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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-08
WHISPERS ON BACK
OF NECK IN STYLE

"The man with the marry neck"
will soon make his appearance in
Spokane. Perhaps he may be hailed
as the advance agent of a new Lon
don style, but the truth will out. and
1t Will soon be known that he hasn't
the price.
To remove the down from the low
er end of mans Uranium and the
nape of his neck now costs the sum
Of one dime in Spokane. The bar
bers' union has made a new scale, So
cents for haircuts. 10 cents for a
shave plain. and 25 cents for a shave
with either a few extra scrapes down
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-08
Wilson Avenue Grading.

At meeting of the board OF public
works held this morning the contract
for the grading of Wilson avenue was
awarded to August Ilse at his bid of
1880.
This avenue is one of the principal
avenues In Peaceful valley. and the
improvements extend from the GEN.
ter line of ontario street to the CEN
ter line of Huron street, and on ac-
count of retaining wall that Will
have to be constructed the work will
be an expensive undertaking. This
contract was let with the approval of
most OF the property owners within
the limits to be improved
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-08

This gift means that the city can
have as Il park more than a mile of
water front, along one of the most
delightful portions Of the river 1t
would give to Spokane a strip similar
to Riverside drive In New York. With
shade trees, lawn and a driveway this
would be one of the most attractive
parts of the city. Arbors and rus
set chairs could be placed along the
river at little cost"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-08

SALT LAKE. May S.-Physicians
and medical men generally have been
greatly puzzled to account for the
long sleep of Bessie Knecht, the IL
year-old girl who has spent the
greater portion of the past two
months in sleep in her cot at the
Holy Cross hospital. Until April 16
she slept for As days ana nights
without waking. Since that time
she has been aroused at intervals.
when she takes liquid nourishment,
and then promptly drops off to sleep
again. Prior to this time every ef-
fort to awaken her proved in vain.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-08
MEASLES CASES NOT
PROPERLY CARED FOR

Coroner Smith advised people in the
Granite building this morning to
bring suit against the Northern Pa
cific Railway company unless the
latter company removes case of
measles from the building.
\ The AFFAIR Is the outgrowth of the
fkrouble between City Physician New
man and Superintendent Harris of Jhe
Isolation hospital. DR., Newman, ac-
eording TO jhe coroner has claimed
that he has no place In which to
quarantine measles cases, and the
coroner has passed the game along,
in this case to the railroad company
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-08
To Investigate
Kentucky Murder.

FRANKFORT. KY. May s,-The
executive department Is In close touch
with the Jackson county feud trou-
bles and special term of the circuit
court will be called within "a hours.
"A special grand jury will be drawn
to investigate the Marcum assassina-
tion.
Governor Beckham has notified the
Judge of the court that state troops
are at his command to preserve or
der and to protect witnesses during
the special session.
Tom Cockerill, who Is here today,
denies knowledge OF any murders
committed In Jackson county during
the past year.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-08

SEATTLE May S.-An attempt was
made this morning to blow up the
notorious Midway crib house with
dynamite Three charges We're ex-
ploded, The building was partially
wrecked None was seriously injured.
at the time.
The Midway is a large building re-
Gently built by one of Seattle's prom
inent citizens for the purpose for
which il is used, II Is the worst of
its kind on the coast
1t Is believed IL was destroyed by
thes better element of the city.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-08
No Protest Against
Main Ave. Vacation,

SO far no legal action has been be-
gun and no protest filed against the
Main avenue vacation deal passed by
the city council last Wednesday over
the mayors veto.
President McCrea of the Washing
ton Safe Deposit & Trust company.
In whose name the trade was made,
states that his company courts the
fullest investigation.
Information regarding the matter
can be had from the city engineer.
board of public works or office of the
company
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-08

the neck or a crimp put in the mus
tache.
Mustaches, therefore. will soon be
out of date. They breed bacteria,
anyway, the doctors say. Hair will
be worn over the rear end of the
collar, If worn at all. 1t is becoming
a nuisance and by means of the X-ray
may be abolished altogether-at
least in Spokane.
The BARRIERS claim the new deal is
the result of the 'hoggishness" of
some men. who demand a shave clear
around the head every time they en-
ter shop.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-08
Claims He Struck
Boy In the Head.

Roy Herrin, a young man former
ly employed In the Cineograph the
alter was the defendant in police
court this afternoon on the charge Of
disorderly conduct.
II was alleged that young Herrin
aimed a cane At the head of l2-year-
old Robert bail intending "a knock
on the boys hat, but that the cane
fell too low and cracked the young
ster over the forehead.
Several women witnesses were in
court and the plaintiff and his father
were there. The court discharged the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-08
Prices Not Changed.

While the local market has n plen-
tiful supply of green goods, the ma
tive growth has not yet appeared in
quantities sufficient to influence
prices. which remain the same as
last week.
Strawberries are also plentiful and
Of good quality, but prices remain
the same.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-08
TRYING TO FIX A DEAL
TO GUST MR.. JUDS0N

councilmen and the republican coun-
cilmen whereby City Engineer Allen
Gill will be retained in office and
Corporation Counsel Judson and his
assistants succeeded by new men.
The prime object of the move is
said to get revenge on Mr.. Judson
for supporting Mayor Byrne in his
recent election fight.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-08

LEMON. Mass. May S.-With rab-
bits scurrying about the porte
cochere and the walks. and birds nest
ing in the hooks and crannies of the
house, shadow Brook" the beautiful
million dollar country home of Arson
Phelps Stokes. has been abandoned to
the elements.
Mr.. Stokes. without giving any
reason, has announced that he and
his family will never occupy il again.
and that it is either for sale, lease
or rent.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-08

fore May Is, and to give his wife IS
weekly on or before Mondays.
Havy II. Burch. through Roche &
Onstine, has commenced an action
for absolute divorce against John e.
Burch. The couple were married four
years ago in Salt Lake. Utah, but
removed to Spokane over year ago.
Mrs. Burch alleges cruelty and in
compatibility of temper as the cause
of her marital troubles.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-08
TeIegraphers' Union
Seeks an Injunction.

ST. LOUIS. Mo, May s.--The Com
mercial Telegraphers Union of
America today filed petition for an
injunction against the Western Union
in the United States district court
to restrain the company from dis
charging operators belonging to the
union.
1t was filed before Judge Adams,
who recently rendered the famous
Wabash railway decision. According
to the telegraphers General Manager
Clowry of the Western Union has
issued orders to the various district
managers to discharge all employees
who are members of the union.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-08
Personal.

G. D. Dunlap, proprietor of the
Hotel Cadillac, has returned from a
weeks business trip to Seattle and
Tacoma.
Superintendent Morgan of the Spo-
kane Falls s. Northern left Spokane
this morning IN his private car t9E .
trip over his division.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-08
A MILLION DOLLAR
ESTATE ABANDONED

His home in the Berkshires has
grown distasteful to Mr.. Stokes, for
II does not hold the most pleasant
recollections for him. While riding
about his estate on August IL, 1899,
he was thrown by spirited horse.
His leg was so badly crushed by be-
ing thrown against tree that II was
amputated above the knee. The at
tending physicians did not believe at
one time Mr.. Stokes would recover,
but his remarkable constitution saved
him. He took the loss of his leg
most philosophically
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-08
Property 0Wuers'
Demands Excessive.

The county commissioners wrcstled
all the morning with the proposition
to build road In district No. Al, out
In the Deep Greek country. A num-
Der of the farmers along the pro-
posed line of the road want damages
for right of way which the COM
missioners think excessive.
In consequence no action was taken,
the commissioners deciding to wait
until the property owners become
reasonable in their demands.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-08

"All negotiations for settlement
of the iron holders strike are on.
We will have no more conferences"
said President Boyd of the National
Iron works today. I'VE have offered
TO areitrate, but our mep refused.
We will now see ii We can not run
without them. III they start a CO.
operative foundry, we wish them sue
cess. We will have foundries run
ming in Spokane before tho end VI
the month
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-08
HAS OFFERED CITY
Water FRONT PROPERTY

B, Mayor Byrne has received from w.
J. Roberts a quit claim deed to n
mile and quarter Of water front
property on the north bank of the
river running east from Ross Park.
The condition of the acceptance of
the deed is that the city assume tax
obligations against the property
amounting to about 5000.
The mayor is heartily in favor of
the city accepting the gift. He said
today:
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-08
Mayor Buys Property.

deed was filed with the county
auditor today witnessing the fact
that Mayor p. s. Byrne has pur-
chased lot 16 In block 140 in the
Lidgerwood Park addition. The con-
sideration named in the instrument
is $500.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-08
RAP UNIONS.

CHICAGO. May S-Thc secretary
of the employers association today
after Will refuse to discriminate
against non-union labor in new agree
ments with all trades.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-08
For $4,000 Building.

Daniel Hoeh, the lumber mill man,
was given permission this afternoon
to construct a $4,000 two-story brick
apartment house on lot 3, block "a,
Second addition 10 Railroad addition.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-08
Governor 70 Meet
the Strike Leaders.

OMAHA. Neb, May S.-Governor
Mickey will meet the union strike
leaders this afternoon In the hope
of arranging a settlement. He says
there is no reason for calling out the
troops at present.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-08
HARsoR FOR DISEASE GERMS.

The clothes We wear Is a great har-
Dor for germs of all diseases and ara
exposed to them in public places. Our
system of sponglng and pressing your
clothes each week for si.5o per mouth
kills all germs, Tho Unique Tailor-
ing company, lls Washington street,
Phone Main -35.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-08

READING. Pa, May S.--Laura Big
ger. the actress, who through illness
was unable to appear at the theater
last night. announced today that she
will quit the stage permanently.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-08

HAVANA, Cuba, May s.--There is
great excitement here over discover
ing oil deposits within the munich
pality lands. Two hundred claims
are already staked out
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-08

]. NJ. Porter, mining engineer, who
has been confined to his home for
some weeks, will leave on Monday
for a months trip through the Occur
IAlene country.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-05-08

Colonel NJ. s. Lindsey, well known
attorney of Priest River Idaho. Is in
the city on n business visit and Is
registered At the Spokane.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-12-28
FUND STATION
TO BE OPENED.
ChoiWO Zion Association Held
Important Meeting
Yesterday.

The Choiwo Zion Association held
a very important meeting yesterday
afternoon at the Elm street synagogue.
Many were present. L. Bralnes pre-
sided in the absence of the regular
chairman.
A resolution WAS introduced and
pissed that a National Fund Station
be opened in this city, to sell Zionist
National stamps. 1. Levine, the
secretary of the association, has the
power to designate the stations.
discussion then followed as to the
situation of the Jews in Russia, and
resolution was passed whereby a pro-
test meeting should be held this week
against the tolerance of the the Rus
sian Government IN all kinds of riots
and atrocities against the Jews and
especially against the proposed riot
and Massacre which is to take place
on January as the newspapers of the
country report.
The following committee wert
appointed to arrange for such a meet
ing: NJ. Goldberger, J. Slobodien
A. Kramer, ]. Levenson, n. Jacobson
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-12-28
NEW OFFICERS
FOR THE GAR.
Will Have Public Installation in
their Rooms January G.
Great Preparations.

The officers ana members of Major
Dandy Post G. A. r., are making ex-
tensive preparations for the public
installation to be held in their rooms
in the Odd Fellows building, Wednes-
day, January 6. Department Com
mander Stephen M. Long and staff
will be present. The public is cord
tally invited to attend.
The recently elected officers, who
will be installed at that time, are
Commander William H. Salmon; sen-
ior vice commander, Peter Garretson ;
Junior vice e-commander, John Rub
right; officer Of -the-day, Thomas
Herman; quartermaster, Charles
Hagerty; sergeant, William Hoppe,
and chaplain, Patrick Kilmurray.
Visitors from several neighboring
posts are expected TO attend the in
stallation.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-12-28
PETITION TO
THE PRESIDENT.


Word has of Russia that the Christmas Festival to be
gnalzed Khne by another such of the
the horror of the world during Easter 1903
Your exceency the head the engted nation in the civil
lied world behalf of million of brethren who
refuge in country address this petition what is
than warthe tortung and Staying of and
through hatred and religious prejudice We feel confident that
voice in this of humanity will unleeded.
We have reliable information that the unounded
preceded the hdous Kne again being published
erat the violent cendy attacks being circulated
representing Staying Christian children sacrifice for reg
1t state intelligent mind that
human sacrifice foreign the religious observance of the
it foreign civilized Church creed but the Easter
evident that such accusations received and
by the ignorant among the of Khne compelled
live.
The Russian prevented this melting
public been notified
the the attacks they defend Themselves
having the Cars soldiers set them
In such emergency, mpo your Excency direct the at
tenon of the Russian threatened massacre
countless human lives be saved and desoaon avced The
friendly relation existing between Russia and the United States
and the human which action solicited
your words will have great weight
K.H. SARASOHN,
President Publisher Daily
ARNOLD KOLN,
SIMON WOLF.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-12-28
Simpson NJ E. Church was Crowd
ed to The Doors Last Night
When Special Program
was Rendered--Musr
and Selections by
the Children of
the Sunday
S C h ooI.

Z The congregation of Simpson NJ. f.
church and many of their friends
were given a great treat last night.
Special music by the choir, under the
direction of J. H. Graham, was rend
cred. The children of the Sunday
School, who have been practicing
their parts for the last few weeks, re-
cited and sang ana the program was
carried out as given in Saturday S
Evening News.
The entertainment was in charge OF
Mr.. Fletcher, who is the assistant
superintendent, James Noe being i'll.
After the entertainment, last night,
Rev. S. Trevena Jackson made short
address in which he welcomed all che
congregation and their friends
The church was decorated with
Christmas greens and holly and this
gave it very pretty appearance. So
many people were present last night,
that the aisles were filled with chairs
and even then there was not enough
room to seat all. AS the people left
the church for their homes, the ushers
gave them a card bearing New
\ ears greeting from the pastor.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-12-28
Women Walking on Ties Was
Knocked Unconscious
Taken TO Hospital.
TWO SMALL CHILDREN
Husband Died About Three Months AGO
Leaving Her with the Small Family
No Physician Was on Hand When She
Arrived at the Station and She Was
Hurried Away.

Mrs Mary Gladish, twenty years
old, Of 10 Cortlandt street, was hit by
a P. R. r. passenger train at 1910
O'Clock this afternoon and received
several severe cuts and bruises about
her face, head, and upper part of her
body. The train was No. 1872, in
charge of Conductor L. P. Booz. The
accident happened at the bridge where
the n. J. Central and z. r. r. tracks
cross. The train was late, being due
at the State street depot at IL. 40
O'Clock. The woman, whose husband
died about three months ago, was on
her way to friends house on Inslee
Place. She was walking on the out
side of the ties and evidently did not
hear the train approaching. She was
struck by the edge of the bumper.
Patrolman Meshrow, who was on
Hall avenue at the time, was called
and the woman put in his charge.
She was brought to the depot and
from there was taken to the city hos
pital in a carriage, arriving there
about r. 45 o'clock. At l O'Clock no
physician had seen her, but one had
been summoned.
The woman has two children, three
years and four months old, respec-
tiyeIY :
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-12-28
R. & H. RELIEF
CELEBRA 7 E
A Tree for the Children and a
Dance for the Older
People.

The annual Christmas festival of
the Roessler & Hasslacher Chemical
Company Relief Association was held
Saturday night in Grand Central
Palace. The hall was prettily decor
corner of the hall, near the stage, a
big Christmas tree had been placed,
and this was loaded down with many
Christmas presents for the children.
At $50 O'Clock the children were
given their presents and tickets for
soft drinks, also candy, nuts and
oranges. The floor was afterward
cleared for dancing, which continued
until late hour.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-12-28
MADE CHRISTMAS MERRY.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Jones Entertained
Friends at their Home.

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Jones, of 297
Prospect street, entertained some
friends and relatives at their home
Christmas night. A Christmas tree,
loaded down with many pretty things,
had been prepared and each of the
children was made happy with a
present All had refreshments and
all the candy and oranges they could
eat. The day and evening was spent
pleasantly, when all departed tor their
homes, wishing Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred
Jones manv q merry Christmas.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-12-28

New Brunswick, Dec. 28:-When
court convened this morning Willard
P. VOORHEES, announced the death of
Samuel B. Hinsdale, court stenograph-
er. He spoke in glowing terms of the
man and said he was highly esteemed
Justice Fort said the news of Mr.
Hinsdale's death came to him as a
great shock. He said that but a few
days ago he had received letter from
Mr Hlnsdale stating that he was
threatened with pneumonia but that
he hoped toSbe out in q few days
The Justice pointed ont the moral that
those who are living do not know how
soon they are to be called. Justice
Fort said that Mr.. Hinsdale was a
modest man, a true and conscientious
worker and was one of the best stem
ographers in the United States. he
said that when he succeeded Justice
Collins on this circuit the only re-
quest made Of him was that he should
retain Mr.. Hinsdale as stenographer.
Justice. Fort. continued that ifshe had
left the circuit before Mr. Hinsdale' s
death, he would have made the same
request. The death of the stenograph-
er was ordered placed on the minutes
of the court and that remarks had
been made by Mr.. Voorhees,.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-12-28
Perth Amboy Trust Company.

The annual meeting of the Stock
holders of the Perth Amboy Trust
Company will be held at the principal
place of business of the company, 80
Smith street, Perth Amboy, N. +, on
Tuesday, the 18th day of January,
1904. at the hour of o'clock p. IN.
AT this meeting an election will be
held for Directors. The polls will
remain open from three to four o'clock
p. IN.
PERTH AMBOY TRUST COMPANY,
s. Riddlestorffer,
Secretary.
1907 7-12-2S-1-4-11-3t
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-12-28
S. B. HINSDALE
PASSED AWAY.
Court StenOgrapher Died at His
Home in Woodbridge this
Morning.
THE NEWS IN COURT.
Had !beeR III But One Week and Was
Stricken with Pneumonia-Iustice Fort
Says News Is Received as d Great
Shock TO Him Spoke of Mans Work
and Worth to the Court.
Sbecial TO tie E0eNiNg Me7gS.


Woodbridge, Dec. 28:-Samuel Bur
rett Hinsdale, tlfty-nine years old,
died at MS home, in Barron avenue,
at 4 O'Clock this morning of pneu-
monia. He had been i'll but one week.
He leaves widow and two daughters,
Mrs. Ernest H. Boynton and Miss
Edith Hinsdale. Funeral arrange
ments are now being made.
Mr.. Hinsdale is we'll known
throughout the county. He was an
expert stenographer and for several
years hos taken testimony in the cir
cult courts in which New Brunswick
is situated. His family is prominent
in all social functions of this place.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-12-28
Grace Lutheran Church Gave In
tereSting Program--Su9ject
of Sermon was "Promise
andFUIfIlment' .Lurge
Attendance - Organ.
Lst is Presented
with a Purse. En-
joyobIe Time.

The special Christmas service at the
Grace Lutheran church was held last
night. The program, as published in
the Evening News, Saturday, was
carried out with entire satisfaction TO
all A pleasing feature of the service
was the presentation of a purse to
Edgar Keuling, the organist of the
church.
The Christmas music and selections
by the children were greatly enjoyed
as were also the parts taken by the
primary department.
Until their new church is built the
congregation is holding services in K.
of P. Hall. Last night that place was
crowded. Before the service began it
was evident the seating capacity was
insufficient and about 100 additional
chairs were borrowed from Messrs.
West and Ford.
The service was entitled, Promise
and Fulfllment" and the recitatious,
songs and exercises were on this topic.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-12-28
HELP FUND
REACH ST. 90.
Effort Being Made TO Raise that
Amount by the First of
the Year.

The fund being raised to build a
reception room and morgue at the
hospital is having q continual growth.
The effort being made to reach the
300 mark by the beginning of the
new year received a good start this
morning when J. J. Deveny, the
horseshoer, donated So to the cause.
The people continue to send in their
offerings and the additions, which are
absolute necessities, are bound to be
built
The following is the list of contri-
IL. l,-..: L. 20.