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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08
HELLO GIRLS
FORM UNION
Eighty Fair Maids of the Phone Asso-
Ciate Themselves Together and
the Lime Is Busy

lunch is followed by four hours work
divided into two shifts with a 15-
minute rest intervening.
The beginners receive $40 a month,
which is increased to $22.50 the Sec
| ond month and $25 at the end of
three months. Increases follow at
regular intervals. After five years
service the average girl is receiving
about $40.
1t is understood the girls, when
organized, will ask for more frequent
increases and freedom from Sunday
and holiday work.
Manager Reynolds of the telephone
company when seen today said: -
Il understand the girls are perfect
ing an organization. Their first meet
ing was to have been last Monday
night. / do not know what they did.
l am not opposed to this organization
nor to unions. 1 have simply advised
with the girls when they came to
me with regard TO it as would with
my sister. 1 have made no distinction
between the local and long distance
girls in this regard. The purpose of
their organization, I understand, is
to secure freedom from Sunday and
holiday work. I understand about rs
or so of the girls are now interested
in the movement"
The movement was first started by
the American Labor union, but it was
found that the union would in time
be compelled to withdraw on account
of international affiliations.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08

An effort is being made by the
American Federation of Labor to
unionize the hello girls employed
by the telephone company. About
so girls have Joined the union and
these so are actively PROSECUTING
among the remaining number.
The agitation for the formation of
this union has been in progress for
the past two months, but strict Sc
crecy has been maintained about the
matter among both employees and
telephone management. The agita-
ton was started by the electrical
workers union, with which the new
union will be affiliated.
There are about 1876 local phone
operators and 20 long distance oper-
ators. All work in the telephone
building except few who have in
charge private exchanges in different
business concerns. OF the local girls
between so and 80 are said to be in
cluded in the union movement. Thus
far. owing to the persuasive argu-
ments Of Manager Reynolds, all the
long distance girls have been kept
out.
At present the girls work eight
hours day. They 60 on in different
shifts at different hours. They work
about two hours and then have 10
minutes rest. followed by two hours
work, and then lunch. The lunch is
furnished by the company, as we'll as
a free reading room and telephones
at their homes. The half hour for
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08

This resolution was greeted with
great applause and a committee con-
sisting OF Messrs. ]. Garnett, Il. f..
Quinn and T. 8. Heskett was chosen.
The committee was instructed to
advise the unions that, while they
should act only In nonpartizan man.
ner. the interests OF those men should
be looked after who have at all times
been on friendly relations with the
toilers.
The attitude OF those present leaves
but little doubt that the labor organ
izations will rally about Byrne as the
only candidate not being in sympathy
with and put forward by the Com
mercial club.
The labor temple committee sub
mitted it's report and II was endorsed
by the council. The plan recommends
the incorporation OF a company with
a capital of at least s75,0 and that
every union be required to purchase
certain number Of shares
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08

and T. c. D. Kincaid on 1.-The Earth
worm"
In the grammar school section w
E. Jackson was president. Addresses
were delivered by B. Bryan on Meth
DDS in History" and "Penmanship'
by c. Blair.
The special section was we'll crowd
ed and c. ]. Hutchinson was presi-
dent. THE Starfish" was the sub
ject on which T. c. ID. Kincaid ad-
dressed the assembly. physical Ed
ucation." by J. F. Saylor. was atten-
lively listened to by the large gath
ering.
The general assembly in. the after
noon was presided over by 8. C. Will
son and the program consisted of
music, an address by Lewis b. Alger
and by l.. d. Harvey on "Illustra-
tions of the Four Fundamental Prop
ositions as Applied to Reading"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08

If you are hooking for a home or a
profitable investment. you will make
A GREAT MISTAKE II you don't
visit SUNNYSIDE (eight miles north
OF Mabton. main line n. p. Ry). Lo-
Gated In the heart OF the famous
YAKIMA VALLEY. Sixty-four thou
sand acres under one of the finest ir-
rigation systems in the world. w. l..
Walker. who lived at Sunnyside for
several years, will be IN Spokane for
tho next few Gays and will answer
all your questions about Sunnyside.
You will find him I'm the Jameson
block, room 81. Telephone Red 1881.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08
COUNTY TEACHERS
HEAR ABOUT DICKENS

The teachers of the county met for
the third day of the present session
of the teachers institute in the rooms
at the high school. The invocation
was offered by Rev. George r. Wal
lace. I. c. Libby made an address on
Dickens"
The lectures then commenced In the
various departments and continued
until noon.
In the primary section May Boyds-
ton acted as president and the teach
ers gathered there listened to ad-
dresses by Laura &c. Manning on 'Pri-
mary Languages" and ]. II. Black on
Mature Studies"
Jessie Mclnnes presided in the
rural section and addresses were de-
livered by J. II. Black on Hygiene"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08

Republicans belonging to the anti
Wilson faction of the party have been
busy since Monday night arranging
to capture the meeting Of the party
to be held in the municipal courtroom
next Saturday night, at which time
they hope to force through the
names for q straight republican
ticket.
From now on the municipal party
leaders are to meet nightly in the
office of Judge Hepburn in the Hyde
building. The Judge said today that
from now on the party leaders will
be busy looking after registration
and planning for the meetings.
In democratic ranks it seems to be
anything to head of Byrne, and the
only argument used against the
mayor is that he is friendly to labor
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08

The municipal campaign engaged al
most the entire attention of last
nights session of the trades council.
Editor Gilbert of the New Time ask
ell the meeting 10 endorse the social
list movement by upholding the So
cialist ticket. Several members i'm
mediately requested the privilege of
the floor. Mayor Byrne's name was
passed along as having been tried and
not found wanting.
When Mr.. Gilbert found that he
could not prevail upon the council to
adopt his resolution. he moved a con-
ciliatory amendment, but he was
again loudly defeated.
As soon as the excitement abated
1t was moved that committee be
appointed to visit the various unions
and urge upon them the necessity of
registering as well as OF attending
the primaries and coiEentions I'm Or
der to look after the interest Of the
'aboring class.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08
Hawke Is Found
Guilty Of SWlndlIng.

Henry Hawke, the Spokane pioneer
arrested several days ago for swim
ding Harry Ortman, a Sucker Lake
Udaho) rancher out of his property,
was found guilty In Justice Hinkles
court yesterday afternoon.
Sentence was reserved until the
two sons of Hawke. implicated in the
same case. are tried this afternoon.
Hawke. the elder, discharged his
lawyer John Roche, telling Roche he
would spend his life in Jail before
he would pay the latter for defending
him. Hawke defended himself.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08

Afghan, ]. M. Jameson and Mr.
Rasher.
Mayor Byrne is the favorite candi-
date of organized labor. Mr. jamie
son is the candidate of younger MEM
bers of the democratic party. Mr..
Monaghan has been endorsed by the
old time democrats of Spokane, and
Mr. Rasher is the choice of the silk
stocking" democracy, headed by Sem
ator Turner.
At meeting last night a new
combine of the democracy was form
ed by James Monaghan, NJ. M. Cow
ley. w. s. Norman, Frank Graves and
James Geraghty getting together.
The Jameson democrats at a meet
Ing In the Spokane club last night
agreed unanimously to support Mr..
Jameson.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08
New Exhibit Of
The Art League

The feature of the next exhibit of
the Art league. April Is. I6 and II,
will be two pictures by the famous
French artists, Dupre and Fortunuy.
The Dupre is loaned by Mr.. TAomp-
son and the Fortunuy by Mr.. Shield.
The Art leagues exhibits are held
monthly in the art rooms in the Hyde
block.
series of lectures under the aus
pices of the Art league will commence
in the near future. They will be by
art writers of national reputation on
subjects of interest to the general
public as well as artists.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08
Proposed Site
for Carneqle Library

At the meeting OF the city council
last night the matter of acquiring
the strip OF land at Riverside avenue,
Main avenue ana Monroe street for
a site for the Carnegie library was
informally considered. Mr.. McCrea,
agent for the property. thought II
could be secured for the library site
instead of being a site for the gas
company's building.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08
RASHER OUT FOR mayor
ON DEMOCRATIC TICKET
Byrne, Jameson.
Democratic
MOnahan and Rasher all Want TO be the
Standard Bearer Political Situation
Becoming Very Mixed.

Huber Rasher at noon today
agreed to accept the nomination for
mayor should it be rendered him by
the democratic party. Acceptance
was made to a committee consisting
of Comptroller Floyd L. Daggett,
City Treasurer Harry Eggleston. w.
McKernan and about IL other demo-
Gratis.
Beyond admitting his agreement to
make the race If nominated Mr. RASH
err refused to discuss the political
situation. Neither would he define
his attitude towards organized labor.
With the agreement of Mr. Rasher
to accept the nomination there are
four democratic candidates in the
field--Mayor p. S. Byrne, James Mon
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08
GENERAL STRIKE ON
IN ANCIENT ROME

ROME, April MISUNDERSTANDING
the fact that a general strike is or
dered for today many of the shops
are open and doing business. Public
conveyances were idle all the fore
noon and but few trans were worked
by the municipal guards this after
noon.
The food question may become Sc
rious. A general exodus of foreign
tourists began today, and all wealthy
residents are leaving the city.
Ten additional battalions of artil-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08
GENERAL STRIKE ALL
I TRADES IN HOLLAND

AMSTERDAM, April s.--A motion
in the chambers today to adjourn
for the consideration and discussion
of the government anti-strike law
was. rejected by an overwhelming
majority. Municipal employees are
now considering whether to join the
strikers or not.
The government has called upon
the marines of the country to mobil-
-ixe within "a hours. The three war
ships at Don Helder are ordered to
be In readiness.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08
Alabama Cyclone
Kills II People,

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. April S.-A
cyclone passed over the country a
mile north of Haneville, Cullam coun-
ty. at o'clock this morning. Twelve
are reported killed and 25 injured.
Six members of one family are among
the dead. Details are meager as all
wires are down
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08
Shamrock III Speedy
Beats Old Challenger,

WEYMOUTH. England, April s.
The preliminary spin between the
new challenger, Shamrock III, and
the old Shamrock I. took place this
morning. The yachts were followed
by Sir Thomas Upton in his steam
yacht. Erin.
In the first course, running before
the wind for seven miles, Shamrock
1. was in the lead by 40 seconds, when
the wind shifted and Shamrock III.
speedily caught up and outdistanced
the old vessel
The first official test of the new
challenger will be made SATURDAY..
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08
$1,000 Judgment :.
Against Green,

Judgment by default was rendered
in the superior court yesterday
against Harry Green. owner of n
house. for 1880 in favor
OF Archie Ash. pawnbroker. Ash
got two checks from Green of the
value of $500. the checks having
been issued by the late James Clark
to pay a gambling debt. Clark's
heirs refused TO pay the $780,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08

the reforms of the porte in the Bal
kans, but it was with WEAKNESS and
monotony, for Turkey was suffering
from the disease of incompetency,
and not only Christians were misgov-
erned but Mohammedans as well. He
said that the British government is
now considering whether as a guar
antee against excess British officers
should not accompany the Turkish
troops sent to reprcss the uprisings
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08
Churches to Observe
Maunday Thursday,

Tomorrow the Catholic churches
will observe Maunday Thursday. No
bells will be rung. the church return
ing TO it's ancient custom or summon
ing the faithful and arousing their
attention by wooden clapper.
On account of being In possession
of all the facilities for the proper OBJ
servance OF the day. the rubrics will
be followed to the letter at Gonzaga
college.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08

lery have been ordered to report Tor
duty In anticipation of trouble to-
night.
The strike took on more serious
aspect as the day advanced. The
strikers attempted to cut the city gas
and water supply and stop work at
the electric light plants.
Soldiers in one portion of the city
were compelled to fire and several
rioters are reported wounded. The
King, who is at his shooting box, has
been advised not to return to the city
until the disturbances are over.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08
SLAVERY.

In this free land the days of the
lash upon the bare skin of the slave
is a thing unknown. but how many
men Jump and run at the beck and
call of the appetite for the vile cigar
cite or vller whisky. Why be a slave
OF these things? Why not be free,
clean man. Ask Or. @, O. Smith. ES07
Baldwin avenue. Spokane. II there is
help for YOU
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08
BRITISH OFFICERS TO
ACCOMPANY TURKS

LONDON. April SIN the house
or commons this afternoon Premier
Balfour said that If Austria and
Russia were unable to cope with the
Turkish situation. it would be use
less, he believed, for the other powers
to try and avert trouble.
Secretary Cranbourne in replying
to a question of Redmond said that
the British ambassador at CONSTANT
nople had insisted on carrying out
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08
Trying to EnIoln
Master Plumbers

Judge KEENAN, this morning is hear
ing a motion to enjoin the Master
Plumbers association. Maxwell &
Hollinberry, plumbers, allege that the
association has blacklisted them and
claim they are unable for that reason
TO purchase any supplies from the
houses in this city who deal in
plumbers goods.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08
Chamber Of Commerce
Favors New Arrnorv,

The chamber OF commerce yester-
day favored the plan 10 build an
armory in this city and II. NJ. Rich
ards George M. Brown and Thomas
Hooker were appointed committee
to give the matter further considera-
ton.
The chamber appointed E. F. Car
tier Van Dissel, Thomas Hooker and
+. b. Wright committee to meet
other committees on the 18th relative
to tampering With Spokane time.
changing it from Pacific to mountain
time.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08
Brewery WoritInen
Riot In Columbus

COLUMBUS. O., April S.-The To-
cal brewery workmen's strike opened
this morning with a riot. An attempt
was made to keep a carload of nom
unionists from Pittsburg from going
to, work. Three strikers were badly
beaten by two Pinkerton guards. who
were arrested and jailed. charged
with assault. Forty police have been
detailed as an escort to wagons dis
tributing beer.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08
SWIn's Millions.

CHICAGO, April s,--The will of
Gustavus Swift was filed for probate
this afternoon. II leaves an estate
valued at sl2.Ooo,ooO. OF which $780,
600 Is given to charity TO be disbursed
at the discretion of his widow. The
remainder Is divided among the fam
lily. the widow taking a third
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08
Sixty Are Killed
by Volcano Eruption.

NEW YORK. April s.-The Atlas
Line steamer Allegheny. which ar
rived today from Kingston brings
news of the eruption " the old vol
cano. Del TERRA Firma, IN Colombia
on March 30 in the forenoon, Tiojo
village was destroyed and from GO TO
Zoe natives killed. The eruption was
seen 60 miles at sea.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08
Roosevelt Can Shoot
Salt Leke Buffalo.

SALT LAKE. April S.-John II.
White, owner of the herd of buffalo
on Antelope island. Salt Lake, has
notified the reception committee that
the herd is at the disposal of Roose-
welt and his rife on the occasion of
his visit next month.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08
Big Chicago Drug
:. House Asslqns,

CHICAGO. April s.-The Lord
Owen company, one of the Oldest and
best known wholesale druggist firms
IL the middle west. assigned In the
district court this morning. Liabil-
tiles are $4,000; assets. $4,000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08
4,400 Registrations
for Coming Election.

With almost 400 names on the list,
registration is booming at the city
hall. Including today but five more
days remain in which to register. The
list will be closed on Monday be-
cause of the primaries, but will again
be open on Tuesday, the closing day
for registration. $500. .,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08

Joe Cronin and John Daupe were
arrested at an early hour last night
by Ohicer Sheehan in front OF the
Chicago hotel for quarreling. Cronin
was attacking Daupe with an ugly
looking knife. with which the latter
was slightly wounded.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08

LOWELL, Mass, April S.--A large
force of police and deputy sheriffs
were called out this morning to pro-
tect the Lawrence mills, where the
mobs Of riotous Greeks are making
demonstration. Labor leaders are
on the scene attempting to prevent
any breach Of the law.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08
President Roosevelt
Now In Yellowstone

LIVINGSTON. Mont. April S.
President Roosevelt and John Bur-
roughs. the naturalist and poet,
plunged into the wilds OF the Yellow
stone this morning for two weeks
outing. The president arrived here
at . o'clock, talked to the towns
people and then started for Cinnibar.
where the remainder OF the party
will stop until his return.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08
WHY NOT BE UP TO DATE

when you can get your clothes cared
for at $3.50 per month. which makes
you neat In appearance at office or
your place of business or in getting
a position. See us at once. The
Unique Tailoring company, ll2
Washington street. Spokane Club
building.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08
Gllndelnan Trial
Adjourned TIL May.

A motion for adjournment to the
May term was granted this morning
by Judge Richardson in the case
against John Glindeman. who is I'M
deg the serious charge of criminally
assaulting his 16-year- daughter
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08
Police Arrested 270.

The police department arrested 27S
people who committed offenses
against the city during the month Of
March, ana &c persons who committed
offenses against the state during that
month.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08

There are now 10000 idle at Am
sterdam alone. No -four Is being de-
livered. The condition of the poorer
classes promises to be serious.
1t was decided this afternoon to
call general strike of all the trades
in Holland.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08
celst on Trial
for Signing Checks.

Adam Geist was arraigned before
Justice Stocker this morning on a
charge OF forgery preferred by G.
Trapshuh. who alleges that Geist
signed his name 10 a worthless check
for s2925. He was bound over for
trial under $3.50 bonds.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08
Fined SIS Stealing
Three Pairs Pants,

Gerald Shannon pleaded guilty this
morning to stealing three pairs of
pants and Judge Richardson sentence
ed him to serve 80 days in the county
Jail and to pay a fne of $25 and costs,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08

ROTTERDAM, April S--The inter-
national trains are today running on
regular schedule with a slight in
crease in the number of local trains.
The strikers are losing ground
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08
Mems and Boys
Sweaters

Just in today. the largest and
most complete line of mems and
boys sweaters in the city.
All wool sweaters for boys at
7Sc, $500 and $3.50.
Mems sweaters from 500 to
S4.00.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-08

One case eco dozen) sox. actual
ly worth zoe pair. on sale Thurs
day at 121ac pair. These sox
come in black and brown and are
warranted fast colors: have double
sole, heel and toe. On sale Thurs
day at l21ao pair.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-13
ROOMS AND BOARD.

FOR RENT - SEVEN ROOM FLAT
steam heat; modern; attic rooms, IL de
sired. Apply at n Halsey street.