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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-26
THEATER
/ SPOKANE THEATER.

Lovers of grand opera found
much pleasure in the rendition OF
Verdi's great masterpiece, I'll Tro.
vatoreI' as presented by the Lam
bardi Grand Opera Co. at the Spo.
kane theater last night. The lead.
ing roles were ably handled and
the choruses excellent. Elvira
Cahpoli sang the part of Leonora
and responded to numerous curtain
calls. A. Giana as Inez was almost
equally as well in favor. The mag
nificent orchestra with the Lam
bardi company is one of it's most
commencing features. Tonight the
program will be Carmen"
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Marie" Miss Cleveland and Miss
Won Waldron are both seen in pref
ty roles in which love is the ruling
factor. Next week the company
will play comedy drama entitled
"Eoggs Ferry.
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One lot of misses fine shoes, in kid and
box calf, all sizes; values up to $500,
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At the Boston Store Tomorrow

One lot of children's fine shoes, sizes 5
s; $1.25 values, tomorrow. ....... .....7
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ORPHE UM,

Silbon's Novelty Circus is one OF
the pleasing offerings at the Or.
pheum this week. The feature OF
the performance is the trained cats
Vernon, the ventriloquist, presents
his act in an attractive manner and
has some clever comedy.
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TEACHER FLoeeED TOO HARD

: RITZVILLE, Wash, Feb. 90
The first case of teacher arrested
for beating pupil is to be heard
here Monday. Miss Carrie Brown
is accused of flogging a boy with a
stick nearly two feet long.
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PANTAGE S.

Rawson and June, Australian
boomerang throwers, and Masiroff S
troupe of Russian singers and dane
ers furnish two novel acts in the
Pantages bill this week.
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AUDITORIUM.

Jack Amory as Stubs, the Office
boy, has the major part of the COM
edy this week. George McQuarrlc
is another, funmaker in la Belle
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WASHINGTON.

The Marco twins and Tom Du-
gan. the comic messenger boy, fur
nish the bulk of the fun this week.
The Marco twins are clever.
Evening star., 1909-04-23
TITUS TO BE CHAPLAIN.
Hero Of Battle of Peking Will Re-
main in the Army.

Second Lieut.. Calvin P. Titus, 14th In
fantry who was the first man to scale
the walls of the Chinese city at the battle
of Peking. August IA. 1900 has reconsid-
cred his intention to leave the army, and
President Taft has revoked the accept
ance of his resignation. He resigned sew
eral months ago in order to devote his entire
time to religious work. mainly In connection
with the Y. NJ. c. A. 1t was accepted to take
effect July l next. Lieut.. Titus, who is
now in Denver. has since indicated his
dseire to be made a regimental chaplain.
The acceptance of his resignation was
revoked in order to permit a compliance
with his wish. il possible. as it is realized
that he would prove a valuable man in
that capacity. To become eligible for
chaplaincy. 1t will be necessary for him
to become an ordained minister, and it is
understood that he has arranged to do SO.
Lieut.. Titus began his military career
in May. 1898. as a musician in the 1st
Vermont Volunteer Infantry, in which he
served until the following November. In
April, 1899, he enlisted as a musician in
the 14th United States Infantry, and was
with that regiment in its march to the re-
lief of the legationers in Peking in Au-
Evening star., 1909-04-23
UNIQUE GIFT FOR PRESIDENT.
Suit Case of Native Woods Brought
From PHILIPPINES.

The President has re.eived a unique
present from the Philippines. 1t is in
the form of a large SUIT case and was
used by John s. Hord, collector of in
ternal revenue. in bringing to Washington
commercial and industrial statistics of
the Philippines for use in considering
PHILIPPINE tariff legislation. The frame is
of mahogany and the front is made of
small. inlaid blocks of native wood about
12O different specimens. highly polished
and bearing the initials wv. H. T." in
native gold and the initials 'P. /" in
native mother of pearl. The back and
sides are composed of caribou hides and
the handle is a piece of Mania hemp
with the inscription "Taft-Payne Philip
pine Tariff'' in gold letters. The gold was
mined i'm Benguet and the pearls in Jolo.
The materials were contributed by Mr..
Tafts various friends in the Philippines,
who desired that it be presented TO him
as a souvenir. The presentation was made
at the White House yesterday afternoon
by Gen. Edwards, chief of the insular
bureau of the War Department.
Evening star., 1909-04-23

der Lieut. John F. Kelly. frequently
spoken of as the war horse Of the. depart
ment. much of his early duty having been
performed In the sixth precinct. In those
DAYS it was necessary for a member OF
the force to be q competent policeman In
order to be able to perform duty In the
more troublesome sections of the CITY,.
Boyle always proved equal to the occa-
sion. At one time. while making an ar
rest near Sd and D streets, he was shot
in the face. He participated in many
severe encounters during his early days
on the force and was responsible for the
breaking up of several gangs of burglars.
He has an. autograph letter signed by
the late Attorney General Brewster COM
plimenting him for work he did in con-
nection with the taking of valuable letters
from the Department of Justice. In 1881
he participated In the Investigation of the
assassination of President Garfield and
arrested several witnesses.
AS inspector he will occupy an office at
headquarters. where he will come In con-
tact with persons who have business with
Mai Sylvester. The new position means
that he will be close assistant TO the
superintendent of police. In making the
selection Maj. Sylvester realized IL would
be necessary to have the benefit of the
services of man thoroughly familiar
with the workings of the department and
who will be able to deal with callers In a
manner which will reflect credit upon the
department.
Inspector Swindells. who is soon to re-
tire, possessed such qualifications. He
thinks his successor also possesses them.
Career Of Charles T. Peck.
Charles T. Peck, whosis to command
the second precinct, also rose from the
ranks because of the good record he
made He came to this city from Vir-
ginia when he was a young man and
soon received an appointment as a MEM
ber of the police force.
His early police training was in South
Washington. serving there at time that
good policemen were needed. He took
an interest in his work. being par ..cularly
anxious to apprehend crooks rather, than
spend his time with trifiing cases 81
disorderly conduct.
Capt. Hoilinberger. who was in COM
mand of the precinct, recognized his abil-
ity He commended him for effective
work.
Haj. Sylvester made him a member of
the detective corps. Later he was pro-
noted and placed in charge of the de-
tective bureau at night.
Duvall an Organizer.
Lieut.. James A. Duvail, who is to take
charge of the detective Office at night, is
Evening star., 1909-04-23

don't know what time that was. but it
was quite early. 1 urged Mrs. Gould to
dress and she later went out with me to
luncheon at cafe where they serve ex-
quisitely cooked quail"
What business are you in?" he was
asked.
Il am supposed to be an actor" was
the response.
well, are your
Really, you embarrass me-
Now, as an actor portray the effects
of intoxication upon different persons
1t makes some dull and stupid. 9th
ers are lively and dancing. Some get
drunk In the legs. others in the head"
Did you ever observe any of these
symptoms in Mrs. Gould?'
mo. / believe 1 have observed her
drink light wines at dinner-that was
ALL"
You sat with her on settee in the
st. Regis. Was that the closest you
ever were to herr"
Yes; just about the same as sitting
beside her in the automobile trips
Was at Castle Gould.
The actor said he did accompany Mrs.
Gould alone to Castle Gould, l.. l., but
remained outside with the chauffeur while
she was in the house.
Here are some Of the things Mrs.
Schackford- -Mundy testified to in favor of
Mrs. Gould:
She never drank more than two alur-
ing cocktails as appetizers, never did more
than daintily sip rare wines as interlides
between courses, and just touched a cor
dial at the close of her meals.
She was never intoxicated to Mrs.
Schackford- Mundy's knowledge, and was
not SO on the automobile trip alluded to.
She was never too familiar with the
actor during the trip or at other times
when the witness was with her.
There were plenty of other women on
the mentioned trip and Farnum did not
pay marked attention to Mrs. Gould.
Mrs. Schackford-Mundy's testimony
deal. extensively with a tour through the
south in Mrs. Gould's private car, termi-
mating at Palm Beach, in 1906
Evening star., 1909-04-23
AIMED AT WoMEN's HATS.
Bill Introduced in Illinois Leeisla.
ture Against Prevailing Modes.

SPRINGFIELD. Ill, April 23.-Big hats
and those ornaments with the skins or
bodies of birds or reptiles or insects" are
prohibited under heavy penalties in a bill
introduced in the house today by Repre-
sentative Hilton.
The bill provides that it shall be nm
lawful to sell or to expose for sale any
hat more than eighteen inches in Diane
ter or with plume. aigrette. pin or other
ornament projecting more than six inches
beyond the rim, or bearing the dead body
OF stuffed skin or of a bird snake. lizard
or other animal, reptile or insect sub
Ject 20 decay and likely to become
breeding place for germs
me bill provides that nothing shall pre-
vent the display of freakish types and
models for the purpose of education or
amusement Wearing hats contrary to the
statute is prohibited in public places or
thoroughfares. The penalties are from
500 TO 500 The bill was referred, 10
committee on miscellaneous subjects
Evening star., 1909-04-23

Following the retirement yesterday aft
ernoon of John A. Swindells, police in
spector. Maj. Sylvester decided upon pro-
motions to fill the vacancies all along the
line.
Capt r. B. Boyle of the third precinct
is selected TO fill the position of. inspector
for duty at headquarters.
Lieut.. Charles t. Peck, who has been in
charge of the detective Office at night, is
elevated to a captaincy.
Acting Lieut.. James A. Duvall Of the
fifth precinct is made a full lieutenant.
Sergt William H. Harrison, detailed at
the White House. is given the vacancy
caused by the promotion of Duvall.
Capt. Peck will take charge of the sec
ond precinct, relieving Capt. Daniel Sulli-
van, who is to be transferred to the third
precinct to succeed Capt Boyle.
The most important assignment growing
Evening star., 1909-04-23
wH1TNEY's FLLY WINS.
Mary B. Captures Plate Of 200 Sow
ereigns at Sandown Today.

SANDOWN PARK, April 23.-The Wal
ton two-year-old selling plate of 200 SOW
ereigns, distance four furlongs, was run
here today and won by Mary B., H. P.
Whitneys brown filly, by Irish Lad out
of Zela. was second. and a colt out of
Full Ripe third. Thirteen horses ran.
The Tudor plate of LOCO sovereigns. for
three-year-olds. distance one mile and
sixty yards. was won by Carrousel. Fop
was second, and j. r. Keenes Esperanto
third. Among the thirteen starters was
H. P Whitney's Sixty II.
The Princess Of Wales handicap of 800
sovereigns, for three-year-olds and up
ward, distance five furlongs. was won
by Retrenchment. Jack Snipe was Sec
ond and Sieve Roe third. Among the
twelve starters was Mr.. Whitney's Hill
side Ill
Evening star., 1909-04-23

regarded as a capable man. He was q
bicycle sergeant for several years.
The manner in which he performed his
duty brought him to the attention OF
and a man Of sound judgment. When Capt
Mathews was shot and XII ed by Police
ma, Collier Duvall was placed In charge
of the night service In the NTH precinct
The superintendent Of police transfer
red him from one precinct to another ant
er he had been attracted to him by his
effective service and had him assist IN
the organization of the commands. Duvall
Is native of Maryland.
Harrison q White House Man.
William H. Harrison. also a native Of
Maryland. has spent several years of his
police career at the White House. He
performed duty in Georgetown several
years ago. and was afterward detailed by
Maj. Sylvester for duty at the White
House. Later he was transferred to the
detective Office and detailed at the Penn
sylvania depot, 9Th and B streets.
His worth as a member of the force was
later recognized by making him sergeant
and detailing him at the White House.
the Executive Mansion he gained many
friends. who we're pleased when they
learned of his latest promotion.
Members of the force are now speculat-
ing as to who Is to receive the promotlon
from acting sergeant to succeed Harrison.
There are four acting sergeants in the de-
partmerYt. They are 7. s. Lake. w. p.
Hess, NJ L. Raedy and G. B. Cornwell.
Although Maj. Sylvester has given no
intimation as to which one he will select
for the promotion, 1t is generally believed
that T. S. Lake wnl be the lucky one,
having served as acting sergeant for a
longer period than the others. 1t will
then be NECESSARY to take man from the
ranks to fill the vacancy caused by the
promotion of an acting sergeant.
Evening star., 1909-04-23
DEATH OF S. D. HOPKINS.
For Twenty Years an Inspector II
United States Customs Service.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, Md. April 23.-After an
attack of pneumonia lasting but four
days, Samuel D. Hopkins. for twenty
years an inspector in the United States
customs service. died last night at his
home. 1910 West Lanvale street.
Mr. Hopkins was born in Prince George
county, near Laurel, forty-three years
ago. and was admitted to the bar at
Upper Marlboro. He later moved to Bal
timore and entered the government serv-
ice.
He Is survived by his wife and one
child. his mother. two sisters, Miss Mary
A. Hopkins of Prince George county and
Mrs. Stewart Hobbs of Baltimore, and
two brothers. Messrs. G. p. Hopkins OF
Prince George county and ]. p. Hopkins
Of Baltimore.
Evening star., 1909-04-23
PLEADS GUILTY.
John Sykes to Be Sentenced for En-
bezzlement and Forgery.

John Sykes to Be Sentenced for EN-
bezzlement and Forgery.
TRENTON, n. j., April 23.-John
Sykes, the we'll known Trenton lawyer
who was arrested yes:er1as: as lie stepped
from a railroad train here, after being in
hiding in Philadelphia for a week, plead
ed guilty in Mercer county court today to
five charges, three for embezzlement and
two for forgery. Judge Rellstab will i'm
pose sentence later. There were no for
malities in court except the reading of
the charges and Sykes entered his plea
as each charge was read
The case came up in special session.
Sykes having previously waived his right
to having his case considered by the
grand jury.
1t Is understood Sykes will not be SEN
fenced for week or two and meanwhile
Judge Rellstab will have Sykes affairs
investigated by a probation officer. He
made away with more than $4,000, and
nothing can be learned as to what be-
came of the money.
Evening star., 1909-04-23
PROHIBITION IN FLORIDA.
Fight for Submission of Statewide
Law Continues.

TALLAHASSEE. Fla, April %. - The
fight for submitting statewide prohibition
TO the voters of Florida, which the prohi-
bitonists won in the senate was con-
tinued in the house today Late last night
the house adjourned with the Mcmillan
statewide bill, passed by the senate,
still under consideration.
Tallahassee today was still crowded
with woman supporters of prohibition pre-
pared to furnish the neral support of
their presence and campaign songs and
physical support in the shape of tempting
lunches and dry beverages to the legis-
lators fighting the protracted statewide
bill on the floor of the house.
Evening star., 1909-04-23
FARNUM STANDS QUIZ
Never Embraced Mrs. Gould
Nor Called Her "Dear."
KNOWS NOT HUE OF EYES
She Wore Either Blue or Yellow, as
Near as He Recalls.
HE DINED AND RODE WITH HER
But Never Was on Terms Of In
timacy-Took Breakfast With
Her at Lynchburg.
KNOWS NOT HUE OF EYES
HE DINED AND RODE WITH HER

CHICAGO, April 23-Dustin Farnum
played real comedy during the probe into
his relations with Mrs. Howard Gould
yesterday.
In the direct examination he said he
had met Mrs. Gould seven or eight times.
had taken automobile trips with her. had
her or called her Dear When A. r.
Watson. representing Mr.. Gould, got into
action the comedy began.
Never Saw Her Eyes.
what is the color of Mrs. Gould s
eyes?'
I'LL must say I do not know"
What? You say that you actually
took lunch with lady and do not know
the color of her eyes?"
Yes: / rarely look at lady's eyes"
"But why-to lunch with a woman and
not look into her eyes! Do you mean
that you always avoid looking at a
woman?"
"Oh. no. not that" Mr. Farnum hastily
explained. But as for telling the color
of her eyes. why"
"Well. then. her hair?"
"Why, reddish, I guess. Oh. no; hold
on; that is Mrs. Farnum's hair. Make
it reddish brown. really cannot re-
SOA~Ae
::What did Mrs. Gould wear at this
why, a-a-something or other
Light or dark?''
II can't say; never see what a woman
has on. 1t was blue-or yellow, perhaps"
is Mrs. Gould a well developed
woman?"
Naturally. Yes, she was so far as I
could observe"
what did you have for lunch that
day?''
An Actor, Yet He Eats.
"Why, l have no idea we just ate and
talked You know, 1t was three years
ago, and L have had several luncheons
Since"
Talked about what?"
+ Her desire to return to the stage"
Did you take her seriously?'
Il always take a woman seriously
while talking to one"
What did she intend to do!
'.She asked me to watch out Tor play
suited to her. She named dozen or SO
characters that she would enjoy play
What? She wanted to play dozen
characters?'
Yes. in as many plays. You know. an
actress always thinks she can play
great many different parts.
What was Mrs. GOulu's manner that
day? She addressed you sweetly."
"Pleasantly."
The actor denied the acts of improperly
with Mrs. Gould in the St. Regis or
Philadelphia.
What were the circumstances sur
rounding the Lynchburg, Va, break
fast?" asked Watson.
II knew when / reached Lynchburg
that Mrs. Gould was there. During the
early morning I went to the door Of
her room and knocked. Mrs. Gould was
not dressed. but she spoke to me through
the crack of the door and told me she
was i'll.
Thought She Was Poisoned.
"She said she believed she had been
Evening star., 1909-04-23

gust. 1900. He was awarded medal of
honor for gallant and daring conduct
at the battle of Peking.' and was subse-
quently appointed a cadet at the United
States Military Academy by President
Mckinley. Graduating four years later.
he was appointed second lieutenant in his
old regiment, the 14th Infantry. and was
serving with it in the Philippines when he
resigned to engage in evangelical work.
Evening star., 1909-04-23
Two killed in an Auto Accident.

ROCHESTER, n. Y, April 23.-Ellis
Roberts of Utica and James Boyiand OF
Canandaigua were killed In an automobile
accident about two and half miles east
of Victor late last night. Roberts Ia
son of George A. Roberts of Utica, At
one time editor Of the Utica Herald.
Evening star., 1909-04-23
WESTON DIsMIssEs AUTO.
Veteran Walker Has Trouble Will
Machine Firm and Attendant.

DWIGHT. ILL.,, April 23.-Edward Pay
son Weston. the veteran pedestrian. who
was detained here last night by the heavy
mud. which made walking along country
afternoon. He had some trouble with
his attendant yesterday and let him go.
He also had tilt with the automobile
firm which has been sending a machine
with him, and will hereafter be accom-
panied by a horse and buggy.
Evening star., 1909-04-23
First to Cross Lake This Spring.

ASHLAND. Wis. April 2S.-Navigation
on the south shore of Lake Superiof was
opened today by the arrival of the steam
er Charles 0. Jenkins a. Ashland. The
Jenkins cleared from Fort Williams yes
terday and is the first vessel to cross
Lake Superior this spring. There is still
considerable ice.
Evening star., 1909-04-23

1894 Lieut.. Duvall performed his first
police duty May 4. 1892. Harrison re-
ceived his appointment August 20, 1894.
Boyle an Emcient Man.
Richard B. Boyle, who is a native of this
city. received his early police training un-
Evening star., 1909-04-23
Hanged for Murder of Two Women.

SPARTANBCRG. S. c., April 23-Law-
son Addison. negro. was hanged at
Chester. s. C.. today for the murder of
two women near Lowrysville. Chester
county.
Evening star., 1909-04-23

out OF the changes is the detail of Lieut.
Duvall in charge of the detective Office
al night, where he will be an assistant to
Inspector Boardman.
Acting Lieut.. Harrison will perform
duty in the fifth precinct.
Mai. Sylvester has selected the men, he
states, because he believes their past
records will insure continuance of ef-
tective work in the department. The men
who receive promotions are all well
known in the department and are men
who have performed meritorious service.
Capt. Boyle, who will perform duty at
headquarters. beginning May 1. is one Of
Evening star., 1909-04-23
SATURDAYS Ribbon Bargains.

4-inch All-silk Taffeta Ribbons
heavy and lustrous; Na/
all the staple colors. Il ZIAC
lSC STduS.
5-inch Heavy Taffeta Ribbons, in
all colors: every thread nN
pure silk. Usually sold for WC
2Jc. Yard. .............~
Evening star., 1909-04-23
Thought She Was Poisoned.

"She said she believed she had been
poisoned and wanted me to help her.
Evening star., 1909-04-23

Lieut.. James A. Duvail, who is to take
charge of the detective ofilce at night, is
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-05
WIDOW SCORES
. 1 AN ATTORNEY
MRS. MINNIE SMITH FILES A
SUIT, MAKING SERIOUS
CHARGES.

Making serious charges against
y. n. Wrestling, an attorney, Mrs.
Minuie Smith, widow Of c, Burdiok
Smith, who killed himself May 10,
has filed q petition in the superior
court asking that a Judgment
agains, her dead husband be set
aside.
In April Theodore Dahler filed
suit against Sin N for the recovery
Of supposed debt, which Mrs
Smith charges Dahler then know
and now acknowledges was ficli'
tlous. Dahler. after Smiths death,
acknowledged that his motive was
revenge. and that II was "buuco
Judgment and wished TO release
Mira. Smith from the payment
Smith never contested the case,
Here IL whore his widow brings
serious charges against Wrestling
She alleges that her husband was
an habltual drunkard and a NOR
phino and stryohniue fiendi and
that Wrestling took ADVANTAGE Of
Ills condition and prevented his con
testing the case.
As soon as Judgment was granted
Wieatling filed an attorneys lien
on H. This prevented Dahler from
releasing Mrs Smith from the pay
mcnt Of the money. She gave
Wieatling 800 and he released her
Not only Smith did not owe Dab
ler anything but the latter In fact
owed Smith sS5. and Wrestling was
In lilH debt to the extent Of saS, ac
cordlng to the petition.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-05
MAMA-|N-LAW
GETS A KISS
ENDING SUIT
Son-in-Law Gets Hep to
Himself and Smaeks a
Good One Square on
Waiting Ruby Lips.

sAS FRANCISCO. Aug. 5.-The
suit for recovery on a promlHaory
note for ilia. brought against Fred
Richie by bis moiherinlaw. Mrs
Mary Reed. has been dismissed.
And # Is all because Richie kiss
ed his motherln-iaw
With bis wife Richie was about
to enter Justice Goldena court yes
terday to contest the suit brought
against him by Mrs Reed. His
mother lnlaw approached to SO
through the door.
Then mother and daughter looked
at each other for moment and
flew Into each others arms.
Between sobs they kissed Richie
was the next 10 be embraced
Both women Rugged him. and the
young man planted loving smack
square on his motherln-lava lips.
I'm 20 glad 10 be friends again. .
snhbcd Mrs. Reed. but you didn't
treat me rieht, Freddie.
4 know #. mana, Richie re
piled. but YOU ought not TO have
sued me You knew ! would pay
the money
He paid the sum forthwith aud
the family left the court house arm
IN arm.