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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-26

with the coffin!" / said quickly.
I'm the meanwhile, that room ts
mine. Please see that no one goes
into it, and do not on any account
open the window!"
In another moment l was out of
the house and walking back
briskly toward the city, followed at
a distance by the green grocers
cart.
The undertakers shop 1 reached
in less than four minutes, and en-
tered with the air of a busy bur-
geois, purchasing a cheap oak cof-
fin that he sent with me by two
apprentices.
The small procession that
headed occasioned good deal Of
comment, and excited not a few
grisly jests as we proceeded. l
looked neither to right nor left,
and not once back; but l knew
that the green grocer's cart still
steadily logged my wanderings.
My new landlady admitted us with
out protest. I made my attend
ants place the coffin upon the bed,
and dismissed them with a shilling
apiece. then locked the door and
crept to the window. l was just in
time to see, through slit in the
shutter the green grocer's cart set
off at a swift trot toward London.
Cautiously raising the sash l
pushed aside the blind and craned
out my head. No, l had not been
misled. The road ran straight, and
although l watched the cart until it
was swallowed up in a maze of
other vehicles, near thousand
yards away, neither o fthe costers
to find it worth while to look back.
| closed the window, and sitting
down beside the coffin, laughed
until my sides ached Once again
had crossed swords with Sir
Charles Venner, and once again
the victory was mine.
l could not, however. afford
much time for self congratulation.
l had a great deal to do, and it was
already o'clock. / shouted for
the landlady, and made that aston
ished woman a present of my
coffin. It is evident that she
thought me a lunatic, but what
cared l for that? In another mo-
ment l was hasting down the road.
An empty four wheeler overlook
me at last, and l drove like mad
to Bruton street.
(To be Continued.)
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-26

There was no need. To kill time l
bought paper and diligently
studied its contents. At London
bridge l transferred my self to
New Cross bus. l mounted to the
top and began to scah the houses
that we passed. 1t was not, how
ever, until we had half traversed
the Old Kent road that ] discov-
cred what | was looking for--an
apartment house and an under
takers establishment within easy
walking distance of each other. OPP
posite' the former | swung myself
from the bus. The green grocer's
cart passed me, then slowed down
to walk. strobe up to the door
of the apartment house and raped
sharply.
The door was opened by a
greasy faced woman. pushed past
her into the hall, without so much
as. "by your leace," and shut the
door behind me. acted so, lest
my shadower should suspect that
visited the house for the first
time. The woman at once began
to protest at the top of her voice.
But l cut her short with a sover.
eign.
Silence thus secured, I addressed
her in this fashion: Madam, am
wood carver by trade, and rich
old gentleman has just commits
stoned me to carve wonderful de-
sign upon coffin In which he
wishes to bury his wife, who Is
lately dead. AS 1t is necessary for
me to get Immediately to work,
must hire room In the neighbor-
hood without delay. II you have a
front room on the ground floor
which you can let to me, l shall be
glad to pay you for 1t at the rate
of one pound for every day use
1t in advance"
"Lawks!" she cried, then uttered
a croaking laugh. you must be
getting well paid for the job"
"A hundred pounds!" l replied.
"No wonder you are in hurry"
"Have you such room as re-
quire?" I demanded impatiently.
She showed me musty guest
chamber, which still smelt of its
former occupant, who must have
been tanner, should say,
at will do" declared
! II shall return In 10 minutes
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-26
ENTRANCE

PRESIDENTS ENTRANCE
Special Correspondence to The Press
WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 90
To secure privacy for the presi-
dent in the new union depot has
cost millions of dollars. The gov
eminent appropriated six millions
toward the cost of the magnificent
pile, but the railroads are taxing
all, incoming freight six cents a
hundred to pay for the station"
BY the presidents entrance, the
president, in leaving or returning
to the capital, may escape the
crowds. President Roosevelt will
leave Washington through this
entrance, and President Taft will
use 1t when he comes to take up
his duties.
The presidential waiting room Is
finished in the finest marble, with
gold and green decorations.
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in MANY.
|GlJISE.S


An inspiration came to me at
PiccadilIy circus. ! entered an Ok
ford street omnibus and gazed
watchfully behind me. To even a
was no easy task to pick out of the
great moving throng that followed
my conveyance the man whose
business was wrapped up in my
own. At Oxford circus l was sure
that he had not entered my bus.
There l took another to London
bridge. In which of the omnibuses
and cabs trailing behind me was
he then seated? Nearest of all
was bank bus; | did not believe
it contained him. Beyond that an
empty hanson rolled along, then a
four wheeler, then green grocers
cart, with smart looking pony be-
tween the shafts. l thought he
might be in the four wheeler, but
no, 1t turned down Museum street.
This brought the green grocer's
cart nearer. was beginning to
feel very puzzled when it suddenly
occurred to me to prospect the
green grocer's cart. Two costers
occupied the seat. The driver was
a real, unmistakable, hall marked
coster, but his companion gave me
doubt. For one thing, he was
smoking a cigar, for another he
held on to his seat in order to sup
port himself, for a third, although
he wore no collar, he had a re-
markably white neck-for a coster.
There said l, is my man.
| did not look at him again.
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a hated man. Still his wife chung
to him. The people loved her as
much as they hated her husband,
and one day she received a note
warning her not to accompany her
husband on his daily drives. Soon
after a bomb was thrown under
Sergius carriage and he was
blown to pieces.
The grand duchess, Frustrated
with grief and shock. retired to
the home of the car and czarina.
Later she returned to Moscow. to
superintend the education of her
niece, the Grand Duchess Marie.
The latter recently married Prince
William of Sweden.
After the wedding. Elizabeth,
free from all domestic ties. dc.
c!ded to become nun She Is Al
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-26
THE BEST COUGH CURE

A half ounce of Virgin Oil Of
Pine, two ounces of glycerine and
half pint of whisky, mixed, will
cure any cough that is durable
and break cold in "a hours.
Take teaspoonful every four
hours. Ask your druggist for the
genuine Leach's Virgin Oil of Pine
compound pure, prepared and
guaranteed by the Leach Chemi-
cal Co., Cincinnati, O.
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NOTHING TO WEAR

The society reporter knocked
gently at the door of the rich apart
ment.
Pardon me, madam" he said to
the beautiful creation in a sheath
gown who answered his summons,
but have you heard what will be
worn at the dedication of the new
tank at the Ladies' Gym associa-
tom"
Il have heard-nothing' replied
the creation, closing the door
gently.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-26

Her life broken by the tragic
death of her husband, the Grand
Duchess Elizabeth, widow of the
Russian Grand Duke Sergius, has
entered nunnery in Moscow.
The grand duchess was before
her marriage Princess Elizabeth
Alexandra Louise Alice of Hesse,
daughter of the grand duke OF
Hesse-Darmstadt and Princess
Alice. VIII" was daughter of
Queen Victoria. Elizabeth's mar
riage with Sergius was largely an
affair OF state, yet she loved her
husband deeply.
When the ear appointed his
uncle Sergius to be governor OF
Moscow Sergius inaugurated a
reign Of cruelty which made him
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-26
A BATTLE OF WITS.

A BATTLE OF WITS.
At 10 o'clock on the next morn.
4 i. as L approached my masters
house, l saw Sir Charles Venner's
brougham before the door. !
thought 1t highly probable that Sir
Charles would require me to give
an account of my absence from
duty, whether he suspected me or
not. Nerving myself for the en-
counter, assumed detected and
lugubrious expression. The hall
was deserted, but heard mutter
of voices In the anteroom.
The door was ajar, and peering
through / perceived Mr.. Seton
Dagmar and Sir Charles Venner in
earnest converse.
"Ah, Brown!" exclaimed the
younger man. Back, l see!"
Good morning, sir" l muttered,
and turning to Sir Charles anx-
iously inquired after my master.
"Your master is much worse!"
he replied, looking at me very
keenly.
He will recover, sir, l hope.
You will surely save him, Sir
Charles!"
Il don't know"
Mr.. Seton Dagmar took up his
hat and left the room. The sur
geon waited until we heard the
street door close, then he said
quietly: "And how is your mother,
Brown"
"She is dead, sir!" / spoke the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-26
PRESIDENTIAL WAITING ROOM
IN NEW UNION DEPOT
AT WASHINGTON
TO PLAT BIG ADDITION.

(. The Finch addition, extending
from Euclid avenue on the south
to Garland avenue on the north,
and from Audubon park on the
west to Oak street on the east,
will be plated soon. The addition
contains 24O acres, or 1900 lots,
and is next to Lidgerwood park the
largest northside addition yet
planned.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-26
AUDITORIUM.

Miss Cleveland and Miss Won
Waldron are handsome pair in
Lovers Lane" this week. Miss
Cleveland has an emotional part
calling for some first class acting
in that line.
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COFFIN SENT WITH ME
~ r]O ASSISTANTS

words In lew, dull tone, Dut With
out attempting any exhibition of
emotion. / knew better than to
play such game with the man
before me.
I'm sorry to hear that" he OBJ
served. when Is she to be
buried?"
This afternoon. sir" l an
swered, looking at the floor.
He drew in a long, sharp inspira-
ton, which said palmer than
words Thought SOL
understood that he suspected
me. l raised my eyes to his, how.
ever, with worried, melancholy
expression, and l said in a hestat.
ing way: IT'S this way, sir. My
mothers illness has run away
with my little bit of savings, sir
and--and-the undertaken wants
spot cash for the coffin, sir"
II see, you wish me to lend you
some money"
| hung my head in real artistic
shame. I'd never dare-ask-you
sir!" l muttered brokenly.
How much do you need?"
Five pounds would do, sir"
Naturally, my man. his voice
was much kinder. II shall lend
you the money. l shall return to
see your master again at ~ and
bring the money with me-"
THANK you, SIR" l stammered
"Tll never forget 1t of you, sir!"
Without further word he left the
house. l considered that l had al
layed his suspicious, but dared
not make too sure, for that man
possessed a more admirable con,
troll of feature than any other / had
ever known.
Sir Charles returned punctually
and put five sovereigns into my
hand. He was also kind enough to
tell me that ! might leave the
house at once, In order to con
duct my mothers funeral arrange
ntents. My first thought as l
stepped into the street was this:
Am l to be Swallowed? And II SO
how shall | disceice the spy"
The pavement was dotted with
pedestrians who oil appered to be
minding their own business.
walked briskly toward Piccadilly
BEFORE long I felt that l was shad
oSpd. felt 1t In my bones. was
|Athrilled. exhilirated! l considered
what to do. l might easily have
shaken off my pursuer had
wished. but to even display such a
desire would inevitably convert Sin
Charles Venner's suspicious into
convictions. II was my ambition
on the other hand, to destroy his
suspicious altogether.
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HAVE SPECIAL TO SHOW.

NORTH YAKIMA, Nov. ga
special train of seven cars and a
diner has been engaged by the
commercial club to take the Yak
ina party to the apple show in
Spokane December Z 1t is expect
ed the train will be crowded.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-26
PANTAeEs

The Worlds Comedy Four dis
pense about as much harmony
and mirth as any quartet seen
here. They are not compelled to
do the foolish stuff to make up
for lack of voice.
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Ell M.

Among the many fine attractions
at the Orpheum this week is the
Clowns Dream" by Byers and
Herman. Herman as the skeleton
does some dances and twists that
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-26
WASHINGTON

Gus Bruno, linquist, is a strong
attraction with foreigners as well
as natives this week. He sings
popular airs in several tongues.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-26
THEATER
SPOKANE.

Nordica's concert here Saturday
night promises to be a drawing
card for out of town as well as city
lovers of classic music. Her ap-
pearance has been made the occa-
sion of a seasons gathering Of
musical talent under the auspices
of the Wagner club of this city,
of which Nordica has lately be-
come member. Nordica has re-
served her strongest selections for
concert rendition, and there is
said to be no diminution of her
marvellous powers of voice and per-
sonality.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-26

are difficult to initiate. They are
top-liners.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-26

Arizona" closes this evening. 1t
is fair production Of the well
known western play.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-27
Lac Commercial CIuh.

When the new building of the CONNER
'-ii club is finished the club will be the
-rcond richest commercial organization in
america. II Is impossible to compute
what the Commercial club has done for
salt Lake and for Utah. Not a subject
Which has q bearing on the progress ami
Welfare Of Salt Lake has been overlooked
by the club which comprises among its
members the most influential business
men OF Utah. Progress has been the
"atchword OF the club, and its members
never overlook "a cnance TO boost the town
and state. even at the expense OF personal
inconvenience and loss of time and
money. Inseparably associated with the
commercial club is the organizing genius
Of its secretary. Fisher Harris.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-27
The Press Club.

Brains is the one qualification which
entities one to membership iE the Press
club. Not only does the club include the
newspaper writer's Of the city. but en-
a. associate members The Press club
hanQuets and the Press club shows have
been annual features Of the life Of Salt
Lake. and the club has produced some Of
the most brilliant writer's of the past dec
adc The clubs entertainments are char
3cterized by a camaraderie and good feel
ne which are excelled nowhere, and the
.ntertainments TO which the public is ad-
1.uh Of San Francisco and the Gridirol
.iub Of YEaghfngfon
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-27
The Ladies Literary Club.

The Ladies Literary club has for many
years stood as sponsor OF art and cul-
ture among the women of Salt Lake. Not
only has the club been one OF the social
features of the town, but the work done
by the members has been earnest and
most intelligently directed Among the
members of the club are numbered some
Of the most brainy women of the west.
and the work done by the members haS
attracted notice throughout the entire
country The club is affiliated with the
National Federation of Women's Clubs
and a number of the members have been
honored by the national body by appoint
ments in the national organization.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-27

Not only does the Young Mems Chris
N't9 association offer the advantages OF
social and club life. but is also a large
factor IN educational circles. The work
'VIe IN an educ atiOnal way by the asso-
-laton IN Salt Lake has been remarkable
ler lis efficiency The association has
town 20 improve their condition than any
HSutltion IN the state, and the courses
" instruction which are open to those
"ho wish 10 take them have been the
means of securing lucrative positions for
hundreds OF young men in Salt Lake. The
b VI. - y. building is one of the most
MODERN and thoroughly equipped in the
west. and the association stands for clean
port and clean living
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-27
The Alta Club.

The Alta club is not only the Oldest but
the most important social organization in
Salt Lake. Its membership includes every
important merchant and professional man
of the city. and thesclub ranks in a social
way with the Union league and Knicker-
booker of New York, the Union league
% Philadelphia and the Calumet club of
Chicago. The club house, which Is one
Of the landmarks OF the town. has seen
more important mining deals arranged
within its portals than any building in
the west, and the aggregate wealth OF its
members Is equal TO that OF any similar
lnlv west of the Mississippi.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-27
III. cnuntrx Club.

The Country club is the largest factor
in the summer life of Salt Lake. The
weekly functions of the club. which ex-
tend throughout the summer gather to-
gether the smart set of Salt Lake and the
club is the scene of most of the smart
entertainments throughout the summer.
Housed in a most homellke and COM
Portable building and possessing tennis
courts and a golf course which are the
equal OF any in the west. the club is the
center of sport throughout nine months
Of the year. The beauty of the surround
mgs Of the club house adds materially 10
the pleasure of its members.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-27
University Club.

The University club numbers among its
members graduates from nearly every in
stitution OF learning In the United States.
From an association of few college men
the club has grown both in size and
wealth until Il is one of the most pros
porous organizations OF the city. The
club is a real factor in the social life Of
Salt Lake, and the annual links is
looked forward 70 with keen anticipation
by those fortunate enough to secure invi-
-
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The Elks.

The best people on earth is more than
q nickname with the Salt Lake Elks.
Their beautiful club house shelters one Of
the largest and most active lodges in the
entire order, and the members of lodge
No. SO are renowned throughout the entire
country for good fellowship, jovial spirit
and charity. II is a well known fact
among Elks throughout the country that
Nowhere is a member of the order more
generously entertained than within the
hospitable portals of the Salt Lake club.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-15
SLADENSBURG CHRISTIAN
CHURCH TO GIVE PROGRAM

Interchangeable following program
Will be given in the Christian church
Bladensburg SATURDAY evening, Dec.
10, at s o'clock. under the auspices OF
the school. Miss Emma Mozart and
Miss Bessie Robson, teachers:
Organ voluntary-Miss Robson.
Song-By school.
Notwithstanding Davis.
Recitation-Faye Kttternaan.
Pantomine-Amy Mcdowell.
Song-Gertie Gobble Ruth Whitney
and Faye Kitterman.
Organ Solo-Miss Vera Green.
Recitation-Vera Srny,ile.
Solo--Cecil Carter.
Dialogue-7th and Stft grades.
Recitation-Cleo Daley.
Pantomine-S girls.
Vocal Soio-Miss McCart.
Dialogue Claude and Marion
Davis.
Recitation-Gertie Gonble.
Duet-Amy Mcdowell. Cecil Carter.
observation-disclosures Davis.
Pantomine-s girls.
Song-By school.
Exercise-1st grade boys.
Dialosue--7th and 9Th grades.
Vocal Solo--Miss Pearl Hamersley.
Recitation-Nictor Smythe.
Observation-Disclosures Davis.
Vocal Solo-Miss Robson.
Drill-4th and 9Th grades.
Dialogue-7th and Sth grades.
Vocal Solo-Miss Pearl Hamersley.
Recitatioil-Cecil Garter.
Recitatioh-John Humble.
Song BY school.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-15
BoNAPARTE.


Bonaparte~A large audience greet
ed the Parland-Newhal company at
the Whitley opera house Saturday
night. This was the second number
of the lecture curse and was very
satisfactory in every respect.
J. Z. Moore was iii Des Moines sew
oral days recently.
N. D. Sherman and family visited
Sunday here with relatives.
D. ". Cheney has gone to TT. Col
Inns, Colo, to remain Indefinitely.
Mrs. A. Mcdonald is in Des Moines,
having been called there by the SER
ious illness Of her grandson, Hal Mo
Donald.
Mrs. John S. Moore and Mrs. Carl
Meek were Ottumws visitors FRI
day.
Mrs, =. w. Cheney and daughter
visited friends at Douds last week.
william Long and family have been
recent guests Of relatives in Keosau-
qua.
S. r. Haley of Pennington, was a
business caller here Saturday
Mrs. w. S. Blackfold was III Eldon
one day last week.
Miss Elsie Cummings has been Wis
ting in Pennington with her cousin,
Miss Goldie Pertie.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-15
FUNERAL OF ROBERT cARNEs.
HELD NEAR EDDYVILLE

Eddyyille-The funeral OF Robert
W. Carnes, who died at about noon,
Wednesday, Decembs: 9Th. was held
from his late nome seven or eight
miles east of town, and about three
miles from Kirkville, friday, and with
burial in Kirkville cemetery. His
death was due to typhoid fever, and
during the last week Of which he was
confined to his bed. Robert w. Carf,ss
was a. son of Reason and Mary A.
Carnes, and he was born in Ohio IN
September 10th. 1860. II.e Is survived
by a wife and eight Children. He was
48 years, 2 months alla. 20 days Of
age at the time of his demise. Mrs.
been sick with typhoid fever, but Mrs.
Carnes is now able 10 sit UP.
Other News,
Mrs. n. B. McNeess, who has been
suffering from an attack Of nervous
prostration since the funeral of her
son-in-law, NJ. J. Lawless, was con-
siderably improved when last heard
from.
w. H. Gray, proprietor Of the Shade
land Park Orchards and Nurseries,
west Of town, and tho inventor OF the
Little Gem Pruning Sin ars. has o
his patent to the Hol' way Manufac-
turing Co., Of Ottumwu, and his ma
chine shop will be moved to OttumtTa
and combined with the Holloway shop.
Mrs. Rebecca Brown Of Givin, who
has been In poor health tor some time,
has had a relapse and Is in the hos
pital at Oskaloosa. Mrs. Brown is the
daughter Of Mrs. Chas. Parker of this
place.
N. II. Brunson and little daughter,
who have been living ir.,the back part
of MT. Brunson's stor: in the Dr.. F.. e.
Vance building. have moved to a por-
ton Of the Ernie Lyon property, near
the park.
Mrs. Harvey shahan has returned
to her home at otturwa after paying
a short visit to Mrs. NJ. E. Bell. and
accompanying Mrs. Sell to Oskaloosa
on a business trip.
Mrs. S. Totman, who, mas been stop
ping here for the past few months, re-
turned to her home at Marshalltowia
Saturday.
Miss Winnie Jamiooa has returned
to her home at Coal1oid after paying &
short visit to her friend, Miss Mary
O'Connor.
Ernest Mckinley Of Oskaloosa, spent
Saturday night with its friend, Louis
belong.
Fred Heard and children visited over
Sunday with relatives of Mrs. Eph
Watkins at Abba.
Charles Pos, who has employment at
Pella, came down Saturday night and
visited over Sunday with his wife and
daughter.
Miss Margie Barnett CT Sand Ridge,
was in Oskaloosa Saturday undergo
ing an examination heiore the county
superintendent.
n. B. Halloway. cf ottunlwa, is
eduipping his building here with q
hot water system OF i.eating. Mi. Hol-
Eloway was in town Triday.