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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-02-28

MdNlIlt the autnOf, WAS re-
leased today.
WARSAW. Feb 2S.-Employes OF
the suburban steam railroad struck
today. The city firemen announced
they would strike Saturday unless
given higher wages.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 2S.-Upon
the request OF Maxim Gorky, that he
be allowed to live in Riga. the au-
thorities last night banished him to
that place. His preference of Cri,
mea or Moscow was refused. Gorky
took an affectionate leave of his wife
and little son Maxim. at the station
for 10 minutes last night. They will
join him at Riga shortly.
Evening journal., 1905-09-04
EDITORIAL OPINION

control their own railroads. This desire
and NOR, especially its expr' ssion have
grown out Of the movement for the edu-
cation in Japan and elsewhere Of inteln-
gent Young Chinese. II is believed that
something Ike thousand youns Chinese
of this kind are now attending the uni-
versiti"s in Japan. Many are IN Eurons.
but a vast majority Of the Chinese now
studying broad are in Japan.
These young men have learned to appfo-
ciate the opportunities and possibilities
presented TO China and theg have i"en
sending back word that tho Chinese
shoult excluce fo-oign control in the
managemcpl of domestic affairs as much
as possible In this they do not seem to
be prompted by reactionarv spirit
which worll bar out Improvement. hot
rather 10y q patriotic desire TO kceD all
modern development in Chinese bands
il seems that they have directcd their
attention particularly to this Canto Han
Kow hai,road. The concession has been
more or loss neglected by tbs persons
holdnr it. and for this reason rs well as
fer the considerations Just named the
Chinese h1va occasion to try to regain
control II is probable that the line will
b. built I'm the near future, whether the
concession is surrendered or ros, but I'm
any o1.nt the spirit OF the mo,s intel
l:gent and progressive Chinese is shown
in their d,sire TO regain control.
Evening journal., 1905-09-04
sonaparte on the Farm.

In the September Country Calendar,
Edwin Litchheld Turnbull an inti-
mate friend of the Secretary of the
Navy, writes;
During seven months Of the year,
from May to December. Charles j.
Bonaparte is a farmer. Bella Vista.
in fine Maryland grass valley is his
chosen country seat where he arises
on weekdays at $50 a. m. without be-
ing called, and whence. after taking a
look over the place and giving his or
ders for the day, he is off on his fif-
teen-mile drive into Baltimore be-
fore most city folks have opened an
eye.
The drive to the Office and back
takes place nearly every weekday.
Mr.. Bonaparte reserving Sundays and
occasionally Saturdays for Bella Nis-
Ia, when he enjoys roaming about the
place with his everseer, looking into
the welfare OF the numerous inhabit-
ants. both man and beast. He takes
his thirty~4n3le drive with different
team and driver each day. He Is a
fresh-air crank. and nc doubt goes az
his big problems With keeHer zest Pc
Evening journal., 1905-09-04
The Armistioe.

From the Philadelphia Telegraph.
While the terms OF peace between
Japan ard Russia have been agreed
to. the armies Of the two Empires have
stood facing each other ready for fight
on the instant The presence Of in
nammable material and high eXplos-
ives Is always exceedingly dangerous.
and a shot fired on either side might
have pracipitated a conflict at amy mo-
ment beyond the control OF the com
manders Of the forces engaged. That
danger has now happily been obviated.
The preliminary formalities inevit-
able In such momentous movement
have been fully complied with, and
General Linevitch on the one side and
Field Marshal Oyama on the other
will today arrange an armistice which
viii be supplemented by "A formal an
nouncement of the suspension Of hos
unties made by the two contending
governments simultaneously.
This joint proclamation by the En-
peror Of Russia and the Emperor Of
Japan will be the first act OF coop
Grafton between the two nations un-
der the conditions established by the
treaty Of peace. Il is not at all I'M
probable that further acts Of the two
governments in conjunction may follow
In the inHnediate future. An alli-
ance. offensive and defensive Is al
ready spoken Of, and whether there
is any agreement as close as that eff
fected or not II Is fairly presumabie
that Russia and Japan will hereafter
have "A good deal Of business to do to-
gether respecting their mutual inter-
ests in Asiatic waters.
Evening journal., 1905-09-04

tained HIS parents. Rev. Adam Jones and
wife. Of Port Penn, part of last week.
The carnival and festival announced
for next week by the Junior Epworth
OF Porryvllle Church has been postponed
until Wednesday evening, September 1s.
The cornerstone OF the new Bethany
Church at Prices, Queen Anne's county.
was laid Thursday afternoon Of last weel,
IN the presence Of large assemblapo
The congregation was organized last Fob
ruary and without a place Of worsbin
the smaller congregations Of the county.
the smaller congregations of the county.
The building, which Is frame structure
Of Gothic design. with memorial windows
VIII cost over 5000. of which $500 has
been paid and subscribed to date. The
trustees arc W. J. Massey. f. o. Needs
a. c. Merchant, John B. Mclaughlin and
John w Mckenney. The Ladies' Ala
society gave supper at night. The
Millington Cornet Band furnished music
Kew w. G. Koons, presiding elder OF
Easton District, assisted by Rev. II r
Budd' Of Centrevilie Church. had oharge
OF the ceremony. The cornerstone was
given by a. r. Moore. Of Dover D.i
The contractors are C. w. smith & sons
OF Ridge Nd The furnace and metal
work contractor Is Mr. j. Carroll Calm
or Church Hill The church is exnected
TO be ready for dedication in October.
Rev W. c. Poole, OF Church Hiu. is civ
ing the congregation pastoral super,i-
sion. 'p''''-
Evening journal., 1905-09-04

and protests not. lest terrible penal
ties be imposed. At hotels the bell
boy, the elevator man. the chamber
maid the waiter and the porter win
continue TO do business. and the peo-
pie viii 30 on paying proprietors in
fun FOR all service rendered and then
pay for it again.
But to get proper service it is often
necessary TO become a public bidder.
on a dining car the man who depos-
its his quarter in the outstretched
palm waits until the later conner who
has bid half dollar is served. Pro-
test makes one uncomfortable and
does not remedy matters.
One is asked TO report any insolence
or inattention on the part Of the en-
ployes, but proprietors and others in
authority are not going to punish SER
wants for getting all they can when
tips constitute the great part OF their
Income.
To those who are much abroad the
tipping evil is an expense and an
annoyance that is growing intolerable'
and yet instead Of putting a stop to
il. the American people have finally
come to sanction It by submitting to
its exactions.
Evening journal., 1905-09-04
NEWS OF WILMINGTON CONFERENCE

I,ev. and Mrs. r. f. Martindaie are so
iourning at Ocean Grove
A united effort is now being made to
clear Off $500 debt on Summit Church.
Rev Dr. W. n. Lewis. oxford, has
baptized seventeen infants in eleven
homes within few weeks. The home
christening may come into favor again.
Rev ana Mrs o. r. Baynard. Of
Crumpton. Md. spent several days last
week with Mr., and Mrs. Ferdinand Bay
nard. Of Denton.
Rov. Robert Roe OF Trappe. is spend
ing a short vacation az Ocean Grove
Mrs Otis. wife Of Rev J. p Otis. OF
Rising sun. is visiting relatives At Orange
y. j.
Mrs. Moore wife ef Rev f. Y. Moore
of woodlawn, is at Ocean Grove. the
guest of her parents.
St. Georges Sunday School will give a
supper in Reynolds Grove. on Thursday.
sentember eth.
Rev. j. W. Prettyman and three chill
dren, of Lincoln city, Del, have been
visiting friends at Cordova
ST Pauls Sunday school. ODESSA. has
recently purchased a Chapel organ which
will be used in the infant room.
Rev. W. r. Dawson is holding a tent
meeting al Cecilton
Rev. l.. W. Layheld. OF Greenwood, vis-
listed relatives I'm Pocomoke city last
week.
Rev. J. W. Jones, Of Townsend. enter
Evening journal., 1905-09-04
CAUGHT AT RANDOM

The greater the number Of ears on
the stalk the smaller the corn.
Mrs. James-What made you have
a spiral stairway put in?
Mrs. Franks wanted something
that would fit the pace of my husband
when he comes home at night.
man kisses the girl fifty times a
week during the courtship. and fifty
times year after marriage.
Boyce-What makes you say that
man is a fortune teller?
Joyce-He pays out the money at the
bank
Bobbs-Do you think that time is
money?
Dobbs-Yes. when you are spending
your time at the seashore.
BY means OF glass-bottomed boats ii
been discovered that the bottom OF
Monterey Bay, Cal. is a beautiful sub
marine forest Of sea oranges. green rib
bons, horse tail sea pompoms. etc.
Some Of the plants are 30 feet in
height.
A cold shake-Milk punch.
Evening journal., 1905-09-04

The use Of milk Of lime for quickly
and effectively entinguishing fires in
coal mines is recommended by Inspec-
tor Nohgang Hummer, a German.
Documents have been discovered in
Venice which are said to identify
Othello of Shakespeare's tragedy with
a certain Nicholas Querini. son Of
Francesca, while Desdemona was the
daughter of Palma QuerinL Both be-
longed to noble Venetian families and
they were related.
Thefts of pictorial post cards from
the French mails have become so hab-
itual that the Minister Of Posts has
sent a circular TO all the postofices in
France warning employees concerned in
sorting and distributing the mails that
summary punishment viii he meted out
to them OF caught committing this
offence.
a patient observer on one Of the main
roads near London counted the vehi-
cles passing to and from the metropolis
between 9 o'clock in the morning and
II al night. The results were Bicycles,
A5li motor cars. 557; electric street
cars, 407; horse vehicles. 209; total, $3.50.
According to .hese figures the horse Is
rapidly being outnumbered.
Evening journal., 1905-09-04
ArLANrA,s MAYOR.

A TLANTA'S city Council does
"A not propose to allow the spec
tacle which the Mayor OF that city
made Of himself at the meeting Of the
League Of American Municipalities to
go unnoticed On that occasion he
INDUCED I'm a drunken harangue and
the meeting was compelled to ad-
iourn in order to end the painful
scene.
The Atlanta Council has before il
a set Of resolutions apologizing to the
League and censurng the Mayor But
they had as well save themselves the
trouble Of passing IT, for the Mayor
is determined TO regard the
affair as Of no consequence.
We are not certain but In this dis
grace Atlanta is being htly punished
by being Inundated in the eyes OF the
world. This mayor was the man of
her choice; he had served term
once before and had become "A re-
proach on account OF his drunkenness;
vet despite his record the good peo-
pie of Atlanta voted to retain him.
Occasionally the American people
seem determined to demonstrate their
unftness TO govern themselves, and
this Is am instance The manner iu
which they cling to scamps at times
is depressing and TO be accounted fol
only on the theory that they are
afraid to exercise the right Of free
choice.
Evening journal., 1905-09-04
THE WORLDS NEWS
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON.
Friends OF Commander Luclen Young
say that the court-martial ordered for
the Bennington's captain was insti-
gated by General Leonard Wood in re-
venge for Young's testimony against
General Wood in the case of the Jai
Alai Club scandal IN Havana.
Reports received by the Bureau of
Manufacturers at Washington show
that freight rates are much higher in
Europe than in this country; also that
the remuneration of railroad employees
here is greater.
PEACE.
The treaty OF peace between Russia
and Japan has been completed and a
summary given out for publication.
Nothing remains except for the four
plenipotentiaries 20 attach their sigma
tures' and this probably will be done
to-day or tomorrow. The documents
then VIII be sent to ST. Petersburg
ana Toxic for the approval Of the two
Emperors.
President Roosevelt recoived from the
Mlkado cable message OF congrattlla-
ton and thanks for his efforts In
bringing about an end of the war.
DR.. @. r. Morrison. an expert an
Oriental affairs, declared that the ac-
fion OF Japan in waving indemni,v
was most magEanimeus that she hss
gained everything she fought Tor. ana
ehuria
Andrew d. White, former Ambassa-
oaF 70 Apssls, IN sa iatergsW, gsys
Evening journal., 1905-09-04
The Power Of Money.

From tine Montreal Witness.
one cause at least for the popullr con-
tempt ct law in the United states may
be seen IN the case Of John Hoch, The
notorious bigamist and wife-murderer of
Chicago. vino. on the eve OF the day
fixed fer his execution, was given a
reprieve " tn leave to appeal 10 the Su
preme Court by putting up a deposit Of
$1,000 If friend, a woman, too, strange
to say, had not come forward with this
money. he would have gone to the gall
lows. Six hunNred dollars had been raised
but the statutes of Illinois required 500
more. The money was found at almost
the last moment, and tho public was
treated to the spectacle Of a murderer.
convicted on the most convincing evil
dence, escaping the penalty of the law by
making a cash payment.
Evening journal., 1905-09-04
NE TlPPlNe EvIL.

THE anti-tipping law passed by
4 the New York Legislature last
winter went into effect yesterday. It
is not aimed at the little tips but at a
species Of graft that rises to the dig
nity Of bribery
Buffers. purchasing agents and 9TH
ers in position 10 influence trade
are under the law prevented from
doing so for a Consideration. These
persons are paid for their services
and not satisfied with that demand
fees that IN the end probably come
out of their employers pockets
The little Upper who holds you up for
every service and fer no service Uin
pursue his vocation unmolested. The
whols ppplso has capitplateq 10 him.
Evening journal., 1905-09-04
Summer Days.

We've post box in the garden
Where the hollyhooks grow tall
And the Ivy climbs unhindered
on the ancient, crumbling wall.
It's a secret shared between us
No one knows the reason why
We so roaming there so often,
Just we two, my chum and !.
And the box is never empty:
Just an apple. rosy-red
or a note TO say. II love YOU"
Simple words that can't be said.
Or my love-lass comes 10 meet me,
And we dream there all alone.
Till the summer sun has faded
And the birds have homeward flown
But there's no one knows our secret,
SO they never bother night:
And the garden seems to love us.
Tor chum's chum, and I am l.
From the September st. Nicholas
League.
Evening journal., 1905-09-04
Single Tssers Hold Reunion.

About ninety exponents of the faith
of Henry George met yesterday at
Arden. the Single Tax colony, near
Claymont. for the purpose of holding
their annual reunion.
Among the speakers were Frank
stevens. the we'll known Single Taxer.
of Philadelphia. and the Rev Herbert
Bigelow. pastor Of the Congregation
alist Church, Of Cleveland, Ohio. Ad-
dresses were also made by local ex-
ponents of the theory.
The colony is rapidly growing and
a saw mill has been added to the
colony, and several additional fami-
lies have taken up their residence
there.
Evening journal., 1905-09-04
MONDAY. SEPTEMBER a. r9os.m
GET 10 TIE BOTTOM.

~ HERE has been just enough said
\ about Irregularities in the
School Board to cause the public as
its right to demand thorough and
impartial investigation. The mere
suggestion OF irregularities or worse
ruts the whole board on the defensive.
It must remain on the defensive. too,
until it informs the public of the evil
dence it has in hand. of a thorough in
vestigation and its conclusion that the
charges are true or untrue.
There were numerous unpleasant rue
mors at times about the old board.
Possibly these did individual members
an injustice, but no effective means
were taken Of stopping them. since in
the main they were ignored by the
board
Now on the threshold Of new or
ganization the people demand. not only
that things shall be square. but that
this shall be generally known ANY
member who is perfectly innocent who
tres to gloss over Irregularities is
himself not mt to be member Of the
board
Evening journal., 1905-09-04

high praise to President Roosevelt FOR
his successful efforts in establishing
peace and said that Russia and japan
should erect statutes to him.
A ST. Petersburg report saws that tna
lsar' ana not NJ. Witte, won a diplo-
iDa1'c victory at Portsmouth by fore
ns .he japanese TO withdraw the de-
mand for Indemnity.
't Is asserted that NJ. Witte re-
pedtedly urged the Tsar to nav an
indemnity but that the latter remain-
ca hrm' and is angry with his envoy
Tor eedine half Of saghalin Island.
FOREIGN.
Seven thousand houses were burned
at Adrianopole, Turkey. Saturday. Few
ot the buildings were Insured.
Secretary Taft and party. inc,uiipg
Miss Roosevelt, viii visi. Canton.
China, despite the hostility OF the
pcpuiace 10 Americans.
Reports that case Of bubonic
rlague Vas discovers; m the canal
zone y e denied.
German health ofi.ials express the
b"liet tfat the outbreak or .olera has
been conquered. some peril for America.
attaches 10 emigration from Trieste.
commissioner for Norway and
swedan dined together by invitation OF
the swedish GoyerpmsnL King oscar
ls declared stili 70 be opposed 10 allow
ing a Bernadetts prince 10 become
King Of Norway.
Absences Of discrimination against
jews In the Tsar's manifesto. calling
a n.siynsi assembly, gives hope Of in-
Evening journal., 1905-09-04
Theatrical Notes

The strength of the opening bill at
the Garrick and the interest which Is
always especially pronounced in the OPEN
ing performances OF the season at any
house should combine TO crowd the Gar
rick to the doors tonight The usual
matinee performance will be given, and
the advance sale indicates large at
tendance. The bill is a good one, includ-
ing as il does. Dlda, the illusion that has
created so much comment and discus
sion in New York: McCabe Sabine, Vera
a. Co.. Miss Eva Westcott, Tom Brown
the whistler and others Of lesser import
ance, but all good entertainers. Manager
Dockstader has not in all his thirteen
years experience as an amusement mama
ger in this city opened his house under
more favorable auspices.
Evening journal., 1905-09-04
rAg RoAp ANp rAE eAsgMENr

TT is gratifying 10 know that the
4 Pennsylvania railroad may COM
plete it's elevated tracks through this
city Notwithstanding the opposition OF
certain property holders whose case
ments. according to their nterpreta-
ton, extend almost any distance in
order TO include the land which the
corporation desires to build upon.
A man with a little property an
easement and a lawyer may throw
many obstacles in the path of pro-
gress, but progress is like a lightning
express in is ability to clear The
track Of obstacles.
Apparently The last legal obstacle
has been cleared away. and undoubted .
ly the work win now be pushed TO
completion. We shan then have got
ten rid Of a large element Of our grade
crossings ana the great railroad that
runs through our city viii be able to
serve the public better.
When the company undertook this
work We understand that the motto
was' Not one cent for tribute" and
that is one reason for hailing the ap-
preaching completion OF the enter
prise.
During all the years TO come pas
sengers. on the through. trains may
look down on that valuable piece Of
property the road did not get and on
the fourteen-foot strip covered with
that priceless easement.
Evening journal., 1905-09-04
THE WEATHER

The New York Herald predicts in the
Middle States to-day partly cloudy
weather win prevail. with showers.
light southerly winds and nearly
stationary temperature. In New Eng
land. rain. fresh TO brisk southeast
winds and no temperature changes. on
Tuesday, fair TO partly cloudy weather.
preceded by rain IN New England.
with slightly lower temperature and
light southerly 20 southwesterly winds.
.and on Wednesday, fair weather and
higher temperature
Evening journal., 1905-09-04

Just Read This from the staunch old
Democratic sheet. The Philadelphia
Record: mo man in the country is
finer type Of the political indepen-
dent no man has for twenty years
been a more determined foe Of po-
iitical Machines and bosses, than
Theodore Roosevelt, who owes Moth
ing whatever to the party machin-
ery."
Evening journal., 1905-09-04
China and tht Railroads.

From the Denver Republican.
A short time ago the President had
conference with Mr.. }. Pierpont Morgan
and another with the Chinese Minister to
the United States IN regard, It has been
supposed, 10 the concession for the Cam
ton-Hankow Railroad, which is held by
Americans and Belg.ans II is understood
that China is anxious TO secure this con-
cession IN order that foreigners may have
nothing TO do with constructing the rail-
road
There is more to this, however. than
mere statement that the Chinese wish to
Evening journal., 1905-09-04

cause Of that whiff Of the fresh. sweet
Atmosphere Of an early summer morn
ing. The coachman can testify that
Mr. Bonaparte is a silent companion.
Sitting lost in reverie upon the back
seat of the surrey where. perhaps.
some day a big naval conflict will be
fought and won.
'Mr Bonaparte does not expect his
farm to pay dividends II is his play
thing. his hobby. his fountain Of youth.
For in spite Of more than fifty sum-
mers, he is a vigorous, active man.
who carries the cares of public life
lightly upon his strong shoulders.
And to his fine condition the freedom
and interest of his green valley un-
doubtedly contribute in great meas
ure."
Evening journal., 1905-09-04
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Evening journal., 1905-09-04

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Evening journal., 1905-09-04
The Historical Puzzles

These puzzles are unique in that
they are the only ones that combine
instruction with amusement.
Not only are they the best puzzles
but also depict some scene in connec.
ton with an historical event.
Because Of its double character this
feature appeals to both old and
young.
Evening journal., 1905-09-04

The Man Who Butts In is now
claiming Theodore Roosevelt as a
kindred spirit. But to know when
and how to butt in requires rare
intuition.
Evening journal., 1905-09-04
READABLE RHYMES
Automobilia.

RutomoDiiids
Tarry when chased; ye may repent
LAT seizure.
II possession be nine points Of the
law. self possession is the tenth.
such is the passing auto: honk-
a grrr-a whlzz-a whiff-a whir-r-r.
A broken mirror is a sign of ap-
proaching misfortune-especially If 1t
fan in thy path.
AS man bless thou the name Of
Adam; but as an autoist the name Of
Macadam. Richard Butler Glaenzer
i'm I'm Lighter Vein" IN the September
Century
Evening journal., 1905-09-04
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counts OF continued advcrusiae VIII ne
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CLASSIFIED: Situations wanted, Free.
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wcrc
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Real Estate (sond), u cent word.
Evening journal., 1905-09-04
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in Wilmington are held by The Evening
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No other local paper can secure them at any
price.
OF course they cost, but we feel the best is
none to good for our readers.
Evening journal., 1905-09-04
The Funny Service

lnis feature appears in the leading
papers IN the largest cities in the
country. 1t is strictly original and
every illustration is taken from pen
and ink drawings made especially for
this service by the best artists.