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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-05-29
PANTAGEs

The Pantages Road Show will be
the attraction next week, and an
"all star" bill of novelty and COM
edy will be the keynote. The bill.
under the personal direction OF
Alex Pantages, has been carefully
selected with a view to making
II the most evenly balanced per-
Torrance of classy acts that has
ever been presented at this play
house. Little Mike" is the star
of the bill. He is one of the three
elephants who are top-lined, and
is great contrast to the trained
rats seen a week or 30 ago. espe-
cially In the animal line of attrac-
tions. Glascock's troupe of edu-
Gated elephants are said to be the
best trained animals the stage has
seen In long time. Harry Van
Fossen, late star of AL G. Fields
big Ministries, shares the headline
honors with Little Mike" as he
Is considered somewhat the size Of
an elephant himself as laugh
producer. Roberts, Hayes & Rob-
erts, Americas greatest dancing
trio, in their laughing comedy sue
cess. "The Cowboy, the Swell and
the Lady are said to be up
roaSiohs. Buch Bros. in a comedy
acrobatic bounding act, carrying
their own special setting, do aero
batic work on a boat which is sup
posed to be rocking In mid-ocean,
Princess Wlademeroff, musical ar.
fist, presents an act of Hungarian
and Russian playing. singing and
dancing. VIM. d. Gibson in pic
tured melody will sing another
new one entitled, Meet Me To-
night In Dreamland."
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above taking a tip from a friend
She'll have to split expenses with
, me.
And now, II you'll count the
cash out, I'll give you your notes
I've been practicing Quaintance' s
signature so that it comes off the
pen as readily as my own--and III
skip across to Cherbourg by the
first steamer. Give me back my
papers. The girls address is in one
of the letters from these rascally
Frisco lawyers. It's a pretty good
sign that they take me on trust
eh. Arendsen?"
Except in the matter of cash,
Arendsen commented drily.
IL suppose that If they had met
, your request for loan l might
have waited long enough without
seeing you"
I'D have sent you your eight
thousand dollars, l think" Seager
answered indifferently, "if only tc
be out of your debt. You're a dan
gerous devil. Arendsen. But fol-
that I'd have been here before"
He signed separate name to
each of the documents which his
companion had been preparing
pocketed without counting them
the notes produced by the latter
from the big safe. heard with ar
air of WEAKNESS a final warning as
to the horrible fate in store for him
II he should play his accomplish
false, and. having hidden that in
dividual farewell with the curtes,
of mods, was escorted downstairs
by the inky-faced boy who had In
troduced him.
You'll cable me the moment the
bond is registered" Arendsen call
ed after him, land write me by ev
cry mail. II l fail to hear from
you regularly I'll understand thai
there's something wrong, and bt
after you like shot. We're slacl
just now. and can quite easil!
spare the time for II run across"
I'll send you the news. sure.
Seager called back. He had no
failed to comprehend the threa
underlying the careless words.
That fellows the worst snob !
know" he said angrily to himsel
as he stepped out onto the side
walk. He puts on as much dol
with me as II ! were afraid of him
| I'll teach him lesso mas soon a
can AFFORD to set up school. Blu
in the meantime I'll dodge dow
to No. . Broadway and book m,
passage"
| He turned into Chambers stree
and took the Elevated, chuckling t
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AUDITORIUM rHEArER

Shakespeare's great comedy, "A
Midsummer Nights Dream" set to
Mendelsshon music and played as
it should be played, Is what Ben
Grett's company had to offer at the
Auditorium yesterday :. afternoon
and last night, and the play was
played as few will ever see 1t
played in this age of lack Of appre-
citation of the work of the greatest
playwright and poet. The music by
the Russian Symphony orchestra
is bewitching.
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WILL HAVE TO BE
/ CARRIED TO DEATH
(Bv United Pressi

TRENTON, N. j., May 29.-Rich
ard Donegan,. under sentence OF
electricution, is helpless from
paralysis. He will have to be car
ried to the death chair when he is
executed, during the week of July
5. Donegan was carried to the
death house Sunday by wardens.
Donegan killed Joseph Summer.
field and attempted to escape in
his bare feet. His feet were LAGER.
ated in a thory underground, and
he was captured. Blood poisoning
was followed by paralysis.
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Or HudsonD 0u4l>s
CHAPTER VIII.-Continued.


"Then why don't you start for
Paris at once?" interrupted Arend
sen, and the ironical question
brought his visitor to the climax
of their interview.
"How can II" he answered ir.
ritably, until you come in. with
the capital Cut all bluff out,
Arendsen. Let's talk sense. I've
put the proposition squarely before
you. It's up to you to let me have
couple of thousand dollars. Then
I'll owe you ten thousand altogeth-
err, and I'll pay you cent per cent.
It'll be the easiest hundred thou.
sand you ever touched, and-oth-
erwise you'll get nothing"
Arendsen was still refleeting
rapidly. He had far better
idea of the value of money than
Seager. He also knew that there
was no time to be lost. and did
not spend any on futile finessing.
The other had perforce come to
him as lamb to the slaughter,
and 1t was pleasure to bleed
him.
"Ill put up one thousand dol
lars" he said at length, land not
a cent more. It's a sheer specula'
ton, and I'm a fool to part with
my money so easily. but I'll risk
that much on Stephen Quain-
tance's note for two millions Ave
hundred thousand, and Dominic
Seager's for the eighty thousand
you owe me already, with interest
at ten per cent.
"Now. listen to me-" he went on
as Seager glared at him with a
ludicrous mixture OF rage and
amazement. III you kick, I'll
squel. If you make any bones
about 1t. I'll lock you up. If you
do me dirt In the very smallest
particular leaned forward
and shook a warning finger In his
confederate's face--"I'll--"
He said no more, but sat back,
satisfied. His man was utterly In
his power now, and he saw that
Dominic Seager had come to an
understanding of his position.
GAN right, then" assented that
worthy In husky voice and after
an interval spent In staring open
mouthed at his oppressor.
"I've told you the fix I'm In and
you're free to squeeze me. But II
isn't honest.s 1t isn't honest
Arendsen."
"Tush!" the other retorted, but
more Practically. you're a fool
my friend, when 1t comes to fig
ures. II were in your place I'd
see that the girl paid her share
OF whatever 1t cost me to raise
working capital. Isn't it almost al
much for her benefit as yours?"
Seagers face cleared.
Cad! but you're hard file," HI
exclaimed. "What you says yer,
true. all the same, and I'm MOI
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ALL READY. TO START
EXPO AUTO RACE
(By United Press)

NEW YORK, May 29.-It is an
nounced today that all is ready for
Mayor Mcclellan to start the New
York to Seattle Expositio nauto-
mobile race at p. m. June from
the city hall, coincident with the
opening of the fair. The route
will be through Albany, Syracuse,
Buffalo, Cleveland, Toledo, Chicago
and st. Louis. No schedule west
of st. Louis is arranged, con.
testants being allowed to choose
their own routes.
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WASHINGTON

The bill opening at the Washing
ton tomorrow afternoon could be
classed as an all star bill. The
principal feature on the bill, how
ever. is "Oniap," The Century's
Mystery" This act will be seen
for the first time In America when
1t opens at the Washington tomor-
row afternoon. "The Hindoo Mys.
TIC" as "Oniap" is called, intro
duces an act that is wonderful. At
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LISTEN

Ladies' and gentlemen, with your
kind attention we will now tell you
about Owl Creek coal.
It has very little ash.
II Is lasting coal.
It contains wonderful heat
It Is a clean coal.
And numerous other good quail.
ties which we will explain to you
II you, will call Main Cos. Standard
Fuel & Ice Co. zee
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think of the change in his circum.
stances since he had come SILVER
ing down in the surface car, and,
when next morning, Arendsen rang
up the steamship office to ask
whether berth had yet been re-
served for Stephen Quaintance he
was politely informed that that
gentleman had made all arrange
ments and was then on the point
OF sailing for Paris.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-31
STORIES OF lNHUMAN
CRUELTY TO PRISONERS

Atlanta. Ga. Dec. 31-Further stories
of inhuman cruelty to prisoners con-
victed of misdemeanors were told today
to the council committee investigating
the charges made against the manage
ment OF the city prison
Herschel Ivy. a former guard, de-
clared Nose johnson, a negro. told
Supt. Vining he was too Ill to work.
Vining ordered him whipped. After
the whipping the negro collapsed and
was sent to a hospital where he died
week later.
He. saw a young white girl. Ruby
Gather. chained to the walls by her
hands until she tainted and she was
left there unconscious for 80 minutes.
She went into convulsIons.
The white women. he sald were fed
scraps picked mp from the floor of the
mems mess hall Ivy said there were
100 hens kept at the prison and that
the eggs were gathered each day ty
Commissioner Of Public Works Collier
for his own use.
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JUNGLE JOE CANNON
ARRIVES IN WASHINGTON

Washington. Dec. 31.-When Uncle
Joe" Cannon arrived in the national
capital last night on his return from
Christmas, spent at his Danyille home,
his secretary, l.. White Busby. in
formed him that an entire deer had ar
rived during his absence us a Christ
mas gift from Col. james a. Owenbey
OF Colorado
why, Busby." exclaimed the speak
er, ITS against the law here to have
venlson in your possession after Jan. l..
Only sc hours TO consume an entire
deer"
Whereupon. not to be outdone by an
item OF direct legislation. the speaker
referred the matter to himself as chair
man OF the committee on ways and
means, with Busby as q SUBJ committee.
and in less timo than it takes to tell
1t, the resolution was reported back
and adopted
Resolved. that we Will call upon
our friends to help us dispose. of Col.
Owenbey's deer before midnight Cf
Dec 81
The telephone was soon busy and to-
day number of the speakers friends
enjoyed venison for dinner.
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STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE
OF ROBERTA E. DEJAN0N

New York, Dec. S1.-Whlle private de-
tectives and city police have not yet
found Roberta F. DeJanon, the 16-year-
old heiress who strangely disappeared
from Philadelphia on Wednesday. they
have discovered facts which lead them
to believe that she came directly to this
city, instead OF committing suicide, as
she had intimated In letters to her
grandfather and to her father. Ferdi-
nand DeJanon of New York.
Robert Bust. grandfather of the
missing girl and with whom she lived
at the Bellevue Stratford in Philadel-
phia, asked the New York police to
look FOR her. and also for Frederick
Cohan, a Bellevue-Stratford waiter.
nearly 80 years old.
Mr.. Bulst, who on last Tuesday had
signed papers of formal adoption. ma
king Roberta DeJanon the sole heir to
his wealth. which is said to be consid-
cradle. informed the New York police
that Cohen and the girl disappeared at
the same time and that they had board
ed train together for New York.
Cohen's wife is now here with the po-
lice. She says Cohen recently asked
her II she would consent to divorce
for q money consideration. and showed
her a gold match safe which she said
Miss DcJanon had given him.
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ONE BANK ROBBER KILLED
ONE FATALLY WOUNDED

Guthrie, Okla, Dec 31.-One robber
was shot and killed and two wounded
one fatally. when surprised by officers
while trying to rob bank at Harrah
Okla. early today The two wounded
men were captured
The dead man was known as Barney
Durbin. The wounded men gave the
names of Frank Carpenter and ]. s.
Dilbeck. 1t is believed Carpenter will
die When officers came UP to the rob-
bers Mt work there was a lively ex-
change of shots. The officers behind
cover had the advantage and none of
them was hit Durbin fell dead in his
tracks, while Carpenter and Dilbeck
were laid low as they made a dash
for the outskirts of town and were
overpowercd and disarmed.
Dilbeck and Carpenter were brought
to Jail at Guthrie. Dilbeck confessed
he and two other men had robbed mn
mcrous banks and postofiices recently.
The dead robber lntcr was identified
as Frank Quigg, ball player who has
PLAYED In Oklahoma and Texas leagues
The posse was led by jack Aber
nathy. United States marshal for Okla
homa.
Two members of the band cscaped
Warrants have been issued for Pearl
Rogers and Red Wilson. who arc
said to have left Oklahoma City for
Harrah before the robbery with the
three other men
SECOND ONE DIES.
Guthrie. Okla. Dec. 3l.-Carpenter
died this afternoon.
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ESTRADA WON'T
RECOGNIZE MADR|z
Declares His Election Was Illegal
And That People of Nicaragua
Have Not Spoken.
REFUSES OFFERS OF PEACE.
lie Is Determined Tint No VcstIgc of
The Zclaya Regime Shall Re-
main In the Country.

Bluenelds, Nicaragua. Dec. sl.-Gen.
ESTRADA remains firm in his determina-
tlon not to recognize the presidency OF
Madriz. He holds that the election OF
the latter by congress was Illegal and
that the people OF Nicaragua have not
spoken. He has refused the offers OF
peace. through compromise, from Ma
naSuas and is continuing his DreDara-
tlons for campaign against the capi-
tai
To-Day the proposed attack on Grew
town Is under discussion.
Gen Mena has arrived at Chile, after
capturing a number of government SOL
diers and supply OF ammunition. The
prisoners with their supplies were on
their way TO reinforce Gen. Gonzales
when the battle at Recreo was fought.
The recent representations by Madriz
are viewed here as intended to delay
the westward march of the insurgents
If Madrlz had this purpose 1t has been
frustrated. On Dec % MadrIz an
prised Estrada of the formers assump-
tion OF the presidency under an act of
congress. lie requested that the In
SurSent commander suspend hostiIlties
pending the arrival of commissioners
appointed at Managua to seek a way
10 q permanent peace.
MADRIZ is SUSPICIONED
The message was received with skep-
ticism. as every move by Madriz is
regarded here with suspicion 1t is re-
membered that his truces preceding the
battle of Rama were merely time
killers while the government troors
were awaiting the hoped for arrival OF
food and ammunition. His latest pro-
poSal was Viewed similarly
On Christmas day Gen. Estrada re-
piled, refusing to stop fighting but
promising to receive Madriz's commits
sioners should they come here and
have anything to say They will be
Informed that peace in Nicaragua is
impossible while Madriz or any other
person holds OF seeks office under tn.
authority of congress Illegally con-
sttufed.
Estrada's letter of reply to Madriz
was shown to a representative of The
press. It's contents admit of but ona
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Is determined
that no vcstlge of the Zelaya regime
shall remain In the government of
Nicaragua and peace Is possible under
no other terms
Madriz and the congress that elected
him. are regarded as Zelayan in senti-
mont and intent.
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UNPRECEDENTED PROSPERITY
FOR PEOPLE OF BOSTON

Boston. Mass, Dec. 31.-A proof of
the unprecedented prosperity OF tho
interests In which tho people OF this
city have invested their money will be
ollcred tomorrow by the disbursement
OF more than $41,000.OOo representing
the interest and dividends for the last
SIX months This amount Is tho great
est distribution In the history OF the
city and exceeds the last years pay
ments by S14.2S2,S49. Ono million dol
lars Will be paid out by the city and
state In interest. Tho manufacturing
interests Will distribute S1S,491.S50
while railroads and other enterprises
will give evidences of the general
prosperity by the payment OF divl-
dendS
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-31
KANSAS MAN BUILDING
HIS OWN RAILROAD

Jutmore. Kan. Dec. 31.-In Hodgman
county. this state, one man Is building
u railroad by himself, unless one
counts the four mules and the scraper
used I'm making the grade.
This man Is Rudolph Myers, a native
of Jefferson county, Kan. He Is about
30 years old
Myers has sought no bond issues and
tho right of way he has sucured thus
far. he bought with his own money
For is months he has been working
quietly on his road bed and IN those
Is months everyone who has asked him
questions has received only n nod of
the head for his pains. Myers VIII
say nothing.
This railroad Is planned TO extend
from Jetmorc to Garden City. 50 miles
1t will afford connection with the Jet
bore branch OF the Santa Fc.
Myers has completed nearly two
miles of his roadbcd. two or the rough
est miles OF the proposed route
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-31
BANKER SPENCER
TRASK IS KILLED
Was in Drawingroom Section of
N. Y. Central Passenger Train
When Freight Crashed Into 1t
DEATH DIDN'T AFFECT MARKET
Was One OF New York's Leading Citi-
zens and One of Comtry's
Best Known Financicrs.

NC" york, Dec. 31.-Spencer. Trasl<
one OF the country's leading flnanciers
and head OF the banking houss baar.
ing his name. was killed today when a
freight train crashed into the rear OF
the New York Central passenger train
on which he occupied the drawins
room section at the rear end of the
last car.
Inc accident occurred near Croton.
| n y. One other passenger was SO
seriously Injured that he could not
| give his name. The porter also was
! badly hurt
Mr.. Trasle. who was coming into tba
CITY from his home at Saratoga, was
dressing in his compartment when the
train plowed into the heavy passenger
train which is known as the Montreal
express. When his torn body was re-
moved from the wreckage il was
found that he had but partly dressed
himself r,p7 =
UNEXPLAINED BLUNDER
The express had been stopped by a
block signal and why the freight be-
hlnd 1t was not stopped has not been
explained
The freight struck with such force
that ii demolished the rear ond OF the
sleeper and telescoped the front end OF
II with the sleeper ahead
Many of the occupants of the five
sleepers had not fully dressed and they
were thrown. half clad, into snow
banks.
Wreclling and relief trains were dis
patched from the Harlem yards OF the
New York Central and officials of the
company hurried to the scene.
The last two sleepers had been hurled
across the tricks with the freight en-
glne I'm such manner that traffic was
delayed for more than two hours.
Passengers on the Montreal express
say that when the train stopped the
rear brakeman did not so back to dis
play n danger signal. The weather
was clear and the block signals we're
working accurately, the company re-
ports.
The news of the bankers death had
no effect on the stock exchange, where
prices were slightly above the close of
last night
HIS CAREER.
Spencer Trask was one of New
York's leading citizens and one of the
country's best known bankers Born
here in 1874, he entered the banking
business OH his graduation from
Princeton. His financial acumen was
quickly recognized and he became a
power in the banking world.
Mr. Trask early became impressed
with the genius of Thomas A. Edison
and Identified himself with the Edison
electric enterprises. The banker was
director in many realty companies
and was deeply interested In several
educational and philanthroplc enter
prises. The banker several years ago
bought and re- organized the New York
Times. He was president OF the Ma
tional Art club and a member of nu-
merous other prominent New York
clubs
Mr., Trask was married In 1874 to Miss
Katrina Nichols.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-31
CHURCH NOT LOSING
ITS GRIP ON THE PEOPLE

New York, Dec. 31.-The church is not
losing its grip ON the people. according
to Prof George A. Coo. of Union Theo-
logical seminary. one of the speak
ers before the annual meeting OF tho
American Sociological society in session
here this week.
Prof Coe based his argument on CEN
sus figures. comparing the church mcm-
bership OF 1906 with that of 1890
while. the population Increased per
cent. In these 16 years. church mem
bership Increased so per cent" he de-
clarcd
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-31
MAYOR SETS APART
COASTlNG STREETS

Mayor Brnnsford this morning is-
sued u proclamation limiting the
coasters Of tho city to certain
streets. This action on the part OF
the city executive was brought
about by the many accidents which
have occurred because OF the indls-
criminate use of the streets for
coastlng purposes The use OF any
other streets but those prescribed
will be followed by arrests and
fines.
The following streets are those
named:
Green street. from the northwest
corner of the capitol grounds in
northwesterly direction TO point
beyond Pear street,
Second North from Almond to the
cast line OF Second West
Second avenue at all points.
Twelfth East from Sixth South
to Ninth South.
n street from Anderson's tower to
the north side of First avenue.
c street from the south side OF
Sixth avenue to First avenue.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-31
UTAH CATTLE RANK HIGH.

l. J. Cotton, purchasing agent OF tho
Los Angeles Packing company. is at
the Cullec today. Mr.. Cotton SAYS the
cattle and sheepmen of Utah and sur
rounding states feed and feed right.
This is probably the best purchasin;.
market covered by his company In the
right season, cattle and sheen are
picked up off the ranges in condition
for immediate slaughter. During three
months of the year Mr.. Cotton bought
some 5000 cattle. and 5000 mutton.
and shipped into Los Angeles. eat
present, owing no doubt to feeding
conditions and the high price OF pro-
vender." saiys Mr.. Cotton. 'locaA prices
are rather high. The eastern demand
rather controls the market, and cattle
and sheep conditioned for the cast must
be above the average. But one dIsad-
vantage for the growers in selling east.
is that they ship and have to walt re-
turns, while western buyers pay cash
when the animals arc on the cars ready
for shipment"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-31
FORTY SECOND COUSINS
AFTER ONE ESTATE

Los Angeles. Cal. Dec. s1.-Forty
or more second-cousins have suddenly
appeared to lay claim TO the $780,
zoo estate left by Mrs. Mathilde Wal
den. a mysterious woman who died
TWO years ago, supposedly without
leaving relatives. The claimants are
scattered from Belfast. Ireland. to
West Liberty. Iowa
c. w. White Mortimer. British vice
counsul. represents the latest claim
ants. James and Robert Wilson. Sarah
Warren and Rose Baxter. who have
served notice upon all others that
they must prove relationship,
To make the flSht more complicated.
Public Administrator Bryson an
nounces that all must present in con-
trovertible proof of relationship be-
fore the state gives up its right to
the estate.
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JAMES w. COLLINS
PROPOSES TO HOLD FORT

New York. Dec 5i.-"I am here to
atay. They can't drive me out with a
gatling gun and i am going to be on
the job until midnight"
This was the emphatic declaration to-
day of James II. Collins. from behind
his barricade In the office of the su-
pcrIntendent OF highways. where he has
been since Wednesday, last, resisting all
attempts to dislcdGe him.
Mr.. Collins seized the office follow
ing his reinstatement by the courts and
announced his determination to hold II.