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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09
EVOLVES BIG PROJECT
FOR Pipe IRRIGATION

Stephen E. Barron Of Conconully,
ex-member of the state legislature and
candidate of the democratic party at
the last election for congress, is in
the city today, and is enthusiastic in
discussing scheme for subterranean
reservoirs and pipe lines whereby he
says all the arid land in the state Of
Washington can be irrigated success
fully, and at small cost.
II would dig these reservoirs In
the Cascade mountains" said Mr.. Bar
ron. Pipe lines would lead the water
from the reservoirs to the highest
prairies and most rolling farm Lard in
the state, providing an abundance of
water at all stages of the year.
"These reservoirs in the mountains
would cost less than the open reser-
voirs in the valleys, because their
building would merely entail the cost
of excavation, doing away with the
need of conducting heavy walls of ma
sonry, and the danger of reservoir
dam breaking would be abolished.
"In the way of practical proof of my
project, I have bought an entire val
ley midway between LOOMS and Con-
conully and am now putting in the
reservoir that is to feed the valley.
l expect to irrisate every foot of land
in the valley whether the land be
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09

high or low, and at the same time will
provide water system and fire protec-
tion for the homes that are to be
built.
while the pipe line will cost con-
siderable, l am satisfied I can put
through the project at a cost of - per
acre as compared to $40 per acre for
adequate supply from an open reservoir.
OF course in some instances the cost
would be many times greater than this,
but the results would more than make
up for the outlay.
"At Los Angeles, in the '70s, orig
mated the scheme for subterranean
dam, and the success of that project
is known throughout the world. The
same conditions that pertained in Los
Angeles pertain to the streams flow
ing within the mountains of this state.
All that is needed Is a project to store
up the water. l have reached solu.
ton of the problem. 1t is my intention
to keep hammering away at this mat
ter until l get the attention of con
gress. There is no doubt in my mind
but that millions of acres of land in
the northwest that are now considered
too high to benefit from irrigation
reservoirs can be made useful in this
way. 1t is matter that has to be
taken up sooner or later, and the SOON
err the better il will be for this state. !"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09
DEEP INTEREST
IN ROAD WORK
Second Day of the Highways Convention
Brings Out Several Interesting
Talks on the Subject.

The closing address was delivered by
A. c. Brown, auditor of Lincoln coun-
ty His county has road club mem
bership 300 strong. Since the move
ment was started great good had been
effected in getting the farmers to assist
the commissioners in laying out better
grades, by passing through the farms.
instead, as heretofore, around the sec
ton lines. At the last "straw" dav
$50 miles of road was laid with straw
showing the interest taken In the move
ment.
An adjournment was taken to 2:3C
this afternoon. The speakers this after
noon are +. F. Hendsehy, treasurerol
Whatcom county; j. w. Perkins OF
Colfax, and Hon. G. H. Hanford, judgs
United States court, Seattle.
This evenings session promises to
be crowded one. Two addresses, both
illustrated by lantern slides, will be
delivefed by Hon. James w. Abbott,
special agent of the Rocky mountain
and Pacific coast division of the public
road Inquiries; and Hon. NJ. 0. FL
bridge, assistant director, public road
inquiries, Washington, d. C.
The public is invited to be present
at 8 p. m.
Tomorrow closes the convention. The
morning session will be devoted to a
general discussion of road laws, and
phases of the road question.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09
p|(kp0(k[T'5
6RA(|0U5h[55
Robs a Woman of $IO6
at Depot and Then
Returns Purse.

Mrs. A. Armstrong was obligingly
handed her pocketbook as she stood in
the Northern Pacific station last night
by a tall man wearing a SLOUGH hat,
but when she looked into the pocket
book few minutes later the $l06 that
it had contained was missing.
There is but little doubt that the
considerate gentleman had stolen the
money and thoughtfully returned the
leather to its rightful owner.
The description on which the author
tiles are working is ga tall man with a
mustache and wearing black SLOUGH
hat"
Up to this afternoon the money had
not been recovered.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09
PUT POISON IN WATER
TO KILL THE GARRISON

CRIPPLE CREEK, Col, Oct. 9.-The
military authorities in charge Of the
troops that were brought here to quell
the riots that attended the strike in
this region, claim that an attempt has
been made by persons as yet unknown
to poison the entire garrison at Ell
Paso.
The attempt at poisoning was made
by placing a deadly mixture of some
kind in the drinking water used by the
soldiers.
The perpetrator or perpetrators Of
the outrage worked very cautiously
and carefully, and left no trace of their
identity for the officials to follow.
They doubtless would have been sue
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09
SIT I[XH|b|T
/. AT TILL fA|R
St. Louis Commissioners
Are Selecting Display
for the East.

The members of the state commission
for the st. Louis exposition have been
putting in the day at the Interstate
fair, taking a careful inspection of the
different agricultural, horticultural and
mining displays, from which they will
select portion of the general exhibit
to be sent to the st. Louis fair next
year. This afternoon, immediately aft
er lunch, they were given a drive
through the city and taken back to the
fair grounds. The commissioners were
escorted by R. Lewis Rutter, Warren
w. Tolman and Councilmen Foster and
Lindsey.
The commissioners are: A. D. Black
of Whatcom, president; George w. h.
Peaslee of Charleston, secretary; War
rem w. Tolman of Spokane, E. G..
Cheasty of Seattle, Thomas Harrington
of Buckley, M. E. May of Wilbur,
George Lindsey of Ridgefeld, and r.
p Thomas of Anacortes. They will
leave for their homes tonight.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09
Ethel's High Dive.

LONDON, Oct. 9.-There is surprise
over the report that Miss Ethel Barry
more, on her return to America, At
tempted to deny possession of trophy
for high diving. The plain fact ls
that the actress distinguished herself.
During her stay in England Miss
Barrymore was the guest of the Ducn-
ess of Sutherland, and, with her grace,
visited an aquatic display at the Dun
robin private pier. Among those who
participated were Lady Constance Mac
Kenzie, the champion lady swimmer,
and Miss Chaplin, also staying at Dun
robin castle.
The actress, expressing wish to
take part in the swimming, borrowed
a costume, complained that 3o-foot
platform was too low to dive from,
and had step ladder placed on top,
She dived from this-a height OF oU
feet-and won the duchess prize Tor
the best exhibition of aquatics.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09
ALLEGED WIRE TAKERS
ARE VERY YOUNG BOYS

les, who has a lease of the old com
pany's wire in Republic Stickles, Push
declares, says that he hired the lads
to remove the wire at the instruction
of the county commissioners of Ferry
county, who considered the fallen wires
menace to traffic on the public high,
way.
The Wagerleys put up $500 bonds
to appear here on the 18th to answer to
the bench warrant. In the meantime
Attorney Dudley, acting for Mr.. Camp
bell, and Stickles. will have confer.
ence over the matter. Mr.. Dudley
says that he will have the county com
missioners in court to find out why
they disobeyed the courts order not to
interfere with the old company's prop
erty, if such procedure becomes essen
tal to the protection of the company's
property.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09
Saturday Entries.

Z, The entries for tomorrow after
moons races at the Interstate Fair
grounds are as follows:
Race ,22o pace--Idol, H. II. Fl.
and Master Delmar.
Race 2, 2:l3 pace. special-Cavalier,
Halle Hinges. Polka Dot and Hobor
Race 5, five-eighths mile-Dr. Sher-
man lis, John H. Carr ll3, Vigil D.
lis. Lexington Pirate 116, Hiawatha
lit, Flourish 115.
Race 4. seven-eighths mile-Gold-
Under 1os, Mactiecknoe 100, Sad Sam
IFS. Remark loo, Royalty ia, Claudi-
tor 1o1.
Race 5. five-eighths mile-Hub Pra-
Their l19. Capitola 11e, Hutch Miller
119. AVIATOR 119. Degaunt l19, Nora
Mac 119, Bulgarian 119.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09
Three men BLOW UP
TREASURER'S SAFE

OLIVET, S. D., Oct.--Three bur
glars blew up the safe of the county
treasury at noon today and then fed.
A posse was quickly organized and hot
pursuit was given. One of the trio
was killed and another was captured.
Neither the dead bandit nor the cap
tured one has as yet been identified.
The third has not been taken.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09
II Go to Penltentlary.

w. r. Ladder, accused of furnishing
liquor to Yakima Indians, was yester
day discharged by the federal jury or
instructions of Judge Hanford.
Peter Fisher, on like charge, was
found guilty, and the consequent forth
coming trip to Neil's Island will be his
third one.
United States Deputy Marshals Pusf
and Short leave tonight for McNeilff
Island with II federal prisoners, two
of whom are Chinese, booked for depor
tation, the others having been sen
fenced at the present term of court.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09
UntangIIng the SkeIn.

Another step in the attempts Of at
torneys for the Lucille Dreyfus Min
ing company I'd restore it's affairs
from the condition into which the
operations of Howard ]. Kressly
threw them was taken today when
Attorney Ellis G. Soule filed affidavits
In support of a motion for the publ
cation of the summons in the action
brought by the. company against
Adams ct al. Mr.. Soule swears that
80 of the defendants are non-resi-
dents of the state and that he does
not know their present whereabouts.
Twelve of the defendants are nom
residents, but their whereabouts are
known, and he asks permission to
effect service on such by mail.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09

Deputy Sheriff Pugh has returned
from Meyers Falls and Marcus, where
he went to arrest Lew Wagerley and
his brother on charge OF stealing
Is miles of telephone line. Pugh brings
back a story differing from that told
by Receiver Campbell in an affidavit
upon which Judge KEENAN, issued a
bench warrant.
1t was charged that the Wagerleys
had stolen rs miles of copper wire be-
longing to the old Spokane 4 British
Columbia company for the purpose of
taking it to Canada, where they had
contract to build another telephone
line.
Pugh reports that Lewis Wagerley Is
Is years of age, and his brother, Roy,
is but 0. They had gathered in about
three miles of the wire, and say they
had been hired to do SO by one Stick.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09
He Just Butted In.

Roy Van Hoosier, 20 years of age.
we'll known in police court. was fined
SIS and costs this afternoon for hav-
ing interfered when two policemen
fair grounds this afternoon.
On the stand Van Hoosier denied
that he had been in police court for
drunk and disorderly twice before
this year, but explained by saying
he was UP for assault the other
times.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09
WOULDN'T ACCEPT THE
TALE OF BARTENDER

F. Leighton, BARTENDER in Stevens
street saloon, was fined $40 and costs
by Justice Hinkle this afternoon for
having cruelty kicked and abused
James McKernan, a drunken fire.
quenter of the saloon, the Cleveland
House bar.
Leighton brought an array of talent
to testify, but their word did not
look good to the court inasmuch as
Leighton on the morning of his arrest
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09
EIks viii jolly

The local Elks are arranging for the
third annual stag social to be given in
honor of the dedication of their temple
The social will be given in the tenn
pie on the evening of Wednesday, the
l4th.
A program consisting of Grammatical
and musical numbers is being arrang
ed. There will also be an abundance
Of good things to eat and drink.
Invitations are to be sent to brother
Elks in nearby towns.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09
TEMPERANCE SPEAKER
DRUNK IN THE PULPIT

ELKHART, Ind, Oct. 9.-At the
temperance services conducted by Hin
man Barney, a New York evangelist,
at Congregational church last night,
Mr.. Barney, after Is minutes discourse
on the evils of drink, cards, theaters,
etc., was interrupted by Rev. Mr.. EN-
NETT, pastor of the Baptist church,
acting for Rev. A. U. Ogilvie, pastor
of the Congregational church.
Emmett announced hymn and re-
quested Barney to desist. While the
latter's condition was unnoticeable at
first, his speech rapidly became inco-
herent. Barney confessed that he had
been drinking, and said he would get
beastly drunk before the spree ended.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09
MACK MACK WINS IN
THE FIRST RACE TODAY

There Is another splendid attend
ance out at the Interstate fair
grounds this afternoon. The grand
stand is crowded with an enthusiastic
race meet audience. Previous to the
opening event there was a parade on
the track of the entries and winners
in the horse exhibit. The parade was
received with much appreciation as
the magnificent thoroughbreds passed
in review before the grandstand.
The first heat OF the 2.20 pace was
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09

He said he was subject to periodical
attacks of craving for liquor which ne
could not resist.
He later was found in a low dive
playing cards. He was in maudlin
condition. Messrs. Emmett and Ogilvie
sent him to South Bend
Barney has fine education. He is
an eloquent speaker. He has two es-
Unable daughters in New York. He
came here from Bryan, Ohio, where
he conducted a series of temperance
lectures. At the instance of the w. C.
I. U. He spoke in nearly every church
here, and last night was to be his con-
Guiding address. His subject was "The
Theater and Other Amusements.n
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09
TERRIFIC RAINS FLOOD
THE CITY OF new YORK

houses and banks. Many Easements
in the city are flooded. The loss and
damage will be immense.
Five horses were drowned and two
women narrowly escaped drowning in
Wallabout.
The firemen, when called to fire,
had to ford five feet of water. The
horses stood in the street with only
their heads visible. while the firemen
mounted the ladders.
Many street car lines stopped rum
ming. and hundreds Of families in
Harrison street are imprisoned in
their homes. Rats have been rugged
and are supplying the people with
food. The damage to that section
alone exceeds 100000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09
Two Divorces Given.

Viola Favill was granted divorce
today by Judge KEENAN, after noting
default. The plaintiff alleges marriage
with Charles Favill in Minnesota ten
years ago. Latterly she alleges she has
been abused and has suffered indignities
at his hands. He has refused to pro-
vide for his family, according to her,
for the past five years, is a habitual
drunkard.
William Bushby was divorced from
Bertha NJ. Bushby and Mary Cloue
from Lester f. Cloug.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09
conces sIons Are Many.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9.-The treaty
signed at Shanghai with China makes
the following concessions: Recognition
of the Americans right Of residence
throughout the empire for missionary
work; protection of patents, trade
marks and copyrights; opening MONK
den and Antung Manchuria to inter.
national trade, which included that por-
ton where the Americans have vast
commercial interests, the right to carry
on trade, industries and manufacture
ing In all the ports of China.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09
1900 LUNCH BASKETS
FOR CHILDREN At FAIR

l will meet them and pass them in"
said the captain today. Il have 1900
lunch baskets for distribution at the
noon hour so that none need go hum
cry. Evan Morgan has kindly given
me several hundred tickets for the
water merry go'round. and have ar
ranged for admissions to several of the
best entertainments on the Midway.
All l want is good weather and the lit
tie ones of the city to be out at the
grounds promptly at 10 o'clock"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09
RUSSIA IS SLOW TO
EVACUATE MANCHUR|A

LONDON. Oct. e.-Instead of Keep
ing her promise and agreement to
withdraw from Manchuria, Russia
Is giving every evidence Of an in
tention to maintain the hold she now
has upon the Chinese province. Yes
terday was the day fixed for formal
evacuation, but the day passed with
out a single step in Mat direction be-
ing taken by the representatives or
the car.
On the contrary. work on the ex-
tensive government buildings Is being
rushed. The force or men employed
in their construction has been greatly
augmented. Another gunboat has also
been added to the naval force there.
Before the departure of the i'm
mense Russian feet for southern
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09

Tomorrow is Children's Day at the
Interstate fair. Every year the man
agement has given over day for the
youngsters when they can have the free
run OF the grounds, see the exhibits,
the dog show and the races. Captain
J. G. McClelland will be in charge of
the children.
Kindly announce in the Press that
the children are to be at the west gate
at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning, where
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09

tective McDermott that he had
knocked McKernan down and had
lifted him a couple" On the stand
Leighton tried to ex.iain the lifting
by saying he had raised the man to
his feet twice. McKernan had the
proof of misuse in badly discolored
face. but Leighton tried to show that
another man" gave him the discol-
orations.
told Chief of Police WON'T and De-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09

The crime of the three men was bolt
and dsperate. AT the noon hour, dur
ing hull in business, they entered tn,
office, covered the men therein with re
volvers, and demanded tn money in tn,
safe. Being refused, they applied dyna
mite.
A crowd was Immediately attracted
and then the fight and fight began.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09

MONTREAL, Oct. 9.--At the annual
meeting of The Canadian Pacific rail.
way the 23d annual report was pre-
scented by Sir Thomas Shaugnessy, the
president, who briefly referred to the
gratifying results OF the years opera.
tions, fact which made the sharehold.
ers present happy. Among the resolu'
tons passed was one providing for the
expenditure Of nearly slO, O00, 900 on roll
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09

Korea joint naval and military ma
neuvers were conducted near Port
Arthur, all of the 90 warships sent
to Korea participating.
WASHINGTON, Oct. s.-ST Chen
tung Liang ching the Chinese min
lister. called at the state department
today and stated that he had receiv-
ed no advices from his government
indicating that Russia had kept her
pledges and evacuated Manchuria
yesterday.
He expressed no surprise at Rus
sia's failure to leave Manchuria, as
he was informed by cable that Russia
had. two weeks ago. made n new set
of demands upon China. which was
the probable cause of delay.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09
Too Many Drops.

Nellie Cole, who says she is a cook
in Brownies addition family, was
ordered to raise her veil when she APP.
peared in police court this afternoon
TO answer to the charge of intoxication.
Nellie said she had started to the fair
yesterday afternoon and took q few
drops too many. Officer Logan said she
had so many drops that she couldn't
get up when he found her. Nellie was
fined $40 and costs.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09
heavy SUBSIDIES ARE
GIVEN TO RAILROADS

OTTAWA, Oct. g.-of the two mill
lion dollar subsidies which come to
British Columbia railways this year
the following roads will secure the
amounts mentioned:
For a line from Spence's Bridge to
Nicola and Similkameen. AZ miles.
$3.50. 600.
For an extension Of the f. & N. line
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09
NotahIes At Funeral.

BUFFALO, Oct. 9.-The greatest as,
semblage of men nationally prominent
since the late President Mckinley &
death will be here this afternoon at
the Bissell funeral. Cleveland, Car
lysle, Hoke Smith, Daniel O'Day and
Morris Tyler will act as honorary pail.
bearers.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09
The Clark Estate.

F. Lewis Clark, executor of Jonathan
G. Clark, today filed his final report
on the distribution of the estate. He
reports SOL ,6S2,32 in Washington and
Sis, 26s 60 in the state of Maine, with
liabilities of $50, 203.s5. Hearing on mo.
ton to judicially settle the estate will
be held on November ~.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09

William Woods, Is years of age,
pleaded guilty to having been drunk in
police court this afternoon and said
he obtained the liquor at the fair
grounds. He is driver for a wholesale
grocery firm. William was fined IS and
costs as warning not to repeat the
experience.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09
Last Day In Camp.

CAMP YOUNG. KY. Oct. s.-The
last day of the military encampment
was characterized by review by
General kobbe of 10000 troops. regu-
lars and national guards. The long
plateau bordering the Ohio river was
lined with soldiers. who presented Q
formidable front
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09
Turks In Bulgaria.

VIENNA. Oct, ct is reported
that a Turkish battalion crossed the
Bulgarian frontier yesterday and
routed the Bulgarfans at a weak spot
near Dtuma. Two Bulgarian COM
panies from Dubnitza later engaged
the Turks and forced them to retire
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09

Samuel We'll of the Boston store
this morning suffered painful injuries
as the result of an accident. He was
engaged in adjusting a stop-cock on
the steam radiator by which the store
is heated, when, by mischance, he turn
ed the steam on. His hands were very
badly scalded and burned by the es.
Gaping steam.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09

Mrs. Catherine Hye died last night
at her residence, 1928 Knox acvenue,
aged SO years. The cause of death was
cancerous tumor. Mrs. Hye had been
a resident of Spokane or decade and
was well known here. She leave six
children; Mrs. w. II. Plummer, Mrs.
j. S. Carlin and Thomas, William, Leo
and Frank Hye. The funeral services
will be held from the house tomorrow
afternoon at | o'clock.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09
Two Girls Abandoned.

committing to the care of the North
western Home Finding association the
persons of Hazel Irene Culliton and
the infant child of Jean Mcdonald.
both of whom have been abandoned
by their parents.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09
Charge Is Murder.

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Oct. Coon
victs Wood ami Murphy Folsom es-
capes. were arraisned this morning
in court on a charge OF murder The
case went over till tomorrow to allow
them to get counsel.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-09
Traffic Suspended. Stores and Banks
Are Closed. While Rats Are
Working in the Streets

Of suburban traffic. Many Of the COM
muters' trains were abandoned. Only
absolutely necessary business is be-
ing transacted, and the flooded streets
are deserted.
The Bronx is ovesfiowed, the food
having inundated tho wholesale