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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-14
CERACHTY SAID TO BE =
PROBING WATER RIGHT

veyor general in Washington, US
G. 1t is claimed that a contestl
properly carried to the land officer.
going into the question Of the miss(1
ing meander notes, might disclose,
facts that would invalidate thaJ
Washington Water Power Co'sU
title to the bed Of the river and
the magnificent water power of thd
falls. An investigation of thiA
sort has been commenced severati
times in the past, but 1t has been
intimated that influences werey
brought to bear which put a stoH-
to further inquiry. y
Whether Geraghty is acting inss
dividually or as a city official, II
the rumor Is true, Is not known.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-14
N0ELEvAT0R
ACCIDENT

A misstatement was made yes
terday in reporting the accident.
happening to Howard Parrish at
the Grote-Rankin establishment
He was not injured in the elevator
but stepped into hole in tho
basement and fell, fracturing o.
bone In his leg. The company has
had no accidents due to it's elevak
tor since the latter was installed
and wishes to allay any fears thae.
may have been aroused as to the
safety of that appliance. +
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-14
To
CONSOLIDATE

During the coming week the Co.
lumbia Sash, Door & Lumber Co.
will be consolidated with the Ideal
Lumber Co. The new firm will be
known as the Ideal Lumber &
Manufacturing Co. The Columbia
plant, located at Morton st. and
the Spokane Falls & Northern
tracks, has been enlarged by the
addition Of an Office warehouse and
gluing room. Over 80 men are
now regularly employed. This num-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-14

whats the use?" asked the dis
gusted politician. Here hava
told the truth, absolute, positive
truth, and not a soul believes me,
What's the use Of telling thu
truth, anyway" a
You might find it handy when
you wish to fool somebody" sugS
gested his confidential adviser. 4,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-14

James M. Fitzpatrick. manager, j.
w. Mcbride. Trustees: J. M
Fitzgerald, E. F. White, r. T. o.
son, C. w. Renard, j. w. Nc,
Bride.
The company has secured title
to the Minneapolis and Seattle
claims, situated on Morning noun
tain, near Gem, Idaho, and an
nounces that a contract has been
let for 300 feet of tunnel.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-14
White DREW
The Line

ROME, Dec. 14.-It is said here
that the transfer of Ambassador
White to Paris was made because
White refused to receive at the
embassy a number of high society
women of the Princess Chimnay
type, telling the government in
response to protest that American
women must not associate with
such.
The government is angry be-
cause it feel that Roosevelt added
a slap ply sending White to a
more important post.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-14
PROMOTER
DISAPPEARS
(scripps News Association.)

DENVER, Dec. 1.-THE disap-
pearance of D. c. Willoughby, citi-
zen of the world at large, promoter
and founder of the Naturita Valley
Colorado Land Co., has ended the
projected offer of 1000 acres for
the home for infirm and aged news
paper workers. The condition of
the company's affairs are unknown.
He couldn't find inmates for the
proposed home.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-14
ANOTHER
ACCIDENT
(Scripps News Association.

NEW YORK, Dec. 14.-Eight
riders and a woman spectator
were hurt in spill this morning
in the six day bicycle race. Van
derstuyft was hurled from his
wheel into box. his head striking
the rail and his body hitting a
woman The race was stopped an
hour. Vanderstuyft with band
aged head resumed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-14

Der will be increased to nearly so
in the near future, when the con-
solidation is completed. At the
present time the mill is behind
with orders and is working to it's
full capacity.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-14
SUBSIDY FIGHT
GOES OVER

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. A.
The ship subsidy fight, by agree
ment of the committee today, goes
over to Jan. Z, when a vote will be
taken.
1t is announced the president
will deliver a special message af-
ter the holidays favoring the sub
sidy.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-14

MUST STAND

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. IA
Judge Dunno yesterday afternoon
overruled motions made by the de-
tense to quash indictments against
Mayor ,Schmitz and Ruef.
Ruef was plainly disappointed
The judge ordered all witnesses to
be present at 10 o'clock, when the
trial will commence.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-14
DRUG FIEND DIES
IN JAIL

"John Doe, died in Jail, 10 a. m"
That is the remark on the police
blotter today. Early this morning
Patrolman Dunn was called to the
Albion block TO look after a man
who had taken fits. TIE sufferer
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-14
GILMAN HEARING,

DAYTON, O., Dec. 1.-THE pre-
liminary hearing of Collins GIL
man, charged with being an ac-
cessory in the murder of his SIS
ter, Dona, was continued today to
Monday.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-14
FRENCHMEN RE[ENT|NG

likely that enforcement OF the Lave
viii be made rough shod. Some
propose to allow the clergy to
profit by the law of 1901. which
permits on-politlcal societies II
hold religious meetingA II
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-14
new CABINET MONDAY

(Scripps News Association.)
WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. IL
Moody will qualify as supreme
court justice Monday, when the
cabinet changes recently an
nounced take place.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-14
BLIZZARD IN WISCONSIN.

SUPERIOR, Wis, Dec. H.
Lake county is getting its first
genuine blizzard Of the season. A
so mil an hour wind has blown for
over IS hougs, with driving sleet
snow. TrafAc of all kinds is de-
layed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-14
new COMPANY
NAMES OFFICERS

The first annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Occur d'Alene
National Mining Co., recently or
ganized in this city, was held last
evening and the following officers
elected: President, c. w. Renard;
vice president, E. F. White; secre-
tary, J. w. Mcbride; treasurer,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-14
(Scrlpps News Association.

PARIS, Dec. 1.-THE cabinet to-
day discussed methods of dealing
with the church situation. No de-
cision was reached, but the con-
servatives control and it is not
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-14
DEATH DELAYS TRIAL.

OMAHA, Dec. 1.-THE land,
fraud trial was postponed today OBJ.
account of the death of the infant
daughter of C. w. Comstock, ona
of the defendants. Al
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-14
ROBBERS WRECK BANK.

DREXEL. Mo, Dec. 14.-RoM
bers wrecked the safe in the In,,
terstate bank today and escaped
with $500, it is claimed. :.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-14
ST. PAUL AT
HIGH TIDE
(Scripps News Association.)

NEW YORK, Dec. 14.-Wall st.
reports say Chicago, Milwaukee e.;
st. Paul will issue $75,0O0,000 inf
preferred stock to stockholders al
par before Jan. 1. SENSATIONAL
trading in st. Paul on the exchange
began early. 1t went to 1881 bel
fore reacting to 1914 ga. 4.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-14
NOGl KNOCKED OUT.

TOXIC. Dec. 14vNogi was
thrown from horse tSday. He Is
unconscious and his condition.
causes apprehension.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-14
ROYALTY ON THE ROAD.

LONDON, Dec. 14.-The king,
queen and crown prince Of Norway
left this morning for Germany.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-14
KING OSCAR BETTER

STOCKHOLM, Dec. 14.-Kina
Oscar is improved today and His
condition is fairly satisfactory. !.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-12-14

o j. M. Geraghty, corpora 9
Q ton counsel, is said to be 9
@ the man for whom certi- Q
o fed copies of plats of the Q
Q bebd of the Spokane river Q
o in this township are being Q
O secured with so much Sc Q
o crecy, presumably for the Q
o purpose of invalidating the Q
Q supposed right of the Wash 9
o ington Water Power Co. to Q
Q the bed Of the river. @
Q Q 5000 0OOOOO0OOO
This is the only township in
Spokane county from which the
meander line notes of the river
were never received by the sur
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-16
KOREAN PRINCESS FUNERAL
London Graphic.

The crown princess of Korea had been
dead a month before her funeral took
place. During the interval road was
made seven miles out Of the city, and q
temple was built to hold the body.
AS the procession left the palace gates
some Of the mourners, according to an
Gent custom, tried to stop the coffin by
pushing back the bearers, who in their
turn steadily drove forward. The idea
of this is to show regret at the passing
of a body, while the memorable power
OF. death, overcoming all opposition,
holds it's way.
During this commotdon the priest, on
each end of the platform holding the
bier, urged the bearers with a long pole,
the end Of which was painted red. In
accordance with ancient custom the pole
was dipped in pot Of red paint, and
those bearers who neglected their work
received dab Of red on their white
garments, and at the end Of the day
those bearing the marks were punished.
Funerals in Korea are always sup
posed to take place at night, and to
keep up this supposition, men carrying
long gauze lanterns on small poles run
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-16
The Dream of Deacon Smith
: BACON SMITH is a spiritual Official ii thirty.

IN EACON SMITH is a spiritual official in g thirty
ing MOCK OF churahgoers on the upper enc Of
Manhattan island. He doesn't believe that It
black cat crosses his trail that he is to meet
violent DEATH He doesn't believe in dreams Of any
Sort in TRUTH and he says sequently when the
good man saw the vivid running Of q vulgar and
wicked horserace during refreshing night g sumber
he did not trouble himself to imagine what it meant
Ont.the succeeding night, however, he dreamed
again. Next morning all he could remember OF his
dream the vivid flash first past the winning post
of q horse whose he could not remember, but
which in some way suggested < Hat"
The next night he dreamed Of Hiatt again and
the horse again finished first by neck. Deacon Smith
tried to forget it, but he couldn't. e@.e
Finally he decided on a course. Putting his
hat he strobe around the to the little church
where Black Sam, a gentleman Of serious color, who
had BEEN finally reformed by Deacon Smith 3 elo-
quence; was busting off the pews and keeping sharp
eye for lost nockels "Sam,'' said the deacon, 81
have been troubled recently with persistent dreams
about horses and each time there is something in
the dream that suggests Hat Now, you know, OF
course, that have faith in dreamsj in fact think
they are merely the result of bad digestion, but
would like to know just out Of curiosity what your
opinion is of the strange persistency with which this
one returns.' ~.r+-~ -:
Black Sam dropped his duster, gazed at the deacon
with keen interest for moment then stifened with
dignity. His face took on the appearance Of wise
old owl, he delved into his "valuables' pocket.
There came to the surface two razors little bunch
of toothpicks wrapped in tissue barlow knife and
rabbits foot before he reached the desired article 1t
was Somebody's Famous Drsam Book, which told you
not only the meaning of every DREAM taking you
the course in alphabetical FORM but what to eat to
dream the right sort of dreams, etc. ~
After solemn perusal of chapter XIII, Black
Sam, who had meanwhile listened to the deacon 3
story, announced that far he could learn from
the book, to dream of q horserace meant good luck
and "Ah tnk Marse Sniff All d play dat Hat boss
fun all All had.'' ~.
Deacon Smith shook his head and told Black Sam
that it never would do, especially as he had only
yesterday denounced that very sin in such vigorous
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-16
CHINESE GIRL STUDIES MUSIC

Dwellers in the West End of Wash
ington who are brave enough to face
the burning breath Of July may see a
dainty little figure hurrying thru the
streets, near Florida avenue, every, day
at dusk. This little woman is covered
with flowing cloak of gray silk and
wears quaint embroidered slippers with
felt soles and guiltless of heels. She
carries a mandolin muh1ed in red silk,
and roll of music. She is Miss Yung
Kwai, sister Of the first secretary Of
the Chinese legation, who has scorned
the frivolity of Amherst and the north
shore in order to devote her vacation
to learning the mysteries Of the guitar,
the mandolin and the either. She is
always attended by a manservant, but
he walks far behind her and never pre-
sumes to appear before her until it is
time to salaam her into the teacher g
presence. This Chinese girl is deeply
DESTROYS Of establishing string or
chestra among her girl friends when she
goes back to the land Of the mandarins.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-16
BETROTHED FROM CHILDHOOD

There is no country in Europe in
which the life Of girl is more COM
pletely Influenced from earliest child
hood by the question of marriage than
that Of modern Greece. The little
Greek maiden understands, as soon as
she understands anything at all, that
it is absolutely imperative to make a
good marriage. The possibility Of her
remaining unwed suggests such a blot
on the family annals that it could never
be seriously considered. Almost as
soon as a baby girl is born to parents
able to give her substantial dowry,
they begin to canvass the question Of
a suitable marriage. Negotiations are
opened with some friendly family where
there is a small boy as yet free, and
after much preliminary discussion, the
little pair is formally betrothed. Mel
Their the parents nor the girl herself
ever dream Of the possibility of a young
couple choosing life partners for them
selves, and, impracticable as the sys-
tenn sounds in the present day, custom
is so all-powerful an influence that the
boy and girl betrothed from their era.
dies scarcely ever attempt to dissolve
the union.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-16
IN PRAISE OF PITTSBURG,

r he auction shops Of Atlantic City interest
ing that many persons spend a good part of the
day in them Superb wares often auctioned off.
Persian rugs, Chinese poroeains, French tapestries
Breton armories Egyptian brasses, etc. It is not
to hear in these shops bids Of $1,000, $4,000
even $4,000.
|'The millionaires Of Pittsburg bless them,' said
Atlantic City auctioneer, ARE best bidders Is
there anywhere in the world set Of people so rich
and so prodigal theya The wife Of Of these
Pittsburg in here the other day and calmly
selected $4,000 worth Of rugs. She liked, she ex-
planned to give rugs wedding presents and always
kept stock hand. j.: o." :, -
"a Pittsburg millionaire once saved me from the
commission Of dreadful error. We put up lot of
secondhand art books books with colored plates
rainy day. and among the lot set of Audubon $
Birds Of America knew little about books-the
useful arts my line-and quite ready to let
this set go for 25 when my Pittburg FRIEND happen
ing in, bid $500. 49,
=<"Of course the books went to him, but after the
sale he told me he didn It want them
"'Take them back he said, 'and ship them to
headquarters You get 500 for this SET It is
first edition.
'tsure enough, the set brought $l,7oo in London
two months later It had been forwarded to thru
shipping clerks error and I'd have let it 60 for moth
ing had it not been for the knowledge and kindness
of this Pittsburg millionaire.'
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-16
DONKEYs FOR CHILDREN-s5 EACH.

T HE little donkey cart it trunded along the white
beach, attracted much attention. Under the red
silk parasos the ladies in white looked at the small
gray donkey and smiled The gentlemen raising their
eyes from their novels, patted the small and dainty
animal as it passed. ..:.'
'That donkey cost hundred" said veterinary
surgeon. cit is very fine specimen. What I want
to know is, why not cheap donkeys bred here in
America, the same as abroada Then every child, at
an expense Of five or ten dollars, might have donkey
no bigger than Newfoundland dog to ride anil
drive.
London is full Of donkeys The. costers use them
Every tiny huckster cart is drawn by tiny gray
donkey. The animals are bred in Ireland and in
Wales, and it is possible to buy little for four
five, seven dollars, and on up to hundred or more
For the fancy grades. = So,
1.-THE donkey is docile, intelligent, industrious,
moral. He runs away. He never loses his tem
per He is an ideal pet for children and If he were
bred here he would be within the reach Of nearly ALL
Think how nice it would be if You could do here
what you can do in England-give child nice little
donkey that only costs five dollars.'' -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-16
AFGHANs AGAIN POPULAR

Crocheted afghans, in wood brown
colors, forest greens and the new fame
shades, are in vogue now among fami-
Hes living in country houses, seashore
villas and mountain camps, where light
weight covers are constantly in demand
for use on porches, lawns or for extra
warmth at night. They can be various
" used, as coverlids for bodily warmth,
to spread over settees, large armchairs,
and as laprobes when driving or a rug
for keeping warm when sitting out Of
doors on cool nights. .-...-.. s...,,.
They are especial favorites with
women now, for making them affords
another opportunity to do knitting and
crocheting that is a fad this year at
all the resorts and country places.
The decorative and more artistic
afghans being used are made in eight
shades Of the same color, varying in
gradual and carefully blended tones
from the deepest basic color to the most
delicate tint, and then back to the first
and dark shade, In rays or. stripes that
are from two to four inches in width.
An average size, one that is about two
yards long and yard and three-uuar-
tiers across, has three or four Of these
series Of trays enough to give va
riety and to make the coverlet attrac.
tive. -
q While most Of them are made in plain
stripes, some have ornamental stars
shells and scalloped balls placed on the
Jennings at intervals of four or five
inches apart. These fancy figures are
also toned in series Of rows Of stitches
that make them effective and at the
same time match the stripes as nearly
as is possible. 81
"A border from four to twelve inches
wide is used on the majority Of these
covers to give them a pretty finish.
A number Of pretty stitches are be
Ing used this year. There i the bis
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-16

cult stitch, which is raised and on the
right side looks like series of narrow
buns about half an inch wide and two
inches long. The reverse side, showing
these biscuits hollow, is not SO at
tractive. Made in browns, from deep
nut shade to light tan, this stitch may
be worked into areally beautiful cover
lid.
There is the lattice stitch, always ad-
mired because of the closeness Of the
threads, and the starfish stitch that has
five distinct points and Is unusual be-
cause it must have background to
show the figures to advantage. s.
More decorative, if not so new, is
the shell stitch, which. is especially pref,
ty in flame colored woods and when
worked into rows Of eight. The double
shell, made reversible, is also pretty,
as is the single and double basket
stitch. 49,
Those who prefer the plain afghan
I, stitch need not necessarily have a plain
coverlid, for the stripes may be as
deliberately decorated with hand embroi
dered silk figures in floral or scroll De.
| signs as an individual desires.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-16
WHERE FEMININE FANCY LIGHTS

by the side Of the. coffin and line the
route at the start a., -.
Curious and wonderful are the an
cient costumes which make their APP
pearance on such occasions. Their
beauty is not shown to advantage by
the wearers, as they are the poorest. Of
horsemen. Even holding on to the sad
die with both hands is not sufficient
guarantee of safety, but they must
have two grooms to walk by. the head Of
, their tiny mounts to prevent accidents.
In the procession, which. takes the
whole day to pass, are chairs containing
figures Of devils. :. Great paper horses,
hideous In appearance, accompany the
collins, presumably that the deceased
may have mount IN the other land.
There are two collins, the one in this in,
stance containing the body Of the
princess, the. other being intended to
deceive the evil spirits. = :: s>s." = :
At the graveside, in a covered TEN.
pie, the women Of the palace, in ancient
costumes, howl and moan the night
thru, their wailing rising above all
other sounds.
The princess funeral, az whole
appeared more like a page from ttThe
Arabian Nights' than anything else
Notwithstanding the empty Golfers OF
the Korean ministry, something like
| 100000 ven was expended on this
funeral.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-16
WASHING PRINT GOODS

The washing Of print dress we'll is
not nearly SO simple an affair as might
be supposed, and tho it is not expen-
.sive material to buy in the first place,
still its making and details cost as much
as if it were, and nothing is uglier than
q print dress with half the colors
washed out of it. The water should
not be too hot, and into it. must neither
soda nor washing soap powder be put.
A lather must be made as for fannels,
and as little soap as possible used on
the dress, and should sonlY remain in
the water long enough: to bring out the
dirt. Next, itsemust be rinsed in cold
water, slightly sailed, and to which a
little vinegar has. been added. The
former fixes the colors, and the: latter
brightens them, says Woman's Life.
Next wiring tightly: and dry quickly,
but not in the sun, or the colors will
fade, and, if dried slowly, they will
run. Wearers of print dresses should
not let them get too dirty before wash
ing, Or the color may be sacrificed to
cleanliness.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-16
THE LANDLUBBER KNEW.

. PROFESSIONAL military and naval men are won't
! to shrug their shoulders in the presence Of the
civilian who belongs to tthe amateur organizations.
There is true story of young officer in the navy
who met knowledge in a landsman when he least ex-
pected it.. While his ship in harbor, volunteer
naval brigade board for a little practical
instruction. The young lieutenant detailed to give
the landsmen their lesson in gun maneuvering He
showed them all the different types Of guns and ex-
planned their mechanism. Once, however, his knowl-
edge failed him. One Of the guns model,
and something about the breech mechanism was novel
and perplexing. 'sThis, gentlemen, is attach
ment for-for----'' One Of the naval brigade spoke
he went to explain, but after few words stopped
and retired elbow do you know what you're talking
about9 This device WASH It put on any ship until
three weeks ago." 81 know, sir; but, you see, 7
invented il. -: -.