Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1909-02-26
THE NORTHWEST

With half interest in $4,000 worth
of community property, which is con-
trolled by her husband, who has de-
serted her. Mary B. Mcdonald. in de-
stitute circumstances, has brought an
action for divorce on the ground of
alleged desertion and unusual cruelty.
John Navin and James Ross. miners
in the employ of the Carbon Hill Coal
company at Carbonate, near Tacoma.
were killed Wednesday night when a
cavern occurred in the part of the
mine in which the men were working.
Their bodies were recovered a short
time after the accident.
The bullet from 22-caliber special
Colts rifle passed through the neck of
Sam Curtis while he was standing in
front of the Prosser Feed and Fuel
company's buildings at Prosser Fri
day. The bullet was fired by either
Mrs. Frank Mentle or Miss Lillian
Bickholz, who were firing at mark
near the ice plant. Curtis will prob
ably recover.
The remains of Patrick George. a
Lummi Indian were found last week
on the beach at Coal point. Orcas
island. The man had been dead for
about 10 days death evidently being
caused by fall from the bluff above.
About SGT in coin was found on the
body.
Deputy City Marshal Ray Wheaton
shot and killed Charles Resk, a Finn,
IN the Astoria saloon on the morning
of February 20 at Raymond, Wash
Resk attacked the marshal and cut him
four times in the side and arm. TIL,
officer drew is gun and ordered Resk
to drop the knife. but the latter pre-
pared for another assault when Whea-
ton shot and killed him.
Harry McClung of Meyers Falls,
was taken to the hospital at Colville
on February 20 suffering from seven
wounds which he had received in
stabbing affray. His recovery is
doubtful.
Mrs. Carrie Kribs, aged 60 years,
the mother of Fred A. Kribs, big
timberland dealer of Portland, Oregon,
was killed few days ago at Sumner,
small station near Tacoma, by
Northern Pacific passenger train. Mrs.
Kribs became bewildered by the APP
proach of the train and stood trans
fixed on the track. Her husband was
only few feet away at the time of
the accident.
Coroner Kendrick of Missoula has
returned from st. Regis, where he
conducted an inquest over the remains
of Arnie Hope, who met his death by
being thrown against the frame work
of big saw while employed at the
sawmill of the Big Blackfoot Milling
company. The jury found that no one
was to blame for the accident.
Found guilty of the charge of at
tempted burglary of the StockWelI en-
ployment bureau at Billings. Mont.
Lauro Medina, a Mexi,an, was SEN
fenced to 18 months in the penitentiary
by Judge Henry last week.
Bert Kinzie, night clerk of the
Hotel Pendleton at Pendleton. Ore.
was arrested on Friday February. 10
by United States Marshal Griffith, and
was taken to Portland. 1t is alleged
that Kinzie forged the name of Ed
Urdank to a $25 money order in Den
yer. He was finally located at Pen
dleton.
By the new military code bill,
passed by the Oregon Legislature
Thursday. designed to take militia
affairs out of politics. Adiutant Cen
eral w. E. FINER is given his posi-
tion fo- life. He will also hold the
position TO quartermaster general and
chief of ordinance until removed for
cause. at a salary of $1,000 year.
Carrying an emergency clause the bill
will become effective within a few
days.
Instead of leading Minnie Vandern
to the altar Friday when they were to
have been married in Missoula. Mont.
Claire MCGEE % years o. age. entered
the barn in the rear of his home and
committed suicide by shooting. 1t is
reported that shortly before the hour
set for the wedding Miss Vandern sent
MCGEE word that she would not be-
come his bride. Thereupon the young
man decided to take his life.
John Campbell, aged rs years
conductor on logging train running
between Hillgard and Rock Creek, /
near LaGrande. Oregon. was seriously