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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-03
JURY RETURNS TRUE BILL
AGAINST c. &. ERBSTEIN
Attorney for Lee o. Browne, Illinois
Legislator, Charged With
Bribing Juror.

CHICAGO, Ill, November 3.-Charles E.
Erbstein. one Of the attorneys for Lee
O'Neii Browne. who was recently acquit-
ted OF charge Of bribing state repre-
sentative. Charles A. White. to vote for
William Lorimer for United States sem
ator. was indicted yesterday. charged
with corrupting a member OF the jury
which cleared Browne
The juror in question. Grant McCutchen.
and Henry T. Stacy, alleged go-between,
according to their stories told to States
Attorney Wayman, received $3.50 which
they divided equally. for McCutchen's
vote on the verdict.
The FIRST trial. Of Browne resulted in q
disagreement: the second, In which the
alleged bribery Is alleg d to have figured,
In verdict OF not guilty. Among the
witnesses for the state were three state
representatives, who asserted on the stand
that they had received $1,000 each for
their votes for Lorimer.
Investigation Started.
Immediately after the case went against
the prosecution States Attorney Way
man began an investigation of numerous
rumors concerning attempts at tamper-
Ing with veniremen. A week ago he got
a clue which led to McCutchen. He and
Stacy. 1t Is said, disgruntled at the small
sum which they say they received. told Of
getting $3.50.
According to his story, Stacy sought out
State Representative Erickson and asked
how he could market McCutchens vote.
Erickson. Stacy said. replied that he was
not personally interested IN the case. but
would put him In touch with some one
who was
Soon afterward. Stacy asserted, he was
introduced to Mr.. Erbstefn. Meanwhile
Stacy had communicated with McCutchen.
The jury was closely guarded, but Stacy
said he managed to arrange q code of
signals by which the juror would know
whether the financial arrangements with
Erbstein had been contaminated. The
thigh sign was one Of these signals and
another was the word stick"
Understands, and Votes Accordingly.
Mccutchen received the signals, and,
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missed with suitable presents. then
turned my thoughts to the management
of the affairs OF my empire, and my long
meditated project Of conQuering the king
dom of Khota (China)."
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and silver and adorned with the utmost

and silver and adorned with the utmost
magnihcence.
Here seated myself on the throne of
empire, whilst my sons and grandsons,
each took their respective places, sur
rounding me on all sides. Next directed
the seyids. descendants Of the prophet,
the learned men Of the realm, the kaz Els.
muftis and others. to take up their proper
places In this iilustrious assembly.
Place for Foreign Ambassadors.
'In the same manner the ambassadors
of foreign powers. from Kipchak from
dustan and Europe. were allotted their
respective stations: next the command
ers Of haxar-jats, or regiments of a thou
sand; those OF the sad-jats. Of hundred:
the magistrates of the city OF Samarcand
and Judges Of the police from different
parts Of the empire. were introduced
clothed in royal khalats or dresses OF
honor. and took their places accordingly
Before the door Of the royal tent werr
drawn up the elephants brought from
India, Of enormous stature and decorated
with the most magnificent trappings o.
silk. velvet and curious embrofdy, Wit
howdahs flaming with gold and silver
and chains Of the same precious METALS.
I'm order to render this festival as
splendid as possible. I had collected from
every part OF the empire the most skillful
artiicers Of every kind. These. with the
assistance of the different companies OF
tradesmen within the city OF Samarcand.
and those Of the imperial camp such ae
jewellers goldsmiths. masons carpenters.
brickiayere, embroiderers weavers, ETC..
had erected upward Of 100 chartakis, or
pavilions. supported by four poles each.
and containing as many doors to each.
1.-THE insides OF these pavilions were ele-
gantly decorated with carpets Of the
richest kind, embroidered with gold and
silver, with veivets and the finest stuffs
from China and Europe. with magnifi-
cent chairs. Each tent was ornanented
with the particular badge Of the artiflcer
who erected 1t: they were likewise fur
nished with paintings done in the most
exquisite taste. and exhibited within and
without most glorious spectacle. such
as the eye Of mortal had never before be-
held, and which caused the spectator to
place tho finger OF astonishment within
his mouth on beholding!
Performers to Amuse.
ITO enhance the pleasure OF this august
assembly. performers Of all kinds and
descriptions had been collected from far
and near; mimics. buffoons, singers.
dancers and every profession which con-
| tributes TO the amusement and entertain
| nent Of the great.
! when this festival, than which the eye
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the exception OF China. His dominions
extended from Moscow and Constantino-
pie TO Calcutta, and from the Arctic TO
the Indian ocean.
The historian Gibbon. in his Roman
Empire speaks of this wedding festival
as IAN act Of religion as we'll as pater-
nal tenderness"
The pomp Of the ancient caliphs was re-
yived in fhe nuptials. They were cele-
brated In the gardens of Canizhul, deco
rated with innumerable tents and paStl-
ions, which displayed the luxury OF q
great city and the spells OF victorious
camp.
"whole forests were cut down to supply
fuel for the Kitchens; the plain was spread
with pyramids Of meat and vases OF every
liquor. to which thousands OF guests were
courteously invited.
THE public joy was testified by illumina-
tons and masQuerades. the trades Of
Sarmarkand passed in review, and every
trade was emulous to execute some quaint
device, some marvellous pageant, with the
materials Of their peculiar art.
After the marriage contracts had been
ratified by the cadis, the bridegrooms and
the brides retired to their nuptial cham
fashion, they were dressed and undrt ssed
and at each change of apparel pearls and
rubies were showered on their heads and
CONTEMPORARY abandoned to their at
tenants. IS
"A general Indulgence was proclaimed
every law was relaxed, every pleasure
was allowed; the poople were free, the
sovereign was idle, and the historian Of
Timour may we'll remark that. after de
voting fifty years to the attainment OF
empire. the only happy period OF his life
was the two months In which he ceased
to exercise his power
Tamerlane's Curious Account.
Tamerlane seems to have been so proud
OF this display and to have had so good
an opinion OF himself that he INDUCED in
a rhapsody over the festival and wrote
| detailed account of the event for his
memoirs. 1t has been said that no man
can adequately describe either battle OF
| a ball. but Timour the Tartar. the
scourge OF God" ''the conqueror OF
!, ASIA" has produced as graphic picture
OF a wedding festival as the most accom-
| plished pen painter OF this age.
His account Of the event in his mem
oirs IL as follows:
when the tents and Seraperdahs,s OF
royal tents, were erected and properly
| decorated with magnificent furniture
with carpets of costly silk. with COLDER
, thrones and chairs of state, with vessels
OF gold and silver, rich cups Of agate
! and crystal, I 0he amir. in a fortunate
hour. repaired TO the royal tent. which
was built for the occasion. and supported
by twelve poles richly inlsid with gold
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25
OF THE
SILVER GIRL

Edward Peple's idyllic master
piece, THE Silver Grill will re-
ceive it's premier presentation In
Spokane on Sunday evening, when
Lawrence and Sandusky will start
the week with a fine production of
this play, which has attracted even
more attention from metropolitan
audiences than the same authors
plays, "The Prince Chap" and THE
Love Route"
The four acts depict scenes in
both New York city and the far
west and are singularly true to ma
ture. furnishing an environment of
most pleasing nature. The char
acters. 10 in number. are drawn
with master hand suggesting
somewhat the work of Bret Harte in
his palmy days. A whole hearted
miner and his uncouth pal, along
with personages of the great me-
tropolis. are involved in a most en-.
PERTAINING affair Of the heart. The
miner, when first viewed by the au.
dience is wealthy through the sue.
cess Of THE Silver Girl" mine. But
the action of the play requires the
loss of both fortune and wife, which
almost drives the loser to distrac.
ton. He regains both, however.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25

Baseball at Liberty
Tomorrcw's game at beautiful
Liberty Lake will be Inland Empire
team VS.. the "Japs," and promises
to be a corker. SO
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25
STRONG BILL
At ORPHEuM

A strong bill and one which
promises to please from start to
finish is billed for the Orpheum,
opening with the Sunday matinee.
The program contains several
strong musical numbers and q d.
versity Of other acts, all of a high
class.
The headline for the week will
be the famous Morati Opera
troupe, puintet of celebrated and
accomplished vocalists who have
one of the most pleasing roper
torres ever offered in vaudeville.
The voices of the artists are all
of marked sweetness and range.
The vocalists are appropriately Co.'S
tuned and the act is one of marked
finish from start to finish.
No stronger nor more finished
acrobatic act has been seen at the
Orpheum in months than will be
presented by the Four Cliftons, a
quartet of men who come near be-
ing perfection in physical develop
ment. Their act is one of grace,
finish and dexterity.
A pair of entertainers on the
black face order who rank as uni
versal favorites over the Orpheum
circuit will be found in Clifford
and Burke. They add a delightful
touch of minstrelsy to the bill and
have an act chock full of original
ity.
/ Broadway, U. S. A." is the title
of the clever comedy sketch which
will be presented by Miss Sidney
Shields and capable company.
The sketch is from the pen Of Al
len Gregory Miller and is clean
cut, wholesome comedy. Miss
Shields has a winsome personality.
Harry Atkinson, known the
world over as the Australian
Orpheus," will give a performance
consisting of limitations of musical
instruments and the reproductions
are said to be marvelously correct.
He come to America after year
of unqualified success in London.
A double pianologue by two ar
lists who were features in "The
Pianophiends" will be pleasing
number on the program. Misses
Jane Boynton and Fan Bourke are
the pianists and they have a neat
and delightful act, the last feature
of which is not the gowns of the
two pretty misses.
Comedy and-~acrobatic singing
and dancing will be the offering OF
of clever people VINO have been
featured in a number of New York
musical comedy successes.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25
NOVELTIES At
THE PANTAGES

The Melvin brothers, America s
sensational gymnasts, the headline
act at the Pantages theater begin
ming with the matinee Sunday, are
a clever bunch of acrobats that
have made reputation all over
the world as being the best along
their line. Their head and hand
balancing is wonderful while their
flying tricks are more than mar.
velous.
Another act which Is sure to
meet the approval of the Pantages
patrons Is that to be presented by
the Marius Bohemian quintet. in a
condensed version of the famous
opera, THE Bohemian Girl" by
Florence Clements, soprano of the
English Grand Opera company;
Helen Scott, the Canadian contral-
to; Chas Bird, the famous London
basso, lDte with the San earle
Opera company. and Sig. Marius,
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for years with the opera company
at the Siala, Milan, and who i'm
personated Caruso in all of Zeig-
fields productions and is the
image of the great tenor.
A novelty will be presented by
the well known English artist, Ro-
land Travers, in his own original
illusion act, said to be something
entirely out of the ordinary with
many new surprises. Mr.. Travers
is making a reputation for himself
that is envied by more than one
artist In his line.
Daily and O'Brlen, the American
comedy artists and tanglefoot
dancers. Chas. DAILY is the orig
inator Of his own peculiar style
of tanglefoot dancing. while Kitty
O'Brien is real singer.
Lovers of the best in music will
be entranced by the work Of Har-
ry Waiman, the eccentric street
musician, whose handling of the
violin is very clever.
Princess Suzanne, the marvellous
midget, tight wire wonder of the
world. Positively the smallest per-
fectly formed lady in the world
32 inches in height, weighs "a
pounds and Is 26 years old.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25
HENRIETTA CROSSNAN WILL "BEG
.BORROW OR STEAL BABLES''

lieve in the future of America and
heartily believe in the influence
of woman"
when l hear a woman say, I
don't believe in equal rights 1
conclude she is ignorant of the
laws and give her an example Of
some of them which still exist in
some states. Suppose you had a
husband and children and that hus-
band sa wifi to will your children
away from you. What would you
think? L wouldn't stand for 1t.
she will exclaim. When she is
awakened, the first thing you know
she is suffragist. She has invest
igated the laws. 1t is ignorance of
the law which makes women OPP
post equal suffrage.
II am an actress and live in my
own little world, and haven't much
time for anything else but my
work and my family. l can't af-
ford to disappoint the public. l
must look pretty" and she puck
cred her mouth. "My eyes must
be bright" and she cast side
glance into the morror before
which she was standing" and
have to appear young. Or else,"
she continued, "the people would
say, She isn't what she used to
be- and that would never, never
do. l must please the people"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25
Has Some of Her Own But Loves All Babies-Has Objec
ton Against BILLY Taft.

that she was not by any means a
young woman, you could hardly be-
lieve the fact. She is rather tall
and well built. The contrast of
her blonde hair, of which she has
an abundance. and her bright
brown eyes is most attractive. Her
complexion is clear and the bloom
of roses is still on her cheeks.
When she talks and smiles her
whole countenance brightens up
and her whole body expresses ami
nation and life.
She knows she is pretty. "The
only thing l have against BILLY"
Taft" said Miss Crosman, "is that
he helped raise the price on
French toilet articles. 1 have to
look pretty and as long as the
French cosmetics are obtainable I
mean to have them"
Il believe in woman's suffrage,
because l believe in a square deal"
was Miss Crosman's reply to the
eternal question, why do you be-
lieve in woman's suffrage. II be-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25
ALL-STARS At
WASHINGTON

Seven all star vaudeville acts Is
the Washington's bid for patronage
for the week starting Sunday mat
inee. Viola Crane and company, in
"The Third Race" is the most i'm
portant feature of the program. The
sketch that makes good in vaude'
Vile has to have all the best feat
ures of a three or more act drama
so arranged that they can be en-
acted in about 20 minutes. That
means that not single word can
be wasted and every gesture and
every move has to count for some
thing. There is no time to lose in
developing the plot. The audience
has to have first class inkling OF
what it is all about within two min
utes after the sketch begins.
Dorsch and Russell are accom-
plished musicians and in addition
capable character actors, for they
portray a couple Of railroad mer
true to life in their offering, "The
Musical Railroaders." The scenic
setting is a switchman's tower IL
the mountains and all the apparatus
turns out to be musical instruments
cleverly disguised. 1t is tinkling
tuneful offering and sends the audi
ence out whistling.
Rawson and Clare have the mos
delightful of sketches. entitled Gus
Kids" 1t blends comedy and senti
ment, humor with pathos and tells
an interesting human story of chile
life that is really classic.
Miss Alfaretta Symonds. with
Ryan and Worth, has singing and
dancing novelty: Rose and Ellis are
accomplished athletes, gymnasts
and acrobats who hold records fol
high jumping into and out of bar
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25
BY PARA DALTON.

~ HAT charming, Irresistible
Henrietta crosman, a daugh.
ter Of the east and west, a
woman Of grace and beauty, a low
ing wife, a devoted mother and an
ardent suffragist, was in Spokane
for only two days and | must con-
fess was very anxious to see her.
found her sitting with a tiny
girl cuddIed upon her lap. sup
posed ! must have looked surprised
and in an inquiring manner as
much as to say, "Is that your
baby?" because Miss Crosman
smiled and quickly informed me
that the youngster was a borrowed
baby. "a borrow babies on the
train" said Miss Crosman. !" have
husband and babies of my own,
but when can't have them I Dor
row others. am just as comfy
now" and she gave the baby a
hearty squeeze. -
Although this noted star of the
theatrical. armament. confessed
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25
@x'p!!S!s!;;!!:!;!s!I!!!!!@;!!;l ";
Mr.. Edwards
DAVIS (M.A.)

DAVIS (M.A.)
Presents His Original Dramatiza
ton Of
The Picture Of Dorian Gray
by Oscar Wilde and q cast includ
ing Miss Adele Blood and Mr.
Templar SAKE.
M. JAMES THORNTON
In His Own Songs and Timely
Sayings.
PROF. APDALE'0 200 CIRCUS
Novel and Interesting Animal
Feature.
TIE IAPE1xAL MUSICIANS
A New Military Musical Act
With IL Soloists.
oA1xHroN . rH11x 90.
Present
WHERE'S THERE WILL
THERE'S A WAY"
+ eoDYDHY b XHHDHnSoH
In the Comedy Fantasy,
"a DAUGHTER OF THE GoDs'
CADSoN 1Doa.
Sweden's Representative Athletes.
o1PxuUN. YICrUDHa AND
OBC3EoT8A.
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rels; Will Davis has a most original
way of delivering his talkalogue. He
has a fund of interesting stories.
Rundown?

Ayers Sarsaparilla is tonic. 1t does
not stimulate. II does not make you
feel better one day, then As bad as
ever the next. There is not drop OF
alcohol in it. When you take il you
obtain the steady, even gain that
comes from a strong tonic. A family
medicine without alcohol.
Ash your doctor all about flyer 5 Smsdpd-
riila. Ask him vhdt he thinks Of Il now IL
entirely free from alcohol. fC; AYss Co..
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25
Pantages
- T III E AT T. r

NJ -. WNhcts IuOno -. kSS&
THE MELVIN DRoS.
Americas Most Sensational
Gymnasts.
MARiUS' BOHEMIAN QUINTET
In q condensed version OF the Ia
nous opera, "The Bohemian Girl"
ROLAND TRAvERo.
Illusionist Extraordinary.
PRINCESS SUZANNE
The Doll Lady Artist.
HARRY WAiNh9ANt
Eccentrio Street Muaiciqps W,
uALv AND otoR(n()
Comedy Bntertajnerm - 40n1
fpot paneese.
pAsrAaRscopG.
Matinee daily. s:f5. any seat iso
Evening 1880 and Q. seats lkc
aud csc.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25
GEORGIA MINISTRIES

Richards & Pringle's famous
Georgia Minstrels, which appear at
the Auditorium Sunday night claim
to have the best company they
have ever carried. It's a large
one, numbering 40 people, and in
cludes a large number of well
known names of the minstrel
field. Simpsons challenge band
will give one of their pleasing con
certs.
Among the seasons novelties Of
fered by this company are Moor,
the Hindoo magician; the Alabama
quartet: the big double dancing
sextet: Wilson and Knott, the clev-
err knockabouts and the Filipino
novelty, the Phantom House.
Richard A. Ballinger, secretary
OF the interior department, draws
.. .an,,.i ,.Iarv ~ q 00O
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-06-25
REALLY WORKING
ON MONROE BRIDGE

At last there is some indication
of a little Roadway being made to-
ward the commencement of actual
work on the construction of the
Monroe street concrete bridge. For
nearly a year the school of kinder.
garten engineers have been getting
read ito commence" and this week
the big board arch that is to form
part of the false work for the east
side of the bridge was put in place
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1910-06-21
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