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were exchanged and then Miss
Okum became ill. 1t was this ill
ness that reawakened their love
and that led eventually to their
resolved to be married. Yesterday
morning Miss Okum left for the
west, and at about the same time
her sweetheart started east. AS
each big citytis reached the nihilist
and his sweetheart will remain I'M
til kilograms are exchanged. When
they reach the same city they will
hunt up the first rabbi they can
find and be married. Then they
will go to Arizona to live.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-01

Stop coughing! Coughing rasps and
tears. Stop it'll Coughing prepares
he throat and lungs for more trouble.
Stop i'll There is nothing so bad fo,
/, cough as coughing. Stop it! Ayers
Cherry Pectoral is a regular doctors
medicine for coughs and colds. Com
plete formula on each label.
Ask your doctor if all cough, are necessary
4 not, then why coughp Ask hin, c5oi
ayers Cherry Pec.orci. y.C:A yeEco
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Outof cWBdoDOf
SCnTMAGRE

Veal, mutton and pork will keep
perfectly fresh and good for
weeks without salt or ice by keep
ing it submerged in sour milf.
changing the milk when mold ap-
pears. Rinse in cold water when
wanted for use.
To preserve sausages. cut and
roll them In small, thin cakes ana
fry them until well done. Pack
in stone jars and cover with melt
ed lard an inch thick. Set away
In cool place and you will have
nice sweet sausage any time you
want It.
When you buy a new iron ket-
tie or skillet, boil it out well with
wood ashes and cold water. Then
wash thoroughly and 1t will be
ready for use
In washing greasy skillets, the
addition of little soda to the
first water win neutralize the
grease and make them much easier
to clean.
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tables from which an elaborate
supper was served.
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Mrs. J. G.. Kendall was hostess
last evening when she entertained
a number of friends at a watch
party at her home in Mantle park.
Favors of the holiday season were
predominant throughout the rooms
of the residence and were carried
out in charming effect with holly,
ferns, poinsettias and Christmas
bells.
A most enjoyable evening was
spent with cards and music.
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One of the most enjoyable social
events of the year for the young
people of the First Evangelical
church was the watch party given
last night by Mr.. and Mrs. +. E.
Hood at their home, Ala Seven
teenth avenue, Manito.'
About 80 of the young people
were present. The evening was
spent largely in games and con-
tests, refreshments being served at
"a late hour. The feature of the
evening was parlor play, entitled
"The Burglar given by a number
OF the young people.
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"TODAY"

Complimentary to Mr. George
Markle of Bellingham, Mrs. o. l..
Mailman will entertain at dinner
party this evening at her home on
South Cedar street. Covers will be
laid for the following guests: Mr..
and Mrs. J. G. Kendall, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Helms, Mr.. and Mrs.
II. ]. Lowdon, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Mailman. Mrs. Hattie Farnsworth,
Miss Viola Putney. Miss Five Walt
man, Mr.. George Waltman, Mr.. Mu-
loch and Mr.. and Mrs. o. l.. Walt
man.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hayes will
hold an informal reception this
afternoon between the hours of
to and this evening from to 9 at
their residence on Maxwell avenue.
The affair will be given for. the
members of the w. c. II. u. and the
Y. w. c. A. and the bible study
classes, but the invitation includes
all friends of the host and hostess.
Miss Florence Martin, accom-
panied by her brother, Frank Mar
tin. will leave this evening en- route
for Tacoma. After spending a few
DAYS with friends at that place they
will join their parents at Portland
and travel with them through Cali
fornia.
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'NAfrhe American Engraving Co. will
give complimentary banquet to
their employees and their wives this
afternoon at o'clock at the Hall
OF the Doges. Covers will be placed
for 40 guests.
U9
Tn celebration of their twentieth
wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs.
w. II. Shields will entertain at a re-
ception this evening at their home
IN fhe Harrild apartments on Sew
enth avenue.
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RAILROAD TO OkANOGAN.

WENATCHEE, Wash, Jan. l.
Railroad construction on the Orc
vile Pateros branch of the Great
Northern in the vicinity of Okla
hogan commenced Thursday. A
large outfit of men and teams ar
rived from Montana, via Oroville.
and have erected camp buildings on
the reservation side of the river, a
short distance below town.
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YESTERDAY"

Ringing of bells, footing OF horns
and blowing of whistles announced
last evening the end of the year
1909 and the beginning of the new
year 1910. Such celebration as
last night has never been seen in
Spokane for many year. Crowds
of men, women and children
thronged the streets from 10
o'clock until midnight and Joined
in the hilarity of the evening.
In spite of the fact that there
were numerous private affairs,
both formal and informal. at vari-
Gus homes, schools and club rooms,
there was no less patronage at the
public places.
Davenport's accommodated the
largest crowd they have ever han
died. and revelery ran high until
the wee hours of the morning.
Two Orchestras, one stationed in
the main dining room and one in
the Hall of the Doges, furnished
the music during the evening. and
many of the theatrical companies
now playing at the theaters assist
ed in the entertainment.
Eat, drink and be merry" was
the motto of the midnight jewellers
who thronged the rooms of the
Silver Grill. The orchestra played
until 1880, when it was drowned
completely by the pounding of
tables. tho beating of dishes and
the giving of college yells. Mem.
bers of the Soul Kiss" company
sang songs to the accompaniment
OF the blinking of glasses and the
champagne flowed freely.
Finally morning came and their
motto now is, TITS no time for
mirth and laughter in the cold
gray dawn of the morning after"
The Westminster was the scene
~Ss-,-a Joyous affair last evening
when Mrs, w. j. Harris entertain
ed a number of the younger So
ciety set at dancing party.
The rooms of the hotel were
beautifully decorated with holly,
ferns and various other favors of
the holiday season. About IS
couples We're present and enjoyed
several hours AT dancing.
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DR.. and Mrs. George Grey enter
tanned at a New Years dinner
party last evening in the German
rom at Davenport's. Covers
We've placed for 10 guests.
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High jinks" is certainly an an
proprhte name for the celebration
given sy the Spokane club last
evening at their club rooms.
Among ihe program of the even
ing We're d number of vaudeville
acts and sketches from grand
opera by the local talent Of the
cub. The numbers which afford
ed the most amusement were the
opera entitled, "a Disappointed
Bride" or why Rudolph Went TO
JAN and the assembly ballet a,
the end of the first act. A few o.
the members of the Soul Kiss %
company assisted on the program
and their turns were heartily en-
cored. AT midnight the guests and
performers Joined together aad
sang Aud Lang Syne." Immed
ately Following the program the
guests present were seated at
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WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dec. 81
Speaker Cannon returned from his
home yesterday. He arrived with
several big cases filled with cigars
of all varieties. His friends, almost
to man, gave him cigars for
Christmas presents.
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of the parties to the marriage i.
being prosecuted for wrongs com
mitted against the other.
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The Washington herald., 1910-11-23
MONEY STILL SENT
RAIDED CONCERNS
Burr Brothers Not Able to
Get, Hold of Cash.

New York, Nov. 22.-When the post
office inspectors who ralded Burr
Brothers get-rich-quick factory in the
Flatiron Building on Monday sat down
to-day TO look over the concerns mail
they found more than $4,000 in it,
And SD slow is the "cOme-On" to give
up hope Of 50 per cent dividends that
while the inspectors We're still busy gath
ering up the papers and books before
locking the Office door many kilograms
We're received, asking that shares in Burr
Ire theirs properties be reserved for the
Supplemented writer's until money could
be Forwarded The one days maf har-
yest is supposed 10 have been the result
of advertisements published last Sunday
Il was enough to bail out the Burrs if
they could have got IL. They and Tobey
are still in the Tombs.
The government has attached the Burr
accounts in nearly a dozen banks in this
city. The men in charge of the case think
that the Burrs and Tobey mean TO plead
poverty in the hope of securing a reduc-
ton of bail until they come up for a
hearing next Monday.
number Of other get-rich-qulck con-
Germs, with headquarters in New York
are under investigation and arrests will
be made as soon as the inspectors believe
they have evidence sufficient TO put the
principals behind the bars. Postmaster
General Hitchcock had several confer
ences to-day with Inspector Dickson. the
local chief of the service, and said that
the department was going right ahead In
its effort to close the mails to sWindlers
and send the swindlers TO the Federal
rtrison.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-23
MOURN
COUNT TOLSTOI
Students in st. Petersburg
Make a Demonstration.

St. Petersburg. Nov. 22.-The train with
Saseka this morning. The route from
the station 10 Tolstors estate at Yashaya
POliana was lined with large crowds.
The coffin was carried by e counts
sons and some peasants. These We're pre-
eeded py other peasants. who bore a
white linen band on which were the
word: The memory of your 5nodners
shall never fade among US orphan peas
ants"
The choirs of students followed and
alternately sang the choral 'HTernal
Memory" Then came four carriages
filled with wTeaths.
On the arrival of the cpkt@ge at Yes
rsya PoIiana the coffin was placed in a
room from which all the furniture had
been removed except a bookcase, a por-
trait Of Tolstofs brother. and bust OF
Ruddha.
The peasants formed in line outside and
walked by the coffin in great numbers to
pay their last respects TO the dead au-
thor.
The streets of st. Petersburg were pa
trolled throughout the day. Several hun
dred, male and female students made a
demonstration this afternoon IN front of
the Kasan Cathedral and sang a funeral
hymn. The police finally drove them
away.
Several thousand persons attended the
burial. thronging the grounds In orderly
silence. When the coffin was brought
out of the house all knelt and sang
funeral hymn. They remained on their
knees until the coffin had passed.
Countess Tolstoi and the members of
the family walked behind the coffin.
They were encircled by a number OF
men clasping each others hands.
The grave was dug by peasants on the
estate on a tree-crowned knoll where
Tolsto desired to lie 1t is said he and
his brothers buried green stick in their
childhood believing that when the stick
was disintegred good would triumph in
the world. There beneath the boughs OF
nine surrounding oaks the body was
laid to rest without ritual or addresses,
but with every solemnity and amid the
sobs of many sincere mourners.
No benediction was uttered. but as the
simple rite ended there arose the ear
nest voice of man saying: "Our great
Leo is dead. Long live our great Leo's
spirit May his preeepts of Christian
life be fulfilled.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-23
CONFESSION A FAKE.
Crippen, Who Dies To-day, Has
Made No Admissions.

London. Nov 22-The Evening Times
announces that Dr. HaWley H. Crippen,
who is 10 be hanged tomorrow. has con-
fessed 10 the murder of his wife, Belle
Elmore. the actress.
There is no question that the alleged
confession OF Or. Crippen Is a fake. In
quiries made at the homes office and at
Scotland Yard elected the information
that at neither place had anything been
heard OF a confession
The governor Of the prison where
Crippen is to be executed tomorrow
morning and Miss Leneve, who was ac-
quilted Of being an accessory after the
fact OF the murder. are not aware OF
any confession having been made.
Miss Leneve had a farewell interview
with Crippen to-day Crippen has be-
queathed to her all his possessions. The
condemned man is apparently resigned TO
his fate He reads considerably, espe-
cially devotional books. and receives
with apparent sincerity the adminstra-
ton of a Catholic priest,
The Daily Mail says that Miss Leneve
viii sail for New York on the steamer
Majestic tomorrow under the pseudonym
OF Allen.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-23
AMERICANS MAY BE AMONG KILLED
Seeking Safety in Towns Across Border Line, Terror
stricken Refugees Report that Americans May
Be Among Those Kiled-Three Battles
in One Day Before Gomez PaIaCiO

FL Paso, Tex, Nov. 22.-This
city is filling up with refugees from
Mexico, mostly American men,
women, and children, also some
natives. To-day's trains were full
of them fresh from the scene OF
fighting at Torreon, MADEIRA, Co
mez Palacio, Parral, and other
points in Northern Mexico.
Many Americans are leaving
their business.
One American doctor brought his
family out from Parral to-day, leav-
ing behind a drug store with $1O,-
600 worth of merchandise. He left
after two Spanish storekeepers
had been killed for refusing TO give
rifles to the attackers and the chief
Of police and mayor had been as
sassinated. There was fighting in
the streets as he left.
AMERICANS MAY BE DEAD.
Reports in some instances state that
Americans have been killed in the fight
ing. but arrivals do not know this posi-
lively. That the oessth list has been ileay5
IN Gomez Palacio. MADEIRA. and Torreon
among the natives is universally declared.
a. G. Springer, New York jeweier, de-
clares he counted over nifty dead in the
streets Of Gomez Paiacio. and that he
saw three battles in one day, first when
the rebels captured the municipal palace,
then when they were driven out by ru-
rales, and again when they retook ii.
He says the rebels. gathering recruits at
The Washington herald., 1910-11-23
TRACE LOST ARTIST.
Police Develop Theory of Identity
, of Trunk Victim.

New York, Nov. 22.-Albert c. Callirie,
the French artist, whose body II is, ac-
cording 10 police theory, that was found
in trunk marked with the name "W
Lewis in the basement of the apart
ments at $50 West Fifty fourth street.
on Thursday last. was last seen alive
by a close friend OF his in this city in
the middle of the month OF June. 1902
At the time he had a ticket for France
on the French line and between $4,000
and $4,000 in his possession.
Callirie disappeared after that date. He
did not return 70 his home in France
He was not seen in New York. A brother
of his, with whom Albert had been as
sociated in an ivory company in Sierra
Leone, on the west coast of Africa, came
10 New York in the spring of the follow
ing year in search OF the missing mar.
The African merchant laid the case
before the French consul in New York
and a search was instituted. So far as
is known. Albert CSllirie had never been
accounted for since that time.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-23
WANT BALLOT HERE.
Labor Urges Franchise in the Dis
trict of Columbia.

: St Louis. Nov. 22-Claiming that the
method Of the government in Washington
is such as TO deprive residents of the
franchise OF citizenship. the American
Federation OF Labor IN convention to-
day placed itself on record as bitterly
opposed to a continuation of 4 and ask
ing Of Congress that a change bo made
President GOmpers spoke sarcasucauy on
the matter.
a resolution OF sympathy on the death
Of Count Tolstoi was unanimously adopt
ed. It says in part:
Resolved. That this convention place
on record an expression of admiration
OF The work and example of the great
philosopher and reformer and Of grief
az his passing on, by a rising on cali of
your president and remain standing for
one full minute"
The Washington herald., 1910-11-23

every step. were marching on Tor-e.s
when he left, and that all business ,,o,. =
In Torreon had been closed and every
preparation made for an attack.
Telegrams to-day state that the attack
took place and that the town fell into
the hands of the rebels after an artillery
bombardment, but that the troops have
been dispatched from Guadalajara TO at
tempt to retake the town.
Rebels Attack Train.
Frank Gilmore. a mining man who ar
rived to-day, said chihuahua had re-
eeived news that a train bearing three
hundred soldiers had been blown un near
MeSlerat headquarters OF the Peterson
lumber interests. A railroad man this
evening on the Pearson railroad Mexico
North WESTERN said, however. that ne
heard a telephone conversation before
leaving Pearson station, which stated
that an attempt to wreck the train
failed. and rebels then fred into the
coaches and killed several soldiers.
Trainmen on this road declared there
has been no trouble as far south as
Pearson, and that the Mormon colony
region around Casa Grandes was per
feetly quiet MADEIRA is il the hands of
the revOlutionists. the soldiers having
deserted after arrival there. and all re-
ports agree on this.
Attack Ia Delayed.
Refugees all state that this afternoon
was set as the time for such an attack.
However. the Mexican Central agent here
got a wire denying any fighting had odz
CURED there.
An American who arrived from Par
raj declared that people arriving there
from Inde, Durango, stated that the en-
tire town has been ransacked by revo-
lutionists, and that American and Mexi-
can property alike has been destroyed.
All Mexican officials were killed.
A report came through from Torreou
to-day that the smelter OF the American
Smelling and Refining Company al Nelar-
dena has been attacked and that several
Americans have been injured. officials
of the smelter here, owned by the same
company, were unable to get any mfor-
nation from there
Prisoners Given Arms.
When Gomez Palacio was attacked and
taken by the rebel troops. the prisoners
in the Jail weRs released and armed as
at Orizaba in Vera Cruz. This Is one Gf
the plans OF the revolutioaists 20 release
all prisoners from the jails
Primitive Enriquez and Louis Estrada.
two Chihuahua merchants, arrived this
morning with their families and announce
their intention of remaining in the United
States until the trouble Is over The
hasty exit from Mexico was due, rs
trada, said to the effort Of army on
cials TO enlist himself and partner Upon
their refusal, a company of Fura les was
sent, but the merchants had lett before
their arrival. Estrada states that ne
and his partner are members Of a rife
club in Chihuahua, and that an effort is
being made to force all the members OF
the club into the regular army.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-23
FIGHTING MOST SEVERE
IN ANTI-DIAZ TOWNSHIP

Eaglel Pass. Tex. Nov. 22-Fighting is
now going on at Custor CIenegas Goa
hula. forty miles below Monclova. Cua-
tro. Cienegas is a stronghold OF anti
Diaz citizens. Another troop of Mexican
infantry has just been ordered from Gu
dad Porfirio Diaz TO Cuator Cienegas.
The passenger train from Torreon 10
Ciudad Pcsfirio Diaz due at II O'Clock this
morning, has not arrived, and railroad
men say they do not know where it is.
Citizens OF Eagle Pass. who have rela-
tives and friends IN Torreon, Gomez
Palacio, and other points down the rail-
road, are unable to get IN communication
with them
Ciudad Porfirio Diaz is heavily guarded.
Friends and relatives OF residents from
the surrounding country are being pressed
into service. No revolutionists have been
reported in that immediate vicinity, bur
the feeling in Ciudad PorfTio Diaz is
more intense tonight than 1t has been.
From officials IL IS learned that the
wires are down and al communication
The Washington herald., 1910-11-23

Richmond. Va. Nov. 22-President Taft
and members OF the party who accom-
panied him 10 Panama are guests OF the
city OF Richmond tonight, and will be
until late tomorrow afternoon. The Pres
ident came ashore at Hampton Roads
from the cruiser Tennessee at 3 o'clock
this afternoon. The squadron arrived in
the roads shortly before noon. but the
President did not come ashore for three
hours When he did land from one of the
launches OF the Tennessee he was accom-
panied by Rear Admiral Staunton and
Capts. Knapp and Quinby. commanding
the Tennessee and Montana, and Admiral
Stauntons flag lieutenant. Commander
Sweet Automobiles were waiting to con-
vey the President from the dock az
Fort Monroe to a special train at the
Chesapeake and Ohio station. regi-
ment OF coast artillery at Fort Mon
roe acted as escort.
A committee OF Richmonds prominent
citizens were in waiting for the Presl-
dent at the Old Point wharf.
Stop Made at williamsburg.
The special train from Old Point to
Richmond was made up OF a baggage
car, a chair car. private car for the
Presidents party, with the private car
OF President Stevens, OF the Chesapeake
and Ohio, bringing up the rear. The only
stop between Old Point and Richmond
was at Williamsburg. At the invitation
Of Mr.. Stevens, President Taft stopped
off 20 visit the old Protestant Episcopal
Church. At the seat of William and
Mary College students from the univer-
sity gave the college yell as the Presi-
dent stepped from the train. The church
was crowded when the President arrived.
Speaking from the pulpit Of the early
settlements In Virginia and the begin
ming OF popular government, the Presi-
dent ccmplimented the pioneers of Vir-
ginia fer their important part IN the
work.
Go 20 West Morefapd Cfuh.
The Presidents train arrived in Rich-
mond about o'clock tonight. Touring
cars in waiting carried tho President and
his friends 10 the Westmoreland Club,
where he dined with twenty-five proml-
nent Richmond citizens. At 8 o'clock he
attended a reception in his honor at the
Commonwealth Club Mr.. Taft viii spend
the night at JeTeAson Hotel lie viii
breakfast with Gov Mann tomorrow
morning, visit historic battlehelds, attend
a luncheon In his honor at the Hotel JEFF
ferson, speak 10 the Virginia Educational
Association al In the afternoon, and
leave for Washington on a special train
at 6;15 arriving in Washington shortly
before o'clock tomorrow night
The Washington herald., 1910-11-23
WOMAN ATTACKED
IN LIBRARY PARK
Purse-snatcher Makes Good
His Escape.

Within 4 stones throw Of one of the
busiest downtown sections OF the city,
Miss Alice Kopp. of 1917 Seventh street
northwest, was attacked last night in
the Carnegie Library square by two un-
known negroes, who snatched her pocket
book containing 81 in change and sue
ceeded in getting away before the police
had time 10 interfere.
undaunted by the attack. Miss Kopp
struggled bravely with the two men and
ran after them through the small park
ing, screaming loudly for assistance. Al
though it was only about 10 o'clock when
the attack occurred. and many persons
were out on the streets, no one happened
tO be near her a. the time The Two
men ran hurriedly out OF the park, and
We're lost in he crowds before the police
had time to apprehend them.
Miss Kopp told her story TO the pO-
lice of the Second precinct. who are
making a vigorous search for the ne
groes, although until a late hour last
night they We're still at large
She said she had been out early in
the night, and while returning home
passed through the parking at the IL
braTy 10 save distance.
There was no one in the park al the
time she entered, she said but she had
not taken a hundred steps when she
discovered she was being followed by
two negroes. One of them approached
her suddenly, while the other stood
guard, and snatehed at heE handbag.
She struggled in vain 10 keep hold OF
the bag. 1t was snatched from her frail
grasp, and the negro ran down the patfI=
way, followed closely by his confederate
After giving chase. Miss Kopp went TO
the first policeman she saw and told him
her story. She described one as being six
feet tall, weighing about III pounds. and
wearing a black slouch hat and dark
clothes. The other. she said, was about
five feet eight inches tall, weighed about
$50 pounds. and wore a dark coat and
light trousers.