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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-20

TIE entire town was aroused from its
slumbers at an early hour by deafen-
ing report from the direction of the
postoflice. Police officers suspected it
was the result of a blowing and
fastened to that place. A startling
sight met their gaze-the entire post
office building was ripped and rent TO
pieces, being totally demolished. Upon
investigation it was found that the safe
had been blown to pieces.
The theory advanced is that the rob-
bers We're interrupted in their desper-
ate work, and, fearing discovery, unwit-
tingly placed an overcharge of explo.
sives in the safe, and when 1t was set
off it tore not only the safe but the
building to pieces. There is no clue.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-20
SAFE CRACKERS BLEW
BUILDING TO PIECES

CROMWELL, Ind, Oct. 20.-Safe-
blowers have been operating through
out this state all week and in most in
stances have been successful in making
way with hauls of from $50 to several
thousands. Many postoflices have had
their safes blown open and government
officials and secret agents have been
hot ON their trail for some time. So
close has been the pursuit that the rob
bers have become desperate to get
enough money to leave the country.
This morning men who are believed
to be of this gang came near being cap
tured in this city and as the result the
postofiice building is a mass of debris
through the haste of their operations
and the consequent bungling of the
job.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-20
Saved His Money.

Like everybody else. save my
money and come to town for a big
spree" said old John Duet in police
court this afternoon by way of de-
Tending himself for having been
drunk and begging on the streets for
five days.
Duet says he has been gardener
working for different Spokane fam
iltes for six years, but that he re-
Gently went to the country and came
back for n spree.
THE policeman tells the truth
when he says l pawned my clothes, -
said Duet, but l did 1t for whisky
No. your honor, did not see snakes
In the city jail. 1t was other things
see"
Duet was fined s25 and costs.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-20
Government Projects Hugh
irrigation System from
Lake Pend d'0reiIe

"This scheme is so vast in its scope
that only the government could carry
it out, and, 1 am informed. the gov
eminent has expressed growing inter-
est in irrigation matters and is likely
to make this one Of it's first large ex-
periments in general irrigation.
pend d'Oreille lake is one of the
finest bodies Of fresh water in the
northwestern part Of the United
States and will doubtless furnish an
abundance Of moisture for the great
irrigation project If the engineer de-
tailed to look into the matter reports
favorably. 1 understand his investi-
cations are well under way, and that
he believes the scheme to be practical.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-20

would be withdrawn, but the point has
been saved by the shrewd and astuts
representatives of this country.
At a meeting of the foreign minis.
tiers today the announcement was for.
mally made that the French were to
retain the management for another
term of four years. This gives them
strong strategic station and base.
General Dessierier was today APP
pointed military governor of Paris.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-20

Most Of the country figuring in the
irrigation plan is government land or
timber claims. 1t IL to the northeast
of Spokane county. the lake itself be-
ing only a short distance from the
northeastern corner of the county.
If the plan goes through. it would
open up a farming country equal to
or bigger than the Big Bend sor Pa
louise countries"
At the Office of Mr.. Noble II was
said today that he was out OF the
city and would not be back before the
end of the month. 1t was admitted
that the department has been gather
ing information on the project. but
details for publication were refused.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-20

should Yot be COMPOUNDED with the
fast element Of the circle to which
they belong.
AS to women in society showing a
general tendency toward intemper-
ance. that is absurd, and that they
are taking a back seat while men are
moving toward temperance is equally
absurd.
THE women of New York arc not
receiving a bad name all over the
world. but IT is the women of the
fast sets in this and other cities who
save sent the essence of their bad
regulations to foreign points. These
are the ones in disorder.
This essence of soiled regulations
is of no nationality; it is international
in extent. 1t is detected in similar
coteries in every country in Europe.
"Of the entire four hundred will
say-and this includes every part of
tho country-it has absolutely di-
vorced itself as body from every
important interest of this country"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-20
FRENCH ARE TO HOLD
ARSENAL AT FOO CH00

PARIS, Oct 20.-Out Of the chatoic
condition of diplomatic activity as be-
tween Europe and the far east, France
has at least made sure of one important
point. She is to hold the management
of the naval arsenal at Foo Choo COR
four years longer.
1t was greatly feared by the French
diplomats that as result of the agitat'
ed condition of China, this concession
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-20
DRILLS
AT MOCK ARMY CAMP

FORT RILEY, Kan. Oct 2o--The
official count of troops composing the
maneuver division today is nearly
10000 men and officers. Besides
these are five brigadier generals, four
foreign attaches and 20 state at
taches. Today was occupied by the
spectacular brigade drills, which are
to prepare the troops for the really
strenuous maneuvers.
The work OF feeding the army dur
ing the 10 days is In charge of Cap
tain a. NJ. Davis, the commissary Of
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-20

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 2O.-Joseph
f. Allen, barber employed in one
of tho exclusive down town shops, and
Miss l.. Coglin, member of a well
known and respected family, met their
deaths while occupying apartments to-
gether in a lodging house last night.
Their bodies We're found this morn
ing.
1t is supposed that the asphyxiation
was accidental, Identification was es-
tablished< through papers on the per-
sons of Mhe deceased
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-20
WHERE THE ALASKAN
LIVE HAS Been LAID

LONDON, Oct. O-Foster, the
American counsel before the Alaskan
commission, today said that the Amer
leans were satisfied with the award.
They would of course liked to have re-
tanned Portland canal, but have no
criticism.
The new line of demarkation, as de-
cided upon by the majority of the tri-
bunal, is as follows: The line of Peaks
starting from the head of the Port
land canal and running along the high
mountains on the outer edge of the
mountains, as shown on the maps of
the survey made in 1898; from these
mountains the line extends to Mount
Whipple, thence along what is known
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-20
FINANCIAL OUTLOOK
IS MORE REASSURINC

BALTIMORE, Oct, 20.-The fnan-
cial outlook is much more resssuring
today than it was yesterday, when the
big trust companies went to the wall
so suddenly.
None of the other banks were very
heavily involved in the crash, and
they are on such strong foundations
that it is said they viii be able 10
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-20
Offensive Conduct.

]. s. Gentle. teamster living at
the lower end Of Peaceful valley, was
arrested this morning on complaint of
residents Of the valley. who charge
him with lewd conduct and with har-
boring lewd women.
1t was said the women in the lower
part of the valley took up the COM
plant and they are determined that
Gentle shall move out OF the neigh
borhood.
The case was continued until next
Thursday in order that both sides
may have time to get plenty of wit
nesses.
Gentle has lived in Spokane many
Years.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-20
Pharmacy Exams.

The state board of pharmacy will con
clude the regular quarterly examination
of candidates for pharmacists certif
Gates today, and will announce the
names of the successful writer's tomor.
row. Tonight at 8 o'clock, Secretary
p. Jensen of Tacoma will address the
druggists of the city in the offices
of the Nicholson Drug store. on Sprague
concerning the state laws and other
matters of interest to the profession.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-20

the department of the Missouri. A
depot commissary has been put up
near the camp. where all articles
which the troops may need may be
purchased. Arrangements have been
perfected to supply the troops with
fresh beef, fresh vegetables and
fresh bread every day while they are
encamped on the reservation The
supply of bread will come from the
army bakery at Fort Riley which will
be operated night and day during the
next two weeks.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-20
EXTRA SESSION
IS PROCLAIMED

WASHINGTON, Oct. fo.-President
Roosevelt today issued a proclamation
calling an extra session Of congress
Ior Monday, November Q.
The proclamation says: Whereas, by
a resolution of the senate on March 10,
1908, approved by congress, of the reci'
procal commercial convention between
the United States and Cuba, signed
December, 1902, is necessary before the
same becomes effective;
Whereas, 1t is important to the
public interests of the United States
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-20
ROASTED BY A JUDGE
FOR SCALDINC A DOG

Emil Johnson. large, fat man,
who conducts the lunch counter in
the Metropole building. Howard
street near Front avenue, was fined
s25 and costs by Justice Hinkle this
afternoon for having cruelty scalded
black spaniel dog belonging to Eu-
gene Aitken. who runs the Snowshoe
saloon three doors away.
II scalded the dog because he
barked at the door and hung around"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-20
Bishops In Session.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2O.-A hun
dred distinguished churchmen, coming
from every quarter of America, Cau-
ada, Hawaii, West Indies, the Philip
pines, China, and Japan, are here today
at the opening session of the Pan-Amer-
lean conference Of bishops of the Pro-
estant Episcopal church. Missionary
projects and church extension will be
the principal points discussed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-20

as the Hunter line of ls75fi crossing
the StiSine river about 40 miles from
its mouth, thence northerly along the
high peaks to Katis Needle, and from
there to Devils Thumb.
The tribunal states there is insuffici-
ent evidence, owing to the absence Of
complete surveys, to identify the noun
tains which correspond to those intend
ed by the treaty.
This statement contemplates and sug-
gests joint survey of that portion
by the two governments. The noun
tains referred to are in the eastern
range between Katis Needle and DEVILS
Thumb. Such survey would not in
any sense interfere with the award.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-20
Chase Scapegoat.

DENVER, Oct. 20.-The courtmartial
of General Chase today developed evi.
dence which gave color to current ru.
mors that the head of the guard is to
be sacrificed to forestall disclosures rel,
alive to the pay roll. Prior to the
converting the military board, of which
Peabody is a member, met and passed
the pay rolls over Chase's protest.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-20

that said convention become operative
as early AZ possible;
Now, therefore, l, Theodore Roose-
velt,b virtue of the power vested
in me by the Constitution, proclaim
and declare that an extraordinary oc-
casion requires the converting of both
houses of congress of the United States
in their respective chambers at Wash
ington on the ninth of November, next,
at noon, to the end that they may de-
termine whatever approval of congress
shall be given said convention
The proclamation closes with the Gus
tomarY formal notice.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-20
Green On Trial.

Harry Green, proprietor of Greens
club, and three men who were recently
arrested with him on raid made by
the police on the superstition that a
gambling game was being conducted
are on trial before Justice Hinkle this
afternoon.
John Murray, boy who served one
term in the reform school, was held
for trial in the superior court by jus
tice Hlnkle this afternoon, the new
charge against Murray being that he
had stolen newspapers.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-20
Indictment Upheld.

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. ga motion
this morning to quash the Indictment
against Politician Moulton on a charge
of attempt to bribe an alderman was
denied, thus unfolding the grand jury
indictments handed down against two
aldermen and two ex-aldermen.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-20

explained the lethargic Mr.. johnson
as II this absolved him from all
blame.
The dog. although scalded three
days ago. was in court as evidence
and still showed the effects of the
agony IT has suffered
The court expressed the belief that
he could not conceive OF more bar
barous cruelty than that which had
been displayed by johnson.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-20
Ends Wrecked Life.

SEATTLE. Oct 20,--John Mcneil.
formerly a wealthy man of Toronto
and lately porter in local hotel.
blew his whole side out with double
barrel shotgun while Respondent be-
cause of a protracted spree and finan-
cial losses. The deed was done this
morning.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-20

weather any kind of storm. Most
Of those who lost yesterday were indi,
vidual depositors.
There have been many Withdrawals
from bank today, but all of the insti-
tutions had foreseen run, and were
prepared TO meet all Corners. This re-
suited in restoring quiet and degree
Of conhdnee.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-20
Receiver Appointed.

DOVER. Del, Oct. 20.-James
Hughes was today appointed receiver
of the International Bank Trust Com
pany of America, whose bank closed
In the City Of Mexico.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-20
THEY DECLINED
TO SIGN AWARD

Canadian Commissioners Jette and
Aylesworth, who refused to sign the
award, have issued a statement. They
say the decision of the majority re-
garding the mountin lines and islands
is not judicial. One claims that Can.
adian rights were ignored.
The mountain line adopted as boun-
Diary gives America complete land
barrier between Canada and the sea
from Mt. st. Elias to the Portland
channel.
WASHINGTON, OFT. 20.-The state
department. this morning reserved its
official advices from London confirming
the news that the award of the Alaska
commission had been signed.
LONDON, Oct. 20.-The Alaskan
boundary commission decided not to
announce its findings to the public until
Alverstone handed the documents to
the agents of the Canadian and Amer.
lean governments. They in turn com.
municated them to their respective gov.
ernments
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-20

When sailors tell of ll0-foot whale
dragging steam vessel for 70 hours
il sounds like a-fsh story.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-20

Westward the marrh of progress
makes its way. Seattle High school
students have had a cane rush,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-20

LONDON, Oct. 20.-The official de-
cision of the Alaskan commission was
announced this afternoon. 1t confirms
the previous forecast. Canada gets the
Portland canal and the isles of Wales
and Pearce, America the remainder.
The awarding of the islands to Can
ada is practically of no value, as Amer
lea will control the Striklan and Kan
naught islands, which command the
entrance to the Portland channel and
the ocean passage to Port Simpson,
thus destroying the strategic value Of
Wales and Pearce.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-20

LONDON, Oct. 20.-The Alaskan
boundary award was signed by Alver-
stone, and the Americans commission
ers, this afternoon. 1t opens with a
statement that the majority of the COM
mission has SO decided. 1t transpires
today that the Canadians have taken
no active part in the deliberations since
Alverstone, week ago, declared him
self in favor of the main claims of
America,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-07
Free Beer and Bread.

From Leslie's Weekly.
Connected with the Church Of the Holy
Cross near Winchester, England Is a
charity hospital where "a manchet Of bread
and a measure Of beer" have been given
without question or price to every one who
has asked for 1t for nearly eight hundred
years. The endowment which makes this
possible is in better shape than ever today.
and the building used for the purpose will
no doubt last as long as the old Norman
and Transition archftectur of the times of
the conquest and later builders Legend
tells us that on the site of the hospital
there existed a religious fraternity which
persisted after the Danish ravages But
the earliest records Of the place are its
mentions in two papal bulls. dated 1887 and
1144. respectively, confirming the endow-
ments. the actual foundation having been
made in 1136. The founder was Henry de
Blois, Bishop Of Winchester brother of
King Stephen. their father being Stephen.
Count of Blois.
In making the grant De Blois wrote:
For the health of the souls Of myself, nv
predecessors and the Kings of England. I
have newly Instituted without the walls
or winchester. and forever to sustain thir-
teen poor. fmpotent men to be lodged cared
for, fed and nursed. and properly so an
other to be introduced soonl as any one
shall be sufficiently recovered as to be dis
missed with comfort and respect Over and
above these thirteen, corresponding to the
number of Christ and His apostles hum
dred men shall be provided with dinner in
the hall daily; and manchet OF bread and
measure OF beer shall be given to all
wayfarers presenting themselves at the
hospital gate to the end Of time"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-07
Khartoum in 1908.
From London Truth.

From London Truth.
There have been some marvellous stories
Of the transformation Of Khartoum under
British rule. One writer saw a vision of
"a stately city. with beautiful lawns and
gardens, wide streets, churches, a college
and magnificent government Offices" "a
handsome palace built of red brick faced
with stone;" railway running into the
city" and fast steamers plying on the
Nile" All this where there had been five
years earlier ''reeking huddle of mud
huts."
An unfortunate exile in the Soudan, who
has been looking for this stately city, says
skhartoum Is still no more than a big viii
lage; the palace and government offices are
nothing worth talking about; the churches
are non-existent: the Gordon College. still
quite incomplete, might pass for red
brick barn. there are no roads, except Just
around the palace; the railway Is mar
row-gauge track. on which miniature en-
CINE draws the material fer the new gov
eminent buildings; the traveller can only
enter the stately city on his own legs or on
the back of a native donkey; and the fast
steamers plying on the Nile would not COM
pete with the fleet of the late Thames
Steamboat Company. Khartoum, therefore.
hardly seems to rival Paris, or even Lon
don, at present-whatever II may do in
time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-07
Is allowed serve with little well-cooked
rice, barley or tapioca

Is allowed serve with little Well-cOOked
rice, barley or tapioca.
Clam Broth.
Take a dozen large, hard-shelled clans.
If You have to open them, carefully scrub
with a brush in clear water. then lay theL.l
in kettle, add two tablespoonfuls Of hot
water, cover and let them steam until the
shells open, then strain Off the liquor. Chop
the clans and add to the juice and let come
slowly to q boil: then strain and let settle;
strain again. If juice is very strong 1t may
be diluted with little water when reheat-
ing.
Menus.
WEDNESDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Sliced Bananas. Cream.
Fried Brains, Bacon,
Stewed Potatoes,
Toast. Coffee
LUNCH.
Macaroni a la Refine.
Shrimp Salad,
Spiced Fruit. Coffee Cake.
Cocoa.
DINNER.
Hollandaise Soup.
Turbot a la Creme. Mashed Potatoes.
Dreamed Parsnips. Spinach.
creamed Rice. Coffee.
THURSDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Fruit.
Cereal Cream
Plain Omelet. Bacon.
Griddle Cakes Maple Syrup.
Coffee
No. uoao..oa LUNCH. c 5000
Baked Onions.
' ~ DINNER.
Vegetable Soup.
Mutton Pilau. Rice.
Egg Slaw. Fruit Salad
Cheese, Waters.
T Coffee.
FRIDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Fruit.
Goldfish Rolls. Dreamed Potatoes.
White Mullins. Coffee.
Grilled sardines. Hot Potato Salad.
Raisin Brown Bread Tea.
DINNER.
Clear Soup.
Baked Fish. Potato Balls.
String Beans. Beets.
Demon Frontage. Coffee
SATURDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Cereal fro''' Cream
Stewed Tripe with Tomatoes.
Baked Potatoes. Corn Pone.
Coffee.
LUNCH.
Clam Chowder.
Macaroni Croquettes. Cheese Sauce.
Cocoa.
DINNER. o..
Cream Of Barley Soup
Veal Potpie with DumpIings
Baked Potatoes. Carrots in Cream
Combination Salad
Floating Island. Coffee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-07

The scrag end of neck Is best. Take
pound OF perfectly fresh lean mutton. Cut
into small dice and put into q stewing ket-
tie with quart Of cold water, After COM
ing slowly. to boil let 1t simmer slowly
for two or three hours: strain and II to
be served at once skim OF all fat, other
wise set away to cool and then remova
fat. Season with little salt. II solid food
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-07
THE MEN AND WOMEN
Who Enjoy the Choicest Products
Of the Worlds Commerce.
portant Than Wealth With
out 1t.

It must be apparent to every one that
qualities of the highest order are neces-
sary to enable the best Of the products Of
modern commerce to attain permanently
to universal acceptance. However loudly
heralded. they may not hope for worldwide
prominence unless they meet with the
general approval, not of individuals only,
but Of the many who have the happy
faculty Of selecting. enjoying and learn
ing the real worth of the choicest prod
ucts. Their commentator, consequently,
becomes important to others, since to
meet the requirements Of the we'll in
formed Of all countries the method Of
manufacture must be Of the most per-
feet order and the combination the most
excellent Of its kind. The above Is true
not Of food products only. but is espe-
cially applicable to medicinal agents and
after nearly a quarter Of century of
growth and general use the excellent
remedy. Syrup of Figs, is everywhere
accepted, throughout the world, as the
best of family laxatives. It's quality is
due not only to the excellence of the
combination Of the laxative and carmin-
alive principles Of plants known to act
most benehcially on the system and pre-
scented In the form of a pleasant and re-
freshing liquid, but also to the method
OF manufacture Of the California Fig
Syrup Co., which ensures that uniformi-
ty and purity essential in remedy in
tended for family use. Ask any physi-
clan who Is well informed and he will
answer at once that 1t Is an excellent
laxative. II at all eminent In his pro-
fession and has made a special study Of
1axatives and their effects upon the sys-
tenn he will. tell you that It Is the best
of family laxativas, because 1t Is SIM
pie and wholesome and cleanses and
sweetens the system effectually, when
q laxative is needed, without any un-
pleasant after-effects. Every well-in-
formed druggist Of reputable standing
knows that Syrup of Figs Is an excel
lent laxative and is glad to sell 1t, at
the regular price Of fifty cents per bot
tie. because It gives general satisfac-
ton, but one should remember that in
order to get the beneficial effects Of
Syrup OF Figs 1t Is necessary to buy the
genuine, which Is sold in original pack
ages only; the name of the remedy
Syrup of Figs and also the full name of
the Company-California Fig Syrup Co.
printed on the front Of every package