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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-17
S Fl O K T
SHA WINGS

He was little fellow, note quite
three years old. His father had
told him that he wouldn't grow to
/ be a big man until he had learned
to dress himself.
He was just big enoug hto long
! to be man, so he started in like
a little major. All went well till
he got to his shoes. And then he
got the left shoe on the right foot
and the right shoe on the left foot.
You're doing fine son, but
you've got your shoes on the wrong
feet" said the proud father.
| well, papa, those are the only
feet I've got" replied the little fel-
| low.
The fat travelling man was vexed.
He sat In his chair in the Spo-
kane lobby and grumbled to him.
| self. When a friend arrived. the
trouble gurgled out.
Now, don't mind a little guy
ing" said the hefty one. 1T helps
business and makes people remem-
Der one.
but when dinky newsboy halls
me on the stN't and asks me, in
the presence of so interested
strangers, IL l wear a trunk strap
fora belt then l think got kick
coming.
Got time to tie a dogs"
|
HE had his nerve" remarked
the corner cop In telling about 1t.
II had to hand 1t to him.
HE was about two years past
grammar school and he had big
! grip and one of those going-on-a-
vacation frowns. He blows along
| side and asks:
"'Hey, officer, are you public
servant. like the papers say?'
Might call II that told him.
"'Well, carry me grip he says.
And he didn't wait to give me a
chance at him."
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-17
AT 81, RETURNS fl
AFTER ABSENCE y
OF 81 YEARS
COURT HOLDS THAT MAN De.
SERTlNG FAMILY HAS NOW
NO CLAIM UPON CHILDREN

CHICAGO, Sept. 1.-THE pros
poets of John Griffin, 81 years old,
becoming a charge on his family,
whom he deserted 81 years ago,
were spoiled when Judge Williams
made the following ruling:
"A father not willing to regard
his children as a liability when
they are powerless to help them
selves is not entitled to consider
them an asset when they are en-
joying the fruits of prosperity"
Griffins four children told the
court of the wretched existence of
their dead mother, and how she Ia
bored at the washtub to educate
and clothe them.
In leaving the courtroom the son
said: Il am worth at least $40, 600,
and am willing to make donation
to any worthy person who applies
to me for aid, but that old man will
never get cent from me. I'd go
to pail first" 81
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-17

Special Correspondence to The Press
PITTSBURG, Pa, Sept. 17.-On
the eve of his prosecution of more
graft cases involving members of
the common council, District Attor-
.ney William A. Blakely, 43. is dying
here, the victim of q mysterious all
ment. When he first was taken to
his bed, rumor ran through Pitts
burg's underworld that he had been
poisoned.
So definite was this rumor that
all the powers that have been fight
ing Blakely were unable to down it.
Then, the day after this story was
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-17
M1sMATED, TWO
HUSBANDS AGREE
TO TRADE WIVES
MEN AGREE TO SEPARATION
FROM THE WOMEN, THEN
ONE MARRIEs THE OTHERS
SPOUSE.
(By United Press.)


ELGIN, ILL.,, Sept. ia strange
story has come to light through the
issuance of marriage license al
Geneva, ILL.,, to William Mcpherson
20, and Mrs. Mary B. Warner, %.
Each was granted a divorce q
year ago, the former wife of Nc
Pherson leaving for Cuba, Wis.
after the decree was issued She
has since been joined there by
William Warner, former husband
of the woman who figures in the
new license issued to Mcpherson.
Previous to the courts action in
granting legal separation to both
ccupels 1t had been understood
that the trade was mutually salts
factory, and 1t is supposed that a
similar license will soon be taken
out at Cuba by Warner to wed
Mrs. Mcpherson.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-17
iHY United Press.l

NAPLES, Sept. ia duel to
death between two Italians girls,
both members of wealthy families,
was fought on the outskirts of
Mugnano, according to a dispatch
received here today.
The girls were Theresa Grasso
and Carmela Cansone, and the
cause of the duel was young stu
dent over whom the young women
had quarreled befoe.
Finally Carmela challenged her
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-17
ITALIAN GIRLS FIGHT FATAL DUEL
WITH SWORDS OVER MAN BOTH LOVE

rival to a sword duel and the chal-
lenge was accepted. With tnen
seconds they met in a wood and
fought four rounds, when Theresa
fell, MORALLY wounded from a
thrust through the left breast.
Carmela besought forgiveness
from the dying girl, but Theresa re-
fused and died swearing her love
for the student. !.
The student has been dismissed
and the police are now Investigate
ing the affair."
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-17

published, came the grave an
nouncement ---,.. he was suffering
from an old disease, which had
} threatened him before.
Blakely, rich and popular, with a
quiet manner, became the Heney of
! Pittsburg as soon as he took Of
flee. He tore the lid off Smoky
! City graft and frightened the men
higher up" His death would mean
telling blow to the states effort
to Jail grafters.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-17
FIRES RUIN 240 SQUARE
MILES OF FORESTS
(Hy United Press.)

SAN DIEGO, CAL, Sept. IL
Forest fires which for the last two
days have swept the Escondido and
Sweetwater valleys, were con-
trolled today after devastating 240
square miles. Long distance tele-
phone lines are FRUSTRATED. The
forester ranger is the only guard
against a renewal of the fire.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-17
MOTHER II, TWINS
WEIGH % POUNDS

CHICAGO, Sept. Twins born
yesterday to an Italian mother, who
is but II years old, weighed 2S
pounds. One balanced the scale
at Is pounds and the other at ~
pounds. Both are boys. The
mother, Delrado Montdione, is the
wife Of laborer and living in the
rear of 397 LaSalle street.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-17
Mems $500 Suits SO. SO
Boys School Shoes
$l.48

Two runs of sizes; to 10, and 1874 to
2; values up to $3.50 pair, in black
oalfskin shoes for youths and little gents,
basement price .$1.46
Bigger Boys Shoes-Similar good
styles in blucher and lace; best calfskin
and extra strong soles; sizes 2h to 81;
pair .................. $1.7S
Misses School Shoes-Calf or kid;
111a to 2; special ..............$ 1.48
Girls School Shoes-Same styles; 81a
to IL; special ..................$1 81. 23
Children's Shoes-A similar good lot;
sizes to 8; at. use
Women's Sample shoes--A lot OF fine $500 to
$500 footwear. In eizes "a to 4 only; no.
O snap at, pair. Observation-Disclosures. 20Va
Women's Shoss-Special lot Of black kid and
calf. blucher and lace Styles values up O. no
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-17

A good line of black, dark grays and I
regular wear; all sizes, "a up to AZ; ever,
one worth $12 each; special price. $500.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-17
China Sale

CSC to 45c chinaWare-A cleanup lot
Of fancy decorated cups and saucers,
sugar bowls, boxes, pitchers, olive and
celery trays, dishes, plates. mugs and
hatpin holders In Austrian and ~
German china, at, each. ........:. III
SOC China piates-Fancy decorated
Austrian ware, special In basement,
each ,................... .26f
Chopping bowls. maple. Is. Is or II
inch. zoe, S6f, 500
Kitchen forks. black enamel handles,
Cooking spoons, heavy. retinned metal.
each. ................... zoe and 16G
Kettle covers, all sizes each. 10
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-02
NEW YoRKs NEW YEARS DAY.
"Open House Was the Order in the
Metropolis.

New York. Jan. Although New
York held its real New Years cele-
bration last night. and in the early
hours OF this morning. when iubiiation
over the advent of 1893 was vented in
a record breaking riot OF noise and
reVelrN New Years day proper was
not wanting i'm features TO mark il as
a holiday ,hat the city still observes
with functions OF q character distinct
years feast~ While the old-fdshiou-
ed custom of paying calls has pIac-
ticaliy died out in society OF ali grades.
open house is still largely the order
with the clubs and many other or
eanizations which Warehouses OF their
own. 10 which their friends may be
elcomed. Unlike Christmas the New
Years day is a gala day with the the
aLcrs. and capacity audiences were
the rule In plsyhoUses all over the
city. The day Witnessed the open
ing of the automobile show and nu-
merous sporting events. indoors and
out one OF the organizations tJ keep
open house from noon tO midnight was
the National Democratic cluh Rich
ard Croker was at the club nearly AN
day. and numerous democrats of local
and national prominence dropped Zoo
70 -pay their respects. II was an
nounccd at the club that Mr.. croker
life membership I'm the Arm1ry Bur
gesses corps OF Albany 1u organ
izatilu similar 30 the bld Guard of
New Nor-, and th, Aucieuts and Hon
orabirs or Eostpu. President BOuse-
velt Admiral Dewey and King Ed
ward are among the names on the
corps short list of "hprorar'es.'
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-02
FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE.
Statement by Commissioner Averill 81
Interest to State Of Connections.

Washington Depot, Conn. Jan. l.
Commissioner OF Domestic Animals IA
.. Ayeril announced tonight that ne
had received from Secretary OF Aerl-
culture James Wilson notice 10 the
effect that the order prohibiting the
shipment OF hay. straw o. similar foi-
der from the state of New York to
otner states on account Of the preva-
leuce of tie foot and mouth diseass
had been so amended that ID allowed
the shipment ~ the above commodities
TO other states from all counties ex-
ce?ting Erie, Niagara Orleans Cen
esee and Monroe. Secretary Wilson's
action was based on q report from Y.
A. Pierson, commissioner Of apricul-
tuge for the state OF New York 10 the
effect that the disease had appeared in
no county in that state. with the ev-
ceptl1n or those above mentioned, FOR
three weeks.
ComUissionsr AvCrlll also issued rhs
following statement:
Believing that the livestock inter-
cSts OF The state OF Connecticut will
not he On the least endangered there
by | hereby give my consent to the
free shipment OF hav. straw or similar
fodder into this state from the state q
New York. eXccut from five counties.
namely, Eric Niagara Orleans. Gene
soc and Monroe"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-02

the Union club. the Union League
club. metropolitan Museum of Art
Academy of Design. american Geo
graphical society, and the Automobile
club Of America.
Magnificent Summer Home at Black
Rock.
Mr.. Pcdrsall was q stock broker in
the leading financial circles of New
York from the time lie attained his
majority up TO about twelve years ago
when he retired He was for many
years one of the firm Of George Scott
d Co. and later continued in business
as Thomas w. Pearsall His offices
in the Mills brildinG were among the
most extensive in New York and he
had as clients many of the big men
in Wall street. About % years ago
he built the magnificent home on Gro
vers hill the prOmontOry Of Black
Rock. where he spent his summers.
He also spent considerable time in
Lakewood, n. j., and with his son in
Washington. being a prominent figure
in tht social and club life of Wash
ington ndNeW York for many years.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-02
FARMER PICKED UP
FROM THE ROADSIDE
Young Son of Wounded Man Tells
Strange Story of Affair.

Leicester, Mass. Jan 1.-The body
of William O'DOnneH. A. years of gc.
q farmer Of this town, was picked up
from the rc cadsjde today by neghbors
who had been guided there - ODon-
ncils year old son. William. A wound
in the temple led to an investigation
ana the arrest OF Humphrey and Den
mis- Gearin, fellow townsmen. with
whom, according to the neighbors.
O'Donnsll had had several quarrels.
The police could obtain little infor
nation from the Gearins today, a both
are alleged to have been drinking heav-
lily. Humphrey Gearin, however. claim
ed that he found the child sitting by
his fathers side last night, and think
ing that the father was drunk, he took
the child to the house of Benjamin
Barclay. not tar off. The little boy de-
clares that Guerin took him away from
his father and locked him up in Bar
clay's house, from which he escaped
and ran home this morning. On the
way home he saw the body OF his
father, and then aroused the neigh
tors.
O'Donnell went to Spencer yesterday
taking the boy with him. In the even
ing he was seen with Humphrey Gear
in in a barrnom. After that he disap-
peared. Medical Examiner Baker per-
formed All autopsy today and annOunc-
co In3t the WOuUn on Lne IOFeneau was
not sufficient to have caused death. but
that it probably rendered O'DOnnell
unconscious and death was due to ex-
pOsure.
The state police discovered what
was apparently ATRIAL of blood leading
from the place where the body was
found through a pasture to a camp
occupied by Dennis Gearin. who is a
woOdchopper. There We're traces of
struggle
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-02

peared at headquarters for SCRUTINY
recently i'm IN effort 10 Identify him
When arrested tonight, Delaney. a
scar-faced man. had in his posses
Sion the police say. badge No. $500.
which was Tho number Of the shield
displayed by the impersonator OF De-
ccmber 3.
Police RevolVers All Stolen.
Last night the officers revolvers and
all their personal effects OF value we're
stolen from the criminal courts build
ing police station Delaney's captors
report that they found upon him one
of the stolen reyolVers. and charge
him with having looted the place.
gaining access TO and egress from the
locker room by use or his police
shield.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-02
UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THANKS
TO TIE AMERICAN PEOPLE
For Sympathy and Aid in Behalf of
the Sufferers.

New York. Jan. IA general relief
committee to take charge OF all sub
ScriptionS for the earthquake sufferers
contributed by the Italians of New
York was organized today at a largely
attended meeting of representative
Italian citizens. Consul General Ray
boudi Alassiglia was elected president
Of the organization. which was desig-
mated as the Italian central relief COM
mittee.
Sub committees Ia push the work of
relief We're appointed and it was Or
dered that 100000 appeals for aid be
made to business men throughout the
city.
At the suggestion Of Consul General
Massiglia every person present at the
meeting arose and Joined in passing a
unanimous vote of thanks TO the Amer
lean people and the press OF the Unit
ed States for their sympathy and aid
in behalf Of the victims Of the disas-
ter. These resolutions We're ordered
telegAapIed to President Roosevelt for
the people and to Melville T.. Stone for
tho press:
TO Theodore Roosevelt. President of
the United States. Washington,
D. c..
"The Italian central relief commit
tee, deeply touched by the spontaLc-
Gus and general manifestation OF sym
pathy and human solidarity shown by
the great American people in the ap-
palling catastrophe which has overtak-
en- Italy. interpreting the sentiments
of all Italians tender to you. and
throu2h you to the american nation,
the expression Of their everlasting
gratitude.
(Signed)
''IASSIGLIA. President
Hon Melville L. Stone, General Man
ager The Associated Press, New
York
The Italian centr% relief commit
tee. highly aapreciatfhg the humani-
can press in the appalling calamity
which has befallcn Italy begs 70 ten
der the expression Of its deepest grau-
tudc.
(Signed)
"AIESSIGLEA. President"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-02

good nature during their long wait in
the White House grounds before they
gained admission to the mansion.
There was less haste than is usual
in urging the callers along the line of
march and past the receiving party.
Contrary to the custom of recent years
Mrs. Roosevelt and the ladies' Of the
cabinet remained in the Red room
throughout the function
Receptions Elsewhere
There were receptions also at the
home of Vice President Fairbanks.
Speaker Cannon, the members of the
cabinet and at hundreds OF private
homes and institutions there wereNre-
ceptions and other social functions.
Business Suspended.
The closing of all the government
departments and local business con-
Germs eua0led thousands Of officials
and employees 30 participate i'm cele-
brating the day
President Roosevelt. after receiving
at the White house. took Il long cross
country horseback ride.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-02

recognition under the new and progress
sive principles Of International law
Plans Were Filed for the Erection of
nineteen story hotel in Park avenue.
between 33d- and 3fth streets. New
York. t. cost S2.000.e00
Two Unkncwn Persons Were Hurt
when the Canadian Pacific Transcon-
tinental west bound express was ditch
ed near Gull Lake. Sask
Commissioner Bingham declared he
has 40 worthless captains. and not
even two i'm all his 50 fit to be promot-
I'd to the rank Of Inspector.
The Thermometer Thursday went TO
30 below in Saskatchewan, - at Ed
monton and l. below at Calgary with
colder weather in prospect.
Alarmed by the Increasing Invasion
Of Chinese i'm the northern and Western
parts Of Australia, tho parliament has
passed stringent stowawaN law
Health Commissioner Darlington laid
off lUe medical school inspectors and
90 nurses because the appropriation to
pay their salaries had been expended.
ltWas Learned at Washington that
the forthcoming treasury statement
would show a deficit of S64.2SS.4G3 for
the irst six months Of the current year
"A Merrynnakine Partysai Lexington.
Ky was Interrupted by mysterious
piscol shot rE1rh Killed Mrs. Anna
Major. there being no cleW to lnr siay-
or.
Republican Leaders gathered m Al
bany bitterly protested against Gov
ernor Hughes Dlan for dire e prina-
res 'aN. and promised bitter upposi-
tion to . drastic measure.
Witnesses in the investigation into
the management Of the BKonY park
testified squirrels had been caught aud
CLAIMS ard mushrooms gathered by en-
plOyes OF Commissioner Berry.
The Books and Securities Of the
Washington Life Insurance company
were taken from their offices at mid
night and shipped to Pittsburg with
out notice to the New York authori-
ties.
Justice Spelberg ordered an inves-
tigation of a scheme whereby New
York city is defrauded cut Of 81 fees
for suInmonses in suits of assignees 20
collect physicians and lawyers ac-
counts.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-02
New York Police Authorities had been Looking
for Him for Weeks
FORMER PATROLMAN Gagged AT LAST
He ImPersonated Detective and Made Unauthorized
Arrests--Wore Police Badge No. 36O4-T Thursday
Night He Looted the Police Station in Criminal Courts
Luilding and Stole Officers RevoIvers.

New York, Jan. LIN the arrest to-
night Of William Delaney. former
pauolman. the police believe they
have not only captured the man who
last night broke into and looted the
police station in the criminal courts
building. but have under loci. and key
the 'scar-faced man" they have been
seeking for nearly q monMl ON the
charge Of impersonatins AN officer and
making unauthorized arrests.
All Sear-faced Cops Lined Up.
ON December s. prisoner was uu-
lawfully lodged i'm "A station house by
a man impersonatiug a detective. The
impersonator had scar on his right
cheek and nearly 200 police officers
with scars on their faces have ap-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-02

governments intention to remove az
the survivors possible to the various
ports in Italy.
send Ships Loaded With Quicklime."
AS an instance Of his quick GRASP
of the situation, King Victor Enman-
uel soon after his arrival at Messina
wired to Premier GiOlitti:
Send ships and men; above ALL send
ships loaded with quicklime"
So far as has been possible quicklim2
has been used on the dead, but many
bodies nave been burned and others
buried. In the relief work tho officers
and men Of the foreign warships have
been untiring ana their courage is be-
yOnd words.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-02
Lost $4,000 Pearl Nsoldan..

New York, Jan. six detectives
today are looking for the drivers Of
several cabs in which Mrs. George D.
$. Hemten of so Central Park West
made trips in the shopping district
yesterday, when she lost a pearl neck
lace valued at $4,000. Mrs. Hemten
did not miss it until after returning
home. She has offered $4,000 reward
for the return Of the jewel.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-02
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
PLANNING HOW BEST TO AID.
Expects to Send Message to Congress
Next Monday.

Washington. Jan. 1.-Instead Of talk
ing days vacation tomorrow. as had
been planned originally, President
Roosevelt will remain at his office 10
cor slider how best the natiCn may shaw
IN d substantial way its sympathy with
the Italian people in their great hoar
OF need and distress As an outcome
Of the day the president hopes to be
able ID formulate a message 10 con-
gress to be laid before that body when
il convenes Monday recor1rendirg
specific action on the part OF this ma
tion. The president has asked Sena-rr
Hale. acting chairman Of the COMMITTEES
on appropriations and chairman of the
committee on naval affairs. To- discuss
the matter with him tomorrow.
Several persons believed to have bcen
In the earthquake zone in Italy. re-
garding whom information was asked.
are reported safe in dispatches re-
ceived al the state department today
James Wood Of Mount Kieco, \. Y.
reported that he had telegram from
Miss Katherine Davis of that place.
whose whereabouts are no. stated. but
who calls for money to aid the suffer-
crs.
g. c. Dehart Of Elizabeth. y. J. re-
ported that Miss Mary Sherman Of
Elizabeth is safe
Regarding William II. Bishop. consul
at Palermo, the state department is Of
the opinion that he ought to be there
However no information has been re-
celved from him.
A despatch from Consul Gale a.
Malta says he mas nc details regard
ing the destruction by the earthquake
in Messina.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-02
Caught Beneath Falling Bricks from
CoIlapslna Chimney.

Waterbury. Conn. Jsu. Elmer
Jackson, a brazier, and Samuel Ed
monds n teamseeT. were caught be-
meath a pile of falling bricks resulting
from the collapse OF an eighty foot
masonry chimney a. the Chase rolling
mill plant at 4.40 ?. III. today. Both ys-
ceiveS severe injuries about the head
and body, but are not dang hurt.
Several hundred worHmsn were en-
ploye& in The works a the Jirne OF IN Z
collapse. The compsny'k theory is HAT
the Garth beneath tbs foundation set
tied. and caused tAs collapse
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-02
WEST VIRGINIA VOLCANO.
The Air Strong With Sulphur Fumes
inhabitants Anxious.

RjchWond. Va. Jan 1.-Great anx-
iety is being felt by the Inhabitants of
Green Bank. a small town just across
the border in West Virginia. over the
steadily increasing appearance of a
burning crater Of seemingly volcanic
nature on the side of a ueighboring
mountain.
Flames are distinctly visible at in
tervals, accompanied by rumbling
noises IS from internal disturbances.
The air in the vicinity is strong with
SlIlnI11Ir, fumes