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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06
FOREST FIRES ENDANGER
LIBERTY PARK HOMES

Liberty Park had a close shave this
afternoon from fire. The forest con-
fiagration which has been raging for
the past two days on the hill north
west of town crossed the Stage road
destroy the homes in that section Of
the city. All day yesterday the peo-
pie in the burning section fought the
fire with might and main. They were
successful until this afternoon, when
the fire crossed the road near the
Stage place. The Sherman street fire
company. which had been assisting in
the fire fighting, then called for the
truck and hose wagon from the CEN
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06
HOLDUpS are
AT II AGAIN

Holdups seem to be inaugurating a
new reign of terror in Spokane. Last
night there were two attempts, one
of which was successful. c. II.
Brown. residing at 06l4 Perry ave-
nue., reported to the police about
midnight that he had been held up by
two men in front of the Ideal Steam
laundry. The robbers went through
him and took $40. but left his watch
and other valuables.
Shortly after this hoidup was re-
ported bartender named Glenn, who
works at saloon on the corner of
Second avenue and Washington
street. reported an attempted hold
up lie was stopped by lone robber
on the corner of Third avenue and
Division street and told to hold up
his hands. Instead of obeying Glenn
pulled a revolver and took a shot at
his opponent. Glenn does not think
his bullet found it's mark. However,
the robber made tracks into the
darkness.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06

I heaven Of delight. The couple have
been married 13 years and, although
they have amassed a small fortune,
have never been blessed with an heir.
For years they have prayed to
their heather gods for a boy. When
they learned of the abandoned baby
at the mission, they at once decided
to adopt it.
10y Tung is the significant name
which has been given the baby.
Translated into English it means
Come and welcome"
Little Come and Welcome" held
a grand levee the morning of his ar
rival at his new home and all day
long young Cinnamon and old have
stopped their business to call on the
newcomer in Chinatown.
Con Ying, for the first time in
years, has laid off, and is leaving
the business to his clerks while he
sits by his adopted son, his kindly
yellow face wreathed with proud
smiles. All Ling is wearing her best
clothes. black silk trousers and a
green coat, and her thick, black hair
has been brushed until it shines like
mahogany. She has also brought out
all the family jewels in honor of the
occasion, and assists her husband in
receiving the guests and showing off
the baby, which is just as clean and
sweet as any baby could be.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06
Two FL0UR|SH|NC TOWNS ARE
WIPED OUT BY THE FLAMES

KENDRICK, Idaho, Aug. 6.-As a
result of yesterdays disastrous fire
the business portion OF this city is a
mass of ruins and a portion of the
residence section is wiped out. The
loss amounts to about $250,000, with
insurance covering about half of the
property. The fire started in the
Pacific hotel and in few moments
had spread over the entire business
portion of the town. The fire was so
hot that the firemen were unable to
work. The flames completed their
work I'm two hours. In all, 81 busi-
ness houses and over 20 residences
were destroyed.
The citizens are determined to re-
build at once, but undoubtedly no
frame buildings will lie allowed in
the business section of town. The
merchants have already telegraphed
to wholesale houses for new stock
The town is very short of supplies
at present, but 1t is thought that
the situation will be relieved this
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06
"OLD PEOPLES DAY."

A very unique service will be held
at the First NJ. +. church, corner
Third and Howard, tomorrow morn
ing. 1t has been designated as "Old
Peoples Day." and the morning serv-
ice will be conducted by three retired
ministers of the denomination, DR..
Turner. Dr. Mintzer, Sr., and DIR. ID.
l., Spaulding, all of this city. The
subject chosen is THE Past, Present
and Future" DIR. Spaulding will
speak upon the past. DR. Mlntzer. the
present. and DR.. Turner. the future.
At the conclusion of the service each
elderly person present will be pre-
sented with boquet OF sweet peas
Appropriate music will be rendered
at the service.
The evening services will consist
of farewell sermon by DR.. Henry
Brown, presiding elder of this dis
trict.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06

(Scr1ppS News ASSOClatlOn.)
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 6.-It is
reported the czar strongly urged Ku-
ropatkin to exhaust every means at
his command to maintain his position
at Liao Yang. Another report says
the Russian forces are so exhausted
after the continuous fighting during
the past seven days that any rapid
movement, such as is necessary to a
successful evacuation of Lao Yang
is impossible. The japanese are re-
ported to be converging on Lao Yang
from three sides and already are
driving in the Russian outposts. 1t
is known officially that reports are
constantly received from Kuropat-
kin and the fact they are not publish
ed adds to the anxiety Of the people
Information comes to the Bourse
Gazette in dispatch that another
great battle is being fought in the
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tral station. Captain Joyce and
Mayor Boyd went to the scene of the
fire.
"They had a close shave" said the
mayor, but / think that unless a
wind comes up the danger is past.
There is n great amount of rubbish
and weeds In the timber 1t is dry
and burns readily. The firemen and
citizens did great work in checking
the fire this noon. 1t is all out now
east of the Stage road except in
few spots. Several men will be sent
to patrol the road and keep the fire
from jumping 1t again. The road is
all that saved the houses in Liberty
Park"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06
FIRST WARD CITIZENS
ARE VERY INDIGNANT

The residents of the First ward in
Union Park are indignant over the
delay in the appointment of a com
missioner on the board of public
works. 1t is claimed that contract
is ready to be signed with the board
for the purchase of a $4,000 fire ap-
paratus for that portion of the city.
The construction of the building,
which will constitute station No. 5,
is nearly completed and ready for
equipment. The delay means made
quate fire protection at the time Of
year when most needed
The citizens are indignant in view
of recent fire losses that the mayor
should delay in filing Roots place.
In case of fire losses citizens in that
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06
THE JAPANESE
PRONUNCIATION

AS everything japanese is now of
such peculiar interest, it may be
worth while to point out that the
''u' with which SO many Japanese
words end is silent.
A Japanese word can only termi
nate either in a vowel or in certain
consonants, and if neither of these
occurs the 'u'' is added. But it is
not sounded.
For instance, "ju-pitsu," the IA
nous system of athletic training, is
pronounced 'ju-jits," and so with
other words of the same structure
Mute letters are common enough
in every language, but we know of
no other case I'm which one is deliber-
ately added to certain words in order
to fit in with syntactical rules.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06
CARRIE KIDDERS
PREFERS MAMMA

An attempt was made today to put
Carrie, the 5year-old daughter of
Angelina and George Kidder, on the
witness stand in their divorce mixup.
Judge Richardson promptly refused
to let her testify.
The child is bright and beautiful,
though a little forward for her years
When asked by a Press reporter If
she was afraid to appear in court,
she answered: "Oh, no, I'm not afraid
of anybody" Upon further question
ing Carrie stated:
Il like my mamma best because
she is good and kind to me. No,
am not sorry for papa. lie doesn't
love me and he drinks awfully and
is mean to my mamma"
Judge Richardson notified the at
torneys this morning that the case
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06
GENERAL REYES TO
Be new PRESIDENT

eral Reyes undoubtedly will maintain
his control of the army. His pres
tige as soldier will help him in
that regard. In the campaign against
the revolutionists in 1895 he showed
he possessed the qualities of military
leadership.
What General Reyes policy as
president will be can not be fore
casted with certainty. His chief en-
deavor doubtless will be directed to-
ward maintaining the territorial in
tegrity of the republic The rumors
which have been afloat from time to
time of a separation movement in the
great Pacific department of Cauca
have not been Rroundless. The truth
is understood to be that the danger
of this department cutting loose in
case Reyes were not made resident
has been the motive for bringing the
administration of President Mario
auin to his support.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.--In official
circles here authentic news from Bo-
gotta is awaited with keen interest as
private information received lately
indicates that the affairs of that re-
public may reach a critical stage
within the next few days.
Tomorrow Is the date set for the
Inauguration of General Rafael Reyes
as president. Affairs are in such
shape. however, that the new presi-
dent may not be allowed to take Of
hce without grave trouble ensuing.
While 1t is badly disorganizcd
army, the Colombian war force is
necessary to secure peaceful ad-
ministration. If the partisans of
Joaquin Velez. who opoposed Reyes
election. succeed in getting the army
in all probability there will be serious
trouble.
Once inaugurated as president, Cen
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06
TEXAS COLONIZATION

AUSTIN, Tex, Aug. 6.-For the
purpose of colonizing the railroad and
other cheap lands of the southwest {
country with immigrants from the
east and abroad, colonization com
panies are being organized. One of
the recently organized companies is
the Southwestern Colonization com
pany, with capital of $500 900,
which will cooperate with the Frisco
system and other roads in Texas, not
ably the st. Louis. Brownsville &
Mexico.
The colonization company will aid
i'm developing a tract of about S,000,-
000 acres lying along the Gulf coast.
which will be sold at from SO to $5
per acre.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06
MRS, CHRISTIE AIDED
HUSBANDS CAPTURE

II now comes to the surface that
the fury of q woman scorned' was
the secret of John Christie, partner
of Hammond, the train robber, fall
ing into the clutches of the law.
Christie was betrayed by his wife,
whom he had i'll treated and deserted
and who is upon the point of getting
a divorce.
AS the story goes, Mrs. Chrlstie's
affections for her husband have been
destroyed by his i'll treatment of her
self and her child, and when the Of
fcers assured her that his life had be-
come such that there was no hope
of reform, she was ready to assist
them in his capture. Mrs. Christie,
owing to her husbands wayward life,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06
A FLEET HAS BEEN SENT
TO BLUFF THE SULTAN

squadron is composed of the Olym-
pia, Baltimore and Cleveland.
This action was taken by the direc-
tion Of the president after consulta-
tion with the cabinet officers and is
the result Of Turkeys dilatory tactics
in handling several important matters
presented by Minister Leischmann.
The state department considers the
recent evasions of it's promises by
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06

desks and fine rugs. The main Office
of the literary department will be To-
Gated here.
The first floor front of the Hoffman
house, suits of finely furnished rooms
and adjoining the grand ball room,
will be opened by the democratic lead
ers next week.
The headquarters of the republicans
at Chicago are the most elaborate ever
fitted up. The entire parlor floor OF
the Auditorium has been engaged
The picture shows the room to be used
by Chairman Cortelyou and Secretary
Elmer Dover.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06

neighborhood of Hooutsaize. on the
railroad IA miles west of Lao Yang.
The Japanese made fierce attack on
the Russian position at Houtsaize
with 81 battalions, 36 of which were
regular troops. Kuroki employed his
reserve men in the attack. While the
regulars carried out feints, the re-
serves attacked with desperation.
Their ranks were decimated by Rus
sian fire, but the vacancies were
quickly filled with fresh men. The
Russians ultimately withdrew slowly
to suitable positions, whence they in
flicted great losses on the Japanese
by heavy artillery fire.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06

has become a charge upon her pa
rents and she was assured that
portion of the reward money should
be hers, and she would be in a
measure Independent again. 1t Is
stated, she was promised and will
receive $4,000 of the reward. Mrs.
Christie is now said to be with her
people in Hope, s. d.
1t is announced from Montana that
Judge Durfee Of Philipsburg, Mont,
district attorney of Granite county.
will have charge of the prosecution
of Hammond and Christie. He has
been in Helena several days attend
ing to matters in relation to the case.
The case will come up for trial in
September at Philipsburg.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06
ENGINE HITS
~ ~ NO. ~
TROLLEY CAR

KANSAS CITY, Mo-. Aug. 6.-The
Santa Fe passenger from Los Ange-
les to Chicago struck a Fifteenth
street trolley car on grade crossing
today. ]. o. Morris was killed and
eight injured. The gates were not
lowered
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06

evening. The town of Kendrick is
located in a ravine, the business
houses being on the fiat and the
residences scattered over the hill
sides. Thus many of the homes were
saved. Citizens from the neighboring
towns of Leland, Cameron and Julia
eta assisted in the fire fighting. The
citizens are facing the situation
bravely. Tents have been erected for
the accommodation of those who
ed to all who require 1t.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06
DEMOCRATS ARE
ABOUT TO START
{scripps News Association. J

ESOPUS. n. Y, Aug. 6.-Chairman
Sheehan from New York this morn
ing announced the first meeting Of
the national executive committee
will be held in the Hoffman house.
New York, Monday, at which plans
for headquarters and the opening Of
the campaign will be settled. This
was very quiet day at Rosemont
There were no visitors.
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the porte as almost tantamount to
an insult. Already this year Leisch-
mann had sought an interview with
the sultan in order to present mat
ters referred to and obtained ii, but
a week ago he was again put OF. It
was then agreed to be time to DEM
onstrate to the sultan the Importance
of attentions to this country's re-
quests.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06
MRS. MILES BURIED

(Scripps News Association.)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.-The re-
mains of Mrs. Miles were buried at
Arlington this morning Many dis
tinguished persons and civil officials
attended. Floral offerings were re-
ceived from the president, Mrs.
Roosevelt and cabinet officers and
friends.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06
STRIKERS
Big PICNIC
(Scripps News Association }

(Seripps News Association.)
CHICAGO, Aug. 6.-The striking
employees Of the stock yards district
and sympathizers, estimated to num-
ber $4,000, paraded this morning over
a route in the vicinity of the yards,
ending at Oswald's groce, where a
picnic was held. A platoon of police
and a band of 40 pieces headed the
procession, which was subdivided
into divisions, each with a band and
police escort. Thousands jammed
the streets along the line of march.
A feature of the parade was the vast
number of women and children in
line.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06
BLACK BEAR WIPED OUT.

WALLACE, Idaho, Aug. 6.-The
little mining town of Black Bear, in
Fourth of July canyon, was almost
totally destroyed by fire which broke
out in the hotel of the town at
o'clock last evening. Before the fire
had run it's course over 100 buildings
had been consumed, with a loss of
100000. Every building in the town
was frame and as dry as tinder owing
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06

Political breastworks are being re-
|tablished on Madison square, New
|ork, for the oncoming national cam
kign. Republican national hearquar-
|rs, as was the case four years ago,
fll be in the great white marble Of
e building at No. l Madison avenue,
cing the Hoffman house. where, as
ual, the headquarters of the demo
htic party will be established.
Chairman Cortelyou of the republic
national committee has leased prac-
ally the entire fourteenth floor OF
Madison avenue building. The Of
rs are being fitted up with roll top
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06
(Scripps News Association.

IbCfIppS NEWS ASSOc1at1On.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.-Acting on
the request of the state department,
the secretary of the navy today or
dered Admiral Jewell, commanding
the European squadron, to proceed
with his fleet to Smyrna. This ac-
tion, 1t is admitted in official circles,
means that a naval demonstration is
to be made against Turkey. The
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06
BOYCOTTS ILLEGAL

would have to be postponed until
September unless it was finished to-
day before p. m.
Mr.. Kidder is today trying to prove
that Mrs. Kidder is not a fit person
to take care Of their daughter, and
it is claimed that his people, who
are well-to-do, are willing to educate
and care for her.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06
$1,000 OF BONDS SOLD

The Royal Trust company. repre-
sented by the Washington Trust COM
pany of this city, was the lowest
bidder for $1,000 of bonds of school
district No. 81. The sale was con-
Quoted by Deputy Treasurer Arthur
A. Lewis yesterday The money will
be used to build a new schoolhouse.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06
Will VOTE ON A
WAGE REDUCTION
(Scripps News Association.)

PITTSBCRG, Kan, Aug. 6.-Thirty
thousand members of the miners
union of Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas
and Indian Territory quit work to-
day to vote on the operators propo-
sition to accept 5ia per cent wage
reduction. 1t is believed the propo-
sition Will carry.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06

John L, Kennedy was bound over
to the superior court this afternoon
on the charge of passing bogus
check for $40 on G, C. Dempsie. He
admitted he passed the check, but
stated that he was temporarily en-
barrassed and intended to make the
check good later. There are two
charges of this sort against Kennedy.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06
(Scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News Association.)
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 6.-The
superior court this morning ordered
final decree of injunction against
the stablemen's union forbididng 1t
to maintain boycott against the
Nevada livery stable. 1t is the most
ever handed down in the state. 1t
prevents labor organizations from
maintaining pickets or in any way
interfering with the business of an
employer. 1t declares the legislative
act permitting boycotts unconstitu-
tional.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06
MAY RAISE Them

Clerk Wallis of the board of euuali-
zation was instructed to notify Rob-
erts Bros, to appear before the board
and show cause why assessments on
improvements on block l6 in Ross
Park should not be raised. They ask
for reduction from $410O to $4,000
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06
(Scripps News Association.)

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. "a dis
patch from Kuropatkin this after
noon reports the advance of the Jap
anese army and an engagement on
the banks of the Taitsite river, but
gives no details. He says: Enemy,
August 4, advanced is versts north
Of Hal Cheng. The enemy is advance
ing on our east front also and has
concentrated at Holung in consider
able force. The enemy at Gutzyantse
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06

has been going the rounds for week
past. All dispatches from the vicin-
ity Of the port lately have indicated
that the Russians were in a position
to put up long continued fight and
it is known they were still in pos
session three days ago.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06
Preferred CLAIMS

Judge Kennan made an order to-
day making about $500 of bills for
labor preferred claims against the
United States Marble company in the
suit Of Mary Murphy against that
company.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06

o. II. HoCkenberry was fined SIS and
costs by Judge Hinkle this afternoon
for disorderly conduct. According to
the story as pieced together, Hocken-
Peaceful Valley last night from Pom
eroy. where he had been working.
He found his wife awaiting him. She
was wrathy because during the time
he had been away from home he had
sent her no money. The couple had
an argument and he landed in police
court.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06
GREAT STORM
IN ARIZONA
(scripps News Association.

DOUGLAS. Ariz., Aug 6.-Bisbee
this morning shows the effects of the
worst storm in its history. The storm
lasted an hour. The rain poured off
the mountains. sweeping everything
before It, Great damage was done
to property. No loss of life.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06

district believe they would have an
action against the city for the need
less delay and the negligence Of the
city authorities in furnishing ade-
quate protection.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 6.-Little
credence is placed in the Nagasaki
report that Port Arthur has fallen.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06

John Oates was fined 81 and costs
for being drunk. lie pleaded not
guilty to the charge and had ready
excuse for every charge.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06
ANOTHER VAGUE RUM0R.

TSCT1ppS 1NeWs Hss0c1de1Or1'7
LONDON, Aug. Ga dispatch
from Nagasaki states that a report
had reached there that Port Arthur
had fallen. The report is given little
credence here. 1t is generally thought
to be another wild rumor such as
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06
JAPANESE LOSE $4,000 MEN.

(Scrlpps News Association.)
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. "a tel
egram from Liao Yang states the
Japanese have lost $4,000 killed and
wounded in the attack on the Russian
center.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06
ADJUDGED LAWFUL PRrxE.

(Scripps News Association.)
VLADIVOSTOK, Aug. 8. = The
prize court has adjudged the steamer
Knight Commander a lawful prize.
Investigation showed the railway
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06
ANOTHER GREAT ENGAGEMENT Is NOW IN PROGRESS
NOT BELIEVED IN RUSSIA.

material abroad was destined through
Japananese port for Chemulpo, Korea.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06
cOuLD'S Line TO SEA

BALTIMORE, Md, Aug. 6.-The
Western Maryland railroad announces
that it VIII have its terminal lines
In Baltimore completed by the first
OF the coming month. The Goulds
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06

HOUGHTON. Mich, Aug. G.-Slg
Hart, the Chicago matchmaker, has
arranged an excellent program for
the opening show ut hia- atlalatic
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-06
Kuropatkin Reports Enemy Advancing
From South and East --Kuroki's
Attack characterized by the Usual
Reckless Bravery Of the Japanese
! Fifty Batta|ions Under Fire.

and Siheyan crossed to the right bank
of the Taitsite river, but were driven
back"