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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-08
Will. KISS
FOR CHURCH
Many Pretty Girls Have
Agreed to Sell Their
Kisses at 80 Cents
Apiece.

CHICAGO, Dec. S.-Kissing-
mere smacks at so cents smack
will be dispensed by the young wo
men of the congregation to raise
the debt of $4,000 of the Temple
Emanuel, buckingham place and
Evanston avenue. The occasion for
this novel means of raising money
will be Lilliputian minstrel show
in which 100 girls and boys will
participate, together with a bazaar
reception and ball at the North
Side Turner hall.
The Rev. Felix A. Levy, pastor
of the synagogue. announced re
Gently to his congregation that the
final balance of $4,000 due on the
edifice must be paid by December
81.
Immediately plans were laid tt
lift this debt. A minstrel show anC
bazaar was decided as the means
All interested racked their brains
to hit upon something new in the
entertainment and debt-raising line
Miss Lulu Mayer suggested the
kissing feature, and immediately
objection was. raised to this by the
other pretty girls.
You don't suppose for moment
would kiss every man who came
along, do your asked one of the
young women.
We'll, this won't be love affair
Just let them smack you a wee bit
We can get 80 cents for them, / an
sure. 1t is worth it,"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-08
MAN PAYS SHARKS $3.50 ON A
$50 LOAN AND STILL OWES S55

of the man who loans money on
usurious scale and he is powerless
he fears the law. Neither did he
make further payments. The case
was dropped.
Thieves" robbers" Sharks"
and similar terms. applied to these
vultures of the financial realm by
The Press in the beginning of it's
crusade against them, are now in
adequate ton express the public's
opinion of th9n.. ----.
| Their gamS in Spokane, like all
places over Xhe nation, where there
are men anu women working under
difficultiesf at times, for them to
lprey upon, has been so fragrant in
It's lawless4ess, yet so clever in it's
operation, that victims have given
their wages for months and years
because of grave fear that the
laws would not protect them should
they hesitate to accede to their
masters demands.
Continue to read The Press for
further exposures of the money
lenders thieving methods of collec-
tion and their methods of keeping
their victims in their power by NOR
tai fear. Another article will fol-
| low tomorrow.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-08
ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF LOAN LEIGH SLAVERY, SHOWN
THROUGH CRUSADE BEING CONDUCTED BY THE PRESS

for the payment of the last men,
toned sos, when he appealed to the
advices of an attorney for relief
from his tormentors. $4,000
AS for himself, he was but half
nourishea, yfi,d his wife and little
children. whe looked to him for the
necessities uf life he could not af-
ford afs FOR protection against the
pangs Of hunger and the ills of
life, were in rags at the time.
Month after month bis wages had
been greedily snatched from him
by the bounding agents from the
Crescent office.
A brief letter written by his at
torney demanding that the sharks
accept only their bills marked
paid, already in the borrowers
possession in full and complete set
tlement OF their claims against him,
tore him from the meshes of fear
that had been woven about him
during the long, torturous months
he was held in peonage by them.
The case never reached the
courts. for take away the bluff
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-08
No CHORUS
GIRLS FOR
HARRY THAW
WHITES SLAYER REFUSES TO
WATCH ASYLUM SHOW
STAYS IN CELL WHILE RAY.
MOND HITCHCOCK COMPANY
PLAYS.

NEW YORK, Dec. S.-Dainty lit
tie dancing girls in ruffles and
laces, buck and wing dancers,
comic singers, baritone and tenor
singers, funny story tellers and
Raymond Hitchcock composed the
aggregation of entertainers that
went up the Hudson in a private
car yesterday to provide Harry X.
Thaw and the other inmates of the
Matteawan asylum for the insane
with a variation from the dull rou.
tine of their daily lives.
Under the auspices of DR.. Baker
superintendent of the asylum, and
DR.. Austin Flint, the alienist. the
band of players, all of whom are
members OF Hitchcock's THE Man
Who Owns Broadway" company
gave their strange audience the
happiest hour they have known
since entering the asylum.
Thaw Remained Away.
But Harry Thaw declined to at
tend. In an interview he explained
that he feared the whole affair was
a trap set by DR.. Flint, the most
active medical opponent to his free
dom, to observe what effect the
spectacle of dancing girls and
Broadway stage folk would have
upon him.
One of the harmless inmates, who
was working in the corridor, looked
the party of visitors over and OBJ
served calmly to DR.. Baker:
They looks as crazy as do
doc"
The performance itself was pune
tuated with enthusiastic applause
The patients caught every joke
readily, and the dancing and sing
ing were particularly enjoyed
| Hitchcock wormed his way into the
hearts of his auditors at the outset
by saying:
You know | ought to have beer
been here long ago
The entertainment was volunteer
ed by Hitchcock and the members
of his company.
They parted by the seaside waves
Both lass and lover cried:
Il will to you be always true"
n. II
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orders him to get up, and then he
begins again. This time he takes
out the revolver and holds 1t close
to Towards face. The boy looks
at II a moment and seems to be-
come fascinated by its CLINT, while
the captain says; You did 1t. Jeff
ries--you know you did. Come. out
with it--let's have the truth. You
shot Robert Underwood-with this
revolver" And so he keeps on I'M
III at last Howard begins slowly to
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-08
GIVEN
SWXTCHMEN

$50 back to work or be expelled from the b. Of r T.
h is declared to he the ultmatum received by local mem
hrs of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen this morn
[o from Grand Master Lee of Cleveland Ohio. 1t seems
bat the switcmnen' S strike is practically broken.
For days the b. or r. T. men declared to have been
der orders go back to work the roads wherein they
Bid the majority over the Switchmens Union Of Nort
|mclca but out of sympathy and respect for the switch
en- and their claims they have practically ignored the
|'der till now. All b. of r. IT, men will go back to work
k the Great Northern here tomorrow. Preparations
|eing made today.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-08

English Girl--You American girls
IN FOWLVlLLE
Mr.. Dorking-Of all the fool fashi
ons you women take up Now what
will be the god of that immense be
aver hat when it goes out of style
Mrs. Dorkins-Chump, Look VIII
ut n warm nest it will make.
MINSTREL NUGGETS
Now, Rastus, why should a man
work!n OH a high buildin' drink no
gin?"
"Beca2e he might get drop too
much"
Greet. Now, why am a man
who's Interrupted while weavin'
a romance lax a empty spool?"
"BccaZe he lost his thread"
DE Plymouth Rock quartet will
now wahblc, "A JOY Bird Fluttahs
in Nah Heart, but All Still Loves
Chicken Best"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-08
INNOCENT MAN WAS FORCED TO DECLARE HIMSELF GUILTY

Annie-Jealous What right have
you to ask that? refuse to answer
any more questions.
Now. you can help him.
Mrs Jeffries. by helping US. Did
YOU call here last night to see Mr..
Underwood.
Anaic--No.
Clinton--Sure?
Not satisfied with this. Clinton
has bsllboy produced. who fxila
Continued en- Page Threa>
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-08

ing heard of the trouble. and jeff
ries. ST.. has been sent for and is
on his way down. Annie Is brought
into the room as Howard Is leaving,
and as she starts toward him Gin
ton stops her and questions her as
TO her knowledge of the aftair and
acquaintance with Underwood. He
reminds her that her fathers rec,
ord was not any too clean, aud asks
II her husband was jealous of I'm
derwood.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-08
FAMOUS HAMILTON
CASE IS CLOSING

OLYMPIA, Dec St was announced by w. F. Magl,
assistant attorney general that he expected to close for
the state tonight in the trial of Ortis Hamilton former
dutan general charged with larceny by embezzement
On the stand today Frank NJ Daam, secretary to
Governor Hay; O. A. Free, for the national
guard May Mary Mcintyre, former stenographer for
Hamilton AS soon the state closes, Hamilton's
sci will for nonsuit, the theory that the state
has not established larceny by embezzement but obtain
ing money under false pretenses. Hamilton while calm
and collected in court reported by the other prisoners
to break down and cry bitterly every night.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-08
BoYiSH PRANK CAUSES DEATH

TRENTON, N. j., Dec. S.--Wil-
liam Steinmetz. a well known Tren-
ton blacksmith, stumbled over a
rope which some youngsters had
stretched across the sidewalk and
fell heavily to the pavement, sus-
tanning a fractured skull. He was
picked up unconscious and removed
to q hospital. where death ensued.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-08

At this point DR., Bernstein enters
the room, and hearing that Howard
has confessed asks the captain if
he feels sure Underwood might not
have killed himself. He looks the
boy over. feels his pulse and re-
marks that he doesn't like these all
night examinations and third de-
gree processe. at which the captain
sneers.
1t seems that Towards wife
Annie-is below stairs waiting, hav-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-08

hour after hour-hour after hour
question upon question-won't you
please let me go? My wife will be
waiting up--' But the captain
only goes over the ground again, in
sisting that Jeffries quarreled with
Underwood. from whom he wished
TO borrow money, and then shot
him. OF course. the boy denies this
and keeps denying II until he rs ut
terly worn out and sinks into a
chair, from which Captain Clinton
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-08

ernor OF Chihuahua. today is en-
route to Washington to represent
Mexico IN conference that/'will
have for its object the immediate
settlement of the Mica. agua Inn
brcglio. Creel is travelling as the
representative of President Diaz. In
Washington he will confer with
Charles +. Magoon. former cover
nor of Cuba, who will be named
as The American commissioner, ac-
cording to general belief here.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-08

studio, Captain Clinton. assisted by
Sergeant Maloney and another Of
ticer, are giving young Jeffries the
third degree" test. Haggard and
worn. the boy standS under q
brightly lighted chandelier. his
hands resting on the table, and an.
swers over and over tho questions
Captain Clinton keeps repeating
I've told YOU so many times" he
rleads. AZ his breath comes heav-
ny, and You don't believe me-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-08

exactly what you want them to do.
Switches, or sticks, or slippers are
good, aud if the boys are bad, they
can't get too much whipping.
Yes, I've had lots to do with
taking care of babies. / know how
to do 10 now, too, though it was
hard work at first.
I've got SO | like it."
His 7-months-old son was sleep
ing peacefully on his lap.
Leave the babies alone. That's
my point" said Radleigh. Look
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-08

Members of the b. of r. T. de-
Rare that the order will not apply
men of this order in the em-
10y of the Northern Pacific, as the
Y. holds the majority there.
This turn in affairs has thrown
|mpathetic members of the b. of
#. into an awkward position.
|iould they so back to work on
e orders from their grand master,
embers of the switchmens union
. III likely look upon them as
CART ~ and should they refuse
retlM to work under this order
cir own union will cast them
I.
lsEAr NORTHERN SITUATION
On the Great Northern, where
Ie b. of r.. Il. men will be throw
3 switches and looscning up the
|affic tomorrow, II Lees order is
eyed, they have II men to every
members of the striking union.
Titchmen declare whole train
ads of strike breakers are being
ken to points along the railroad
Ed up In the strike, to be put to
prk in the places OF the union
en
A carload of them--approximate-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-08
The Aftermath.

thanksgiving is hard day for
the wehen,' said Mr.. Nippy, as he
watchSa his wife basting the tur-
'Yea2 said she. but think of the
days s{sd days afteward when we
don't Atye to cook at all"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-08
PATIENT LIKES CLEAN
Z BED HOSPITAL FOOD AND SWEET NURSE

FORT WAYNE Ind Dec s-Francis Lake Denver, Col, who
the police charge professional patient left Fort Wayne
Monday after being given dose of nasty medicine at Hope
hospital
according police, submits
operation, a white bed,
delicious food cared for by faced
After being given medicine Lake glad leave the Fort
Wayne hospital unopeated He said admitted that
by operations for troubles he had
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-08
IN HOME
OF sTR|KEBREAKER

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio Dec. San internal machine
thrown into the home of a strkebreaker here this
afternoon. William Brney, the father of the strike
breaker nred and other people in the house
hurt
The house entirely shattered by the force Of the
explosion The outrage alleged to be the result of the
strike of employees of the American Tin Plate company.
Two adjoining houses were badly damaged
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-08
A WAGON SKIDS;
MAN BADLY HURT

Late this aftarnnon wagon being driven by Mat
Schrann employed by the Carmen Manufacturing conn
pany, skdded on the in front of the Centennial
Mills. Schrann was thrown violently to the ground and
sustained internal injuries, from which it is feared he
will not He taken to the emergency hospital
and his wife was sent for
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-08
ENGLAND VS.. AMERICA,
so PLANS COFFR0TH

NEW YORK, Dec. S.-When fstic promoter James
roffoth arrives in London he will initiate the campaign
nat has for its object the matching of Engand's top
otchers in at least three divisions with American cham
ions, according to report circulated today.
Owen Moran and Ad Wolgast Croffoth believes, would
axe a wonderfully attractive card for San Francisco
MS Freddie Welsh and Battling Nelson slated for
lother headner, with ,Jem Drisco and Abe Attell to
)mplete the list.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-08

repeats Che words after Clinton.
Clinfn-You quarreled.
How4rd-We quarreled.
Clint,n-You came here for
money!
Howsrd--I came here for money.
This continues until Jeffries
says: Ell shot him."
"wisew!" exclaims Clinton,
eThatx all. Gee. he was tough
man. y Then. turning to his assist
ants. lie asks Ii they got II all down
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-08

how quietly he lies there. He wants
to be left alone to think and grow
All babies do. But women can't
leave them alone, generally. They
are always stirring them up.
What good does it do baby tc
pat and jostle and bounce it? It's
wrong to do it.
'.I've taken care of 10 bdabies OIL
my own now, and ought to know
Ten of the Radleigh children are
alive, counting the new one.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-08
'-DAY BIKE RIDERS
MAKING NEW RECORD

NEW YORK, Dec. 9.-The nine leaders in the six day
cycle in Madison Square Garden today are II
lies ahead Of the record made in last years The
stance Travelled up to this time is 2S miles laps The
Ladino team is Mcfarland and Clarl
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-08
WILL THE SNAKE
ls~'reHstss o-o. o.. a-s.u.,
VERCoNE HII7

This cartoon was drawn by
prominent and popular mem
Der of the Trainmen's union.
1t represents the switchmen's
side of the big railroad strike.
The chief things they find fault
with are what they term star
walton wages, the straight over
time, the severe physical eX-
animation, and the age limit.
The examination is more severe
than the army examination,
and the age limit is 80. Par
ticularly on these two PROPOSE
tions the switchmen think they
have good grounds for COM
plant.
Switchmen are called snakes"
because they have a big letter
IS" in their union button. They
are proud of the term. Train
men are called "stingers q"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-08

" - ERE are the notes for an
~ another startling chapter
to the great story of suf-
~ fering and privat n
brought upon the less for
tunate of Spokane's people by the
money-lending Shylocks - t h e
who revel in lawlessness.
They are facts furnished by one
of the many victims of the Crescent
Loan Co., a copy of whose law
eluding papers The Press publish
ed Monday. AS shown by the mem
orandum at the top, this man re-
ceived $50 from this company, paid
$3.50 in return for it-just five
times the amount of the original
loan, and was still being bounded
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-08
KING LEOPOLD DYING.
(By United Pressl

: BRUSSELS, Dec. Sin
, spite of an official bulletin is
, sued early today stating that
b King LeopoId's condition is inn
B proved, it is believed the aged
, monarch is dying. Leopold is
, suffering from a parafytic
B attack.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-08
INTERNAL MACHINE HURTS MEN
NIGHT BULLETINS

a NEW YORK. Dec. S-The grand jury this afternoon
turned Indictment charging first against
George Preston Sheldon deposed president of Phoenix
The indictment handed Judge Foster in the
general sessions
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-08

SANTA FE Dec. S-Frenlan II. H. Knkad is in a local
hospital today fightfuy scadcd result explosion
Denver g. Ri locomotive. Kinkaid the
cab when the boiler burst The literally cooked before
rescued. The engine blown O pieces
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-08

NEW YORK Dec 8.-Fh Vice President Murdoch, railway
anmns union declared today there little probability Of
strike like that which paayzed freight north
extending the Aanrfc seaboard
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-08

The second InstaIlment Of the
Eory Of "The Third Degree the
version OF which will
b presented at the Auditorium De-
kmber II, 10 and "a, 10 printed In
he Press today. tie thrilling
ory and great play, and the third
egree, used by the police, Is given
needed airing. The third install.
ent will be printed tomorrcw.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-08

ly 90 In number-arrived here over
the Great Northern this morning,
and it is reported that number of
strange green" switchmen were
at work in the Northern Pacific
yards last night.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-08
MINER DIDN'T PROPOSE TO
LET THAT 500, 900 SLIP HIM
(By United Press)

(By United Press)
SAN FRANCISCO Safer his all vigil
the small iron safe containing 100000
gold Samuel Hogan, today
United States
Areonaut hotel the sleep he denied himself while
treasure in his possession
Hogan wife left Seattle
He delivered he
keeping Wells
land however, and the precious piled
with other Francisco assignments Hogan
ed and Immediately relieved the of RESPONSE
biIy He secured drawing train bound for this
city and throughout the trip guarded the arriving
late last evening to deposit the He had the
the hotel, and all night
today accompanied the safe mint express
wagon.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-08
KERMIT ROOSEVELT, MIGHTY
YOUNG HUNTER, BAGS BIG GAME
(By Unite d Press)

United
NAIROBI, 8.-kermit
successful weeks hunt the
African
other trophies fell kermits young
a
= for Mombassa, where he will sable. .
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-08
ABOUT THE SUNDAY PRESS

sunda star o new Sunday
include The Th tn 8 nj pei week cheaper thn~
any h II h the and sunday viii
s % sure get II, %
'.4
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MINERAL POINT, Wis, Dec. S.-Cavert Sponsley former
president of the First National bank Mineral
rested today taken Madison where he will
for completely wrecking institution.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-08

They parted by the seaside waves
Both lass and lover cried:
Il will to you be always true"
And that's why the sea sighed,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-08

TALLY submerged in water accumulated during rains the
body of George Talon business found
supposed he fell the slippery sidewalk drowned the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-08
HOPE TO SETTLE
SQUABBLE
(By United Press

MENICO CITY, Dee. 9.~-fIcn-
riqr" Crvel, former Meldcan am.
to Washington, now gov
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-08

Ten hours later, In the ea.ae
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-08

NEW ORR 4EANS, Dec SDspatches Corino confirmed
yesterdays cable of decisive nsurgent victory
Zeayas under General Vasquez Rama
todays stated pushing the the
advantage gained Fierce fighting progressing the out
skirts of Zelaya armys position Between 800
nyeserday's engagement
Nicaragua, General Vasquez tried by court
a condemned death because defeated by the
yesterdays battle Rama
0 - . q . . . Q Q q Q . q
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-12-30
living over catneombs.

Paris, IN many Of it's districts, Is
built over the catacombs, says Ilar
pcr's Weekly These vast subtcr
rauean chambers and galleries produce
that peculiar caycrnous sound which
is heard IN Che Luxembourg. Moupar.
mssc, Naugirard Moutrouge and
Montsouris quarters when heavy carts
pass rapidly along the coarseN
metaled roads. The streets are then
like monsrrnus drums beating funeral
marches I'd the graKc over that vast
common grave of ten centuries of
rlrisilns with It's millions Of skeleton
dead That QUAINT little Gothic house
an the corner uf the Boulevard Eas
uait which many au American artis,
must remember from his student DAYS.
actually has private staircase lead.
iH- to The eaiagomhs from hpupllH %
Dramatically closed stone Slab iusr I'm
front of 0hr doorstep
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-12-30
Parker House Rolls.

Materials. Three tablespoonfuls of
butter, one teaspoonfu Of salt. one-half
cupful Of lukewarm water. one yeast
cake two cupfuS Of new milk. one IN.
blespoonful of sugar. two egg whites
and six cupfuls of flour
Way Of Preparing. Sca,d the milk
and add to it the sugar. salt ana bun.
ter Let stand until Iukewarm. then
add three a. uIs of -four and beat for
i've minutes Add the dissolved yeust
and let stand until it is a very light
frothy mass, then add the egg whites.
beaten to stin froth and the remain
ing flour Let rise again until it is
twice its original bulk, place on your
moIding board. kuead lightly AMI then
roll into sheet half am inch thica.
Take large biscuit cutter and cut the
dough into rounds. Brush with melted
butter. fold over and press the edges
together Place in buttered pan one
inch apart Let rise until very light
and bake in hot oven fifteen minutes
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