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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-28

scientific attainments have made
his name household word
throughout the civilized world, is
going to devote his time in the
future to the problem Of conquering
the air, which he declares is far
from being solved.
Il have little faith In the aero
plane or balloon as means Of
aerial navigation" said Mr.. Edison
in an interview in this city, where
he spent few days recently while
on a pleasure jaunt to the coast.
1.-The aeroplane of the Wright
brothers depends too much on the
personal equation. Place some
other man in that aeroplane and
- would not work.
Successful fight depends upon
the skillful handling of the ma
chine by the inventor.
1T is also unlikely that the eff
forts Of inventors who have pinned
their faith to the dirigible balloon
will meet with success. When you
have something that is lighter than
air it is apparent even to the lay
man that 1t is the toy of the winds.
The aeroplane and the dirigible
balloon will be improved, no doubt,
but l look to see the application
of a principle different from either
in the successful airship.
Henri Farman has started In
the right direction. The airship
of the future will be lifted by a
mechanism something like a spiral.
1t will have the ability to rise
without first giving it forward mo-
mentum and it will not initiate
closely the flight of birds.
With the spiral lifting appli-
ance, improved propellers and a
device for maintaining balance in
the air. the future airship will fly
into the teeth of the wind, will
rise to heights where favorable cur
rents may be found or skim the
. surface of the earth. Yes, navi-
cation of the air will surely come,
1t Is simply question of applying
mechanical knowledge in a new
way.
Il intend in the future to devote
not little attention to navigation
of the air, | have not had the time
to make serious effort in this di-
rection in the past. l am firmly
convinced that the time Is near at
hand when it will be possible to
sail through the air as easily and
as safely as we now go by land or
sea.
II shall do no more inventing
for commercial purposes. All my
life | have worried for the success
of my inventions.
"All that has been laid aside
now and | shall do no more invent.
ing for purely commercial ends. I
have all the money | want. and, re.
| Heved OF the strain of worrying
about the success of inventions,
can devote my time with greater
profit in a scientific way.
There is a big difference be,
tween invention and discovery
The inventor applies laws already
known, in a new way; the man
who discovers brings to light new
laws. The Roentgen rays were not
invented; they We're discovered
Radium was not invented; 1t was
discovered.
During the last AZ years that
have devoted my attention to the
commercial side Of my inventions
! have observed phenomena which
] did not have time to Investigate
further. had definite object
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-28

worlds knowledge. That is why !
believe that, relieved of the worry
Of commercial affairs, l can do bet
ter work in my new field. I hope
to add something to the knowledge
that will eventually result in aerial
navigation"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-28

SEATTLE MAN ROBBED.

While riding uptown on street.
car from the Great Northern depot
about $3.50 o'clock yesterday, Isaac
Ely of Seattle was robbed of a
pocketbook containing $1S5. He
reported his loss to the police. The
police have no clew to work on.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-28

Bitter truth: Nobody is laying
any claim to Mr.. Foraker's policies.
Craze for overdressing which
has seized English women is sub
ject of wide discussion in London
neWSDaDers.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-28

Special Correspondence to The Press
DENVER, Sept. 28.-From Alas
ka's icy slopes comes a woman
with purpose. She is on her way
to Washington, to place before the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-28

Cleveland and, well, all of them, is
just what it should be. Jack
Amory played his part in it with
Nat Goodwin and he hasn't forgot
ten a line of it. The company is
to be complimented, if it's record
here permits of any more compli.
ments.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-28
PANTAGE

1t may work out simply enough
when you know how she does it.,
but Mrs. Eva Fay had the audience
going" last night in her thau-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-28

everybody else that there were any
hopefuls. Funny situations and
consequences move in rapid order
to the final climax where every
body discovers who everybody else
really is. The performance will
be concluded tonight.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-28

BY G. s. COSTELLO.
Special Correspondence to The Press
SEATTLE, Wash, Sept. 28.-
Thomas A. Edison Is going to try
to fly.
The wizard Of electricity, whose
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-28

The Pollard Opera Co. opens a
three nights engagement Tuesday
evening with "Florodora" The lit
tie artists. are said to be better
than ever.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-28

MRS. MARY PETERSON SAYS
MISSIONARIES AND TERRI
TORlAE OFFICIALS DISGRACE
THEIR OFFICES-WILL LAY
CHARGES BEFORE PROPER
AUTHORITIES IN WASHING
TON.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-28
IMPROVEMENT PERMISSION

An order has been given by the
board sof Spublic works permitting
the FfedSB. Grinnell Co. to pro-
coed with the building of streets,
sidewalk and laying water mains
in the, Mount Vernon addition by
private contract. A plat of this
addition, which lies at the end OF
the Altamont car line, has been
approved.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-28

Beta circle, Women of Wood
craft, will give a card party to-
night at upper Pacific hall. The
general public is invited.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-28

First Wedding Guest-Have you
been in to look at the presents?
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-28
WASHINGTON TnEATER

WASHINGTON THEATER
HIGH CLASS VAUDEVILLE.
WEEK COMMENCING SUNDAY
MATINEE, SEPT. ~
HIGH CLASS VAUDEVILLE
THE GREAT WHITE MYSTERY
CHESTER DEAMON,
The Sensation of the Age
also s. Kikuda, juggler. George De
Voy and Dayton Sisters, dancers.
Tom Dempsy, monologuist. Three
Zazas & Carmen, hoop rollers.
Alice Mortlock & Company in
"Billy's Girl"
Prices-15 and 25 cents. Matinee
every day. Two shows every even.
ing.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-28
AN EDISON AIRSHIP next

THE FAMOUS INVENTOR AN
NoUNCEs INTENTION OF AP-
PLYING HIS GENIUS TO
PROBLEMS OF AERIAL NAvl.
CATION.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-28
Mills Automatic Virtuosa

Musical Sensation of the Age.
Automatic violin which is unsteady
and mechanically perfect. viii
earn 500 per cent annually in any
cigar store, saloon or public
place.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-28
STOP VIOLATING LAW
IF LICENSE Is GIVEN
GILMAN TO BUILD
ON GRACE Street
Secures Permit to Erect Six De
taclled Brick Dwellings Be-
tween Addison and Cedar.

Alderman w. j. Gilman. OF Lee Ward
six detached brick dwellings on Grace
a total cost of $4,000. The buildings
will be two stories high.
Inspector Beck said yesterday that
the activity in building circles is par
ticulary gratifying, as showing pros
porous conditions locally, in spite OF
the feeling of depression elsewhere.
Although the record for the month may
not break previous records, many per-
mits have been issued for the erection
of homes and office structures.
Labor Cheaper Now.
With many corporations reducing the
humble: of employees, the labor market
is Slutted in spots. and enterprisins
investors have found that they can
build now at much less cost than n
year ago. The price of material is
likewise cheaper. In some cities here
about the bricklayers, who are mem
agreed 10 reduce the price of labor, and
this condition. VITA the decreased cost
of material. makes the present a de-
sirable time to build, Naturally, tho
real estate market is affected, the de.
mand for good sites being greater thar
1t was IL, the fall.
At the same time 1t is evident that
though investors are saving money by
erecting dwellings at this time, their
activity is a godsend to hundreds OF
capable and willing workers. who
otherwise might be out of employment
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-28
CRACKED SAFE
AND GOT JEWELS ]
Watches, Gold Chains, Diamonds
and Other Ornaments
Stolen i'll Lot.
NEGRO WAS LOADED DOWN !.
Had Goods on Person, But Po-
lice Suspect More Expert
Accomplish.
NEGRO WAS LOADED DOWN

John Ross (colored) was caught yes
terday morning with the goods on Him
Detective Tomlnson had been on his
trail for two days and located him
insan alley off Eighteenth street. See
ing the big captain of detectives Ross
way. and landed in the arms of Ser
gehnts Bailey and Wren, who were
waiting for him.
Safc Broken
Two handsome gold watches, some
jcweiry. a heavy solid gold neck chain.
a diamond brooch, ii diamond ring ana
pair of diamond earrings were found
on the prisoner when he was searched.
Three nights ago complaint was made
to the Police Department OF burglary
committed at the Kelly. Iron and Metal
Company's place, and of a theft OF jew
house was opened with skeleton keys.
without breaking the outer lock. The
safe was found to be chiseled through
in highly skilled manner. and this the
police believe was the liandiwork of a
more expert accomplish. not yet located.
The loss was not discovered until
Tuesday morning.
The detectives worked the cease
quietly, and yesterday morning centred
or Ross. a tremendous negro. whose
handcuffs carried by the officers would
not go around them.
All the jcwelry' stolen from Kelly'a
shop was found on Ross but Il sum
of money amounting to about SIS was
missing. The jewelry recovered Is
valued by the police at $S1S.s5. Several
of the diamonds are handsome stones.
in settings evidently genuine. and
their market value will probably be
much more.
Wife Arrested.
The regre declined to discuss the
matter in any way. or to tell the police
how he got the jewelry. His wife has
also been locked up as an accessory
after the fact.
The jewelry kept in the safe was the
property of Mr.. d. O'Sullivan, and was
highly valued by him for family rea-
sons. II had been in the safe some
time, and the police suspect an init
mate knowledge of its location on the
part of the thief
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-28
Management of lakewood Sub
,nits Proposition to Close Up
Tight on Sunday.
THE POLICE ARE AGAINST II
Judge Witt Will Conduct Public
Hearing, and City Attorney
Will Appear.

Notwithstanding promise from the
owners and managers Of lakewood that
the pleasure park will be tightly closed
on Sunday If saloon license is issued
by the Hastings Court. it was an
nounced yesterday that City Attorney
Pollard VIII appear before Judge Witt
with legal argument to show that no
license can be granted to the ,asor..
under THE Dabney ordinance. More
over. Judge Witt has before him 4 reso-
luton adopted by the Board of Police
Commissioners recommending tina. the
application of A. J. T.zzin. represent
ing the lakewood management. be re-
jected.
Comes Under Resort Section.
a section in the Labney ordinance
provides thu. license shall be scaiitcd
to no establishment where a ulare OF
amusement is operated. tie idea being
TO knock on. concer. halls AMI resorts
of that character.
This provision is s8id to have direct
hearing upor lakewood. There is III
attempt from this quarter it is de-
clared. to deprive the little Coney Island
Of its rathskellar. except on the ground
that the ordinance compels such action
When the licenses were Issued las,
week Mr.. Pzzini's name was not OF,
The list Judge W.T.. decided 10 hold
the application back for further con-
sideration, along with those from,
places at Seventh and Broad and Eish-
teenth and Main Streets, prominent
transfer points.
public hearing will be conducted
by the court, and all persons interested
Will BE permitted to present evidence
and argument. AT this time the Idle
wood matter will be taken UP. What
VIII carry most weight in this particu-
lar case. however. is the unfavorable
report from the Police Commission.
witch considered the application apart
! IRON tie legal questions involved.
Offered TO Close ON SUNDAYS.
The attorney for Mr.. Pizzini has
submitted proposition to separate the
saloon from the resort proper by a
substantial fence. and to close the
main Sates of lakewood on SUNDAY
This would mean that blue laws would
prevail. that the merry-making ma.
chimes. the music, the bathing pavilion
and the cafes would be idle, and tina
the no. admission" sign would BIZ
placed at every entrance. In othe,
words. the management offered to shu
UP shop on Sunday in part payment o.
It's license, and to observe the Saba n
laws which have been flagrantly vic
lated at Lakewood, and under which ,
number OF employees during the sum
mer season Were regularly summone,
to court. where they as regularly PAL,
tho small fine imposed by the ordi
nance and then promptly resume,
business again.
Mr. Pizzini has been advised tina
his application viii be resisted, an,
that City Attorney Pollard or Assistan
City Attorney Anderson will presen
the matter TO Judge Witt No dat
has been fixed for the public hearing
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-28

Do You Deliberately Torture Yourself
Alive by NeElcctins Your Stomuch:
Remedy Free For the Asking,

ASiueuS fEcc fOF the AAkinE.
"A great outcry has arisen during the
last few years against scientists who
torture dumb animals alive in the in
terests of science. How many people
arc there. however, who needlessly
torture. themselves by causing their
stomachs to overWork Dyspepsia, in
digestion. heartburn, sleeplessness, loss
OF vim and energy are the inevitable
result.
Are you one OF these?
Why not give your stomach rest?
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets will re-
lieve Your stomach of all its work aud
do il for you. They are compounded
Of the very elements and do the work
which the stomach performs when in
h hias, health ea H., aseptie pepsin malt
DR.. Richardson in writing thesis
On treatment OF dyspepsia and indi-
sestion; closes his remarks BY saying.
For those suffering from acid dys-
peps!a. shown by sour, watery risings.
OF for flatulent dyspepsia shown by
Ras ON stomach, causing heart trouble
Z end dlthcuit breathing, as well as for
Al other forms of stomach trouble
Two Of Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets at
ter each meal, I advise them because
they contain no harmful drugs, but are
composed Of valuable digestives, which
act promptly upon the food eaten.
Y never knew case OF indigestion or
even chronic dyspepsia which Stuarts
Tablets would not reach,''
Cheap cathartic medicines CLAIMING
to cure dyspepsia and Indigestion car
have no effect whatever in actively al.
costing the food. and 10 call any ca
thartie medicine cure for indigestion
Is a nlisnemer.
Every druggist in the United state.
and Canada sells Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets. and they are not only tn,
{ safest and most successful but tn
most scientific of any treatment 70
s Indigestion ard stomach troubles.
Price so box at all druggists
Free sample on application TO r. A
Stuart Co., $50 Stuart Bldg. Marshal
Mich.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-28
SAYS CHARGE is FALSE
White Man Arrested Here Suspected of
Having kidnapped His Child.

White Man Arrested Here Suspected of
Having Kidnapped His Child.
John E. Simmons, respectable look
ing white man. was locked UP at the
First Police Station late last night oil
the charge of being a suspicious char
acter. He is suspected of deserving
and not supporting his wife, and of
kidnapping his child Simmons had
s90.1O and a watch on his person. He
was formerly butcher, and lived In
Richmond. For the past year or more
he had been employed as care aker at
Salvation Army home at Spring Gar
den, New York, where he says his child
is at present. He came back to Rict:-
mond yesterday, being arrested on al
old warrant shortly after landing in
the city. Simmons said that his wife's
brothers were the cause of the trouble,
and that he was entitled to the custody
of his child. His wife has been sum-
moned to appear in the Police Court
this morning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-28

Tie pcneHl OF tie Guys poor,
opened on yesterday with matinee and
night exhibitions. So excellent and
artistic were tho tableaux SO charm
ing was the dancing and so pictur
'csauc was the decoration of. the hall
that even the Oldest citizens. whose
bent Is ever to praise the things OF
other days, declare that never before
has there been given here charity en-
tertainment which in any way app
proaches the fctc marking the end OF
the gay season and the fast approach
OF the soemnitles of Lent.
The hall is vast flower garden,
with beds OF glorious blossoms. and
fountains surrounded By gorgeous co..
ored plants. Here and there are
trellises covered with purple and GRIM
son vines, archways supporting RAM
bling roses, old-fashioned fences On
which are growing honeysuckle and
along which are planted the flowers
OF bygone days.
In corner Is seen yellow and
black regiment of sun-flowers. while
under the gallery flourishes the plant
ruled over by My Lady Nicotine.
Grcnt Success.
Hidden In the mazes of the flowery
Jungle are booths, where the bellies OF
Virginia. dressed to represent every
nation and gay with paint and patch
and powder. pounce upon the WHINE
victims for charitys sake and sell ann
everything from a sentimental love
potion or q good fortune" to the
more stable staff of life.
AT the far end OF the hall has been
erected a stage. upon which continu-
Gus performance vastly delighted the
audience.
Some Of the living pictures were OF
an exceptionally high order and all
were most enjoyable.
Just outside the auditorium proper
bevy of lovely matrons and no less
lovely maids acted as mattresses In a
lyine-covered ice cream garden, while
on the floor below moving picture
machine attracted large and wide-eyed
crowds.
+, Success was written large and clear
on the programs ofyesterday. and there
| is every evidence that to-day's matinee
land night entertainments and the one
on Saturday night will even surpass
those already given.
.fete is the steady stream of gold and
silver which bids fair to inundatc the
garden of charity and overflow the
dam OF good deeds.
The First Performance.
The matinee performance began
promptly at e:3o o'clock in the after
noon. with Miss Binford as chairman.
Little Miss Adkins, who is justly con-
sidered something wonderful in the
way OF violinist, rendered solo that
was loudly applauded.
In the tahleau that followed little
Miss Nancy Perkins appeared as Mis-.
dressed in pink. with a big picture
| hat. stood coquettish1y aloof from he,
little companions, amid her gay gar.
den beds and borders. Those taking
part in the tableau with her wert
Misses Elizabeth Hobson, Nellie Rem.
nolds. Jean Heck, Anne Halves. Sail,
Gordon. Martha Chambers. Anne ant
Elizabeth Warren. Alice Perkins. Bes
Isle Binford Archer Small, elizabeth
Morton, Blanche Gentry and Katherin,
/ Hamilton Cabell. The scene was di-
ERECTED by Mrs. st. George Bryan ant
1 Mrs. Graham Hobson.
minuet. directed by Miss Blnford
was particularly attractive because o
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-28
NEGRO is BAILED
Case of Church Hill Driver Goes Over Until
March Jth

Joseph Jones. the negro driver whose
wagon crushed out the life of little Alice
stratton on Church Hill on Monday, APP
peared in the Police Court yesterday morn
ing. The case was continued until March
9th, the Commonwealth asking delay TO in
X Guieon. counsel for the Old Dominion
ana Western Lumber Company asked for
bail for the prisoner. but this Justice
lrutchheld declined to grant. Later in the
day Jones was bailed BY Judge Witt in the
SUM of $1,000. with Mr.. John Bernard. pres
ident and treasurer of the firm for which
he works, as his bondsman.
The negro has a good reputation. His
employers claim that he is not responsible
tnr the unfortunate accident The prisoner
himself says he was driving past Springfield
school when the little girl. running across
the street to meet her teacher, was struck
bN his mule and was run over before the
wagon could be stopped. Seeing her lying
hurt and fearing personal violence, II NOT
possible lynching, the driver thought of
not ming but escape. and whipped up his
team and ran.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-28
NEW PASTOR HERE
Rev. Mr.. NIaclachlan Comes to Take Charge
of Richmond Church.

The Rev. H. D. C. Maclachlan. the new
ly- elected pastor of the Seventh Street
Christian Church. reached the city yester-
day, coming from his former home in Ken
lucky He WAS met at Main Street Station
t.n committee from the congregation. wlS)
escorted him to the home of DR.. II. Cabell
Tabb, where he will be entertained until
he and his wife. who accompanied him.
have located permanently.
Mr.. Maclachlan was born in Scotland In
1869, was educated in Glasgow Academy and
Glasgow University. where he was grad
upled with the degrees of NJ. \. and LII. y.
Tfs came to this country in 1894 and studied
theology at Kentucky University and at
Chicago University. His last charge was In
shelbyville. Ky, where his ministry proved
very successful.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-28
THIEF COOL ABOUT IT.

Tut Hat and Coat On and Then Walked
Out.
he police are looking for an expert front
hall artist who Is operating in Richmond
Inc thief entered the home of l.. r. New
man. No 9l7 North Twenty seventh Street
on Wednesday night and carried off an over
Soat belonging 10 boarder. and derby
hat belonging to Mr.. Newman One OF tho
lpoiee OF the house saw the man leaving;
with the ovcrcont and hat on
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-28
E1ddlers. Take Notice!

Postmaster. cabell is in receipt of re-
narkable communication from q publishing
company who are preparing an "Olde Tyne
riddleys Directory" The postmaster is
asked to furnish the names and addresses
OF local ''hddlers." The communication
Genes from NIECE. Whitaker, who de-
scribes himself MS general organizer and
manager Of the "Fiddlers' Convention" but
whose printed stationery falls TO give his
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-28
To Ad0pt Dudrct.

Having adopted the budget, which,
VIII carry an appropriation OF $4,000
QUO, the Finance Committee will send
1t to the Common Council on Monday
night for approval. 1t is not likeIS
that any important changes will bs
made.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-28
M,sta,sen identity.

Fred Alberti and Max Bernstein. two
white men we're in the Police Court yester-
day. charged with assaultns 7. 3. Me-
cEanes Ii proved to be q case Of mistaken
Identity, as the two men, were aple 10 prove
an alb Both We're dismissed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-28
Silver Medal Contest.

a silver medal contest will be held at
Asbury Methodist Church tonight begin-
ming at o'clock. Six young girls--Mlsses
Ednu Shuman. Audrey Dillon. Jennie Rog-
crs Margaret Stoltz, Haven Street and LII
lie Tignor--will participate. Tho subject
viii be ''Tempcrance"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-28
Girl Taken Back.

Maudc Madran, a nfteen-yaarsnld white
Children's Home Society recently, was in
the Police Court yesterday. and was return.
ed to the Rev. Dr.. w. j. Maybee. secretary
OF the society.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-28
ANOTHER DECREASE

Southern Earnings for Third Week In
February show Dig Loss.
According to a report issued yester-
day by Comptroller Plant. estimated
earnings of the Southern Railway for
the third week in February show a
decrease of s250.999 over the CORE
spending week of last year. The de-
crease on the st. Louis Louisville lines
was S21,S19, the decrease on the sys.
TEN proper being $229,1S0.