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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-16
PAPA1 DIGNiTARY
CALLS ON ROOSEVELT
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VIENNA, April Monsignor
Pignatelli, the papal nuncio here.
called today on former President
Roosevelt at his apartments in the
Hotel Bristol. Both the nuncio and
Roosevelt refused to discuss the
subject of their conversation, but it
is believed certain that it concerned
the vatican incident. 1t is reported
that the nuncio expressed regret
that negotiations with the vatican
had been broken off.
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JEFFR|ES' WIFE
OPERATED UPON
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ROWARDENNAN TRAINING
CAMP, April 16.-Shortly before
noon today Jim Jeffries received
word that his wife had been operat-
ed upon successfully in Oakland
this afternoon. The good news
cheered the entire camp and JEFF
fries celebrated by taking a fierce
whirl at the pulleys and punching
the bag.
The entire camp may pull up
stakes tomorrow and journey to
Santa Cruz to play a game of ball
with the surf town team.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-16

Burglars entered the home OF
Rudolph Reiske, Mill street and
Central avenue, some time last
night, and carried away very val
liable watch and chain, a pair of
pants and pOcketbook. The po-
lice are searching both for the
missing stuff and the burglar.
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ROWARDENNAN TRAINING
CAMP, April 16.-Although Berger
and others on Jeff's training staff
attempt to laugh it off, there is no
doubt that the ex-bOilermaker's
shoulder and neck muscles have
been affected by cold. This is the
only explanation for the two
cramps which caught him yester-
day while he was going three fast
rounds with Armstrong. In the sec
ond he suddenly dropped his arms
to sides and gasped: I've got a
cramp in my arm"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-16

ROME.-Prince Anton Radzievill,
%, heir to immense fortune with
income of $1,000,000 a year, is pin
ing away for love of Dorothy Dea-
con, Is year old American debu-
tante. His family objects to match.
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LONELY WITHOUT
WIFE: SUICIDES
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MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi. April
16.-Lonely since his wife went to
Chicago, April 8, for a short visit,
Edward l.. Merrill today jumped
from the second story window of
the Beaufort hotel here and was
killed.
Merrill was As years old He was
formerly connected with Montgom-
cry, Ward & Co, of Chicago, and
had charge of the catalogue depart
ment,
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RIVAL SIMESE TWINS. 4

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. SAN FRANCISCO, April 16. 4
. Two Samar twins, joined to- 4
= gether by the merest lga- Z
= ment, and who promise to be
= rivals for the fame gained by
. the Siamese twins, are in San
. Francisco today.
= The two children, both boys, 4
= arrived here yesterday from
. the Philippines, in charge of
= r. L. Lewis, who will exhibit 4
= them.
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in entering New York,

in entering New York.
Up to now Pennsylvania passen-
gers for New York We're landed in
New Jersey, across the river from
New York city, and had to complete
the journey by ferry or tube.
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500 REWARD

for the conviction of the party or
parties claiming to be agents or
solicitors OF the Partisan Dyeing &
Cleaning Works. 605 First avenue
7. A. Lehman, prop.
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sl0,000.0O FOR
SPANGLE ROADS

After warm discussion of the
county and state commissioners it
was decided that more than 100000
will be spent in repairing the Re-
gal, Spangle and West roads. 1t
was agreed that bids would be
called for by the state board for
these roads. The commissioners
stated that they were well pleased
with the results of the action, and
that they had received all they
were contending for and would give
all possible aid in pushing the
work on the roads.
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This coupon is good for $40 if pre-
scented before May 10 as first pay
ment on tuition at Standard Com
mercial College, Spokane.
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$1,000

We guarantee positions to our
graduates. Catalog is free. COZ Col
umbia building.
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Officers and Directors

r. j. KELLOGG, Pres't.
Ex- Supt. of Construction,
Cape Girardeau Portland
Cement Co., Cape Girar-
deau. Mo.
Superior Portland &C.
ment Co.
LOUIS DUENNISCIT,
First Vice President.
EXNico Pres. American
Banking Co.. Sandusky,
Ohio.
C. l.. ENGELS,
Second Vice President.
Capitalist. Sandusky O.
G. l.. WAGNER,
Pres. Wagner Ice and
Coal Co, Sandusky, Ohio.
Pres. Castalia Stone Co.
CHARLES Il. IGND,
Attorney-at-Law, Spo-
kane, Wash.
G.. A. HOGTE.
Railway Contractor, To-
ledo, Ohio.
G.. G.. BENNETT,
President n on o gany
Bank. Sandusky, Ohio.
II. j. COLLIER.
r a i road Contractor,
Cleveland, Ohio.
ARTHUR S. FORD,
Secretary ana Treasurer,
1410-1411 Great Northern
Building, Chicago, III.
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YOU SAVE 20 TC 80 PER CENT
and have guaranteed work, If you
have your painting done by
STERN G. CO.,
Phone Main $3.50. S. 8 Monroe ST.
S. 8 Monroe Street.
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Tnp%o Invest ne" '0'
to w o. and o of&ra %prrtHne nldT
ana
t. 1.-TWO dohrsa
CHER @ EnS
tn
% ali fbnusw VIII wniou
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-16
Statement Of Assets

Building and Plant at San
Building and Machinery at
Coal Mine .............. 100000
Sandusky -. 80. -. 100000
so acres, averaging SO
of cents barrel, 49,. 4O5, 100000
sos acres coal lands and
mineral rights: Lower
vein based on worth of &c
per ton 80. ......,... 265,5OO.OO
Upper vein based on worth
of Toe per ton.......... 474,5OO.0O
improvements to be COM
pleted, new machinery to
be installed and working
capital at Sandusky plant
represented by bonds in
Treasury ...... 1921. 220,O00.0O
at Spokane, Wash, in
Guiding limestone and
shale deposits. machinery,
quarry equipment. rail
road sidings, homes for
employees and working
capital represented by
bonds in Treasury ...... 100000
Land for mill site at Spo-
kane, 20 acres donated to
Company under agree
ment to deliver free title
ON erection of plant... 100000
Total value of property $1,9l7.767.OO
Cash ON hand and unpaid
books March !, 191o..... G6,7S6.O0
Total Assets $2,O14553.O0
Bills outstanding, as per
our books March LIST, 1910 $500
Total net assets .$2,0l3,G97.00
Or over 81 in assets for every dollar
of bonded Indebtedness
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-16

First Mortgage Seven Per Cent Gold Bonds
With Bonus of 5000 in Common Stock
bed
vaw1thout further
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-16
Fixed Interest Charges, Sinking Fund,

Seven per cent per annum on
bond issues. $t,00O,0O0 ...$ 10000 90
Sinking funds for redemption
of bonds, per ycar........ $4,000 90
Ten per cent interest on
S2,O00,000 common stock. 900, 900 90
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Estimated Profits

Estimated Profits
500 tons of lump coal per day
at $l30 .....,...... .......$ $4,000
zoo tons of nut pea and Slack y
per day at soc. ............. 10000
Total s 75o 90
Cost of mining, etc............ $4,000
Net daily profit on coal. ,..$ 10000
Net yearly profit on coal,
800 days ....... 10000
Profit on Mill No.
1000 barrels of cement per day
averaging 40 cents only net
profit above fixed charges per
Net profit per annum. 800
days, 1000 barrels. SO. $40, 900
Profit on Mill NO. 2
., 600 barrels of cement per day,
averaging $1.00 per barrel net
profit above fixed charges,
per uay ......... ...........S 1000
Net profit per annum, 500 days,
100000 barrels ...... ....... 600, 900
Total net annual profits. $500, 900
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PEOPLES Portland Cement Go.

May be registered
as to principal and
interest and sub
ject to call at 105
and interest.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-10
By John Barton Oxford

When they reached the vicinity of the water front the man arose hastily and aIghted. Ashley cautious wake. The other walked rapidly turned into cross and made straight for the pier the end of 1t. At the gate he hesitated moment, then turn ing, went down the pier at shuffling Behind him Ashley quickened his own steps and sped on in pursuit
 Just beyond him single feeble light threw the mans every movement into relief Ashley him stoop, tumble about for nou1eut and then pick something that lay close to the sheds. When the figure strengthened up again Ashley could see that short length of heavy chain was wound about the neck. The ghastly import of 1t all only obvious. Ashley caught his breath sharply and half rose from his hiding place.
 The beyond him stood for staring dropped; his face worked grotesquey. At last he threw back his head and stepped towards the edge of the pier.
 Like flash Ashley sprang from the shadow of the shed; he forward and caught the other mans arm III a grip of iron.
 Don't do it,' he said in a calm voice.
 The man spun about on his heel. In the dE1 light his face horrible to behod his eyes rolled wildly in their sockets
 What have you got do with it?" he said in q
 He strove to jerk his pinioned free, but Ash ley held him fast. With oath he swung his other aiming blow at Ash1ey's jaw. The latter lodged caught the arm in his and began slowly pushing him back from the edge of the pier. His captive struggled with all the strength of despera- ton, but Ashley powerful man and the others efforts for little. To and fro they swayed, the man cursing and raving in Ashleys dogged grip. At last, spent with futile strug1e, the mans muscles went lax; with something like a sob h-s knees crunoled beneath him and he sank to the wharf
 Ashley drag~ed him the she propped him up against the wall and down beside him. The bit of chain still encircled his reck
 Ii was Ashley who broke the strained silence
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-10
T IT E SPOTTED A N GEL

few months; these mad nights at the wheel, when driven to desperation, he had fought at long odds to square himself
 There only course open o him now. In two three days at the longest the irregularities of his books would be open secret. He thrust total capital Moving near neighboring light, he counted 1t carefu115r-one dollar and fourteen in quarters and dimes and pennies; enough, thank heaven, for cab to the front. Long ago, in those days when such a contingency had seemed upon the river, should worst
 The door of the house behind him softly opened again and softly closed. Down the a young man. his hat pulled low his eyes and his nervous fingers striving vain1y button his At the foot of the steps he stopped and began polk nuttered imprecations under his breath. Suddenly he seemed aware of Ashleys presence there beneath the light. With queer, jerky step he crossed the sidewalk
 Got match?' he asked in voice which shook despite his very evident efforts to keep 1t steady
 He rolled half-burned cigar between his thin, blue lips His face white and drawn and the muscles of the cheeks twitched spasn odica1ly, lift unpleasant grimace. The eyes too, burned like live coals, and the fingers of both hands clenched and unclenched necessarily.
 Ashley offered his match-case. The other man took 1t and struck match after match, which 1ared lip and quickly went out in his shaking fingers that 1Fe finally succeeded n getting the cigar aght then, with nuttered gratitude, he returned the to it's and made his way down the street, walking with the jerky steps, and with his head sunk between his shoulders.
 At the corner of the avenue the man swung him self aboard downtown Ashley, with his curiosity by this time thoroughly aroused, waited Gnt1l the n10tion and boarded the back fixed the who hudled beneath the lights within
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-10

"Got anything, to smoker" he asked very quietly.
 The man fumb1ed uncertainty in his pockets and fonud there two cigars. He held them out to Ashley, his face averted. the end Light up and we'll talk this matter It will look different you when think 1t over a bit.''
 Ashley smoked calmly with seeming enjoyment have undoubtedly been fool, but because you have is all why you should try to get out of your trouble in fool way
 The other turned on him with blazing eyes Say, you know lot about 1t, don't you?' he said, with biting irony. "A devil of lot.
 EI know 1iAt1e something about it,'' said Ashley. For thing know that you there at Sussex tonight; that you have been there many nights; and that now you have come to the pass that all frequenters of that place and similar probably make a pretty accurate guess of it.
 "Oh. you n?" sneered the other. Well, let's hear of your guessing.
 Ashley licked the ash from his cigar. "Very
 The m beside him said nothing, but his head dropped.
 Right, am nots" Ashley inquired
 Still the silent.
 Firms money?' Ashley persisted
 There was a grunt which might have been taken for affirmation
 How much is ?'
 Something four thousand" the hopeless response.
 Ashley smoked medtatvely for time. "You've instead of facing the consequences of your folly like man, come here to add to it greater folly.
 The other pulled the cigar from his mouth end of my rope,' he said "I tell you, you don't know what that till you get there You sit here and babb1e about facing the consequences To morrow I'll be found out, Do you realize what that
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-10

means? Maybe you think Tn sit calmly by while you prove thief"
 Mo-" said Ashley, "I shouldn't do that I would n't give them the chance"
 Anal 1 thought so" the beside him cried trunphantly.
 Ashley blew out great cloud of smoke. His companion could not the grim smile that curved his lips "No, shouldn't give them the chance" he the discovery and make clean breast of it. If they put through for it, I'd take my medicine and keep my mouth shut. Then, when the time came I'd start fresh somewhere. I'd work like the devil lifetime. I'd say myself, I've been fool I've learned fools lesson, and now I'll pay the fools price. But wouldn't take this course you've tried l much prefer the fool to the coward" advice" he said. Fool or coward is all to at the end of his rope"
 Ashley seemed to attention. "Or if l hadn't the face it out,' he went mperturbablyS I'd simply go somew where-1nywhere-- begin all But I'd square every cent Pd--wel, bor- rowed, and some day I'd hold up my head like again. Suppose you'd succeeded in jumping in tonight, what good would it have done?"
 The got unsteadiy to his feet, while the chain fell clankng the wharf "I want to think # over, he said abruptly There's something in what you say, after all"
 Ashley held his hand That's the stuf" he said heartily
 The other took the hand Imply. Good night, he said in choking voice. and turning his heel went shuffing down the pier.
 Ashley stood watching him until the shadows lad hidden him to view Then he picked lip the cham and began regarding it fxedly. He stepped to the stringer and looked down at the black water.
 That was good advice l gave him, he p1used, good advice In fact, it was so good blamed if l don't take little of it myself
 Still chuci1lng under his breath, he squared his shoul9ers, flung back his head, and strode down the pier with firm steps.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-10

|@N SHLEY quietly out of the big, g1aring room, which had once been the back parlor
 NSNe of the house, paused in the subdued light of
 tie hall to touch match to the cigar he had taken from the buffet, then strode leisurev towards the front door, where liveried anticipating his departure, already noiseless1y slipping the heavy bolts Behind him the click of the wheels the excited voices of the players still sounded silently In the .vestfbue he halted for O draw on his gloves. He did 1t slowly m ethodcally,
 All right Ryan. Goodnight" he said evenly. Ashley stepped to the threshod but here he again stopped and faced the servant.
 "Oh, one minute, Ryan" he said, s1nning. q nearly forgot you Herew
 He pulled coin his pocket and laid it in the others palm When this internal luck of mine turns I'll make It something better he added
 Good night. Thank you, sir Better luck next time," was Ryans stereotyped response.
 The door swung softly shut behind him and Ash of the late October evening" With the closing of the door his pulses, held long in restraint by sheer force of will, began to pound mad1y; tngling sensations from red-hot irons passed over his aware that precipitation trickled down his forehead Something seemed to rise in his throat. halfstrang- ling him. That, t11en was the end. We'll, be it. It was quite within the range of anticipated possib ltIes The least he could do to 1t like half
 nurnbed brain it echoed and re-echoed as he stood Irresolute on the curb. Insensib1y he began run over the circumstances that had brought him this passs first losses in the bucket-shops; his larger deals III futile attempts to recoup his losses; the sleady downward drift with luck always against him. the money he had "borro vcd' from the firm keep this thing up; the dread of discovery which had 9anE over h11n like some awful nightmare these
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-10
By Frederic Johnston

ingy and spend the evening discussing Mrs. Ba11en- tyne's dinner.
 Though the small doings of the day not un- usual in any discoverable way from this time Miss Caroline's temperament began to suffer subtle change. The mild but persistent pleasure that life gave her seemed deepen. She acquired the ques- tionab1e habit of going out alone on long walks, which greatly surprised her sister, but provoked comment Once, when Miss Jane eight years old her mother had told her that of all possible things curiosity the most unpardonable and I1- bred; and from that day she had never been guilty
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-10

4'Nineteen,' replied Miss Jane, with instant pre- csion. They're short
 After walking several blocks in silence Miss Caro- line spoke.
 Do you know Jane,' she ventured thoughtful1y, q. think, after all that if I rich I'd begin by having carriage
 Tt seems to me, Caroline,' said Jane with look of incredu1ity that you're getting to be change able. You've always said that you'd begin with but1er.'
 T know it. her sister admitted earnestly, "and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-10

nobody knows better than I do what having butler means. But somehow, to-day, 1t if a riage would be the desrableI'
 q should begin by having my maid" announced Miss Jane rgidly T have always said and shall always maintain my dying day. that if rich should begin by having my personal at tendant.'
 Miss Caroline glanced wistfui1y her sister. She could appreciate though she could achieve, such rigidity Yet she pitied Jane little. They had al- ways filled their spare hours with peaceful specula- ton what they would do with money if they had 1t. Miss Caroline had always spent her nary riches in different ways different times; but Janes rigor prevented any such en1ivening variation With such thoughts they passed homeward to dine spar
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-10

of curious question. She noted with pleasure that Miss Caroline's face grew younger at the weeks passed The exercise was evidently doing her good"
 Miss Jane pondered the problem through two quiet months Then, just as she had concluded to give it up, fresh puzzle confronted her. One day she happened to take up her sisters wa1kng-skrt and, investigating bu1ging pocket, drew forth green veil. She looking at 1t, almost stupid with surprise Why such thing should be there mystery that surpassed all recorded miracles There absolutely for such article in New York. Only the lowest grade of people them. Caroline could not possibly have bought it borrowed 1t had it thrust upon her. Every solu- ton of the question ridiculous that Miss Jane gave up the problem entirely until time should answer 1t.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-01-05
THUMB ON RIGHT HAND
CUT COMPLETELY OFF

Mr.. q. A. Marsh Suffers From am Acc
cident This Morning.
=. A. Marsh was the victim OF a
serious accident early this morning
while on duty as night employee
at the waterworks plant, which re-
suited In the losing OF the thumb
on the right hand completely, and
which Is causing him considerable
pain today.
This morning about o'clock in
closing down the pumps Mr.. Marsh
went In to shut on the centrifugal
pump which Is used to pump water
from the basement of the plant, and
In his hand he was carrying string
OF electric wire. which as he entered
In some manner got caught in the
line shaft and began to wind until
It was too late to release before the
wire cut of the thumb OF the mlten
and with that went the member OF
the hand also.
Imedlately after the accident Mr..
Marsh went to the home OF Manager
l.. r. Mckinney ana told him what
had happened, after which he was
taken to the Coeur d'Alene hospital.
whore DR.. Wood dressed his hand.
Why Mr.. Marsh was carrying the
string OF wire is not known, as he did
not need II in performing his du-
ties, and he was suffering too great
this morning to make any explana-
lions. The accident will cause the
injured man to remain from his work
for some time.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-01-05
NEW BUILDINGS CONTEM-
PLATED FOR EARLY SPRING

One Modern Structure ut Corner of
sherman and Second Streets.
II has been decided by G. H. Clay
ton, the owner OF this property at the
corner OF Sherman and Second
streets. which ID now occupied by the
Ford saloon. to erect a new build
ing at that location early in the
spring. and that the same will be a
modern brick structure Of two stor-
los or more. The work will be be,
gun probably by the first OF March.
The contractors are now at work on
the specifications.
Other property owners on sher-
man street are also contemplating
building IN the early spring or sum-
mer but definite plans are not as yet
completed. From present indica-
lions II Is believed that 1T least a
half dozen buildings will be erected
In the business section turing the
coming year,
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-01-05
helpsd Him 70 LInrru

Prince Bismarck once told story of
the battlefield of Koeniggratz. The old
emperor. then king Of Prussia. had
exposed himself and his stan 10 the
enemy's Dire Ia very reckless fash
lon and would not hear of retreating
to safe distance. At last Prince Bis.
marck rode up TO him. saying: "As a
responsible minister must insist upon
your maJesty's retreat to a safe dis.
lance. II your majesty were to be
killed the victory would be of no use
to u.s." The king saw the force of this
and slowly retreated. but In his zeal
returned again and again to the front
when ! noticed It." Prince Bismarck
went on, Il only rose in my saddle
and looked ut him. He understood II
perfectly and called out rather an
grily, Yes, am coming. But we did
not get on fast enough. aud at last |
rode close up to the king. took my
foot out of the right stirrup and Sc
cretly gave his horse an energetic kick.
Such a thing had never before han
pened TO the fat mare, but the move
was successful, for she shot OF in a
fine canter"