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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-27
SPOKANE. WASHINGTON THURSDAY, AUGUST
Fellow officers at the Scandazed Army Post Think That
Capt. Hams Waited Too Long to Take His Vengeance

, Annis was not an army off Ger,
but he was the intimate friend of
Capt. and Mrs. Hams. Hams had
an automobile, and when he left
Fort Hamilton for the Philippines
he turned 1t over to Annis, asking
him to take Mrs. Hams riding
whenever she wished to go. Annis
did so. Sometimes Mrs. Annis
went with them, sometimes she
did not.
This shows how Hams trusted
Annis. Did Annis betray that
trust? T. Jenkins Hams claimed
to have discovered that he had. APP
parently, he convinced his brother
and their father that he was right.
1t Is said that the Hainses have q
confession of guilt, signed by Mrs.
Hams. She admits having signed
some kind of paper, after having
been STARVED and drugged with
whiskey.
That confession" will be intro
duced in the trial. jenkins Hams
will tell what he discovered Mrs.
Hams will tell her story on the
stand.
Beautiful, only ~ years old, the
mother of three children, this wom-
an must be dragged through the
mire as was Evelyn Thaw.
At II she eloped with young
Lieut.. Hams. Love spread for them
path of roses. Today-eight years
later-She sorrows in the home OF
her old father and mother, separ-
ated from her children, disgraved
in the eyes of the world-the cause,
innocent or guilty, of one mans
death and another's crime.
Can she prove herself innocent,
and cause her brother-in-law to ap-
pear a monster of cruelty and
hatred?
Or will Jenkins Hams prove his
case, and clear his brother, to the
everlasting shame of the woman?
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-27

figure they can get nearer their
source of material and secure
cheaper operating facilities by
moving
The hardest pill for business in
terests that have awakened to the
true situation to swallow is the dis
cOvery that they were used, not for
the public benefit but largely to
protect the private interests of the
owner of the Spokesman-Review
and Chronicle and those associated
with him in business property in
veStmentS.
These investments lie in the
business district already establish
ed. Grade separation providing a
safe crossing to the south side of
the tracks would naturally tend to
shift the already congested River
side district south as well as to-
wards the river. Very likely the
territory south of the tracks would
have proved more magnetic than
the other direction, as it would
bring the business district closer to
the residence district in that part
of the city. 1t is considered a
cleaner and more desirable loca-
ton under present civic conditions
and would have doubtless present
ed greater attractions to depart
ment stores and other branches of
mercantile business.
However, the city's volume of
business is expanding sufficiently
to take care of both districts. But
the Cowles interests lay toward
the river and the fight to shut off
easy access was the result. That
is now believed to be the measure
of patriotism really underlying all
the hubub raised in the name Of
the City Beautiful and it was sue
cessfully concealed from the earn
est and able men who took active
part In it.
There is no certainty that the
railroad would reopen the grade
separation question. II 1t should
be reopened a number of business
men are prepared to stand for any
reasonable structure that will pro-
tect human life on the crossings
and furnish the greatest amount of
work for Spokane wage earners.
They will insist that local labor be
favored in every way possible by
employment.
The only hope there is of bring
ing the matter up again Is the
railroads necessity OF elevating
the tracks through Spokane in or
der to meet the grade of the Spo-
kane, Portland & Seattle. That
road has been practically shut out
Of the city by the fight made
against the separation plan.
The sentiment to reconsider,
however, is apparent. If 1t will
insure safety on the crossings and
put hundreds of thousands of dol
lars In circulation here in exchange
for labor, at the same time retain
ing the $150,000 payroll already
maintained by the railroads in Spo-
kane. the project is regarded as
an excellent subject for all the
boosting enterprise of the city.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-27
PUBLIC DRIVEN
INTO STREET

People who have occasion to
pass the Paulson building ON Riv-
erside are becoming exasperated at
the course permitted the contractor
in regard to disposal of material.
The board of works ordered a pas
sageway built over the sidewalk in
order that people might pass with.
out imperilling their lives, but
lately this passage has been board
ed up for no apparent reason. In
consequence the public has been
compelled to take to the street.
A pile OF sand blocks the street
to the car tracks, and it is neces-
sary to take chances on lodging the
cars in order to pass, not a pleas
ant task for women and children.
No reason is obtainable for this
other than it suits the contractors
convenience. The public's con-
venience is apparently matter of
no consideration for either the
builder or the city officials in
charge Of what Is commonly sup
posed to be public street, and
the busiest in the city.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-27

IN AGUSTA

AUGUSTA, Ga, Ang. 27.-This
city Is the scene of great suffering
as the result of yesterdays flood
when the dam broke. Water in the
main streets was 10 feet deep.
Thousands were marooned in upper
stories.
People are homeless and hungry
and there Is no means of distribut-
ing food. Tons of food were de-
stroyed. A bridge across the Sa-
vannah river collapsed today UNI
der the terrific force Of rushing
water, In the flood excitement sew
eral houses were burned. A num-
Der of families are floating about
the city on RATS. There is big
loss In crops. Many farm houses
were washed away.
IA Floods in all sections delay rail
y lads and make arrival of relief
SLOW Supplies are expected from
Atlanta tonight. 1t will be weeks
before the city RECEIVERS from the
shock.
Seven bodies were recovered by
parties going to the city in small
boats. The number of dead is es-
timated at 30.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-27
BUSINESSMEN FOOLED
T IN GRADE FIGHT

There Is a we'll developed move
ment among Spokane business in
terests to secure, if possible, re-
consideration Of the opposition
that last year defeated the N. P.
grade separation project.
The principal motive is the reali-
cation that Spokane then turned
down the expenditure of not less
than 100000 for labor and ma
terial, by far the greater portion
being for labor.
That amount of money coming
intoslocal circulation in regular pay
roll intervals during the months
thaC have interviewed would have
made Spokane the envied among all
cities of the country during the
industrial lassitude following the
stringency last fall.
In addition to the financial bene-
fit to business generally the city
grade separation problem would
have been solved safely. And the
friendship of the vast industrial
power behind the railroads would
have been retained for this city.
Instead, it is argued, Spokane has
won the aversion and distrust of
the men who direct railroad ex-
penditure and the city is confront
ed with the prospect of losing the
shop system that is responsible for
huge monthly payroll. The COM
panies are not going to the expense
Of moving merely for spite, but I'M
friendly relations go far in pro-
noting this expense, especially in
view of the fact that the roads
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-27

Is Mrs. Claudia Lbbey Hams the
culpable cause of terrible
tragedy?
Or Is she the innocent victim OF
a cruel pot?
The man who had been her hus.
bands friend as well as her own
les dead, killed by her husband
Did she give cause for deed of
vengeance, or did the husband
make q terrible mistaken
The trial Of the Hams brothers
must tell.
Capt Peter c. Hams, Jr., who
killed VIM. E. Annis for the latter's
alleged intimacy with Mrs. Hams,
was stationed at Fort Hamilton,
near New York, when he was sent
on that trip to the Philippines from
which T. Jenkins Hams cablegram
recalled him.
What are the opinions Of the Off
GERS at Fort Hamilton regarding
the shooting of Annis by Hams? Do
they think him justified?
In the interviews which have
UCSH gwen Out IL WOulu llOl appear
that the Hams fellow-officers are
very warm in his defense.
They hold that he waited too
long.
If, when he returned to his home
and was convinced by his brother
of Mrs. Hams infidelity he had at
once sought out Annis and killed
him, army officers would with one
accord have declared he had done
right. But this delay of two months,
with the filing of a divorce suit
first, does not appeal to them.
No men have higher ideas of
chivalry than the men of the army
and the navy. They must often
leave their wives to the care and
attention of other officers Any man
who betrayed such trust would
be deemed wretch for whom
shooting would be an easy death.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-27
HOMELESS AND
\ HUNGRY

COLUMBIA, S. c., Aug. 27.-Re-
ports from the flooded district
throughout the state show the loss
es to be greater than estimated. In
the western section, known losses
exceed 100000.
Railroads are suspended and
there is no telephone or telegraph
connection between Columbia and
the upper part Of the state.
Scores of reports were received
today from various points telling
of restitution and appealing for
aid Hundreds are homeless and
without food, with no dry places
to sleep.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-27
c. P. REACHING FOR
HILL LINES TRAFFIC

One of the principal topics among
railroad men today is the an
nouncement that surveyors are at
work blocking out line along the
southern boundary of British Co
lumbia. 1t is declared that this is
to be the Canadian Pacific extern
sion of the Columbia Il Western
line, which runs from Robson on
the G. p. r. to Midway, near the
boundary line. 1t will compete
with Hills Victoria. Vancouver &
Eastern line now building west
from Phoenix, b. c.
1t Is also claimed that the old
Grand Forks-Republic "hot air"
line, which plans to tap this terri.
tory by extending through the
south half OF the Colville Indian
reserve, is now owned by the C.,
Z. II.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-27
BROWNS IN TOWN
AND ALSO TROUBLE

w. h. Brown, hotel keeper OF
Lacrosse. was arrested this morn
ing on a warrant sworn out by Au-
gust Anderson, an employment
agent, charging HIM with obtaining
money under false pretenses. 1t
Is alleged that Anderson identi-
fed Brown at a bank last Deem
Der and assisted in cashing a bad
check for $45 issued by J. S. Miles,
of Rainier. Ore brown today stated
that he was not aware of the
worthlessness of the check until
some time after cashing it, and
came here to pay Anderson. He
was in Anderson's Office when ar
rested by Chief Rice, who had
been informed of Browns presence
In the city.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-27

Graft is limited at in connection
with the letting of the county
burial contract to Smith & Co. by
the county commissioners last Fri
day. Smith has had a monopoly
of the business for several years.
All of the local undertakers put in
bids to do the work for nothing,
as there Is money in being the Of
fetal undertaken for the county.
At least one bid was better than
Smith's-that of the New England
Co. 1t offered, besides burial free
of expense to the county, to take
each body to the county plot in
Paramount cemetery in a hearse.
The commissioners, out of respect
to the dead, were expected to take
this into account.
The actual cost of burying a
body in such manner as Smith
& Co. pursue does not exceed $40
each, it is claimed. There is not
one case out of 10 where burial
is not paid for.
The county coroner is an inn
portant parsonage in connection
with county burial. 1t is his duty
when body is found, for instance,
in the river, like many of them are,
to order the remains taken to the
county undertaken. All bodies
found and not identified at first go
to Smiths. In nine cases out of
ten, relatives are found afterward
or the money is found on the
body.
In consequence all local under
takers want the job Of "burying
county patients for nothing" 1t
is said that Smith & Co. clear from
S5 OOO tn S1O OO0 a wear ont of the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-27
new RATE WILL
SHUT WEST OUT

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 81
That new lumber rates from the
Pacific coast to the Atlantic will
result in the withdrawal of Cali.
fornia redwood and Oregon pine
from eastern trade is the opinion
of western lumbermen who are
complaining on the Southern Paci.
fic. The latter claims the new
rate, which is 8 to II cents per 100
pounds higher, is forced upon
western roads by eastern roads,
which will not agree to a lower
rate.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-27
PULAWHARO0 HAS
GONE Broke

DETROIT, Aug. 27.-Ofiicials of
the idcGregory mission are dis
cussing their strangest charity ap-
plicant, In the person of Prince
Hendrix Hull Pulawharoo, crown
prince of Abyssinia. who will some
day sit on the throne of that
country as successor to Emperor
Menelik, first cousin of the prince.
He was sent to the mission by a
butcher to whom he appealed for
help. The prince said he had sent
all his savings to his wife.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-27
ON TWO
NEW BRIDGES

Bids were opened today by the
board of works for a steel bridge on
East Olive av. and a reinforced
concrete bridge on North Howard.
Burrell Bridge & Construction
Co., Oakland, was the lowest on
the East Olive work, bidding $780,
600.
d. Boyington, Spokane, bid low.
est on North Howard for concrete.
His figure was $4,000.
The bids will be submitted to
the council There were about five
bidders on each contract.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-27
100000 TELL
FLEET CO0DBY

SYDNEY, Aug. 2l.-Two hun
dred thousand people waved fare
well to the American fleet as the
ships steamed out on the way to
Melbourne today. They saw the
ships disappear with a feeling of
deep regret.
Premier T. Bent, Melbourne, sent
a message of cordial welcome to
Admiral Sperry. which was deliver
ed before the fleet started.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-27
TO DEATH.

ASTORIA, Ore, Aug. 27.-A.
Sullivan, a high diver, met instant
death today before grandstand
at the regatta, when he dived $50
feet into the sea. He went down
like stone, failing to heed the
warning that the dive meant sui
eide.
He struck the water on his back.
Sullivan was former sailor on
the cruiser Charleston.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-27
PUTS RALST0N IN
PRESIDENT CLASS

A steel bridge contractor who
came here to make bid on the
construction of the East Olive av.
structure went to the board of
works this morning for further in
structions as to how the bid must
be submitted. The board was not
well enough acquainted with the
matter and referred him to City
Engineer Ralston. The contractor
thereat remarked in a passion
Hes harder to get to see than
the president Of the limited
States"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-27
PRETTY GIRLS WILL
GIVE TAFT A CUP

HOT SPRINGS, Aug. 27,-Bril-
liant farewell reception will be
given tonight by guests Of the Hot
Springs hotel in honor of TAFT,
who Is preparing to depart tomor-
row. A bevy of pretty girls will
present Taft with a handsome low
ing cup. A cup will also be pre-
sented Mrs. Taft.
The speech of presentation will
be made by Col. McEnery, New
York.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-27
ROUNDING UP
GOLD THIEVES

NOME, Aug. 27.-Two men &C.
cused of rooblng sluice boxes on
Osborn creek of 900 in gold dust
have been arrested. and federal
authorizes have rounded up 20
gamblers and crooks. The police
think some of them are leaders in
many sluice box robberies.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-27
BITTER SCRAP
OVER JAP FAIR

TOXIC. Aug. 27.-The clash over
the question OF postponing the To
kio exposition has become so bit
ter that all commercial bodies
have aligned themselves against
the cabinet and the controversy is
involving practically al interests,
Official and Industrial.
A majority of the cabinet favor
postponement from 1912 to 1917,
owing to the governments finan-
cial condition. Members Of the
chamber of commerce are against
postponement. The poorer class
es want postponement.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-27
PELTS CROWD
WITH DOLLARS

GOLDFIELD, New, Aug. 81
A charivari party intending to sur
prise George Wingfield and bride
on their return last night were in
turn surprised by the mine pro-
moter showering the testers with
silver dollars.
Instead of beating tin pans the
party INDUCED in a scramble, wom-
en- and children joining in.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-27
WILLIAM Villas
PASSES AWAY

MADISON, Wis, Aug. 27--Wil-
liam Villas, postmaster general and
secretary of the interior under
administration, and
former U. senator, died at his
home today after an illness Of five
weeks. He was 70 years old.
His fatal illness started with
of the brain.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-27
HILL MAN PREDICTS
new OREGON ROAD

MEDFORD, Ore, Aug. 27.-
There will be a railroad to cen.
trail Oregon inside of two years,
whether Hartman acts or not"
This statement was made by John
d. Porter, who built many miles
of the Hill roads, on his return
this morning from an auto ride
through central Oregon. He made
a trip from Dalles to Prineville,
and criss-crossed until Fort
Klamath was reached, making
copious notes.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-27
JUDGE GORDON
HAS RESIGNED

Judge Nj. j. Gordon has resigned
as division counsel of the Great
Northern and the place is filed
temporarily by AL Laughon. chief
ASSISTANT, Mr.. Laughon may be
appointed permanently to the
place.
Judge Gordon will devote his
time hereafter to his mining prop.
erty in California. He Ia now In
Tacoma.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-27
BRYAN FORCETS SUCH
THINGS As MONEY

KANSAS CITY, Aug. 27.-Bryan
left his pocketbook containing $500
of campaign funds and his own
cash in a berth when he arrived
here today. A negro porter found
it and returned the money in per-
son. He received $40 from Bryan.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-27
USE MILITIA TO
CLOSE SALOONS

SEAGRIT, N. j., Aug. 27.-Gov.
Fort today issued a proclamation
declaring that If the excise law re-
curing the closing of saloons Sun
days be not obeyed he will call an
extra session of the legislature and
possibly order out the militia.
The Sunday closing issue was
the most important feature Of the
campaign last fail, when Fort was
elected
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-27
SAY REPUBLICANS
BEG MONEY
Democrats Spring Alleged Appeal to
Big Corporations.

CHICAGO, Aug. 27.-The demo
Gratis sprung a sensation today by
issuing letter appealing to cor
porations for contributions, which
they allege was sent out by repub-
licans over the signature of Fred
Upham Saturday.
The text of the letter as given
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-27

out by the democrats, points to the
need of campaign funds and in
forms corporations that inasmuch
as it is against the low for cor
poration to contribute, you are re-
quested to bring the matter to the
attention of your business asso-
ciates and ask each to send a
check"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-27
KANSAS SWATS TAFT
SAYS BRYAN

KANSAS CITY, Aug. 27.-Bryan
arrived here today on his way to
Topeka, where he speaks tonight on
the bank guarantee question.
He declared the action of the re-
publican state convention in Kan
sas In demanding the bank guar
antee law is direct rebuke to
Taft, who asserts that such plan
is dangerous.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-27
BEAUTIFUL WOMAN
VICTIM Of MURDER

CHICAGO, Aug. 27.-The body of a
beautiful, fashionably dressed wom-
an, age %. was found floating in
Lake Michigan today Murder is
indicated. She was clad in an ex-
pensive brown, tailored dress, and
bore marks of refinement. There
is no clew to her identity.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-27

suit of his insane outbreak two
white men are dead and another
wounded by the negroes bullets.
A posse followed Bullock to a
cabin on the outskirts of the town
and shot him down. The body was
riddled with bullets.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-27
LAST CURTAIN FALLS
FOR TONY PASTOR

NEW YORK, Aug. 27,-Tony
Pastor, the well known theatrical
manager, died today after a long
Illness. He was identified with
New York theaters since 1859. Pas
tor was born in 1896. When years
old he was on the stage as a vaude-
Vile artist.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-27
BIG MAN STARTS
after ROOSEVELT

NEW YORK, Aug. 27.-When
the Roosevelt party walked toward
the yacht Sylph this morning a
roughly dressed man emerged from
the crowd and started toward the
president. Secret service men
seized him, but allowed him to go
later.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-27
TO RENEW PLAYING CARDS

Playing cards that have become
unpleasantly sticky may be made
as good as new by spreading them
out upon newspaper. sprinkling
them with talcum powder, and
rubbing II well upon them.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-27
TREATMENT FOR OILY SKIN

Massage the face once day with
the following: Rose water, two
ounces alcohol. one ounce. To
this add half teaspoonful of
borax. Shake well and rub into
the skin with your palms.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-27
CRAzED NEGRO KILLS
TWO WHITE men

MOUNT OLIVE. Mass, Aug. 81.
-Crazed by long indulgence in CO.
caine. Gus Bullock. negro, today
ran amuck in this city. AS a re-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-27
ANOTHER CITY IN
FLOODS PATH

ATLANTA. Aug. 27.-Reports
this afternoon from Athens. Ga,
say one fourth of that city is I'M
der water. The flood is rising and
there is much suffering.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-27
STANDARD OIL!NG
CALIFORNIA

LOS ANGELES. Cal. Aug. 81
Plans are being made today for
$50, 900, 900 merger of southern Cal
ifornia oil interests to regulate the
business of all companies.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-27
STOLE HIS BABY'S COAT

Lea Myers, of gill Mallon av.,
notified the police this morning of
the theft of a baby's red coat off
the clothesline between 9 and IL
o'clock last night. A neighbor is
suspected.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-12-29
CAPT. JOSSELYN WILL
SPIN SOME YARNS

Few sea captains have had the in
teresting life of exciting experiences
that Captain Josselyn of the bark Nj
uanu has had, and fewer still can tell
these experiences in the vivid manner
that is his. Practically every time the
captain is in port he is rounded up
somewhere and started storytelling.
Last year he drew large crowd to
the Y. NJ. c. A. to hear the story of
his shipwreck, a story that is story.
The Association has again secured Cap
tain Jesselyn for an evening, and all
who like to hear a good yarn well
spun are invited to come to the Y.
NJ. c. A. building tonight and enjoy
the stories. full of real life and salt.
There is not slow minute with the
captain. He has something doing all
the time, and mot the least interesting
feature is his manner of wise philo
sOphcal observations on most every
thing. The talk is open to both men
and women, and there is no charge.
Come and spend an evening with a
story-teller of the first water.