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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-25
YOUNG BUT FULL OF
MATRIMONIAL WOE

MOSCOW, Ida, Feb. 25.-George
e. Long and his wife, formerly
Grace Bechtel, are in custody of
the authorities on charges Of big
amy. The woman although but IS
years old has a husband, Walter
Earl Bechtel, living in Spokane and
papers have already been filed ask
ing that this marriage be set aside.
When but 10 years old, Mrs.
Grace Bechtel-Long became the
wife of Walter Earl Bechtel, her
second cousin. The affidavit Cd
which the young couple secured
their early marriage license was
sworn to by Wesley Bird. The
girl was an orphan and was living
with her grand parents. Bechtel
was but 16 years.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-25
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Continued from page ~
half an hour longer than it is here.
They have even constructed maps
of the surface, showing land, noun
tains and water channels.
But these things will only be the
alphabet of our knowledge in COM
parison with the possibilities of the
new discovery. Cities can be eX-
plored, people seen at close range,
communication entered into, per-
haps-a whole world of knowledge
opened to earth beings.
No discovery ever made in as
tronomy opens mp such wonderful
possibilities as does that of this
young chemistry professor at Johns
Hopkins.
One possible disadvantage in the
discovery is that it will only reflect
objects directly over it. The sur
face of the lens being liquid cannot
be pointed in different directions.
Professor Wood points out, but set
ting up lenses in different parts of
the earth. The total expense will
not be great. To see most of Mars
a mercury Telescope must be set up
on the equator, for this part of the
earth is nearest to our planet
neighbor.
Only mechanical difficulties con-
fronted Professor Wood from the
outset in working out his idea. 1t
had been known before that a mer-
curry surface revolving till concave
had a high magnifying power. AS
mercury is sensitive to the least
jar, it was thought by others that
revolutions fast enough to get any
results as a lens would produce so
great agitation of the surface as to
nullify everything.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-25

Secretary Hunold of the club un-
folded a plan for extending the
township organization movement
over the state, with a view of
Strengthening any subsequent leg
islative fight for better township
government that may come up.
Wherever the plan had been en-
planned it had met with the in.
dorsement of those Interested, he
explained, and already seven differ
ent counties have movement on
foot to adopt the township act.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-25
FARMERS PICK
THEIR TIMBER
PARTY MANEUvERiNG FORBID
DEN AT TOWNSHIP ELEC-
TlONS BUT VOTERS WILL UN.
DERSTAND AS TO THE CON-
DlTlONS.

With the first election under the
township government act, to be
held next Tuesday in Spokane
count, is supposed to be nonparti-
san and free from all political bias,
yet this has not deferred the hold
ing of private caucusses, and in
many of the townships states will
be presented by the progressive
farmer with hankering after pc
litical honors.
A ruling was made by the prose.
cntor's Office to the effect that all
nominations or party caucusses
were In violation of the spirit of
the township act, hence anything
to that end had to be done quietly
and without too many persons be-
Ing interested.
Through the medium of these
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-25
TOWNSHIPS ARE
HANDICAPPED
NO LEVY MADE FOR TAKING
CARE OF $1,000 ANNUAL Ex-
IRA EXPENSE OF NEW
COUNTY GOVERNMENT.

A special meeting of the Spokane
County Township club has been
called for March 10 in Justice
Stocker's room at the courthouse,
and the candidates for Office to be
elected at the township elections
next Tuesday will be asked to be
present to confer with the mem
bers of the club and the county
commissioners and county attor-
ney as to their duties.
One question that bothers the
friends of township government is
the matter of funds for the first
year. 1t is estimated that the eX-
pense of carrying on township gov
eminent will average about $1,000
to the township per year, and as
there has been no township levy,
many are at loss to know where
the money is coming from.
This question was discussed in
detail at the meeting of the Spo-
kane township club yesterday af-
ternoon and it was agreed to ask
the county commissioners to set
aside a portion of the road fund
for the use of the various town
ships, as the duty of caring for the
roads will now fall upon the town
ships. Some farmers offered to go
into their pockets and bear the ex-
pense of their respective townships
for the first year rather than have
the operation of township govern
ment hampered for want of funds.
President r. B. Martin of the
club, who had just returned from
Olympia, announced that the i'm
proved township government bill
will become law, notwithstanding
the efforts of the county assessors,
including Assessor Galbraith, to
strangle it. Matrin told of his life
and death struggle with Mr.. Gal
braith at Olympia, in which Gal
braith was finally placated by per-
hitting him to supervise the as
sessment of the county, which is
to be done in the rural districts by
the township assessors.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-25

Ella, screaming, is hurried to the
outside. She calls her six sisters as
she goes. Those who can follow her
hurry screaming out. But the two
smallest are sick in bed.
The smoke is filing the down
stairs now, and the garnet is fur
mace Jack dashes into the house
again, still barking. He finds the
two in bed. He takes Jessie, the
baby, then 4 year old Mary and
drags them out to safety. He
makes another trip to make sure
that there are no more frightened
little girls inside, then returns to
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-25
HOUSE KNOCKS
PAY INCREASE

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-In the
liveliest session of the present
congress, the house last evening
rejected the senate provision to
increase the presidents salary
from $4,000 to 100000 per year.
The house also turned down other
increases proposed, including the
speaker. On motion of Watson of
Indiana, the presidents salary was
fixed at $4,000. This practically
leaves the presidents salary where
1T is with the $4,000 for travelling
Expenses, which was previously
stricken out, restored.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-25
TURKISH BATH PARLORS.

There are many people in this
city who are not aware Of our ex-
cellent plant. We have expended
$4,000 to offer to Spokane people
one of the most complete and up
to-date Turkish bath parlors in the
northwest. Bath and bed for the
night is only $1.00. Turkish Bath
Parlors, First and Stevens. H. p.
Nichols, prop. Main 12141. 80"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-25
LADIES' EXPERIENCE SOCIAL

The Ladies' Aid society of Cen
tenary Presbyterian church will
give an experience social tomorrow
evening in the church parlors, to
which all members of the congre-
cation and their friends are in
vited. The ladies have each under
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-25

take up his post beside the little
flock.
Mrs. Smith reaches home just as
the fire gets under control. Her
frightened eyes run down the little
human stairway. Ella, Is; Katy,
IS; Agnes, IL; Clara, 8; Emma, q;
Mary, 4, and the baby. All are
safe. She catches each of them in
her arms. smothering them in glad
kisses. Then she throws herself on
her knees in the mud and en-
braces the dog. Jack thumps his
thick tail, and tries to lick her face
in the foolish way that a dog has.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-25

and will tell how they did it. A
short musical program will be rem
dered and refreshments served
The evening will also be in the
nature of a reception to the 81
members received into the church
last Sunday.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-25
oRcHARDISTS TO MEET.

The Spokane County Horticul.
tural society will meet in the
chamber of commerce assembly
room Saturday morning at 10
o'clock. Professor w. S. Thornber
of the state college is on the pro-
gram for an address on pruning
and care Of fruit trees.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-25

So far as federal health statistics
extend, they indicate that the death
rate among negroes is 3O.2 per
10000, while among whites it is
17.3 per 10000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-25
LUCKY BALDWIN RELApsEs

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 2s-Bat.
Ting Nelson called on Lucky"
Baldwin, who is near death, and
conversed with him today. Shortly
after the aged turfinan suffered a
relapse.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-25
PEPPER SANDWICHES.

Chop finely green bell peppers,
mix with a few chopped olives and
mayonnaise dressing to make a
paste. Spread between slices of
bread cut rather thin.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-25
Wonderful BARGAINS

EMBROIDERY-Fine edgings, landings,
frontings, founcings and corset cover widths
in cleanup of many choice lot of 25c, 35c
SOC, 75c to $1.OO qualities at, per yard, H.
only - - ~
75c VAL Lace-Pretty edges and insert
ings, per dozen yard bolts. ............ $50
!75c Elastic Belts-Black and good assert
ment Of colors; pretty buckles of gilt, steel,
jet, etc, each. .............. 43c
Csc Fancy Collars-Tab and stock styles;
lace and embroidery effects some silk and
chiffon in light colors ALSO choice at,
only ........... LOG
Soc to Csc Veilings-Assorted lot of new
styles to close at .:..... .25c
JEWELRY-Great spread of all sorts Of
pretty articles Of jewelry in the main aisle;
novelties in odd lots of pins, buckles, orna-
ntants and trinkets, worth 75c up to $3.50, to
close out at each. ..................... 33c
WIDE RIBBONS Dresden ribbon,
in beautiful designs, some in pale tints, most
ly floral effects on white; average 5 inches
wide; SOC quality in this cleanup sale, per
ydlu '..'.'' : : : -. '''''' -. A"S
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-25
WANTED

Boys to sell The Press. Can
make good money. See Gates at
the office, GIG Front avenue, corner
Wall and Front.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-25
Go to the
Basement

Go to our Bargain Basement
for Black ,Silesia at. 10c
Handkerchiefs, worth Zoe, for &c
Fur Scarfs, worth So, for. ;. .98c
WOmen's SOC Flannelette
Sacques for .............2 9c
Women's Black Sateen $3.50
Waists for .98c
Cashmere Hose, worth 30c,
Tor .......... ........ loo
Boys and girls underwear,
worth 35c, for. 100
Dress Goods, worth SOC, for 29c
Mems Shirts, worth 75c, for. .48c
SHOES for the whole family at
one-third less than others ask.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-25
LADIES' NEW NECKWEAR

Collars silk stocks embroidered collars linen col
beautiful
10 ooc
Velings in black Soc to $1O0
widths
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-05-22
NEVADA RAILROAD
COMMISSION MEET
(By Associated Press. }

RENO, May 21,-The Nevada
railroad commission, is now in ses-
sion in Carson City, considering the
matter of express rates of Wells,
Fargo and company, in this state. A.
Christensen, general manager of
Wells, Fargo and company, and other
officials of the company passed
through Reno this morning to at
tend the session of the state railroad
commission at the request of the
commission, and sometime today
they will be called upon to explain
why the rates for express shipments
in Nevada should not be reduced.
This is the first time in the history
of this state that the officials of the
state have called upon this company
to explain why the company should
not have the right to charge all the
traffic will bear on business within
the state The commission will be in
session all afternoon.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-05-22
MOST IMPORTANT WEEK OF CALHOUN TRIAL ENDS
COALITION OF
SENATORS BROKEN
TEMPORARILY
(By Associated Press. }

WASHINGTON, May 21-The
senate despite the continual quarrel
ing of the speakers, succeeded in
making considerable progress in the
tariff revision today Several para
graphs were passed
1t was announced today that the
coalition of the Democratic senator's
and the progressive" Republicans
was broken SO far as the income tax
was concerned and the amendments
on that subject to be presented by
Bailey and Cummins. Both amend
ments provide fiat rate tax, but diff
fer on the proposed tax of corpora
tions. 1t is stated by the highest
authority that an agreement has
been reached between the finance
committee and the supporters of free
lumber that the duty on dressed lum-
Der will not exceed so cents a thou
sand above the rate fixed for rough
lumber.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-05-22
Heney Will Ignore Restraining Order and Ask
for Permission to Examine the
Papers Seized in Raid.
1t is Thought the Papers Were Stolen from
Dirtrict Attorneys Office by Calhoun's
Lieutenants
(Associatated Press. J

SAN FRANCISCO, May 21-The important n
Calhoun ended with the adjournment
judge jury counsel and all concerned indicated relief the
ending the which
last five 1t has evident
torneys during the time Spreck Helms
that the critical part of the being
reached the height today when Heny
Judge Lawor to make order allowing him
sealed packages of taken from the office
bot the railroad company
when the desks searched
rants making the Hene ignoring
orders of two courts within the jurisdiction.
alleged contain
William Burns, the special agent of the prosecution.
Helms the stand the larger portion day
mentioned the dynaming
leader of the board
Luther Brown the railroad attorneys asked him
objection of the defense further probing this
sustained mention made of the alleged
get Helms refrain testifying
brought Helms said that Abbott
should shoot Heney Stanley Moore the
ense asked if the witness did not know he lying
and perjurng himself Helms white
with passion, eaped his
he intended to assault Moore Charles W.
of Heney to whom $4,000 paid
prosecution by Sprecke called the
payment. The adjourned until Monday
a . o o . D . Q Q .
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-05-22
CONSERVATIVE IS
IN new Law SUIT
Especial to the Bonanza }

GOLDFIELD. May 21.-On the
ground that the defendants are
claiming ground rightfully belonging
to the Conservative claim at Pioneer,
a suit was filed in the district court
yesterday by the Gold Hills Mining
and Milling company against the In
diana Nevada Mining company.
There is no apex question involved
in the action. The plaintiff corpora
ton is now controlled by George
Wingfield and D. R. C. Brown. The
bill says that the Conservative was
located by w. A. Wheeler on January
25, 1905, but that on February 1 of
this year the Indiana people with
force and arms" entered upon the
southerly 900 feet of the claim and
began sinking a shaft The Gold
Hills company asks for possession
and $4,000 damages. as we'll as an
injunction to prevent the Indiana
concern from further mining on the
ground
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-05-22
NUGGETS Weigh
CLOSE TO OUNCE
Especial to the Bonanza. }

GOLDFIELD, May 21.-With his
pockets filled with nuggets ranging
in size from pinhead to an inch
across, Thomas D. Murphy returned
yesterday from Manhattan, where he
and his associates have extensive
placer properties. Mr.. Murphy is
more than pleased with the outlook.
and says that Goldfield men have
practically the desirable ground in
sight.
I'VE have ample water for our
property" said Mr.. Murphy, 'and
everything is working as smooth as
a watch. At this time We are work
ing only one set of boxes, but we
will increase our operations in due
time. The entire district looks very
good to me. All the good property
has been taken up. and there are all
sorts of plans on foot for very ex-
tensive operation. | expect to return
to the camp within four or FIVE days "
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-05-22
TO BE a BIG CAMP..

RHYOLITE, May 21.-Frank A..
Keith, former manager for the Tono-
rah Mining company and consulting
engineer for the Pioneer Leasing
company, during a recent visit stated
that after several months observa-
ton and study of the Pioneer sec
tion he was convinced that Pioneer
would develop into an immense min
ing camp, probably surprising every
other in the state. 1t will be big not
only in size and value of it's ore bod
les, but big in their number and the
number of companies operating
them.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-05-22
adam GOD"
HAS NO Use FOR
The lawyers
(By Associated ?ress)

KANSAS CITY (Mo.), May 21.-
Il guess these people in the court
room criticise me and believe I'm
heartless because I don't take inter-
est in what's going on here" said
James Sharp, or Adam Cod" as he
calls himself here today in the GRIM
inal court where he and his wife are
trial accused of the murder of a
policeman in the religious riot in
Kansas City last winter.
Il don't put any faith in lawyers
or man." Sharp continued. "I do
what God tells me to do and follow
wherever he leads. 1t grieves me to
see the lawyers, the Judge and the
jurors cropping in the dark. They are
blind and cannot see God as see
him." The securing of jury is pro-
ceeding slowly.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-05-22
AN INDICTMENT
TO GET MARRIED

We desire to call the attention of
our readers to the quarter page ad-
vertisement of the w. B. Sollender
company appearing in this issue. The
firm has announced its intention of
removing to Bishop and rather than
pay a second freightage, is selling
out its large and selected stock of
furniture at cost prices. Those who
are in need of household furnishings
should call early as the stock is fast
diminishing.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-05-22
METALLIC HAT PINS
OF HORNED TOADS
(By Associated Press.l

CHICAGO, May 21.-Two thou
sand horned toads from Texas are
going through the metalizing process
at a metallic reproduction plant at
Waukegan, and are being formed in
to hat pins.
To make each pin a fresh toad is
needed. 1t is chloroformed before
being put into the process. The
company plans to put out $4,000
toad pins. The idea of using them
for hat pins is expected to appeal to
women who like fads.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-05-22
MUTILATED BODY
SOLVES MYSTERY
OF DEAD GIRL
tby Associated Press.

LOS ANGELES, May 21.-Evi-
denc of a fiendish outrage and mur-
der was disclosed when the mutilated
body of little Annie Poltera, 9 years
of age, who attended school at Holly
wood, was found today in a secluded
spot ten feet from the roadway in
Griffin park near this city. The lit
tie girls throat had been cut from
ear to ear, her clothing torn in
shreds from her body and she had
been outraged. The little girl had
been missing from the home of hel
father, John A. Poltera, a chicken
rancher, since last Monday.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-05-22
OFFICIALS IN FEAR Of
TROUBLE WITH INDIANS
Over 500 Redmen Gather to Receive Body
of Charles Kaiser Who Was Hanged
for Numbering His Wife.

received the body. The action of the
whites in interfering with Indian
punishment of Kaiser is resented.
They declare it should have been left
to them to settle with the chiefs
son should they deem the offense
punishable by death. The alleged
Intimacy of Kaiser's wife with other
men was the cause of the murder.
This requires death penalty of the
woman in the tribal code. Kaiser
broke down completely before the
execution and was dragged to the
gallows by attendants.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-05-22
ELY ORE SHIPMENTS.

Shipping records at Ely, Nevada,
during the last week have attained
the highest daily average in the his
tory of the camp. A hundred cars
day of over 5000 tons of ore are now
going down the ore line to the con-
centrator. These shipments repre-
senting five trains, are handled by
two crews, and the efficiency and
economy of transportation thus
demonstrated over the ore line is be-
ing commented on both at home and
abroad as adding Importantly to the
remarkable record for low costs and
big results in all divisions which the
camp has made since the beginning
OF production a year ago.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-05-22
(By Associated Press. J

CARSON, May 81. Fearing
trouble among the 500 Washoe In
dians who had gathered to receive
the body of Charles Kaiser, the son
of Black Morse, Washoe chief, who
was hanged today for the murder of
his wife, the authorities decided to
hold the interment within the walls
of the penitentiary and the red men
were ordered dispersed. The Indians
began gathering yesterday. All were
armed and openly declared they in
tended to hold pow WOW when they
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-05-22
PROHIBITION DISCUSSED
BY THE pRESBYTERIANS
General Assembly of Church Workers Start
Actual Work by Indulging in General
Talk Fest.

were expected to cause a conflict
were introduced by DR.. j. D. Moffatt
of Pittsburg, and DR.. B. p. Fullerton
of st. Louis. Moffatt predicted the
plan would be adopted by the pres
ent meeting consolidating in a large
degree the eight administrative
boards of the church. The commit
tee on administrative agencies rec
commended each board seek legal ad-
vice regarding their powers.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-05-22
(By Associated Press.)

DENVER, May 21.-The prohibit
tion of Sunday amusements, the abo-
lition of divorce and the urgency of
a religious education of its subjects
was discussed by the Presbyterian
church general assembly today be-
ginning the sessions actual work
The report of the executive commit
tee on administration, both of which
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-05-22
INDIAN WOMAN
INDICTED BY
GRAND JURY
(By Associated Press)

ELKO (Nev.), May 21.-Sarah
Carson, the aged Indian woman,
who killed her mother-in-law and
burned the body several months ago
in the belief it would cure her sick
husband, was held for the murder by
the grand jury today She said the
medicine man" told her to kill
the woman or her husband would
die. The murdered squaw was en-
ticed to lonely spot and killed with
an iron bar.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-05-22
STRIKING JAPS
TO HOLD PARADE
in HONOLULU
(Ry Associated Press.)

HONOLULU, May 21.-A parade
of 1000 striking Japanese sugar
plantation laborers is planned to-
morrow. They leave the plantations
at the order of the employers and
will proceed to the city headed by a
band and carrying japanese and
American flags A demonstration of
sympathizers here and a reception to
the strikers at their headquarters is
already prepared. The extent of the
strike is increasing. 1t is believed
another plantation will be involved
Monday
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-05-22
RENO Will
HAVE A LARGE
RACING MEET
(By Associated Press. J

RENO, May 21-Fifty wealthy
residents of Nevada formed today
the Nevada Jockey club and formu-
lated plans for big meet immedi-
ately following the Salt Lake races.
California racing men are said to
have assisted to bring about the or
ganization. The state fair grounds
will be used and $500 was voted to-
day to repair the track. A twenty
days racing season is being consid-
cred and will be decided tomorrow.
Over 100000 for support is prom
ised
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-05-22
WHALER'S Grew
GIVEN DAMAGES
FOR CRUELTY
(By Associated Press.)

SAN FRANCISCO, May 21.-Fif-
teen members of the crew of the
whaler John Winthrop were awarded
$40, 100 damages against the owners
and Captain w. T. Shore by the
United States district court today be-
cause of cruelties inflicted on the
men by Shore during the voyage.
The men were tied up by the thumbs
and otherwise mistreated because the
captain believed them about to rebel.