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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-08
LAUNDRY TRUST
WILL FIGHT
LABOR

That the Spokane laundry trust
intends to make a hard fight
against legislation in the interest
of laundry employees is indicated
in a circular letter which was sent
out by A. J. REESE of this city to
legislators.
The subterfuge to be adopted in
a fight against labor leaders is the
claim that these leaders are mere
ly pretending interest in wage
earners to serve their own pur-
poses and ambitions.
= A bill limiting the hours of work
for female employees in any laun-
dry, hotel or restaurant to eight
hours, is to be introduced. The
existing law limits the hours to 10.
Another law limits working
hours underground in mines to
eight hours. "a
Reise in +hB circular sets forth
that female workers and coal min
ers are being used as a wedge by
the leaders to secure legislative
sympathy. the real purpose being
to bring about an eight hour day
for all laborers by legal statute,
which they have not been able to
accomplish by ordinary methods
Here is a sample of the "argu-
ment" used in the circular
It is claimed that the cheaper
British Columbia labor Is already
sending coal into United States
markets, Notwithstanding the tariff
and II the hours of labor are de-
creased from 10 to eight, another
handicap will be placed on home
labor.
Poor John Chiuaman Is another
argument being used in this in
stance to show why the working
hours of women should not be de-
creased REESE makes the claim
that Chinese and Japanese are
competing against white laundries,
which makes 1t necessary to EN-
Hi'N Z NptliNi ~ ohd WIN thSi 90
least 10 hours a day.
II is inferred II the law is pass
ed women laundry workers must
step down and give way to oriental
labor. II Is not stated In positive
terms that the white laundries will
hire orientals. but II carries that
Inference.
For the purpose evidently OF
bolstering up the courage of those
the laundry trust have framed to
fight for them. this paragraph is
included:
Needless to say, the demand for
this class of short-sighted legisla-
ton comes from so-caled leaders
who conspicuously failed to demon
strate their ability to make good
threats against candidates In the
recent natinal and state elections. "
REESE Is connected with the Spo-
kane laundry.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-08
KETCHEL HAS $4,000
BREACH OF PROMISE

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Jan. s.
Stanley Ketchel, middleweight
worlds champion, is defendant In
n $4,000 breach of prom'se SUI,
started by Elizabeth Houman of
this city. Ketchel was arrested to.
day and furnished bail. ,,... ...-
The girl says he promised to
marry her last January. The en-.
gagement was broken last July,
She IL the daughter of a working
man and is 10 years old.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-08
ANOTHER RURAL
TELEPHONE LINE

Denton M. Grow made applica-
ton with the county commission
ers today for a franchise for q
pole line along rural route No. 8
on Moran prairie. on which he pro-
poses to string wires for heat,
light, power and telephone service
for the farmers along the route.
He will get power from the Inland.
The application must go through
required period of notice by post.
ing before any action can be taekn.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-08
ST0CKMEN GET
SLOW START
ANNUAL CONVENTION DELAY
ED TILL THIS AFTERNOON
BY SNOW DOWN IN BUNCH
GRASS COUNTRY.

The Washington Livestock asso-
citation was unable to start its two
days session this morning. as
planned, owing to the failure of
members except about siv to show
up at the assembly room of the
chamber of commercpx> According
to F. II. Gehlke, secretary. the
members have not reached the city
yet, The session was postponed
until large enough gathering for
business has assembled this after,
noon.
General matters pertaining 10
stock are to be dis cussed.
A. j. Splawn of North Yakima,
who is president of the organiza'
ton, will not be here on account
of sickness. u. F. Benson, vice
president, Prosser: F. NJ Roth
rock, treasurer. Spokane, will at.
tend.
This occasion is the fifth annual
convention. Mayor Moore is to de
liver welcoming address, Profes
sor Il. e. Elliot of Pullman, Profes
sor r. f. French OF Moscow. DR.
G. w. Deming. head of federal
meat inspection in Spokane; Pau
Clagstone, the young Idaho million
aire ranch; Or. s, b. Nelson, state
veterinary. and chamber of com
merce officials will probably dellv
Ter addresses.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-08
BILLY SUNDAY
WON'T BE THERE

Billy Sunday declines to take
part in the theatrical benefit for
earthquake sufferers in Italy Janu.
AIRY. Is. Sunday was asked to
make a short address ON pro-
gram containing theatrical attrac-
tons.
In view of his attitude toward
theaters, Sunday said he could not
appear, but he would have a coli
lection taken at the tabernacle for
the earthquake relief fund.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-08
ENDS
PRAYER

SAN QUENTIN, Cal, Jan. s.
"The sacred heart of Jesus have
mercy on my SOUL"
AS the moose slipped about his
neck on the scaffold at the
penitentiary at 10 o'clock this
morning Thomas P. Fallon, wife
murderer, spoke these words in a
firm voice. Twelve minutes later
he was dead.
Fallon prayed audibly as he
marched from the cell to the scat
fold. He killed his faithless wire
four years ago. All records in the
case were destroyed by the earth
quake, causing long delay.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-08
SLAP ROOSEVELT
ON BOTH WRISTS
House Committee Also Holds Its Nose High
in the Air at Him.

for an explanation of the alleged
insult to the house be ignored as
not responsive.
The committees report created a
sensation. 1t declared Roosevelt's
suggestion that restriction of the
secret service was made because
members of the house did not
wish to be investigated was un-
warranted, and that the language
in the presidents annual report
must be judged according to &C
eepted Interpretation of the Eng
lish language.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-08
NEW MENACE
FROM A|RSH|P
WILBUR WRIGHT NOW ACCUS-
ED OF FLYING AWAY WITH
THE HEART OF ANOTHER
MANS WIFE.

PARIS, Jan. S.-Wilbur Wright,
champion aviator of the world, is
named as correspondent by Lieu
tenant Goujarde of the Cuirrasiers,
stationed at Champaign, in a di-
vorce petition filed today.
Nine. Goujarde is an enthusiasts
tic aeroplanist. She was present
during many flights made at La
mars by Wright in his wonderful
flying machine.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-08

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. s.
Declaring the language of Roose.
welt in his annual message refer
ring to the secret service, unjusti-
fed, Representative Perkins Of
New York. chairman of the COM
mittee appointed to consider a plan
Of action, today presented report
recommending that the secret
service portion of the message be
ignored.
1t also recommended that
Roosevelt's reply to the demand
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-08
WATER FOR GREENE ADDITION

j. II, Tilsley. president of the
Capital Land Co., which recently
purchased Greene's addition from
j, w, Greene. today petitioned the
city council to grant right to lay
water mains within the addition
under supervision of the city. The
company will pay all expense, then
turn the system over to the city.
to be reimbursed without interest
from the revenue the city will de-
rive from the system.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-08

verdict for $3.50 for violation of
contract for nine weeks engage
ment at $40 per week. Judge
Huneke cut the verdict to $3.50, as
il was shown that Miss Meza had
in the intermediate time worked
elsewhere and earned enough for
a rebate on the Pfister contract.
Julius Galland and Henry Bosch
mann have gone on the bond OF
the Pfister Co. for 5000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-08
CHICKEN MEETING TONIGHT

The Inland Empire Poultry &
Pet Stock association will hold its
regular meeting tonight at the
Blair Business college to further
the arrangements for the poultry
and pet stock show to begin here
January %. All poultry breeders
are requested to be present.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-08
CLUMSY BURGLAR
SCORCHES TOWN

ST LOUIS. Jan. S.--Benbow, a
small town near Alton, ILL.,, was al
most doomed this morning by fire
started by burglars overturning a
lamp In II residence, Five persons
were Injured In burning hotel.
The telephone exchange was burn.
cd The fire was finally controlled
Nth :, loss of $4,000
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-08
:. P. TRAINS DAY LATE

VANCOUVER, B, c.. Jan. S.
Trains on the Canadian Pacific
from the east are running exactly
one day late, owing to severe
weather in the mountains. In Van
couver the coolest weather so far
Is SIX above zero.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-08
TRIPLE COMBINE
AGAINST AUSTRIA

ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. S.--A
Geographic exchange OF notes is
reported to have occurred today
between Russia. France and Eng.
land. In which these powers
mutually pledge themselves to take
resolute stand against Austria =
attitude In the Balkans.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-08

CHICAGO, Jan. 8.-"Harriman,
through control of the Southern
Pacific, is responsible for graft In
San Francisco.
"He wants to control the water
front of San Francisco.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-08
TO ASK STATE
FOR $4,000
CHAMBER or COMMERCE DE-
slREs APPROPRIATION FOR
SECURING TYPOGRAPHICAL
SURVEY OF ENTIRE STATE.

A state appropriation of $4,000
to be devoted to securing a topo.
graphical survey Is to be worked
for by the Spokane chamber OF
commerce. II is expected that
should the state evince sufficient
Interest to appropriate $4,000 for
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-08
CALLS HARTMAN !
BIGGEST CRATER
Heney Blames Him for Corruption Of San
Francisco.

"He wants to control everything
he can lay his hands on"
SO declared Francis Heney to-
day. He says he has nothing to
retract concerning anything he has
said about Hartman. Heney
leaves tonight for San Francisco.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-08
WILL REBUILD
RUINED CITIES

ROME, Jan. S.-The chamber of
deputies, which convened today,
will probably vote for the rebuilding
of Messina and Reggie. Commits
sions will be sent to San Francisco
and the Japanese cities that have
nofited by experience In rebuild
ing after earthquakes.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-08
PFIsTER APPEALS CASE.

The Pflster Co has taken an APP
peal 10 the supreme court in the
case of Josephine Meza, the Span
ish singer who recovered a jury
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-13

"i do not believe in the mail order citizen IT IS BETTER THAT WE SHOULD HAVE A THOUSAND TOWNS THAN ONE LARGE CITY. If place is good enough for man to nake his money in. it certainly should be good enough for him to spend his money in. The merchants have ust right to all the business of the town in which they have their stores, and every good citizen will help them to get it."
 Did you eyer see q FINE LARGE FACT so simply stated 'e~,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-13

tTO BE, GONTlNEEp4
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-05-07

On Friday evening. May n, the music
lovers Of Culbertson will be given a rare
opportunity to enjoy an evening with the
celebrated scandinavian Violin Virtuoso.
Christian Hansen. who will give concert
in the Methodist Church at that time.
Mr.. Hansen comes with the best OF re-
concentrations from the highest musical
authorities Of this and other states. and
those who fail to hear him will MISS rare
treat. Admission soc for adults. children
as cents.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-05-07
Poplar School Notes.

While the people east OF US are wading
through snow drifts and the people south
Of rs are terrified by tornadoes, We pursue
the even tenor Of our way here in eastern
Montana. with ease and comfort.
The pupils are only biding their time
when teachers no longer thrust unwelcome
tasks under their eyes and insist that they
'read. mark. learn and inwardly digest. "
as the learned Crammer says in the prayer
book.
How little the boys and girls realize
what it means to be given an opportunity
to complete even an eighth grade course.
So many young men regret their lack Of
knowledge Blu. it is too late for them to
gain it now.
So boys. learn as fast as you can and be
sure you will never feel that you know too
much.
The month Of April has been our poores,
in attendance.
The pupils neither absent nor tardy in
Mrs. Lectra's room were: Phebe Cosier.
John Lindsey. James and William Walker.
Matthew Lohmiller. Nora Tande and An.
ME Sterile.
The highest grades in monthly tests were
made by Ruth Venting. Minnie Smith,
Emily Helmer. John Lindsey. Phebe Cos
Ter. Mathew Lohmiller.
Neither sardy nor absent: Dorothy Cos
Ter. Regina Pereau. Ruth Pearson. Gladly.
Pearson. Esther Venting. George Cusker
Mervin Lindsey. Louis Proctor. DAME
Burshia.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-05-07
Important Land Office
Decision.

An important decision was handed down
by the general land office last week affect
ing final proof by heirs on homestead eu-
triesr Heretofore heirs of deceased en-
tryman have been permitted to commute
such entri with credi, allowed for the
period of residence OF the original entry
MAJ. Under the ruling referre, %. con-
tinuous cultivation oil the land embraced
within the filing mnst be shown for period
of FIVE years and the Communication clause oi
the law is held inapplicable.-valley Coun-
~ News
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-05-07
Prof. Dale and F. p. Mil.
Ter Visit Schools.

F. p. Miller and Prof. Dale visited the
Dane Valley and Stanfeld schools Tues
day. At Dane Valley IS pupils were en-
rolled and 81 present. N. Z. Levang teach
er. The S,anheid school has "a enrolled
Of which 80 were present. Leila Scott
teacher. They made arrangements to
send out number Of desks. books and
other supplies needed in these two schools.
Last week they visited the Damn Scho-'
in the Russian settlement. They found
II enrolled and s in attendance. but the
school had only recently opened up. They
were pretty well supplied with necessary
paraphranalia. Miss Hazel Hedges is the
teacher.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-05-07
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
: Poplar Items j:
SaoooOoooOOOOOO0o000


From our special correspondent.
May 5. 1909.
Poplar Camp. No. 1924. NJ. w. OF A..
meets each Ist and sd Wednesdays at
Opera House Hall at s p. m. {. l.
Robinson. v. c.: L. L. Brink. Clerk.
Mrs Anna Eager let, las, week for Min
neapolis.
Traders State Bank made their first re-
port last week.
lack Wagner came in from the Gregory
ranch yesterday.
mr. Atkinson has been on the sick list
for the past three days.
Harvey Hamilton, of Wolf Point. is Wis
ting his cousin Paul Hayne.
lack Murray was seen on our street the
frs, of the week. from Culbertson.
Sid Bennett. deputy sheriff. was in town
for few hours Tuesday on business
Messrs. ]. T. Clapper and Donaldson.
of Culbertson. passed through here Tues
day in an automobile on their way to Glas-
gov.
T. Mcdowell, Mgr circulation and
advertising department ef the Glasgow
Democrat, was in town today on business
for his paper.
lack Hanson has returned from 81. Pau
to resume his position on the Dunning,or
Surveying party which will start work or
! or about the 18th inst.
II. NJ. Cosier and !. c. Gregory returned
home last Saturday by way of Culber,son
They found real winter out around Red
stone and was glad to get back once mor'
in to the banana belt.
Rev. E. ]. Lindsey and Basil Reddoo
left last Wednesday for Pendleton. Oregon
to attend the Nez Perez Conference OF thu
Presbyterian Church. They expect to re
turn the latter part of this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. l.. Smith entertained
The Thursday Evening CLUB last Thurs
day at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. II. {
Walker. All report pleasant time. Thu
club will be entertained next by Mr.. an'
Mrs. II. c. Walker. May 18th.
c. w. Buutin, Asst Clerk at the Agency
is taking his vacation and is at present il
Glasgow reading law in the Office Of Coun
ty Attorney Dignan. We understand h
intends to take the examination to be ad
mitted to the bar. before returning home.
A bill directing the Treasury department
to pay Henry Kim. of Poplar s7o4 c
which amount was paid by him on Oct'
Der as. 1905 as duty on FORTY head Of Shor
horn cattle and calves imported at Gre;
Falls for breeding purposes, has been ii
tredueed by Senator Dixon. kirn alleg'
the cattle were entitled to free entry.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-05-07

The Seattle Daily Times says: Chris
tian Hansen. the famous Scandinavian
violinist will play return engagement in
Seattle this season. Those who heard him
pronounce him the greatest violinist that
ever visited the coast cities" Mr.. Hansen
will give a concert in the Methodist Church
in Culbertson, FRIDAY. MAY I4th. Don,
fail to hear him. Admission, adults soc;
children 25c. No reserved seats.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-05-07
$1,000 Reward.

Strayed from my place April 80. IA miles
west and miles north Of Williston. 9
miles NV of Trenton and ~ miles NE of
Scott. bay horse. weight about 400. had
halter on with short strap when he left. has
harness marks. his foretop has been
/ immed, has small white star in forhead
and has no brand. Any one seeing said
animal please hold and notify at once.
w f. Keith, at Scott. N. D..
and receive reward for same. I.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-05-07
INCORPORATION
culbertsou Citizens Will Again
Try to incorporate In the
Near Future.

The. Commercial Club held a
regular meeting in Stephens Hall
Monday evening with |. l.. Brooks
in the chair.
The matter of the incorporation
OF Culbertson came up for discus
sion and Attorney Babcock report
ed that the matter pending in the
district court could be quashed by
stipulation of the attorneys in the
case. so as to clear the field for
new proceedings under the new
law requiring fifty signatures to the
petition.
The committee on incorporation,
consisting Of Messrs. ]. Z. Brueg
ger, T. Courchene and Atty. Bah
cock, submitted a new plat OF the
proposed incorporation, somewhat
smaller than the one asked for the
last time, thus eliminating the OBJ
iections OF the parties who former
~ objected to having part OF thei'
farm lands included. 1t is thought
that under the new plat and new
conditions that every one in the
proposed municipality will vote
and work for incorporation anc
that there will be nc opposition.
The repor, OF the committee wa
on motion accepted and the same
committee instructed to procees
with the necessary petition as soo'
as the pending action is cleare'
from the calendar. 1t is expected
that the petition will be presente'
to the Board of County Commits
sloners at their June meeting.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-05-07
Union Services.

There will be Union Servicesat the Pres
byterian Church next Sunday. May 9th Al
II o'clock .. m. Mrs. Jackson Silbaugh.
the National Organizer Of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union. will give an
address at that time
Mrs. Silbaugh will also speak at the
Methodist Church in the evening at
o'clock. This service will close promptly
at 9 o'clock giving those desiring to do SO
an opportunity to attend the Congregation
al meeting at the Presbyterian Church.
There will be no morning service at the
Methodist Church.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-05-07

For RRsT.-2oo acre pasture and 30
acres Of cultivated land under pillow, groom
cottage and barn with good we'll can be
rented in connection if desired. fireplace
is known as the Searchlight Homestead
one half mile from main business street in
Culber,son. Inqu,re.at Searchlight Office.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-05-07
Kills to Stop the Eiend.

The worst foe for IL years of John Deye,
OF Glad win Mich, was running ulcer.
He paid doctors over $500 30 without hene-
fit. Then Bucklen's Arnica Salve killed the
ulcer and cured him Cures Fever Sores.
Boils. Feions. Eczema, Salt Rheumatism.
Infallible for Piles. Burns. Scalds. Cuts.
Corns. 2sc at Valley Drug Co.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-05-07

and when she left Monday. April Io. she
had hackamore attached to her head. For
her return above reward will be given. Re-
turn to my homestead on Sec. 4. T. 2o. r.
So. or to E. X. DAILY.
2tf Culbertson. Mont.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-05-07

For RENT. groom frame house with 10
acres under cultivation, i miles from Cul-
bcrtson. Rent reasonable. Inquire at
Searchiight office.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-05-07

For SALE -presbyterian Mission build
irgs at Poplar Mont, including Manse.
barn and other out-buldings. Enquire OF
T.. !. Lindsey. Missionary at Pop ar. soto
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-05-07
$1,000 Reward.

Strayed. one four-year old brown mare
with white star on forehead and little white
on one hind leg. branded on left thigh
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-05-07

Old Magazines at half price at the
S-archlight office. Munsey, Lesiies.
Evervbodys, Cosmopolitan and many
others
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-13
SPAIN MAY YET LOSE
THE CUBAN INDEMNITY
EndeavOrS to Extend Agree
ment Made Prior TO War

HAVANA June 12.-It was learned
here today that the action OF Spain
IN endeavoring 10 obtain the payment
by Cuba OF her proportion of tho
Spanish national debt results in the
following conditions
During the negotiations Of the treaty
OF Paris the Spanish commissioners
endeavored 10 get the United States
10 assume this obligation This was
refused and Spain IN renouncing her
sOVerei gnty over Cuba did not spe-
cihcaliy abandon her monetary claims.
which were represented by bonds
largely in the hands OF French hold
ers. The vitality OF this claim expired
ten years after the signing Of the.
treaty. Hence, Spain for the sake of
French bond holders. in 1908, in
strucued Gaytan de Ayala. her min
lister here. to renew the negotiat tions
for the payment Of the debt Spain
had no serious expectation that this
Indebtedness would be Cancelled. but
her purpose was TO impress the bond
holders with her firm intention not 10
abandon the claim and TO renew its
vitality for an additional ten years
Il is probable there VIII be offered
a resolution in Congress next Monday
70 cancel the agreement made between
Governor Magoon and Senor de Ayala,
uuQer the terms OF which Cuba under
took 10 purchase for 100000. in three
annual installments. the Spanish can
non left in the fortress Of Cuba and
claimed by Spain under the terms of
the peace protocol Cuba regards this
price az excessive and the purchase
may be repudiated- In this event,
SPANS right TO move the guns is not
denied but such q course is unlikely
as the weapons, with hardly an excep-
tion- are today not worth the cost Of
removal