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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-02-11
1.-The Stage.
"THE SERENADE" TONIGHT.

For their engagement in this city
which will be at the Spokane tonight,
the Bostonians will present what has
been considered the greatest comic
opera since Gilbert g. Sullivan's "The
Mikado," has set the standard for light
Lyrical compositions The offering will
be the comic opera success "The Sere-
nade,' by the eminent American COM
poser, Victor Herbert, and by Harry
B. Smith, the most prolific of all Amer
lean librettists. 1t was written, too,
while Mr.. Smiths mental works were
not overtaxed by operate orders
from managers eager to duplicate the
Serenades success. The score, it has
been oft repeated, is the most meri-
torious that Mr.. Herbert has ever
compassionate that is the highest
commendation that can be given it.
A New York critic has aptly described
1.-The Serenade,, as "the opera of many
laughs and Herbertian music
The work will be given a presenta-
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WiIIyouheIp a sick Friend?
Gel My Book for Him Now.
Send me no money.

BEND me no money.
Only tell me which book to send.
You certainly know of some one
who is sick-some sufferer who will
offers.
And that book tells Of a way to
help. Tells of a way so certain that
/. as physician. offer that help on
trial. The book tells how for 80 years
In hospitals and at bedsides 1 search
difhcult diseases. 1t tells how / per-
fected my prescription-Dr. Shops
Restorative. How by scientific ex-
pertinent / traced out the causes that
bring on chronic diseases.
/ found invariably that where there
was weakness. the inside nerves
were weak. Where there was a lack
of vitality that the vital nerves lack
ed power. Where weak organs were
found / always found weak nerves.
Not the nerves commonly thought of,
but the vital organs nerves. the in
side--the invisible nerves.
This was a revelation. Then my
real success began
Then l combined ingredients that
would strengthen, that would vitalize
these nerves. That prescription 1
called restorative. 1t is known the
world over now as DIR. Shoop's Re-
storative. After that did not fail to
u.
the extremely difficult cases my fail
ures for five years We're one in each
forty treated. / found cancer incur
able. Cancer is for surgery, not medi-
cine.
Then how to get this prescription
thought. i must announce 1t in the
public press. But, thought I, will
they realize the truth of my discov-
ery-the real power of DIR. Shoop's
Restorative? Then a way came to me
like an inspiration. Il will offer it
10Th TO the sick on trial; Then they will
l wrote reliable druggist in each
city and village in America They
agreed to cooperate with me. Now
by any sick one, DIR. Shops Restora-
tive can be taken on trial. For a full
month ! VIII let you use It entirely
at my risk
Send no money Just write me for
the book you need. When ! send it
i will tell you of a druggist near by
who Will permit the months trial
Use the restorative a month. Then
decide. If you say to the druggist
1T did not help me-" that will relieve
you or any expense whatever. He will
bill the cost TO me.
mind OF all doubts as to what DR..
6hoop's Restorative can do. No mat
ter how prejudiced, you can not dis
pute this absolute security / offer
You can not resist an offer like this
II you are at all sick.
II you have a weakness, write me.
II you can't do things like you used
to do them. tell me about 1t
Write In confidence. As a physician
VIII tell you way to help. Get my
book now--today
Address DR.. Shoop. Box $500, Ra-
Mild cases. not chronic, are often
cured with one or two bottles. At
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piled Beevor. still below his voice.
I'D rather be excused. To tell you
the truth. old fellow, I don't alto
gether fancy the looks of him. And
it's my opinion" he added that the
less you have to do with him the, bet
ter. He strikes me as a wrong 'un,
old man"
mo, no." said Horace. Eccentric,
that's all; you don't understand him. :,
Receive news" began the Jinnee,
after Beevor. with suspicion and dis
approval evident even on his back
and shoulders. had retreated to his
own room. "Suleyman the son of
Daood sleeps with his fathers" s.
Il know" retorted Horace, whose
nerves were unequal to much refet-
ence to Solomon just then. so docs
Queen Anne" &
II have not heard of her. But arr
thou not astounded, then. by my It'd
ings?"
II have matters nearer home to
think about said Horace dryly. Il
must say, Mr.. Fakrash. you have
landed me in a pretty mess"
Explain myself more fully. for !
comprehend thee not"
why on EARTH" Horace groaned.
couldn't you let me build that house
my own way?"
Did 1 not hear thee with mine
form the task? Thereupon I deter
mined that no disgrace should fall
upon thee by reason of such incom-
petence. since 1 myself would erect
a palace 50 splendid that it should
| cause thy name to live forever. And
behold. it Is done!'
at u.s." said Horace. land so am +.
I don't want to reproach you. I
quite feel that you have acted with
the best intentions; but, oh, hang 1t
all! Can't you see that you've abso-
lutely wrecked my career as an archi-
tect?"
'"That is thing that can not be-"
returned the Jinnee. seeing that thou
hast all the credit"
"The credit! This is England, not
Arabia. What credit can l gain from
being supposed to be the architect of
an oriental pavilion. which might be
all very well for Haroun-al- Raschid,
but l can assure you Is preposterous
as a home for an average Briton?"
yet that overfed hound" remark
ed the Jinnee, expressed much graft
fication herewith"
Naturally. after he had found that
he could not give a candid opinion
except on all tours. A valuable tes-
timonial, that! And how do you sup
pose 1 can take his money? No. Mr..
Fakrash. if l have got to go on all
fours myself for it, l must say, and
1 will say. that you've made a most
frightful muddle of it,"
"Acquaint me with thy wishes!
said Fakrash, a little abashed "f0r
thou knowest that 1 can refuse thee
naught." Y
'Then," said Horace, Boldly.
couldn't you remove that palace dis
sipate it into space, or somethdngg'
verify" said the Jinnee in an ag-
grieved tone, ito do good acts unto
s,Ich az thee is hut wasted time for
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thou givest me no peace till they are
undone.
This is the last time" urged Hor-
ace. Il promise never to ask you for
anything again"
Save for the magnitude Of thy
service unto me-" said Fakrash, IL
would not hearken to this caprice of
thine. nor wilt thou find me so indul-
gent on another occasion. But for
this once-"and here he muttered
some words and made sweeping
gesture with his right hand-"thy
desire is granted unto thee. OF the
palace and all that is therein there
remaineth no trace"
another surprise for poor old
Wackerbath." thought Horace. But
a pleasant one this time. My dear
Mr.. Fakrash." he said aloud, Il real
ly can't say how grateful 1 am to
you. And now-I hate bothering you
like this. but if you could manage
to look in on Professor Futvoye-'
What" cried the Jinnee. Yet
another request? Already"
We'll. you promised you'd do that
before. you know" said Horace.
For that matter" remarked Fax
rash. Il have already fulfilled my
promise"
"You have?" Horace exclaimed
and does he believe now that it's
all true about that bottle"
when l left him." answered the
Jinnee. 'all his doubts were removed
"By Jove, you're a trump" cried
Horace. only too glad to be able to
commend with sincerity. "And dc
you think If I went to him now ]
should find him the same as usual?
NAY" said Fakrash with his weak
and yet inscrutable smile, that is
more than I can promise thee"
But why" asked Horace, "if he
knows all?"
There was the oldest expression In
the Jinnee's furtive eyes-a kind of
elfin mischief, with a sense Of wrong
doing. like a naughty child whose
palate is still reminiscent of Illicit
jam. Because" he replied, with a
Sounu between IL SlSSle ana cnucKle.
because, in order to overcome his
belief, it was necessary to transform
him into a one-eyed mule of hideous
appearance"
What" cried Horace. But
whether to avoid thanks or explana-
tions. the Jinnee had disappeared
with his customary abruptness.
"Fakrash" shouted Horace. INF
Fakrash! Come back! Do you hear?
l must speak to YOU"
There was no answer. The Jinnee
might be well on his way to Lake
Chad or Jericho by that time: he was
certainly far enough away from Great
Cloister street.
(CONTINUED)
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-02-11
NOTICE TO PROPERTY HOLDERS
ON SINTO AVENUE

Notice Is hereby given to property
holders on Sinto avenue. from the
center line of Monroe street to the
center line of Division street, that
the assessment roll for the grading,
curbing and parking of Sinto avenue
in above described district is now in
my hands for collection. and the same
will become delinquent March I. 1904
Said assessments shall bear interest
from date of delinquency of first in
stallment at the rate of six per cent
per annum, and can be paid to the
city treasurer in ten annual Install
ments. the first of which shall be due,
payable and delinquent on the first
day OF March, 1904 and one on the
same day of each year thereafter. to-
gether with interest on the same and
on all unpaid installments
M. II. EGGLESTON.
City Treasurer
Dated Spokane. Wash, February /,
1904.
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NOTICE TO PROPERTY HoLDERs
ON CLARKE AVENUE.

Notice Is hereby given to property
holders on Clarke avenue, from the
center line of Ontario street to the
center line of Huron street, that the
assessment roll for the grading of
Clarke avenue in above described dis
trict is now in my hands for COLLEGE
ton, and the same will become de-
lmquent March / 1904. Said assess
ments shall bear interest from date
of delinquency of first installment at
in ten annual installments. the first
of which shall be due. payable and
delinquent on the first day of March,
1904. and one on the same day of each
year thereafter. together with interest
on the same and on all unpaid INSTALL
ments. NJ. ii. EGGLESTON
City Treasurer.
Dated Spokane. Wash. February /,
1904
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Abusing the Horse.


He will spoil the ami
n
companion your
him a
be spoken
i S
horseman
S
Who abuses
to own a
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-02-11

"The Fatal Wedding" will be the
bill at the Auditorium this evening.
The piece comes well recommended
to those who enjoy comedy. "The
Fatal Wedding" has good cast and
the audience is treated to repeated
surprises, which extend all through
the play.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-02-11

The correspondent who tried to make
capital out of the fact that James
H. Eckles, ex-comptroller of the cur
rency, insisted upon having his fee
for jury service in Chicago court,
though wealthy man, did not make
a hit. This jury service game is such
that even Morgan and Rockefeller are
entitled to get out of it all they can
and Joy be with them.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-02-11
TROUBLE
BREWING

WASHINGTON, Feb 1.-the state
department is officially informed that a
revolution is imminent in Honduras
Martial law has been proclaimed and O
number of arrests have been made
One vessel of the Pacific squadron will
probably be sent to protect American
interests.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-02-11
LOST HIS ARM

Dunk Matheson, one of the Oldest
engineers on this end of the Northern
Pacific, lost his arm yesterday at
Ellensburg. Matheson was reaching
under the engine with his arm through
the wheel when the engine started,
completely severing the arm.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-02-11
GOOD COUNTRY GIRL.

Florence Roberts was seen in a new
role at the Auditorium last night.
Peggy Thrift, the Country Girl" was
the bill and Miss Roberts interpre-
tation of the country girl was quite
a surprise to her many admirers, who
thought she would be disappointing in
anything but emotional drama.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-02-11

ton here quite in keeping with the
Bostonians' high standard. Messrs.
Barnabee, Mcdonald and rockingham
appear in their original roles, while
S. l.. Studley has charge of musical
matters, including, of course, The
Bostonians' artistic. orchestra.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-02-11
NOTICE TO PROPERTY HoLDERs
ON ASH STREET.

Notice is hereby given to property
holders on Ash street, from the center
line of Tenth avenue to the center
line of Fourteenth avenue. that the
assessment roll for the grading and
parking of Ash street in above de-
scribed district is now in my hands
for collection, and the same will be-
come delinquent March / 1904. Said
assessments shall bear interest from
date of delinquency of first Install
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 March. 1904. and one on the same
day of each year thereafter. together
with interest on the same and on all
unpaid installments.
M. II. EGGLESTON.
City Treasurer
Dated Spokane. Wash. February l.,
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FLOODS

wILKESBARRE. Pa, Feb. IL
The flood situation continues to cause
great suffering. Many families were
removed from house tops today. The
great ice gorge at Bloomsbury Is
still intact. The water Is % feet
above normal and Is steadily backing
up. rendering hundreds of families
homeless.
The flood situation il increasing in
danger hourly. Government and
county officials have sent warnings
to all the residents from Sunbury to
Hapsburg. notifying them to seek
higher ground as when the big gorge
breaks Blomburg will be Jamestown
on smaller scale. Cold weather
adds to the misery of the homeless.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-02-11

The most reliable preparation for
kidney troubles on the market is
Foley's Kidney Cure. Chas. McNab,
400 Riverside avenue.
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The board of public works has been
notified that the first installment of
the machinery for the new crematory
has been shipped from Minneapolis.
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Thursdays
Startling Sale!
Special
BlendCOfee
l pound..71c
GUARANTEED.

Limit. two pounds to customer.
One day only. No phone orders for
this coffee received
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DR.. Shops Restorative

Book ] on Dyspepsia.
Book on the Heart.
Book . on the Kidneys.
Book I for Women.
Book 8 for Men tsealed).
Book 9 on Rheumatism.
Al ne DecieP's RlSk
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Fluff demonstration this week.
buildings and cake. A home product.
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S.-P. Co.'S hams, bacon and lard.
California sweet wine. 2 qts. .75o
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S.-P. Co.'s candy fresh every
day.

SIP. Co.'S delicatessen roast meats
and fancy cooked sausages.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03

proach to these is a short wooden bench without a back-the kind that has been popular since the old oak in stern an cestral designs came into favor. But IL takes good Vaulter to make the length of even the shortest of these. Begin by using a low chair. even a ehilds chair, or the piano stool screwed to it's lowest stop. Make run toward the back of the chair, place the hands on it and vault with all the elasticity you can muster. A pile Of bassocks will answer tho same purpose. The greatest difficulty is lack of room in many house. But you will gain enough from this vaultmg to pay for the trouble of pushing back the furniture.
 Pulley weights are pulley weights and there is nothing that replaces them. But if you cannot afford to have them in your house you may get some benefit from window shade-whether shade will feel similar benefit is an open question. It ccr- tainly must be lightly handled If 1t is to survive. Of course it has no weight, so this is to some extent case of Ham let with Hamlet left out; but you can go through many of the satne motions. and the muscles will grow.
 Roll the shade up to the top of the window, then take position with your thumb back and stand with your right side toward the window. Begin train ing by lowering and raising the shade as far as you can reach down and up with out moving your hand upon the cord. Change sides after a count of eight. Ex- pand this exercise by taking a long step
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
JpOrATO MASKERs AS DUMB BELLS

to the side with the outward foot as you
 bring the cord down. This step should
 bend the outward knee while the inward
 remains stiff.
 Now take position with your back to the window and clasp the cord with both hands high above your head. Lower and raise the shade as far as possible. Make your arms do all the work. Facing the window, and standing as near it as you can, go through the same
 motions. Standing with your side to the window. raise and lower the shade with the out ward arm Of you can make your land lord pay for damaged shades).
 Invent changes by lowering the shade
 with one hand and raising 1t with the other.
 There is no necessity of a gym lad der while you have a ladder of any kind about the premises Put on some clothes that are inconspicuous and loose and go forth to your physical culture lesson. Climb Never mind if your small brother hoots- Tell him that you will have more rn,scle to settle with him, if you persist in this training. Climb up and down with | a1, the energy you have and set the blood tinRling. If you have only ladder stair case leading to a city roof, climb that. IT YOU live where breathing space is not sold bv the square inch. if you are the bannv possessor of something bigger and
 more wholesome than city roof' per ! bana VOL can find a tree to climb. Keep climbing In time you may master rope
 and then you have one Of the pest ao-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
A SUBSTITUTE FORA VAVLTING A0RSE !

once d week. Make the brush do the work of the shampoo during the week, Keep your brush clean.
 II. M. MI do not see how the cocoa butter could be the cause of your bust de- creasing in size. but since it has failed to accomplish the desired result sup pose you leave 1t off and try plenty of bathing in warm water. If you kneaded hard, you certainly did wrong You should be very gentle and massage with the circular movement. Vocal culture Is excellent for rounding out the chest and bust together.
 Lorretto.-I am glad that you use cas- tile soap and cold water. As your skin is 80 dry. you might give the face a warm bath every night. That has a ten dency to increase it's moisture. A good cream without glycerine is made by put ting into a jar ounces of white wax, l-2 ounce spermaceti and 1 pint of sweet oil. Place near the fire and let melt slowly. If you have a favorite perfume, add that Oil Of neroli is popular just now for use in cosmetics. It is a refresh ing, pungent odor. Don't use heavy perfume for cold cream and tooth pow der, for it is always with you and you are surt to tire of it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
sInpLE REMEDY FOR CATARRH.
xuek Breathe Hyomei Four Times a
 Day and be Cured.

if a few years ago some one had said KY, can cure catarrh by breathing air ri,arngd with a healing balsam. the idea s,io,lId have been ridiculed ard 1t remained Far that eminent investigator. R. T. Pookb. to discover in Hyomei this method ok Cure.
 Hyornei has performed almost miracl- ious cures of catarrh, and is today rec oRnized by leading members of the medi- cai profession as the only advertised remedy that can be relied upon to do inst what it claims. The complete out sa consists of an inhaler, medicine drop Der ana a bottle of Hyomel.
 Breathe Hyomei through the inhaler for q few minutes four times a day and 1t will cure the worst case of catarrh. It sosfhes and heals the mucous membrane uf the air passages, prevents irritation, ard effects a complete and lasting cure.
 Fn. Montgomery there are scores of we'll known people who say they have been cured of catarrh by Hyomei. If it does not cure you. E. G. Fowler will return the money you paid for Hyomei. This is fhe strongest evidence that can be offered as to his faith in the remedy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
USE THE ROLLING PIN IN THE WAND EXERCISE

drying effect. Uso it every night uhtli the hair is better: but it is Of lar less importance than the massage WHICH aS companies it. It will stimuia'e Inu more for the health of the hair '.a" . a,.S application. Apply the tohlc '" , small quantity to the entire scalp' '.sn begin tho work. DO you unoerstahu '"o massage movement? Plac" the ups ol inc fingers on the scalp. then move the scalp and not the fingers with d cFculdr movement.
 1T S-The advice just given to |" M ouzbt to shit your case. I should adVlse thc shanpoo of soap bark instead or ,,rae,, soan for you. Boil small handiu' oF tbo hnrk strain the water Tn Whch if ie boiled and wash the scalp and halr tborouehly with 1t, rinstng in several cIaar waters. Once month is ofteh orougb for this, but tine brushing should ha gjven every week whether there IS onv sIgn of dandruff or not You know ,vrot an ounce of prevention is worth. Massage vigorously every night With ovirine tonic Don't rub all your hair ont by the roots-men go at this sort or thing so violently.
 c. Apo not wash the tonic out of the scalp directly. Rub it in well. Remem- her that the massage recommended to L. M. is more important than even the tonic You should keep up the circular movement all over the scalp until you feel a pleasant glow. l should hardly advise you to wash the hair more than
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03

Isvervbody who keeps house harbors u,all-eduipped gymnasium. There may s,n advantages in the fashionable ones -.ta-e q single lesson costs dollars and sss,1Iara. but 1t is no reason for a woman Q, rive up physical culture because she ranN afford those dollars and dollars. :xrfan q rolling pin will give her grace, a .sfsr. ladder develop biceps and window SS,aaa causes her chest to expand, she s-an etav at home and pursue the beauty ss,,est with the rest of her sex.
 vn,r kitchen alone will almost furnish .:.A,r 1,ttIe turn hall" You have already S,.sara of flat irons used as dumboells; sh.f was only the beginning of the sys- tem. .- .a,ei1 where the cooks weapons hang and sea what you can find. There IS the roll inn pin to begin with
 Hzr, dnubt you can derive a large amount s,r hanefit from yielding it in the way its s.,ventor. whoever he may have been, m <~.s-a have no idea that he thought s4e rounding out forearms at the tune. put na threw roundness in their way HOW aver. if you choose to hand over thls op- Dortunity for beauty to brloset' you n ca,' sfsll get help from the homely old pm
 1t .en he used in many of the exercises ..,.se are taught for the wand. wand s,s.gsd in a real gymnasium IS much iohse, Ss,an The pin, but it is frequently claspeu s..s1I toward the middle, and in these -sa the pin will serve excellentlE' se lIrht and convenient to hoio'
 rIaan it easily and let the arms fall III w,ssrf Perhaps we are going too fast .ra YOU in correct standing position t6 t6 s..,,,s rs,th? Heels together, toes turned o,ss.-.ra. knees back, shoulders back .,hest forward, head up? You are never never ready for any standing exercise "ilhou' looking well to all these points .h,
 -t v.aking the curve as extensive as so,,r s.SS arms will permit. Raise it fol sv,s,,ty vsr or more counts. This exercise |. xar1ed Is by holding the handles sometime' ew,tS inc palms of your hands outward
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
THE BEAUTY QUEST.
,oMPLETE GYMNASIUM IN EVERY HOME

Rolling Pin Serves Wand-Potato Washers vaulting Horses-Puing Shades Up Down Develop Pulley Weights All These Things and Many More Give vigor Beauty.