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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-23
BY NORMAN.

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-Last Mon
day evening the wind blew howl
ing gale, and umbrellas lay strewn
like fallen leaves in Times square
and other spots where Mr.. Boreas
got clear sweep. The rain came
down in torrents, also sideways and
even upward. BY some odd trick
of fate, on that evening Marie Tenn
pest opened her New York season
at the Lyceum theater, In "Pene-
lope."
The coincidence ended with Ma
re herself. The play is anything
but tempestuous. Penelope" was
written by w. Somerset Vaughan,
the prolific British author who will
turn you out nice little comedy
any time you can wait half an hour
or so. He wrote Lady Frederick, :"
in which Ethel Barrymore starred,
and Jack Straw" in which John
Drew was appearing when he broke
his shoulder. Maugham's latest eff
fort is light, frothy, airy, with
bright dialog and plenty of oppor-
tunity for clever acting.
The plot is by no means new. 1t
is the same that appeared in Grace
NGeorges vehicle, "A Woman s
Way" and in Maude Adams What
Every Woman Knows" Miss Tenn
pest plays the part of wife who
discovers that her husband is neg
lecting her for the wife of naval
officer who is serving his country
in foreign land. Penelope pro-
poses to get a divorce, and her
father wise old person, persuades
her instead to neglect the husband,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-23
SHORT SHAVINGS

Santa Claus was being discussed
by a group of Spokane children.
They amt no Santa Claus" said
one of the oldest of the group to
one of the youngest.
The little fellow looked panied
and surprised for a minute, and
then, out of his reverie, declared:
IF there amt no Santa Claus,
there amt no good little boys, and
there amt no nothin'."
ClevelOnd, o., people are chuck
ling quietly over what they consider
something of a joke on their wealth.
lest citizen. The quadrennial board
has been comparing leases as to
some extent indicative of values.
They have found a Rockefeller
property nearly 20 feet in width
and running back to front on two
other streets and it is rented on
long term lease at $4,000 a year,
they say, while two properties 80
feet each in witdh just opposite are
rented for $4,000 a year each. 1t is
estimated that John ID. is not get
ting more than two per cent on that
property. The problem is as to who
put that deal over.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-23
FLYING CARDS
AND CUES
Oriental Gaming Place Raid.
ed by Police.

Xxi vi! lie bulle! lun, lun bli
helle!" and some more Xxi vi" dis
turbed the quiet of tn eChinese dis
trict on Front avenue last night,
and the smoky atmosphere in the
back room of store at $40 Front
avenue was filled with flying Chi
nese ques and playing cards, when
the place was raided. A gambling
game, at which both Japs and
Cinnamon are found, was being
played there, and things looked
prosperous when Detectives Bunker
and Goldman, lead by Captain
George Miles, burst through the
doors past the sleepy sentinel.
II. Isohementa, a Jap, was col
Jared first for conducting the game,
and five other gamblers, some
Cinnamon and some of them Japa-
nese, were lead to the station on
charges of gambling. Their resort
has been under surveillance for
some little time and it has been
raided on other occasions.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-23

supporting company is entirely
English. While the actors are
probably no more capable than
Americans, on the whole they do
much better than Americans could
in this thoroughly British play.
Sartorial Note.-Herbert Ross,
who plays Penelope's father, wears
in the last act a sack coat with
side pockets cut almost perpendicu-
larly, and black shoes with tan up
pers. These odd garments caused
even more gasps than the four mar
velous gowns with which Miss Tenn
pest delighted the women.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-23
Theatrical.
MAX FIGMAN TONIGHT

Max Figman declares that he en-
joys playing the character of Hi
ram Perkins, the man hired
girl" in the big comedy success,
Mary James Pa" more than any
character he has assumed for
years. 1t is a diversified role, full
of artistic touches that appeal
strongly to the temperament of an
actor like Max Figman. The
critics state that he is surprising
all his previous achievements and
establishing reputation for far
greater distinction than an ordin-
airy carceur or light comedian. A
special Christmas day matinee will
be given at the Auditorium on Sa-
turday afternoon.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-23
Mary
James Pa

A Comedy by Edith Ellis.
SEAT SALE STARTS TUESDAY.
Prices-Evenings, Csc to $3.50.
------ Matinee, 25c to $1.00.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-23
GIFT
HANDKERCHIEFS

Embroidered swiss handkcr-
chiefs, with plain or scalloped
edge. Special, each. .15e
Irish Linen Handkerchiefs---t;
in a box. with Irish scene ON
cover; special tomorrow,
box :. .....,.,..... .$1.25
Linen Handkerchiefs - Very
fine quality and csc value: arc
in plain initial. embroidered,
scalloped edge and Armenian
lace trimmed, styles Special.
eachls. .',a... .s..s.s 1893. 164-
1 FIRST FLOOR.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-23
CHINAWARE GIFTS

Pretty sugar and cream
ers, zoe to $500.
Cups and saucers, 1Oc
and up.
Half dozen cups and
saucers, half dozen Havi-
land plates, fancy cake
plate, chocolate set, Z
pieces.
FOURTH FLOOR.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-23
CHRISTMAS TREE ON STAGE

. The actor folk playing at 4
= the Auditorium will not be 4
= overlooked by Santa Claus. {
. Max Figman, starring In 4
. Mary James Pa" has ar Z
{ ranged to have a Christmas
. tres on the stage of the, ALI &
. ditofium after the regular per- Z
. forfnance, in which all mem 4
. fbeFs of the company will be Z
. remembered. Mr.. Figman will q
q play the role of Santa Claus. 4
. . 80 Q . go H.1
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-23

ORPHEUM.-No act seen at the
Orpheum this season has approach
ed the offering of julius Steger and
his company in their offering, THE
Fifth Commandment" which is the
headliner this week. The singing
of Castles in the Air" by Mr.. Ste
ger and the dramatic acting subse.
quent will result in the sketch
leaving lasting impression. The
Willy Painter troupe of acrobats
is uproariously funny.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-23

Next Attractions etchel-Jo
Fight Pictures, Dec. 81 and Jan. /.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-23

Have pure candy for Christmas and get it here for 15c
pound delicious and bon bons of highest quality Get
tomorrow The candy store the elevators the frs
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-23

PANTAGES.-A bill of more
than ordinary interest is the holi
day attraction at the Pantages
headed by the Spokane trio, Xii
mer, Taylor & Wilson, operate
singers, and followed by Petroff's
Anmila Circus, introducing trained
dogs, ponies, cats, a mule and a
pib with this collection of animals
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-23
LOS LITTLE JOKE

The red man bought a Pullman
berth
On entering the station,
And then remarked with subtle
mirth-
"An Indian reservation"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-23

WASHINGTON.- Paulinette &
Piquo as foreign eccentrics have a
first class acrobatic act. 1t is not
along the old, worn out lines, and
that is greatly appreciated by the
audience, and this clever pair are
warmly received at each perform
ance. Their work is such that the
act is one of merit
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-23
Cut Glass
All cut glass, hand
painted china and silver
ware, 20 per cent off.
FIRST FLOOR.
GIFT JEWELRY

Many gold filled and matrix
mounted articles in the lot, Too
many articles to mention. Values
to $3.50. Tomorrow, choice. soc
Silver Articles, 35c.
Empire art silver articles of
all descriptions. Choice of a big
collection ..-.. SOC
Toilet Sets, $3.50. T.
A few more OF those beautiful
$3.50 three piece Empire art sill
yer toilet sets. Special,
set ............''ss. $3.50
Glass Jewel Boxes and hair re-
ceiyers. with Empire art silver
TOPS; a -, s.,ls.ass.,s.s...@z2& and zoe
FIRST FLOOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-21
BY LOUIS TRACY
SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAPTERS

TOAN VERNON, heroine of the story, fine look
> ing young artist studying in Paris. She had
family but watched protectingly by Felix
Poluski a quaint, shrewd hunchback who had been
driven out of Warsaw for his nihilstic proclivites.
Alexis, the hero of Prince Michael belgrade,
weak, selfish fop who in line for the throne of
Kosnovia, of the Balkan States. He fell in love
with Joan and determined to make his way in the
world. AS Joan learned of his title she in
wardly decided that their friendship must
nlutiny of the Seventh Regiment at Degratz, capt.
the Queen and Prince Michael was proclaimed King.
with boldness,' broke in Alec, who had placed his
mother in a chair and gazing sternly at
Marulitch if he would challenge the unspoken
thought.
Exactly, my boy. Well said! One looks before
one leaps, that is it! Now am not young not so
young and have not forgotten the pleasant ways
of Kosnova. Theodore thought all was WE'LL but
you see what has happened after thirty years. Just
think of it! A lifetime! Why, l came to Paris
twenty-four years ago, just after you were born,
Alexis, and even then the Obrenovitch line seemed
to be we'll established And here you are a grown
man, and Theodore and his Queen are lying dead in
the Black Palace. 1t gives to think. Now, our
good Stampoff here would have me rush off and buy
ticket for Degratz tonight. AS if Austria had not
closed every frontier station and not waiting to
pounce on any belgrade who turned up at this
awkward moment the left bank of the Danube!"
Beliani was stroking his nose; Stanpof evidently
meant to shorten his mustache by inches; and Julius
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by man who was obviously more
of Levantine than a Serb The elder man. small,
slight, gray haired, and swarthy, but surprisingly
active in his for of his apparent age,
raced up to Prince Michael. He fell on his knees,
caught that nerveless right hand, and pressed it to
his lips
Thank Heaven sire, that have been spared to
see this day!'' he exclaimed
The Greek, less demonstrative. nevertheless knelt
by Stampoff's side. . too am your MaJestys most
dutiful and loyal ubject!' said he.
The Prince did then make supreme effort to- re-
gain his self possession. THANK you, General he
murmured, and you also, Monsieur Beliani. have
only just been told. Theodore and Helena both
dead! What thing! They my enemies; but
am shocked, l may almost say greved And what
am to do? am practically powerless,- few friends,
no money. One does not merely pack yalise and
60 off by train to win throne You say l am pro-
claimed King Julius By whom? Have the repre-
sentatives met? Is there an invitation from the
peope?'
Stampoff was on his feet instantly. man of steel
springs and volcanic energy his aeTtness waged con
slant war against his years. The people, he
shouted What of them? What do they know?
There is talk of Republic, Think of that! Could
Russia growing at door, Austria picking the
lock of another and the Turk squatting before a
third! No, Monseigneur Start from Paris tonight,
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ardice. His cousin Julius whom he thoroughly dis
liked was betraying whole world of meaning in
the scorn that 1eaped from his eyes, and there
no mistaking the thoughts that inspired the fur-
General and the impassve Greek. For the
first time in his life Alec despised Prince Michael
There was quickening in his veins, tingng at the
roots of his hair tension of his muscles at the
pulsive notion that Serene Hghness might, after
all, be nodded of common clay. And in that spasm
of sheer agony he remembered how Joans sweet
voice had thrilled him with the message of Palas
Athene. Was he, indeed, of those Sons of the
Immorta1s whom the goddess drives forth by
strange paths . through doubt and need and
danger and battle?" Surely some such hazardous
track opening up before his feet! His whole
nature stirred in unknown depths. 1t seemed to
him that there was only one man in the room whose
words had the ring of truth and honest purpose He
strobe forward and caught old Paul Stampof by the
shoulder.
I'll tell you what" he said, unconscously adopt
ing the free and easy style of speech that natu
rally to him, you and | must carry this thing
through, General! My father is glued to Paris you
know. He has lost some of his enthusiasm, and one
must be enthusiastic to the point of death itself if he
would snatch a Kingdom out of such fire is
raging now in kosnovia. Austria has never seen me-
probably has even heard of me- l slip
through her Gordon, swim ten Danubes if need be-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-21

cross the Danube, reveal your
self to your supporters, and you
will soon show these windbags
that a man who means to rule
IS worth a hundred demagogues
who exist only to spout!
HIS SERENE RICHNESS
IL was slowly but surely re-
covering lost ground. He grasped
the eyeglass again, and this time
gouged it into its accustomed
crease.
"You, Beliani, you are not
one to be carried away by emo
tion," he said. Count Maru-
itch spoke of a proclamation,
Who issued it? Was there any
authority behind it,"
Gods bones! What better
authority is there than your
Majesty's?" roared Stampoff.
But the Prince extended a
protesting palm. AN excellent
sentiment, my friend; but let us
hear Beliani," he said.
The Greek, thus appealed to
seemed to find some slight diff
Guilty in choosing the right words.
"At present everything is vague,
Monseigneur," he said. 1t is
certain that battalion of the
Seventh Regiment revolted and
declared for the belgrade dy-
nasty. Two other battalions of
the same regiment in the capital
followed their lead. But the
Chamber met this morning, and
there was an expression of
opinion in favor of a democratic
Government. Novote was taken;
but the latest reports speak of
some disorder. The approaches
to the Schwarzburg are held by
troops. There are barricades in
the main streets"
Prince Michael's hands went
under his coattails. His face had
not regained it's claret red color,
and its present tint suggested
that it had been carved out of
a Camembert cheese; but he was
gradually taking the measure of
current events in kosnovia.
"Barricades seem to argue de-
cided opinions, he said, and
there was perceptible tinge of
cynicism in the phrase that
Jared on his hearers.
lone must be bold at times"
muttered Count Julius.
General Stampoff was chew
ing an end of his long mustaches
in impotent wrath, and Beliani
merely shrugged.
"Of course, my father means
that prudence must be allied
Copyright. 1903 by Edward ]. Clode. Entered at
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What say you, General! Will
! fill the bill? If l fail, what
does it matter? If l win
well, we must reverse the usual
order of things, and my re-
spected parent can step into my
shoes"
Alexis, l am proud of you"
began Prince Michael POM
pously; but a sigh that was
blended with a groan came
again from his wife, and Princess
belgrade dropped in faint.
Alec lifted her in his arms and
carried her to a bedroom. A
queer silence fell on the four
men in the boudoir. Even His
Serene Highness was discounted.
and abandoned his position on
the hearthrug to gaze out of
the window. To his displeased
surprise, small crowd had gath
cred. Another man, carrying a
bundle of newspapers, bore one
of the curiously small Partisan
contents bills; but its heavyblack
type was legible enough: "Assas-
sination of the King and Queen
of Kosnovia! King Michael in
Paris!"
A Lee, having given the Prin-
4 = cess to the care of her maid,
came back. He found his father
looking into the street, Cen
eral Stampoff standing on the
hearthrug, and Count Julius
whispering. something in Bella
mis- ear.
my mother will soon be all
right" he announced cheerily.
She was a bit upset, suppose,
by our warlike talk; but we were
so excited that we forgot she
was present. Well, father, what
say you to my PROPOSAL"
Prince Michael turned. His
face was no longer in the light.
Perhaps that was his notion
when he first approached the
window. Il think it is an ex-
cellent one," he said. "Of course,
there is a regrettable element of
risk"
But what are we to under
stand?" broke in Stampoff's
gruff accents. These things
are not to be settled as a shop
keeper appoints an agent. Does
your Highness renounce all
claim to the throne of Kosnovia
in favor of your SOM"
Words have a peculiar value
on such occasions. The sub
stitution of "Highness" for
Majesty" was not devoid of
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Marulitch was waXen, and thereby
rendered more than ever like a
clothier's model.
A Lee was a dutiful son. There
"A were elements in the compost
ton of the senior belgrade that he
did not admire; but he had never
before suspected his father of cow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-21
CHAPTER II. (Continued)
Monseigneur

A SCARED manservant vainly
~ endeavoring to protect his
4 l. masters private apartments
was rudely thrust aside, and fierce
looking old warrior entered, followed
nv man who was obviously more
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1909-06-17
; 9 ! ! =
CLIO HING Go.
The Home of Good
Clothes,
209-11 East Main Street.

Miss Nellie Greenly of Avery have re-
turned home.
Miss Mabel Cooper of Douds-Leando
who has been visiting Miss May Park
er, who resides on Benton street, has
returned home. She was accompanied
by Miss Parker.
Miss Mary Hill of Bonaparte who
has been visiting friends in the city,
has returned home.
Miss Vera Cunningham of Eldon, has
returned home.
Mrs. R. Codner and Mrs. T. G. Bed
die of Abba were in the city yesterday
on business.
Lamberts and Lees lice killer, Csc
gents, Main and Market.
Mrs. A. H. Weston and sons Earl
and Merle of Centerville who have
been visiting Mrs. o. G. Swanson, 1880
East Fourth street have returned
home.
Mrs. Mcdonald Cox of Kirkville was
in the city today on business.
Mrs. ]. Ridgeway of Bonaparte was
in the city today, being on her way to
visit friends in Fairfield
Mrs C. H. Hudson of Hale is in the
city today on her yay home from
Floris.
Mrs. E. z. INLAND of Bonaparte was
a visitor in the city enroute to Fair
field.
Kings dewdrop salve, soc, at Sar-
gents, Main and Market.
Miss Jessie Mizos of Mt. Sterling
passed through the city today enroute
for Mt Pleasant to attend the COM
mencement exercises.
Mrs. " James Of Charlton is visit
ing Mrs. Frank Baldwin, $50 East
Second street.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Montgomery of
Fairfield were in the city today on
business.
Absorbine, $1.oo and $500 at sar-
gents.
Mrs. E. Bird of Mt. Pleasant has re-
turned home.
T. D. Foster is in Fairfield today in
the interests of Parsons college.
Carl Trout, cashier of the West
Grove Savings bank is business Wis
itor in the city today.
Mrs. Jessie Collett, of Hedrick was
in the city yesterday being on her way
home from Pella.
Mrs. Harvey Roy and Mrs. John
Batten of Bloomfield were in the city
yesterday on business.
Rev. Fred B. Tucker of Bloomfield
is visitor in the city today.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Sexton of Mystic,
who have been visiting friends in the
city, have returned home.
Zenolium kills parasites on stock
Sargent's, Main and Market
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Miller of Agency
passed through the city yesterday, en-
route to Joliet, Mont, to visit friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Erskine, who reside
north Of the city, are visiting relatives
in Seattle, Wash.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1909-06-17

The brand "Onyx" on
Hosiery is a guaranty of
dependabiiity. You never
see "Onyx" Hosiery on
bargain counters because
they ere not bargain Hose.
They have class and char
acter in their makeup and
are always satisfactory.
"Onyx" Hosiery are not
the CLOSING OUT kind.
sOnyx" are the Best.
Onyx Hosiery. black.
Csc, 3sc, SOC. o3c. soc,
osc. $1.25, S1.o3, $3.50
"Onyx' tan Lisle,
25c, 35c, SOC, 63c, 75c.
Onyx colors pink, OK
blood, rose, sky, violet,
pongee, grey and French
blue,
Csc, soc, CSC aud soc.
Wayne knit" Hosiery.
black and tan,
15c, 25c, 3sc, soc.
Wayne Knit" guaran-
teed hole proof, 3 pairs in
box,
Onyx" Silk Hose. plain
black
$1.OO, $1.25, S1.75,
So. so, $3.50.
Black embroidered silk,
So. 25, S3.9e, $500,
SIS. SO.
Pony Hose.
Csc and 3Sc.
Children's fancy Half
Hose,
Csc.
S. c. Cullen & Co.
126, 1913, l3o E. Main ST.
b
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1909-06-17
Have You Seen The
Voting Machines
NOW AT THE
Court House
IN THIS CITY?

In New York state the voting ma
chine was first put into practical use.
They are the greatest time savers of
the age. Following is the comment by
some of the New York newspapers on
the results of the use of the voting
machine:
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1909-06-17
PARK
is AN ideal SPOT
SUNNY SIDE ADDITION is JUST
THE PLACE TO LScATE-RuY
YOUR LOTS NOW.

I Jefferson park is a beautiful piece
of ground, lying just at the foot of
Moore, Davis, Ransom, Ward and
Miner streets, and is beautifully set
| in blue grass, and has more than $50
nice large shade trees. Some of the
| schools, societies and churches have
for years made this their resort for
picnics on account of it's close proXi-.
nifty to the street cars, lovely shade,
nice blue grass and clear cold water.
There is a good sidewalk all of the
way to Jefferson park on all of the
above named streets. To reach Jeffer-
son park, take the Ward street car
line, get off at the turn on Keota
street and walk two blocks due south
and you are there.
The northwest corner of Jefferson
park is just one block from the new
Jefferson school building. This addi-
tion has just been plated and surveyed.
There are 24l lots at an average size
of so by 192 feet. The prices range
from $50 to $3.50, none at more than
$3.50. The average price being about
S100 per lot. Terms so cents cash and
so cents per week. You can pay more
If you wish but are not required to
pay more; payments credited ahead
with discount of 10 per cent for cash
on any payment of $40 or more at
any time during the life of the con
tract So you see you can take ad-
vantage of the cash discount by pay
ing sums when you are able. This ad-
ditlon is high and dry. The county
surveyor says that the lowest point
of Jefferson park is at least Is feet
above the high water mark of 1903
Come out and look the lots over, this
is good time to see if they are wet
or not. For further particulars see
small bills and also see a big ad in
the Courier which will be run one
week prior to our big lot sale On our
sale days We will give two street car
tickets to any one interested enough
to come and look at Jefferson park,
for we know that Jefferson park with
it's close proximity to the street car
line with its large size lots, with it's
moderate prices and easy tearms To
look means to buy. Frank McIntire
(trustee) president of the South OF
tumwa bank holds the title and all
all money to be paid to him at the
South Ottumwa bank. We guarantee
you special warranty deed and per
feet abstract. Sunny Side, an addition
of 120 lots was sold by us on this plan
something over two years ago and
there has never been person squeez-
ed or lot taken from him On ac-
count Of forfeiture. For the truth of
the above statement refer to anyone
who bought lot in Sunny Side ad-
dition or to the South Ottumwa bank.
j. B. HAMMOND
Sellino Adent for jefferson Earl<
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1909-06-17
Cecil Newbold of Kansas city spent

Cecil Newbold Of Kansas city spent
Sunday with his aunt Mrs. Bert Sher-
man.
S. I. Alton and wife of Enid, Okla,
visited the formers brother Elmer and
family this week
Mrs. w. H. Johnston and Mrs. c. j.
Finger visited over Sunday with Mrs.
A. S. Hiatt north of West Point.
Miss Mary Calhoun assistant prin-
cipal Of the high school at DowneN
Ia, the past year, returned home last
week for the summer vacation.
Frank and Harry Albright were al
Glendale the latter part of last week
on business.