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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27
String from Meadows
60 Run at tho Fair


Charles D. Jeffries. manager of the
racing department of the Interstate
fair. is back from trip to Seattle,
where he interviewed the horseowners
out at the Meadows: He states that
most OF the California string will be
here for the races. Mucn interest is
manifested among horsemen in the
Queen city over the FAIR races and
the attendance promises to be big.
John L. Smith, superintendent Of
the fair, has returned from an extend
ed visit to Portland and Sound points
calling upon stock owners with q
view to having as large a display
Of blooded stock as possible. He
also met with success.
On account of the limited space
allotted to the art department, Mrs.
Olive s. Brown stated today that only
the pick of the paintings for the art
display will be hung.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27
union WINS VICTORY
OVER CONTRACTOR Use

advised by the officers Of the union
not to accept the checks. Ilse is re-
ported to have said that he would
consider no other figure.
This morning a gang Of non-union
men was sent down to take the place
Of the striking unionists. whereupon
nine Transfers gave up their places.
President Daily of the union announc-
ed that he would call on II men
working on the foundations of the
piers ana 10 men on the rock crush
ers In case a settlement was not
reached by the hour Of noon.
He was not forced to do this how
ever. for Mr.. Use finally consented
to pay the union scale OF $2.25. The
union men have returned to WORT. In
the street Job 1900 yards Of earth
are to be removed. and the contractor
was not In a position to brook a
len9thv dslay
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27

HIGHLANDS. N. T.. Aug. E.-The
e9flNre Of the wind on the homo
stretch today alone prevented the Re-
liance from winning the third race
for the Americas cup. The yachts
were unable TO finish in the time
allowance and the race was called off.
The Reliance again demonstrated
both superior sailing qualities and
superior seamanship over the Sham
rock, hopelessly beating her in a wind
that varied from a gentle zephyr to
an eisht-knot breeze. The feature
Of the race was the wonderful ability
shown by Barr In taking advantage
Of every possible chance In handling
the defender.
The start was made for both boats
at 1l:o2. The course was IL miles
beat to windward and return. The
Reliance led throughout the hrst half
with . poor breeze. Tho Shamrock
footed fast. but the Reliance pointed
higher. The outer mark was rounded
about l:3b. The wind freshed until
about six miles from shore, when Il
died down. falling almost altogether.
with the Reliance IL minutes ahead.
HIGHLANDS. N. Y. Aus. a7.-The
morning for the third race for the
cup dawned anything but favorable
for sport. Heavy laden clouds with
an occasional driszle ana almost no
wind greeted the spectators. but few
Of whOm turned out
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27
Memorial Shaft
for John r. Rogers

For the purpose Of taking steps to
insure the collection OF Spokane's APP
portioned quota of the fund to be
raised and expended in Fsrecting q
monument to Commencing The life
and career Of the late Governor John
r. Rogers a meeting was held yes
terday afternoon in the once Of Sena-
tor Tolman.
Professor J. M. Layhue. superip-
tendent of schools at Puyallup. was
among the number present. and
among others were N, w. Durham,
M. M. Cowley. John R. Mcbride. DE-.
Mclean, ex-Mayor r. 3. Byrne and
w. w. Tolman.
It was decided to appoint a COM
mittee OF Ave to solici subscriptions.
headed by M. M. CONVEY. It Ii hoped
to raise $500 here.
1t is generally understood that the
memorial shaft will be erected on the
state capitol grounds at Olympia.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27
KILL anne R|CAN
CONSUL IN SYRIA

WARRINGTON, Aug. 27.-unitsd
States Minister Leishuaan cables to-
day to the state department from
ccnstantinopls that william 0agsll-
sen, American vice consul 1t Beirut,
WAS essassinated while drivin9 In his
carriage.
Minister Leishman has called on
the Turkish government for the i'm
mediate punishment Of the assassins.
The state department has cabled
for full particulars. The government
will not declare it's policy until fur
Their news has been received.
Acting Secretary Of the Navy OAR
ling says that as yes no orders have
been issued dispatching American
warships to Asiatic waters. though
the entire European squadron now at
Vile France Is held in readiness to
proceed to Beirut.
Vice Consul William GageAsen
was appointed from Minnesota in
1899 by President Mckinley.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27

Troubles between the Federal La
Dor union and August Use. the con-
tractor. which have existed since last
Saturday afternoon, were brought to
a close today, Ilse granting the de-
mands Of the union men.
Had the settlement not been made.
the Improvement work undertaken on
the piers of the Monroe street bridge
and on Wilson avenue, leading into
Peaceful valley. would have been Sc
riously delayed.
According to the statements of the
men, Else based his contract figures
on the union scale Of t2.2B per day
for each OF the common laborers. as
required by city ordinance. the length
OF the day to be eight hours. On
Saturday. when paying-off time came,
he presented the men with checks at
the rate Of 81 for day Of eight
hours. The men demurred and were
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27
Suit % Recover
cambIed Money

Mrs. Mary Roberts. an elderly
lady residing in Union Park. has be-
gun a civil suit against Scott Sharpe,
owner OF poolroom in the basement
Of the Lindelle building. Riverside
avenue and Washington street, whom
she charges with permitting her son.
q. N. Roberts. II years Of age. to
gamble away between SIS and 500.
It is further charged by Mrs. Rob-
erts that Sharpe secreted her son be-
meath the basement OF the building
ana informed her the boy was not
on the premises. This, Mrs. Roberts
says, was done repeatedly.
The police say that Sharpe's chief
cliesitage for his pool and billiard
room comes from the young men and
boys Of the town.
Assistant Corporation Counsel Con-
nor has been engaged by Mrs. Rob-
srts to prosecute Sharpe. Mr.. Conner
maintains that Sharpe violates the
law by permitting boys to patronixe
his place.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27
bREWER|ES CONTROL
SEVENTY SALOONS

In, the neighborhood Of 10 saloons
ont Of a list Of 1876 whose licenses
are on record in the comptroller's Of
nee are either owned or controlled by
the local brewery trust.
In this list are II out of the IA
notorious saloons described by Chief
Of Police Woydt as POINTS" and the
worst offenders" against good NOR
ais in the city. whose boxes are night
ly thronged with fallen women. where
drunken orgy holds its merry revelry,
the injuidicious are robbed and the
reckless led estray.
Also in this list are Crib saloons,
where liquor Ia sold to the women Of
Ill fame and their habitues--where
cheap liquid refreshment Is dispensed
TO the visiting Palouser that he may
part with his valuables the easier.
and whose steady patrons are those
who lead lives Of shame.
The trusts method Is to take out a
license in the name Of one of it's Of
ficials or employees, paying $500 for
1t. The lease to the saloon Is usually
also held by the trust. The building
10 then rented by the month to the
saloon keeper. who pays the brewery
trust SO per week. amounting to
$500 per year. for the license. If
the saloon man Is not good money
maker. he is ousted to make room for
another. No matter how tough the
joint, as long as II is a money maker.
The saloon keeper Is absolutely in
the trusts power. He must sell the
trusts products and obey the trusts
mandate, or out he goes. The tre-
mendous political power welded by
10 saloons obeying one mans die
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27

three times" said local sport who
overheard the remark. The straw
holder referred to stands ~ inches
In height and when measured was
found to hold ~ ounces Of beer.
Like . Hash the little man coysred
the bet. He drank the first measure
without stopping. was . little slower
with the second and had much DIM
Guilty In swallswins the third meas
ure. Three stfR jolts Of whisky had
been slipDed into enc miro measure
BY the bartender.
The little +nan SILENTLY pocketed
the % he had won, shock himself q
little and walked ouv without .
stagger.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27
HALF FRUIT CROP BUT
HIGH PRICES PREVAIL

There will be but q half crop Of
fruit in this state this year." was
the observation OF State Horticultural
Inspector Won Holderbeke today. THE
crop OF winter apples is very low.
owing to the late frost in some Sec
tions and other influences In other
parts.
"rhe best crop, so far as am
able to judge from my tour of the
state. will be prunes. which is better
than the average. Peaches will be a
half crop. Fall apples are better
than the winter varieties.
THE fruit outlook 10 not gloomy.
however. for the producers. New
York is already asking for carload
shipments. and the price will be far
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27

side; The Welcome, 244 Riverside;
Norway, 6 Riverside; The London, %
Riverside; The Ellwell, 228h Riv-
erside; The Minnesota, 912 Sprague;
N. Y. Exchange. E31 sprague; The
B. & B., 712 Sprague; The Judge, 819
Sprague; The Hub. sos Sprague; The
Manhattan, 602 Sprague; The Miners,
Sprague and Stevens; The Lark, 613
sprague; Commercial. s1s sprague;
Farmers Home, 41S Sprague; The
Bohemian, 727 Sprague; The Buffet,
614 sprague: Opera, 702 First; Ban
Quet. s29 First: Frisco Bar, 1929 Sec
ond; Henry House Bar. 821 Second;
Flaherty's, EGO Third: U & I, 0423
Monroe; Cable Exchange, 0427 Mon
roe; The Echo. s Lincoln; Max Kar-
ter's, 10s Post; The New York,
Mil; Charley's Saloon, 512 Front;
Little Brick" Front and Stevens;
The Auditorium, Front and Post;
Main Avenue Bar. 424 Main; The
Crystal, 2 Main; The Ivy, 419 Main;
The Comique, zoe Main; The Head
light, Main; The Green Leaf, 420
Main: Chicago Hotel bar, Main and
Washington; The Victor, S12 Mill;
The Merchants. 1872 Mill; The North
Pole, PA Howard; The Eagle, 22S
Howard; White Front, S102 Howard;
Cascade, 8 Howard; Central, How
ard; The Brunswick, 21S Howard /;
Big G, 212 Howard; The Gambrinus,
S103 Howard; The Lobby, 229 How
ard; Buckeye, 212 Stevens; The Mug.
216 Stevens; Scandal, 21s Stevens;
Old Standard, 10 Stevens; Peterson,
213 Stevens; Stanton. 216 Stevens;
Exchange. 206 Stevens; The Milwau-
kee. E12 Bernard; The Division, /
Division,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27
OUNCES
OF BEER IN 10 MINUTES

! ,Seventy-two ounces Of beer in 10
minutes 10 the record for consumption
achieved by q spindle-lsgsed. weaxen-
ed-looking ranchsr from Kendrick,
Idaho, in q Howard street saloon last
night.
I The winner Of the honor and side
bet refused to give his name. but
admitted that he II feet inches
tall and weighs 106 pounds.
His test and bet on capacity fol-
lowed the assertion made before the
bar that he had never been drunk in
his life and had never drank all the
beer he wanted. ~.
II will bet you IS that you can't
drink that rice straw holder filled
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27
ARRESTS BROTHER ON
CHARGE OF BURGLARY

Frank CLANCY. II years Of age, 10
In the city Jail on complaint OF his
brother. r. r. CLANCY. who charges
him with burglary.
Young CLANCY was arrested by De-
tective McDermott this forenoon
after the latter had compelled him
TO admit that he had stolen and pawn
cd a revolver belonging to his broth
Or and had stolen and buried two
raxors.
The revolver was found by the de-
tective In a second hand store and
the raxors were found buried In the
alley bounded by Riverside avenue.
Main avenue. Stevens street and
Washington street.
Night before last the dwelling at
No. 2 jenkins orchard, whore II. ".
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27

above the average, SO that money re-
turns from washington's fruit crop
will equal that of last year or any
average year. The Minneapolis and
st. Paul markets are asking prices @on
future shipments and the Indications
are that the demand IN the east VIII
be greater than Is usual.
Il can say very little about the
product Of Spokane county. but 1 un-
derstand that there are here very few
winter apples. Pears are fair crop.
Rain fell heavily in the wenatchee
valley on Tuesday and II helped the
growers out immensely. as they were
short of water for irrigation pur-
poses. 1t will almost double the crop
there"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27

CLANCY makes his home. was entered
and the articles were stolen. The
young man was charged with the Of
Tense yesterday. but denied his guilt.
He repeated the denials to Detective
McDermott this morning. but the lat
ter showed him the revolver which
had been recovered from a pawnshop
and then the boy admitted his wrong
doing. A gold watch was stolen from
the same residence on the day OF the
presidents visit. ana II was never re-
covered.
Recently young cAaney serVsd q
sentence in the county jail for Q
crime committed in Cheney.
n. #. CLANCY said today he did not
wish to- send his brother to the peni-
tentiary. but hoped the court would
send him 10 the reform school. His
parents moved TO Seattle from spo-
kane last spring.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27
Aldrleh Il EnIolned
from Digging Shrubbely

w. A. Aldrich OF the Spokane Gas
company has been enjoined by the
superior court from digging up shrub
berry. removing outbuildings. tearing
down fences and committing other
depredations on the property Of L.
Van Corp in Sinto's Second addition
The complaint states that Mr.. Aldrich
is a tenant Of the property under a
verbal contract which expires on the
last day Of the present month. The
injunction is made returnable on Sep
TENDER 3. ''''
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27

1:36--Yachts have rounded the
outer mark.
2:10-Wind Is freshening. Yachts
can not be seen on account OF mist.
2:A0-Reliance just emerged from
haze on horizon.
2:46-Shamrock seen far astern Of
the American. Shamrock is sailing
hopelessly. The Yankee leads by
over a mile.
S:10-Yachts are six miles from
land and are striking soft spots.
3:2s--Wind of shore is very light
Reliance IL hve miles from finish.
Rolling sea Is splitting wind from
cloths. -
S:46--Reliance three miles from
finish. Nothing but time can beat the
American. Wind is very light.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27
SCOTS ARE SORE.

GLASGOW. Scotland, Aug. 27.-A
movement IL afoot that in case the
Shamrock loses to have Clyde yacht
men present an international cup and
invite Americans to compete on this
side under the same conditions as
those governing the Americas cup.
The Scotch press is exceedingly i'll
natured over the Shamrock's defeat.
The Scotsman this morning says:
Away with the incorrigible Boosting
of Upton. whose sole qualification IL
that he can foot the bills. A re-
sponsible yacht club should take the
matter in hand"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27

For the past month there has been
= greater precipitation than any pre-
vious August for the past 81 years
since the weather bureau was estab-
lished In Spokane. The rainfall for
the month measures 100 OF an inch.
The nearest approach to this was
In August 1896. when the fall WAS
las.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27
constantlnopIe 10
Threatened by Disease

BERLIN, Aug. Att Is reported
in Constantinople advices that the
Macedonians intend to let loose the
Asiatic plague. cholera and smallpox
bacilli on Constantinople and threat
en- TO poison the river from which the
water supply Is taken. making the
Turkish capital an unprecedented hor-
ror spot. The sultan is in his palace
and has ordered extraordinary pre-
cautions,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27

child. has filed counter petition III
probate court. asking for the possess
sion of the boy. She states that lGrs.
Amanda Wren Is illiterats and ignor-
ant, being unable to read and write.
The grandmother Is accused Of hav-
ing a vicious temper. and Is addicted
to the use Of smoking tobacco. the
mother wants the court to assign hes
the custody of the child
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27

NEW YORK. Aug. 27.-Jerome this
morning announced there will be no
halt in the investigations OF charges
OF bribery and extortion against both
walking delegates and building trade
employers. Proceedings will be in
stituted against three prominent con-
tractors for extortion. who, Il II
claimed. were aided by Parks.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27

OMAHA. Neb.. Aug. 27.-Ten inches
OF rain has fallen since yesterday.
The lowlands are flooded throug hout
eastern Nebraska ana western Iowa.
Great damage is reported to corn in
the lowlands.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27
Shaw Helps Bankers
With Forty Millions.

WASHINGTON. Aug. fit is an
nounced today that Secretary or the
Treasury Shaw has set aside $40, 0o0,-
900 for use in emergency in the fall
when the crops move This removes
all possibility Of a financial strin-
gency.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27

Mrs. Laura Daimpre. former wife
of the late w. T. Wren and mother
of Howard Theodore Wren, who was
accused by Mrs. Amanda Wren,
mother of the father and grandmother
OF the boy. of trying to steal her own
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27
Hook and Ladder
collldes with Trolley

KANSAS CITY. Mo. Aug. 27.-A
trolley care at fun speed coliided
with a hood and ladder truck going
to a fire this morning. seriously IN
juring +, oReilly. Ben Fitzgerald and
John Redmond.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27

Beirut, or Beyrouth, is the chief
seaport Of Syria and Is situated on
the Mediterranean sea. 1t has a pop
ulation Of 10000. The American
Presbyterian mission to Syria has
headquarters there. The city enjoys
q large export trade in fruit, silk
and madden with England.
The cablegram is dated yesterday
and says the assassination occurred
Sunday. The minister received the
information through the consul at
Raduvil, who says that the murderer
has not been seen and is unknown.
Admiral Cotton has been cabled to
hold the fleet in readiness for instant
sailing. -
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27

LONDON, Aug. 27.-A dispatch to
the Central News from Constanti-
nople states that train due this
morning was dynamited near Lileh-
borges. Six were killed and Is in
iured
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-07-09

Congressman Byrd S. Mcclure, National Rep
resentatlye, writes from Guthrie. Okla:
II was afflicted with an internal or
deep fstula and my condition was most
critical when went to you. feel that by
skillful and delicate treatment you saved
my life"
Senator ]. B. Caldwell writes from Memphis,
Tenn:
"For fifteen years had suffered intense
ly with piles 1t has now been six months
since you released me, cured. / stayed
with you three weeks and paid nothing I'M
til cured"
Phillip D. Scott. one Of the Seven National
Commissioners Of the St. Louis Exposition,
writes:
II am satisfied that q permanent cure
has been effected in my case. and you have
my heartfelt thanks"
Senator ]. R. Burrows writes from Smith
Center. Kas.:
your treatment has been very satisfac-
tory. There have been no symptoms Of
return of the trouble, and was treated
by you ten years ago."
c. W. Rambo, Treasurer Of Oklahoma, writes
from Guthrie, Okla:
your treatment Of my rectal trouble
eminently satisfactory. and shall not
hesitate to send my friends to you"
Congressman J. N. Miller. National Repre-.
sentative. writes from Council Grove, Eas.:
Having been perfectly cured / can high
ly recommend your methods and relia-
bility."
W. n. Irwin. United States Department Of Ar
ricultufe. writes from Washington, 0. C.:
II suffered from fstula your treatment
was successful. and am happy to state
that after II years there have been no
Iyuhptoms Of return Of the disease"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-07-09
nave oeen as nrge as small horse.
was also found.
A MOTHERS CRIME.
Mrs. William Baxter Hanged Her Two
children and Then Committed Sui
eide NJ Leroy, n, Y.

Leroy, N. Y, July s.-Mrs. william
Baxter hanged herself and two chill
dren, Goodson, aged eight years, and
Gladys, aged three, last night. When
her husband returned to the house
at six o'clock he could not get in.
He waited for some time, then broke
in window and searched the house.
In an unfinished attic over the ktch-
en-, reached by ladder, he saw hang
ing side BY side from the rafters his
wife and two children. II Is stated
that Wednesday night Mrs. Baxter
handed her husband a bottle Of wine
to drink. He took some Of IL and was
50 sick yesterday morning that he
had TO consult . physician. That the
wine was drugged or poisoned seems
probable. Tia cnntnnta r~s-aiuins
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-07-09
SUIT AGAINST LABOR UNIONS.
Attorney General Of Texas Uses New Anti
Trust Law to Exact Heavy Penalties
if for q Boycott.

San Antonio, Tex, July 3.--At-
1orney General Bell and District At
forney Bee, in the name of the state
Of Texas, filed the first suit ever filed
against labor unions under the anti
trust law, seeking to recover heavy
penalties and asking for an injunc-
sion restraining the unions and
officers from maintaining and con-
1inuing boycott that has been de-
clared. The style Of the suit is the
state of Texas vs.. the trades council
and the electrical workers union Of
San Antonio, asking for $1,000 pen.
aities already incurred and for $50
per day for each day the matter COM
planned Of Is continued, and asking
Tor an injunction restraining said
labor organizations and officers from
continuing a boycott against the
zIerff building.
Ferdinand Herff, q wealthy citizen
Of San Antonio, has just completed
magnificent business block in the
most desirable business section Of
the city, and In awarding contracts
.ief the contract for electrical wiring
10 a firm that was on the unions
,untair" list, When this was done
and the building completed the
workers. union and the trades corn-
al rendered an official boycott Of the
huildinO and IN merchants who were
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-07-09
PREHISTORIC ANIMALS FOUND.
The Remains Of Stone Age City Dis
covered In the Fish Greek
Country.

st. Paul, MINI, July IA special
from Big Timber, Mont, says; Won
derful finds of bones Of prehistoric
animals are being made in the Fish
creek country by Prof. Marcus s.
Farr and q party Of students from
Princeton college. The remains Of
q stone age city have been dis
covered in which the bones Of ami
mails of great size along with stone
implements of all kinds, many Of
which are ornamented with game,
were found. In a mound near the
creek was found the almost complete
skeleton Of man. The bones
showed that the man, when alive.
measured nearly nine feet in height
and was Of powerful build. Nearby
was the skeleton Of q woman, .
trife smaller. The skeleton Of an
animal that resembled the dog -
to-day. except that silu AninaA-na=1