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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-03
BOGUS LORD MAY
BE INNOCENT MAN

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 3.-The British
government, through Thomas Frs
kline, English consul here, is at
tempting to cause the release of F.
Seymour Darlington, bogus lord,
confined in Jefferson City prison for
the murder of James Mccain in
1908. 1t is reported that new evil
dence has been found that Mccain
is alive and working as q bar
tender in San Francisco.
harrington was condemned to
death, and his sentence committed
to life imprisonment.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-03

sault. She was on her way to
visit Miss Cora Snure, who stops
in the Peyton place. The rockpile
she refers to is huge formation
on the west side of Monroe street
between Second and Third. When
she reached the point she crossed
to the other side and there must
have approached the thug, was
struck and staggered into the blind
alley in rear of Powell's grocery,
where a baker who works in the
shop in the basement found her
when he came up for a breath OF
fresh air.
The police believe eventually
Miss Keedy will remember every
thing up to the time she was
struck down and possibly furnish
clew.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-03
HARD LUCK AT LAST

George Letournarn, once strong
and clever master mechanic who
was employed by several railway
companies, was sent to the poor
farm yesterday, whiskey having SO
reduced his strength that, com
bined with an attack of locomotor
ataxia, he has become public
charge.
He was found in a howell Tues
day on Ferry avenue. He was so
weak he could not walk around
and lay starving upon an old bed.
He had had nothing to eat for sew
eral days. Emergency Physician
Eikenbary examined him and the
county commissioners ordered him
taken to the poor farm.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-03
POPE ANXIOUS
TO RESIGN

part of its park money to purchase
80 acres surrounding the wells and
build a park. This may be legally
done.
Recently the commission placed
the matter before the finance com.
mittee of the council, and that
body accepted it. Next Tuesday
night the finance committee will
recommend to the council that the
park commission be authorized to
make the purchase as planned.
The land can be bought for about
$500 an acre.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-03

ROME, Sept. 3.-Expressing
fears that he will not live much
longer and that the burden Of the
church Is becoming too much, the
pope in an interview with Bishop
Burke Of Albany, N. ", declared
that he is anxious to return to
private life In Venice.
Bishop Burke intimates that the
condition Of the pope is more seri.
Gus than generally known.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-03
$4,000 MEN STRIKE IF
WAGE CONFERENCE FAILS

HELENA, Sept. 3.-The indus
trial peace of Montana, Washington
and Wyoming hangs on a confer
ence begun today between the coal
miners and United Mine Workers
on wage scale for the northwest.
Failure to decide it means a gen.
eral strike affecting Montana and
Washington and prolonging the
Wyoming trouble. Twenty-Five
thousand men are involved.
Organization was perfected today
of the joint conference. An ad-
dress of welcome was extended by
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-03
WILL BLILD A $50, 600
APARTMENT HOUSE

ID. c. Collins, of ES27 Baldwin
avenue, has been granted a permit
for three story brick apartment
house to be built on the north 80
feet of lots 10, II and Is, block
ia, Fourth addition to Railroad ad-
dition. This location is on the west
side of Browne street between
Third and Fourth avenues. The
building will contain rs rooms and
will cost 100000. Work has already
begun on the basement and it is
expected to have the building COM
pleted before winter.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-03
WALKED INTOLAIR
OF WAITING THUG

81 always feared that rockpile
and crossed to the other side. That
is all remember" Day by day
the faculties of Miss Keedy, the
stenographer who was murderous.
ly attacked and rendered uncon-
scious by blows from bludgeon
Sunday night, are coming back.
This morning In a conversation
with Sergeant Sullivan and Detec-
tive Burns she told more of her
travels on the night of the as
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-03
LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
AT POSTOFFICE

Next Monday, Labor day, will be
a holiday at the Spokane postofilce
and no deliveries will be made that
day by the city carriers. The car
rier window and stamp window will
be open from 10 to IL a. m. as on
Sunday.
Business will go on as usual at
the postofiice on Tuesday, the day
of the primary.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-03

Mayor Edwards. After the ap-
pointment of a committee by each
side adjournment was taken until
tomorrow. In the meantime OPP
orators of several northwestern
states will meet and it is believed
united action will be taken by
them.
Montana miners will not seek
an increase, but will resist a cut,
which it is understood the opera
tors desire to make. James Pier
son, of Stockett, was elected chair
man of the Joint conference.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-03
BIGGEST COPS WILL
LEAD LABOR PARADE

Police Chief Rice today is ar
ranging to have l6 of his patrolmen
participate in the Labor day
march Monday The largest men
on the force will make up a platoon
to head the line of march.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-03
ISLAND SULTAN
MUST HANG

MANILA, Sept. 3.-The Philip
pine territorial supreme court to-
day decided that the Sultan of
Dunaharra must hang for partici-
patton in raid on Parang, Island
of Mindanao, aJnuary, 1906, when
J. w. Mcdonald, American, was
killed.
The sultan was also ordered to
pay McDonald's heir 1000 pesos.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-03

Marchie fell into the hands of her
father, the last time at Pasadena
three months ago. Gross admits
kidnapping her from his wife,
He says he spent $4,000 trying
to get possession of Marchie. He
claims the mother deserted the
girl when she was two weeks old
They lived In Spokane, where
Gross was engaged In the real es-
tate business. Fight for her pos
session began when Marchie was
two years old
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-03
HEARST AFTER
BRYAN'S SCALP

NEW YORK, Sept. 3.-Hearst
left today for Indianapolis to open
the independence party campaign
in the middle west. He states that
he does not see how the demo-
cratic party can progress under
what he characterizes as It's pres
ent system of changing principles
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-03

ding was great surprise here.
Her sons, Marshall, age Is, and
Henry. age 10. heirs to the Field
estate of sl5O.OOO,oO0. are at pres
ent In Chicago.
Friends say King Edward, who
was trying to match Mrs, Field to
Prince Frances Teck. an impecuni-
Gus relative, Is disappointed. Drum
mond is connected with several
titled families.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-03
FORMER SPOKANE MOTHER
FINDS KIDNAPPED CHILD

RS LOS ANGELES, Cal, Sept. s.
After chase OF three years, COW
ering the principal cities of the Pa
cific coast, Mrs. A. B. Gross today
has her daughter, Marchie. whose
life has been continual series of
kidnapings.
She found the child at the home
Of g. e. Ware of this city. Both
are on their way home in the east.
After being kidnapped six times
during the war for her possession
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-03
NOTED REDWOOD TREE
SINCED BY FIRE

STOCKTON, Cal, Sept. 3.-The
forest fire which has burned in the
vicinity Of the big trees since Mon
day is under control and practically
out, The only tree of the Gala
veras grove touched was the moth
er of the forest" which was slight
ly damaged. Six square miles Of
timber burned.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-03
RECORD BLACK
WITH CRIME

CHICO, Cal, Sept. 3.-Matt
Jackson, who was arrested charged
with holding up Is lumbermen in a
single night, has been identified by
federal authorities as A. Carlson,
charged with robbing the Tilla-
nook stage in Oregon last July.
1t is understood he will be in
dicted at Portland. 1t is believed
Jackson put pal who helped him
in the California holdup out of the
way.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-03
BURGLAR ATTACKS BANKERS
Wife AT The SPOKANE H0TE|
NO MORE FIGHT
LEFT in FORAKER

MIDDLE BASS ISLAND, Sept. 8.
-Taft's friends and advisers here
interpret the handshaking between
Taft and Foraker as complete
surrender on the part of Foraker.
1t is said Foraker will make no fur
Their effort to oppose Taft.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-03
RICH MANS WIFE
SHOOTS HERSELF

PARIS, Sept. 3.-The American
colony is shocked by a sensational
attempt at suicide made by Mrs.
Myrian F. Colfelt, wife of T. II.
Colfelt, a wealthy New York
broker, who shot herself three
times in a hotel early today. 1t is
feared she will not recover.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-03
DEMOCRATS AFTER
STATE OF MAINE

CHICAGO, Sept. 3.-The demo-
cratic national committee is plan
ming to make sweeping campaign in
Maine between now and the state
election on September Is. The
foremost orators will be sent to
Maine to make a determined effort
to carry it for BRYAN.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-03
WHATCOM FARMERS
FIGHTING PHEASANTS

BELLINGHAM, Sept 3.-Thou-
sands of pheasants are swarming
in the fields of Whatcom county.
Farmers are up in arms. The
birds are damaging potatoes and
much shooting is resulting despite
the game law
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-03
EDNA GOODRICH LOSES
MILLIONAIRE LOVER

RENO, New, Sept. 3.-There is a
mystery here over the brief an
nouncement last night by Harry
Mcmillan, millionaire miner, that
his engagement with Edna Good
rich, actress, is off. No reason
was given. He is on the way east
to see the actress.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-03
DAHLMAN BEATEN

OMAHA, Sept. 3.-Returns indi-
cate that in this city SO precincts
in 400 give Congressman Shallen-
berger, the democratic nomination
for governor by plurality of 10000
over Mayor Dahlman, who Is Bry.
ans candidate.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-03
SHIP BLOWN UP
AT SEA

POINT ARENA, Cal, Sept. g.
After an all night search in heavy
fog for cam schooner supposed
to be wrecked off this point last
night, Captain OHM Stitt, of the life
station, returned to the search this
morning without results. Lumber
floating was the first indication Of
wreck. Captain Williams, light
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-03

house keeper, found a hatch of a
schooner ashore with the lumber.
It is reported that two horses
came ashore south of here, indi-
eating that the ship was lost night
night. Captain Williams says a
distinct shock was felt half an hour
before the lumber came ashore.
The ship was possibly destroyed
by an explosion.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-03
CONFESSES TO LONG
SERIES OF BURGLARY

BELLINGHAM, Sept. Bert
Davis, colored prize fighter. age
20, confessed to the police today
that he is responsible for every
burglary committed in this city
this summer excepting two. There
were seven robberies.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-03

The deal for the Green block on
Riverside avenue, which has been
hanging fire for over three weeks.
was finally closed yesterday when
G. h. Dennis, agent for the pur,
chaser, f. ]. Barney of Dayton, O.,
turned over Mr.. Barneys check for
the purchase price, $125.000,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-03
POSTAL REDUCTION POSTED.

Notice has been received by the
postal officials here of the reduc-
ton of the first class rate of post
age to Great Britain to two cents.
The old rate was five cents
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-03
SPANISH WAR VETS
TO MEET AT TACOMA

BOSTON. Sept. 3.-The United
Spanish War veterans today chose
Tacoma as the annual meeting
place next year.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-08
KENTFIELD TOO ROUGH,
SAY ROSS VALLEYITES

SAN RAFAEL, July 7.-Great was
the furore caused today when the citi-
zens of Ross Valley made an attempt to
have their town Incorporated as a city
Of the sixth class without including in
it's limits the hamlet of Kentfeld.
why is not Kentfield good enough
for you?" asked the residents of the
latter.
You have too many Saloons" re-
sponded the Ross Valleyites.
That's not the reason. You think
we plain honest folk are not classy
enough for you"
Ross Valley denied the assertion. but
Kentfeld maintained its attitude. The
matter was fought out before the board
of county supervisors this morning.
Ross Valley was represented by r. B.
Hale, E. B. Schmeidel and w. s. Leake
and Kentfield by w. j. Simpton, j. w.
Dolliver and ]. L. Lewis.
Whatever the real reason was 1t was
evident that Ross Valley, the aristo-
cratic, the center of social activities, did
not like the idea of having Kentfield
within its domains; and Kentfield en-
phatically refused to be left out in the
cold
The supervisors found themselves in
a Quandary and allowed the matter to
be put over for continuance. The
probabilities are that the ultimate de-
cision will take in portion Of Kent
field into the city of the sixth class
which is to be-
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-08
-FOUR DIE IN PHILADELPHIA
MYSTERY MARKS SUIT
FOR 5000 ACRES OF LAND

suit involving the ownership of a
portion of the vast estate in the north
ern part of Marin county left by the
late Galen Burdell was begun in the
San Rafael courts yesterday by his
daughter, Mrs. Mabel Smith of this city,
against her brother, James C. BurdelI
of San Rafael. 1t promises to dis
close some guarded family secrets be-
fore its final settlement.
When Burdell died several years ago
he left his property, consisting largely
Of land between Nicasio and Point
Reyes, estimated as worth nearly ST.
100000, to his wife, who willed it to
Mrs. Smith has brought suit against her
brother for the title to 5000 acres in
cluded In the tract, which. she alleges
in the suit, he has arbitrarily taken
control Of. Mrs. Smith asserts that
her own country home is situated in
this 5000 acre estate.
The trial began yesterday before
Judge Denning of Santa Rosa with un-
usual precautions to keep the proceed
ings secret. Further complicating the
matter, however, is the bringing into
the suit of Miss Mary Smith, cousin
Of the plaintiff. Miss Smith by the
will was left an annuity, and IN the
suit it has been asked that the amount
be materially increased.
A clash occurred at the hearing yes
terday when Attorney f. a. Mayer of
Santa Rosa, representing Burdell, is
wanted this sum increased so that she
could get married Mrs. Mabel Smith.
the plaintiff, scored him for the asser-
tion in open court. 1t is this element
mystery toNit. Charles NJ. Fury is the
attorney for Mrs. Smith
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-08
LEAGUE WINS FIGHT
IN CONTRA COSTA
Desperate Political Battle for
Primaries Is Fought and
People Are VictOrs
Machine Leader Admits Defeat,
With Two Precincts Yet
to Make Returns

MARTINEZ. July AFTER one of the
most desperate political battles ever
waged in Contra Costa county the
Southern Pacific political machine was
defeated in the elections today for
mandatory primaries. The full strength
OF the organization, which injected con-
fusing- local issues into the campaign.
was used in the effort to prevent the
holding of primaries under the law.
At midnight the anti-machine forces
claimed decisive victory. With two
precincts yet TO hear from, the votes
of which are expected to about offset
each other. the primaries have carried
with more than so majority. The Rich
mond Leader, which has made the anti
machine fight in that section Of the
county, received word tonight from A
3. Mackenzie, one of the leaders Of the
machine forces, that he admitted de-
feat.
The fight was made by the newly
organized Lincoln Roosevelt republican
league, and it was largely through the
efforts of the league leaders that the
machine was smashed. The people of
Contra Costa county will be given an
opportunity to vote for delegates to
their next convention, unless, contrary
TO all expectations, returns from the
two missing precincts should change
the result.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-08
HENRY BUFFERS IS
NOT WITH FAMILY
Rumor of Separation Disclosed
by His Illness at Home
of His Mother
Wife and Daughters of Capitalist
Occupy Piedmont Nam
sion Alone

BERKELEY, July Society folk in
the bay cities learned definitely today
that Henry Buffers. president of the
Northern electric railway and one OF
the most prominent capitalists of the
state, and his wife are living apart
That a separation had occurred between
the former South Africa mining man
and Mrs. Buffers has been a matter Of
society gossip for some time. 1t was
confirmed today when the disclosure
was made that Buffers was lying i'll
a the home of his mother, Mrs. s. L.
Buffers in Berkeley rather than at his
beautiful mansion in Piedmont, the
residence now of Mrs. Henry Buffers
and her daughter.
The first intimation that Mr.. and Mrs.
Buffers had parted came some time ago
when il became known that Buffers
had left Alta Vista, the Piedmont resi-
dence, and had taken apartments in
San Francisco. Inquiries at that time
led to the announcement from the But
ters residence that this had been done
as a matter Of convenience for Mrs.
Buffers daughters, who attended many
social affairs on the other side of the
bay. But the continued absence Of
Buffers from his domicile, the fact that
he had once been reported as having
declared with some feeling. Thank
God, I am now free" kept alive gos-
sip which the change had occasioned.
Mr.. and Mrs. Buffers returned from
soon afterward it was noticed that the
head of the house took part in none of
the elaborate social entertainments
given at Alta Vista. His continued
absence from these affairs led ulti-
mately to the discovery that he was no
longer living there, but was staying
the greater part of his time at the
Cosmos club in San Francisco. When
it became known today that Henry But
ters, though i'll, had sought his moth
er's home rather than his own, where
his family is installed, inquiry was
made which brought 10 light the further
fact that Henry Buffers was neither in
formed nor concerned as to the where
abouts of his wife.
Tonight Mrs. S. L. Buffers home at
2646 Telegraph avenue was visited. She
refused 10 permit her son to be seen.
but said that he was there and was i'll.
subsequently Buffers responded to a
telephone call. He said: II do not
know where my wife is. I suppose that
she is at Alta Vista"
At Alta Vista there was a distinct
disinclination on the part of the fam
ily's representative 10 disclose anything
concerning Buffers.
You cannot communicate with him
except by letter or at his Office in San
Francisco" was the answer.
Us it not a fact that he is Ill at his
mothers place in Berkeley"
We do not know anything about
that"
Mrs. Buffers and her daughters have
arranged for a summer outing at
Aetna Springs. Miss Marie Buffers,
the younger daughter, is the fiancee Of
Victor NJ Metcalf. son of Secretary Of
the Navy Metcalf, and former passed
midshipman, United States navy.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-08
PRESIDENT WISHES
PEARY GOOD LUCK

OYSTER BAY, n. Y, July 7.-'My,
my, what fine ship" remarked Presi-
dent Roosevelt as he approached the
Arctic steamer Roosevelt, lying at an
chor near the presidents yacht Sylph
IN oyster Bay harbor. this afternoon.
Commander Robert E. Peary, United
States navy, the Arctic explorer, who
was at his side. agreed with the presi-
dent and thanked him for the compi-
ment.
Captain Bartlett of the Roosevelt
made apologies to the president for its
appearance, saying 1t did not come up
to the standard of the United States
navy.
"Don't care what it looks like. cap
tain" replied Roosevelt, its what it
does"
The president insisted upon going
down the ladder into the engine room
and seeing everything there was to be
seen. When he came up he was wiping
perspiration from his brow, but seemed
to be enjoying himself nevertheless.
Climbing upon the forecastle deck
the president found the crew of the
Roosevelt lined up. He was introduced
to each individually. AS he grasped
successfully the hands of the sailors
he had something different to say to
each.
Commander Peary said his last good
by to the president as Mr. Roosevelt
was about to go over the side into the
Sylph's launch. He shook hands with
the explorer, saying that hunting the
pole is good sport.
"Inasmuch as 1 cannot go along with
you myself" said the president, "all
can do is to wish that good luck may
go with you. 1 feel confident that you
will get there this time, if it is pos
Sible to do So If YOU do not do the
the best you can. Goodby."
Captain Bartlett, shaking hands with
the president and bidding him farewell.
said:
It's 80 or nothing. the north pole or
bust this time. Mr.. President"
The president laughed and cried out
to Captain Bartlett and his men. Good
by, captain; goodby, boys; good luck
to you all. l believe you'll get there
this time
The Roosevelt weighed anchor at $50
p. m. and steamed out OF the harbor.
At Sydney, c. B., Commander Peary will
rejoin the ship.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-08
'CONCEALS IDENTITY
AND DRINKS ACID
Unknown Man Found Dead on
University Campus With
Poison Vial Near
Label on Bottle May Lead to
Discovery of Name OF
Suicide

BERKELEY. July The body OK
an unidentified man was found on the
university campus today by H VI. LUZ
OF 2TOj Hearst avenue, about 100 feet
from the Addison street entrance.
Death had apparently resulted from
drinking carbOlic acid. An empty vial
containing a quantity OF the poison
was found 10 feet away.
Every precautiOn had been taken BY
the suicide 10 hide his identity. There
were no marks on the body or clothing
The only clew furnished was BY the
carbOlic acid bottle, which showed that
the fluid was purchased al the Red
Cross pharmacy in Oakland Investi-
cation has developed that J. v. Byers,
who gave his address as Mary street,
Berkeley, and J. Udule OF AndOver
street. san Francisco, had purchased
carbolic acid there within the last two
weeks.
The dead man was about 2S years
old. dark complexion. and wore a
shabby pair Of Overalls. black coat and
gray felt hat. He was about ) feet
inches IN height.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-08
ARTISTIC FOLDER Is
ISSUED BY NEW ROAD

One OF the handsomest folders ever
designed for a western railroad has
Just been issued by the san Francisco.
Idaho and Montana railway. the new
Golden Gate Route now building
from Caldwell. Idaho. to Winnemucca.
New, as a means OF exploiting the vast
territory which the road will open The
new road, which has its headquarters
at Caldwell. will connect at Winnie
mucca with both the Southern Pacific
and the Western Pacinc. putting all
southwest and central Idaho into closer
touch with san Francisco by 500 miles
and opening 10 settlement a rich cOun-
try not yet reached by any railroad
Lack OF overland railway cOmpeti-
tiOn in the past has kept the building
OF such cutoff road into Idaho from
becoming feasible project, but with
the opening of the Western Pacific the
new road found an outlet at Winnie
mucca, which gives 10 the advantage
of double system connection. The
Golden Gate Route" puts the great
mining country OF De Lamar Silver
City, South Mountain and other equally
rich camps in direct touch with the
world and gives railway facilities 70
the cattle. sheep and wool raising dis
tricts Of the Jordan valley.