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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25
TEST ALIEN LAW
(Scriprs News Associa.ion)

VANCOUVER, B. c.. April 25.-
Three writs. each for $1,000, have
been issued out OF the supreme
court under the alien labor act,
against members of the Vancouver
Builders Exchange and the princi-
pals in three contracting firms i'm
the city. In each instance the plain
tiffs are men who claim to have
been hired in Seattle TO come and
work as carpenters in Vancouver in
contravention of the terms of the
alien labor act. AS a consequence
of the alleged employment Of alien
labor by the contractors, and the
action of the union carpenters now
on strike in causing these writs to
be issued. the breach between the
contending parties has been con-
siderably widened and settlement
placed much further off
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25
ARGUMENT FOR BlNCER
hermann CLOSED

WASHINGTON, d. c., April Is
Condemning the attitude of the sec
rotary of the interior, and critics.
ing the manner Of conducting its
field force. Attorney Worthington
today closed his argument for the
defense in the case of Hermann.
Worthington said the testimony of
Hitchcock showed animosity toward
Hermann, but that the secretary
could not help telling the truth
when he complimented Hermann
for his attitude regarding certain
investigations of land frauds. The
attorney said Hermann. of his own
initiative, suspected entries cover
ing the Hyde Benson Dimond
patent and the secretary praised
him for starting the inquiry.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25
C0RBALEY QUITS

Gordon C. Corbaley, who was
chairman OF c. Herbert Moore's
campaign for the republican NOM
ination, announced this afternoon
his retirement from active partici-
patton In politics. He said:
Il did my work during the prim-
airy fight. Now ] am through with
it, ] shall devote my time to my
printing business. OF course shall
work for Mr.. Moore, but not to the
extent | did before. There are
plenty Of politicians now who seem
willin gto get in and work"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25

BARONESS SURE
Of AcQU!TTAL
(Scripps News Association

NEW YORK, April 25.-Circum-
stantial evidence introduced today
to show that Baroness De Massey
murdered Gustav Simon failed to
shake the Indifferent attitude of the
defendant. Her indifference
strengthens the belief the defense
holds a surprise to spring upon the
prosecution.
This afternoon Mrs. Maria Pull
ansy, former employe of the Simon
shirtwaist factory, testified that af-
ter the shot the officers took the
baroness to Simon's side and ask
ed him: rs this the woman?"
Witness said Simon answered !:
Yes; she shot me-"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25
FREE LOVE" DISASTER

BELLINGHAM, Wash. April 25
Equality" socialistic colony
established in 1897, and for years
pointed out as successful expert
ment in collective ownership and
production, was wiped out Of ex-
istence today. Judge Joiner, of
Skagit county, directed that it's
property be sold to pay the colony
debts. A portion of the colonists
were alleged to have practiced
free love" and disaster followed
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25
NON.SUlT GRANTED

A non-suit was granted to the
Bradley Engineering & Machinery
Co. by Judge Huneke this morning
in the suit brought by Rufus Akin,
in which plaintiff asked $4,000
damages for his son Charles, who
lost his fingers while tampering
with loaded cartridges alleged TO
have been left by the defendants
upon a vacant lot after a fire which
destroyed their property. This case
has been hard fought by both sides
since Jan. Z.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25
Everything But
SUNDAY Law

The republican platform is being
prepared this afternoon by the
committee selected last night for
that purpose. 1t is stated that a
Sunday closing plank will be left
out. Among the other planks will
be one favoring the recall in the
council; tearing out all saloon
boxes; enforcing the laws regard
ing the employment of women in
variety theaters or other places
where liquor Is sold; strict enforce
ment of all police regulations; driv-
ing out of dives.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

The funeral services of John
Handershot were held from Smiths
undertaking parlors at 2 o'clock
this afternoon. Rev. j. w. llindley
ofiiciated.
John J. Ahrens, aged 30 years,
died today at the Home sanitarium
The remains of Justin Reed, age
81, who died at ST. Luke's hospital
yesterday afternoon, will be sent
to Weston. Ore, for interment.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25
WON'T PAY But
SILL They STAY

A complaint asking the restltu-
ton OF the second and taird floors
of the Lynne block, $3.50 due on
rent and damages in the sum of
81 goo was filed in the superior
court this morning by r. y. Nc
Lean against George f. Carr and
J. w. Cattron. Plaintiff alleges hat
defendants hold Il lease on the .
floors Of the blockiwhich does not
expire until late next year, hut
have ignored his notices TO either
pay up rent or vacate.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25
BRYAN HURLED BODILY
INTO CROWD

MORRISVILLE, Va. April 25.-
William J. Bryan was thrown from
a carriage In runaway today
while being driven to the railway
station. The driver, in an effort to
control his team, made a sudden
turn, which hurled the Nebraskan
from his seat into the midst of a
crowd waiting to bid him farewell.
Half dozen men caught him. Bry-
an made an address after catching
his breath.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25
0.CERTAINLY NOT

Mayor Daggett this morning had
a talk with Whispering Harry"
Blocker Of the Washington Water
Power Co.
At the same time Corporation
Counsel Geraghty and his assistant,
Alex Winston, were in consultation
with Graves, Kizer & Graves, at
torneys for the Traction Co.
Of course the questions under
discussion were not politics!
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25

legged by police inspectors to have
ordered that collections be made.
They say they were called to the
city hall and ordered to raise as
much money as possible.
Inspector Revere estimates that
patrolmen gave $40 each, sergeants
SIS, leutenants $25 and captains
$50 Inspectors gave from 500 to
5000
The law prohibits the levying OF
political assessments on the police,
and the states attorney Is getting
the evidence in hand for the prose-
cution of such as may be guilty OF
the offense.
Collins Is seeking reinstatement
as a captain of police.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25

The hoy, during the 2 weeks
since his first arrest, has stolen
numerous bicycles. sold them. and
lived off the proceeds. He has not
slept in the same place nights in
succession. and the officers found
difficulty in locating him. The pc
lice have turned Johnny over to
the juvenile court and will recon-
mend that he be sent to the reform
SChool.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25
ABANDONED BOY STOLE
TO SUPPORT HIMSELF

The little freckled faced boy, age
II, named Johnny Malloy, who was
arrested here by the police weeks
ago on telegraphic communication
from his stepfather at Sunnyside,
Wash, and afterwards released on
the advice of the same party. was
again arrested yesterday after
noon by Detective McDermott. The
ptepfather seems 10 have abandon
ID him to his fate.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25
BOY DRAGGED TO DEATH

~ PORTLAND, April 25.-The dead
body of Louis RiZzutu, aged 8 years.
was taken from the Yellowhawk
river about miles south of Walla
Walla yesterday. He was dragged
a quarter of mile over rocks and
through barbed wire fences by a
frightened COW. The lad had tied
the rope about his waist.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25
GETS PROPERTY ALSO

Judge Chadwick granted a di.
vorce from w. J. Terry and the
sole ownership Of lots 10 and II,
of block 6 Of Carlin's addition to
Spokane, to Katherine A. Terry,
upon grounds Of habitual drunken.
ness today.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25
ANOTHER w. W.P. SUIT
FOR $4,000

A complaint asking $4,000 DAM
ages was filed against the Wash.
ington Water Power Co. this morn
ing by Mary J. McGaugney, who al.
leges that she was hurled from q
street car at the intersection Of
Martha ay. and the S. F. & N.
tracks early this month.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25
PHlLPOTT'S APPEAL

Statements of facts in Charles
Philpott's appeal to the supreme
court from the death sentence for
the murder of Mes Cole was filed
by his attorney, John L. Wiley. yes
terday for Judge Carey's approval
About $500 has been raised for
Philpott with which to carry his
case up. 1t will probably be heard
next fall.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25
COURT EXTENDS TIME

An extension of time to June
in which to file statements of facts
on an appeal was granted p. C.
Hosey by Judge Huneke this morn
ing. Hosey was some time ago SEN
fenced to 6 years in the peniten-
tiary on charge of criminal as
sault.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25
PLUMBERS WIN STRIKE

LEWISTON, April 25. - The
plumbers in the employ of Charles
Hahn, who have been out on strike
for the past week, resumed work,
having been granted an increase of
wages equal to so cents per day,
making their pay S. per day. They
are allowed actual time for the
placing of fixtures rather than the
day and a half asked.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25
BARROOM SHOOTING.

WALLACE, idahO, Aprll To-
Jailer G. c. Hicks yesterday shot
and fatally wounded ex Policeman
William Quinn in the barroom of
the Wallace hotel Both men were
drinking at the time. Hicks Is in
the county Jail
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25
POLICE DUG UP $4,000
Special Correspondence to The Press

Special Correspondence to The Press
CHICAGO, April 25.-Disclosures
made before the civil service com.
mission indicate that the police
were made to give up more than
$1,000 in DUNES campaign inter
est. There was an assessment for
the primary and much heavier
one for the election.
Former Chief John Collins, who
was removed by Mayor Busse, Is al.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25
DANIEL WINS FOURTH

The primary election returns in
Dayton precinct were found late
yesterday and reported to City
Clerk Flemming. They show beyond
a doubt that j. Daniel won the
democratic nomination in the
Fourth ward, 1t was a question
whether George Burch or Daniel
was winner. Daniel received 81
votes and Burch 81.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25
DIAMOND
ROBBERY
(Scripps News Associatinn.)

(Scrfpps News AssociafInn.)
OAKLAND, Cal, April 25.-Two
men stole about $4,000 worth Of
diamond rings from the store of p.
p. Pulse & Co. this morning. The
men entered the store and asked
to be shown diamond rings. When
the trays were brought out and
one of the clerks was turning to
get some others. one of the thieves
disappeared with the plumber, his
confederate following. They were
not captured.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25
MARVIN SUSPECT
RELEASED
tScripps News Associetion.)

DOVER, Del, April 25.-Frank
H. Butler. arrested on suspicion of
killing Horace Marvin, was released
this morning. The evidence was in
sufficient. No further trace of the
lost child has been found.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25
STRIKE ON, LIGHTS BURN

NEW YORK. April 25.--Gas st.
lamps are lit all over the city this
afternoon and will remain lighted
until further orders as the result of
a strike Of lamp lighters. The po-
ice are ordered to arrest anyone
tying to extinguish the lamps.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25
SEC. LOEB A CAPITALIST

WASHINGTON, d. c., April 25.-
1t is reported that Roosevelt's sec
rotary, Loeb, will resign to assume
the presidency of the Washington
Street Railway & Electric Co.
Jan. l.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25
WINTER GRIPS
LAKES AGAIN
fEcripps News Association.1

CHICAGO, April Pa month Of
unreasonable. cold, wintry weather
which was broken in this district
yesterday by spring temperature
above 80 is resumed today with a
storm and sudden drop of 40 de-
grees before morning, 1t is snow
ing today here and throughout the
lake country.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25
JUDGE CHADWICK HERE

Judge ]. ]. Chadwick. of the Col
fax superior court. is occupying
Judge Sullivan's seat In department
No. 4 of the superior court today.
Judge Sullivan will return today
from Colyille, where he has been
holding. court since Monday.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25

CAMP BURNED
fscripps News a ssoriatlon.)

fScripps News Assoriatlon.)
MTLLERS FALLS, Mass, April
Pa hundred summer cottages
and the summer hotel at Lake
Pleasant, belonging to the Spiritual
ist Campmeeting association, burn
ed today. Loss $4,000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25
PEACE FOR AWHILE

WASHINGTON, d. c., April 25.-
Representatives of Nicaragua and
Salvador have signed a peace
treaty and the war is now ended
until next time.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25
PUBLISHED WITHOUT FEAR OR FAVOR
TRAIN ROBBERS Fooled
OFFICER FATALLY SHOT

of this city. A bridge was ignlted
to stop the train.
One of the culprits was arrested
after fight in which Marshal w. E.
Cummings was shot in the abdo-
men and probably fatally wounded.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25
Freezing CLEAR INTO
the PANHANDLE

(Scrlpps News Association>
KANSAS CITY, April 25.-Snow
fell today In Kansas, Iowa and Ne
braska. The weather is freezing
far down into the Texas panhandle.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25
DENNIS KEARNEY
DEAD
fscripps News Association }

(Scripps News Associatlon)
ALAMEDA, Cal, April 25.-
Dennis Kearney, the famous sand
lot orator whose agitation brought
about the Chinese exclusion law,
died last night of a complication of
diseases.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25
SEATTLE BIDS FOR
BIG CONVENTION
(Scripps News Associsfion.)

(Scripps News Associstion.)
WASHINGTON, d. c., April 25.-;
Seattle, st. Louis, Kansas City and
Chicago have made formal applica-
ton for the honor of entertaining
the next republican national con-
vention
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25
LAUNDRY WORKERS STRIKE

SACRAMENTO. Cal. April Is
The demands OF the Laundry Work
ers' union for an hour day and
the old hour schedule OF wages
was definitely refused by employ
ers last night. Every white laun-
dry worker will walk out May 1.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25
MITCHELL IS Better

(Scripps News Assoc!ation.)
CHICAGO, April 25..-John Mitch
ell is better today and his condition
is regarded as not alarming, He
passed a fairly restful night.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25
BURGLAR GETS
2 YEARS IN Pen

Mark Taylor was arralgned be-
fore Judge Chadwick and sentenced
to years in the penitentiary this
morning for burglarizing the home
of f. jackson on April is.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25
BRITToN JURY DisAGREEs

LEXINGTON, KY, April 25.-
The jury in the case OF William
Britton, charged with the murder
of James Cockrill disagreed and
was discharged at noon. Brtton
has been in jail 3 years.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25

White Sox. He is going to retire
from base hall at the end of the
year, according to promise he has
made his wife. Jones has invested
all of his spare coin in oil wells,
and they have literally spouted
money for him.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25
ASSASS|NS
CAPTURED
(Scripps News AssociatMn.l

(Scripps News Associatnnl
BRUSSELS. April 25.-Four an
archists suspected of plot to as
sassinate Prince Albert, of Bel
GUM, were arrested here today in
and about church which the
prince intended to visit.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25
OUT WITH THE BAND

The democrats had band Of "a
pieces parading the main streets
this afternoon advertising the rally
at the Spokane theater tonight.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25

tScrlpps news AssocIltIon.)
ENGLISH, Ind, April 25.-An at
tempt was made by 4 men this
morning to rob the Southern Rail-
way passenger train 2 miles east
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25
ITALY SHAKEN UP

ROME, April 25.-Sharp earth
quakes were felt today in Verona
and northern italy. The people are
In a panic
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25

A marriage license was granted
to VIM. F. Henze and Edith NJ.
Christian, both of st. Paul, this
morning.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-25
HE'S GOAL OIL" JONES.

You had better fill your eye this
season with the sight Of Fielder
Jones, manager Of the champion
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-20
Lee and His Men Stood
Every Test Of Adversitv

Three months later the long delayed
inevitable occurred. The collapse came.
That under such conditions it should
have been so long in coming Is nov the
only legitimate cause of surprise. That
adversely Is the test of man is a COM
monplace; that Lee and his Army of
Northern Virginia We're during the long,
dragging winter of 1S64-'5 most direfully
subjected to that test need not here be
said, any more than 1t is needful to say
that they bore the test manfully. But
the handwriting was on the wall; the
men We're taxed beyond the limits OF
human endurance. And Lee knew it..
yesterday, the most inclement day Of
the winter" he reported on February s.,
1865, the right wing Of his army had
to be retained in line OF battle, having
been in the same condition the two pre-
vious days and nights. . Under
these circumstances, heightened by as
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-20

1t would have been harried out of ex-
istence. Fire and sword sweeping over
1T. what the sword spared the fire
would have consumed Whether such
an outcome of u prolonged conflict
what was recently witnessed in South
Africa-would in its result have been
more morally Injurious to the North
than 1t would have been physically de-
structive to the South, is not now
to be considered. It would, however.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-20

Among the Essays of Emerson is one
entitled Character. Tn the course of that
essay, Emerson. without attempting to
enter into definition of character, thus
speaks concerning It, Character denotes
habitual self-possession, habitual regard
to interior and constitutional motives.
a. balance not to be overset or easily dis
turbed by outward events and opin-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-23
Holiday
Handkerchief

lust received. as We are prepar-
= ing this copy for the press. BIS
dozen the prettiest holiday handker-
chiefs we have ever SEEN, Complete
novelties just from Paris and London.
Patterns which have never been seen
in this market. :.
Daintiest. newest pattern embroid-,
cries on plain and barred linens.
Entirely new designs in initials. Ex-
quisite dainty French tintings and
figures, and all white. Copies from
Convent designs to sell at retail from
$500 TO $50 apiece. For three
days. Monday. Tuesday and Wednes-
day you may pick from this lot at
soc and CSC each.
We reserve the right to limit the
quantity to each customer. None at
wholesale and we withdraw the guam
tity limit at retail after Tuesday.
We want 10 distribute these holt
day presents as far as possible. Come
and secure yours on Monday or Tues
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-23
THANKSGIVING

EVERYBODY wants the appointments of the
Thanksgiving dinner table. in keeping with the
day---that means new table linens and napkins. new
china and cutlery and all that goes with them. We
have probably never shown attractive assert
ment OF Thanksgiving Table requirements.
Our Linen Section is known far and near
for its superlative values in Table Linens and Nap
kns and for the next three days. to add incentive to
Thanksgiving buying and to make if real pleasure
for Monday Tuesday and Wednesday we offer one
pattern length of our most select beautiful S.25
satin Damask Table Linen at LOO per yard. Select
your own pattern from the many. only one cloth to
each buyer $l.OO. Also choice Of six best patterns
of the extra good dollar damask for 7Sc the yard.
These offerings should line linen counters for
three days with buyers who appreciate the meaning of
bargains and who know the real merits of the linens
handled in this store. Remember these special
offerings are only for the three days before Thanks
giving
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-23
Delightful Indeed
are the Books This Season

THERE is a greater variety and more beauty
There more stories by the big writer's
men and women whose novels sell by the thousands
The dsincively gift books are numerous and eA
quse. Many illustrated in the best style of Harrison
Fisher Chandler, Chrsy Fanny G. Cory Clarence Under:
wood. Ethel Franklin Belts and other great artists
Boys and Girls especially favored this season
with bright attractive stories by their avorite authors.
You'll find these books grouped the bridge making
selection easy.
Pictures varied and beautiful and a great
of hold stationery adds to the display
that makes book department famous at these holiday
times. .
We say little about prices. You know the reputation Of
this store as money saving place for book Buying.
A New Novel The Lion Share by Octave
Thanet miss Alice French Of Davenport sale.
This will be welcome the thousands who followed
the fortunes of The Man of the Hour and the
aroused by that great novel is heightened by The Lons
Share" published at $780, our special price Sl.OS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-23
.-saese A Furore In
Long Gloves

MoNDAY and fer the week we ihaugurate the
: 'S Holiday Glove business with rush.si Finest
French tnakestef kd'gloves in the delicate evening
shades, andfhe Enhsh tans and blacks will be shown
hereaas nowhere Gese; lsgi "a p.scT- 81 % s5Ta,
kisPerrins extra dtSalty IS button length kidsGoves
in pink light blue. champaign white and darker eolors
aHdsbiack, most desirable gftper pair. $3.50. 80
Kaysefs. l6-buton length Silk Cloves, in light
blue. pink Ghsmpsga black and white, withabeaut-
fully embrodered tops. $2.9S.
Kaysers extra Quality silk gloves 10 button length
in light blue pink black white. navy brown and fan.
usually s225 pair here at l.5O.
25 dozen Reynier's l6- button length real kid
gloves in Gace and Suede black. tan and white full
line of sizes in the black suede. not all sizes in the
coors at the way down price of $500 pair.
These gloves will be tried on at counter any time
during this week. none exchanged.
InsMen's Kid Gloves. we will show rare
values at ST. 90 and ST.. so pair.
Real Cape Cloves. English tans. very special
at 90.
PERKINS, and other fine makes of real kid and
Cape feathers in black. Englishtan and new Panama
shades usually priced at $500 pair, We offer them
here at $3.50.