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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-16
STATE TIMBER
STILL WORTH
$4,000, 100000
(By United Press)

. OLYMPIA, April 16.-The =
= state of Washington now .
= owns $58,00o,o00 worth of .
= timber, according to an esti- =
. mate by Land Commissioner =
. {. w. Ross at the request of =
= Senator Piles, who wants the =
. Information In connection =
. with the debate on lumber .
= tariff In the senate. Ross =
. says that upon the common =
. school lands of Washington .
. easily 25,ooo,oo0,o00 feet Of =
. timber remains uncut and un- =
. sold, worth $4,000, 900. There =
. 10 12,0oo,oo0,oo0 feet on Sc .
. lected granted lands, which =
. Is worth $18,oo0,000. =
80 80 - . . 80 . 80 .
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-16
RUNAWAY LOVER
BADLY SCARED
(By United Press)

SACRAMENTO, Cal, April 16.-
Alvin r. Lehman, of Tacoma. who
deserted his fancee, Martha Chris
tian, on the day set for the we'd
ding. declared today that he de-
serted her because the girl was
threatened with death II the mar
riage was performed. He thinks
the threat came from an unsuc-
cessful sutton for the girls hand.
He says II his sweetheart will con-
sent he will return, save his money
and marry her.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-16
SEATTLE GETS ARMY
TRADE FROM FRISCO
(by United Press)

SEATTLE, April 16.--An order
from the war department was re.
ceived by Seattle army officers to-
day directing that all quartermas-
ters' supplies for Alaska army
posts and Puget Sound artillery
posts, Forts Lawton and Wright,
be purchased in Seattle instead of
through the San Francisco office.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-16
FILIPINO KILLER HANGED
lRY United Pressl

WALLA WALLA April 16-Juan
Nicolas. a Filipino, was hanged
here at $50 this morning for kill
ing James Brown, mistaking him
for a deputy sheriff against whom
he had a grudge. He then killed
Filipino boy because he could
not find the boys father, whose
life he sought. The shooting was
the result of jealous rage.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-16
COUNTY FUNDS
i in TWO BANKS

The commissioners find that Spo-
kane county has on hand, in banks
and In the county treasury, the
sum Of .$715,057.74, Of which $685.
900 is in two banks, divided as
follows: In the Traders National
bank t203. 1882; in the Exchange
National bank, $358.4S6.13.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-16
vAiLlE GETS MAIL JOB
(6y United Pressl

WASHINGTON, April 16-Frank
w. Vaille Of Oregon was today Sc
lected superintendent of the new
thirteenth division Of the railway
mail service. with headquarters at
Seattle. His salary is $4,000 per
year.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-16
DON'T GRAFT VETERANS

According to q press report.
some county clerks have been
charging fee for verifying the
signatures Of notary publics when
affixed to pension papers. Inquiry
at the Office Of the clerk OF spo-
kane county discloses the fact that
this county is one that doesn't
make any charge for this slight
service.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-16
ESCAPING LUNATIC
TUMBLES 40 FEET
(Bv United Press)

SALEM, Ore, April 16.-While
attempting to escape from the In
sane asylum at midnight, Wilson
o. Hall fell 40 feet from a third
story window, fracturing an ankle.
Two others escaped.
They made rope of bedclothes,
which parted with Hall, who
weighs 200.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-16
TWENTY YEARS
OF JOKER ENDS
10y United Press)

= WALLACE, Idaho, April 16 .
q For the first time since the .
. Last Chance saloon opened in =
. Wallace in 1886, poker was .
. stopped here by Sheriff John =
. Moffatt Of Shoshone county. =
. This was the last form of =
= gambling running. =
Q >>>> O Q % Q
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-16
GETS GOLD PLATED GUN
(By United Press)

NEW YORK, April lion be.
half of the Seattle Automobile
club. M. Robert Guggenheim. of
Seattle, presented Mayor Mcclellan
of New York with a gold mounted
revolver. with which to fire the
shot starting the great ocean to
ocean auto endurance race June /.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-16
B0BBYREMARKS
PLAY BALL"
TOMORROW
TEAMS WILL RIDE IN ALL
THEIR PRIDE AND THEN
P THE FANS WILL ROOT AND
RAVE.

- Now Is the. winter of our Z
. discomfort made glorious sum- Z
. mer by this game Of ball. Z
t<>>>>>>>>>>> . =
Forget about the election; forget
what you owe and what the other
fellow owes you; forget everything
except how to get away tomorrow
afternoon. Square title Bobby
Carruthers will remark PLAY BALI
at 3:15 at Recreation park. And
the days Of all the year will be
here-the first day of all the days
with fair weather promised and
everything fine and dandy as II
| should be.
Things will happen before that
fateful remark of Carruthers, how.
ever. Beginning at p. m. the In.
dams and Black Cats will ride In
solemn state about the town, es-
corted by two bands and others
who have attained to that high
honor. These include ]. T. Ono
and N. S. Pratt, rival candidates
for mayor; Rev. Hindley and pos.
sibly Father Goler and Father Gar.
rigan of Gonzaga. The league off.
Gals will also be on exhibit. The
parade starts from Stevens and
First, travels Stevens to Sprague
Sprague to Monroe, east to River.
| side, on Riverside to Bernard, Der.
nard to Main and back to Wall
street, where everybody will EN-.
bark for the diamond.
Messrs. ONO and Pratt will be
| given a chance to show what they
can do in baseball as qualification
for mayor. They can pitch and
catch the first ball over the plate
If they will. and they'll never be
SO. much in the limelight of ex
pectant interest again If they do
Wright or Killilay will pitch the
opener for the Indians, with Osdiek
behind the bat. The Indians will
come to the plate in this fashion
Clynes If, Altman 3b, Weed RI
connors 1b. James 2b, Burnett CT
Osdiek C, Brown IS. Stevens is on
the batting list as catch in case
of accident. The string of pitch
ers Bob Brown will have on the
field comprises Wright, Killilay
Brinker, Jensen, Holm, Gregg.
Siever will probably be in the
box for Aberdeen. The Cats are
bringing along q bunch that has
shown up pretty fair and they've
been fed high on the idea of taking
the opener.
President Lucas has made a hit
by assigning Bobby Carruthers
here for the first games. He's the
most popular umpire on the circuit
and most satisfactory to everybody
concerned. Flynn officiates at Sc
attic tomorrow and Frary at Ia
coma.
The Aberdeen team got In this
morning, with Manager Rowland
and all the team looking good anc
confident. Streib. Moore. Carr ano
Herbert have the infield, with
Campbell, LeJuene and Swain ir
the out.
The Indians have only a few
kinks to complain of and should
put up baseball from the jump
Osdiek Is one OF the steadies'
backstops in the business and the
| tnan, halancea like a nair of scales
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-16

have come up in the present in
vestigation. Much of the success of
the inquiry is believed to hinge
on how the contention turns.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-16
M0HAMMEDANS BEGIN
SLAUGHTER Of CHRISTIANS
10y United Press)

CONSTANTINOPLE, April 16.-A
Sixty Armenians, German inter-
prefer and the British consul were
killed today at Adana, Asia minor,
by fanatical Mohammedans, who
have declared war against Christ
ians.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-16
SPECIAL SERVICE TONIGHT

DR.. McGlauflin will hold services
this evening at s o'clock at the
Universalist church, corner How
ard and Fifth. He is national SUI
perintendent of the Universalist
church.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-16
FAIRBANKS FOR JAPAN
(By United Press)

SAN FRANCISCO. April l6.-
Former Vice President Fairbanks,
his wife and daughter, Mrs. Tim
mons. sailed for Japan this after
noon.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-16
TAFT BACK ON THE JOB
(Hy United Preset

WASHINGTON. April 16.--Pres.
ident Taft returned to the capitol
today. Mrs. Taft remained In New
York. s
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12
"KING DODO" IS
RULER AT SAVOY
Cort's New Theater Opens With
Pixley-Luders Merry
Comic Opera

King Dodo," which has proven one
of the best entertainments of its kind
viii be the opening attraction at the
new Savoy theater. McAllister street
near Market, for one week, with matt
nees on Thursday and Saturday, be-
ginning tonight.
In his revival of king Dodo" this
season John cort is said to have out
classed himself in the carefulness of its
production The costumes, scenery and
effects are new and elaborate. The
cast has received most careful atten-
ton, with the result that many prom-
nent artists are among the principals,
including Eleanor Kent mabel Love-
a San Francisco girl, who was society
favorite here few Years ago. Miss
Kent is singing the prima donna role
of Piola William Friend is playing
the King. Zoe Bartnett, who became
popular during her two years at the
Princess, is playing the part of Annette
William Herman West, who is the Dr.
Fizz, and Laura Millard who plays
Queen Lili, We're big favorites with the
Tivoli company few years ago. Miss
Mfllard was one Of the biggest favor
ties of that famous old organization.
The chorus is one of the many fea-
lures, for, as is well known, an attract
i've, hard working and good singing
ensemble is essential to the success of
the opera. Charles II. Jones' who
staged the original was specially en-
gagged TO stage this seasons production.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12
.LOR|MER BEGINS
HIS FINAL WEEK
"The Shepherd King Is Con-
tinued Success at the GAR
rick Theater

The third and last week of the en-
gagement of Wright Lorimer in The
Shepherd King" bsegins tomorrow night
at the Garrick theater and indications
point to a continuous interest of the
theater going public in the fine presen-
tation of the biblical play which has
for his hero and central character King
David the sweet singer OF Israel
Lorimer has given his play of ancient
times human and immediate touch by
the introduction of pretty romance
historic account of David. The Shep-
freshing presentation and its success in
public wants clean and uplifting
dramas.
Brigham Royce shares honors with
the star by a forceful portrayal of the
mad King Saul and Fredericka Going
is a fetching Princess Miehal. The
difficult role of the Princess Merab is
capably acted by Helen Singer. and Ir-
wing White IS a manly Jonathan. Alli-
son Skipworth as the Witch of Endor
in her short scene shows her ability.
and the rest of the cast is equally ac-
cclnplished. The scenic mounting de-
picts faithfully man scenes in the Holy
Land The Garrick remains dark fol-
lowing The Shepherd King for the
DAYS preceding the holidays. TO reopen
with Bailey and Austin and their origi-
nal New York company in The Top o.
the World one of the biggest New
York successes.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12
NOVEL ACTS AT THE
NATIONAL THEATER
Looping the Loop Will Be a
Headline Feature

There will be much novelty at the
National this week, beginning with the
matinee today. Carlotta in her act of
looping the loop on common bicycle
promises thrills Of excitement through
her daring performance. She is the
only woman who successfully performs
this feat.
or equal Importance viii be Sidney
Dean and company in their vocal nov
city. Christmas at Blackwells Island.'
This talented quartet is always a hit
and viii emphasize the variety of the
entertainment. George II. Wood, the
natural funny comedian, comes with
new material right off the griddle of
hunor, and the Brothers Damn. who
were a feature az the New York Hippo
drome earlier ia ehe season, will offer
acrobstic feats of strength Nellie
Burt. late star Of THE Alaskan" who
is regarded as one of our most promis-
ing condolences, will appear in a sing
ing and dancing speciality; Mr.. and Mrs
William o'Brien viii present a neat
and interesting act. and Baker and
Brown, musical minstrels will con-
tribute 10 the general excellence Of the
new bill.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12
OLD FANORITES HEAD
NEW WIGWAM BILL
Crimn1ins and Gore i'm FarcicsI
Skit Lead in Program

strong array OF leading vaudeville
talent viii be-on hand this afternoon
al the wigwam theater for the opening
Of the new bill which has been selected
FOR the week. Everybody viii welcome
back the old time favorites. Crimmins
and Gore, who are to stage their hilar-
ity provoker. What Are the Wild
Waves Sayingw This sketch has made
many thester goer laugh during the
past decade and il has proven as popu-
Jar this season as ever before.
The McIvern troupe of sensational
acrobats. six I'm number. VIII make
their first appearance at the Wigwam
theater this afternoon in what is said
10 be as great an exposition of aero
battles as has ever been seen here.
Billy Clark, the comedian, will offer his
monologue. which has been brought up
10 the minute.
The Bradley Martin company is TO
stage the one act comedy entitled
Jessie, Jack and Jerry" The members
Of the company are Of the highest
reputation in the dramatic field and
have become exceptionally popular in
their vaudeville venture.
". C. Hoefier and assistant viii offer
an eccentric trick bicycle act and the
Godlensky troupe of ten Russian
singers. dancers and musicians viii also
be included in the long bill. Another
number viii be the European mimic,
Mile Santell. The latest Wigwamo-
graphs viii be displayed.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12
kOIB and Dill TO
PLAY I'm AFRICA
New Musical Comedy Will Be
Seen at the Princess
This Week

The Rich Mr.. Hoggenheim'' remains
as popular an attraction as ever at the
Princess, where it is rounding out the
last. nights of its prosperous run. This
entertaining musical comedy has
proven as excellent a vehicle for the
exploitation of Kolb and DilPs peculiar
talents. as anything in which they have
appeared locally, and the production has
won the praise of both the press and
the public. The piece will be with
drawn next Wednesday night, and on
Thursday the new Kolb and Din We
hic1e. I'm Africa" will be presented for
the first time.
Aaron Hoffman, author of The Poll
ticians," another popular Kolb and Dill
show. is responsible for the book of
In Africa and that is guarantee of
its fun making possibilities.
The plot of the piece revolves around
Roosevelt's historic hunting trip to the
dark continent. Kolb and Dill, who
are two German Cooks tourists, ar
rive in Mombasa, Africa. on the day
that the former president and his son,
Kermit, are expected. The Teutons
are the president and vice president,
respectively, of company which manu-
factures yarn. Kolb, who in the play
answers to the name of Gottlieb Tan
hauser, has his luggage enterprisingly
marked "Tanhausers Elegant Double
Dyed Yarns On his hand grip this
is abbreviated and reads, therefore,
TEDDY. Dill, whom Aaron Hoff-
man has dubbed Karl Rosenfeldt, bears
the magic initials X. r. on his suit
case, and the natives at once take the
two tourists for Roosevelt.
Kolb and Dill have spared no eX-
pense in the mounting of the show.
The scenery, costumery and mechanical
effects will be something of a revela-
ton to local theater goers, it is prom
ised.
The prima donna, Maude Lillian
Berri, will have a most congenial role,
and several excellent solos will fall to
her lot The other favorites are hap
PLY cast, and the chorus, of course,
will be one of the distinctive features
of the musical comedy.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12
FRITZ SCHEFF IS
STAR AT VAN NESS
Piquant Prima Donna to Play
in a BIOssOm=Herbert
Comic Opera

Charles Dillingham; will present
FRITZ schen at the Van Ness for two
weeks commencing tomorrow in the
new comic opera. The Prima Donna, +"
written for her by Henry Blossom and
Victor Herbert.
1t is said 10 he the most successful
musical play Nine. schen has yet had
as a star
The authors have again gone to
France for the locale OF the story. as
they did in Mile. Modiste." Miss
Schem"s former success. This time she
appears as Mile. Athenee, reigning
prima donna Of the Opera Comique in
Paris. and it is said that this role
gives her unusual opportunities dra-
on an automobile trip her machine
breaks down and she takes refuge in
cafe chantant on the outskirts Of
Paris. She there hears the musical di-
rector berating a sick singer because
she can not appear, and Mile. Athenee
CFritzi schen) impulsively volunteers
her services in the sick girls place.
young lieutenant from the neigh
boring barracks falls in love with her
in true comic opera style and she is
insuIted by his captain. This forms
the basis for Blossoms plot.
Herbert is said to have furnished
some charming music. one waltz theme
sung by Nine Schen being especially
popular while an aria in the second
act is said to be a musical gem. The
ensembles are particularly good and
several members of the cast have
catchy solo numbers.
Charles Dillingham; has furnished a
complete production, and has surround
ed Nine. Scheff with a cast Of unusual
excellence. In the company are John
f. Hazard. Vernon Davidson, William
X. Iarcourt, Donald Hall. Martin Hay
don Almond Cortes, Phil Branson,
Anna Pelham, Tillie Salinger, Grace
Delmar, Katherine Stewart, Maxine We
rande. la Noveta. Helen Wilton and
many others. The orchestra viii be
augmented for the enga cement here.
Matinees on Saturdays only.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12
SEA LION CLIMBS
STAIRS AT CENTRAL
Many Big Features Are Prom'
iSed by PantageS

Commencing with the matinee today,
the offerings at Pantages Central the
ater are promised to be the best that
have ever appeared over the Pantages
circuit Among the many feature acts
which will be presented is that sup
piled by Stonewall's educated sea hon,
Dick This is declared to be mar
velous beast, and a great hit every
where Among Dicks accomplish
ments, climbing a flight of stairs, rid
ing on the back of a pony and Jug
Cling, are only few.
w. S. Harvey and company, in "A
House Turned Upside Down" Jarvis
Mann and Jurends, singers of popular
and grand opera selections; Glen Burt,
a Hebrew comedian of repute; Golden
and Arsath, athletes, and several other
big attractions are promised at the
Central theater, not to mention an en-
tirely new series of motion pictures.
The theater has been entirely reno
waited, new seats have been installed,
and the building has been supplied
with all the appurtenances required
for the comfort and safety of its pa
irons.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12
Dramatic Notes
The Orpheum road show opens Sun
day afternoon, December 19.

The orpheum road show opens sun
day afternoon, December 1s.
Pierre OF the Plains follows In
the Bishops Carriage at the Alcazar.
Kolb and Din hunting lions is the
burlesque treat promised IN Africa
Frederick Belasco. has secured the
exclusive rights for this city to pro-
duce ''St Elmo" which viii be the
irst Alcazar presentation for the year
1910.
These are stolen from cohan and
Harris. The Spot Light"
Lillian Russell says The Widows
Might She ought to know.
The Dollar Princess charges two
dollars.
BY the way. boys. this may be my
last season as Snowman I'm getting
so I like TO tell the truth.
William Morris is making 'em
step lively these days.
with David Belasco"
In the early days of Fred Bailey's
theatrical career Bailey is q co-star
with Ralph Austin in the musical
success, The Top o the world') he
was with one OF Charlie Hoyt's COM
edies Dissatisfied with his part and
learning that Hoyt was TO produce
new play. Bailey wired as follows
Charles n. Hoyt. New York: ] am
desirous OF playing in your new play
Answer Fred Bailey"
Ioyt Immediately wired back the
following Fred Bailey. Chicago:
You are alone in your desires. Charles
H. Hoyt'
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12
"GUILTY" IS THE
ORPHEUM'S PLEA
BowIes in a Smalley Sketch Is
Big Feature of Vaude=
vile Bill

Donald Bowles who won much popu-
larity in this city as member of the
James Neill company, will head the
Orpheum bill this week in one act
drama, Guilty" which was written for
him by Victor B. Smalley, the author of
Nerve and other successful vaudeville
sketches. Bowles' role Is a Raffies part
and he is assisted by clever quartet
of players. it is said.
The Klein family of seven is also on
the bill, and they present a novel BIZ
cycle act which is credited with big
success in Europe Harry Fox and the
Millership sisters will appear in an
assortment of song, dance and chatter;
Carl Nobel, the scandinavian ventrilo-
quist,' will present a diverting novelty
and will close the list of the newcomers
at the Orpheum this week Held over
from last week there will be Florence
Bindley, Stella Morrisini. the four Fords
and Eva Taylor and company, who will
present new sketch this week.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12

Alice Lloyd. famous English
coincidence will play in this city soon
at the Orpheum
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12

No Longer Any Excuse for Badness
The remedy also cures dandruf, stops
hair falling, makes it beautiful. glossy
and soft and changes to its natural
color. Let us send you % cent bottle
free to prove it.
Swissco Hair Remedy is for sale by
all druggists at so cents and S1.00 a
bottle, but the free bottle can only be
Hair Remedy Co. 1742 p. o. Square,
Cincinnati, Ohio. enclosing 10 cents as
an evidence of good faith. The 10
cents does not cover actual postage and
packing on the 25 cent bottle we send
you.
For sale and recommended in San
Francisco and Oakland at the Owl Drug
Co. stores.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12
This decks attractions

VAN NESs-Frtzi scheff in "The Prma Donna" musica al
comedy
NOVELTY-KreisIer concerts.
yALENCIA-Comic opera, "The Gay Musician"
SAyoY-"King Dodo," comic opera.
GARRIcK-Wrght Lorimer in the biblical play, "The
Shepherd King"
PRINcEss-KOIb and Dill in "Hoggenheimer.' I'm Africa
opens Thursday.
ALCAZAR-"In the Bishops Carriage
0RPHEUM-VaudevIIe.
PANTAGES CENTRAL-vaudeviIIe.
WIGWAM-V Vaudeville.
AMERICAN-VaudevIIe.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12
SWissco Grows
New Hair
Gray or Faded Hair Quickly Regains
Its Natural Color and Gloss


1t is astonishing what the late dis
coverieS of the hair specialists who
prepare the Swissco Hair and Scalp
Remedy have done for bald headed peo-
pie. 1t takes but a few days to start
the hair to grow.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12

Ire Garrick treater will remain dark
during the nights immediately pre-
ceding the holidays, to reopen with
one of the biggest of eastern shows.
according to report, The Top O. the
World
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-03-26
PILES CURED IN 8 TO "a DAYS.

PAZo OINTMENT is guaranteed
to cure any case of Itching, Blind,
Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6 to-
II days or money refunded.-Made by
PARIS MEDICINE CO.. Saint Louis,
U. S. of A.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-03-26
Stearns' Wine of Cod Liver Extract

them by it's and it's
builds
appetite digestion and
the on speedily breaks hacking coughs and
Wine Liver Extract
IS I'M be snrey gett he STEARNS.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-03-26
MANLY STRENGTH and BEAUTY

really The anguid,
popular with fiction writers longer
daily The heartily
paint
No medicn S be adap to women s