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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-02-24
lETcnER NEWS

Letcher, Feb. 21.-Ben VanMetre
went to Sioux Falls Monday evening
to attend the Retail Hardware Deal
er's Association.
The oyster supper and Valentine
social at Roy Jacobus' was q success
both socially and financially. A large
crowd was there and about SIS was
realized for the NJ. e. church.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. John Heinz
man. on Saturday the 10th. a eleven
and a half pound girl. Mother and
daughter are doing nicely.
Miss Eta Raney came up from
Mitchell Monday night for a few days
visit.
The N. e. ladies will serve a chick
en- pie supper On Washington's birth
day in the opera house.
Miss Clara Krause was called to
Armour Wednesday by the illness Of
her nephew. Master George Sabin.
Miss Anna Miller went to Mitchell
Saturday for q weeks visit.
A business meeting of the M. e.
ladies aid society was held at the
home Of Mrs. Julius Smith Thursday.
Mrs. Ida Burr. Of Quinn. s. d.
came Saturday to attend the funeral
Of her mother. Mrs. Alberts.
MRS. L. M. Doyle entertained the
Catholic Ladies' Aid Society last
Wednesday.
Mrs. Lou Jacobus entertained her
Sunday school class at dinner Friday.
A very pleasant evening was spent
in games in true George Washington
style.
Mrs. Frank Johnson and children
returned Friday to her home in Iowa.
after an extended visit at the home
Of her father. "A. L. Goodwin.
Mrs. ]. X. Burg and Dan Buck
were called to Alexandria Thursday
by the death Of Mrs. Simmons, On
aunt to Mrs. Burg and sister to Mr..
Buck. Mrs. Simmons while In appar-
emily good health was suddanly
stricken with paralysis Wednesday
and died early Thursday morning.
Mrs. Bingham Of this place IL : sister
Of the deceased. The bereaved ones
have tho sincere sympathy Of the en-
tire community.
This community received q great
shock Saturday morning when the
death Of Nrs. Henry Alberts Vas
made known. Although Mrs. Alberts
had been In poor health for some
time her death came unexpectedly.
This family has been called upon 70
MOURN the loss Of three loved ones
during the past year. The deceased
has resided In: this county for many
years, and has SO many friends that
the sad tidings will be received with
universal regret. The family will have
the deep sympathy Of the neighbor-
hood IN IT. sudden and great loss.
80 a--A
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-02-24
TEACHERS EXAMINATION.

The next regular examination for
teachers certificates will be held at
the court house in Mitchell on Thurs
day and Friday, March 3rd and 4th,
1910. At which time applicants may
write for state certificate, first. sec
ond or third grade.
Work will begin at s o'clock a. m.
o. e. Browne,
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FOR SPANISH VETERANS
Old Soldiers and Relief Corps E,ter.
tain Spanish War Veterans At
. Fine Supper.

tain Spanish War Veterans At
. Fine Supper.
On Washington's birthday the g..
A. R. and the Relief Corps ladies
contributed much pleasure to the
Spanish-American War ~vetreans. The
young soldiers were invited TO par
ticipate in q luncheon, which was
served at a little after 6 O'Clock in
the post rooms. The rooms were a
bright wave Of color with the many
beautiful designs brought out with
the national colors. in the way OF
numerous flags. and red, white and
blue crepe paper. The tables we're
decorated with much taste. The head
table was reserved for the Spanish
American veterans, and they were
given special attention. The ladies Of
the Relief Corps served the supper
and it was a fine one, too. The edibles
were cooked to a nicely and there
were a lot of them-just as you
would naturally expect at a soldier
supper. The ladies who served the
supper were dressed in colonial style,
and Mrs. j. H. Nolt wore the gown of
a Martha Washington.
While the supper was being serv-
ed the high school orchestra played
a number of stirring selections, and
the heartiest appreciation of the eff
forts of Director Walrath and her
capable musicians was given.
After the supper had been served
the tables we're cleared away and
chairs were placed in. the post room
for the accommodation of the crowd
to listen to the literary program
which followed.
Commander Cattrell called the aud
fence to order, and gave an apprecia-
tive address of welcome to the young
men of the Spanish-American Vet
Grams, which was responded to by G.
l.. Scott in behalf of his comrades.
F. L. Ransom delivered an interest
ing address on the life of Washing
ton, taking up some of the incidents
which occurred many. years previous
to his career and showing how they
led up to the life work of that man.
The other address of the evening was
given by j. N. Grow, whose remarks
were addressed with special refer
ence to the spanish-American war
veterans. He brought out interest
ing facts concerning the var Of this
country and indicated how the young
men had responded to the call Of
duty in '97 with the same alacrity
that thu men in go had done.
During the evening music was con-
tributed by the high school orchestra
and the male quartet, composed Of
Messrs. Morgan, Williams, Mathews
and Loomer, who sang the patriotic
songs with enthusiasm. Mrs. Leota
|Cope-Howorth recited an interesting
selection and Miss Myrtle Weddel
sang while the audience closed the
evening by the singing Of America.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-02-24

do. But Gov. Elrod never pretended
to run the legislature. It was Gov.
Crawford who spoke Of that body 10
IL it were his own personal property.
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Elrod and Vessey.

Sioux Falls Argus-Leader: Chair
man Cook Is blaming Gov. Elrod for
Hhafn 1aRdalatixa committaa fnil6d To
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-09-25

Plans have been perfected hv the Ha-
waiian Trust Company for The opening
Of a Lane through the business block
from Hotel street to King street. cut
ting out the extreme Waikiki end Of
the Arlington Hotel building.
Owing TO the slant Of the street, the
hotel front viii suffer less than the rear
portion of the building. The store
quarters occupied by the Singer Sew
ing Machine Company viii be entirely
cut away. The Bishop Estate is giving
half the width Of the lane, in order to
make wide roadway The roadway
runs in a straight line until the rear
end Of the Bulletin building property
is reached, where there Will be a jog
to Eva. The Bulletin building stands
on Bishop Estate land, under lease to
the Brewer Estate.
When the lane is cut through, ware
houses for the Fort street business
blocks viii be erected adjoining the
lane. Entrance to the warehouses can
be gained by way of the lane, and
eventually the trust company may eX-
tend the rear of the big buildings.
This would include the Boston block.
The lane entrance at the rear of Ben
son, Smith s store viii be closed, and
probably the building extended to the
Arlington Hotel block Mr.. Gait of the
Hawaiian Trust expresses the hope that
something may happen that all the
buildings from Hotel street down to
the Boston block may be RACED and
new building erected building
modern in every respect, with con
veniences which the present old-time
buildings do not possess.
The work of opening the lane will
start in the near future.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-09-25
WHEN A WOMAN WILL


how mucn does 'haI come 10 NO"
Inc speaker was az na9oiielS
go"ned woman VINO Sfood oeIole the
window OF the mead ooohheePer III d
certain large department store -,
iWehJE doI'"LS' H''o'''t PoliAFiS
replied the hooNNetPef a. ne ran n'S
eye down list OF items before hl'h'
Anything else, madam llr
Let me see Lnusf1 the Womah- I
want SO Just aod 2i@ Wort" u HaI,4
kerehlefs. Ihat VIII De ABOUT ''Sn''
Will It not -, >,
" Entirely satisfactory, hao'"' re
turned the bookEeeper
He opened n. casn dfa" draw ina Gun - =,
ed out 50. The woman placed u -
her purse, nodded her thanks 70 tbe
bookbeePer and went out 10 heF ""'0
mobile waiting at ihe edfo.
cit does look like an odd SORT 81
sale. doesn' t it?' said the bookNeeptf'
with a smile. to a friend who had Watch-
ed the transaction with curious eyes,
''Looks Ike l was paying her 80 Tor Tor
$50 worth of our own goods 'Hat SUE
wanted to buy. TINS was the ah'"e !,
''That woman Who MIST went oul =
the wife Of a SOLID business ip@n, T"o
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-09-25

Baker. John Axsel Mcguire. Mrs j \
Harnes, Otto
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-09-25
ADVERTISED LETTER LIST.

List of letters remaining uncalIed for
in the general delivery for the week
ending September u, 1910;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-23

Mems Women's Umbrellas, in a large assort-
effects in sterling silver, gold pearl,
horn novelty effects; mounted on
hglr-grade taffeta silk, with rolling * OR
frames. Special values $3.9S $4.9S and. W. W
Special lot of Women's Sterling Silver Repousse
Mounted Umbrellas; various length sterling silver
handles; mounted quality
rolling taffeta: 26-inch size. Values d n mo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-23
AT 1OC LIB.

Neapolitan Cuts.
Vanilla MarShmallOWs.
Raisin Cuts.
Big Drop in Gum.
Fruit Squares.
Dipped Fruit Nougat.
Assorted Cocoanut Bon
bonS.
Gufa Mixture.
Cream Dipped Dates.
Assorted Jelly OblongS.
Burnt Peanuts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-23

After Dinner MINIS.
Starlight Kisses.
ButtercuDs.
Fruit Kisses.
Clear Toys.
Satinettes.
American Mixture.
Royal Jelly Gums.
Peanut Squares.
Small Gum Drops.
Dipped Mint Creams.
Toasted MarShmallows.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-23

GenesSee CaramelS.
Borden's CaramelS.
Fig BonbonS.
Chocolate Flavor Bon
bonS.
c h &C o late F'lavOred
DaintieS.
c h OcO late Favored
Beauties.
Jelly Beans.
Lemon CocoanutS.
Belmont Bonbons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-23

Mems Blanket Bath Robes: extra
full cut and we'll made. i'm a large
assortment of handsome designs
and colorings: made with border
on sleeves and bottom and finish
ed with wool cord at neck and
waist. Values worth up to $3.50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-23
Xmas Cards & Booklets.

A vast assortment of beautiful
Christmas Post Card Booklets and
Christmas Post Cards at &c to Sc
each.
Christmas Art Baskets of twisted
straw, in red and white, at &c each.
Chandeliers. for the house, consist
ing of brass stand. holder, candle
and silk paper shade, in beautiful
colors. for 39c each.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-09-12

PROPOSED INDIAN Fund
NOW OVER $500 MARK

That fund of $500 for the In
dians, In the almost certain event of
their winning the Northwestern
pennant, is growing apace, although
the committee which has been ap-
pointed to take charge of raising
the fund is buster today with cleo
ton matters than with the money
raising project.
TomOrrow's election is interest
ing practically all the committee
members, and according to the re-
port of one of the committee, the
work is being done at the ratio of
about three licks of election work
to two of fund campaign. Even at
this rate, however, the fund is grow
ing rapidly and this morning more
than $500 had been subscribed. with
other subscriptions coming in rap
idly.
The committee in charge of the
work Is composed of Henry Saad,
secretary; Charles A. Blaine, Blaine
Smoke House; H. d. Merritt, d. ID.
Byrnes, Twin City Catering Co. !:
Attorney J. M. Bum. Peyton build
ing; l.. M. Varney. Varney & Som.
mers; G. Elmer Brown, Browns
pharmacy; F. G. Dorsey and Jake
Hill of Hill Bros.
A meeting of the committee was
to have been held this morning for
the purpose of outlining plans for
the completion Of the campaign, but
owing to the general interest in the
election it has been decided to lay
matters over until after the political
game has cooled down a bit.
The Indians do not play at home
again this season, and it is now
probable that unless the fund is
raised the local fans will not see the
boys in action again. as Joe Cohn
has announced that the team would
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-09-12

Wingate Folk, former governor of
Missouri and famous graft prosecut-
or of ST. Louis, will be the cause
of split in the democratic plat
form committee tomorrow, accord
ing to Missouri politicians. The
conventions of the democratic, re-
publican, prohibitionists and social
lists. according to the provisions of
the primary law, will all be held to-
morrow.
The Folk boom will be the prin-
cipal matter before the democrats.
An effort will be made to secure his
endorsement for the presidential
nomination, 1t is learned. Folk,
himself. will not attend the meet
ing. but his friends will be there
and will endeavor to force through
a resolution endorsing Folk for the
presidency. The "old guard" of the
democratic party in the state op-
pose the move. Some OF the lead
ers are determined to fight it, even
upon the floor of the convention, II
necessary. 1t is predicted that the
question may cause a serious split.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-09-12

one In the bank, from officers to
clerks, help to dispose OF the cor
respondence. In addition to these
IL special clerks are employed
daily. eight in the morning and four
In the afternoon, to help distribute,
open and answer the letters. The
special men assert the mail and
distribute 1t into subdivisions.
The four officers of the bank han
die the special and personal cor
respondence and the remainder Is
checked off in detail by the tellers.
At the close of the bank In the
afternoon every one remains to help
dispose OF the second delivery of
letters and prepare the outgoing
mail
II costs this bank several thou
sand dollars a year. for postage
alone, to take care of its cores
pondence. S
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-09-12
BANK GETS THE LARGEST
AMOUNT OF MAIL HERE

Who in the city of Spokane gets
the largest amount of mail? 1t is
not you or | or any other individual.
should say not. We wouldn't
stand ghost of a chance against
some of the big and prosperous
firms doing business In Spokane.
The Old National Bank receives
the largest amount of daily mail,
There are between 1000 and 5000
letters received and sent out each
day at this banking house. There
are between 900 and 1900 letters
received every day, including Sun
day. In case the mail is not called
for Sunday the postal mail clerks
find II necessary to pile the letters
upon the floor as they can't be held
In the boxes supplied.
Early in the morning, before the
bank Is open to the public. the mail
Ii received and practically every
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-09-12
HURLED HIGH IN AIR BY
DYNAMITE; NOT HURT

Peter Buhfor, a laborer. employed
by Contractor A. j, George. surely
has more lives than the proverbial
cat. for after being hurled high In
the air by an explosion of So sticks
OF dynamite this morning. he came
back to earth safe and sound ex.
cept for slight cut on the little
finger OF his left hand.
Buhfor was working at the big
rock cut at Division street and the
o. r. & N. tracks this morning. and
was engaged in "springing" hole
over the mouth of which he was
standing. In the hole was o charge
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-09-12

French who held Quebec did not
think an Englishman could climb.
Wolfe might have tried 1t before,
but he did not find 1t until the nth,
and he was not of a hasty temper.
When they reached the top OF the
bank, Wolfe's soldiers found them
selves on the Plains OF Abraham.
which they had never heard OF, but
which began to be historic ground
the morning after. when the French
found their citadeled city threat.
ened from the landward side.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-09-12
LOOKS GOOD FOR COATES.

From word received from the
Third legislative district. w. j.
Coates, induced to come out for the
legislature in that district. Is maxi
ing good headway and stands q fine
chance of nomination II given the
united support of organized labor.
Mr.. Coates is progressive re-
publican. 1t is his brother. d. G..
Coates, who Is affiliated with the
socialist party. Mr.. Coates stands
for all the reform legislation that
the farmers and labor men OF the
state have advocated for years. He
Is for Poindexter for the senate. hut
is pledged to support the party
choice.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-09-12
7 KILLED
NEAR G. n.
TUNNEL
Another Fatal Accident at
Scene of Great Snow
slide.
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SEATTLE, Wash, Sept. 1.-TWO
men were killed near the yelling
ton tunnel on the Great Northern
railroad today when fifteen heavily
laden freight cars broke away from
the hauling locomotive and dashed
down the steep incline toward See
mic Hot Springs, where scores lost
their lives In the snow slides last
winter.
william Richardson. 65 years old.
track walker, saw the cars com
ingDand In attempting to get out
of their way, he stumbled and fell
to the bottom of the incline hun
dreds of feet below. Nearly every
bone In his body was broken and he
died in few minutes. The cars
crashed into cabin near the tracks
and killed William Johnson, the oc-
cupant Of the building.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-09-12
CURT|SS WILL RETIRE
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(ey United Press Leased WIre)
BOSTON, Sept. 12.-Glenn II.
cursiss announced today that
he viii retire from the aviation
field at the end Of the present
meet. curtiss plans to estab-
tish a, aeroplane mandatory
and has formed a partnership
with Nv. Sterling Burgess Of
New York.
Iieutenant Fieckel, U. 8. A.,
was taken aloft today by c. r.
willard. At an elevation OF
$50 feet Fieckel fired a krag
rifle 1t military target, scor-
ling buIl's-eye.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-09-12
FIFTH INNING.

oSottic ........'. ........ .......
Tacoma-McFadden safe on Wat
kins' error. Byrnes safe at first ON
on Watkins error. McFadden at
tempts to make third on the play
but Ia caught out. Hall walks.
Warren out, Watkins to Weed.
Mott out. Hemenway to Weed. No
runs.
Seattle Cruickshank singles,
Seaton flies to Rockenfield. Criuck-
shank steals second. Akin out.
Rockenfield to Mott. Hemenway
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-09-12
FOURTH INNING.

IacOma ........ .............. u
Seattle ........ 4
Tacoma-Stevens flies to Moran
Bassey out, Raymond to Weed
Coleman out, Watkins to Weed. No
runs.
Seattle-Cruickshank walks. Sea.
ton out. Hall to Mott. Akin walks.
Hemenway safe ON Coleman's er.
ror. Cruickshank and Akin score
when Coleman muffs Joss liner
Moran out, Coleman to Mott; Hem.
enway scores on the play. Ray.
mond walks. Watkins safe at first
on McFadden's error. Joss scores,
Weed out, Coleman to Mott. -Four
runs.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-09-12

OF so sticks OF powder.
Evidently the drill which he was
using came into contact with the
powder and exploded II, as Buhfor's
fellow workmen were Mortified 10
see him suddenly blown into the
air In company with many tons of
rock.
The workmen rushed to the scene
of the accident expecting to find
their fellow lab0rer blown Into
atoms. but were surprised 70 An1
him practically uninjnred. Hle
wound was dressed and he reaumea
work shortly afterward.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-09-12
WHO OWNS WASHINGTON?

tla acp Ssl Ggen helms netaiHm rNlNl ltuNa
dytnamy tame protect tuepa fthesat
This san issue n t pn elect
h o bquoel IN street IN dy t tadyue
OF
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san Ssh
Wp ee and WMhm Mlo nwUh
cmgr. bee
be pl pllnda& and lev h office enhancing
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-09-12
ROOSEVELT
IS RESTING!

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OYSTER BAY, N. ", Sept.
12.-CoIonel Roosevelt is recov.
erino today from the fatigue
caused by his western trip.
The fact that he was sup
posed to be resting, however,
did not prevent him from an
swering dozens Of letters and
kilograms. He has scheduled
several conferences for tomor-
row, many Of which are with
his political friends.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-09-12

The Burke barrel has been
tapped" in Spokane 1t was open
ed last Saturday night, and since
then its influences have begun to
become to appear in the open.
Among the first to be reached by
the Burke barrel" are few men
in the. labor movement, who have
been more or less notoriously con-
nected with the cause when some
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-09-12
TODAY IN HISTORY

Sept. IL. 1859,
General ] a m e 8
w o lie m a d 3
good use OF Q
cove ON the st.
Lawrence river
a b ov Quebec,
landing 5000 SOL
diers in a place
M n a 4 hn
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-09-12
AS WELL ELECT
ALDR|CH AS BURKE"
Ringing Words From Progressive
Leader--Frantic Effort to Stem
Poindexter Tide.

q
SEATTLE Wn, Sept. f2.-Senator Robert m. LaFoiette
today the following
Of Niles Pondextsr the progressive candidate
MADISON, Wis.,, Sept 12-Washinoton revolt at
the election Of A!drieh Cannon United States
wes elect Aldrch who will AID
ch Elect United states who
psee Of Wasnaon and the Of every other
honestly Such man 10 Mites have
seen him under fire. IT for him.
He s always there He lies dodges
and tights in the He requires
always knows what to and he always thing
the right the right time. Send
ate to reinforce and strengthen the prosres:ves who
striving make that body represent the people,
(ssned) SENATOR ROBERT N. Ia TOILETTE.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-09-12

disband in Portland after playing
its game with the Coast league
leaders. The boys will hardly care
to journey over here for the sole
purpose of playing the announced
post season games.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-09-12
~>>>~~~~~~~~~s

UEOKGEIUWN, COL, Sept. 4
. 12.-For two hours Miss Mabel .
= Lynn was held prisoner be- .
= tween two rocks, 1000 feet .
= above the city, while George .
= Layden and John Hart dared .
. death to go to her rescue. She .
= had fallen while climbing the .
= height. Her screams for help .
= directed the men to her. She .
. was unconscious when rescued. 9
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-09-12
THIRD INNING.

Tacoma ........ o
ooottAc .-........ ........ v
Tacoma-Byrnes flies to Cruick-
shank. Hall fans. Warren singles.
Mott beats out an infield hit. Rock
enfield flies to Seaton. No runs.
Seattle-Raymond flies to Nc
Fadden. Watkins out, Hall to Mott.
Weed flies to Coleman. No runs.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-09-12
ROYAL SALUTE
FOR CHINESE PRINCE
Omitted Press leased Wirel

. WASHINGTON, Sept. H.
. Uncle Samuel is going to use I
. several pounds of his good I
. powder when the Manchuria. !
. bearing Prince Tsai Hsun, Chi !
. nese naval commander, arrives +,
. In the port of Can Francisco
. Friday. A royal salute will be
. fired for the prince. The navy
. department considered the
. matter at some length and de-
. cided that the prince is en-
. titled TO royal honors.
q q . . . . q . . q q Z I
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-09-12
CHLOROFORMED
AND THEN ROBBED
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SEATTLE, Wash, Sept. I'm.
Silverthorn, New York travelling
man, reported to the police today
that during the early morning hours
an unknown burglar forced the
door Of Silverthorn's room in the
Butler hotel chloroformed him and
then made off with $3.50 in cash. a
ticket to New York and consider
able valuable jewelry. The police
have been unable to secure any
clew that might lead to the appre-
hension of the crooks, believed to
be experienced hotel thieves.