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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-24

The desire of the Demerbo chill
dren to see Christmas tree that
had been prepared for them in the
front room" of their little home is
believed to have been responsible
for the fire.
Last evening the children were
sent to bed so that the parents
might prepare a tree to make their
Christmas happy. After the tree
was trimmed Demerbo called in
several neighbors to view it. The
little ones were told that the room
was being prepared for Santa
Claus to visit, and that they could
not enter it until Christmas morn
ing. Late last night the neighbors
who visited the Demerbo home saw
lights burning on the Christmas
tree in the room. 1t is now thought
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-24
REVEN OF
The CITY ARE
LARGER
Increase in Money Taken
in Amounts to
S80,057.60.

This has been a prosperous year
for the municipality of Spokane. Its
revenues have increased in all lines
and the total will exceed eXpecta-
tons.
All municipal revenues except
city taxes are collected by the city
treasurer. City taxes are paid at
the court house. The municipal
revenues outside of taxes consist
of water rents. saloon and other Ii
censes, fees collected by city in
spectors and all other fees.
The increase in these revenues
for the first three quarters of the
present year was $S0,057 go. Here
are the detailed figures:
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-24
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Twas the night before Christmas when all through
Not creature stirring, not mouse;
The stockings hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St Nicholas would be there
The children nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of pums danced through their heads
And mamma in her kerchef and | in my cap
IIlIad just settled brains for long winters nap
When out on the lawn there such a clatter
sprang from my bed to see what the matter.
Away to the window | flew like flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.
The moon, on the breast of the new-fallen snow,
Gave uster of midday to objects below
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-24
(By United Press.)

LEWISTON, Maine, Dec. "a
Two firemen were killed and two
others seriously burned in a fire
that destroyed the Callahan block
at Lewiston early today. The build
ing was one Of the largest in the
city, and the fire burned stubborn
ly for hours, despite the efforts Of
the firemen.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-24
"DOD CAS7ED" SUSPICION
REGARDING BILL SHANNON

Deep dark dank and "dod gasted suspicion
Shannon the guerilla cop of w. routing fame because the
his the
he and Jake Warner the
John shannon member of the w. W., is
,Saltve.
1ie be kin the popular cop
efnd his teeth thinks of how his namesake shot
rocks and the avne There's figuring heavier
ball chain anarchist John Shannon
flew the coopand maybe Bs heart isn't just about
bused' in
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-24

that the children. unable to restrain
their patience, slipped in to see the
tree after their parents retired and
lighted one of the candles which
decorated it. The candle, the neigh
bors believe, burned down during
the night and started the fire that
snuffed out 0-iives.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-24
$346,127.06 S295,909.2t

Increase. $50.217S0.
The present month will add to
this increase. as the ratio of gain Is
maintained. Last Mondays receipts
alone run to $5,722.35.
The water receipts for the first
II months of 1909 exceeded the
total for 1908 by $4,000. The total
revenue from the sale of water last
year was 1921 900.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-24

A purse containing s35 in cash
and receipts for the payment of
dues into the |. o. o. F. lodge was
lost yesterday afternoon by j.
Newton of 050S Toledo street. The
loss has been reported to the po-
lice in the hope that the finder
may ,hapen to be conscientious and
honest enough to turn it over to
them for Identification by its own
or
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-24
CHRISTMAS TREE AND
CURIOSITY RESULTM
TEN DEATHS BY FIRE
NEW CASTLE,
(By United Press)

NEW CASTLE, Pa, Dec 24-Nne
fire
dead
children - "
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-24
WHAT is A KISS?
Here's Chance to Win Prize IF You
Really Know.

= The Spokane Press offers,
= fer the best definition of what 4
= a Kiss is, the following prizes:
= First prize, $40 in gold. 4
= Second prize, an entire box 4
. to the performance of "A 4
. Sosi KISS" at the Auditorium 4
= December 20.
= Third prize, SIS in gold. 4
= ffourth prize, two orchestra 4
= seats to "A Soul Kiss"
= Address answers to "The 4
= Kiss Contest Editor"
. Prizes will be awarded De- 4
. cessber 20.
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Nearly as many definitions of ;
hiss as kisses are distributed il
Spokane in q week of Sundays Ga!
the saying goes) were received b,
the kiss contest editor in thi
mornings mail. He had not recov
cred from managing the Santf
Claus puzzle contest, and he'll have
to store up lot of steam and ener
take care of the flood of kiss let
tiers.
The Soul Kiss" is a fine musica
comedy which will appear at the
4Au6irtoium for four nights, begin
ming December 20. 1t deals with
the kiss problem, and, so as kisse.
are going to be discussed so much
The Press thought its reader:
should share in the discussion
Here are a few. and only few. O
the answers received in today:
mad; watch for more tomorrow
they'll make good Christmas day
reading;
Re definition of a kiss, | senC
you the following Its elliptical' {;
lip tickle). David Bennett.
A kiss is nothingn, divided by
two. G. Van.
A short voyage to heaven by
means of a smack. Nettie Hutchins
Continued on Page Two.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-24

TORONTO, Dec. PA Cana
dian Pacific railroad train from the
northwest, with eight persons on
board, bound east for Christmas, Is
reported wrecked west of Sunbury,
Ontario.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-24

The people INSIST that what has been gained shall not
vital shall conserved and used for the
benefit Of all the people.
The is public interest forgotten.
Conservation of national provides the
nation.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-04-23


A certain well-known BostOnian has
been married long enough to have ac-
quired the average mans cynical atti.
tude in respect of the written expires.
sions of devotion INDUCED in before
marriage.
One day the Hubbite was going
over with his wife a mass OF useless
papers that had accumulated in the
household. They unearthed several
large boxes full of love letters. After
hasty glance at them. the husband
said:
mo use keeping this junk, | sup
pose? Here il goes"
The wife was hurt "Oh, Clarence" {"
exclaimed she. how can you be SO
brutal? Surely you don't want to de.
stroy your own love letters to me?"
We'll, keep 'em, IL you want EN-"
cheerfully assspted the husband, 'but,
honestly. Helen, these seem too soft
to file!"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-04-23
susplclons Evidsnos.

At the recent meeting of the Ameri.
can Bar Association, the subject un-
der discussion was suspicious evidence
and how much It was worth.
Such evidence" remarked the new
president. Frederick W. Lehman, re.
minds me Of the following incident:
"a pretty girl in hammock slung
in an apple orchard awoke suddenly
and frowned at the young man who
stood before her.
You stole q kiss while was
asleepr she exclaimed.
"'Well.' stammered the young man,
you were sleeping so soundly-you
looked 80 pretty. so tempting, I-yes.
/ admit did take one little ONE
THE girl smiled scornfully.
"'one!' said she. 'Humphl count.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-04-23

Mr.. S. P. Werner points out that the
recent discovery Of the chimpanzes
IN a part OF Africa where it had not
been known to exist enable us 10 de-
fine q few regioas where the gorilla.
the cnimpanzee and the pygmies exist
in conditions suggestive OF the possi-
bility of discovering the fossils OF
thelr ancestry in good preservation
The pygmies are row known to have
existed practically in suit for 5000
years, and it is probable, Mr.. Vernef
thinks, that the two great anthropoids
may have been there for as great or
a greater. length or time. He is try
ing to indicate localities Of limited
area in which the likelihood Of dis
covering The fossils mentioned is very
EEAh
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-04-23

A school-teaeher IN the Italian
quarter of an American city told her
children the story of the fox and the
grapes. Tony was especially de-
lighted with the story, and eagerly
sought his chum. Joe, who was In
another class. BY good luck. the
teacher overheard Tony's version.
In his excited. broEen English he
told the fable much as It is written.
until he came TO the end. This was
his rendering OF the climax;
DE olda fox be say. 'Da grape no
good, anyhow; ALA sour! guess
go geta de banan'.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-04-23
RATIONAL HOTEL
world,s suasr Production.

It is estimated that the total pro-
duction or sugar throughout the world
is about 100000 tons per annum. OF
this quantity nine-tenths are Afforded
by the sugar cane, 25,O00.000 tons OF
which are required to produce the
above quantity of cane sugar. The
average Of saccharine matter In the
ripe West Indian sugar cane is from
is to q per cent, Of which only 8
per cent is available to commerce.
The total value Of the sugar In the
cane, If it could be extracted, would
be about $23O,C0. 900, but one-hali
Is lost in the process OF manufacture.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-04-23
LHD SHE COULD HAVE DECIDED II ONCE
Might Have Saved His Breath " Ne
Had Been Sophisticated.

Might Have Saved His Breath ~ He
Had Been Sophisticated.
Mise superbs," began the elderly
admirer, what l am about to say may
surprise you. but have thought long
and deeply about Il myself. know
! am a great deal older than you are,
and that It seems presumptuous on my
part to think that you have ever
dreamed OF me as a possible lover.
but"
Why. Mr.. Wellupl -"
Please hear me out, Miss Superba.
1t seems objectionable. know, that |
should address you In such terms as
these. when SO many younger and
more desirable men have sought your
favor in vain. Believe me, am SEN
sible Of the disparity in our ages, and
do not fiatter myself that / am what
would be called a catch in the ma
trimonial market, and yet"
please say no more. Mr."
"And yet the depth and sincerity Of
my devotion must be my excuse. The
fact that / am well on in this worlds
goods does not matter. am well
aware that It would have no weight
with a young woman of your calibre.
1t goes without saying that my wife
will be the mistress Of a handsome es-
tablishment. but that is a mere moth
ing. The only position, Miss Superba,
Is this: Can you learn to-could you
learn to love me7 No, pray do not
answer now. Take a week TO think Il
over, and at the end OF tnat time"
II don't need a second. Mr.. Well
up!" she interrupted with a gasp. Il
accept your proposal! That is what
I was trying to tell you!"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-04-23

In both India and China there ar
thousands OF people who manufacture
India ink as a sid, line to their regu
lar business. working at It in the win
ter, at night, and on days when they
are not otherwise employed. J. is
made by burning some kind OF oil In
a lamp with a very long chimney
usually made in joints which can be
taken apart for ,reateFconyenieaee3 II
cleaning out the SCOT, which nlsss
the ink. Almos any kind of vesata
BILE oil will answer, and in districts
where petroleum + found even Goa
oil Is used IN making the cheaper
grades. The best kind is made from
sesame sil
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-04-23
Breaking It Gently.

"A young artist once persuaded
Whistler to come al view his latest
enort. The two stood before the
canvas for some momeLts in silence.
Finally the young map asked hmids
ly. Don't you think, sir, that this
painting OF niue is-Well-eT-
tolerable?"
WhistIer'E eyes tWinkied danger
ouSly.
what Is your opinion Of \ toler-
able egg2" he asked.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-04-23
Drive. Away Fever.

An eminent Spanish scientist haa
made the recent discovery that the
sunhower yields a splendid febrifuge
that can be used as q substitute for
quinine. Aecordingly, the sunnoWer
should not only. by It's growing, exert
great fever.dispellinT eject. but Alao
yield a product which is used SavAA'
tageouAly in all lsysra
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-04-23
Wby she Declined.

"Really. SAID the stylish lady, en-
thusiastically, TO her friend, 'it Is
worth while to see the wonderful dis.
pay OF rhododendrOns." is it?" re-
1lied her friend. lapQuidly; 81 like To
look at the great big clumsy beasts,
too: but it always smells so unpleas-
antly around the cages"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-04-23
SHALL VIZ Do BUSINESS WITH YOU2
THE ORANGE COUNTY TRUST CO..
Middletown, N. Y,

INluuIEtOWn N. "
with an ample capital and surplus security is paying
interest dormant accounts at the rate of four per cent
1t paid more than 500 600 in 1908
Interest begins when deposit is made Compounded
In January and July There is no change in the rate
caused by the amount of the account
Business may be done by mail
Write for detailed information.
G. SPENCER COWLEY, FRANK HARDING.
Secretary. President
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-04-23

Al the beginning Of September some
Sf the petroleum wells ii-ed By a viO-
lont thunderstorm near the end Of
June At BorysiAW. GslieiA. we're still
Burning. like torch flames 40 OF so
feet In height Il Is said that not less
wells are struck BY lightning every
year At BoryslaW. the cause being
ascrlbed to the obligatory use OF sheet
Iron coverings for all the Installations
The iron surfaces communicate with
che system Of metallic tubes. thus
forming. during 4 thunderstorm, .
sort Of Lsydsu Jar which pFovokes
tghlRlus strnGas
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-04-23
STICK 10 the ,Phons.

Many a man who has heard his
glowing letters read in a breach OF
promise suit realizes that after all,
the telephone is cheaper in the end.
-Somerville Journal
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-04-23

To exercise . eanB0EShin OF the
prSSa ia 70 tseFsiss . mNNppoly at
SalsasI'-vl csAAs4As
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-04-23

SIO HE WOOD Furnished at Sc. q5
q tot'd' NaH orders giren PROMPT az
tentton, MILFORD Pa Nov. 5th. 1906
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-04-23

The use Of cement to protect iron
Is not a new invention. At Brest the
demolition OF subaqueous construc
lions has brought to light iron bars
which were thus covered, and which
have remained in perfect condition fol
100 years. At Rochelle bride erect
ed in the 18th century was found tc
contain eementproteeted iron, and
the metal had not suffered tEaln th'
Effects Il EaiatuFG
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-12-16

Christmas Chimes In Many Chimes.
Christmas is always season Of
good wishes and loving kindness.
In America almost all little children
hang up their stockings OH Christmas
eve. to be filed by kind old Santa
Claus. In Germany they make more
of Christmas than we do in America.
Everywhere the Christmas tree is
used
whole tree. a single branch only will
stand in conspicuous place. hung
with the few simple gifts.
A week before Christmas ST. Nicho-
las visits the children to find out who
have been good enough to receive the
gifts the Christ Child will bring them
on Christmas eve
1t is very usual thing to see on a
German Christmas tree. way up In the
very topmost branch, an image or doll
representing the Christ Child, while
below are sometimes placed other
images representing angels with out
spread wings.
After the tree Is lighted the family
gather round 1t and sing a Christmas
hymn.
In England almost every one who
can do so has a family party on
Christmas eve Young and old join in
the games. many Of which belong
especially to Christmas time.
From the ceiling Of one of the rooms
large bunch of mistletoe is hung If
any little maid is caught standing
under 1t the one who catches her has
a right to take a kiss from her rosy
lips.
In Holland the little Dutch girl puts
her wooden shoe In the chimney place
ready for gifts. just as the little Amer
lean girl hangs up her stocking
And so in some way all over the
Christian world on the eve of the
twenty-tifth day of December the
birth of our Lord Jesus Christ is cele-
brated. Everywhere the Christmas
chimes are ringing out the message
the angels brought to Bethlehem
peace on earth. good will to men,"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-12-16
The DISTINGUISHED Man.

1t was the second time they had
dined at the cafe. which was some
what imposing with its vaulted cell
ing and its German decorations Of
plaques and stems. A man kept walk
ing back and forth through the room
He did this several times before he
finally disappeared.
1T seems to me-" she whispered.
"that l have seen that distinguished
man before somewhere. Haven't II"
Yes" said he. You saw him here
the night you came to dine with me.
Hes the head waiter"-New York
Press
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-12-16
Alone in Saw Mill at Midniqht

uEmindfnl of dampness, drafts, storms or
cold, W. j. Atkins worked as Night Watch
man, at Banner Springs, Tenn. Such expo
sure gave him a severe cold that settled on
his lungs. At last he had to give mp work.
He tried many remedies but all failed till he
used DR.. Kings New Discovery. AFTER
using one bottle" he writes. 81 went back TO
work as well as ever" Severe Colda, stub
born Coughs, inGamed throats and sore
lungs, Hemorrhages, Group and Whoopiag
Cough get quick relief and prompt cure from
this glorious medicine. soc and 81 90
Trial bottle free, guaranteed by Melville
Dorsey.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-12-16

CHRISTMAS TREE. the ducks aud all
the guinea hens stood still to admire
the fine Christmas goose i'm her holly
wreath and ribbons.
oh. chickens" said the little boy.
oh. ducks." said the little girl
"Oh. guinea hens!" said the little boy
Come, see our Christmas tree" said
the little girl.
The chickens clucked. and the ducks
cracked. and the guinea hens piped.
a:iI they all spread themselves out In
a long row and ran around and around
az: around after the little girl and the
little boy driving their Christmas goose
The little boy and the little girl
scattered corn and wheat and oats
all over the ground around their
Christmas tree. The chickens and the
ducks and the guinea hens ate and
ate and ate. The Christmas goose
ate. toe. but she ate very proudly and
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-12-16
Rich Mems Gifts Are Poor

beside this: 81 want to go on record as say
ing that / regard Electric Bitters as one of
the greatest gifts that God has made to NO.
man, writes Mrs. o. Rhinevault, of vestal
Center, n. Y, Il can never forget what it
has done for me-" This glorious medicipe
gives n woman buoyant spirits, vigor of
body and iubilant health. 1t quickly cures
Nervousness. Sleeplessness, Melancholy,
Headache, Baekache, Painting and dizzy
Spells; soon builds up the weak, ailng and
siekly. Try them, soc at Melville Dorsey's.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-12-16
MORE DANXUIE PROOF.

Jacob Schrall, 432 South St., Danville, ILL.,,
writes: For over eighteen months was a
sufferer from kidney and bladder trouble.
During the whole time was treated by several
doctors and tried several different kidney
pills. Seven weeks ago commenced taking
Foley's Kidney Pills, and am feeling better
every day and will be glad to tell anyone in
terested just what Foley's Kidney Pills did
for me-" Sold by all Druggists.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-12-16
nexamet hyIeueteramiue

The above is the name OF German chem
zeal. which is one of the many valuable in
gradients Of Foley's Kidney Remedy. Hex
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. is recognized by medi-
cal text hooks and authorities "a a uric acid
solvent and antiseptic for the urine. Take
Foley Kidney Remedy as soon as You nstlce
any Irregularities and avoid a serious
malady. Sold by all Druggists
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-12-16

The symptoms OF kidney trouble are urin-
airy disorders, weak back and backache.
rheumatism and rheumatic pains and
twinges. pains in the groin. etc There is
nothing as good for Kidneys and bladder
trouble as DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder
Pills You may depend upon them to give
entire satisfaction. They are antiseptic, act
promptly and so )the pain. Sold by all Drug
gists
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-12-16

wa IL Ai1 Ahist
tens and started
off for the barn
yard.
They met a
big. old. IA I
duck.
Are you the
G. Ii r j s I I'll Il s
gooseT II x X q d
The little girl.
Tie big. old.
fat duck shook
her head.
They met a
i,ig. Id. ia, hen.
" Are you the
& II r III IL 8
gore :, $ K q q
The little beg.
But the big.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-12-16
CHRISTMAS AND
THE WHITE GOOSE
Nv FILA N. PLATT.

ctation.i
"HE little boy and the little girl
sat at the breakfast table eat
ing oatmeal and milk.
Their papa said to their man.
ma: "A Christmas goose is the best
thing there is. This year we must
have a Christmas goose
The little girl looked up at the little
boz and smiled. and the little boy
smiled back.
After breakfast the little girl and
the little boy put on their caps and
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-12-16


raised her head every few minutes to
shake her holly wreath.
Papa and mamma came out to see
them
"Heigh-ho! What's thisT' said papa.
Mercy. What's all this?" said
mamma.
This is the Christmas goose!"
shouted the little boy.
land the Christmas goose's Christ
mas tree said the little girl
"And the Christmas goese's friendsr'
said the little boy.
'Yes. and it is quite true. papa"
said the little girl. "A Christmas
goose is the best thing there Is! Why,
a Christmas goose is just lots Of fun!'
Eyes. mamma" said the little boy,
"a Christmas goose is the best fun Of
ALL"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-12-16
The Christmas Manner.

In Fr:lrr' may be almost universally
seen representations of the manager 10
which Christ WAS born. with figures of
Mary. Joseph and the child Jesus. aud
sattIe feeding near by.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-12-16

friends to come
and see our beau
tiful tree"
So the little
girl picked up
her ribbon. and
the little boy
picked up his rib
bon. and they led
and drove the
Christmas goose
back to the barn
yard. But it was
bard work, for
the Chris mas
goose wanted to
turn her head all
the time TO look
at the Christmas
tree. At the barn
yard all the
chickens and all
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-12-16

1t is better to be deceived occasion
ally than to suspect everybody all
the time.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-12-16

Many coming man fails to arrive
because he got cold feet shortly after
starting.