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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-25
TROOPS AFTER BANDIT
WHO ROBBED IS STAGES

LIVINGSTON. Mont, Aug. U.s.
Advices today from outlying por-
lions of Yellowstone park state
that a troop of cavalry is in hot
pursuit Of the lone bandit who yes
terday robbed Is stages and 1875
persons in the park.
The robber escaped into the
thickly timbered mountains. He
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-25
DEMOCRATS WILL
HAVE ENOUGH CASH

CHICAGO, Aug. 25,--Gov. Chas.
N. Haskell, of Oklahoma. treasurer
of the democratic national commit-
tee. has arrived at democratio
headquarters and begun systenlar
tizing his efforts to secure CAM
paign funds. he said money was
coming in In fair amounts. and that
there would be enough to finance .
good campaign
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-25
Is CRUSHED
TO DEATH

BOSTON, Aug. 25.-Eighteen
men are reported killed and a
number hurt by the collapse of a
building today. Ten dead and
seven injured were removed. The
dead were crushed into an unrecog-
nizable mass. Thirty-fve men were
working on the building.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-25
DECLARES HAMS
NOT CRAZY

NEW YORK, Aug. 25.-Sheriff
Harvey, Queens county, today de-
clared that Capt. Hams, slayer of
William Il. Annis, Is not insane,
and that stories of his alleged raw
ings are given out by friends to
support the insanity defense
planned for the trial.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-25

nounced when the record-breaking
trip was but half over.
Count me among the volun-
teers," shouted the prince enthusi-
astically, as he proceeded to don
overalls.
Every members Of the princes
aristocratic suite followed him to
the hold of the vessel, and worked
like Trojans.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-25

Prince of Wales--stoker!
That's the role the prince filled
on the new British battleship In
domitable during portion of the
recent trip from Quebec to South
ampton. when 1t made a worlds
record of 25:l3 knots an hour.
''rhe stokers are played out" the
captain OF the lndomitable an
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-25
TAFT AS A MISSIONARY

HOT SPRINGS, Aug. 25.-Taft
today delivered a missionary lee
ture into a phonograph, declaring
1t the duty Of Americans to help
convert the heather. Sen. Hopkins
of Illinois held a conference with
Taft.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-25
CARTER.SAWYER

Miss Mabel A. Carter and Attor.
ney A. Sawyer were married last
night at the home of Miss Carter's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. M. Car.
ter, 02442 Wilbur ST., by Rev. Ras-
mus. They have gone to the coast
on a honeymoon.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-25
STEPPED IN FRONT or TRAIN

A railroad construction laborer
was killed by gravel train at p.
Welsh & Co.'S. camp No. 4, near
Marshall. this morning. Coroner
Witter was not informed OF tia
dead mans identity. The man was
standing near the track and stepped
in front Of the train as 1t came
along.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-25
CAR OF LUMBER sURNED

Fire last night partly destroyed
a carload Of lumber on the N. P.
tracks near the Stanton packing
plant. The blaze Is believed to
have been of incendiary origin. The
lumber loss was about $500.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-25

had two hours start Of the esol
diers, but will be captured or
starved to- death.
/ 1t is estimated that the robber
took $4,000 in cash, drafts worth
$4,000 aand watches and jewelry
from the passengers. The robbery
was committed along the banks
of Spring creek, where the stages
were held up one by one.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-25
BOSS BARRIERS ORGANIZE

The boss BARRIERS will hold a
meeting tomorrow evening at
Koch's shop to complete an organi-
cation.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-25

amount of money Stephens re-
ceived from the county for his
services. Plumber & McDermott
are McCune's attorneys.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-25
STOCK BROKERS susTEp

NEW YORK, aug. est is an
nounoed today that the firm of A.
O. Brown & Co., members of the
stock exchange, had suspended,
due, 1t is thought, to the unusual
furry in the stock market Satur-
day.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-25
STATE UNDERTAKINGS HERE

The associated undertakers of
this state are in annual session to-
da vat Eagles hall. About 200
members are in attendance.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-31
To-morrov-Birthday of Colorado
KITCHEN IN THE STREET.
French Fried Potatoes for Many
Kinds OF Hungry Folk.

French Fried Potatoes for Many
Kinds OF Hungry Folk.
Sometimes, when one wanders about n
the older streets OF Paris. or. more. prop-
erly speaking, IN the out-of-the-vray old
streets. he cones 10 some abrupt angle
between Two houses From this space
the OdOr OF fried potatoes emerges. and
as you so nearer, you discover a tiny
room. wedged between two walls. con
tanning q stove fed by charcoal. a sack
OF potatoes. and a man, who. covered
with white apron. is bus,Iy dropping
potatoes into the boiling fat. This IS
one Of the kitchens where different
things are cooked FOR those who do no,
care 10 prepare them al home.
Il you llnger on the sidewalk a moment
you see the most wonderful procession Of
buyers The tramp, miserable and
crOuching. pulls out a sou. and receives
q bag OF hot French fried potatoes"
the poor student. with long curIs and a
pale face, gets his two sous worth. hid
ing them furtlvely inside his coat hor-
Tidy mortified Il some one has seen him;
the tired wOrkilgwOual. just hack from
the factory, stopping on her way home
20 buy something hot TO eat with the cold
meat she has left; the little grisette. bare
headed and laughing; the lady. who lust
happened 10 pass and VINO buys out OF
cUriosity-it IS an endless chain.
There IS no door. at all. and sometimes
the man steps out into the street to say
a few words 10 the bOune who lust pass-
ed by She pauses, surprised, then she
too. approaches the kitchen, while from
a hidden recess the man brings out some
iTlJuTe &c IA Seinet-those small fishes
which the patient pecheurs Ia ugne at
-ast have succeeded n getting
These fishermen are among the curl
osiues OF Paris. # you judge by the
amount OF attention they receive. Those
who have been 10 Paris remember the
men who hang over the parapets dav in
and day out. whose lines ara alyvavs
dangling in the water. yet who never
seem 10 get 4 bite Now and then there
IS jerk. 10 be sure. Up goes the pole.
and closer, the onlool,ers press 20 see IL
something really has been caught Dis
appointed, they recede again So rarely
does a fish come ont OF the Seine. that
Il Is proverbial 10 say that a person Is
Ike those fishermen who always wait
yet never get anything.
That fishing does not pay is obyiors.
yet less paying II must be 10 the onlooE
ers-fOr it is a well-knowu fact thar for
every man with q pole there are five OF
SIX without, who. however. also hang
around al day. and whose onlv rev-a n
IS sight Of the silvery little 1sb which
struggles 70 get away as il IS pulled ont
Of the water as II It could already fore
see its fate as part OF friture. eaten b,-
the dark-haired bonne upon her ratr,r-,
hons.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-31
AMERICAS OLDEST PIANO.
Built $50 Years Ago When Musical
Instruments Were Rsrer.

. Americas oldest piano. now owned by
Charles ". Gray, OF Portsmouth, y. n,
has undergone many and varied vicissi-
tudes during its nearly q century and q
half Of existence
Il was built IN London. by Johann
Zampe. IN I7g3. and tvventy-ona years
later, 4as brought 20 the United States
for John Jacob Astor. It was with dlf-
tculty that the strings were kept from
rusting during the long passage across
the ocean. and after us arrival il New
York the much dr.er atmosphere caused
the woodwork 10 crack
For nearly forty years the piano re-
NAMED in the Ast0r family. when IL went
into the possession OF the father OF the
late 9. Alex. Emery. OF Boston. On the
death Of Mr. Emery. 81. The piano passed
10 his son, and on his removal from Bos-
Ton 10 Portsmouth be took -Ee highly
treasured instrument with him, and Up
TO the time Of his death, some few years
ago. could not be persuaded 70 part with
the valuable old relic.
Al the time Ot the Worlds Fair. II
Chicago. in 1852. g prominent piano man
ufacJurer. OF Boston. who was deslrous
OF securing a collection OF antiques 10
exhibit there. went 10 Portsmouth. and
tried by every means IN his power 10 pur-
chase the piano But NJ E-err- al
though then IN decidedly s-rai-eue6 ctr-
cunstances. positively refused 70 part
with the old instrument
After his death. however. hIs Effects
passed into the hands of his landlord.
and Mr. Gray. having occasion, one day.
70 visit The place found the venerable
old instrument doing duty Is e table
upon which were placed paint pots and
various other articles. knowing vel its
historical value. and az the same time
recognizing lis ancient worth. NIr. Gray
lost no time IN obtaining possession q
this interesting old plau0f0rre-
Although a century and g half old the
Instrument stiu retains its original tone.
which very much resembles THAI OF d
guitar and no modern make Of piano OF
other instrument in his large collection
IS allowed 10 look down upon It's early
predecessor, which is entitled, 1Ir. Cray
believes. 70 al the respect due 70 4
pioneer in the musical world
The Washington herald., 1908-07-31
LIMITATIONS OF PRACTICE.
Il the Philadelphia Pubic Ledger.

From the Phladelphia Public Ledrer-
IN an Iowa town al action for eject
ment was not IoRs ago tried by the
court without a jury" the suit having
been brought by q religious society 10 re-
cover possession OF a cemetery.
The defendant. g physician in active
practice. had bought the ground for the
use Of the society, but when afte-ward he
severed his connection with the Organiza-
ton. IL was discovered that he had taken
the title in his own name and evidently
intended 70 hold on 10 il
After duly Weighing the evidence. the
court ordered judgment for the plaintiff.
stating briefly the reasons for the deci-
sions- Whereupon DEFENDANTS counsel
desired to be more fully eaIighteued ia
the premises
Certainly said his honor. In ad-
dition 10 what have already said, there
are but two other reasons. One is that
the church seems 10 need a cemetery and
the other IS that the doctor has fafieS 10
show that his practice is sufficiently large
70 necessitate his maintaining his own
burying ground"
The Washington herald., 1908-07-31
SACHETS.

Why not make your own sachet Of the
freshest flowers IN the garden? Il IS a
simple process
For rose sschet. use one-half pound OF
dried rose leaves. One-quarter pound Of
ground sandalwood. and one-eighth ounce
Of altar of rose Keep in tightly corked
bottle when not needed for use.
For heliotrope sachet, take one-qua-ter
pound Of dried rose leaves, ground 20 a
powder. one-half pound OF powdered orris
root, two ounces OF powdered tGnQuin
bean. one ounce OF vanilla bean. and two
drops Of altar Of almonds Mix the pow
ders BY sitting them together
For altar OF reses. pick enough rose
leaves TO make one quart when well press
ed down Put a layer Of leaves IN q two
quart glass fruit jar. sprinkle lightly with
salt. then cover with a thin layer Of alb
sorbent cotton wet with olive oil FIJI
the jar with alternate layers. put on the
rubber and cover and set IN the sun for
two weeks or longer If there be many
cloudy days. Now uncover and press the
oil from the leaves and cotton, and il VIII
be well worth the trouble OF making
The Washington herald., 1908-07-31
GLOSSY HAIR

IN this day OF fashionable glossy locks.
one must cultivate energy or her hair
viii 50 lusterIess
There is but one way to set this luster
by regular brushing. Massage helps. 50
does electricity, but both are OF little ac-
count # not supplemented with the nizht
and morning use Of the brush.
Don't think you are brushing your hair
If you give It q few languid strokes: as
well Try 20 shine muddy shoes by gentle
passings OF q cloth
Brushing should be vigorous. even. with
steady strokes that reach down To the
scalp. You might as vel not brush as
not reach the skin
Don't economic on your brushes. Get
good ones, with bristIes neither .t.o hard
ncr too soft The one tears the hair. the
other fails TO stimulate the scaip.
The surest recipe for Iustrous locks Is
plenty OF elbow grease" regularly an
Piled, assisted by cleanliness Of the scaip
and occasional soakings n kerosene.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-31
ABOUT THE ETES.

A well-known physician has advised
the eyes 10 be bathed freely with cold
water up 70 forty years OF age: after that
with water as hot as it can be borne.
II the eyes are inclined 70 be weak or
inhamed, bathing them morning and even
ing with a weak solution OF boracic acid
or salt water is helpful This can be most
conveniently applied with the use Of an
eye cup. If one eye is inhamed more than
the other always rince the cup thoroughly
before using on the stronger one. In no
case use the same liquid II both, as is
often done It is little more troupie to
pour but q small quantity in the cup at
once
When the eyes are stuck fast IN the
morning do not try 10 force them apart.
but uop them with absorbent cotton. wet
IN bIling water. in which q little witch
hazel - boracic acid has been dissolved.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-31
CUT FLOWERS.

The popular person whose adulring
relatives and friends shower upon her
large and small tokens OF their regard IN
the form OF flowers may profit by a few
suggestions as 10 how 20 treat them 50
they viii last.
With the proper sort OF care they could
be kept alive for three or four days and
fl some cases a week
First, put the flowers IN paper boxes n
the evening. wrapped IN oil paper. They
must be sprinkled well. being careful not
10 wet TIE petals, as delicate roses and
sweet peas become spotted brown when
vet
II the stems are wet thoroughly, then
the flowers wrapped and put in a box and
kept il a good place they viii be fresh
ir the morning Before placing them in
the vases cut or about a quarter OF an
inch Of the stem where i has become
hardened and wash thoroughly with
warm water in order 20 remove al traces
Of scum or slime.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-31
FROM WOMARS
POINT OF VIEW.

presume that few Of us would be liv-
ing as we are had we taken advantage OF
every opportunity that presented itself.
There are none among Us who have not
. had them al some time in our life. and to
many they have come in an almost IN
broken procession, despite the cold shouI-
der turned TO them.
There is a woman living near me II a
hand-to-hand fashion who cast aside the
chance Of her life when she refused the
invitation OF a wealthy relative TO pass
the summer following her graduation
from school al an exclusive resort The
relative was rich and lonely and the girl
quite attractive and decidedly clever. and
undoubtedly life would have been quite a
different thing 10 the girl. who has had to
earn living and has met with the usual
trials Of wase-earners.
\ few years ago another girl started on
q SIX months ocean voyage with the fam
ily Of a sea captain. who owned the yes
sci he commanded AID made home Of It.
The boat was more than comfortable. for
il had a handsomely furnished cabin.
stateroouls. bathroom, and messroom,
with a COW and live poultry There were
hammOCks and awnings for the deck. and
more books than could be read If tlo
family cid nothing else during the whole
six months All this the girl knew, fO-
there was a glorious fortnight spent IN
the harbor Of a city filed with friends
and acquaintance while the vessel was
receiving her cargo
The day OF sailing arrived. and one hour
before the boat made her way out OF the
harbor the girl was struck by a wave %
homesickness and changed her mind She
has had the usual lie OF middie-class
Americans. ups and downs. with a pre-
ponderance OF the former. while the cap
tain's two daughters are wives OF nabo5s
and treated with the alteration we'll
reared American wives deserve. She re-
aiizes her mistake every time she sees Eer
friends. who pay yearly visits to their
native city
4 man whose life has been full OF a6-
venture, most OF which he would like 10
forget believes that his lie was spoiled
by a mother Who would not be separated
from him I'll forced 20 & by the hand Of
death he was appointed 20 the Naval
Academy through the influence Of a
friend OF his father. and had be entered
The service he would have nearly reached
The top Of the officers list iu the ordinary
course Of promotion Certainly he would
have mad a lie work with which he has
not been blessed because the various
ventures he has made have been failures.
HIS mother wanted 10 keep him az
home. and az home he remained as long
IS she lived lie was q young man when
size G-eds but II was too late 20 repair ths
mischief. He said that he was in a post
tion 20 appreciate the feelings Of a man
who had nearly reached his threesco-e
years and ten when De net e former
sweetheart plump, pretty. and prosper
Gus She was a happy wife while he was
a w-idower. and looking sorrowfuliy after
-le- Well-c-otLed figure. he said 10 thr
young man "S1e would have been my
wife Z I had possessed EraIn Of sense
Size married Brown after I had taken -
tagging after other girls
BETTY BRADEEN.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-31
THE NERVES.

Notwithstanding the fact that many
people laugh and scoS st the idea Of tea
and coffee having a most distressing ef-
feet upon tie nervous system. j. Is q
proven fact, and one that ought 10 re-
cetve attention from nervously inclined
people II your nerves are botEeri1z you
and It IS i-lp0sslois for you 10 take the
needed rest Try going without tea or coz
fee Tor week or two and notice the ben
efciai effect 1t VIII have on your nerves
II you feel the need Of something warm
20 drink. kct milk viii be a good subs-5-
tute and prove more healthfuI than tea
OF coffee
The Washington herald., 1908-07-31

States The United States furnished ss
per cent Of all the imports sent into all
other American countries.
IN every one OF the West Indian Islands
the trade OF the United States is in
creasing. Every year we are getting a
larger portion Of their expor.s-and this
amounts TO about 60 per cent OF the total
export business Experience points 70 the
Iact that We will not always be buying
the bulk OF their exports without some
day going in for a similar share Of their
imports. Under present conditions it
would De slow climb Up the ladder OF
success In the world Of international
trade. But i've years hence the condi-
ions viii be changed. The Antilles. the
Greater and Lesser. viii become the half
way houses on the international trade
highway between the North and the
south. the East and the West The
Panama Canal VIII make them the call
ing places Of a dozen steamers where
they are now visited by one.
The West Indies are setting ready for
this new change OF the commercial map.
Ihey are alive 20 the possibilities OF the
future, and are largely discounting them
Everywhere there are evidences Of q
gathering boom. and everybody is get
ting ready 10 reap some OF the dement's
which VIII accrue 10 the West Indies
through the use Of the big waterway.
Americans are getting ready for It. The
Influx OF Americans into Cuba. Porto
Rico. Jamaica and others OF the West
Indian Islands IS but another evidence
that they have lost none OF that trait
they possess OF meeting opportunity a
good deal more than halT way. They not
only are ready 70 open the door when il
rops, but 60 down 70 the gate 10 meet IT,
The coalition between nations in the
future promises 10 be between the
Jnlted~ States and Great Britain Each
OF them stands for great moral prin-
ciples- Each OF them uph0lds cOnstIttl-
u0nai liberty Each OF them represents
those ideas OF government which con-
Guce most the wellbeing Of man To-
getner they possess a greater strength
than any other three civilized nations. IN
alliance they can insure the peace Of the
world-a thing n which both are vitaIlv
-ntcrested-while pulling at cross pur-
poses they would cause more trouble than
any other two nations England IS the
mother who would not lay part Of her
cares and burdens on her daughter across
the seas. and the United States the
daughter who would willingly assume
them Working 10 a common end. with a
common purpose an alliance between The
United States and Great Britain. the two
English-speaking nations OF the earth.
would mean so much 10 the worlds pro
Eress that the diplonatists OF the future
viii hardly overlook the chance IL VIII
AFFORD. and viii scarcely fail 10 take ad-
vantage Of IL
}Ccggrish-, Is. = Frederic = HasEizl
The Washington herald., 1908-07-31

Fashion and good taste have decreed
that the lingerie OF q young girl should
be OF the simplest description This. how
ever does not necessltats unbecomingness
or even absolute pIainness, as the pretty
yoke nightEown sl1etched clearly fndi-
Gates This dainty model is designed for
girls and misses from eleven TO seven
ten years. and realizes the newest and
most approved ideas It has no front
fastening. but IS slipped On over the head
Ike a Jumper The sleeve may be made
IN either OF two lengths. the shorter be-
ing slashed 20 the shoulder and the
slsshed edges joined with ribbons. A cor
responding ribbon is also run through
tiny slashes IN the yoke n order to ad-
just the gown 10 the neck. II such adjust
nent be needed French batiste was used
Tor making. but lawn or English long
cloth may be substituted. For the hfteen-
year size 5ss yards OF 36-Inch goods VIII
be needed -Four sizes, Il, IS, Is, and. Il
years
This pattern may be obtained By fnclos-
ing 10 cents 10 the Pattern Department.
The Washington Herald. 734 Fiftee.tb
street northwest, giving number 1855
and size wanted
The Washington herald., 1908-07-31
TWO SALADS.

Cucumber and tomato saIad.-Peel the
tomatoes. cut them in two, and cover
each piece with mayonnaise- Place them
on one side OF q vegetable dish, and on
the other side place sliced cucumbers wet
with French dressing Separate the two
with crisp lettuce leaves.
Tomato and green pepper saIad.-Cut
peeled tomatoes into slices three-eiRhts
Of an inch thick. Cover them with a
thick layer OF chopped green peppers.
Place them in the center Of a dish with
q border OF crisp lettuce leaves. Sroisten
the whole with French dressing.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-31
& LATE KINK.
We Now Have RuffIes Down the
Back of Our Sleeves.

We Now Have RuffIes Down the
Back of Our Sleeves.
Cur ru11es are as popular among the ex-
elusive as the throat ones. which are al
ready SC ubiquitous that the dressmakers
do al they can 10 produce novelties. the
prettiest Of which are made OF futed net
divided By a broad black velvet band; for
black velvet bordered BY white rufIies Is
extremely becoming 20 the neck. refining
IL and accenuuaIi1g its slender grace.
IN another way rU1iies make up for the
complete elimination Of dou1ces and friils
from the frocks OF this summer by mean
dertlg down the backs Of sleeves. pleas
aaJly breaking The hard line Of the long
and clinsiag noyea age models AL con
1uerilg il Paris now. and much admired
here. too. By the dsvotees OF fashion II
her latest moods.
The reason the sleeveless coat IS making
so great a victory Is that L leaves 10 view
the closely covered arms, in their sheath
OF rUckled net. trimmed down the backs
not only with the friIliags aforemeutsor-
ed but IL numerous cases with a row OF
closely set buttons OF considerable size.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-31
Good Books.

Fr1n he Ez7oriz Gazette.
It's q pleasure in the cleaning. when
the lights are burning low, 10 forget the
hours Of labor, with their WEAKNESS and
woe, and 90 choose some ample volume
say 8 work by Albert ROss-and peruse
It's hopeful pages. which absorb Us and
engrOss. And q book by Laura Libbey
Hts the shadows from ones brow. such
a stirring tale. for choice, as Lovers
Once, but Strangers Now" Let the
thOughtiess 80 10 cake walks, dances, and
the like forsoothi We shall rest and read
Nick Carter and his running mate, "Old
Sleuth"