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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-07-11
POOL ROOM BLUFF MADE

Whether 1t Is deliberately intend
ed or not, the Interstate fair man
agement has lined up with the pool
room gambling resorts in an effort
to defeat the anti-poolroom or
dinance passed by the council and
which Mayor Moore is on record
with declaration he will sign.
Further preparations for the fair
have been stopped and mass meet
ing at the Hotel Spokane has been
called for tomorrow night to dis
cuss the matter openly.
The position taken by the board
of directors is that the fair cannot
be made a success If the pool room
sharks are in any way restricted at
the track. 1t is acknowledged by
the pool room men that the
gambling booths can be moved to
the opposite side of the track out
side of the city limits, where they
can operate without fear of inter
ruption, and arrangements to this
end have already been made. But
the fair management wants no at
tempt to regulate pool selling at
the fair, claiming that horses can
not be secured if any such regula-
tons exist. In other words, the
success of Spokane's boasted fair is
entirely dependent on race track
gambling.
Evidently the management is of
the opinion that this particular en-
terprise, to which Spokane is ex-
pected to sacrifice every other sort
of public entertainment, is clear
above civic regulation.
The councils object in passing
the ordinance was to eradicate the
pool room skin game down town,
and it decided to make no excep-
tons in favor of the fair, as desired
and expected by the management
They held that If it was wrong to
run track gambling, which is more
of graft than gambling, down
town 1t was equally wrong to run
1t anywhere else in the city The
fair management holds that the
same sort Of graft is all right II
carried on at the fair grounds. And
1t must be carried on directly under
the grandstand at the fair grounds
where women and children can't
help but see it, otherwise the man
agement will play the baby and
have no fair.
In all probability the manage
ment is trying to bluff and making
sorry attempt at it, The outcome
will determine several things
among them being whether Mayor
Moore will be swayed from his de
clared determination to sign the or
dinance and whether the council oil
the Interstate fair management is
governing the city.
That mass meeting Friday will
be sort of civic history making
epoch.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-07-11

were used, the vice president, F. E
Goodall, d. T. Ham, e. c. Van
Dissell, E. B. Dennis and II. w.
Allen occupying the first, with the
vice presidents secretary, Mr.
King, H. N. Kennedey and Secre'
tary Monroe, of the chamber OF
commerce, in the second. Colonel
Febiger joined the party at the
fort.
At noon the vice president was
the guest Of honor at a luncheon al
the Silver Grill. He was welcomed
by Mayor Moore and responded
pleasantly, speaking Of his trip, his
reception here and his interest in
the growth Spokane shows since his
last visit. There was no reference
to politics.
Neither were there any cocktails
served. Claret was the strongest
on the bill OF fare, and nobody will
testify that the vice president
tasted that.
Many business houses were
draped with the national colors to-
day in honor OF the distinguished
visitor. Between luncheon and the
hour of leaving for Seattle at
O'Clock Mr.. Fairbanks devoted him
self to getting acquainted with the
luncheon party and others who
wished to meet him.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-07-11

where the wicked never cease to
trouble and the weary never rest
When seen by Press reporter at
o'clock this morning in his apart
mems at the Spokane hotel Vice
President Fairbanks was affable
and entirely willing to talk about
everything in general, but nothing
In particular, especially cocktails
and politics.
When the cocktail subject was
mentioned the vice president earn.
estly inquired II there were any
"yellow journals" in Spokane. On
assurance that he was not talking
to a representative of 1 at that mo-
ment at any rate, Mr.. Fairbanks
expressed the following opinion:
1--WE are not SO fortunate back
east. would liken a yellow news
paper to the man who would burn
down his neighbours house. They
are degrading. low and a bad in
6uence In community"
The vice president absolutely re-
fused to discuss the following dis
patch received last evening from
Indianapolis. his homo city:
1.-THE prohibitionists' state COM
mittee has adopted the following
resolution denouncing Vice Presi-
dent Fairbanks for serving cock
tails at the Decoration Day dinner:
1--WE believe that the effect of a
prominent Methodist having cock
tails and wines on his table Is per-
nicious to house hold morals. and
the episode deserves severe rebuke
hsstamperance people Of all de-
nominations
Out here the cocktail is generally
regarded as a private and personal
incident Of not uncommon occur
ence, but It appears to be far more
widely and wildly appreciated in
Indiana. And they are making 1t
hot for the vice president and can
didate for president In consequence.
But he declines to say whether he
for day then. The people Of the
western cities such as Spokane are
always striving to get ahead--they
are energetic and forceful. must
be In Seattle tomorrow to address
the Christian Endeavor convention.
] would like to stop of at North
Yakima. but have not the time"
Mr.. Fairbanks reached the city
at 1880 o'clock last night on a
special Christian Endeavor train on
the Northern Pacific.
The forenoon was devoted to an
automobile tour Of the city and a
visit to Fort Wright, where the vice
president was saluted according to
army regulations. Two automobiles
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-07-11

served the cocktails or not. He
seems to regard 1t as largely a mat
ter of his own business.
The vice president arose early
and had breakfast in the Silver
Grill at o'clock.
Then he returned to his apart
ments and awaited the arrival of a
committee from the chamber OF
commerce.
1t is easier to approach Mr.. Fair
banks than 1t was few years ago.
He was very informal this morning
and talked pleasantly of his visit
and his anticipation Of his automo-
bile trip and visit with citizens this
afternoon. He said:
II have gone out of my way to
accommodate your chamber of com.
merce. l am glad to be here, as l
am curious to see what changes and
improvements have taken place
since my visit in 1899. l was here
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-07-11
TEAMS
BLOCKED

The city water department this
morning almost caused the fire de-
partment to stall on its way to a
lodging house on the corner of
Sprague av. and Stevens st. Work
men are digging trench across
Stevens st. between Main and Riv-
erside avs. and are taking up the
whole street, blocking it so that a
rig can just pass through. The big
fire apparatus could not get by.
Chief Myers left an order at head
quarters that this street should not
be used. The fire was caused by an
overturned lamp and was ex-
tinguished before the department
arrived
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-07-11
BIG BALLOON HAS
MADE GETAWAY

A balloon as big as a house
more or less, ought to be a hard
thing to lose and easy enough to
find when 1t is lost. but the Inger-
soil Amusement Co. has found out
different. Its big hot air bag that
used to elevate the aeronaut every
afternoon at Natatorium park dis
appeared last Friday and has eluded
numerous searching parties ever
since. 1t came down In the river
and sailed away for the sea. Some.
body saw 1t hurry up downstream
but it evidently got up steam and
went on.
The balloon is worth $40 worth
of material and more tnan that as
an entertainment feature, as it can
not be replaced without sending
east. There have been no ascen.
sions since 1t went away.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-07-11

LONDON, July 11.-Separation
papers between the earl and coun-
tess of Westmoreland have been
signed and the pair are now free.
In high society the gossips say that
VIM. Waldorf Aston the Anglo.
American. will marry the countess
in September. Their romance Is an
old one and all England has heard
it talked about that they only watt
ed for the countess to secure d.
vOrce.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-07-11
FAILS TO SHAKE
TESTIMONY |jOF MoyER

was also in the bullpen at the time
OF the Independence depot explo-
sion. He told of being arrested
without warrant and held In spite
of the superior courts orders until
writ granted by the federal court
eleased him.
Over the objections of the prose-
cution Meyer told of being arrested
in Denver and taken through to
Idahoa A Pinkerton detective ar
rested him and no chance was
given him to consult with an attor-
ney or see his family The defense
was SLOWED to show that the pris-
Onera were turned over to Buckley
Wells, of the Mine Owners associa-
ton, who had charge of the special
train that rushed them to Idaho.
Meyer was handcuffed and Wells
carried the key. Pinkerton detec-
tives,. members of the militia, and
Medium, the gun fighter, acted as
guards.
! Meyer denied in detail every
charge that Orchard made against
him, showing that in several in
stances he was not where Orchard
claimed to have met him. He had
never had anything but slight &C.
quaintance with Orchard as a men,
Der OF the union. He mad paid him
no money for any purpose. Orchard
had accompanied him as guard to
Ouray and they took shotguns in
their suit cases, as everybody went
armed then, but Movers gun had
never been discharged. He knew
OF no yiolences Orchard claimed to
have committed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-07-11
MONROE BRIDGE
READY TO DROP.

The Monroe ST.. bridge may be
closed to all traffic any day unless
repairs are made Immediately. The
slowness Of the city council in
getting down to business on the
bridge question now adds more dis
tress to the travelling public. First
the bridge was closed to streetcar
traffic, now 1t Is to be closed to
every other traffic.
The big pier is in danger of col
lapsing and sliding out from under
the south end. All yesterday work
men from the city engineers Of
fee were busy testing and measur-
ing the distance the pier had slid
within the last few months. The
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-07-11
HE WON'T Even
SAY COCKTAILS
The Vice President Spends Pleasant Day After
Learning He ls Out Of Reach Of Yellow
Journals Which He Roasts.

II you are anxious to promote an
extended conversation with Vice
President Fairbanks, who is Spo-
kane's guest today, don't mention
that little incident wherein he is
charged with having served genuine
cocktails at q Decoration Day din
ner attended by President Roose-
welt. Don't even think Of cocktails,
no matter how dry you feel or the
vice president looks. Forget 1t.
The astute statesman from the
banks of the Wabash is exceedingly
sensitive on the subject of cock
tails. The prohibitionists Of his
state and city are after him hot
foot already on account of them,
and besides he Is on his way to ad-
dress the Christian Endeavor con-
vention where the wicked cease to
trouble and the weary are at rest.
That is, 1t would be that way were
che convention not held in Seattle,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-07-11
BLIND MAN AFTER LAWYER

George X. Gilluly, a lawyer. was
arrested yesterday on complaint OF
Joseph ROBBINS, a blind newspaper
dealer, who says he gave the law
yer 5000 for lien on land near
Wilson Creek. which. he claims.
Gilluly represented was Of clear
title. Since then, he asserts, he
has found that the land Is not clear,
but that one A. j. Soper. of Mount
Vernon. has claim OF SIS against
1t. A day for the hearing will be
set this afternoon.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-07-11
KISSING GAMES TABOOED

PHILADELPHIA, July IL
Kissing games are to be tabooed In
public school Fairgrounds. Strin-
gent regulations against the old
fashioned plays in which the pen
atty is. a kiss will be adopted by
the board of education and the med
ical inspectors. Not that these
stern authorities fear the incursion
of the little god, or wish to dis
courage amicable relations between
the youngsters; they are simply
shooting away the dread microbe
and discouraging the visitation of
infectious germs.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-07-11

distance Is noticeable.
The cause OF the weakening OF
the structure is the heavy, embank-
ment thrown against 1t when the
Main av grade was built past the
Spokane Amateur Athletic club.
Not only IL this pier in dangerous
condition, but loaded wagon may
be precipitated at any time through
the rotten flooring at the south
end.
Street Commissioner ONO will re-
port conditions to the council at the
next meeting and will advise that
repairs be made to the flooring and
that some appropriation be made to
bolster up the weak pier.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-07-11
PANTS, BUT NO BONES

Coroner Witter, accompanied by
the Q boys who thought they had
found a skeleton near Natatorium
park, searched the place this morn
ing and discovered an old pair OF
pants. No bones, skull or other
relic Of the supposed deceased be-
sides the pants, and looked like
pants discarded. The boys stuck
to their story that the pants con-
tanned bones when first located.
but the coroner Is inclined to
doubt 1t. The boys are unable to
account for the disappearance OF
the bones, IL bones there were.
Nothing was found to identify the
owner Of the abandoned garments.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-07-11
ANOTHER WHACk At
MEAT INSPECTION

Justice Hinkle this morning held
that the city ordinance allowing the
meat inspector to walk quietly into
a hotel kitchen and nose around,
to be invalid, since the regulation
meat inspection ordinance was
knocked out by the higher court.
The opinion followed hearing of
charge against r. II. Burns and
Robert Monahan, employees of the
Silver Grill, who would not allow
City Inspector Bittrick to look at
the steaks and chops. etc, In the
grill refrigerator. They were dis
missed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-07-11
MOTHER PLEADS
UNWRlTTEN Law

(Scripps News Associatlon.)
LAPLATA, Nd, July H.
Mrs. Mollie Bowie, who with
her son Is charged with the
murder of Hubert Posey, &C
cused Of betraying PriciIIa
) Bowie, the woman's daugh-
ter, took the stand this
morning to defend herself
} under the unwritten law.
} The first IL veniremen quail
fled as jurors. The unwrit-
) ten law is the defense's only
plea.
Posey refused to marry
the girl after wedding ar
rangements had been COM
pIeted.
, q q q q . q q q q q G. Q q q
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-07-11
MAKES BOAT; FoRGETs BABE

NEW YORK, July 11.-Hendrick
Van Sloeck, of Paola, Iowa, and his
wife, almost left for Europe on the
steamship Nieuw Amsterdam with
out their baby. They had forgot
ten the infant and had left 1t at the
hotel where they had stopped over
night. The baby was not missed
until just as the gangplank was
about to be hauled in, and the YES
sci was delayed 10 minutes to get
the child on board. 1t had been
brought by a hotel maid.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-07-11
BAD WRECK IN GREAT
AUTO CONTEST

BRYAN, o., July IA car driv-
en- by Thomas Clark, of Chicago. in
the Glidden contest, was ditched
miles east of here today. Clark was
injured, perhaps fatally. Three
other occupants jumped. The car
turned complete somersault.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-07-11
GLASS ON TRIAL
(scripps News Association,

SAN FRANCISCO, July 1.-THE
morning session OF the Glass trial
was consumed by arguments for
and against admission OF certain
evidence regarding ordinances and
franchises arfecting the Home Tele-
phone Co., which the Pacific COM
pany was fighting. Evidence final
ly admitted had no direct bearing
on passing bride money. This af-
ternoon Mayor Boxton. selected to
replaced Schmitz. will take the
stand and tell the story of
bribery.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-07-11
Pierce HEADS the
KNIGHTS TEMPLER
(scripps News Association.

SARATOGA, N. Y, July IL
Frank w. Pierce. of Oakland, Cal,
was today elected grand captain
general by the grand commandery
knights Templar. The next tri-
ennial conclave will be held in Chi.
cago in 1910.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-07-11
MET
AWFUL FATE
(scripps News Association. }

FLORENCE, Italy, July 1.-The
search for Marchioness Maglen
Castellare, the beautiful and accom-
plished member of Italian nobility,
ended today when her body was
found in a casket with Signor Rossi
in the cemetery vault. 1t is thought
she went to the cemetery tot pray
at the grave Of her sweetheart, wan
dered into the vault and swooned
when she saw the corpse Of the
banker and fell in the open casket.
The lid was put on over her in
the darkness by attendants. The
condition of her face and limbs
shows she fought desperately for
release.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-07-11
JAP SMUCCLERS CAUGHT

into California. was raided by Inn
migration ofiicers this morning.
Five laps were captured who adj
mitted they had just arrived. II In
suspected by ofhcials that hHnp
dreds OF Japanese have boon SNUG.
gled overland into the state,
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TO SETTLE AliMoNY

Ida Birkhoff, who In 1904 was d.
vorced from Garrett Birkhoff. and
who since has received SIS alimony,
this morning petitioned the court
to allow her to settle the alimony
for all time for SITS In cash and In
l chunk.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-07-11
MORSE RELIC OF CENTURIES
AGO

CROOKSTON. MINI. July IL
Contractors Brown and Youngren,
who are doing some dltching on the
state experimental farm. found a
ships anchor OF antique pattern
buried at a depth Of 9 feet in solid
clay. The. anchor was similar to
those used by the Norsemen about
0 centuries ago.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-07-11

Justice Stocker this morning
united in marriage Albert Clopton
and Mandlane Williams, colored
people who will make their resi-
dence here.
A marriage license was granted
this morning to George Werner and
Flora Bayson, both of East Spo-
kane
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-07-11
SAM BARBER YOUR
MOTHER IS SICK

Chief Of Police Rice this morn.
ing received q telegram from Salt
Lake asking that he locate Sam
Barber and notify him that his
mother Ia Ill. Barber Is a concrete
worker employed somewhere in or
near this city.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-07-11
TRAIN HITS BROKEN SWITCH

Near Wardner yesterday after.
noon the o. r. & N. passenger
from Spokane struck broken
switch and 8 cars were ditched.
The train was loaded, but nobody
but the baggageman was hurt, and
his injuries are not serious.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-07-11
DEADLY GAS
KILLS 7

tbcripps News AssCc1ation-I
FREELAND, Pa, July 1.-Seven
miners are dead from white damp
in the Audenried mine. Two men
entered to measure the water and
failed to come out Foreman Leo
and 4 men who went to the rescue
this morning were overcome by gas
and died. Others entering the mine
were brought out unconscious.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-07-11
FIGHTS STAGE CIGARETTE

CHICAGO, July 11.-Miss Lucy
Page CASTOR, cigarette foe. has pre-
pared an appeal to the theatrical
managers OF Chicago to stop cigar
cite smoking Of the stage.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-07-11
MISS JEAN REID BORED.

LONDON, July n.-Never was
any girl. anywhere, so bored with
society as Miss Jean Reid, daugh-
ter Of Ambassador and Mrs. White
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-07-11
MAY WINS ANOTHER

NEW YORK. July Inlay SUIT.
ton earned the title to the Welsh
championship today by defeating
Mrs. Bruce In straight sets, 60, 6-l.
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(scripps News Association

tScripps news Association-D
LOS ANGELES, July IA ia
panese farmhouse near Inglewood,
which Is thought TO be l OF chain
of stations extending from the
Mexican border through which
coolie labOrers are being struggled
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-07-11

law Reid, with the never-ending
series OF entertainments given by
her parents at Dorchester House.
So familiar Is she with this sort OF
thing that she declares she knows
intimately every piece Of jewelry
worn by every duchess In England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-16

Full Bleached Irish Damask
Pattern Cloths:
Special, "a, $3.50; were $1.75
Special, 1914, $I.8o; were $2.25
A small lot of Extra Fine Dou-
BILE Damask Pattern Cloths:
1914, at ST.. so; were $500
1874, at $3.50; were $500
14-4, at $o.Io; were $500
14-inch Hemstitched Damask
Napkin Napkins I'VE; were s1.69. SIPS
22-inch Bleached Irish Nap
kins; were s1.39 doz- S1.25
Size 2x2H German Damask
Hemstitched Table
Cloths; were $2.25 81 80
each. Special. ....... %A'o)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-16

16-inch Hemstitched Damask
Napkins; were $2.oo S1.6O
per dozen. Special. =. ~ w.
I8-inch German Damask Nap
kins; hemmed ready for use;
SIPS value. Special, Ct M
2o-inch Full Bleached Scotch
Napkins were $I.o29. CT E0
Special, per dozen. -. y 'OO
Extra Fine 2o-inch
Irish Napkins. Special, S1.O8
22-inch Irish Damask Nap
kins; were $2.oo. Spe- 81 20
All-linen Hemstitched DAM
ask Towels; were csc 1Oc
$2.25 dozen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-16
DOneStiCS.

Another invoice Of Pin
$ $s: IS en- % s;s; ill.,, SAc
36-inch Bappa or Costume Cloth; full
Irish linen finish; steam
shrunk; ready for use: for rNr
ladies' suits; 1Sc value; ZNC
special. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. IL
32-inch Cavalry Cannon
Cloth; shrunk and soft fin
e. for :s sss'? i ss't v. sss 8Ac
36-inch Forest Mills Bleach Cotton;
free from dressing; round thread; q
for ladies and children's under &C
wear; lie value. Special. ...........
S1x9O Linen-f1nish Extra Heavy Double
Bed Sheets; 3-inch hem; torn
and ironed; SOC value: while OoC
72x9O Puritie Sheets; three-Quarter or
medium double bed size: boxed IN
in fancy cartons: 3-inch hem; NDC
hand torn; 9Oc value. Special.....
42x36 Linen-finish Pillow r@I/
Cases; 3-inch hem: worth L ZA%C
every penny of 16c. Special H.
Hemstitched, size as above, lac.
45x36 Linen-fnish Pillow
Cases; full "a size; 3-inch
hem; excellent value for 1Sc. nc
Hemstitched, size as above, Ice.
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COrSets.

C. B. Corset, made of ba-
tfste, new high bust, long Eli
dip hip, long back. Special ~@soO
r. & G. Corset, made of batiste, new
i % s hack; ss ss at attach @S $500
GU. Special. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Warner Rust-proof Corset, made of
batiste, high and low bust, d m
long, long dip hip hip; Tarters at, Sl.5O
Memo Corsets, made Of fine French
coutil, low bust, long dip hip; garters
attached; bones guaran- % M
t tee not to push through. OZ.UU
special. .........................
American Lady Corset, made of ba-
s ss': sa Hss ' sssseh sas s Se $3.50
SAai'.-. ..'..................-..
One special in a c. B. Corset, made
Of batiste, high bust, long dip hip; has
double steels; suitable for o. M
stout sr,a figure; sizes % to SO. , .UO
Special. .........................
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-16

ro A1ll!' '''.! Haet 12Hc
23-inch Irish Damask Nap
kins; were $3.50. Spe- q O2
22-inch German Damask Nap
kins; were $500. Spe- %1.6O
Size 2ox4o Hemstitch- TOO
ed Huck Towels, EACH. ~
All-linen Fringed Damask
Towels were 22c. Spe- 15c
cial, each. NV
''Webb's" Grass-bleached, Soft
finished Huck Towels;
either plain or hemstitch- OEC
ed; each. .............. NV
Size 2Ix44 Hemstitched Dam
ask Towels; were soc. 2OC
Special. w