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The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-04-22

II don't know when / wished 40 much
10 be Jim Joftrioa aa on Tuesday night.
when ] was riding on an Eighth avenue
car. near Seventy second street. said q
Uarlemltc AN immense man. weigh
INK fully gdO pounds and al least ak feet
TWO. got into the car. lie had been cele-
hrnting New Years w advance and was
in an ugly humor. 10 began to talk
cloud. and used shocklrsly profans Ian
runge There woro several women In the
car with escorts. who, however only
looked nppealingly al Conductor No 20OT.
who wasn't more than i've feet six A.
me car sped on the man got worse and
worse Then quiet young man, weigh
Ing not more than $50 pounds, got up.
though he WAS not an escort Of any Of
lie women. aud struck the drunken man
two singing slaps IN the face.
Take that you dogi Don't you know
there are ladies IN this carr he said
"At once tho big man grabbed him, and
then an the men aprang up and made
q rush 20 defend tho little chap Three
OF four struck nt the giant, but didn't
reach him. and then tho conductor came
ln pushed the men into their seats and
rot tho big man 10 ut down, only for
a few moments was he luiet, though.
ana when he broke out again several pas
aengera called 20 the conductor % 'put
arhe conductor came inside. and with
A uulzzical look said. Gentlemen. do you
really think can pa him ONT N you
think j can. I'll try
Everybody laughed. and this 80 pleased
the cause Of tho rumpus that ha be-
came good-humored and there was no
more trouble New York Press
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-04-22

Nis country. and names what he -onsti-
urs a huing sum. And the merchant uea-
allf pays the assessment
Most Latln-Amorlcan Dictator a-o rlad
enough 90 abandon their ucfiloue posts 90
soon az they have made q fortune an
which they can live comfortably iu Paris
for the rest Of their lives But Nclnya
cares more for power than Tor money.
He stays la Nicaragua, year after wear
working and plotting necessarily, in tho
hope that some daY he viii be able Go tS-
1liEc his dream of becoming aut1crAt ~
the United States OF Central America
New York Sun
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-18
BOYS PLAY
WITH FIRE

Has the city of Spokane a fire bug
Suspicion has been cast upon two
boys, about II years old. who have
been causing the fire department all
kinds of trouble by turning in false
alarms. Several small fires which
are thought to have been of incendi-
airy origin have been extinguished
and extensive damage prevented by
the prompt arrival of the department.
Small boys have kept the neighbor-
hood on Howard near the railroad
tracks in continual fear by playing
with matches and lighting small fires,
which, during the dry spell, may re-
suit isastrously.
The penalty for violation Of the
ordinance covering the fire alarm sys-
tenn is $50 fine or Imprisonment for
80 days, or both. The cost of a run
averages $75 in wear of machinery,
barring accidents. Another bad feat
ure of false alarm is the danger of
real fire in the same locality at
the same time.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-18

"She's my girl and I'm going to
have her If l have to fight," declared
George Webster of Olympia, as he
waited at the police station last night
for his wife to come to Spokane from
Standpoint in reply to a bogus tele-
gram sent in the name of her lover.
Webster came here yesterday in
company with Sheriff F.. A. McClarity
Of Thurston county. The sheriff car
ried warrants for the arrest of Mrs.
Webster and a barber named l.. s..
Chamberlain. The latter was found
working in the Coeur d'Alene barber
shop and was at once arrested. The
woman was not found at the time.
When sweated out and threatened
with prosecution for criminal assault
on a 18-year-old girl in Olympia,
Chamberlain admitted running away
with Mrs. Webster and told the sher-
IN the woman was in Standpoint. Ida
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-18
new HOME
FOR MASONS

The Masons have about closed the
contract with Fred Phair, contractor,
for the erection of the superstructure
Of Masonic temple. which will cost
$75,00e. The work has been delayed
owing to the change made in the
plans of the heating apparatus from
steam to hot air. The Mcpherson
company of Portland. Tacoma and Sc
attic have been awarded the contract
for installing the furnaces.
The Masonic order is very proud,
and Justly 30. of the progressiveness
which Is evident in the building of
its new quarters. The building and
its equipment will be of the finest
in the Inland Empire. The furnish
infs of the lodge room will cost $10,-
900.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-18
CHIEF TALKS

Chief Of Police Waller said several
nice things to the patrolmen at roll
call last night after he had them
lined up in the squadroom under COM
mand of Captain Covsrly and Ser
geant Sullivan.
II have had experience in police
business as you know" said the chief
as he looked over the huskies, but
don't claim to know 1t all. am go.
ing to try to treat you all right
and I know I can't make much of .
success without your help. II !
make a mistake and you have a griev-
ance, come to me and let me know
and I'll try to do you Justice. I In
tend to treat everybody alike and II
you1l come in and help we'll do
something"
1t wasn't an oratorical effort. but
the chief won the crowd and that u
what the wise guy" was after.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-18
DEMOCRATS WILL WIN

The state central democratic com-
mittee and candidates for state Offices
will arrive in Spokane Saturday and
will establish headquarters at the Spo-
kane hotel. Entertainment for tho
guests has not as yet been decided
upon. At a meeting of local democrats
to be held tomorrow Afternoon, the
name of Dick Nuzum will be presented
for chairman of the county central
committee. He has been urged BY
his friends for the position and has
agreed to accept it providing the
election is made unanimous.
Said Mr.. Nuzum today: "I am not
making a fight. but my democratic
friends have urged me to take it and
l feel that l am in duty bound to
accept the offer. Yes, think the
state and county democrats prospects
for election are better than for years."
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-18

Fire Chief Harry Meyers has .
crew Of heroes If he hasn't enough
fire steamers. In the fire which de-
stroyed the two-story building on the
southeast corner of Post street and
Sprague avenue last tight firemen Of
Spokane proved themselves worthy Of
being ranked with the foremost fire.
fighters of the country.
With flames sweeping under and
ovyr, with two streams Of water di-
rseted constantly to protect. them,
three men leaned from the tallest
ladder which reached over the build
ing owned by the Lauman estate and
occupied by the Standard Furniture
company, 721-723-725 Sprague avenue
and 81 Post street, and risked their
lives for fully an hour in an attempt
to gain control of the most stubborn
fire the department has had to handle
in all its history.
The men who ''ate smoke" and al
lowed flaming tongues Of fire to en-
velop them without retreating are
George Weeks of truck No. 5, ]. F.
Burton Of No. 8 and William Ander-
son of No. 6. At one time with death
staring them in the face Joseph Fitz-
gerald of No. and William Frank
lin fought through smoke and fame
and glass to keep their lines playing
and had close calls.
For once In the story of disaster
which encumbers the fire rolls OF
the city there was a good supply of
water. after the steamers began to
pump. But with all the good work
done by the department, 1t was shown
that the weakness lay In a lack Of
fire engines and sufficient hose.
Loss 905, 900.
The loss last night is placed at
&66,600, with insurance amounting to
$500. The losses and insurance are
divided as follows:
Standard Furniture company, I. M.
Cuschner, proprietor, loss $4,000, in
surance $1,000.
Merrill Typewriting company, loss
$500. insurance $500.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-18
SPELLS RINGING
BROTHERS


Spokane's bright little maids, made
the following repartee in conversa-
tion with other members Of her fam
lily last evening. The little one had
just returned from a visit to the
mountains. A neighbor came in who
said she knew that Mr.. and Mrs.
Cleveland came home to go to the
circus, spelling the word so as to
avoid arousing Irene's curiosity. But
little Irene, with proverbial childish
ness coupled with the old saying,
Little pitchers have big ears" spoke
up quickly and said, "Oh, know
what c-i-r-c-u-s spells. 1t spells
Ringing Bros"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-18
fLOpED With ANOTHER
MANS Wife

ho. AS she was out Of the state.
Sheriff McClarity sent telegram in
Chamberlain's name asking the wom-
an to come to Spokane on the first
train.
Mrs. Webster arrived last night
over the Great Northern and was met
at the depot by her husband and tho
sheriff.
The four left at once for Olympia
where Chamberlain and the woman
will be tried on charges Of elopement
and adultery.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-18
ONLY ONE PUMP WORKING
DURING BIG FIRE

streams playing from it the engine
forced a pressure of 40 pounds.
Three lines from the big steamer
and two each from the smaller
steamers gave volume of water
which was seconded by hydrant lines
with a pressure running from As to
SO pounds. But there was not suf-
ficient water.
No one was sprinkling, which is
as the water meter megaphone at
the tall tower would have it. Yet
it plainly showed that more steamer
pressure is necessary with the big
buildings. 1t showed 1t was not the
little garden hose, of which the water
meter gang is so much afraid, but the
lack of steamers.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-18
NEW MAYOR BOYD

Mayor Boyd is out of town and
Mayor Boyd this afternoon signed
the anti-scalping ordinance.
Mayor l.. Frank Boyd has gone a
fishing. John H. Boyd, president of
the council, is acting mayor and sign
ed the ordinance as president OF the
council and as mayor All Of which Is
much JOY to Lawyer Alex Winston.
Acting Mayor Boyd also approved
of an order directing Chief of Police
Waller TO appoint 10 extra policemen
to 20 to work tomorrow night and
protect the city from thugs until
after Ringing Bros. circus folds its
tents.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-18
FIGHT DID
NOT OCCUR

The expected fight between the city
and the Washington Water Power
company did not result In bloodshed
today Instead Corporation Counsel
Judson took the matter in hand and
is preparing notice TO the effect that
the streetcar company must raise the
tracks on Maxwell avenue to the for-
mer grade, or the city will 60 ahead
and do It and assess the costs against
the company.
1t Is truce until the learned coun-
sci gets through with his typewritten
notice.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-18

Again it's up to the water meter
gang to make good with another bluff
at forcing the citizens to pungle up
$2S. The first last night demonstrat-
ed to everybody's satisfaction that
Mr.. Nelson w. Durham and Mr.. w. H.
Acuff were wrong in packing the bus
mess mems meeting in order to pro-
test against buying new fire steam
ers.
No other fire has shown so truly
how little there is in the wall from
the tall tower about water waste dur
ing sprinkling hours. The fire start
ed few minutes after II O'Clock
last night.s The water pressure at
that time was so pounds. When the
big steamer got to work with three
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-18
FOUND PAPERS

Wong Bong and Wong Chong wete
examined before United States Com
missioner Marshall yesterday, charged
with being unlawfully in the county.
Wong Chong went down in his ''jeens
where his certificate of residence Was
sewed securely thereto, and he was
allowed to go free Wong Bong did
not fare ~ well. He could not produce
the papers. 30 he will be sent back
to China. Wong says he had one but
he didn't know it was necessary u
preserve it. Ills story didn't 60.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-18
RUSSIANS REFUSE
TO SURRENDER
(Scripps News Association. }

(Scripps News Association.)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1S.-The fol-
lowing has been received from the
japanese legation:
"The commander of the japanese
forces besieging Port Arthur reports
that on the 10th instant he sent an
officer under a flag of true into the
city bearing n communication en-
bodying the wishes of the emperor
for the release of noncombatants and
letter advising the surrender of
the fortress The documents were
handed the chief of staff OF the gar
rison ON the 17th. The Russian Of
ficer. under flag of true, came with
a reply. This refused both the Of
fers and the advice"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-18
BUYS FROM
every ONE

The board of public works this fore
noon awarded the coOact to A. G.
Long of Portland for a new combina-
ton chemical and hose wagon to be
stationed at No. 7, the new Union
Park station. The wagon will be fully
equipped with chemical tanks, hose.
rubber tires. etc.
The board also awarded contracts
for new hose as follows: Jensen-ing-
Byrd company, 700 feet; Holly, Mason
Marks & Co., 700 feet; MCGOWAN Bros,
600 feet.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-18
NORTHERN SECURITIES
CASE
(Scripps News Association.

TRENTON, N. j., Aug. lS.-Judge
Bradford this morning filed in the
Circuit court decree In the suit of
Hartman and Pierce against the
Northern Securities company enjoin-
ing the company from disppsing of
any of the 370.23O shares Of common
stock Of the Northern Pacific. The
decree also prevents the distribution
of the remaining $4,000 shares OF
the company. The Oregon Short Line
must furnish a bond of 100000 to
indemnify persons who may suffer
by the injunction in the final decision.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-18
0[[|([R}
ALL KILLED
(Scripps News Association }

(Scripps News Association)
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug 1S.-A
late official dispatch from Vladivo-
stok shows that every oficer on the
Rossia and Gromboi, which reached
that port after the battle with Uriu's
squadron, was either killed or wound
ed. Rear Admiral Jessen narrowly
escaped the fate of Without. He was
standing on the bridge of the Rossia
when 1t was wrecked by shell. The
two cruisers were literally riddled,
the guns and engines being partially
dismantled. There is no confirma-
tion of the report that the cruisers
Pallsda and Diana had reached Vlad-
ivostok. The admiral has no news
bearing on the whereabouts of the
other vessels of Withofts squadron
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-18
WHEAT MARKET

CHICAGO. Aug ls.-On bearish re-
ports from the northwest this morn.
ing. the bottom dropped out Of the
wheat market and millions Of bushels
of wheat went over board in . few
seconds. Small fortunes were Lost.
Later Manitoba advices to the eject
that the rust had affected two-thirds
of the erop, sent wheat soaring beyond
the opening prices. Old September
wheat opened at sl,0s and closed At the
same New closed at Sl,0da. Corn
opened at $0.54$, closing at the same.
Oats opened at S0.3&k. ~
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-18
The Funny Side.
WILL AGREE

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. ls.-It is
stated on good authority that the valid
ity of the British and American view
of what constitutes the conditional and
absolute contraband of war will, in
all probability be recognized by Russia.
The Russian reply will assert their
Interpretation and special claim are
to be disposed of later.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-18

Here's another BIT Of information.
The fire last Tuesday morning when
the Grote-Rankin block was threat
ened started at 4:40 o'clock The
sprinkling hadn't yet begun. But the
pressure was As pounds. This with
supposedly continuous pumping
service at the station all night.
If the water meter gang would put
a labor clock at the pumping station
the reason for this shortage would
be found.
The Press has 1t on good authority
that but one pump was running at
the pumping station at 4 o'clock
Tuesday morning. Water meters
won't make Fossil Weymouth's pets
work at that hour In the morning.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-18
SHIvELY SUPREME
CHANCELLOR
(scripps News Association. J

LOUISVILLE, KY, Aug. lS.-Ths
supreme lodge OF knights OF Pythias
unanimously elected Charles f.
.Shively of Richmond. Ind, as su-
preme chancellor.
The drills of the Uniform Rank for
the $4,000 prize took place today.
The local committee refunded for the
horses, because the steeds furnished
were 80 poor the knights could not
ride them.
Judge Charles a Barnes Of Jack
sonville. H., was elected supreme
Vice chancellor.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-18
STRIKE BREAKERS
SHOOT
tScripps News Association. }

CHICAGO, Aug. 1s.-There were
minor outbreaks in the stockyards
this morning and the police fear more
serious trouble before night. George
r. Bailey, an Englishman who ar
rived today to work for Swift's, was
frightened by the crowd surrounding
the train, drew his revolver and fired
FIVE shots. He was arrested. Herbert
Dawson Of Nashville, a colored strike
breaker. became insane this morning
while at work and was taken to the
detention hospital. Police details in
the district have been increased. The
receipts yesterday morning were
normal,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-18
SCHOMERS
PLEADS GUILTY

Martin Schomers came before
Judge Kennan this morning and was
arraigned. He pleaded guilty to the
charge of highway robbery. Sehom-
ers has numerous crimes laid to his
door, but the one upon which he was
arraigned is that of the holdup in
East Liberty Park when Arthur RAN
dali was relieved OF his gold watch.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-18
five INJURED
(Scripps News Association }

(Scrlpps News Association.)
PEABODY. Mass, Aug. 1s.-Five
persons were injured. one probably
fatally, in a collision of trolley cars
between Lynnfield and Peabody early
this morning. Harold Smith will
probably die.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-18

WASHINGTON, Aug. lS.--Minister
Griscom at Toxic cables the state
department the official information
that the Russian commander yes
terday rejected the Japanese sum-
mons to surrender Port Arthur, also
the Japanese offer providing for the
removal of noncombatants.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-18

SAVANNAH, Ga, Aug. 1S.-The
situation at Statesboro is still seri-
Gus. Reports are coming from all
parts Of the country of promiscuous
whipping and shooting Of negroes.
The blacks are thoroughly terrified.
1t is impossible to predict the out
come. Many negroes are leaving the
country. The bones and charred re-
mains Of the lynched negroes were
put in q box and addressed to Roose-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-18
(Scripps News Association. }

(Scripps News Associatfon.)
OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 1S.-The pack
ers announced today they had nearly
all the men needed. There are per-
sistent reports that a break In the
ranks OF the strikers will come Mon
day. Many Of the unionists are tired
of the strike and want to return to
work.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-18
FOREST
I FIRES
(Scripps News Association. }

tScf1pps NEWS AssOc1at1Oh.1
VANCOUVER, b. c., Aug. 18.-
Forest fires are threatening the East
Kootenai district. The Fernie mines
are filled with smoke, making work
dangerous. Flames threaten to sweep
the town Of Michael. Preparations
have been made to desert the place.
Trains stand ready to carry the in
habitants away.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-18
CHARGED WITH
EXTORTION
(Scripps News Association.

(Scripps News Association.)
NEW YORK, Aug. 1s.-The grand
jury this afternoon returned an in
dictment charging Philip Weinziner.
the labor boss responsible for the
building trades lockout, with the ex-
tortion of $2700. He was granted
bail in the sum of $500. He will
plead to an indictment Tuesday next.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-18
WARRANT FOR
WOMAN MINER
tscripps News Association.

SAN FRANCIsCO. Aug. 1S.-A
warrant for the arrest Of Lena wyl-
ton, widely known ~ the woman
MINER" charged with swindling Max
Gutter out of $4,000 in mining deals.
was issued this morning. The woman
returned from Nome yesterday and
officers are looking for her. II
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-18
WANTS DAMAGES

William Eaton today served notice
on the city that he was damaged to the
extent of $500 through falling on a
bad sidewalk at Spragus avenue and
Grant street, July 80. Eaton's attorney
says he will compromise for $3.50 rather
that fight the case in court and show
injuries to his back and hip.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-18
Old SETTLER MEET

President Judge l.. H. Prataer of the
Old Settlers association has called a
meeting for Saturday evening at s
o'clock at Judge NJ. 7. Hartson's rooms
in the Simon block. The meeting is
called for the purpose of considering
what steps to take in regard to the
Interstate fair.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-18
BOATS COLLIDE
(Scripps News Association.

(Scripps News Association.)
PORTSMOUTH. England. Aug. IS.
The British destroyer Zepher, while
being moored at Portsmouth today.
was rammed by torpedo boat below
the water line. She was afterwards
docked. The torpedo boat was also
injured.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-18

(Scripps News Association.)
CHEEFOO, Aug. IS. - A report
from Port Arthur states that the
japanese have captured a position at
Pal Chuang, three miles from the
fortress. The coal yards at Port
Arthur have been ignited by Jap
anese shells and are burning.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-18

(Scripps News = hssociation.)
LONDON, Aug. 1S.-Japan has Of
ficially notified Great Britain that she
sian torpedo boat destroyer Ryeshi-
telni, captured in the harbor of Chez
foo.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-18
Even MONEY
ON PARkER
(scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News Association.)
NEW YORK. Aug. IA bet Of
$4,000 even that Roosevelt carries
New York state has been placed by.
Frederick II. Brooks. A Chicago
grain house took the Roosevelt end.
while a Wall street house took the
Parker end.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-18
SHOT GAME
OUT OF SEASON

Raw Bartlett was fined $40 and costs
by Judge Richardson today for shoot
ing game out of season, Arthur Lin
coin and Will Barnsfield each got SIS
and costs for the same offense, whiea
they paid.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-18
PRINCESS CHIMAY
MARRIED

the ceremony she gave Rigo, her vio-
linist paramour. $4,000. he signing
papers and resigning all claims to
her. After the ceremony the couple
left for Paris on q honeymoon.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-18
QUICK RELIEF ToE ASTHMA
SUTTH1A1s.

Foley's Honey and Tar affords i'm
mediate relief to asthma sufferers in
the worst stages and IL taken in time
will effect cure. Sold by Chas. Nc
Nab, 4O2 Riverside.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-18
(scripps News Association

(Scripps News Association.)
ATLANTA, Ca, Aug. 1S.-In his
official report, Captain Hitch. who
commanded the militia at Statesboro.
quotes two sergeants as saying that
the sheriff unlocked the Jail door and
admitted the mob and pointed out
Reed and Cato
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-18

welt with a note: You'll never eat
with these niggers." The more con-
servative citizens are trying to re-
move the box from the express Office.