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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-31
BARNEY MULLIN TKRASnFS
SIX WOMEN NSUl TIERS

gang. In the twinkling of an eye he
had the gang on the run, and then
gave chase himself. One of the
toughs, frightened half to death be-
cause a man was after him, ran into
the police station to seek help. Null
lin followed and was consequently
held also.
In spite of the fact that Mullin was
merely prompted by n desire to help
the ladies out of their difficulty.
Judge Hinkle fined him $40 and costs.
The moral might be taken from the
justice displayed that young men
had best let women get jeered at
till kingdom come unless they feel
that their financial standing will per-
NIT of expanding $40 for acting as a
gentleman should.
The hoodlums who were RESPONSE
bic fov the trouble went scot free.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-31

origin of the fire. Green was not
arrested at the time, but the deputy
prosecutor saw to 1t that bail in
$500 was arranged for. Arrangements
were made and Uncle Harry was to
put up the dough. Harry was called
out of town before he had time to
complete the arrangements. The au-
thorities moved right along as though
Nathan Green was not important to
the case of Ben Wise, but the min
ions of the law kept their eyes on
Uncle Harrys nephew. Yesterday it
was learned that he had an excellent
offer" outside of Spokane. This
morning he was properly pinches by
Deputy Pugh on complaint of the Of
fetal watcher of the insurance COM
panies operating in Spokane.
Pink slip" or not, the insurance
companies seem to have their eyes
on fire losses in the city of Spokane,
and it may be discovered that north
eastern Washington may not be in
trouble on account of water supply,
but rather an oil supply.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-31
NATHAN GREEN ARRESTED
IN CONNECTION WITH FIRE
IN new YORK CLOTHING STORE

ington building for exhibit purposes,
and for the specific advertising Of the
resources and opportunities of the
various cities and counties of the
state; and, further, that we depre-
cate any effort to throw open the
doors to the sale of any article, or to
the opportunities of attendants in
soliciting patronage on behalf of any
particular business firm or house."
1t is stated that the management
of the Washington building has kept
the building free from this kind of
annoyance. in spite of great pressure
on the part of several firms and en-
terprises wishing to exhibit and sell
their wares in the structure. AS one
man put it the other day, I'VE came
to this exposition to see things, not
to buy Them
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-31
RATES fOQ
PORTAGE ROAD

PORTLAND, Ore, July 31.-Gov-
ernor George III. Chamberlain, State
Treasurer Moore and Secretary of
State Dunbar are now in conference
in Portland relative to the establish
ment of rates for the Portage road.
1t is regarded as doubtful by the
states executives if the tariff will be
completed for several days, but in
view of the strong desire on the part
of farmers to be made acquainted
with the charges so they may figure
on shipping fall grain ii is regarded
likely the wheat rate at least will be
announced today. 1t is understood
privately that the tariff on this cere-
al from Lewiston to Portland will be
50 ton. against Sass charged by the
railroads.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-31

Because he would not stand by and
see two ladies insulted on the street
last Saturday night Barney Mullin.
the lightweight pugilist, was taken
into custody by the police and later
released on s25 bond.
Mullin was arrested as the result
of his attacking six men on Front
street who persistently insulted the
wife of the manager of a local the
alter and the leading lady of a per-
Torrance which is now going on in
the city.
The incident happened on Mill
street, where Mullin was standing
The ladies were coming down the
street and in order to do so were
forced to pass the gang of hoodlums
who Immediately began to boot at
them. Mullin stood 1t for brief
period and then sailed into the whole
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-31
NORTHWEST CITIES
WILL SEND DELEGATES

pal affairs will take part. Among
them are William Travers Jerome,
the noted district attorney Of New
York city. who will speak on The
Battle Against Corruption: Josiah
Strong, president of the American
Institute of Social Service and au-
thor of Our Country: Congressman
John De Witt Warner Of New York,
Professor Charles Zueblin of the UNI
versity of Chicago, Clinton Rogers
Woodruff, secretary National Munich
pal league. and John Graham Brooks,
author of THE Social Unrest"
The subjects of municipal control
of corporations and municipal own
ership will be discussed by such ex-
perts as Mr.. Brooks. Amos Parker
Wilder and Frank J. Geodnow. Prob
lens of intimate interest to cities all
over the world will be handled by the
highest authorities In the United
States.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-31

PORTLAND, Ore, July 31.-The
committee on conferences and con-
crosses at the Lewis and Clark expo
sition is sending a letter to the may
ors of all cities and town in Oregon,
Washington and Idaho. requesting
the appointment Of official and lay
delegates to the convention of Pacific
northwest cities to be held in con-
nection with and as feature of the
civics congress, from the 14th to the
10Th of August, in the auditorium at
the exposition. Thousands of copies
of a provisional program are being
sent out in advance of this civics
week.
1t is believed that these efforts
will bring together one of the most
important assemblages ever held in
Oregon, which will mark an era in
the municipal progress Of the north
west.
The greatest specialists in munich
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-31
Held by Authorities Under Thousand
Dollar Bond to Tell w hat He Knows
ofhysterious Conflagration- Taken
Into Custody When About to Leave
Town.

Deputy Sheriff Pugh this morning
arrested Nathan Green, nephew of
Harry Green. the we'll known sport
Ing man and horseman, on charge
of completely with Ben Wise in firing
the New York Clothing companys
store some weeks ago. The warrant
was sworn out by one of the secret
service agents of the fire insurance
companies before Justice Stocker,
and was Immediately placed in the
hands of DEPUTY Pugh.
Green was apprehended, suitcase in
hand, as he was on the way, pre-
sumably to exchange residences be-
tween Spokane and elsewhere. He
was taken before Justice Stocker and
held in $1,000 bail.
An interesting aside to this story
is that some days ago Deputy Prose-
cutting Attorney Laughon examined
Mr.. Green regarding his knowledge
of the New York store fire, intimat-
ing that Mr.. Green had made some
interesting statements regarding the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-31
COURT Of CORRECTION,
NOT Of PUNISHMENT"
JUDGE P0INDEPTER

Is court for correction, not for
punishment at the initial stages"
The lad Frank had been charged
with receiving stolen property" in
the language of the sterner courts.
He had sold pin given him by an
other boy. with the promise to divide
the proceeds. Judge KEENAN, asked
the boy about the facts. His story
agreed with what Probation Officer
McClelland and the prosecuting attor-
ney represented.
Judge KEENAN, spoke kindly to the
lad and told him that If he behaved
this matter would not be laid up
against him in case he reports once
a week about what he Is doing to
Captain McClelland.
Other cases before the court were
not taken up this morning.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-31
(0hh0[[1 AID DIAN TELL!
TROUBLES To GRAND ]UR1

necessary decoration may be found
in corners even after the cleaners
have passed over the floors. 1t has
also been said that dust has been
known to gather on the chandeliers
and along the moulding at the top OF
the waiscoting in nearly every office
in the building.
But this is simply matter of de-
tail which has been brought forcibly
to the attention of the clerks in the
offices since visitors began to flock
to the city and It's most prominent
public structure on the way to or
from the Lewis and Clark exposition.
1t means just this: That some OF
the officials desire an inquiry into
the fitness Of the janitors and serv-
ice men about the big building for
their particular work.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-31

Investigation into the affairs Of the
county commissioners by the grand
jury promises to be even longer than
that accorded the inquiry into the
Mudgett-Security Savings society.
On Friday Commissioner Connolly
was called into the grand jury room,
and his examination is known to
have lasted until during the forenoon
of Saturday.
When Mr. Connolly vacated the
chair Commissioner Dean was called
in from the commissioners office,
where he and Commissioner Collin
were seen sitting. Mr.. Dean con-
tinued to entertain the grand Jurors
for the remainder of the Saturday
session and started in when the body
convened this morning. 1t is under
stood that Commissioner Collin will
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-31

of which is situated just across the
river and the other five miles over
land.
j. w. Whitcomb. n prominent con-
tractor of Boston who Is now in the
city, inspected the samples this
morning and pronounced them re-
markable. He stated that IL the in
side cutting showed up as the sam
pies seemed to indicate they would
the quarry would prove to be one of
the richest in the country. One of
the samples exhibited shows on one
corner quality almost equal to Italian
statuary marble.
Mr.. Whitcomb stated that II the
quarry could produce marble like
that shown on the small sample the
fortunes OF the men behind the en-
terprise would be assured.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-31
MARBLE IS
PLACED ON EXHIBITION

The first samples of marble from
the Columbia River Marble COM
panys quarries were placed on ex-
hibition at the chamber of commerce
this morning. Although the samples
were merely surface clippings, they
were quoted by critics as being ex-
ceptionally fine specimens.
The company is operating at Ryan.
Wash. on the Spokane Falls &
Northern railway. One of the feat
ures of the samples. according to
Manager Belden Is. that they bear a
close resemblance to the famous
English marble, which is known
throughout the world.
The company has 1470 acres OF
marble land, which v intends to open
up MS soon rs possible The quarries
are easily reached by railroad. one
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-31
DIRECT LINE
TO SEATTLE.

Beginning with today, people who
want to call up their business or per-
sonal friends in Seattle will get hat~
ter service than heretofore. for thta
morning the direct telephone line be~l
tween the two cities was opened up.
The need for just such an advan-
tage has been long sought by the
business people both of Spokane and
Seattle and the company Is being
widely congratulated for their efforts
in bringing about the much desired
Improvement.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-31
NO GAMBLING
in CLEVELAND

CLEVELAND, O., July 31.-The
abandonment of this city as men,
Der of the grand trotting circuit is
involved in the issuance of an order
this morning by Mayor Johnson
against pool selling at races opened
today on the supposition that previ-
Gus two years proposition on gambl-
ing would be overruled.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-31
COMMISSIONERS
OF TIE DRAWING
(scripps News Association }

WASHINGTON. July 31.--Secre-
tary Hitchcock appointed Commits
sioner of the Land Office Richards.
John Deerne of Utah ana Irving Ho-
bart of Colorado supervisors OF The
drawings in August for homesteads
in the Uintah reservation, Utah, to
be opened September /.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-31

be the next.
1t will be interesting reading, II 1t
should ever fall under the eye of the
public--a comparison between what
Commissioner Connolly said on GER
tain subjects and what Commission
ers Dean and Collin said on the same
topics.
1t is said that along with the ex-
animation of the conduct of the COM
missioners' matters has been held an
inquiry into the conduct of the ma
terial affairs about the courthouse,
such as the boiler room, janitor serv-
ice, etc. Some of the occupants Of
the building have been complaining
that there is not enough neatness
about the corridors and in the by
places. 1t has been asserted that
cigar stubs and other forms of I'M
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-31
CANNOT SILL ARTICLES
IN WASHINGTON BUILDING

pleasure and pride many expressions
of commentator on the magnificent
and classic beauty of the Washington
state building. and the attractiveness
and completeness of Its exhibits: and
Whereas, Visitors have further
expressed their appreciation OF the
uniform courtesy with which they
have been received by the various at
tendants In charge. ana the absolute
lack of solicitation upon the part OF
representatives of any particular
business interest: therefore. be II
Resolved, That this organization
strongly endorses the purpose of Ex-
ecutive Commissioner Elmer Il.
Johnston In maintaining the WASH
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-31

SNOW, Frank, want you to
etraighten up and be a citizen. You
are old enough to know these matters
and choose between them"
In that key OF admonition Judge
KEENAN, address one of the delinquent
youths in Juvenile court this morn
ing, the first session Of this correct
i've experiment. inaugurated by the
last legislature, in Spokane county.
The remark furnishes the keynote
OF the spirit In which the trial of
the new system of dealing justice to
young offenders has been begun. One
man told the judge that a juvenile
offender was n bad boy. The boys
case was not before the court at the
time. Judge KEENAN, stated to the
impeacher of youthful conduct: This
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-31
DUTCH
defeat
mALAYS

SINGAPORE, July 31.--The Dutch
expedition sent against the prince of
Boni in the island of Celebes, Malay
archipelago. was successful July 2S.
Seven warships bombarded Badju and
later landed troops. A fierce land
fight followed, the rebels leaving 256
dead. The Dutch lost three killed
and 26 wounded
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-31
ENTERS navy
AT SEATTLE

Albert Beecher Willis, the son Of
officer ]. w. Beecher, whose home Is
at 0732 Summit avenue. was by order
of the navy department accepted as
member of the United States navy.
Willis took his examination some
time ago, but, owing to the fact that
he was slightly under the required
heighth for his age, was rejected.
Young Willis will leave Immediate
ly for the navy yard at Bremerton.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-31
KAISER AT
COPENHAGEN
(Scripps News Association

(Scripps News Association.)
COPENHAGEN, July 31.-Emperor
William arrived this afternoon. Dur
ing the stay of the kaiser he will be
received only in semi-official state.
Court circles desire the people to be
impressed with the visit as one of
courtesy only, but the general opin-
ion prevails that some political move
to govern or probably close the Baltic
sea to warships of all nations ex-
cept those bordering on the sea Is on
foot.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-31

Although repeated requests have
been made by various parties for the
right to sell articles In the Washing
ton building. Lewis and Clark exposi-
tion, they have been without excep-
tion promptly denied by Elmer e.
Johnston, state fair commissioner. At
q meeting held Friday night In the
state building by the Washington
Promotion society, an organization
composed of the representatives OF
the various counties. cities and dis
tricts of the state. the following res
buttons were introduced and unani-
mously adopted:
tion society has heard with great
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-31
ARRANGE
FOR WITTE
(Scripps News Association.)

NEWS ASScCidtiuny
OYSTER BAY, July 31.-The scam
dals in the department OF agriculture
and peace negotiation plans divided
the presidents time today. Baron
Rosen, Secretary Wilson. United
States Minister to Roumania Ridell
arrived on the noon train. Rosen
said he came to arrange with the
president for the introduced Of
Witte, Russian plenipotentiary. II Is
believed the president will name
Wednesday or Thursday as the day
for receiving iWtte. The three visi-
tors lunched with the president.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-31
ANOTHER
BENNINGTON
VICTIM
(Scripps News Association.)

SAN DIEGO, Cal, July SIC. II.
Hallett Of Bakersfield, Cal, died this
morning, making the sixty-fifth VIC
tim of the Bennington explosion. Six
others are in serious condition, the
worst being +. j. Muller. Hallett
was an awful sufferer. He was so
badly burned he had not eight
square inches of sound skin.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-31
AERONAUTS HAVE
NARROW ESCAPE

PARIS, July 31.-Aeronaut Sau-
escaped death this afternoon when
the balloon feel and landed on the
roof garden of the Palace Of Fine
Arts. breaking through the glass.
The basket saved the men.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-31
OIL COMPANY
WILL FIGHT
STANDARD
(Scripps News Association.)

KANSAS CITY. Mo-. July 31.--
Pittsburg capitalists have about COM
pleted arrangements for closing OPP
tions on oil wells, with 10000 barrels
day capacity. They will build a
pipe line to Fort Worth, Tex, from
Chanute. Kan. to supply the largest
refinery in the world. A
British company is interested ana II
strong fight will be made against the
Standard Oil company.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-31
MONEY FOR TREASURY
(Scripps News AssoclationD

WASHINGTON, July 81, CO., The
payment by the Central Pacific OF
nearly $S,000,000 brought today's
treasury receipts 10 $5.09i,057; en-
penditurcs. 100000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-31
TRAVELLERS IRON h[W
ORLEANS Q05[L1 EXAMINED

of health physicians and their his
tory and movements while in the city
recorded and all from infected or
suspicious districts were excluded.
All steeraeg passengers were refused.
Ninety-six cabin passengers passed.
Five from the Italian quarter were
rejected.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-31
TW[[V[ h[W
(A5[5 1[[LOw
(Scripps News Association.)

NSCT1ppS news ASSOClatlon.)
NEW ORLEANS, July 31.-Twelve
new cases Of yellow fever were re-
ported at noon today. No deaths.
Mississippi still refuses to allow any
person to come into that state from
New Orleans without a health GER
tificate.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-31
Health OFFICER
in EVERY TOWN
(Scripps News Association.)

JACKSON, Miss, July 31.-The
state board Of health issued an order
today that every town in the state
appoint a health officer with power
to issue health certificates. Reports
from Lumberton today stated that no
new infection had appeared.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-31

INJURED
(Scripps News Association }

Vocf1pps NeWs Ass0cIHtIUn.J
JOLIET, Ill, July Showers
touring special. second section Of the
Rock Island fast passenger. ran
through an open switch two miles
south of here. Eighteen people were
more or less injured, none seriously.
A flagman Of a work train on a sid
ing is said to have left the switch
open. The engine crews jumped
Fireman Chapel had a shoulder
broken
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-31
b0|[[R5
W[R[ DUN
(Scripps News Association.)

BAKERSFIELD, Cal, July 81
Harry Hallett, a marine on the Ben
nington who died at San Diego this
morning, wrote a letter six months
ago to a friend here, saying: you
need not be surprised any time to
hear of me being blow zoo feet in
the air. The old tubs boilers are on
the bum, but If any of us say word
we are told to shut our mouths or we
will be put in brig.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-31
(Scripps News Association.)

(ScrippS News Assocfatfon.)
NEW YORK, July 31.-The South
ern Pacific steamer Proteous arrived
at quarantine from New Orleans this
morning. All are well. The crew is
now allowed shore liberty. At New
Orleans, when the passengers en-
parked, they were examined by board
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-31
Prominent LAWYER
LOST IN WOODS
(Scripps News Association. J

lScripps News Association.)
LINCOLN, Neb., July So. r.
Andrews, prominent lawyer, is
mysteriously missing. He started on
q hunting trip in the Platte river
woods. Hundreds of men have or
r"nized to search, fearing foul play.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-31
RACE RIOT
NEAR BLUEFIELDS
tScripps News Association)

NSCilppS ANcWS HSNONiotioh'p
BLUEFIELD, W. ". July S1.--A
riot of Americans and Italians at
Giateo caused the deaths of three
persons and injury of 10, some fatal
~, today.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-31
ten THOUSAND
WORkMEN IDLE
(Scripps News Association.)

WARSAW, July S1.-Ten thousand
workmen are idle on account of the
strike The movement is spreading
daily. Conflicts are frequent with
the troops. Two large iron works are
closed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-31
TRANSFER RACES
FROM CLEVELAND

CLEVELAND, O., July 3.-At a
meeting of horsemen this afternoon
transferring the races to Buffalo was
discussed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-31
QUARANTINE
new ORLEANS
(Scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News Association.)
MOBILE, Ala, July 3l.-Although
the governor has not issued procla-
nation of quarantine against Louisi-
ana the officers are enforcing 1t.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-31
FOUR HUNDRED
HOMES BURNED
(Scripps News Association)

(Scripps News Association)
VIENNA. July 31-rhree hundred
houses in the Hungarian village of
Svepscs Varialju were burned today.
Six lives were lost.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-07-18
LODGE NOTES

At the wigwam Of Mohuscowungfe
Tribe, No. 2le, Imp. o. r. M. on Mon
day evening the following officers were
installed: Sachem, Judson Davis
senior sycamore, John Riechert jun
ior sycamore, VIM. Hayes; prophet,
Linwood Smith lst sannap, George
Hid; 2nd sannap, Edward Hutchings;
lst warrior, Douglass Consplvo; End
warrior, Peter Jorgensen 3rd warrior,
John Green; 4uh warrior, Louis VIII
son; 1st brave, Alonzo Doty: 2nd
brave, George Pierson; srd brave,
Charles Slater; 4th brave, Willis
Drake; guard Of wigwam, William
Burney; guard OF forest, Fred Loree.
Refreshments and entertainment fol-
lowed.