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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-06
.iUSCOV|TES DO
THEIR WORST

Did YOU see it last night-the
Muscovite parade? II you did not
YOU missed the biggest circus since
Bill Shannon's last pursuit race.
IL You did see il you can rest as
sured Of having been up pretty
close to the limit of public fun
making.
About 200 Odd Fellows who have
attained the lofty eminence of the
Mnscovite degree formed the pro-
eession. They were dressed to the
part. which demands something of
a mixture between a Fourth of July
and a nightmare.
The pet of the parade was A. F.
Hoska, of Tacoma, who by Musco-
wife alchemy was turned into a
beast Of the bear kind, with A. F.
Dayton, of Seattle. on the other
end of the string. If any lady along
the route happened to escape a
bear hug or being flirted with it
was because the bear" didn't see
or couldn't reach her. If this gets
out on Hlska it's cinch he will
never get so far from home again.
The candidates of the evening
were pulled through the parade on
a long life line attached to a wagon
and closely guarded. Had they
known what was coming a little
later a stampede would have been
organized on the street regardless
of consequences. but they didn't,
and walked submissively on to their
doom. Today where are they?
What actually happened when the
indoor rites opened after the parade
is not mentioned, even in whispers,
but it is known that Chief Rice is
making a thorough investigation.
The only facts so far CLEANED from
that fearful session is that the fol-
lowing survivors were elected to
Office:
j. Carter Smith, Walla Walla,
car: A. U. Mills, Tacoma, COM
mandant; z. NJ Beebe, Colfax. re-
gent: Jack Harding. Bow, high
priest; A. F. Hoska. Tacoma, in
spector; E. P. Edsen, Seattle, mes
senger; l.. E. Hart, Tacoma, re-
corder; Z. S. Isaacs, Walla Walla,
treasurer: n. Rueter, Tacoma, in
ner guard; c. E. Lum, North Yaki-
ma, outer guard; F. A. Dayton, Sc
attic, j. c. Taylor, Orting, J. M.
Ralston, Port Townsend. trustees.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-06
! Bits o News

knowledge of the whereabouts Of
George F. Wells is desired by his
father, T. H. Wells, of Wellsboro
H., who is at the Spokane hotel.
Young Mr.. Wells was last heard of
in Portland. He left that city for
Spokane.
The Coliseum Co. was given a
permit by the city commissioners
this morning to build a 10000 l.
story frame roller rink on the cor
ner of Third av. and Madison st.
All Bostonians are invited to
come home for the week of July 28-
Aug. 8. Mayor Moore this morn
ing received an invitation for all
local Bostonians to participate in
the general reunion.
Frank s. Brown, alias Johnson,
attempted to pass forged check
for $50 on Jimmy Durkin yesterday
afternoon. Mr.. Durkin suspected
all was not right and notified the
police, who placed the man under
arrest.
Mrs. Alice Fairfax, of st. Paul,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-06
WILL FIGHT FOR
UNCLE SAM

Recruiting for the United States
army is starting off well this
month at the Spokane headquar
tiers in charge of Captain Bomford
Seven men were enlisted yesterday
which is big days work consider
ing the scarcity of applicants for
admission to the service that pre-
walls the country over on account
of the amount of work at good
wages obtainable everywhere.
To an unmarried man of adven
/ turous turn the government is offer
ing unusual inducement now in the
assurance of service in the Philip
pines. Men are needed in the isl
ands and the healthy young man
who wants to see what the tropics
are like and what an occasional
, brush with the foxy islanders fur
nishes in the way of nerve tonic
can get the chance by applying to
the recruiting office on Howard st
near Main av. The examination re-
quires good physical condition and
moral character, for while there is
plSuty VI luIl anu ShCllSHlCllC III
campaigning, Uncle Sam IS in the
islands for business and when
there's work to be done it has to be
done right.
The recent change in the army
regulations whereby rapid advance
ment to a commission is made pos
sible for the right kind of men has
also been beneficial in attracting
, recruits who measure up to a high
standard.
Two applicants wire rejected yes
terday, one because he was an ex
soldier convicted of an offense and
out on parole, and the other be-
cause he was drunk. In foreign
countries they frequently get a man
drunk in order to recruit him. But
that doesn't go with Uncle Sam.
Captain BomfOrd has established
a supplementary recruiting station
at Palouse in charge of Private
Claunch. Another will soon be es
tablished at Occur d'Alene city
with Private Hulse in charge.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-06
POLICE WARN BOYS
CARELESS PARENTS

Little David Wallace. age 9. who
some months ago appeared at the
police station with a tale about hav-
ing been lost from a westbound
Great Northern train, and who re-
manned with the policemen and ap-
peared content TO do so at the
time, has run away from home
again. He is the son of a barber
on East Sprague. His parents each
time he disappears never report the
fact to the police and seem to care
little whether the boy comes home
or not. He left home again yester-
day and since last night has been at
the home of Mrs. Turner, S1526
Walnut ST
The police today notified the par
ents that unless they took better
care of their boy the authorities
would send him where he would be
properly cared for.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-06
BEWARE BOGUS
BANK BILLS

A worthless $40 bill was passed
on August Blusson, of 3 Lincoln
ST., yesterday. 1t is l of the many
Merchants & Planters bank bills
pasted onto another of the same
kind. The police have tried for
several weeks to locate the man
who Is passing them. He gets rid
of about $50 worth a week
Each person on whom they were
passed has given the officers a de-
scription of the man passing them.
In each instance the description
varies, which accounts for the diff
ficulty in running the man to
earth.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-06
BARRIERS CAN'T USE
POLICE DRILL ROOM

The state board of barber exam
iners was somewhat mystified this
morning when it sent chairs to po-
lice headquarters for the monthly
examinations which have always
been held in the drill room. An ex-
pressman was walking into head
quarters when Sergeant Sullivan
told him to turn around and walk
right out again.
1t seems that the board has been
taking advantage of the free exam
lining room. The examinations last
a couple of days and from 40 to so
BARRIERS are examined at s. per.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-06

In order to allow the use of
drill room, the policemen are ca
PEELED to vacate it. This room is1
cops playground when not at WON
and it hurts to give it up. True
the cops always get free shaves or
examining days, but they take des
perate chances with some of the
BARRIERS who seek membership.
Sergeant Sullivan had his bach
up this morning and as the board
had no permission to use the drill
room, he asked Chief Rice about it
The chief told the board to go hire
hall, as they could afford it.
The board, after being refused
the use of the police drill room
went to the city commissioner and
secured permission to use the
council chambers today and tomor-
row.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-06
SrARLEMEN KICK

Employees Of the city barns and
the police clashed last night over
who should deliver the cavalry to
the department. Five mounted
men are on duty and it has been
the custom to keep the horse that
does duty at headquarters at the
city barns. This horse was usually
delivered to the station when the
horses for the board of public
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-06
SYNOD ELECTS

The Evangelical Lutheran synod,
in session here, has reelected Rev.
Paul Groschupf, of Spokane, presi-
dent. and Rev. August Kreuse, of
Portland, vice president. Rev. Kill
liam, of Puyallup, was elected sec
rotary, and Rev. Geo. Koehler, of
Davenport, treasurer.
Reports of committees will be
the principal business today. Rev.
Koehler will contribute a paper on
Christian Faith"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-06
W. W.P.LEAvES DEATH
TRAP on Street

A guy wire that holds up the
trolley of the Washington Water
Power Co. on Howard ST. in front
of the Centennial mill became de-
tached this morning and hung in
the way of pedestrians for more
than 2 hours before it was repair
ed. A policeman guarded the spot,
which probably accounts for the
fact that there were no fatalities.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-06
4O---CLOWNS---4O
A Singing, Laughing Lot of
Fun-Makers

A Singing, Laughing Lot of
Fun-Makers
10000 Seats for 10000 People
AT 10 A. M. EACH MORNING
YOU WILL SEE THE MOST
GORGEOUS NEW FREE STREET
PARADE
Nearly 1000 people and animals &C.
tuaIIy participating in this glorious,
spectacular, romantic pageant and
tremendous free public display. A
series of grand free outside exhibit
tions take place on the circus
ground Immediately after the par
ade. Everybody invited.
Will exhibit, rain or shine, under
the largest waterproof tents ever
constructed. Doors open and 2
p. m. Performances commence
and 8 p. m. Excursion rates from
everywhere.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-06

wants to locate her daughter,
Ethel Jones, age %, who was last
heard of in this city in March. Her
address then was the Dempsey
house. Her mother has written to
her repeatedly but received no re-
plies.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-06
BRIDGE BURNS OUT
on S. F. & N. ROAD

A so foot bridge spanning a deep
gully north of Clayton, on the Spo'
kane Falls & Northern railroad
caught fire last evening and was sc
badly damaged that train which
left Spokane at ABS yesterday al
ternoon was compelled to return
after proceeding as far as Clayton.
An extra gang was at work all
night and trains are again moving
at this point. The fire is supposed
to have been started by a freight
locomotive.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-06

works were brought in. The horse
was not delivered this morning.
and the employees told the cops to
come and get their mount IL they
wanted 1t. The commissioners
Strengthened out matters and the
nag will hereafter be delivered by
the stableman.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-06

COLVILLE, June Ga jury has
been empanelled and the hearing of
testimony begun in the trial of Ern-
est Hesner, of Loon Lake, for the
murder of AL. Everman in the park
at the lake April 2 of this year.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-06
BURIED ALIVE IN SAND

GARY, Ind, June GA train
loaded with building material
plunged through trestle and 3
men were killed. Two were suf-
located in sand, which fell upon
them from an embankment.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-06
Parlor Papers

Beautiful, rich, pretty pa
pers, enough for a room or
two. If you can use them you
can buy them now for less than
half the regular price.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-06
Odd Lots

SOC for enough paper for a
whole room. Then we have
some at 75c, at $1.00 at $1.25.
Biggest wall paper snaps ever
given.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-06

Many beautiful imported
papers for the parlor or liv-
ing room. They are selling
during our wall paper sale for
a fraction of their cost.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-06

Spokane Press, 25 cents a month.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-06

One lot of ladies' trimmed hats,
a broken line, new spring styles,
regular values $500 to $3.50. To
close them out at ...........$ 1895
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-06

will nte you picture
with each $500 purchase of
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-06-06

To close out a line of new styles
ladies' rain and travelling coats;
shower proof; at exactly half mark
ed price.
$500 coats at. $3.50
$500 rain coats ............$ 900
$1,000 rain coats $1,000
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1907-12-06
CITY IN BRIEF

Mrs. J. A. Williams. of st. Mariea,
Is In the city.
D. D. Davey. of st. Mariea. IL in
Occur d'Alene.
Q. L. Crawford. of Rose lake. was
In the city yesterday.
Phone Bell 256. Interstate 22a, for
S. ). Messenger company.
George r. Trask, OF Wallace was a
Occur d'Alene visitor yesterday.
Rev. W. II, Fry was called TO Hsut-
tor this evening TO the bedside Of a
sick child Of Mr.. Erly. Ears are en-
tertained for its recovery.
Little Marguerite Staples, residing
at 1920 Indiana street had the mis-
for tune to fall, while at play Sunday.
breaking her arm just above the
wrist. She n doing nicely.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1907-12-06

islands. Natives who are not Cath
olics have repeatedly urged the Am
erican government TO permit divorce
in the Philippines. but Governor
Smith, who Is a Catholic, has refused
The plenary council will pass reso-
buttons upholding Governor Smith
In his action and will demand that
no divorce be permitted in the is
lands for any reason.
The matter OF divorce has become
a live issue in the Philippines, one
of its newspaper advocates in Man
lila satirically demanding. Does not
divorce follow the fiag?" The opon-
ents OF the church declare that the
United States has established an al
lance with the church even closer
than that obtaining under the Span
ish regime, and one newspaper advo-
cate charges that the governor takes
his orders from Rome and not from
Washington. II is alleged that, as
a result OF the refusal of divorce on
any grounds. the great mass of Fill
ipinos have come TO totally disregard
the marriage laws and marry and
separate at will, without asking the
permission of either church or state
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1907-12-06
OFFICERS ARREST
CHECK FORGER
Believe Capture to be an ImpOr-
tant One

Louis Hoffman, who claims to hail
from Buffalo Hump and is about IS
years old. was arrested this after
noon by the local police officers on the
charge OF forgery. the hearing being
set before Judge A. V. Chamberlin.
He endeavored to pass an $s7
check on Sullivan and McPhee ut
their saloon, II was drawn on the
Exchange National bank by the st.
Louis Mining and Milling company.
which he claims is In business In
Philadelphia, In favor of George d.
Steward, who also endorsed H. The
handwriting is said TO be by the same
man. The officers were notified OF
the attempt to pass the check and
Hoffman was captured at once.
Swan brothrs OF the o. X. bar, are
reported TO have lost on a ten dollar
check which he presented few dEys
ago. II is said he presented chick
for $40, receiving 81 cash In change.
That check was drawn ON the First
National bank OF Spokane, which IL
said not 10 be in existence. Yester-
through much persuasion. ming
led with threats. he was Induced to
return four dollars OF the seven.
He claims to have brother az
Mace, Idaho, in the employ OF the
Federal Mining company. lie is b.
lieved to be an all round crook. The
offers have been on the watch
for him and are do. lg good work In
capturing such criminals.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1907-12-06

eidedly distasteful to the president.
and 1t Is possible that the conse-
quent resentment at the arrogance OF
Japan may have had something to dc
with the presidents decision.
That, however, Is mere theory.
President Roosevelt found a more log
ical reason for issuing the order to
the feet in the report of the general
board, the strategical board OF the
navy department, recommending that
the feet be transferred to the Pacif-
ic. The reports upon which the gen.
eral board based its recommendations
have never been made public. but It
is known that they came from
a multiplicity of confidential
sources, all tending to prove that
the japanese government was pre-
pairing for war with the United
States. While perhaps a majority of
men in Official and naval circles be-
lieve that there was no great basis
Of fact in this war scare" those who
uphold the president in his fleet re-
moVal order maintain that It is best
to play safe. and that the presence of
the battleships in Pacific waters may
serve to stem the rising war tide orig
mating among the Japanese hotheads.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1907-12-06
COUNTY SCHOOLS GROW

County Superintendent r.. C. Egg
bers was in the city this morning
and reported the schools throughout
the county to be in excellent condi-
ton.
He claims there are about 1876
teachers employed in the county or
nearly 20 less than last year before
the county division. There are over
5000 pupils in the county which falls
short of last year although then the
county included what is now Bonner
county.
or the teachers over S5 per cent
are women. A short time ago they
numbered 80 per cent, the financial
furry causing many to return to the
teachers profession. He states that
many men are applying for positions
which he believes is due to the finan-
cial reaction.
In the country the teachers are
generally women and receive from
$50 to $40 per month. In the city
the grade teachers receive about SOS
per month. Out of the 1876 teachers
of the county over one half or 65 are
employed in the cities. More than
one half of the children attend the
graded schools. Over one third of the
children of the county attend school
in Occur d'Alene, the census show
ing about 1850 residing here.
All the schools are in session.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1907-12-06
RATE CASE TO COMMISSION
Lumbermen to Take Action at Wash.
ington.

Lumbermen to Take Action at Wash
ington.
SPOKANE, Wash. Dec. 6.-To
present before the interstate com
meree commission the case OF the
lumbermen of the Inland Empire, who
are making a fight against the raise
In the lumber rates inaugurated by
the railroads November /, II. Nj. Stev.
ems. counsel for the Western Pine
Shippers association; T. J. Humbird.
president. and Il. A. kellogg. secre-
tary OF that organization. left yestar-
day for Washington. ID. c., over the
Spokane international.
The hearing before the commission
will begin December / and the ques-
ton to receive attention will be that
of the reasonable of the rate. The
hearing will consume at least a week.
Only the complaint OF the Coast lum-
bermen will be heard at this time
and the decision, whichever way It
goes will probably be decisive OF the
litigation between the lumbermen
and all the railroads operating In
the northwest.
The lumbeTmen are hopeful of a
favorable decision" said George A.
Lee, who has been associated as an
attorney with Mr.. Stephens in the
lumber rate litigation. They feel as
sured that the commission will de-
clare the new rates excessive. unreas-
enable and unjust, for the reason that
II The tariffs taking effect November
l are allowed to stand they will elm
mate the lumbermen of this section
from competition In the trade"
Mr.. stephens, Mr.. Kellog and Mr..
Humbird will return 10 Spokane
about December rs.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1907-12-06
OFFICERS CATCH MAN
Stole Grip from Baggage Room Of
Electric Depot.

AASStAAS 0SFoes
A man, claiming to be ]. II. Bah
cock, is resting at the city bastile. the
officers claiming he stole a grip yes
terday afternoon from the EIec-
trio depot He not only secured the
grip but the check and boarded the
electric train for Spokane. The prop
perty was missed and the conductor
George Hayden spotted this man,
Babcock, and after searching him,
found the check on his person. Both
check and grip were returned TO the
city. Chief of Police McGOvern met
the man at Liberty lake and safely
deposited him in the local jail.
Babcock claims to hail from Seat
tie. He had upon his person pawn
brokers tickets, marked San Fran
cisco, California. and skeleton keys.
The officers hold him to be an all
round crook. His arm is tatooed
with his name. Two other men
were with him but he claimed he
picked them up In Occur d'Alene.
The local officers make 1t 80 inter
sting for these characters that usual
ly they make very brief visits to our
city.
This afternoon he plead guilty be-
for Judge A. V. Chamberlain and
was given 80 days at Rathdrum,
deputy sheriff d. r. Adams taking
him there at once.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1907-12-06
Woodmen 70 Celebrate

The Modern Woodmen OF America
have determined to celebrate It's sill
yer anniversary during the early
part Of January, Il being Is years
old January 5. 1908. This order.
while comparatively young Is one Of
the largest In the world Of a benefic-
larry nature. Locally IL is said to be
much the largest lodge in the city.
An extensive program has been
planned to be given that date. The
installation is expected 20 occur at
the same time. making the event the
greatest in the history Of the local
lodge.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1907-12-06
AMERICAN TO BE LORD
Will Assume Title and Take Seat in
Parliament.


LONDON, Dec. 6.-Albert Kirkby
Fairfax, the New York clerk. has de-
eided to assume the title of Lord Fair
Fax and to take his seat in the house
of lords. When the fact that he had
inherited the title and estate OF Lord
Fairfax was first announced to the
young man, he declared that the Eng
fish peerage had no attractions for
him and that he would refuse TO as
sumo the title Since then. however,
he has apparently changed his mind
and will renOunee his allegiance to
the United States and become a sub
ject Of King Edward. Many legal
preliminaries will have to be accom-
plished before Lord Fairfax can take
his seat in the house of lords. but be
will likely be able to participate in
the next session of congress. II is
said that Fairfax will be the first
American citizen to occupy a place
in that august body.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1907-12-06
Eagles Elect Officers.

At the regular meeting of the
FraternaI order Of Eagles held AT
Sanders hall the following officers
were elected:
Worthy President. o. n. Butcher:
Vice President, E. J. Blanchard.
Treasurer. W. H. Lafayette; Chap
lain, w. n. Matthews; Secretary,
Claude Burlingame: Inside Guard.
Frank Cooper; Outside Guard. c. H.
Guy; Trustees, ID. r. Lister, J. w.
Rooney and Guy Searles.