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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-03
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SPELLING DOWN.

We all laugh when we make mis-
takes in spelling, but incorrect spelling
Is no joke, as has been proved to
the satisfaction of the common coun-
ell of Evanston, III. Sixteen hundred
errors IN spelling appeared in the re-
vised ordinances of the town. The
revision was intrusted to committee
of the common council and the correc-
ton of errors cost the community sew
eral hundred dollars.
The council committee published a
protest against the importance attach
ed to the misspelled words. With the
rest of us who cannot spell, they claim
that the ability to spell well is gift
from heaven, that to be good speller
is like being born poet or a painter,
and claim that correct spelling is not
test of responsibility and so long as
the meaning is clear nothing else is
necessary.
The council committee, while it does
not go so far as to say that incorrect
spelling is a sign of greatness, insists
that many eminent men, including
George Washington and other states
men, have become great in spite of the
fact that they have been unable to
spell correctly.
Professor j. Scott Clark, ALSO of
Evanston, does not agree withs the
council committee. He insists that any
person with an average memory can
learn to spell and that there il no
excuse for anyone of ordinary intelli-
genoe who continues to misspell wbrds.
! Recently many applicants for a{mis-
sion to the Northwestern university
in Evanston We're rejected becau3e OF
bad spelling and a special schooll was
established for instruction in kthls
| branch.
Professor Clark says that menh and
women who were educated in th& old
district school are better spoilers han
the boys and girls our high schools and
colleges are turning out. Repetition,
Professor Clark says, is the secret OF
good spelling. A word must be spelled
often enough to be thoroughly learned
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-03

COLUMBIA. Mo-, Dec. 3.-The in.
creasng Importance of the dairy in
dustry in Missouri will be demonstrated
at the annual meeting of the State
Dairy association to be held at Clinton
next week. c. II. Ecklcs of the Mis-
souri, Agricultural college will present
figures showing that, although the early
product of the average Missouri milch
cow is about $50, the dairy cows owned
by members of the association produce
annually products amounting to 500
1t is believed that the increased pro
ducton of the cows belonging to dairy
association members is direct result
of organization and annual meetings
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-03
Colorado Y. N. G. A.

CRIPPLE CREEK, Col, Dec. s.
Officers and leading workers of the
Young Mems Christian association are
here from Denver, Pueblo and numer-
Gus other cities for the annual con-
ference of the state organization. The
convention will be in session three
days, during which time there will be
addresses by prominent members and
discussions concerning the future work
of the association throughout the state.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-03

PARIS, Dec. 3.-Paris has gone
wild over another child pianist. This
time the prodigy is a girl. Adeline
de Germain She was born in Blu
chayest Roumanla. and is not yet
6 years old. She Is in Paris with
her father. who Is a musician.
The little girl plays the piano
with the skill of a great artist. She
is also a composer and her compost
tions are acknowledged by the mas
ters of Paris as the work OF n
prodigy.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-03
Forge In a Church.

CORDOVA, Spain, Dec. 3.-This
city possesses one of the most peCu-
liar churches in the world. On Sun
day it is used for a church and or
the other six days of the week it is
used as a blacksmith shop. The
forge in the church dates back from
the time of the crusades, when II
was established for the shoeing- OF
the horses of the knights who were
setting out on their journey to wares
Jerusalem from the Saracens.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-03
One Wife Enoug h.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8. - Reed
Smoot, United States senator from
Utah, does not fear the result of any
inquiry likely to be made into his
life for evidence of a plurality of
wives. He says he has but one wife
and has never had more than one.
He declares Mrs. Smoot, who is to be
in Washington this winter, is the
only woman bearing his name or who
has any right to bear his name and
that Herbert J. Grant lied when he
said both he and Smoot had two
wives.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-03
Is Instruction.

WASHINGTON. D. c., Dec. a.
Under date of November 20 General
Bates, who was. sent to Colorado tc
investigate the strike situation, reports
to the war department that state Of
insurrection exists in Telluride ~ and
Cripple Creek, inasmuch as business Is
suspended by intimidation and the civil
officers are unable to maintain order
He says the federal troops, hotsvcr,
are not required. as there has been no
with the mails. The state
militia afford ample protection.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-03
Sausages and Socks.

ZURICH. Dec 3.-On the occasion
of recent public celebration 5000
sausages were ordered for the feast
which was to be a part of the cele
bration. 1t was found that these saul
sages contained so much aniline as to
make them dangerous, and the water in
which they were boiled was used to
dye the wooden socks for which the
city is famous.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-03
COUGHS, COLDS AND coNsTTPA
TJ0N.

Few people realize when taking
cough medicines other than Foleys
Honey and Tar that they contain OPT
ates which are censtipating besides
being unsafe, particularly for chill
dren. Foley's Honey and Tar con.
tains no opiates, is safe and sure and
will not constipate. Chas. McNab, 400
Riverside avenue.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-03
North
Coast
Limited
Trains Leave Spokane:
FDaily except Sunday
THREE TRANsCoNTINENTAL
TRAINS EAST AND WEST.

North Coast Limited and Twin City
Express operated between Portland.
Ore, and st. Paul and Minneapolis.
Burlington train between Seattle and
Kansas City via Billings.
PULLMAN AND TOURIST SLEEP
ERS ON ALL TRAINS
city ticket office. Ziegler block, cor
ner Howard and Riverside.
Loonl Seattle sleeper on Pacific Eek
press. a. ID. CHARLTON.
A. g, f. A.. Portland, ore.
J. w. HILL,
General Agent. Spokane.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-03
New York All Right.

NEW YORK, Dec. 3.-Platt and
Odell and State Chairman Dunn lunch
ed together today. Odell dictated an
announcement that all had arrived at
a satisfactory conclusion, no friction in
the republican party of the state OF
New York.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-03
Hanging a Privilege.

PEKlNG, China, Dec. Sit is Q
great privilege to be hanged in China
Only prominent persons are executed
in this way. When the person to be
executed is allowed to leave the worle
with his body intact, a silken rope il
sent to him in his prison and he does
the rest
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-03
NOTICE TO PROPERTY HOLDERS
ON VIRGINIA AVENUE

Notice Is hereby given TO property
holders on Virginia avenue. from the
ter line of Cedar street, that the
assessment roll for the sidewalking
Of Virginia avenue In above described
district Is now In my hands for col
lection, and the same will become de-
sessments shall bear interest from
date of delinquency of first INSTALL
ment at tho rate Of six per cent per
annum, and can be paid to the city
treasurer IN ten annual installments,
the first of which shall be due. pay
able and delinquent on the first day
of January, 1901 and ono on the same
day of each year thereafter. together
with interest on the same and on all
unpaid installments.
NJ. H. EGGt.ESTON.
city Treasurer
Dated Spokane. Wash, November
%, 1908.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-03
BETTER THAN A PLASTER.

A piece of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound
on the affected parts is better than a
plaster for a lame back and for pains
in the side OR chest Pain Balm has
no superior as a liniment for the re-
lief Of deep seated. muscular and
rheumatic pains. For sale by all
9ruapiStS
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-03

BERLIN, Dec. "A new device for
the protection OF firemen has just
been tried in Berlin. It is called the
"Parafire" and consists of a head
dress from which an umbrella of
water shoots down, completely COW
ering the fireman and protecting him
from sparks
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-03
REPORT FROM THE REBORN
SCHOOL,

J. G. Gluck. superintendent, Prun-
tytown, w. Va, writes: After try
ing all other advertised cough medi-
cines we have decided to use Foley's
Honey and Tar exclusively in the
West Virginia reform school. I find
it the most effective and absolutely
harmless" Chas. McNab, 402 River
side avenue.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-03
Diamonds as Poison.

MYSORE, India, Dec 3.--There is a
native belief In southern India thA
pulverized diamond is the deadliest and
most certain of all poisons. The native
chiefs all keep supply of this poison
on hand for use as last resource.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-03

1.-THE Press will print brief contribu-
tions on all local topics Of interest.
ahis paper will not be responsible for
any opinions expressed il this column.
Hhe names of writers must in all in
stances accompany the communica-
toni
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-03
USES OF AMMONIA.

Ammonia is a power for good in
the household. A little ammonia in
the water viii cleanse very soiled or
oily fabrics. 1t should never be used
upon plated or painted ware.
The action of any acid is neutralized
by the application of ammonia. Ammo
mia will restore the color of spot
which has been made by an acid. The
ammonia should be diluted.
A little ammonia in the water with
which dress goods or carpets are spong-
ed will brighten them perceptibly.
Ammonia may be substituted for the
borax, and for very soiled garments
it is better than borax Add it direct
ly to the water, about three table
spoonfuls to the wash tub and one
tablespoonful to the rinsing tub. Wet
only two or three articles at time
Wash, rinse and hang out as quickly
as possible.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-03
High" and "L0W."

Mrs. -, the beautiful daughter
Of Senator has sued for d.
vorce on statutory grounds. To COM
plicate the situation Mrs. -, also
of New York, has filed an action
daughter. etc.) to recover $500, 600 for
the alienation Of the affections of the
formers husband. Mr.. (the
man in the case) is brilliant and ac-
complished faverite of New York So
ciety.-News item.
Two items selected almost a
Under classification. become alt
one case as happening in the upper
And
From these two come most of o
sensations and crimes.
whyq
In the smart set: Leisure, lux,
ton. ennui moral weakness, lapses.
With LES Miserables": Poverty,
life, vitiated blood misery, dissipati,
The great middle class"--the sal
the vanities of the leisure high and
of the wretchedly low.
Hagars prayer is best-'Give me
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-03

Mrs. wants divorce from
Mr.. -. She testified that he had
knocked her down many times. On
cross examination she had been drunk
on occasion. Had she consorted with
other men? Well, a few times. Mr..
testified they had quarreled
about other men. Had he been guilty
of affairs with women of the levee ?
Only when he was drunk or mad at
his wife. Dismissed.-News item.
random from the news of one day.
ogether too common, we speak of the
lass" the other in the lower class"
IT divorces. And most of our social
ry, excitement. extravaganza, dissipa-
strain, lassitude, degradation of home
n. crime.
of the earth--has no time to give to
10 disposition to indulge the foulness
neither poverty nor riches"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-03

Eiekst Oalce W70l Riverside Avenue
Phone Main kee.
The Washington times., 1903-01-11
MOODY NOT To NOTICE
ADMIRALS' CONTROVERSY
Evans and Kenny Make Charges
Against Each Other.

No action wiIl be taken BY Secretary
Moody in the controversy which has
arisen between Rear Admiral Robley D.
Evans, commanding the Asiatic station,
and Rear Admiral A. s. Kenny, paymas-
ter general of the Navy, over changes
in equipment and clothing OF enlisted
men The matter is not regarded as Of
sufficient seriousness to be decided Off
cialiy by the Secretary and viii be
dropped.
The trouble between the two admirals
resulted from misunderstanding OF an
order issued by the Navy Department
under which Admiral Evans made q for
nal requisition for q large quantity of
material to effect required equipment
changes. Admiral Kenny returned the
requfsition to Admiral Evans with the
statement that such an Immediate and
wholesale change as contemplated BY
the reuuisition was contrary to the in
terests OF the Government and hat If
carried out there would be on hand a
large supply Of old material, which it
was desirable TO use before the new was
drawn upon This communication Ad-
miraI Evans referred to the Secretary
OF the Navy. with the comment that Ad-
miral Kenny had Improperly treated a
brother officer and had questioned the
wisdom of an order issued BY the Sec
rotary of the Navy
The matter was referred to the Bu-
reau Of Navigation. and Captain Cowles
sustained the position Of Admiral Ken
ny. The papers We're then sent 70 Ad-
n1iraI Kenny who returned them with
the comment that Admiral Evans had
been guilty OF violating the naval regu-
Iations and also Of misconduct in fail-
ing 10 furnish q copy Of his charges, a
requirement which Admiral Kenny did
not overlook in his own accusations
against Admiral Evans, by mailing q
copy of them to that officer
The Washington times., 1903-01-11
BISHOP 8ATTERLEE
ILL AT HIS HOME
Suffering From Slight Cold, Suspends
His Duties.

The RI Rev. Henry J. Satterlee. bish-
OF. Of the diocese Of Washington. is con
fined to his residence on Highland Ter
race suffering with a severe cold. which
hc contracted several days ago. Although
bis condition Is considered by no means
serious, the bishop has been much in
convenienced by the illness, having been
compelled 10 temporarily suspend his &C
tive duties He is attended By pr. N. f.
CuthbeTt
Bishop Satterlee's Illness began with a
slight cold, which developed into an at
tack Of Iaryngitis. He is scarcely able
TO speak above. q whisper, and on this
account has been iucapacitated for work
At his residence last night it was said
that he was unable 10 see visitors, al
though not confined 10 his room. Unless
the maIady should take an unexpected
turn, he viii have entirely recovered
within few days.
The conservation Of Epiphany Chapel
which had been scheduled to take place
al II o'clock this morning. and at which
the bishop was to have oficiated, has
been postponed 10 a later date
no alarm IS felt over the distinguished
cleTgymau's illness.
The Washington times., 1903-01-11
EAGLES WILL FLY To
LAFAYETTE SQUARE

The demand for seats for she second
annual benefit 81 Washington Aerle, 40,
10. Fraternal Order OF Eagles. is large,
ana Indications are that this event VIII
be a record breaker IN point OF aytead-
ance-
The performance viii be given at the
Lafayette Square opera House tomorrow
evening BY tie ward and Vokes comedy
company. ana # Is expected that these
entertainers VIII have much to oner thar
IS new and especially appropriate to
the occasion,
The money raised by this benefit viii
be devoted b. the officers Of the or-
ganIzatIou 10 the assistance Of mem
hers requiring 81. and for the relief and
aid OF widows ana orphans a special
feature OF The bsneft viii be hand
some souvenir program prepared by the
committee.
The Washington times., 1903-01-11
INDIANOLA CASE TO BE
TAKEN UP TUESDAY
President VIII Discuss It With the
Cabinet

President Roosevelt will take up the
Indian0la. Miss, postoHfce matter at the
next meeting of the Cabinet, to be held
Tuesday morning The inspector sent
TO Indianola to investigate the case. re
turned to the city last night and viii
present his report TO Assistant Post
master General Bristow tomorrow morn
ing. Until the report is made. neither
the inspector nor Mr.. Bristow will dis
cuss the case.
Senator McLaurin Of Mississippi called
on the Postmaster General yesterday af-
ternoon and discussed the question with
that official. He presented a dispatch
from p. c. Chapman. prominent at
toruey of Indianola. who stated the
postmistress, Minnie NJ. Cox. closed the
Office voluntarily and left the town. No
violence had been attempted and he
desired the Senator to assure the Post
master General she would be afforded
ample protection if she would return
and open the Office again.
Mr. Chapman asked that the office be
ordered opened at once as business men
were much deferred in their transac-
tions by delays in mail. Postmaster
General Payne told the Senator he hoped
the matter would be settled quickly and
satisfactorily and assured him the mat
ter would receive early attention He
also recalled the fact that the PTesi-
dent had stated he would not ACCEPT
Mrs. Cox's resignation. but wanted the
difficulty settled as soon as possible.
The Washington times., 1903-01-11
|. S. & NJ. RAILROAD
FILES ITS ANSWER
Tells Commerce Commission Why It's
Freight Rates Have Advanced.

The Interstate Commerce Commission
yesterday received he answer of the
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Rail
read 10 the inquiry Instituted early in
December to discover reasons for md
the propriety CT the recent advances in
freight rates on various commodities be
tween New York and Chicago
The answer received yesterday asserts
that in addition TO the Improvements
and expenditures made by their Tail-
road, and mentioned at the hearing be-
there have been other improvements
which nave not materially Increased the
company earnings but which entailed
large expenditure. Moreover, Ehe-e
have been many improvements. such rs
the separation Of railway grades from
public highways at crossings. which have
been requested by public authorities. and
the erection and Improvement for rail
way station buildings. The company
says that demands have been made sor
further improvements and expenditures.
which it is claimed are necessary. Tor
public convenience, at various points on
the Iine of the railroad. and il is the
expressed intention OF the company to
comply with these desires, and that
further and increased expenditures viii
be necessary. The answer also says
that recent legislation has greatly IN
creased the taxes which the railroad
must pay, and that the rates of wages
Of It's employees and the cost of its ma
terials and supplies have also advanced.
The Washington times., 1903-01-11
A JANUARY CLEARANCE OF
WOTnen'S Tailored Suits,
Jackets and Skirts.

Profits have been entirely clipped
off in this great January Sale. We must
rid ourselves Of this immense stock be
fore inventory. There's a saving of from
25 to so per cent on every purchase. It's
your opportunity to get extraordinary
value if you need Suit, Jacket or Skirt.
The Washington times., 1903-01-11
INSURANCE RATE ON
CHAhBERLAIN'S LIFE

LONDON. Jan. l0.-The sensational
r1lu1or yesterday that Colonial Secretary
Chamberlain mad been assassinated IN
South Africa had such an effect at LI0yds
that investors brokers Immediately paid
eight guIneas ger cent on his life TO
pay a loss should he not return safely
10 this country"
When the colonial Office issued a de
NAL Of the report the rate dropped 10
lEg Euineas.
The Washington times., 1903-01-11
Talk of Field ManeuVerS to
Take Place Of Annual En-
Campment-Plans, if Any.
in a Tentative Shape
Preparing for Rifle Matches.
Change in Uniform May
Affect Local Bilitia-Rela-
tive Rank Of Officers.


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tloilal lIlaI aslheA nave l'aIlls started OF
theH winter dHtles--S1Is e' pfalllce, reg
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The Washington times., 1903-01-11
COlOred Dress Goods

Atwood Crepe de Chine. IN cream.
pink. light blue. red. and gray. ali
reese mbles the more expensive
silk goods BY that name RRT
I inches wide soc value, at, a Akt
yard ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. W
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-12-23
Caught In North Carolina.

Middlesboro, KY, Dec. 10
Charles Nellens, who is charged
with killing Alice Lamb here sew
era' weeks ago, has been crptur
cd in North Carolina. Will Mel,
lens and Phil Haynes, who are in
jail in Pinevllle, KY, under the
charge, have confessed and state
that Cherries Nellens hired them
to do the killing. They also con-
meet him with the Wentz ,disap
pearance, stating that he aided in
the abduction of the young Phila>
delphian.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-12-23
Arkansas Governor Fights.

Hope, Ark, Dec. 19.-During
JOINT discussion here today be-
tween the three candidates for the
Democratic nomination for gov
ernor, personal encounter oc-
Cured between two of the, candi-
dates, Gov. jeff Davis and Asso-
ciate Justice Carroll D. Woods of
the supreme court. Gov. Davis
struck Judge Wood on the head,
causing blood to flow freely. AS
Judge Wood attempted to reta-
late he was seized and kept from
reaching the governor. Later he
dlsengaged himself and struck the
governor on the arm. Z
The principals were arrested
and placed under bond for their
appearance in the mayors court
Jan. Is.