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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-13
The Nan Without 4 Shadow

At last l sat down at the extreme
point of Lombok, my eyes turned to-
wards the southeast. lamenting that
1 had so soon reached the limits al
lotted to me, and bewailing my fate
as a captive in his cell. Thus was l
shut out from that remarkable coun-
try, New Holland, and the islands
of the southern ocean, so essentially
necessary to a knowledge of the earth.
and which would have best assisted
me in the study of the animal and
vegetable Kingdoms. And thus at
the very outset. / beheld all my la
bors condemned to be limited to mere
fragments.
Frequently in the rigorous winters
1 have rashly thrown myself on drift
ing ice between Cape Horn and Van
Dieman's Land, in the hope Of effect
ing a passage to New Holland, reck-
less Of the cold and the vast ocean,
reckless of my fate, even should this
savage land prove my grave.
But all in vain--I never reached
New Holland. Each time, when de-
feated in my attempt, I returned to
Lombok; and seated at it's extreme
point, my eyes directed to the south.
east, l gave way afresh to lamenta
tons. I tore myself from the spot,
turned to the interior of Asia, Set
ting out at morning dawn, / travers-
ed it from east to west, and at night
reached the cave in Thebes which
had previously selected for my dwell
ing.
AS soon as daylight visited Europe
my first care was to provide myself
with articles of which 1 stood most
in need. First of all a drag. to act
on my boots; for 1 had experienced
the inconvenience of these whenever
1 wished to shorten my steps and
examine surrounding objects more
fully. A pair of slippers to go over
the boots served the purpose effectu-
ally; and from that time I carried
| two pairs about me, because I fire.
quently cast them off from my feet
| in my botanical Investigations, with
out having time to pick them up,
| when threatened by the approach of
| lions. men or hyenas. My excellent
watch, owing to the short duration
Of my movements, was also on these
occasions an admirable chronometer.
| l wanted, besides, sextant, a few
philosophical instruments and some
books. TO purchase these things l
made several unwilling journeys to
London and Paris choosing a time
when l could be hid by the favoring
clouds. AS all my ill-gotten gold was
| exhausted, l carried over from Africa
some ivory, which is there so plenti-
| full. in payment of my purchases
taking care, however, to pick out the
smallest teeth, in order not to over
burden myself. l had thus soon pro-
| vided myself with all that l wanted
and now entered on a new mode of
life as a MISUNDERSTANDING over the
globe-measuring the height of the
mountains. and the temperature OF
the air and of the springs-observ.
ing the manners and habits of animals
Investigating plants and flowers
From the equator to the pole, ant
from the new world to the old, l was
constantly engaged in repeating ant
comparing my experiments.
My usual food consisted of the os
trich eggs, sea-birds. with a few
fruits. The tobacco plant consoleC
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-13
D.. Shops Rheumatic Cure
Costs Nothing if It Falls.

ANY honest person who suffers from
Rheumatism is welcome to this offer.
For years searched everywhere to
find a specific for Rheumatism. For
At last, in Germany, my search was
rewarded ! found a costly chemical
that did not disappoint me as other
rheumatic prescriptions had disap-
pointed physicians everywhere.
l do not mean that DIR. Shops
Rheumatic Cure can turn bony joints
into flesh again. That is impossible.
But it will drive from the blood the
poison that causes pain and swelling.
and then that is the end Of Rheuma-
tism. / know this so well that i will
furnish for full month my Rheu-
matte Cure on trial. / can not cure
all cases within a month. 1t would
be unreasonable to expect that. But
most cases will yield within 80 days.
This trial treatment will convince
you that DR.. Shops Rheumatic Cure
is power against Rheumatism-a
potent force against disease that is
irresistible.
My offer is made to convince you of
my faith. My faith is but the out
come Of experiepce-of actual knowl-
edge. know what it can do. And
l know this so we'll that ! will fur
write me a postal for my book on
Rheumatism. will then arrange with
druggist in your vicinity so that
you can secure six bottles Of DR..
Shops Rheumatic Cure to make the
test You may take it full month
on trial. II 1t succeeds the cost to
you Is $3.50. If it fails the loss is
mihe and mine alone. 1t will be left
entirely to you. mean that exactly.
don't expect a penny from you
Write me and I will send you the
book. Try my remedy for a month.
| IF II fails the loss is mine.
Address Dr. Shoop. Box 1922, Ra-
cine. wis,
| Mild cases. not chronic, are often
cured by one or two bottles. AT all
| druggists,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-13
Translated from 4. ven
CAamisso, BY Tobias
Mitchell especially for
The spokane Press

hurrying from east to west, and from
west to east--now In chimes of the
south. now in those Of the north:
sometimes rushed into daylight,
sometimes into the shades of night.
I know not how long this lasted. A
burning fever ragged in my veins; with
extreme anguish l felt my senses
leaving me. Suddenly, by an unlucky
accident. trod upon some ones foot.
whom I had hurt, and received blow
in return which laid me senseless.
On recovering, found myself lying
comfortably in a good bed, which,
with many other beds, stood in a
spacious and handsome apartment.
Some one was watching by me; peo-
pie seemed to be walking from one
bed to another; they came beside mo
and spoke Of me as Number Twelve.
On the wall, at the foot OF my bed.
it was no dream, for distinctly read
ton a black marble tablet was in
scribed my name, In large letters OF
gold
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-13
THE DEATH OF MISS HARRIS
Editor Press:

THE DEATH OF MISS HARRIS.
Editor Press:
l would address you line express
ing my appreciation of the beautiful
spirit and language in eulogy of the
passing of one of our estimable town
people by the sinking of the unfortu-
nate Clallam. Not that any should
detract from the sympathy due to
the bereaved of any of its victims,
but this coming so nearly home de-
serves our profound sympathy.
What l wish to refer to is the
beautiful portrayal of her passing in
the columns of your paper. The arti-
Gle was read at the dinner table, and
and received unanimous sanction for
it's sentiments. May your paper long
flourish to voice sentiments of beauty
and uphold morality and true justice
in our community.
Your admirer,
j. w. M.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-13
Press Views to
Cure the Blues

Clergymen, attention! Victor says:
ITO give new shape to an evil is not
u useful task" Is there G principle of
morality at stake in the new crusade?
There is a strong suspicion, in some
quarters, that the whole agitation
about moving the women of the slums
is really for the purpose of providing
the rich revenues for new landlord.
When a man is able to take about
90 worth of bricks and 500 worth of
waste ground, and build a pig stye
rented at $ll week, the thing excites
the greed of low-browed rascals. Let
the preachers look we'll before they
begin the great moral sideshow.
'. When Sergeant Sullivan is on the
witness stand one is reminded of Mr..
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-13
"FUNNYGRAPHS"
By T1ANx r. SEA1I0KT AND TXD
REST OF TIE OLD
CROWD.

"The motto of every attorney in a
losing case" said the rising young
lawyer, should be Try, try again.
"When You have been in the busi-
ness as long as have" observed the
man with the white whskers, "you
will learn that better motto is, Con-
tinue, continue again.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-13

placing still another monopoly in
charge of the town, for the modest
term of IS years. The proposition to
give one man the right to use the
streets of Spokane, for Is years. for
a doubtful public service. Is all right,
and the Press heartily endorses the
plan. 1t practically gives this man
Graves the right to levy taxes .or his
own use. That's all right, too.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-13

According to the newspapers hun
dreds of good actors are without jobs
this season.
That's undoubtedly true. If you
don't believe it, just 60 TO- theatre
some night and listen to those who
have the Jobs"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-13

The ice-men are grumbling that the
crop isn't going to be as large as it
ought to be. Great Scott, what do
they take us for? Has anyone heard
the crop of advances in salaries is
larger, this year, than ever before?
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-13
Letters 10 The Editor

(The Press will print brief contribu-
tions on all local topics OF interest.
This paper will not be responsible for
any opinions expressed in this column.
The names of writers must in all in
stances a,co apany communication
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-13

1t seems that, in Spokane, a man
arrested as a "vag' is fined $50. If
the roll were suddenly called, many
of us d have to go behind the bars
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-13
CONTINUITY

TO ou1D 4 GOLD m ONE DAY
take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money II IL
fails to cure. E. w. Groves signae
ture is on each box. csc. y
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-13

The Press is really alarmed. An
other day has passed and no man has
announced himself for governor.
Surely something is wrong. somewhere!
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-13

Dooley. The chief-of-police says he is
running the force" for the good Of
the public.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-13

What's the matter of asbestos
cigars next Christmas!
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-13

Mayonnaise--,To make good oil
mayonaise, put one teaspoon of 1dry
mustard, half q teaspoon of salt. In
dust of pepper and the yolk Of one
egg into bowl, and mix thoroughly.
Then add, drop by drop at first, tbrea-
fourths of a cup of oil, beating it
constantly during the mixing. If 1T
grows too thick, add gradually two
tablespoons Of vinegar. If it is 10 be
used Immediately add half a cup ef
whipped cream or the white ofsone
egg beaten stiff. MRS. Il. j.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-13

1T believe l will write fable of the
goose that laid the golden egg," said
Mr.. Aesop.
"a fine idea," remarked Mrs. Aesop,
"but think it would sell better if you
said it was hen"
Mrs. Aesop, it will be seen by the
close observer, did the marketing.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-13

HAS your engagement been sue
cess" the reporter asked the star Of
the musical comedy company.
"Such a great SUGGEST" she warbled.
Gle has given me an automobile, a
quart of diamonds and a sealskin and
paid all my hotel bills
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-13

An excessive diet Of sugar, according
to English physicians, tends to dim
ness Of vision and even to cataract.
When the system is overloaded with
sugar there is tendency to deposit
in the transparent fluid which con-
stitutes the the lens of the eye.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-13

Our apple pies are modelled after
those Of an old lady who died years
ago, of whom my wife learned the rule;
they are enjoyed by some people who
will not eat the usual apple pie. The
crust is raised after the baking. and
the apple mashed to a pulp with
knife, the butter, sugar and spice be-
ing put in at this stage. ]. 3.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-13

And besides, what's the good of using
up all of the passengers!
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-13

1t is not always necessary to sew
the ends of the narrow ribbon now 30
universally used in beading on lingerie.
A small bow is to the ribbon IA a
knot to a needleful of cotton, nand
very decorative also.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-13
! The Press Fair Sex |
Z Daily Fashion Hints by the
4 Man Dressmaker. y
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

North Carolina has pure food law
whose rules the state board of agricul-
ture is now prepared to enforce. The
law requires specific and clear labels
upon canned goods, jellies. jams, pre-
serves. butter, honey, baking powders
and various foods. The presence of
antiseptics and preservatives must be
indicated by the labels. The names
and addresses of manufacturers must
appear upon labels.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-13

Where will the athletic club get $500
a month for running expenses?
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-13

I am Wednesday,
Prayer Meetin' Day
When supper comes early,
So Maw'll get away
In plenty of time,
That she may not be late
To hear Sister Whitmer
"Expeeryunce" relate.
This is. thenight that Paw
Goes regular to lodge"
May takes him to task, but
Paw always can dodge.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-13

Why have not the ministers of Spo-
kane sworn out the long expected
warrants for the owners of immoral
houses?
Isn't love a fire? While the COM
mittee on public safety is about it,
may it not be wise to broaden it's
powers beyond fire escapes? Why not
organize to protect us from the old
girls who are bound to propose in
leap year?
Well, why not do it at once-once
and for all? You see Graves doesn't
want anyone else to have any profit.
Quite natural, too. You'll find it
covered under Section VII, Rockefeller
"Blue Book" The town needs Graves
Monopolistic Freight Route rather
than poor men with express wagons.
1t will have the beautiful result Of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
Can You Beat This.

Ahamed Madrali, the big Turk who was beaten by George Hackenschmidt, tbe Russian, in Al seconds the other night in London has press agent who is one of the finest. Thus he talks about his wrestler:
 Daily" he says, "Ahamed, who is an ardent follower of Mohammed, spends his time on his knees praying that he will be successful in his com ing struggle against the Russian non- believer. He is certain that Moham- med will not ignore his prayers be- cause his followers are assured that if they appeal to him with the proper humility of spirit all of their desires will be gratifed. Then casually re- marks the press agent, .'asMadrali is at present undergoing strict course of training. He has, hitherto, partaken Of thirty lamb or pork chops at every meal. but now he has cut it down and K is getting along with sixteen.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
CALL MEMS CARE HlnEoUs,
Modistes Say They Need Lace Collars Ruffles and Buckles to Be Neat.

Modistes Say They Need Lace Collars,
 Ruffies and Buckles to Be Neat.
 At the recent convention in Atlantic City, N. J., of the Merchant Tailors' National exchange the Dressmakers' Association of the United States took a hand, with some startling recon mendations, says the New York Ameri- can. Among them are:
 That men should wear nice lace col lars.
 And ruf1aes on their pants. s..,.s
 Or fancy buckles anyway. gs,
 That mems clothes as they-are now are hideous.
 That the dress of the period of Schil- Ter and Goethe was just too lovely for anything.
 That men ought to go back to silk brooches, plum colored velvet coats and other fine furbelows of the long ago.
 All the members of the exchange gasped save MT. Saunders of Dallas, Tex. He foared: q move that we rise as one man and cry in protest loud and long: Women, you have taken from us everything else. Leave, oh, leave us, please, our trousersr
 Just the same, Mne. Baker, president of the Dressmakers' association, said the tailors ought to think 1t over.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
Base Ball Notes.

Red Waller is playing ball in San Juan. Puerto Rico. sa..y
 Third -baseInan Gesry Wilson has been sold by Nashua to Utica, N Y, for $500.
 z There has been no. rush to buy $4,00O Pittinger from the Boston Ma tiOnals as yet.5x
 Dummy Hoy is said to be the veal thiest of ball players. m His assets are figured at S4O,0OO.
 Herman Long, manager of the To ledo team, will be the highest salar- jed minor league player sin the coun- try. He is said to get $500 month.
 Foxen will be with New Bedford next season. Doe says he doesn' t want him. But he wanted him last season, and the story is that he would use him again if he could hold him.
 One of the bills introduced in the New York Assembly at Albany was by Charles r. Brooks, providing that in counties of more than 100000 and less than 100000 population amateur baseball may be played on Sunday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
THE PUGlLISTS.
ARE FRIENDS
 NO LONGER.
Jack O'Brien Accuses Kid
 MCoy of Crooked Work Result Will be a Fight Other Fighting News.

Philadelphia, Pa, Feb. 6.-"Phil- ! adelphia Jack O'Brien has wired his acceptance of the offer made by the Criterion Club, of Boston, for a six round bout with Kid" Mccoy. In a 1 statement made yesterday he said: Recent developments prove that I was wonged in the Ryan contest. I considered Mccoy as a friend but now I can plainly see his reason for throwing that sponge into the ring. He wanted a match and preferred Ryan for his opponent, but since he
 has included, me he can have my
 game and he will get it promptly O'Brien will insist on fight at 153 pounds and forfeit He will mot meet any one for six weeks. It all happened at the fight between
 O'Brien and Tommy Ryan in Philadel- phia. Mccoy was in Jacks corner, and not only advised, but was suppos-
 ed to root for an O'Brien victory. When Ryan connected with the
 Quaker's midriff and dropped him to the sub-cellar of unconscfonsness
 Mccoy tossed sponge into the ring.
 This act, under orthodox circumstan-
 ces, would have given the fight to Ryan, but the referee was near-sight- ed, and the convenient bell gave the
 home body new lease of life. Mccoy explained his action by say ing that he merely intended to throw
 water on his man and thus revive him,
 but the sponge slipped and thus left
 his hand. Mccoy does not say so, but
 it is very probable that he threw up
 the sponge in arder to prevent Ryan
 from scoring a knockout.
 However, O'Brien approached Nc Coy for his nasty act. Not being par
 tial to reproaches, the Kid" retail
 ated by saying:
 T did what I considered the best
 thing to do under the circumstances" O'Brien retorted with a reflection on the, s'Xid' as a second. -<I may be bum handler" said Me
 Coy, ''but can fight. I can't say as much for some people know"
 "You don't mean mel" exclaimed O'Brien.
 Eff the shoe fiits,'' replied Mccoy you don't have to go far for faces" 7
 5stWhat you really mean,' said 'Brien, .is that you could fight ! once."
 T can now" was McCoy's rejofnd- CT, T cad lick you all right
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
FETCHED UP WITH A HORSE
How a Man Was Gwen & Lesson In
 Humanity.

How a Man Was Given 8. Lesson In
 Humanity.
 George Levine recently drove an old horse and two4year-old colt from Mar. blehead to Port Clinton, O., and took home g sled load of goods. The colt gave out. and he whipped it brutally, says a Toledo dispatch to the Chicago Inter Ocean. When about two miles from home four young men observed the animals distress and asked Levine to stop long enough to give it rest. He refused and again began plying the whip. Finally they took the driver from the seat, unhitched the colt, hitched Le- vine in its place and forced him to help the other horse to haul the load home. Levine baked at first, but the whip induced him to pull. He was nearly dead when he reached home.
 He was arrested by Humane Officer Gill and pleaded guilty to the charge of cruelty before Mayor Eberwein of Marblehead.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
would have to insist that the match be at catch weights.
Oscar Johnson Dyine

Oscar Johnson. who holds the cham pionship of New England as a wrest- Ter, is critically ill at the Hartford hos ftiai. The physicians at the hospital abandoned hope for his recovery day eefore. yesterday and told a friend of ms that he could not live two hours. His marvellous vitality keeps him up, however.
 Mr Johnson's condition is due to a stomach trouble for which he was op- erated upon several days ago. He is a man of splendid physique and a clever wrestler. He is a carpenter and lives at No 2S2 Laurel street, Hartford. He came to this country about nine years ago from his birth place, Sweden. He is a member of the Odd Fellows.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
Jackson After Kelly.

Charlie Jackson. who accepted
 through the Brockton Times the chal. lenge of John E. Kelly, of Water bury, for match, says he is anxious to meet Kelley by February 19 at the latest. 'T would like to take him on at straight mathematician with the strangle barred and the best two in three pin falls to count, the winner to take all the gate. I want this lat ter part about the finances to go. That's the only way to do business, if Kelly insists I'll agree to 75 and 25 per cent. division of expenses. l won't make any other split in the
 money. If Kelly means business he should be willing to post S25 with the Times as guarantee for his appear. shnce Y Jackson said further that he
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
MoRGAN's sNowsHoE TRIP
The E'inancter Showed His Skill Xn a
 Long JauNt st Montreal.

The E'inancter Showed His Skill Xn a
 Long Jaunt st Montreal.
 Aftersg announcing that he would leave Montreal for New York city the other evening, MT. }. Pierpont Morgan changed his plans and sent a message of coincidence to the family of. the late William c. Whitney, says the New York Herald. Only the officials of the Windsor hotel knew that he had decid- ed to keep his party over, and arrange ments were made for meeting at the Montreal Hunt club, where dinner was given by MT. Andrew A. Allan,
 The tramp over the mountain was keenly enjoyed by all, and MT. Morgan showed he was no stranger to snow shoes. He was among the first to ar- rive at the clubhouse. There every thing was ready, and the dinner was enioye9. Covers were laid for twenty six.
 Mir. Morgan and his party went driv ing at Il in the morning. Muf1ed ur in a heavy fur coat and with a fur cap pulled low over his eyes, the fnan- cier started out in double sleigh from the ladies' entrance of the Windsor. Two sleighs were requisitioned. Mir. Morton Patton and MT. Morgan occu- pied one.
 Perhaps never in the history of the Windsor hotel had there been so much mail for one man. An extra boy had to be sent to the postoffice with bag to get MT. Morgan's mail.
 The press of Montreal had never had so much ''poetical news' of a visitor. Here is a good specimen:
 MoRGAN's TIME IN MONTREAL. Take away your Henry Irvings, lay aside
 your Charlie Keenes; Out upon your young and dashing gay
 soubrette just in her teens. They ain't in it; no, tell you, they can t
 touch this act at all.
 Whats it's title? Oh, it's simply stMor-
 gan's Time In Montreal" ae-r4~t - Morgan he may juggle millions, but
 there's one thing he don't know That's the way to keep his balance where
 the swift toboggans go.
 And, although he may be able just to pur-
 chase all he sees,
 He can't purchase graceful movements
 when he's on a pair of skees.