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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-18

Postum for Christmas. Turkeys
fish, oysters, clans and crabs.
Fairfield sausage, Ib. ............2 400
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-18
ROY FAY,

Dear Santa Claus: l would like you
to send me a violin and some nuts and
candy. Yours truly, ROY FAY.
IA West Eighth avenue.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-18
BEN HUR SUPERS ARE
MAKING A BIG KICK

pay SO cents. Mr.. Thompson admitted
that he had paid one boy $3.50, "Just
to keep his mother from chewing the
rag."
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-18
COMMISSION
WI COMPANY.
STOCKS AND BONDS,
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

We Have over $50 Offices.
References-175 state and national
banks.
Our service 10 the best.
Out OF town business solicited.
Spokane branch--BaBement Rock
cry building. Howard and Riverside
=. X. ALDEN. Correspondent.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-18
EH lAD[lpH|A DENTAL pAR[06}


Notice is hereby given that the as
sessment roll for the Improvement by
the grading and parking Of Art ave-
nue.. from the center line of Chandler
street to the center line of billiard
street. is now on file in the city
clerks Office. Said roll was filed on
the 18th day of December, 1908. and
is now open for public inspection.
The city council will meet on the
10Th day of January 1904, at the hour
Of 1880 p. m. OF said day, at which
said meeting the city council will
hear and consider appeals from and
objections to said assessment roll by
parties aggrieved by said assessment
C. A. FLEMING. City Clerk.
Spokane, Wash, December IS, 1908
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-18

Los Angeles, caL-Joseph Chois-
sier and his son. wanted for crime
in Illinois. were tracked to their
lodgings and when resisting arrest
were shot to death by officers.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-18
SlOane-Paine Co.

S.-P. Co.'S candy fresh every
day. Saturdays prices:
2 lbs. taffy. ............... .25c
2 lbs. peanut candy. ESQ
Christmas special, mixed,
IDS. ZOO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
The FussinE Place.

I have to go to the Fussing Place
When I'm very bad,
And mother has such a sorry face,
And her eyes look sad.
But she says. in just the firmest tone,
1.-The boy that fusscs must stay alone"
When have been bad.
At first pretend do not care,
And I hum tune
And walk off quick with my head in the
air.
But pretty soon
begin to hate the Fussing Place.
And to be there seems great disgrace,
So stop my tune.
And then think of mothers eyes,
With that sorry look,
And soon think it is time to surprise
Her over her book.
So hunt up smile and put 1T on
Cor I can't come out till the frowns are
gone.
How happy she'll look!
The Fussing Place? oh. it's where you're
sent
When you're naughty and mean.
And there you must stay till you're good
again
And fit to be seen.
It's up in the attic or under the stairs
Or seated on one of the kitchen chairs,
And, oh. you feel mean!
But it doesn't matter much where it is,
This old Fussing Place.
For the very spot that seems so bad
When you're in disgrace
Is nice enough when you're loving and
true;
So it's not where you are. but how you do,
That makes it a Fussing Place!
Annie Willis Mccullough in Youth 8
Companion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
pEkINe NEEDS ARTISANS.
Difficulties Encountered In Erecting
Our New Legation Buildings.

Difficulties Encountered In Erecting
Our New Legation Buildings.
s. H. Nealy, the architect who was
sent to Picking to supervise the erection
of the new United States legation
buildings, has written back letter de-
scrlbing the difficulties attending the
work, says a Washington special dis
patch to the New York Post. These
arise chiefly from the impossibility of
getting efficient labor. The Chinese car
penters and bricklayers, who get 20
cents day for wages, and the labor
ers, who get IL cents, are industrious
and patient, but unskillful and pain
fully slow. Mr.. Nealy thinks that as a
European city mile long by half
mile wide is going up in the very heart
of the old Tartar city and is likely to
spread few first class working brick
layers. plasterers, carpenters and tin
ners could make small fortune there
during the next few years.
The Chinese bricks as they come
from the kiln are badly distorted, and
all have to be squared by hand chisel
before laying. In stone cutting alone
do the Chinese mechanics excel, but
when an ornamental shape is to be cut
they first go to the pains of carving a
complete model in wood.
The American compound, which is
400 feet square, is cut into by the plot
assigned to the Netherlands govern
ment, an awkward arrangement, which
there seems no way of remedying. The
water everywhere is alkaline and very
bad. The best wells are those sunk by
the Japanese since the allied invasion,
but the water in them comes up foam
ing so as to be unfit for boiler use and
unwholesome for drinking purposes.
Mr.. Nealy recommends the sinking of
artesian wells 1000 or loo feet deep,
which, he thinks, would reach soft wa
ter. The legationers evidently feel most
anxious about this in view of the posi-
bilities of another siege. as their suffer
ings from LACK of good water during
the uprising Of 1900 are bitterly re-
membered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
Smart FrocIss For Girls.

Light gray nuns yelling frocks are
thought very smart for young girls and
are made in the coat and skirt design,
as well as in the regular frock with
lace yoke or collar. The coat and skirt
are trimmed on just the same lines as
when intended for older women and
are trimmed with either plain or
stitched bands of silk or satin, with
white braid, or have bands of black
and white silk on the skirt and collar
revers and cuffs faced with silk to
match. Tan and dark or light blue veil
ing frockS are also most attractive and
are trimmed with narrow velvet rib
bons, either black or several shades
darker than the material. The skirts
are made with circular fiounce or in
tucks or plaits, and the waist, always
with blouse effect in front. matches the
skirt-that is, if plated or tucked, the
same effect is seen in the waist, while
If the skirt is comparatively plain the
waist has yoke or collar of lace out
lined with narrow velvet ribbon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
FOR THE CHILDREN
A boys Poem.

William Cullen Bryant, the famous
American poet, began writing verses at
the early age of eight. His father was
doctor, being also very fond of the
study of botany, and had accumulated
quite n complete library of volumes
devoted to these two subjects. Young
! William was great reader, devouring
everything that came in his way, and
of course very early explored the con-
tents of this library. Thus he was in
troduced to the study of nature, but it
was the subject of death, with which
he was confronted in the medical
| works, which made the most profound
impression upon him. So deeply was
he stirred by its consideration that he
composed a poem, for which he coined
name, calling it "Thanatopsis, or a
View of DEATH
After having completed it. why we
do not know, he did not show it to any
one, but hid it away in his fathers
| desk. Doubtless he soon forgot its
whereabouts, for soon afterward he
left home to study law and then to
practice his profession in a neighboring
town, never having disturbed the COM
position. Meantime the North Ameri-
can Review had been started, and DR..
Bryant, happening to find the poem in
pigeonhOle of his desk. sent it to the
editor of the new publication. He was
delighted with it and showed it to the
we'll known critic. Richard II. Dana.
He Immediately exclaimed: "You have
been imposed upon. No one on this side
of the Atlantic is capable of writing
such verses"
| But of course it soon became known
that this famous and inimitable poem,
so well known and dear to all, the
equal of which. it is claimed, has never
been written by one so young. was
composed by young Bryant before his
departure from home and when he was
but boy, less than nineteen years of
age.-Robert B. Buckham in American
Boy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
Embroidered Shirt waists.

There are embroidered shirt waists of
crepe de chine and of liberty silk. which
are prepared in patterns for making
up. These are suitable for all kinds of
semidress occasions; in fact, as one
better be too plainly than overdressed
they will be found to serve for many
functions. These waists are expensive,
possibly more so than anything of the
kind in stock in many years, but they
are so dainty and in such unquestion-
able taste that they are a very safe
investment. The fronts are unusually
decorated with medallions of lace, or
seem themselves to have once been
near to the lace pillow, for the handi-
work is exceedingly dainty. There are
tiny tassels and suggestions of fringe
in silk and chenille, which decorate in
an ornate manner.-Chicago News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21

Girls and boys. especially girls, don't
allow yourselves to get into the habit
that many grown people have of, when
called upon for an opinion of somebody
or something of whom or which they
inwardly disapprove, drawing out
very nice" The attempt to hide
disapprobation, envy Ga fault to which
poor human nature Is sadly prone) and
several other disagreeable things IN
der the thin veil afforded by these two
words is most transparent.
Better tell an honest falsehood, if L
may use the expression, and accord an
emphatic appreciation than to employ
this weak, half way one which is so
easily seen through.
Or, better yet, come out boldly with
the truth. 'Twon't sting a bit more
than very nice. Free
Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
The Very Worst.

Fanny's mother had company to tea,
a gentleman with whom the child was
a great favorite and at whose request
the little girl was allowed, contrary to
the general rule, to have seat at the
table. During the progress of the meal
the little woman was unfortunate
enough to tip over her bowl of bread
and milk. The disaster was so appall-
ing that she settled back in her high
chair and gazed at what seemed to her
utter ruin. AT last. as if the full extent
of the catastrophe had just dawned
upon her, she drew long breath and
said, "And the best tablecloth toosS-
New York Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
THE HIP "REDREssEUR."
DR.. LOrenx's Device Mends CrippIes
Just as He Did.

DR.. LOrenx's Device Mends CrippIes
Just as He Did.
There is every indication that the
Lorenz apparatus invented by the cele-
brated Vienna surgeon to be used in
operations for congenital hip disease
will prove complete success, says the
New York American.
The six children upon whom DR..
Frederick Mueller, the pupil of DR..
Lorenz, operated on a few days ago,
using the device for the first time in the
United States, now rest comfortably
and appear to have their limbs set in
normal form.
The Lorenz hip redresseur resembles
somewhat the skeleton frame of a crib.
At one end is padded support for the
children's backs, at the other are leath-
er sockets in which the feet are strap
ped. At either end are clamps and
screws for adjusting the appliance and
for the stretching process. The redreS-
seur, heavy and silver plated, is
clamped upon the operating table.
The patient is etherized and arranged
with one foot in the fixed leather sock
ct and the other in the movable socket,
adjusted much as a boot is clamped in
a skate. Then DR.. Mueller, holding the
distorted tendons and muscles with one
hand, manipulates the screws with the
other and slowly draws out the foot of
the shorter leg toward its mate. Bit by
bit under the strain of the clamps and
screws, stronger than human hand, the
muscles stretch. The proper length OF
leg attained. the screws are released.
Then the child is taken from the re-
dresseur and placed in n plaster of
paris cast already preDnred
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
STADIUM FOR HARVARD.
1t VIII Cost s175.OOO and Seat 10000
PeoDIe,

AZ ~ hA OOsA PASOsOOO uhO SCht oOSOoV
People,
The Harvard class of 1879, acting I'M
der Professor Hollis inspiration, has
decided to give to the university a
stadium-an athletic field surrounded
by permanent banks of seats-the like
of which is to be found only in a few
of the ancient cities of Greece and TIA
~, says Boston special to the New
York Times.
The structure, which is to cost $1T5,-
600 and to have a seating capacity of
10000, with auxiliary accommodation
for 10000 more people, is to be given
by the class and will stand as a memo
rial of the twenty fifth anniversary of
that class, which is to be celebrated at
commencement next year. If no unex-
pected delay occurs, the stadium will
be completed end dedicated at COM
mencement, 1904.
The stadium is to be constructed of
brick, steel and stone concrete. 1t will
be horseshoe shaped, with the sides
parallel, one end forming an amphi-
theater and the other being open. On
the inclosed field will be the football
gridirons, n running track and a
straightaway, and there will be room
for every kind of field sport with the
exception of baseball 4 unique fea-
ture of the stadium will be covered
promenade around the top above the
SeatS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
Two Thousand Pigs.

A man who lisped wanted to put two
sows and two pigs in his neighbors
pen. The way he asked was this: i
have jutht been purthathing thome
thwine, two thowth and pigth. 1 want
to put them in your pen till can fix
plaith for them" The neighbor remon-
strated, explaining that his pen
wouldn't hold 1900 pigs. II didn't thay
two thouthand pigth, but thowth and
pigth" And thus it went on for. some
time until the lisper declared that he
meant not 1000 pigs, but two thowth
and two pigth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
A SPRING COAT.

son. Spring wraps and spring suits
follow so closely ON the heels of Win
ter that they are already on exhibition.
They, too, are palmer and more simple
in design than the winter garments.
The coat here pictured is one of the
new spring models and is made of a
light weight broadcloth in dark shade
of brown, with collar and revers of
white broadcloth and decorated with
white silk There is a cape. and the
sleeves are of the full bishop style.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21

ever since. ! know there is nothing better
for a sick woman who wishes to enjoy per.
feet health and am very pleased to give my
hearty endorsement.
No suffering woman can afford to
ignore such a letter as Mrs. Mcdonald
writes. Her plans and advice have
proved valuable in building up one of
the greatest women's organizations in
the United States and she takes time to
give advice which she knows viii help
you.
Do not delay in securing this medi-
cine. There is nothing to gain and
everything to lose by delay. The choice
is before you. Will or viii you not
secure relief now by taking Wine Of
Cardui? All druggists sell s1.00 bottles
of Wine of Cardui as well as 25c pack
ages of Thedford's Black-D raught.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
Feature of Next G. A. r. Rcunion

The surviving soldiers who served
under Generals Taylor and Scott in
Mexico in 1916 and 1S4T are invited to
be present at the thirty-seventh nation
al encampment of the Grand Army of
the Republic in San Francisco next
August says the New York Tribune.
The pension rolls show that $500 still
live and 1000 dwell on the Pacific
coast. The managers hope to attract at
least 400 of them to the reunion, believ-
ing that it will be their last
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21

States. Thousands of women gather to
hear her lecture everywhere she goes.
The great work she has done for the
Maccabees is appreciated by every
member of the order. She was so abb
sorbed in her work that she neglected
to give her health proper care failed
to take warning that the symptoms of
approaching kidney trouble gave her,
the sallow complexion and torpid liver.
But Wine of Cardui cured her the same
as it has cured thousands Of others and
Mrs. Mcdonald has written this letter in
order that other suffering women may
secure from Wine of Cardui the same
relief she got from it.
.'For four years ! suffered with torpid
liver until my skin looked yellow and dull.
I then found my kidneys were affected and
had severe pains across my back, and felt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
He Kneu Tint sign.

One day the teacher asked the third
grade to tell some of the sure indica-
tions that spring had come. Silence
reigned for a moment, and then john
ny said, cit is always a sure sign Of
spring when we change our under
wear."-Little Chrenicle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21

nervous irritable mother hysercss
unfit to for chidren ruins disposition reacts
herself The trouble
too often is due to the some female
and she is entirely unfit upon
that governing child 1nvolves impossible anything
calmly She cannot help
shattered nerves caused by arrangement system
baekache, headache all
When mother finds quiet with her
children she may be sure that needs and she
do better than e
ms medicine wi! build up her system strengthen her and
children will realize the difference seeing mother quiet
will themselves become quiet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
Latest In Traction Enrine.,

The Automotor Journal of London
describes new traction engine called
the ''pedraif' which literally walks up
stairs with the stride and surefooted-
ness OF an elephant and hauls loads far
in excess of those the wheeled traction
engine can move.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
MRS. IDA MCDONALD,
Supreme Deputy of the Maccabees of the World.

that ! must do something
to regain my health. A
friend advocated your Wine
of Cardui treatm E Mt so
strongly that ! decided to
try it, although I had little
faith in patent medicines.
! am now very thankful that
did so, for within ten days
blessed relief came to me,
and in less than three
months was cured. and
have enioyed fine health
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
A Pretty shirt Waist.

The illustration shows a simple and
attractive design for a shirt waist open
ing ON the side. 1t is gathered top and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
FOR A YOUNG GIRL.

bottom in front, and the sleeve is the
fayorite bishop sleeve. Bands of fat
trimming are used for characterization.
Silk, cotton and wooden fabrics are
equally desirable in the construction Of
this waist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
WOMAN AND FASHION
Spring wraps.

Spring fashions are just at the pres
ent time of absorbing interest to the
modish world. One thing is noted with
pleasure, there is certain simplicity
in the new designs that is really re-
freshing after the wonderfully befrilled
and trimmed frocks of the present sea-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21

fairs. MCDONALD,
iM No. AT Beaubien
Street, Detroit,
Mich, is a prom
inent woman who was
greatly benefited by the
great woman s medicine,
Wine of Cardui. Mrs.
Mcdonald is the supreme
deputy of the Maccabees
Of the w orld, and one of
the most widely known
women in the United
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
DUFFY's PURE MALT VvHlSKEY


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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-09
BONDS FOR LIGHTS
South saltwater Wifi Vote Them Agar,
81 on the Goth. 80 !.

South saltwater VIII Vote Them Auai,
6s on the Goth. - !.
Special to The Journal SO: 49, 81
saltwater, Mimi, Oct 9-The village ~
South Saltwater will hold a special cleo
ton on the Goth to vote on issuing bonds
OF a sum not less than $4,000 or more
than $4,000 for the purpose 81 putting in
an electric light plant. The. sentiment is
strong for the bonds. They were voted
once before, but in sum larger than the
council felt warranted to authorize.
The city council in committee Of the
whole, last night took UP the matter Of
the paving assessments on Myrtle and
Chestnut streets! The city will bear a
part OF the expense and the abutting prom
erty on Myrtle will be assessed at the
rate OF 1925 a front foot and on Chest :
nue. lat the rate of s2.75.; The difference
IN the rates is. due to the fact that the
on Chestnut.
Judge Williston has made an order di-
recttng the Matt Clark children. amonp.
the heirs Of the late Isaac Staples. to
make an accounting with w. G. Bronson.
another heir, who made the fight for them
under an agreement to share In the sue
cessful outcome Of their suit
The City Bowling. league was organized
last night with w. E. Easton president
and Charles r. Mcmillan secretary and
treasurer. There are six teams, and nine
ty games will be played, beginning On the
18th, for prizes. q" \
/ The ST. Croix is 1874 feet above the
low water mark. The current is not so
strong and It is expected the stage will
soon begin to recede. 49, sf.5ss
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-09
HENRY A. CASTIEE'':=.
RESIGNS POST
Continued from. First Page. !

vestigation into the affairs .ofs the post
office department, Mr.. Castle replied in
the negative. f, ( - ia :%,,1 .5
IT know Of no charges, . he said. F.sIf
there were any I would not, of course;
be allowed to resign. The only criticism
OF myself Of which I am aware was made
by Mr.. Tulloch, and I made reply TO his
statement last May. I have, of course,
seen the newspaper statements that. I
would. be reflected upon by the. reports
to be made by Mr. Bristow and by .Messrs
Bonaparte and Conrad. know nothing
as to the accuracy of this report, and can
only say that I shall be prepared to an
swer any criticisms when made. =" - :
My only reason for resigning is that
which has been given. wanted to get
out OF official life, and was especially
anxious to avoid spending the last summer
In Washington. I was urged, however, to
remain until the investigation could be
made, and now that it is over I want to
get out before the congressional season
commences. It may go on Indefinitely,
and l do not care to wait upon Its ter
mination." - II - = ess.s
Mr.. Castle said the report that he
is a director. Of a mining company
which is reported to have been en-
gagged in selling. stock to postmasters
was not true, but added that if he had
been director in a mining company
there would have been no ground for
criticism in that circumstance.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-09
CANADA NOT so ANXIOUS
Sentiment in the Dominion in Favor
Of Reciprocity Seems to
Be Waning.
Special to The Journal.


Boston, Oct. 9.-Wi1liam e. Brig
nam, secretary of the New England
Reciprocity League, has received a,
letter from high official source in
canada, of which the following is the
most important part: IT.
1t is, of course, undeniable that the
anxiety for reciprocity in Canada has
diminished very greatly and the coun-
try would not view the failure of me-
gotlations in the same light as it would
nave done few years ago, still I have
every faith in the probability of Sc
curing the acceptance Of a treaty If
the joint high commission meets. as
I think it will be likely to do, by the
first of December.
Our session is nearing close. We
shall probably complete our labors
some time next week. Propagation
probably will be followed by a com
munlcation between Laurier and SEN
ator Fairbanks If all goes we'll the
date for the commission will then be
arranged. -
We will then get together and see
what can be done. It will, be a meet
Ing of momentous Importance, for we
are either about to establish better
trade relations between Canada and
the United States or enter upon a,
career, where we shall be governed
exclusively by our belief as to what
our own interests require. + feel
anxious to see the end reached and to
know which one of the roads that
lead into a parting of the ways we
shall enter"