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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-03-06
Continued from last Sunday

The Condor had a name. She was
the Roc, owned by Mr.. Finley
Shayne; and her home port was
Shayne's Hold, in the Catskills.
Those who are familiar with the
scope, power and spectacular sue
cess Of Mr.. Shayne's operations in
Aerostatic Power stocks in the lat
ter part of the first quarter of the
present century, will surmise that
the Roc was the finest product of
the art of aviational construction
up to that time. Her speed, her
stanchness, her air wOrthiness, her
luxurious appointments--the fame
of these had preceded her to the
gulf resorts, where she awaited
favorable breezes to Cuba, and,
from island to island in the Antilles
an attractive itinerary, but
rather hazardous, the aerostat be-
ing an unsafe craft for the open
sea.
This fateful morning she had
moored in the aerial harbor at Mo-
bile. in her berth hard by the lift
near the Bienville statue. Mrs.
Shayne a native Mobilian, pleaded
indisposition; but went out to see
some old houses dear to her youth.
Mr.. Shayne and their guest, Mr..
Max Silberberg, had insisted upon
the presence of Virginia Suarez,
Mrs. Shayne's niece, on a trip down
the bay in the Roc, to witness the
demonstration of new flying ma
chine and she had yielded.
The inventor, a suspicious, foxy,
middle aged man, proved personally
Objectionable to Miss Suarez be-
cause his thumbs turned back so
far that the sight of them made
her feel creepy; and as he gesticu-
lated freely while denouncing all
devices for aerial navigation except
his. his thumbs were much in evil
bdence. He showed wonderful cap
acity for fury. flying passionately
| at all who said that his helicopter
? might not be the key to the aviation
Situation. So Virginia was relieved
! by his going aft to convince the
engineer that the Roc's screws
were fundamentally wrong in con-
struction.
"Unfortunate devil" said SLIDER.
berg.
"Why," she queried, because of
those awful thumbs?"
t9 Because he failed to pleace you,
replied Silberberg. with the kissing
termination of the please" that
constituted the one race betraying
Slip in his speech. ITO displeace
you-the greatest calamity"
'T don't believe he feels it much"
said she.
another misfortune" replied he,
p"not to know what he's losing. Yes,
he's an unfortunate devil"
Virginia wished Wilmer back,
crooked thumbs, fury and all; for
no thumbs or voice could be so
offensive as the unrelieved pres
ence of Mr.. Silberberg. the head of
the Federated Metals concern, con-
trolling the copper. gold and silver
output of a continent. He was so
insistant on little entertainments
upon her reserve, as he fused
about with rugs and deck chairs,
tucking her wraps about her as
they rose into the high south blow
ing upper drift. constantly touching
her with his bediamonded fingers in
little ways, his breath, heavy with
cigarettes, floating to her like a
Whit from some fetld smoking
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G O NTlN u F. -
r o
p A G F. O N F.
BUT POLICE HAVE THE
UPPER HAND

have Joined our ranks. All these
men are not unionized but they rec
ognize that we are fighting for our
rights and they are willing to aid
u.s. declared John G. Murphy,
president of the central labor union,
to the United Press tonight.
Those figures are untrue, not
more than $4,000 men are out, and
majority of them will return to
work Monday morning." was the
equally positive declaration of the
city officials, who have had the po-
lice canvass the entire city.
Neither party has won the strike
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-03-06

A school of millinery has been
started in Spokane. The building
at S315 Washington street is being
remodeled in order to give the de-
sired lighting facilities, and the
school in which an eight weeks
course in millinery will be given is
soon to be opened. Mrs. Ethel
Young, who was recently at the
bead of the millinery department
Of one of Kansas iCty's largest de-
partment stores, and Mrs. E. j.
Layman will conduct the place.
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LASSLFIED.
PRE- SIS DIS
PERSONAL
Don't Need Any Comment
1t Speaks for Itself

Empire Book Company,
Spokane, WASH,
Gentlemen: In enclosing my check
to cover your bill for binding three
volumes of a statement of facts, 1
wish to say that the work is far be-
yond my expectations ef.A'
1t is better than any other similar
work have ever had DONE
shall have six more volumes the
early part Of March, and hope to be
able to give you considerable work. 1
appreciate the neat appearance Of
these volumes. Yours very truly,
To the Public: We do general
book binding business. Our work
and prices are right. In order to
thoroughly introduce our work along
the magazine binding. we shall, for
the next 30 days. do magazine bind
ing for the small sum of $500 per
volume.
Almost every family in Spokane
has book that needs rebuilding,
and now is your opportunity to have
1t done for less than cost.
Remember, this offer is only bind
ing on our part for 80 days. so take
advantage of the chance at once.
Yours very truly.
EMPIRE BOOK BINDERY,
Phone, Main AIS. 800 N. Wall st.
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IN MEMORY OF
R. M. BARNHART

The alumni Of Michigan univer-
sity held a meeting last night at
the University club and adopted APP
propriate resolutions on the death
of r. M. Barnhart. The dead attOr-
ney was a graduate OF Ann ArbOr
and was held In high esteem by the
former students Of the famous'
school.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-03-06

Jack-Trouble at our. house. Tom
has found out about you and me
and says If l try to see you again
he'll shut me up or send me away.
Maybe we haven't been wise, but /
must communicate with you and so
try this adj as mail is watched.
VIII advertise for six days and then
give up If you don't answer in same
way. Think this form of communi-
cation safe, as Tom only skins
through the papers. Answer as soon
as you see this.--Bess ttr
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Imported Birds

A lot of fine imported German Hartz
Mountain Rollers and parrots. Seed
and cages. 1927 Sprague. j. +.
Lang. Telephone 446T.
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PRIVATE SANITARluM

DR.. r. Bruniolm. graduate midwife
magnetic treatment: home for pa
TENTS office as Riverside. NJ. 269s.
Rss. E102S Princeton. Glen. 627-T.
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HOrticulturists

Or. J.. A. IIeavnsr, Public Horticulture
list, Ill Bernard street. Modern
tree surgery, pruning and planting
any address. Reliable references.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-03-06
DRESSMAKlNG

Successful dressmaker wants plain
and fancy sewing at home; prices
reasonable. E207 Baldwin. Max. 373.
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Hides and Junk

Dealers in Junk and hides. Kahn b
Falk Co.. 10-12-l4 East Main.
Ma&r 6474.
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Doctors

]. Edward Lydon, M. T. D., graduate
American College Mechano Their
apy. Womnns specialist. Chronic
troubles. No knife or drug. 310-11
Auditorium. NJ. 3206.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-03-06
CT A SSIFIED
PRESS ADS
Miscellaneous For Sale
Ell Ell.

FUEL
Valley Wood & Goa, Yard. Phone.
Main 295S. w. +. HOhl, prop. All
kinds of dry seasoned wood delivered
to all parts of the city. Full meas
ure; prompt delivery. E28 Front av-
enue, Spokane, Wash.
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Lost and Found.

Lost-Black cat fur Thursday night
on Hangman creek bridge or Wi
mona st. 2617 Beacon ave. Phone
Main 500.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-03-06

Two Bible orchestra books. Monroe,
near Broadway. Phone Max
114S-L
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-03-06
Restaurants
For Rent--Halls

Hall to rent, on Riverside; two open
nights Call Henry Oberg. Main
D,iS9.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-03-06

Patents that prospect and pay. Ad-
Vice and books free. Rates reason
able. Highest references Best re-
suits. Watson y. Coleman. Patent
Lawyer. Washington. d. G.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-03-06

II you want to buy or sell furniture
call J. A. Hindman. Main A6S6
33S Post street.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-03-06
Patents.

your patents. H. Il. Smith, solicit
tor of y. S. or foreign patents.
caveats, trademarks, drawings. 615
Jameson bldg. Phone. Main 1t20
for appointments evenings
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Second Hand Goods

Mcbride Co., 0S09 Monroe, handles all
kinds of furniture; buys and sells.
Phone. Maxwell 81.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-03-06

For sale - Secondhand counters,
showcases and store fixtures. 1O11
College ave. Phone, Max. $780,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-03-06

International Fuel Co.-Wood and
delivered. Maxwell II.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-03-06

Ivers e. Pond piano; good as new
W2415 Sharp ave. Phone, Max. 31S3
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Manicuring and Massage

Miss M. Edwards, scalp and face
treatment. vapor baths and mas
sage. Sherwood blk, parlor 20, $40
Riverside avenue.
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c. & c. Fuel Co.-Wood, coal Tam
arack, fir, rick SAYS; pine, $3.50.
All kinds TT. wood. Main 1888.
Johnston Wood Yard for pine or
tamarack. 1918 Cora. Maxwell 414
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-29
Glasses For PLAYERS.

A recent instance of American IN
genuity is afforded by the device OF an
optician for the relief OF stage folk ar
fiicted with defective eyesiSht. Glasses
fitted with tiny lenses are now mad'
for the use Of the actor so afflicted
who. in Difference TO the character he
Is enactins may not wear the rcGula-
tios eyeglasses or spectacIes These
special glasses lit close 10 the eyebali
and are hardly discernible from the
front Of the house. except when the
footlights are ut their highest point OF
illumination. The nOSepicce. or bridge
connecting the Iensss. Is covered with
flesh colOrcd material. which aids the
illuSion.-Chica=o Record Herald.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-29
Ancient Spectacles.

The invention of spectacles Is gener-
ally associated with the end OF the
thirteenth century. but pair of spec
tacIes have been recently found in
the excavations at Smyrna. According
10 the description. these spectacles are
Of peculiar form. Each glass is mount
ed separately and the two mountin=s
are connected, .by,1a moyable joint, 50
that one can be folded upon the other
Each mounting is circular and is pro-
vided with a groove for the reception
of the edge of the circular lens One
Of the lenses. greatly corroded- is still
in place II is uncertain whether they
belong to the Greek or the Byzantine
period. but there can be no question
that they are very ancient
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-29
Hippo Steak

The h;ppopota mus. as any one who
has Travelled In Africa knows. is very
good eating. says Captain Fritz Du-
quesne IN Success Magazine The
flesh tastes something between pork
and beef II Is highly esteemed by
whites and natives alike IL Is known
among the Beers. who were fhe first
whites 10 eat IL. rs zee-kce sPcck tsea
COW bacon when IL Is cured. The hip
popotamus is practically the bccf cf
Africa. The fat which lies between
the skin and the flesh and averages
about 300 pounds Is one q the Purest
animal fats Enown 10 science. u Is IN
great demand for soaps and cold cream
and brings high price from the Afri-
can trader.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-29
The Old Time Hotel.

Simeon Ford ought TO know some
thing about hotels. and when he de-
clares that the old type is passing
away who can refuse the tribute of
tear? For, as he remarks. there were
much comfort and peace to be derived
from being around those fast vanish
ing institutions. In your old hotel
Mr.. Traveller may turn completely
around without having to pay cents.
He can put on his hat without giving
up q nickel. and If he drops his UNI
brella he does not have 10 part with
dime before he can recover II. He
may scrub his hands in the wash room
Of the old hotel without having some
body buzzing in his ears asking II the
water is satisfactory and collecting
money to hand him the towel which IS
on the shelf in front of him. He may
part his hair. If he has any. without
paying demurrage. He may smoke.
write a letter. go where he pleases and
be glad that Efe is not all marble
slabs and gilt beliboys-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-29

George is the breezy elevator boy In
one % the big Office buildings
George said the tall bookkeeper the
other morning. let me on at The
third
George. the fourth added the old
broker
George. the af;h." cbirped the pref
y blond typist
George expanded until there ~as
danger 81 his brass buttous leaving
bis blue Uniform
-Av. uha;cber getting a swell bead
abouty- riycd a messenger some
body would t'ink yer was a page In de
senate"
Page In de senate. Why. didn't yer
hear da; peach OF a typewriter say
George de Gfry Makes me feet IKE
de new King Of Engispd-"-Chicago
News
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-29
7 HEN SHE GOES TO A BANK
: )diares and Hand Bag Contents Do
Mot Constitute Identification.

You will have to be identified be-
fore I can cash this check for you.
madam"
You mean that have TO prove that
am the lady whose name Is written
On the check"
Yes. mn'cm. You are n stranger
to me. Do you know any one In the
bank"
NO; don't. but know lady whose
husband Is president of u bank IN De-
troit. and one of my cousins Is cashier
in bank Ia Louisville. Oh. here Is
n little newspaper clipping about the
death of an uncle of mine whose name
Is the same that mine was before
was married"
That would hardly serve rs an iden-
tification."
Il hope you don't think that ! am
trying to get something that doesn't
belong TO me. can teli you just ex-
actly how and where got that check
II was sent TO me as birthday pres
ent by an uncle Of mine. This year he
wrote that be would send me the mon
ey and let me get something for my
self, and | have his letter right here In
my shopping bag. Won't that identify
me?"
II am afraid not"
Il have lived In this city twenty-five
years and
Don't you know some one In this
part OF the city who could identity
you:"
"Oh. think that n friend Of mine
named Jones. Mrs W. b. Jones. has
an account here"
Yes. she has You bring her here
with you and it will be all right"
You don't mean TO say that ] have
10 80 and get her and drag her In with
me TO say that she knows me before
you pay me that money? OF all things.
can't do that. for she has gone TO
Bermuda for month. Oh. here is a
little tintype' picture OF myself taken
on the beach one day last summer
Won't that do rs an Identification?
You see that have on the same chain
and locket that have on in the pic
ture and the same dress skirt"
81 am afraid that you do not under
stand Just what IL means 10 be identi-
fed. for
II understand that II means lot OF
bother and red tape. I'll have you to
know that I stand as well In the CON-
munity in which I live as any tady In
II. and my family connections are
good enough for me TO br member OF
the Daughters OF the American Hevo-
luton. for both Of my parents had an
ce<tors at the battle OF Bunker Hill.
and mother was Il direct descendant or
one Of the first governors Of Virginia.
and yet can't get check for $40
cashed here without thrilling IN TOT
Of people 20 swear that ] am who
am. and-why. Mr.. Grigshy. Is this
you? ! didn't expect TO meet yon- l
was never here until this morning.
when came In with n small check TO
be cashci Identify me: Oh. thank
you. Mr.. Gricsby
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-29
OFFICERS ARE ELECTED
BY The P0STMASTERS
National Convention at Convention at
I Richmond Selects Omaha, Neb.,
/ as the Newt Meeting Place.

RICHMOND. VA, Sept 2S.-The
National Association of Pos masters
Of the First Glass today applauded
vigorously speeches favciing wider
adoption and extens on OF the parcels
post system. made by J. c. Richardson,
of Jackson. Mich. and -. +. Thomas,
of Omaha, Neb.
Mr.. Richardson quoted former Presi-
dent Roosevelt As foremost cham
piCn Of the idea.
Omaha was today selected as the
place for the next annual meeting OF
the association and the following were
elected officers of the body for the
ensuing year:
Fred G. Wthof. Dayton, Ohio. presi-
dent.
Err. Sizer. Lincoln, Neb., first wee
president.
Isadere Sobel, Erie. Pa, second
vice president.
r. e. Wood. Louisville. KY, third
v;ce-president.
George W Bean. Tampa, Fla
fourth y'ce-president.
F.. c. Mansfield, Boston, Mass, hfth
vice-presidenl.
ID. c. owen. Milwaukee. wis, treas
urrr
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-29
Pointed Paragraphs.

Chicago News.
A thick head incubates many thin
ideas.
What an awkward angel the aver
age man would make
Sensible and sentimental people
have hut tile in common.
Talk may be cheap, but some PEG
pie use extravagant language.
After having his leg pulled a man
usually feels like kicking himself.
The undertaken may be slow. but
sooner or later he vii! over'ake you
And sometimes candidate discov-
ers that the party leaders were at his
back for the purpose Of kicking h m.
Ever since his satanic m2jesty in
vented politics things have been com
ing his WA.
Farce cOmcdy-A young man trying
to appear old aad an old man trying
to appear young
Some OF the h ngs YOU ought 10
know can be learned in no other wa
than by reading the advertisements.
It's the easiest thing IN the world 10
apologize when you are in the right.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-29
FOUND JUDGES ABSENT
FROM VOTING BOOTH
Sensational Evidence is Heard
in the Maynard-Young
Case at Norfolk.

NORFOLK. VA. Sept. 2S.-The sub
committee from the Democratic state
central comm. ttee. now investigating
the recent Second district Democratic
CONGRESSMAN primary election. in
which former Congressman william
A. Young defeated Congressman II.
l.. Maynard by n majority of Is on
he face of the re;1rns. today began
the taking Of testimony in substant a
ton and refuiat.cn OF the counter
charges OF fraud by Young and May
nard. as well rs the allegations %
fraud en- both sides as specified by
citizens counsel
The evidence became h Chly senfa-
tional At times. one witness. ~ =.
Smith. a prominent citizen. tesiiiying
that upon going mp 10 vote for May
nard AZ The court horse precinct IN
Norfolk city. which returned 5s9 for
Young. and 70 FOR MAYNARD. he found
all e the Judges sbsent from the vo'-
ing booth ami that James =. Prince
an outside. Vas in charge of the vo
ing.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-29
FOUGHT FIRE WITH FIRE. y
The Way Mr.. Roosevelt Saved His
Camp From the Flames.


One night we had TO fight fire in the
main camp. At noon we noticed two
fires come toward us and could soon
hear their roaring. The tall. thick
grass WIS like finder. and II we let
the fires reach camp we were certain
10 lose everything we had. so Loring.
Nearns. Kermit and |. who were In
camp, got out the pOrters and cut n
lane around our tents and goods and
then started back fire. section after
section, from the other side OF this
lane. We kept every one ready with
branches and wet gunny sacks and III
each section in turn. so that we coald
readily beat out the flames at any
point where they threatened. The air
was still. and soon after nightfali our
back fire had burnt fifty or hundred
wards away from camp. and the dan
ger was practically over. Shortly aft
ervard one of the fires against which
we were guarding came over low
hill crest into view beyond the line
Of our back fire. IL was Il fine Sight
to see the long lines of leapinS. wayer-
ing flames advance toward one an
other. An hour or two passed before
they met half mile from camp.
Wherever they came together there
would be a moments squirt of roaring.
cracking fire, and then 1t would van
ish. leaving at that point Il blank In
the circle of fame. Gndually the
blanks In the lines extended until the
fire thus burnt itself ont aud darkness
succeeded the bright red glare.
The fires continued 10 burn in our
neighborhood for Il couple OF days.
Finally one evening the great beds OF
papyrus across the bay caught fire.
After nightfall II was splendid TO see
the line of flames leaping fifty feet
into the air as they worked across the
serrled masses of tall papyrus. When
they came toward the water they
kindled the surface OF the bay into
rudy glare. while above them the
crimson smoke clouds drifted slowly
TO leewnrd The fire did not die out
until toward morning and then behind
il we heard the grand booming chorus
of a parry of l:ons.-FrOm african
Game Trails" by Theodore Roosevelt.
In Scribners.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-29
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1919.
FoR THE COMMERCIAL INTER
EsTs OF The CITY AND PORT.

II probably VIII be- quite reyela-
ZION to the local municipal authorities
and public to learn that the city OF
Charleston, s. c.. spends six thousand
dollars annually upon the maintenance
OF a bureau of freight, immigration
and Stats les, the duty of this bureau
eng TO cooperate with the CONNER
cial organizatisAs OF the city in all
movements for the public good, parti-
cular attention being given 10 the
matter of freight rates. This depart
ment OF Charleston's nun 'cipal gov
eminent has been in operation Tor
eight yeaB, and results have been
obtained for every dollar spent in its
maintenance.
II. ]. Jackson, manager of this spe-
cial bureau, paid visit TO Newport
News yesterday for the purpose of n
spscting he LEGAL harbor and facih-
ties. He was greatly impressed with
what ne saw, and declared that as
far as natural advantages are con-
cerned Newport News is far ahead oil
any other port he has seen. All the
port needs is development.
While the local city government
hardly is in a position 10 spend six
thonsand dollars a year cooperating
with the commercial organizations.
the council might without any great
outlay of money play part in the
work the Chamber of Commerce is
dong for the municipality. The cham
Der, through its secretary and board
OF directors. disposes day after day OF
a mass of business that would be
attended TO by regular municipal de-
rartment in a city governed under an
rpto-date syslm.
As a start toward taking a more
active part In all movements for the
good OF the community. the council
might appoint a standing committee
10 handle the affairs of a department
.to be known, say. as the department
OF the city's sommercia interes :.
This committee could cooperate win
the chamber OF Commerce on many
matters. end it could take the in'-
tia6<e and dispose OF great deal OF
business on its own account.
The Daily Dress believes thai the
counc will do well to gAe immediate
and seri4is consideratiou to this sug-
gesfion.