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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-15
FRIENDS WORK
FOR CRAEMER

Many persons who remember The
circumstances Of the conviction Of
Henry Crnemsr on the charge o.
murder Ia the first degree ten years
ago. are niEning the petition wnith
his friends ara circulating for hla
pardon Cracmgr vas sentenced TO
death for killing Mrs. AuiieFs Of
South Seattle. and her child IN Ea1.
bat bis sentence was committed TO
life imprisonment
Attorney Vince Faheu. Who has
been retained BY Cracmerss friends
20 present the petition 10 the GOV
ernur. has prepared a strong plea
lie claims that CFaemer was never
given a fair trial on account Of
public sentiment against him At the
time % the murder II II said that
two attempts were made 10 lynch
the man. a. the public vas 50
wrought up over the horrible crime
The woman and her child we're
killed aud their bodies burned by
the murderer. Tor the purpose Of
robbery.
Faben claims that Craemer's con
tietion was only on suspicion and
that he had no witness To- testify IN
his behalf. other than his wife
Craemsr has always claimed that
he was In Tacoma At the time the
crime was committed lie was tried
only a few weeks after the tragedy
and Faben insists that he could not
have been fairly tried at that time.
unless a change OF venue had been
secured. The petition IL to be pre-
aentel 10 tao governor on Deem
Der %
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-15


CRAIG MOUNTAIN. fdaho. Dec.
is.-Joseph HoHsi viii not find fraa
dom and ease. with an his millions.
Tho Old story OF care and WarrY that
is said Co 20 with the possession Of
wealth Will DO multiplied many
times iu his case. for aaaaHalns are
lying in wait for the fortunate young
man
HoEsl O. fortunate IN that he hAH
come into posnaHaion ~ his own. but
on the other hand he lies awake
nights worrying over the prospect Of
being Hplited by Hfillrta. lie d.
sifsa 90 40 back 20 Italy % settle up
the affairs. but rrslizea that he must
carry an army Of protectors with
him.
The story % how Rnazi married a
pretty spokane girl. VAS dtaawnsd
BY hts irats parent ard later be
came possessed % the fortune be re
ununced for the love Of fhs hand =
some American RirL vas told ex-
eiusivrly IN The Star 81 last Tues
day. The amount % the fortune Il
nearly $4,000. 900. or Ia Italian mon
~ o. 900 900 lire
Tlnnai has sisters and brothers. who
lose this amount 81 money in his
good fortune
These brothers and sisters have
powerful friends aud a good amount
stored away Tor thrlf own use. Har-
81 fears that he VIII be killed ~ n
paid assassin. who will pat him out
uf the world Tor the purpose 81 their
own gain. should Hosai die the
money would 90 60 these relatives
and u II - These that tsi l. mlast
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-15

FOR HIS LIFE
WEALTHY YOUNG ITALIAN BELIEVES THAT PAID AssAs.
SINS WILL rRY TO PUT HIM THE WAY BEFORE ne
GETS HIS FORTUNE


frightened.
Mrs Rosni shares her husbands
fears and breads tho necessary trip
60 Italy 60 settle the estate. Attar-
usys and diplomats have been con
suited relative 90 the necessity of
hoasis going 90 the sunny CLINE. but
he finds that Ia no other way can he
come Into possession % his entire
wealth
Just when RonHi will start on hts
journey cauot be definitely learned.
but he viii probably get away within
tho next month. lie 10 keeping hts
affairs very secret and does not want
the public Co know much about him
for fear there may b. some Italian
here who would be willing to make
= convenient pile b. Huuffins Hossi
from the earth
NfKht and day he has been wor-
fied Tor fear an attempt would be
male upon him. and be- Will not rest
until he has settled up az his affairs
Ia Italy and safely reached America
again. Some people close 10 Hossi
are fearful that he Will never reach
italy alive They know the customs
o. the Italians and say that the now
y Wealthy yonng man VIII be killed BY
agent. ~ his relatives n Il Il pos
uihie to 30 30,
Ronnra relatives were very angry
because he married an American
Elrl aria that H. the reason his father
renamed him. There iH some fear
that aHsansinn may attempt % end
the life % ars. RoaHi Both VII be
closely guarded until they have
mads thu Journey 10 Italy and re-
turn.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-15
HILL WILL BE
HERE LATER

Horace G Henry. chairman Of the
special Chamber OF Commerce com
mittee which has charge Of the eel
ebrntion 10 be accorded the steam
ship Minnesota on her arrival here.
stated this morning that the Cham
Der OF Commerce had received a
telegram from James ]. Hill 10 the
effect that he would not be present
at the reception. as printed in The
Star yesterday.
In his message Mr.. I'M expressed
profound regrets that pressing bust
ness would not permit OF his being
present nt the time. but added that
he intended 20 visit the city later.
Preparations are now being made
by the Chamber Of Commerce for a
banquet 10 be given In honor Of Mr..
Hill on his arrival In Seattle.
The date for the banquet has not
been set. as IL cannot be ascertained
Just when Mr. Hill viii arrive.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-15
A BID FOR FREEDOM
Copyright 1900 by Newspaper Enterprae Assoe''ioo)
BY duY BooTHHY.

ara kindly suggestion he returned
/ 10 the government house 10 comfort
/ the duchess.
Then the general went ~ the pc
/ fast as / could go for the Once OF
my friend Maxwell.
As then told Maxwell every
thing connected with our trouble. a
| curious expression came over his
| face.
This Is bad very bad, he said.
/ rising and pacing the room. his
hands IN bis pockets. DO you sua-
/ pect auyoneTf hs asked. turning
/ suddenly round on me.
= am positively certain that
those two uoouudfela. the Haasans.
are At the bottom Of A." I replied
II they are not the actual abduc-
| tors. which Is more than likely"
I lie began 10 pace the room. !
dropped ny head on my arms on
his office table and groaned lie
came round the table and placed his
/ hand ON my shoulder
Cheer up" he said. nothing IL
70 be gained BY giving In. II only
I We can find that rascal Manalaki
he would be Of the greatest assist
ance to US"
lie had scarcely spoken the words
when the door opened and the man
| himself walked into the room with
all the assurance Of Bn emperor.
As hia name implies. he was a
Greek. a tall. handsome fellow
standing something like six foot
two. strong as a lion. active as a
cat. devoid OF fear. and. except 20
those he liked. one o. the most
thorough paced raaeals unhung
How he lived nobody knew. he had
been all over the world. and did not
appear % have progpered anywhere.
! had been able % render him
rather an important service on one
occasion. and IN return hc gave me
the privilege OF his friendship.
Good day. gentlemen" he said
amiiiHRiy lie prtded himself on bis
English. My friend Jose has in
formed mo that you desire 20 see
me-
MAXWELL took upon himself the
post Of spokesman. He explained
the circumstances u the case 10
him and asked his opinion
II any man can help us you are
he. What do you advise az 20 dO?"
I must think" he said. dropping
into n chair. and assuming An eK-
preston OF the greatest wisdom.
De lady goes 10 buy things at the
shop Of Valioehl-dam low Sound
rel. Nalioehi he gentleman he buy
tobacco" here he waved his ciEaret
In the air and blew a puff Of smoke
As II 10 show that he perfectly IN
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-15
VARSITY BALL

UNIVERSITY STATION. Dee. ID
The university students Who ar"
especially interested IN the tsrpal-
ehorpAn art are engaged in deesrat-
ing the gymnasium for the annual
varsity ball. 20 be given On Friday
night Under the directions OF
Prof. Roller. % the physical culture
department. the boys have lahored
faithfully and spared No pains In
order 20 insure everything being IN
the best possible condition. The
floor - waved and polished TO a
finish. Each ons Of the classes
has prepared booth decorated With
class numerals aud ealora Numer=
Gus Invitations have been sent out
co friends OF the Etudsnta. and
large attendance Is expected
Tho Young ladies Giee club Of
the University OF Washington viii
leave after the holidays on a con
cert tour. including different points
about the sound They have hoen
under the training OF Prof G O..
Kimball. tho new musical director.
for the past several weeks. and
Justly feel assured that their roper
,olre ia one that will please their
audiences.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-15
LITTLE HAPPt NiNGS

The following divorce suits were
flied In the superior court today.
Mr. Ida Hubbard against William
Hubbard. Mira Ida Cummings
against Claude Cummings. Mira.
Mary Harrington against John Her
rinEton. Mrs v. nuchner against
bolivar Buchner All the DEGREES
were asked for on the ground Of
non support
Information was filed Ia the 81.
pefior court charging Mrs. Flora
Price and hcr little daughter with
larceny BY false pertenaea The
child secured goods from a local
dry goods store recently BY repre-
sentinE herself 10 be the daughter
Of Mrs Ciarsnc. Han ford. and Mrs.
Price is said TO have been an ae-
complete
The relatives % Dclphia Strauter
are cited 20 appear IN the superior
court on December - 90 show cause
why he should not be given into the
custody Of the Washington Chill
dren's Home society.
While trying 20 make his way into
this United States. wang chin Hip
Wa captured by United States GUS
toms officers on the waterfront this
morning lie VIII have a hearing
st before Commissioner Keifrr.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-15
BIG SALE GROWS
HOT
Creditors Get Most Of Their Money
and Good Feeling Now Prevails
sale at the Big Monarch Store
viii Probably End Soon---A Great
Saving to Working People

Youths 1900 all wool tweedH.
eheYiots and homespuns, now
I4sH
Youths suits. worateda. tweada
cassimefes. blue and black serge.
variety Of styles, worth 5000 to
Iiaea. issB.
Youths fancy I'm ported cnssi-
mere suits, many patterns to
choose from, ages Is 10 20, worth
$500 to $500. $3.50.
The following prices are only
samples Of the way goods are be
Ing sacrificed
Mems nohby fancy worsteds
Scotch tweeds. ehevtots. blue and
black serHea, worth $50 10 SIS
tt42s.
Mems all wool cashmere. Inn
ported custom made. round and
square cuts. worth t22 to t25
$3.50.
Mems all wool worsteds. chew
lots. twseds, desirable patterns,
worth ts.0O. stts.
Mems imported worstcd~. win
ter style. single and double, worth
ti76o. now t6.eo
Mems blue and black serge.
handsomely made. best trim
mings. worth $500. now 1855.
Chlldren.s $3.50 all wool apiece
suits. now going for st25.
Children's $500 and 800 suits.
s-piece. Norfolk. knee pants. all
wool. with or without sailor col
lar. s23b
Chfldren's a-piece suits. worth
1850. IN worsteds and fancy chew
iots-=a great barEain-now going
for ia4b.
75e knee pants for 80 cents
pair.
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"rhanisa. very much. 1 ann afraid
It is impossible" said. They Will
expect me At government house"
All 1 had forgotten you were
apsoun tho sweus.' he remarked,
with a laugh.
puHasd through the patio into the
street. Across the road. leaning
against teh wall, WAS the little Moor
boy lie was Htili sucking an OF
- could Judge. was obliviouH 4"
anFe. and. so far aH a casual obHefY-
every thinK save that
The commander in-chlcf was alb
Sent AT an inspection. but the duke
aud duchess were seated Ia the We
randa. Lady Olivia waa not with
them. II appeared that she had gone
Into the town 90 mako some pur=
ahasea. accompanied by an aide=de=
eamp aud one Of the private score
tnries shortly after ! O'Clock our
host appeared. but Htill there was
no align OF the other three.
Lunch con Was announced pune
tually. but still there was no sign
OF them. Al 10 minutes 90 2, Just
as the duchess was ondeayuring To
persuade her host 90 wait no longer.
| Walkley. the ald-de-cHmp. who was
one Of the three. made his appear
anee In cab. one had only 10
look at hls face TO see that some
thing was wrong.
Where II Lady Ollyin1' asked
the general. rather sharply. fear
We cannot find her. sir"
Cannot find herr" cried his Hu-
perlor What on earth DO you mean
by that How did you come 20 lose
sight OF herr Tell me that
she went into a shop. sir. and ~
II WAS a ladies' shop We thought We
had better not follow. 80 We waited
outside And then. thinking We had
time. We went into shop close by
20 obtain some tobacco. We were
not more than five minutes. and
when we came back Ne waited for
three quarters Of an hour outside.
Then. as Lady olivia did not make
her appearance. went inside In
search Of her. only 10 lind she had
left The man did not know in
which direction she had gone. MI.
Mercer and I visited all the shops Of
a similar kind In the street. but
could not discover her anywhere.
Mr. Mercer Is searching now. but !
thought I had better come up and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-15
THE BLACK FLAG

The English comedy drama The
Black alag" witch Is being played
by the Platt-FanniHE company Al
tho Alcarar theater this week. II
meeting with pronounced success
Meta Narnky g. making a hit Al
every performance a. The Httis
street waff Beginning With sun
day matinee the company viii play
siberia" a Russian play.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-15
Ths peath Penaltn

A little thing sometimes results In
death. Thus a mere scratch. lnsiR-
nlficauf cuts or puny bOils have paid
the Death penalty. u n wise 20 have
Buokien'a Arniea salve ever handy.
It's the best salYe on earth and VIII
prevent fatality. when Burns. Sores.
Ulcers and plies threaten. Only Csc
81 O. o. GUYS orue store, Second
avenue ard Yesisr.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-15
CHATTER X

CHAPTER Y
As We passed the Hotel Oriental
the general ordered the carriage to
be stopped. lie had seen Mercer.
hts private secretary. huTryinE
along the pavement
What news. SIR Merccrr' he In
aulred enNioualy. Have you heard
anything
Nothing nj all" he answered In
voice that showed how deeply his
feelings were stirred by the sad oe-
eurence 4 have searched every
where. and. accompanied by the po-
lice. have inquired at almost every
shop In the street I feel deeply 10
blame for having left the shop door
for a moment
Are you quite sure that she II
not In the shop now--concealed
somewhere upstalrs1 Forgive me.
my dear duke. for talking IN a way
that know must be narrowing 20
your feelings. but know these ras-
calls so well aud ! don't believe
there IL any viliany they wouldn't
be prepared to accomplish At a mo-
mentn notice. II Il were 90 their adj
vantage 70 do 20"
Say anything" answered the old
gentleman. n only by 40 doing We
can find her"
Well find her yet. sir. never
fear ! said. In the hopes OF COM
fortinE him. though I must confess
! was by no means sanEuine myself
Well. ! shall go down and make
inquiries. You. MIR. Mercer. and
you. Mr. walkloy. had better prose
cute your inquiries in other dlrec-
lions What are the police dolnRg'
Searching the surrounding
streets. sir" Mercer answered.
We alighted from the cab and
proceeded TO the shop In question.
We entered the shop. and were
received by greasy little Greek.
He recognized the commander-ln-
chief aud bowed and scrnped with a
seryility that made mo long To kick
him. asked him point blank
what had become OF the English
lady who had called at his shop
that morning. and for whom two
gentlemen had waited outside
lie opened his greasy hands and
vowed by all he held sacred. that he
did not know: that she could not
obtain from him what she wanted.
and that. in consequence, she had
left tho shop Immediately.
| Informed the fellow that his
house was 10 be searched. whereup-
on he shrugged his shoulders. and
from that moment treated the mat
ter with the utmost indifference.
Your excellency is most vel
come. said the proprietor. rising
from his seat, will you be pleased
10 follow me?"
Tie then conducted ms over his
frowsy dwelling A dirtier place
don't think | have ever explored
There was grease upon the floor
upon the walls. and upon such arti-
eles OF furniture as the single liv-
ing room contained Thence we
were shown the sleeping apartments.
Of which there was three or four
all dirty beyond description. Its
owner bowed low before the COVER
nor. and said in a voice OF ill-con-
cealed triumph:
I trust your excellency Is salts
fled now that ! was not telling you
lie when | declared that she was
not in my humble dwelling"
We must search elsewhere" said
the general III we have 10 over
haul every house I'm the town. she
shall be found, and woe betide those
who have had hand In the busI-
ness"
Then. without another word. he
led the way out OF the shop. II was
touching to see the poor old dukes
anxiety lie tottcred along as II he
were ~ years OF age Al the rener-
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Two physicians had a long and
stubborn fight with an nhzceSm on
my right lung. writes }. ~ Hughes
Of DUPONT Ca. and gave me up.
Everybody thought my time had
come A. a last resort tried DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton. The benefit I received was
striking and I WAS on my feet ia a
few day Now I've entirely re-
covered. soc a bottle FOR sale by
q. o. CITY. druggist. corner second
and YesleF.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-15

John y. Rockefeller has presented
hts pet the University of Chicago,
with another wad-this time about
$1,000 900 The students. IN a spirit
Of gratitude. are preparing 20 give a
minstrel show. the proceeds Of which
Will be devoted to the widows ana
families Of STANDARD oil crusaders.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-15

A Tacoma man saw an advertiae-
mcnt in a New York paper stating
that certain firm would pay cents
for 1902 pennies. He saved up 100
1902 coppers and sent them 10 the
address. In reply he WAS Informed
that Just az soon az he sent them the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-15
AT THE THEATERS
"YoN yoNsoN

lyon Yonaon. play We all
know Ia being played By real
swedc this season. aud there Is no
denying the fact that hts character
10 an Improvement on anything
seen here before. The play Is fili-
Ing the Third Avenue theater every
night Marie Heath. who heads the
company presenting For Mothers
Sake" at tho Third Avenue theater
starting Sunday. was seen here sew
eral years ago In one Of the first
musical comedies that ever came %
the coast-"A Turkish Bath Miss
Heath Is not only an actress OF
ability. but wonderful mimic.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-15

The y. y. b. y. n. Il. fBeneflted
Banded brotherhood OF Belllngham
Bay Booze BlQrsl are up against a.
Police Judge Williams. OF Boiling
ham, states that he viii apply the
extreme penalty in cases Of drunk b
ennesH. That means he viii soak
he poor, unsuspectinR gentleman
who fOOliahly wanders out into the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-15
"AN AMERICAN CITIZEN .

Next week az the seattle thrater
will be dark. az II always the ease
the week before GhFiHtlWaHs An
American CttlHrn." which IL hninE
played this week II makiue one II
the most decided hits Of the Nrill
sea aon George Stewart Christie -
SIN playing Mr Neiiia role ana -
winning favor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-15

deutood the messing II the word.
When ~ return to the shop ~ zat
villain YalIaehl % beautiful ladS
has what f9a 81 In AnE.Iah. rut
her lucky
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-15

CINCINNATI. Dec. i5-Fire this
morning destroyed the plant Of the
Ohio Seat company and Anchor
tannery The loss IL 100000
MADRID. Dec. ib.-Generai Az
zarraEa today confirmed the report
that he had been asked to form a
new cabinet Senior Maura. the re-
firing premier. has promised him
support
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-15

Walton aud supposed 10 be In the
hands 81 his attorneys has been
truateed
Thia Is believed 90 be the only
action that will be- brought against
Walton The criminal action,
which was expected 10 be brought
will undoubtedly bc dropped.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-15
VA STAR DUST ~


A real Wild man. covered with
long. matted hair. has been sighted
on Vancouver island There are
strong suspicious that he il either
Mr.. KiplInR's Mowgli or the original
Charley Ross.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-15

An exchange shows Us the picture
OF "a train which. it SAYS. vas drawn
by am electric locomotive. We have
studied u closely but cannot see
that a 60 different from one drawn
boy an ordinary pen and Iuk artist.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-15

Sometimes a man
n borrow money
on his face. but most
men haven't got m
face t do ct.
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CONFESSED

William Ebert. who was arrested
last Monday by Detectives Hubbard
and Freeman on suspicion Of hay
INK robbed and beaten James Bos-
ton IN the Phoenix hotel last sun
day night. confessed 10 the crime
yesterday and was today taken to
the county jail. Ebert WIS arrest
cd IN Tacoma Just as he was about
10 board the tram for Portland. lie
fought desperately In an endeavor
20 escape from the officer. but was
finally overpowered and brought to
this city a formal charge Of grand
larceny was placed against him to
day. Ebert entered the room Of
Boston last Sunday night and after
smashing him over tho head robbed
him Of iiO5.
Boston was later found In an I'M
conscious condition by an employe
Of the house. The police were no
titled and Boston was taken Into
custody When he sufficiently re
covered Boston told tho police that
some one had entered his room
few hours ago and. before he could
DO anything 10 save himself. he re-
celved n crushing blow on the head
The missile with which Boston was
struck consisted Of a rock tied in
an old sock. Boston recognized the
sock as being one Of pair that
Ebert was In the habit Of wearing.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-15
WAL TON SUED
FOR $4,000
SEATTLE BREWING & MATING COMPANY BRINGS
CIVIL SUIT TO RECOVER MONEY

Tho Seattle brewing & Mailing
company this afternoon ftffd "a suit
for $4,000 against HarrYf Walton.
the former cashier 81 the Company.
The complaint alleges that walton
Incorporated funds bel4aEias 70
the company Money behbFi1s 10
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-15

The boys are having a fine time
'uoasum hunting ne thex asem e. be
plentiful. sgalf cot uafbuufHNille.
Ky. Advocate.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-15

remaining 1902 pennies they would
be pleased to send him the promised
8 cents.
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Iamna ME-

James neElroy has brought an
action for damages against the
Puget Sound Electric company 10
recover for injury which he claims
has accrued TO his property by rea-
son OF the divergence of the Du-
vanish river from It's channels.
The divergence OF the river was
caused by the defendant company.
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stree, while under the Influence Of
49, 80. tftfH

According 70 "A headline IN a MORN
lnK paper Angry Huns start Riot b"
Il would have been just like a COM
wv NATURAL HISTORY
The Rrindrr iH quite fleet af foot.
And Santa drives 1t like the Vyuds
But sometimes II cant So the route,
Aud No our stockings empty find.