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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-17
BEARS THAT DREW COLOR LINE

that hungry About midnight one Of
the men startled us wide awake by a
yell which should have been heard, |
think, by all the ships upon the sea.
He seemed to be dragged away by a
huge shape, and we heard his cries
grow fainter and fainter, but didn't
dare follow. We had no light, and
all we could do was to wait for the
morning, and, when it came, we found
pile of bones and blood-stained gar
ments-not hundred yards from our
shelter. From the tracks in the soft
ground we knew he had been dragged
off and eaten by bears.
I'VE found that the island literally
swarmed with polar bears, and con-
cluded that our safety only lay in
climbing tall trees and sleeping there,
and this, you may be sure, we did for
several nights. We could hear the
big brutes shifting, shufling and
growing along the ground, hunting
for their prey.
During the day we would gather
pItIl iSIi lloIi tit bfttn 10 StdNt
off hunger, and then we would take
to the trees on the first sign of dan
ger Believe me, this roosting like
turkeys grew tiresome in short order,
and we set about building a stout
brush corral. We picked up an AK
on the shore and in a few days had
corral and hut that looked as if
they could withstand a herd of ele-
plants. l had my doubts, however,
and when night came took to my tree
again, while the others chose the
greater comfort of the corral.
"The bears went through that
brush stockade as If it had been
made of paper, the men scattering
for the trees. but two of them were
caught, killed and devoured by the
half starved brutes.
FINALLY | ran for it, swallowed as
much water as | could hold, and luck
lily came upon double handful of
mussels. The bears didn't bother me,
but the moment the other men at
tempted a similar feat they were pur-
sued. One was overtaken and eaten,
right in plain view. After that l
nearly went made--I could see no
gone from the beach and | expected
to be eaten If | made move.
"At last, however. | was forced to
do something, so / slid to the ground
and started for the spring
Hardly had l taken the first sip
when out of the brush came bear.
| jumped up to run, but, in my weak
ened condition, stumbled and fell.
The great brute was upon me and |
gave up hope. / felt his hot breath
upon my cheek. He turned me over
with a rough touch of paw, then
shifted and went away.
"You see, polar bears won't eat col
cause we are n superior race--black
meat is too rich for them" and the
colored sailor chuckled
After that l worked around to the
other side of the island, where there
was more TO eat on the beach, and
just at the time | was down to bone
and queer IN my head the Canadian
sealer Ottawa blew in for water.
when told the sealers about the
bears they, of course, thought I was
light up aloft' on account of my
troubles. but | showed them the
tracks and all hands turned out for n
bear hunt. They killed eight the first
day and 23 before the week was out"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-17
CONCLAVE OF
Kappa SIGMA

The Pacific coast members of the
first coast conclave of the fraternity
at Portland, August Is and 10. In ad-
dition to alumni representatives. the
active chapters at the University of
Washington, University of Oregon,
University of California and Stan
ford university will be represented.
Spokane has a number of members
of the order, some of whom prob
ably will attend the conclave.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-17
LID OFF AT TOLEDO

TOLEDO. O., Aug. 17.-As a eli
max to the three-cornered fight be-
tween Mayor Finch, the board of
public safety and Chief of Police
Knapp, which has been waged for
three weeks, Acting Mayor Willard
has assumed charge of the city gov
eminent, owing to the absence of the
mayor from the city.
His first official act was to instruct
the chief to run the city as Mayor
Jones used to run it. He is in
structed to catch the criminals. but
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-17

The Indians had rest yesterday, for at Bellngham the
rain down for further ORDERS weting the grounds
that it impossible to play. The game will be played
off Friday. Perhaps it just well that the boys
didn't play yesterday the rest will give them chance
to spruce up a little after the trip on the train.
Winning at this stage of the fight for topnotch
honors much for the Indians for the Smoky City
bunch well in the lead and Spokane can't afford to
lose too often.
Everett is now $50 points ahead which means defer
Of ten games which the Indians will have to over
come before they tie for first place.
In the very face of the statements made by President
Lucas after the close of the Northwest League meeting,
that the would continue until October the
dope that the directors secretly working to close the
season earlier According to their plans it will be all off
by September TO- The simoleons must be coming in
rather slow. ...|
In Tacoma the business of the city certainly take
the right kind of interest in the baseball team The fund
which Frisco papers laughed at is in reality forth
ing The business have subscribed $500 which is to
be divided among the members of the team, giving each
m bmere aneat little package of buckeroos The business
men of Tacoma realize the advantage Of good team rep
resentng the city, from advertising sandpon and
doing all in their power to make things pleasant for the
boys.
The yachtsmen on both sides of the Atlantic talk of
adopting class of 30-foot soops. These boats will
be constructed under international rule and raced in
their respective countries Yachtsmen generally concede
that the 30oo class would prove attractive than the
larger classes because they cheaper and at the
time speedy and good weather craft 1t is the intention
of the yachtsmen when the boats built to
them first in country and then in another.
Marvin Hart says the question of retaining the cham
ponshp belt is not worrying him. He does not that
in his opinion man will down him. He says: 81 will
hold it will mott This is certainly philosophic if
nothing else. The big fighter is putting in his time
on his farm Louisville choppng wood and riding
big saddle horse.
Frisco shut Portland out at that place yesterday by
Of 30. CHIMNEY Der Whee pitched and he had the
Webbfooers going from start to finish. He also made the
hit which brought in the two
Tacoma took Oakland into camp yesterday by of
to l. The affair pitchers battle throughout but
Red Dog Deveraux by costly in the fourth gave
the game to Tacoma.
Friday night the final game for the championship
honors in the pool tournament at Psers will be played
The match will be fought out between William Ridgeway
and Al Bunker, both Of Spokane. Neither of these men
has lost game since the tournament opened and interest
in the final match is keen.
Mike Schreck and John Willie signed articles at Chi
cago yesterday for match to be fought at Salt Lake
December 5. The go will be for 20 rounds.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-17

not to pursue the unfortunates."
The Interpretation of the order is
that the lid will be off while the
mayor is out of the city. For two
weeks Toledo will have the most lib
eral kind of government.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-17
TOOK HIS WEE AT HER
WORD AND ENDED LIFE

CHICAGO, Aug. 17.--"Oh, go jump
IN the lake and drown yourself" ex-
claimed Mrs. Joseph Garron when her
husband returned home intoxicated.
"All right. all right" said Garron.
I'll do just that"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-17
INDIANS AT THE
PORTLAND FAIR

PORTLAND. Ore, Aug 17.--An In
dian village. with a band of Nez
Perces, has just been opened on the
Trail at the Lewis and Clark expOsi-
tion. One of the Indians on hand
~ Albert Walters. successor to the
famous Chief Joseph OF the Nee Perez
tribe. lie IL ofiiciaiiy known as Chief
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-17

He did, and in the pocket of his
coat was found this note:
This is to certify that my wife,
Madgie Garron, told me to leave the
house and go to the lake and drown
myself. Goodby and God forgive her.
Jos. CARBON"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-17

We have several sections of gooa
lahu' ~ miles south of Quincy,
III douglas county and only four
miles from the Columbia river. which
can De bought for SIS per acre: 81
per acre down and the balance in five
years or less with interest at per
cent per annum. This is a good in
Vestment and will not stay on the
market long.
JAMES b. GRAY,
7o2 First Avenue. Tel. M aoo
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-17
ROLLY1TERU
kockq Mountain Tea NUGGETS

4 Busy Medicine for Busy People
Brings Golden Health and Renewed
vigor.
A specific for Constipation, Indi-
gestion. Liver and Kidney Troubles,
Pimplss, Eczema. Impure Blood, Bad
Breath. Sluggish Bowels, Headache
and Backache. It's Rocky Mountain
Genuine made by HOLSTER Drug
Company. Madison. Wis.
Golden NuggstS Sor 1allow People
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[. K. Monfort & Co.
- Riverside Avenue. Ground Floor

e2s Riverside Avenue. Ground Floor.
$l9oo-New s room modern house:
$500 cash; $26 per month. including
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$500 cash: balance s25 per month In
Guiding interest.
Siooo-New 4 room cottage; bath;
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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-17

Albert. There are several squaws
with cute pappooses. The Indians
give daily performances of war
dances and other native ceremonies.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-17

Regulates the stomach and bowels.
heals and soothes the little ones
stomachs and gives them q healthful
and natural sleep. HOLSTERS Rocky
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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-17

1t inevitable that Pat Grove will get into vaude-
vile. He's a regular continuous performer.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-17

Entered at Spokane.
Wash. as second
class matter,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-02-04
MIR. ROoSEVELTS "MuST.o

WASHINGTON. Feb. Notwithstanding
various assertions Of Congressional una
nlmity on tho railway rate question the fact
Ia that tho matter has now become 80
tangled and involved that few know the
real meaning or have any clear appreciation
OF tho results of the proposed legislation.
About tho wisest Comment TINT has vet
been made upon the matter Is the counsel
given at Philadelphia on Jan. 30, when he
President said: In entering a field where
the progress must OF necessity he so largely
experimental 1t Is essential that the effort
TO mako progress should be tentative aod
cautious
An exuberant element in Congress and
outside II evidently regards the regulation
of railway rates by p Federal commission as
a sort of Pool of Bethesda into which the
nation may step and DO healed OF all its
commercial diseases. A close examination,
however, makes II evident that the angel,
OF some one else, has troubled tho water
so vigorously that 1t Ia quite impossible 70
see the bottom. plunge In II would GER
tainly soil the plunger. and might easily
leave him badly stuck in tho miro.
Mr.. Roosevelt's message proposed the
suppression OF recognized evils, and the
country, railways and all, is behind him on
that proposition. but somebody has started
the House OF Representatives on wild
hunt for some violent remedy for an evil
which does not exist. Seoing in the ma
ohinery proposed for the cure Of this nom
existent evil possibility OF securing over
rates on the transportation Of their ner-
ohandse, thousands Of slippers ire be-
sieging their Congressman to create the
machinery Tho hope OF personal gain
arrays itself in the garb Of public interest
and camors for system which will enable
claimants 10 transfer money from other
pockets 70 their own. If only those wh) are
actually injured by excessive rates we're
allowed voice their feeble piping would be
quite inaudible. The noise comes not from
those who are really hurt, but from those
who hope TO gain at the oxpensa II others
Tho progenitor OF the measure has now
said, -There must be no hurry" He does
not say should. but must Those Repre-
sentatives who think they are following Mr..
Roosevelt In their effort to rush bill for
Federal supervision and control of rates
through the House should hearken to this
must which is sounded from behind them.
A few months Of careful consideration may
well DO devoted TO 80 far reaching meas
ure. The present rates will not ruin tho
country before next December, and by
that time our overeaeer Representatives
may see what was really called for in
the Presidential m usage and realize
tho difference between the correction OF
evils by lawful methods and the creation Of
cumbersome machinery Of doubtful con-
stitutionality for the mere purpose Of re-
duclng rates about which few have ever
made complaint
IL will be much better and safer to let
Bethesda settle bit before taking a plunge
In 1t, Happily for the country, the Senate
is less eager for immersion in that particular
p 1ol than is the House.
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The pIsmamtllng Of TIE states.

They who are no long pr young in
NH lie Affairs are in peril OF dizziness by
the sudden and novel dcEn ltions of tho
words commerce. and Regulate in
the commercial clause OF The Federal
Constitution.
That which Senator SPOON FIR described
as -dismanting' of the States is going
on with incredible velocity There IS
perceptille yearnng to starnp marriage
and divorce with COMMERCIAL brand
and lring them into the interstate
machinery.
The descent and trans Yer of land may
come next.
There ia indication that regulation Of
the money which can be. expended in
the States by party organi cations when
the choice of Presidential electors is
going on. is to be taken in hand by
Congress
Fossil " before long will be devel-
ored in Washington projects TO regu-
late the elections OF members Of State
Legislatures who may vote for State
Senators in Congress
Legislation to take from the States
and confer on Congress the exclusive
rc hit to give franchises to conduct any
interstate business has already been
commended by the Federal Executive;
and thar, too in the face OF decision
by the Supreme Court that no State can
ta1 n franchise conferred by Congress.
There is ediiying reading en- that vast
toyic to l c found in the Pacific railway
cases which are in the first pares Of the
l27h volume Of the nited States Re
rcrts. Some of the States may nd hard
tledding whom they cannot tax corporate
franc hses.
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the Sennte until after the provisions OF
the treaty were in practical operation.
What does Secretary HAY, skilled in
the traditions of diplomacy and impreg-
mated in every brain cell and nerve gam
glion with the spirit Of American institu-
tons, think of the situation as it exists
to-day
What does the Senate, Jealous Of its
powers and constitutional prerogatives
and ever vigilantly on guard against
Executive encroachments, think of this
extraordinary proceeding in Santo
Domingo?
What does President ROOSEVELT him.
self think of It, now that its full meaning
has been plainly and impartially e1-
hibted to his patriotic intelligence?
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-02-04
Beef Prices.

The Supreme Court has found and de-
clared that the business methods en-
ployed by the so-called Beef Trust con-
sttute a violation Of the laws of the land
That being the case, II is desirable that
the fact be established, and that the
offenders be restrained from any further
exercise Of their unlawful proceedings.
But the establishment of facts OF law,
and even the punishment Of offenders,
are not in themselves the object and pur-
pose OF legal processes. So far as the
public is concerned there is further
consideration, and that which has been
done is Of little or no practical value
unless certain results arc obtained.
The crux OF tho matter Is really in the
question whether the cattle men will
get more money for their beef, and in
the even more important question
whether the consumers of meat will get
more beef for their money. II no finan-
cial benefit accrues to these two groups,
the mere establi"hme Of point Of law
presents only certain amount OF in
tercst for students Of the law. 1t may
be interesting TO know that certain
disease is the result OF the work of GER
tain bacteria, and that a certain drug
or chemical will destroy those bacteria
But II the epidemic persists without
modification or diminution, the public
is little benefited by the knowledge.
The test of the Beef Trust decision is
in the price which cattle men get for
their beef on the hoof and the price OF
beef on the block in the meat market.
If these remain unchanged the trust
might az well have been left free in the
exercise of its unholy devices. A remedy
might then be sought in an extension
OF the powers OF the Interstate Com
merce Commission
In the meantime there seems to be
no danger that anybody will be sent to
jill, any more than in the case OF the
railroads, which have equally been I'M
der conviction.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-02-04
AMERICANS.
Essay on the difference Between Hy.
prcnlted and Straight Citizens
b. NJ. c.

To THn EDITOR or TIA sUE-sy. President
Roosevelt keeps Dragging that hes Duichman
VIII TIKI SrN be- good enough 70 tell It's readers
Just how much Dutch blood Is left In hmi IN bet
six bits, without knowing much OF anything about
It, tina he's four phrtA British 10 Of Dutoh.
II seems 70 me that ne English, the Scotch the
welsh and the Scotc Irish arc the only peoples
who ever become Americans and nothing else
Monarty a Mulcahy IS an inshmAn even TO the
third and iouril genetEtlons GugEenheimer and
PrcN-loach stay GrtnNns Popin and Conde never
forget tlAtthsy Ar fr-lcl and 30 Il goes on down
the Inc OF Italians, B7hcm,Ans. HunEarans. &C
They hang 20 the hyphen with grip TIA, even their
uniOlbtei oya!ty 70 this country tnelr Willingness
10 die Tor lis DAG. cannot loosen.
don't deory them. I'm glad they're here. We
need them Ia our business. They've added 20 our
wealth 10 our power, To our civilization and their
children and c.il1ren children viii continue TO do
s.. but they are never quite content 70 call them.
selves just Americans. To ny mind the best eyi.
dcncc that VIC are more akin as a nation 20 England
tlan any other nation Is that the o4adr.n Of tuse
tner feel thcr difference from the mass OF the
tope OF the country
Even tho son OF an EngishmAn would never
Al14 OF calling himself an EnEnshmAn IL he were
born In this country. Enemies Of England may
wsert be would saow good taste. 80 be It. hold
no bIr for Albion; hui I ask again why should the
President. o. stock possibly Eve si1 generations
IN tails county. palAver about being DutchuAni
Had Is nAme Ucen Brown or Robinson. would he
boast q being an Englishmani q.
PASADENA. Cal. Jan. u.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-02-04

From FgrDSr's Wsfdy
II WAS Iackson's habit 70 cArry In his saddlcbsgs
when he attended couri a copy OF Haoons -Atridz-
ment,- and tn make frequent appeals 10 II 10 his
oasea. This precious book was always carefully
done up In coarse brown paper, and ne unwrap-
ping Of the volume was veTy solemn function Is
performed By jackson. who waS then only II years
old. Avery. during the trial which preceded the
duel procured plece Of bacon the size OF the book.
and while Jackson was addressing the court he
slipped out the volume from I've wrapping and
substituted the bit OF pork Al length Jackson had
occasion 10 appeal TO Lord Bacon While sill talk
lag he raised ihr bcarSkln dap OF his saddebAgs.
drew out The brown paper package. carefully IN
lied the string. uniolded the paper with decorous
gravity, and tnen. without looking a. what be held
In his hand. exclaimed, trtumphantlY. we viii
now sec what Bacon sAyr'- What wonder that tho
nerY young lawyer blaEcd with anger while the
oa.iH room rang with laughter at bis eIpensoi
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-02-04
RoBERT HUNTER EXPLAINS
That 10000 Children Go 20 School Under
fed Not Starving,

The Salvation Army relief statons for
hungry school children didn't feed any
thing like 10000 yesterday. the number Of
children who, ccording to Robert Hunter.
go to school breakfastless. They did
furnish breakfast 70 about 600. The num-
Der has increased a little every day, and
the ermy officers believe that as time goes
on more and more children will avail them
selves of the privilege. Yesterday the
breakfast consisted OF rolls and oatmeal.
and later rolls and cocoa may be tried.
The station at aS Cherry street was by
far the best patronized. Only an hour or
40 after the children had been fed nearly
200 men got coffee and rolls in the same
building. Col. Cox. chief OF the literary
bureau, said yesterday that it didn't make
much difference how many children showed
up at the relief stations.
IF there are only 100, he said. 'we are
justified in opening the stations. and We
are glad that there are no more hungry
children. II there are 1000, or 10000. W. viii
try 10 feod them ali. That's what We are
here for
people had been aroused by his figures
that he felt obliged 10 make this state
ment:
There Is no means Of knowing how r1lrv
hungry or breakfastless children go % school
teachers nor the charities can rive Us any
idea as to the number. but any one familiar
With the distress In this city viii not Que>-
tlo9 that this large number Of children aye
undeTfed and under nourished. II may b.
that they have coffee and bread IN the rorr-
inG. or that they spend a penny for food A.
some and about the school but they are
ne overt heess children who are SUFFERING from
lack OF proper nourshment and are unah!e
in consequence. 20 attain the Ssst -eerlt'
physically or mentally. That any one o. thesA
10000 children may arrive at school in The
morning hungry is true but IL is also. tor
tunately exceptional. Ny statement meant
TO include the Drrer problem Of underteei
ing. and IL vas in tho course OF this discus
sion that the erroneous impression arose
as 70 remarks and statements which hAi
made IL is hoped that the School Boari WI
Investigate tho whole question OF unde'.
feeding, and that IL will perhaps. as man
Of the foreign cities have done. make soE.N
provision for ealing with the evil There
Ia no question but that these children Are
seriously handicapped at the very beginnnE
OF their lives, and when the underfee1pg
Is chronic IL means that they will probi blT
not be BILE 70 develop into men or women
who are sufficiently strong phvtic1ly ~
mentally 70 overcome the obstacles WmCn
confront them. the greatest Of which IS the
poverty In v hich they find themselves.
The estimate of 70. 900 underfed fobooi
children, Is, ! believe, conservative.
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ject dear to military men-and provides
inadequate plan for securing satisfactory
service of volunteer surgeons, some OF
whom have done the best work on the
battlefield in the emergency OF war.
And, of still greater Importance, it makes
no provision for the improvement of
sanitation in the field. There is also no
provision for the Improvement of the
army ration
The proposed law is simply weak,
compromise measure, inspired by the
belief that it is best to get little adj
vance rather than to ask for imperative
reforms. the need OF which, in view OF
Japan's record, cannot be questioned.
Our army ration has remained practi-
cally unchanged for years, whether for
service in the tropics or in the Arctic
and despite the knowledge that it has
caused needless illness. Army couser-
vatism all too jealousy guards against
radical changes.
No Improvement OF army methods
can be too good for the American army.
II 1t is possible to keep down the death
rate by illness in a fighting army to less
than l per cent, the American soldier
must receive that benefit. Our soldiers
should die, il die they must, on the firing
line and not in hospitals. The country
will not be satisfied until we have in our
army medical efficiency equal to that
OF the Japanese.