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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-19
HOLE IN HUSBANDS
POCKET SAVES WIFE
Crazed by Jealousy Larry Wallace
Makes Murderous Attack
on Home.

Ahole in Larry Wallace's pocket
through which a revolver slipped,
prevented a tragedy at his home in
rear of his barber shop on Sprague
between Pine and Division.
For several days he has been
estranged from his wife. Since then
his mind has been deranged. it APP
pears, and early this morning he
went to the house with an AK and
chopped down the upstairs door.
Just as he burst into the place, his
wife, who had run up from the
sleeping room downstairs, grappled
with him. In the struggle the re-
volver slipped from his pocket. At
sight of it Mrs. Wallace screamed
for help and aroused the neighbor-
hood.
Several men ran to her assist
ance. Wallace by this time was a
raving maniac and fought and
struggled with the others. The
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-19
GO IT EMMA
SAYS THE Chief

"The constitution OF the United
States gives the American people
the rights of free speech-and the
right of free speech will be given
to Emma Goldman, when she comes
to this city,
So declared Police Chief Rice
this morning when asked If the no
torious anarchist speaker would be
allowed to address anarchist and
others here when she comes, which
will probably be May 20. She is
now In Seattle. Yesterday she tele-
graphed to local followers that she
would come here, probably about
the Goth. She will be allowed to
speak SO long as she keeps within
the law, does not block sidewalks
or streets. Before the chief gave
out the information he consulted
with Mayor Moore and both were
of the same opinion as to the WON
ans rights.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-19

The receipts for January, 1908,
were 5 per cent greater, and for
February, 1908, Is per cent great
err, than for the same months of
1907.
When the prohibitionists wound
up their case by showing the eff
feet prohibition has on the morals
of city, with the report of Judge
N. B. Feagin of Birmingham, Ala,
to the mayor of that city at the
end of the first month of prohibit
ton, there were no liquor repre-
sentatives remaining in the room.
The report read:
The decrease in arrests average
about as follows, in comparing
January, 1908, under prohibition,
with January, 1907, with saloons:
Aggregate arrests, decrease 33 1-3
per cent; for assault with intent to
murder, % per cent; gambling, II
per cent; drunkenness, so per
cent; jisorderly conduct, 35 per
cent; burglary and grand larceny,
33 per cent; vagrancy, 40 per cent;
wife beating, 20 per cent"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-19
TWO SWEPT
To Death

Two more lives have been lost
over the falls, but who they are
had not been discovered today un-
less a pocketbook found near the
bank yesterday gives the clue.
Saturday night Jake Schmidt, en-
ployed by the Schade brewery, saw
three men in the water near the
brewery. Two of them swan to
logs, but the third was carried
down under the bridge by the
swift current. They had evidently
capsized.
A man whom Schmidt did not
know jumped into the city lifeboat
kept in that vicinity and rowed aft
err the struggling swimmer. The
lifeboat cannot be found and the
man has not been seen since. He
was having trouble with the boat
in the current when he passed
from view.
An attempt was made to notify
the police, but little if anything is
known about the case at head
quarters.
G. P. Percival picked up the
pocketbook near Natatorium park
that may point to the identity of
one of the men. 1t contained GER
titled check for $106 on the Ex-
change National bank issued to
John Abb on March "a. There was
also an old coin made into watch
charm. The police have been I'M
able to locate John Abb.
Schmidt says the man he saw in
the river was bald headed, but he
remembers no other characteristics.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-19
GIRL VICTIM
!. IS IDENTIFIED

LAPURTE, Ind, May 19.-One
OF the alleged victims of Mrs. Gun
ness was identified today so posi-
lively that the coroner issued a
death certificate. The corpse was
that Of Jennie Olson. The body was
one of tho first found on the farm.
MIS-. Guinness told her neighbors
that the Olson girl had gone to
Los Angeles.
All doubt as to the fact that Mrs.
Guinness died in the flames that de-
stroyed her home was removed to-
day when her dentist, |. N. Norton,
positively identified the gold crown
in the ruins as one he had placed
In her mouth some time ago.
1t is hoped to begin the trial OF
Ray Lampnere, charged with burn
ing the Guinness home, next Mon
dav
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-19
CARMEN NAME
COMMITTEES

The street carmen's union is in
session at Pacific hall this after
noon for the purpose OF further per-
fecting a committee that is to deal
with the Traction Co. that has de-
clared the open shop and dis
charged many of its union en-
ployes. The committee will be
composed OF c. o. Young. organizer
for the state federation; Richard
Cornelius, organizer for the car
men, and member of the central
labor union, with members of the
local
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-19

sos, In the first 81 dry months.
Since figures show Kansas City led
all cities in largest proportional
gain in building operations, with a
record gain for year of 209 per
cent. The increase in the number
of buildings in 1907 was 379, due
to the action of workingmen in pur-
chasing houses on installment fol-
lowing the closing of the saloons.
The cost of building in 1907 was
$1,472,279, and in 1906 $1,003,690.
Outside the city 4SS buildings were
erected within one year after pro
hibition went into effect.
Instead of going completely to
the dogs Kansas City has graded
six and a half miles of streets since
April /, 1907; laid one and half
miles of sewers, seven miles of sub
sewers, built eight miles of side
walk, constructed bridge and
spent $4,000 for paving and max
ing miscellaneous improvements.
The postoffice receipts in 1906
were $171 ,67465, against $201 ,800.93
in 1907. an increase of Is per cent.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-19
By c. n. TAVENNER
Special Correspondence to The Fress

| AVo8
WASHINGTON, D. c., May 49,
What effect does prohibition have
on city of 100000 inhabitants, in
which it has been the custom to
spend $2,5OO,OO0 annually for
liquor?
The saloon men and the prohibi-
tionists have been carrying on a
red hot controversy over this ques-
ton before the house committee on
the District of Columbia ever since
the sixtieth congress has been in
session.
The prohibitionists have proven
decisively that prohibition de-
creases crime and increases saw
ings accounts.
Kansas City, Kas., has been on
trial. 1t is the largest prohibition
city in the United States. The
liquor men made Kansas City take
the center of the stage by introduce
ing as evidence to show why Wash
ington should not be made dry" a
newspaper article representing
Kansas City to be hopelessly ban
krupt. 1t declares houses once fill
ed are empty, that murders have
become numerous with prohibition,
that thieves operate at will and
that it is necessary for the pack
ing firms to pay the salaries of pO-
licemen and firemen. The picture
of desolation seemed on the face
of it a mighty argument for sa-
looms.
Matthew O'Brien, representing
the national prohibition party,
showed that the article had been
written at the order of the brewers,
and had been supplied fee to news
papers all over the country through
tainted news bureau.
O'Brien showed that the assess
ed valuation of the city in 1906 was
1881, 1850, and in 1907 $685.
$40, showing gain in real estate
values instead of decrease because
of closed saloons. The total city tax
for all purposes for 1906 was $40
on each 800 of assessed valuation,
while for 1907 the city tax rate was
$500, a reduction OF 20 cents with
all Joints" closed.
The population of Kansas City,
Kas., at present, is estimated at
100, 1886, an increase over 1906 of
11,1S0.
In direct contrast to a showing
made in tainted" article printed
in the Washington Post, March 2,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-19
RUEF'S ATTORNEY
JUMPS ON hENEY

SA NFRANCISCO. May To-
Taking up the argument where At
torney Ach left off last night At
torney l. F. Chapman today ad-
dressed the jury in the Ruef case.
This is peculiar prosecution.
he said. ''Since the impeachment of
the jury many times Heney has at
tempted to tear from defendant the
legal presumption Of innocence to
which my client is entitled. II is
not Heney's nature TO be fair; his
entire case is abrication. This. Is
private Spreckels prosecutions
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-19

men were forced to beat him Sc
verely. Then the police came and
took him to Jail.
This morning Wallace is calmer
and said that the reason of his
estrangement from his wife is the
fact that she has been lately re-
ceiving the attentions of man
named Davis. When he protested
he says, she beat him with bed
Stat.
He gives no explanation for his
conduct but says that he was be-
wildered last night and had bad
dreams. He does not know where
he secured the ak.
Wallace is a small man while
his wife is big and strong. He
claims she has been in the habit
of beating him whenever she de-
sired. He bore it all, he says, and
made no complaint about here, to
keep the matter out of the police
court.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-19
.P|TTSbURG IMPOVERISHED.
BY TH|Ev|NG CASHIER
Will Be Compelled to Issue Bond for
81 100000 to Meet Current
Expenses.

the officials must take action at
once to relieve the situation.
State funds totalling 100000 are
also tied up in the same bank, but
this money is secured by bonding
companies.
The speculations of Cashier VIM.
Montgomery are officially placed at
1894 900 though the banks total
shortage is said to be $1,000 900.
Montgomery has been held to the
grand Jury.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-19
SEVEN LIVES SACRIFICED
IN SALUTE TO WARSH|PS

FERNDALE, Cal, May 10
While saluting the slowly passing
Atlantic fleet today an old cannon
exploded killing one white man
and seven Indians.
A great crowd had gathered at
Ferndale to observe the big fight
Ing machines sail by The old can
non, a relic of the Civil war, II not
older, which had done duty on ev-
cry national holiday for many
years, was dragged out of It's shed
and hauled to the beach, Here 1t
was loaded and fired several times
In honor Of the feet.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-19

A crowd of Indians incautiously
gathered close about the old gun
to observe the manner in which 1t
was exploded. The last charge was
an unusually large one. The fuse
was touched and a second later
came tremendous explosion.
Screams of agony issued from
the cloud OF smoke that surround
ed the gun carriage, and when the
breeze blew the smoke away seven
Indians and one white man were
hudiled about the dlsmantlel gun
carriage, all dead or dying. Others
In the crowd were painfully
wounded.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-19
NO HOPE FOR
MONEY LAWS

WASHINGTON, d. c.. May 10
As the session draws to a close
there is apparently little chance
that any currency legislation will
be passed. 1t is admitted that the
Vreeland and Aldrich bills are Sc
alike that there is practically nc
hope of passing either one. and
there does not remain sufficient
time for both parties to get togeth.
er AMI make new bill. Neither
side seems disposed to yield a
point.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-19
BATTLESHlPS IN
HEAVY WEATHER

ON BOARD THE u. S. GEOR-
GlA AT oEA, May 19.-(By wire
less to Mare island)-Long rolling
seas and heavy fog made the morn.
ing run of the feet disagreeable.
In the afternoon the fog lifted a
bit, but the seas continued heavy
and the ships steamed at about
eight knots. At night the weather
cleared and the vessels speeded up
to IL knots.
There are but few absentees re-
ported and the majority of those
left behind will report at Seattle
and rejoin the ships there.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-19
INDIANS BACK
HOME TODAY

The Spokane baseball team Is
home again and is playing Butte
this afternoon. Either Rasty
Wright or Tommy Doyle will be on
the firing line. Butte will be here
all week. Then the two teams go
to Butte for week. Spokane will
then come back and play ON her
own grounds for FIVE weeks
straight.
The Indians are in third place.
Forget the first week now and keep
'em climbing.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-19
MORE STRIKE RIOTS
IN CLEVELAND TODAY

CLEVELAND, May 19.-Rioting
marked the progress of the street
car strike today, but the police
were on hand In short order and
no serious disturbances resulted. In
one place a car colliied with an
explosive, but no one was hurt. 1t
is thought that the end Of the
strike Is in sight. Hope is express
ed that an agreement will be reach
ed through the efforts of the state
board of arbitration.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-19

PITTSBURG, May 19.-Following
the closing of the Allegheny Nation
al bank by the comptroller of cur
rency announcement is made that
the city of Pittsburg is in danger of
being compelled to issue bonds for
$1,500,0UO, as that amount of city
funds are tied up in the defunct in
stitution.
The city is without available
funds to meet current expenses and
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-19
CALIFORNIA HAS RED
HOT PLATFORM

FRESNO, Cal, May ia plat
form teeming with denunciation of
political grafters and the Southern
Pacific, endorsing Bryan ana ridi-
culing the state railroad commits
sion. was adopted by the demo-
cratic state convention today.
The eight hour day, Asiatic ex-
cmsion, conservation of resources,
restriction of the power of iniunc-
ton and independence of the
Philippines was also urged.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-19
RED FIRE At TEMPLE
CARNIVAL

A balloon ASCENSION and fire
works will be part OF the labor
temple carnival program at Nata-
forum for this evening. All this
week will be given over to the car
nival. A percentage of the earn
ings of every booth and attraction
will be given TO the labor temple
fund. There will be a masked car
nival tomorrow night.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-19
TRACED TO NORWAY

TRONDHJEM, Norway, May 49,
-Bryndhild Pulsdatter was the
maiden name of Mrs. Belle Gun
ness, whose murder farm at La.
Porte is now exciting so much at.
tention. She was born in Norway
In 1853 and left her home 30 years
ago for America. Her only surviv,
ing relative, her sister Selbe. died
last Friday. 1t is said that her sis.
ter had not heard Of Mrs. Guinness
for many years.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-19
STILL LOOKING FOR
new HOME SITE

Negotiations for a site for the
new Home of the Frieniless with
J. A. Finch have failed to produce
anything definite. and the 10000
club committee is looking for other
prospects today. 1t was under
stood that Mr.. Finch had a suitable
site to donate, but the impression
now is that Finch would prefer to
give money rather than land.
Until a site Is settled upon and
procured little further progress can
be made in starting work on the
new home.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-19
REMEMBERS FIRE BOYS

The McGoldrick Lumber Co. this
morning gave Fire Chief Myers a
check for 500 for the firemen's re-
lief fund. The check was re-
ward for the good WORK done Sun
day night when fire broke out at
the big mill and the active firemen
extingulshed 1t with only about
81 900 damage.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-19
PUMPS TOO MUCH AIR

Fred Grinnell has complained to
Water Commissioner Roy on the
engineer in charge OF the pumping
station in Mantle addition. He
says that property owners have
complained to him that this man
pumps mostly air, and there Is q
consequent lack of water pressure
in the vicinity.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-19
DRINK CRAzED FATHER
SLASHES HIS CHILDREN

time to see the frenzied husband
slash at the threats of his children
with an open razor.
The police struck the man down
and handcuffed him, then impress
ed a passing automobile to take the
two children, both wounded, to the
hospital.
1t is believed they will recover,
although badly slashed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-19
DUBOIS defeated

BOISE, Idaho, May 19.-Yester-
days democratic primaries in Ida
no indicate the defeat of the Dubois
faction all over the state. In Ada
county the anti-Dubois ticket won
out In every precinct but one. The
result In Idaho county is still in
doubt. On returns of this county
country of the convention depends.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-19

SAN FRANCISCO, May 80
Crazed by drinking, William j.
Hanna, plumber, attempted to muir
der his wife ana two babies this
morning because the wife remon-
strated with him for staying out all
night and spending his money.
Attracted by the woman's
screams the police rushed in in
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-19
BOB Is ALL RIGHT YET

WASHINGTON. d. c.. May 49,
~ can be ready for duty inside OF
a week." declared Rear Admiral
Evans after he arrived her from
San Francisco.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-19
PROHIBITION HASN'T.
HURTKANSAS CITY
That Is No Business Except the Booze BusinessLquor
Folks Just Simply Beat Retreat When the Cold
Figures Were Fired at Them.

the bank deposits Of Kansas City
increased 35.1 per cent, or $685.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-13

~ AN FRANCISCO has it's Billy .Jor-
- dan, but Los Angeles is content
~ and more than pleased with its
Walter M. Leslie. Jordan is great
announcer, and nothing less can be
said of Leslie. Jordan is veteran at
the business and is more famous in the
role on the coast, but Leslie assuredly
is just as good and in time will become
equally as famous.
Leslie owes his prominence in sport
ing affairs principally to his remark
ably clear and strong voice, and that
he is appreciated at least for that pos
session was proved the first time he
stepped into a local ring to make his
maiden announcement on the coast.
His clear voice, excellent enunciation
and pronunciation made an instant hit,
and when he had finished with his first
little speech the fans gave him a vigor-
Gus round of applause. 1t was so dis
tinctly different from what they had
been accustomed to hearing.
He was such a hit, not only with the
fans but with the promoters, that he
Immediately was "signed up" by the
Jeffries Athletic club, the Pacific Attn
letic club and the San Pedro Athletic
club as an official announcer, and he
seems to get better with every per
Torrance" Announcing, however, is not
his only line of business. He is general
manager of the Leslie Advertising COM
pany, and the company now is the most
extensive. organiza ton of it's kind west
of Chicago. 1t handles all the business
of the two fight clubs and nearly ALI
the local theaters, working in conjunc-
ton with Varney & Green. The COM
pany employees eight men and runs
three wagons.
Leslie is 80 years old and is proud of
the fact that, despite he has been
a. prominent figure in the sporting
world for many years, he never has
tasted whisky or beer. He has served
as official announcer at fight clubs in
the east for twelve years and has been
engaged in the advertising business for
eighteen years. He moved to Califor
mia last February for the benefit of his
wife's health and landed here with $1.10
in his pocket, having had $1,000 tied up
in the New Amsterdam bank failure.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-13
MATCHING BY ELECTRICITY

After several years of experimental
work electric incubation has been DEM
onstrated to be practicable and econom-
zeal For attractive displays the "Elec-
trehen." a unique and artistic oval glass
electric incubator, has been invented
1t is operated by the heat of an electric
incandescent lamp, controlled by del
icate and sensitive thermostat which
holds the temperature at 103 degrees
Fahrenheit, without the variation of
more than a fraction of a degree.
The "Electrehen" is a novel glass
electric incubator, having metal base,
with nickel-plated oxidized copper or
gunmetal finish, forming the hover or
brooder for the newly Matched chicks.
A drawer is provided, which is partly
drawn from the base and the electric
chicks run about in the fenced Enclosure
about three or four feet square, making
a most interesting exhibit of nature
study in schools and kindergartenss
This device is easily connected to any
electric lighting circuit, either alternat-
ing or direct current, of ITO volts, by
the usual flexible cord and plug. 1t is
only necessary to turn the button and
sufficient heat is provided for Matching
and brooding the chicks, while there
is nothing in the way of odors or es-
Gaping gases to prevent it's introduction
into the handsomely furnished parlor
or library of the electrically equipped
home or the office of the most fastidi-
GUS professional or business man.
Technical World Magazine.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-13
a WASTED APOLOGY

Benevolent looking old gentleman
boards a train on the IL road. AS
usual seats all taken and latest ar
rivals standing up. Old gentleman con-
cludes to do the same. Can't be heiped'
Nothing else to do Takes position
near the door, grasps an overhead
strap with one hand and attempts to
hold a paper in position for reading
with the other Car gives a sudden
lurch, Benevolent looking old gentle
man is pitched forward and in trying
to recover his equilibrium accidentally
steps on the protruding foot of short
haired, phlegmatic looking old chap
sitting in a corner, then straightens up
and says:
Ph1egmatic old chap pays no atten-
ton. Benevolent looking old party
speaks up louder than before:
BEG pardon, sir"
"Old chap in the corner, dimly con-
scious that he is being addressed, puts
his hand up to his ear and yells:
Hey? What's that?"
81 said I beg your pardon. sir,"
shouts the benevolent looking old gen.
tleman. turning very red in the face.
"What for?" demands the other, in
nocently.
s'Why, 1 stepped on your FOOT" vo-
ciferated the once benevolent looking
but now perspiring and excited pas
senger.
"Hey?"
81 said 1 stepped on your foot"
"Oh!"-with a grunt of relief-'that' S
all right Step on it again if you want
to. That's my cork foot. l keep 1t
stuck out on purpose for people to
walk on if they feel like it,
General litter throughout the car.
Benevolent looking old gentleman gets
off at the next station.-The Bohemian.