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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-05
DIG IRRIGATION DIAL
LAUNCHED IN VAL[[1

The biggest deal in real estate
made in Spokane in many years, was
consumated yesterday when D. X.
Mcdonald and r. a. Hutchinson
closed the sale Of 1910 acres of land
in the Spokane valley in which $500,
BOO was involved.
The tract is two and a half miles
long by one to one and one-half miles
wide and lies six miles east from
Howard street and Riverside avenue
and in close proximity to the Couer
d'Alene electric railway.
ID. X. Mcdonald and r, a. Hutchin-
son, in conjunction with a. c. jamie
son, have incorporated under the
name of the Modern Irrigation and
Land Company" The company is
capitalized at 100000, the stock d.
vided into 1000 shares at 500 each.
No stock will be sold.
The land is being plated into 10
acre tracts for the convenience OF
parties wishing TO buy small farms.
: Operations were begun yesterday
to put in a number of irrigation wells
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-05
jim CORBETT NOW WRITING
BOXING NEWS FOR THE PRESS
Ex-Heavyweight Champion
Pugilist and Master Box
er Shows His Versatility
by Branching Out in New
Role.
Takes UP Newspaper Work Seriously
His Articles Will Appear in The
Press, the Only Local Paper That
will Print His Interesting Stories.

1t has become the thing OF late
20 secure the services of men ike
George Siler, Malachi Hogan and
others Identified with the ring to
contribute articles to newspapers.
II liz believed that the writings or
these men carry weight which Is sup
posed TO be lacking In the work or
others not known to be In touch with
the Norld Of give and take, and that
Jhc readers OF The Press may get the
benefit of such knowledge, backed
nv an acquaintance of sport second
20 none In the world. 1t has arranged
with James j. Corbett. the versatile
bank clerk, actor, pugilist--to con-
tribute q frequent letter of gossip.
anecdote and "reminiscences OF the
ring.
That Corbett can write entertain
ingly Is well known. That he Is nm
educated man. those who have met
him quickly appreciate. and that his
experience and acquaintance have
equipped him with a fund of inter-
esting stories Is natural. Gentle
man Jim" will give the readers of
The Press the best he has and we
feel sure that a treat is in store for
those who appreciate stories OF the
squared circle.
The first of the Corbett contribu-
tions appears on the sporting page
Of The Press today.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-05
WHEN WHIP CRACKED

The whip of the tall tower cracked yesterday.
AS result the Chronicle was enabled to print
the fact that the Statement of the "Spokane
Armory commission" was on file in the Office,
signed by George Collins, ]. H. Boyd and WI
Hinckley
Following the expose by The Press of the faxed
statement which showed conclusivly that it was
prepared in the Chronicle office by solicitor en-
ployed there and signed with the name of the
commission without authority, word was sent
to Collins and Boyd that they must sign it,
Solicitor Hinckley took the Statement
after publication, mind youto Collins and Boyd
yesterday and transmitted Owner Cowles orders
that they must sign it.
Joseph H. Boyd told reporter for The Press
that he repudiated the fake statement" and de-
clared the commission could speak for itself.
But MIR. Boyd is going to be candidate for
mayor. He feared the enmity of the tall organs
So he signed.
"Hinckley brought the statement omy office
yesterday and I signed it, said MIR. Boyd over
the telephone today.
This is sufficient evidence that if J. H. Boyd
should be elected mayor, w. H. Cowles will be
the power behind the throne.
George H. Collins already belonged to the tall
tower band. So he quickly obeyed orders YES
terday and signed the 'sstatement'' published
the day before without his signature.
That's why the Chronicle is able to say the
statement" is "signed and on file"
But the publication was deceitful and mislead-
ing even if the signatures were tard ly given
through fear of the tall tower.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-05

corporated with capitalization Of
100000 and was organized July H.,
1900. The incorporators were o. c.
Cornforth, p. c. Shine and c. G..
Pence. Many of the stockholders are
farmers and friends Of the county
treasurer.
Through County Treasurer Mud
gett, it is said, the society has had
complete control of the buying of
tax certificates In Spokane county
Since it's organization, and during
Treasurer Mudgetts term of office,
no certificates have been sold to out
siders. The society buys up all Of
the certificates, good and bad. These
certificates bring II per cent interest
and are good investments for the
promoters of the Security society.
Wouldbe purchasers who have
been frozen out say the reason they
have been unable to buy certificates
is because of the connection of Coun-
ty Treasurer Mudgett with the soci-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-05
(Scripps News Association

(Scripps News Association.)
TOXIC, Jan. 5.-The supplimen-
tary agreement was published today
and provides for the appointment of
commissioners to superintend the en-
forcement of the provisions in the
capitulation of Port Arthur and also
deals with the treatment of the Off
GERS and men.
The commissioners will meet at
Pehyu Mountain next Tuesday.
The officers and officials will be al
lowed to wear side arms, but the use
of arms is prohibited.
The agreement provides for the
transfer Of the hospitals and the
immunity of non-combatants, their
freedom of action and the removal
of private property but reserves the
right of removal of Objectionable
persons and the release of japanese
prisoners.
The Russian-Japaneses commits
sioners began to assemble at Yak
uessi at 8 o'clock this morning to
effect the formal turning over of the
city to General Nogi.
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the pumps of which will be run by
electricity furnished by power from
this city. Any quantity OF water
can be had by sinking u we'll 10 to
100 feet.
The land In this deal has been
looked upon by prominent real estate
dealers as desirable and many have
attempted TO purchase 1t, without
success. The present owners have
spent three months to get the land.
Prior owners were the state of
Washington, Mrs Sarah j. Brown,
Pat Harrington, Jerome Harrington,
VIM. McKenna, John Hoffman of
Rathdrum and the Pine Creek Dairy
company.
d. X. Mcdonald leaves January
for Los Angeles, where he will in
spect that portion of the irrigated
district which is operated by electric
pumps.
The company offers $40 to any per-
son sending in the most suitable and
attractive name for the entire tract
of land.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-05
COUNTY TREASURER MUDGETT SAID TO BE IN Ora

ETY. which is allowed full sway in the
treasurer's office where several clerks
are now worked hard to get out all
of the certificates possible before the
treasurer retires. The clerks have
been at work for the past month
writing certificates for the society.
P. c. Shine, who has handled the
society's business, has been generally
accounted the brains Of the county
treasurer's office. Mr. Shine was
quick to see the possibilities behind
the new delinquent tax law. c. G.
Pence was also Mudgett subordi-
nate.
The result has been, since the or
ganization of the Security Savings
society that when men have applied,
on the exact date when property has
gone delinquent, they have been In
formed that the Security Savings So
ciety has already applied for or pur-
chased the certificates. This has
been done through the system di-
vised to favor that society of which
the county treasurer is a member.
1t is also charged that the dates of
the tax certificates have been juggled
so that even when the society did
not pay down the money the certifi-
Gates were held, bearing interest for
the society, instead of the county, at
IL per cent from the date the pro-
perty went delinquent.
When County Treasurer Mudgett
first took office he ordered his de-
puties and clerks, under pain of dis
missal, not to attempt to handle or
buy up tax certificates. The reason
for the order is plain now.
The Security Savings Society, al
though incorporated some years ago,
is not paying personal taxes, so far
as has been learned from the asses
sors books.
An investigation is going on now.
1t is declared that when this inquiry
is completed County Treasurer Mud
gett will not be able to pose so
strongly as the friend of the people
and the honestly poor.
The protests have caused more
talk about grand jury to enquire in
to the conduct of county business.
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ing as vagrant by Detective Nc
Phre.
At the police station the man first
gave his name as Lee Hand After
considerable sweating the man
sheepishly said his name was Lee
Lyons a few moments later. when
the record OF his arrest was being
made up, the prisoner announced
To the sergeant that his name was
Dick Lyons, that he is 32 years old
and "A miner.
The man will state nothing about
his history and has a tough appear
ance. lie Is of sandy complexion, is
8 feet SA inches in height and
weighs about l75 pounds. He bears
a close resemblance to an ex-con-
Wet for whom the police have been
searching and in all probability there
will be important developments in
connection with the affair which the
police now refuse to discuss.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-05
Security Savings Society Has Had
Monopoly Of Choice Property Sold
for Delinquent Taxes by County.
HOW PLOT IS WORKED
Clerks in Ire. wer'S Office Scan Books for
De|inqIents and Certificates Are Said to Be
Held Up for the Byrne-Mudgett-Sh Shine Concern.
Which Has the Monopoly. Barring Out Legiti.
mate Investors.

Real estate men, investment COM
panies and men with capital to invest
are entering vigorous protests
against the monopoly which is alleg-
ed to have been secured by the Sc
curity Savings Society in the matter
of buying up and handling the tax
certificates issued by the county
treasurer. Charges are made that
the tax certificate deal is one of the
biggest gratis In the county admins
tration Of affairs.
The would-be investors say they
are frozen out and prevented from
investing in the tax certificates by
the favoritism shown to the Security
Savings Society of which DR.. p. s.
Byrne is president, in which County
Treasurer George II. Mudgett has
been silent partner and Is to be-
come secretary, treasurer and gener-
al manager when his term of office
expires.
The Security Savings Society is in
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-05
Dad NAN CAUGHT

Detective McPhee last night ar
rested Joseph Bordeaux, colored
man from Butte, whose record in
that city is said to be bad. He was
armed with two big guns and ad-
mitted that he came here to do a
little irregular business on the quiet,
He will be held until the authorities
in Butte are heard from.
The two guns taken from Bordeau
are fierce looking weapons of IA
calibre. The police believe he is a
desperate character and that he came
here to join gang of toughs who
have been engaged in the hold up
game.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-05
(Scripps News Association

TOXIC, Jan. Sit is stated that
General Nogi will return to Toxic
at the request of the emperor, in
which case he will receive tremen-
dous ovation. The foreign attaches
entered Port Arthur yesterday.
1t is impossible to move the ma
jirity of the sick and wounded who
are to be nursed at Port Arthur.
The work of clearing away the
mines in the harbor has commenced
with the aid of charts provided by
the Russians. The gates to the dry
docks were destroyed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-05
k|[[[D
N DESPERATE f|QHT

shooting a policeman recently. The
desperadoes Immediately opened
fire, O'Keefe falling at the first fusi-
late. birmingham continued firing
until he fell wounded
Gaygan was wounded in the arm
and arrested. Feinberg was shot in
the back and surrendered later. He
VIII probably die.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-05

CLEANING Up.

Cleaning house time has arrived
at the fullest height at the court
house these days. Court business is
about at a stand still, the calendars
having been cleaned up for the con-
venience of the incoming judges.
Judge Belt completed his term of
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-05

lots in precinct Z, ward s, were in
spected. Out Of 225 inspected up to
noon, 1863 were written by one per-
son, 159 being democratic and 10
republican.
The republicans in the legislature
caucused this morning to determine
action in the gubernatorial situation.
The reflex wave of sentiment has
set In strongly favoring the seating
of Adams and having Peabody file a
contest and then have rapid and
thorough investigation Of the alleged
frauds.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-05
(Scripps News Association

ST. PETEREBURG, Jan. 5.--The
announcement that General Stoessel
will have to come home TO stand a
court martial for surrendering Port
Arthur provokes the following from
the Novo Vremya:
by all means let us have a court
martial and make it, If possible, Sc
we're and cruel. The judges will per-
haps deal leniently with those who
have given their blood and lives for
their country Perhaps, also, the
court will determine why the fort
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-05
CAR RECALLS SQUADRON
SCHOONER
IS LOST
(Scripps News Association.)

(ScrfppS News AssOciatiOn.)
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 5.-The
news was received here thsi morning
that the schooner, Lakme, is drifting
helplessly somewhere between Hum
bolt Bay and San Francisco. The
Lakme was towed out of the bay by
the schooner North Fork, but the
vessels parted in the storm and the
North Fork was unable to recover
her tow, which is badly waterlogged.
A tug left San Francisco to search
for the Lakme.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-05
JUST FORMAL
(scripps News AssociationD

WASHINGTON. Jan. 5.-The NOM
nation of William ID. Crum to be
collector of customs in Charleston,
South Carolina. was today reported
favorably upon by the senate COM
mittee OF commerce. 1t is understood
that after the nomination is con-
firmed, Crum will resign.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-05
JOINT MEETING
(scripps News Associationl

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.--The sem
to meet with the house of represen-
tatiyes at 1900 O'Clock Wednesday,
February 8, for the purpose OF cam
vassing the electoral vote.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-05
FATAL FIRE
(scripps News Assoclation)

BERLIN, n. H., Jan. Sire early
this morning destroyed the Clements
opera house. the Thorndyke hotel and
several business blocks. Four men
were injured.
In jumping, Frank Wright and
wife were probably fatally hurt. The
loss is $4,000,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-05
IRRIGATION
BILL is IN
(Scripps News Association.)

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-Senator
Bard today introduced bill author
izing the secretary of the interior to
construct irrigatlng works at Lower
or Little klamath Lake, Tule or
Rrett Lake, and Goose Lake, all on
the boundary between Oregon and
California and to authorize him to
sell or lease lands acquired under the
reclamation act when no longer need
ed for irrigating purposes.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-05

DENVER, Jan. Sat 2:30 o'clock
this afternoon the legislature met to
hear Governor Peabod Us message
which recommended reasonable
eight hour law, the disfranchisement
OF regular army and national guard
deser:ers and compulsory arbitration
subject to review by the supreme
CURT.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-05

filed with the city clerk which VIII
be taken up by the council at its
next meeting, appropriateing $4,000
for new bridge across the Spokane
river at Olive street.
The ordinance passed by the coun-
ell on November II, appropriated
$1,000 for the Olive street bridge. the
amount appropriated was deemed in
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-05
(scripps News Association.)

WEI Hal WEI, Jan. 5.-The Brit
ish cruiser Andromeda, which sail
ed from here yesterday for Port AR
thur with hospital stores, returned
today. not having been able to make
a landing at Port Arthur. The Jap
anese refused assistance, but warned
the vessel against INDICATED mines.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-05

Fred Hanson was arrested this
morning by Sanitary Inspector Bun
ker, charged with violating a health
ordinance in reference to cleaning
vaults.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-05

office yesterday and Judge Richard
son Will finish today. Judge KEENAN,
is hearing the case OF Hackett vs.
John Fisch ct al. which has been In
court for some time.
Monday all of the new officers will
take charge of their work and by
another week the wheels In the coun-
ty house will be running as smoothly
as ever.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-05

GAINING
(Scripps News Associate on.D

torial fight is given a new phase by
the declaration of George knight
that Senator Bard is second choice of
his supporters and that southern
California must agree on Bard or
the senatorship will come from the
north.
The declaration resulted in knight
gaining strength. there being no evil
dence of southern California agree
ing on n candidate. The conference
of the leaders at San Francisco Sat-
urday is expected to clarity the sit
uation.
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(Scripps News Association

TOXIC, Jan. Sit is announced
that the civil officials in Port Arthur
who did not serve as volunteers will
be released without parole.
The mkado gave a New Years
luncheon to the diplomatic corps in
Toxic. His majesty toasted the va
rious rulers of the world.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-05
bAAb[Q5 VIOLATE LAW

Der who has no license, to work in
Porcare's shop.
Secretary Kosh also asked for the
arrest of Harris for working at the
trade of a barber without having first
secured a license as required by law.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-05
(Scripps News Association.)

CHICAGO, Jan. 5.-In a desperate
battle with alleged holdups and train
robbers at II o'clock this morning,
Policeman James O'Keefe was killed
and Policeman Richard birmingham
probably fatally injured.
The officers went to arrest Ollie
Feinberg ard Frank Gaygan for
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-05
OF
FINANCIER
(Scripps News Association.)

BATTLE CREEK, Mich, Jan. s.
The body of n. S. Phelps, the miss
ing financier who was connected with
several large pure food concerns in
this city, was found in the river here
today. He has been missing for
several months.
1t is believed he committed suicide
on account of business reverses.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-05
MONTANA HAS
LAND FRAUDS
(Scripps News Association.)


GREAT FALLS, Mont, Jan. s.
Government agents are on the way
to Montana to inspect alleged whole
sale land frauds, according to pri-
waite advices received here. 1t is
said the frauds are far reaching, en-
bracing immense tracts of timber
and mining land.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-05
(scripps News Association)

MCKDEN, Jan. 5.--Japanese REIN
forcements are now concentrating
around Bensihu, 80 miles northeast
of Lioyang. 1t is believed to indi-
cate an impending attack on the Rus
sian right flank.
The Japanese are also erecting
Notifications to the north and west.
They continue to lombard Putisoff
hill and the villages west of it.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-05
(Scripps News Association

BERLIN, Jan. 5.-The prospects Of
a new Russian loan of 81 million
will be issued tomorrow. The price
Of the issue in Germany is 95.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-05

Carl Kosh, secretary Of the state
board OF barber examiners, filed in
formations this morning with Judge
Hlnkle asking for the arrest OF Mike
Porcare, proprietor of a barber shop.
for permitting Frank Harris, a bar
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-05
Russian Destr0yers Disarmed-- Com
mission Makes Plans for Turning
Over Port Arthur--General Stoessel
Nay Be COurtmartialed.

ress, known to be threatened with
blockade, was not supplied with the
necessary food and ammunition to
enable it to hold out"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-05
STANDARD OIL CUT

TOLEDO, O., Jan. 5.-The Stand
ard Oil company today cut the price
of eastern crude oil five cents, west
ern three. No reason is given.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-05
SUSPICIOUS

A suspicious looking character of
many aliases, whose past record as
given by himself is not satisfactory
to the police, was arrested this morn
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-05
(Scripps News Association.)

ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 5.-The
car this morning returned to Tar
koe Selo from Minsk. where he went
to review the troops.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-05
(Scripps News Association.1

MANILA. Jan. 5.-The Japanese
cruiser Takensu approached the en-
trance Of the harbor this afternoon,
but when slgnalled sailed away.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-05

PARIS. Jan. Sit Is announced
that further proceedings of the
North Sea commission are adjourn
ed until February.
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(ScrippS News Association \

(Scripps News Association.)
CHE FOO, Jan 5.-The disarma-
ment of seven Russian destroyers
has been completed to the satisfac-
ton of the japanese.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-05
(Scripps News Association.)

NoCIIpUS INeWS ASSUCIdtIOn.J
ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. Sit Is
stated on the highest authority that
the decision has been reached that
the Russian second Pacific squadron
will return to European waters.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-05
(Scripps News AssociationD


BOISE, Jan. 5.-Both branches of
the legislature We're organized and
met this morning in joint session
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-05
TO PUNISH P0LYGAMISTS
governors message.

governors message.
The governor opposed the extern
sion of timber franchises and wants
a law making adultery a crime and
law to punish poligamists.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-05
WHO GETS THE CRAFT?

sufficient and $4,000 is now asked for
The way the plans are fixed up the
bridge experts say, will cost $4,000
or $1,000. 1t Is another graft.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-05
DENVER CAUCUS

DENVER, Col, Jan. 5.-In the