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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-26
BOY ARRESTED
FOR BLACKMAIL

AS the result of an alleged black
mail this morning Leo Smith, ele-
vator boy at the Spokane & East
ern building. is in the county Jail,
following his arrest by Constable
Murphy. Smith was chief witness
against c. H. Walters, the saloon
man who recently was arrested on
charge of allowing his wife to
lead an immoral life. This morn
ing Walter informed Constable
Murphy that Smith had told him
If paid 1925 he would leave town
and not appear at the trial.
Walters had an appointment with
Smith at his nome. Together he
and the constable went to the place
and awaited Smith. The constable
hid behind screen and allowed
Smith to make the bargain and
also sign a paper in which he de-
clared that his testimony in police
court was false and given at the
instigation Of officers.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-26

ELIZABETHTOWN, N. Y, May
26.-"No graver calamity could be-
fall this country than the continu-
ance in Office of Jerome, whose
corruptness equals the ancient Ro-
man courts" declared Attorney
Franklin Pierce this morning, who
on behalf of minority stockholders
in the Metropolitan Street railway
is asking Gov. Hughes to remove
Jerome as district attorney.
Few men had as bright pros
poets as Jerome. Many expected
him to be president; but now he is
disgrace to the state and coun-
try" Pierce continued.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-26
FOUR FEET OF SNOW

MILES CITY, Mont. May 90
Four feet of snow in the .latter
part of May is the record for Gus
ter county. A report from Ekalaka,
80 miles southeast of here, states
that nearly four feet of snow has
fallen there. In Miles City there is
% inches of snow. The storm was
accompanied by heavy thunder and
lightning, an unusual phenomena
during a snowstorm.
Sheepmen report that thousands
of lambs born from two to three
days before the storm have per.
ished.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-26
NO ADMISSIONS
FROM GREGG

Every endeavor Of the defense in
the Hawkenberry murder trial this
morning to elicit testimony from
Joe Gregg, Curtis Hawkenberry's
friend, was blocked by objection of
the prosecution. What Attorney
Edge desired from Gregg was ad-
mission that he had written Hawk
enberry letter at the prosecutors
dictation.
Gregg, at the time Of the murder
of Perry Schultz last December, in
his room in the Kaiser hotel, was
also arrested. After examination
he was dismissed. A few days
after his discharge he suddenly dis
appeared as completely as though
swallowed up by the ground. His
friends went to the police and the
sheriff and all denied that they
knew anything of his whereabouts.
Finally he was discovered" in the
county Jail and habeas corpus pro-
ceedings were threatened before his
release was secured.
Mrs. Mary Dolan, housekeeper of
tHe NdlSeT Holel, was tHe only OIuCi
witness called by the defense this
morning. She testified as to who
occupied the rooms adjacent to
Schultz room.
The defense endeavored to secure
statement from her that two men
who occupied an adjoining room
disappeared Immediately after the
murder, but it was shut off by OBJ
jections.
Attorney Edge was required to
make a public apology to Judge
Huneke yesterday, following a
statement in which he intimated
that the court arrayed itself with
the prosecution. Edge complied
with requirements.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-26
BRYAN PUTS 1T UP TO TAFT

WASHINGTON D. c., May 26.-Bryan sprung the first
sensation of the presidential campaign when he sent
Taft suggesting they join urging
pass the bill compelling publication campaign
Democratic leaders look the of great
Bryans sincere determination to
campaign without the aid of in
fuence.
don't make criticism, but 1t is under
believe it play to galleries."
today saying he had already taken
for publishing campaign He quoted
letter Sen Burrows chairman of the
mitee privileges and elections April 80 saying he be-
would greatly tend to abolish corruption from
politics If published
he has publicly announced hope that
the bill pending would be passed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-26
POPE PRAISES
BIG STICK MAN

ROME, May 26.-Pope Plus to-
day expressed admiration of Roose-
welt for his fearless fight against
predatory wealth, and declared all
Americans should be appreciative.
The. occasion Of the brief address
was a visit OF New York and
Brooklyn pilgrims to the vatican.
Thine pope received them several
minutes and asked many questions
as to industrial and political condi-
tions in America.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-26
THOUSANDS IN
fleet PARADE

SEATTLE, May 26.-Thousands
of sailors and marines paraded the
streets today in dress uniform, sup
plemented by regulars, militia and
cadet corps. Next to the arrival of
the fleet this was the most impos-
ing demonstration of the celebra-
ton here.
Boat races on the Sound were
the features of today's sport pro-
grom. The city is still packed full
of visitors.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-26
To BEAT TRAIN
WITH AUTO

SAN FRANCISCO, May GO
Fernando Nelson left Vallejo in an
automobile for Portland at this
morning to establish a speed rec
ord. He expects to reach Portland
at 3 tomorrow afternoon, making
the trip from San Francisco to Port
land in SO hours, one hour faster
than the trains. To redding AL
Piepenburg will be driver; to Med
ford, William Wagner; to Eugene
Bill Slimmon; to Portland. Harry
Joahansen.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-26

commanded the postmaster general
to throw out papers advocating the
abolition of government.
AS 1t stands, Postmaster General
Meyer is intrusted with full discre-
ton to rule on what incites to ar
son, murder or assassination. The
proposed law would leave the
whole thing entirely to his judg-
ment. II he happened to think that
a bitter attack on the ways and
means committee melted to arson,
he could throw the paper printing
1t out OF the mails. His judgment
would be final.
Some vigorous protests against
this press gag law have been re-
ceived by Senator Burrows. who Ia
managing the conference for tha
senate, but he has not yet consent.
ed to eliminate the obnoxious
amendment,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-26
JEROME AS
CRIMINALS PROTECTOR

"He promised to follow the trail
Of crime into the Offices of captains
of finance. Instead, we find him on
terms of friendship with malefac-
tors of great wealth, against whom
evidence had been placed in his
hands, but against whom he never
acted.
HE served as protector to GRIM
inals instead of prosecutor.
"He not only failed to do his
duty, but worked against the in
terests of the people he was sworn
to protect, and We find him throw
ing dice for drinks with Ryan's
sons and brazenly saying he doesn't
regret it,"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-26
NEAR CITY

The two bandits who shot Deputy
Sheriff Mackey in pistol duel near
Mica, and who have since eluded
pursuit, are believed to be located
in the brush just southeast of
town and this afternoon a posse
headed by Sheriff Doak, Deputies
Mac Pugh and Long and Sergeant
McPhee, of the police department.
Word was received this after
noon by Sheriff Doak that two an
swering the thugs descriptions
were seen laying in the bushes,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-26
B0UTWELL'S GRAFT
GETS HIM IN JAIL

Leonard Boutwell,, the young man
who while in this city few weeks
ago made a charge of attempted
blackmail against Harry McDer-
mott, private detective, but fed
when the officer demanded hear
ing, is in Jail in Salt Lake. accord
ing to advices received this morn
ing by Chief Rice. He attempted
the same tactics. He claimed while
here to be the son Of ex-Sen. Bout
we'll of Massachusetts. and ON that
representation secured small loans
from persons he met.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-26
RUNAWAY HURLS MOTHER
AND BABES THROUGH AIR
Mrs. v. c. McMicheal Victim of {
Smashup on Walnut St.

wheels struck a telephone pole and
precipitatei the occupants to the
sidewalk. Mrs. McMichael herself
struck against the telephone pole.
The babies were hurled about 20
feet through the air.
DR.. Kalb arrived few minutes
after the accident in response to a
telephone call. Soon after his ar
rival Mrs. McMichael gained con-
seriousness and told who she was.
The seriousness of her injuries can
not yet be determined.
Her husband is a farmer on
Hangman creek.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-26

A runaway accident about l
o'clock this afternoon almost kill
ed Mrs. V. G. McMichael and her
two babies. She is now at the
emergency hospital suffering from
internal injuries and sprained
back. One of her babies was seri-
ously cut on the upper lip, but the
other escaped injury.
They were driving along Second
av. near Walnut st. when the shaft
of the buggy, which was tied with
a wire, broke. The horse was
frightened and began first to kick,
then dashed away. One of the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-26
oA g aG co Ss BAY

MARSHFIELD, Ore, May Go
Oil has been discovered on Coos
bay. and large options are being
takeh. Machinery for development
has teen shipped from San Francis
co. Gas has been found in many
places, strongest on the south in
let. four miles from Marshfield,
where the machinery is to be in
stalled, The first gusher was open
ed near Random
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-26

keeping a close watch on the road.
evidently with the intention OF
slipping into the city under cover OF
darkness.
A rig and fast team was secured
at once and the officers fastened to
the scene. press time they had
not yet reached the locality.
Last night the bandits were
traced as far as Valleyford, but
there their trail was lost. When
last seen they were healed this
way
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-26
WIFE UNABLE TO SEE
DEAD HUSBAND

The body of Fl. w. Engelking,
one of the two men who went over
the falls in raft, was taken by
the father and brother to Rath-
drum today for burial. Mrs. Engel-
king was notified of the finding of
the body, but before she is able to
travel the body will have been
hurled
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-26
TWO MORE NJ. E.
BISHOPS

BALTIMORE, May 26.-Two
more Methodist ministers were
made bishops today on the fifteenth
ballot. E. H. Hughes, Green Cas-
tie, Ind, was elected by 511 votes.
and w. S. Lewis, Sioux City, Iowa,
by 524 votes. There are two more
to elect.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-26
TO IOWA ON BICYCLE

SAN FRANCISCO. May ga.
r. Hull started for Des Moines on
a bicycle this morning. He is not
after speed. but to learn the coun-
try between here and Iowa. He
carries compact camp kit and will
visit Ogden, Denver, Cheyenne and
Omaha.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-26
TONG RIOTS BREWING
IN BELLINChAM

BELLINGHAM. May PA tong
war is brewing here. Sam Low, a
San Francisco Chinaman, is in town
seeking LII Wing Wah. TO avenge
the death recently of a Chinese
girl in the Sumas detention house
Low is melting his tong brothers
to riot, and bloodshed is expected.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-26

PORTLAND, May 26.-"Private
Buwalda was fortunate he did not
have to serve 10 years In prison.
said Gen. Funston this morning in
speaking of a private in company
A, U. S. engineers, who was sen
fenced to three years in prison for
shaking hands with Emma Gold
man. Funston is en- route to Idaho
on personal business.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-26
EVELYN THAW HANGS
ONTO HARRY

NEW YORK, May 26.-In spite
of the fact that Harry Thaw has
been adjudged insane and denied
his liberty, Evelyn Thaw today
withdrew her divorce suit This ac-
ton is supposed to have been
prompted by property claims which
she wishes to retain.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-26
CAN'T LOCATE RO6BER

Officers, although searching all
yesterday afternoon, last night and
today. have not yet secured the
slightest clew to the identity of the
highway man who yesterday after
noon held up James +, Dragoo. ru-
raj mail carrier, half a mile west
of the city and got Sill.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-26

had not been called into the house
portance which wastes much time
and, Mr.. Eversman says. is most
annoying.
But, now boy-y-y-s." pleaded
Manager Eversman, modestly.
DO hand out some statements and
the like, but, believe me, am not
really a manager"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-26
HARTMAN BEGINS
WALLOWA EXTENSION

PORTLAND, May 26.-Harriman
has ordered construction to begin
on the Wallowa extension immedi-
ately. This makes a total of 1877
miles of new track in Oregon this
wear
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-26
SHAKING HANDSqWI AN
ANARCHIST WORST CRIME

II felt sorry for the man." he con-
tinued, but did all could when |
reduced the penalty to three years.
Miss Goldman is dangerous
woman, her influence on weak peo-
pie being especially bad. She
caused Buwalda to commit the
worst crime an American soldier
could"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-26
CORRiGAN WILL QUIT

NEW YORK. May 26.-Tired of
the anti-racing agitation, Edward
Corrigan, famous master of Haw-
thorne, announces he will sell his
and quit the game.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-26
FIRST u. S. ALL BIG GUN
BATTLESH|P LAUNCHED

CAMDEN, N. j.. May 26.-The
battleship Michigan. the first "all
big gun" warship of the American
navy, was launched here today.
Miss Carol Newberry, daughter of
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-26
ANNA ALL FIXED UP

PARIS, May 26.-Anna Gould will
marry De Sagan June IA, according
to the announcement of her solicit
tor, who is preparing the wedding
contract. There will be a civil and
Protestant church ceremony.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-26

the assistant secretary of the navy,
christened the ship.
The Michigan's length on load
water line is $50 feet breadth 80
feet; displacement 10000 tons.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-26

SAN FRANCISCO. May &C.
Dominica Casella, restauranteur.
was arrested for firing four shots
at Rasselo Barello. whom he found
in his home when he returned I'M
expectedly this morning. Casella
swears he long suspected Barello
as rival for Mrs. Caseila's affec-
tiopS
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-26

We looked about cautiously before
we spoke, then lowered our voices
to whispers AMI breathed that we
agreed with him.
Manager Eversman Is secretary
to Representative Mckinley of In
diana or Illinois or some such state.
We might have shaken hands with
Representative MvKinley, Mr.
Eversman told us, IL Mr.. Mckinley
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-05-10

Most gratifying news has been re-
eeived in the last mail regarding the
signal success scored by the young
Hawaiian vocalist, Lot Kaulukou, who,
under the name of Carlos Sebastian,
made his debut in grand opera in Mon
aovf, singing the principal baritone
part in the production of Don Pas
quale" His success at this debut be-
fore a critical audience was phenome-
nal. the young singer being called re-
peatedIy before the curtain at the con-
cfusion of the opera, when he was
greeted with tremendous applause and
the shouts of Bravo BARITONE"
The news of the triumph of her pro-
fege was written by Mrs. Agnes Mon
tague Turner to her brother, Mr.. C.
NJ. Cooke, in the letter being enclosed
a number of newspaper clippings, criti-
cisms from Roman and Italian publica-
tons, all praising the performance of
Carlos Sebastian and some of them
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-05-10

CALLING DAYS IN HOMO
D. LULU.
o. Mondays Punahou, Manoa
. Height College Hills, Ma
q kiki.
+! Tuesdays - waikiki, Kapiolani
4 Park, Kaimuki and Palolo.
v Wednesdays--Nuua and Puu-
3 nui Above Nuuanu bridge,
& first and third Wednesdays;
3 below, second and fourth.
= Thursdays-The Plains.
2 Fridays-Town and Hotels.
2 Ssturdays-Kalihi.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-05-10

prophesying a brilliant future for him.
The debut was made in Mondovi, an
important musical center of the Italian
provinces, but the newspapers of Rome
devoted almost as much space to an
appreciation of the new singer as the
local papers of Mondovi.
In her letter Mrs Turner writes:
"Lot was less nervous than might have
been expected and consequently he was
in finer voice than in his former trials.
He went through his solo magnificent
iy, ending up with a tremendous fat
after which the curtain was raised for
him three times. His success is the
subject of street talk here and he en-
joys hearing himself discussed on the
streets and is much interested in the
criticisms. His pronunciation of Italian
has been especially praised and many
who have heard him say that he is
destined to a grand career
Mr.. Kaulukou has been studying in
Italy for over a year and has been most
faithful in his work. He has mastered
the Italian language and has learned
by heart twenty-three Italian operas.
His faithfulness in his studies and the
success he has scored are very graft
flying to Mrs. Turner, who had under
taken to see that the talented young
Hawaiian. was given the opportunity to
cultivate the genius she detected in
him. That he has fulfilled all she
hoped of him will also be gratifying to
the many friends of Mrs Turner in
Honolulu.
Mrs. Turner wishes to bring her pro-
tege to New York as soon as possible,
but it is likely that this will not be
before another year, by which time it
is expected that he will have acquired
the European reputation which is such
an asset for an artist appearing in
America.
In honor of the birthday anniversary
of Colonel Sam Parker, Mrs. Parker
entertained at a poi luncheon at their
Emma street home on Thursday. |
Among the guests were Prince and
Princess Kawananakoa, Mrs Widdi- |
field. Major and Mrs. Purdy, Mrs. |
Cunha, Mrs Harvey Murray, Mrs /
Harry Lewis, Mrs. Herbert, A R. !
Cunha, John Baker and Miss Rose |
Dawson.
- ~ -
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Kolner entertained !
at dinner al the Young Hotel last !
Wednesday night for Mr.. and Mrs !
Maurice Brasch and Miss Rosina
Green.
~ ~ ~
Mrs, Hampton and Miss Lillian |
Downing were the guests of honor at /
a very pretty teaSon Monday after |
noon, their hostess being Miss Bertha !
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Additional Society Notes on Page 81
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White
Embroidered
Suits

We are showing a swell new
line of
LADIES TAILORED SUITS
in Linen and Pique. beautifully
finished with fancy braids and
medallions.
The Jackets are semi-htted
with the latest pointed fronts.
The skirts have the striking
panel effect, with folds.
As these suits were sent here
by Express, they embody the
very latest styles, styles that
have not had time to grow old
while the goods were in transit.
Prices, $40 to $40.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-05-10

Judge and Mrs. Sidney Ballou were
the hosts at a large dinner and musi-
Gale at their Judd street home last
night.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-06-09
WILL AIR GRIEVANCES.
Antl-Taft Men Turned Down by Com
mittee.

Chicago, June "a number of an
CRY Southern delegates, whose claims
to seats In the convention have been
denied by the national committee,
make the charge that no man with
anti-Taft leanings can secure just or
fair treatment at the hands of the
committee and their rights have been
thrown aside without even the formal
ity of giving consideration to evidence
In their behalf. They are planning
to make fight which will attract the
attention of the country.
The unrecognized Alabama dele
gates are In the lead of the movement
to make their grievances and demand
fair treatment from the convention
and delegates from other Southern
states, who have also Jared iii before
the committee, are, it is claimed, fall
ing into line rapidly.
One delegate from Alabama, 1t is
reported, who carried all the counties
but three In his district and had forty
votes against nine in the convention,
was thrust aside and deputy United
States marshal put In his place. And
this, 1t is claimed, without the COM
mittee even having taken the trouble
to examine the evidence in his favor
which he placed before Il,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-06-09
WITH DRAFT OF PLATFORM
Attorney General Ellis of Ohio Re.
turns to Washington.

Washington, June 9.-Bringing with
him the completed draft of the plat
form which it is proposed to present
to the committee on resolutions of
the national Republican convention
at Chicago Wade Ellis, attorney gem
eral Of Ohio, returned from Virginia
Beach and went direct to the war de-
partment, where he was In conference
with Secretary Taft for some time
Both Secretary Taft and Mr.. Ellis
were averse to making any statement
regarding the platform, but 1t never
theless was definitely ascertained that
aside from the enlargement of the tar
iff plank of the Ohio platform, so as
to declare for maximum and minimum
schedules and for a revision of the
tariff at an extra session of congress
Immediately following the inaugura-
tion, the platform to be presented at
Chicago will be substantially the Ohio
document
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-06-09
UNABLE TO FILL CONTRACTS
Packers Alarmed Over the Scarcity of
Beef

New York, June 9.---Beef packers
throughout the United States and es-
pecially In this section of the country
are becoming alarmed over the great
shortage in the beef supply. Since
last week the price has risen from 1
to 2 cents per 100 pounds and the
price is now around one-third greater
than it was the first part of June,
1907. The sharp rise in prices is said
to be due entirely to the shorxge in
the supply of cattle in the market
and already there is talk of having
beef which was exported TO England
last winter shipped back to this coun-
try in cold storage.
AS matter of TACT the e--ort of
beef from New York is practically nil
and the packers are not able to fill
their contracts even with half of the
the amount of beef they have engaged
to ship. 1t is known that a number
of the packers are letting their con-
tracts go entirely by the board and
are paying their freight rate contracts
with the various steamship companies
and keeping such meat as they have
in this country, preferring to lose the
price of the freight rather than to lose
the freight, together with being com.
PEELED to sell the meat in England at
a much less sum than they pay for 1t
on this side.