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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-13
I'M HILL WILL HAUL MILLION BALES OF s.
COTTON THROUGH SPOKANE THIS YEAR
Especial to The Press. }

ST. PAUL, Mimi, April Bone
million bales of cotton to be moved
from Mobile. Ala, to Yokohama,
Japan
This Is Jim Hills giant contract
this year-one of the greatest
Transportation tasks ever under
taken.
The landing of the contract
marks new era for the south, for
the northwest and Japan.
1t means a new market for the
south, more work for the railroad
men and across the the country,
and a mammoth increase in ia
pans new cotton industry.
And, for the wizard of the north
-grizzled Jim Hill-it means an
other daring adventure added to
his record.
One million bales-that means
500. 1000. 900 pounds of cotton to be
carried half way around the world.
Hercules tabled seven tasks would
be child's play beside this.
If the Washington monument
was do VI odu duu uCCp 40 tbC
Singer building. or the Metropoli-
tan Life, or the biggest Office build
ing in the world, it would look like
two-story tin shop alongside this
pile of cotton.
Jim Hills 100000 bales of cot
ton will fill train 165 miles long.
That half billion pounds of cot
ton piled in heap would compare
favorably with the rock of Gibral-
tar
Made into bed sheets it would
provide two seven foot bed sheets
Texas size, feet by 7R-for
every man, woman and child in the
United States and its possessions.
France. Germany, Russian and
Italy.
Over 700,O00.000 people. black
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-13
INSPECTOR NEEDS
WAKING UP

City Plumbing Inspector John.
son has laid himself liable to
criticism by passing plumbing jobs
before plans for the same have
been filed. A sample of what this
sort of official neglect will bring
about was shown in the police
court this afternoon when r. C.
Mccartney, plumbing contractor,
was fined IS and costs for violating
the plumbing ordinance by doing a
plumbing job before filing his
plans.
1t was developed in his case that
Johnson had finally passed upon
the job in question before McCaf-
frey was arrested yesterday and
that the plans for the JOB were not
fild till today.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-13
TIME TO SPRAY TREES

A. F. CrOwell Of Spokane, deputy
state commissioner of horticulture,
today stated that there has been
no damage to fruit thus far be-
cause of spring .frosts, but that
there will not be over half crop
of peaches and sweet cherries be-
cause of the heavy freezing during
the winter.
Mr.. Crowell says all fruit trees
should now be sprayed with solu-
ton of lime and sulphur to destroy
insects. In this class of pests are
included the red spider. San Jose
scale, oyster shell bark louise and
the aphis.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-13
SETTLERS WIN IN
NOTED OREGON CASE

cases were involved, containing
many fine points.
The state also has a case pend
ing against the Warner Valley
Stock Co. to recover part of the
land granted them by the govern
ment. All the cases will be car
ried to the United States supreme
court for final adjudication.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-13
EAST SHOCKED TO LEARN PRLMA
DONNA WAS ONCE A HIRED GIRL
BUT NORTHWEST THINKS IT'S
FINE, AND NOTES THAT
OTHER GREAT SINGERS
ROSE FROM LOWLY BE.
CUMMINGS.
Special Correspondence to The Press

Special Correspondence to The Press
MINNEAPOLIS, April 13.-Now
they say Olive Fremstad, famous
Minneapolis prima donna, once
was employed as a domestic.
It's a sensation in the east
where they ask a mans creden-
tials before they let him into
church.
It's sensation here in the
northwest, but rather pleasing
sensation. They're glad to hear
out here that the little Norwegian
diva had her battle of life TO fight
had lowly beginning.
Bravo" shouts the northwest.
"She's got better stuff in her than
We thought"
"Fremstad domestic-well,
what of it," they demand. rs it
Q disgrave to have been poor
oace? And aren't all the greatest
singers - children of poor par
ents?'
"How about Mary Garden, poor,
obscure little church singer, who
would have never been known had
not rich friends interested them
selves in her?
How about just as poor Geral-
dine Farrar, daughter of baseball
player. who had to dig and hustle
and carve out her own musical
future?
"How about Patti, whose par
ents. though talented musicians,
were poorer than church mice?
How about Nordica, daughter
Of German garrison master?"
And for all Minneapolis knows,
the sensation which prompts the
east to turn up its aristocratic
nose. may not be true.
II happened this way:
G. II. Fowler, Springfield,
Mass. man. had a grievance.
Nine. Fremstad's managers charge
too much for seats at her con-
certs.
In England. when one has a
grievance one takes This pen in
hand and writes the editor of the
London Times about It, So in
Springfield the sorehead writes
the editor Of the Springfield Re-
publican.
This Is the letter Fowler wrote:
Editor .of the Republican:
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-13

white, red, yellow and brown, could
sleep well nights under single cot
ton sheets made of the cotton in
Jim Hills big contract.
Or make it into strips so feet
wide, and it would cover a roadway
leading twice around the world.
A great white highway from the
north pole around to the south pole
and back. and another one crossing
it and betting the world at the equa.
tor-this is the cotton in the gigan'
tic contract.
Packed closely in 40-foot cars,
the bales of cotton would make a
train 165 miles long.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-13

When the caboose of this train
pulled out of the yards at Mobile,
the engine would have passed New
Orleans, historic Donaldson and
within sight of the spires of Baton
Rouge.
AS the caboose left the Great
Northern yards at ST. Paul, the en-
gineer would be looking out on the
prairies of Dakota.
And when the train drew into the
dock yards at Seattle, the end of 1t
would be extending up over the
Cascade mountains, and down the
valley, half way across the state
of Washington.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-13

The last club. dance Of the sea.
son will be given at the S. "A. A.
C. Friday night at the clubhouse
and the committee has taken pains
to make it the most enjoyable OF
all. The list of patronesses is
headed by Mrs. D. w. Twehy and
Mrs. c. M. Fassett adm the decOra-
lions will be in charge of John L.
Matthiesen, official club decorator
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-13

government is concerned, when
Secretary Ballinger instructed the
reclamation service to recognize
the so-called new" board, of
which H. T. Irwin, is president.
Hereafter the government will
only recognize certificate OF
membership signed by this board,
unless the matter is taken into
court and decided otherwise.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-13
PLUNGED FORK
INTO HORSE

F. Rider teamster employed by
G. Meese & Co., was fined $50 and
costs today for cruelty to animals.
1t was shown that he had
plunged a pitchfork into a horse.
Humane Officer Uhlig made the
COMPLAINT.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-13
FEDERAL JUDGE
SQUARED HIMSELF
(By United Press.)

WASHINGTON, April 49,
Charges against Judge Lyons of
Alaska were dismissed today by
the department of justice. The
president will probably return
Lyons nomination for reappoint-
ment to the bench.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-13
PLOT TO LIBERATE
KIDNAPER
10y United Press)

MERCER, Pa, April 13.-Armed
guards are surrounding the Jail
here, following discovery of a plot
to liberate Boyle, accused of kid
mapping Billie Whitla.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-13

Judge KEENAN, granted "A nonsuit
today in the case of MARTIN B.
Smith against William F.. Watson
of the Victoria hotel to recover
$4,000 for injuries sutained by
falling into a basement.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-13
TO DISCUSS AMENDMENTS

The Civic Reform league will
meet tonight either in Judge Hin
kle's or Justice Hyde's room at the
courthouse to discuss the charter
amendments.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-13
WATER FIGHT SETTLED.
(BN United Pressl

WASHINGTON, d. c., April 10.
The controversy between the
two boards of directors of the
Umatilla Water Users association
was settled today so far as the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-13

Visitor from Hay Center-What
is your friend?
Cittichap-He's curb broker.
Visitor from Hay Center-Gosh,
he don't pear strong enough to
pack around many samples.
The Washington times., 1909-01-16
ROOSEVELT GREETS
IRISH-ANERICANS
Historical Society Now in
Session Here Calls at the
White House.

President Roosevelt devoted a part OF
his time this afternoon paying a tribute
TO the value OF the strain OF Irish blood
that has injected itself from time TO
time in American progress. Members OF
the Irish-American Historical Society,
in annual meeting here. We're received
and welcomed by the President.
After the visit to the White House
members of the society returned 10
the Raleigh Hotel, where the meet
ings are being held. officers are to
be elected at the session this after
noon. and this evening the annual
dinner viii be Eiven. Senator Gamble
of North Dakota viii speak at the
banquet on the advantages OF his
torlcaI research to rish-AmerIcaus
Senator Carter Of Montana, viii de-
liver the address Of welcome; Justice
Bowling, of the New York supreme
court, is to tell something Of the Irish
pioneers in New York, and former At
rorney General Maurice II. MaIoney,
of Illinois, viii give a brief resume of
what the Irish pioneers have done for
the West
The banquet and the arrangements for
the meetings OF the society have been in
charge of the following Washington
ans: Edward A MOseleys chairman;
Rear Admiral John MCGOWAN, Michael
+. DCOIey, Lawrence o. Murray, and
Patrick j. Halugau-
The Washington times., 1909-01-16
How to Get Rid
of Catarrh
A Simple, Safe, Reliable Way, and Il
Costs Nothing to Try.

Those who suffer from catarrh know
it's mlseriss. There IS no need Of this
suffering You can get rid of II By
simple, safe, inexpensive, home treat
ment discovered by DR.. Blosser, who.
for over thirty-fOur years. has been
treating Catarrh successfully.
His treatment IS unlike any other.
It IS not a spray, dOuche, salve, cream,
or inhaler. but is a more direct ana
thorough treatment than any OF them.
It cleans out the head, nose, throat,
and lungs 50 that you can again
breathe freely and sleep without that
stopped-up feeling that all catarrh
sufferers have. IT heels the diseased
membranes and makes a radical cure,
so that you viii not be constantly
blowing your nose and splitting. and
at the same time If does not poison
the system and ruin the stomach as
internal medicines do.
If you want to test this treatment
without cost, send your address TO DR..
J.. w. BlOsseT, 90 Walton Street, At
lanta, Ga, and ne viii send you By
return mail enough Of the medicine to
satisfy you that It Is sI he claims for
IL as a remedy for catarrh, catarrhal
headaches, catarrhal deafness, asthma
bronchitis, colds, and all ca tarrhal com
plcations. He viii also send you free
an illustrated booklet. Write him im-
mediateiy.
The Washington times., 1909-01-16
PLANS ADVISORY
BOARD FOR NAVY
President Calls in Lodge,
FOSS, and Root to Confer
on Reorganization.
BY JOHN sNURE.

President ROOsevcl. now has In bis
hands a comprehensive scheme Of naval
reorganization which was approved by
the conference or commission of dis
tinguished naval officers and civilians
/ which met yesterday. It is expected
President Roosevelt viii lay the plan
of reorganization before Congress at an
early date.
Today President Roosevelt called in
Senator Hale to confer with him about
the reorganization plan. Senator Hale
IS chairman of the Senate Naval Com
mittee. Chairman Foss, OF the House
Committee, was also called IN, Sec
rotary Root was at the White House
at the same time Senator Hale was
there. and the two departed together
IL IS understood the President is relying
much on Mr. Root in this matter along
with the members of the commission
assembled yesterday. He Is also keep
ing In touch with the heads Of the
naval committees for the reason that
he wants the plan he puts forth sane
toned and not antagonized by those
persouages.
The scope Of the plan Of reorganiza-
uou sanctioned by the conference of
yesterday has not been disclosed. al
the w nlJe House Information about IL
is refused. but il IS said a statement
VIII be given cut at an early date
II IS learned the plan goes much
iuftler Iuan the ideas of reform Of Sec
IelaIy NeWDerry. Ia fact. IL is regarded
M some quarters as upsetting com
pieJely Mr.. NeWberry's plan. The con
terees are said TO want an advisory
board OF experts or general STAFF, which
would De entirety independent Of the
bureaus. This hoard would advise the
80 rlIH. ..H
plans or operations I'm war and the
best ideas for construction of battle
ships.
Secretary Newberry would have an
enlarged general board, some Of the
members OF which would be the bureau
heads themselves. But Iu the opinion
or the commission. which met Friday.
the advisory board or general STAFF
should be completely dlsaBsOciated from
the bureaus and instead of d happy
family arrangement there would be
an advisory board that would really
advise and be IN position 70 do so
whether bureau heads rellshed It or
not
Moreover. there IS reason to believe
That the commission favOrs legislation
mat VIII distinctly authorize an ad-
yisoTy board or general staff, that viii
reSularlZe IL and give 10 tho fun stand
ing or advisory authority A board
under the general STAFF. or section OF t.
would have especially TO do with the
best plans of WaTships
Whether the commission has gone to
The point of urging adjustment of Ger
tain bureaus and the handling Of the
IaEy work bg fewer bureaus IS not
clear, but in nigh quarters this Is re-
-arded' as OF less importance than 90
have am adequate general staff
Secretary Roots experience I'm Great
ing the army general staff makes his
advice valuable. and this is why he Is
being consulted though not of tho com
mission that met Friday
The Washington times., 1909-01-16
FLEET WINS PRAISE
Of NAVAL EXPERTS
British Officers Report Ships
and Men in Marvellous
Condition.

LONDON, Jan. 16.-British naval ex-
pertps at Malta, who have had sn op-
portunity Of examining the condition OF
the battleships Wisconsin. Kearsarge,
and Illinois, and the morale OF the Of
ficers and men, today sent to the British
admiralty their highest commentator
Of the achievement Of the American
fleet
They report that the ships are in
splendid condition. after their cruise
around the world, the discipline Of the
men such as TO evoke admiration, and
the health Of officers and men remark
ably good
The showing is nothing less than
marvellous" IS the way one officer re-
ports.
The American officers at Malta are UNI
officially quoted by the British as adj
hitting that too much entertainment in
the early stages OF the cruise impaired
the health Of the men, but that since
the departure Ct the fleet from san
Francisco, the cutting down OF shore
leave and other regulations had shaped
up the men wonderfully, and that thew
would return home in better condition
physically, than when they left.
The Washington times., 1909-01-16
HOUSE NAVAL BILL
RESTORES MARINES
Continued from First Page
he tracks through the Navy Yard.

the tracks through the Navy Yard.
Provided that hereafter the Phuadel-
phia, Baltimore and Washington Rail
road Company be and is Hereby au-
thorized and required 10 maintain it's
track connections with the United States
Navy Yard, I'm the District OF Columbia,
by means of a single track on K and
Canal streets southeast either as at
present located. OF as the same may
hereafter be relocated, in whole or ia
part. with the approval Of the Commits
sIUueTs or the District. and to continue
the operation thereof, anything con-
tanned in any prior act or acts Of Con
gTess 90 the contrary Notwithstanding.
This provision is inserted in order that
the gun ahOD iu the Washington Navy
Yard NAV have railroad facilities for
The shipment OF material Under the
law of 1901, all grade crossings were
abolished il the District or Columbia
and if an exception is not made by les
lsIatiou in the case of the small spur
of railroad running into the Navy yard,
work at this navy yard will have 10 be
stopped, because Of the impOssLDlllLy
to receive shipments OF material
The committee appointed special
subcommittee 10 investigate, and report
upon the purchase of land offered 20 the
Government. for the purpose OfObtaiuiug
the grade crossing running INTO the
Navy yard.
The appropriation for the naval gun
factory al Washington includes $4,000
for new and improved machinery
The Washington times., 1909-01-16
Special Dental ORsr for tits Month
SPECIAL NOTICES.

OFFICE OF THE MUTUAL FIRE INSURE
ANCB COMPANY Of the District Of CoIun-
biR Washington, January is, 1955--Tha an
nual meeting OF the MUTUAL FIRE INSUR-
ANCE COMPANY or THE DISTRICT or
COLUMBIA viii be held on the FIRST MON
DAY IN February tthe LIST prOXimo) at the
ohice OF the company corner 18th street and
New York avenue northwest. commencing a
o'clock a. "a BY the charter OF the com
pany, the election OF seven managers 20 con
duet the affairs OF the company is required
70 be held at the above meeting BY tbs
sixth article Of the bylaw OF the company
Sc Is provided: AT the annual meeting OF
the company, the first business in order shah
be the appointment OF chairman, who
shall conduct the meeting and election Ia &C
corcance with the act of Incorporation be-
tween the hours OF o'clock a. Ia. and
p. M Amount OF premium notes, S2,653 1851,
amount Of cash on hand, $15, 758. IS securities
turs and fixtures $500. 90. losses by FIRE. a8-
jGsted and paid IN 1903. s5,4s3.1S The annual
statement win be ready for distribution a.
the Office OF the company about the aGth In
slant BY order Of the board Of managers.
/. PIERCE BOTELll1R, Secretary. Jal6.24
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS - The
66th regular quarterly dividend of 1870
has been declared on the capital stock
OF the Washington Loan and Trust Com
pany. payable February 1, 1909, when
checks for dividends viii be mailed 10
all stockholders of registered address
The books for the transfer OF stock viii
be closed from January . TO February
I, 1909 both dates inclusive StockhoId-
since date OF last dividend viii please
notify the company
HARRY G. MEEM, Treasurer.
iaI6 % %
The Washington times., 1909-01-16
FAMINE IN HEAD-GEAR
THREATENS COUNTRY
War to the Fins" Is Decision of $4,000 Strikers and
Manufacturers In Contest Over Elimination
Of the Union Label

NEW YORK, Jan. 16.-Eighteen thOus-
and men. women, and boys was the roll
Of strikers today in the seventy-fve hat
factories controlled by the Associated
Hat Manufacturers.
War 10 the finish" is the decision OF
bOtI sides and dealers today are pre-
dieting an immediate rise in the price OF
sky pieces, if not indeed, an actual
famine. More than 1900 stopped work
yesterday, because the manufacturers
had decided TO eliminate the union label
from their factories. and their ranks
We're augmented today to the above
figures.
Binders and trimmers. who are mostly
women. and who are affiliated with the
makers, quit work I'm many factories to-
day. No attempt has vet been made to
I'M the places Of the strikers, The en-
ployers have called a meeting for to-
morrow, when a statement to the pub
lie viii be issued.
John A. Moffitt, president OF the
United Hatters' Union of North Amer
lea, who issued the order Tor the gen
era strike. has an office at Orange, N
J., said today that this is the first
time IN the history OF the trade that a
strike had been so widespread. He says
this means more thar mere decision
The Washington times., 1909-01-16

Joseph Minor. 29 years. - Hanover
street northwest
William W. Cheshire. IS years. lbs Ffe,v-
enth street southeast
Clayton d. SIWmE, 81 years 6209 r street
northwest.
Dudley HerHdon, 79 years. 1884 f street
northeast
Alexander T. Brooke. 29 years. 271O
Twelfth street northeast
Aida ), Newton, 40 years. 1880 Tyhir-
teenth street northwest.
Ida stone, u years, 1913 TWenfy-tbIrd
street northwest
Thomas MCGreevy, "A. years. U. s. Sol
ciers Home, District Of Columbia
Katherine +. Clarke, % years, 21U i.
street northwest
Catherine Dyer, years, 6l6 Twenty
third street northwest
Lillian Doss, 20 years. 432 Tenth street
northwest
Gales Sherman, 50 years. 1875 Eleventh
street northwest
Frederick W kreamer % years. 1914
Eleventh street southeast
Elizabeth h. Hardin. j. years, 1lO9 n
street southeast
Charles Bergholz. 81 years, German or
Vhau Asylum
Jane Horsemau, 81 years. Providence
Hospital.
calvin Schultz, a years. Casualty Hos
pital.
Mary Veily. q years, 1I6 Eleventh street
southeast
Laura L. Thomas. II years. his Eighth
street northwest.
Peter Albincla, "a days, l06 Sixth street
northwest
Richard 3. PyIes. Q hours 80 Nj street
southwest
The Washington times., 1909-01-16
HERRICK SLATED
FOR CABINET Job
Former Governor of Ohio
May Be Secretary of
Treasury.
The statement is as follows:

BALTIIORE Jan. l6.-That Col My
T0n II. Herrick. of Cleveland, Ohio, q
former governor Of Ohio. a finaucIer of
national reputation, and close personal
and political friend OF Presldent-eIect
TAFT, VIII ne Secretary NJ the Treasury
"a the next Cabinet is The positive state
meut OF q prominent business man iu
this city, who secured his Information
direct from Herrick.s business partners.
He was assured that Ge position had
been 0ferec and accepted. and is him
self convinced that this is another cabi-
net place qnaHy settled upon by the i'm
coming President
--Tne information came 10 me so d.
rectly that 7 d. not douDt it," he said.
''AIso TT mas Of such "a semi-couudenuaI
nature, coming iu the course of outside
business relations, that it would be ln-
delicate in me az this time. go disclose
my informant or 10 let 1T be known that
J had diguIged a possible secret which
came ont iu tile discussion of a business
proposition
The Washington times., 1909-01-16
PLAN IMPROVEMENT
OF POTOMAC RIVER

The House Rivers and HarbOTs Com
mIrIee today voted To- report a small
rivers and harJ0Ts bin 10 carry 5000 0a
or 100000 20 Dee used mainly ia CON
tlrLlug work and maintaining plants.
The army engineers have been asked 10
furnish an estimate of amounts needed
ON various projects. These estimates
viii practically Doe identical with En-
figures of the b.I Estimates for the
Washington, ID. O. district follow
Potomac river at Washington. $4,000
Breton, Md, $4,000
York river. Va. Maltaoui river Pam
ukey river, O>coquau creek total.
$1,000
Namoui creek, $1,000.
Rappahau0ck river, $4,000.
TrbaHa creek, Va $3.50.
James river Va $4,000
Auacosua river, D. g., $1,000, total
$1,000.
For the Baltimore. Md, district, the
estimates arc.
Baltimore harbOr. 300 appropriations
Curtis Bay. $3.50.
Southwest Baltimore harb0r. $1,000
EIl. River, Md $1,000.
Chester river, $3.50.
Warwick river, 5000
PRomOke river $500
I.atraDpe river, 5000
The Washington times., 1909-01-16
SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
VOLUMES FOR SALE
Kann, Sons & Co. Hall Attractive
Consignment of Books From
Harper Brothers.

A sale Of books from the publishing
house OF Harper Brothers is now in
progress at s. Kann. Sons & Co. 8
stores. The books are those which were
stored In the open stock" room OF the
firm in New York when a IRE occurred
next door 70 the building
Although the fire did not reach this
room a small portion of the stock was
slightly damaged by water and this.
with all other books stored in the stock
rooms at that time. have been placed
on special sale at "A few stores through
out New England
The books range from science to ac-
ton and among the authorg Whose
names may be found in the assortment
are Mark Twain, William Dean How
els, Gilbert Parker. Robert Hichens.
Lewis Carroll Henry Van Dyke. Thack-
cray. Thomas Hardy, George Eliot, and
others. Ia some instances there are
two copies of a book and in others
there are a hundred The sale fs avV9k-
enlug wide interest