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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-11-05
GERMAN DOCTOR HAS NEW RULE
FOR REGULATING SEX OF BABIES

LONDON, 5-iSnce the days of the first medicine
physicians method for deter
unborn infants From Germany comes the
details of what is described ina1be system by
which infants predicted before pTth anu
determined the will of the parents given by
A. Beiaege Geburshife, publish
Dr. Sschoeners system has nothing in com
renowned theory of Professor Schenk who de-
feeding of the mother the determining
theory feeding has nothing to
the male has as little Inc
of the children Dr. Schooner is determined before
regular organic
mother alone concerned The cell when
future child ITSELF according to the
possibility OF determining
i be depends the fact that these male
female cells produced alternatvey at regularly
recurring periods 1t not possible to say beforehand what
a child such child is
calculation will enable medical to
brothers sisters and by
the rule have children OF the
desire.
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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-11-05
American Women Lead
Fashion Even in Paris

LONDON, Nov. Stays the
Paris fashion correspondent of the
Onlooker:
1.-The American woman in Paris
today has almost as great a repu-
tation as the Parisienne as lead
err of the mode. She dresses with
taste and wears her clothes with a
certain chic peculiar to herself.
Mrs. Scott Grant, for example, an
attractive American hostess who
lives the greater part of the year
in Paris, where she has an artistic
apartment on the Avenue du Bots,
is always we'll dressed and affects
a simple style but usually distinct
i've for it's handsome material and
trimming. Mrs. Charles Carroll is
another woman who is very stylish
and has a penchant for the velvet
tailor costume and beautiful furs."
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-11-05

NEW YORK, Nov. Sis otto
Mueller another Johann Hoch-a
second modern Bluebeard?
The police have arrested him for
the murder of Anna Luther Mueller,
whose body was found in the woods
at Islip, l.. l., the girl having been
dead for year.
His wife, who thought her hus-
bands name was Frederick Geb-
hardt, and who, when she married
him three years ago, through a
matrimonial agency, gave him $500
which she had saved, told the po-
lice that. year ago last spring,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-11-05
Duchess of Marlborough
Is to Visit Her Mother

LONDON, Nov. 5.-The gatherer
of American Notes and Notions
for a London society publication
writes:
THE Duchess of Marlborough
was at Sunderland House last
week and / have heard that she
may pay a visit to her mother
Mrs. Belmont, this fall or early In
the new year."
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-11-05
NEWS FROM THE "OLD COUNTRIES

worth $15,00O,0O0 and has Irish as
we'll as English titles. He distin-
guished himself in India while aide
de camp to Lord Lansdowne when
the latter was vicerOy, and also in
the Boer war, in which he served
as a captain on the headquarters
staff.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-11-05
Mrs. Cleveland Rents
Swiss Hotel Annex

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Nov.
5.-Mrs. Grover Cleveland has ar
rived here, has rented the annex
of Hotel Windsor and probably
will make a long stay. Her son
will enter DR.. Auckenthaler's col
lege and her daughters will attend
the Villa Cyrano school.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-11-05

Mueller went abroad and wrote1her
many letters. The police discov-
cred that while abroad Mueller
married Anna Luther, whose par
ents were wealthy. Together they
returned to this country. The girl
disappeared and her body was iden-
titled by jewelry found on it. There
was a bullet hole in the skull.
The police found that Mrs. Geb-
hardt was wearing fine clothes
which bore the initials IA. L."
They had evidence, they say, that
Mueller mislead many women, ibut
cannot tell, as yet whether any of
these women are missing.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-11-05
ONE OF BRITAIN'S
BRIGHTEST BUDS

LONDON, Nov. 5.-Among all
the winsome children in the United
Kingdom, Lady Donatia, the 5-year-
old daughter of Earl Fitzwilliom,
certainly ranks among the fore
most. A recent photograph has
caught her in one of her most fas-
cinating moods.
Lord Fitzwilliom is reputed to be
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-11-05

WINNIPEG.-The Canadian army
is being enlarged, and $4,000
troops will be stationed between
the great lakes and the Rockies.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-11-05

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of the
West high school are on a strike,
because of double sessions and bad
lunches.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-28
A BEAUTIFUL
SUBURBAN PLACE

Five acres of grounds, tastefully
laid out and improved. Large
eight-room house with cemented
terrace 10x55. Hardwood floors
throughout. Furnace, gas and
all up-to-date features. Large
garage with room for three cars,
chautfeur's quarters above gar
age. The house and terrace have
a frontage of los feet and afford
magnificent views in every direc-
ton. This property represents
an investment of some SIS, 700 ;
on account Of removal to another
part of the state, it can be de-
livered for $1,000, about one-half
cash.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-28
IT IS MIGHTY POOR
ECONOMY TO TRY TO
BUILD WITHOUT A PLAN.

"BUNGALOWCRAFT" the
latest, most comprehensive, most
practical book of Bungalow plans,
is just ready. Richly illustrated
with exteriors and interiors of
beautiful Bungalows, with hooks,
coy corners, mantels, Bullets,
lighting fixtures, doors, windows,
etc.
Nothing just like it ever pub
lished before; its page of "Dont's
and Hints" is alone worth hun
dreds of dollars to any contrac-
tor, architect or home builder.
Price $1.oO postpaid, which
amount is related if plans are
purchased.
Complete plans and specifica-
tons from SIS to $40. Special
plans as you want them.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-28
$4,000

Beautiful 7-room bungalow at a bargain f;
has large bed rooms, elegant fixtures
very best of papered walls; built-in clock
on mantel. This is "a very fine place and is
situated near car line in Al neighborhood
south Of Washington. Come and see this.
ga s
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-28
Bedl Ql1nOnlt

Look at this snap, 40 acres in Beaumont
the apple districtt where land is selling for
$3.50 per acre. Party must sell; can de-
liver for $50 per acre; 1 mile from station;
fenced and fine well of water See US at
once This price means a quick sale.
acres in Beaumont Land Co. addition
for what it cost the owner: 1 acre fenced
and barn; price $1,000, terms Will take
good lot on west side.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-28
$4,000

One and half story 7-room bungalow
new, coy breakfast room and 3 bed rooms
Ga IL
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-28
$675O

Elegant LIZ STORY 8-room bungalow on
5Ox17S-foot lot in swell location; has lust
been finished and the finish is of the very
best There are beautiful bed rooms very
best of fixtures and the size of the lot
should appeal to you. On the side is a 10
foot driveway. A snap. IA rs
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-28
$4S0O

Elegant 7-room bungalow, new; granite
masonry; bed rooms and den. Ga As
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-28
SOFT. LOTS FROM $3.50 UP
ACRE LOTS FROM $3.50 UP
EASY TERMS

In addition, we have the exclu-
sive agency of several beautiful
suburban homes in Eagle Rock
READ THESE
New, modern, ten-room house
consisting of spacious reception
hall, large living and dining
rooms, library, breakfast room
3 inside bedrooms and 2 sleep
ing porch rooms, 2 complete
bath rooms and all modern con
veniences. Cellar piped for fur
mace, roomy garage. The grounds
are 10000, well improved. The
location is the choicest in Eagle
Rock, one-half block from car
line. Owner has urgent business
reasons for selling and will &C.
cept $1,000, one-half cash.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-28
$4,000

Cozy 7-room bungalow, bed rooms and
den; good sized rooms and fine location;
hardwood hoorS Ga AZ
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-28
$2o50

New, Groom bungalow, one story. All mod
ern conveniences for a perfect home.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-28
$1,000

Here is a beauty. 9-room 2-story house:
hardwood oak floors and best appointments
throughout, on 50x165-ft. lot to 15-ft alley.
The location is the very best being situated
west of elegant Berkeley square on West
Adams Heights. Nothing better far above
price IN the city 5a "a
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-28

'7-room elegant bungalow with hardwood
floors in all rooms; den and writing desk;
all the rooms are large and nicely finished
and best of fixtures. Ga 46
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-28
$4,000

On Gramercy we have a very nice 10
room 2-story house; new, modern and natu-
raj oak finish. There are bed rooms. This
place is up-to-date in every respect and all
the rooms are large; hardwood floors
throughout.
"A So
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-28

Groom bungalow, bed rooms, hardwood
noors and fine fixtures. Ga 81
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-28

Take run out and look these over.
Agent there Grand ave- car marked w
4Sth st. to 4sth and Gramercy place.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-28

On all Of above places we can give you
satisfactory terms. Here is your chance to
get a home on small payment down and
terms to suit you.
COME AND SEE US AT ONCE.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-28
$500

New, 6-room bungalow, story and a half
This one needs not praise See it and praise
it yourself. It's an ideal home.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-28
$2450

New, 5-room cottage or bungalow A per-
feet home as coy you desire.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-28

All of these are located on that beautiful
Gramercy place you have heard so much
about, where we have built over so homes
Of equal beauty.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-28

New, S-room, story and a half home.
beauty. Just as modern as can be made
Everything housewife can desire.
See it and be convinced.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-28
DON'T Pay Rent

Three nice Groom bungalows with gas,
electricity, near Figueroa in southwest
rooms have hardwood floors; they are
new and modern and $500 cash and terms
will buy them.
Ia SO, Ia 81 Ia IS
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-28

When you see this home site and the class
look NO FURTHER.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-12
IN LITTLE OLD NEW YORK
BY i,ORMAN.

that would have pleased the girl,
u not the monkey
Gotham the Rowdles' Home.f
New York IA inteatcd with iey'
oral hundred, or thousand. d NE
most Aggrasaiing fowdiea on the
face Of tho earth-,hc Kind u
young men whom our English
cousins term aIeOllEans A d
voFite playground for these yhhth
u warped mentality IA the hussi
way subway trains returning on
Sunday afternoon from the public
bail grounds that stretch from
Dyckman street up 10 Van Cut
landt park and beyond
Their most common and harm
icsn pufsulia are swearing. sait,inE
aud throwing things Once ~ !
willis they pull off a rartie4il ut,
pleasing stunt By unscrewitiH fhr
ineandesccnt ilEhta and thfnNins
them at the feet Of women pa.sen.
gers. vho naturally Shrek and
jump at tho explosions
Stiii another game IL 10 grab
the signal cord aKky from the con
and signal the moiofman TO 80
ahead While passengers are still
getting into and out Of the cars. OF
cuufae this might cause tho deaths
Of several persons. but that would
b. just a part Of tho fun,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-12
:::; ; : THE STAR EDITORIAL AND MAGAZINE PAGE
Member Of the uaitsd rrs-s ruh-
ii.hea daily By Tho star Publish
ins Co,
THE JUDGE AND THE GARBAGE

Let take off hat to the health department OF St
Paul Mimi
Let put hat on, aud then take ii right of again to
Police Judge lianit Of ST. Paul, Mimi
And this is why
When Mayor Iawlor the other day. observed through a
spasm Of four OF his five Senses that the city garbage
wagons being paradcd eekng uncovered through the
streets, he complained
The health department resented deation" and the I'M
covered wagons continued to reek in the streets.
To make the mayor had driver arrested aud brought
into police court.
The health department hired lawyer who argued that the
city ordinance directing that garbage wagons be kept carefully
and closely covered enacted at time private contractors
collected garbage and therefore could apply garbage
collected by the board OF health.
Wherefore let bob the bonnet to the board OF health
May and its cute lawyer and its open robust Wagons be ever
punched in the memories OF grateful people,
And the Judge said he would TAKE THE MATTER
UNDER ADJUSTMENTS lie would decide in week
Wherefore let life the lid to that active, say inn
pusve judicial intellect which determine in less than eight
days whether flies SMELLS germs and drppngs from publicly
owned vehicle good for the public health and altogether
desirable
Minneapolis be biting her nails with jealousy this
superb exhibition Of garbage public service and judicial
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-12
MAN WHO PLAYS THE PART
ApMlREs THE CHARACTER
lsrlcs OF GAMBLER.

An honcat gampior convinced ol
the dishonesty Of gambling by The
belief that he has hypnotic aud
telepathlc powers. aud who is thus
turned Into the deus ex maehinn
OF the whole story, Ia the net 70
suit OF Augustus Thomas "The
Witchlng Hour, ~ played by John
Mason at the Alhamhta theatre
And John Mason believes that Their,
are honest gamhlera
hut TO gather the results Of tho
weadrous study that Mr. Mason has
made OF the part Of the gambler
Jack nruokfleid. NJ, act by act and
scene by scene. ho changes from
the cynical famontcr II the open
ing 10 tho gFeathcarted man OF
eioae observation
THE kinds and characters Of
FAmblcra,H said John Mason last
night, are many and various. but
the ono portrayed IN The Witch
ms Hour Is more or less the con
senlional type OF the so'called hon
eat gambler
ct Is Jack nrookfiuida boast
that every one who has ever enter.
I'd bis gambling rooms has had q
straight deal. though he speaks OF
those who. ruined BY gaming. have
gone out TO their own destruction
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-12
JOHN ma SON FINDS MUCH TO
HIS LIKING nv 7EfE GAMBLER

those combined forces, and to the
superstition latent In all gam
blurs that he " possessed with sui
pcrnnturnl powers, whereby he can
read and flooCo his fellow men.
That he has this power he II
convinced by o Judge Of the 81.
preme court, who, himself con.
nolsaeur IN art. visits nrookfleld'a
rooms TO SEQ certain picture, and
that be has abused Il TO the undo
Ing OF hia fellows IN one OF the
strong factora In the changing Of
hla career
The whole character N mag
nifioent picture OF the traits OF the
successful gambler" said Mr. Ma.
son.
High courage, unflinohlng nerve,
total aud utter Indifference To all
the ordinary feelings which are
supposed 10 govern tho actions
Of men, magnificent generosity.
complete absence Of desire for
revenge or any petty spite, and.
above all. great superstition
these are the characteristics writ
ten into the character which I Try
to portray" continued Mr.. Mason
And To nicely Mr. Mason showa
them In turn 10 his audience
There Is one point stronger even
than his finished acting which
carries his audience with him
throughout the play. and that Il
the singular degree Of sympathy
which exists between them aud
him from the moment tho curtain
flsea IN hia power to arouse this
aympihY lies Mr. Maaoua chief
strength
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-12

which has nov been ersdieated
from children.
mERcHANT-ons who sdysr
tisea
sHopKEEpER-one who does
not.
COAT OF TAN--carment Gu,
only by BARRIERS.
cowsoY-Adul, eiusfet smoker
in wild west show.
WALL STA dis,rie, restricted
to constructors.
SECONDHAND BOOKSELLER
One who won't buy any.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-12
REFLECTIONS OF a BACHELOR.

The more a man can fool a WON
an the more It's because she wants
to be fooled, though she can see
through II all.
II man wears a neoktie that
matches a girls ribbon Il oonvinoea
her how delightfully."- he makes
love.
A girl takes II for granted that "
she vas much pretiior abe couldn't
help being a little vain about IL
when woman's garter comes
undone It's a sign she will Try TO
make a man think she Is taking a
burr out Of her skirt
It's next TO impossible for most
people 10 realize that when rich
man IA hungry he can like steak
and fried potatoes Just the way
they do.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-12

NEW YORK. Aus i2-@Thero IL
no accounting for tastes a. the old
lady said when abe kissed the COW"
newer saw a lady klsa Gov,
but | Witnessed similar aight the
other evening. AT the American
roof Consul. the man.mnnkey. had
finished his act. and hia trainer wan
carrying him out Of tho theatre To
10 so he had to pass for ahor,
distance through tho aisle back Of
the boxes on the left
The boxes were nJl Of people.
aud a couple Of men reached out 10
Consul 10 shake hands with him. an
he passed By. The monkey, who
has vsry good manners. II once ek.
tended hla paw. and the trainer
stopped while be shook hands with
the mon
There was a tall young glri in
box. good looking and of the ultra
broadway type. II that expression
may properly b. used to daseFibe
ladies Of her class.
"smseks for the Monkey.
A. the trainer vas about 20 pass
on with the monkey, she laid de-
taining hand ON bis arm. leaned
forward. and extended her puck
cred.up lips To Consul. lie knows
all about kissing. az the man and
woman Who handle him in his act
haye taught him the art. and oeea.
nionAlly kiss him on the stage SO
be stuck his protrudins mouth W
to the giri. and she kissed him.
Il vas dark there In tho bones.
and the audience waa watching
what was golns forward on the
stage. 90 that only few people
close b. saw the performance. 9th.
ereiaa II would doubtless have
created quite a demonstration, and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-12
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Faint heart never won brunette
lady. either.
The flight Of time Isn't any swift.
or IN fly time.
a noar.thoughtless man is one
who thinks only Of himself
Variety Is the spice Of llfe-espe.
clally In the matter Of kisses.
Learn 10 say no when you mean
unlesa you are a woman.
Every time a man sees a pretty
girl be imagines he's In love.
The man who knows II all never
tires OF trying to put others wise.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-12

There's button Enneathere's
snuther-.i haven't fnt . clean collar
TO mf namai ian't hnaw what 10
dor
why. set mAfriedr
..far heavens s4hs. am married.
49, Mpsr enduffaf fiihstier
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-12

How ana The automobile corps
set aiungf Not &c we'll. Tse u
The machines turned turtle and nup
started oft crab fnahion.- rii1mph
team
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-12

you are all the worid 10 me
said the man who had been twies
divorced Yes" replied the pretty
grass widow. and u l married. you
Il wuuiint b Ions before fou
would 10 looking around for rev
worlds to conquer "-=chicaE Rec.
ord Herald.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-12

Visitor inspecting new baby
Hal love, just like hla father Lack
Of fxpreaHion. red nose, crying about
nothing. and, yea. pramatureiy bald,
bal Iovel-Aily Hlopor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-12

"iiaW did YOU cure your hoy Of
playing truantf ny the laying on
o. hands New fefh Evening rsl.
cafanA
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-12

Precautionary Fsrxsffaiss<..
sRhes Nsry foreetfai-
Ia what wayf
fhf never hfiuaH any money to a
bridge party Cleveland pieiu
Dealer
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-12

waitar-Ths gent IN tho other
room saYr there chicken IN this
egg Manager Take him a Knife
and fora, thsn'=CoHuie Cuts
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-12

Grief IL apt 10 lfnaslns % Itself
evils more than doubts the reality =
Philemon
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-12

u l. safer for : servant 10 de
what he IL ordered Msnander
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-12

what's thu trouble ho~ 2 de-
mandsd tho weary lanitnr. More
hnat p No said the tenant 81 she
latest fHhyecfApsf ''hut want
windows Louisville Courier
Journal
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-12

Funny about women, Isn't itf'
what do you meanf
why. ny wife 10 wide awake
over dream Of hat"-naliimore
Aun
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-12

Yes. na'am. said the medium 10
a young widow 4 can prove 10 YOU
that the man whom you have loved
n near to un"
Hos am 20 know
You have but 20 say Come aHd
Immediately you will soc one Of
those thaifa move that are standing
nHAinHi tho wall"
Tho LADY made an effort to con
troll her excitement. and said
Gomez
Suddenly ult chaira began 10
dance . Wild tarantella The lady
hiuahsA. paid aud sent--chieaea
Record Herald.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-12
Corsets

800 corsets. odd sizes and slightly Hoiled. hzfiss
long or short hips. medium buAts and garter
Tape Gifdics. good styles. pink. blue. white; a.
tiles at 7sc and s5e. Tomorrow ........... "a
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-12

snAihar hard cold you've get
there. old man taking anfihing fef
itr' Hnn The dot You see. "a
birasra the haby 90 hurh 10 hear be
aneara Life
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-12
STAR DUST

sfistdrntiy a
b rats ster 20
tiassat ahhsf =
sarusin.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-12

that would have pleased the girl,
u not the monkey
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-12
BAILLARGEON'S

Midsummer Clearance Of all Remnants short lengths ends am
slightly articles "Cean up the stocks make ready for the finest s
of fall merchandise Seattle the orders oc G
ing tomorrow goods will be displayed counters and aisle tables rp
plainly marked.