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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-15
His Precaution.

Il am now making 1t rule" said Col.
Stflwell, ito drink with discretion
Have you cut down your allowance?"
mo. take as much as ever. But limit
myself to those brands that are advertised
as being medicinal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-15
GOT HIS HAIR BACK.
WAS PERFECTLY BALD WHEN HE STARTED
TO USE NEWBRo'S HERPICIDE

WAS PERFECTLY BALD WHEN HE STARTED
TO USE NEWBRO'S HERPICIDE.
Frederick Manuel, Maryland block Butte,
Montana, bought bottle Of Newbro's Herpicide
April g. 90, and began to use 1t for entire bald
The hair follicles In his scalp not
dead and in 20 days he had hair all his head.
On July 2 he writes land today my hair Is as
thick and luxuriant as any could wish" New
bros Herpicide works on old principle and with
a new discovery-destroy the cause and you re-
move the effect Herpicide destroys the germ that
dandruf. falling hair. and finally badness.
that with the cause gone the effect cannot re-
main. Stops falling hair at and new
growth starts. Sold by leading druggists. Send
Zoe. in stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co.,
Detroit. Mich. Edward Stevens, Special Agent. 9th
and Pa. avs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-15

Six hundred ministers attended a dramat-
ic performance in New York yesterday and
enjoyed it. The very least the actors can
do is to return the compliment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-15

This is said to be backward season for
snakes. The news will be received with
delight in Kentucky.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-15
DUTY and Inclination.

The small boy soon will swimming CO.
And stern reproof shall not be spared.
His father does his duty, though
He would go swimming If he dared.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-15

Representative Moon has been renominat-
ed and the threatened eclipse did not take
place. It is to be hoped that he did not
by getting into the fourth
auarter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-15

A Russian anarchist was blown to pieces
by his own bomb. The government had set
him a suggestive example in the Port Ar
thur mine explosions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-15

The Mad Mullah has escaped again. He
has become the continuous performance
of the British war office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-15

The guns in the British navy are said to
be antiquated. The Japs have not had
theirs long enough for them to go out of
Styie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-15

Russia is in the market for warships and
will have to keep busy II she intends to fill
all vacancies as fast as they occur
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-15

Many GAL" said Uncle Eben. "has had
trouble by not realizin' dat bein' good
dancer dom necessarily guarantee young
man mo- dan six or seven dollars week
down to de sto'."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-15
A Much More Difficult Tas

why aren't you as smart as some OF
these story-book deteetives?"
Il would be- answered the plain clothes
man. 'if I could follow their method and
invent a crime to fit my theories instead of
inventing theories to fit crime"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-15

Another season of strikes Is upon us.
And may the home club make them when
the bases are full.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-15
SHOOTING STARS.

Spring flowers are still being grown with
steam heat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-15

Winter seems to like the lap Of spring.
It Is a cold seat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-15

This April weather Is better for polar
bears than butterflies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-15

The check presented to the Catholic Uni
versity was a good sized one in more ways
than one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-15

The OIL stove Is more useful than the ice
cream freezer.
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The Deficiency.

so Bifins new patent food wouldn't
SELF"
mo"
I understand it was very good food, too"
Yes. The food was all right. But the
advertising pictures weren't funny enough"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-29
TO SETTLE SCALE
OF MINERS WAGES

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 29.-Opinion
is at variance as to the probable out
come Of the annual wage scale con-
ference begun here today by repre-
sentatives of the coal mine operators
and the united mine workers. but 1t
Is generally conceded that the con-
ference Is one Of the most important
Of the kind yet held, not even except
ing that which preceded the great an
thracite coal strike.
When the miners left Indianapolis
last year they did so with a 14h per
cent increase in wages. Record
breaking industrial conditions making
unprecedented demand for coal, the
shortage of coal for all kinds of con-
sumption, due to the strike in the an
thracite region. the wrath Of the pub
lie at the operators caused by the
coal combines. and the fact that the
mining industry was about the only
one that had not shared in advanced
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-29
Republicans
VIII Feast

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Jan. H.
The republican leaders of the Key
stone state have rounded up here for
the purpose of attending the great,
banquet to be given in Horticultural.
hall tonight in honor Of United States
Senator Penrose. The affair In intend
ed to be not only personal tribute
to Senator Penrose. but also a. q
jubilation over the republican victory
In Pennsylvania at the November
election. Senator Quay. Governor
Pennypacker, former Governor Stone.
Mayor Weaver and scores OF other
prominent members Of the party have
accepted invitations to be present.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-29
WOES OF MANY
MARRIED PEOPLE
They Whisper Them Into the Ears Of Judge Kennan and
He Mods His Head as He Applies the Judicial
Ak to the Marital Knots.

She has endeavored to return to her
old home even since her husbands de-
sertion. but received no encourage
ment from him. After hearing her
testimony Judge KEENAN, nodded her
head and she was free, free from her
husband and free to assume her
maiden name Of Miss s. M. Tonhofer.
Lena Pahl was granted divorce
from William Pahl on the grounds Of
drunkenness and cruelty. as was WIN
fred Elzenhoefer from Charles Elem
hoefer on the same grounds. May
Yarbrough pleaded for a divorce from
Lafayette Yarbrough on the grounds
of desertion and the court saw its
way clear to grant her request. Hat
tie Belle Wright told OF the absolute
disregard her husband, Stephen
Wright. had for his marriage vows.
Mrs. Wright is a songster in one Of
the local variety houses. while her
husband Is a musician in the city.
Her story was one of desertion, fail
IRE to provide, and drunkenness. BY
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-29
"A new "STUNT" PROPOSED BY THE ).
SMART SET OF SPOKANE SOCIETY
They Will Turn Out the Lights in the Boxes and No Longer
Subject Themselves to the Vulgar Gaze Of the
Parquette and Dress Circle

Visitors at local playhouses need
not be surprised if at the next per-
'formances given there they behold
the boxes in darkness. This, It seems,
is the latest stunt of swell society"
Then it's nice to sit in a box,
quietly, with your friends-when the
box is darkened, of course. You see,
when there is blaze of incandescents
thrown out from the lights in the
boxes 1t is quite the most natural
thing in the world to rubber" stare
and ponder over her" and his" dress
and what the occupants wear in the
way of jewelry; how the hair is
dressed and all that sort of thing.
There was once time when those
who could afford the luxury Of
Sparks took especial delight in ex-
hibiting them to the eager gaze Of the
masses, who also took a mutual de-
light in having the 400" do this, be-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-29
. Regular
Battle

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 2s-In a
desperate highlander war in China
town at o'clock this morning, two
men were wounded in an exchange of
~ shots. Thos. Stellman, a Waterman,
was shot in the thigh, not dangerous;
How You, a highlander, was shot in
leg by Stellman. You and two COM
panions started out to clean up some
Hop Sing and encountering one began
shooting. The fire was returned and a
running battle followed, continuing un-
til Stellman appeared. A bullet soon
put him down and the highbinders
were about to kill the man they were
after, when Stellman arose and shot
You, who was arrested. The others
escaped. Further trouble is expected.
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in New York bereft Of all her BRIL-
liants, and in a very simple attire.
The rest of the smart set was dumb
founded for the time, and Mrs. Van
derbilt had to explain. 1t appears that
when introduced to the Russian en-
press during her late European tour
she had made elaborate preparations
according to her idea OF how an
American woman should bedeck her
self when about to be presented to an
empress. All her finest jewels were
brought into commission and she had
a makeup" divine. But what was
her chagrin when she was ushered
into the presence of the foremost
lady of Russia to find that person
attired as simply as a girl at q semi
nary.
OF course. when the smart SET is
bereft of all it's fine trimmings, what
is the need Of lights in the boxes?
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-29

A bitter campaign is about to be
started against the denomination of
Governor Henry Mcbride at the con-
vention this year. The governor has
expressed confidence in his renomina
ton. which feeling he bases upon the
urgent solicitation of many republi-
cans of the state. One particular
matter which it is the intention of the
opposition. as well as those of other
parties, to use in influencing votes
contrary to the governors wishes is
the veto of the railroad tax bill. They
will charge the governor with veto
ing this bill on account of his pet,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-29

a nod Of the head she Is now free to
support herself as best she can.
Then came a mana lone man upon
whom marriage had worked hard
ship. His name was Edmund w.
Flowers and he introduced to the
court freak in the shape of silent
woman. He secured a divorce from
Ida B. Flowers on the grounds Of
cruelty. citing instances where his
wife hurled dishes at him and reduced
him to submission with piece OF
cordwood. He complained that his
wife was sulky and sullen, refusing to
speak to him and ignoring him COM
pletely. When she did deign to speak
her words were anything but affec-
tionate. So. cruel and contemplate.
the plaintiff alleged, were her actions
that he moved from the fertile prai-
ries Of Iowa and took up his abode
in the strenuous west The decree
was hastily granted and Flowers can
now return to Iowa and live in peace,
IL he so desires.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-29
LULU PRINCE KENNEDY
ACQUITTED OF MURDER

KANSAS CITY, Jan. 29.-Mrs.
Lulu Prinee-Kennedy was today acquit-
ted on the charge of numbering her
husband. Her plea was emotional in
sanity. This was the second trial,
the first having resulted in conviction
and sentence of 10 years. Three
Years ago she shot six shots into her
husband and kicked the dying man in
the face, saying: You'll never be-
tray another girl The cause of the
killing was his suit for divorce, al
leging the marriage was unjustly forced
upon him by her father and brothers
with revolvers.
Mrs. Kennedy collapsed in court
yesterday when her mother from the
witness stand revealed the fact that
the prisoner was married to John
Kramer, a local attorney, soon after
her convection at the first trial, and
when she was sentenced to 10 years
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-29

wages, all contributed to the success
fu1 demands of the miners for sub
stantial increase in wages. .-.
This year the conditions are ma
terially changed. Industrial condi-
tions are not so good, the operators
assert that there is overproduction at
the mines and prices have been seek
ing lower levels. The result is that
the operators have come to the pres
emit, conference prepared to make de-
mands for a decrease in wages, and
probably, as bluff, at first demand
ing a@15 or 20 per cent reduction. AS
q lcounter move the miners scale COM
mittee will make a demand for an in
crease. amounting to about 10 per
cest. Notwithstanding these conflict
Il demands it is believed that
neither side expects to accomplish it's
arfA6nnced purpose, but that both will
be satisfied, on the other hand. to al
Tow wages to stand pretty much as
they are at the present time.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-29
Blaze
IN Chicago

CHICAGO, Jan. 2o.-Fire broke out
in building adjoining the Masonic
Temple this morning, causing an ex-
plosion of chemicals. Miss Mary Nor
va, a young woman, was fatally in
jured; Chemist Rudolph seriously and
several slightly. The flames Quilted
the fifth and sixth floors, occupied by
gas-mantle factory; damage $4,000.
The sensitiveness of Chicagoans to Ere
was again demonstrated by blocked
street until it was impossible for the
police to clear them.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-29
H0N0RS FOR J. ]. BROWNE

Now that the Ann Arbor men are
getting together many new names have
been added to swell the list of cold
grads" and the necessity of choosing
president for the association is re-
ce.ying a great deal OF attention. j.
j. Browne. of the class of '6s received
with great favor. 1t is more than pro-
bable that he win be the first presi-
dent of the organization in this section
of the country.
There have been Michigan men in
Spokane for years. but there has been
no association here. a movement was
started some time ago TO gather the
Spokane residents into an organization
but it has since been thought that Il
would be much better to extend its
scope 10 the other towns in the Inland
Empire.
Many of the professions in Spokane
are represented in the lis. Of members.
The following Is a partial list of the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-29

cause the common mortal in a two,
four or six bit seat could wonder why
it was he or she had not been blessed
with some of the good things of
Croesus, and could sit in a box ad-
mired Of all eyes, looking very i'm
portant about 1t.
But, as it happens. the Weather
class Of this city seem to be just a
little different from those Of the east
ern cities. They have the rocks" all
right. lots of them, too, but for some
unaccountable reason they do not
seem to care to flash" them like
their eastern folks do.
But, nevertheless. this new stunt"
of the eastern smart set is liable to
take hold here in Spokane at any
time. The darkened box is already
the go in New York
1t was Mrs Vanderbilt who intro
duced the simplicity" business The
other night she appeared at an opera
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-29

II the divorce court Is a cure for
the wrongs and burdens Of married
life. there are six happy women and
one man in Spokane this afternoon.
In every instance save one the wrong
doer was the man, bad man. BY a
nod of his head Judge KEENAN, united
the knots which previously had bound
the injured party to the negligent
spouse.
Ida NJ. Vickers was the first one to
be freed. Hers was a story Of cruel
ty. Told Of the many injuries in
flicted upon her by her husband,
George Vickers, and the court thought
1t best that hereafter she be put be-
yond the reach of her husband that
was.
Next came Sarah M. Hey. She told
Of the desertion Of her husband. Left
alone in Vancouver, B. c., without
money or friends, awaiting the sum-
mons to come to her husband. a sum-
mons that never came, she finally
came to her mother here in Spokane.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-29
Two
Bandits

A small boy, full of enthusiasm and
information, bolted into the Northern
Pacific freight Office and announced
that he had just been talking with a
couple of boys each of whom had two
revolvers and both had money.
Thinking that perhaps the youthful
sleuth had "got line" on the Juvenile
purse grabbers, word was telephoned
to the police station. Officers were
immediately sent to the railroad yards
but were unable to locate the young
bandits with the surplus artillery.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-29
Flowers for
Mckinley Tomb

CANTON. O.. Jan. 29.-Wreaths
and other floral tributes in abundance
were received for the decoration Of
the Mckinley tomb today, this being
the anniversary of the martyred
presidents birth. The flowers came
from all parts of the country and
among them was a magnificent bou-
auet sent by President Roosevelt
from the White House conservatory.
Mrs. Mckinley visited the tomb this
morning and personally superintendent
the arrangement of the floral tokens
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-29
ThuPStOn
Scandal

CHICAGO. Jan. 29.-The Tilbury
trial attracted another immense
crowd this morning. The attorneys
had a conference with the judge in
chambers which resulted in placing
Mrs. Thurston on the stand. She was
nervous and apprehensive. The So
ciety audience was hushed to a great
stiffness while she told OF Tilburys
dismissal and the causes leading
thereto.
Under cross examination she ad-
mitted having taken long automobile
tours with him as chauffeur, not al
ways accompanied by other women
friends. She stopped at various ho-
tells. She denied ever occupying the
same room. although she admitted
they occupied adjoining rooms. She
also denied having registered at Dix
on. ILL.,. as ]. II. Gordon and wife
She said when Tilbury left he pre-
scented her with a demand for money.
She tore up the letter. but saved tl0
pieces. which she pasted together ana
gave her counsel.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-29


J. P. O'Brien, superintendent Of the
o. r. s. N, is in the city from Port
land. TO
Assistant General Passenger Agent
Clelland of the Northern Pacific has
returned to this city.
All railway lines are making special
preparations to ward against the
many disasters which follow every
time the weather moderates. Last
spring proved a history of disasters
for the railroads and all possible eff
fort is being made to prevent repe-
tition Of the tieups this year. Just
as soon as the thaws start in the
mountains. which may be very soon,
extra gangs will be employed to
watch all places where there is any
likelihood of land or snow slides.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-29

sentiment for open gambling places.
Many merchants feel the town is not
what II was. Within 100 miles of
Spokane are 80 smaller towns. whose
citizens are fond of bucking the tiger,
roulette. electric keno. poker and
other games. These citizens would
pour in, in droves, ana bring tens OF
thousands OF dollars. AS 1t Is, they
give Spokane the slip, and go to Lew
iston, Idaho, and other more favored
points"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-29
Cribs" From the Pulpits.

II would grave
leading Sunday
"a
Sunday built thieves Mothers fathers
and guardians
to attend such
asking questions
dinner party asking: what thing called
The mother terribly shocked fell
guests became extremely embarrassed
my dear girl" said faherly old the head Of
the table you in q crib baby"
This
child insistent
what Rev. Lambert talks about, Sunday"
That
Of the Missouri
But excite the curiosity girls and all this
thieves pupit-whats applause?
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-29
hangman Bridge.

At 8 o'clock tomorrow morning the
contract to build the Hangman creek
bridge will re let if, in the meantime
an appeal has not been taken from
the decision OF the superior court in
the injunction suit. The plaintiffs have
FIVE days in which to give notice of
appeal.
The bid of A. L. Snow L Co., Of
$45,9l7 was the lowest made and they
stand ready to sign the contract and
do the work, though it is said Tat
had the commissioners returned their
certified check for 5000, they would
not have bid a second time at SO low a
figure.
During the construction Of the main
bridge temporary foot-bridge for the
accommodation of pedestrians will be
used.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-29
WILL BRING ABOUT
M'BRIDE'S DEFEAT

the railway commission bill, not GO
ing through. This matter 1t Is in
tended to work up and show the in
side Vaccinations in connection with
1t, and an attempt will be made to
prove the insincerity of the governor
in regard to the commission bill.
The governor will be fought hard
in this district on the proposition and
1t is believed that his defeat will be
accomplished by this means and the
added AFFAIR of the Chelan judgeship.
when Governor Mcbride appointed
Victor Martin judge Of the newly Gre
ated district OF Chelan.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-29
Weather Forecast.

"0et or Of this roof and buy
yourself q niokeps worth Of red
apples" said Observer Stewart
to The Press man this morning
as he tossed tho little round
piece Of coin to the reporter.
IT have predicted clear weather
for three days when, as q mat
ter Of fact, neither the sun,
moon or stars have ever been
visible during that time. I'll
get you this time, however, by
predicting for tonight and Sat-
urday partly cloudy and occa-
sionally threatening weather.
The scope Of this prediction is
absolutely without limit. I
shall give myself a little more
latitude in the future.
what do you Newspaper men
do with yourselves during the
day, anyway Are you step
ping heavenward2 Or are you
tearing up the sand and gravel
to get to the nearest saloon2"
NNN0SSOONNIN
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-29
A GAMBLING
REVIVAL ON

Within the past week aldermen
have been asked, How would you
stand on the reopening Of the gam
bling places in Spokane?"
The idea is to overcome the new
state law by local indifference. It
Is also said that the desire for wide
open gambling is endorsed by many
leading citizens.
"Yd would be surprised" said The
Press informant. most prominent
city official, how widespread is the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-29
The Public Schools.

Commissioner Hanley and Chief
Meyers will visit the Garfield, Logan,
Webster and Bancroft schools this af-
ternoon for purposes of inspection.
This will conclude the work of inves-
tigating the condition of public school
buildings in the city, and the report
will show that very few changes have
been ORDER, and none of u radical
character.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-29
The Y. N. E. A.
Is Prospecting

The Young Women's Christian asso-
citation is hourishing better at this
time than at any other period in its
history. There are now $50 members
enrolled and every one is taking deep
interest in all plans of the organization
"A new English class has been started
with II members and preparations are
being made for several athletic events.
The women are organizing basket
ball team, and a new instructor is ex-
pected to take the women in hand
within the week.,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-29

CHESWICK, Pa, Jan. 29,--one
hundred and tbirty-two bodies of the
miners have been recovered
up to / O'Clock this afternoon. Flu.
nerals are taking place hourly. 1t is
thought that there are yet so bodies
In the mine. The work OF taking out
the debris in the search for the dead
u being pushed with visor.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-01-29
The HkS al
Lewiston

Plans are being made for big ex-
cursion to Lewiston during the first
part of February by the local lodge
OF Elks. There are many in Lewis
ton who are DESTROYS OF becoming
members OF the organization. and a
special initiating team will go from
Spokane to install the new members