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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
INSTALLING new PLANT
AT Centennial Mill

ceiving cars by means Of . io0-foot
elevator. is
Manager Sam Glasgow said: when
finished. the mill will equal In design,
economical handling ana storage Of
grain and modern machinery any sim
liar plant In America. In former
years II has been our custom to carry
grain at country points under a
heavy insurance. Now shipments will
be made direct to Spokane and grain
placed in the tanks. This one idea
means an annual saving on IRE In
surance risks Of $lBos.
"The construction Of the mill t.
self was designed to stand for 100
years. For fire protection II 10 al
vided into three sections. any one OF
which can be closed on from the
other two.
Pending the resumption of milling
In all the departments at this point
the company Ia shipping the products
OF their other mills largely 10 the
Asiatic ports. Spokane will share
In this business also. though we have
Q big home market to take care Of"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
Canadian Pacific
Engineers Are Hare.

The many rumors concerning the
possible entry Of the Canadian PaciAc
into Spokane received a fresh i'm
petus today with the arrival in the
city OF John Sullivan, chief engineer
of the Canadian Pacific western
branches. and w. r. Tye. assistant
chief engineer. from Winnipeg and
Montreal.
The engineers arrived this forel
noon and were met by d. c. Corbin,
protector of the Spokane q Kootenai
line. with whom they have been clos
etcd the greater portion Of the day.
The subjects under discussion are
understood to be the selection OF
right Of way and the completion Of
the survey. The line comes down
the 'Moyie( crossing Koonteai river al
Katka. It parallels the Great North
ern through Bonners Ferry to, III
mira. then goes to Standpoint. whore
1t strikes the Northern Pacific ana
follows that line on west.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
The FINDING OF PETER
!. PRETTY POLL PARROT

one of the window stills in the "cen-
trail room OF the telephone building.
The girls were frightened by his
presence and .shooed," whereupon
Peter flew across the alley and light
ed on window sill in Attorney Lutte
Nash's apartments. Mr.. Nash slipped
cracker under the sash and Peter
showed his extreme hunger by get
ting outside the cracker with ma
chine-like rapidity. Then the. win
dow was raised and he came in the
room for more cracker.
Mr.. Nash telephoned the police to
ask II they wanted q parrot, and five
minutes later an overjoyed little girl
from DR.. Martins ONCE came on the
jump to get the pet.
Come Peter. Peter" cried the girl.
but Peter was content with his place
on top OF the transom. BY the stratel
~ Of Mr.. Nash he was captured and
his mistress, tina hapniest girl ii
town. took him hack to his cage in
the Empire 0tate sbnildinr.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23

within 30 days the Centennial mill
will again be In full operation. Some
20 mechanics are now ut work put
ting the finishing touches to the
building and installing machinery.
The new mill win represent an ex-
penditure OF roughly 100000 and Ia
equipped with the most modern ma
chinery and labor saving devices for
the manufacture OF -four and cereals
AZ can be found anywhere on the
continent. Besides the big main Ave-
story brick building. an addition ID
now being finished. l00xll0 feet,
which will have three floors and
basement. Here will be located
box factory. the department for pack
ing and storing cereals. the manu-
facture OF carton boxes and the sack
ing OF -four.
Back of the min building are now
under erection three immense steel
tanks for storing wheat and oats.
The combined capacity viii be zoe. 900
bushels. These tanks are IS feet
IN height and 30 In diameter and
the grain will be raised from the re-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23


Among the other artists this sea-
SON will be seen William Kent. a
dancing comedian; the Melinolte
twins. song and dance artists: Ching
Foo Lee. Chinese magician; Arena,
. contortionist; the Dubar quartet in
comedy casting acrobatic act; the
Dacomas. aerialists and acrobats; the
Ashhdas. In the japanese tea garden;
Mile. Linens, fire diver; Davenport.
the high wire walker and bicyclist:
the Carl Dammann troupe OF postum
ers. and Peter Bowman. the highland
piper. n
The Jabour shows will give an
evening performance down town dur
ing the two weeks of the Interstate
fair. tOG #N
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
CROWDS AT st. PETER
VIEW LEO'S REMAINS

HOME. July 2s.--At 8 o'clock this
na3aJl the doors of st. Peters
were thrown open and from then un-
I'll 4 o'clock this afternoon constant
cB "a took a last look at the re-
MANS Of Leo XIII.
At . O'clock the doors were again
closed. only those specially invited
being admitted between and s
o'clock this evening.
The same program will be carried
out tomorrow and Saturday as we'll.
No one remained in the square over
night, but at daybreak the crowd
began to assemble. Fifteen hundred
were crowding against the barriers
when the clock struck 9. Three COM
panies Of italian grenadiers march,
ed from the vatican portico. where
they had been waiting. One COM
pany entered the portico. while the
other two formed in lines from the
barrier gates to the cathedral doors.
Inside tho cathedral 50 carbapiers
OF the crack patrols. aided by gen.
darmes. kept the crowd moving.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
LINEMAN CAUSES 4
FIvE-MINUTE STRIKE

and the contractor was notified that
unless the telephone man left the
place at once q strike would result.
After Ave minutes Of argument the
lineman was elected.
This 10 new phase Of the tele-
phone strike situation that 80 far
has not been brought UP. There are
several buildings now being erected
in various parts OF the city ana the
same mode of procedure will be used
with all.
The change of the time Of the daily
meeting OF the striking operators
from o'clock In the AFTERNOON to
$50 in the morning has been pro-
ductive OF a much larger attendance
than formerly.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23

A brief but effective strike occurred
Iestsrday Of the workmen employed
on the Victoria hotel. now In course
Of construction. The strike lasted
about nve minutes and was brought
about by the discovery Of. = non-union
telephone electrician at work.
The telephone company recently
made contract with the owners Of
the hotel to install complete sys-
tenn Of telephones throughout the
But the presence OF union
workmen prevented It's fulHllment.
Yesterday q lineman was smuggled
into the building and was hastily do
Ing the work when he was spotted by
a carpenter. Investigation followed
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
Ninety footers Race
for . Special Prize.

NEWPORT. r. l., July 23.--In the
yacht club races today for the Aston
cup the three 90-footers will also be
sent over the 4s-mile. course for q
special prize. Weather conditions
are not of the best.
The start was made at 11:47 a. m.
In a boiling sea with an eieht-knot
breeze. The Constitution failed to
get its new mast in time to partici-
pate.
The start was one of the bitterest
ever Witnessed. Commodore Morgan
had the Columbia's wheel, Captain
Barr the Reliance. After much
jockeying by both vessels the CO.
lumbia shot across the line and the
Reliance was compelled to take the
Columbia's wake. 45 seconds later.
When the yachts disappeared in the
haze at IL o'clock It was anybody,s
race
( At s:s0 p. m. the Reliance IL maxi
Ing for the home mark with the
Columbia two miles astern. The Re-
lance crossed the line at s:51:1o, un-
oficial time.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
Earth Trelnbles In
) Land q The AlorIllons.

SALT LAKE. July 3s.--Two earth
0uakes occurred at an early hour this
morning. Reports from different
points In the state indicate that the
shock was general throughout Utah.
but heaviest in the mountain regions.
where a number of rock slides oc-
CURED ana several mountain roads
have been destroyed.
The trembles were plainly felt in
the city. but no damage IL reported.
In Ogden many people rushed into
the streets clad in their night clothes,
shrieking that the world had come to
an end. w t.p
No loss of7life or serious property
damage 10 yet reported.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
KING FINED $IOO FOR
STEALING CHICKENS

John King doubtless wished that
he had kept his mouth shut when
he heard Judge Richardson ask him
whether he had anything to say why
sentence should not be pronounced
upon him after conviction OF petty
larceny. King had been found guilty
of stealing q number Of chickens
from the Sisters Of St. Francis, who
run the st. Joseph's orphange-a
crime despicable in its conception of
stealing from orphans.
1.-The original information charged
King with burglary, but was with
drawn on his promise to plead guilty
To- petty larceny. After the change
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
"A NIGHT IN JAPAN
AT INTERSTATE FAIR

In the way OF the spectacular the
George Jabour Carnival company
promises something rivalling even
Anna Held ana her beauty" company
during the Interstate fair. The finale
TO their combined shows In entitled
"A Night in Japan" 1t IL . piano.
.ramic spectacle, in which 800 people
are introduced. headed by Rose Edyth
Ballet. premier danssuse and leader
OF the ballet. The picture IL zoo feet
In length and 90 feet in depth and
portrays the buildings and streets Of
q Japanese town in gala attire upon
the occasion Of visit Of the mikado.
Al the close OF the act IL . gorgeous
networks display. embracing . num-
Der of elaborate set pieces.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23

he declined to carry out his promise.
His attorney advised him to plead
guilty. This morning when arraign-
ed for sentence his attorney told him
to keep his mouth shut.
"All have to say to the court"
said King when he stood up. lis that
am not guilty"
II am satisfied that you are guilty
Of larceny" said Judge Richardson,
t'and also that you are guilty OF bur-
glary. The sentence Of the court is
that you pay a fine Of 500 and serve
80 days in the county jail"
1t was the limit dose and King did
not relish it. though he got not bit
of sympathy.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
Many SIGN PETITIONS REQUESTING
FAIR PLAY FOR DONOVAN AND CUSTER

of IS persons who are thoroughly ia
miliar with the Driscoll- Custer-Dono
van case and having willingly sign
ed their names in behalf OF Custer
and Donovan and can be interviewed
at any time. wishing you every
success In the cause for Custer. and
Donovan. we remain yours respect
fully, THEATER COMIQUE.
Per 1. w. HOLLAND.
xx111oa A1181OxAx1oH.
Donovan and Custer express the
highest appreciation Of the EFFORT be-
ing made by The Press to give them
fair play.
NJ have good deal that I might
say" said Donovan today. hut un-
der the circumstances I shall say
nothing except to express my thanks.
The facts are public and / feel GER
tain the people know how to deal
with the question whether I should
have to stay in jail while another
who did as much gets Free"
Custer said: Il don't wish to de-
feat the ends Of justice. but how will
the ends of Justice be served by let
ting one out Of three equally guilty
persons go and keeping the other
two In jail?"
OFFICIAL A10o1Ds.
The courthouse records Of the
young men is as follows:
Del Custer--Arrested February 20
last, in custody without . free day
ever since; will have put in in con-
finement by the end Of his sentence
about nine months; possible bail,
$1,000. 1
George Donovan-Arrested Febru-
airy % last, in custody ever since;
psssible bail. $1,000; out on ball one
month; will have put in in confipe-
ment by the end Of his sentence about
eight months
Ben Driscoll--Arrested February
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
Peter has been found.

Peter has been found.
Peter is a dove-colored, pink headed
parrot belonging to DIR. Martin. and
escaped from the doctors Office in
the Empire State building last Tues
day.
since his disappearance Peter has
Given his owner, his friends among
the children and the police depart
ment merry chase. In the two days
OF freedom he managed to cover most
OF the city. At one time he would
be seen on the hillside. and 1t an
other time he would be among the
once buildings In the center Of town.
Yesterday Afternoon he roasted for
nearly an hour on top Of telephone
pole in front Of The Prses ONCE. No
Amount OF ccaxinG could ret him
down and the police department from
Chief Woydt down did not evincc a
desire to shin up the pole and bring
him down.
This morning he waa nret .saen ON
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
Can Kick on Taxes.

"A meeting Of the board of equalixa-
ton has been called for the court
house on August 8. on which date
people who feel aggrieved at the
work of the assessor may indulge In
the pastime Of swearing on their
taxes while with the same breath
they may cuss the assessor. People.
too, who desire to tell how much too
low neighbor has been assessed may
have their little talk to the members
Of the board.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
KING EDWARD REVIEWS
! $4,000 IRISH TROOPS

the court held today by the king ana
queen probably not one recalled the
Interesting fact that It was exactly
100 years ago. on the evening Of July
2s. 1903. that Robert Emmett sailed
forth with his armed band to attack
Dublin castle, in which today's fanc-
ton was held. The insurgents on the
way met In Thomas street the car
riase Of Lord Kilwarden, lord chief
justice OF ireland. who was dragged
out Of his carriage and received
wounds which proved fatal
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
Another Writ Asked
Against hleber Saloon

Attorney Sanders for. the First
Baptist church applied TO the SUI
perior court this afternoon for an
other writ Of certiorari directed this
time AGAINST the city council instead
OF against the city, asking that the
license granted Herman Heiber for
. saloon located within 40 feet Of
the Northwestern Business college.
owned BY the church, be revoked.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
FORCED BY HUSBAND
|, TO TAKE DOSE POISON

more she says that her husband
forced her against her will to take
poison for the purpose OF performs
fnga criminal operation.
Nella Whitestein, whose husband
IL now said to be in Missoula, and
Cornelia Chamberlain. whose husband
H. Frank H. Chamberlain. plead that
they have been abandoned and de-
serted without cause.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23

DUBLIN. July 2s.--King Edward
and Queen Alexandra reviewed 10000
trocpa today before great crowds
The day was ideal. brilliant sunshine
lighting up the more brilliant uni
forms.
The only incidents to mar the day
was the injurins OF two ofYicers. who
were endorsed and kicked by their
mounts. neither OF them being severity
injured. however.
OF the many persons who attended
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23

& Three complaints in divorce &C.
items were filed this morning, the
'psaintfn being aswoman In each case.
Perhaps Ida Cheadle, wife Of Err
nest Cheadle, tells the hardest story
IN her complaint. She was married
only last October in Adams county
and since that time has been struck
ana choked by her husband and &C.
cused Of marital infidelity. Further
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
Miss Andersen laads
/ In Vote tor Queen.

Miss Anderson, candidate of the
Mattresses for queen Of the Labor
Carnival, Increased her lead very ma
teriaily In the voting today and up
TO o'clock she had received 63s
votes. The votes for the other cam
tiidates are as follows; Miss Fender
CAST. s42; Miss Burrows. 1Os: Miss
'Sperry. 81: Miss Zeuch. 10; Miss
Hin, II. -
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
Washout Delays
Great Northern.

The Great Northern railway sim
continues 10 have trouble all along
the line. Passenger train No. 4. due
here at $50 this morning. met with
q delay in the Cascade mountains last
night which was the result OF a
washed out culvert. workmen are
kept Busy throughout the range look.
Ing after bridges and other work.
which during the rains Of few
weeks ago were very much weakened
and damaged
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
10 Pay the Scale.

. MCGOWAN Bros. whose workmen
struck yesterday. state that when the
work OF excavatinG IL recommended
on their new warehouse. they will
pay the union scale. Meanwhile they
are selling gravel from the pit. The
new building will be soxs0 feet In
size, three stories high.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23

20; bailed Immediately on $500; spent
no time In jail until two weeks after
sentence; always under bail OF but
tsoo;. went free after serving but rs
days.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23

: M. O., Reed. an attorney OF colfax.
is In the city on business.
Miss Eva Hume, daughter OF ex-
Minister Of Mines ,. Hume OF Nelson.
n. C., Is In the eitv from Seattle. on
her way homo -
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23

If you have not already signed thft
petition for pardon. sign the form
printed below and forward to The;
Press to be transmitted to Governor
Mcbride. 4
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
Soldiers Graduate.

FORT LEAvENwoRrH July Is.
The annual graduating exercises OF
the United States general service and
stan college were held today. Seventy
Of the So officers received diplomas.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23

/ At 1880 p. m. the heat became
so great the crowd commenced to
dwindle. Restrictions at the entrance
are no longer necessary. The crowd
passed in and out as 1t pleased. Some
comment was caused because the
crowd was % much smaller than at
tended the viewing OF Plus ks re-
mains. The difference is accounted
for by the authorities AZ due to the
fact that political feeling has died
out and also the, intense heat and
the absence Of tourists at this season
Of the year.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
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washngton rssDsuiy petition
tsT George guily
scivtous conduct
1sos 70 six months In county jail t8or
sndsd BY xrcsscutns Attorney
$50
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Judge Prosecuting Attorney xsa Appearing the state
pardoasa your ground
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since
February -. 1863. while Drscon served but as days
Fha justice BE- executed iparal As undersigned
quests ne granting Of this petition.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-10-29
Harrington Reception.

On last Friday evening, Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert r. Harrington enter
tertained with reception in honor
of Rev. and Mrs. Marshall Harr ring
ton of Rockford, Ohio. Those in the
receiving line were: Mr.. and Mrs
Herbert III arlington. Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Harrington of Columbus and
Rev. and Mrs. Marshall Harring-
ton.
The house was beautifully deco
rated in autumn leaves and flowers,
red and white predomInating in the
dining room where refreshments
were served. Those VIII assisted in
the dining room carried out the l.
or sch eme In their gowns Of white
with red carnations.
About one hundred and fifty invi-
tations were issued, the out-of- town
guests being Misses Lucy Walker
Eva Harrington. Maud Cockins and
Maidie Eisele and Mr., and Mrs
Frank Harrington, all of Columbus
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Woodwork ot
Haydenville, Mrs. Charles Sloane
Of Jackson and Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll
Brown of Meadville, Penn.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-10-29
Among the Clubs.

The young ladies Pedro club met
oil Tuesday evening at the home Of
Miss Mable Rose, to organize for
this winter.
1Irs. w. S. Larimer will entertain
the Domestic Club this afternoon.
The Ladies' Afternoon Whist Club
held its m, citing on Saturday
afternoon with Mrs. Fred Roches
ter. Mrs. Darley Moore was the
winner of the prize. An elegant
lunch was served at o'clock.
Miss Minerva White was the
hostess of the Ladies Eucbre club
on Tuesday evening. Mrs. George
Gladmsn was the recipient of the
club prize, silver spoon, and Miss
Emma Floyd won the visitors favor
cut glass tumbler.
The Enterp san club holds its
meeting this evening at the home Of
Mrs. Karn Ferguson.
The Junia club met Oh Tuesday
evening with Miss Estelle Hall.
The subject for the evening was
"Famous Letter Writer'S" letters
being read from the absent members
of the club.
The sewing circle was entertained
on Wednesday afternoon by Mrs.
Henry Kessler.
The Tourists hold their meeting
at the home of Mrs. BEEN this after
noon. The papers will be "High-
ways and Byways IN London" by
Mrs. Charles Wright, and "Women
in Literature and Philanthropy" by
Mrs. Harrington. The conversation
will be on the English and Ameri-
can girl,
Miss Virginia Welty entertained
the sewing circle on last evening.
The nondescrlpt met on last
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Luke
Lehman.
The Pedro club had its meeting
this week on Wednesday evening,
Miss Nary Till being the hostess.
One of the most enjoyable card
parties of the season, was given on
Wednesday evening of last week by
Mrs. George Gladman. Euchre was
the game played, nine tables of play
ers being present. Mrs. Helen Bow
en- won the first prize, Mrs. A. L..
Hyson the second, and Miss Jennie
Monahan of Jackson the VISITORS
favor. The decorations were pink
and white carnations. Elegant re-
| freshments were served.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-10-29
HANNA AND JEFFERsoNIAN DEM.
OCRACY

Senator Hanna is complaining be-
cause the Democratic platform is not
In accord with the principles of Thom-
as Jefferson 1t is doubtful if Hanna
knows the first thing about Jefferson.
his history or his principles, and II he
did he would be the last man to praise
Democratic platform by saying that
It was Jeffersonian. The fact is the
people of Ohio have never had such an
opportunity as they now have to ex-
press their opinions on the principles
of Jefferson as applied to the every
day affairs jefferson believed in the
doctrine of Equal opportunities to all
and special privileges to none" The
Democratic platform declares for two
cent fare on the steam roads for
everybody, instead of free rides for
some, two-cent fare for others and
three-cent fare for the balance Of the
people: Is that Jeffersonian princi-
pie? Would Jefferson have been in
favor Of the same rate of fare for all
the people or lower rates for the rich
and higher rates for the poor?
The Democratic platform declares in
favor OF taxing the railroads and other
large corporations on the same basis
of valuation as the home and the farm.
Is not that a practical application Of
the doctrine Of special privileges to
none?"
The Democratic platform declares In
favor Qf home rule:" that Il, 70 give
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-10-29
WHAT IS THE MATTER?

The Republicans assume that the
only way to have prosperity in this
country is by keeping their party in
power.
They are asserting that these are
prosperous times and that they can
only be continued by having Hanna
in the senate.
II this contention is correct, what is
the matter now?
Why is it that Wall street is so
shaky?
Why is it so hard to dispose OF good
securities?
Why are great trust companies in
Baltimore failing?
Why are the railroads discharging
is per cent Of their men?
Why is r>oney so tight at tho
banks?