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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-12-03

The Alpaa chapter of the Phi Beta
Ksppn Fraternity. which was founded
at William aud Mary College in i77e.
and is the oldest Greek letter fraternity
10 the United States. will hold its anr nal
celebration in the college chapel Monday
evening at : O'Clock.
Judge X. T. ". Duke who j. a charm
ing literary man and distinguished
scholar will preside and deliver a short
address. Pres. Tyler viii deliver the ad-
dress OF the evening. which will contain
many things Interesting TO both students
and people Of the town. Gov. Montague
will also make an address. After the
literary part OF the celebration the fo,.
lowing distinguished men viii be iaitia-
ted. DR.. Geo. Ben Johnson. Col. Archer
Anderson. Attorney General Anderson.
Gov. Montague. ". W. Old. OF Norfolk.
Rev. Robt. Copeland. who will repre-
seut the alumni. K. Walton Moore. Rev.
J. T. Smith.
AT meeting OF the Senior,Ciass the fol-
lowing Orhcers were elected: Hubert
Lloyd. president. l.. ". Sydnor, score
tary and trrArurer' (. Carey. prophet.
]. ", GOssman, poet. ]. Is. Terrell. his
torian, and ]. A. Carson, orator.
Thursday morning nthr STUDENT BODY
IN mass meeting decided 10 get out an
annual tor the year 19O&-O5. and the
following officers were elected H. K.
Blackinship, euitOrin-chiei. I. \. Law
renee, business manager. u. .. Furyer-
son and K. l.. jOhusOu, associate business
managers, I. ". Gossmas and II. Lloyd,
literary editors. <. /. Carey aud T. z.
spencer. art editors. J. \. hillman ath.
lecib editor. (. L. Turnipseed. Y. NJ. c,
A. editor, Gregory Shaver. club editor.
+. NJ. Parrish. social editor.
The editors are especially anxious
that the people of the town will give
their hearty support and cooperation
IN this work as the reputation and
standing o; the college is largely depen
dent thereon. We earnestly hope that
large number Of people viii subscribe
70 The annual.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-12-03

Newport News. TOO. a. g have far
mere institute. We are glad 20 see that
Tie people there are beginning 70 reaIlze
1hst tbeir back country the Peni1su
=. il worth cultivasirg and eaecusas-
INK Nc nOtsee also r6at . erebaris
association has beeD iouHoes 50 that city
70 enconTsse trade with The firms there.
They are advertising thrsr ABILITY 70
meet conpetstaOn- That - q senssbie
and pfactiesbie ioes. Thousands o. oo.-
Lara 20 70 RichraODd and Norfolk that
had as vel 20 70 Newport News AZ.
sertisins ssiI set Il, TOO. IL tbe usezs.
time. the wahanoshafg nerchaBts
should besfir themselves add DO some
ehsDg 70 attract trade sni<ss they %
IL. Others vii ges il.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-12-03
The FARMERS INSTITUTE.

NeA1 Nsek The people OF williamsburg
VIZ * 'IeAiso 10 q modem farmers
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--' - IMPRESS upon those Lar
Ders wto s-e SaaoqSalnted with The
workings q farmers Institutes thas Il
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-12-03

Ne wish that all of our readers would
purchase a copy OF Evcrybods's Maya
sine aSd read Thomas Lawson's articles
on = Frenzied Finance" lfhalf of what
ne alleges is true about Standard Oh
ard the System" we are in the grasp
q monster that threatens to crush
the people unless the mous,e. itself is
killed FIRST.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-12-03
Disastrous Wrecks.

Car elessness is responsible for many
q railway wreck and the same causes
are making human wrecks OF sufferers
from Throat and Lung troubles. But
since the advent OF DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds, even the worst cases can be
cured. aud hopeless resignation is no
longer necessary. Mrs. Lois CrAgg OF
Dorchester. Macs Is one Of many whose
lie was saved by Or. Kings New Dis.
covery. THE great remedy is guarAn.
iced Tor ali Throst and Lung diseases
BY L. Henley. Druggist Price sos
and 81. Trial bottles tree.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-12-03
Thanh sgi~ing Germ an

A beautiful Thanksgiving german was
given last Monday night by the Vii
liam ADD Mary german club. The fol
lowing young people participated:
Misses Elizabeth Cilmer Tyler. Edith
Merrill. Mary Lulah Foster. Sue Dunbar
HundIey, Ida Garfield Henley. catha-
rine Tabb Henley, Beulah Earl Brooks.
Agnes Lystl~ton Morecoek. Edna Brooks
ElIen Barnes. Martha Spencer. Miss
Lee. % Hampton. Elizabeth Edloe
Lamb. Annie Franklin Barnes. OF Rich
mond and Elizabeth Meade.
Aessrs Marsden. Hynson. Lawre nee,
Peacby Spencer. Savage. Carter. Black.
isson. Rawls. Chas Miller, OF NV JeIse '
Z ZONES. J l. Chnstiap. Spencer Lane
DR. Spencer. Hankins, shewmske
HUBBARD. Bowies. c Barnes, G FuIgersor
Riddiek. Helm. Ellis. Blanchard
Walkers. Weymouth.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-12-03
Walkers Notes.

WAKES. VA. Dec. 2.-Iohn West OF
Charles City purchased two tracts OF
timber near Walkers, this county. few
days ago. DE viii locate his mill there
on. be IS trying 10 purchase an AdjOin-
ing tract also and thinks be will make .
deal.
Farmers in this vicinity are nearly
through gathering their crops which arc
very hne this year
Mr.. c Williams spent Wednesday in
Williamsburg. de Is a native OF James
City.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-12-03

We invite practical farmers and bust
ness men 10 use THE CAVITIES columns
TO SET forth the needs OF the Peninsula.
and what enterprises can be oper sted
with SUCCESS Let Us work together 10
create public sentiment for enterprise
and progress. Good common sense and
energy VIII make the Peninsula a bloom
Ing garden.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-12-03

Treasurer S S Hankins was busy sew
eral days this week receiving taxes tot
1904. On Tuesday the rush was tire
mendours. He was forced to secure an
assistant. The rush is attributed to the
announcement that poll taxes must be
paid by December 7th in order TO vote
IN 1905. As there is no spring election
il is only necessary to pay poll taxes by
May 7th next TO vote In the fall election
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-12-03

Spencer Bros. otier a special trade IL
o0osmenS during the farmers institute
1e1t week See ad s1b page.
4 Jensen sdvertises many new bar
gAIIs tnis weck.
Tbs Iioewatcr Brick CO. are ready to
al or0ers io- nrst Class bricks.
Mrs = L Bass Offers her undertaking
business Tor saie.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-12-03

Pres. Roosevelt seems 10 bt . rbsnged
nsen siDo< the eiection- Let ne hope
thar be viii not butt into the local al
sairs OF any sectsoE but leave these eaes-
cons 70 Be setsled b. the eoununities
asiscted. nMr. Roosevelt eilI 80 after
tas trssss that are bleeding Ike psepIe,
and c<ssro, them root and branch. 10
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-12-03

Its shameful when youth fails 70
show proper respect Tor old age, but
just the contrary in the case OF DR.,
Kings New Lie Pills. They cut of
maladies no matter how severe and ire
spective Of old age. Dyspepsia, Jsun-
lice, ever, Constipation all yield to
this perfect Pill. 25c al L. Henley's
Drug store.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-12-03

Dewitts witch Hazel Saive has cur
cd thousands Of cascs OF Piles IL
bought box ofDewitt's Witch Hazel
Ssive on recomme ndstion Of our drg-
gist,~ 40 wvises @. H. LsCroiS of laval
q. Tex. ~and used II tor stcbi orr
/, case of Piles. II cured me permensly
Sold by l. Henley.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-12-03

Sparkling eyes and rosy cheeks re.
stored ~ using DeMitts Little Earl,
rSisers, - Wntes ;. 2. Moore, OF Ma
c0gdocbes, Tex A certain cure Tor Iii
.iousless. constipation, etc. snail pill
easy 10 taKe-eAsy 10 act sold by l.,
enley.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-12-03
Not a Sick bay Sine

II was taken severely sick with kid
neY trouble. Itried all sorts OF medi-
icines. none OF which relieved me. One
day Jaw an Sd, OF your Electric Bitters
and determined 10 try that. After TAXI
ing q few doses felt relieved, and soon
thereafter was entirely cured. and have
not seen sick day since. Neigh
bors Of mine hsIe been cured of Rheu-
snstism, Neuralgia, Liver and Kidney
troubles and General Debility" This
is what b. F. Bass. OF fremont. n. Z.
writes Only soc. at L. Henley druggist
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-12-03

Does not Nicholson school have an
honor rons II not, why nots We will
publish II with pleasure.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-12-03

X lOOKs like the long talked OF rail.
road down the Peninsula is a certainty
now. When It comes a new era will
have dawued upon Us.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-12-03
SATURDAY. DEC : 1904
NOTICE.

; An \ marx on Your paper
means that tbs tiueior which you
|, pad for paper expires with next
issus, anc that unicss you renew.
) yOur name VII be erased from our
list OF subscribers. This rule Wal
: &c followed ID the letter. Remit
! 50 you VII nos miSs an Issue.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-12-03

power VIII prevent his nomination and
election FOE another term. even though
he has ssid he would NOT be candidate
again.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-12-03

Attend the Farmers Institute here
Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday
Dee. G. Z aud S.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-12-03

Ents-co ~ Ene Postoncs "a HlnanSburs
81 second class nsL-nsE1cr-
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Attorneys sho Ptsce Legal Advrr4issns "a
rbisF sPers-r Acid personally rs<possfhse Tor
Ss1i~. this being the O1Iv coRdiSfon unser
skfoh Ne accept ssch adverriSfDg. ksres
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SUBSCRIPTION RATES

Subscription price 81 90 per reSf ssne
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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-12-03
AnNERrISING RArRS.

Advertising RATES. reasonable. and furnishes
on spfhczrcn. Rates 20 AL IS Cenrs per
f-rh perlSsBe with uSual discounts for spscr
@1drfme- Local notices 5 CrBfs rhe EBs.
Associations ofrrsDect 5 Gents Dernne
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-12-03

Ch -iStmas Sale Of
Fine Table Cutlery. Z
VIM, Rogers & Sons ex- (
ira quality silver plated
cutlery in the newest <
and most artistic designs, Z
fully warranted. Special
ly priced for this sale I
only
Knives-Per set of sir. 81. IS, in 4.
stead of $1.9S. .
Forks-Per set of siI. 1.4s. in .
tead OF 81 SO.
Table Spoons-Per set of six,
$l.49. instead OF $1.9S.
Tea Spoons Per set of sir 75c. in
stead OF csc.
Dessert Spoons--Psr set Of six :
$3.50 instead Of $I.75.
Butter Kuives-Esch 25c instead :
Of soc.
Sugar SheIl-Each Csc instead of
39c.
Soup Ladles-EAch sI.9s instead
OF 81. so.
Cold Meat Forks-Each 75c in
stead of csc.
Berry Spoons-Each SIC instead
OF $1.26.
Gravy Lsdles-Fsch SEC instead
o! $i.25.
kussells Superior quality Carv-
ing Sets Consisting OF kniic. fork
and steel. well made. Per set 81 IS
Better ones at $1.9S and So 4S.
Carving Sets- Special--made of
good quality OF steel. strong and
serviceable. per set 75c.
Knives and Forks--A set of six
knives and six forks with good co.
Goa handles. for 44c.
Knives and Forks-Docble boil
stored. extra quality steel knives
and forks. per set of six, CSC Actual
value $500.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-12-03
Glassware
Specials.

Thin Shell Glass Water Tumblers
The sc. ones at (esch) 3Izc.
Sterling Silver top Salt and Pep
per Shakers IN several pretty de-
, sings. each &c.
Imitation Cut Class Tooth Pick
Holders, each &C
Large Glass Salad Bowls. Can't
), tell them from real Cat glass. each
25cs
!. Pruit Saucers-To match above.
each SC.
limitation Cat Glass Celery
= Trays. each zoe.
Imitation Cut 6lass Oil Bottles.
, each 25c.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-27

Continued ON Fourth Fase.>
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-27

1T does not follow that the people
of the west side always will be
against the commission idea. 1 be-
lieve that they are big enough, broad
enough and possess enough of the
spirit of justice when you convince
them of the righteousness Of your
cause, to aid you in securing that
which you most desire, even though
to do so may not be to their own
local best interests.
II undertake to say that this mat
ter must be settled in this manner,
or not at all. 1t Is not going to be
settled by arousing the spirit of Sec
tionalism or by assigning corrupt or
unworthy motives to others.
'I believe, yes, I know, it will be
taken up by the next legislature. 1t
has been intimated by my friend, Mr..
Lund, tonight that he would like me
to make such declaration that
would recommend such a bill to the
legislature. l want to say right
here, that l don't propose to play
the demagogue in this campaign to
get votes. 1 will say to you, how
ever, that if you people continue in
the future, as in the past. to send
men to Olympia honestly endeavoring
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-27

to appear at the trial
Mr. Kimball retorted that Mr.. Nu-
yum had a client in TAIL longer than
that and had never given him an
opportunity to plead his cause. Nu-
yum said he was there on KimbalPs
advice. which was replied to by Mr.
Kimball saying that Nuzum promised
he would see to it that Chambers
pleaded to minor offense and that
he was being held simply as a wit
ness.
Boarding people Is expensive busi-
ness for the county. Figuring $40
per month for each would mean an
item of 5000 thus far in the game.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-27

$40, as also did E. c. Murphy and
Z. Merle.
Pat Mullen, a barber, acknowledged
he used opium for rheumatic trou-
bles and that he contracted the habit
while in the county hospital in 1897.
He said the doctor recommended the
drug. His ase was continued until
tomorrow.
Nellie Williams, an old offender,
was. fined IS for being drunk. She
admitted she had three glasses of
beer and that she was drunk.
Ida McNeally, for vagrancy. did
not appear and forfeited her bond
John Burrows and James Burrows,
father and son, answered to the
charge of disorderly conduct and
cruelty to animals, respectively. On
the evening of September 22 young
Burrows was arrested by Humane
officer Draper for driving a lame
horse. His father came along about
that time and took the officer to task
for using violence in arresting his
boy. The result was that it ended
in both father and son being taken
to jail. Young Burrows said the
officer was under the influence of
liquor when he made the arrest. Of
ficer Draper and others said the Bur-
rows were drunk.
why did you object to your boy
being arrested?' asked the court.
"Why he is my boy and I have a
right to protect my son. ! did not
swear. / am not fighting man.
drank some that day with a little
whisky mixed in it, your honor, but
l wasn't drunk"
his case was continued.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-27
IN JAIL FIVE MONTHS WITHOUT A TRIAL

George Chambers is being held in
the county Jail for being an accessory
to the crime of grand larceny with
Irene Radcliffe, 19-year-old girl.
Miss Radcliffe and Chambers were
arrested April l6 for the theft Of
$40 from G. S. Hoffman and have
since that time been in the county
jail--a period of Ave months.
At the Harris murder trial during
sparring match between Prosecut-
Ing Attorney Kimball and Attorney
Il. w. Nuzum It developed that Mr..
Nuzum accused Mr.. Kimball of keep
ing his star witness, Miss Nettie
Thornton, in jail five months so as
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-27
BATTLE IS HOURLY
EXPECTED AT MUKDEN
(Scripps News Association.)

ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 27.-A
dispatch from General Sakharoff Of
yesterdays date stated the enemy's
vanguard, consisting of one battalion
Of infantry and two squadrons Of
cavalry. assumed the offensive, prob
ably for reconnaissance In the district
between Manderia road and the
heights of Villa Toumptsa His ad-
vance was stopped by our troops
and the enemy retreated along the
whole line, pursued by our cavalry.
The enemy has not yet advanced
north of Davan on the left bank of
the Lao, but an increased force has
been observed in the neighborhood of
Sia Chan. japanese cavalry has ap-
peared in the valley of Liao.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-27

15 years of age were set for Sat
urday. The truant law is going
to be enforced to the letter.
superintendent Tormey is fur
nishing the police with data to
work upon and there will be a
number of arrests within the next
few days. Miss Stella Farnsworth
OF the Franklin school has been
called upon to provide the exact
number of school days each child
has attended during the years
1903 and 1904.
Compulsory education is a good
thing, and will do all l can to
help it along" said Judge Hinkle.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-27

penetrates the pine boards and cheese
cloth Innings of the Nespelim hotel
and awakens the unfortunate ten
derfoots" who are doubled up In
single beds in the attic.
Just as the sun arises the kluch-
man solemnly salutes toward the
spot fixed for the disappearance of
the moon and the wall changes to a
wild. sad greeting to the sun. the
she relates the warrior deeds of the
departed Hal-ah-kalak akeene, or Eagle
Wing, the FIRST war name Of Chief
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-27
SUICIDE FOR
LOVE
fscripps News Asso ciation,D

NEW YORK. Sept. 27.--Because
he failed to win the love of a New
York woman, Carlos Fredriques Won
Bandltz, scion of one of the most
prominent and wealthy families of
South America and heir to millions,
committed suicide In his apartments
In the Hotel Endicott shortly after
midnight with a revolver. He left a
note and will. in which lie left his
jewclry to the woman who drove him
to the act. Banditz's father is a
general in the Venezuelan army. His
mother comes from a wealthy Trini-
dad family, where she owns asphalt
mines worth many millions.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-27
BOYD FAVORS FIGHT-HOUR LAW

forcing the eight-hour day ordi-
nance before Corporation Attorney
Dudley this afternoon.
The mayor stated emphatically
that he was in favor of eenforcing
the ordinance and that ex-Corpora-
tion Attorney Judson did not favor
the law for the reason that the su-
preme court had failed to act upon
1t and that If 1t was held as uncon-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-27

The board Of public works will to-
night present a proposition to the
city council which will embrace the
manner in which the demoralized
board of health should conduct it's
business.
Commissioner ONO stated today
that the health board should run
it's affairs on a systematic basis and
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-27
ASK FOR HOMESTEAD
EXEMPTION

Sidney Norman, one of the own.
ers of the Hotel Spokane, and p
A. Daggett, of the firm of P. A.
Dagget & Co. and the father OF
City Comptroller Daggett, filed
declarations of HOMESTEAD exem.
ption" in the county auditors
Office this afternoon.
The purpose Of filing declara.
tions Of homestead is to put prop,
erty beyond the reach of creditors
by taking advantage of the home.
stead exemption.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-27

Mrs. Anna Stevens, who gave her age
as ~. She said she had been married
twice.
Watson finally took the license and
paid the fee. They were subsequent
ly married by Rev. Mr. Grosscupf,
who happened into the courthouse
while the groom was dickering for a
license
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-27
by william Francis 0uion.
Especial to The Press.)

NESPELIM. Wash, via Wilbur,
Wash, Sept. 27.--Far out across the
big Nespelim. on the hilltops which
overlook this deserted. silent camp
of the Nez Perces, lone kluchman
takes up a weary vigil just before
the break OF day.
1t Is Wa-win-te- pe-koet. the aged
first wife OF Chief Joseph, who, each
morning since the death of the great
tyee. goes to lament and to pray to
the Soc-a-lee-tyee, Great Almighty
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-27

LONDON, Sept. 27.-The admiralty
confirms the loss Of the CNamois.
The destroyer was lost while con-
ducting speed trials off Cape Papas,
when the propeller blade broke and
pierced the bottom. She sank almost
instantly. Most of the crew were in
jured.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-27
Ud-uDin te-pe-koet Lan1ents the Mdn1al0ose of the
Great Indian General Joseph

that the soul of Joseph may be given
safe passage to the great hunting
grounds and that his bones may, at
the final marsh-kopa- -illahee. or
burial, be laid with those OF his
father and mother and childr, - the
Wailowa country.
Through the ghostly distances of
the breaking dawn comes the Ions,
wailing cry of the kluchman. Pierre
ing, thrilling, almost terrifying ct
times-at intervals dropping to low
Grooming vaguely heard in the still
| ness, Wa-win-te-pe-koe lament
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-27

DALLAS, Tex, Sept. 27.-Elabor-
ate preparations have been made for
the demonstration to be made to-
night under the auspices of the
Dallas county democracy to mark the
formal opening of the democratic
campaign in this section. The prin-
cipal speech Of the evening will be
delivered by United States Senator
Bailey.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-27
SPOKANE, WASHINGTON. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER

thus far and a policy to cover that
amount will be made out. The work
of segregating the various depart
ments Of the city library is under
way and a competent head will be
placed at the head of each depart
ment. After this is accomplished it
will become necessary to hire addi-
tional assistance.
I'VE are no longer a village" re-
marked Mrs. Deffenbaugh, secretary
of the library commission, "and we
are arranging our work to meet the
requirements of an up to date city
library. We are adding new books
to our supply every day. We work
in conjunction with the schools and
at the present nature study is pre-
dominant in the schools. We try to
supply all data relating thereto and
are succeeding admirably. Yes, we
are giving less attention to fiction
and more to history, science and re-
search"
"What is the most popular book
read today by the Spokane people 2"
was asked.
well, l think history of the Japan
and Russian war 1t is surprising
how eager everyone is to learn of
the manner of living and the history
of the Japanese and Russians since
the war began.
I'VE haven't sent word to Mr.. Car
negie in regard to the laying of the
cornerstone Of the public library be-
cause we are waiting until he re-
turns from Scotland, which will be
next month. We are gathering data
in relation thereto which will be
nodded into little history of the
work as it progress and which will
be sent him.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-27
WORk OR GET OUT

II am going to clean this city Of
the tough element" said Chief Of
Police Waller today.
Every man 1 can find who has no
visible means of support and who has
woman on the side I shall cause
to be arrested
1.-The city's fair name has been
tampered with long enough and
intend to instruct my men against
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-27
PIONEER DEAD

Mike Coslo. a pioneer resident OF
Spokane county, was found dead
this morning In his cabin Just out.
side of the city limits on the
Marshall road.
Coslo was 60 years OF age. He
was found lying on the floor of the
cabin, in which he had lived alone
for several years. Coroner Smith
believes that he died Saturday
night from diarrhoea.