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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-12
lDEs' SUCCESSOR.

1t is evident from reports that
there is a scramble for the position
made vacant by the resignation of
Deputy United States Marshal G..
l.. Ide. There are several appli-
cants for the place, all of whom
are favorable to United States Mar
shall Hopkins. An appointment may
be made this afternoon, but Mr..
Hopkins could not be found in his
Office this morning.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-12
GONZAGA NOTES.

Christmas vacations at all the
Catholic schools will begin on De-
cember % and will continue for
two weeks.
The boarders at Gonzaga college
will not, according to custom, be
permitted to return home. The
Dramatic club is preparing to rem
der each evening during the vaca-
ton entertainment suitable to the
| season.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-12
SPECIAL SALE.

Closing out my large stock OF
pianos in order to engage in an.
other business. Don't miss this
chance to get piano at a price you
will never be able to duplicate;
easy terms. August Meyer. 919 Riv.
erside ave.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-12
STOPPED ACTION.

r. J. Overmeire, the expert &C.
countant for the Pacific Improve
ment company, who instituted ha-
beas corpus proceedings, decided
late last evening to waive the hear
ing and return to Everett and stand
trial, which he did. Overmeire, &C
companied by the deputy sheriff,
departed over the Great Northern
last evening
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-12

Tim Hegarty, the Australian box
or who recently issued a def on his
arrival at Sydney, has received of
fers from Mick Walsh and Monte
Andrews for go for $500 a side
An effort is being made by the
baseball mGgnates at New York to
effect a peaceful termination OF the
war which has existed between the
two great leagues. A conference
is in progress
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-12

1t is said a false alarm as to the
scarcity of labor in Chicago is be.
ing sent over the country and la.
boring men think it is a trick of
the corporations to fill up the city
with workmen preparatory to cut.
ting down wages or in anticipation
of a strike.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-12
AMERICAN GIRL
REFUSES A PRINCE.

CHICAGO, Dec. 12.-It is not
every American girl that has the
chance to marry real prince, and
there are fewer still of them who
once having the chance would re-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-12
CHARGES ISLANDER.

F. Schoenwald sues Jacob Postel
for $4,000 on a charge of SANDER.
A jury is being sworn in in Judge
Belts court to handle the case,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-12
FOR DIVORCE.

The following applications for di
vorce are filed in the county clerks
Office and were brought before
Judge KEENAN, this afternoon:
Mrs. Mabel Miller versus George
Miller, cruel treatment and failure
to provide.
Mrs. Mary e. Ashburgh versus
George Ashburgh, non-support.
Rice versus Rice. Mrs. Rice asks
for restraining order, prohibiting
the husband from entering the
home until the divorce proceedings
are settled.
The Newman divorce case, which
has been in the court for the past
10 days, will be delayed this after
noon in order to dispose of the
minor cases.
George Ellote of Portland is in
the city.
M. r. Staight of Republic is here
On business
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-12
CLUB TELLS STORIES.

The Spokane Athletic club had
: smoker and musicale last night
which was attended by a fair sized
crowd of members and q few viz
tors. Songs and stories were the
order.
A feature of the smoker was
dude Lewis, the colored boxer,
who was escorted to the reception
room by the club police" In an
swer to cali for a speech he told
about how he was gwine to DO it
20 his opponent at the fstic carni-
val Monday night. Dude" and his
body guard then sang an impromptu
ditty entitled show Us the Way
Home, which touched the hearts
of all guilty members present.
Mandolin music on an instrument
made from Spokane wood ana Of
local manufacture then entertained
the crowd for several minutes.
A colored man from South Ameri-
ca and his banjo very satisfactorily
rendered a few chicken selections.
He also performed a few acrobatic
stunts with his instrument.
Early in the evening the directors
met and admitted w. B. Allen to
the membership for six months
and Milton Webster for life. New
members voted on were Charles A.
Plat, DR.. A. p. Tilmont, L. A.
Corey. Peter Quinn, Louis Smith
and r. c. Richardson.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-12
PARTRIDGE RESIGNS.

NEW YORK, Dec. 12.-Police
Commissioner Partridge today
handed his resignation to Mayor
Seth Low.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-12
SPORTING NEWS.

tied the bill and the warrant was
not served. The affair Is said to
have resulted from a misunder-
standing.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-12
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

J. ]. Strigel of Creston to Miss
Effie May Smith of Fremont, Neb. ;
Gus Belz to Miss Emma Smith, both
of Odessa; A. E. Reedy to Miss
Anna Wertz, both of Spokane.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-12

A new set of eligibility rules is
proposed by both the Yale and
Harvard Athletic associations,
whereby undergraduates will be
given the preference in the selec-
ton of players. Heretofore the
football teams, in particular, have
drawn on western colleges for their
star men and this is to be done
away with
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-12

M. ]. Dowd is in the city.
Rev. Father Brucker left for
Grand Forks yesterday.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-12
FRAULEIN HIEDLER.

BERLIN, Dec 12Faulein Ida Heder of the Royal at
Berlin She is
with
family Hieder visit
the United States 1t
likely however she will She
voice which critics declare has not its equal
in
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-12

A warrant for the arrest of James
J. Jeffries, the heavyweight cham
pion, was secured by restaurant
man in Whatcom, charging Jeffries
with refusing to pay a hotel bill.
The amount claimed was rs cents.
The officer first met Fitzsimmons,
Jeffries' sparring partner, who set
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-12

p. j. Donoghue left for Seattle
this morning.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-12

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Dec. r.
Considerable interest is manifested
in the boxing show to be pulled off
tonight at the Casino theater. The
windup will be furnished by Eddie
Gardner and kid" Blackburn, who
are scheduled to meet in a 15-round
contest.
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BOSTON, Dec. 12.-Patsy Swee-
ney and Gus Gardner in a 12-round
bout is the magnet that is ex-
pected to draw a large crowd to the
ringside of the Criterion Athletic
club tonight. The two fighters ap-
pear to be in excellent condition
and a fierce contest is expected
to be the outcome.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-30
Lake Care Of The Siomnch-

The man or woman whose digestion j.
perfect ami whose stomach performs it,
every function Is never sick. Kodol
cleanses, purifes and swectens the stom.
aeh and cures positively and permanently
all stomach troubles. Indigestion and
dyspepsia Tits the wonderful reconstruc-
tive tonic that Is making SO many sick
people well AMI weak people strong by
conveying TO theiribodies AL the nourish-
ment in the foodatheyieat. Rev. J. II.
Holiday, of Holiday. Miss. writes.
kOdol has cured me / consider IL the
best remedy lever used for dyspepsia and
stomach troubles. I was given up hv
physicians. kodol saved my life Take
il after meals ID. e. Bowman.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-30

Curinr q Hi.chfcvors Monkey.
Tho late Duke OF Richmond had his
hunters IN Sussex. 4 monkey that was
kept In tho stable WAS fond or riline
on the horses. skipping from one 20 tue
other and teasing them much. The
groom made a complaint TO the duke.
who formed plan to euro the mis-
ehiCvoUs monkey.
IF he Is SO fond OF riding" said his
grace. eve VIII give him enough OF %.
\ hunting dress was provided Tor the
monkey. and the next time the hounds
went out JocSo Ia his rcd coat was ras-
tened by a strap 10 the saddle % one OF
the best hunters. When the fox WAS
found. away they went through thick
and thin. The monkeys horse. carry
Ing 50 light weight presently LEFT all
the company behind. Some OF the par
". passing by farmhouse. asked
countryman whether he had seen the
fox.
Aye. zurc." said the man. "IIe be
gone over yoa fallow."
And was there any one up with
himf"
"Whoy. yes said John. There be a
little man In red jacket. riding like
mad. l hope the young gentleman has
not had n fall but he rides monstrous
hard"
When the horse got back to the sta
bic. the poor monkey was nearly dead
and never wished to be on horseback
again.-Chatterbox
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-30
Euer mo1faI man Possessed. >

EVer Wo1Taf man possessed.
Riiey's farmer Is the very picture Of g
man advanced in years. yet in the enjoy
mert Of perfect health. A good appe-
tite, good digestion and sound sleep, are
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-30

Thought Wool Came From Voss.
The mena gerie Of the tenement house
child is populated mostly with mythic-
al animals. Cats. dogs and itlncrant
goats are the only authentic specimens
OF the four footed race he knows
Therefore he summons his imogina-
ton to supply the defects OF kuowl.
edge. and the result IS sometimes sur
prising. An example Of this occurred
some time ago In q kiudcrcartcn at the
west side branch Of the University Set
tlemcnt
Little Fab'o. bright little italian
boy. came rushing into the classroom
fairly 0eamiug with JOY.
Il got wool gloves" he announced.
proudly producing from n ragged peck
ct a diminutive pair OF red mittens.
which he exhibited 10 his admiring
friends
Pablo said the teacher after the
first burst OF envy had subsidized. u
wonder II you can tell whore that sof,
wool comes from"
Pablo paused moment and win.
kled his brow I'm deep thought.
Il know. he exclaimed suddenly. q
wave of inspiration passing over his
countenancc. Wool comes from the
wolf. OF coursc."-New York Tribune.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-30

Damocics had been invited 70 dine
with the King OF Syracuse Upon tax
Ing his seat De Instantly saw the sword
hanging ty 81 hair above his head.
Il suppose" he said 70 the king.
'you call that the hair apparent" Dl-
ouysius. pretending 10 see 10 humor in
the rcmarS. replied. Il don't know
about that. my boy. but n IT fails upon
your head IL VIII make some crown
prints
This shows that the ancients were
DOT averse 10 joking oven under trying
eircumStances--New York Times.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-30
orisia % ne nnttic.nnre -,

trt-aa o. Atc AantttcSnokc Fax.
One OF the most common Geyi ices
used on tbe American flags during the
early p2rt of the Revolutionary strug-
Gle was an embroidered rattlesnake
above OF below the lsgeni Don't tread
on me-
The origin or this design has been
traced TO q remark made by Ben
Franklin. At the time the flag was
adopted. CT Immediately before. Eng.
land was shipping her criminals to
America ami turning them loose on
the defcnseicss coionists. After SOW
eral murders had been committed 10y
these UuwC,come immigrants Ben
Franklin lsowc SOY in "a joking spirit
suggested that the colonists retaN2te
BY sending q carso OF rattlcsnakcs TO
the mother country ana turning them
cut I'm the garGeus og the mobiles
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-30
GEO. w. HELM.

THE PLUMBER. GAS FILTER
AND TIMER.
412 Commerce St.
fredericksburg, Va.
Hot Air and Hot Water Heaters nut in
at the shortest notice High class
work and low prices ! make a speciality
OF repair work and guarantee prompt-
ness in execution. See me before making
your sewer connections.
Write me in regard 10 work outside
the city and get estimates.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-30
speeIaI r.eursIons to NIsrarn FaIIs.

Will leave Washington via b. so. R.R.
+. Il Z. Ry.. and L. T. r. r. $50 a. m d..
August 2nd and 10th. September 25th
and October 9th. and 5.05 y. m August
Both: and via T. r. K. 500 a. M. Aug. Z
and 2lst. September fth and 18th and
October 2nd and 10th The fare Tor the
round trip will be 81 60 from Freiericks
burg. Va. Fun information upon ap-
plication. &C. cox. Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-30

Chumpley-That hypaoist is n fraud.
BE couldn't control my mi1d ut all last
night.
Pokely-Of course he had some ex-
ciISet
Chumpiey-Ncs- He said there was
no material 70 wor1 on. You ought 10
have heard the audience give him the
laushi-Tlt-Bi1S.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-30


shes allus So 'fraid Of somebody
swipin dat dog
"Am ii wun anyt'ingT'
WAL in dis hyah neighborhood 4
ting doan' have TO be wu1 muffin to
sit swincd .-pucl-
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-01
SOCIETY CIRCLE.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
From Mondays Daily.

From Mondays Daily.
Yesterday at the home of the
groom's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Veitch, on Chester avenue, occurred
the marriage of their son, Pearl e.
Veitch, of What Cheer, to Miss Emma
E. Allen, of Oklahoma City. The we'd
ding was a very quiet affair, only the
near relatives being present. Amid
the pleasant and cheerful surroundings
of the home at high noon the marriage
VOWS were plighted and the young peo-
pie joined in wedlock, the ceremony
being performed by Rev. R. l.. Patter-
son, pastor of the Willard street Meth.
odist Episcopal church. After the GER
emory the most hearty congraIula-
tons were extended to the bride and
groom by those present, after which
an elaborate wedding dinner was serv-
ed. The bride and groom were unat-
tended. The bride was dressed in an
elegant gown of white silk null and
carried boquet of bridal roses. AT
ter the dinner was served the time was
passed in pleasant social manner.
Mr.. Yeitch is very well known in the
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WVV &v

rill had made away with himself; but
now Penney believes that it was mere
ly scheme of the adventures to get
away without paying back the $500.
Penney is practically penniless, and
says that he guesses he'll have to grin
and bear it, as the couple have moth
ing that he can hold.
Professor" Merrill, when he was
here, had rooms with his wife, at Mrs
j. A. Platt's boarding house, 227 North
court street. He left Ottumwa about
two months ago, according to one OF
the women at the boarding house, and
announced at the time that he was
going to Des Monies, although he af
terward ordered a carriage to take him
to the South Side, and when remon
strated with by his wife he told he1
that he was not particular about going
to Des Moines. Where he went on the
South Side is not known, and nothing
was seen of either him or his wife af
ter their trunks were taken to the de
pot, presumably for the purpose Of
sending them to Des Moines.
At the boarding house it was stated
to Courier reporter today that Mer
rill had several patrons but that his
work was not satisfactory. The re
porter's informant said that the PRO
fessor" had a city directory which he
studied between times and was en-
abled by use of it to step from the
room and learn the residence and avo
cation of the client whose palm he was
supposed to be reading.
He Solicited Students.
The Professor" solicited various
persons to become students of clair
voyancy, placing his fee at $50 nor
mally, but just before he left Ottum-
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o.tumwa Girls Success.

Miss Nellie May Brewster, the ac.
complished daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
S. A. Brewster, of this city. has recent
ly been successful in being chosen
from among large number of appli-
cants for a desirable position with
the Bostonian Light Opera Co. OF
New York. Miss Brewster has been
in New York studying music for some
time, and has made one or two tours
with concert companies. This fall she
spent some weeks in this city and her
excellent singing was much admired
here whenever heard. Her many
friends here will be pleased to learn
that she has been successful in gain
ing place with the Bostonian compa
NY, an able aggregation Of artists
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wa he accosted one of the women
who rooms at the house where he staid
while here, and asked her to become a
student, offering to teach her the art"
for $25, saying in explanation of his
generosity that he had just made a
deal for $500 and only wished to make
small amount in addition before leav-
ing the city. His offer was not accept
ed, however, and several others who
were approached in the same manner
turned him down..
The people at the boarding house
noticed one man in particular, who
came often to see Merrill. The only
description they could give was that
he was tall and looked like farm
er. His wife generally accompanied
him, they say, on his visits, and they
seemed to be on familiar terms with
the Merrills This was, no doubt
Penney, who was duped by Merrill
and with whom the Professor" made
the $500 deal of which he was
proud.
Probably Other Victims.
At the boarding house the reporter
was informed that several persons
had called since the Merrills left the
city, and although they did not state
their business they seemed to be sin,
cerely sorry that they could learn
nothing of the whereabouts of the
professor" This fact indicates that
there were other dupes besides Pen
ney, who have, however, kept still
about the matter rather than own up
to the fact that they have been cheat
ed.
Who Is Penney.
Penney, it seems from what can be
learned by careful investigation, for.
merIy lived near Bloomfield, and if he
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city, having made his home here for
the greater part of his life, and for
number of years was engaged in bus
mess. He is young man of the most
noble and sterling qualities Of charac-
ter. Mrs. Veitch is of Oklahoma City,
young woman of most pleasing dispo--
sition with the many tender and
thoughtful qualities and accomplish.
ments that will be a great factor in
making a pleasant home. The many
friends of the young people join in
wishing them a long and happy we'd
ded life.
The esteem In which the bride and
groom are held by their many friends
was manifested by the many beautiful
and useful presents received. Mr. and
Mrs Veitch left this evening for what
Cheer, where Mr.. Veitch is employed
as the manager of one of the large
dry goods establishments of that city.
They will make their home in What
Cheer and be at home to their friends
after April Is.
-:o:-
A number of friends and neighbors
planned and executed a pleasant sur
prise on Mrs. |. c. WEIGH yesterday at
her home one mile east of Dahlon-
ega. The day was passed in a most
pleasant social manner An elaborate
dinner was served after which the af-
ternoon was devoted to various forms
of amusement. Those present were:
Messrs. and Mesdames Frank Giltner,
c. Grady, Joe Clarkson, r. r. Redmon,
Frank McElree, s. w. Peck, Warren
Meeker, Mrs. M. Wright, Misses Mag
gle Redmon, Winnie W'elch, Florence
Clarkson, Mary Barkwell, Messrs.
Fred WEIGH, Harry Redmon, Jim
WEIGH, Tom Boney, Jay WEIGH.
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Relatives Summoned.

Relatives of the unfortunate man in
this city were notified of the accident
as soon as possible, and William Ches-
ser went to Oskaloosa Saturday night.
The remains were brought to this city
this morning and taken to the Chesser
home on West Fifth street
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-01

resided in Ottumwa just before leav-
ing for Seattle he was decidedly quiet
about it, for no one can be found who
knows him. The only family of Pen.
neys whose names can be found in
the city directory is that of Mrs. Cor
della Penney, but she says that she
has learned Of another family residing
near Ottumwa who is not related to
her own.
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soTTUMWA MAN BUNKoED.
cIairvoyant Gets $500 From Him am
Leaves Him Stranded,

Seattle, Wash March 2S.-(Spe-
cial)-What appears to be clear
case of bunko has just come to light by
the alleged mysterious disappearance
last Friday of F. j. Merrill, professor
of clairvoyancy.
Geo. D. Penny, erstwhile farmer Of
Ottumwa, Iowa, latterly financial back
er and partner of Prof Merrill, is out
$500. Penney has two dollars left, and
his room rent at COZ Third avenue paid
for one week. Mrs. Merrill the wife
of the missing professor, yesterday
generously gave Penney the So, and
paid his rent before taking her de-
parture for parts unknown.
Penney was farmer near Ottumwa,
Iowa., and was happy with his wife and
two children, but one day he met Prof
Merrill, whose prosperous looks and
suave manner made an impression on
the man of seeds. This was in Ottum.
wa. 1t was not hard matter for the
smooth gentleman of mystery to con
vince Penney that more money could
be made by clairvoyancy than Rookie
teller could with Standard Oil, espe
cially when F. J. Merrill was to do the
readings"
Taken in at Last.
Accordingly contract as entered in
to at Ottumwa between F. J. Merrill
and Geo. D. Penney, whereby Penney
was to furnish the money up to $500
and Merrill was to do the work, ant
teach Penney the science of clairvoy
ancy.
The contract was signed Jan. 27
l1so2s and the same day Penney bade
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Funeral Tomorrow.
al coryicec ovor tho ,

Funeral services over the remains
of the late Frank Nelson will be held
at O'Clock tomorrow afternoon
from the residence of William Chesser,
90S West Fifth street, conducted by
Rev. A. Gunberg, pastor of the Swed-
ish Lutheran church. The interment
will take place in the Ottumwa GENE
terry.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-01

good-by to his wife and babies, bought
tickets for himself, Merrill and his
wife. and started for Seattle.
"Parlors" were engaged at 6O2 Third
avenue, literature printed and large
glittering signs painted and hung out,
announcing that Prof. F. j. Merrill,
clairvoyant, psychic diagnostician,
palmist and metaphysician was doing
business there. Penney was the out
side man. He peddled bills and rustl-
ed business.
Kept Up Appearances.
Merrill was a hard drinker, but he
always managed to keep up his front
and attend to his few customers. Short
ly after they arrived here Penney paid
over to the professor the balance of
the $500, which, by the terms of the
contract, Merrill was to repay in sixty
days.
Clairvoyancy in Seattle was not
proving very successful business,
and Penney became dependant on Mer-
rill for meal tickets. Merrill was drink
ing, and he and his wife had frequent
quarrels. Merrill told Penney one day
that he could not stand the strain
mucn longer, anu lHtiIlaleu SulClu6.
Last Friday afternoon the professor
took two small group pictures, in
which he appeared, from the mantel
of the parlors, and went away. He
has not been heard of since by Penney.
Mrs. Merrill seemed almost frantic
Saturday, and telegraphed to various
Sound cities trying to locate the miss
| ing clairvoyant.
She left too but failed to find him.
Yesterday she returned, gathered up
her clothes and started ostensibly for
Tacoma.
The first impression was that Mer.