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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-11
Their Eyes
Lock Like
/. Fried Eggs

George Craig and J. Mathews were
arrested this morning by Detectives
McPhee and Weir on the charge of
assault and battery. The two men
have been having trouble for the past
two days and when they met this
morning near the car barns of the
Washington Water Power company
they started to settle all difficulties.
The faces and eyes of both are con-
sfderably battered and bruised. The
difficulty arose over a woman by the
ma me of Mrs. Brown. The three were
in a saloon the other night when a
few hot words passed between the
men. A fight was averted there, but
when the men met this morning both
tried to wipe out the grudge against
the other. Both are now out on SIS
bonds.
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MAKING IT SAFE IN
THE UNSAFE PLACES

m'tted plans for the erection of a
platform from balcony to balcony and
stariways from the balcony to Howard
street
Two stand pipes will be put in the
Central christian church with reels
and hose and two extinguishers in
the furnace room. The stairways will
also be Strengthened and widened to
the required width of four feet.
The commission will visit the Fra
ternal Brothers hall and the Home OF
the Friendless and four or five of the
large business blocks this afternoon
1t is the opinion sof the commission
that the Fraternal Brothers hall is
one of the worst tire-traps in the city
The commission will meet at the city
hall Tomorrow morning at 10 a. m
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-11

The members of the fire commission
met this morning at the city hall to
discuss additional means for exits etc,
for the buildings which were examined
Saturday.
1t was decided that two exits in
the Balcony of the Spokane theatre
would be sufficient. There win now
be seven exits from the balconies.
The opinion of the commission is to
the effect that these will be sufficient
in case of fire To cut more exits it
was ftS~ed would weaken the walls.
The commission recommended that
two additional stairways leading from
the basement of the new catholic
church to. the street be ordered put
in.
The First methodist church has sub
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-11

Of Portland, Ore, touching on the
equalization of the union wage scales
IN Oregon and Washington. He pro-
poses a commission representing the
fedeFations of both states. The idea
is to compare wage scales in the two
states and equalize conditions.
Spokane has been given over to the
delegations today and those repre-
senting the different cities held eau
cuses after this mornings adjourn
ment
There has been no lack of accom-
modations for the delegates, as the
hotels are easily taking care of the
crowds.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-11

CHICAGO, Jan. 1.-THE Iroquois
inquest today was similar to that Civ
en- before. One witness testified that
she applied to an usher to assist her
to escape; he threw her off, Fifteen
members of the Blue Beard company
who have been held under arrest by
the coroner were released, their tes-
timony having been taken. One more
hospital death this morning brings the
list of dead to $40. Several others are
critical.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-11

Changes in railway tariffs, both
freight and passenger, have been nu-
merous since the advent of the new
year. and Spokane railroad men say
the indications point to a general re-
organization Of old tariffs from now
on. Exclusive of the new commodity
rates recently announced by all west
ern railroads, effective January 1s,
the principal changes that have gone
into effect thus far are as follows:
Increase in the transcontinental
passenger rates and restoration of old
fares in territory east of Chicago and
as far south as Pennsylvania and Ca
madam territory in the east was eff
fected January /. The reductions
were from $3.50 to $3.50. Montreal
rates were cut $3.50 and others pro-
portionately.
Prior to the new tariff the rates
were below the normal tariffs, owing
to the action of " 500 in maintain
ing the low ratet4 Shich had been in
effect during tho hmmer and fall.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-11
Ham Lewis
r. in q Stunt
o.
Wants the Democratic
Convention Held
in Chicago.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.-Large
delegations are arriving today to at
tend the meeting of the national dem
ocratic comomittee, which begins to-
morrow. Harmony is the watchword.
German and Parker are mentioned
most often. Williams is also given
occasional mentiono. Hearst is sell
dom heard.
Chicago, st. Louis and New York
have all opened headquarters and are
after the convention. Colonel James
Hamilton Lewis, formerly Of Seattle,
will do the oratorical stunt before the
convention in behalf of Chicago.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-11
Sheriff DOuSt
Brings Back
His Man

Sheriff Doust returned from San
Francisco today bringing with him \.
j. Powell, charged with forging u
number of checks on Cohn Bros. where
he was formerly employed. Henry NJ.
Blakely is the prosecuting witness in
which the amount of the check cashed
was $3.50. Powell refuses to talk on
the subject, saying that lie did not be.
lieve it was good policy. He said,
however, that he was drunk during
the time he is charged with hay ing
cashed forged checks and remembers
nothing about his actions. Powell
has wife in San Francisco.
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teachers knew something serious was
threatening. They felt certain that
no fire drill would be practised on .
morning when the thermometer was
below zero. The teachers said no
word of their fears to the children
under their charge, but started them
for the door in all haste. There was
no jostling and no crowding. The
children acted just as they had done
dozens Of times before, in their FIRE
drill practise.
but for the fact that those children
had been well trained in the fire dril1,
several hundred Of them would un.
doubtedly have lost their lives" de.
clared School Principal Wallis, after
wards in discussing the fire. at was
9:35 when l sounded the alarm" add.
ed the principal, "and minutes later
every child was out of the building"
Firemen of half a dozen sections
fought the flames.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-11
WARE
VIII succeed
Himself as the
S.A.A.C.pPeSldeul

The election of officers for the S. a.
A. c. takes place Wednesday. Up to
the present time no other nominations
have been made besides Mr.. Ware for
president. 1t is expected that the
board of directors will remain the
same, with the exception of j, L.
Obrien, who may resign. j. A. Yates
or Harry Hollis may be elected to fill
the vacancy. Mr., Ware said this
morning in regard to the club politics
that never before had there been SO
little friction and so much harmony
between the members as at present.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-11
zone Generation
paSSeth Away:
Another COmeth''

Whether the sun shines or the snow
flies Spokane people continue to
marry. The man with a scythe-
Father Time-has not been very act
i've in these parts since Saturday. only
one death being recorded; but in the
matter of marriages and births the
city keeps up its pace. The record
speaks for itself.
Licensed to Marry.
Charles Thomas of Seattle and
Julia London of Spokane: J. w. Evans
and Lottie ID. Perkins. both OF Spo-
kane: John Charles and Dine Carlson,
both of Rossland, h. c.: George II.
Owen and Anna Smith. both of Cam
den; Albert b. Clark and Amanda
Schultz. both of Spokane.
Births.
To Mr.. and Mrs. Lou Van Enwegan.
2117 Boone avenue. on January 9. a
son.
TO Mr.. and Mrs. Wauson Wiscon-
sin. 304 Sinto avenue. on January J.,
daughter.
To Mr.. and Mrs. Al Wilson, AT
Madelia avenue, on January s, n
daughter.
To Mr. and Mrs. Charles Andrews,
1918 Sinto avenue, on January 10, Il
son.
Deaths.
Mrs. Mary Satta, aged T5 years,
died yesterday at her home. SEQ Gin
cinnati avenue, from Ia grippe. The
funeral will take place from Smith
& Co.'S parlors. Interment will be In
Paramount cemetery.
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81 allan
Inquest

VICTORIA, b. c., Jan. 11.--An in
quest over the eight bodies recovered
yesterday is being held today. Rigid
inquiry as to the seaworthiness of the
Clallam is being made. A fleet OF
half hundred war vessels, tugs,
steamers and small boats is now pa
searching for more bodies.
The bodies of Mrs. Mary Reynolds
of Seattle and Mrs. III. w. Laplante
have been recovered near Victoria.
Forty-one victims are still missing.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-11
Rush for
The Asbestos
Curtains

CINCINNATI. O.. Jan. 1.-THE
rush orders for fire-proof curtains.
both asbestos and steel. by theater
managers all over the country. AL
ready more than 26 theater managers
have negotiated with the Philip Carey
Asbestos company at Lockland, o..
for the purchase of such curtains at
a cost ranging between SITS and $500
each. and more negotiations are be-
ing opened daily.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-11
THE WAR CLOUDS
ARE NOW GROWING
VERY THREATENING

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.-Advices
Mt the state department today from
the far east are warlike. The mikado's
government has seized 20 merchant
vessels for transports. The report
from Seoul Is that Russia's force
there is being constantly augmented.
The japanese minister called at the
state department this morning for a
conference with Secretary Hay. After
his departure the latter admitted the
chances to avert war at present seem
slight.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-11
Uruguay
in Apis

WASHINGTON. Jan. 1.-The navy
department received telegram from
Commander Newport at San Domingo
City. saying that the revolution con-
tinues; nothing menacing Americans.
the legation.
The stata department received a
cablegram from the United States
minister at Montevideo saying Uru-
quay Is passing through another crl-
sis. The government party attacked
ana put ia flight opponents. Several
were killed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-11
Union Veterans.

The First regiment, Union Veterans
union, department of Washington, will
meet at 1880 o'clock p. IN. ON We'd
nesday, January IL, 1904, in Eddy Hall,
0606 l-2 Monroe street, for installation
of officers and for other important
business. All members are requested
to attend.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-11
RUssrA,s ULTrnATUM.

PARIS. Jan. 11.-Russia' reply to
Japan's note states that, while recog-
nizing Japan's supremacy In Korea,
Russia insists upon the establishment
of neutral zone in the north and
along the coast of Korea Russia Is
willing to recognize Japanese trading
rights in Manchuria, but refuses to
permit the establishment of a Jap
anese settlement there,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-11

Charles Collins. being hard up for
little meal and not wanting to both
err the cook at 4l9 Front avenue, took
the liberty OF putting q few punches
of fresh hen-fruit in his pocket this
morning and was Immediately nabbcd
by Officer Wier.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-11

Following are the committees tIsSS
will have charge Of the annual in-
stallation ball to be given ~ the
Norwegian society Fran ~ swedish
Brothers hall tomorrow night:
Reception-K. G. Krogstad, DR.. q.
T. Meldc. r. Mauseth, b. NJ. Branford.
O. Sl<attum.
Fioor--L- G. Twee,on, n. X. Sollids
Knutc Howen.
Decorations-O. Syfstad. Martin
Berg. w. p. Westby.
Arrangements-Fred Blomberg, q
Torgerson, Thomas Melde.
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Old Claim Settled.

; CHICAGO, Jan. 11.-Dr. Emma
Nickerson Warns bill for 100000 for
six years medical services on Mil
Iionaire Francis Wheeler was settled
Today by the payment of $4,000 Both
has been in the courts since July
1900
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-11

came rigid-by these means the sea
won it's bride. The sea was, in
reality, bearing the solitary boat to-
ward the boundless open blue, far
from the sight of man. So 1t was
necessary that the brides eyes should
be closed; but there were no other
horrifying changes. Her fine hair.
her smooth white skin, her wells
rounded form. her virginia. loneliness,
undespoiled, had suddenly been frozen
into ice, transformed into pallid
marble. No human skill could ever
carve so wondrous a statue as tho
seas bride. The sea encrusted her
fine clothes with pearls of ice, and at
last was spinning the bridal veil for
fneness beyond all meshes known to
the looms Of man.
COUNTRY CLUB Taxes ACTION.
A party announced for Friday by
the Spokane Country club has been
postponed out of respect for the death
Of Miss Harris.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-11
After Five Years.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. LEX
City Treasurer A. c. Widber was re-
leased from San Quentin this morning
after serving five years for embezzling
$ll8,000 of city funds. He had substi-
tuted silver for gold in coin sacks and
spent the money at race track
gambling.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-11
People Whe
Arc Coming
and Going

Frank Maulsby. well known
Ephrata merchant, is in the city on
business.
II. a. Kennedy of the firm of KEN
nedy Bros. of Occur d'Alene. Idaho,
is a guest at the Victoria.
Mr. Blackman. state labor commits
sioner, of Olympia, is a guest at the
Grand.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-11
Durkin's Show Cases.

James Durkin has just added to the
family department of his liquor estab-
lishment three of the handsomest show
cases ever brought to Spokane. They
are of heavy beveled French plate and
are ma1vels of beauty. They cost 500
{. O. b. in Portland
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-11
Bryan Moves.

NEW YORK, Jan. 11.-William j.
Bryan left here today for New Haven,
where he has business in connection
with the Bennett will case. From
there he goes to Indiana, where he
is scheduled to deliver two speeches.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-11

The case of Thomas j. Clark
against the Great Northern railway is
being tried again before jury in
Judge Belts court. Clark got YER
.dict fer $4,000 about two years ago
but the verdict was reversed in the
supreme court and new trial ordered.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-11

Butte, Mont.--Asncs Holland 16-
year-old girl. pretty but hayward,
shot and instantly killed herself last
night after being taken from dance
hall to her home by an officer The
deed was committed With revolver
belonging to her brother,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-11
GOLD AND SILVER We
HAVE BY THE MILLION

public his annual statements of the
approximate distribution by produc-
ing states and territories of the
United States for 1892 and 1903. That
for 1903 for the principal states fol-
lows:
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-11
Fatal Collision.

CHICAGO, Jan. 11.-A collision be-
tween a trolley car and a Milwaukee
& St. Paul train at Irving Park boule-
ward occurred this forenoon. Charles
Fagin. motorman, and George Walker.
passenger were fatally, and 20 others
less seriously injured.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-11
DEPENDS ON JAPAN.

PARIS, Jan. 11.-Diplomatic ad-
vices today say peace in the far east
is assured if Japan will be content
with Korea and keep hands Off Man.
churia. Japan is now negotiating
with Korea for confirmation of her
concessions there
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-11

LONDON, Jan. 11.-Russia has adj
dressed a note to the powers stating
she awtll respect the treaty rights of
all nations In Manchuria and declar-
ing she and Japan have no more right
to discuss the future of Manchuria
than they have of the Philippines. as
the country belongs to neither.
Japan has officially announced that
she hasn't landed troops in Korea and
has no present intention of doing so.
The Russian note had Quieting
effect on all capitals.
Baron Hayashi, the japanese min
lister In London, again visited the
foreign Office this afternoon.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-11
Weather Forecast,

After three days Of snow the
weather prophet sees fair
weather ahead for tonight and
Tuesday. He says that it will
be much cooler tonight.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-11

Alexander Olney has filed an answer
for divorce, denying the charges of
desertion and non-support and pray
ing for u dismissal of the action.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-11
Japs Coming.

HONOLULU, Jan. ll.--Thirty Japs
sailed on the American Maru for
Texas rice fields. They are part of a
large colonization scheme to replace
the negroes.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-11
PEACE IN SI0HT,

BERLIN. Jan. 1.-THE foreign Of
fee today asserts the belief that
peace will be established in the far
east. but declines to give reasons for
the statement.
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King and Queen.

ROME, Jan. 1.-THE king and queen
today attended an exhibition of pupils
of the American Academy of Decora-
tive Art. They were profuse in their
praise.
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NOT BUYING SHIPS.

ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 1.-THE
government denies the reports that
Russia is negotiating for foreign war;
ships.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-11
Car-barn Bandits.

CHICAGO, Jan. 11.-Another day
passed without adding any Jurors
to the car barn bandits case Months
may elapse before jury is secured
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-11
News OF
Railroads

John II. Bum. local counsel for the
Northern Pacific, has returned to the
city after an extended trip to eastern
points.
Snow in the Cascade mountains has
delayed the morning trains today for
several hours.
c. d. Thompson, general agent of
the Great Northern at Duluth, Mimi.
passed through the city yesterday on
his way to the coast.
F. w. Boldricl, general agent of
the Rock Island here, Is planning an
extended trip through the Palouse
districts this week.
Pendleton, ore--Gambling Is wide
open and many sports coming in from
Washington.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-11

Mary Ann Barry was today appoint
ed Administrative of the estate of
Joshua II. Barry, deceased.
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To Subsc rlbers.

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Susan h. Frye has been appointed
adminstrix of the estate of Joseph
S. Frye.
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The Press Publishes All the News.


horrible cam
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-11

Paris.-Jean Leon Gerome. the
we'll known painter and sculptor, died
here yesterday aged so years.
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FIRES

LOWELL, Jan. list. Patrick 9
church is afre this morning. Loss,
500, 900.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. n.-Peo-
pies Brothers factory and stables were
burned. Eighty four draft horses were
destroyed. Loss, $4,000.
Evening journal., 1904-01-01
FESTIVITIES At THE SETTLEMENT
Week Just Ended Was Most Delightful
in It's historY.

last night closed ono Of thc most de-
Nghtfnl Christmas weeks fhe Peoples
Settlement has ever enjoyed. on Thurs
day morning before Christmas Old Kris
visited the closing exercises of tire kinder
garten leaving substantial Toys and
well filled stocking for each little one.
Christmas morning Miss Helen Cause
gave a very Interesting talk to sixty OF
her playhouse children. telling them anew
OF Christmas and presenting 20 them a
large doll. ping-pong table. racquet and
ball crokinolt board and a spiral mobile
whicn she and her assistants gave for the
Saturday morning play hour.
On Monday afternoon ninety Of the chill
jrcn had a Christmas entertainment. Old
Santa claus again gave each u toy and a
box OF candy. which he had placed under
"a beautiful tree.
on Tuesday night the Boys Brigade.
and on Wednesday night the boys wood
carving class had their Christmas. After
the gifts were distributed the evenings
were spent IN playing games.
on Thursday afternoon the Mothers
Club enjoyed an old-fashioned Christina.
and last night the Fidelity. Songster and
J. II. Jeneris Success Club closed ihs
week OF fun with a midnight watch. After
an evening OF games they greeted th'
New Year with horns and songs aftei
which substantial refreshments were
lserycd.
Evening journal., 1904-01-01
DOORS WE'RE LOCKED
Lady Smashed Glass Door to Leave
Before Panic Started.

Before Panic Started.
Miss Anna Woodward o lady who
occupied seat in the second balcony,
gave strong evidence on this point. She
said:
"I was in the second balcony and
plainly saw the FIRE. I am large
woman, Weighing close to $50 pounds.
and made uD my mind that If there
was going to be a panic Il would be
wise for me TO beat it to the street.
left my seat in the balcony and went
down the stairs to the first balcony,
and from there started TO pass out
through the very door in which so
many people were killed few minutes
later The door was closed. and a man
standing on the outside refused 10 open
it so that / could pass out. Whether
he was an employe of the theatre or
not do not know. but he had evidently
determined that no one should leave
tne iAualie. and ia 90 doing started a
panic. / was leaving the theatre
quietly I'D to this time but when nc
refused TO allow me to pass out peace
ably / determined TO get out if / had
to make all sorts OF noise. I went
along the balcony about 10 feet 70 a
glass partition and smashed il with
the point OF my umbrella. I went oui
and down the stairs. When I was about
half way down ] heard the roar Of tn,
crowd as Il came after me and hur'
ried With az the speed lad. Inc,
overlook me. however. knocked m'
down, and but for the fact that I wal
close to the door think my chance o.
/ life would have been almost nothing
AS it was, / think ! must have walket
the last 10 feet of my passage to ths
exit on the bodies OF those who hat
fallen"
Spark From Arc Light Caused Fire
The best evidence obtainable is T.
the effect that the fire was caused b,
the sparks from an arc light catchin.
the edge of drop curtain. but tbs
facts. however. will not be known unit
the conclusion of the coroner's inquest
There are so many statements at pres
ent and they differ so widely that it 1.
impossible TO ascertain the exact trutl
Of the matter