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The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-08-11
TOWN Of BREWSTER BURNED
LOSS 10000
One Entire Business Street Gutted and
Eighteen Buildings Were Burned---
Little Insurance Carried---Fire Sup
posed to Have Been of Incendiary
Origin and Started in Store

The business section of Brewster
was almost totally destroyed this
morning by fire. The fire started
about a. m. in the mercantile build
ing of Leventon & Sawyer and burn
ed one entire side of the business
street, Is buildings in all going up
in smoke and the fire was still burn
ing at 10 o'clock this morning, yet
it was thought to be under control.
The total loss will aggregate $4,000
with very little insurance
The fire is supposed to be of in
cendiary origin. When first discov-
cred the rear window in the Leven-
ton & Sawyer store was open and
shavings and paper saturated with
kerosene were noticed piled in the
middle of the floor but the fire had
at that time gained such headway
that it could not be stopped. The
following are among those who suf-
fered in the fire:
Leventon & Sawyer, general mer-
chandise, loss $1,000 with light in
surance.
A. C. Gillispie, merchandise, loss
$4,000; $4,000 insurance.
Brewster Herald, loss $4,000, in
surance $1,500.
Smith & Moore, barber shop and
pool hall, loss $4,000.
c. R. Mckinley. drug store and
postoffice, loss $4,000.
Ben Smiths saloon, loss $4,000.
Griggs & Bassett, feed store, loss
$2,50O.
]. F. Courtway, meat market, loss
$2,50O.
Miller Stevens, residence, loss
$1,000.
Ives Building, loss $500.
]. w. Geiffler, loss $4,000.
w. NJ. Boggs & Son. harness and
saddlery, loss $500; partially in
sured.
Bray residence, loss $500, no IN
surance.
Fosters law Office, loss $3.50.
McPherson's law Office, loss $500.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-08-11
RUSSIAN OFFICIAL
To VISIT CITY
f. E. SKORNIAKOFF OF ST. PET
ERSBURG AND ALBERTO ALI
BAND OF chilli TO STUDY IR-
RIGATION IN THIS VALLEY. 4

Two of the most noted of the for
eign delegates to the National Irriga-
tion Congress at Spokane are E. E.
Skorniakoff and Alberto Aliband.
Mr.. Skorniakoff is the personal rep
resentative of the czar of Russia and
his home is at st. Petersburg, Rus
sia. Mr.. Aliband is an irrigation en-
gineer and a delegate from the re-
public of Chilli and his home is at
Santiago, Chilli. Mr.. Skorniakoff is
in America for the purpose of looking
over the wonderful reclamation work
that has transpired in this country.
He stated to Wenatchee delegates
at Spokane that he had heard of the
wonderful Wenatchee apple district
in Russia.
Mr.. Aliband's special object in his
trip to the United States is to in
vestigate the natural resources of
America and is looking particularly
into waterpower development. These
men will go from the irrigation con-
gress to Seattle and from Seattle to
Yakima and from Yakima to Wenat-
chez, from Wenatchee to Methow,
from Methow to Okanogan, from
Okanogan back to Wenatchee and
from here to Portland. Mr.. Skorn-
iakoff wishes to go into the details
Of the apple growing business and
1t is planned that the commercial
club will make special efforts to see
that both these visitors are given
every advantage of seeing Wenatchee
at her best. Mr.. Skorniakoff in ad-
dition to being an irrigation engin-
eer represents the department of
agriculture of Russia and is a pleas
ing gentleman to meet. speaking
English very fluently. as well as all
of the continental languages He is
good mixer in all senses of the
word and will be an agreeable guest
to entertain. Mr.. Aliband desires to
investigate the several water power
plants in and about Wenatchee. We
natchee will not lose any of her pres
tige by giving these men good time
while in the city. 1t is expected they
will arrive here some time the latter
part of this month. While here they
will be the guests of E. M. Elliott.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-08-11
MAKE Up EXH|b|-
T|ON CARS
GREAT NORTHERN NOW HAVING
TWO CARS PREPARED TO BE
USED FOR SHOWING EASTERN
ERS PRODUCTS OF THE WEST.

E. c. Leedy, brother of G. A. Leedy
Of Sunnyslope, who is connected with
the immigration department of the
Great Northern, was in the city the
first of the week and while here had
a conference with members of the
commercial club in reference to the
exhibition cars that are now being
prepared by the road.
There are to be two of them, one
for Montana and one for Washing
ton. 1t is the plan of the Great
Northern to have these filled with
the products of these two states and
send them down through the east
and middle west.
1t is planned that a good percent
age of the exhibit for the Washing
ton car shall come from Wenatchee.
North Central Washington, in fact,
will furnish all of the apples for the
exhibit.
The plan is the idea of Louis Hill,
president of the Great Northern, and
it has at once struck popular chord
and in arranging the exhibit the rail-
road will have the hearty co-opera-
tion of the commercial club of the
towns and cities along the line.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-08-11
W[NATCAEE At THE
DRAWINGS

The fortunate local people In the
first days drawings at Coeur d'Alene
were:
c. E. Owens. Wenatchee, No. 315.
H. o. Albin, Wenatchee, 642.
Edgar s. Synolds, Leavenworth,
$40.
S. H. H. Schechter, Wenatchee,
1917.
Emil Matzke, Wenatchee, 1866.
John Greenwell, Peshastin, 1161.
Scott Kirkland, Leavenworth,
1917.
M. c. Christensen, Ephrata, 1901.
The lucky ones in yesterdays
drawings were:
Ernest F. Stevens, Wenatchee,
1881.
G. c. STAFFORD, Wenatchee, 1853.
Florence Lusk, Bridgeport, 1865.
c. E. Munsell, Wenatchee, 1715.
Maud l.. Wheeler, Loomis, 2532.
Chas. Goss, Wenatchee, 2613.
Narvey C. Lyons, Wenatchee, 2619.
George T. Lucas, Wenatchee, 2649.
Lee R. Gillette, Wenatchee, 1892.
Lewis Rayl, Wenatchee, 1904.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-08-11
BOND THE NATION FOR FIVE
BILLION DOLLARS

sum of five proportions as follows:
One billion for drainage, one billion
for irrigation, one billion for deep
waterways, one billion for food roads
and one billion for forest preserva-
ton. While there was no discussion
of the resolution, there was much ap-
plause, indicating considerable sup
port.
George Otis Smith, director of the
United States geological survey, spoke
on the classification of public lands.
Irrigation in South Dakota" was
discussed by Samuel H. Lee, state en-
gineer of South Dakota.
Secretary of the Interior Ballinger
is on the program this afternoon on
the subject "The Attitude of the Ad-
ministration Towards the Reclama-
ton of the West
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-08-11
PASSED BY Ma
TIONAL IRRIGATION CONGRESS
ASKING FOR LARGE SUM RE-
CEIVED WITH ENTHUSIASM.

Spokane, Aug. 11.-Delegates to
the national irrigation congress set
about to relieve the arid land situa-
ton this morning when resolutions
beginning with request for ample
funds" and ending with one for a
fund of s5,0O0,OOO,OO0. The reso-
luton asking for national per cent
bond issue of $1,000, 900, 900 was in
troduced by Secretar yof the Board
Of Control Arthur Hooker, of Spo-
kane. 1t is proposed to use this vast
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-08-11
SHA[[ENbERG[R IS
COMING
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF NEBRAS.
KA AND STAFF WILL PASS
THROUGH WENATCHEE NEXT
SUNDAY.

Governor Shallenberger, Nebraska s
chief executive, will pass through
Wenatchee next Sunday on his way
panied by his staff. While it is not
yet known which train he will come
on, 1t Is probable that he will be on
the Burlington train passing through
here at 3 o'clock.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-08-11
NO BOAT TODAY

The steamer Chelan, which should
have left Brewster early. this morn
ing for the down river trip, was re-
ported broken down and had not left
Brewster at noon today. The G. &
o. officials have no word as to the
cause of the trouble but it is thought
possible that the fire in Brewster this
morning may have been the cause
of the delay of the boat getting start
ed.
Later-The steamer Chelan ar
rived here late this afternoon.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-08-11
Go to Idaho Mine.

Frank Reeves and o. B. Fuller ex-
pect to leave Portland today for Hal
ley, Idaho. 1t is the expectation of
the Wenatchee owners, of this big
mine in Idaho to run a 400 foot tun-
mel to tap the big ore lead which was
developed by the company which
jumped this mine last year.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-08-11

Palouse and Mission, but they are
entirely inadequate. Mayor Gellatly
stated that last Saturday, besides the
teams which were tied up at the
hitching racks $50 were counted
along Wenatchee avenue and 225
crossed the Columbia river bridge
last Saturday. 1t was the sense of
the members of the city council that
some large area close in be secured
and equipped with racks for the con-
venience of those who drive into the
city for business purposes. The mat
ter was referred to the city engineer
with instructions to secure some suit
able place.
An ordinance was given first read
ing last night providing for a sub
sewer in block 3S, between Douglas
and King streets. This is the first
application for a sub-sewer district
in this city.
A petition was presented for
sewer in the alley between Orondo
and Palouse streets, running east and
west.
The ordinance providing for the
improvement of Okanogan avenue be-
tween Orondo and Palouse streets
was given first and second reading.
Allyn & McKiver, contractors on
Wenatchee avenue, asked the city
council to declare an emergency and
allow a working day of ten hours.
The necessity for this was given as
that there was largs amount of con-
crete work to be done and that it
should be done before the cold wea-
ther sets in, hence the contractors de-
sire to work ten hours rather than
the eight hours allowed by the state
law. The request was granted.
An ordinance providing for the i'm
provement Of Orondo avenue was
given first reading.
The estimate of Ball & McNerney
for the money now due this firm on
the water works contract, $3,273.31,
was allowed ani a warrant ordered
drawn.
A representative of the A. G. Long
fire apparatus company of Portland
appeared before the council and dis
cussed new apparatus for the city.
Fire Chief Throw is very anxious that
the city purchase a hose and ladder
truck and stated that he deemed that
on account of the lowering of the
insurance rate in the city that the
new equipment would be great saw
ing to the taxpayers in this city in
general. The fire committee with the
fire chief was instructed to prepare
in writing a statement of needs of
the department, the cost of the same
and written statement in full with
recommendations as to the manner of
payment for the same This report
should be ready in two weeks.
The Great Northern railway pre-
sented a contract which was desired
signed for water for washing ice
and other purposes at the depot. The
matter was referred to the water
committee with power to act.
Informally last night the members
of the council discussed the financial
situation of the city and notwith-
standing the reports that have been
circulated intending to show that tie
city is in hard straits, the officials
feel no alarm whatever and with the
money that is due the city on water
bills and from the various improve
ment districts and other resources
the general fund is not in bad shape.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-08-11

e. L. Hiatt, manager of the engin-
eering department of the Columbia
Valley Lands & Development Co., was
called to his home in Kansas City
Yesterday by the serious illness OF his
father and left this morning on the
early train.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-08-11
BIG men TO FIGHT

Chicago, Aug. 11.-Jack Johnson
today signed the articles to fight
James J. Jeffries for the heavyweight
championship of the world. The fight
is to take place within eight months.
in the club offering the best induce
ments. All bids for the fight are to
be in within sixty days. The men
will box from twenty to one hundred
rounds
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-08-11

Supt L. w. Brown and Roadmaster
P. c. Connolly are here in their spe-
cial car They will remain several
days and the object of their trip here
is in connection with the improve
ments that are being made in the
yards of the Great Northern in this
city.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-08-11

Harlan Leonard was thrown from
a horse Sunday afternoon, and his
arm was broken above the elbow.
The Altar society of the Catholic
church meets Friday afternoon with
Mrs Bloom, on Mission street south.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-08-11

Mrs. A. G. Dallach returned this
from the Sound, where she
has been visiting Mrs. George Ellis,
at the Ellis summer home, in Port
Madison.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-08-11

Miss Bertha Long, of Long Beach,
California, passed through here to-
day enroute for up river points to
visit friends.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-08
BIG THING FOR Topeka.
j. w. Going says 10000 People Will
Attend Christian Church Convention.

j. W. Going has been selected as
chairman of a committee which will
start Immediately campaign for as
surfing the success of the great interna-
tional convention of the Christian
church which will be held in topeka
next October Other members of the
committee are: Rev. Charles A Finch
secretary; Geo. Lyon, state superin-
tendent of the Christian churches In
Kansas, treasurer; Rev. w. H. Scriy-
ner. Rev. Albert F. Fits, and Rev.
David Lyon.
Mr.. Going, in speaking of the conyen
tion said it will undoubtedly be the
greatest affair of the kind ever held IL,
this city. He places the probable at
tendance at 10000, but saws that it is
possible that there will be twice that
number of delegates here, CONSIDERING
the fact that this is the first time a
convention has been held in this section
of the country.
The convention will be a great thing
for Topeka, is Mr.. Going's opinion, as
the delegates represent a class of PEG
pie who will spend their money freely
F. M. Rains, secretary of the Foreign
Missionary society of the Christian
church. and formerly of Topeka, writes
from Cincinnati. Ohio:
I'VE are all working and planning AMI
praying that we may have one of the
greatest all round conventions at To-
peka in our history"
The Commercial club will assist in
the work Of making preliminary ar
engagements for the convention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-08

cording to the city officials, Mrs Dwyer
hired some school boys to fix up a
survey for her and with startling sue
cess they were able to locate the old
section line which is alleged to run
right across Lawrence street and into
the property of people living across the
street This would give her a good slice
of the street and her neighbors' prop
erty.
When Mrs. Dwyer found opt this
gratifying news she made arrange
ments for fence at once and with
this idea in mind she proposes to fence
in Lawrence street, tear down the
'neighbors' fences, throw them back in
their yards and dig post holes of her
own.
To keep Mrs Dwyer from capturing
a city street and blockading an outlet
to this part of the city the city attor-
ney, the mayor and the city engineer
are attempting to prove that Topeka
has Jurisdiction over her own thorough
fares. If this cannot be done in sat
isfactory manner it is very probable
that a benefit district will be created
and the street opened by main force.
Meanwhile the old question hobs up
as black as night-Who owns Lawrence
Street?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-08
ON A BLIND BAGGAGE.
Twin Brothers En- Route to California,
stopped in Topeka.

Their pluck exemplifed in their
wanderings and adventures. was dis
closed today when Will and John
Cravens, twin brothers. aged Is,
were taken off the blind baggage of a
Rock Island train here this morning,
and taken to police headquarters
where they told of a long journey
from Long Beach, Cal, to Kansas
City, covered in seven days. After
having visited a sister. Mrs. Anna
Evans, 1915 Broadway. they had
started upon their return trip when
taken off the train here.
One month ago, the two lads left
their home in Long Beach. They had
told their father. they said, of their
intentions, and after having paid their
fare to Los Angeles, which distance
they covered by trolley, the youths
boarded a fast mail train for
Albuquerque, N. NJ, and from there
smuggled into Kansas City over the
Santa Fe.
Their funds almost exhausted, the
young adventures secured positions,
one with a casket company. and the
other with jewelry house There
they remained, all the while visiting
the sister. Having between them a
small sum, realized from their
wages. the lads decided that Califor-
MIA climate is much pleasanter than
here. so decided to return home.
So boarding Rock Island train
they got as far as Topeka where they
were unloaded by police interference.
owing to their youth the lads will
probably be released. Both showed
an admirable amount of pluck. and
take an optimistic view of the affair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-08
NOT KANSAS ISSUE.
Congressman Reeder Says Alleged
''Cannonism'' Free Trade Device.
Logan. Kan, Nov. 6, 1909


To the Editor of the State Journal.
Dear Sir:-The Kansas City Star of
November g. 1909 says edlitorialIy: "Af-
ter his denunciation of Cannon a year
ago-for home consumption-Mr. Reed
er went to Washington and lined up
at once for Cannonism!"
AS this statement is absolutely false
in every particular. and might possibly
nlislead those who will be glad to know
the aots,~I will state;~ that at@tfle- or
gapiZation of the Sixty-first congress,
nominated Judge Walter /. Smith, OF
iowa, for speaker and he was the
strongest candidate against Mr.. Cannon,
a fact that the editor of the Star could
have known if he was not grossly ig-
norant Of the proceedings at that time.
AS to Speaker Cannon controlling my
vote, let me say, that only once in my
eleven years of service, did he ask that
1 vote in accordance with his wishes
on any question, that was on the ques-
ton of the admission of Oklahoma as A
state. and 1 refused to grant his re-
quest. I admit that usually vote with
my party; 1 am proud of it, and have
no sympathy with the sentiments of the
Demo Republicans that are now, in the
face of our present prosperity, attack
II g the administration. and trying to
discredit their present delegation in con-
gress at home, and bring our great state
into disrepute nationally 1 again re-
peat, 1.-The issue of Cannonism is a
fake and the Kansas City Star can not
longer fool the people of Kansas with
a pretext to hide it's own Democratic
record of free trade, let it at least tell
| the truth.
w A REFDER
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-08
GOOD ROADS CONVENTION
Topeka Begins to Boost for National
Convention Here Dec. IA.

The good roads committee of the
Commercial club met this noon to
make arrangements in regard to the
finances to defray the expenses in
connection with the tenth annual
convention of the National Good
Roads association to be held in To-
peka on Dec. IA and Is.
card has been issued bearing a
cartoon by Albert T. Reid entitled
"An about the road drag for Tope-
ka. The committee hopes that a
large delegation will attend the state
convention at Fort Scott on Tuesday
and Wednesday in order to create
enthusiasm for the national conven-
ton. 1t is estimated that the atten-
dance on Dec. IA and Is will be 500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-08

Seats are selling at Rowley's at so
cents, and there is no extra charge for
cnolce OF seats Already the seat sale
1t is expected that capacity house viii
be present when the comic Japanese
opera is presented
A dress rehearsal will be held tomor
row night at the Grand, and the per-
soiillel OIL the cast VIII appear in the
solseouS extravaganza which marks
Ino iSiIuit iOn VI one OF the most popu-
lar attractions of its class today. Wit,
the well qualified cast the home talent
Production Is expected to prove one Of
me pest gwen py IoFeka young people
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-08

A practical and smartly finished
louise for wear beneath a tailored
coat is presented in the sketch above.
These blouses, worn with suits, should
match them as nearly as possible, and
the one in question being worn with
coat and skirt of green broadcloth
was developed in taffeta of the same
shade. The fitted and shaped yoke
portion is novel and becoming, espe-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-08
The Mills Dry Goods CO.

The coat given here was exquisite
in color and rich as to material and
design. Heavy wistaria broadcloth
was used, the coat being slightly
shaped, hung nearly straight from
shoulder to hem, which ended about
foot from the floor. The sleeve was
small, slightly gathered and plain, ex-
rept for the wide cuff decorated to cor
respond with the revers. This trim
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-08
new FIGHT OFFER.
Ogden, Utah, Syndicate Would Give
Eighty Thousand.

Ogden, Utah, Nov. 8.-Jimmie Dunn
CT local syndicate has sent kilograms
to James J. Jefries and Jack Johnson
Offering a purse of $4,000 for the
fight in this city during the National
Wool Growers association and live
stock show to be held January 4, 5, 6,
and g. 1910.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-08

This information was given in the re-
port of the treasurer at public meet
ing of the organization at Hull House.
Lots were set aside for 100 families,
and the average cost lot was $11.20.
Chicago Evening Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-08
MIKADo is ALMOST READY.
A Dress Rehearsal Will Be Given To-
morrow Night.

Thursday is the night: the Grand tha
place; the new hospital the beneficiar1:
and the Mikado the attraction. Gilbert
& Sullivan's famous and favorite comic
opera will be presented by strong cast
and chorus, and those who attend will
have the opportunity of enjoying one
of the best performances of the season.
besides contributing to one of the mos
worthy of Topeka's many public insti-
tutionS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-08

oially to those of narrow chest and
shoulder measurements. The bodice
has an invisible front closing, and is
laid in box pleats and tucks below the
Joke, then stitched flat. A dainty
trimming of fancy braid in self tone
{ dyes collar, yoke and the gracefully
chapel cuffs. Crochet buttons in the
cuffs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-08
War on the High step.

Members of the Daughters of the
American Revolution have started a
rebellion against the trolley car with
the high step; but, in the opinion Of
many of them, expressed, at the annual
convention here. the high step is popu-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-08
Death of Mrs. Catron

Santa Fe. N. NJ, Nov. S.-Mrs. Julia
Catron, wife of former Congressman
Thomas B. Catron, died last night,
following an illness contracted on a
trip to the Philippines and Japan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-08
Loses Z. nnn. 600 Feet of Lumber.

Manistique, Mich, Nov. S-About g..
600, 900 feet of pine and hemlock lumber
owned by the Hudson Lumber com
pany at Garrett, Mich. 40 miles east o.
here burned carly today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-08
Proft in Cfty Gardens.

An average profit of $50 for each lot
was realized on the tract farmed by
poor people under the auspices of the
City Gardens association this summer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-08

lar with the tyrant man from a spec
tacular point of view, and there will be
no redress until women build the cars
and conduct the railroads.-Hartford
dispatch to the New York Herald