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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-27
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work is now tied up by political
chicanery, and the end Is hard to
tell.
People out my way have
reached the limit of their patience
and are now agitating a recall
movement against Mayor Pratt. If
Commissioner Reuterdahl should
be thrown out of office of his plans
crippled through the action of
the board of public works, am
here to say that we will march
down on the city hall a thousand
strong and never stop until we
clean out the whole bunch and
give the people q new deal"
Bragaw is the man who opposed
Governor Gooding of Idaho in the
final stage of the Moyer-Hayward-
Pettibone cases at Boise. The gov
ernor started to draw on state
funds for the prosecution of the &C.
cused miners in excess of the orig
inal 100000 appropriated. Bragaw
refused to honor the governors or
ders in excess Of the amount ap-
propriated, and never wavered
from his position while In office.
A committee of ladies from the
Kenwood Excelsior club called on
Mayor Pratt this afternoon to urge
the commencement of work on the
water extensions by awarding a
contract under the bids received
Wednesday afternoon.
Councilman Peter Nelson of the
Fifth ward was also indignant over
the delay In the water improve
ments and announced his intention
of urging that the mayor proceed
at once.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-27
FARMERS
ARE AT THE MARKET

Watermelons, canteloupes, toma-
toes and all sorts Of vegetables are
on sale at the public market here
today at reasonable prices. In the
neighborhood of 35 farmers at
tended the market with their pro-
duce today, and at least 80 are ex-
pected to come with all sorts of
garden truck and seasonabIe fruit
tomorrow. Cooking and eating
apples are on sale n plenty.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-27
TAFTLOSES
HIS WAY
(By United Press.)

LYNN, Mass, Aug. 27-Lost-the
president of the United tSates in
the Lynn woods, near the saugus
line.
This was the news flashed
among the residents OF Lynnhurst
when 1t became known that no less
a parsonage than the chief execu.
tive of this country was autoing in
and out, round and about, the Lynn
woods, with chauffeur who had
lost his way.
Captain Mansfield, acting com
mander of the forces of Saugus,
civic and military, was on the point
Of ordering out the constabulary to
beat the bush till daylight when
word of reassuring nature came
that the president had received di.
rections from three young women
of Lynn, who set him and his party
on the right road.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-27
MoCUNE AT DENVER

Frank H. McCune, former resi-
dent of Spokane, now of Denver
Col, was a delegate to the Trans.
mississippi Commercial congress al
its twentieth annual session al
Denver. He represented the Mer'
chants Traffic association of Den
YER
Through Mr.. McCune's knowledge
of all the intricate details of
freight rates, and his services in
the now famous Spokane rate
case, it was made possible for the
merchants and jobbers of the In
land empire to ultimately secure
long delayed justice from the rail.
roads In fair and equitable freight
rates.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-27
HIS $50, 900 COULDN'T
STOP AUTO ACCIDENT
INV United Prsss.l

PITTSBURG. Aug. 27.-William
Fl. Singer, one of the best known
of Pittsburg's iron kings" Is be-
lieved to be fatally injured as the
result Of an automobile crash last
night near his summer home at
Providence, X. !. Singer Is 70 years
old and It is estimated he has $780,
100000. Last year he invited his
four childre nto dinner and on the
plate of each was paper absolutely
transferring $4,000,000 to each.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-27
AGRICULTURAL EXPERTS
LEARN OF NORTHWEST

PORTLAND, Aug. 27.-Agricul-
tural experts Of the country, who
have been in session in Portland
during the past week, closed their
most successful annual gathering
Saturday with an attendance even
larger than that Of a recent con-
vention In Washington, ID. c. The
session was one that means much
to the Pacific northwest, for 1t was
attended by men who are keen stu
dents Of agricultural possibilities
and what they saw here impressed
them. They were afforded an op-
portunity to inspect the various
farming districts OF the state by
means Of special trains run by the
Portland Commercial club to vari
Gus points throughout the principal
farming districts.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-27
NIGHT FAIR PROGRAMS.

The following night program has
been arranged for the Interstate
fair. which opens September 20:
Monday night, the statesmen will
have charge of the program; Tues
day night, Enakops; Wednesday
night, Women of Woodcraft;
Thursday night, Modern Woodmen
of America; Friday night, the
Eagles, and Saturday night will be
the big Mardi Gras.
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ROMANCE OF A CHRISTENING

LONDON. Aug. 27.-Caroline
Lady Saye and Sele, who has died
in Hereford, where she has resided
since her marriage in 1857, with
the sixteenth Lord Saye and Sele,
canon of Hereford cathedral, was
the third daughter of the first Lord
Leigh and sister of the dean of
Hereford and the late Lord Leigh
Her husband had the remarkable
experience of christening the lady
who afterward became his wife.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-27
CONGREGATION Is
LOCKED IN CHURCH
10y United Press.)

DETROIT, Aug. Educational
strife in the congregation of the
Gratiot Avenue M. e. church was
renewed by members ingidnant
over being locked in after Sunday
nights service.
Someone slipped a paddock onto
the big doris. The flock had to
wait until policeman, summoned
from a window, pried off the lock.
Members who oppose the pastor,
Rev. Joseph Ryerson, are blamed
for the prank.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-27
BUILDING PERMITS.

The following building permits
were issued this afternoon:
A. ]. Rhodes, one and hall
story dwelling lots 10 and IA, block
IL, Bellvue addition, $4,000.
H. A. Jordahl, one story frame
bungalow, lot 7, block %, Green's
addition, $500.
H. J. Anger, one story frame
dwelling, lots IL and 13, block 81
Glass addition, 5000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-27

BY the use Of pass key, a room
burglar entered a room Of the Mad
ison hotel occupied by Josephine
Smith last night and got away with
$3.50 in cash and handbag con-
tanning valuable pair of gloves
and a check for $40. together with
her handbook.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-27
TOOK GRANT AROUND WORLD

SEATTLE, Aug. 27.-The Ohio
was commanded by Captain John
johnson, who had been sailing the
ship a number Of years and twice
before escaped wreck. The Ohio
was the famous vessel which bore
General Grant on his tour around
the world.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-27
A BRAND NEW
PIANOLAPIANO
5000
Easy Terms

II doesn't seem very much, when
you consider that the Pianola piano
Is the very best in the world.
You would pay $500 for a good,
high grade piano without the
player. and Pianola separate
would cost you 5000 or $3.50. This
beautiful combination can be had
for 5000. and you can pay for 1t a
little at a time.
SPECIAL ALLOWANCE FOR
YOUR OLD PIANO
Your present is only giving you
half the pleasure It should. With
the Pianola piano you can not only
play in the ordinary way, but you
have at your command the whole
world of music.
De not buy some other player
plano on the Pianola's reputation.
Besides the Metrostyle and Them
odist, the genuine Pianola piano
has features that make 1t the
worlds standard.
Come In and talk the matter over
with us or write for booklet.
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RHEIMS. Aug. 27.-While at
tempting to surpass Latham's aero
plane distance record this afternoon
the wing of Paulham's aeroplane
broke and the aviator was thrown
to the ground and slightly injured.
The machine was broken to kin
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-27
DEFENDS HIS TITLE.

NEWPORT, R. l., Aug. 27.-Wil-
liam Larned today successfully de-
Tended his title as national tennis
champion by defeating Clothier
three sets Of five. Results, 81, 6-2,
81, 1-6.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-27

Don't forget TO give the carrier
your now address or telephone The
Press, Main 375. The Press will be
delivered to you no matter where
you 20.
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New England Undertaking Co..
216-218 Wall st. Free ambulance.
We furnish children's caskets $500
Adults Baskets. 1880
Three hacks. grave. &7E
hearse and casket. 80. - y
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No Cse1s b Dsak
ere. Small Charge
for Alkeraions.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-09

the adjourned meeting held on this
night.
A number OF bills were paid and
the list Of supplies needed for the next
session was read and approved by the
board and the rules and regulations
committee instructed to purchase the
supplies on the list.
Editorial Discussed.
After the disposition of these mat
ters the editorial which appeared In
The Daily Press recently, in which
the boards apparent lack Of interest
in the matter Of hliing its vacant seats
was commented upon, was brought TO
the attention Of the body by Presi-
dent Puckett. who asked that the
board approve his action in having a
reply prepared and published. The
board approved the action by having
both the editorial in question and the
reply spread upon the minutes. upon
a motion by Mr. Harrison.
Mr. Harrison also suggested THAI
the council be notified by the SUI
perintendent Of schools that there
were two vacancies in the school
beard and that they be asked TO Mi
the same
Mr.. Harrison Would Sue.
Continuing his speech. Mr. Harrison
said that he had desired to bring
copy of two editorials which appeared
in The Daily Press in reference to
the school board and ascertain II
there was not sufficient ground for
libel or SANDER suit constrained in
these two editorials. However. as
Mr.. Harrison had forgotten to bring
his copy of the paper to the meeting.
the matter was discussed further.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-09
University City Wins.
nv Assorfaf.d prcoea

INDIANAPOLIS. IND. June S-AI-
though many conflicting reports have
been Received concerning the landing
Of the balloon Indiana which entered
the national race here SATURDAY. Il Is
believed here tonight thar the iocaI
aeronauts Carl Fisher and Captain
G.. l. Bumhaugh. have been defeated
By the balloon University CITY. when
landed six miles southeast cf Fort
PAYNE. Ala. near Lookout Mountain.
This Is about s70 N les from IN
disnapol.s and viii probably give the
long distance prize g. John Berry. ~.
Dot. and p. !. Mccullough. aide. 81 TIE
University CITY.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-09

Speaking at Rosenbaum's Hall
Thursday. June 10. 1903, $ o'clock.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-09
CONVICTED OF USING
MAILS TO DEFRAUD
Operated Brokerage Company With
out Capital and Must Now
Serve Time in Jail
(By Associated Press. }


CINCINNATI. OHIO, June S.-Louis
W. Foster. John NJ. German, Walter
Campbell. A. c. Baldwin. Edwin He'll
and ]. NJ Scott. were each sentenced
TO a term of six months in Jail and
each TO pay a fine of $500 and costs
by Judge Thompson in the United
States District Court this morn ng for
using the United States mails 10 fur
Their schemes TO defraud In conduct
ing bucket shop.
The defendants operated what was
known as the ODell brokerage Com
pany William J. O'Dell came to Gin
cinnati from Savannah. Ga. with Sl0.-
GOO cash and opened a bucket shop
He socn had branches in all the prin-
cipai cities and towns OF tie West
and South and his business was the
largest CT the kind in the country
being enc of the largest customers
OF the telegraph companies. When
ODell died a few years ago he LETT
an estate valued at s2.0o0.GO0. All
the six defendants sentenced today
were clerks and telegraph operators
for ODell. They continued the bush
ness They recognized the O'DeII
Brokerage Company with a capital OF
s25e.o00. Of which only $4,000 was
paid in.
The public furnished the defendants
more than $1,000 to be divided
among themselves.
The case will have a widespread
influence in the Chicago hoard OF
trade against bucket shops over the
country.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-09
WOMAN on TRIAL
FOR KILLING A MAN
Mrs. William Campbell Pleads Self
defense for the Staying Of w.
A. Amos.

BUENA VISTA. VA, June S--Mrs.
William Campbell charged with the
murder of w A. Amos. is on trial in
the corporation court here and may
be acquitted on the ground of self
defense.
The murder occurred April in Mrs.
Campbell's home. Amos had returned
from Richmond and found his wife NJ
Mrs. Campbelrs house She had lett
him. and he had gone there for re-
Cancellation. A quarrel followed. which
caused the tragedy. Mrs. Campbell
shooting Amos with 4 shotgun
The corporation court convened
yesterday.
The morning session vas taken up
mostly in selecting the jury and out
of the twenty-five summoned there
was no trouble in getting the required
number. They are: John w. Glass,
r. T. Thompson. Aubrey Depriest,
James w. Gibson. Thomas VI. Grow.
Guilford Pryor, ID. L. O'Baugh, VIII
liam w WilbOurn, w. W. Hall. G. 5.
Updike. S. C. Falls and w. b. Glib TT.
After the selection Of the jury they
visited the scene of the killing. and Il
recess for dinner was taken The af-
ternC0n session began al 2:30, and 1t
'xas taken up with the examination of
several witnesses, chief among them
being Mrs. Campbell. who stood q
rigid cross examination nearly an hour,
although she was rather nervous.
At the conclusion Of her testimony
court adjourned until this morning,
and Sergeant Stratton took charge Of
the jury and they We're locked up for
the night at the Marlbrook.
Court convened at 3 o'clock this
morning and the morning session was
entirely taken up in examining WI
nesses. among them being Mrs Doc
ley, sister of Mrs. Campbell.
The trial viii probably last several
days There has been no sensational
DEVELOPMENTS.
A large crowd is present. but it is
an orderly one.
Willis and Robertson. of this place,
and High A. White, of Lexington, are
attorneys fer the defense. and the
case is being prosecuted by Common
wealths Attorney H. 5 Rucker-
At the time of the killing Mrs.
Campbell confessed and her defense
Is that she had to kill Amos in self
defense
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-09

NY ASSOCIaItu FTFNH-F
ROANOKE VA. June s.-The trial
of Mrs. William Campbell for killing
her brother-in-law. W. A. Amos. be-
gun yesterday at Buena Vista. Va,
ended tonight when the jury. after one
hours deiiberation returned verdict
Of voluntary mansiaughter with a pun
ishment OF two years in the peniten-
tiary. Motion for new trial will be
argued tomorrow. Mrs. Campbell
claims she Killed Amos in self-defense
after be attempted 20 shoot her. The
killing occurred in April
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-09

Miss Anna Sears has returned from
"A visit to friends in Smithheld.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-09

Miss Grace GAYLORD. OF Washington,
d. C.. is vislng her brother IN this
city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-09
crzvesenc Races.


W.! A~roNlANfN iIN-@.1
GRANESEND. \. Y. lane S-FItz-
herbert. the to favoritc. easily
Won the Broadway stakes 90 s2.s00 AZ
Gravesend today The Geld against
him vas of only ordinary caiibre.
Fashion Plate took a good lead on
the hack stretch and held his advan-
tage % the turn. where Burns BET
oown Fitzherbert went 20 the front
and Won By two lengths.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-09
Practically Entire Corps Is Retained
for Next Session by
The Board.
NEED OF A NEW BU|LDIAG
Trustees viii Get Ready as Soon as
Council Provides Appropriation
Mr.. Harrison Would Sue The Daily
Press on Account Of Editorials
Forgot His Papers.

In what was the busiest session
held during the entire school year the
school board met at the High school
building last night and disposed of
many important matteI the principal
enc OF which was the election OF
teachers for the public schools of the
city for the coming session.
Chairman Pickett. and Messrs. SUIT
ton, Huffman. Richardson LEM. Har-
rison and Bachelor were in attend
ance.
Principals and teachers elected as
follows:
Teachers ror New Year.
Principal OF High and Central
schools--iD. a. Dutrow; assistant prin-
eipal. L. T. Stoneburner.
Teachers in the High school
Charles A. Taylor. Mrs. A. c. Peachy,
and Mrs. NJ. ". Mundy. Misses Linda
Cogbill. Mary Jones. Cornelia lSegar,
and Gertrude LOOMS.
PRINCIPAL of school No Miss
Mamie Howison.
Principal of School No. Miss Sal
lie c. Fenner.
Princ.p of School No. Miss NJ.
Gertrude DAVIS.
Principal of School No. Miss Ce-
rlnda w. Evans
Principal Of school No. G-Miss En-
ma McVicar.
Teachers. 10 be assigned-Misses
Frances I.lelwelling. May Marshall.
Blanch Marluwe, FANNIE Wilcox, An
ME Wingfeld, Ida Hassel, Helen Nc
Whorter, Mable Moran, Hazel Thomp-
son. Gertrude McMurran. Sarah Hogge.
Mrs Jesse b. Moore, Misses Ethel
Topping Genevieve Ball. Claudia Per-
kins, Minnie c. Taylor. Virginia Me
Cue. Lois Leonard. Virginia Bennett,
Minnie Bargamin. Clara Smith. Lin
Saunders, Stella Desmond. Attic ker-
non. Blanche Webb. LIla c. Hahn,
Mamie l. Turner. Ruth Blanton. Nan
ME Clements. Hess b. Handy. Emily
I,lewelling, Sallie Corbeli and Nellie [.
KeTlin.
Supervisors OF special departments:
Drawing Bessie Barclay; music.
Miss Ella VI. Hayes: domestic science.
Mrs. +. NJ Barrett; manual training
Miss Lulie F. Jones.
Coiored School.
Principal colored school No. II
s. Lee.
Principal colored school No. IN.
b. Clarke.
Teachers-M. J. Jackson, c. II.
Scott, X. J. Jenkins. f II. Johnson.
L. T. Brown, II. V. Taliferro. c. A.
Thomas, Eva Brookes. Ella l. House
ZeIma Harris. Laura FultZ, May TAN
ierro and Isabel Taylor.
Financial Report.
The reDort of the finance committee
for the school year which ends TINS
month was read which showed the
following disbursements and receipts;
Cash i'm hands Of city treas
urer 81 .'lzSZ
Amount to be collected by
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-09

Mr.. and Mrs. William Bailey have
returned home after spending ten
days al Atlantic CITY.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-09

G27 -
Need 1000 to cover vacation ex-
penses and supplies for next term.
also TO paw expenses TIL December J.
AZ which time the appropriations be-
come available.
1T is estimated that II will take
about $4,000 to run the schools for
is09-'I0 session. and as the city and
State fund provided for school pur-
poses will be approximately $4,000, a
deficiency Of sl0.O00 becomes appar-
emit
The salary Of Clerk w. l. Tabb was
raised $40 per month by resolution
which passed unanimously.
A letter was read from the State
board OF education in which Il was
stated that the local boards recon-
incubation Of Prof J. :. Aliens name
for the SUPPLEMENTARY 81 the pub
lsc schools Of this city had been re
ceiyed by the State board and the
matter would be taken by them. al
though IL did no, fix asy definite date
fer the state boards action on the
matter.
New School Building.
The matter % The new school build
ng for which the common council
made an appropriation for Sl0.r'9.
aad which appropriation mus, pass
the board % aldermen Was discussed
az length by the different members
present. u seemed 10 b. the senti-
ment % the members that the ne@
school. u q IS built A. all. should b.
completed IN time for the opening %
the lsOs-'iO session. an that plans 81
tne building should b. prepared anh
acted on BY the board a. soon after
the appropriation - made as possible
on account 81 this state 81 AFFAIR."
and the wish for an early start On
the new building the board decided
20 adjourn lasi nights meeting %
meet IN "Wednesday night ~ next
week. which Is one night after the
scheduled meeting nieht ~ the board
% aldermen meeting. a. which the
resolution making the appropriation
Tor The nev school building - 90 be
acted On. n toe appropriation passss
ihe upper branch a The council plans
win 5e discussed and approved a.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-09
Social PerSondl

Miss Alma Barham is visiting
friends in Georgetown, Ky.
Miss Willie Sistrunk. formerly OF
this city. but now a resident of Lex
ington, Ky. Is critically I'll OF pneu-
monia and pleurisy at her home.
Prof X. w. Durrett. principal OF
the Newport News Academy, left yes
terday for Richmond.
Miss Frances Broadus is visiting in
Portsmouth.
Mrs Warren Smith, who has been
confined to her home. 1876 Twenty
ninth street for the past two weeks,
is still quite sick.
Mrs. X. f. Styll has gone TO At
lantic City to spend a short time.
Miss Pauline Mitchell returned To
her home in Manchester yesterday al
ter visit to relatives and friends
in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Bailey have
returned hcme after spending ten
days AT Atlantic City.
Miss Anna Sears has returned from
a visit to friends in Smithheld.
Miss Grace GAYLORD. OF Washington.
ID. C., is visi.ing her brother IN this
city.
Miss Mamie Hidan. who has been
teaching school in Georgia has ar
rived in the city To spend the sum
mer with her mother. Mrs. p. b
Iiiden, ll2 Thirty first street.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-09
LOCAL YARD IS AWARDED
CONTRACT FOR DESTROYER
Five PI-nts viii Build One Vessel
Each, as Expected-Descrip-
ticn of Boats.
(By Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON, ID. C., June S.-The
following companies were today
awarded contracts 10 build one tor
pedo destroyer each:
Bath Iron Works. at 1868, 500: New
York Shipbuilding Company. s64s,OOO;
William Cramp ana Sons. 1857 .0ve;
Newport News Shipbuilding Company
1929 geo
The Fore River Shipbuilding Com
pany also will be awarded a contract
for one at s5i4. 000.
All the companies are given twenty
four months IN which to complete the
vessels with the exception Of the
New York Shipbuilding Company.
which submits its bid To complete the
boat in twenty-five months. Each OF
the craft is to have speed of 30 IL
knots an hour. and TO be OF $50 tons
displacement.
The bids for these contracts were
opened ten DAYS age. and it was con
ceded at the time that the contracts
would be let as above stated
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-09

Miss Frances Broadus is visiting in
Portsmouth.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-09

Prof. II. w. Durrett. principal OF
the Newport News Academy. left yes
terday for Richmond.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-09

Mrs. Warren Smith, who has been
confined to her home. 1856 Twenty
ninth street for the past two weeks,
is still quite sick.