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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-20
DAY
AT THE FAIR

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 2o.--It was not a
great while after the exposition
grounds opened this morning when
the parlors. corridors and porches OF
the Pennsylvania building were pop
ulated, and before noon they were
thronged 50 that one had to elbow his
way along-for II was Pennsylvania
daS.
Governor Pennypacker and other
officials OF the keystone state, the
First city troop of Philadelphia, and
other interesting things were there.
not to mention the historic Liberty
Bell on view In the main lobby OF
the building. Visitors by the score
We're on hand from Philadelphia,
Pittsburg, Erie and other cities Of
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-20
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION BENDS
THE KNEE TO THE TALL TOWER

nent OF the Chronicle and The Press
amounts to $7s5.
Business manager Hooker of the
Chronicle, on oath, swore that the
value of the Chronicle in cash was
$4,000. There is no one in the en-
ploy Of The Press who would perjure
himself to have the assessment re-
ducsd. Everybody knows that Will
liam II. Cowles could get from $780,
900 to $17t,000 for the Chronicle in
side of two hours. Hescan get $780,
600 for the Review simply by going
to the telephone and accepting that
certified check.
The vote on the reduction Of the
assessments on the Spokesman Re-
view and the Spokane Chronicle was
unanimous according to County Com
missioner Deaen. Yet no record was
made of the vote. Do you know why?
William II. Cowles and his hench-
men bought the board of equaliza-
tion outright. No right-thinking,
sensible business man will believe
anything else.
While the worst sort of dishonesty
the railroads which fought for q
reasonable assessment before the as
SCISSORS meeting and were roasted by
the Cowles organs, or William II.
Cowles and his hirelings who openly
boosted Of having bought an entire
board of equalization?
How much longer will the taxpay-
ers of the city bear the yoke and bur-
den Of the tall tower?
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-20
MINING CONGRESS
IN PORTLAND

matter comes 20 vote the PROPOSE
tion will be defeated
Several other cities have entered
the fight to secure the next session
of the congress. Among them are
Los Angeles, FL Paso, Tex. Nevada
City, Cal, Cincinnati, Omaha and
Chicago.
New omcers.
The selection of officers Is another
topic of general conversation among
the delegates. Colonel Irwin Mahon.
who for seven years has been secre-
tary of the congress, says he will
not take the office for an eighth
term, as he desires to retire from
public life and return to his home In
Carlisle, Pa. Fred S. Shaffer of Dem
yer, Col, is mentioned as the most
likely candidate for the position. For
the presidency to succeed J. Fl. Rich
ards, who positively declines the nom-
ination for another term, there are
many likely candidates, but the fight
seems to lie between ]. F. Galbreath
of Denver and John Dern of Salt
Lake. The supporters of the different
candidates are lining up their forces
and the fight for the offices is at
tracing as much attention as the
contest over the permanent location
of headquarters.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-20

John Collins trembled at the COM
mand of W. M. Dean, the czar of the
board of county commissioners, and
obeyed orders given by Dean.
what was the Prics9
What w. M. Dean received from
william H. Cowles for his dishon-
esty toward his constituents and the
taxpayers of the county is known
only to Cowles. the Cowles go-be-
tweens and Dean. While Councilman
Lindsey did the talking, Dean pulled
the strings and what Dean ordered
Councilman Lindsey, as the orator
of the aggregation Of political bum
co men, said.
This is the result Of the purchase
and sale Of the board of equalization
by william Fl. Cowles, the Spokes-
man-Review and the Evening Chron-
icle:
Review Publishing company. origi-
nal assessment. $41,S10.
Spokane Chronicle Publishing COM
pany, original assessment, $10.945.
Assessments reduced by the board
Of collaboration:
Review Publishing company, $20,-
610.
Spokane Chronicle Publishing COM
pany, 1870.
Presented by the board Of collabor-
alton to the Review Publishing COM
pany, taxes on $4,000.
Presented to the Spokane Chronicle
Publishing company, taxes on $7175.
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Sold, paid for and delivered!

Sold, paid for and delivered!
These are the men who have earned
the opprobium of all honest citizens
who despise dishonesty and insist
upon the punishment Of thieves:
William NJ. Deaen, chairman board
of county commissioners.
John II. Collins, board of county
commissioners.
George II. Wallis, clerk in county
auditors office.
N. 8. Pratt, city councilman, Fifth
ward.
j. B. Lindsey. city councilman,
Fourth ward.
George B. Koontz, city councilman.
First ward.
These men were appointed members
of the board of equalization for the
sole purpose Of cutting down the as
sessments on the property of William
II. Cowles, owner of the Spokesman
Review and the Evening Chronicle.
Before the ink was dry on the notices
Of appointment the boast was made
In the editorial rooms of the Spokes-
man-Review that the board had been
appointed to cut down the Cowles as
sessments.
The further boast was made that
all men willing to serve on the board
Of equalization were first subjected
to the Cowles test-they were asked
how much they wanted for doing the
bidding Of the owner Of the yoke and
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-20
(Scripps News Association.)

(ScrlppS News AsSOciatlOn.)
PORTLAND, Ore, Aug. 20.-Dele-
gates to the National Mining con-
gress. which meets here on Monday,
are beginning to arrive and head
quarters have assumed an air of ac-
tivity. The city is garbed in gala
dress and the streets are further en-
livened by the playing of bands
brought by several delegations.
With less than half the delegates
on the scene, the fight for the per-
manent location of headquarters is
assuming definite shape. Salt Lake
and Denver are the only real con-
tenders for the honor. Both cities
have offered sites for building and
large sums of money for the con-
struction of the same. Salt Lake
seems to have the lead.
While there is strong sentiment
in favor Of having a permanent loca-
tion for the congress among the dele
gates from the Rocky mountain
states, much opposition is being
shown by representatives from other
parts of the country, especially from
this coast and from the eastern
states. The Texas delegates are also
strongly opposed to the proposition
From present Indications when the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-20
CHANCE, CHIEF
POSTAL CLERK

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20.-Merritt
.. Chance, formerly Secretary Roots
private secretary, and recently head
of the bureau of purchase supplies
for the postoffice department. today
entered upon his new duties as chief
clerk of the postoffice department. in
succession to Blain Taylor, who re-
Gently resigned under the stress of
relations with Fourth Assistant Post
master General Bristow.
Mr.. Chance has been in the gov
ernment service number of years.
He was at one time private secretary
to Fourth Assistant Postmaster Gen.
eral Bristow, and afterward his chief
clerk. Upon Mr.. Roots resignation
and the appointment of Secretary
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-20
CLOSE OF GAR.
ENcAMpMfNT

BOSTON, Mass, Aug. 20.-The
most successful Grand Army encamp-
meut of recent years in the unani-
nous verdict of the tens of thousan
of visitors who have been attending
the big gathering which came to Il
close today. Thousands of visitors
turned their faces homeward today.
but countless others will remain in
the vicinity for several days yet to
see the sights, visit places OF his
toric interest and take in the sea-
shore resorts along the New England
coast The warships In the harbor
sans of visitors taking advantage of
the opportunity to inspect them.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-20
PACKERS THINK THEY HAVE WON

dering Internationally. When the
people OF Chicago hear the fun re-
port OF last nights meeting of labor
officials they will be astounded. We
have a trump card to play"
President Donnelly with other
union officers leave today for western
strike points TO investigate the con-
ditions.
In a statement this afternoon the
packers say they don't attach much
Importance to the mayors order for
the evacuation of the stock yards
buildings which are used as living
quarters by the strike breakers. 1t
is believed the corporation counsel
in an order has iustihed the present
emergency in using the plants for
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-20
Who IS THE
BIGGEST THIEF?

The water meter gang is getting
ready to do business at goodly
profit. Already the men of which
Nelson w. Durham is a part have
created a monopoly on water meters
by instructing Fossil p, Weymouth.
superintendent of the water depart
ment, to allow but one make of met
ers to be put into service.
The meter selected by the water
meter gang is the Crown water meter.
This meter is handled through Hol-
ley, Mason. Marks & Co.
II u property owner wants to or
DIR a Crown meter through Holley
Mason, Marks 4 Co. he will be quot
cd a price of $S2 for the meter. to
which must be added the combina-
tion's price of SIS for installing It,
IF the meter is ordered through Wey-
mouth. a price of $23 for the meter
is charged with IS for installing it.
In this manner the consumers are
forced to order the one make of
meter through the water department
or pay big bonus.
Now to show Just how much of
a graft there is In the arbitrary
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-20
XA1 THANKS TROOPS,

ST. PETERSBURG. Aug. 2o.-The
czar today telegSaphed his thanks to
General Stoessel and the men under
him for the defense of Port Arthur
from Japanese attacks. The telegram
reads.
I'm my name whole Russia COM
mands you to congratulate the gar
rison troops. seamen and population
of Port Arthur for their success in
battle on July %. 81 and 2S. firm
ly believe 1t is their full desire to
support by their bravery the glory
of our arms. l heartily thank all
Let the blessing of Almighty God
rest upon them in their hard task of
preserving the fortress from the
enemys assault"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-20

PICKED

John Eichart of Kalispell, Mont.
reported To the police last night that
he had his pockets picked on an o.
X. a N. train coming into Spokane
yesterday evening. The thief got
$40.
Eichart does not know when or
where he was robbed but knows he
had the money after leaving Farm
ington.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-20

the state and it was soon apparent
that the celebration was to be one of
the biggest state days that the ex-
position has yet seen. During the
day there were brief ceremonies of
a formal character, including ad-
dresses by President Francis. Gov
ernor Pennypacker and the Pennsyl-
vania worlds fair commissioners The
most of the time was occupied. how
ever. in informal proceedings. Open
house was kept all day and the Penn
sylvania chief executive was kept
busy receiving the visitors.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-20
INTERNATIONAL
TOBACCO CONGRESS

AMSTERDAM, Aug. 20.-Tobacco
workers representing all parts of the
national congress to discuss matters
of interest to the trade. Among the
subjects to receive attention are plans
to make it possible for members from
foreign country to become entitled
to part of the sick fund existing
there and plans to regulate appren-
ticeship. 1t is probable that the sub
ject of socialism will be considered
and also the question as to whether
It would be beneficial for the tobacco
workers to follow a general political
program.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-20
M|STREATED WIFE
ON STREET

Complaint was filed against ]. A.
p. Young today by the state, charg-
ing him with contempt of court
Bessie Young, his divorced wife,
swore out warrant before Prosecut-
ing Attorney Kimball this morning
for his arrest. The grounds for such
proceeding were based upon his
failure to pay attorneys fees, suit
money and alimony during and since
the securing of a divorce by Mrs.
Young short time ago. She was
given the custody of the two minor
children and an order was issued by
the court restraining the husband
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-20
(Scripps News AssociationN

CHICAGO, Aug. 20.--After meet
ing of the packers today il was re-
liably reported that II had been de-
cided to ask for Il writ of Injunction
restraining the city from interfering
with the housing of strike breakers
at the packing plants. President Don
nelly, in referring to the action of
the mayor indicating that the packers
shall no longer house strike breakers,
said;
The packers have no trouble in
getting men out of the plants and
yards, but the nonunion men will not
be able to get back to the plants to
work see no peace in sight except
on condition of the packers surren-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-20

methods of Fossil Weymouth and the
water meter gang.
"A Hersey disc water meter, which
is not handled by the water meter
gang, can be bought for $l2 for a
y inch meter throwing 80 gallons
minute. A one-inch Hersey meter
is listed at SIC and will throw 60
gallons minute.
A Lambert water meter. which Is
regarded the equal of any meter in
the market, can be bought for the
same prices quoted for the Hersey
meter Both these meters are on
the market in Spokane. but because
the manufacturers have not made
terms with the water meter gang the
water department, controlled by the
gang through Weymouth, will not
allow the meters to be put in.
In order to make money for the
water meter gang the citizens of Spo-
kane are to be forced to pay $?S for
one make of water meters while
others equally as good can be bought
for Sl2 and $i6. Then in addition
the price of installation has been
raised to s5 meter.
It's the yoke and burden of the
tall tower.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-20

from committing harm to his ex-wife
and children.
Yesterday Young met his former
wife on the street and grabbed her
arm and shook her violently, at the
same time making threats what ne
would do to her and the children.
Mrs. Young declares that i'm his Wis
it's to the children at her home he
would try to entice them away. Sew.
eral times he has taken them num-
Der of blocks from the home, caus-
ing the complainant much worry.
Mr.. Young has directed his atten-
tion particularly to his boy. Russell,
from the mother.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-20
DISMISS CASE

(Scripps News Association)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20. The
state department today instructed
Minister Bowen to demand of Presi-
dent Castro that he instruct the at
torney general to dismiss the receiv-
ership proceedings for the asphalt
property pending a final adjudication
of the case
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-20
JAPANESE AQ[ f|Ak|h6
TH[|R SUPREME [Ff0RT
(Scripps News Association. }

CHEEFOO, The Japanese forces. 1t
is believed. are now making their
supreme attempt at Port Arthur. At
daybreak this morning the fighting
was at it's height.
The Japanese consul at Tien Tsin
has just arrived and says today's as
sault on Port Arthur is directed
against the fortress along the entire
front. 1T is the Japanese supreme
effort, to which the recent battles
were preliminary. l firmly believe
Port Arthur will soon be in our pos
session"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-20
|LDEST TRIpLETS
in THE WORLD

CLARKSBURG. Mass, Aug. 20
n interesting reunion is to be held
i've tomorrow by three men who are
ia to be the Oldest triplets In the
prld. They are Ambrose. 4. and AL
|rt d. Aldrich of Stockton. Cal, and
fred ID. Adrich OF Minneapolis.
Pey are 81 years of age and they
I've gathered here for visit to
eir mother, who is SO years old.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-20
ILLINOIS DEMOCRATS
OPEN CAMPAIGN

AURORA, Ill, Aug. 20.-The demo-
cratic state campaign In behalf of
Lawrence b. Stronger. candidate for
governor, was formally opened In Au-
rora today. Delegations. of marching
|clubs and other visitors were on hand
from various points throughout the
state. Senator Bailey OF Texas de-
|livered the principal speech of the
DAY.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-20
CABINET MEETING
(Scripps News Association. }

(Scripps News Association)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20.-Most of
the time of the cabinet meeting yes
terday was taken up in discussion
of the Panama railroads relation to
the government The government
owns sixty-nine seventieths of the
stock of the road but has minority
on the board of directors. The road
has monopoly of the Pacific freight
business. The government wants to
abrogate the contract. but can not un-
til the election of new directory In
April next year.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-20
(Scripps News Association.
JAPANESE REPULSED.

ST. PETERSBURG. Aug. 2o.-A
report has reached the general staff
that telegram has been received
from General Stoessel, in command
at Port Arthur, stating that the Jap
anese were respulsed from several
positions and the situation at Port
Arthur is more hopeful.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-20

this purpose. The packers will resist
the enforcement of the order by ap-
pealing to the courts.
Allen Patten, colored nonunion
workman, was found at o'clock this
morning near the stockyards uncon-
scious. His right eye was almost
gouged from his head and his left
eye was badly lacerated. He will
probably die. Assaults on strike
breakers continue to be reported from
the yards.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-20
BEST MARkSMAN
IN WORLD
(Scrlpps News Association. J

(Scripps News Association.)
FORT RILEY, Kan. Aug. 2O.--To-
avs shooting closes the army pistol
competition. The score of S34 made
" Quartermaster Sergeant Benjamin
nderson Of the Tenth cavalry is con-
bdered world beater.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-20
G. B. RAN0ELl
FOR CONGRESS

GREENNlLLE. Tex, Aug a0.-The
democratic congressional convention
of the Fourth district held here to-
day nominated c. Il. Randell of Sher-
man. There was no opposition and
the nomination was made by acclama-
tion.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-20
Russians Retreat.

(Scripps News Association)
TOXIC, Aug. 20.-The Japanese
yesterday occupied Anschanchan, half
way between Liao Yang and Hal
Cheng. The Russian forces of the
town retreated toward Mukden.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-20
kA|5[R R0A}T}
Till RUSSIANS
tScripps News Association.) }

tScripps News Association)
CASSEL, Prussia, Aug. 2o.-After
a review of troops by the kaiser to-
day his majesty summoned the senior
officers of the garrison and delivered
a lecture on the lessons of the war
in the far east, He relentlessly
criticized Russia, while the marvellous
organization of the Japanese was ex-
tolled.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-20

Taft. Mr.. Chance was made superin.
tendent of the division of supplies
of the postoffice department., to sue.
ceed Michael A. W. Lewis, who re-
signed in the course Of the inyesti.
cation of the department.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-20

(Scripps News Association.)
OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 20.-Several
skilled butchers returned to work in
the packing houses today. 1t is al
most certain the firemen and engi-
neers will return Monday.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-20
cnuIsER ARRIVES AT POET.

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 20.--It is
reported the Russian cruiser Novik,
which left Using Tau after taking
refuge there for IS hours. has arrived
at korhakoff port, on the island of
SaHhalien.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-20

DROWNED
(Scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News Association.)
Ell PASO. Tex, Aug. 20.-In q
second cloudburst near Globe, Ariz,
yesterday afternoon Charles Sims.
Mrs. Hurd. Miss Moody and John
Epley were drowned. The bodies
have been recovered.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-20
ELECTED chile

tScripps News Association.)
LOUISVILLE, Ky, Aug, 2o.-Mrs.
Lydia \, Monroe of Riverside. Cal,
was elected supreme chief of the
Rathhone Sisters yesterday.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-20
roGo's FLAGSHIP SUNK.

CHEEFOO. Aug. 20.--A rumor is
current from Russian sources that
Admiral Togos flagship has been
sunk No confirmation can be had
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-20
SHAW VISITS SPOKANE NEXT FRIDAY

CHICAGO, Aug. 2o.--Secretary of
the Treasury Shaw at thewastion
the Treasury Shaw was at the ma
tional republican headquarters today
fixing mp a schedule for his western
speaking tour. He leaves Chicago
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-20
MOBILIZE TROOPS,

(SCripps News AssoCiation)
ST. PETERSBURG. Aug 20-The
minister of war has ordered further
mobilization of troops in the districts
of Kief. Moscow and Kazan.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-20

Sunday nisht. His first speech will
be at Helena, August "a: Spokane,
August 2e; Seattle, August %; Port
land, August 80: San Francisco, Sep
tember I.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-20
H0AR STILL ALIVE
(Scripps News Association. }

WORCESTER, Mass. Aug. 90
Senator Hoar was still alive early
today, He rested comfortably during
the night, His family is constantly
near him. There is no marked change.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-20
osIx r1oxr HOURS, REST.

ROME, Aug. ga dispatch re-
ceived here says General Stoessel, in
command at Port Arthur, has divided
his forces into three sections, each
having eight hours rest out Of "a.
Thus two-thirds are always on duty.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-20

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Aug. 20.-The
packing trades council will apply to
the mayor of Kansas City to stop
packers from hiring strike breakers.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-20
VISITS IN SPOKANE.

Former City Attorney Edwin C.
Lamb of Butte is in the city on
business.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-22

ward Lord Curzon's plans with regard
to Tibet as expeditiously as possible.
How cautiously and comprehensive
~ that work is proceeding may be
inferred from the story Of four Baikal
Buryats, who reached Odessa the 9TH
er day after having fallen into the
hands of British-Indian outpost
from the frontier station of DARRELL
ing, while returning from a journey
to the capital Of Tibet.
They are a Mongolian people who
live in the governments of Irkutsk
and Trans-Baikal. They are Bud
dhists and reverence the Dalai Lharna.
as the head of their religion. They
fear that the British were looking
forward to nothing less than a gem
eral conquest of Tibet.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-22
FOREIGN FLASHES

=
Budapest-Scenes Of disorder marked the close
OF yesterdays session Of the lower house Of the
Hungarian diet. q
Antwerp-The Turkish consul general will
probably die from burns sustained when his mis-
tress threw vitrol upon him.
Puerto Plata, Santo Domingo Ca
seres has fought another battle, during which
Ramon Tanarez and seven others were killed
General Caseres now occupies Castillo City and
General Jiminez has retired to the fort. Ills
forces are short Of AMMUNITION.
Havana, Cuba,
Cuban Metropolis has become an OBJ
jective point with tourists, having re-
Gently come into unusual prominence.
Steamer connections at New Orleans,
Tampa and Miami Round trip via
New Orleans, $500, via Miami or
Tampa, $117.60. Good until June h
Tickets and complete information at
the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
Railway office. 328 Nicollet avenue.