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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-16

TOnOHAMA, Japan, Oct. 10
When the day of battle comes between
Japan and Russia, Japan will find that
she must strike her first bold blow on
the sea-
A numerical comparison of the two
pations in the possible area of conflict
shows a practical equity, with Russia
doing all in her power to increase her
strength in the Pacific.
As a matter of fact, however, a nu-
merical comparison is not the true one.
Unlike the ships of the western ma
tions, japanese war vessels will not be
compelled to fight at great distances
from her own shores, where lay the
sources of supply. Owing to this It
was not necessary for Japan to provide
large coaling capacity and the space
thus gained on one of her ships is de-
voted to heavier ornaments, larger
supplies of ammunition and machinery
that will increase the speed.
These japanese war vessels are among
the shiftiest in the world and always
equipped for hard, prolonged fight.
Japan has a great advantage over
Russia in her naval bases, four in num-
Der and distributed at advantageous dis
tances through her archipelago of isl
ands. These bases have been placed in
positions where they are absolutely Sc
cure from attack. Vast sums of money
have been expended on the naval sta.
tions with their splendidily equipped
arsenals. dockyards and modern appli-
snces for rapid work.
Russia has three naval bases on the
Pacific, but only one can compare with
those of Japan. This is at Vladivos-
took, on the Siberian coast. Vladivos-
took is now practically impregnable. It's
harbor is almost landlocked, its docks
are large and modern and its drydocl,
and floating drydock will accommodate
the largest warships. It's position, sc
far distant north from the Gulf of Pc
chill, which will be the scene of the
hottest sea fighting, reduces its import
ance somewhat, however.
The other stations are at Dalney and
Port Arthur, on the Gulf Of Pechili
but their development from the stand
point of defense has not progressed far
enough 10 render them very valuable
end IL win be years before the work will
be completed. Russia's ships would
have to stand in the roadstead, where
they could be attacked while the enemy
still remained out of range of the guns
ashore.
Russia and Japan are practically on
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-16

Henry Hawk, sentenced to serve
three months In the county Jail and
of the prosecution for conspiracy
with r. Luckey last spring to defraud
Rancher Ortner, was released by
Judge Richardson on 60-day sus-
pension of sentence in brde r to al
low the urbane Henry a chance to
rustic for the coin with which to buy
his release. He has served his three
months and IS days of time to be
credited against the costs and hne
and now is given a chance under bond
to raise the money to secure his free
dom.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-16
Short Welded Life.

A very short welded life has been
that of Mrs. Florence Schomers, wife
Of Nicholas Schomers. from whom
she Is now seeking divorce. The com
plant alleges that the couple were
married last April in Rathdrum and
that he drove her from home last
June with threats to kill. He was
placed under bonds to keep the peace
He has made no answer to the COM
plant and the case will probably go
by default.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-16

assessment roll for the improvement
by the grading and parking of Tenth
avenue from the center line of Perry
street to the center line of Pittsburg
street is now on file in the city clerk $
office. Said roll was filed on the 23d
day of September, 1903. and Is now
open for public inspection.
The city council will meet on the
Sd day of November. 1903. at the hour
of 1880 p. IN. of said day. at which
said meeting the city council will hear
and consider appeals from and OBJ
jections to said assessment roll by
parties aggrieved by said assessment.
c. A. FLEMING, City Clerk.
Spokane. Wash. October 10. 1908.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-16
NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS,

Notice is hereby given that the
assessment roll for the improvement
by the grading of Arthur street from
the center line OF Third avenue to
the center line of Fifth avenue Is
Said roll was filed on the LIST day
of September. 1908. and Is now open
for public inspection.
The city council will meet on the
Sd day of November. 1903. at the hour
of 1880 D. IN. of said day. at which
said meeting the city council will hear
and consider appeals from and OBJ
jections to said assessment roll by
parties asgrieved by said assessment
c. A. FLEMING, City Clerk.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-16
RAN 4 TEN PENNY MAIL
THROUGH HE HAND

While opening a box, J. G. Mount,
of Three Mile Bay, N. Y, han a ten
penny nail through the fsshy part OF
his hand. II thought at once of all
the pain and soreness this would cause
me-" he says, "and Immediately applied
Chamberlain Pain Balm and occasion,
ally afterwards. To my surprise, it re-
moved all pain and soreness and the
injured parts were soon healed" For
sale by all druggists.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-16
Military Football.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 16.-The com
mandants of the West Point and Ann
apolis academies today arranged the
annual football game for November
28 at Philadelphia.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-16
Erecting Gates.

Pursuant to an order issued by
Mayor Boyd some weeks ago, gates
are being erected this week in the
main alley in the burnt district"
leading from Howard to Stevens
street
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-16
Arrest Anarchists.

VERSAILLES. Oct. ia sus-
picious character. supposed to be an
anarchist was arrested yesterday
near the railroad station as Loubet
and King Victor were embarking for
Paris,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-16
Three Drowned.

NORFOLK, Va. Oct, 16.-News was
received yesterday from the eastern
shore of Virginia that the schooner
Whiting. bound for Thomkins, Va,
turned turtle, causing three of the
crew to be drowned
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-16
Cook Party Returns.

SEATTLE. Oct. 16.-The Cook
party of explorers from Brooklyn, N.
Y. which made a futile attempt to
scale Mount Mckinley this summer
arrived hero from Alaska ON the
steamer Santa Ana.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-16

DAYTON, Oct. l6.-The Union Vet
eran league this afternoon elected vii
liam Manning of Dayton national com
mander. The next meeting will be at
jamestown on December, 1904 instead
of October as formerly.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-16
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

The boards of public works will
ings everywhere. You can not read
all the local papers. We can. We
keep you posted.
SPOKANE PRESS CLIPPING BU-
Boz l7is. Spokane. Wash.
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BY VIII II. Fischer.

If you want to laugh till your ribs
rattle and your teeth shake. see "A
Friend of the Family" If you've had
fussy old day or a visit from your
mother-inlaw, go and enjoy the
troubles of George Barnum, who
plays the role of BARLEY Swift a
married man with a left over fiirta-
shape of a mother in-law. If you
don't laugh until your throat swells
and your sides ache. there's very
little hope for you.
The story is one that can not be
repeated. / doubt if the man that
wrote it could repeat it after he got
through. The tangle is, continuous.
It's hilarious treatment of a novel
farcical situation. There isn't a mo-
ment that drags The fun comes
early i'm the game and stays late. It's
a whirlwind of hilarity and an earth
quake of visibility.
George Barnum is one of the fun
NEST fellows that ever came to Spo-
kane. But he's not alone. Emile lie
Croix, whose name signifies his ma
tionality, is one of the most bubble
some Frenchmen I've seen. You can't
head him off. He's the real Yakima
pumpkin.
Barry Maxwell does one of the best
stunts in the play, too.
Miss Alice Johnson heads the list
of feminine funmakers. Beside liv-
ing up to her reputation as an ac-
tress, she's a picture to behold. It's
no wonder she's popular Then the
Miles. Vielliers are a very cute and
catching pair.
In fact, the entire organization is
infected with laughter producing ca
pacity. The Auditorium ought to be
packed during the balance of the en-
gagement. which ends Saturday night,
after a Saturday matinee.
Tonight will be the night of nights
among the music lovers of Spokane,
as well as among society folk in
general. Nine. Lillian Nordica, that
peerless soprano whose voice has
brought the musical critics of the
world to frank confession of its
charms. will appear before Spo-
kane audience for the second time.
Another and most attractive feat
ure will be the Metropolitan orches-
ira of New York, one of the most
evenly balanced instrumental bodies
in the world. Anton Seidl insisted
upon improvement in the brasses, and
as a result the orchestra became fam
Gus for its richness and sorority in
this respect. Later, Emil Paur over
hauled the woodwinds and Signor
Mancinelli improved the strings. And
now Mr.. Duss has readjusted each
department. balancing the one with
the others, and with his keen musi-
cal insight, has strengthened the en-
tire body and made it a rorIded and
perfectly balanced organization.
Tonight's program is as follows:
Overture, "Mignon" ....... (Thomas)
Two movements from Symphonic
Pathetique' ...... (Tschaikowsky)
(a) Allegro con Grazia.
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"Friend of the Family"
# R0Mcki,ag Farce. +.

CD Finale. Adagio Lamentoso.
Aria from "Tannhaeuser" (Wagner5
Nine. Nordica.
Dance Suite from Henry XIII.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. lGermiA)
(a) Allegro Giocoso; Morris Dance.
OBJ Allegretto Quasi Andantino;
Shepherds Dance.
(c) Allegro Motto; Torcch Dance.
Part 2
ca Prelude to "Lohengrin". tWagner)
(b) Introduction to Act III. 10
hengrln ............... (Wagner)
Aria, from 'Trovatore". (VerdD
Nine. Nordca.
"InVitation to the Dance" (Webcr)
arrangement by Felix Weingaertnen)
ta) Angelus from Scenes Pittor-
esques" ........ (Massenet
OBJ Fete Boheme. Scenes P!ttor-
esqueS .............. (MaSseneO
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-16

The peace of Europe will not be
restored until two or three nations
are we'll licked.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-16

Without doubt Elmer Walters pro-
duction of Lawrence Russeils. great
play, "A Millionaire Tramp" is one
of the most elaborate ever given to
a play of it's class. The first act
shows a typical village depot with
its trunks, moving trains. loafers and
other characteristic equipment; the
second Is the Church of the Holy
Cross, one of the hanisomest church
settings ever made: the third act
shows the exterior and also the in
terror of an opera house with the
curtain up and the performance in
progress, very unique and thrilling
effect, the last act is the interior of
country tavern with it's grand
fathers clock, old fashioned fireplace
and quaint trappngs of past itself
that must not be overlooked, as it is
positively the strongest one of its
kind In the dramatic field. A strong
story with an abundance of comedy
and the most beautiful finale ever
given to play. 1t certainly deserves
the success it has attained Not a
word is spoken for at least two min
utes before the final curtain. "A Mil
lionaire Tramp" will be at the Audi.
forum Sunday night.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-16

The appearance of Richard Golden
in king Dodo," under the manage
ment of Henry w. Savage at the Spo-
kane thtater Friday and Saturday.
matinee and night, October % and
"a. is a matter of more than ordinary
interest to theater goers. After a
most prosperous season in all the
large cities Henry w. Savage will
give our patrons the opportunity of
enjoying an evening that will be
profitable to all lovers of catchy mu-
sic. king Dodo" will be given with
the same splendid stage settings that
characterized it's production at Days
theater. New York city and the Stude-
baker in Chicago. cast of metropoli-
tan favorites and a chorus of rare
beauty and vocal ability. No comedy
opera has more pleasing numbers
that can be sung or whistled on leav-
ing the theater and "The Tale of a
Bundle Bee" sung by King Dodo and
Annette Is certain to be on the lips
of all who are fortunate enough to
hear IL.
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$40 Suits for 81

In this lot are choice worsted,
cheviots and Scotch tweed, suits.
Clothing store would ask you $500
to $500 for same quality. Tomor-
row you take your choice of any
of our $500 and $1,000 suits for
500.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-16

Fine melton, clay worsted AMI
fancy suitings; every suit guaran-
teed made of all wool material; fit
and workmanship unexcclled. Don't
fail to see this line.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-16

40 dozen heavy ribbed. fleece lined
underwear; colors pink. blue and
tan; extra heavy weight; bargain
at 75c; shirt and drawers, Saturday
each SOC.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-16

Choice of our 81 90 and $500 suits,
equal to $1,000 suits sold on River
side, here Saturday for $3.50 suit.
Fit and wear guaranteed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-16

Choice of any pair of pants in
stock selling for $500 to $3.50, TO-
morrow at $3.50 the pair. Pants in
this lot equal to $500 grade on
Riverside.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-08-27
Twin CITY TEAMS
WIN GOLF MATCHES
Town and Country and Mini
kahda Clubs Capture Tour
nament Trophies.

The Town and Country and the Mini
kahda clubs were the winners in the open
ing days play in the state golf tourna-
ment On. the links Of the Town and Coun-
try club. The Town and Country team
won the contest for the Spalding trophy,
five-man team match against DOGGY in
the morning and in the afternoon the
Minikahda team. Jaffray and MARRIED.,
won the two-man team match, Scotch
foursome, for trophy
In the morning match the Town and
Country team finished % down, with
Minikahda second, % down; Bryn Mawr
third. 81 down. and Meadowbrook, of Wi
mona, fourth, AZ down. Harold P. Bend,
of the Town and Country club, won the
prize for the best individual score, finish
ing up on DOGGY. Young Harry Legg, a
Bryn Mawr schoolboy, furnished the sur
prise of the morning, finishing 2 UP on
the first round and l down for the two
rounds, with a medal score d. "a.
Bend and Doran made hard fight for
the afternoon match, finishing the first
round in Al and the second in 40 with a
medal score of 81. hut Jaffray and Mar
8 field played a STEADY, hard game, and
instead of falling down on their first
round score of 40, finished the second
round in SO. The scores of the days; play
follow: rau
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-08-27
CITY NEWS
HIS BURIAL WILL
BE IMPRESSIVE
Police and Fire Departments
Unite to Show Respect to
Fireman Fleming.

The body of Patrick Fleming, the
fireman who was killed in the collision
betN cen street car and Truck No. 1
on Seventh street Sunday, will be Civ
en- an impressive funeral this morning.
Details from. the fire department and
police department will be in line, and
the health department and fire insur-
ance patrol will be represented. Truck
Nos will be utilized as funeral car.
On a platform upon the top will lie
the coffin, covered with the dead fire
mans rubber coat and helmet. The
truck will be heavily draped in black
and four black horses will draw it.
Capt. James Ferguson will have charge
of the truck.
Forty policemen under command of
Lieut.. Boerner and a detail of mount
ed men under Lieut.. Budy will serve
as escort, and forty firemen will be III
line The pallbearers will be: Thomas
Blake, driver of Truck No. 1; Daniel
Walsh, Truck No. 4; Joseph Devine,
Engine No. 1; Henry Devlin, Engine
No. 8; Maurice Lynch, Truck No. q.
and Maurice Dolan, Engine No.7
The cortege will start at Engine
House No. 1, the post of the deceased
fireman, and will proceed to his home,
62 Tilton street. From there the fu-
neral will go to the Cathedral. where
services will be held. The interment
will be at Calvary.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-08-27
HE BOBS UP AGAIN
TO INSPECT ENGINES
But the Fire Commissioners Call His
Bluff Without Delay.

| 'I desire that you consider this as a
demand that 1 be allowed to inspect
| the steamers of the st. Paul fire de-
partment," is the way State Boiler In
spector r. II. Johnston wrote to the
board of fire. commissioners.
Mr. Johnstons letter officially noti-
flying the board that he intended to
perform his duties.s as 'far as the local
fire department is concerned, was read
at the meeting of the board last night
but if Mr.. Johnston even gets a peep
at the inside of one of the fire boxes
it will be because the master mechanic
is asleep.
"Just lay that letter ON the table"
was Commissioner Freeman's sugges-
ton when the nissive was read. The
other members were agreeable. and
without any further comment Mr..
Johnston's official notice was placed
among the missing.
The effort : of the state boiler in
spectors for this district to add to their
stipend by inspecting the steamers of
the ST. Paul fire department has ex-
tended over a period of fifteen years.
and the annual letter-giving notice of
the Inspectors intention has been as
regular as the flowers in May. And
just as regularly each succeeding cor
poration attorney has furnished an
opinion to the effect that there is no
authority of law for such, but the $3.50
or more that would accrue to the in
spector is too tempting to pass up. asd
each inspector makes a try.
Don't 1t him even look at the
steamers" said Commissioner Clarkin,
addressing the master mechanic. "He
tested them last year, and 1 am told
they were in worse condition after
he got through with them than they
were before
The other members did not acquiesce
in this order, but they did not think it
necessary to take tany further notice
of Mr.. Johnston's request, and accord
ingly passed it UP without any further
comment.
Mr. Johnston, in his letter. wants the
commission to name a time when he
can inspect 1.-THE steamers, and If it
has any doubt as to his authority, he
asks that the corporation attorney be
consulted. In any event, however, he
wants his request to be considered as
demand.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-08-27
GRAND OFFICERS
TO TAKE CHARGE
Will neutrality-suspicious. With
the GreatNorthern forEngi-
neers and Firemen.

| w. S. Stone, grand chief of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers,
and John J. Hanrahan, grand master OF
| the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire
men, arrived in st. Paul yesterday,
| and last evening held an informal con-
| ference with the Great Northern en-
| gineers' and firemen's grievance COM
! mittee.
! That the committees tentative prop
osition, made to General Superlntend-
| ent Slade of the Great Northern, last
week, was rejected by the company Is
certain, although the men refuse TO
confirm the report. 1t is said by a
railroad engineer who is in position
to know what business is being trans
acted by the committee that the grand
officers We're called to st. Paul to take
charge of the negotiations with Supt.
Slade and General Manager Ward.
When seen at the Foley hotel last
night, neither Mr.. Hanrahan nor Chief
Stone would discuss the purpose of
| their visit to st. Paul. Neither would
| they say when conference will be had
with the Great Northern officials.
1--WE have nothing to say for publ
cation" said Mr.. Hanrahan.
Did you meet with the. grievance
committee today?" he was asked, but
again repeated that the grand officers
would not be interviewed.
1t was learned from another source,
however. that a meeting was held with
the grievance committee, at which it
was decided to have the grand officers
meet with Mr.. Slade either today or
tomorrow.
For over a week the negotiations
have been pending between General
Superintendent Slade and the mems
committee. Manager Ward attended
one of the joint conferences Friday,
q ftar which th0 negotiations ceased.
No meeting has been held with the
railroad officials since Friday, and it
is said that Mr.. Ward refused to accept
the mems proposition
The Great Northern officials and the
members of the grievance committee
refuse to state what demands were
made by the men.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-08-27
STREET RAILWAY MUST
PAY FOR FIRE TRUCK
Fire Commissioners Order Chief to
Gather Evidence for Suit.


The board of fire commissioners will
leave no stone unturned to see that the
department is reimbursed for the loss
of its big ladder truck in the disas-
trous collision with street car last
Sunday.
Get every bit of evidence you cam
was the boards order to Chief jack
son last night Don't overlook any
thing" one member suggested.
Any evidence secured is to be given
the city legal department and will be
used in the claim that the department
will file against the city railway COM
pany.
AS regards the dead fireman, it was
decided to await the action of the cor
oner's jury that is now investigating
the case The board last night decided
to attend the funeral of Fireman Elem
ing in body.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-08-27
ASK FIRE BOARD
FOR A STATION
Dale and University Folks
Want One but There's No
Money Available,

1--WE cannot get any favors from the
charter commission. They do not seem
to know the situation, ana what -
more, they do not seem TO want "
know. When you secure a conmls,
sion that has interests in 81 Paul ana
not elsewhere, then probably we may
be able to do something for you
rive realize that st. Paul needs more
fire projections" said President reuben
Warner Jr., of the board OF fre com
missioners, addressing delegatlon
that called to request the estapilsh-
ment of another engine mouse IN the
Eighth ward, but we cannot do any
thing. l do not suppose the men that
fixed our appropriation ever supposed
st. Paul would grow. Those who could
help US now do not seem able TO real
ize that the town has grown.
With a delegation of five taxpayers
and property owners at his back, Aid.
Matthias Bantz called on the board OF
fire commissioners last night to request
that, if the board could, it establish
and maintain fire house in the V1cln-
ity of Dale and University avenue, but
he received little encouragement.
"That district is within mile or
more of any engine house or kind OF
apparatus, and we are fearful that
every house in the territory will be
a good breeze to lay a block in ashes, !"
said Aid. Bantz. 1T has been our ex-
perience that whenever house caught
fire out our way it has burned down
before the department could get there.
Aid. Bantzs request for an engine
house was on the superstition that the
board should receive it's share of the
Improvement bonds that the city may
yet issue.
n lie
we could not help YOU answered Pres
ident Warner "AH we have for main
tenance is $215,00O, and it takes $685.
600 of that for salaries. For feed and
fuel SIS, 900 more is required, and the
balance must be held in reserve to
meet repairs and other necessary eX-
penses. 1t takes very near $4,000 to
maintain a station each year, so that
even if we built a place for you we
could not man it,
The delegation was informed that
the board realized the growing needs
of st. Paul for more fire protection,
but until the charter commission OF
some other agency that had the au-
thority increaEed THE boards appro-
priation, nothing could be done.
The cry for more fire protection is
now becoming general Many locali-
ties heretofore sparsely settled are be-
ing thickly covered with buildings, and
as a rule, they are many blocks from
the stations of the department. This
increases the fire risk and makes in
surance rates greater. Some of the
members say ST. Paul will only {: be
brought to7its senses when it is con-
fronted by a. conaa grafton, and this.
with thee present unprotected state Of
many sections of the city, is. liable to
come any time. saas1 vaa --;yr.,9