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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-23
WHO PAYS WAR EXPENSES
EQUITABLE POLICY HOLDERS
.uo RriMBuRsEs RYAN 1T Al. PURCHASE THE HYDE
solplNesG-wHv. rsE EQUITY POLICY HoLoeRs

mancuvera 20 VIE points. made the
spectators a little envioua that they
had not similar resources 90 bring
to bear In their contests.
The appointment OF the three
trustees To- have supreme authority
seems 60 have brought the row 20
an end. Now 1t la stated that the
expenses Of the fighters are Co be
charged 10 the society. which means
the pesioy holders Estimates OF the
amount Of this war fund. or lndem-
nifty, or whatever Il may be called.
all hover around the $1,000 600
mark.
There "a another item of 81 .0o0.
900 or more that II 90 be- charged up
90 the policy holders. Il ia the mon
ey paid by Ryan and his associates
e. Hyde for the control Of the Eqnits
able stock The par value OF that
stock il $50 100 It's market value Is
500 600 Dividends on the stock
are limited 10 per cent per year.
Estimates 0f the amount paid by
Ryan and his friends for the stock
vary from 81 .0on. 600 10 5000 600
Nobody has said less than a million
Now the financiors are wondering
how Ryan q al are TO get their
money back. They cannot realize
Il from the stock. They cannot
manipulate the funds % the society
to their own advantage and secure
reimbursement in that way. There
isn't anybody harhortng the auHpl-
eion that Ryan et al have. as phil.
anthroplsts. donated this money TO
rescue the policy holders from Hyde.
Not they. Not by q long shot nor
a jugful
Yet they are 10 be reimbursed.
Howl Easy. ny charging the pur-
chase price up to the policy hold
era. Two avenues TO this end are
under consideration. One eonten-
plates action by the legislature au-
thoriEing Ryan ct al. TO dig the
amount % The purchase cut o. the
big surplus fund 81 the Equitable
The other provides Tor the assess
ment on the 500 900 Equitable pol
icy holders. One Of these plans will
Be carried through Either viii be
satisfactory 20 Mr.. Ryan and his as
soclateS.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-23

BAE FRANCISCO. June zg.--Ths
principal question before the Print
Ing Presameu'a convention this
morning was whether or not nad bed
pfeaanen should be permitted 70
take positions ga a Web press office
without serving an apprenticeship
Of two months under the Jurisdiction
Of the local union. II was decided
that equal rights should prevail.
and all those who have preBsmeu's
cards and are competent % hold
position should be entitled 10
work IN any place IN any city where
there Is q union on any kind OF
press.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-23
Hold-Up Was
a Failure

TACOMA. June ga bold at
tempt was made to hold up the
North Coast Limited at Dead Mans
Guleh shortly before n o'clock last
night One man. standing on the
tender. held the engineer and fire
man az bay. while he forced them 70
DO as be commanded.
The lone robber was all that was
seen. but II II thought that he had
confcderates hiding la the woods
beside the track in tbs Euleh- 4
fire was burning beside the track
and made a haHty retreat from the
tender. Engineer KeyNOod turned
ard looked into the muzzle u gun.
The Limited vas on time At Puy-
aIIup and was under good Roadway
when the command 10 stop was
giveu by the robber Engineer Key
wood and Fireman ThornburE had
no hint 81 the mans presence. un-
fil ThOrnburK turned to the tender
20 get some coal He gave one yell
made a haaty retreat from the ten
der. Engineer Keywood turned and
looked into the muzzle OF a gun.
Run the engine 10 the fire." was
the command from behind the gun
and the engineer Obeysd. but the
train was going 80 fast that Il could
not Be stopped until the fire was
passed.
The robber ordered the fireman.
Who had fled. 10 get back into the
cab. but he would not permit OF any
coal being put on the fire. lie also
refused 10 have water turned into
the boiler until told that the engine
would blow up II this was not done,
When the train stopped. Brake
man Harhns went forward TO see
what the trouble was and he was
persuaded TO get under cover by a
shot from the gun
The fireman and engineer were
ordered into the woods. The rob
Der then tried 10 start the engine.
but failed and ordered the engineer
back into the cab The train was
then started and the second com
mand 10 stop came when the guleh
was reached This time the hoid-up
got down from the engine and fired
point-blank at the engineer. the bull
let whizzing past his head and flat
tenlng out on the boiler. The rob
Der then disappeared.
Tho train was brought to Tacoma.
The attempt failed because the
train was going 80 fast that II could
not be brought 10 a standstill at the
point desired by the robber. Ap-
parently he did not dare TO run the
risk Of running II back.
Brakeman Edtl. who went back
TO flag the train. not knowing what
waa the cause Of the stop. saw a
nan standing Beside tho fire. He
ASKED the nan what was the cause
Of the trais stopping and Eot 90 re-
ply. He said that there were horses
In the woods and evidently the men
intended to go through the train and
fly the country.
Engineer Keywood said that the
man was ready 10 shoot at the least
proyoeatlon and no does not desire
another such experience. Threo
shots we're fired by the hold-up, but
none Of them took effect
The man evidently boarded the
tender OF the engine nj Puyallup
nd succeeded In secreting himself
Hntii inst before reaching Dead
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-23
MEADOWS
SCANDAL



winning out az does the bettor who
paironlEca their blood in
utitution. IA
In eonectlnoe with the Van de
Nanter track exposes the writoT'
has learned some very interesting
Inside dope OF how the Meadows
crowd was very nearly beaten at
their own game. and would hava
been, 10 use a homely expression.
put ON the bum" had the local pc.
lice not como 30 their assistance. -
When the racing season opened at
the Meadows. three Seattle men
organized what are known as 'hana
booka'~booka on the races operate
ed Ia town. instead of At che track
The threo local bookmakeru weru
men we'll known IN the racinn
world with regulations OF being
square
They were willing to post odds
such as prevail on all deeently con-
Quoted tracks where the bookiea
are glad 20 make a fair margin Of
profit. instead Of gobhllng up alt
the long grcon" by nefarioua
system such a. ls being employed
BY the Meadows crew OF hiRhbind-
.era.
SO. instead OF operating 90. so.
50, 20 or so per cent book AS does
the Meadows band 81 coln-FuHtlerH,
the local hoohica were content with
their 6. :. 10 and i2 per cent.
Which meant that they immedl-
atsly started 90 do a fiourlshlng
business 10 the CONSERVATION Of the
sraft-trust az the Meadows. Instead
OF placing their money up against
an 80 per cent proposition. the bet.
tors snapped up The fair odds offer
ed In town, aud practically all the
track got WAS an occasional silver
piece for admltianca Zee.
When threats and eoaxinEa did
not go. the Van de Vantern were AZ
their wits end. until Que Of them be-
thought himself % the Seattle no-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-23
H0l!, EE
ANGLERS
THE FISH COMMISSIONER HAS
STOCKED MANY LAKES WITH
THE FlNNY TRIBE

tish aud Game Commissioner II.
8ief has filed his affidavita AB re.
quiod by law. atteatiug the stock.
ing OF several lakes with fiah. IRA.
dition lake. near Iaaaquah. was
stocked with 800 perch, 800 black
bass and 200 oroppsoa. Chuh lake,
Grow lake, Jones lake aud Sawyer
lake. all near BLACK Diamond. were
stocked with perch. black haas.
eronpiea. blue Rllla aud catfish.
khveus lake. near Ravenzdalo. and
Rutherford lake. near BALLS city.
we're also literally stocked.
Under the law these lakes are
now closed against ulmrods. and
fishing from them will be unlawful
for a period % three years Warn.
iuEa 20 all artists Of the rod and
reel have been posted by Commits,
Hluner Risf.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-23
MUCH EXCLAMATION

The employees n the Annex are
not going % act a. hosts 70 all the
retail clerks Of the city Of Seattle.
reports % the contrary ngtNith-
standing.
Tho Annex employees are going 70
picnic ht Meydeubaeur on Monday
evening They will take ~ their
guests the employees Of the Main
rfofe. the Seattle Dry Goods com
pauY and Stone Fisher n Lane.
An erroneous report, published 70
the effect that the guests would in
clude the employees of all stores.
caused the Annex folk lot Of tfou-
Bile aud much explanations.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-23

Is printing tho expose. bat also for
tho benefit OF tho readers who
want FACTS, not une0nfirmed
OOS8lplNOa.
Every statement made IN this
series so far can be lndinpntably
proven. the fraudulent msihod IA
vogue al the Meadows IL n6a a mat
ter Of news 10 most Of the sporting
fraternity. although ~ Is 10 the
average reader who has neither
time nor inclination 20 attend the
races.
Thursday 10 writer was treated
10 bit Of Information about the
King County Fair ASSOC latlon that.
however, may ba nowa 10 even q
majority OF the sporting men 10
Seattle.
II is said that the Stockholders Of
the association which owns the
Meadows are conducting a quiet In
yeatlgation Of the management Of
the track to learn Why the corpora
tion does not pay It's stockholders
interest pfoportionAts With It's evil
dent earnings
According to one Of the stock
holders. while tho track e.. 10 all
Appearances. coming money. the
Stockholders. who originally put
up" for the outfit. are receiving in
tereat that leads them 20 believe
they contributed for the establish
ment ~ a company 10 pick flowers
off 0f century plants.
In 1909. the first year OF the King
County Fair association. the earn
ingH we're ti2.4Q
That vas net figure. above all
expenses. above all salaries. above
ali "eut-upa" with the h0okiea. etc
The second year--l903--wa more
remunerative. and resulted in net
earnings 10 the amount OF $4,000.
The third year was not as iucra-
tive. but Melted $50 900.
This year things are going better
Up 10 and including "Wednesday last
the Van de Vantera gathered In.
above all expenses. $4,000
What the stockholders want 10
know is
WHERE DO WE COME IEg"
The natural answer is
Through the same entrance az
do the bettora unless you keep your
weather eye peeledl"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-23

WASHINGTON. June z3.--Gen-
erai Agent Rennie, OF Hongkong.
representing the great flour export
ing firms OF Seattle. Tacoma and
other ports IN the northwest. eabied
President Roosevelt today that un-
less something be done speedily 70
caunteract the effect OF the recent
rigorous enforcement Of the Chin
ese exclusion law q general boycott
would surely be declared in China
against American -four. The sub
jet was discussed at the cabinet
meeting today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-23
AppRoVEp CABINET

MADRID. June g3.--King Alfonso
has approved the cabinet formed BY
viii be minister Of war, Senior san
chez Roman. minister ~ foreign af-
fairs. and Senior urvaig. minister Of
flnnnee.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-23
LACROSSE GAME SATURDAY.

The Seattle and Tacoma lacrosse
teams will play an exhibition game
Sunday afternoon at Madison park
This In the first time these two
teams have met this season. and.
as the Tacoma management has
Cotton together a bunch OF stick
handlers. and tho local team II
stronger this season. Il onght to be
weli-fought game for American
supremacy. As u Is Americans
against Americans the game IL
catching on very well on this side
OF the line and Il will not be long
before the admirers of the game
will see Just as fast teams on this
side az they have on the Canadian
side Tacoma will be accompanied
BY a big bunch Of rnoters. aa they
have arranged for excursion rates
and n big crowd Is expected TO wit
ness the struggle for supremacy
The game will be called at O'Clock
and viii be played AZ Madison park
instead Of Recreation park. rs here
tnfore
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-23

Judge and Mrs. l. N Rosonbaum
have gone % Portland FOR = visit
at the fair and will be away about
10 days Mrs. Rnaeuhaum has i'm
paFtant interests IN the Oregon
metropolis 70 attend 20 during his
absence.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-23

Sw YORK. June 22.-out OF tho
A., and fuss ana racket Of the
...itahle insurance TOW there
49, 49, 4 stiil. small. but penetrating
~ eanylnclnr report that tho pol
Nelders aro 20 foot the bill.
whlo the giants we're struggling.
..s,,kers. including the policy hold.
y were 81 Interested that thought
s,he bill nf costs never entered
a. minds Seeing the million
49, hlrlag the biggest lawyers In
~ eoantry and executing expensive
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-23
SATURDAY,
SPECIALS
SATURDAY
SPECIALS

a Mule Team Borax. original Il
ssinee uackaEe e. ...+.ss..s. .oe
R.lladana rorus PlaStera. tull
arpngth. originally sc. each &c
clves~ine beet. fall e-oA bottles DC
Npollo. cakes FOR .s.s..s.s., zoe
Nerrkss noFic Acid. full original
pound. box .s.sssss...sss. 4 E
N,thymoI ruoth Paste .........l3c
g,ewsrs sulphur. full pound .... Sc
Reck Candy. very best. regular 2ac
pound - ss... -ss.s .s.ss.sA G
n PAYS TO DEAL AT LANG $
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-23

arrest nll bookmal,sra al the Delmar
race tfnek for violation of the anti
gambling law.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-23

Mans Guich The spot chosen Tor
the stop and hoid-up NaH ideal and
the attempt would have proved auc-
cesaful had the engineer been able
to stop the train II the place or
defsd.
The passengers on the train we're
kept In ignorance Of the attempted
hold-up.
The police Of Tacoma are HeOur-
Ing the country for the men. bat
there Is little hope % EnlllnE them.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-23
At the THEATERS
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT


The Beauty Shop opens ut the
Grand Friday night for a run 81
three nights and Saturday matinee.
This ia a musical comedy. with
Kolb aud Dlll nt their funniest. as
sisted by n large chorus OF pretty
and aprightiy girls.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-23

Latest Summer Novelties
In Mems EeckWear, Hosiery and
Shirts you win find at r. ~. Brooks
a Co. 1891 ID Ave. SO
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-23
Values That Are Values.

Just look at the style and quality
81 THE Brooks S1.0o Hats. A look
from YOU is all we ask y. n.
Brooks 4 Co. 1871 81 Ave. -
To the Man that wants a Dress
Suit for tte.O0-Wc place on sale
today 100 Black Clay Wofsted, silk
lined. hard tailored garments. These
suits are easily worth $3.50. Come
around and ask 10 see them.
n. LEWIS a co.
Medium Priced Clothiefa. 700 First
Ave, Cor Cherry.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-23

THE NEEDY

= SAVE OLD CLOTHES FOR 4
- THE NEEDY. :
= II Ia your house there are 4
e any old clothes. either too a
small or some you don't care 4
= for. Do not sell them 20 the rag q
= man for tho few cents they 4
q will bring. but save them for =
4 the charity institutions who 4
A are IN need OF them.
- Tho Volunteers Of America 4
4 are tn great need OF clothes OF =
any kind for distribution. =
a Their great work In this city 4
has kept them on the jump TO =
= furnish the half.clnthsd people =
who call every day Tor their 4
assistance. =
a A postal card to Lieutenant =
q S. olafaen. ais Terry street. =
viii bring n worker Of tho =
army. =
49, ttttss $1,000 =
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-23

lice department
A delegation called on Chief Dc.
lnney. and ono OF tho Indignant
visitors In said 10 have been the
mighty A. 7. himself
Chief" IL what ivan" Is report.
ed % have whined. 'The morals OF
our beautiful city are Ia danger. i
learn 20 my infinite sorrow that
bookmaking IL being conducted
within tho sacred precincts OF Scat
Ito.
This must not be. Mr.. Delaney
Stop and consider the awful dan.
gers that hcHet our young men II
tlle handbooka are allowed 90 lIour-
iih. In the interest n good govern
upnt. for the sake ~ our younE
manhood. | appeal to you and your
ffee TO eradicate this terrible
evil."
1iere the kind-hearted politician
heoke down aud a0bbed bitterly. %
report has IL.
Chief Delaney. too. was nightly
Affected The tears weiled % in
II eyes and hts strong frame trcm.
bod. as he answered. II rumor has
itsright:
gsenator. thank you from the
Bottom OF my heart for ypur noble
half- sacrificing interest. shall see
that our fair municipality is freed
from the ahaekleH that now threaten
10 crush out It's life"
Whereupon the two are said 70
have fallen upon each others neck
until their emotions had somewhat
abatod
And the local hookiea we're n0u.
fled that they must either stop or
10 to jail.
They stopped.
Tho bettof. therefore, was com
PEELED II he wanted to continue
his apeculations patronizo the
Meadowa and the so per centera
All Of which goes 10 show that
for ways that are cunning and deeds
that are ahrewd. you can't beat a
politician bookmaker combination.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-23
SpinniBg's Specials

Theas prices have fascination
~ TIE wisely economical Those
sAa want quality first and price
neeud Trash = dear az any price.
So his weeks ads and window for
resf ~ specials.
ssc Grass Hook s.s..s.ss.. gle
~ pair shx3a Stanley Ola Copper
oEtts -sstsss svs#-ss-ss.s...s Zoe
Sc N0FfiEe Lock set .....s.s. zoe
H. iSe ard zac Fancy Glass ana
CANA Flower Vases .......... 5e
- and aac dozen Flies. assorted
sssssssssse s..sssssssss.. iue
rM se-fuat coupled Hose :. s2.2 5
N9e Se-foat coupled Hose :. s3.po
ESQ liver Johnson Truss FrAFns
Coaster Brake Bicycle -. S3o.T5
& nox Stove FmAmellne ....... Re
& Cartoon Picture Wire $500. De
flaa Sat1AH s4ssssssssssss-.s ate
Time g. money. You can 60 ten
tires as last on a bicycle as when
Waking.
sPfNNtNo's SATISFACTORY
$780, - -
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-23

The Taylor company il 10 pre-
sent The Female Detective" at the
Third Nvenuc theater. starting with
Sunday matinee. The Girl EuRi-
neor." at present holding the
boards. is attracting large crowds.
The work OF little Edith Rainor Is
excellent. and Mise Laurette Taylor.
as the girl engineer. - worthy Of
special mention. although all the
characters are good.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-23

sr LOUIS. June zs.-Attornsy
General Handley today ordered
Sheriff Herpel. 81 Louis county. 60
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-23

Since the Inauguration OF this
crusade against the Dick Duvals Of
the western racing world. Dame
Rnmor has been very busy whisper
ing tainted tdings" into the writ
er's ear. II they were all printed.
there would certainly be "aomethlng
doing In the local aportdom. But
each rumor must DO verified. not
only Tor the sake OF the paper which
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-23

Arnold's big shows are perform
Ing Al Madison park az and p. m.
daily. The show comprises several
several firEtzolaas aerObats and per
formers. II makes welcome add
tlon % the already long list OF
Madison park attractions.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-23

The sale OF seats began Friday
morning for Mrs. Fiake'a engage
ment at the Seattle theater. begin
ming June n. The announcement,
Of her coming is causing a great
deal OF excitement among the thea
ter-KoerH. and the sale Of seats II
already heavy. Many. not attracted
BY MIRA Fiake herself. viii 90 be-
cause the play. as Leah Klesehna.
was conceded 10 be one Of the best
performances presented In New
York this season.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-23

sPiNNtNc's SATISFACTORY
STORE. 1910 SECOND AVE.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-23

winning out aa does the bettor who
patronlEea their blood-aueking inf
atltuiiun. "a
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-23


Through the same entrance az
do the bettora. unless you keep your
weather eye peeledi"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-08
MINNESOTA HAPPENINGS

State Art society plans permanent
exhibition at the new capitol.
A vaudeville performance is the holi-
day treat at the state prison.
A Representative Cole offers bill
providing for improving state lands
Labor Commissioner Williams will
not enforce the Sunday law.
Tho state supreme court hands
down decisions in seven cases.
A prisoner and his guard disappear
from Fort Smelling.
NJ. J. Wiley says that the inspection
of oil in Minnesota is farce.
D. J. Price is appointed postmaster
at Lake Crystal
J. F. jacobson says board of control
recommendations provide amply for
state university.
The Crookston Milling company has
bought the St. Anthony s Dakota ele-
vator in that city.
NJ. A. Gedney, founder and president
Of the NJ. A. Gedney Picking company
OF Minneapolis, died at his home,
The receipts from the state institu-
tions for January amounted to Sl5, Az
o.. The state prison turned over S.
GIL. 30 and the University Of Minneso-
ia 81, s32. So
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-08

President Roosevelt's manner was not
that of a man upon whose head fell the
great responsibilities of nations care.
Three years OF experience as chief ex-
ecutive had changed this man as mucn
as did Lincoln's liberation of the black
man change that great statesman.
While he waited for the applause to die
out he stood in triumph, with no show
OF vanity, with no evidences of political
enmity, apparently no memories of the
campaign gone by. and nothing more
disconcerting than huge gathering of
loyal Americans.
Oath Is Administered.
Chief Justice Fuller stepped to the
front of the pavilion constructed espe-
cially for the use of the president dur
ing the ceremonies and his clerk came
forward bearing Bible. A hush, fol-
lowed by absolute silence fell over the
crowd. which but moment before was
cheering itself hoarse. President
Roosevelt raised his right hand and took
the oath which binds him in support
ing the laws and constitution OF the
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-03-08

S F. Fullerton says the proposed law
permitting hunters to kill female
moose and caribou would mean the ex-
termination of big game in Minnesota.
Discouraged over business reverses
Nels Bitterness of St. Hilaire. Mimi,
committed suicide at the Beaufort ho-
tel, Minneapolis, by asphyxiation.:
NJ. 3. Campbell and Fred Grody were
arrested at St Paul on a charge of prize
fighting.
Christ Hanson, five miles west Of
Vernon Center, in the accidental dis
charge of a shotgun, blew off his left
hand and destroyed his left eye.
The Young Mems Christian asscoia-
ton at the Minnesota Transfer will
celebrate the first anniversary Of its
organization on March 10
The BOARD Of directors of Of Gustavus
Adolphus college at st. Peter has &C.
copied the new auditorium, which has
been in course of construction for sew
eral months and which was erected at
a cost of $4,000.
Staggering into the Central police
station, Minneapolis, John Anderson,
an old man from Salt Lake City, Utah.
tainted dead away from hunger and
privatiou. He had literally been starv-
ing to death ia the midst of plenty