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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-18
Hotel Corridors.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

". Mcdonald. % mmbefman 81 AIT
Vernon, ia "A guest 81 the ulllef.
John Lyons. "a mere hant OF Jun
cau. Is registered al the Northern
= = fufton. "a mining broker OF
spokane. IL guest At the Butler.
W. A. Eyre. q merchant 81 Vic
turiu. lu registered az the Northern,
". ~ Gilmore. "A prominent msf-
chant OF Edison. f. registered At the
biller.
" Robinson. we'll known citizen
of Anncurten. Ia a guest of the Ste
Vauf.
br. ]. Acton. a prominent practi-
TONER II Hfemofton. ln guest Of
the Stevens
Charles Car. iumberman OF
Eedro- Woolley. ~ a recent arrival
at the HaluiefzGrand
Pred calder. a mining man 81
Ashcroft, y. G.. II a recent arrival
at tho Dlllrr.
y. ". iifnnkh. an Everett mining
man. De- a recent arrival at the Sc
attic
). A. Fraser. one ~ the pioneers
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-18

To the Editor ct the STAR
Dear Str. With the rapid eshAua-
ton q oil. gas aud coal Fields. aud
timber supply, people are beginning
20 study new means ~ producing
light and heat, i submit herewith
one Of the g8th century plans
10 r. given some what in detail with
the hope that Edison oF Marcani viii
volunteer some pointers In perfect
ing u.
ny reference "a the accompanying
Illustration the reader can get "A
good idea - the marvel
A huEe jug. or buttle-shbpvd ease.
- constructed On a revolving table
ON the sams table. attached a. al
Unstable arms, i = system 81 sew
erat giEauNe lenses fCouraVoseunNeNs
couveSo-coneave. and planu=eouNvsl
arranged IN such a way that the di-
rect rays from the sun pass through
the lenses ard enter the jug az ans
hour. the whole being moved b.
elcckwork. Ike an automatic solar
glass.
ON clear. blue days. from . a. m.
60 > +. m. the mac hlne g. pointed
toward the sun.
The rays Of light pass through
che several lenses and are caught up
by liquid air" az IA IN the draw
ing. and cooled
when sufficiently cool % iusure
against absorption BY politicians.
they are carried hY "a duplex reflect
ing mirror 10 a chamber filled With
complicated machinery, chemicals
aud minute ceila.
After passing through this cham
Der. which removes ali foreign sub
stances and dtnc0lurhti0u.. they ARE
conducted through 4 large. highly
charged. rieetfatiHef diaphragm thl
directly to a uionHtrous rriamRtir
rundsuefnE rarufler tcf. from which
they enter the dinasinE chamber
here they are mixed with a car
hunated aqua elixir. which soon re-
durrs them 10 pulp.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-18

WOmdn'S World.
s,tssp

white and always white Is now
the demand Of the purchaser. and
oddly enough cotton Of the hnest
quality takes precedence 81 linen
and linen ana silk. says the Phila E
deiphia inquirer. Would you seek
an infHiIibIe test Of the prosperity Of
the times. Just watch the women
out shopping. calling. hurting TO the
matinee. and you viii see the fiirt
and nutter % snowy white embroid-
cred frllls about their high heels
when they lift their dress skirts at
the crossings. What have become
Of the silk petticoats? you ask. and
echo answers They are all on the
bargain counters. marked down and
neglected"
Boston ferns and the sword vari-
ETY. particularly. have lately sprung
into high flavor IN the up to date
home az decorative plant. quite
edualllnR. II not surprising for the
moment the vogue Of the palm
Olive and crimson are steadily
growing I'm favor as a color combin-
alton for dens and living rooms.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-18
MANAGER Brown HONE.

+. ]. nrown. manager OF the But
bee returned last night from CALI
fofula. Mr. brown has been spend
ms vacation ~ several weeks 81
the south lie reports Euod weather
ard excellent business ia California.
The activity and general business
outlook IN Seattle however. Eurpaaa.
- anything that h has seen while
away.
Mr. HroWn's return vas very OPP
perfume. as n came just IN time co
relieve Mr.. Schmltx. who IL laid az
with a broken leg.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-18
AROUND THE SIAIt

Tho whitman county Medical 80
eiety held tie quarterly meeting Ia
Pullman.
The winter term of the school -
dairyinR At Washington Agricultural
college has epfuineu.ed.
Several firms at Everett have &C.
rurnd a great dFrdgrr az San Fran.
cisco. aud Nlu u.s. = on contact
work.
Tacoma cIusens are enthusiasts
over tho EFFORT 20 get the state cap
itai. ~ onsflng EriEtt park Tor q
location.
The three young men who DAG
their nay through the brick wall 81
the TlieuabHrE jail. we're captured
az Yakima.
Aberdeen II preparing 20 make "a
nFht Tor the location ~ the new
normal school Il the establishment Il
provided foF.
Among the wfcc AHNe picked IN On
The ocean beach az South BEND vas
section 81 stairway from the
steamer Portland
Ex- sheriff oscar Bates. n Stevens
county. was fatally injured IN O
blasting accident az The prummesa'
mine, near cnflce
A Chinese - waila walia has sent
an agent 10 Canton 90 Investigate
the disappearance u hts sister dur
ing the Boxer outbreaks.
Gruyp harbors appropriation u
IS. 0o9 IN the new rivers and hhf-
boris btu 10 causing rejoicing among
the cities 20 Dc benefited.
Deputy sheriff stanrar YES held
up nf Arlington by three men. who
fed when he drew HIS revolver Hr
fired two shots ~ them a. they ran.
Organization has been perfected
for the proposed Northwestern pAci-
ne exposition. to 30 held AZ spokane
IN 100. Onicefs were elected and a.
working committees appointed
Work on the new electric tine At
Everett e. delayed hy the eiiya ne
Eiect 90 establish the grade on Colby
street An extension ~ the fifue for
beginning che railway viii have %
be asked for.
The suohomish county commits
sianeaH are discussing plans 90 re-
remove the jail from the present
wooden structure near the courthouse
At Everett. n iE felt that the build
Ing II too small.
The Aberdeen school board Is con
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-18
RHEU NATISN

Don't say that you have tried ev-
erythiuK until you have tried the
Perfected ONyRenor King. This
wonderful instrument has made
thousands Of cures, many of which
have been considered hopeless cas-
-. May be you don't know what
the Perfected pxyRenor King ls2 II
you DO not. then make II your bust
ness 10 find out all about Il at once.
aH you may be very happily dlsap-
pointed. The Oxygcnor King In an
Instrument with generator, cords,
and treating plates. How does u
cure2 Answer. n cures by causing
the system 10 absorb great qunnti-
ties OF oxygen. What is oxygenf
Answer: Oxygen is gas and tho
greatest germ destroyer known 60
science.
The cause Of rheumatism In In the
blood and ~ the function Of oxy-
gen " 60 keep the blood pure and
circulating freely. no disease can ex-
lst for any length OF time when the
body Is thoroughly charged with e.
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A WONDERFUL MACHINE THAT
DISIlLLS CONCENTRATED MYSTERY

There the rays of light arr further
distilled and then conducted BY a
slphun fk 20 the refining and nnlahs
ms roam, where. ty an Ingenious
process they are reduced u trans
parent. urspruuI huid They are
then drawn into pint and quart met
al iugs, ready Cor the market
ta the drawing te % are ailvrrr1
refieetcfE (dl safety valve. tml air
chamber Tor controlling the tenn
rerature. and tO "A powerful cleo
tricat intrnaiher.
when wanted for a Hght. the
fluid h poured iuta a small apheri-
cal mold. about az large as =
brownie marble.
After being few moments in
the mold iu cnutaft with .atmoh=
rhefic air." the fluid hnrdens into a
crystal uf the moat dazzling bril-
uanfy.
This crystal L. kept IN a tight
box iu which ia "a lens AZ one eide
protected b an aifstKht shutter.
Ia using. a small button on the
side ~ the haz e pressed back. thus
opening the shutter. and the iiEht
IL there.
One ~ there crystals is caicu-
lated e. produce &C. light equal O. 20
candle power fer 81 hpufa euniinu.
ausly,
Fer baking bread one drop II
the nuld ~ mlNed with nn equal
amount - uifroEly grrine and placed
in the dough In about four seconds
the whole baking Is nicely drowned
Far heariuE purposes. tne nutd
b. prepared la httls tahules he
Traveller places two ar three - these
h -. NaaH
With a like amount - nitHoEtyr ftne.
md Is then prepared Tor B day ?
drive tH any weather.
II wfil he several m0uiha before
che public can hs furnished etth the
new 'iiiuminhtar'' Hnd heater. hF
| The shaptilf- 4 q ~ 60
THE INVENTOR
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-18
v ARRANT FOR
TREASURER

SPOKANE. Jan. is.-The struggle
for the Office OF country treasurer
took n more serious form yesterday
afternoon. when Judge Belt signed
bench warrant for the arrest Of
Treasurer A. l.. Smith and chief
Deputy q. ". Ingraham. The ord
or. which directs that they be
brought IN and held without bail,
was issued on complaint by the
treasurer George MudRett.
that they have refused 10 obey the
courts mandate 10 furnish him the
combinations 10 the treasury and re-
cord vaults. The treasurer-el has
the Office. but cannot transact bust
ness until he gets the combinations.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-18

Of Vancouver. In reglatered M the
Seattle.
william F0wlen. q prumln ~ mor ?
chant Of Friday iiarbpI. d. guest
Of the Seattle.
" 81. noNarth. Of the Everett
pulp and Paper Co. iH guest at the
Seattle
George " Lawrence. owner 81
several large rnwmllla IA winnipeg.
IL = recent arrival az the Northern
Airs. a.. q. Van Wrinkle Hnd her
daughter, ~ brooklyn. y. y. are
registered at the Rainier Grand
Mfa Van Wrinkle In visiting irisndh
10 this city.
" H. = Barnes. n Snunery man
OF blaine. Is la the city today ne
compauied by hia VIE. They are At
the Stevens.
J. T.. Finn. a prominent street
railway mhu OF Duluth. b. in the
city today. making his headquarters
az the Uuinter-GfHnd
Mrs J.. ~. Hastings aud daughter
of Port Tow unend. are registered ht
the Seattle Mrs. Hastings in VIA
uiug friends Ia seattle.
-. 4. Kirk and A. e. Beebe. wen
known mine owners Of the Republic
district. are making their head
quarters az the Butler.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-18
Useful Pumice Stone.

a piece Of pumice stone II valu-
able and necessary addition 90 the
equipment Of every dressing table.
the case Of stained or inky fingers
and removes discoloratiOn with lit
tie effort. All the jewelry shops and
now sell pumice stones.
and a few inches IN length. mounted
or deliberately IN silver, and
the palmer styles may be had at a
very reasonable cost.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-18
BROKERAGE IN
WILD ANIMALS
Sailors Have Rare Animals
They Sell Cheap.

New York's queerest occupation IL
perhaps that Of the wild animal
brokers. A great many men sup
port themselves by such work. ~
requires little capital and experience,
and brings immediate returns.
These brokers make II their busi-
ness 70 meet all incoming steamers
which hail from countries which ex-
port Wild animals or any kind.
There II scarcely one Of these ships
hut carries something Of a menag-
erie. The special shipments Of ami
mails are consigned directly 70 the
big dealers. The animal brokers deal
with the sailors.
Z a surprising variety Of animals
are usually 70 be found In the
sailors quarters. The eeamen have
learned that they may turn an hon
g dollar b. buying or trading them
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-18

from the natives In foreign parts
They hrinE monkeys. parrots ana
rare hlrds-as sometimes lion ar tEef
cubs. curious tropical snakes and
other easily handled stocks IN a
larRr crew tn stock r. often cenaids
cradle. The Wild animal broker
comes 60 an understanding With tho
sailors and buys their stock.
The broker must know the exact
market value OF each animal aud De
able Ia Judge IT'S condition. The ami
NAL broker then Hnds a market for
his stock among the Wild animal
stores aud wholesale dealers IT the
city.
Sometimes the broker can greatly
increase the value Of his stock eA
Keeping Il for time and carefully
lccdlng and grooming H.
Another market Is found among
private customers. The brokers Oft
On have a list uf customers 90 whom
they regularly show their wares II
is possible Co build az a regular bus
mess in this way. The broker eotnea
to have regular understanding
with the crews 81 many vessels. AMI
SEA turn 20 supply a regular set OF
customers
The profits OF the Wild animal trade
enable several 20 the larger dealers
10 keep agents in the principal ~ III
animal markets ~ the world 20 So
curs them stock Que irm has aeN-
rral times equipped expeditions 90
search the funElrs % India and cap
tute elephants lions and Tigers The
profit on handling single nne sp~ct-
men frequently runs into the hun
dreds Of dollars.
onr. Collected shlnngot- arr made
once a YEAR and reliable keeper T.
sent with the consignment all the
way To New York. tn. animals are
then STORED IL the New York stores
or, 10 they be too large for this. they
are shipped 20 the farms Kept ~ the
larger dealers In the vteinitX Of New
York The ctrruses. museums and
sociological gardens. which FORM their
most important customers usually
make their purchases In the early
spring
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-18
FIVE PERSONS
ARE KILLED
Disastrous Freight Train
Collision In Maine.

LOCKEs MILLS, Maine. Jan. r.
Two freight trains eollided here thig
morning, resulting In the death OF
i've persons, the injury Of many 9th
ers, and the destruction OF vast
amount Of property. The dead are
Peter Thompson, engineer; w. =.
oliver, brakeman. an unknown
brakeman two trampa. Several
cars were loaded with explosives
and blew up. Twelve other cars
were burned.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-18
DEATH CAUSED
BY A COFFIN

SHARON. ia. Jan. iS-Some time
ago. Ahram RothmseF. 90 fatimer.
became iuahued with the notion that
after hts death. body snatchcrs
would take his body from the grave
and sell Il % a medical college. He
didu't believe tn cremation. 80 he
had a heavy metal cssket with al
equally strong lock made.
Recently the casket was delivered
20 Kothmyer's home. and he had IL
set on end in n room. Rothmyer adj
ulire6 the thing very much, and was
IN the habit Of frequently inspecting
81.
A few night aga Hofhmyer was
trying 10 move the heavy casket
when II fell On htm. lie died yee-
ter1ay. Physicians said blood yes
sci In his head had been ruptured.
Rothmycr was buried IN the coffin
that had caused his death.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-18
Childish PrsttIe.

Father. How iR ~. Johnnie, that
you get ~ many bad marks 81
SCHOOL, Johnnie Jagged o. Well. !
guess the teacher has 20 mark some
body or folks wouldn't think h.
was 'tendln' 70 business.
One cold day a visitor asked small
Tommy what ne was going to be
W hen he grew UP.
I'm going TO be a lady and wear
nun" he replied, as he warmed
his hands by the firs.
Teacher Who was II supported
the world on his shoulders
Bright Pupil=-Atlaa.
Teaeher-And how was Atlas sup
pOfted7
Bright PuplI-By Mrs Atlas. 1
suppose.
Little 4-year-0ld Harry had been
whipped b. HIS father for telling n
falsehood and he ran 10 his mother
for consolation.
when 7 WAS your age never told
"a falHehoOd,' said his mother.
when did you begin. Mamma %
asked Harry.
#-==aaa - sassa-s
Immense clothing sale at Mechan-
lea Clothing Co.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-18
BOLD ROBBERS
SUCCESSFUL

NEW CASTLE. Pa. Jan. is
Mrs. Samuel Workman. landlady at
the Hotel NoHei. was telephoning at
midnight last night when two men
entered the Office and ordered her to
throw up her hands. They took SEQ
from the cash drawer. and then
placing q revolver 10 Mrs Wort
mans head. forced her 70 60 up
stairs ard disclose the hiding place
OF IT'S
n was over an hour before Mrs
Workman ventured out Of the room
All the rooms were brightly lighted
and the hotel Is on a prominent
street
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-18

HIdsrinn the Availability OF refund
ing $4,000 bonds, which can be re-
deemed In a few months II 10 be-
uevod that tho interest, now q Per
cent. can be reduced,
ehrhnliH county officials mr.
searching foe lost school district.
Records Of tho boundaries are lack
ing, and assessments cannot be made
for the HehnolhouHe. which has been
ita existence.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-18

We are ~ proud Of that new stock
Of books and folioh which We have
lust received that We want 20 eN=
tend a general invitation for every
body TO come In aud see them
whether YOU buy or not II YOU
need anything iu music you can. 1
lose by coming 10 our store. We
have the nnrnt and best hrlerird
stock IN town.
THE RAMAKER MUSIC CO.
Knabs and Hartman Plano Agents.
ftIE Second Avenue
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-18
OUR LUMBER
Is THE BEST

The coming tes, Of washington ar
for battieship purposes In place 81
yellow pine, will undoubtedly result
greatly In favor OF the Ar. wash
tnEton cedar. hF ana spruce were
given tensile and pressure tests In
1891. FIR showed a resisting power
~ pounds greater than yellow
pine. and wac almost 70 tons in ad-
vance Of the same wood IN crush
ing test.
The following tables show In what
order the different timbers ranked
under hydraulic tests.
Pounds
Washington ar broke at i.21s ss-i01
Long -isaved yellow pine ..i.7i7
Washington Fed cedar ... 80
Eastern white pine .....-. 1ss
Eastern bull pine ISL
Washington spruce ...... ~
Eastern spruce .ss.s....-.. SIS
The crushing tests were the most
favorable for the Washington fir.
and showed the unquesti0nable SUI
perfority % this wood. putting u far
in the Lead % yellow pine, which
was second. and white third. In the
latter crushing experiment the re-
sistiuE power Of Or showed % tons
TO yellow pines II tons. The Doug
las mr. also exhibited n great resist
ing power. but has not shown up 70
weIl in the general average.
The navy department will shortly
q sternine By tests which wood - the
most thoroughly useful for battle
ship purposes. IL IL the hope Of
Western men that Pacific slope ium-
hers quality win he recognized. as
there l. no use In hauling an inferior
wood across the continent 10 put In
to the new battieships.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-18
THIRD AVENUE THEATER.
Edison Moving Pictures

Pluto and Imp at the gates Of tn
formal palace: New York police on
parade feeding APPROPRIATENESS. n
game bird night. camel parade:
bathing In mid-ocean, kanakas div
ing for money, etc. etc At Search
light. is0SA Second avenue. Admis-
sion 70 cents.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-18

Mother Johnny. - bat became ~
the piece Of cake / left on the plateH
Johnny aged blat gave IL to q
poor. hungry little boy. mamma.
Mother That's right. dear. I am
glad ia hae sou are Inclined tu be
charitable tsut vino Was the poor
little fellow
Johnny Nc
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-18
HAD A HIGH
OLD TIME
Prussians Celebrate a Ma
tionsl Epoch.

MERLIN. IAN. ia.-Today is the
actual Blesntennlal ~ the Pruasian
HnKdnm. and celebration II being
carried out on an elaborate scale.
The ceremony In the castle was Hu
impress I've affair.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-18

Creditors sale 81 clothing at the
Mechanics Clothing Co. 100 ocei-
dental Avenue.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-18

Immense clothing sale at Mechan-
icR' Clothing Co.
The courier., 1901-08-17

be an exodus Of title-loviug Americana
to Canada to meet the Duke and
Duchess.
Tennis has outstripped both golf and
bridge whist as the popular fad at New
port this season. All the courts of the
casino are continually occupied and en-
gaged several days in advance, while
the links are comparatively deserted.
At the homo Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. W.
Winger on Wednesday evening. Miss
Florence Mclean Winger aud Doctor
William Chandler Bagley were married
by Doctor B. n. Long. pastor of the
Second Presbyterian church. In an
alcove formed by graceful palms the
bridal couple stood, and pretty picture
they made, the bride, blonde, in her
wedding gown of white silk null with
duchesee aud point lace, the groom a
decided brunette and the two almost
exactly the same height
The bride carried pink roses. Miss
Ella Givens played the Lohengrin march
for professional and the Mendelssohn
Ut the close Of the service. A color
scheme Of pink and green prevailed in
tho decorations. the dining room being
particularly effective. A large bowl of
pink roses and ferns occupied the CEN
tre Of tho table and ferns were scattered
over the lineo.
The buffet was decorated with spren.
81 ferns and roses. Mrs. j. L. Teeters
poured coffee from silver urn and Mrs.
Paul Holm cut bricks Of pink and green
ice cream. Both ladies wore pink silk
gowns. The young ladies in the dining
room were ss attractive coterie as one
would wish to see aud were costumed to
match the decorations They were
Misses Emma Outcslt, Mabel Indy.
Eleanor Raymond. Anna Broadly, who
will next week become herself bride,
and Laura Houtz. Meedamee M. d.
WEIGH, Milton Scott and r. T. Van
Brunt assisted Mrs. Winger in the par
lor. and Miss Bagley Of Detroit assisted
Mr.. and Mrs. Winger in receiving the
guests. Until train time the beautiful
gifts divided the attention OF the guests
with the bride and groom who were
showered with rico as they appeared in
ttheir travelling garb and vent to their
carriage. They took the ten o'clock
train for st. Louis where DR.. Bagley has
. nat furnished and ready for his bride.
He has resided for few months only in
st. Louis. having spent most of his life
in Detroit. He is q con Of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Chase Bsgley and nephew of
former Governor Bagley of Michigan.
He took his degree at Cornell 10 1900
and during his student days met Miss
Winger, who spent three years in that
institution.
Miss Winger is an alumna of the
Nebraska university and a member OF
Kappa Kappa Gamma fraternity. Mr..
Bagley 10 Phi Delta Theta.
Miss Henry and Miss Gladys Henry
entertained at garden party Thursday
evening. The lawn was prettily deco
rated with basket shaped Japanese
lanterns. in each Of which a lunch,
wrapped up picnic style, was concealed,
Each gentleman was presented with
japanese umbrella on which a young
lady's name was written. After finding
the young lady they walked together
The courier., 1901-08-17

be an exodus Of title-lovine Americans
to Canada to meet the Duke and
Duchess.