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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-28
WHACK At DAY
LABOR SAYS
MAYOR

That the city engineers office Is
in league with local contractors to
discredit the Washington st. bridge
operations so that the next bridge
will be built by contract is the firm
belief of Mayor Moore, who made
that statement this morning.
The mayor also said that he is
highly pleased with the work thus
far, despite the fact that the cost
has gone away beyond the original
estimate of $3.50 which was made
on plans submitted by City Engi-
neer Mcintyre. Some time ago Mr..
Knight estimated that the cost OF
the bridge would be kept well with
in $4,000 and only the other day
reiterated his statement. The
bridge is now in a fair way to be
completed within the next few
weeks. The difficult part of the
job, the building of foundation for
the piers, clearing off the bottom
of the river, dynamiting away the
loose rock from the bottom, has
been accomplished and the south
abuttment and south pier COM
pleted and ready for the superstruc-
ture. This last is comparatively
easy and rapid work. The north
abuttment and north pier will be
begun at once and il is expected
they will be finished within three
weeks.
Mr.. Knight says that the differ
ences in the actual water line and
the line which City Engineer Nc
Intyre gave on Nv job undoubted-
ly prevails else/'b\re and will add
proportionately to The cost of other
bridge work. Although the plans
were drawn and estimates made by
j. B. Straus, formerly expert with
the Wallace-Coatcs Engineering Co.
of Chicago. Mr.. Straus made his
calculations from data furnished by
City Engineer Mcintyre. Using
this data as basis says Knight. it
is little wonder that the estimates
will fall short of the actual figures
of cost.
Although City Engineer Mcintyre
knows that there will be enormous
salvage in connection with the
Washington st. work, and that ce-
ment material which will not all be
used is now in the sheds. he con-
tinues to inform the inquirer that
this cost is actually chargeable to
the actual expense OF the Wash
ington st. bridge. 1t is estimated
that the salvage on the lumber al
ready put into the work will
amount to more than $4,000. Be.
sides this there is piled up in the
sheds a great amount of cut lum-
Der for the superstructure.
In all it is claimed by those who
are satisfied with Knights work
that the lumber salvage will
amount almost to $4,000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-28
BRYAN
After Effort To Get
Him Out of Race
Cleveland Demo-
Gratis Admit He Is
Certain To Receive
Nomination Again.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. Is
1he end of the fight against the
nomination of Bryan by democrats
representing the old Cleveland
Parker wing of the party, is gener-
ally supposed to have been reach
ed yesterday when delegation of
democrats, headed by Col. Harvey
editor of Harper's magazine, came
to Washington to confer with him
in regard to his withdrawing from
the race.
They failed to convince the Ne
braskan that he was not the most
available timber in the party. Fol-
lowing the meeting Col. Harvey adj
mitted defeat.
1--WE lost out, he said. Bryan is
certain to be nominated. The pro-
ject advanced by New York demo-
Gratis for new man as leader has
fallen fiat"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-28
TELLS THE SPOKANE TYPO
GRAPHICAL UNION LEADERS
OF CONGRESS WILL PERMIT
NO CURTAILMENT OF PAPER
TRUSTS PROFITS.

The Spokane typographical union
has received a disappointing reply
to communication to Congress
man Jones advocating repeal of the
tariff on wood pulp, pulp wood and
paper at this session of congress.
The local union wrote to Congress-
man Jones urging that action be
taken on the tariff question and
unions in other districts have writ
ten to their congressman along the
same lines.
A recent increase on print paper
made by the paper trust is figured
at $12 per ton in many instances
and a further increase of $40 per
ton is threatened This has caused
a general curtailment of operating
forces throwing many printers out
of work and has crippled the pub
fishing business generally. The ex.
cuse given for this increase was
the alarming decrease of wood from
which paper is made and the union
takes the ground that if this is true
the remedy is to throw the United
States market open to Canada and
other countries having extensive
forests left.
1t was argued that there could
be no further justification for the
tariff with United States manu-
facturers admittedly unable to sup
ply the market except at prices that
are rapidly becoming prohibitive.
In his reply, addressed to Pres
A. w. Swenson and Sec. Samuel A..
Kennedy of the local typographical
union, Congressman Jones says:
Your favor of Jan. expressing
the views of your union with ref
erence to the tariff on wood pulp,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-28
JONES SAYS IT'S NO USE

pulp wood and paper, at hand.
While | agree with you SO far as
have investigated the matter, I
can see no special reason for re.
tanning the tariff on wood pulp,
PUN wood and paper. do not
think your conclusion that the in
crease of $12 per ton on white
paper is due at all to this tariff,
because from what l learn the tar.
if amounts to only - per ton"
(Rep. Jones stenographer evident
ly forgot to include the amount OF
the tariff per ton.
while, as say. I can see no rea-
son why this tariff might not be
removed. it is but fair to say there
is no chance for it at this session
of congress. Several bills have
been introduced but, while bill
might be passed through the house
of representatives combining the re-
moyal to one article, when such a
measure would get into the United
States senate, the whole tariff ques-
ton would be opened up. This it
is not thought would be wise at
this session and l am confident
that there will be no tariff legisla'
ton of any kind at this session of
congress. If the discussion and the
terms of the bill could be confined
to particular article, or few par
ticular articles, there would be nd
trouble about it, but, as l say, the
whole tariff question would be
opened up and this know the lead.
ers have determined shall not be
done at this session"
Printers and publishers will evil
IDENTIFY have to stand for anything
the trusts feel like imposing until
a congress can be elected not ire
vocably bound to the policy of
maintaining the tariff wall at any
cost to the country for the benefit
of the manufacturers well enough
organized to protect their interests
at the expense of the people.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-28
ORGANIZE FOR
PEACE TONIGHT

AS the result of last nights dis
cussion those interested in P. H.
Scullin's national Industrial peace
association will meet in the Y. M.
c. A. again this evening to perfect
preliminary organization. Judge
Hinkle addressed the meeting last
evening as representative of Mayor
Moore and there were a number of
other speakers in addition to Mr..
Scullin, among them being Rev.
Hindley, Rev. J. N. Durbahn and
c. w. Mohr. All endorsed the propo-
sition and this endorsement was
embodied in resolution passed at
the close.
The committee on permanent or
ganization will report tonight and
the Spokane branch will be formal
ly launched.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-28

life and that the rightful limit of
a mans life is 1870 years. He is ia
nous as writer on subjects deal
ing with the compensation of old
age"
What will Saint Peter say, ''he
demanded, "wnen you go to the gate
in mid-life and give as an excuse.
I died of too much chicken?
us life worth living? 1t all de-
ponds upon the liver. We live UNI
naturally. We load the stomach
with exciting foods, until we become
a race of dyspeptics, slaves of appe-
titles. The stomach Is the seat OF
organic life and you'll do well to
pay more attention to it,"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-28
GREAT HORSES
FOR next FAIR

Robert H. CosgrOve. secretary of
the Interstate Fair association, who
has been on an extended visit and
business trip to eastern cities, re-
turned to Spokane this morning
and is enthusiastic over his trip.
He has made arrangements for at
fractions such as Spokane has new
er before witnessed at it's annual
fairs. 1t is intimated that some
great harness horses with reputa-
tions for record breaking will be
Seen on the Interstate track this
year, among them Dan Patch. the
hondsome stallion that holds many
records.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-28
JURY TAKES
THAW SOON

NEW YORK, Jan. 28.-The state
began introduction of evidence in
rebuttal today in the Thaw case.
r. e. Lingley, public accountant
who was in Madison Square garden
the night Harry Thaw shot and kill.
ed White, was the first witness. He
declared Thaw appeared rational
enough to him.
Mayer Cohen, music publisher,
also saw Thaw in the garden that
night. He, too, thought him ration
al Paul Bruno and Warner Pax.
ton, foreman and engineer station
ed in the garden, saw the tragedy
and testified that Thaw showed no
signs of insanity.
The state rested in the Thaw
case at o'clock this afternoon.
The defense will put in their sur
rebuttal this afternoon and tomor.
row morning and the jury should
have the fate of Harry Thaw in
their hands by early tomorrow aft
ernoon.
District Attorney Jerome has de-
cided not to call any medical ex-
perts in rebuttal. During the morn
ing session he called a number of
witnesses who testified they always
thought Thaw normal mentally.
Abraham Snydecker, clerk to Abe
Hummel, who witnessed Evelyn
Nesbit's signature to an affidavit al
leging Thaw's cruelty. was not able
to identify photograph of the afr
davit this morning.
The defense rested at 3:15 this
afternoon. introducing no evidence
in surrebuttal.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-28
ASKS new TRIAL
FOR RACSDALE

George w. Ragsdale, convicted of
killing Dusty" Dean by striking
him with his fist in the Favorite sa-
loon, was this morning granted UNI
til next Thursday for preparation
of an application for new trial
Attorney J. M. Gleason, his legal
representative this morning made
the application on the grounds of
misconduct on the part of the jury
and that they had received papers
and evidence not allowed by the
court.
1t is claimed that since the trial
was begun new and pertinent evil
dence in favor of Ragsdale has been
found
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-28
TO BRING BACK
CONVENTION

Spokane boosters, 20 strong, will
leave for Walla Walla on the 4
O'Clock Northern Pacific train this
afternoon, with the intention Of
getting for Spokane the fifth annual
meeting Of the convention of the
State Horticultural association for
January, 1909 Little doubt is felt
Of the delegations success. II the
convention is secured it will be
held in connection with the first
annual Spokane apple show. which
is to be given under the auspices
of the chamber Of commerce. For
this show $1,000 in prizes is to be
guaranteed.
At the head OF the delegation is
III. w. Greenberg, president of the
Spokane Horticultural society, and
Levi Monroe, secretary of the
both county and state societies. Ac-
cording to Mr.. Monroe the Spokane
auxiliary now numbers 155 men,
bers against Ia members last year.
The state membership numbers $50
for 1907, which is the best year in
the history of the organization. 8.
e. Jayne, of the department OF ag-
riculture at Washington, ID. c., is to
accompany the Spokaneites. 9th.
ers who will be in the party are M.
E. Burkhart, ]. H. McKain. George
c. Gates. Charles Peyton. Mr.. Nc
Intyre, H. r. Bacon. C. l.. Smith,
r. Kiesling. H. j. Nicely, G. King
ston, ]. l.. Hughes, M. Cutler, j. c.,
Ristau, A. Handkerchief, r. A.
Jones, A. F. Crowell
The Northern Pacific has pro-
vided a special car for the delega.
ton.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-28
ATTORNEY JAbS
LANGD0N

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 2S.-Dis-
trict Attorney Langdon was given
terrific scoring today by A. A.
Moore, attorney for Patrick Cal
houn, of the United railroads, be-
cause of the failure of Langdon to
set Calhoun's case for trial. He &C
cused Langdon of breaking faith
with him in delaying trial and said
that the Ruef trial was merely a
club to hold over Calhoun.
Langdon's face flushed but he
said nothing in reply save to deny
Moore's charges. Calhoun was in
court during Moore's speech.
Ruef was given a continuance
until Thursday in order to await
the arrival of Attorney Ach from
Los Angeles.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-28
FATE DECIDES
WHO MUST 60

The first STRAW drawing" cere-
nony in the history of the library
commission to determine which
member shall be retired will take
,lace at the Carnegie library on
Thursday, Feb. 10. Straws or a
system OF numbers will be used.
rhe board will determine upon this
alter on. After the unlucky mem
Der knows his fate. the remaining
members are empowered to select
successor who will hold Office for
FIVE years. After the first drawing
succeeding members who go out of
office are determined by the ma
jority. There are really only four
members out of the five on the
commission who are subject to
those rules, as the city superinten-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-28
CLUB TO MAKE
FINAL CLEANUP

The 10000 club will start an
other button campaign next Mon
day afternoon under Fred H. Cas-
ton, the secretary who Is soon to
retire in favor of A. W. Jones. AL
though the last campaign was pro-
ductive of many new members, and
all of those who were engaged in it
claimed that about all the stray
dollars in town had been invested
in buttons, it seems that evidence
that there is still money left In cir
culation has prompted a desire to
make a last cleanup and swell the
membership to still greater proper
tons. The mark set is $500 this
year.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-28
SUICIDE FOLLOWS DIVORCE

SEATTLE, Jan. 28-William H.
Wright, laborer, ~ years old,
committed suicide in barn in
South Park by taking carbolic acid.
The empty bottle which had con-
tanned the poison was found by the
side of the body.
Wrights act is said to have been
due to the divorce which his wife
secured from him a few weeks ago.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-28
hElNzE HOMESlCK
FOR BUTTE AGAIN

NEW YORK, Jan. 2S.-August
Heinze is homesick for Butte and
intends to get back to the copper
camp where he made his fortune
as soon as he can untangle in New
York, where he lost it. He has
been made the goat of the Morse.
Heinze-Thomas deal, being the only
one indicted of the bunch. What
he wants most right now is Mon.
tana air to breathe.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-28
FOUND GUILTY OF
SHORT MEASURE

Justice Hinkle this afternoon
fined William Killinger, a mer-
chant, $40 and costs for selling
short measure, contrary to the pro-
visions of the city weights and
measure ordinance. This was the
first conviction and will not be ap-
pealed.
A. E. Powell, inspector of weights
and measures, made the arrest sew
eral days ago, after all merchants
and butchers were given due warn
ing that they must discontinue the
practice of selling short weights
and short measures or suffer prose-
cution.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-28
SCOTTISH CLANS
GATHER TONIGHT

With Scotch songs and stories,
and Scotch delicacies, the st. An
drews society will tonight celebrate
Robert Burns birthday in Masonic
temple. Arrangements have been
made to entertain $50 of the clans
from the land OF mountain and of
food and the program is full Of
things dear to the Scottish heart.
Due tribute will be paid to the
poet who belongs to the world, al
though born where the heather
blooms. 1t will be a gala night for
all who attend.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-28
HEADS FOOD COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. 2S.-
1t was learned authoritatively to-
day that Prof. Ira Remsen, of John
Hopkins university, will be head of
five scientists who will work with
the government in the enforcement
of pure food laws.
This board was created last
week by the president.
Remaining members have not
been selected.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-28
PANIC CAUSED BY LIMBURGER

PITTSBURG, Jan. 2S.-John
Cariety and Leo Kunkle were ar
rested on a charge of disorderly
conduct. Bernard McCabe, a street
car conductor, appeared against
them at the hearing.
McCabe testified that the two
men were passengers on his car
bound for Carnegie and that the
car was nearly filed with passen-
gers. McCabe alleged that the two
men smeared limburger cheese on
the seats OF the car throwing the
passengers into panic.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-28
START SEARCH
FOR DAVIDSON

The police express confidence
that they will succeed in appre-
hending Charles Davidson, the mys.
terious stranger who il is claimed
was in Spokane just long enough
to beat up and kill Herman j.,
Campbell in the Clarendon saloon
last Friday night. Every police de-
partment in the United States of
any consequence has been notified
that Davidson is wanted here on a
charge of manslaughter and fur.
nished with good description of
him.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-28
YOUNG MAJ MISSING

Robert McConley, aged IS years
whose address in given as S3tS
Post St. has disappeared lie is
five feet six inches tall slim and
fair. His parents know no reason
why he should leave, unless he has
set out to find work for himself.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-28
WALL ST. BANKERS BOW AT
SHRINE AND DRINK TOAST
TO PRES. ROOSEVELT IN AB-
SOLUTE SILENCE.

NEW YORK, Jan. 2S.-Morgan
was cheered as the ''uncrowned
king Of American finance" last
night at the annual banquet OF the
bankers Of New York at the Wal
dorf-Astoria. A toast to Roosevelt
was drank in absolute silence on
the part OF the guests.
Morgan sat unmoved during the
cheering that followed mention OF
his name. When the toast to
Roosevelt was called everybody
stood up as usual and drank and
then sat down In silence.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-28
WALL PAPER KILLS COWS

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 2S.-As
the result OF eating wall paper
scraped from the rooms of a fire
ruined building. four cows valued
at $3.50 each are dead They were
found to have been poisoned from
the arsenic in the paper.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-28
START FIGHT ON FAIR

The State Federation of Labor
officially notified the Central Labor
union last night of the action taken
against the Alaska Yukon Pacific
fair. The letters are addressed to
local unions and their international
unions. Labor throughout the coun-
try was asked to prevent, If pos
sible, appropriations being made for
the fair in the various states.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-28
WHlSkEY is CORRESPONDENT

A divorce action was begun this
morning by Lois Tourney against
Neil Tourney on the grounds of
drunkenness and desertion. They
were married in Victoria, b. c.,
May Is, 1901, and have one child
whom neighbors adopted
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-28
CAN THIS BE TRuEf

MANTUA, N. j.. Jan. 2S.--Tha
new electric street lights have
caused several kinds Of revolu.
tion in this old town, but the odd
est is the effect upon the price Of
eggs. 1t is veraeiously reported
that the hens. deceived by the
brightness. are laying eggs at night
ana tie ROSTERS growing at such
unseeic,y, INDIGENOUS hours that
an Injunction is al scussed-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-28
WORSHIP MORGAN AS KING

dent of schools holds Office as ex-
officio member so long as he holds
the position Of superintendent.
The present ex-offici member is
Supt. J. A. Tormey. Other men,
bers are Judge G. w. Belt, Rev. ].
w. Allen, e. o. Conner and Rabbi
David Levine.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-28
JAPS FIGURE ON
SATISFACTORY DEAL

TOXIC. Jan. 2S.--Replying to q
question in parliament today For
eign Minister Hayashi declared that
the recall of Ambassador Aoki will
have no effect on negotiations with
the United States in regard to an
emigration treaty, which he said
would be settled in a manner satis'
factory to the Japanes.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-28
VESSEL LOST
ON Open SEA

HONOLULU, Jan. 28--A ships
boat containing Captain Larsen and
10 members of the crew of the
Eclipse, arrived at the island of
Maui. The Eclipse was an Ameri-
can sailing vessel which went down
in the open sea 900 miles north OF
Honolulu.
The men took to the boats and
three died later from exposure and
privations.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-28
no REHEARINC IN
SCHMlTz CASE

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 2S.-The
district attorneys Office will not
apply for rehearing in the appeal
of Eugene Schmitz in which judg-
ment of the lower court was dis
missed Langdon announced this
today He will not say whether he
will take the matter up before the
supreme court or not.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-28
FALSE Teeth FATAL

SALINAS. Cal, Nm. 2S-Choking
to death with a set OF false teeth
stuck in his throat. Ephraim Ow,
ings fell from a railroad bridge last
night and his dead body was found
beneath.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-28
she CALLED HIM
A DIRTY SWEDE

Because his wife, Violet, called
him a dirty Swede and then
snapped gun in his face. G. A.
Erickson this morning brought
suit for divorce. They were mar
ried in Seattle, Oct. 2, 1903, and
have no children.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-28
TO CONSIDER ScHUEBEL

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. 2S.-
The subcommittee of the judiciary
committee, of. which Fulton is
chairman. meets tonight to consid-
err the matter of Schuebel's appoint
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-28
TAFT BUTTONS OUT

The first William II. Taft presi-
dental buttons are appearing in the
East. They are modest bronze af-
fairs and their only inscription is
civilian II. Taft"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-28
STATE COMMISSION MEETS

l.. p, Hornberger, chairman of
the committee on mines and mining
of the state commission for the
Yukon exposition, will leave for Sc
attic tomorrow evening to attend q
meeting of the commission.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-28
Eat Less; LiUe Long

Special Correspondence to The Press
LOS ANGELES, Cal, Jan. 28.-
you eat too much"
With this statement Rev. ID. G.
Higgins startled a meeting of Meth
odist preachers here.
Higgins is 80, an advocate of the
simple life, globe trotter, soldier,
and preacher. He says the stom-
ach, not the heart, is the seat of
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-28
SOLD LIQUOR TO
COLLEGE STUDENTS

WALLA WALLA, Jan. 2S.-For
selling liquor to minor students OF
Whitman college Olaf Degn was
fined $50 and costs. Pres. Penrose.
Of Whitman, made the complaint.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-28
COONSklN COAT GONE

A coonskin overcoat belonging to
w. L. Pitts was stolen last night
from the Pedicord hotel. according
10 n report which the police re-
ceived this morning.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-28
LOST WATCH AND COAT

Jack Nixon notified the police
last night that he was robbed of
a watch and overcoat last night at
the iOrpheum saloon. corner of Riv'
erside and Bernard.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-28
REiTMAN ACQUITTED

CHICAGO, Jan. 2S.-Ben Reit-
man, charged with melting riot last
week when he lead an unemploy
ed parade, was acquitted today. He
says he intends to go to California
at once,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-28
ARCHBISHOP Of PARIS
DIED TODAY

PARIS. Jan. 2S.-Cardinal Rich
ard. archbishop of Paris, died to-
day a victim of congestion of the
lungs. He was SO years old.