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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-13

sary for that company to utilize
all it's land under and beyond the
bridge and plans are now being
made therefor.
1t is suggested that the Inland
engineers work out in conjunction
with the city engineer a plan ac-
ceptable to both parties.
The fact that Mr.. White and as
sociates have waited until this
late date, after thousands of dol
lars have been spent in exporting
the Monroe street bridge and in
framing up plans, would indicate
that Mr.. White and associates are
in position to hold the easement
as a club over the city council in
their endeavor to secure a steel
bridge for their traffic on East
Olive avenue, or anywhere else,
and at a small expense to the
company.
1t looks like another lovely tie.
up.
The Inland Empires easement is
one originally entered into between
the city and the Spokane Invest.
ment Co, and the former company
now holds the title to the ground
to the south of the bridge, having
come into possession of it through
real estate transfers.
When Mayor Moore was inter
rogated with regard to the new
aspect Mr.. Whites claims put upon
the bridge matter he replied that
it was a matter for the city's legal
department.
The city holds easements from
both the Spokane Investment Co
and the w. W. P. Co., the latter
being for the northside.
The w. w. p. and Inland, by
this arrangement, seem to be to-
gether now on the Monroe street
bridge proposition.
What next?
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-13
FINDS SUICIDE
WAS HIS SON
FATHER OF HENRY WiLKENS
IDENTIFIES SHATTERED FEA.
TURES OF BOY WHOSE CON-
SLANT ILLNESS DROVE TO
DEATH.

The Lidgerwood suicide, discov-
cred yesterday, was Henry VIII
kens, age "a, son of Herman Viii
kens of Kendrick, Idaho. An in
valid almost from the day of his
birth, the constant struggle against
sickness proved more than he
could bear, so respondent and sick
of such life sometime Saturday
night he fired a bullet into his
brain, the same day that he left
his fathers farm. The weapon he
used was the one he had owned
several years.
From as early as he could re-
member, young Wilkens was trou-
bled with complication of physi-
Cal ills. AS he grew to manhood
his troubles preyed so upon him
that his father believes his mind
became temporarily deranged, and
while In that state he fired the
fatal shot into his mouth which
put an end to his years of suffer
ing.
Herman Wilkens, the father,
read that the pockets of the suicide
had revealed a paper wrapper adj
dressed to himself and felt pre-
monition that the dead man was
his son, He came to Spokane this
morning and Immediately recog-
nized the shattered features. The
gray haired old farmer broke down
and cried piteously over the body
as it lay out on the marble slab in
Smiths morgue.
The body was that of one of his
seven sons. OF his II children,
Henry was the only one dead, and
he had killed himself.
Perhaps my boy is better off"
said the aged farmer this morning.
"He was weak almost from the day
of his birth. All the other children
are strong and healthy. Henry was
N%th me on the farm the most of
ITs life. About five years ago he
went away for the first time and
stayed about year Since then.
however, the boy has lived with
me. He left the ranch Saturday
morning and announced he was 60
Ing to Spokane. He had often taken
trips and ] thought this one would
do him good"
Mr.. Wilkens went home with his
sons body this morning,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-13
NEW PLANS FOR
FOURTH WARD

The Fourth ward sewer assess
ment rolls come up for confirma-
ton by the council tonight. 1t is
generally believed the rolls will be
turned down and the engineer ask
ed for a new set of plans providing
for only a trunk sewer instead of
combined trunk and lateral
scheme. Property owners have
fought the matter from the start.
1t is proposed to tax all the prop
erty according to the assessed valu-
atoms. The cheap property. which
is the most difficult to improve
with sewer connection, gets off
with the lighter assessment, while
the property which is of the most
value and easiest to connect is
charged a CORRESPONDENCE high as
sessment on account of its assessed
valuation. In some parts of the
ward the lots are easily improved.
while in others there are rocky lots
which would entail great expense
for sewer connections.
Property owners want the old
system of petitioning for laterals
and getting them installed In sepa-
rate assessment districts. Under
the present plan the entire ward.
regardless. is included within one
assessment district.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-13
WOULD TACK ON
MORE TAX
ORTiCULTURAl COMMISSION
Err ASKS CITY TO CONTRIB.
UTE $4,000 TO STATE FOR
BATTLE ON BUGS.

A. F. Crowell. horticultural com.
missioner, surprised the council
last night by asking for more than
$4,000 to eradicate tree and shrub
pests. In an address before the
council, Mr.. Crowell said that dis
ease had been spread by nurseries
and fruit sent In, and it is absolute
ly necessary to exterminate the
pests. He suggested tax of 4-10
of l mill, which would amount to
$25,00, arguing that San Jose scale
kills every form of tree and shrub
except evergreen, and this it at
tacks when it has killed off all
other varieties.
He explained that the state law
provides that when trees are in
fected. they must be sprayed on
the order OF the commissioner OF
horticulture. If the owner fails to
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-13
BUSY SEASON
FOR CHAMBER

"The national irrigation con-
gress to be held In Spokane in
1909 will bring not less than 10000
visitors to this city," said Secre-
tary l.. G. Monroe in preliminary
report to the chamber of COM
merce at that body's regular
luncheon today. Mr.. Monroe furth-
er stated that Spokane must be-
gin to prepare for this important
occasion Immediately so that 1t
may be handled in a manner cred
table to the city.
The report of Chairman Goodall
of the Fernie relief committee was
read and showed that more than
$4,000 was spent for the rlief of
the Fernie sufferers within 10 days
after word was first received of
that city's plight.
Il. Il. G. Van Dissel, on behalf
Of the apple show, stated that
preparations for its successful
are moving smooth
ly but that the committee will still
need between $4,000 and $4,000 and
eXhorted the chamber to bend ev-
cry effort to assist In raising this
amount within the next seven
weeks.
Letters from various parts of the
United States were read by Sec
rotary Monroe congratulating Spo-
kane on getting the irrigation con
Sress for 1909.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-13
$4,000 EXTRA
FOR SCHOOLS

The board of education at its
regular meeting last night ordered
that an increase of 100000 be
made in the amount to be raised by
taxation for the support of the city
schools for the coming year.
A levy of 71s mills was adopted.
which on the increased valuation
will realize s4S0.0O0, as against
$500, S61.SS raised from this source
last year under 10 mill levy on a
$50, 100000 valuation.
In addition to the amount to be
raised by direct taxation. $4,000
will be received from the state,
making total resources for the
schools for the coming year of
$650,000. The estimated expendi-
lures of the year are $642,000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-13
CENTRAL LABOR
UNION STILL
FRYING

The Central Labor union does
not propose to drop it's inquiry into
the primary graft cases because
of the failure of its committee to
secure a conviction of Thomas
Joyce. The impression prevailed
at the meeting of the central body
last night that the committee did
not get a fair shake in the selec-
ton of the jury in the Joyce case,
hence ordered the investigating
committee to make a full report
of all the evidence 1t secured in
its inquiry to the central body as
soon as possible.
If no further prosecution of the
graft cases are carried on in the
courts. the Central Labor union
will at least be in full possession
of the facts, to act as it sees fit.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-13
ORSIE MUST PAY
FULL PENALTY

PORTLAND, Oct. 13.-The Pa
cific Northwest Amateur associa-
ton decided today not to consider
the case of Louis Orsie, boxer who
was expelled from the Spokane
Amateur Athletic club for fighting
professional some time ago. He
must now wait two years and in
the meantime not fight profession
ais, before he will be taken in a
club as an amateur again.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-13
NORTHS|DE MARKET plan
IS APPROVED
Goes to Council Tonight Backed by Special
Committees Endorsement.

A favorable report on the matter
of public market for the north
side to be located on the city's
ground on Mission avenue was
agreed to by the special committee
of the city council having the mat
ter in hand at its meeting yester-
day afternoon.
The committees report will be
submitted to the city council to-
night along with the petition of the
citizens, and report of the COM
mittee appointed at the recent pub
lie meeting held on the market
question.
A committee from the Division
Street club, and also citizens from
across the river, will attend the
meeting of the city council to urge
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-13

the location of the market Is
recommended by the special COM
mittee.
The council committee has made
no Recommendation as to market
site improvements, leaving that
question open for the council to
determine. The committee will let
the council say whether it wants
to put up its buildings or permit
the farmers to do so.
An ordinance will be prepared
and submitted at tonight's meeting
of the council in the event of favor
able action for the northside mar
ket. This will assist the market in
being established two weeks soon
er If the city council concludes on
favorable action.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-13

spray, then the state does it and
charges the owner. If he fails to
pay IN 80 days, the bill is given to
the county commissioners and
stands as tax against the prop
erty.
Councilmen offered no comment
which is indicative of lack of in
terest In Crowell's proposition.
The city pays taxes to the state
and the state authorities hereto
fore have been spraying and car
ing for trees, etc. There seems no
good reason why the city should
still pay taxes to the state and
also undertake the state work.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-13
WANT BRYAN TO
FIRE A CHAIRMAN

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 13.-
Democrats here are expecting an
answer hourly from Bryan to a
telegram sent by Will Ashe, So
noma county, asking Bryan to dis
charge Judge John f. Baker,
Modoc, as chairman of the state
central committee, because he is
inattentive to duties.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-13
YOUTH MAY KEEP HIM
OUT OF PRISON

While sentence was being pro-
nounced upon Leo Payne, who had
pleaded guilty to the charge of
forgery, he stated that he was but
20 years old and the matter was
continued on motion of Deputy
District Attorney Webster to allow
an investigation into the truth of
the statement. If Payne is success
full in proving his age at less than
81 his case will come under the
provisions of the parole law and
it may be that he will not serve
time at the states prison.
Payne passed a worthless check
on the Old National bank for
$41.30.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-13
LA GRANDE, Ore, Oct. 13.-The

LA GRANDE, Ore, Oct. 13.-The
failure of the Farmers and Traders
National bank of this city to open
its doors this morning Is the chief
topic of interest In eastern Oregon.
j. w. Scriber, cashier, is nervous
wreck at home under care of ply.
siciaDs.
II is known that no financial
crisis caused the trouble. and the
general impression is that Scriber
erred, The immediate cause of the
crash was a note held by the Elgin
bank purported to be signed by ~
X. West, a wealthy merchant. West
went to Elein Saturday, and arriv-
ed right after the note for $4,000
was taken up. He declared il a
forgery.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-13
WASHINGTON CRACKS
CRACKED RECORDS

TACOMA, Oct. 13.-Marksmen
today are discussing the remark
able shooting done by team pick
ed from the Second infantry. Wash
ington national guard, which yes
terday defeated for the third sue
cessive time team representing
the Duke of Connaught's regiment,
the Sixth Canadian rifles of Van
couver. b, c,
The contest was for the cham
pionship of the Pacific coast and a
$500 loving cup, 1t is believed by
the officers that the score may be
worlds record. They will know
after the records are searched.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-13
PLAYED TAG WITH
TWO HUSBANDS

NEW YORK, Oct. 13.-
Two men OF this city are
bordering today upon the in
genious duplicity Of Mrs.
Catherine Stroebel, a DASH
ing brunette who for many
years has led each to be-
lieve she was his true and
loving wife.
The revelation came with
the granting Of a divorce to
Phillip Stroebel. The evil
dence convinced the court
that the woman was the
spouse of Stroebel during
the day and the wife of
Jacob Valusee, a clerk,
when he was through work.
Stroebel Is an engineer
and worked nights. BY
) clever excuses the woman
} was able to fool TIE two
} men Sundays, when both
were idle.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-13
3
DETROIT D
CHICAGO, Oct. 1a.-chicaso

CHICAGO, Oct. 13.-Chicago
wins today, 3 to O.
Chicago's battery today was
Brown and King; Detroit's, Sum
mers and Schmidt.
Neither team made a run in the
first or second inning. In Chica-
COS half of the third, with Sheck-
ard and Evers out, Schultz walked
and stole second. Chance walked
and Steinfeldt singled to left. scor
ing Schultz. Hoffman singled to
left, scoring Chance. No runs were
made in the fourth.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-13
BOY HUNTER
SHOT DEAD

SPRAGUE. Wash, Oct. 1S.-Glen
Rays, age II, son of j. r. Rays.
manager of the Supply Co.'s lumber
yard, was instantly killed today
while hunting. With companion
he drove a grounding into hole
near Lake Colville, The Kay boy
began poking the butt Of his gun
into the aperture when it exploded.
The bullet penetrated his heart.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-13

TAKE MIDNIGHT
PLUNGE FROM
SKY TO OCEAN

BERLIN, Oct. 13.-Prob-
ably the most remarkable
experience in the history of
baIIooning was reported to-
day by N. n. Arnold, pilot,
and n. G. HeWatt, assistant,
of the balloon St. Louis, one
of three American entries in
the international race for
the Bennett cup.
They landed safely after
falling into the North sea at
midnight, enveIoped in the
folds Of the great gas bag,
which was dashed furiousIy
by the waves.
They were sighted by the
searchIight of a steamer
and would have drowned if
they had remained on the
floating canvas is minutes
longer.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-13
MINERS BOYCOTT PAPER.

SEATTLE, Oct. IA dispatch
from juneau, Alaska. says the
Western Federation of Miners Is
|boycotting the Alaska Daily Record
because the paper is opposing the
miners. A petition Is being circu-
Hated threatening a boycott on all
stores that continue to patronize
The paper.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-13
BRYAN TOURS NEBRASKA

NORFOLK. Neb., Oct. 13.-Bry-
an started a three days tour of
Nebraska with an address here to-
day on behalf of the state ticket.
He will make a dozen speeches
daily in his own state.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-11-04
Band Bazaar Next Week.

The big Bazaar Of the Berryvile
Cornet Band will be held on Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday of next
week-November u, 10. II, and
everything points TO a successful
and enjoyable affair.
The funds raised by the Bazaar
will be devoted to the purchase OF
new instruments, the employment
of an instructor, and other causes
for the Improvement and better
ment of the organization.
Anyone desiring to contribute
anything toward the Bazaar will
please send such contributions to
Winston Hall, or notify some
member of the Band and the arti-
cles will be called for.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-11-04
Desirable Residence for Ssls.

As attorney for the owner, l will
sell privately a large and hand
some two-story residence ON South
Church street. Berryville, Va.
This Is one OF the most desirable
properties in Berryville. 1t has n
large yard, fine garden, fruit and
shade trees. Barn and other out
buildings. Bathroom and other
conveniences. The house is suit
able for boarding house or dwell
ing. For terms, apply TO
CONRAD KowNsLAR,
Lock Box 81, Berryyille, Va.
Ii COW ii
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Little Locals

Mrs. John o. Crown and family have
moved TO the home Of the late Mr.. Roger
Smith, which was left 10 Mrs Crowns
daughters by Mr.. smiths viii.
Money TO Losn-Money 20 lend in any
amount on Farm Land.
WHITING & SMITH.
When IN need OF Stock Steers, drop
down TO Charles Town and see what
Wall has He is the Stock Cattle man.
GENERAL INSURANCE. Whiting
& smith
Mrs. Lucy c. Young, who has been
very ill at her home on Church street, is
reported slightly improved.
Money 10 Loan-In sums of 81 900 or
more, secured by deed Of trust on Real
Estate
GEo. b HARRsIoN, Atty;
Boyce, Va.
Mr.. II. d. Young, Of Washington, is
here on a visit to his mother, who is
very ill.,
have Two upright pianos. Viii sell
one cheap Mrs. Shade Moor. Ferry
vile, Va Il. +. ID. MOI. 3lif
Mr.. L. X. G. Glover Of Birmingham,
Ala, is here an the bedside of his grsnd-
mother, Mrs. Lucy c. Young.
Mrs. J. T. Eastwood Is here with her
mother, Mrs. Lucy c. Young.
NOTICE TO TRESPASSERS, print
ed on cloth, for sale "a this Office. sc
each, or soc per dozen.
Mrs. Mollie Metz has returned from a
two weeks visit 10 her son, MIR Robert
Metz, in Martin sburg.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-11-04
A Solid Subscriber.

According 90 letter read by
Willie Hearst in New York Satur-
day night, the champion old and
faithful subscriber has been found.
He is Mr.. Archbold, of Standard
Oil. In letter TO Mr.. Edmonds,
of the Manufactures Record, writ
ten in 1905 Mr.. Archbold says that
he encloses certificate of deposit
for $4,000 to pay his subscription
TO the Record. Mr.. Hearst points
out that as the subscription price
of the Record is 81 a year Mr.,
Archbold apparently intended to
pay mp for $50 years in advance.
Elderly weekly contemporaries,
which brag now and then of some-
body who has been a subcriber for
forty years or who has paid up
two years subscription i'm advance.
willrcgard this transaction between
Sir. Archbold and this Mr.. Ed
moadS with helpless and adnsiring
envy. For our part we are Smitten
oitb wonder Mr.. Archbold's APP
petite for Manufacturers Record
literature and and genius must be
i,satiabIr. indeed. Weare further
surprised slightly by the fact that
the Record gained it's own consent
to accepting on any terms money
from the Standard Oil Company
or from anywhere North of the
Mason and Dixon line. Recollect-
ing the eloquent and scathing and
sometimes hysterical and fearful
protests of Mr.. Edward ingalls,
throughthe Manufacturer's Record
against the acceptance by the South
of money from Mr.. Ogden for
school improvement, we thought
that any remittances To the Record
itself from Northern hands would
be rejected with seorn. Our Balti-
more contemporary and Mr.. ingalls,
told Us so much of the insidious
nature of the yankee character and
of how surely yankee money sent
South w9s intended to debase and
debsuch, to upset our social and
political conditions and to bring
about negro rule that we cannot
understand how orr friends gained
their own consent TO touch any of
it.-Richmond NewS-Lcader.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-11-04
fatally Injured in Runaway

A man named CrigIer, from
Culpeper county, who has been
working for w. W. Bowles for
about month, and John T. lib
bard. 0f Clarke county, we're in
Jared Dy bci"~ thrown from a
ligh' agon r. Ni''wood about 4
o'c'or's esterday afternoon, and
Crg'ar vii! probably die, as his
ssail 81 as crushed.
RiAbard WAS b.tlly injured, but
VII recerer.
The tvo men had gotten into a
sht wagon belonging to Mr..
s.eei Mullikin, and driven by
o'.e 50 his colo~ed men. md started
70 Bos - 10 bear the election re-
turns, when the shafts of the
vthicle broke and dropped down,
throwing, Crig'er and Hibbard out.
The former fell on his head, and
his skull was crushed.
The colored man retained his
seat and Yves uninjured.
Ciigler was taken TO the resi-
dence OF Miss Mary Whiting,
nearby. and DR.. Robert Randolph
hnfriedly summoned.
A report TO the COURIER from
Wildwood this morning states that
Crigler is thought to be dying.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-11-04
Sunday Meals at Whites Cafe.

Mr.. w. \. White, proprietor of
Whites Cafe, announces that
meals will be served on Sundays
from 80 to 1890 p. M, but only
to holders of meal tickets. Meal
tickets, good for $3.50 can be Sc
cured for Sl.25 at the Cafe. Mr..
White Is conducting clean, we'll
appointed and orderly place, and
his patronage is growing rapidly.
Call and see him.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-11-04

Iac hunting season. opened in
Virginia On November I, and the
rabbits and cartridges have lived
hard 'li~ weth rs the fields have
been filed Nth Iiuo'nrs and dogs.
lrcSpas- nGt;ceS heyeieenposted
IN many PlHrrs, aud sc expect Ia
il"eF ,ha, s.'s:,a cf ".s l'rave hnmts-
mcn have ~ go, III for tres
passinx - 3s..
Hreter~ si.e1i'l ls- rsre;a! where
'hrS %. what i1'.s shoot, AID how
they sh~t-but they are not, rs a
rule.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-11-04
10 Eiot;nn

II was a cierS ~ j Detroit bookstore
of whom rrim matron demanded Il
book fer her son. mo fiction. please"
she explained but absolute, literal
truth. without unnecessary verbiage or
absurdly fanciful pictures
well, madam The bookseller
paused, his eye running over his
shelves; then, with a fash of inspira-
ton, he took down volume. "I
should think this might meet your re
quirements." he said, and he handed
her popular geometry.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-11-04
Fine Small Farm For Sale.

Located about > miles NE. of
Berryville; contains 80 acres, in
two fields; under good wire fence:
excellent state Of cultivation: fine
water; house and stable. For
terms and full information, address,
II. j. STICKEL,
SO Berryville, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-11-04
Feminine Fortitude.

Comparisons Of the relative fortitude
Of men and women are idle as odious.
Parallel lines never meet as we all
know. Still. no man ever yet smiled
with the toothache. while women have
been known to manifest continued
gayety under the trying combination
OF new shoes. a violent headache and
pin sticking straight into the shiver-
Eng spine Exchange
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-11-04
Groceries, Fruits, Vegetables
Der RYVILLE
Supply Co.
Another Knock.

Hotel clerks are cold hearted" sigh
ed the shabby tragedian, who was trav.
cling with n toothbrush and n com
pass.
Speaking from experience, pal?"
asked his transforming chum
Sure! ! approached the clerk II the
Red Dog inn and told him a,tcr. de
served special terms"
"Ah. indeed. And what did ne sayT'
He said yes. they deserved six
month ter:ns In the county work
house. Chicago News
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-11-04
Keys Found.

Bunch of Keys, found on S.
Church street. Owner can have
same by calling ut Palmbsum's
Store and paying for this adver-
tisement.
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YOUR MONEY

will earn ) per cent interest if
deposited in THE FIRST NATIONAL
BANK OF BERRYvuLE, a modern
and up-to-date banking institution.
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YOUR FIEsECISL FUTURE

is likely 20 be exactly what YOU make il.
What You do now IN the way Of saving may
determine what the future will bring you.
saving account Is a great helper; let US
open one for you.
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF Berryville, Va.