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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
MEN NOW IMPRESS
ED WITH NECESSITY OF RE-
NOW NG ADMINISTRATIVE
AFFAIRS FROM POLITICAL
ENTANGLEMENTS.

There is a quiet but forcible
movement on foot for the launching
of an independent, nonpartisan citi-
zens ticket in the municipal elec-
ton next spring. Behind the move
are me of we'll known standing
both in business and in politics,
democrats and republicans, and il
the idea makes the progress in the
next month or so that 1t has in
the last few weeks it is bound
before long to become an import
ant factor to be reckoned with in
all calculations of municipal politi.
cal possibilities.
Those leading off in the new
movement have kept their plans
well guarded thus far and say they
are not yet ready to place the mat
ter before the public. They think
that once the movement is launch
ed it will gain force rapidly, as the
spirit of nonpartisan control OF To-
cal affairs has made rapid strides
everywhere in recent years.
The new movement will be put
forward in the interest of bust
ness administration at the city
hall. 1t is felt that the large ques-
tons presenting themselves need
ness ability that can be procured,
and it is said this can best be got
ten through the united action of
the people without regard to po-
litical lines. With bridges to
build, the water system to be ex-
tended, sewers and street improve
ments to be made, all costing in
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
BROAD INJUNCTION DENIED

The permanent restraining order
sought for by James c. Broad
against the city of Spokane and
the board OF public works in the
matter of his contract with the
city for the construction of the
First ward sewer, was this morn
ing denied by Superior Judge
Hinkle.
In Pursuance of what was con-
sidered better plan for the con-
struction of the new sewer, the
city council passed an ordinance
annulling a previous one under the
terms of which Broad submitted a
bid and received the contract.
Broad sought to have the change
annulled by the courts and the or
dinance under which he secured
the contract declared in full force.
Broad also secured temporary in
junction against the board or
works restraining them from ac-
cepting any bids on the new speci-
fications until the court had made
its ruling in the matter.
In deciding the case this morn
ing the court was of the opinion
that the council had the right to
reject the assessment roll If it saw
tit, giving as authority the law Of
1901.
"The court is Of the opinion that
the plaintiff, If he be damaged,
would more properly proceed
against the city in a damage suit.
He Is not interested in the case
as a property holder along the as
sessed district and is only affected
as far as his contract is concern
ed" said Judge Hinkle.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
BRYAN DEMANDS
THE PROOF

DETROIT, Sept. 22.-Bryan this
afternoon sent telegram to
Roosevelt demanding that the
president prove his charges that
Governor Haskell is connected
with Standard Oil and that the
Standard Oil is back of Bryan in
the present campaign.
The telegram is the result of a
statement made by Roosevelt last
week at Sycamore Hill referring
to allegations by Hearst against
Haskell as practically similar to
charges of his own.
Bryan continued:
you add that publication of this
correspondence has not merely
justified in striking fashion the
action of the administration, but
also casts curious sidelight on
the attacks upon the administration
both in the Denver convention and
in Bryan's campaign. AS the selec-
ton of Haskell as chairman of the
resolution committee at Denver,
and also as treasurer of the nation
al committee had my approval and
endorsement, | feel it my duty TO
demand an immediate investigation
of charge which is endorsed by
the president of the United Stats.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
SEALS
THEIR STORY

VALLEJO, CAL, Sept. 22.-Mrs.
Harry Magnus, daughter Of we'll
known Los Angeles family, was
shot and killed in her home here
today by Charles Seyburg, machin-
list at Mare Island navy yard, who
then blew the top of his head off.
There were no witnesses.
The tragedy occurred shortly
after Harry Magnus, husband, had
gone to work at the island. Neigh
bors saw Seybury enter the house,
heard shots and found the woman
dead with bullet through her
heart.
Seyburg lay on bed with pis-
toll in his hand.
The body Of the woman was
dressed as though she was pre-
pairing to 90 out when the shot was
fired. The room was in confusion.
The Magnuses had lived here seven
years.
Seyburg quit his job yesterday,
saying his friends would never see
him again. He went directly to
the Magnus home and committed
the crime. Neighbors say Seyburg
and the woman were often seen in
each others company.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
100 AUTOS FOR
VISITORS

II you see about 100 automobiles
lined up in the vicinity of the
Northern Pacific depot at o'clock
Friday afternoon, don't become
frightened and think that the
whole state is moving to Spokane.
It's only about 100 Seattle boosters
of the chamber of commerce of
that town coming to see us. OF
course, it won't take 100 autos to
transport the boosters. but that
many will be on hand for the indi-
viduals from Seattle are of many
minds, and each one may want to
see a different section of the town
The afternoon will be spent in
seeing Spokane and showing the
Sound visitors what a real city is
Then a reception will be given the
visitors in the chamber of COM
merce rooms from 6 to 7. A ban
quet costing IS q plate will be
spread in the Hall of the Doges,
Davenport's, at 1880, and probably
last into the wee sma hours.
Not the least of the banquet at
fractions will be the headliners
from the various theaters, who
have been secured for the enter
talnment of the visitors.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
N0NPART|SAN TICKET FOR.
COMING CITY ELECTION

the aggregate many millions of
dollars, it is deemed advisable that
the city government should call to
its aid the best business talent OBJ
tainable If results are to be forth
coming.
Business men who usually never
bother themselves with municipal
affairs have recently given NUM-
cipal affairs some attention and
were surprised at the magnitude
of the questions that now present
themselves.
These men say that Spokane has
outgrown it's old clothes and must
speedily make adequate prepare
tions to take it's place with cities
of the first magnitude. Many of
the present public utilities must be
rebuilt on a larger and more per-
manent scale, and 1t is held that at
this particular juncture, more than
in any preceding period in it's his
tory, is united action, unbiased by
partisan spirit, needed by the city
of Spokane.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22

ASKS MARKET

The petitions that have been in
circulation on the northside pray
ing the city council to establish a
public market in that section
req ~"ed, the city clerks Office to-
dal and will be presented to the
city council tonight. The petition
ers ask for a market north of the
river "at some convenient place
designated by residents of the dis
trict."
There are 241 names on the petit
ton, which were secured after a
few days effort. Justice G. W..
Suckers name heads the list.
The probable action of the city
council on the petition is uncer-
tain. 1t will likely be referred to
the council as a committee of the
whole.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
HELH UP
THE TOWN

AUBURN, Cal, Sept. 22.-Sher-
ifs Office and posse are securing
the hills of Placer county for two
masked men who last night held
up and robbed George C. Hepburn
and Is persons. in country store
at Apologize, 10 miles north. Near
ly the entire population had gath
cred at the store for mail after the
train left when the holdup oc.
Cured.
The robbers suddenly appeared
and commanded everybody to hold
up their hands. One protested and
was struck over the head. They
commanded the men, women and
children to put valuables in hand
kerchief and then marched all to a
tunnel and ordered them to remain
there under penalty.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
VISIT OF RAILROAD CAPITAL
ISTs IS EXPECTED TO RE-
MODEL TRAFFIC CONDl-
TIONS GREATLY IN THIS
CITY.

A union depot is to be built on
the present site of the Northern
Pacific freight offices, and a Chi
cago, Milwaukee e ST. Paul depot
on Riverside avenue, near Jeffer-
son street. According to informa-
ton which local men close to rail-
road officials claim to be in pos
session of, those are the plans of
the big northwestern railroad in
terests. That the trip of the board
of directors of the st. Paul road
over the line as far as completed
is for the purpose of fixing upon
a terminal site, Is a certainty.
From the fact that there is now
a meeting of representatives of
the Northern Pacific, Union Pacific
and Canadian Pacific in st. Paul,
it is argued that the matter of the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22

Your high position, as well as
sense of justice, would prevent
your sanctioning such a charge if
unproven. | respectfully request
you to furnish the proof you pos
sess or if you have none | request
you to indicate the method by
which the truth may be ascertain
ed.
'In the statement given out by
you, you endorse the charge
against Haskell that he was once
employed by the Standard and con-
nected with an attempt to bride
Attorney General Monnett OF
Ohio to dismiss suit pending
against the Standard.
I'm endorsing this charge you at
tack the democratic party and can
didate by saying Haskell stands
high in the councils of Bryan.
This charge is so serious ! can
not allow it pass unnoticed. Has
kell demands an investigation now,
and | agree with you that if he is
guilty he is unfit to be connected
with the democratic committee.
Il think you will agree with me
that If he Is innocent he deserves
to be exonerated from SO damning
an accusation"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
DEM0CRATSGET
FIRST GORE

Judge George Turner will be
chairman of the democratic rally
at the armory Wednesday evening,
when will be addressed by Sena-
tor Gore. of Oklahoma. The young
democrats will be represented on
the reception committee by Bruce
Blake in the absence of Il. o. Con
nor, president. Thomas Maloney
will represent the congressional
campaign organization, II. d. Mer-
rift the state committee, Il. A..
Childs the county organization, and
probably o. p. Wiltermood the Bry-
an volunteers. This committee
will meet Senator Gore at the
train and take him in charge for
the Spokane visit.
William Goodyear, democratic
candidate for congress from tNs
district, will deliver short fad
dress in conjunction with Senator
Gore, and Judge Turner 9S chair
man will make the introductory re-
marks. The democrats are at least
certain to draw first gore in this
campaign.
On account of the rally the
young democrats will omit their
regular meeting Thursday evening.
Following Senator Gore. Theo-
dore Bell, California, will speak
for the democrats in the armory
Saturday evening.
Special trains are to be run over
the Inland to attend the meeting
I'm the armory Wednesday night.
All Of the faithful of Moscow and
Colfax are expected to take ad-
vantage of the opportunity to come
and hear the speaker and to for
mulate campaign plans in conjunc-
ton with local democrats.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
BANKS SUFFER- BY
OFFICIAL IGNORANCE

WASHINGTON, Sept, 22.--De.
claring that impairment of capital
is frequently taken for insolvency,
and that bank examiners made
mistakes in adjudging solvency OF
national banks, Lawrence o. Muir.
ray, controller of currency, today
continued grilling the national
bank examiners of Mississippi.
He explained what constitutes
insolvency, and declared a bank is
not insolvent until its entire capt.
tai and surplus is absorbed by
losses, and assets are insufficient
to cover liabilities to depositors.
or other creditors exclusive of CAPT
tai stock.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
SEATTLE BOOSTERS
ON THE WAY

SEATTLE, Sept. pa special
train bearing 1913 Seattle chamber
of commerce excursionists left at
noon today for Portland. where
they will be given reception to-
night. The party will reach Walla
Walla Wednesday and Lewiston
Thursday. They will arrive in
Spokane Friday afternoon and
spend Saturday night in Ellens-
burg.
The excursionists are wearing
little silver watch charms advertis-
ing the Yukon exposition. On one
side is the seal of the exposition,
on the other the motto OF the
chamber; "One for all: all for
one" Aside from four Pullman
coaches there are an observation
car and two diners.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
INTOXICATED GIRL SENT
HOME BY MESSENGER

A messenger boy had an unusual
call for his services last night In
these times when reform of all
kinds Is abroad in the land. He
found that he was called upon to
escort to her home nice-looking,
well dressed young woman so far
advanced In a condition OF intoxica
ton as to be unable to go home
alone. The young woman's COM
panions had evidently shifted the
burden of seeing her home. after a
night of dissipation, on the shoul.
ders of the messenger boy. who
gave her the attention that her
boon companions denied her.
The messenger was equal to the
emergency. With his charge he
boarded the northbound 1885 Lid.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
FIRE CHIEF ASKS
$4,000 TOTAL

In his annual estimate of ex-
penses filed with the fire commits
sioners, Fire Chief Myers calls for
80 additional men for his depart
ment, distributed as follows: Ten
for station 10, now being built at
Division and Gordon; eight men
for truck 8; three men for engine
6; one relief engineer. one relief
stoker, six pipemen to fill out va
cancies on old wagon crews, two
truckmen to fill out present crews
and one assistant engineer.
The chief asks the sum of $685.
900 for salaries, which includes the
additional men above mentioned
For new apparatus the chief
SPECIFICS the following needs: Com
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
MORMONS ARE
CELEBRATING DAY

SALT LAKE CITY, Sept a.
Members of the church of Jesus
Christ of Latter Day Saints, or
Mormons, throughout Utah and
other states today are celebrating
the S5th anniversary of the found
ing of the sect by Joseph Smith.
According to Mormon history, Jo-
seph was prophet in oommunica-
ton with heavenly messenger
during the night between Septem-
Der 81 and 90, 1925.
Three visions were given him.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22

gerwood car and rode to Euclid
avenue. The woman was the occa-
sion of many curious glances from
the passengers on the crowded car,
particularly those of the feminine
gender, but it didn't bother the
messenger. All seemed to have a
nave feeling of sympathy for the
unfortunate girl, who appeared
wholly oblivious to her surround
ings.
She was a frail, delicate crea-
ture. having more the appearance
of woman of refinement than one
accustomed to nights OF debauch-
cry. The one remark that could
be heard as she left the car, safely
in the care of the messenger, was,
what pity"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22

bination truck, $4,000; hose wagon,
$1,000; water tower, $500; extra
first size engine, $3.50; second
size extra engine to replace No. 2,
$3.50; same kind engine to re-
place No. 8, $3.50; same kind en-
CINE for station 6, $3.50; 2,c00
feet of hose for station 10, 81 800
Fire alarm extensions: New boxes,
100000: registers, 1915; gong and
indicator, $3.50; plain gong. SIPS;
new wire. $1,000; total, $4S,O50; or
grand total of $1S6,050.
The fire commissioners have re.
ferred the chiefs requisition to the
city council without change and
will recommend that he be granted
the additional men and equipment
asked for.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
CRAZED MAN KILLS
TWO WITH A BAR

WASHINGTON. d. c., Sept. a.
Suddenly seized with homicidal
mania, Andrew Lightfoot. patient
in the government hospital for in
sane, today killed two persons
with steel crowbar. He escaped
during the excitement and was
pursued to a swamp. where he was
shot in the leg and captured.
When the guards closed In
around the swamp he stiil carried
the crowbar.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
COURT DENIES NONSUIT

Judge Huheke has denied the
motion for a dismissal of the case
of Tony Gurcea. administrator of
the state OF Domenico Catruzola,
against Burns & Gordon and p.
Welch & Co, for $4,000 damages.
On the completion of the testi.
mony of the first witness for the
plaintiff, the attorneys for the de-
PENDANTS asked that the case be
taken out of the hands of the jury
and Judgment in favor of the de.
PENDANTS be rendered by the court
on the grounds of an insufficiency
of evidence
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
BRYAN WILL ANSWER
ROOSEVELT

DETROIT, Sept. 22.-Bryan ad-
dressed a concourse of students at
Ann Arbor university at noon to-
day, explaining his attitude on
trusts, labor and the bank guaran-
tee plan. After speaking here Bry-
an left for Columbus.
He WIS importuned for a reply
to the accusation of Roosevelt that
Illegal combinations are supporting
the democratic ticket, but said he
would give out a statement later
He refused to discuss the Haskell
incident.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
STATE PREACHERS
FIGHT CANNON

TACOMA, Sept. 22.-Speaker
Cannon was given a hard rap by
the Puget Sound Methodist confer
ence, just closerd. Every one of
the 200 ministers in the district
are pledged to vote against anyone
for congress who will vote to re-
turn Cannon to the speakers chair,
The ministers want a speaker
who will encourage passage of a
bill prohibiting interstate shipment
of liquor into prohibition territory.
Cannon was named in the resolu-
tons.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
STATE COUNT IS SLOW

The slowness with which the re-
turns are being made by the pre-
cincts is accountable for much irk-
some delay in the work of the
state and congressional political
Until the names of
the new county central committee
men are learned the work of or
ganizing for the campaign is great
ly hampered, as only the newly
elected committee can elect it's Of
ficers. Any action in this respect
by the old members will not be le-
gal unless endorsed by the new
committee when it is formed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22

Special Correspondence to The Press
SEATTLE, Sept. 22.-What mys-
terious motive drove Mrs. Martha
M. Davis, beautiful, talented and
wealthy beyond all dreams of avar-
ice, to seek the refuge of suicides
grave?
This is the question that is still
being asked repeatedly and vainly
in Seattle's most exclusive social
circles.
Six months ago Mrs. Davis, who
was Miss Martha Myers, an unus-
ually gifted musician, very popular
in social and musical circles on the
Pacific coast, married John Davis,
a millionaire realty operator of this
city. The wedding took place in
San Francisco.
While on an extended wedding
tour to Europe Mr.. and Mrs. Davis
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
MAYBE THIS WILL
HOLD DRILLERS

A huge piece of granite, weigh
ing $4,000 pounds. was hauled out
to the Interstate fair grounds this
morning and set in place on a con-
crete foundation In the infield. 1t
is the rock that the rock drilling
contestants are to use.
Last year it was thought the
piece of granite secured was of
sufficient size, but ii was found too
small for the number OF contest.
ants and the records they made.
The granite was furnished bv the
Washington Monumental & Cut
Stone Co.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
SENATOR GORE COMING
OVER THE N. P.

The democratic committee was
informed this afternoon that Sena-
tor Gore will arrive at ABS tomor-
row afternoon over the North PACT.
fic from the east. He will be ac-
companied by Mrs. Gore and they
will probably be entertained at the
home of Judge Turner.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
CHASTITY CRIME
REPEATED

BEDFORD, Ind, Sept. 22.-Near
the spot where the body Of Miss
Schaefer, young school teacher,
was found three years ago, the
body Of beautiful young girl, un-
doubtedly murdered in the same
way as Miss Schaefer, was discov-
cred today. The face was fiattened
y heavy blow as in the Schaefer
case. 1t is thought one man is
guilty of both crimes.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
EXPERT PUBLICITY MAN.

L. L. Gregory of st. Paul, for
merly in charge of publicity of the
Minnesota state fair, has been en-
ployed to boom the Interstate fair,
and Judging by the way he has
started out he has proven a good
investment, Mr.. Gregory has been
in the publicity business for many
years. Secretary Cosgrove, while
with the Minnesota fair. had oppor-
tunity to judge his work.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
SALMON SHIP WRECKED.

SEATTLE. Sept 22.-The Mer-
chants exchange has received
word that the Star OF Bengal, the
Alaska Packers association vessel
loaded with salmon for San Fran.
cisco, Is a total wreck on Cprona-
lion island near Wrangol
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
BACK TO WASHINGTON.

OYSTER BAY, Sept 22.--Roose.
welt today abandoned the summer
capital and returned to Washing.
ton. The president and his wife
were accompanied to the depot by
a large crcwd. He made a speech
fycm the rear platform of the car.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
STRUGGLED in so
TONS OF OPIUM

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. o.
William j. McMullen, Arthur M.
Jones and Charles Swanson, mar
inc firemen, are under arrest, &C
cused of attempting to smuggle
opium into this port from Vancou-
verb c. Fifty tons of opium
was taken.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
WELCOME NEW PASTOR

The Ladies' Aid society of Union
Park Methodist church will give a
reception in honor of the new pas
tor, Rev. II. A. Sheldon, and his
wife. Addresses of welcome will
be delivered by Drs. Hawk, Kimball
and Rasmus.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
HOLSTERS TO ASSEMBLE

A Hoosier club will be organized
tonight at meeting of Indiana
people in the chamber of commerce
assembly, Hutton building. There
are enough Hoosiers here to form
a thriving organization
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22

AS the result he visited the hill of
Cumorah the following day and
found buried the sacred plates con-
tanning the creed of the sect
The Mormon membership is now
in excess of 100000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
HONDURAS HEATED UP

SAN FRANCISCO. Sent 22---
Amapla, Honduras In under mar
tial law according 10 news hF0ught
by the cruisers milwaukee, which
Is coaling here. government
troops are in readiness TO quell
any uprising of natives in the In
1~rior.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
SAYS HE Is GUILTY.

Sentence upon Jack Lloyd, who
this morning pleaded guilty to the
charge of stealing tools valued at
$27, will be passed tomorrow by
Judge Hinkle. The tools belonging
to Charles Long were stolen on
Jlfy
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22

Unexpectedly returned to Seattle,
assigning as reason the serious
illness OF the brides mother
They engaged sumptuous apart
ments In a fashionable hotel and
had plans completed for a splendid
mansion which they intended for a
home.
Early In the evening Mr.. Davis
left the rooms on a short errand
and returned, to find his wife with
ing in the throes of death, while an
emptsed carbolic acid phial gave
mute evidence of suicide.
The beautiful woman died with
out giving any explanation and her
husband and relatives say they can
assign no reason for the rash act.
Up to the last day of her life Mrs.
Davis was said to have given every
indication of being supremely
happy and contented.