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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-04
LABOR UNIONS
WILL GO TO COURT

PORTLAND, Ore, Aug. City
labor unions have brought influence
to bear on District Attorney Man
ming with a view To preventing the
Portland Consolidated Railway COM
pany from compelling employees to
sign certain stipulations in regard
to nonatfiliation with labor organi-
cations before being employed by the
company.
This would be a felony in Cali
fornia," said a labor leader today,
but it is only misdemeanor in
Oregon. At the same time. we pro-
pose to have justice done in the
matter, and Mr.. Manning will be
compelled to move in the premises,
whether ne is willing or not He has
already begun to compile evidence.
and we expect prosecution will follow
forthwith"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-04

point to the forty-second mile. Clear
ing the right of way has progressed
as far as the sixty-sixth mile, in the
Turnigan Arm country, and our plans
contemplate employing not less than
500 men in that region all winter.
THE steamship Edith, which will
sail for Coward August ., will carry
as part q her cargo $500 steel rails,
two locomotives and IS flatcars for
the line. We already have two loco
motives In service and this shipment
will double the number We have an
enormous quantity of material piled
up at Seward and are shipping more
on nearly every steamer"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-04
THIRD Day BRINGS
NO MARKED CHANGE
in STRIKE AFFAIRS

gers and freight of any kind"
When asked as to the handling of
the wheat crop, Mr.. Palmer said:
THAT in great measure depends
upon how the wheat is shipped If
1t Is sent to us in reasonable quanti-
ties, we will handle it as well as we
have in the past. If, on the other
hands. it comes in vast consignmen It,
it will cause trouble. The estimate
crop this year Is placed at about 10
per cent above that of last year We
are accordingly making preparations
for it,"
Mr.. Palmer stated he thought the
strike would be declared off within
from one week to 10 days from the
present time.
Il regret the strike very much"
continued Mr. Palmer. The families
of the strikers, at least some of them,
will suffer as the result. This same
sort of thing has been tried out on
the Santa Fee, NJ. X. & r., and other
roads and the strikers have gone
down to defeat. l don't think these
strikers can win. and consequently
many of them will lose their Jobs.
1t is then that the families of the
strikers will suffer. In my opinion
nine-tenths of the men who have
gone out on this strike did not want
to go, but followed their leaders. 1t
is simply question of the men hold
ing the union above the welfare Of
their families"
At the headquarters of the teleg-
raphers the men still maintain an
attitude of confidence. Strikers from
outside offices are continually report
ing at the headquarters. Pickets and
striking operators arriving in the
city this morning tell of trouble ex-
perienced by trains along the routes
of the different railroads 1t was
reported today that headon collis-
ion between passenger train No. 4,
eastbound. and westbound freight
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-04
HAS THE GRAND JURY
FINISHED AT COURT HOUSE?

When Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Laughon came out of the grand jury
room this morning the impression
spread abroad that the inquisitors
were through with the county offices
and officials, except perhaps another
whirl at the county commissioners.
Today is one Of the session days of
the board and they are busy at their
own work.
Some indictments have been made
by the grand jury, but 1T is under
stood that they were in criminal mat
tiers which might have taken the
usual course of information filed by
the prosecuting attorney. Just previ-
Gus to the grand jury session Prose
cutting Attorney Barnhart announced
that such criminal Investigations as
would come up in his office during
the usual course would be presented
for action to the grand jury. Some
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-04
Two MEN held
ON SERIOUS Charge

DAVENPORT. Wash. Aug. A.
Sheriff 1nkster and Deputy Prosecut-
ing Attorney E. d. Reiter arrived
from Sprague, having in custody two
men accused of statutory assault.
They were bound over to the superior
court by Justice J. p. Kenny of
Sprague. having pleaded guilty. The
prisoners are John Siebl, a black
smith aged 10 years, and Thomas st.
Louis, painter about the same age.
Siebrs bond was placed at $500, while
st. Louis. who appears to be older
than he claims, was required to fur
nish $1,000 bail. Neither could raise
the security.
The accused men live In Sprague
and, in company with Elva Stolp, Is
years of age, and Lizzie Dawreitz. 16
years old, went to the City park on
Loke Colville an remained over
night. a.,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-04

of these cases have resulted in in
dictments.
The prosecutor Is In receipt of a
letter from some rural community Of
Spokane county, he declines to name
the locality, which seems to be agi-
tated over the matter of cowbells.
The writer solemnly asserts that he
IS a working man and works from 6
a. m. to the going down of the sun.
On the morning when he penned his
communication he had been aroused
by cowbells at a. m. and that finish
ed his sleep for the night. Some
of the neighbors had been consider
ate enough to take the bells off their
wandering animals during the night.
but others had not Some absolutely
decline to discuss the cowbell ques-
ton with the writer and give indica-
lions of angry passion when the sub
ject is preached by the victim. The
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-04
COLLEGE EDUCATION
FOR A NEWSBOY

BOSTON, Aug. 4.-The Boston
Newsboys' union has voted to estab-
lish scholarship fund large enough
to give at least one of it's members
an opportunity to secure college
education.
The scholarship will be established
at Harvard, n that is possible, and
President Eliot, who is an honorary
member of the union, and who has
addressed its meetings, will be con-
suited in the matter and asked to
give his advice.
1t is expected that $4,000 will be
required for the fund. The union
voted 500 as a beginning.
Many men now successful in BUSH
ness who were once newsboys are ex-
pected TO assist, as many have asked
how they could help the boys to bet
ter their condition.
The union has been especially earn
est in its educational work, inviting
addresses from noted men at nearly
every meeting and otherwise keeping
the matter prominent.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-04
(Scripps News Association


PORTLAND, Ore, Aug AFTER
being out nearly A hours the jury in
the second trial of Congressman VIII
hanson and codefendauts, accused of
conspiracy and subornation of per-
jury to fraudulently acquire govern
ment lands, reported they could not
agree and We're discharged. The case
is set for retrial August % before
Judge Hunt of Montana. The jury
stood seven for conviction on the
first tire ballots and six for convic-
ton and six for acquittal on the en-
suing IA ballots.
The fraud and conspiracy case
against Senator Mitchell, Congress-
man Hermann. S. A. ID. Puter ct al
is set for trial September 5. The
case involves alleged payments Of
$4,000 by Puter to Mitchell for ex-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-04
RAPID PROGRESS
Being MADE
on ALASKA ROAD

SEATTLE. Aug. 4-"Twelve hum
dred and fifty men are now employed
In construction work on the line OF
the Alaska Central railroad and 500
more are on their way north to be
added to this force on their arrival"
said w. b. Poland, general manager
OF the road. MIR. Poland arrived from
Seward on the steamer Santa Clara
and will be I'm the city for about n
week. He came here to look after
forwarding construction material and
other supplies for the work.
'Tracklaying Is now In progress on
the 22 miles OF the line" he con-
tinued, grading has progressed to
the thirty-third mile and grading
gangs are scattered along from that
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-04

The third day Of the strike of the
railway telegraphers brought forth
nothing startling from either side
The railroad officials state that the
train service is better today than it
has been since the strike began. At
the headquarters of the NORTH I'm Pa
cific 1t was reported that the COM
pany had 32 trains running each way,
and that % operators were working
on the Pacific division between Spo-
kane and westward points The COM
pany claims to have handled $500
passengers yesterday between Seattle
and Portland, 1900 of whom were
members of the Woodmen OF the
World. They state also that all
freight is being handled.
1t is claimed by the Northern Pa
cific that six operators went back to
work this morning. The Great North
ern claims three men have taken
their old Jobs.
Passenger trains on both roads ran
very close to schedule this morning.
The Great Northern eastbound pulled
In on her regular schedule. On the
Northern Pacific, No. 1. westbound,
due at 7:15, arrived some hours late.
No. 2, eastbound. was also over three
hours behind time. No. S of the Bur-
lington was reported five hours late.
The railroad officials say they have
no fear of violence from the striking
operators and If there is trouble it
will be from hoboes and not from the
operators.
Assistant General Superintendent
Palmer had this to say on the situa-
tion. Il regard to making any state
ments in this matter, 1t seems useless
to me. for people as a rule think we
are handing out hot air l don't care
whether they hear our side of the
matter or not, but If they want it
they'll get II straight. Our passenger
and freight trains are doing nicely
and we expect to handle all passen-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-04
COAL COMPANIES
FORM A COMBINE

COLUMBUS, O., Aug. 4.-Seven
coal corporations in Ohio and West
Virginia, owning property worth $780,
600, 000 have just been formed into
one combine. which will be the second
largest coal trust in the country. The
amalgamation Of interests was effect
ed at meeting held yesterday in
New York, and 5000 employees Will
work under one directorate.
The combine headquarters Will be
in the outlook building, under the i'm
mediate charge of John Fl. Winder,
elected president and general man
ager.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-04
THEY Will DO
MORE BOOSTING

The Lewis and Clarke committee
of the chamber of commerce held q
meeting this afternoon for the pur-
pose of improving the Spokane ex-
hibit at the fair. Among other things
which were discussed was the lack
of booster buttons in Portland. The
committee this afternoon shipped
5000 of the buttons, which will be
distributed on arriving at Portland.
\ number of souvenir postcards were
also shipped.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-04

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 4.--Four
deaths and II new cases at noon is
the official report. All are below
Canal street and are Italians DIR.
Richardson searched the tenderloin
this morning but found no fever.
This afternoon Calcasia parish Of
hcials backed down and permitted
trains to carry mail through When
the New Orleans train arrived at
CalcasIa the engine and mail car were
detached and run through the parish
at high speed and no stops.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-04
LEE RITTER
FORFfI1S BOND

Lee Ritter, one of the participants
in the holdup joke of Wednesday
night which resulted in calling out
Sheriff Doak and a squad of police
men, forfeited his boRd by failing to
appear for trial in the police court
this afternoon.
Ritted. aided by some companions,
played the "stick-up'' game on a
friend by the name of Williams. The
latter was so scared that he sent in
a hurry call for the police.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-04

matter, In the estimation of the cor
respondent, is Of sufficient Importance
for the grand jury to consider and
he hopes soon to receive some cheer
ing information" from the prosecutor
on the subject of cowbells.
After the jury had finished consid-
ering the prosecutors office this
morning they busted themselves in
executive session." Mr.. Barnhart
stepped out of the room and from
across the jail yard a ''peeping Tom
might have seen several of the grand
Jurors sitting at a table in Judge
Huneke's room with their heads bow
ed in thought. 1t was thought to be
barely possible that they were study
ing some situation out of which
might grow a presentment or even
an indictment.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-04
RITZ" RECEIVES
HIS FIRST PRESENT

Ritz" the big st. Bernard puppy
which is the official mascot of the
police station, was the recipient of a
fine big collar with his name and
address inscribed on IL this morning.
The collar was given the dog by
the members Of the force. Ritz is
but seven months old but already IL
as large as some full grown dogs of
his breed. The policemen say when
he is full grown Ritz will be one OF
the finest st. Bernard dogs in the
city.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-04
WILL OPEN
BROWN STREET

Monday it will be seen whether or
not the Northern Pacific railroad will
Browne street across the tracks of
the company. City Engineer McIn-
tyre stated today that the stakes for
the grade would be set tomorrow
after which the street commissioners
could go ahead with the work.
1t is stated that in all probability
the men will start in to open up the
street Monday. 1t is expected the
railroad will take steps to enjoin the
city from completing the work.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-04
(Scripps News Association

OYSTER BAY, Aug. 4.-The Rus
sian peace plenipotentiary, NJ. White,
was introduced to the president this
afternoon. The giant envoy arrived
at 1920, accompanied by Baron
Rosen, Russian ambassador. The
count comes merely to get acquaint-
ed with the president" explained
Rosen, "and has nothing to say for
publication" White smiled and bow
ed, but vouchsafed no remarks as
the presidents colored coachman
drove the visitors away in the di-
rection of Sycamore Hill. The May
flower, with Assistant Secretary
Pierce and Commander Winslow, ar
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-04
DEAD BODY OF LII. BERG
FOUND IN SPOKANE RIVER

dertakiug parlors about 8 o'clock this
morning by a youth who omitted to
leave his name that he had seen the
body, after which he gave a descrip-
tion of the location. by which the
remains were found The body is
badly decomposed and burial will
take place this afternoon.
1t is not believed by the relatives
of Mr.. Berg that he deliberately took
his life. f. Q. Berg, one of the sons
of the dead man, stated that he could
conceive of no reason why his father
should commit suicide
Father often used to take a walk
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-04
REVENUES OF
SANTO DOMINGO

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-THE rev.
enues of the republic OF Santo Do
mlngo, collected under the modus VI
aGd the Dominican governrSent by
American officials commissioner by
the Dominican government. amount
to S33I.64s for the months OF April
and May.
or this amount there has been
placed in the City National bank of
New York to the credit of the trust
fund for the beneft OF the creditors
of the republic $l5T.S1S. This money
will be held until the United States
senate has taken action in the matter.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-04
(Scripps News Association

ST. PAUL, Aug 4.-The striking
telegraphers undoubtedly have the
Northern Pacific and Great Northern
roads seriously crippled today. North
ern Pacific passenger No. 4 has been
annulled and is running as No. 2.
Perham says all passenger trains are
seven to IA hours late, while freight
trains are paralyzed. No violence or
accidents are reported. Seventeen
nonunion operators have left for the
west
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-04

down by the river bank" he said
when interviewed this afternoon,
and ! feel that he must have fallen
while crossing the stream, after
which he was unable to rise. He
had been ailing physically for some
time and his aiiliction was such that
he would hardly have been able to
help himself. Then again he may
have been stunned by the fall to
such an extent that he finally
drowned"
The deceased leaves a wife and four
children, including a daughter, who is
Mrs. Roberts.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-04
DR. VAN OSDEl wills
PREACH IN PORTLAND

DIR. Van Osdel. pastor Of the First
Baptist church, leaves today for Port
land, where he will preach for the
next two Sundays in the White
Temple at the exposition. The sub
jects of his sermons next Sunday
are: Morning, Mountains OF Cold;
evening. From Missouri--.Who?"
The Sunday following his subjects
will be-: Morning, Gospel of the
Glory OF the Blessed God; evening,
'Heroism, Trophy of the Tempted"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-04

The body of l.. III. Berg, who dis
appeared from his home. 21l7 Ide
avenue one week ago tonight. was
discovered at 1870 o'clock this morn
Ing about 100 feet above the Great
Northern bridge, near Fort Wright
The spot where Mr.. Berg was
found was about one half mile from
his home. The body was discovered
lying face downward among the rocks
I'm the river bed. directly in the mid
die of the stream.
Word was received at Smiths UNI
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-04
A ROLL
OF HONOR
(Scripps News Association.)

zftt'VOT.h eTOFF'I
SAN DIEGO, Cal, Aug. Admiral
Goodrich has appointed Chaplain
Stone of the flagship Chicago to pre-
pare a list of names Of civilians who
aided the Bennington victims after
the explosion with view to honor
airy recognition by the navy or by
act of congress. The list will include
San Diego doctors and 80 or 40 wom-
en- who volunteered as nurses.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-04
p[A([ [hV01 WITH
Sis TILL PRESIDENT

rives this afternoon. Pierce will con-
suit with the president regarding the
details of tomorrow's reception for
the ENJOYS. Witte and Rosen lunch
ed with the president and Mrs. Roose-
Welt, returning to New York on the
4:20 train. The president then re-
ceived representatives of the London
Times and Telegraph.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-04
ANNIVERSARY OF
SpOkANE'S FIRE

Today is the anniversary of the
great Spokane fire which. 16 years
ago. destroyed the entire business
section of this city. The $2,500,000
fire at that time swept everything in
the section extending from Washing
river to Front street.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-04
NOW IT IS
GRATING
IN MANILA
(Scripps News Association.)

WASHINGTON, Aug. accord
ing to reports received here from
graft In the military medical supply
department. 1t Is stated the books
have been falsified to cover shortages
of property for a period of four
years. involving 100000. Chief Clerk
William Reeves was sentenced to 10
months for selling cases OF surgical
Instruments stolen from the govern
ment. Paul Stansle, a clerk, was
sentenced to year and half for
the same charge. Privates Strawser
and Stonebroker OF the hospital serv-
ice got five years each.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-04
SOUTHERN STATES STILL
f|QHT 0Y[R 1[L0LW JA(k

sissippi patrol boat Tipsey in Ship
island canal, Louisiana waters.
At 1880 the official report showed
four deaths and three new cases from
the yellow fever section OF the city.
Some deaths and new cases are not
made public.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-04

NEW YORK, Aug. 4.-Before leav-
ing for oyster Bay, Witte and Rosen
and suite attended the Greek ortho-
dox church. Archbishop Hovitsky
celebrated mass and blessed Witte
and prayed for the success of his
mission. Witte stood at the altar.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-04
NO OFFICER AS
GOVERNOR GENERAL
(Scripps News Association.)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4.--Philip-
pine advices quote General Corbin az
stating that Wood nor any other Of
hcer should ever be made governor
general. as the place is purely civil
position and the appointment of an
army officer would be hurtful.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-04
ARREST ADOCTOR
(seripps News Associa ton. /,

NoN''FPS .NS"S NSS'si"NtS"s
MOBILE, Ala. Aug. 4.-Dr. X. NJ.
Lindsay. head OF the National Quar-
antine association of Nashville. was
arrested at Gulf port in Mississippi
by quarantine officer while getting
of a New Orleans train and sent to
Ship island aboard the revenue cutter
Winona.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-04
PRINCE GUSTAVE
SEES SWEDISH King

COPENHAGEN, Aug. 4. The
Swedish Prince Gustav arrived to-
day to visit King Christian and dis
cuss the Norwegian situation.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-04

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SECOND TRIAL OF
WILLIAMSON ENDS
IN DISAGREEMENT

pediting claims to patent before the
land office.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-04
(Scripps News Associatlon)


NEW ORLEANS. Aug. 4.-The
quarantine regulations are becoming
much tighter throughout the states
of Mississippi, Alabama. Texas, Ten
nessee and Arkansas. Shotgun meth
DDS have passed and the militia is
ordered out in majority OF states
Work Is progressing nicely towards
cleaning the city.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-04


has yet been done to set aside the
arbitrary quarantine in Rapides and
Camcascu parishes, which have shut
out al ltrains, thus tying up both
the Texas and Southern Pacific. No
mail was received from Texas or
north Louisiana points today.
All transcontincntal traffic is at a
standstill. Louisiana soldiers on the
state line spent an uneventful night.
Commander Bostock of the naval re-
serves will seize any Mississippi
boats caught trespassing In Louisi-
ana waters Trouble is expected and
local militia Is held I'm readiness On
the other hand, Mississippi is max
ing warlike demonstrations. She has
no naval militia. but has soldiers.
and Governor Vardaman has called
out more troops to do duty on the
coast. Over hundred men are there
now. II is likely the Mississippi boat
Grace will be seized today and the
crew arrested. Sheriff Long says he
will follow the orders of Governor
blanchard to the letter.
JACKSON, Miss, Aug 4.--No new
cases are reported by the health
board. Vicksburg company of ma
kional guards was ordered out this
morning to reinforce troops on the
roast.
NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 4.-The
Louisiana naval reserves at Rigol-
Aetts this afternoon captured the Mis-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-04

NEW ORLEANS. Aug. 4,-The
Louisiana naval reserves at Rigol-
let's this afternoon captured the Mis-
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-12-14
A Most Appropriate Christmas Gift.

There is nothing which could
be more appropriate as a
Christmas git for a friend than
a yearly subscription TO the
Monroe City DEMOCRAT. You
cannot think of a more suitable
present for an absent friend
The cost is only 81 and the
present will bring your thought.
fullness to your friends mind
not Christmas day only but
every week for a year, What
other gift even though it cost
many times more. will lmpart
more pleasure than the weekly
visits OF the Peoples Paper
Think it over and remember
some friends with a subscrip.
ton to the DEMOCRAT.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-12-14
Hannibal. Mo.
Dec. 3, 1905.

Dear old Santa claws. l
am a little girl nine years old l
want a doll and a doll bed and
a ring aud vase and little
dresser and a Story book and
rocking chair and set of dishes
and table and cup and saucer
and a tin set and tablet and l
guess 1 will have to close for
this time. 1 live on Bay Island.
Ollie Olga Goodnight.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-12-14

After a pleasant visit with
the homefolks. Mrs. ]. H.
Gooch of Shelbyville, left yes
terday for a visit with Quincy
friends.