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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-15

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airy 6, 1903. to February 10, 1906
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The San Francisco call., 1903-09-27
MINISTRIES MADGB AND A MYs-
Terry.


That evening began a close friendship
between Howard and Bannister. Pax
ton. I want you to know my people"
Bannister said ono time. 'T have told
them about you at home. and they want
mo to bring you out there over Sunday.
Ny father. particularly, is eager to meet
you. VIII you say Saturday next, until
Monday" Howard did say so.
Its only right to tell you" Bannister
continued, that we are a family of &C.
centres. That is, all but me. I'm the
only normal member of the family.
Father-well. you see the stories about
him in the papers. They call him mis-
anthrope, recluse, a charger Of mon
strous fees, a defender Of trusts-nearly
everything but poor lawyer. But he is
the gentlest, the kindest, the sweetest
hearted man in seven worlds-except"-
And the exception had to do, of course,
with the cruelty of his father in not ad-
Justing a certain feud between the
houses Of Bannister and Marble, so that
two loving hearts might cease to be torn
apart, but dwell together in oneness and
affection Mother" continued Bannister.
is the loveliest woman beneath the can
opy OF heaven, but to strangers she may
appear to be somewhat frivolous Sister
Madge, so far as a mere child's charac-
ter can be Judged. combines the eccen-
~-NN@N~SS VA OAA pal CllSy UuI mas KleaInA
or my singularly same and reposeful ma
ture"
With this key to the family character
istics well in mind, Howard accompanied
his friend on a suburban train, prepared
70 encounter almost any variety Of hu
man nature-except the varieties he ala
encounter. At q station where many
ether passengers alighted, and where q
score Of fashionably appointed vehicles.
varying from carts to four-in-hands. were
In waiting, Bannister gave his own and
his guests hand baggage to a liverted
footman. with the inquiry: How is
father, James7"
Its Brussels sprouts. Mr.. George" ro-
piled the man solemnly.
They drove something more than n
mile through a country OF beautiful
homes surrounded by extensive and ex-
qulsitely kept grounds; and on all sides
were lively evidences Of the outdoor coun-
try life OF wealthy New Yorkers; tennis
courts alive with players. the rolling ex-
panse Of emerald golf links, dotted with
brightly dressed followers of the game;
coaching parties rolled along the well
kept roads, or bareheaded riders ambling
gayly on the soft earth by the side of the
paved highway. Howard had never be-
fore seen one OF the Fairgrounds for
which fashionable New York deserts its
streets and parks at weekend, and the
sights charmed him so that he forgot his
companion, until, the carriage slowing,
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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08

houses on the coast. They are al
ready doing business on large
scale and have been Of great benefit
to the farmers who are stockholders
in the company. They are buying
wheat tickets at all stations. whether
they have a warehouse there or not,
and dealing in hardware and agricul-
tural implements, grain. feed, hay.
coal, wood, pumps, etc, giving their
patrons the advantage in cost gained
by buying in carload lots. They hal e
a large warehouse and office at the
corner of Monroe street and Boone
avenue. In this city. and branch Of
fees at Davenport. Wilbur and Irby.
They are in the market everywhere
for everything. using their great ad-
vantages in buying for their patrons,
no difference what he may want in
the way of supplies. The gigantic
Importance of this institution to the
farmers of the Inland Empire is al
ready apparent. and it is destined to
be one of the most Influential factors
in our future commercial develop
ment. The officers of the company
are Donald Urquhart. president; Chas.
Peterson, vice-president. and Z. w.
Swanson. secretary. all well known
and highly esteemed business men.
Their reputation for integrity and
business responsibility Is adding
much to the popularity of the insti-
tuition.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08

methods of irrigation embracing its
use are rapidly becoming known. The
fact that he can have the water at
the time most needed and that he will
not be troubled with alkali or seeds
or weeds from the lands Of others is
not lightly overlooked by the irriga-
tor. and that it will throw more wa
ter with less power than any pump
made and Is not dependant on high
or low water nor upon the current Of
stream makes 1t most useful to the
placer miner as well as the irrigator,
The engines used with the pumps can
be either steam. gas or gasoline and
can easily be detached for use in
other ways. The North Star Irriga-
ton Pump company also supply boil
ers. engines either steam, gas or gas
oline and crude oil at most reasonable
prices They make specially of in
stalling complete irrigation plants,
operated by belt or rope transmission
or directly connected with engines,
dynamos or pumping jack. They are
always pleased to submit plans and
specifications of proposed work Of
this kind. The officers of the COM
pany. w. ]. Thayer. presidents Chas
Il. North. vice-president. and ]. No
BILE Jones. secretary. are among Spo-
kane's most highly esteemed and
prominent business men. They have
always been loyal to the best inter-
ests of the Inland Empire.
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of our most enterprsing citizens are
turning their attention that way.
However. in the matter of the manu-
facturc of granite and marble ceme-
terry and building work we have one
of the finest plants in the state--that
of the Washington Monumental and
Cut Stone company. whose office and
works are at l50S-153O Second ave
nue.. A railroad switch enters their
large yard. where they have provided
derricks and cranes for the handling
of the largest of stones. Being
equipped for all manner of stone cut
ting work, they do a large business
In ornamental cemetery and building
work. contracting work in large or
small quantities as 1t Is ordered. They
have gained a large reputation for
the promptness and skill with which
they execute their work. and monu-
ments OF their manufacture are to be
found not only in Spokane, b,r
throughout the Inland Empire. Hav.
ing their own quarries enables them
to compete with all Corners, besides
being prepared to make any special
design to order. The officers of the
company. f. Swanson. president. and
II. p. Scheel. secretary and treasurer.
are among the most prominent men
engaged in building up the industries
of our city. and the five years of sue
cess in their present location well
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wAsK1noroH rouxD1x co.

Among tn infant Industries of the
Inland Empire. the Washington Foun-
dry Company is healthy infant. In
corporated August 18th, 1901. its
business from the very start has been
Of very satisfactory character. but
the real growth of this young enter
prise dates from the beginning Of
1903. when the management was en-
tirely changed. and from a small. I'M
certain beginning, the policy of the
new management has mapped its
course boldly to bring the Washington
Foundry Company to the foremost
rank Of foundries in the Northwest
site has been selected, and plans
have been drawn. for a new foundry
building( work to be begun at once,
and the improvements to be completed
about November 1st which will make
this institution the largest foundry
in the Inland Empire. The building
will be 50x100 feet in size, and COM
pletely appointed for the largest class
of work. Two cupolas will be INSTALL
ed. one with capacity OF five tons
per hour. the other with a capacity of
three tons per hour. and all other ap-
pointments of the foundry will be of
the latest pattern for handling all
classes of casting and chilled work
from a bridge washer to the largest
structural work
The Washington Foundry Company
solicits correspondence from the out
of-town trade, and extends a cordial
welcome to visitors to our plant. All
inquiries as to work. and all in
quiries by mail or orders received will
be promptly handled complete line
Of staple patterns are carried. and all
parts for standard makes of stoves
and ranges can be filled promptly.
When in need of anything in the
line Of castings or foundry work, II
will pay you to figure with the Wash
ington Foundry Company Only union
help are employed. and every molder
connected with this company Is a
skilled artisan in his line of work.
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WASHINGTON MONUMENTAL
CUT STONE COMPANY,

No industry is fraught with more
Importance in the construction Of
handsome buildings or the beautify-
ing of our streets. parks and ceme-
teries than that of stone-cutting. 1t
Is one OF the oldest arts known to
man. but each generation sees a
marked improvement in the work and
the methods OF its production. 1t has
advanced as other things have ad-
vanced. and where 1t once was the
work entirely Of individuals It is now
the business OF large and wealthy
firms. In the machinery for cutting
stone have We seen the greatest ad-
vance in the past century, all the
rougher part of the work now being
done by steam or electric power.
The vast fields of marble and gran
lite of Stevens county, to the north,
as yet only partially developed, are
destined to become one of the most
important marble and granite quarry
ing centers in the world, and many
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08

modest way. and. by his enterprise
and honorable dealing, has built up
an extensive business. He occupies
large premises. 36x10O feet in dimen-
sions, at 716-718 Sprague avenue.
which comprise store and factory, the
latter being equipped with the latest
machinery for manufacturing all
kinds Of 1ewelry, including improved
screw presses and drop hammer which
strikes a blow of FIVE tons. while raw
gold Is refined and made into any de-
sign desired The store Is elegantly
fitted up with glass cases, where the
most exquisite jewels and ornaments
are displayed. A varied and complete
stock Of silverware. watches. jewelry
of all kinds and unset gems Is carried
and the goods handled by Mr. Hyde
are seldom eQualed save In the larger
cities of our republic. Mr.. Hyde en-
ploys ten people In his business, and
these are skilled in the performance
of their several duties, so that salts
faction Is assured In every instance
A large mail order business is trans
acted. while every courtesy and kind
ness is extended to all, whether sight
seer or purchaser.
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N. SELLER 3 COMPANY.

Spokane Is trade headquarters and
distributing point of large territory
for one of the largest wholesale es-
Establishments In the Northwest. that
Of the well-known firm of M. Seller
& Co. who keep a large force of trav-
cling statesmen constantly on the road
and who ship their goods to all points
OF Washington. Idaho and Montana.
They are wholesale dealers and i'm
porters OF crockery, glassware, china,
cutlery. lamps and lamp stock, paper
bags. wrapping paper. twines. tin and
granite ware. wooden and willow
ware. stoves and ranges and house
furnishings. Their head ONCE is In
Portland. Ore. and branch offices at
Seattle and In this city. Their Euro
pean office Is at Frankfort. Germany.
The amount of business done by this
house Ia immense. their goods being
sold to the dealers all over the
Northwest. The local branch at the
corner of Howard street and Main
avenue Is under the capable manage
ment of M. A. Friedleine. a most en-
terprising gentleman. From the Spo-
kane house the local dealers obtain
their supplies, while from this point
they ship to all parts of the Inland
Empire and Montana. Their. iargs
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08
WIN. MussER LUMBER 8 MFG. co.

One of the largest of Spokane's
manufacturing enterprises is that of
the VIM. Musser Lumber and Manu-
featuring Company. This was orig
inally established in 1899 and known
as the McClain Lumber Company,
but was purchased and enlarged by
the present owners about one year
ago. The great possibilities of the
numbering industry Of the Northwest
has attracted some of the largest
lumber manufactures to this part of
the country and the energy and bust
ness ability of the officers and man
Company soon won it a prominent
place among the leaders With their
mills at Blue Creek and Addy, Wash,
with a cutting capacity of rs. 900 feet
of lumber daily and employing 15O
people, they have built up an enor-
nous trade not only at home but in
the eastern market as well, the fine
railroad facilities making exceptional
opportunities in the shipping of their
stock. The past few years have seen
some great improvements in lumber
ing machinery and with true business
acumen the managers of the COM
pany have installed In their plants
all the latest machinery that tended
to increase their output and cheaper
the manufacture of lumber. enabling
them to successfully compete with
the similar industries of the eastern
states. where the western white pine
lumber finds a ready market. The
company has a fine lumber yard.
with large storage sheds covering
a large acreage of ground in this city
at the corner of Pearl street and
Montgomery avenue, where they keep
constantly on hand all grades of
western white pine lumber, sash,
doors, holdings. etc. They make a
speciality of the better grades Of pine
lumber and cut sash and door stock
VIM. Musser, the president, and C. M.
Gregg. the secretary Of the company.
are experienced lumber men and the
large trade enjoyed by the company
is due to their energy and keen bust
ness ability. Being progressive and
public spirited. they identify them
selves with every movement for the
betterment of the commercial indus
tries of the Northwest. The local
management is vested in Mr.. Gregg,
who Is one of Spokane's most prom
inent business men
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box will receive prompt attention
by telephoning No. 142. Their cabs
meet all incoming trains. night and
day. carrying passengers to any part
Of the city at the nominal rate of 25
cents mile. and if the patron SO
wishes they will deliver his bag
case in the shortest possible time.
Not only is this company popular
because of their excellent cab and
transfer service. but also for the re-
markably fine messenger service
which they place at the disposal of
their patrons. giving them the ad-
vantages of a quick message or par
eel delivery at very reasonable
figure. Mr.. M. O'Shea. the propri-
etor, Is one of our most prominent
and esteemed citizens, whose enter
prise and business ability is attested
by the unexcelled service rendered
by his company and the large pat
ronage it enjoys. The stables of
the company are at 312 Washington
street and their office at 113 Stevens
street.
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THE FARMERS GRAIN AND SUP.
PLY COMPANY. e

This Is the age in which combina-
tons Of capital have come to be re-
garded as ruling idea of all indus
trial development, and the wise man
Is he who recognizes the phenomena
of the times and falls in line with the
same, instead OF holding back and
pursuing retrograde movement The
farmer as well as the investor should
appreciate the methods whereby they
themselves participate In the opera
tions of large capital, taking their
cue from the great trusts which are
the object lessons of our present
commercial history. The very same
methods adopted by the Farmers
are organized can be employed by the
farmers to help develop their iudus-
trial enterprises and. besides secur-
Ing the largest price for their prod
ucts and their supplies at the lowest
possible figure. they would also share
in the general profits accruing from
very extensive business. These
methops adopted by the. Farmers
Grain and Supply company are reciv-
Ing a great deal of attention. while
the more progressive farmers are
rapidly buying up the shares. The
company is Incorporated with a capt.
tai stock of $50. 900. divided into 5000
shares at $40 each, fully paid and non
assessable. Their purpose is to build
farmers warehouses at all stations
and ultimately procure terminal ware
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they have established so many
branches within so short a period.
They now have large stores in Port
land. Ore. Seattle and Tacoma,
Wash; Los Angeles. Sacramento,
Oakland, San iDego and Stockton,
their head offices and stores being at
San Francisco. Cal.
About year ago house was
opened up in Spokane under the man
agement of Mr.. C. s. Howatt, and
already they are forced to seek more
commodious quarters. The opening
or the Spokane house is a great ad-
vantage to their many customers
east of the Cascade mountains, as II
affords better facilities for drawing
their goods on short notice
During a recent interview with Mr..
Howatt we learned that they are GO
ing to occupy four story building
now under construction on Railroad
avenue between Howard and Stew
ems street. Their new quarters will
enable them to carry a more complete
line of paints. oils. yarnishes, brushes,
plate and sheet glass, sash and doors,
building paper. cement. etc. etc.
Spokane may be congratulated upon
the advent of SO substantial a firm.
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SPOKANE ELECTRIC AND SUP
PLY COMPANY,

One of the most important and en-
terprising firms in Spokane is the
Spokane Electric Supply company,
whose splendid establishment at 2s4
Riverside avenue is filed with every
thing Imaginable In their line while
their patronage is one of the largest
enjoyed by any establishment of the
kind in the state. They do electric
work in all its branches. and as none
but the most skilled workmen are
employed by them. their work is of
the best and most efficient. The of
ficers of the company. c. w. Hunt
president; Henry Brandt, vice-presi-
dent; b. NJ. Swingler. secretary and
treasurer: Charles A. Lindstrom,
manager. and c. w. Babcock, superin-
tendent. are all among our most prom
inent and progressive business men.
BY intelligent enterprise. prompt and
courteous service to their patrons and
fair dealing with all. they have built
up the largest business of it's kind in
the city. The company did the wir-
ing and furnished the fixtures for
many Of Spokane's largest Office build
ings and churches. They also repre-
sent the Baker Motor Vehicle com
pany and the Buffalo Electric Car
riage company
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W. r. FULLER b co.

Record breaking may be accom-
plished in other ways than on the
race course. Probably few firms can
show a record Of Nine Branches. es-
tablished within period Of about
thirty years. Such has been the his
tory Of w. p. Fuller & Co.
Less than half century ago their
plant was put into operation at San
Francisco. Cal. 1t now covers an
area of about twelve acres, upon
which there are sixteen separate
structures. and it is there that the
manufacture Of paints. lubricating
oils. etc. also of French and Ger
man plate mirrors. and the corrod-
ing Of the Celebrated Pioneer White
Lead by the "Old Dutch Process" is
carried on. BY the best authority this
process is conceded to be superior
to any other.
The marvellous growth Of their
business is proven by the fact that
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a beautiful change of scenery. 1t al
lows stop overs at all points Of in
terest and none are more essential
than the Yellowstone National Park.
which. with it's castles and cathedral
spires sculptured by the Deity, sur
passes all expectations. while Butte.
Montana, is the largest mining city
in the world and also without a shade
tree. The Northern Pacific Railway
runs many passenger trains each
day which connect with the steamers
sailing from Coast cities bound for
Japan. China. Siberia. Philippines and
the far East. while it's freight serv-
ice is always excellent. The traffic
interests of the road are represented
here by Mr.. John w. Hill. who is a
gentleman of great popularity. Mr..
Hill occupies finely appointed prem
ises at the corner of Riverside ave-
nue. and Howard street.
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TIE OHIO vAnM1sH oo1rrAn.

Spokane Is steadily adding to her
various business establishments, and
each year sees some very important
additions. all tending to the citys su-
premacy as the great commercial CEN
ter of the Inland Empire. One of the
most important and valuable addi-
tions in the past year is that Of the
branch establishment Of the Ohio
Varnish company, the manufacturers
ofpaints, fine varnishes, japans. white
lead, cts. whose paints and varnishes
are famed throughout the United
states. They are one of the largest
and most reliable establishments Of
the kind in America, and are the ex-
elusive manufacturers of the now ia
nous "Che-namer varnish, which
they make in all colors and the name
"Che-namel." "Che-namel" Is made
from Chinese wood oil and cloura
gum. will stand water or will not turn
white. The Spokane branch, which
has just opened at IS South Post st.
Is to be headquarters for their i'm
'mense trade in the states of Oregon.
Washington, Idaho and Montana The
management OF the local branch is
vested In Mr.. A. B. Parker. a most
enterprising and capable business
man, who has had a large experience
In his line. His success. as well as
that of the branch office under his
management. is assured by the ener-
getic manner in which he has entered
the business arena of the Northwest.