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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-03
LOCAL UNIONS PLACE
HOME GO. UNDER BAN

The Home Telephone company
was placed on the unfair list last
night by the Central Labor Union.
The union takes the position that
when the Home people desired a
franchise in this city they agreed
with the central body to employ
only union men in the construction
work attendant to the installation
of their system. Nothing more was
thought of the matter until re-
Gently when the new company,
after securing the franchise, start
ed construction work with non
union help. The local unions i'm
mediately took the matter up with
the officials and attempted to hold
them to their agreement, but with
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-03
ONE MAN GOES CRAZY
OVER ROTTEN BRIDGE

A man giving the name Of Peter
son has been bothering DR.. George
Gray, city physician, for the last
couple of days, his first acquaint-
ance with the doctor being when
he went to his Office and said he
was afraid to sleep in a lodging
house for people would sell his
clothes.
He then went on to tell how he
had spent $4,000 in trying to cross
the collapsed Howard street bridge
1t is believed the wrecked bridge
has preyed upon his mind until it
is unsettled.
DR.. Gray brought him to the po-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-03
MAKES THE LIVER LIVELY.

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup gives
permanent relief in cases Of habit
ual constipation as it stimulates
the liver and restores the natural
action of the bowels without irri-
tating these organs like pills or or
binary cathartics. Does not nau-
seate or grippe and is mild and
pleasant to take. Remember the
name ORINO and refuse substi.
tutes. Chas McNab, 402 Riverside
avenue.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-03
w. w. p. co. COMEDIES "A
POINT, PROVIDING ITS SPOT.
TIERS CAN SEE OFFICERS
STAR WITHOUT TOO MUCH
TROUBLE.

The Washington Water Power
company and the police department
have compromised all difficulties
regarding the free rides for mem
bers of the force and as now ar
ranged all regular policemen will
be allowed to ride free whether
in uniform or not with the under
standing that to have advantage OF
free transportation the star must
be pinned in plain sight of any
"spotter" who might be checking
up the conductor.
BY a recent rule of the company
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-03
COPS CAN fbE FREE
BUT OTHERS Insult DIG

all policemen must be in full uni
form, even to the regulation helmet
for the head, before he would be
carried free, and this was what
lead to the squabble.
The late rule does not apply to
special police and deputy sheriffs,
who will be forced to pay their
nickels.
Detectives will be provided with
tickets as the showing OF their
stars often interferes with bust.
ness.
Chief Of Police Waller this morn.
ing issued orders to his men that
stars must be pinned outside the
coats when riding on the street
cars. Along with the orders is the
information that a disobedience
will mean reprimand and sum-
mary discipline.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-03
WANTS HELP
To FIND son

Frank A. Pontius, sr., has ad-
dressed a letter to Sheriff Doak
asking the official assistance in To-
eating his son who has the same
name. Mr.. Pontius states his son
was sent to a farm near Bothel,
King county for his health but left
there on June 8 and has not been
heard of since.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-03

out success.
From this local unions have con-
cluded that the Home people have
nstrated that a contract with
the company Is not worth the paper
on which 1t Is written. The unions
feel that not only have they been
duped but that merchants and bust
ness men have been cheated out
of the difference in the amount
which would be paid were the work
done by union instead of nonunion
labor.
What steps the unions will take
in the matter aside from asking the
people of the city to aid in bring.
ing the company to terms by re.
fusing to subscribe for telephones
has not been determined.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-03
SPOKANE HAS
$4,000 PEOPLE

If Willard 7. Harrison, postmas.
ter, figures right the population OF
Spokane on March 81 last was
S5.140. The receipts for this year
were $212.000. Figuring from the
1900 census which gave Spokane
$4,000 and the postoffice receipts
as s91.S73 the per capita would be
$2.49. With this years receipts the
population would be S5,140.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-03
BY Miss Christine LaBarrauue.

A blind man or woman can make
place in the world. All that Is
needed is a determined will and
plenty of patience.
In doing my work at the univer.
sity, ! employed three readers. Dur.
ing my entire course kept them
busy.
was the first blind girl to enter
the University OF California, and
encountered considerable opposi-
ton. My first three months there,
on account of this, were trying
times, but after that my college life
became very happy.
My course lay through the de-
partment Of social science. The
study which caused me the great
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-03
WILLIAM LEACH DEAD.

William Leach, age 80, died yes
terday at his home, 80 Sixth ave
The funeral was held at the resi-
dence this morning. Rev. E. c.
Downey officiating. The body will
be sent to Oshkosh, Wis.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-03
MAYOR GOES EAST

Mayor Floyd L. Daggett will
leave this evening on a trip to Wis
consin to spend three weeks
vacation During his absence Leon
ard Funk, president of the city
council, will act as mayor.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-03
TOURIST sLEEPERs TO
CHICAGO.

The G. r. 4 c.. G. M. q st. p.
and @. & N. w. Rys. are now run.
ming tourist sleepsrs between st.
Paul and Chicago. Take the North.
srn Pacific Ry. to st. Paul, change
there at union depot into fresh,
clean tourist sleeper for Chicago.
G. A. MITCHELL,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-03

lice station this morning and from
there he was taken to the county
jail, where he will be examined
Thursday as to his sanity.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-03
WHY NOT
SPEND YOUR VACATION
AT THE REACH2

Special round trip rate 500 via
o. R. & N. Stopovers allowed at
Portland both ways. Seaside, Clat-
sop, Long Beach. Ocean Park,
Nahcotta, etc. Elegant hotels,
camping facilities, etc. Full par
ticulars, 430 Riverside. H. C. Mum
son, C. T. A.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-03

We care not how you suffered,
nor what failed to cure YOU. Hoi.
listers Rocky Mountain Tea makes
the puniest, weakest specimen OF
man or womanhood strong and
healthy. 35 cents. Tea or tablets
w. II. Murglttroyd's.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-03
FOUND DEAD on HIS
CLAIM IN ALASKA
ipps News Association.)

(Scripps News Association)
FAIRBANKS, Alaska, July g.
John Johnson has been found dead
on his claim in Kantishua and was
buried in the hole he had dug
while mining.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-03

est difficulty was mathematics, es-
pecially when | came to differential
calculus and analysis. Then I
thought | should have to give up,
but finally l secured the instruction
of one Of the Junior mathemati-
clans, and all went we'll after that.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-03

apartment is filed with beautiful
pictures, and she talks OF them
with enthusiasm. She dresses in
becoming taste. and knows by the
sense Of touch whether or not her
friends are becomingly gowned.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-03

TO REACH SEATTLE ON TIME
Take Northern Pacific train No.
Is, which is made up at Spokane
and leaves at 4 p. m. every day,
arriving at Seattle and Tacoma at
$40 p. m. Carries Pullman sleep.
ers. one to Tacoma and one to Sc.
attic, and a grill" or short order.
dining car. Service first class in
every respect. No waiting for de-
layed trains.
q. A. MITCHELL,
General Agent.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-03

BOSTON, July 3-Being deprived
of her sight from babyhood has
not deferred Miss Christine LaBar
raque from entering upon a pro
fessional career. She has been
graduated from the University OF
California, admitted to practice law
in the state of the Golden Gate, is
master Of four languages, and is
now going to Italy to prepare her
self for the concert stage. All of
this she has accomplished in the
brief period of 81 years. During
her course In the college Of law,
the blind woman taught In the pub
lie schools of San Francisco.
Upon her return to this country
she hopes to be heard in oratorio.
She has the voice of a dramatic So
prano.
81 should much rather have lived
in obScurity as good lawyer" says
Miss LaBaraque. 81 shall hope
tnat 1 may give pleasure as a sin
ger, but the law is the profession
I should have chosen as my life
work. l loved 1t, and | love music,
but the law more"
BY her manner, Miss LaBarraque
does not betray that she is sight.
less. IN college she was interested
in athletics, and took exercise on
the apparatus with the rest of the
girl students. She is an enthusiasts
tic horsewoman. and never permits
anyone to rein her horse when rid
ing. Her companion just gives her
a hint as to the turns in the road.
She is a great admirer of color. Her
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-09-01
EIGHr-wIRE BRUssELLs.

The cheapest Brussels Carpet ever
offered to the public. We have only
a limited quantity of these left. First
come, first served. These sell regu-
larly for soc. Special for two weeks,
only 70c per yard.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-09-01

sold
TO
Always SEND by
malls and
Send diagram OF room measure
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-09-01
MATING

We are just closing out our mat
ting and we only have a small lot
left-all goods that sell during the
season for from 35c to soc per yard.
To close out, will sell at from zoe
to SOC. Send for samples.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-09-01
NINE WIRE TAPESTRY BRUS-
SELLS.

The best line of one of the most
staple carpets. Looks like and wears
like a Body Brussels. We made
good buy when we got this. we
sell it cheap. Regular price, $1.O0.
Special price, 85c per yard.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-09-01

ton to sell them cheaper than any
one else. Linoleum is indispensable
for the kitchen or the dining room
on the farm. We have a good heavy
which your dealer charges 75c per
yard. Our price, cut to fit the room
and freight paid, SIC per yard.
Let us send samples.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-09-01
EXTRA ADMINISTERS.

Most beautiful pattern, long pile
for Parlors. Sells regularly for Loo.
For two weeks-Order now-$l.2o
per yard. With or without border.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-09-01

The most popular Rug we ever had.
Patterns all taken from the highest
priced Orientals. Regular for 9xl2
each.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-09-01
HOW TO SEND MONEY

accompanied by either Posohce Money
xcepting
will be
credit
mail ando all
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-09-01

Size 9x12 feet and 9x10h feet.
These are staples. Large line of pat
terms. The price the cheapest ever
known. Get the price for the best
anywhere and compare with ours,
Price, 9x12, $14.95; 9x1OR, $3.50.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-09-01
LIN0LEUMS

We carry a
V cry la r g e
stock of these
goods, and to
give a descrip-
ton of them all
would take too
long. Suffice to
say they are
o u r leading
line. We get
them in carload
lots direct from
the large mills
ond orn ~, nnci-
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-09-01
HALF WOOL ART SQUARES.

We guarantee price and quality OF
these goods. Extra heavy grade COL
ors fast patterns excellent. Com
pare the price. Freight paid by us.
7Bx9 feet, $3.25; 9x9 feet, $4.25;
9x1Oh feet, $5.25; 9x12 feet, seas.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-09-01
BODY BRUSSELLs.

Extra quality Whittall Body Brus-
sells; sells everywhere for $1.75 per
yard. We have a large line Of .ele-
CANT patterns, sewing and lining free,
at $1.43 per yard.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-09-01

Just as heavy as the best all wool.
Colors are guaranteed. These are
a good heavy, good wearing staple
carpet. Patterns all good. Sells regu-
larly for Csc. Our price, to sell lots of
them at once, 48c per yard.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-09-01
ALL WOOL ART SQUARES.

Get the others price on these sta
pie carpets, then order your rug from
us before they are all gone. .7kx9
feet, S5.65; 9x9 feet, $6.75; 9x1OR
feet, $3.50; 9x12 feet, $685.; 12x12
feet, $l1.95; 12x15 feet, $3.50.
The Washington times., 1906-04-02

which will not. change the color or eat
the cloth.
AN ANXIOUS READER.
The Washington times., 1906-04-02
THE HOIIEl ITS PROBLEMS AND ITS INTERESTS
CLEVER NEW STOCKS
New Styles Show Cut Work With Irish
Lace Inserted

Stocks and collar and cum sets still
hold sway among feminine belongings.
and among the many new and pretty
models seen in the shops there is a
noticeable absence Of so many OF thu
frills and fussy effects OF last summer.
Simplicity marks these daicty ;rifes.
and few Of them can be said 10 be in
actually bad taste.
Among the collar and cum sets proba-
bly, the prettiest are those done in solid
embroiderv, with scalloped edges and
dots and scrolls well padded so that the
embroidery stands out prominently
CUFFS are nOticeabiy deeper than be
fore, not only those for general wear,
out those for mourning as wei some
are quite six inches IN depth. while
others are more shallow. but nearly all
are cut up in deep scslloDs around the
bottom Worn with summer Silks or the
chiffon voiles they are extremely pretty
and chic.
The English cut work combined with
insets OF lace are new and attractive,
and small. eyelets worked about at reg
ular intervals throughout the materia;
show fine baby Irish lace set beneath
the deep points OF the collar and Gun
which ado a dreSsy sir TO the set. One
extremely chic set shows series OF EN-
broidered scaiiops worked horizontally
across the material with big embroider-
ed dots decorating each seal hop j DIS Sc
would be suitable for mourning or gen
eral wear
English eyelet work "a also shown II
the stocks and one of the most practl-
cal for wear with shirt waists Is made
in a. succession Of three tabs. one over
tapping the other, each one scallopeo
around the bottom. Similar in design Il
one MADE of embroidery and lace. Whil'
2 pretty silk stock shows succession
OF rings around the collar. which arr
embroidered. and through which mar
row lace insertion seems 10 pass
F-verv woman will rejoice that These
practical and dainty affairs for neck and
sleeves are still 20 be worn. for there Il
nothing that f-cshens up suit like
clean set OF turn overs.
The Washington times., 1906-04-02
Hygiene ArionlS-

Here are some hygienic axiOms which
have been followed with most excellent
results Rise early. retire early. and
fill the day with work. Water and
bread maintain life, but pure air and
sunshine are indispensable TO heTlth-
Enough sleep repairs waste and
strengthens, too much sleep softens and
enfeebles. Cleanliness means we'll
cared for. and well-cared for bodies
last the longest.
The Washington times., 1906-04-02
ON THE COUNTERS

A very attractive ornament was
piece of marble rlade TO represent ice
holding a small bronze figure OF a man,
with skis on his feet
Small clocks ornamented with quaint
Dutch figures. painted in color on a
white ground.
Beautiful gold flagree boxes with
miniature set in the lid, for holding
jewels
French gilt and silk frames for franz
ing two or more miniatures in one
frame.
A fob of dull silver ending with a
large topaz set in gold. quite old
A bridge whist set consisting OF
cards. silver pencil. and small book. in
a pierced silver box. lined with red
lea ther, thP front OF which drops down
or can be closed as one wants
Paper weights in the shape OF red
Holsters.
The Washington times., 1906-04-02

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column;
Please give me remedy for oily hair.
| wash my hair quite often. Two days
after I WASH il Is is just as oily as
before. f. NJ.
The Washington times., 1906-04-02

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
l. Please give me the milk and sui
phur treatment for the face. and tell m.
what kind of sulphur 10 get?
. How can use orange flower cream
at the same time? N Med
The Washington times., 1906-04-02
Neu Games.

And talking OF games. did YOU ever
try biographies? For rubbing off angles
and starting people on an easy footing
| do not know anything better. Try il.
Just a sheet OF paper each and pencil.
Write your own name on the sheet. fold
il over and return ~ 20 your hostess.
who mixes the sheets thoroughly and
deals them out again for a past biOg-
raphy-" TO be written on each below the
invisible folded name. Again the papers
are folded and again redeait a pres
ent-time description" follows. Each
writes a sketch OF the present position.
hopes and charms of the unknown indi-
vidual Then comes the prophecy" a
sketch OF what will happen. That is the
final The sheets are shuffled onca
again, unfolded and read through. from
the name at the top TO the close OF the
biography.
The Washington times., 1906-04-02

For oily hair use the following mixture
daily, rubbing well into the scalp: AL
cohol. two ounces; witch hazel. two
ounces: resorcin. fifteen grains.
The Washington times., 1906-04-02
Mustard Sauce

The following recipe makes good
sauce for beef, roast or boiled Mix one
dessertspoouful of -four and heaped
tablespoonful OF mustard and one ounce
of butter with some cold water 10 a
smooth paste. Then add half a pint OF
boiling water. and boil IL five minutes.
stirring all the time. Let ii nearly cool
then add TWO tablespoOnfuls OF vinegar
and n little salt. This can be eaten
equally well with hot or cold meat
The Washington times., 1906-04-02

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
Please tell me something which will
remove oil lepal OLD from the front Of
purple broadcloth skirt. Something
The Washington times., 1906-04-02

Delicious in its purity and richness.
1t contains ingredients that make for
health and strength, for that growing
boy and girl, for the man and tie
woman. The first of table delicacies
should be
The Washington times., 1906-04-02

l. Phoenix is now the capital or Ari-
zona- I cannot discover that either
Prescott or Tucson was ever the sea,
Of the State government
. It would be hardly necessary.
The Washington times., 1906-04-02

Get at the back of the spots-that is
the wrong side of the cioth-and rub into
each spot as much powdered French
chalk as IL will hold. Leave Il all night
Then lay soft blOtting or tissue paper
over the chalk and press with a warm
iron. changing the paper as the grease
draws" through. Brush out the chalk
and the spot should have disappeared.
unless trace remains on the right side
OF something. which is not grease. but
adherent dust. Sponge this with house
hold ammonia.
The Washington times., 1906-04-02
DRESSY AFTERNOON FRocK.

afternoon
frockan n
skirt
Of braid
frontvi
The Washington times., 1906-04-02

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column
Please give me a remedy for oily hair.
| wash my hair quite often. Two days
after I WASH il Is is just as oily as
before. +. NJ.
For oily hair use the following mixture
daily, rubbing well into the scalp: AL
cohol. two ounces: witch hazel. two
ounces: resorcin. fifteen grains.
Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
l. Please give me the milk and sui
phur treatment for the face and tell me
what kind of sulphur TO get?
.. How can use orange flower cream
at the same time? N Med.
TO clear the complexion, rub the face
over, just before washing it. with two
teaspoonfuls of flower of sulphur mixed
in half-pint of new milk. This mix
ture should stand a little while before
X IL used on the face.
:. Massage after this with orange
flower cream 10 prevent a fiabby skin
Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
am to be married April IS at o'clock
n the morning, and leave two hours
later on my honeymoon trip ! would
like TO serve my guests with some re-
treShments. Please give me an mex
pensiye menu. l. NJ. T.
Either of the following menus
would be appropriate for an inexpen-
sive wedding breakfast:
Fresh strawberries.
Broiled Chicken
French Fried Potatoes
Coffee in Large Cups
Crackers
Grape Fruit Salad Cream Cheese
iced Orange Juice
Poached Eggs with Asparagus Tips
Toast
Lamb Chops Green Peas
English Mullins
Coffee in Large Guns
WATERS Cream Tomato Salad
Roauefort Cheese.
Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
1. Kindly tell me If Phoenix is now
the capital Of AriEUnae Was Prescott
or Tucson ever the capital? IL so. when?
>. Is il proper for a young lady 10
carry a pocketboook when taking a trip
for A day with man?
3 When should you use rung and when
rang is it proper 10 say Has the bell
rung?' G. M V
l. Phoenix is now the capital OF Ari-
zona- I cannot discover that either
Prescott or Tucson was ever the sea,
Of the State government
.. Tt would be hardly necessary.
should think.
3. According to the Standard Diction-
a-y rang ~. iung are both In good usage
for the past tense. though rang is pref
cradle. RUng should be used for the
perfect tense, as in Has the bell runs?
Editor Womans Inquiry Column:
Please tell me something which will
remove oil lepal OLD from the front Of a
purple broadcloth skirt. Something
The Washington times., 1906-04-02

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
To settle a difference OF opinion and
= warm discussion. will yOd please an
swer in your column the following ques-
ton: How is the man $ ma ne (Wiuderb,
who was hanged in baltimore county.
Nd Friday. March =. pronounced
whether rs il il were spelled Wine-der
or Win-der2 Mrs. l. h
The mans name is pronounced as
though il were spelled Wine-der.
The Washington times., 1906-04-02

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
l. VIII you kindly advise me how 70
use the dandruff cure composed OF
tincture OF centharides. liquid ammonia,
glycerine. and oil of thyme? Should II
be used daily?
2. How often should l massage with
the bust cream. and should l let It re-
main on? l am using the Naucaire rem
edy.
3. Give me an exercise for enlarging
the hips.
4. How often would you advise using
the orange flower cream when one has
large pores and red skin? F. c.
l. Shampoo the hair and begin treat
ment with the mixture. 1t should be
used daily or every other day. as pre-
ferred.
2 Every day is not too often. and the
cream should be allowed to remain on.
3. TO enlarge the hips. take this exer-
else for a few minutes daily: Raise the
ieg straight In front and circle a half
dozen times outwardly. standing firm on
The other foot Repeat with the other
lleg.
4. Apply the orange flower cream each
night before retiring.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-02-01
Destroying Plant Lice.

The Practical Counselor For Fruit
and Garden Culture Of Frankfort re
Gently offered prize for the best
method of destroying plant lice, for
which fifty-eight persons competed
The prize was awarded to the author
of the following preparation: Quassia
wood two and one-haf pounds, to be
soaked over night in ten quarts OF
water and well boiled, then strained
through a cloth and placed, with LOG
quarts of water, in petroleum barrel,
with five pounds of soft soap. The
mixture is then ready for sprinkling
on plants infested with lice If the
sprinkling is repeated several times the
pests will disappear Richard Guen-
ther, Consul General, Frankfort, Ger
many