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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-28
TO ORGANIZE BRYAN
Volunteers HERE

Organization of Spokane
branch of the Bryan volunteers is
being agitated among democrats
supporting the Nebraskan. The
idea of the volunteer organization
Is not to interfere with work of the
regular party organization, but to
furnish a common ground on which
all supporters of Bryans doctrines
can stand regardless of party afiil.
iation on other issues. A call for
a meeting to start the movement
will probably be issued early next
week. The Bryan volunteers have
been organized in many states,
and there are branches in this
state, the latest being at Seattle
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-28

Lincoln St, offered to furnish q
room in the new home.
One of the substantial union
labor pledges made is that of the
BARRIERS, whose donation will
amount to about 5000.
AS an illustration of the work
involved in the undertaking which
the club has SO successfully COM
pleted Sec. Jones sent out 1000
letters before the work started in
addition to the matter furnished
newspapers and by personal con-
ference.
II the 100000 did nothing more
for year it would still have a re-
markable record left. but the regu-
lar program of boosting for Spo-
kane has been resumed as II moth
ing had happened. The Home for
the Friendless campaign is re-
garded as little more than an In
cident of the days work as far as
the club is concerned.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-28
GIRL OF IS PROUD OF BEING
QUEEN OF THIEVES

time. The goods stolen We're often
disposed of by the girls at a
fence" operated by Mexican.
Il was not the real leader of the
band" said the queen but
was glad to earn the title of queen
and | liked the excitement.
planned every detail OF the robbery
of my fathers house and helped
the boys do the work. she said
proudly.
The queen" Is pretty convent
graduate and accomplished must
clan.
The bandits. according to one OF
their number, had planned to leave
Cleveland soon and so to New
York 10 carry out their operations
Seven of the band have now been
arrested. and the rest OF the II are
being watched by the police.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-28
MOTHER WORKS IN STORE TO
FIT HER SON TO BE A LORD

Here he studied medicine and for
years praosice1 in various New
England towns. He said little OF
his family, and none but his wife
knew that he was descended from
the nobility. When Lord Cough
died some years ago the estates
passed to a cousin, aud II is this
claim that Mrs Lowering Is con-
testing on behalf of her son.
Young Lowering is being be-
seiged with leap year proposals.
since his fight for the title has be-
come generally known. One wom-
an oqered to devote a fortune Of
$4,000 to the establishment of his
claim
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-28
BUDDHISTS WORSHIP
IDOLS IN SEATTLE

SEATTLE, March 2S.-Within
the next fortnight work will be be-
gIa" on what will be the only
Buddhist church in -he United
States owned by Buddhist organi-
cation. the building standing on
ground also owned by the society.
The ground has already been pur-
chased at 101S Main ST.. at cost
approximately $4,000. the plans
have been drawn and the contract
for building to cost about $4,000
let.
G. Nakai, the pastor of the Seat
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-28
BRILLIANT ORATOR
WILL NAME BRYAN
special Correspondence to The Pres

special Correspondence to The Presa
OMAHA, March 2S.-The Ne
braska delegation to the demo-
cratic national convention has Sc
lected Ignatius J. Dunn to place
VIM. Jennings Bryan in nomination
for president Of the United States.
Dunn is one Of the four delegates.
at-large selected by the Nebraska
state convention.
He is city attorney of Omaha and
has been identified with democratic
state politics for II years. He is
an attorney of high standing and a
brilliant orator. During the party
dissensions in recent years in Ne
braska he has managed to strike a
happy medium, and now represents
united party in the state.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-28
POLICE after WOMAN

The county prosecuting attor-
ney's Office is determined to hold
Helen Mullen. wife of Pat Mullen,
the holdup man, on some pretext.
This morning she was arraigned
and pleaded not guilty to the crime
of receiving four stolen chickens
which Walter Jones, a youth,
swipel somewhere in the Hangman
creek vicinity.
The Mullen woman is believed
by the police to know considerable
more than she will tell about her
husband, Pat Mullen's, criminal
acts.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-28
SURVIVORS
SUFFERING

MEXICO CITY, March 2S.-Con-
flicting reports of the extent of the
disaster at Chilapa continue to pour
into this city, but officials are con-
fident that the loss of life is not
as great as first indicated.
Concern is felt over the condi-
ton of the survivors, who are with
out food or shelter. The city is 40
miles from a railroad and the only
access Is over mountain trail. Re-
lief parties have been sent out, but
as yet none of these have reached
the stricken city.
People are reported suffering in
tensely, as water is scarce and lit
tie food is to be had
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-28
YOUNG DEMOCRATS
AFTER MEMBERS

The executive board of the
Young Mems Democratic club of
Spokane county met today and per-
fected plans for organizing the
work in precincts. Members of the
board from each ward are dele
gated to secure as many members
as possible for the club in each
precinct in the city. Precinct or
ganization in the county will be
taken up under the direction of the
executive board.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-28
EXCURSION RATE
TO SEE FLEET

LOS ANGELES, March 2S.-An
order of the interstate commerce
commission prohibiting transconti-
mental railroads from putting into
effect low rates to the Pacific coast
during the visit of the fleet has
been revoked.
Notice of this decision has been
received here. The low rates will
go into effect at Chicago on April
4 and 8.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-28
PROPERTY SHIPPED
SUBJECT TO TAXES

Taxable property of any nature,
where the shipment emanates and
ends within the state. and where
1t has been started from one coun-
ty before the first day of March, is
assessable upon arrival at its des-
tination, according to decision
rendered by the state board of tax
commissioners.
The decision was called forth by
a case taken before the state board
by the assessor of Snohomish coun-
ty, covering the question of assess
ing wheat stored in the Great
Northern warehouse at that point.
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Special Correspondence to The Press

Special Correspondence to The Press
CLEVELAND. March PSI am
glad that have earned the right
to be called tho bandit queen"
This was the startling statement
given the officers of the juvenile
court after they had wrung from
Edith Beli. Is, confession of a
series of robberies extending over
two years and totaling perhaps
$25 600.
The robberies were committed by
a gang of boys ami girls styling
themselves tho Westside bandits. y
They eliminated in the robbing OF
the queens" own father. The
the boys carried out the plans. oft.
en- girls helped plan the robberies
over the card tables, and at mid
night robbing three places at a
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-28
WINS w. C. T. U. PRIZE

The w. c. I. L. silver medal
defamation contest last night at
the Norwegian-Danish church was
won by Miss Emily Frieze. There
were six contestants. The judges
were Mrs Il. c. Swami, Mrs. Gal
braith and Prof. ID. +. Westmore
A program of vocal an instrument
tai music was rendered
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-28
they WON'T Be SHOT
At SUNRISE

Eighteen privates of militia COM
pany H were tried before court
martial at the armory last night
on charge of gambling to an ex-
tent that the police were able to
catch them at it and for petty
breaches of discipline The result
of the trials will not be made pub
lie at once. Major w. l.. Lemon,
courtmartial has power to assess
fines.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-28
MORGAN MADE
HARTMAN OUT

PORTLAND, March 28.-A spe-
cial dispatch from New York states
that e. H. Hartman has resigned
from the presidency Of the Union
Pacific to be succeeded by c. s.
Mellen.
1t is stated that Hartman relin.
quished control last October, but
the fact was kept secret, and de-
clares his iictation of the roads
ceased when he was called upon
by Morgan during the panic for
collateral on loans. Then he had
to give up his u p. shares.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-28
NEW BROTHERHOOD LODGE

A new lodge of the Fraternal
brotherhood was installed at Medi-
cal Lake Thursday by the Spo-
kane lodge, c. B. Langlier, deputy
supreme president, acted as install
ing officer and the lodge started
with 26 members. A social pro
gram with addresses and refresh
ments marked the occasion. Ten
applications were received and
eight candidates initiated at the
last meeting of the Snokane lodge.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-28
FINED $500 FOR
TAKING $35

Judge Huneke this morning fined
James Mcnamara $500 for taking
$35 from man at Ondawa Inn.
Both Mcnamara and the other man
were drunk at that time. Deputy
Prosecutor KiZer introduced sever
al letters he received from &C
quaintances Of McNamara's az
kahlotus. Unless the fine is paid
Mcnamara will have to serve 166
days in the county Jail.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-28
special Correspondence to The Press


LONDON, March 28.--The threat
of the members Of the press gal
lery in the German reichstag to
strike because deputy called them
pigs, calls attention to the entirely
different manner in which press
galleries are run on the continent
than they are in London and Wash
ington.
In Paris, Berlin and Vienna the
galleries are large and admission to
them Is easy, All sorts and kinds
of papers, including virulent politi-
cal sheets. have their own repre-
sentatives. They no not sit quietly
and attend to their business of
writing reports, but try to take as
much part in the proceedings as
the members on the floor. When a
socialist member gets up to speak,
all the socialist reporters do their
best To give him an ovation. They
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-28
TRY TO BLOW UP
BUCKLEY WELLS

DENVER, March 28--.An attempt
was made early today to dynamite
the residence of Gen. Buckley
Wells, general manager of the
Smuggler Union mines at Telluride
Wells was in command of the
state troops called out in the strike
trouble a few years ago.
Orchard testified that Wells was
one CT the men be tried to kill.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-28
WOULDN'T THAT
FROST your"

, e. D. Lynn, who fell from
'the sixth story of the Paul
, son building yesterday aft
ernoon, is not believed to be
, seriously Ill, according to
reports from st. Luke's hos
pital today. He is very sore
and sustained some slight
cuts. Those who ran to his
aid after he fell heard him
say when he got into a sit
ting posture:
, wouldn't that frost
} your"
Ordinarily a fall Of that
distance, about 75 feet,
would kill a man, but the
} force of Lynn's fall was
stopped by three different
} projections. Lynn lives at
ELS Third av. and has been
married only two months.
a q a = a a a a a a a a a a
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-28

Sulzer, the act ess. A year ago
she was compelled to leave Ger
many, and has since been appear
ing in Paris.
At that time the prince was sent
to South Africa in the hope that
his absence would cure him of his
infatuation for her. Immediately
following his return, recently, he
renewed his devotions. The kaiser.
in a great rage, Immediately issued
the decree of Punishment.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-28
ROBBED ON TRAIN

Erick Olson, living at the Chica
go hotel, notified the police this
morning that last night he was
robbed on a train of $50. He was
coming from St. Johns and sus
poets stranger who made his &C
Quaintance on the trip.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-28
RIVER STOPS FALLING

The recent rain apparently was
heavier in the mountains than here
judging by the report from the up
river pumping station. where the
new water connections are to be
made. Yesterday and last night
however, a lowering of the water
was not perceptible.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-28

tie Japanese society, is now in ia
pan, and when he returns he will
bring with him an image of
Buddha, for which a place has been
reserved in the chepel, and which
will be set up ami used in the serv-
ices of the society. Members of
the society here say that this i'm
age will probably be two or three
times the size of man.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-28
GASTY PLEADS
NOT GUILTY

E. II. Gasty. yhe broker who is
charged with the ENLIGHTENMENT OF
sS,0S0 from II. p. O'Reilly of Sc
attic, agent for the American Tele-
graphone Co.. pleaded not guilty
when arraigne before Justice Hin
kle this afternoon. The case will
be tried Tuesday. In default OF
$4,000 bond Gasty was locked up.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-28
TEXAS SHERIFF SEXES
PROPERTY OF OIL TRUST

dered Sheriff Johnson, of Travis
county, to attach all property Of the
corporation he can find to satisfy
a Judgment of 81 $4,000 imposed by
the state supreme court.
The sheriff and deputies have al
ready seized considerable property.
The company will probably attempt
to escape by appealing for writ
of error to the federal courts. 1t
is branch of the Standard Oil
trust
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-28
LOSES SIGHT AND STARVES

SANTA MONICA, Cal, March %.
to live longer when
assured he would never see again,
Rev. G. M. Baird, retired Lutheran
minister, refused all food and
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-28
HoLDUP GETS EXTENSION

Jimmy O'Rfien, the Italian
streetcar holdup, who is the last
of the six to be jailed, was brought
before Judge Huneke this morning
and was given until Monday to Sc
cure an attorney. 1t is believed
he will plead guilty.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-28
VANDERBILT DIVORCE DENIED

NEW YORK, March 2S.-Mrs.
Vanderbilt declares the report that
she contemplates divorce from
her husband, Alfred G. Vanderbilt,
absolutely without foundation. She
says she left Newport on account of
her sons i'll health and will return
to Newport in six weeks.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-28
SUES RAILROAD FOR FIRE

J. E. Carman this morning
brought suit against the Northern
Pacific railroad for $4,000 on ac-
count of the loss of wheat at Ty-
Ter, Wash, by fire which it is al
legged caught from engine sparks.
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COMPANY WILL RESORT TO
USUAL PROCESS OF APPEAL
ING TO FEDERAL COURT TO
62CAPE JUDGMENT,

AUSTIN, Texas, March 28.-The
Anal move In the fight between the
state Of Texas and the Waters
pierce Oil Co., which has lasted
three years and has passed in re-
view before many courts, was taken
today when the court of appeals Or
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-28
Banished for Loving
This Actress


special correspondence 70 Vne Fresk
BERLIN, March 28.-Kaiser Will
helm has summary dismissed his
cousin, Prince Joachim Albracht Of
Prussia, from the army, exiled him
from Germany and forbidden his
appearance at court again, because
of his persistent attention to Marie
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-28
MORE USELESS LIGHTS

The street light at the corner OF
Denver and Newark SITS Is report
ed to have been dark for the past
two nights. The w. w. p. Co. gets
paid for 1t Just the same.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1908-01-17
cAsoNs ACID IRON MINERAL.

We are putting on the markeet one of the
most wonderful rem. dies that the world has
ever known. In fact, we do not believe that its
comparison has ever yet been evolved from
medical scit nee or distracted from natures
bosom. We have named our remedy "Miraco, -
suggestive of the miraculous. for In handreds
Of chronic and hopeless cases Of indigestion
and kidney troubles, It has worked or charmed
unbelievable results. II has never failed In .
single case OF indigestion or kidney disease.
In indigestion 1t relieves in fifteen or twenty
minutes and in kidney diseases. where the
back is stiff and the patient is suffering pains,
al trouble entirely disappear. from three days
to three weeks 1t never makes q failure. II
taken a short while longer permanent cure is
the result. Il all cases where you have taken
Miraco four or Eve days, perfect rest at night
and good appetite Is guaranteed. Eat any
thing on earth you like II followed by dose Of
Miraco. Price 50 cents q bottle Ask your
druggist and IL he hasn't got il In stock, write
as. Az you may doubt our statement we request
that you write any of the following prominent
people, all residents Of Monroe, La: John p.
Parker, A. g. Rabun. w. L. Smith, Cspt. Alex
Mystt. e. W. Anderson, Mr.. and Ms. w. o.
Rhodes, Mrs. James Young. John Frantum. II.
L. Gregg, and J. H. Trousdale In fact you
may write almost any one in Monroe and get
sny information about Miraco. 7-lo-sn
For sale BY u. Bernstein.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1908-01-17
Saturday, February is, 1908,
Ordinance No. SO.

An Ordinance granting to the fremont and
Gulf Railroad, its successors and assigns,
the right to occupy and obstruct Tor Rail-
way purposes and to construct, operate and
maintain tracks, and other structures on
portions of Pineville Street or Alley, Perkins
Alley, Long Alley, Coates Alley, Lena Avenue
and Washington Avenue in the town of
WINFIELD, Louisiana.
Section One:-Be 1t Ordained, BY the Mayor
and Board OF Aldermen of the Town Of winn-
field, Louisiana in regular session convened,
that permission, right and authority be and
the same are hereby granted to the fremont
and Guh Railroad. its successors and assigns,
to occupy and obstruct for railway purposes
and to that emil to construct, lay, operate and
maintain tracks, and TO construct and maintain
buildings and other structures necessary for
ard incident to the business and operation Of
said railroad on, over, through and across that
portion of Pineville Street or Alley and that
portion Of Perkins Alley and that portion Of
Long Alley and that portion Of Coates Alley
ard q point sixty (60) feet south of
the South line of said Lena Avenue and all
that portion OF Lena Avenue, East Of the East
line Of Front Street, and all that portion Of
Lena Avenue westerly from the west line Of
Front Street 10 q line parallel with and twenty
hve (25l feet distant westerly at right angles
to the center line of the connecting TRACK Of
the fremont and Gulf railroad with the track
of the Arkansas Southern Railroad Company
as now located, and all that portion OF WASH
ington Avenue west Of q line twenty-five le5l
feet easterly at right annles to the center line
of said connecting track. to the East boundary
line of the right-of-way OF said Arkansas
Southern Railroad Company, in the Town of
of WINFIELD, Louisiana, the said portions of
said streets, alleys and avenues, to be occu-
pied and obstructed by svid fremont & Gulf
Railroad hereunder, having previously been
closed to public uafic and vacated by
Board of Aldermen Of the Town of WINFIELD,
Louisiana, on August 10, 1906, and more fully
shown on plat attached to said ordinance,
which said plat is made a part hereof. for
greater certainty of description.
Section Two:-Be IL further ordained, etc,
That this ordinance shall take effect from and
after its passage.
.-.Section Three:-Be il further ordained, ETC.,
thar all ordinances and parts OF ordinances in
conflict herewith, be and the same are hereby
Approved Dec. IL, 1907.
@. M. BEVILL, Mayor.
WILL A. STRONG, Clerk.
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TnBRR LAND, ACT JUNE 8, 1873
United States Land Once, New Orleans, La
October Is, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions Of the act OF Congress OF
June ., ls7s, entitled An act for the sale OF
timber lands in the States of California, Ore
gon. Nevada, and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the Public Land States by act
Of August {, lsa2, Perry x. Abel, of WINFIELD
county Of Winn, State OF Louisiana, has this
day filed in this ONCE his sworn statement, No
l323, for the purchase Of the SW Lief NV Ia
Of section No. IS. in Township No. IL n, Range
W., La, Mer., and viii offer proof to show
that the land sought Is more valuable for its
timber or stone than for agricultural purposes
and 20 establish his claim TO said land before
w. w. Wilmington. Jr, U. 8. Commissioner
at Alexandria, La, on Wednesday the 18th day
OF January, 1913 He names as witnesses:
w. II. Williams, A. R. Farley. c. w. Smith
j. II. Blackstock, all of WINFIELD, La.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested 20 file
their claims in this Office on or before said 18th
day Of January, 1905.
Sentinel, WINFIELD. La. Nov /.
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Notice for Publication.
U. s. Land once, New Orlear

U. 8. Land Office, New Orleans, La.
Nov. I, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that in compliapce
with the provisions of the act OF Congress Of
June 3, 1878, entitled IAN act for the sale Of
timber lands in the States of California,
Oregon, Nevada, and Washington Territory"
as extended to all the Public Land States by
act of August 4, 1892, Ebert NJ. Melton, Of
WINFIELD, parish of Winn, State of Louisiana,
has this day fled In this Office his sworn
statement, No. 1877, for the purchase Of the
Sc Ia of Section No. %, in Township No. 10 N.
Range No. w. La. Mer., and will offer proof
to show that the land sought is more valuable
for its timber or stone than for agricultural
purposes, and TO establish his claim to said
land before Clerk of Court at WINFIELD, La,
Wednesday, the 18th day of January. 1908.
He names as witnesses: W. ID. Melton, G..
w. Moore, ]. ID. Moore, j. K. Melton, all OF
Winfield, La.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file
their claims in this Office on or before said 18th
day of January, 1908.
WALTER L. COHEN, Register
So. Sentinel, Winfield, La, Nov. y, 1907.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1908-01-17
Notice for Publication.
Timber Land, Act June 8, 1873.

Timber Land, Act June 3, 1873.
Land Office at New Orleans, La,
November =, 1907.
Notice Is hereby given that in compliance
with this provisions of the act of Congress Of
June 8, 1875. entitled IAN act for the sale of
timber lands in the States of California,
Oregon, Nevada. and Washington Territory"
as extended to all the Public Land States by
act of August 4th, 1891, George 4. Brewton, of
Mill, county of Winn, otste of Louisiana, has
this day filed in this Office his sworn state
ment No. lzs9. for the purchase of the SW Ia
of Wv la of Section No. So, in Township No.
II n, Range No. 5 W, La Mer., and will offer
to show that the land sought is more valuable
for its timber stone than for agricultural
purposes, and to establish his claim TO said
land before Clerk of Court at WINFIELD, La,
on Wednesday. the Goth day of February, 1908.
He names as witnesses:
o L. Raborn, W. F. Clifton, j. L. Martin, e.
NJ. johnson, all Of Mill, La.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
aboye-described lands are requested to hle
their claims in this Office on OF before said 18th
day of February, 1905.
WALTER L. COHEN, Register.
So. Sentinel. Winnheld, La, Dec. 20, 1907.