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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-23

mission by Superior Judge Taiimsn
TO comenea action against r. II
nlain as receiver OF the defuuct BAL
lard Savings bank. 10 recover a
Judgment against the bank for sif, =
e32 on a bond furnished 10 arill a.
indemnity for loss or injury he might
suffer from derasiting the funds %
the city Of Ballard IN the bank
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-23

police ~ o'clock this afternoon that
poeketbeok containing tss had been
stolen from him while he was stand =
ing IN front % the postofficc watch
ing the parade.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-23

STOCKTON cat MSy aaA wall
Of the three-Htory brick building be-
ing erected by tho Stockton favass
ment Company fell outward this
morning, crushing two-ntory
wooden building adjoining Mrs.
Alice OCouner. Of Pullman, wash
and Mrs. Barry, her sister. ~ this
city. were IN the building and were
both dangerously injured
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-23
TRIAL RACE OF
THE BIG YACHTS

0LFScovE May g.. In the star,
II the yacht race today. By unnrtcisl
tsnts the Reliance and cunetisuiion
crossed the line together al l 80
s'eiock. the Columbia J minatra. n
srronds later
Wh@n the start vas made. ths
uind was coming IN strraka At.
most aa soon A. the gun vas flr~1
CAPT 3arr p3ked the fg@isancess nose
aeFcsn the Iins. Just ahaad Of the
Constitution, the Reiinnrs havinG the
bad weather berth
The Reliance soon began 70 sssil
Away. and ~ Peacock Point one uliis
and a quarter from The start. run
rins under a three knot br.ese. she
had opened a blx gap on the Con
sti,aslan.
The Constitutions baiinoner be-
came enfanEisd in setting d and the
Columbia picked up on her rapidly
the vas a0on up 60 ths Connfffu
tlon'a beam. Wh@n the nasl was
ttrtighfsnsd oat the Reliance wAA
ieadins by half n mile.
10 - O'clock iha wind fell fiat
and ~. race became n ariftlnF
snatch. At sts O'Clock the Rclianee
was steadily drawing away from her
nuponents, who we're having a lively
III, for wecond place.
At ] 20 o'clock the Reliance was
two milsa ahead nf the Columbia
she caught q puff Of wiad and
sailed across the Constitution :
bows
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-23

W ,. ornl. city treasurer Of Raj
lard. was, this morning, given per
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-23

sec St paui and return. Via Great
Northern railway, ON sale June : pud
s, for A. q. u " meeting ~. Paul.
Tickets and full information az city
ticket office. ei2 Let ave.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-23
Victoria Day Celebration

At VIeterik. n. c.. May 20 Round
trip. sgOO. G06 First avenue. 80
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-23
DIR. kETTIE E. BUR.
LlNG'S new RES
IDENCE
A Beautiful Colonial Style Home
on Capitol HILL to Be
Occupied IN
Few Days

DR. Nessse r. Hurting. who has
been IN California on business trip,
has Just returned 20 sccupy her new
colonial residence on Capitol HiH.
This splendid home IL located az
the southwest corner Of Prospect
ana Aloha streets and adieins the
home II Mr.. y NJ Grbble, o. orb
hls a Skeenc.
Or Huriing has found IN Capitol
Hlll the most beautiful residence
property In seattle and chose the
ate ~ her present home after a
careful consideration ~ tho differ
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-23

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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-04
GOTHAM CELEBRATES
WITH TAMMANY BRAVES

NEW YORK, July 4.-Gotham. des-
pite her undoubted patriotism is
content to leave the celebration of
young America. Patriotic exercises
and experimenting are no longer In
order. the only exception being the
celebration under the auspices of
Tammany hall. which still clings to
the old custom Of having q monster
Independence Day in the hands Of
outdoor rally, with flood Of patriot
ac oratory. The public generally.
however. likes best to enjoy Its holt
day in a quiet way and as far as pos
sible from the small boy and his fire.
crackers.
The day falling on Saturday this
year gave an excellent opportunity to
those engaged in business to take
. run out of town for few days >va-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-04
SECRET ORDERS AND =
UNIONS ARE ASSESSED

vision No. 4. s2ee; Division No. 2,
I17O.
Spokane Lodge. b. p. o. f., $3.50.
Spokane Lodge. Fraternal Brother
hood, 500.
Spokane Aerle. f. o. E., $i400. 4.
Imperial Lodge. l. o. o. f.. $500.
Spokane Tribe. I. O. r.. NJ, $3.50.
Independent Order OF Foresters.
$3s.
Red Cross Lodge. X. Of p, $3.50.
Spokane Council. r.. & 8. NJ, $50.
Spokane Lodge. r. & A. NJ. $3.50.
Spokane Chapter, r.. A. M. $3.50.
Cataract Commandery, X. T., 1905.
El Katif Temple. A. o. N. M. s..
$1045.
Masonic Temple Association, 5000.
Woodmen of the World, Beta camp,
$50: Suokane camp. $500.
Incidentally II may be noted that
the Spokane Amateur Athletic club
Is assessed for $500, the Young
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-04

Z Heretofore only the Masons and
Odd Fellows and the secret fraternal
societies have paid personal taxes
In Spokane. Since Assessor Stewart
came into office he has put into force
every law on the statute books. and
The result has been that with the
present fiscal year such organisations
are called upon to bear their share
pf the burden Of defraying the ex-
penses of the county government and
TO make contributions to the fund
just as If they were individuals.
The clerks In the assessors Office
have not completed the work Of fix
ing the valuations as yet. but In sine
cases the items are in proper shape.
Taken hit and miss. from the list so
Tar. as It is finished. are the follow
Ing assessed valuation figures:
Ancient Order of Hibernians, Di-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-04
The Corrupt City
Also Celebrates

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. July As
has been the custom for years. the
city, Of Philadelphia celebrated the
127th anniversary Of the signing Of
the declaration Of independence in
this city by holding q patriotic meet
ing in Independence square.
Several orators of note were heard
bands discoursed the national airs
and the Stars and Stripes were run
up over Independence hall amid
cheers from thousands of threats. In
various parts of the city exercises
appropriate to the day were held un-
der the auspices of various patriotic
societies.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-04

Assessor Stewart has partly finish
ed the matter Of assessing railway
and other company franchises. A
total of II charters foots up $4,000.
The gross assessment Of the West
ern Union foots up $2S.670.
The Spokane Falls & Northern Is
rated at s1ss.ooO. in round numbers
The o. r. & N. Is assessed In the
vicinity of $4,000.
The Northern Pacific has figures
nggregating about 100000.
The Pullman Palace Car companys
rolling stock here Is placed at sac. 900.
The Spokane & Northern telegraph
line is assessed for $4,000.
The Postal's Spokane county prop
erty is put at $3.50.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-04
ScAnGTY Of TABOR
81
STOPS PUBLIC WORK

Because local contractors have not
eeen able to Immediately begin work
N contracts heretofore awarded, the
city onicials are holding up about 80
utreet grade contracts.
Scarcity Of men Is the reason given
oy contractors. who claim 1t IL inn
Sossiblt to get labor.
AllS parts of the city are AFFECTED
ey the delay, but the newer parts Of
town are the places affected the most.
wor the most part the delayed WORK
applies to short strips on many diff
kerent streets
In explaining the matter today q
prominent city Official said: :,
1.-THE citizens should not object to
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-04

this hoidup Of street grade work. be-
cause the first assessment against
property holders is held up CORE
spondingly to the delay in awarding
the contracts. M
Recently we awarded contracts for
some Of the grading. with the result
that property owners were asked to
pay their hrst assessments before
there vas any sign Of the improves
ment. Trouble has resulted from
these conditions.
1T Is our Intention from now for
ward TO- hold up the awarding Of all
contracts until the contractors are
ready to begin and complete the
work"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-04

cation. That countless thousands
took advantage Of the opportunity is
evidenced by the Sabbath quiet pre-
vailing in the downtown district and
the record-breaking business done by
steamboat lines which ply between
the metropolis and nearby resorts Of
Long Island. Connecticut and New
Jersey.
The day was unusually hot and a
number Of prostrations occurred. The
usual number Of fires supplied the
police department with plenty to do.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-04
BOUNDARIES Of THE
new ROAD DISTRICTS

river. The four districts according
to the plan are as nearly regular in
outline as possible and follow town
ship lines wherever possible.
The districts are as nearly the
same in size or valuation of property
as can be made. the smallest valua-
ton being $1,524.000 and the largest
s2.113,000. OF the zoos miles of road
at the present in the county, 432 will
be in one district. while the most al
lotted to any one district will be ST..
In value per mile Of district the
figures range from $3476 to $4277..
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-04

While the ultimate decision regard
Ing the boundaries of the four new
road districts Of the county rests
with the commissioners at their meet
ing on Monday. the work Of the Of
ncials who are mapping out the plan
Tor submission to the board is of in
kerest at the present juncture.
The four districts, as tentatively
Shown, lie in the northeast, the south
east and the southwest of the coun-
ty, and a strip across the county at
The city of Spokane, which also takes
In the northwestern part along the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-04
Sunny Jim Becomes
Sad Jim Dumps.

James Henderson cackled with glee
yesterday when Justice Hinkle fined
him SIS and costs for helping himself
to fuel belonging to the Bergen wood
yard.
James was pleased because the
court said the fine would be suspend
cd II the defendant would leave town.
Next instant Sunny Jim was chang
ed to Dumpy Jim. the court deciding
It would be better to keep him lock-
cd up for n few days-days of alb
scnoe from strong drink.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-04
Fourth at Washington

WASHINGTON. d. c.. July A.
With the president away and congress
adjourned. the national capital did
not have very noisy Fourth OF July
An interesting public celebration was
held for the first time. however. on
the vacant space south OF the white
house. The celebration was held I'M
der the auspices Of the district COM
missioners and consisted Of patriotic
addresses. The principal grafton was
delivered by M. Jusserand. the French
ambassador.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-04

Chicago. Efforts to have members
Of the board OF trade indicted on the
charge of bucketshopping failed this
morning. when the grand Jurors de-
cided, after hearing but one witness,
that there was no evidence of irregu.
lar dealings.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-04
Celebrate.

Yes; today is the glorious Fourth.
Don't celebrate 1t by filling up OF
firewater. but so and see q. o. Smith
ESo7 Baldwin avenue. Spokane. ant
learn how you can be free from slav
cry to drink or drugs
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-04

You can get snyth.aI you want for
sewing machine at ]. p. Eastman
q Co.. 9S3 Riverside. Phone Main
7t0. Machines rented or sold on easy
terms. Expert repairing.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-04
The Saw Mill
Phoenix
Manufactures &C
Lumber. Lath. Mill Work.
Doors and Sash.
1Ax ana Aank Fixtures . Speciality.
0pokans. wash
CITY NOTICE,


Bids win be received by the board
of public works until 3 o'clock p. m,
July 8. 1908. for furnishing material
and the construction of the hospital
ward building on block /. Alta Vista
addition. In accordance with the plans
and specifications on file In the office
of the city engineer. At the same
time separate bids will be received
for the construction of an addition
to the dwelling connected with the
isolation hospital on the same block
Bids to be made In duplicate. one to
be forwarded to the mayor. and the
other to the clerk of the board. with
a certified check equal to 10 per cent
of the amount of each bid.
l.. b. HANDLEY. Secretary.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-04

Mems institute at $40 and the Ma
sonic hall for 5000.
Trade union organizations come In
also this year for assessment for
personal property. and here is a sam
pie of what they are expected to pay
on:
Spokane Falls Typographical Union.
1910.
Electrical Works Union. $2sO.
Bakers and C0nfectioners' Union.
5000.
Street Railroad Employees Uuion,
$135.
Spokane Trades Council. $135.
International Stone Masons' Union,
$50.
Shirtwaist Laundry Workers
Union. $3.50.
Painters and Decorators Union,
$715.
Brewery Wagon Drivers Union.
800.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-04
THE EAGLE SCREAMS
IN FOREIGN LANDS

BERLIN. July h-AFourth of July
Reception was held at the American
embassy today and was attended by
all the prominent members of the
American colony In Berlin. At AK
la Chapelle the day was celebrated
for the first time as an official holi-
day. The celebration consisted in
hosting the American flag over city
buildings. appropriate music and 9TH
Or ceremonies.
PARIS, July 4.-Owing to the re-
cent death of Mrs. Horace Porter.
wife of the American ambassador,
the customary reception at the Amer
lean embassy In celebration OF the
Fourth of July was not held today.
The American colony observed the
any In other ways, however several
notable dinners being given in addi-
tion>Ao the usual large banquet of
the american chamber of commerce.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-04
For Sale or Exchange

for Spokane real estate. one of the
best fruit farms in the state. consist
ing of $50 acres: 80 acres bearing or
chard. mostly winter apples. three
acres grapes: 17-room modern house:
near good town: watered by springs;
farm and buildings In fine condition.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-04

LONDON, July 4,-Several hundred
Americans attended the reception CIV
en- by Ambassador Choate this after
noon In honor of the Fourth of July
Several of the leading papers publish
ed editorial articles this morning ex-
pressing satisfaction at the good feel
ing existing between the United
States and Great Britain and promis-
ing hearty welcome for the Ameri-
can fleet when It visits Portsmouth
during the coming week.
CHIHUAHUA. Mex. July 4. -
Americans in chihuahua and vicinity
celebrated the Fourth Of July with
a great show Of patriotism. The fea-
turc of the day was an excursion to
ALBANIA and picnic and barbecue
at that place. There was also recep-
ton at the United States consulate
which was attended by the most Sc
lect society OF the city.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-04
Liohty b Cmton Real Estate Co,
"a Jameson Block.

Sole agents for Sunnyside irriga-
ton lands. the best in the world. See
our lists of Palouse. Big Bend and
Spokane farm lands. City property.
improved ard unimproved. residence
and business chances. Fine list Of
lodging houses. See us
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-04
A Home at Once.

Select your own lot and own plans.
We will buy the lot and build your
house. One-fourth cash. balance small
monthly payments. Mechanics Loan
q Trust Co., sos Rookery.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-04

y. 2. Cartier Van Disssl, Manages.
Tel Main al. p. o. Boz leal.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-04

90 acres level farm land located IN
Kern county. California. win trade
for lots or lodging house or any ald
thing that suits YOU aud sattsfies me.
=. u. O.. Rooms &c uymens 11oen.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-04
j. W. Morrison 4 Co.
Rooms . ana 4 sherwood alook.
A BARGAIN.

$50 acres on which there are 100
acres Of fine meadow land. so acres
in hay: price. 925oo.
PACIFIC COAST REALTY co..
O. Ia xnox. Manager.
5h Howard Street.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-04

e1800-Two lots on corner. house.
barn. large lawn, garden. sew
eral hundred shade and fruit
trees, vines, bushes. shrubs.
roses. ETC.; a very pretty place.
beautiful location: near street
car.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-12-25

A Washington dispatch says
The secretary of the interior has
revoked the order under which fl
nal action on entries under the
timber and stone act were suspend
ed and all such entries, aggrega-
ting a large number, will now be
acted on in the regular order by
the general land office The order
involves several hundred thousand
acres OF public land in the west,
the entries on which have been
held up pending the investiga ion
of big frauds perpetrated under the
timber and stone act Rigid scru-
tiny of all the entries will be con-
tinued hut today's action is taken
to indicate the government believes
the backbone OF the alleged land
ring has been broken
The great bulk of the land frauds
which have been brought to light
are under what is known as the
lieu land selec'io law. A large
number OF entries filed under that
law are being withheld from final
action and all in which John A
Benson, the San Francisco man re-
Gently arrested here, was interested
have been suspended. Secretary
Hitchcock to-day sent for Assistant
Attorney Hugh, who has been on
the Pacific coast investigating the
frauds and conferred with him re-
garding the situation.
Mr.. Hitchcock said there had
been no developments in the work.
1t was estimated at the interior de-
partment that no further arrests
were expected until about the date
Of the hearing in the Benson case,
which is scheduled for the Both in
slant, unless something demanding
action should be reveal |
ed in the investigation OF the land
office records, now in progress in
with the cases in the
west.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-12-25
More Bruneau Corporations.

The Silver City Nugget contains
the following interesting item re-
garding the Bruneau Valley devel-
opments:
Two more articles Of incorpo-
ration have been filed with the
county recorder this week by the
gentlemen at the head of the vari-
Gus Bruneau enterprises. One OF
these is the Bruneau Commercial
Bank. Limited, and the other the
Idaho Southern Railway and Nav
igation Company, Limited.
Its purp ises and objects, to build,
equip and operate a joint system
OF boat and rail transportation
from point on Snake river near
Glenn's Ferry, Elmore county, to
Bruneau, Owyhee county, and to
extend the same to carrying pas
sengers, freight, msil and express.
charging toll in compensation for
for said services.
Capital Stock 100000.
E. W. Johnson, d. B. HYDE, ].
E. Lane. Guy C. Barnum, r. D.
Roberts, Geo. NJ. Parsons.
Truly these enterprising gentle
men, all of them residents of Idaho
and for long time ident fed with
business affairs of the state are
planning biz things for Owyhee
county. A letter from County
Commissioner Benham. received
here this week says that corps of !
Is now busily engaged |
plotting the Bruneau townsite. and /
will soon be at work laying out the /
line "f the electric railway, con-
Meeting the town with the boat
landing on the river. But these
are only preparatory means for fur
llshing the greater enterprise of
the dam and canal
which If to reclaim 10000 acres of
and as fertile as the sun shines
N.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-12-25

Arrangements have been made
to book return engagement for
the noted Philharmonic Lady Quar-
tet. of Chicago. for one night, We'd
nesday, Dec 80.
There are few lovers OF music in
Shoshone who heard this company
last March, who forget the beauti-
ful strains OF music which issued
from the throats OF these talented
artists 1t was said OF the Phil
harmonics that they were the best
aggregation OF people ever heard in
this state, and that if they ever
came here again they could fill any
building in the town TO the doors.
Since their last appearance the
company has been strengthened by
the addition OF new member. Miss
Lois Mendenhall, a young yiolinist
OF undoubted ability, a lady OF
whom the San Francisco Exam ner
has said on two different occasions.
is one of the coming violinists in
this country. Their program is
said to be far superior this season
to what it was when last oven
here, and contains many new feat
ures- They come here on Wednes-
day night, as they did before, guar
anteed by their manager to be the
strongest lady quartet now before
the public in this country. Every
effort is being made by the commit
tee having the matter in charge to
make the advent of these accom-
plished artists one OF the social as
we'll as musical features OF the sea-
son. Reserved seats will be on
sale at Wernicke's store.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-12-25
Special Land Buyers Excursion

Will run to the new lands of Greer
county, Oklahoma, and other Sec
tions of the great Southwest in
November and Decem Der, via the
Frisco System.
Are you looking for rich and
fertile farm lands in the South
west which you can buy for from
efourlh to one-tenth the cost of
lands of the East and North?
They produce as much acre for
acre. Here is chance to better
your condition and add liberal
amount to your pocket book.
For full particulars and special
railroad rates apply at once to r.
S. Lemon, Secretary OF The Frisco
SYSTEM immigration Bureau, ST.
Louis, Mo, 43w6
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-12-25
The Roensaen BAYS Failed.

Hearing Of the efficacy OF the
Roentgen rays for the removal OF
hnirs from the upper lip a lady In
Hanover. age thirty-tive. applied to
Dr. Karl Bruno Schurnayer. a prop
eriy qualified doctor and Roentgea
ray specialist. for treatment. He
operated twice. but instead of remoy.
ing the superfuous hairs the opera
ton resulted in the skin Of the face
becoming red ard the lips swollen.
The lady thereupon brought an
action agaicss the doctor and was
awarded $50 damages. against which
he appealed. but tie decision has
just been upheld
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-12-25
THE RAINFALL IN ENGLAND.
cycIonic Disturbances Had Little Ma
tcrial Effect

Fortunately for the south of Eng
land the cyclonic disturbances, which
this year have been more than usually
numerous, have kept fairly regularly
TO their normal track. says the Lon
don Chronicle. This course has TAX
en- them across Ireland and Scotland,
and as result the rainfall account
in these two countries is now much
ahead Of the average. Scotland north
has had an excess of nearly ten inches
the surplusage in the west and east
being nine and five inches. respective
ly. Ireland has beaten the average by
between FIVE and six inches. The
south of England has had but . trifie
more than its usual allowance: the
eastern counties, on the other hand,
being rea-ly an Inch short.