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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22
POLICE MAKE
MANY ARRESTS

During the past week the police
have arrested and run out Of town
Is suspicious characters who
lounged about saloons. Each one
was given a trial before Justice
Hinkle and without exception
claimed to be almost a stranger in
the city but could give no satisfac-
tory explanation for lack of some
thing to do.
The police believe now that in
the bunch some of the desperate
men who were run out of Tacoma
and Seattle following the vice
crusades in those towns were ap-
pretended, as since the town was
dragged the series of holdups and
burglaries have ceased.
just previous to the robbery of
seven business offices in the Lin
dele and Fernwell blocks was COM
mitted, like robberies had occurred
in Tacoma, and the police believe
all the jobs were done by the same
men.
Since the evident influx of des-
perate characters from Tacoma and
Seattle, Chief of rollce Waller has
given orders that all suspicious
strangers be arrested and their re-
cords investigated.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22
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Horace H. Thorpe, age II, died
this morning at the residence, GLASS
Nash st.
DR., |. l.. Magee, manager of the
East Hercules Mining Co., left yes
terday for a few days visit to Wal
lace and Mullin, Idaho.
Mrs. j. w. Cook sold a lot on
the corner of Sumner av. and
Browne st. with an eight room
house, to l.. E. Candy for $4,000.
Fred c. Campbell yesterday paid
Frederick w. Wagner $4,000 for a
lot and building on the southeast
corner Of Fourth av. and
Stevens st.
Mrs. H. w. Greenperg, wife of
Henry w. Greenberg, of the EN-
pire Printing Co., of this city, is ex-
pected to return Sunday from an
extended visit with her aged
mother in st. Paul, MINI.
At meeting of the stockholders
of the Copper King Extension Min
ing Co. last night p. l.. Orchett
was elected manager; r. Martin,
vice president; e. H. Magee, sec
rotary and treasurer
Harry Flood age 10, of Medical
Lake, was yesterday sentenced to
serve two years in the penitentiary
on the charge of burglary. The was
| convicted on the same charge a
year ago and broke his parole.
Members of the Harmonic Sing
ing club are making arrangements
| for a saengerfest, or a singing fes-
tival, of the Northwestern Saenger-
bund, which includes all the Ger
man singing societies of Washing
ton, Oregon, Montana and Idaho.
Easton Z. Grove, aged 40 years,
| died last night at the Washington
hospital. The remains are held at
the New England undertaking par
lors awaiting the arrival of friends
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22
STORIES
Of IDAHO

WALLACE, Feb. 22.-S. G.
Thiele, detective active in the
Occur d'Alene trouble, was given a
searching examination yesterday
by counsel Tor Steve Adams. In
his version of adams confession to
numbering Fred Tyler, Thiele testi-
fed that Adams said he shot Tyler
after he had been ambushed by
Adams, Simpkens, Glover and Ma
son. According to Thiele's story
the party went out to kill Tyler and
did so deliberately, after keeping
him prisoner in Simpkens' cabin all
night. In the morning, Thiele said
Adams confessed, that they led Ty-
Ter into the woods, where Adams
shot him with a rifle and they left
the body between two logs. After
a few days absence they came back
and killed Boule. Thiele said
Adams believed he was doing his
duty in killing claim jumpers.
Warden Whitney, of the peniten-
tiary, was also on the stand and
searched thoroughly for knowledge
of his part in inducing Adams to
make his alleged confession. Both
these witnesses and Mcfarland,
who concluded his testimony yes
terday, entered constant denials to
the defense's persistent examina-
ton on promises made Adams.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22

Wallace branch is in good running
order and trains are being run
regularly. No. f. which left for
Colfax yesterday, made the run in
good time and will return to Spo-
kane some time today. No. s, which
has been tied up by a washout near
Wallula. arrived in Spokane about
midnight. AS practically all the
trouble between here and Portland
is due to rising water at Juniper
and as the track at this point has
substantial bed and not washed
out. it is believed that the water
will subside and traffic will be re.
sumed tomorrow.
The Great Northern has had no
trouble of any consequence during
the present warm weather. and
trains over this road are running
nearly on time. Snow on the hills
is nearly al lmelted and it is gIn-
orally believed the present trouble
will be the last.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22
NORTHERN PACIFIC
IS STILL TIED UP

Trouble on the Northern Pacific
from washouts has not improved
greatly. Trains over the main line
are still tied up at or near Lind
All their passenger trains are still
being sent over the Great Northern
line. Officials this morning state
that as there was heavy force of
men at work at the scene of the
trouble there is possibility that
the main line will be cleared for
traffic by tomorrow afternoon.
Most of the main line trains over
the O. R. & n. are again annulled
this morning. Three different times
yesterday the line was reported
clear and several trains were start
ed toward Portland. Water had
raised near Juniper in the mean
time and in a few hours the track
was submerged trains were unable
to pass that point and will prob
ably be run back to Spokane today.
One freight train is expected from
Portland about noon today. The
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22
WILL FINISH
BRIDGE WORK

The city council, Ia special SEES
sion yesterday after noon, passed
ordinances for the immediate re-
construction of piers for the Wash
ington st. bridge across the north
channel and to construct the new
Hangman creek bridge at the foot
of Riverside av. The Washington
st bridge ordinance provided a
bridge fund to be raised by an as
sessment of one mill, the city to
issue warrants drawing G per cent
interest in payment.
The bridges will be built by day
labor and the work will begin as
soon as the Wallace-Coates bridge
firm selects an engineer. At pre-
vious meeting of the council it was
decided to allow the big bridge firm
to select a competent engineer to
superintend the work.
Councilman n S. Pratt has added
the additional expense of an i'm
ported superintendent of construc-
ton by his persistent fight against
the day labor plan carried out I'M
der the direction of the city engi
neering department. He finally
agreed to quit making trouble if an
expert were imported to take
charge of the work. He's against
the city engineer at every turn of
the road.
Pratt has brought charges of in
competency against the engineers
office and suggested graft in the
buying of piping. When it came to
exhibiting proof Mr.. Pratt declined
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22
TRIED TO BREAK
INTO THEATER

The gates barring the entrance to
the Washington theater were
broken down last night by some
one who made no attempt to en-
ter the theater itself. Ed Stauffer,
head of the merchants police, said
this morning that Fred Overmuller,
one of the patrolmen, reported the
affair at 4:10. When It occurred he
was registering at the east end of
his beat. Stauffer suspects form
er employee of his who is familiar
with the beats. Stauffer says sew
eral small acts of vandalism have
been committed during the past
few weeks and he expects to ap-
prehend the guilty party.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22
ALLEN FILLS VACANCY

Dr. II. w. Allen was the unani-
nous choice of the school board
last night for the vacancy caused
by the death of John F. Harris. A
dozen names were mentioned at the
meeting, but after an executive ses-
sion DR.. Allen was selected Reso-
lutions in memorium of John F..
Harris were adopted. A successor
to Mr.. Harris as vice president will
be chosen at the next meeting of
the board.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22

NEW YORK, Feb. 22.-Talk no
more Of ingratitude to authors.
This is the s~ory of genius, of
pathos and OF the quality of charity.
The dispatches have told about
poor Jessamy Harte Steele and her
rescue from the poorhouse by her
friends. She Is the daughter of Bret
Harte, the great California novel.
list. Now she has recovered her
health somewhat and says that all
she wants is a chance to work and
be self supporting. To give her this
chance. she receives the proceeds
of the ST. Valentines day perform
ance OF "SAlomy Jane" a play
adapted from one OF her gifted
fathers short stories. Eleanor
Robson. who has met wonderful
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22

Mrs, Steele's friends say she Is
now facing the future with a
smile.
1t was some days ago when Mrs.
Steele's friends in the east first
heard Of her plight, in a message
from the mayor of Portland, telling
that she was in the almshouse. She
had gone there several months ago
to give readings, but broke down on
the platform. She was soon with
out funds and after staying at sew
eral hotels and with sympathetic
people she was taken to the aims
house. The mayors message
brought a prompt response.
Inspired by this kindness she
says Il am better, and want to
work. | want to be self support
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22
SUICIDfSCN TRAIN

A telegram from Barton, N. j.,
last night notified the local police
that d. A. Mcdonald, a mining
man Of Elk City. Idaho, had COM
mitted suicide on a train, In his
pockets was found a certificate of
deposit on the Traders National
bank for s5S150 Mcdonald regis
tered at the Pacific hotel a week
ago and complained of sickness.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22
BURGLARS MAKE
BIG HAUL

Local police have been notified to
be on the lookout for suspicious
characters who come from Che
halls. The jewelry store of Robert
Fetchner was robbed there a few
nights ago and it is suspected the
burglars may arrive in Spokane.
The combination dial on the safe
was broken off and by this means
the safe was opened and 5000 in
cash and diamonds and property
to the value of $4,000 stolen.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22

ism and was replied to by Pro-
fessor Schroeder in defense of the
unions, claiming the concentration
of capital was forcing the issue be-
tween capital and labor. Mr.. Stern
said TRADE against capital always
met popular applause whether 1t
was righteous or not. Then Rev.
Downey removed Mr.. Stern's hide
and hung it artistically on the
fence.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22
FILE THEIR TEETH AND
LOON FOR TROUBI F
Special Correspondence to The Pres.

SPSSAoA correspondence 70 Iuo fTeS3
WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. o.
The Pulajanes in the island Ne
groes have been busy again, and
for the next few days will attract
the attention of fe void gentle
men with white mustaches in the
war department.
These same Pulajaness moehow
won't give the old gentlemen a
breathing spell of more than few
weeks at time. Here's the pro-
gram:
A bunch of black men with I'M
girded loins but displaying large,
sharp teeth and various kinds Of
weapons suddenly dash out of a
clump of brush, shoot up a half
dozen Philippine constables, kill a
few pacified Filipinos and carry off
a while American or two.
Captain links, U. S. A., and a
squad of soldiers start in pursuit,
catch up with and kill a few
PulaJaneS.
Then, cable to Washington:
Pulajanes are now pacified."
The stern looking but nice old
gentlemen in the war Office settle
back and take it easy for couple
of months, then
Bing! A bunch of black men with
ungirded loins but displaying large,
sharp teeth, etc, suddenly dash out
of clump, and so on.
The Pulajanes have just pulled
off the trick again, and this time
they captured a couple of American
school teachers. Troops have al
ready been sent in pursuit.
The Pulajanes fighting man con-
siders it very fine business to have
his teeth filed down to sharp points.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22

When warrior is wounded and ~
ing on the ground these filed teeth
make excellent practice on thealegs
of soldiers or constables in pursuit
of running Pulajanes. They hang
on like bulldogs, and the only thing
to do on such occasions, American
officers say, is to beat out the
brains above the teeth with the butt
of a revolver.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22
ACCUSED OF ROBBERY,

Detective Cecil Thompson last
night arrested James hurry on
complaint of John Neff, who rooms
at the William Tell lodging house.
Neff accuses hurry of taking him
to a Howard st. saloonbox and
there robbing him of SIT. Neff was
locked up so as to hold him in the
city to appear against hurry. Neff
is miner from Wallace, Idaho. 1t
is alleged that hurry and a woman
worked together, snatching the
miners purse and fleeing out the
back way.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22

For loss Of sleep and general
grief over the riotous behavior of
her neighbours COW, Mrs. Mary
Lehman yesterday secured a judg-
ment of 500 against Mrs. Igranath.
The COW frequented the plaintiffs
dooryard until she succeeded in pro-
voking civil war. Mrs. Lehman
sued for $4,000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22
FARLEY FAv0RS
DIRECT PRIMARY

Comptroller Robert Farley today
said he favored the direct primary
course in nominating party candi-
dates. Mr.. Farley also announced
that he desired to be renominated
and was "out after it,"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22
SAM STERN LOVES
CAPITALISTS

The Mems club of the First Uni
versalist church met last night in
the church and held a red hot meet
ing at which Attorney Sam Stern,
Rev. f. c., Downey and Professor
Schroeder crossed swords over
unions. Sam Stern roasted union
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22

(Scripps News Association)
TOXIC, Feb. 22.-The reception
at the American embassy today in
honor of Washington's birthday
was the most brilliant and success
full in the history of the legation.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22

to accept the challenge of Engineer
ton of his Office, circumstance
Mcintyre recognizes as exonera-
ton.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-22

The Pulajanes fighting man con-
siders it very fine business to have
his teeth filed down to sharp points.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-01-25
DAKOTA DIVORCE is
ATTACKED IN ILLINOIS

Chicago, H., Jan. 19.-The matri-
monial affairs of Arthur T. Maltby. a
wealthy mining engineer and brother
of former Alderman Maltby, OK q pc
Culiar turn when Judge Honore allowed
Mrs. Effice Maltby, the engineers di-
vorced wife, to file a petition protesting
against allowing Mr.. Maltby to pay ALI
mony and solicitors fees to his second
wife, who's he is suing for divorce
and who a filed a cross bill and is
contesting his suit.
Mrs. Maltby No. l bases her petition
upon the fact that her husband secured
a Dakota divorce from her five years
ago, which, she declares, the courts of
Illinois are not compelled to recognize.
be the first time the Illinois courts
have been called upon to construe the
famous Haddock divorce decision rem
dered some time ago by the United
States supreme court, in which it was
declared that other states need not
recognize divorces granted in foreign
states where the laws do not comply
with the requirements Of those of the
first state.
About five years ago Maltby and his
first wife separated and he obtained a
divorce in Dakota. Later he remar-
ried. About two years ago he separated
from his second wife and a short time
6 filed q suit for divorce, charging
idesertion. Mrs. Florence Maltby, the
second wife, contested the suit by
filing a cross bill II obtained an order
for temporary alimony and solicitors
fees.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-01-25
EDITORS TOLD TO ASK
LEGISLATORS FOR PASSES

Sioux Falls, S. D., Jan. 19.-With the
notices of the midwinter meeting of the
South Dakota Press association at
Huron, January 80 and 81, now being
sent out, is a supplement regarding the
matter of transportation. 1t says:
You are requested to ask for it di-
rect, by addressing a letter to Hon. r.
W.. stewart representing the Chicago
and Northwestern railway, or Hon. III.
r. Hunter, representing the Milwaukee,
at Pierre, or make the request Trough
your representative In the legislature"
The following topics have been as
signed n a notice sent ant that no,
apologies will be accepted:
me Mail Order Problem and the.
catalogue House Supplements in Coun-
Try Weeklies," c. F. Allen, Broohings
Social and Moral Obligations OF a
newspaper, c. p. Sherwood. DeSmet
railroads and Newspapers-passes
ana Press Associations" O.. s. Basford.
Redfield Press.
The Editor and Commercial Orpani-
zatlons, Chas. M. Day, Argus-Leader.
Special Features OF a Countrv Week
~. 9. J. Ronald. Clear Lake Courier.
Criminal Journalism" j. p, Croal,
Sisseton Courant.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-01-25
NEW BILLS I'M SOUTH
DAKOTA LEGISLATURE

Pierre, $. D., Jan 25.~-Ne@ bills proposed
In the senate were.
BY Dowdell-Tror state uniformity o.
text books, selection 10 be made by stde
board.
Vessey-Providing for connecting tracks
at railroad functions.
Bell-Appropriating Si062 for legislative
mileage.
Green Of Deuel-Apprepr.a.ing money for
land office fling fees.
Engiesby-FiAing liability Of railroads
for damages IN prairie tires started py
them; also general gGrne law.
Cooper-EXtending franchise limits Tor
street railways 10 thirty years. J.
Understanding for the election OF
county commissioner by districts.
Goodner-A joint resolution extending
1.-THE time OF beginning settlement on lands
west Of the Missouri river.
In the house, the public lands commlt-
itee favorably reported the Foncannon blu
Ito turn fees FOR sales OF state lands 70 the
road districts in which the land was sold,
Instead OF into the state general iund.
TIL railroad committee faVorably report
Legislative expense reported the salary Dill
for employees the same as Two years ago,
with the exception of secretary or the SEN
ate and chief clerk OF the house, when
were increased from S. to So per day. The
same committee also favoraDly reported
the E~leinsaSser postage expense bill AFTER
for each member. This resolution was by
error credited TO Bie6elheimer OF Wal
worth.
New house bills introduced. not senate
duplicates. were:
Resolution by Carroll for a constitu-
tional amendment TO allow an income
tax.
Bills by Enerman-Incrcaslng the state
wolf bounty from $1,000 TO $1,000 a
year.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. the time Of appeal
TO the supreme court tron sixty 10
ninety days,
MISUNDERSTANDING wages uuder So
a week from garnishraent.
Pine OF Observation-Disclosures appeals in
criminal cases.
Hare-Requiring bills Of sale Of live
stock TO be acknowledged ucioEc a COM
pctent officer.
stokes-To exempt associations OF water
users formed under the irrigation law
from corporation taxes.
Gof-To compel railways 10 increase
train crews, ono brakeman or two flag
men to each two coaches in a train,
, Hace-Changing the date Cor listing
property for taxation from May &c
March /. Changing assessment time from
May and june 10 March and NpTil.
Simonson-Extending jurisdiction &c jar
lsdiction Of justices Of tile peace lie petty
cases. Authorizing cities and towns 20
install and operate telephone systems.
Cable-ProViding double damages for
stock killed on railroads through fault
of company. Excepting member of vol
unteer fire departments from poil taxes.
Abollshing the offices OF county justices
of the peace and constable in counties
organized into civil townships.
Carroll-Ldmitln8 hours Of service of rail-
way employees.
MISUNDERSTANDING the pay Of judges
KIelnsasser-Increasing fees Of registers
OF deeds.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-01-25
KITTREDCE ASSAILS
the LUMBER TRUST
South Dakotaa Says K Con-
trolls Both Wholesale and
Retail Trade.
BRUSHES INDEPENDENTS
Octopus Is Held to BE the King q
Combines-So Bold 1t Makes
No Secret of Nefarious
Practices.
CRUSHES INDEPENDENTS

Washington, d. c., Jan. 21.-After
listening TO an attack or the lumber
trust by Senator Kittredge Of South
Dakota, today, the senate agreed to his
resolution ~instructing the secretary Of
and labor to investigate the
monopoly.
Mr.. Kittredge said:
In its ~far-reaching effects there is
none to compare. 1t is remorseless in
it's grasp on the people, and the only
change it contemplates is to increase
the price Of it's products al stated and
frequent intervals without regard tG
cost.
THE consumer not only bears the
burden of it's aggressive policy of adj
vancing prices, but also of the profits
of intervening agencies.
THE trust has become so bold in it's
operations within the last year or two
that it has eliminated In many local
tiles all semblance of competition and
from q central point controls the
wholesale ard retail trade aud fixes
prices TO the consumer.
1T costs $40 TO manufacture lumber
in the mills and yields to the trust a
profit Of at least 200 per cent.
According to the last United States
census the value Of timber products in
1900 was $3.50, 800. GOO.
The methods by which the trust has
obtained control Of the lumber business"
Of the country are no longer secret. II
not only arbitrarily advances the prices
Of lumber, but resorts TO drastic and
INSCRIPTIONS methods to crush indie
pendent Dealers"
Kittredge favored the abolition Of
duty on lumber.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-01-25
ALLEGED HORSE THIEF
FROM NEBRASKA CAUGHT

Sioux Falls, S. D., Jan. 17.-After
having eluded his pursuers for three
weeks, Dell Morrison, wanted in Ne
braska for horse stealing, has been cap
tured in Sioux Falls by Harry Hirsch,
deputy sheriff here. 1t is said Morrison
served a term in the Sioux Falls peni-
tertiary for a similar offense.
The present charge is the theft Of a
team of horses and a wagon from a
farmer near Wakefield. Neb., selling the
property to John Hogan in Nebraska.
Sheriff c. II. Hanson, of Dakota City,
Neb., found that Morrison was headed
his way. Deputy Sheriff Hirsch ascer-
tanned that a man answering the de-
scription had been seen in the city and
finally located his man at the postoffice.
Morrison at first denied his identity,
but later when he was informed he
would in any event be held until the
arrival of the Nebraska sheriff, weak
ened INK admitted hat he was the
man wanted.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-01-25
COAL FAMINE IN TIE
HILLS SAID TO BE BAD

Deadwood, S. D.. Jan. 19.-The fuel
situation is becoming more serious in
the Hills each day. Early in the winter
the shortage of GOA was felt yet suffi-
cient car loads were brought in from
day to day to prevent actual suffering
or discomfort. Yesterday, however,
found the fuel dealers in this city with
out a pound of coal on hand. A fact
which a~ggravates the situation is that
there are standing at Edgemont over
120 cars of coal, most of which has BEEN
there for weeks, and which the railroad
has not been able to bring further ow-
ing to the shortage of engines. Some
little towns along the line have taken,
coal from the cars by stealth at night
and coal dealers in some of these places
have gon so far as to have cars set
out by force to relieve the sufferings of
the community. The Hills, however,
does not feel the lack of coal so much
as the prairie country, as n~otwithstand-
ing the forest regulations, there is still
available a large quantity OF timber
which "a be used for fuel.