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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-12
MAYOR WHO DOES THINGS

Dr. Harry X Lane is physician. He is also mayor OF Port
Ore take of his practice in medicine
and city vigorously and
conscentously. %+s~s
coming into DR.. Lane has made his in
politics position the
people theory he expected to conduct
city his ability and in such
ner as greatest good
professional politicians did entirely with
him in this. But the people did
So proceeded
charged practically force
making authority fill their pockets He did
the oil tanks which belonged to the
greatest the gambling
of the questionable concert halls
stop His demands that those
poed through the motions of
ing their The "moocher" must
cities afflicted with large
hangerson grew Of
fceholder.
beginnings practice "moochtng"
alarming proportions species
with
complacency n o public moneys -9wT
being robbed that it
considers futile. At cities to have
apsed into of passive dsapproval
Lanes isapprova is passive.
the public funds Portland
system
imaginary duties abolished
successful" paddle
Portland doesn't pension for
acquaintance among ofceholder
great day city has like
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-12
DOES IT MEAN ANNEXATION

The money often excellent key to current
history.
One who keeps fluctuations OF the stock
hint modern tendencies
commercial civilization and is Its
prophet!
of Cuban bonds AS the instruction
In the island spreads he price o the bond
that the opposite would be true Were
for the factb stands the United States
that with unparalleled magnanmty and
with uplifting the sight of the whole world
we remembered that tied
a string benefcence.
quick to that the rebellion
grows the probability OF ervention increases.
their minds annexation And annexation
Cuban bonds by the United States
of their calculation
factor which fnnciers have notably fail
ed in strong sentiment
granted that government Is only
the island that has cost
much trouble take in.
the least complimentary to our atruistic
feelings.
talks
that annexation Is in sight.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-12
NOW Up To THE
COMPANY

Business Agent Allen, Of the
Electrical Workers union, says he
can employ Is more men if he had
them. He says there is no change
in the fight of his union with the
Washington Water Power COM
pany. All the members of the
union are employed and no further
attempts will be made to secure a
settlement with the local monopoly,
it is stated. The company has
been informed that it can secure a
settlement at any time on the same
terms as the Traction company Sc
cured. The strike may last for
years, but the Washington Water
Power company will never be able
to settle to better advantage than
at present, said Mr.. Allen.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-12
WILL OPEN THE
REFERENDUM
CAMPAIGN

The Washington State Grange
has started a ball rolling which, it
is predicted by local members Of
the Referendum league, will result
in the next legislature giving the
people the privilege Of voting on
amending the state constitution so
as to provide for the initiative and
referendum laws as now in force in
Oregon. c. B. Kegley, master Of
the state grange has issued call
for a state convention to be held
at North Yakima September 20 by
all those who favor the adoption
of the initiative and referendum
and direct primary laws in this
state.
The Spokane County Referendum
league will be represented at the
convention as will also many of the
labor unions OF the state besides
the various farmers societies and
the State Federation of Labor.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-12
IN ANUTsHELL

1t has been learned that seven
California boys, kidnapped by Chi
nese to work in Alaska canneries,
are all dead. According to reports
they were burned in cannery, be-
ing too stupid with opium to escape
when the place was set on fire.
During the absence of his father,
J. H. Hoffman, Johnnie, aged 8,
shot and killed his sister, aged Z.
The family lived near Dalkena,
Wash.
AS the outcome Of a saloon fight
at st. Paul, Ore, ]. A. Krechter,
town marshal. is dead, an unidenti-
fed man MORALLY wounded and
three others shot. The trouble was
started by lotof drunken hop
pickers.
In their state convention at Sc
attic yesterday the prohibitionists
nominated A. S. Cation, of Olympia !;
William Everett, North Yakima !;
and |. M. wilkins, Seattle, for con-
gress. The platform endorses the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-12
RAILS ARE TOO
LIGHT FOR
ENGINES

There Is to be general over
hauling of the rails on the line of
the Great Northern railroad on ac-
count of the numerous accidents
happening of late. The recent two
serious accidents which happened
near the Camden tunnel have hast
ened the company to remedy the
trouble by putting in complete new
and heavy rails all along the sys-
tenn where needed.
This Is particularly true Of rail
road yards where there are many
light rails in use. Railroad men
claim that the entire Great North
ern track is in poor condition and
that the cause Of the accidents is
that the engines are much too
heavy for the steel in the tracks.
The heavy engines cause the rails
to spread.
To rectlfy this the Great North
ern is going to use lighter engines
on passenger trains and break up
the long passenger trains into sec
tions. In a short time there will
be eight passenger trains on the
run instead of four as now. New
rails have been laid throughout the
line in Montana and as far west
as Chinook.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-12
NOODLE JOINT CASE,

The prosecution of Wa Tipp, the
Chinaman arrested on a charge Of
selling beer to minors, keeping a
joint generally disreputable and al
lowing children therein. will not
be taken up by Justice Hinkle I'M
til Saturday. Wa Tipp asked for
time to secure Chinese vegetable
vendor whom he wants as a wit
ness.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-12
A Summer Filtration in Six CT

monster with one blow Of his rid
ing crop. 1t was clothes pile, but
what's the odds in romance? The
Bart is all to the mustard, l tell
you.
isn't she ripping?" says shes as
he clasps my svelte form in Shis
arms and kisses my closed eyes.
which l could see him perfectly sfor
all that.
ooh, where am muh?" L gasped
as came to. In a moment be vas
begging my forgiveness and pour
ing out an impassioned declaration.
Oh, it was gorgeous. Then Tblash-
ingly accepted him. T.
But didn't it put that redheaied
girl on the blink
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-12

FRIDAY-We are engaged. In
Sir Chauncey Scadsley -Chasington
| have found my affinity, and him in
me his. Won't it create sensa-
ton at Taffet & Balbriggan's when
I'm a ladyship and mistress of
Chasington hall in Canvassham-
shire? Well!
| was alone in the orchard, pick
ing apples for Mrs. Summergraft.
All at once | saw a snake; also,
simultaneous-like, Sir Scadsley-
Chasington's manly figure swinging
down the lane. "Sa-a-ve!" |
screamed, and tainted. "Halloa
there!" he said, as he vaulted over
the fence. dispatching the deadly
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-12
WILL INTEREST MANY.

Every person should know that
good health is impossible II the kid.
neys are deranged. Foley's Kidney
Cure will cure kidney and bladder
disease in every form. and will
build up and strengthen these or.
gans SO they will perform their
functions properly. No danger of
Bright's disease or diabetes II
Foley's Kidney Cure is taken In
time. Watson Drug Co.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-12
CAN GET SPECIAL CAR.

C. w. Mahoney, ticket agent for
the Great Northern, told Mayor
Daggett this morning that II
enough delegates would go to the
democratic convention at Seattle
September &c he would provide a
special sleeping car.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-12
THAT CRUEL CUPID.

s. w. Covert and Hildus Strand,
both of Minneapolis, Mimi, were
refused a marriage license by
Cupid" Butler yesterday because
he didn't know them or that there
was no impairment to their union.
Mr.. Covert searched all day for
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-12
BUYS BIG RANCH.

c. ]. Shumway, of Hastings,
Neb., has purchased j. G. Hills
farm Of 800 acres near the Whit
man county line for total con-
sideration OF $17.6OO, or an aver.
age price of $22 per acre.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-12
TOOTH BRUSHES.

Our import order of tooth
brushes have arrived. See them
and obtain one at our low prices
while assortment is complete.
Watson Drug Co.. 421 Riverside
Avenue.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-12
2ORISTS UNDER ARREST PETERSBURG STREET.

some one he knew who was known
by Butler and finally succeeded in
finding J. H. Boyd, president of
the Union Iron Works, and ex-
president of the city council.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-12
GIVEN AWAY THIS WEEK.

With each box of our regular Csc
stationery we are giving you free
this week one bottle Of ink and a
fine penholder.
Watson Drug Co., 421 Riverside.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-12

The Spokane Press delivered to
your house for Csc a month. TeIe.
phone Main 375.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-12

The first school days are near at
hand, and for those, when tub
frocks are still desirable, a heavy
pongee in the natural color is as
pretty as it is useful.
The model of this frock Is a COM
bination of Peter Pand and the en-
pire. The skirt is empire while the
loose collar and cuffs belong to the
boy who did not want to grow up"
The blouse and skirt are en-
broidered in a tone to match the
pongee. while about the top of the
skirt and down the front Is a wide
silk braid in a rich brown.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-12

The Spokane Press delivered to
your house for Csc a month. Tsie-
phone Main 375.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-12

The Spokane Press delivered to
any part of the city for rs cents
per month.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-12

initiative and referendum, direct
primary and government ownership
of public utilities. r. E. Dunlap
resigned as head of the state COM
mittee.
The state supreme court has de-
eided that Associated Press fran
chises are not taxable property in
the action brought by the Spokes-
man-Review management against
the city and county of Spokane.
Help is scarce in the Yakima
fields and owners are paying as
high as $1.25 per box for pickers.
Growers are driven to the extrem-
ity of hiring away each sother's
pickerS.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-12
THAT A MAN WHO

a of Of in
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-10
Personal.

The Rev. VIM. Meade Clark visited
! the Theological Seminary, this week, and
/ made an address to the students on
Thursday.
The condition of Mrs Anna l.. Stay
maker. who had recently been critically
| i'll, has improved.
Miss Fannie Shaw is visiting friends
| 10 Philadelphia and New jersey.
Gov. Swanson has commissioned Mr..
William A. Moore, sr., notary public
70. Alexandria.
Miss Grace Cbauncey is visiting rela-
tives in Jersey CITY.
Judge Louis G. Barley of the Alexan-
dria Corporation Court, who presided
here in the absence of Judge Nicol, who
| ia hearing the Richmond annexstions
case, has made decidedly favorable i'm
preston, both among the members OF
The har and those in attendance at court.
II Manassas Journal.
Mr.. Milton Smoot, of New York, is
visiting his br0iher.in-law, Judge l.. u.
Barley.
Mr.. Herbert A. Rose has been ap-
pointed cashier for the Southern HALL
way of this city.
Mr.. Frederick Mertens, of Cumber-
land, Md, was in the city today on busi-
| ness. =,
Mr.. J. r. Cation, member ct the
House of Delegates from Alexandria,
came home today on a short business
trip. -.
Judge Barley who has been holding
cert for Judge Niccl in Fauquier and
Prince William counties for the past two
weeks. is home and on Monday will hold
court for Judge Nicol in Leesburg.
Rev. w. n. Sholl, from the Union
Theological Seminary, who preached IN
the Second Presbyterian Church last sun
day, will occupy the pulpit again to-
morrow. His discourses, though briei,
abounded in practical thoughts and were
greatly enjoyed by all who heard them.
A dispatch from Elizabeth, n. o.,
saws: 6Rev. L. L. Williams, rector OF
Christ Church, who has had charge OF
the parish more than sixteen years, has
accepte call to Gonzales, Texas, and
| will leave early next week TO take his
new charge. The late Bishop watson
was an ardent admirer and warm friend
of the rector. and through difference to
his wishes, Mr.. Williams remained IN
this parish until after the bishops death
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams expect to leave
here in few days for visit to the
parents of Mrs. Williams, Maj. and Mrs.
| John w. Green, # Alexandria, Va.'
after which they will proceed to Con,
zales. Texas, to make a new home and
new friends. Rev. Lewis LlwelIyn
Williams and his wife arc we'll known
and have many friends in Alexandra,
| Washington and in Virginia. Mr.. vii.
lams is a graduate of the Theological
Seminary Of Virginia OF the class Of
1887, and his wife il daughter OF Maj
| John W. Green, of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-10
The New Bridge.

Capt. Spencer Cosby, the engineer
officer in charge of the construction OF
the Highway bridge across The Potomac,
has reported 10 Gen. Mackenzie, chief OF
engineers, that the bridge proper is COM
pIeted, and is now practically ready Tor
general travel. The bridge was built
by the Pennsylvania Steel Company, of
Phi .edelpbia, and the contract price Tor
the entire structure was 1914, 200. Ire
contractors have turned the bridge over
to the government and have been finally
released from their contract. The fate
of the Long bridge is now before Con-
gress. Under existing law the Penn
sylyania Railroad Company must remove
tina, long-used and much abused struct-
nre by Monday next, the limit of time
fixed by the acts governing the cons:rnc-
ton of the substitute railroad bridge.
The railroad company is prepared to
fulfill its obligations, as il no longer uses
nor needs the old Long bridge. The
electric railway company will also aoan-
don it in a few days. 10 view, however,
of the uusubslanlial character of the
present approaches to the new Highway
bridge, there is a general and urgent de-
mand on the part Of business men,
especially the brick makers of Alexan-
dria county, for the continued use OF the
causeway of the Long bridge, which IS
nayed with granite blocks, until the
approaches of tie Highway bridge have
settled and demonstrated that they can
stand the strain Of the heavy traffic pass
ing that way.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-10
Entertainment.

An entertainment was given last night
nv Samaritan Rebekah Lodge, No.
81. /. o: o. F.. at Odd Fellows
hall. The following interesting program
was rendered: Instrumental solo, Miss
Nellie Hiuken; vocal solo, Miss Mamie
Bontz; instrumental solo, Mr.. VIM
Hinken: vocal solo, Mr. Martin Greene;
recitation Miss Blanche Stansbury; vocal
solo. Mrs. II. Friedlsnder; instrumental
solo Miss Blanche Pullman, vocal SOLO
Mr. Frank f. Boyer; Instrumental SOLO,
Mr. Hinken; address by Past Distrlc'
Grandmaster, d. S. Stansbury. After
the programme was over reil ''n :,
were served, and dancing eonl'nueo "n'
ill late hour
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-10
The BAPTIST Church.

Another very large congregation at
tended the meeting at the First Baptist
Church last night DR.. Blackwell
preached his closing sermon, and the
large audience was deeply moved. ana
at the close of the service, most OF the
people came forward aud babe Or:
Blackwell farewell, wishing him God
speed in his glorious work. His plain,
yet eloquent preaching has greatly
helped the people OF every name VINO
have attended, and this wonderfully
gifted preacher will long be remembered
in Alexandra. The meeting has been
very successful. About sixty i've per-
sons have connected themselves with the
First Baptist Church, the majority OF
them young men, and others have gone
or will 20 u the other churches. The
results tomorrow nigh. will determine
whether the meetings will be continued
during next week. After the night service
aomorrow the pastor will baptize a num-
ber of candidates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-10
KerSandS' MinStrels.

. Lovers OF the best minstrel perform
6uces are finding fault, not only here
buf u other citie', of the too-frequent
appearance of the cheap and vulga'
for the best. II is pleasure 10 an
nouuce in this connection the appear
ance at the Opera HOnse tonight OF the
only aud original Billy kersands' Fa'
NOUS Ministries, with a brilliant com.
many of thirty-6ve people and Prof
Lacy's Challenge COraet Band, aud q
.tupendous scenic and electrical equip
.menl and all the details needed to in
sure an absolutely perfect performance
Everywhere that Billy KsT'ands' Min.
slrels have appeared the local press has
feemed with praise of the ability OF The
whole company. The parade today
was large and the music excellent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-10
Death of Mr.. Shirley.

Mr.. j. A. darlington Shirley, who
had been jn declining health for some
time. died At his home, No. 300 north
st Asaph street, at 1870 O'Clock this
morning. The deceased leaves widow
daughter of Mr.. VIM. Allen and one
child. He was "a years old, and was
son of The late Norvall B. Shirley.
During early lie he worked at printing,
and at times WAS employed in the Ga
zette Office. Industrious and trust
worthy, he enjoyed the confidence OF all
with whom he came in contact. Shortly
after entering manhood he became an
employee of the Washington, Alexan-
dria and Mount Vernon Railway Com
psny, and had been promoted to the
position of conductor when failing health
forced him to relinquish it. His widow
WAS during part of her girIhOod days
an aiache of this Office, and her former
associates, now that her young life has
been clouded with sorrow, sincerely
sympathize with her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-10
Virginia News.

The engagement mas Deeh anuOunCcu
of Miss Isabel Wuris Harrison, of Phila-
delphia, to Dr. Robert Carter Randolph,
Of Clarke county.
Alter an illness of nearly FIVE weeks,
Mrs Louise Humphreys Carter widow
of the late Robert Randolph Carter, OF
Shirley, Va, died at the home of DIR.
Charles T. Parish, Portsmouth, yester-
day.
Mr.. Thomas T. Carter, we'll known
in Prince William and Loudoun counlits
and former business man of Chicago,
was found dead in bed on Monday last
at his home "lllewild,," near Gaines
vile.
Perseverance Tent, No. 1898, OF
Rechabites, will hold their fair and iu-
door carnival, commencing on the l4th
of February and continuing until the
oath and close with Country Social
on the Goth.
Gov. Swanson yesterday authorized
the announcement that he would APP
point Mai. James ID. Patton TO the FIRST
vacancy occurring on the pepitentiary
board. This vacsncy will come with
the expiration of the term of K. H.
Winston Oh February 49,
People living on Fsyetle street, now
that the railroad gatemen have be II
taken off that thoroughfare, desire to see
the boxes removed. Some boxes still
remain on Henry street, although no
trains have been run over the tracks on
that street since early last fall.
Miss Helen Jennie Strother died at
her home, near Winchester, on The farm
which adjoins the Milroy Fort, Of civil
war fame. Miss Strolher lived there
during the entire war, and had numerous
narrow escapes from shells and bullet:
penetrating her fathers house.
Ralph Alexander, about eighteen
years old, died last night at the home Of
bis brother-in-law, r. d. Brinkley, in
Newport News, from the effects OF sell
inflicted pistol wound in his left breast
He left note to his sister in which he
said he knew his faults, but could not
correct them. Up to two months ago the
young man was a messenger boy in Nor
folk. Then he went TO Newport News
t, work in the shipyard He lef
home Thursday as usual, but 1t wa
found that he bad put on his hes
clothing and had carried of a pisio
belonging to his broiher-in-lsw. Yes
terday he walked into his sister
residence and informed her that he ha'
shot himself. He said the deed wa
done 10 a vacant house some time Thurs
day night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-10
BUYS Ont Its Rival.

After declining one proposition recent
ly because the price was too high, the
winchester and Washington City Rail
way Company yesterday practically
closed deal for The purchase OF The
entire electric department and building
containing it of the Winchester Gas and
Electric Light Company, of which
Charles H. Dickey, of Baltimore, is pres,
ident. The price was not divulged.
This means that the selling corpora,
ton will retire from the electric lighting
business and the purchasing company
will have a clear field when it begins -
on Jure Its contract to furnish cleo
tricity for Winchester and numerous
other cities and towns from itS gres
waterpower plant at the Shenandoah
river, in Jefferson county, West Viz
ginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-10
LOCAL BREvrTlEs.

There we're no new features To note in
the market this morning.
The sand car at the Southern Railway
depot caught fire yesterday. The fumes
were extinguisbed by employees OF the
company.
The residence of Mr.. James Ludlow,
near South Run, in lower Fairfax
county, was destroyed by fire day OF
two ago.
The Washington College Of Music
gave very enjoyable recital yesterday
afternoon At Carroll Institute Hall. Mr..
l.. NJ. Fabian, Of Washington, was the
soloist
The muzzle Of the l2-inch gun used at
tIe Indian Eead proving grounds was
blown Of Yesterday when the big rifle
was fired to test prcjec'ile. Pieces Of
the gun flew for hundreds OF feet in all
directions, but everybody was under
cover. AID no one was hurt.
Following custom OF some years,
Mr.. Albert A. Brager, formerly Of Alex
andria, owner of great department
store in Baltimore, rendered to the heads
of The various departments of his store
list night dinner at his home, Entsw
Place and LaureDs street. Among those
present was Mr.. NJ. j. Waterman,
formerly of this city
DIR. Samuel B. Moore has purchased from
DR.. William NJ. Smith the residence and
gcounds at S1l Prince street. the old fowle
property, for $500. DR.. Moore will take
possession in the spring.
On next Monday night. at Lee Camp Hall,
Mrs. A. T. Henson will give a series Of read
ings under the auspices Of the Womsn's tx
change. All who are present will be given a
| treat.
On the occasion Of the Lincoln Birthday
| Celebration in this city on Monday. Prof..
Kelly Miller. of Howard University, will de-
liver an address at Roberts Chapel, NJ. f.
| Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-10

Forty-four years ago tonight The
Gazette Office was burned by federal
soldiers whose animostv the paper had
incurred by printing an account OF q
r. HANDED outrage which had been
perpetraied the day before in st. PauPs
Church where an Episcoal minister hau
been arrested while conducting service
and marched through the streets 10 bis
canonicals. The Office and its contents
were entirely destroyed, but the paper
soon resppeared and continued to be
printed until about the first Of Novem-
Der, 1864, when its publication was
again interrupted by the arrest OF Its
editor as a hostage, he being compelled
10 make round trip daily in box car
10 Slrasburg 10 company with several
other Alexandrians. This measure had
been adopted by the military in order to
deter Colonel MOsby from firing into
the train or derailug it. The old
Gazette, however, with but three short
intermissions continued during those
dark days to show the age and body OF
ahe times. as it is now doing.