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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03
SOLVING SOCIAL PROBLEMS.

The trades unions. according to
Rev. L. c. York OF San Francisco
are doing more to solve tho social
problem. to gain for the workers n
fairer share OF what their labor pro-
duces. than all the well-to-do thinkers
and philanthropists and charity be-
showers. These unions have created
of interest, sentiment of comrade-
ship and II knowledge of the power OF
assoc lated effort. Reading and think-
ing men are numerous in the trades
unions and more and more is 1t be-
ing understood that monopoly Is the
cause OF poverty and therefore the
arch foe of labor.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03
TIE STATE CONVENTION.

The delegates chosen to represent
Spokane at the convention to be held
next Monday at Seattle Will leave to-
morrow. Several of the labor leaders
will also attend from Spokane for
the purpose of securing the next con-
yention for this city.
THAT the honor will be conferred
upon Spokane" said Secretary T..
Potts yesterday. us foregone con-
clysion. Our delegates have been ad-
viscd to use their best endeavors In
that direction and they will receive
the hearty cooperation of delega-
tions from other cities"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03
CHURCH SERVICES.

First Baptist church, corner Sec
ond ave and Lincoln st.--Dr. Van
Osdcl will preach In the morning on
Doing our Best for 1893" and in the
evening ON Counting Up Our Mar
gins" The usual fine ye'sic will be
furnished by the choir under the
leadership of Mrs G. c. Potter. There
will be solo by Mrs. \. h. Parent
a new singer in Spokane lately arriv-
"a from the east All the services
viii be appropriate to the new year
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03
NATIONAL GUARD.

First Lieutenant Richardson and
Second Lieutenant Waltman of Com
pany II, Washington state national
guard, will be examined January 10
for promotion to the offices of cap
tain and first lieutenant respectively.
All the sergeants will be examined
for the second lieutenancy.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03
FOR STATE EXHIBIT
AT WORLDS FAIR

this recommendation was made and
it will DO placed in the form of
memorial and forwarded to the Spo-
kane delegation for presentation to
the Legislature.
The memorial Is also to urge n lib
eral appropriation for the Lewis and
Clark exposition at Portland in 1905.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03

The officers elected to preside over
the stoncmasons' "a zion of this city
are as follows; President. Nels Nell
son: vice president. James Aud; Sec
rotary, II. Hermanson; financial sec
rotary. Z. Levander; sergeant at
arms. George Clair; doorkeeper. p.
W. Schoonmaker; treasurer, Louis
Weisenborn; executive committee.
Charles Sofquist. James McWhorter
and James McShane.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03

An appropriation OF $4,000 for
Washington exhibit at the Louisiana
Purchase exposition Is strongly fav-
ored by the trustees of the Chamber
OF Commerce of this city.
At a meeting of the trustees and
members of the legislative delegation
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03
wHIrNEY's SUCCESSOR.

John Morris OF Tacoma has been
selected for the position recently held
by f. Stacy Whitney. who died at
Tacoma from typhoid pneumonia. The
place would have been given to r. S.
Heskett. but he declined to accept it
on account of other duties which de-
volve upon him. Mr.. Morris name
will not be confirmed until after the
Seattle convention.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03

Commencing tomorrow all South
ern Pacific passenger trains will en-
ter and leave the Union depot at New
Orleans. jointly with the Illinois Cen
trail. Heretofore all trains of the
Southern Pacific for the west left the
company's depot in Algiers, outside
of New Orleans. BY the new arrange
ment ferry exchange is done away
with and passengers from Chicago
and the north bound for southern
California and San Francisco are en-
abled to make close connections and
in most instances without Il change
of cars,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03
IDAHO RANGE LIMIT.

LEWISTON. Idaho, Jan. 3,-The
sheepmen OF Idaho will ask the legis-
.lature to reduce the range limit from
two miles to half mile. The pres
lent law provides that sheep shall not
be herded within two miles of any
enclosure.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03

1t is believed that at another con-
ference to be held next Tuesday be.
tween the Union Pacific railway of
ticers and the employees an agree
mcnt will be reached which will eff.
fectually settle the Omaha strike.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03

PORTLAND. Ore, Jan. 3.-Of the
wheat crop of 17.S22.61 bushels ex-
ported from Washington. Oregon and
Idaho FOR the past six months about
onc-Quarter. 1856 1876 bushels, went
to Africa and Australia
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03
THE PEOPLES AUCTION HOUSE,

J. APPEL, Proprietor. New and
second hand household goods.
Bought. sold and exchanged. Orders
left with us promptly attended to.
920 Riverside ave. Phone Blue $50.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03
LAssIFlED ADVERTISEMENTS
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.

RICHARD 8LUME, manufacturer
of guitars and violins. Repairing
of musical instruments of all kinds,
especially violirs, guitars and man
'dolins. 0414 Monroe st.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03

The railways of Mexico have made
n reduction in the rate on wheat from
the United States in accordance with
a request from the government. The
new rate went into effect on New
Years day and should encourage i'm
portations from the United States
The rate from the border line to Mex
leo City is cut from "a cents per ton
to II cents.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03

Reports from International and To-
cal unions presented to recent con-
vention OF the American Federation
of Labor show that the total cost OF
strikes for the year 1909 was &2.729.-
GOA. In the federation there We're
2l7 strikes. OF which 1871 were won,
as compromised and 81 lost
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03

1t Is said that 5000 Chinese are
employed as garment makers out
west and that the wages for which
they work destroy the possibility of
q fair wage scale, The national con-
vention of United Garment Workers
ordered n general committee to pay
special attention during tho coming
year to this matter.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03

The work of grading the Denver
& Northwestern railroad was COM
menced yesterday and it is expected
to place 5000 to 1000 men on the
work as soon as possible.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03

railway will pe in operation. The
track is laid and the ballasting is
about completed and work will start
on the depot shortly,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03
THUNDER RAILWAY.

During the coming summer 1t is
into the Thunder Mountain country
The Pacific & Idaho Northern has
been completed for 60 miles from
Weiser. the southern terminal. and
now reaches Connell, and it is to be
pushed through 80 miles farther dur
ing the coming summer.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03

The engineers. boilermakers, yard
masters and switchmen on the Oregon
lines of the Southern Pacific have
been granted an increase in pay rang
ing from to 10 per cent.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03
PAWN ROCKERS AND LOAN OF

fee. We loan on jewelry. diamonds.
watches, chattels. household goods.
etc. S. e. Bickford h Co. 1913 Main
aye. Goods stored.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03

The locomotive engineers and fire
men in the Los Angeles jurisdiction
of the Santa Fe have been granted
an increase of wages averaging 10
nor cent
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03

The new passenger service be-
tween Chicago. COLORADO and Cali
fornia. to be operated by the Chicago,
Milwaukee 4 St. Paul, the Union Pa
ciiic and the Southern Pacific roads,
was inaugurated today. The service
provides for three trains out of Chi
cago over the st. Paul daily.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03
YUKON'S GOVERNOR.

VANCOUVER, b. c.. Jan. Sired
erick II. Congdon has been appointed
governor of the Yukon territory. to
succeed j. ii. Ross.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03

The actual Increase of unlonism In
Spokane during the past year Is esti-
mated to have been n little over so
per cent. The trades council grew
to a membership of 200. which. in
proportion to the size of the city.
makes II the strongest organization
of its kind In the country.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03

The superintendent of the telegraph
service of the Santa Fe, Charles II.
Graf, says the road is against the
recognition of the telegraphcrs'
union. but will not discriminate
against union men.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03

The brewery workers. the bakers
and the transfers will meet tonight
at Central Labor hall.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03

A special meeting of the typo
graphical union has been called for
tomorrow afternoon.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03

Edward w. Suites of his city, who
hns been associate editor N the Ma
tional Printer Journalist Oh Chicago
has resigned his position.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03

The marine engineers strike on the
steamers OF the O, r.. & N. running
between Portland and San Francisco
has officially been declared of.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03

The saw mill at Athol. Idaho. has
been purchased by Huber Rasher
and Charles Kingman and the Athol
Lumber company has been incor-
porated with u capital Of 100000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03

All the iron works of Portland have
adopted the nire-hour day with the
same pay for th,'r men as formerly
under the 10-hour Arstem.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03

prices; prompt delivery. @. A. II.
Coal and Wood Yard. 7s0 Main ave.
Tel. Black 1901, Aschenbrenner
Bros proprietors
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03
BOY ATTENDING BUSINESS COL

lege wants place to do chores for
board and room. Address X. Spo-
kane Press.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03

An agreement has been reached by
the representatives of the Toledo &
Western, the Garrett, Auburn &
Northern Indiana and the Chicago
Air Line companies for a through
electric line between Toledo and Chi
and Fayette. -
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03
NEW AND SECONDHAND GOODS

New and second hand furniture,
roll top and fiat top Office desks.
New furniture exchanged for sec
ond hand furniture. c. L. Boynton,
1856 Riverside. Phone Brown 431.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03

There have been numerous ar
rests In the past over this very mat
ter" continued the commissioner,
''and l am enforcing this rule as
rigidly as n know how.
THE art'itect. contractor or own
or is required to sign an application
giving the cost and complete de-
scription OF the building.
with all my other duties. I am
also building Inspector" said Com
missioner Lillenthal. and regularly
once year I make inspection of
every building in the Gre limits.
Yes. l have often wished that n
special building inspector be appoint
ed" continued MIR, Lilienthal. IA COM
petent man who would give his en-
tire time to the work. He would
have his hanus full"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03

MONEY TO LOAN ON IMPROVED
real estate at s to per cent per
annum. Arthur ID. Jones 4 Co.,
Empire State building.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03

Alfred Jones. the architect, has
prepared sets of plans for houses
to aggregate $4,000 to be located
some In Corbin Park and others on
Augusta ST.. and contracts will be
let Immediately.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03

The resignation OF II. w. Weeks
as general passenger agent of the
Cotton Belt road has been confirmed.
Mr.. Weeks announces that he has ac-
cepted the position of general agent
of the Kansas Stock Yards company,
J. +. Leblanc. the present general
freight agent of the Union Pacific,
will assume the duties of general
passenger agent. effective January Is.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03

A. c. Sweigel win add consider
ably to the building operations of
the North Side during the coming
three months.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03
OSTEOPATHY.

w. A. Gervais. d. o.. Alice Ger
vais. d. o.. osteopaths. Graduate
A. S. o.. 1898. Office phone L. 1912;
resident phone S. POST. 43l Peyton
block.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03
WRITE FIRE INSURANCE.

take entire charge of property for
owners, and have dwellings, stores
and rooms for rent.
17-1S Jameson Blk. Tel NJ. 323,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03
RAlZUAY NEUJ.

r. Hansen has brought suit in the
superior court against the Northern
Pacific Railway company on account
of damages alleged to have been in
fiicted upon him by trainmen while
on his way from Lewiston to North
Yakima. He alleges that he was
beaten into Inconsistencies and
thrown from the train at Cheney He
asks for $3.50 damages.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03

Seven-room house, cellar. cesspool.
city water. lawn. fruit and shade
trees, barn. woodshed; only $1100;
$3.50 cash. balance in monthly pay
ments.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-03
HOLZEL ACADEMY.

Red. $500. 1904 Pacific Ave, Spokane
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-04-08
Welcome the Wabash.

Ever since the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad built its great system
through the Stale of West Virginia
it has enjoyed monopoly OF the
trade oil the State, and while
opened up vast fields that would
have lain yalneless tor years to come,
it has profted more, than those
T HON it benefited In many in
stances the company has played the
dog in the manger act and has
stunted the growth of commerce be-
cause of exorhitant and unjust
rates.
Now that it will soon have a com
petitor worthy of its steel, West
Virginia should welcome the new
road with open arms and every sec
ton through which the Wabash will
lay It's tracks should show Its tealty
by granting concessions whenever
necessary and not attempt any bold
up games that have been practiced
ia many places when new industries
have been proposed.-W heeling
Telegraph
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-04-08
STEEL CORPORATION EARNINGS
For First Quarter Show Decrease
Compared With Last Year, Attrib-
uted to Railroad Congestion.

New York, April S.-The net earn
ings of the United States Steel cor
poration for the first quarter of the
calendar year, March estimated, after
deducting OUTLAWS for repairs, renew
ais, maintenance of plant, interest on
bonds and fixed charges, were $24,.
Csc, 136. The net earnings for the
first quarter last year were $26,279,5 500,
showing decrease for the first quar-
ter this year of s1,623, 463
After deducting amounts set aside
for sinking funds. depreciation and re-
serve funds, there was a balance of
net earnings for the quarter of $21,-
551, 1S9. There was further deduc-
ton for interest on the corporation
bonds and sinking funds for the same
bonds, leaving balance Of SIC, 1891, 189
After paying the usual dividends on
the preferred and common stocks
there was left undivided profits for
the quarter of $2,97S,245 The guar.
ier's earnings show a decrease and
is attributed largely to the railroad
congestion, which prevented prompt
delivery.
Untitled orders on the books for
manufactured products on April
were 5,410,719 tons. The preferred
dividend is payable May Is, the COM
mon June 80.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-04-08
A Notable Spring Issue.

In the May Delineator is the first
installment of the Bots Brules, a nov
elette by Mary Hartwell Catherweod,
the author of the popular Lazzarre
The beginning of the story is intense
ly interesting and contains promise OF
highly dramatic events in the later
development of the plot. The illus
trations by Charles II. Stephens are
very striking, Blanche Bates, the
popular actress, is shown In a number
of exclusive photographs. Miss
Laughlin presents a stimulating chap
ter on the education of women, and
Mrs. Birney adds another paper on
childhood. Also there is matter fol-
the amusement and entertainment Of
the children, and Of interest to the
household. A charming and up tf
date display OF current fashions is an
important feature.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-04-08
Doatn of George l.. Wroe

George l.. Wroe. son of Jerome Wroe,
was born at Jolleytown, Greene county,
Pa, on the Fourth day OF July, 1869.
When but boy he learned the trade OF
harness making with his grandfather,
Mr., Pogue, of Wise, w. Va. He came
to Blacksmith about ten years ago, and
was married to Sarah H., daughter of
ELAN Hoskinson, of this town, on the
fourth day of March, 1895, unto which
they have had four children born, two
sons and two daughters, all living. He
made his trade his occupation, and lived
here until the fall Of 1901, when he
moved to Morgantown, was taken sick
about the first of last November, and
continued to grow worse until his death.
He, with his family, moved back to this
town on February %, 1908, after which
he was soon confined to his bed, and
died at his wife's fathers with lung trou-
bic on the I'd day of April, 1903. His
funeral service was held at the house,
by Rev G. NJ. Meredith, on April Sd,
after which his body was Inferred in the
Morley Cemetery, by A. A, Wade, UNI
dertaker. He received the kindest at.
tention by his relatives and friends dur
ing his sickness. G. I. 4.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-04-08
Plan Reception for President.

Butte, Mont, April S.-Plans for the
reception and entertainment of Presi-
dent Roosevelt in the National park
have been completed. Major Pitcher
will meet the special train at Gard
iner with Troop c and will escort the
president into the park. Major
Pitcher and two or three troopers will
be with the president constantly in
order to keep him in communication
with the outside world. Newspaper
correspondents will be accorded every
courtesy as long as they obey the
regulations that have been imposed.
In case any of them shall attempt TO
enter the park or follow the president
he will be arrested and placed in the
guard house, there to remain until
after the president has finished his
visit and departed.
President Mellen, of the Northern
Pacific Railroad company, has taken
personal charge of the presidential
trip through Montana. His car, act
ing as pilot, is to be run Is minutes
ahead of the train carrying the pres.-
dent and his party.
The presidential train will reach
Billings at $40 in the morning. Liv-
ingston will be reached at a. m. The
train will leave at 9:15 a. m. over the
Yellowstone park branch. Telegraph
wires have been strung from Cinnaba-
to the park and over these wires all
executive business will be handled.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-04-08
Locals and Personals.

KEEP your eye on Chancery Hill
LADIES, Misses and children's
dresses. skirts, waists, neckwear etc
at Hirschmans.
LARGE displays OF pattern hats I
Werner, Fortney & Co.'S; Wednesda y
and Thursday April and 9.
John Core is able TO walk around in
his room but has not yet been able TO
be out. He has had very hard seige
OF it with fever and pneumonia.
MORE factories are needed here.
Every one should pull for every thing
of the kind that can be obtained In
a few years we shall have the best
town in the state and now is the time
to lay the foundations.
The new souvenir spoons in our
show windows are attracting much
attention. We have them in the
new etchings, with the Court House,
Public School, Armory, Library and
w. V. Z. Penant in the bowls. Ask
to see them. GEO c. HAYES, & Co.
Leading jewelers..
THE Ladies' Aid Society Of the M.
P. church will give supper on Thurs
day evening, at the church The
supper will last from five to ten.
Chicken will BE- served. Ice cream
and cake will be there for those who
want it. All are invited to attend.
Two Of the original Silvinis, the ac-
robatic team which created such a
sensation with the Walter L. Main
Circus last season, are playing special
engagement here this week with the
Manhattan Stock Company.
The Elks Of the city will be glad to
know of the engagement here with
the Manhattan Stock Company, April
9, 10 and 18th, Of Nick Russell, of
Blaney and Russell Mr. Russell has
many warm friends in the order here
and is performer OF rare merit.
Nick Russell, formerly of Blaney
and Russell, is with the Manhattan
Stock Company. Mr.. Russell does one
of the best musical acts now before the
public. lie is piano player OF un-
questionable skill and his limitations
are a source of wonder and amusement
to any audience before which he ap-
pears.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-04-08
UNION CONTRACT.
Between the Carpenters and Employ
ers-COpy of Agreement.
AGREEMENT.
Merpant,0wn.

Mergantown, w. Va.,-190
This Agreement, made the-day OF
-1Q0 between the Contractors
of Morgantown, County of Mononga-
liza, State of West Virginia, OF the
first part, and Carpenters and Joners
Local Union No. 1889, OF the same
town, county and State, OF the second
part.
Witnesseth, that the said Contrac-
ters, in consideration Of the agree
nent OF the party of the second part,
hereinafter contained, contracts and
agrees TO and with the said Carpenters
and Joiners Union No. 1889, to pay
the following scale OF wages and
abide by the Trade Rules herein set
forth: for the remaining period or
1903.
Ia Justice to the Contractors, and
as a testimonial OF our sincerely and
| integrity, we hereby revoke and declare
null and void, the last agreement pre-
sented to the Contractors and shall
abide by the Rules and regulations as
presented to the Contractors in Jan.
uary, and, as amended April, 4th.,
1903. AS follows:
1st. Fifty four hours shall constl-
tute weeks work, TO be done between
the hours Of a. IN. Monday and 1 or
S D. m. Saturday. Overtime shall be
paid for as time and one half. Nc
work TO be done on Labor Day.
End. Wages are to be the same for
a hour day as has been customary for
10 hour day: all wages based on
quality, as what man can earn at
| the trade.
3rd. All difficultles etween union
men and Contract rs To be settled by
| the Foreman and Contractor and the
| party concerned shall select one man
and the Contractor one and these two
shall select third man and it shall
be their duty to decide on the ques.
tion in dispute between the parties
which shall be according to the evil
| dence ia the case.
4tb. No non.union carpenter sha Ii
| be allowed to work with union car
penters more than one week without
making application TO the union for
membership. The idea Of our organ
| ization is to secure uniform rate Of
wages and better class Of mechanics
and not to Cypress or dictate to the
Contractors. We want to establish a
system Of apprenticeship which will
insure better class Of mechanics than
we have to-day, which we consider an
advantage to all parties concerned.
The above Rules and Regulations
to be effected from April lsJ., 1908,
to Dec, 31st, 1903, inclusive.
Signature of Contractor--
Pres. ,-----