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Williams news., 1909-06-05
DISTRICT ATTORNEY STEEVES

The board of supervisors met in special session last Tuesday for the purpose of appointing successor to District Attorney E. M. Doe, re- signed. There were present Jesse Gregg, chairman; L. D. Yaeger and w. G. Dickinson. members, and w. H. Switzer, clerk.
 MT. Dickinson moved. second ed by MT. Yaeger. that the board proceed with the appointment of district attorney to fill the vacan- cy caused by the resignation of E. M. Doe. There being several ap plicants the following nominations were placed in order. F. w. Per kins was nominated by MT. Yaeger and X. N. Sleeves was nominated by Jesse Gregg and seconded by MT. Dickinson. The following vote was boiled: X. N. Sleeves ?; F. w. Perkins 1. X. N. Sleeves was declared elected to the office of district attorney to fill the un- expired term of Judge Doe. There being no other business the board adjourned.
 Attorney Sleeves vent to Flag staff on Wednesday morning and took the oath of office. He is one Of the ablest lawyers in northern Arizona and no doubt the district attorneys duties will be faithfully and we'll executed. His long resi dence in the county affords him more than the ordinary knowledge of the county's affairs
 Attorney Sleeves has served and is now serving as city attorney oi Williams. His friends are many and they were glad to see him land the plum.
 To THE NEWS Attorney Sleeves said that he did not make any effort to get the appointment. but since he was selected, he accepted. He will have to keep his office at the county seat, but will also keep up his Williams practice and is plan ing to be here on Friday and Satur day of each week. He has not as yet decided. if he will resign from the office of city attorney or not. He will lay the matter up to the council to decide.
Williams news., 1909-06-05
Better in Morals Than Phoenix,

Jos Johnston of Phoenix in remitting for his subscription to THE NEWS writes as follows:
 "I see by your religious weekly that the streets of Williams are in darkness. You people have no complaint on that score for here the street lights are out on all moonlight nights, and by the way your little town is cleaner and more sanitary and better in morals than Phoenix. This certainly is the most filthy town of it's size in America"
Williams news., 1909-06-05
HOOSIER PICNIC A SUCCESS

The "Hoosiers" of this vicinity held their annual picnic Monday at the ranch of Jas A. Johnson. Mir. and Mrs. Johnson were the hosts of the occasion, and to say that they did full justice to the Hoosier reputation for hospitality would be stating it in too mild a manner.
 The crowd left town about 10 o'clock a.m.and after a drive of about four miles through one of the most beautiful mountain roads to be found in the west. they arrived at the point which had been selected by MT. Johnson, and a prettier place could not have been found in the region of the Bill Williams mountain. After the arrival and the unloading of the people and the grub the crowd scattered through the woods.
 Preparations for the big event of the day, dinner, was going on in a a manner known only to Hoosiers. The many Hoosier dishes which are dear to the heart of the elect were being spread ready for the attack. Promptly at 12:3O the dinner horn was blown (dish pan beaten) and to see the hungry crowd flock in from all directions would have done 8 dyspeptic almost as much good as to see the way the guests made away with the many things found on the table.
 Things were very lively for a time, as many of the ladies, especi- ally the married ladies, seemed bent on having just as much fun as they could crowd in the short space of one day. The reporter also wishes to speak of the shock ing manner in which young married man acted his wife is not in town however, which probably accounts for his conduct.
 After ample justice had been
Williams news., 1909-06-05
DEAD WERE REMEMBERED

Memorial Day was observed in a fitting manner in Williams last Sunday. The day was an ideal one and a large crowd turned to the Odd Fellows opera house where appropriate exercises took place and many walked to the cemetery and assisted in the decor ating of the graves.
 At 1O:3O o'clock a. m., the fol- lowing program was rendered at the opera house: Prayer by the Rev. David Roberts; vocal selection by choir; solo by Aleck Johnson; address by the Rev. David Roberts; song by the choir; closing prayer by the Rev. David Roberts.
 h his address the Rev. Roberts paid glowing tribute to the boys of 1861; to the veterans of the Union army who fought for the preservation of the eternal union of these United States and won; also to the Confederate soldiers who fought for a cause which the y honestly believed to be just. The speaker also paid tribute to the heroes of the Spanish American war who won fame and glory for the United States. The address was instructive and patriotic and will long be remembered by those who paid strict attention to it.
 Immediately after the exercises the procession. headed by a drum corps and lodges, was formed in front of the opera house end two abreast marched to the cemetery. Each person in the procession was provided with an armful of pretty flowers which were strewn over the graves at the cemetery. Not a single grave was omitted. Some of the floral decorations upon the mounts were tastefully arranged and attracted the eye of the visitor
Williams news., 1909-06-05

Charles Brunias, a Greek employe at the box factory, had a narrow escape from death Wednesday. He attempted to place a belt on a swiftly revolving pulley. when the belt caught and began to revolve with great rapidity, flashing the unfortunate fearfully. He man. aged to jump out of the reach of the belt and while badly bruised. he had no bones broken.
Williams news., 1909-06-05

w. c. Rittenhouse opened up for business this morning in the Walsh building with a complete line of mems wearing apparel. Read his advertisement in this paper.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-30
At the, Theaters
SPOKANE

1.-THE Alaskan" entertained an
other good house last night Iand
the box office indications for to-
night and tomorrow evening prom
Use an entirely successful engage
ment here, something the produc-
ton merits from all comic opera
standpoints.
February will be buster month
than January at the Spokane and
the list carries considerable in the
way of real attractions. There are
two local dates, high school COM
mencement, February 1, and st.
Joseph's Orphanage benefit Febru-
airy 8. Other dates are: Nine.
Gadski, February 3; DEVILS Auc-
ton, February z; Daniel Sully in
THE Matchmaker" February 10
IL; 1.-THE Girl Of the Flower
Ranch" February 12-14; E. H.
Sothern, February 1916; Ben Hur,
February 1920; "Brewster's Mil
lions," February 21-23; lombard
Grand Opera Company, February
24-27.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-30
oRPHEUM.

The Orpheum will again give the
patrons fthe house another one of
those star feature programs COM
mencing with the matinee tomor-
row afternoon. George w. Leslie
and his dozen merrymakers lead in
an original one act comedy, "The
Naked Truth" an entire comic
opera condensed to the vaudeville
time limit; a we'll trained chorus, a
special production of scenery and
costumes, a book, with appropriate
lyrics and a brilliant score. AS the
fortune hunting Scotchman, Mr..
Leslie has a part which fits him
admirably. Hiss support is ade-
quate. Next on the list are Foy and
Clarke in a comedy sketch calledp
1.-THE Spring of Youth" The story
is extremely funny and has been
making a hit all over the circuit.
Bowers, Walters and Croker pre-
sent composite comedy called
The Three Rubes.' They make up
as farmers and do a number of
stunts which are said to be inter-
esting. Agnes Mahr is a we'll known
American dancer, who will present
her creation, THE American
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-30
TO EXTEND TIME
ON SHORE LAND
Especial to The press.)

OLYMPIA, Jan. Ex-senator
Piper of King has a bill In the
senate of much importance to the
A. Y. p. The bill corrects legisla-
ton effected at the last session rel
alive to the sale of shore lands.
At the time the law was enacted
property was booming, and the old
law allowing purchasers to pay for
the property in 10 years was
amended to make 1t three years.
When the bottom sagged In the
realty market this provision be-
came a hardship on the purchasers
and had tendency to stop the
sale of the lands.
The intent in the first place was
to raise the money quickly for the
A. Y. p, but the turn of events
brought about the opposite result
Mr.. Piper and the A. Y. p. officials
believe that the amendment of this
law to 10 years will stimulate the
sale of the remaining shore lands
and as consequence result in the
betterment Of A. Y. P. conditions
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-30
AUDITORIUM.

The Shirley company will stick
to melodrama still another week,
and opening Sunday night will pre-
sent "The King of the Cowboys,
with thrilling and dramatic scenes
and comedy element. The hero,
Jack Manley, is West Point cadet
who is expelled after he is wrong
fully charged with causing the
downfall of young girl. In dis
grace, he leaves the academy, and
also leaves his sweetheart, Rose
who becomes the wife of his rival,
Hector Hardshell. Undaunted,
Jack goes to the wide west, where
he starts out anew and soon be-
comes the sheriff and the idol of
the community. He has under his
charge an Indian called The Ser
pent. About this time Hector comes
west for the federal government to
put down an Indian uprising and he
demands The Serpent, but is re-
fused, and secures him through
force. The Serpent is then prom
Used his liberty by the villain pro.
vided he can secure aid to ward
off an Indian massacre. The In
dian accomplishes his task, but is
reimprisoned for his trouble,
thereby becoming a deadly enemy
of Hardshell. The army officer and
Jack finally come to an issue and
the william is about to kill Jack
when the Indian kills Hardshell
Jack is tried for this crime and
is about to be shot when The Ser
pent reappears and tells the story
freeing Jack and restoring him to
his old sweetheart. George Nc
Quarrie will play the role of Jack
and T. N. Heffron will appear as
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-30
WASHINGTON.

Next weeks show at the Wash
ington contains Ave acts, two of
which are features that have been
headlined throughout the United
States and Europe. The first is
Adolph link. midget comedian and
impersonator. He was last seen in
Spokane In Foxy CUTLER" He is
only 80 inches tall, and can do
equally well any impersonation
from a singing and dancing SOU
brette to old men characters. His
unique drollery and facial express
sion put him in class by himself,
The other big feature Is the Aus,
tralian Tree Fellers In an excellent
exhibition OF scientific tree telling.
The members are three expert
woodchoppers and a lecturer, who
explains the idea of the act for the
benefit of those who are unfamiliar
with this line of industry. Contests
between the Australian and local
tree fellers will be on during the
week, and cash prizes will be Of
fered any one defeating the men in
the act. Eugene Ellsworth and
Edna Linden are billed to appear in
u farcical playlet ca,ied, His Day
en- John lie Clair is a polite affi
artistic comedy lugsler, FcugoAe
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-30

Tommy Atkins" She has appeared
successfully in Europe, as we'll as
Australia. In the act also appears
Flora Mahr, also a dancer of re-
pute. Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin Colby
have a new musical black art
sketch in which the favorite black
and white" disappearing act has
been modernized with the aid of
electricity, and the effects have
made it an attractive setting for
their musical act. Jack Connolly
and Margaret Webb appear in a
cyclone of comedy, melody and &C
tom Mankin, the Frog Man." con-
tortionist, energies from a huge
water lily in the center Of the stage
and does his act surrounded by
beautiful settings. Owing to the
extreme length of the program the
curtain will rise every night
pormptly at SIS.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-30

cal representation of sounds and
impressions received by the com.
poser in the forests of his father
land, near the Alps.
The closing movements of the
symphony are distinguished by
some deafening crashes of sound,
that fairly shake the building.
To produce the effect he wanted,
Director Paur found that with
every man in the orchestra work.
ing his hardest, the volume OF
sound was not great enough. So
he invented a continuance by
means of which he merely pushed
little buttons on his music stand
as he was conducting, and thus, by
electricity, the great Carnegie pipe
organ In Carnegie music hall
pealed out its deafening notes, pro-
ducing an effect that was truly
startling.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-30

audience. The act is founded upon
the ancient idea of the young mar
ried couple who receive letters
from a practical joker that tries to
make trouble at long distance. In
the woy of novelty, Kid Gabriel and
company will present reproduc-
ton in plastic poses of Frederick
Remington's paintings of life on
the cattle range. Mr.. Gabriel has
been identified for a number OF
years with life in the west and was
for years with the Buffalo Bill
wild west show. The act is said to
be a big hit in the east, Harry La
dell and Florence Brown, who bill
rs the two live ones will enter
ain in the line of eccentric and
grotesQue acrobatic dancing. The
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-30
CURES ECZEMA QUICKLY
New Drug, PosIam, Now Obtain.
able in Small Quantities.

Since its discovery one year ago
the new drug, poslam, has success
fully cured thousands of chronic
cases of eczema and other distress
ing skin Affections. Heretofore
poslam has been dispensed solely
for the benefit of eczema patients
in large jars sufficient for a
months treatment. This was found
to be an Inconvenience to many
thousands who use 1t for minor
skin troubles, such as pimples,
blackheads, herpes, acne, scaly
scalp, complexion blemishes, itch
ing feet, piles, etc, which require
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overcome this. and in response to
urgent appeals. the dispensers of
poslam have been obliged to adopt,
In addition to the regular two-dol-
lar packages, a special fifty-cent
size, which in future may be found
on sale at Murgittroyd's and Rit-
ter's drug stores, and other lead
ing drug stores in Spokane, or
may be ordered direct from the
Emergency Laboratories, No. 80
West 25th street, New York City.
In all eczema cases poslam stops
itching with first application, and
proceeds to heal Immediately;
chronic cases being cured in two
weeks. In less serious skin trou-
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overnight application.
Samples for experimental pur-
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charge, by writing to the labora-
tories for them.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-30
~ FREDERICK TREVOR HILL

I'VE never had one after I be-
came connected with the board, sir
and we prospered accordingly.
The man they've retained is named
Myrick, l believe"
Maddox nodded musingly.
Don't imagine for a moment
that put any faith in the lawyer"
continued Mr.. Prayer. II wanted
delay, and you legal gentlemen can
always supply that. I thought, per-
haps, while this fellow Myrick was
wasting time l could persuade some
of the directors to reconsider their
vote. But l don't believe they'll do
it, and Wen be lucky II we make
any money for the next three
years."
You will be lucky If your com
pany isn't ruined long before that,
corrected Maddox, calmly.
What do you mean?" asked
Prayer, uneasily.
Maddox moved his chair a little
closer to the table, cleared the
glasses away, and leaned his ell
bows on the board, resting his chin
between his hands.
do you know whether there has
been any attempt to buy up this
company" he asked.
Mr.. Prayer stared at his guest in
surprise.
Yes. Searing's people have tried
it several times. But they can't
get it," he added, triumphantly
How did you know that?"
II didn't know it, but think
see through this game, and l be-
lieve it's deeper than you think"
"Humph! In what 'way?"
"In just this way. Mr.. Prayer.
You know the sort of man Soaring
is. If he wants your watch he'll try
to buy it, and to get it he'll some
times pay you more than it's worth.
But II you won't sell, he'll waylay
you in the street and rob you
rather. than not get 1t. This con-
tract, take it, is his sandbag.
know the kind of document the
Coast & Gulf people will want, and
l believe they will get 1t with
Jarvis Myrick as your counsel.
They will insert penalty for the
nonperformance of the contract,
and then II the mines don't yield
sufficient ore land they'll want
more than you can delivery, they
will sue for damages. wreck YOU
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-30
SULLIVAN AND kILRAlN

SEATTLE, Jan. 30.-John l..
Sullivan and Jake Kilrain, who
fought rs rounds with bare
knuckles at Richburg, Miss, 20
years ago, will appear here in a
local theater for the week begin
ming February ID. Sullivan is tour
ing the world. The pair will visit
Spokane in February and also Ia
coma and Portland.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-30

the villain. Miss Shirley will be
in the cast and will play the role
of the daughter of an old plains
man, comedy character in which
she will appear in many comedy
scenes, with Jack Amory. who will
play the role OF an English army
officer. The role of Rose will be
played by Miss Cleveland.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-30

With receiverships and every other
legal weapon known to the Law.
and end by buying in a good prop.
erty for nothing. These details are
probably naccurate-but feel as
certain of the underlying purpose
as am that we are sitting here. I
never asked any one for business
yet, but I'm aching for that lawsuit,
Mr.. Frayer-I'm absolutely. aching
for it,"
Maddox laughingly pushed back
his chair from the table and rubbed
his arm as though in physical pain
Mr.. Prayer noted the enthusiastic
gesture and shook his head.
"How do know you wouldn't
sell me out?" he asked, with grim
smile.
"You don't" answered Maddox,
with good nature. But you think
that all lawyers are dishonest, and
l modestly remind you that you
need an exception to prove your
rule"
Mr.. Prayer studied his guests's
face for few seconds in silence.
1--WE sworn never to undertake
another lawsuit" he began, media.
lively.
"You needn't. This stock is Miss
Harmony's, l understand. II my
suspicious prove well founded, you
can conduct the proceedings in her
name as her guardian"
Eyes; and the case would come
to trial about five years after the
contract expired"
mo, we'd get a decision almost
at once. The suit would be brought
to obtain an injunction preventing
the Placento directors from carry
ing the contract into effect. We
would begin by asking for tenn
porary Injunction, which would be
granted on our affidavits without
notice to the other side"
yes; and them"
Then there would be a~hearing
to determine whether or not our
temporary injunction should be
continued until the trial of the &C
ton and this hearing would be had
inside of 10 days."
Barring adjournments?"
There wouldn't be any adjourn
ments. Searing's people would be
tied up pending the hearing, and of
course they'd be more anxious than
we for an early decision"
"And suppose the decision should
be against you?"
1T couldn't be IL the facts are as
| suspect. But if We were beaten
in the first skirmish we'd continue
the case to have the contract set
aside, and we'd get trial without
much delay. / believe, however,
that we'd win from the start, and
everything would be over in less
than a fortnight"
Mr.. Prayer mechanically picked
up a cigar and rolled it thought.
fully between his lips for some mo-
ments before he spoke again.
Your holiday" he began.
Finishes tonight for such a fight
as this"
Uncle Abbott struck the table
with his fist.
"I'll 60 to town tomorrow with
you, sir. The longer I think Of it
the palmer the whole thing seems.
| believe you're right, and II you
are We'll skin those rascals II 1T
takes my last cent. BY God. We'll
skin 'em alive, sir! But if you sell
me out I'll--I'll never trust hui
man being again as long as live,
sir-not as long as live!"
There was a note of solemnity In
Mr.. Prayers voice as he painted the
last words.
Maddox too kout his pocket
diary, as his host led the way to
the veranda. and jotted down this
entry under date of July Is:
Retained in action of Harmony
Prayer, infant, ETC., VS.. the Pla.
cento company"
Then he underlined the words
IAN infant" and smiled as he did so.
ITO be continued)
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-30
PANTAG ES.

The Four Hanlons, stars of "Su-
perba" and "Fantasma," will top
the new bill which opens Sunday
afternoon. They are presenting a
new patomimic absurdity which
they call Just Phor Phun," which
gives them a chance to show their
ability ,as acrobats and comedians.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-30
ANOTHER PURSE FOR JEFF

BAKERSFIELD, Cal, Jan. 30
Business men of Bakersfield have
offered a purse Of $4,000 for the
winner of a match between Jim
Jeffries and Jack ohnson, the fight
to be held in this city uly 4. They
have posted $4,000 to show good
faith,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-30

One of the greatest features Of the
act Is the clowns dance before a
mirror. At the close a great sur
prise Is sprung on the audience.
Somers and Storke, presenting
"Jackson's Honeymoon" have hit
upon a clever idea for reaching the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-30

Two Blossoms are a clever pair OF
singers and dancers and will pre-
sent little comedy sketch. Will
lam D. ellison will sing the latest
song hit, Good Evening, Caroline"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-30
MUSIC LIKE THUNDER
Special Correspondence to The Pres.

bpocial Correspoadenoo 20 ThS Pfess
PITTSBURG, Pa, Jan. 29.-Emil
Paur, director Of the famous Pitts
burg orchestra, has at last pro-
duced his long-awaited symphony.
Critics the country over call 1t a
masterpiece. 1t Is called I'm der
Natur," and purports to be a must
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-30

and Emerson will be seen in their
eccentric singing and dancing nov
city. s,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-30

Presenting at all
times the best of
T. u r ope an a n d
American vaud e :
vile attractions.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-09-15
BRIDGMAN RETURNS.

Sydney, Sept. IA Secretary Bridg-
man, of the Peary Arctic club. who
came here to meet Peary. left tonight
for New York, busienss requiring his
return.
Peary was asked whether he open
ed letters of Cooks with reference
to Cooks expedition.
No. he responded.
Did Harry Whitney make any
statements to you about another polar
expeditions"
He made no statement"
Why didn't you have White wit.
ness at the pole?"
Because, after life time effort
| wanted the honor for myself
Peary declined to discuss the
charges that he took supplies belong.
ing to DR. Cook.