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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-26
R|OT|VG
(scripps News Association.)

LONDON, Feb. pa CORE
spondent wires that severe rlotlng
occurred this morning at Asserter-
gom. The police fired on the peo-
pie. 1t is reported here that Arab
sa in the Yemen district has as
serted its independence from Tur-
KEY and sucered a great disaster.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-26
State Senator Gum On a
Disit to This City fin
n0unces He UiW Intr0=
duce One at Next Ces-
sion of Legislature-.UiH
Do Avdy With Bosses
and Manipulat0rs.

II Senator Arthur Gum Of We
natchee has his way, voters Of this
state will shortly have more of a
say in the nomination Of all men
for public office. Senator Gnun Is
already at work in preparation for
a campaign looking toward the en-
actment of a direct primary law
for this state. He Is democrat
and represents in the upper house
of the state legislature the district
composed of Chelan and Kittitas
counties, having been elected at a
special election last winter after
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-26

Arrangements are being made
with the Spokane chamber of CON-
MERGE and the 100000 club to en-
terrain the delegates of the Young
Peoples Christian Endeavor so
ciety in this city when they stop
off in Spokane going to and from
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-26
SPOKANE To ENTERTAIN
CHRISTIAN [hD[Av0Q HOSTS

the east to Seattle where the meet.
ing will be held in July, 1907.
The last meeting in Baltimore
in 1905 brought to that city 10000
delegates. 1t Is stated that $4,000
delegates will attend the meeting
In Seattle.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-26
(Scripps News Association

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 26.-
The state department has not been
notified of trouble in the interior
of southern China. The family Of
an English missionary named
bingham, two adults and two chill
dren were killed. The missions at
Nan Chang and Kiansi near King
Kang were destroyed. Consul Gen.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-26

the death of the late Senator Sharp
of Ellensburg. He is now a hold
over and will be at Olympia at
next winters session.
Though Senator Gums visit to
Spokane at this time is in the
character of a witness in a land
suit before Judge Albertson, he is
doing some work for his primary
bill, by way of consulting fellow
democrats and some of the repub-
licans.
81 propose to act on the assump-
ton that there are enough men in
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-26
BUTTE In THE LEAGUE

matter was thoroughly discussed.
Our league will be Butte, Hell
ena, Tacoma, Spokane and two 9TH
er towns. The other two towns
will be decided on at our meeting
in Butte. l leave for Butte tomor-
row night"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-26
Blue COATS TELL
SAME STORY

was not abused. The newspaper
men swore he was choked, his
head bumped against the wall, his
ear twisted till it bled and the pri-
soner dragged across the floor. AS
sistant corporation counsel con-
Quoted the examination.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-26
FOURTEEN AMERICAN
MISSIONARIES MISSING

eral Rogers at Shanghai reports
IA American missionaries in the
neighborhood of the missions are
missing. either escaped or destroy
ed. The American gunboat Ell Cano
has been ordered to King Kang.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-26

The charges brought by two
newspaper men against officer
Smith for cruelty treating J. Dan
by, were heard this morning by
the police Commissioners and dis
missed.
Seven bluecoats swore Dandy
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-26

"There is no possibility OF the
old Northwest league, consisting of
Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma and
Portland being formed this year."
said II. d. Merritte of the Spokane
team today Mr.. Merritt has just
returned from the coast where the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-26

Eva Darlington was one Of the
Gibson girls in the London produc-
ton of 'The Catch of the Season."
She has Just married a title. She
is 81, over six feet in height and
a recognized beauty OF late she
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-26

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. &c. -
A ukase was issued today calling
a national assembly for May 10.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-26

John c. Williams, whose picture
appears above, Is acting president
of the Western Federation of Min-
ers, taking the place of Charles III.
Meyer, now under arrest, charged
with completely in the Steunena
berg murder and other crimes.
Friends and relatives of Wiz
liams, who is prominent In tha
Miners Federation, fear that ha
viii be involved in the case which
has resulted in the arrest OF many
OF his Official associates,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-26

has been playing small part in
BLUE Bell in Fairyland" at the
Aldwych theater. Lord De Clifford
is about 40 and has an Irish estate
of over 10000 acres. The couple
is going to Paris an Abyssinia on
their honeymoon.
The Washington times., 1906-12-09

books, and the late assessment appears
70 have brought the amount up to more
than million and half dollars.
The total amount paid by these thirty
persons based on an aggregate Valua-
ton of $1l, 426,561, at tie rate Of Sl.5O per
$780, is s171 ,39S. which Is a tidy sum TO
go into the Golfers of the District, and
cuts very respectable figure In the
total amount received Tor taxes on real
estate.
Il is assumed that these thirty per-
sons are also required TO pay literally
IN taxes on personality and the total
sums received from this source would
swell the amount To over 500, ,0O0-
Corporations Mite.
There are numerous large corporations
and several syndicates whose amount
of taxes is in excess Of these individuals,
but il is not the purpose Of this article
20 make mention of them. In several
cases the improvements are in excess
Of the value OF ground while in other
instances the reverse is the case, the
land having appreciated rapidly while
the improvements remain unchanged. In
the Colorado building and the Munsey
building these additions 10 the wealth
OF the city bring the assessments well
up on the improvements, though the
land is also placed at good figure.
The Washington times., 1906-12-09
CHURCH ARCHITECTURE
ON ADVANCED IDEAS

The new Madison Square Presbyterian
Church at New York. which has been
erected on the opposite corner from
where the Old one stood. IS presided
over by the noted reformer, Dr. Park
hurst. The structure itself is unique,
being Of bun brick upon a base of white
marble. The 30-foOJ columns of its
classic portico are of pale green granite,
and the whole rectangular structure IS
surmOunted nv a gilt dome Within
there Is nothing Of the dark and somber
effect commonly associated with church
interiors. Green and oak are the pre-
vauinE tints, and a broad flight of mar
BILE steps leads 10 the seats, while the
pulpit and reading desk are on either
side OF the platform. The walls are OF
stucco. and there is a gallery on three
sides. The arches and dome are -fres-
coed. The late STANFORD White. the man
who was killed by Harry ThaW. was
the architect OF the church
The Washington times., 1906-12-09

Among the thirty leading taxpayers OF
the District three women, Mrs, Isabel
Anderson, Mrs. Mary Scott Townsend.
and Mrs. Mary T. c.. Letter, occupy a
prominent nOsitiOn on the books OF As
SCISSOR Darueille. Together they pay
taxes on SS5S00O worth of property. and
would he recognized in any community
as good citizens worthy the rights and
privileges of any and all other good cit
izens except that they cannot vote.
Twenty-four Pay on Over SIOO, 700.
Among the remaining twenty-seven, of
which. from careful computation of
the Assessors books, there appears 10
be a good two dozen that pay taxes on
over $4,000 worth of realty, will be
recognized the name Of some of the best
citizens who have added largely TO the
taxable values of the city bs- the cree
ton Of costly homes or large public
buildings on which they are required
10 pay generous sums u the District
Tor its support amt maintenance.
c. c. Willard Led All.
II will not be a surprise 10 many 10
know that the late c. c. Willard was
the largest Individual taxpayer in the
District, as for long time he was
Known TO possess property valued at
over a million dollars on the Assessor s
The Washington times., 1906-12-09
BIG BUILDING BOOM
IN NORFOLK, VA.

NORFOLK, Va. Dec S.-Norfolk. Va,
is at this time enjoying a building boom
which far OyeTshadDWs any other fin
the history or the city Il has been
CAUSED particularly by a steady demand
for more modern structures. and was
influenced in no small way by The
jamestown Exposition 10 be held next
year
The amount Of work now being done
involves the outlay of several million
dollars. and is in keeping with the
great strides that the city has been
making in recent years The most i'm
portant OF these structures IN course
of erection ncIu1e three large osice
buildings. five hotels. @ number of store
buildings. two large apartment houses,
and dve warehouses. and all Of them
viii be equipped with moiern improve
ments and a number of them viii DE OF
freproof construction. Several others
are LOW being planned. ana It is desired
10 hava them ali finished before the
opening OF the exposition.
The Washington times., 1906-12-09
NOVEMBER BUILDING
INCREASED II PER CENT

Building for November in thirts six
Of the leading cities shows a very sat
islacLory gain During the month per
mits were taken out. according to Off
cieI reports to Construction News for
1888 buildings at On estimated cost OF
S5l. .3Sa. $50 against S9i1 buildings al an
aggregate cost OF Sf4956. .25l for the same
month year ago, "a decrease of nine
buildings and an increase OF $J,4li,4+S, or
q per cent.
OF the tOtal number of cities enumer-
ated there were losses in nineteen and
gains i'm seventeen. II is significant
that t1lc gains were chiefly in The small
or cities and the greater number UI
losses are in the larger places.
II should DE remembered that in the
cities IN which the heaviest losses are
shown all previous high records have
been surpassed during the past year or
two, the activity being upon phenom-
email scale a decrease was to have been
expected. but as the grand total shows
a gain Of u per cent, no declines are
apprehended for some time TO come.
Real estate continues active in all sec
tions OF the country and rents are
higher than ever before. There Is no
Indication OF a decline in rents nptwith-
standing the supply probably. I'm some
cases, is catching up with the demand,
Building news continues to come in up
on q generous scale and the activity in
localities which have been quiet for
some time will make up for It's alb
sence in certain record breaki-s 9 sec
fionS
The Washington times., 1906-12-09
PROPERTY WELL RENTED
FOR TWENTY-0NE YEARS

loft building In New York appears to
be extending rapidly well over 10 Eighth
avenue, as the Herald noted a sale of
a plot OF ground a few days ago in
West Seventeenth street on which will
be erected a nine-stOry building which
has been leased for twenty-One years
at an aggregate rental OF $500 600.
Nearly $4,000 per year for rent. with a
contract FOR a generation OF time, is &
satisfactory way 10 make investments in
real property.
The Washington times., 1906-12-09
TWO STORY DWELLING
FOR THOMAS H. COLLINS

Thomas II. Collins has taken out a
permit for the erection of a two-story
frame dwelling at 200 Rhode Island ave
nue. northeast after plans made by
George H. Lloyd, architect. The cost of
the house is placed at $500. and the
contract for construction has been given
to John L. Green, builder.
The Washington times., 1906-12-09
BUILDING ASSOCIATIONS
POPULAR IN NEW JERSEY

TRENTON, n. J.. Dee. .S.-Ths report
of the commissioner of the department
OF banking and Insurance covering the
operations Of building and loan assocIa-
lions states:
There are 430 Of these associations i'm
the State with gross assets of S61, ,9SS, ,1s2
This is an Increase OF twenty in number
and of 81. $50. sos in assets The dues pald
on shares in force amount 10 SAC 625, ,g37
and the accumulated profits 10 $40 900 SST
The total membership at the close of the
fiscal year was lbs 5i3 OF whom s., ,43s
were borrowing members.
The Washington times., 1906-12-09
REALTY TRANSACTIONS STILL MAINTAIN THEIR STANDARD AS TO PRICES
BUYS LOT TO ERECT
APARTMENT HOUSE
w. D. Sullivan Paws $780,
900 for TWenty-SecOnd
Street Site.

The property at Twenty-seC0nd street
and Pennsylvania avenue northwest,
comprising lots "A and -, iu a4are 75,
have been purchased by " - JuIl.vau.
the consideration named being 8i0GJ Mr.
Sullivan is also negotiating for lots
fronting on X stret In rear OF his pres
euJ purchase. which viii give him con-
troll of the entire frontage between
Pennsylvania avenue and i street. II
Is his intention 20 erect a BAT house on
the present site. ard IF tae adjoining
property Is obt2ined 10 rnlarsre the
building, making "a f2af-stOry apart
ment with stores on the ground fOCr.
The Washington times., 1906-12-09
NEAT ROW OF DWELLINGS
ON BRIGHTWo0D AVENUE

John W Powell has taEen out a per-
init for the erection OF i've two-st0ry
brick dwellings al l9J7 tO2sl5 BrigntWoOd
avenue northwest The plans are By
Architect William j. Palmer, and the
construction has been awarded to Zepp
Bros. at an estimated cost Of SIS. ZOO.
This section Of upper Seventh street Is
changing character rapidly. the improve
ments being along the line OF short roWa
OF houses of convenient size instead Of
the detached ones formerly built.
The Washington times., 1906-12-09
HAS SECURED PERMIT
TO COMMENCE BUILDING

\ building permit has been issued by
Inspector Ashford TO j. II. Lloyd for
the erection of five two-story brick
dwellings at 1888 70 36n Eleventh street
northwest, at an estimated cost of SIS
The Washington times., 1906-12-09
LOANS ON REAL ESTATE
S600,C0O,00O LAST YEAR

The total sum loaned on bond and
mortgage on Manhattan real estate last
year was nearly 5000 90. while IL is
thought the amount of mortgages made
this year viii be about S4J0, $1,000. "a de-
crease OF $40 ogGcJ0. The executors OF
the Russell Sage estate have adopted
the policy Of loaning money on improved
realty. having now outstanding about
ys,59@,05e. This policy viii aid the realty
market by making it easier TO get
loans
The Washington times., 1906-12-09
DESIGNS DWELLING
TO PLEASE W0MANKIND

Nathan Cowsill. builder. is construct
ing a twO-story brick dwelling az ~
Seventh street northeast The cost vii
be approximately $4,000. J. G. Ger
muller drew the plans. which embody
some attractive ideas in small houses,
special care having been taken to pro-
vide that delight OF the housewives
heart-ample closet room. Pretty de
signs in grille work also give effect 20
the reception room and hall.
The Washington times., 1906-12-09
BUILD CLASS OF HOUSES
MEETING POPULAR DEMAND

Allard & Apple5y have taken out a
permit for the erection OF three three
story brick dwellings at 1873 10 1913
Monroe street northwest, az au estimat-
cd cost Of Sl5,o51. The firm designs and
builds its own houses ana mas been very
successful
The Washington times., 1906-12-09
JOHN HERATH BUILDING
NEAT HOME AT TWINING

Taylor & Herbert are building at ~
Prout street, TWiuing city, a twO-stOry
frame dwelling for John Herath, The
cost is placed ut $3.50. and the work is
to be completed in a short time
The Washington times., 1906-12-09

600. 4 description Of these houses has
already been printed IN these columns.
which are To be built after plans drawn
by " r. Halter Company and will be
decidedly neat and convenient.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-09-18
co To-
H. S. KNIGHT
The One Price, Cash 8z
Produce Merchant
BROWNSVILLE, w. Va

For Bargains in all kinds of Mercantil @
Goods kept in a Country Store He has a low
Price on everything,
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-09-18
Farmers Resolutions.
n FRIESD

We. the farmers eff Calhoun county,
in Institute assembled, adop. the fol-
loving preamble Ond resolutions:
Whereas, our President, Bro An
drew Stcmplo. who Is lying on his bed
Of affection, and not able TO attend
this meeting, beit resolved.
1si.-That our aid and sympathy
be extended to him and friends in this,
their sad hour of affection.
2nd. THAT We, as farmers Of Cal
boun couht7, unite in one common in
teres; for the common good CT all, and
that we try to effect such organization
as will result in our mutual benefit.
3rd--Tbat we ask the Legislature,
Of this State, to so amcsd tue school
book law as to make it more uniform
and economical 10 our farmlug class Of
people, aud TINT our present road law
be 20 amended as to give US State aid
in the construction of roads.
4Ih-Tbat the thanks of this lusti.
tuto bcoz,ended to the VI i Church
for the use Of house 10 holding this In
stitute, also to those who have aided in
furnishing dinner
9th. THAT We extend our thanks
TO the Institute instructors for the able
manner in which they have labored
with u; also solicit their coming
again.
Gsh.-Tbat the thanks Of this In
stituto be cxtondod to The Sycamore
and Arnoldsburp bands for furnishing
music Tor the Institute.
7th THAT we ask for the Institute
TO be bold a Mt. Zion next year, on or
about Sept 10Th or 2Oth.
s'h That a copy Of these ,cpolu-
tiops be handed % each Of our county
papers aud that they be asked to pub
ish tho same
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Ing and taiamg, lie Ocxt momeut aud
his spirit has taken rs fight and he
lay lifeless on The floor
In moment. in the twinkle of an
eye, his precious life was snuffcd oat.
and his spin. vas waited home to the
God who gave It How true are tic
words: ''iu the midst Of life we are in
death - And "be We also prepared,
for TN the moment and hour when ye
.bink not will copo again -
Everything thut loving hands could
90 to bring hiw back to life, was done.
but in vain
The last summons had come aud he
had obeyed the call
Ills sister was sent for at midnight
aud MS father noufied.
The next day his remains were
brought back to the homo which he
had ielt so joyfully but three short
days before.
Thursday at noon his remains were
laid at restin the home graveyard
beside his mo,hcr aud little brother,
who had preceded him 70 the Glory
World by few years.
a large concourse of sorrowing
friends were present.
|; was announced that his funeral
and that of his Grandfather IIezekIab
Outer Nhom he was named) would bc
preached. at Hoy Chapel the Fourth
Sunday III September 1906. by Rev.
Stead.
He vas converted in \ proiraeted
meeting hold by Rev Warner, at Hoy
Chapel Jan. 10Th. 1908. which was
his sixteenth birthday.
Since that time he has lived a Fifth
full consecrated Christian life, aud was
I'd active worker in church aud Sun.
day school, where he Will DO greatly
missed For the last two summers
he has beeu secretary N b. S. s., and
when he came and found the superin.
tendent absent, as sometimes happens
he would take charge Of the school
and carry it on successfully. His last
Sunday evening was spent at church
on Road Fork
Hero we find our space Inadequate
to the length of the obituary, and cat
only give the essence of the remainder
Ed.
Was handsome, intellectually strong
aid possessed of high and noble ambi-
tons. Medicine his chosen profession
and was buuding every energy to get
through school and reach the goal.
4 FRIEND
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-09-18

pie. j have found ,ho, some OF the
nations Of Europe are able to secure
n moro ready response than we do 20
an expression Of the viii ot the peo-
pc. In tn $50 governments where
there is the possibility If submitting
an issue and where the government.
when elected, proceeds TO carry out
the policy authorized or proposed
there is a more immediate reflection
OF the public sentiment. Our coh-
s,itution makes the frs; session of
Congress convene thirteen months
after the election IF that Congress.
And | belive that the time has come
to so either amend the Constitution
that Congress will meet few
months after the election, and have
no session after the next election has
beeu held, [applause) This change
viii not ouiy give more immediate
remedial legisla i'm, but it wiil pro
tect the business interests of the
country through thirteen months of
uuccrtqinty, mare damaging than a
change of policy. (Appiause.)
More In Favor OF EIccting Senators
b. Direct Vote.
"More than ;hat-.I have re,Erued
more in favor nf The election Of sem
ators by direc, vte Of the people,
than when l went away. Applause. !
The movement toward den. ccracy is
a universal movement. have not
visited a country in the world where
the movement Was uut IN evidence
1t is compelling the consideration of
of constitution in China; IN Japan
the people are demanding that cabi-
net, instead of being selected by the
Emperor from among his friends,
shall be selected by the dominant
portY, and be in sympathy with the
sentiment of the country. In Russia
puplic sentiment has compelled the
calling IF the Douma, aud all over
Europe you find the same trend
toward Democracy. In this country
the trend toward democracy manifest
itself in the growing sentiment in
favor of the popular election Of u. s..
senators.
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~ 80 oL IEusrEEs sALr.

by virtue cr OF deed Of trust executed
20 lhe undersigned trustee by Simon Cot
trell and viii, dated ON the 18th day Of
May, 1879, and recorded ia the Office Of the
clerk Of he county court of Calhoun conn
ty, WcS Virgins trust aud mortgage
book X atpr.P -'te E M.
l.. Sha 20. oi mseeseverol
negotiable promie oiy notes, each calling
for he sum Of 5l55.33i, with interest from
date, fully mentioned and described therein,
and said notes having been assigned by the
said NJ. J.. ShGmblen to one X. c. Hub
board, who is now the owner thereof, and
deiaul, having been made in the payment
Of said notes, and beng requ ired to do so
by said owner, l, S. L. Bell, trustee, will on
the 10th day of October, 1905, that being
The irst day of the October term Of circuit
court, at tho fro ui door os the court house
Of Calhoun county, West Virginie, proceed
to sell by way Of public auction, to the
highest bidder The property conveyed by
said deed of trust .or so much thereof as
maY be Necessary To satisfy said indebteu.
ness; Said property consists of five separate
parcels Of real estate. situate in Washington
district Of said sounty, as Yellowstone
parcel containing 62.3-i acaes, more or less
and was conveyed TO said Simon Cotrell by
Lorenza Hall and wife, by deed dated Jan
uary LIST 1908, OF record in said clerks
Office; one parccl containing ia acres
mere or less, which was conveyed to the
said Simon Cottrcn by w z. Cottrell, by
deed dated March ID 1889, Of record in the
said clerks Office, j, being understood, how
ever that the said w. p. Cottrell retains
control CT said last mentioned parcel during
! lIis life time, one parcel containg IA acres,
more OF less, and was conveyed 10 the said
Simon COitrel by w. +. Cottrell, by deed
dated January 18th. 1896; also parcel Of
FIVE acres, more or less, conved to said
Simon Cottrell by the deed last aforesaid
aud also one parcel containing about l6
acres, more or less, which vas conveyed to
the said Simon Cottroll by Thomas Cot.
trell and wife by deed dated February 10,
1892, of record in said clerks Office, and is
known rs the Nathan S. Co,trell land and
for more particular description of said
real estate reference is made to the said
deed of trust and TO the several deeds here
in before rcferaed to.
TERMS OF SALE:-Cash in hand.
s. p. BELL, Trustee