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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-09
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ToWhon, Il Nav
Concern:

Any person contemplating or
about to commence q law suit
will do well to call and see M.
T. O'Connor, Room sos, fifth
floor Hyde block, who can give
you good sound legal advice in
any matters pertaining to law
or equity. O'Connor Is a gen.
tleman of the old school, whose
advice is sound In law matters,
but my advice in advance Is for
any person that can avoid 1t to
let law alone, as 1t is a very ex-
Rensive luxury to deal in, more
especially when you fall into the
hands of shysters and pettifos.
gers, who are more numerous
than lawyers in good standing
Yours with respect,
M. T. O'CONNOR, D. A. l..
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-09
A WORD FROM JOSH WISE.

THAT'S where
tn shoe pinches,
as tn crook said
when tn rubber
shOd cop crept
up an nabbed
him."
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-09

Edison has been given the Abel
skiold medal by Sweden. 1t is Civ.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-09

Cuba now flies it's own flag. BY
this time it must be a curiosity to
some of the Cubans.
New York man was almost
buried the other day when they
found it was simply a cataleptic
fit. They asked him afterward how
he felt.
Il wasn't worried" he said. 81
knew l wasn't dead, because l was
hungry and my feet were cold. If
l was in heaven, l figured, l
wouldn't be hungry and if-well,
you see the point
L =
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1909-03-08
(Cont1nued on page ~
COUNT 0KUMA !. !.
ENDORSES TAFT
Publishers Signed Statement
on Elimination Of Federal
and State Conflict

Tokyo. March s-Count Okuma.
former president Of the Progressive
party, has written signed article for
the Tokyo Manichi. He unreservedly
praises President Taft for his policy
as embodied in his inaugural address.
In regard to that portion Of the ad-
dress dealing with the treaty rights
Of aliens. Okuma says that 1t would
be a matter for universal rejoicing
should, tho delicate relations between
the federal and stats institutions be
adjusted in. q manner thoroughly conf
patible with the national credit and
honor and the standing of the United
States ~ Q highly civilized power. In
respnse to the naval program as laid
down in the inaugural speech, the
count processes to fully concur. He
writes that President Taft believes
that such an outcome 10 an nnavoid
able demand OF the times and ridi-
cules the idea that 1t is directed
against Japan. He asserts that the
idea is gross Misrepresentation Of
both Japan and the United States
which believe equally that Q strong
navy 10 tho best Guarantor Of peace.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1909-03-08
NEW JOB
Man Who Has Protected Roosevelt
Gets MarshalshiD

Denver, March 8-The News today
says: Jimmy Sloan, formerly Presi-
dent Roosevelt's closest companion
and bodyguard for the last five years.
has been rewarded and within the next
few weeks will resign from the United
States secret service to become United
States marshal for the southern dis
trict of Illinois. Sloan's appointment
has been agreed upon by Speaker Can
non, in whose district the new mar
shal will take Office. Sloan's home is
in Danville"
Sloan will continue in the secret
service as the personal bodyguard Of
President Taft until the duties of pro-
tecting the president have been fully
learned by Lucien c. Wheeler.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1909-03-08
PAID PENALTY
IN THE CHAIR
Negro Was Executed for Kill
ing Man Over a Trifling
Matter

Ossining, n. Y, March s-William
Jones. a negro, was put to death in
the electric chair in Sing Sing prison
today for the murder of L. Lewellyn
Bum at Hampstead, L. l.. on Septem-
ber 1. 1907. Three shocks were given
and the man was pronounced dead.
While he was being strapped in the
chair he said good bye to those about
him. Jones shot and killed Bum aft
er quarrel over a trifling matter.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1909-03-08
GREAT NORTHERN CASHIER SHOT AGENT
AND THEN TURNED GUN ON HIMSELF
Trouble Arose Over the Discharge Murderer and an Aeq
ed Shortage in His Accounts-0 E. Hooper the Victim
E. M Brant the Suicide

been resident of North Dakota. his
parents still residing at Neenah. He
has brother residing in Chicago and
another brother connected with the
Santa Fee railroads Chicago offices.
Mr.. Hooper was acknowledged to be
one of the best agents on the Great
Northern system, and although he had
been at Devils Lake for only three
months, he male many friends here.
He was transferred from the little
depot at Mimic to the larger field at
Devils Lake. taking the place Of
Agent Cushman three months ago.
His ability was recognized all over
the system and he held a prominent
place in the estimation Of the railroad
boys, leader of the organization
movement which has prevailed among
the railroad agents during the past
six months. His action in discharg-
Ing Bryant was, it is believed, what
he considered his duty in making a
proper report to the company and
was not because of petty grievances
as Bryant is claimed to have CHARGED
against him.
Bryant's Career.
E. NJ. Bryant has been cashier Of
the Devils Lake freight depot for a
longer period than Mr.. Hooper has
been agent. He was 30 years of age
and married, making his home in
Devils Lake since his promotion to
the Office here. He was formerly op-
orator at Grandin, N. D., and later
was operator at the NJ. r. tower of
the Great Norther II at Larimore,
leaving Larimore for the Devils Lake
position. Bryant, like Hooper, had
always been considered one of the
best fellows, but of late seemed to
be in a worried state of mind
Changes at the Devils Lake depot,
which have been contemplated for
some time, became known to him and
he figured long before his discharge
that he was to be made victim and
lose his job. 1t was at this time, 1t
is claimed, that Bryant was accused
of saying things about Hooper and
the latter's manner of conducting the
business. The talk, which it is claim
ed was mainly at the instigation of
uninterested parties, got to the ears
of Hooper, and because of this and
the neglect of Bryant in taking care
of the affairs at the Office because he
suspected he was to be let out,
caused his discharge.
The entire result of the shooting
affair, aside from the shortage Of ac-
counts theory, which has not thor
oughly been looked into, may be moth
ing more than misunderstanding of
the two, brought about by others who
made it their business to tell things
which. more than likely, were never
uttered by either of the Great Nor
thern employees. The affair is the SEN
sation of Devils Lake today and be-
cause of the standing and repute Of
the principals of the double tradgedy.
the outcome is anxiously awaited and
the knowledge of the truth and mo-
tive of the rash deed may be expect
ell by nightfall.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1909-03-08
TAFT TO THE WEST
Will Visit National G. A. r. Encamp.
ment at Salt Lake City.

Washington, March S.-That Presi-
dent Taft contemplates a general trip
through the south and west this
autumn was indicated by him today
when he said he would try to attend
the forty-ninth encampment Of the
G. A. R. to be held in Salt Lake City,
August 9 to IA. The invitation was
extended by Senator Smoot and
Sutherland of Utah who also repre-
sented the executive of the G. A. r.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1909-03-08
MYSTERIOUS SHOOTING
Man Claims He Shot at Holdup Artist
Victim Found.


Chicago. March S-Hugh Hopkins.
81 years old. a son of ]. ]. Hopkins.
superintendent of stations of the
South Side Elevated railroad. was
found slain early today in a doorway
at 1903 Wentworth avenue. after John
Laterra. a bartender. had reported to
the police the information that he
had exchanged shots with a holdup
man in south side saloon. Laterra
is detained by the authorities pend
ing an investigation of his story. He
says Hopkins pounded on the door of
the saloon after closing hours. and
when the door was opened. drew a re-
volver and fired. Laterra returned the
fire and Hopkins fed. His body was
found ''-"k from the scene of the
shooting.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1909-03-08
SENSATIONAL MURDER AND SUICIDE 0F
TWO RAILROAD MEN At DEVILS LAKE

effect on June II. 1907, to run three
At the end of that period
both sides agreed to continue in
force. as the rates in force had not
been considered sufficiently and the
law is still being enforced.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1909-03-08
DOUBLE TRAGEDY
Policeman Dying Beside Slain Body Of
His Wife

Boston. March S-Daniel C. Spillane.
policeman. was found dying early
today in his home in East Boston from
the effects of bullet wound believ-
ed to have been self inflicted, while
the body CT his wife lay on the floor
beside him. Spillane died later at the
hospital.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1909-03-08
EXPERIMENT
PROVED FATAL
Powder Mill Explosion Shook
Country for Miles Around
One Killed

Wilmington, Del, March S-One
man, an employe, was killed and sew
eral others slightly injured early to-
day by the explosion Of an experi-
mental barrel which destroyed two
mills in the Hagley yard of the Du-
pont Powder company near here. The
country was shaken for miles around.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1909-03-08
DOUGLAS SHOES
Strike at Factory Ended by Compro.
mise and Agreement

Brockton, Mass, March S-TEe fac
tories of the w. l.. Douglas Shoe com
pany resumed activity today with the
return of the 425 stitchers who had
been on strike since March 1. causing
an enforced idleness of about 1850
operators. At conference between
strikers and their employers last Sat
urday. satisfactory agreement was
effected.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1909-03-08
STRIKE RIOT
Hat Strikers Assaulted Those Who
Hnd. Been Working

Woodbine, n. j., March s-several
persons were injured today in riot
growing out of strike at the hat
factory here when a crowd OF about
400 set upon a dozen men who had
continued working in the hat shop.
Stones. bricks and other missiles
were thrown.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1909-03-08
HOPES FOR PEACE
Hungarian Minister Present.
ed Formal Note to Servia

Belgrade, March s.-Count Orgach,
the Austria-Hungarian minister here.
today formally presented to Servia
the note from his government ex-
pressing a desire for peaceful set
tlement of the dispute between the
two countries.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1909-03-08
Lived at Mimic.

o. F.. Hooper was formerly resi-
dent Of Mimic. N. D., where he was
station agent. He was q years old
and had been married for three years.
His wife's maiden name was Myrtle
Grout. and she resided before her
marriage at St. Charles. MINI. Mr..
Hoeper's home was at Neenah. Wis,
but for the past several years he has
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1909-03-08

cent passenger rates would be fixed
for the stronger roads. and three for
the others. But that is for the leg
islature acting itself with experts,
such as the state employed in these
cases. or through commission with
like assistance"
Judge McPherson also says in the
decision: when the statutes in
question were enacted. it was be-
lieved by many that by reducing the
fare there would be much more
travel. For a month or so this proved
to be true. But with the novelty
gone. the testimony shows that the
increase has been less than three per
cent and more nearly one per cent" {"
He says further as to the abolition
of passes that the evidence shows the
passenger revenue is increased by
reason thereof less than one per cent.
The maximum freight law as pass
ed by the legislature involved re-
ductions ranging from two: per cent
to forty per cent. on heavy freight in
carload lots. The railways secured
a court order temporarily restraining
the state officials from putting this
act into effect and on:rJune IL, 1907,
Frank Hagerman. representing the
various railways. petitioned the court
to make this order permanent. BY
mutual agreement and at the sugges-
ton Of Judge MACPHERSON, who de-
sired to have a practical test, the two
cent passenger rate law was put into
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1909-03-08

Continued on page a.)
New-York tribune., 1909-05-14
1NTT-R4INES NAN NAMED.
Governor appoints Peter Kemper,
.Jr.. Nezcark Asylum Manager.

Albany March 1s-In spite of the fact that these
nominations were held UP by the Senate Finance
Committee when sent to the Senate for conhrma-
ton Governor Hughes to-day appointed as mem
hers OF the board of managers of the State Gus
todisl Asylum for Feeble Minded Women at New
ark Peter Kempcr, jr-, OF Newark and the Kew
DR. Henry H. stebbns, of Rochester As interim
appointments they Will held office until 20 days
after the Legislature reconvenes.
The Newark asylum is in Wayne County, in Sen
ator John Rainess district Mr.. Kemper, who is a
prominent business of Newark, was reported
to have incurred the will of Senator Raines in
some fashion. The nominations when sent 10
the Finance Committee failed Of confirmation and
fnal adjournment taken with no action on
these nominations Senator Raines objected, 10 con-
firmation.
Senator Aids, chairman of the Finance Commit
tee. when asked tonight why these men were not
confirmed said he had no recollection of hav-
ing heard the names before. He said he could not
get the records of the committee to see If any
action had been taken on the names, or even il the
names had been before the committee for action
The board of managers of the institution is short
handed. owing several changes following a
scandal and subsequent investigation and the shift
ing of the personnel OF the board couple Of years
ago. Consequently. the Governor as soon as ne
could took this step 10 All the two vacancies
caused by resignation Politicians tonight were
greatly interested in the announcement Of the sp-
pointrents II is common report that Senator
Raines feels bitter toward the Governor already
because of Executive failure reappoint William
T Parkhurst, Of Canandaigua. as member OF the
State Lunacy Commission. Mr- Parkhurst is hold
ing over at present, the Governor having MADE no
appointment
right 10 make these appointments. remarked Sena-
tor Raines. somewhat grinly, when asked aoou'
them There nothing personal IN my opposl-
ton 10 the confirmation OF Kenper. 1t was based
on objections raised by some people In his village
who didn't believe he should have that once
don't know the his politics
New-York tribune., 1909-05-14
OMALLEY LAUDS HUGHES
Legislators No5c Independent. He
Tells Cornell Seniors.

Ithaca, y 7. MAY 13-Attorney General o Nal
ley was one OF the speakers at the banquet OF the
senior class OF Cornell University tonight He said
that the government business OF this state was
being done more efficiently and. everything con-
sdered, more economically than before and
that there was more independence among public
He added
In this state to-day legislator may vote for or
against executive measure. called, without
the hope of increased executive favor on the one
hand fear Of disfavor punishment on the
other. The legislator who champions executive
views, policies measures receives no greater
consideration than the legislator who opposes
them. Governor Hughes has done much for the
cause OF better government and higher standards
OF administration in public affairs. In my judg-
ment, this Is one OF the most valuable contribu-
tions he has made II he did nothing more than
branch OF the government he Is entitled 10 the
commeudation OF all friends Of good government -
Reform organizations in every locality consist
largely OF college men For cause or another
these organizations seemingly lack cohesive poveer
They do not seem to enlist the sympathy of anv
large portion Of the people, On the other hand
the activity introduced into reform associations
bv college graduates creates A healthy condition
Some well laid plans against the public interest
may be interfered with. socalled unauthorized in
reference may take place. Investigations NAV be
may be caused nervousness temporarily. But so
long college graduates in their efforts for better
conditions do nothing violent than this thev
certainly not TO be dreaded in anv community
desrous Of building up a system OF we'll ordered
society.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-14
NEW RECTOR FOR ST. MARY's CHURCH.
Archbishop Farley Appoints the Rev. James
2. Byrnes to Fill Vacancy.

The Rev. James P Byrnes rector Of Our LADY,
Help Of Christians. on Staten Island has been an
pointed by Archbishop Farley 10 the rectorshp Of
St Marys Church, at Grand and Ridge streets
made vacant by the death of the Rev Nicholas ]
Hughes. Father Byrnes the only applicant
for the office. and at the meeting held yesterday at
the Cathedral College he convinced the examiners
that he had sl the qualifications required for the
Office
Father ByrrI-s is known to be hard worker
He has been priest for twenty-five years during
which he has performed his clerical duties with
zeal and ability. He will enter upon hi, new field
of activity next week.
81 Mary's Church was once the leading Catholic
parish in New York and has always been I'm high
favor with those of the clergy who aspire N ire
movable rectorshps. 1t is now in the centre ~ .
large foreign population. but there still remain
many old families, who viii maintain the church
and two schools one for boys and the other for
girls. ~ iV'
Father Byrnes will have two assistapte :, .;s
WORK the Rev John F. Meehan and tba Ho,
TIMOTHY oConnor. In addition to ATTENDING 70 ,to
needs or their parishioners, the clergy attaches 90
Cherry street. " w. 40
New-York tribune., 1909-05-14
TO REDUCE PASSENGER RATES
Trunk Lines Agree on Special Round Trim
Fare from Chicago for Summer

The railroads reaching this city have arra.d
upon a rate reduction which is expected to bring
summer. 'iF~
IN Feoruary the Grand Trunk and the Wabash
gave notice of their intention To reduce their ro,J
nlp trates from Chicago To Canadian and New,
England summer resorts. including Boston 20 =
basis of one and one-third OF the first cIaes s,.,
fare The New York Central lines in April served
notice of their intention TO make 4 similar rsd,,
tion' and the pennsylvania and other standard lines
followed suit.
The Erie then made a proposition. to which tho
other roads have agreed. that the round trim ,a+e
of the standard lines from Chicago to ALI noip}s
East should on June be placed at one and one
third of the usual single fare and that the rate Of
the differental lines-the Erie. the Lackawanna
the Wabash and the Baltimore & Ohio-shouId no
fixed at and one-third the regular ouevvay fara
plus 81 so for The round trip from Chicago to New
York City. These rates may be raised ON Jutv I
II the rates to resorts the New Jersey coast and
the New England coast are advanced
New-York tribune., 1909-05-14
BARGE CANAL CONTRACT ANNULED.

Albany May 19.-For the second time the State
Canal Board ordered barge canal contract No p
providing for the building of two locks and five
eighths of a mile Of excavation at the proposed
eastern terminus OF the barge cana, at Waterford
taken from the Ferguson Contracting Company. Of
New York The contract price 5000, and
nearly three-fourths of the work Is said 10 be
completed.
superint endent of Public Works. empowered
to take tho contract away from the company An
agreement, was reached. however, whereby the
company put in additional machinery and engaged
more men. Recently the state ordered certain
changes in the contract at additional expense
but the company refused to proceed with the work
on the ground that the changes were radical as
to amount TO an abrogation of the old contract
New-York tribune., 1909-05-14

partments and now IL is trying 20 raise fuss
down there because It didn't get all II asked Tor.
The State Highway Commission has funds avail
able for abolishing grade crossings over improved
highways. But in any proceeding of that sort the
commission must take the initiative. The Public
Service Commission could not issue an order to
have such grade crossings abolished without the
special appropriation, except after application had
been made TO the Highway Commission and assur-
ance OF funds given Practically joint action
BIZ the two departments thereafter would be nenes-
sary. OF the forty-six applications for elimination
of grade crossings now before the Public Service
Commission, involving estimated cost OF $4,000,
only half dozen were recognized by men in the
Highway Department as being on improved"
highways So the only way the great number OF
other crossings could be eliminated would be by
the special appropriation to the Public Service
Commission.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-14
MR. B4RNES EXAMINED.
State Girl Service Board Hears
TESTIMONY IN Gallup Case.

Albany. May 15.-William Barnes. If, Republican
state committeeman: Arthur L. Andrews. Corpora
ton Counsel and Howard \. Fuller, city Con-
troIler. of Albany, were among the witnesses eH-
ar,ined to-day by the State Civil Service Con1nlis
sion on the charges filed with II by Earl H Gal
lup OF Albany. who was removed on April 10 from
the office Of chief transfer tax clerk in the Of
fee Of State Controller Gaus The office pays an
annual salary of 5000 and was placed in the com
petitive class with others. on the recommendation
of the State Civil Service Commission and the ap-
proval Of Governor Hughes, Just previous TO Janu-
ary / 1ae when State Controller GaUs assumed
Office
Mr Gallup says that he removed for political
purposes in violation of the State Civil Service
law He contends that he was advised by otto
Kelsey, Deputy State Controller, that in order TO
retain his office he should ask Messrs. Andrews
and Fuller TO intervene in his behalf with Con
troIIer Gaus and Mr. Barnes. II was because Of
this allegation that Messrs. Barnes. Andrews and
Fuller were examined.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-14
SHOT CHILD; DRANK ACID.
Mother Died Utmost Instantly, but
Daughter Lingers at Hospital.
fRv Telegraph to The Tribune

Elizabeth, n. J.. May 13-After shooting her
eght-year-old daughter. Mildred. in the mouth
twice this afternoon, Mrs. George wenke. of
this city, drank carbolic acid and died almost
instantly. The child is in a dying condition at
the Elizabeth General Hospital. while in another
ward is Louise Wenke, an older sister who is
low with appendicitis. The tragedy has been
kept from her by the physicians.
The shooting and suicide occurred at the
home OF Mrs Josephine NJ. Kaufman. Mrs
Wenke had gone there on a visit. and while
Mrs. Kaufman was making purchases in
nearby bakery Mrs. Wenke shot the child and
took the poison
The cause OF the tragedy is mystery, except
for the statement hv relatives that Mrs Wenke
had heen melancholy OF late The husband is
an engineer on the Central railroad