend
ment providing for the removal
from office of the sheriff or prose
cutting attorney that allows two
Sundays to pass by without acting
in case they are notified of viola
lions Of the Sunday forenoon clos
ing law.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-28
DUST AMERICANS.

EVERETT, Feb. 28.-A bunch OF
Italians has relieved about 80
American citizens on the Great
Northern's pick up gang. In re-
lating the story, one of the relieved
men. who was anxiously awaiting
his cash which was not forthcom-
ing at just O'Clock, as had been
promised. said:
1.-The white men had been getting
1925 per day and the Italians work
for $3.50"
The pick up" gang is the crew
that is picking up the old steel
where new rails are being laid.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-28
STEVE ADAMS ON STAND.

. WALLACE, Idaho, Feb. Is
Steve Adams continued his testi-
mony in his own defense today. He
claims that the alleged confession
MCFARLAND got from him was sim
ply prepared statement to which
he was induced under duress to
sign. The defense will show that
Adams Is ignorant and incapable of
using the language of the confess
sion. 1t also offered to prove
Adams had been promised i'm
munity from the governor II he
would confess.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-28
ASSESSED ONE HALF.

There is reason to believe from
the assessment placed on the
building formerly occupied by the
Holley-Mason Hardware Co. that
the recent purchasers Of the prop
erty made an exceptionally good
buy or the real amount of the pur.
chase was not given. The assessed
valuation of the property is 64,S65,
nearly one half the price paid.
which was $4,000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-28

the auti-vice societies which had
been seeking to bring White to
justice. J
Through this society the police
had been enlisted, and a raid on
the den Of the rich architect had
been planned.
Whether Thaw knew of the con.
templated raid is a point on which
his attorneys would throw no
light. Their silence raises the
question of a strong point they
may be able to make in his favor,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-28
R0ASTS LEGISLATURE

SALEM, Ore, Feb. 2S.-The gov.
ernor today vetoed the bill carry.
ing appropriations for state normal
schools at Drain and Monmouth. The
schools will be left without funds
and will be forced to close. The
veto was sensational and a scorch-
ing arraignment on the legislature
for cowardice and fragrant VIOLA
ton of the rights of the people.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-28
LETS HIM GO

The state having failed to file
new information against Ernest
Presti within "a hours as pre-
scribed by Judge Poindexter yes
terday, his case Of house breaking
was dismissed this morning. He
has been kept in the county Jail for
over 80 days without any informal
ton being filed against him.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-28
R. R. OFFICIALS
ON THE MOVE
(Scripps News Association

TSVTTppS INVWS HSS1F!Id IUTT
NEW YORK, Feb. 2S.-S. M. Eel
ton, president CT the Chicago & AL
ton, and C. w. billiard, comptroll-
err of the Rock Island roads, were
witnesses before the interstate
commerce commission this morn
ing. Their testimony on the huge
stock issue and transfer operations
in connection with the two roads
under manipulation by Hartman
concludes the hearing in New
York.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-28
CHAIN GANG PARADE

Hoboes and saloon loungers were
treated to an object lesson this
morning by orders of Chief of Pc
lice Waller. The chain gang,
shackled and handcuffed, was
marched all over the lower section
of the city, followed by a great
crowd of curious ones. Twenty
weary Migrants comprised the rock
pile gang.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-28
WILL KEEP SCORE
on LOCAL DIARIES

The board of health is consider
ing the adoption Of the system used
by the department of agriculture in
keeping score on the sanitary condi-
ton of dairies. Ten Is called per-
feet and other figures are marked
on condition Of cows, barnyard APP
paratus, feed etc.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-28
L|NEMAN SHOCKED
BY LIVE WIRE

the use of his muscles. Luckily a
Hillyard car was standing near and
to this Smith was borne and taken
to Spokane.
He revived somewhat on the trip
and was able to tell his address.
When the corner of Front av. and
Howard st. was reached he was as.
sisted off the car and met by an
ambulance, which took him to Sa-
cred Heart hospital, where prompt
medical attendance was rendered
him by DR.. c. P. Witter.
Smiths right wrist is severely
burned and his entire arm is black.
ened as the result Of contact with
the wire.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-28
they SHOT HIM
OFF The ROOF
(Scripps News AssociatMn.l

CULPEPPER, Va, Feb. Is
James Strother, lawyer and mem.
Der of the legislature of West Vir-
ginia, who is accused of the MUIR
der of William Bywatcrs, took the
stand in his own behalf this morn
ing. He told how after Bywaters
married Viola Sturgls and her
brothers tried to make him stay by
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-28
SH|PMASTER
IS INDICTED
(Scripps News Association

ASTORIA, Feb. 2S.-The grand
Jury returned a true bill against
Captain G. M. Forest, formerly
master of the schooner Annie Lar
sen, charging him with murder ia
the first degree. While the Aniie
Larsen was loading lumber here
December IS, Captain Forest had
an alteration with George Fisher,
one of his sailors, during which he
drew a revolver and shot the man,
who died in the hospital the next
day.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-28
JAPS GOING HOME TO
GET READY FOR WAR

her side, Bywaters tried to get
away, defying them to make him
stay. He said he and his
brothers fired repeatedly until By
waters fell from the roof, where he
was attempting to escape.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-28

FALLING OFF

Up to the noon hour today 3,714
voters have registered for the
spring elections. The registering
fell off somewhat this morning, less
than 100 appearing at the city
clerks office.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-28
SUES HIS PARTNER.

r. ]. Cartmell has sued Henry
Book for total OF $1,000 on alleged
breach of contract in a we'll drilling
partnership and for personal in
juries. Book threatened to inflict
with hammer and chisel when bust
ness relations became strained
Cartmell also asks a receiver and
an Injunction against Book
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-28
TACOMA DEMOCRATS READY

TACOMA, Feb. 2S.-The demo
Gratis are getting ready for the
spring election. The city central
committee met in the Office of Carl
ID. Eshelman in the California build.
ing last night and arranged for a
city convention to nominate candi-
dates for March % in Germania
hall
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-28
FIGHT BILL DEFEATED.

(Scripps News Association)
SACRAMENTO, Cal, Feb. 2S,---
The senate today defeated the anti
fight bill.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-28

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. Feb. 2S.-
The senate this afternoon passed
the Alaska-Yukon Pacific exposi-
ton bill
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-28

..EW YORK. Feb. 2S.-Hon. Jas.
Bryce, England's new ambassador
who has just arrived in this coun-
try, is not at all the typical am
bassador. He Is most democratic
In manner and speech, He Is slight
Of build and wears a short pointed
beard. His eye, twinkling gray, Is
mis- most characteristic feature, and
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-28

this, with his genial smile and frank
manner, would put him outside the
diplomatic class so far as outward
appearances so.
Mrs. Bryce, who seemed TO be as
delighted as her husband on find
ing herself in America, is hand
some woman, with the manner and
appearance of a polished society
woman
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-28
MORTON REELECTED.

NEW YORK, Feb. 2S.-Paul
Morton and other officers OF the
Equitable weer reelected today.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-28

PROF. HARRY PRATT JUDSON.
Prof Harry Pratt Judson. who
has been elected president of Chi.
cago university to succeed the late
Dr.. Harper, was dean before death
carried away that famous builder
of the university. Prof. Judson is
graduate of Williams college. He
taught school for number of
years, and has been with Chicago
since 1892.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1907-09-27

township was shopping IN town Mon
day.
Rev. Josiah Martin is conducting a
revival meeting at Marion's mill near
Cord.
Fine lot of feedstutf, corn, hay, bran
and chops at N. A. Speed & Com
pany's.
Capt. r. r. Reeves of Oil Trough
was looking after business in town
Tuesday.
When in need of a wagon or buggy
go to Barnett Bros. Mere. Co, Bates
vile, Ark.
A fine son put in his appearance at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Asa Hines
last Sunday.
For corn, hay, oats, bran, alfalfa
seed, etc, figure with the Newark Lum-
Der Company.
Cashier Henderson of the Merchants
and Planters Bank spent Wednesday
at BateSville.
The only place in town to get a good
meal at reasonable price is at Gallo
ways restaurant.
Just received a car of farm wagons.
Come and see us before buying. r.
G. Dorr Mere. Co.
Miss Birdie Speed of Oil Trough
was in town yesterday morning en-
route to Batesville.
Alec Bird. one of the Oil Trough
neighborhood' good farmers, was in
town on business Tuesday.
Mrs. N. A. Speed and children left
Tuesday for Des Arc to spend few
days visiting relatives and friends.
Mrs. H. V. Merriwether and chill
dren returned a few days ago from a
pleasant visit to relatives at Fisher.
Attorney NJ. NJ. Stuckey of Newport
was looking after the interest of a
client in Squire Tharp's court Friday.
W. r. Wick. one of the Magness
neighborhood's best citizens, was
looking after business in town Mon
day.
Constable W. r. Paisley and Squire
Joe. L. Outlaw of Oil Trough were il
town Wednesday en- route to Bates
vile.
Mrs. B. F. Johnson left Tuesda
pleasant visit here with Mrs. N. A
Speed.
Rev. G.. L. Fink will begin reviva
meeting at Center Grove, in Blacl
River township, the second Sunday il
October.
w. w. Magness spent Sunday a
Searcy visiting his daughter. Miss
Oracle, who is attending Galloway
College.
John Yates, successful young
farmer of the Charlotte neighborhood
was transacting business in tow
Tuesday.
Mrs. F. 7. Edwards and daughter
Mrs. George Holderby, left Friday fol
Melbourne to spend few days visit
ing relatives.
We will give special sale in con
nection with our millinery opening
Watch for our ad. O. L. Hoover &
&C., Sulphur Rock, Ark.
If we stop to greive over the many
unkind things that are said of us, we
shall have no time to retaliate by say
ing kind things of others.
G. w. Haddock arrived home Fri
day from st. Louis where he purchased
a large stock of fall millinery anC
fine dress goods for his firm.
Rev. J. I. Martin of Cord was in
town Tuesday en- route to points in the
Southwestern part of the state where
he is engaged in mission work.
John S. Oyler, prominent rea
estate man of Mountain View spen
a few days this week visiting w. r
Wick and family, near Magness.
Rev. w. F. Wayman of Sulphur
Rock was in town Tuesday en- route
home from Oil Trough where he assist
ed in holding revival meeting.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1907-09-27

Mrs. E. T. Crow spent Friday at
Batesville.
Take your notary work to A. A.
Henderson.
w. A. Nichols of Oil Trough was in
town Friday.
Mrs C. J. Magness spent yesterday
at Batesville.
Will Duvall spent Sunday visiting
friends at Hardy.
Sheriff A. L. Dunlap was down from
Batesville Saturday.
J. D. Aydelott transacted business
at Newport Monday.
Rev. J. L. Brown of Charlotte was
in town Wednesday,.
Mrs. Peyton spent Friday visiting
| friends at BateSville.
Squire Joe L. Outlaw of Oil Trough
was in town Tuesday.
Mrs. Whorton Arnold was shopping
! at Batesville Monday.
Everything you want good to eat at
| Galloway's restaurant.
Eugene Hodges spent Friday and
Saturday at Batesville.
Rev. and Mrs. c. F. Hively of Sulphur
Rock spent Sunday here.
Deeds of trust and legal blanks for
sale at The Journal office
A fine son was born unto Mr.. and
Mrs. Allie Prince Sunday.
List your property with the Hender-
son Real Estate Company.
You always get your moneys worth
when you eat at Galloway's.
Circuit Clerk Cul. L. Pearce OF
Batesville was in town Friday.
When you want nice roast or steak
telephone N. A. Speed & Company.
If you have property for sale list il
with the Henderson Real Estate Co.
! I. B. Padgett of Batesville was look
ing after business in town Saturday.
! w. r. Lawhorn was down from
Mountain View Monday on business.
We pay cash for chickens, eggs and
country produce. n. A. Speed & Co.
Hon. L. j. Matheny of Batesville
spent Friday and Friday night in town.
John Wallace arrived home Wed
nesday from a trip to McAllister, 1T.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1907-09-27

Your hard earned money
gets into the Bank eventu-
ally, whether you deposit
it or not +; ::
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-07-26
FROMA
CHEYENNE MAN
Sports Of the Frontier---Big Cami-
val in Progress---C Cowgirls With
Lasso and Gun.

Sam Lloyd arrived in Cheyenne a few
days ago, and mentioned to his sonin-
law. Geo. A. Richardson, that our fam
lily Of readers would like some informa-
tion about Frontier Day as it is observed
in Cheyenne, so George has written Us
personal letter conveying the follow
ing information:
Frontier Days Celebration is observed
July "a, Is and 26, each year, the custom
having been instituted ten years ago.
1t is a carnival for stockman, cowboys
and soldiers, consisting Of contests in
horsemanship. shooting, using the lasso,
breaking wild horses etc., and prizes
amounting to thousands Of dollars are
given. Men come from all the western
states to engage in the sports, and the
whole population turns out in gala day
attire filling the air with illumination
and confetti in the evenings and making
life round OF pleasure.
The cowgirls Of Wyoming participate
in these contests, wearing the snaps and
spurs, gloves and sombreros and roping
steers and wild horses Girls who are
not at home in doing housework, but
are at home in the saddle and can use
gun or rope with telling effect.
Wyoming boasts of the only cowgirl
in America who has won champion
ship, and in the carnival of this week
Miss Margaret Frey Of Denver, chosen
the most beautiful woman in America,
is the guest OF honor.
Mr.. Richardson is member OF the
staff of the Cheyenne Daily leader, and
is regular subscriber to The Idaho
(Cantinua1 On napp ~