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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-30
JUMPS FROM
FOURTH STORY
Aberdeen Millionaire Meets Myster-
ious Death at Salem

SALEM, June 30.-John Lind
strom, who came here yesterday
from Portland and registered from
Aberdeen, Wash, committed sui
eide at $3.50 this morning by leap
ing from a fourth story window in
the Willamette hotel. His skull
and both legs were broken.
A check on the San Francisco
National bank, signed by Charles
H. Higgins, for $500 was found in
his clothes, also two kilograms, one
from Aberdeen signed by c. r.
Green, reading: Cannot accom-
plish anything without you. Hagen
advises return at once and COM
mence action for blackmail."
Another telegram was from the
Bendixen Shipbuilding CO. at Eure-
ka, Cal, saying: lone week no
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new JOB FOR HARMON

Water Commissioner Wetzel
created a new Office this morning
for Ed Harmon, who hereafter will
be known as chief engineer of the
city pumps. He will be stationed
later on at the up-river pumping
station, but for a few weeks will
overhaul and repair all other city
pumps, Harmon was formerly In
charge of the up-river station but
was relieved of the position when
the Daggett administration took
office.
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TEAM TR0TS SEDATELY
ACROSS G. n. TRESTLE

he thought they would be a little
stiff but otherwise all right.
During the veterinary's work the
horses stood rubbing noses and
getting acquainted with the crowd.
Kelly Bros, of Third and Lincoln,
are the owners. Steve Johnson, the
driver, went into an Office to tele-
phone and while he was away the
horses started. They did not APP
pear to desire to runaway, but rath-
er to get somewhere else, so they
took the shortest route.
The horses were noticed from a
saloon on Monroe st. and the crowd
Immediately began hunting for af-
fidavits to prove that it was flesh
and blood animals they saw. 1t is
related that the bartender swore off
before conclusive proof bad been
obtained.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-30
ORGANIZED LABOR TAKES
HAND IN ASSESSMENTS

The efforts Of several large Riv-
erside property owners to influence
County Assessor Galbraith against
assessing their property at what
he thinks it should be assessed and
at what the law requires, has
aroused the attention Of the legis-
lative committee of the Central
Labor union. Pursuant to the call
of Thomas Maloney a meeting was
held today and the committee de-
cided to recommend to the central
body that an attorney be retained
small property owner in the dis
pute.
If the assessment Is excessive
the union men want to know it. IL
just they also want to know that
and to stand by the county assessor
in enforcing it.
But above all, they want to see
that the small property owner is
not made to suffer by the refusal
of the big property owner to pay
his just proportion of taxation ex-
pense. Sen. Harry Rosenhaupt
will probably be the attorney en-
ployed if one is authorized by the
Central Labor union.
The Taxpayers league. which in
times gone by some rude persons
dubbed the Tax Dodgers league, is
making earnest representations to
County Assessor Galbraith against
his proposed assessment of prop
erty on Riverside av.
They can't object to the valua.
ton he places, for the facts and
figures of the front foot selling
value of the property included is
too much a matter of record for
that. But because they were not
assessed in accordance heretofore
they demand that the old assess
ment be left largely alone.
The assessor, however, is pos
sessed of the notion that he is not
there to alter the law but to be
guided by it rather than by the
wishes of private property owners.
That Is the way he is proceeding
now. regardless of what other as
essors have done before him.
Il would be dishonest were | to
meet with the desires of the large
property owners who have asked
for a reduction In their assess
ments," stated County Assessor
Galbraith this morning. The prop
erty owners in question have al
ready held two meetings with the
assessor.
They finally asked for a reduction
of 10 per cent on the valuations
he has placed upon their property.
Mr.. Galbraith stated this morning
that they have insulted him twice
and ne does not intent to meet
with their demands.
Il have placed what | consider a
just valuation on that property,
he says, and the larger property
owners are the only ones who are
kicking. We are assessing this
year on a basis of 60 per cent OF
conservative estimate of the
valuations.
After the assessor hhas met the
committee tomorrow he states that
he will be ready to give out com
parative figures which will. be IN
teresting and prove the justice OF
| the assessments.
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tice required. Will call meeting
July unless this wire inter.
cepted."
The night clerk says Lindstrom
went to the room at midnight. He
appeared to have been drinking.
When found he had no clothes on
except night shirt. He is a ship
builder with yards at Aberdeen.
Lindstrom is reported to have
been millionaire and former
mayor of Aberdeen.
EUREKA, Cal, June 30.-Lind-
strom was well known here. He
was president Of the Bendixen
Shipbuilding Co. Of this city and a
man of wealth and position. Moth
ing was learned here of blackmail
against him. Officers Of the conn
PAW give no explanation.
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BY JACOB WAlDECk
6pecial CorreSuuudAuoa to The =

Denver, June 30.-"Made in Lin
coin" will be the label on the Den
yer platform. 1t Is understood that
Bryan has about completed a draft
that will be sent here at the right
time in the care of trusty messen-
ger. AS he will control almost the
entire convention in the matter of
the nomination he may be able to
hold enough delegates to adopt the
platform as writ
1t is probable that the banking
plank calling for a guarantee for
bank depositors and there will, of
course, be a contest over the anti
injunction plank. The Manufacture
ers' association, which induced the
Chicago convention to adopt a
straddle, will And little comfort in
Denver. The labor organizations
will probably get what they want
Gradual tariff revision" is the
most starting proposition that has
been presented as a platform posi-
bility. 1t Is known that pilgrims to
the Lincoln farm have urged the
gradual revision idea upon Bryan.
Some Of them have expressed the
hopeful opinion that Bryan will
adopt it, but he has not said so.
The proposition is that while the
tariff is the wickedest thing in the
world, 1t has become so interviewer
with business that to radically re-
duce the rates at one swoop would
have a serious effect. Therefore, it
is proposed to make number of
swoops, or gradual reduction SO
that business may be adjusted to
the new conditions. Such plank
however, would be such violent
departure from the loud and con-
tinuaus demand of the democracy
for quick and thorough revision,
that most people will be inclined to
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-30
PUGET SOUND SOLDIERS
RAID NEWSPAPER

PORT TOWNSEND, Wash, June
30.-Resenting newspaper story
taken as criticism of the soldiers
for an act Of vandalism, members
of the artillery garrison at Fort
Worden came to Port Townsend
last night and started a demonstra-
ton that grew into a riot. The
glass front in the Offices of the
Evening Call were broken by mis-
siles.
A dozen men engaged in the bat
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-30
WELL SHOWS
NO DECREASE

Every indication is that there is
water enough to supply the city
for long time coming through the
new underground system. Since
the water was lowered three feet
when the pumps were first set to
work it has not lowered perceptibly
since. Health officer Grieve, who
is paying close attention to It,
stated this morning that he believes
the water will remain as at pres
ent for long while.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-30
FIND MURDERED
WOMAN'S GOLD

The police were considerably
mystified today owing to the dis
appearance of $500 in gold which
Mrs. ole Gauvitte, who was muir
dered by her husband Saturday
night, drew out of the Old Nation.
al bank the day before her death.
This afternoon Sergeant McPhee
continued search which he had
given up this morning and finally
located $500 in gold in an old stove
that was in the woodshed.
1t was suspected at first that Gau-
vitte had robbed his wife before
killing her.
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The American ships are due, ac-
cording to schedule, at Yokohama
Oct. II and the navies of America
and Japan will be in active trim,
ready for a "frolic," at the same
time In the waters of Japan.
The American feet will be at bat
tie practice in Manila bay at the
time of the general review by the
emperor. The most positive denials
are made that there is anything
extraordinary in the announcement
of Japan's plans.
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tie with Chief of Police Barclay and
his force of three. The chief was
severely beaten. A report of the
trouble was made to Col. Cummins,
commanding the garrison, who re-
sponded to the appeal for help and
every soldier found was arrested.
1t is alleged that an offensive
story was published during the time
the soldiers were restricted to
camps about the big guns Of the
Notifications on lower Puget
Sound
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republicans and the populists eight
years ago for vice presidential
nominee he has had experience in
vice presidential nominations. He
declined these apd was named by
Gov. LIND of Minnesota to fill an
unexpired term in the United States
Senate. Later he was sent to con-
gress from a New York Tammany
district. After a short service In
congress he retired to go into bust
ness and promotion enterprises in
New York city, Towne is regard
ed as one of the most brilliant
speakers in the party, but his po-
litical career has been rather too
erratic for the more regular mem
bers of the party.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-30
REVOLUTIONISTS
STILL FIGHTING

Ell PASO, June 30.-Reports to.
day state that fighting is still going
on between Mexican troops and
revolutionists, with the advantage
apparently on the side of the lat
ter. At Juarez citizens are guard.
ing stores, excepting an attack by
revolutionists.
Conditions at Las Vagas are
slightly better. On the outskirts
of the town troops are engaging in
battle with the revolutionists.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-30
SEND COMPLAINTS TO
CREMATORY

Beginning tomorrow the crema-
tory department will assume charge
of the inspection OF alleys, cess
pools, rubbish heaps and garbage,
and any complaints hereafter
should be sent to the crematory de-
partment instead of the health de.
partment. The crematory depart.
ment telephone number is Main
1474. Inspector Cavanaugh, who
has been looking after Complaints
of violations of the health regula,
tons, has been turned over to the
crematory department and will
work under 1t instead of the health
department hereafter.
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TAFT LOSES JOB TODAY

WASHINGTON, d, c.. June 30
Taft spent his last day in the war
department today. Tomorrow he
will be plain Mr.. Taft. He spent
the day going over papers in the
Office with Wright. Tomorrow he
meets the subcommittee of the re-
publican campaign committee in
conference with Sherman to elect a
campaign manager,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-30
WHITE CITY co.
STEALS Water

Five automatic sprinklers were
running on the White City property
next to Recreation park at p. m.
yesterday in direct violation of the
water regulations. The incident
aroused much comment from those
who witnessed the ball game and
has been reported to the water com
missioner. who will take 1t up with
the White City Co.
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$l0,000,000
DIVIDENDS

SAN FRANCISCO, June 30.-Ten
million dollars will be put In circu-
lation tomorrow when semi-annual
dividends are paid by the CONNER
cial and savings banks and indus
trial institutions of this city. The
savings banks announce that they
will pay dividends for half year
ending today ON a basis of per
cent per annum. The average divi-
dend for other corporations will
amount to the same.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-30
BISHOP POTTER
NOT IMPROVED

NEW YORK, June 30-After ly-
ing at the point of death through
out the night Bishop Henry Potter,
who has been i'll at his home in
Cooperstown since June 8, Is unim-
proved today. It is feared he will
not survive the present attack.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-30
MORMON ISSUE
PLAQUES 'EM

DENVER, June 30.--The Mormon
issue will be brought before the
democratic committee by
Idaho Monday when the committee
takes up contests for seats. There
are six Idaho contests.
Other contests follow: Illinois,
90 New York. Ii; Pennsylvania, Z.
There will be six from the District
OF Columbia.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-30
MCCLELLAN
IS MAYOR

NEW YORK, June 30.-After two
years fight in the legislature and
courts Mayor Mcclellan today was
declared by Supreme Court Judge
Lambert to have been properly
elected mayor of New York over
Hearst.
In verdict following the recount
of ballots the court held that no
fraud existed, thus ending the fight.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-30
SPOKANE, WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, JUNE 1908.
WORK FOR
THOUSANDS

CHICAGO, June 3d. Thousands
of men who will return to work to-
morrow after months of enforced
idleness are celebrating the happy
occasion today. Happy families are
in the parks and hundreds went on
excursions. Practically every rail-
road man in the United States will
be working tomorrow, which is
termed Unemployment day."
The Illinois Central, which will
be among the largest corporations
to re-employ men, will put 5000 in
their old positions after eight
months idleness.
Information from Spokane rail.
way headquarters is to the effect
that this observance is not gener-
al, at least in the West. The rail
roads here also retrenched last
winter, but have been recalling the
men as rapidly as conditions war
ranted and are now close to nor
NAL again in most departments.
The Northern Pacific released
men from active duty under sus-
pension rule that permitted them to
seek other employment while still
retaining their rights with the
company. In all departments ex-
cept the train and engine list the
forces are nearly refilled. The lat
ter department is back to Is per
cent of what it was before.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-30
AMPS ESTATE INTACT

The will of George G. Armbs,
owner of the Ambs block, who died
recently, has been filed for probate.
The estate, according to the will,
is to remain intact until Sarah, the
3 year old daughter. becomes of
age. At that time the property is
to be odivided, enc half to the wild
ow and the other half to be divided
between the three children.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-30
BIG ELkS GO TO TEXAS

Judge Ludden, candidate Tor con-
gress, will leave for Dallas. Tex,
July as past exalted ruler of the
Elks lodge which gathers in an
nual convention there.
Judge KEENAN, goes to Dallas as
the district deputy of the Elks.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-30
JEWEL FOR DR.. OLMSTEAD

DR.. f. ID. Olmstead was present
ed with the jewel of past grand
master in Masonry last night at the
banquet concluding the comforting
of degrees on class of five. r. b.
Harris presented the token on be-
half of Orient lodge.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-30
JAPAN Will BE
READY FOR WAR
Entire Fleet to Maneuver When u
S. Navy Reaches Other Side

TOXIC, June 30-It is announced
today that grand naval maneuvers
will begin Oct. Is and continue un-
til the emperor and generals re-
view IT, fleet in the latter part of
November.
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WEiLE GETS CITY JOB

d. f. Weile has been appointed
foreman in the city water depart.
ment to take the place of Matt
Shaughnessy, relieved on account
OF politics. M, Shaughnessy has
been with the department six
years.
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WEDDING RING STOLEN.

A burglar secured wedding
ring, gold cuff buttons and an anne
thyst and gold rosary out OF the
Kempis flats last night. Entrance
was gained through a window. The
police have wen notified.
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 3O.-The
announcement of a grand maneuver
of the Japanese fleet was received
with interest by officers of the
American fleet in the harbor here.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-30

The committee representing the
Taxpayers league is composed OF
DR.. ]. e. Candy, Simon Rosen-
haupt, s. Heath, Theodore Gallard
and w. B. Roberts.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-30
SIXTY TWO STORIES

NEW YORK June 30Details Of the Hottest building in the
world oeng arranged today by architects acting for the
Equitable Life Society The structure nclud
ing tower will be 81 stories will $1000OO00 will
be erected the site of the edfce the block
bounded by Broadway Nassau Pine and Cedar SITS.
The will be feet above higher
Metropolitan tower which is 46 stories
building will have "a stories
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-30

Judge Huneke this morning sign
ed an order allowing the Carrabin
Commercial Co. of Hillyard to dis
incorporate as petitioned by the
trustees.
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TolUne of Neu York

Chas. A. Towne of New York is
always possibility for any nomi-
nation. AS the choice of the silver
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
YOUNG VETERANS
ELECT OFFICERS.
Joseph LIE Masurier Made Com
mander of Spanish War Organ
ization in Richmond.

Spanish War Veterans met in the
office of Mr.. r. L. Peyton yesterday
evening, and after organizing. proceed
ed to the election of officers. Mr..
Joseph LeN1asurier was made COM
mander; Mr.. r. Z. Peyton, Jr., senior
vice-commander, and Mr.. c. w. Bow
ers. Junior vice-commander. DIR. Her-
bett Mallory was appointed surgeon,
and Mr.. w. K. Underwater. adjutant.
Afessrs. w. NJ. Grubbs. James McGraw,
Jr., and Z. B. Loving constitute
board of trustees. Mr.. E. B. Loving
was designated as quartermaster
Messrs. r. Il. Peyton, a. H. Sands and
George n. Skipwitll will draft rules
and regulations and also compose a
committee on membership.
Much interest is being manifested in
the Richmond Camp of an organiza-
ton that is increasing every year all
over the United States and that seems
intended to become the successor to
the United Confederate Veterans. The
next meeting will be held on May 9Th
at the same time and place.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
RICHMOND VA THURSDAY APRILso 1909
News Gathered From Southside..

Mrs. Ward and two sons. Of Lynchburg
Miss Virginia ID. Hart, who wis OPP
Grated on at the Virginia Hospital sew
eral weeks ago, econtinucstto improve.
Miss jamie Robertson. OF Forest
Hill. is slowly improving from the
effects of ali operation Which was per-
formed at the Virginia Hospital some
time ago.
The Broad Rock Hunting and Fish
ing Club has opened It's new clubhouse
on the Gregory Pond property. A num-
Der of prominent citizens are members.
To-day is the last day in which.
liquor licenses will he granted, and
though 1T is rumored that q number will
not apply for a renewal, 1t vil not
be finally determined until this eve,
ming.
Friday night in Leader Hall Dixie
Association Will give an entertainment
for the benefit of the organization.
Many of the cleverest boys of the city
belong to the organization and the ell
tertainmcnt will be literally patron
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tho past few days, is much improved.
Mr.. $. Il. ulIman hts filed his ex-
pense account for the recent municipal
Champaign. The amount is s3-s2 for
entrance fee and 81 for printing.
Isaac N. Shank. OF Amelia Court
house. and Miss Grace C. Taylor, of
this city, were married yesterday at
Amelia Courthouse, where they Will
make their home In the future.
Mayor II. A. Maurice is in Philadel-
phia. where he went to attend the
funeral of his aunt, N1rs. Mary Jane
Woodland who died in that city Sum
day evening.
Prayer meeting was conducted at
Stockton Street Church last night by
Mr.. j. H. Terry and MI. j. B. Hill, of
Richmond College.
Mr.. and Mrs O. D. Bass have re-
turned from their wedding trip.
Treasurer Gillian. of Chesterfield
county, was a visitor to the city yes
terday.
Mrs. f. w. Merchant has as her guest
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
OBITUARY
Mrs. virginia d. Row..

home on Tuesday D tight. alea at at 1926 nsu
: i Rorn "a atte pa. lingering illness.
the daughter of the late William II
Nalle and Eliza Hewlett, and a sister
t or the late pr. j. r. Nalle She was
IN efe > WIDOW "a of Mr.. John Wesley Boyd,
was much beloved by her family and and
a large circle of friends. She was
q q /, ,, faithf ~ member Of Centenary
TER Mrs. Mary E. Bland, and her Son.
-Mr. James N. Boyd. and the following
Srandchildren: Elizabeth, Virginia. Mi.
dred, Mary, James r. NJ, Richard and
and John Boyd Bland. '''''s
- The funeral will take place from
s she residence tnans. No. 15 West Grace
J. 5'! n Ia tHHsaay, Of at p NJ The Rev
the I Rev. J. Y. bowman, of Xii Saints
Episcopal Church, will conduct the
services services. The pall-bearers will be as
Honorary-John p Branch. samue,
Cohen, Moses Hutzler, ". r. Savage, ".
NJ. Hill. Adolph Dill, T. c. Williams.
" w. !, James mes B: Pace. John B. Purcell.
". NJ. Hapliston. Dr.. a. S. George, Dr..
Richard II. Smith.
Active-C. r. Corling. Allen B. War
rem. Norman Call, Burnett Lewis, X.
=; G 10 !, George e9I Watt, w H: Palmer,
w. A. Moncure.
Thomas G. Burton.
Mr.. Thomas G. Burton. Of No. 500
East Leigh Street. died last night
shortly after II o'clock in the Virginia
HOSPITAL. He had been sick for seye
eral weeks. He was taken to tho hos
pital on Tuesday and an operation,
from the effects of which he never
recovered, was performed.
Mr.. Burton IN
county siNty-seven years ago, being
the son OF Mr.. William Burton, Of that
county. For many years he was in
the music business in this city. He
vas one of the members OF the old
richmond Music Company. "A few years
ago he retired from business on ac-
count Of his health. but had returned
to work few weeks before his death.
lie leaves his widow. who was Miss
Molly Gary, of Lunenburg county and
nine children: four daughtcrs--Mrs A.
l.. Kelley, of Lynchburg. and Mrs.
Woody Mallory and Misses Jessie and
Virginia Dare Burton, of Richmond
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
GIVEN JAMESTOWN MEDAL
Flrst One Struck or IL Prosecutor -,
President Rooscycif ~

WASHINGTON, d. G. An,.n on
PRESIDENT Roosevelt was today No
scented with the first medal strnc,. are
esuitninmnemorating the Jamestown EMO 80.
I,sion COMMITTEES representing the
president Harry st. George TuckeIr D 81
rector General Martin, c. Brooks INN
son and G, T; Shepherd, made the pre- pre-
S vas NON me n, speech of presentation
fr Ts made a brief response. 'i'o
The medal is handsome nlate ne
prone executed by Tiffany, and viii
6 Ss }P ng.,ia -, BY the limited number Of
re n.its uisheo men who will receive