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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23
WANT WORK DAY
OF ONLY rs HOUR S

The main feature OF the state con-
vention OF railway employees. held
nj Seattle, was the adoption of reso-
lutions urging the passage Of bill
by the state Legislature. known as
house bill No. 81, introduced for the
purpose OF protecting the railway
employees and the travelling public
Entrusted to their care.
The bill In question contains a
SIC hour" clause and provides that
no railway may request or compel
atA trainmen or yardmen to per-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23
MOST WONDERFUL WOMAN ON EARTH,
ACCORDING To HER own HUSBAND

NEW YORK, Jan. z5.-Ameri.
cas- international woman financier,
Ella Rawls Reader, views with re-
sentiment the arrest of her hus-
band, A. B. Reader, on a charge of
perjury containing 10 counts, in the
federal court. She says it was all
inspired by VIM. Nelson Cromwell
and his friend and adviser, Presi-
dent Roosevelt" She does not fur
nish the president with a motive
The usually feminine trait of vo-
luminous letter writing seems to
have gotten Mrs. Readers husband
into his present conspicuous posi-
ton. Whereas she successfully
tioated big Peruvian mining com.
pany, Reader is alleged to have
written a very long letter which dis
credits his participation in the deal.
The case arises out of an attempt
of Reader to collect from J. B. Hag-
gin, millionaire, a commission of
$250,000 for selling him the control
Of the property. Reader sued in
New York for this commission and
was beaten. He based it upon an
alleged oral agreement with Hag-
gin.
The latter had paid Juan Garland,
a Peruvian, a 5 per cent commits
sion, which Haggin claimed Gar
land had divided with Reader. Read
er said Garland was not his partner
and that he di not get it. Docu-
ments were offere by the defense
to show that Reader had really re-
ceipted to Garland for his share of
the commission. Also some remark
able letters to Garland, said to be
from Reader were put in evidence.
In one of these letters Reader ex-
ulted over his marriage to Mrs.
Reader. Extracts are:
THE cleverest and most success
full business woman in New York"
Her personal friends and back
ers are the principal bankers in
New York"
"Sir Thomas Upton, John Dewar,
M. p, and dozen other rich and
prominent men in England have
asked her to marry them"
Has had offers of marriage from
a German prince. an Indian prince.
and Senator Clark, the richest cop
per man in Montana-bankers,
brokers and millionaires in Wall
St"
ELLA knows everything and
everybody"
"She knows every judge in New
York, has command of the press in
New York and London"
"She has a concession of land in
the Straits Settlement from the sui
tan of lahore, etc"
"She has successfully lobbied the
house of commons, was the best
dressed woman at several London
receptions last year, and has a
scheme in her head for the ANAL
gamation of all the underground
railways in London and Paris"
"She says she is going to make
me millionaire and the prime
minister of England, and, by God,
Juan, believe she can almost do
it,"
Eventually she proposes to get
me into the English parliament,
Juan; afterw ards, a title
ELLA is tall, fair, of trim and
graceful figure. sparkling eyes, soft
voice, rides well to hounds, dead
shot with revolver or rifle, dresses
with perfect taste. popular with
women as we'll as with men, great
Judgment, tact, courage and indie
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23
MidWinter
ClearingSaleBargain
In Domestic Department
In Domestic Department

35 pieces light and dark color
outing flannel; regular TIC val
lie; special, per yard. .......5c
la dark gray notified blan-
ket: a very good value at the
regular price $1.35; special,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23
THOSE SHOCKING ADVERTISEMENTS

and one masculine picture shame
lessly wore his, veins exteriorily-
or was it his nerves? and all these
and many other advertisements
go to show what a shameless crea-
ture a man may be. and often is
and all this proves that man is not
fitted to vote wisely.
Away with the masculine fran
chise-only the four-footed beasts
are modest enough to be worthy OF
the ballot!
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23
GETS DIRT
INSTEAD OF COAL

TACOMA, Jan. 23.--Just about
the "maddest" citizens In the
United States today are the Taco
ma people who have been sent al
legged coal to relieve their pressing
needs,
During the middle of the week,
with fuel famine in Tacoma that
was acute and the thermometer try
ing to get 10 zero, the announce
ment was heraided abroad through
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23

Bleached muslin in short
lengths; special. yard. ...... Sc
Size 45x45 all linen lunch
cloths; regular $3.50; spe-
cial, each .$1.23
Size 54x54 all linen lunch
cloths; regular $1.98; special
each .......... ..$t.65
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23

20 pieces of velour kimono
cloth; q inches wide; good
weight and pretty patterns and
soft velvety finish; a good value
at 1Sc; special .......... .12Hc
Size 36x36 damask lunch
cloths; all linen; very neat pat
tern; regular CSC; special, ea.79c
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23

menced and everybody was being
served.
But not with coal.
They are being hauled the waste
piles around the coal mines and
charged more than the price of coal
for 1t.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23
BENEFIT FOR THE SICK.

Falls City hive No. SO, l.. o. T.
M, will entertain at cards Friday
afternoon at p. IN. at the large
Pacific hall. Refreshments will be
served. The proceeds go TO help
make UP fund for benefit Of sick
member.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23
o. r. q N. DEPOT BURNS.

Fire yesterday practically des.
troyed the o. r. & N. depot and
division Offices at Tekoa. The rec
ords were saved and the company
announces that no delay to train
service will result.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23

THE old saying that money has
wings is true"
"Of course 1t is. How could it
circulate il II didn't haye?"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23

form more than 16 hours of con
tinuOus service.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23
AMONG OURSELVES
A WORD FROM JOSH WISE.

One-third of this nation is dry,
says an anti-saloon statistician.
Does the gentleman hint that the
other two-thirds have just taken a
drink?
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23

The secret of Joe Bailey's Dor
rowing money is out. 1t is reported
that he owns three farms.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23

Governor Hughes OF New York
has recommended that new
states prison be built. The gov.
ernor still shows a deep interest In
the insurance question.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23

The Spokane Press Is the only
penny paper in the Inland Empire
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23

MIDWlNTER
CLEARING
SALES
continued each day
this week.. Bar
gains in all depart
ments.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23

81 am self-made man, my fell
low citizens. and am not ashamed
of it," Numbered the orator II am
proud to say that faced this world
with all the disadvantages of col
lege education and overcae them
all by hard work."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-12
RUBBER TRUST
World Wide CombInallen q te United States ana Inter-
 national Rubber Co.'S.
KING LEOPOLD MEMBER

New York, April 12.-The Herald to-day says that negotiations are now under way for the formation of world wide rubber trust" by the consolidation of the United States rubber company and the Internation- al Rubber company which controls vast sources of the raw product In Mexico and the Congo. Committees the Herald says, have been appointed from each company to consider the terms of consolidation and obtain data upon which the earning power and resources of the companies are estimated. The. statements made that if the consolidation is effected a great parent company will be form- ed to issue securities not less in amount than $150,000,000 which will be the most powerful factor In the rubber trade of the world. In the company there will be represent ed such interests as King Leopold, of Belgium; John D. Rockefeller, IT,, Thomas F. Ryan, the Guggenheim syndicate, the First National bank, Senator N. w. Alderich, B. M. Baruch, A. N. Brady and Colonel Samuel P. Colt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-12
ROUGH RIDERS
Monument Erected 10 Their Memory Dedicated in Wash.
 inqton This Afternoon
PRESIDENT WAS THERE

Washington, April 12.-With an elaborate military display and appro- priate exercises, the monument erect ed to the memory of the Rough Rid CTS" who served during the war with Spain, will be dedicated in Arlington this afternoon. Ill addition to the regular troops stationed here and part of the national guard of the Dis trict of Columbia, the ceremonies will be participated in by President Roose- welt, who was colonel of the First Volunteer cavalry, or Rough Riders" and many representatives of the .di- plomatic corps and offers of, the army and navy. It is expected that Presi- dent Roosevelt will deliver an ad- dress. The monument is the design of Mrs Capron, widow of Captain Al lyn K. Capron, who fell at Las Guasi- mas. While not being the largest monument in the historic cemetery 1t is the largest monolith, being four teen feet high on base six by six feet, and bears the inscriptions: '.ln memory of the deceased members of the First Volunteer Cavalry. Spanish American war. Erected by members and friends of the regiment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-12
German Farmer at Gulford Killed a Tramp Who Refused
 10 Leave His Yard.
DEAD MAN UNKNOWN
He Raped al inc Farmers Door al Three O'Clock This Morning and When Ordered 10 Quit the
 Premises Refused.

Guilford, April 12.-John Mai, a German farmer, early to-day shot and instantly killed a man believed to be R. Anderson, address unknown, as Anderson stood at the rear of Mai's house. Anderson, whose motives for going to the farmers house are unknown, knocked at Mais door about 8 o'clock and he was told to move on by the farmer, who saw the man from a second story window. Anderson moved toward the wood- shed, few yards to the rear of the house and began to hurl abusive language at Mai. He was again told to leave the place but refused and Mai took down his shot gun. On opening the back door of his house he saw the outline of the man in the door of the woodshed and with out further warning, it is said, he fired once. Anderson fell after ut- tering a groan and his body lay where it fell until Dr West, the medi- cal examiner viewed it. Dr West found that the shot had torn away a part of the mans side and that he probably died almost instantly. He ordered the body sent to local un- dertakers and notified Coroner Mix who arrived here on the first train from New Haven.
 On the coroner's orders Mai was held under bonds, pending the result of his inquest.
 The shooting took place in that section of the town known as Norton town and it is said that farmers in that district had been troubled a great deal of late by chicken thieves. Whether Anderson went to Mai's for the purpose of robbing the chicken house is, of course not known. Mai it is alleged, had publicly threatened to do harm to anyone hanging around or attempting to rob his chicken coop.
 The dead man was about 40 years old and there were no papers about his person by which a complete iden- tification could be made, but on some of his clothing the name R. Anderson was discovered. The man had the appearance of being a tramp.
 Mai is held in the custody of depu- ty sheriffs under bonds of $2,500 for hearing tomorrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-12
Situation in China Becoming Desperate and America Has
 Been Appealed 10
MILLIONS STARVING
Five Thousand Are Dying Every Day and Inc Scenes in the Famine Districts Are Described as
 Horrible.

Shanghai, China, April 12.-Tele- grams received here from twenty points in the famine district report that the conditions are growing worse.
 The Chinese government and peo- pie have contributed over $4,000,- 900 for famine relief and the sums received from all foreign sources total half a million dollars, including the supplies on their way here from America. The Chinese viceroy and governor telegraphed to-day to the American consul, MT Rodgers, their thanks for the relief sent, saying that 1t is dissipating the anti-foreign sen timent which animated the masses.
 There are fifty missionaries with the higher class of Chinese oversee ing things. The steamship companies are furnishing free transportation for supplies intended for the suf- ferers.
 Twenty thousand famine sufferers are employed in building dams and canals to prevent recurrence of the floods.
 The relief committee here is promptly sending supplies to the front, but the funds are nearing ex- haustion. All the relief measures adopted up to date are inadequate.
 Ten million persons are suffering from inadequate supplies of food and 5000, 900 are nearing starvation.
 The members of the committee at the front report that they find the bodies of the sufferers bloated and that their faces turn green or black as the result of starvation. The peo- pie are pulling up the growing crops for foods Whole families have been found dead in their houses and corpses are seen lying by the road side. Probably 5000 persons are dying daily from starvation.
 A few cases of rioting for food have occurred and cannibalism is be- ginning to be reported. Newly made graves have been rifled of the bodies and parents are exchanging their children to be eaten.
 A dollar. the relief committee re- ports, will save one life until the harvest, June 25, and $10,000,000 is needed. The whole amount can not be raised in China. The situa- tion is desperate and Americans are urged to give $3.000, 900 in the next three weeks, not for Christian but for humanitarian work. It is sug- gested that it would be best to cable money to the American consul here, James Linn Rodgers, as supplies can be purchased in Shanghai.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-12
PERMANENT PEACE.
War Between Nicaragua and Hon.
 duras May Bring This About.

Washington, April 12.-That all of the Central American republics are looking to the present state of warfare between Nicaragua and Honduras to result in an agreement for permanent peace in Central America was developed to-day by general discussion at the state de- pertinent. With that end in view the negotiations looking to cessa- tion of hostilities will not go so far as to take up the subject of perma- nent peace, but still will leave this broad question to conference to. be held in Washington or the city of Mexico and in which all of the coun- tries immediately interested may take part. The United States and Mexi- co are to occupy the important posi- t!ons of umpires.
 The plan has not gone far enough for the suggestion of date for such a conference. but 1t is assumed that 1t will not interfere with the con ference at the Hague, although the two would not be in conflict in any way. Ambassador Creel is said to be father of the idea, but 1t has the hearty approval of state department Offlcials
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-12
storms Werr scxerr.

Nantucket. Mass. April 12.-The heavy easterly storms of the last few months have made serious inroads upon the shore of Nantucket island. The beach at Wanwinet and the south short of the island has been cut away over forty feet in many places. leaving exposed great beds of iron ore and other strata. while large boulders. which last fall were located 30 feet above low water mark are now directly in the surf line. The ravages of the winter storms have also created havoc at Tuckernuek island.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-12
Diverting Water. of River.

Fredericton. N. B., April 12.- Complaints that the waters of the Allegash river in Maine are being diverted from the St John river. of which 1t is a tributary. to the Pen- obscot river. will shortly be laid be- fore the international boundary wa ters commission. The matter was called to the attention of the Cana dian government by Senator John Costigan. of Victoria county. a St John river district. He says that there is much friction between a cor poration that has charge of the Pen- obscot headquarters aud another company on the Allegash.. The lum- bermen along the St John river fear that the diversion of water from the Allegash will lower the water on the main stream and injure their busi- ness.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-12
WALKED FROM HARTFORD.
Man Called at Charity Department
 for Help To-day.

Tired and weary and worn out with hunger and fatigue. Richard Watson, who said he had come in from Hart ford in search of a position as polisher or buffer, but was disappointed, called at the office of the department Of charities this afternoon and asked for bread and place to take much needed rest. He is forty-eight years of age and until his health failed him d few years ago he never knew what it was to want dollar, but since that time he has had chance to see what d cold world this is to live in when you have reached the bottom of your purse. He was given a dinner and while he preferred to be sent to the almshouse, the officials thought it best to get him to his own town as soon as possible and he was put on board a train shortly after o'clock and whirled back to the Capitol city. It took him four days to reach Water bury and during the last forty-eight hours he had not tasted anything. He encountered the snow storm on the way and this made the trip worse than he had anticipated when he started.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-12
LOOKING FOR CARNEGIE.
Man With a Knife Up His Sleeve
 Placed Under Arrest.

Pittsburg, April 12.-Frederick Slagel, the German arrested at the entrance to the Hotel Schenley yes- terday while trying to force his way into the hotel to see Andrew Carne- gie, in reference to a patent which he said he wanted to dispose of. was sent to jail for five days by Magis- trate J. D. Walker to-day. Slagel spent last night in his cell, singing German religious songs and the po- lice believe he is demented.
 Officer Kennedy who made the ar rest, testified at the hearing that Slagel had an open knife concealed in his sleeve.
 While he is serving his jail sen- tence the police will make further effort to learn additional facts con- corning him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-12
THE BLACK HAND
Explosion in Front of a New York Boarding House To-
 day Created Panic
NO ONE WAS INJURED

New York, April 12.-An explosion in front of the boarding house of Al bino Desno, ill Sullivan street, startled the lower west side, Italian colony, early to-day. Many windows were smashed and the people frightened, but no one was hurt.
 The explosion is supposed to be the work of Black Hand'' agents. lDes- no told the police that he had received threatening letters, containing de- mand for $1,OO0, but paid no attention to them. The explosion, intended to injure him and his family and dam- age his property. he believes, followed when he ignored the demands.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-12

which examined Thaw and declared him sane. It was said the judge probably wanted to consult with the commissioners as to their views, as to whether they would consider 1t wise to release Thaw in the event of verdict of acquittal on the ground of insanity.
 The court room was thrown open to the newspaper men at 10:23 o'clock. Justice Fitzgerald reached the court house at 10:31.
 The Thaw family arrived shortly before the courtroom was opened and entered the consultation room next to the courtroom.
 Again hundreds of people on the street crowded around the doors in an attempt to get close view of the women in the case.
 By the time the courtroom was opened the crowd had increased fin numbers and a large force of police were busy keeping the curious from approaching the doors. Many, how ever, passed the lines and slipped in- to the building where they wander ed about the corridors until driven out by the police. The galleries on the second and third floors of the building around the central r0tunda were lined with people who stood patiently for hours on the chance of catching a glimpse of some of the principals in the case.
 Justice Fitzgerald, when he ar rived at his chambers, found no word awaiting him from the jury. At II o'clock they had not reached the point where they felt they. were jus tified in asking for discharge.
 In this respect the jury is regard ed as a remarkably conscientious set of men. They evidently feel that after such a long and costly trial it is an unshirkable duty to put forth every endeavor to reach an agree ment.
 Justice Fitzgerald is determined to take no step looking to dismissal of the twelve men until they make formal announcement of their dis agreement and request to be released.
 Thus the morning hours dragged along with nothing definite in sight
 At 1920 the jury sent word to Cap tain Lynch that they wanted their luncheon served in the jury room. At 12:3O Justice Fitzgerald took re- cess until two o'clock.
 Harry Thaw, through his attorney. sent the following statement: T wish the jury and everyone else to under stand tlfat no one despises person who carries concealed weapon more than I. That only after my life was in jeopardy. as 1 was informed by persons, did l protect myself. em- ployed Pinkert0n detectives, but they could not find out anything for me, that any one was after me. l was advised by an ex-chief of police to protect myself. I wish my case solely and simply based upon the laws of the state. am innocent under the written laws of the state."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-12
CITY NEWS.

A son was born Wednesday to Mir and Mrs Jeremiah Dillane, of & Summer street.
 MahOn the tailor is showing some very popular fancy worsteds that will make stylish suits.
 A son, Thomas Francis, was born yesterday to MT and Mrs Thomas F, Darling of 56 Aver street.
 Mrs Timothy Kelly of Oakville who is in very serious condition and fears are entertained of her recovery.
 William Shannahan, who has been laid up at his home on Lafayette street. has resumed his duties in the comptroller's office.
 John Lane of Oak street has &C., cepted a position with the American Brass combine and will begin his new duties on Monday.
 Some very fine photographs of Mon signor Slocum, by John F. Farrell. the Bank street photographer. are now on exhibition in the show windows about town.
 it 10 cdlu tudt lutcS SlOWtc, daughter of Mir and Mrs George H. Cloves of Gloves terrace. has re- ceived an offer to take the role for merly played by Mildred Holland in The Lily and the Prince"
 The offensive smell said to be bothering people in City hall has dis appeared and now those who called attention to it claim that the trouble came from the green instead of being caused by dead cat in some remote corner of the building.
 City Clerk William H. Sandland has notified the members of the different boards who have voted to take part in the charity bazaar parade that tlIe big affair will come off tomorrow night. All are reminded to meet in City hall on time. to step into line and march behind the band for the sake of sweet charity.
 The patrolmen of this city are not the only ones who are of the opinion that tSeir pay should be raised: the bluecoats of the New Haven depart- ment will meet to-day or tomorrow to discuss a proposition to be sub mitted to the board of aldermen ask ing for an increase in their salary. They want raise of 25 cents per day.