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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-06-24

An ordinance is being prepared
which will require chauffeurs to be
licensed and have back lights on
machines so placed that the num-
Der can be distinguished.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-29
CATS WORTH ST., 900 APIECE
PLACED ON EXHIBITION
Blue Blooded Pets Will Be
Awarded Handsome Prizes

OAKLAND, Nov. 2S.-The first an
nual show of the California cat club,
which was organized last January, will
open Tuesday morning and will close
Wednesday night, November 80, on the
mezzanine floor of building in Broad
way near Seventeenth street. The
cages in which the high priced felines
Will be on display have been decorated
in the colors of the club, blue and gold.
About $50 pets will be shown.
Although the club is less than a year
old it has more than so members. Some
of the cats are valued as high as $1,000.
There is a representative of the royal
household of Siam and a number Of
blue blooded Persians on display.
Among the notables are Nalii Bill, the
property of Miss Hilda Seymour; Sir
Robert, a white cat, son of Cherub II,
and Jora, a blue tortoise she'll. Among
some of the exhibitors are Mrs. T. H.
Robertson, Mrs. A. E. Montgomery, A. J..
Mooney and Mrs. J. J.. Renner.
The judge of the exhibit, Mrs. Irene
Dewitt Martin, formerly of Chicago
her awards tomorrow afternoon. A
large number of handsome cups will
be given away.
The officers of the club are Mrs. E. S.
Martin president; Mrs. Edith Davis
first vice president; Mrs E. H. Jillson,
second vice president; Mrs. Fred Baker,
secretary; Mrs. c. F. Baxter, treasurer; !;
Dr. Thomas Carpenter, Mrs. Doctor
Nelson and Mrs. T. II. Robertson, direc-
tors.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-29
UNITED TRAVELLERS PLAN
PARTY TO RAISE FUNDS
Preparing for Three Days Con-
vention to Be Held Next Year

/. OAKLAND, Nov. ss.-Thea finance
committee of the Oakland branch OF the
order OF United Commercial Travellers
of America today sentsa communication
to the chamber OF commerce announe-
ing a theater party TO be given IN the
Oakland Orpheum theater December 10,
This party is given TO help raise funds
for the three days convention OF the
coast Jurisdiction Of the order, which
will be held in Oakland May, 1911
More than 1900 delegates are expected
to attend the conclave.
A. C. Swalley Is chairman OF the
committee in charge OF the convention
G.. A. Nissen is secretary and Rex. En-
erson recording secretary.
The committees: 'Finance-CT. A Ms
sen. w f. Snow, G. A Mau; press
R. d. Holmes. F. c. Koerber, Charles
Nurnberger; program-G- A. Morsi1l. j.
M. Brill and G. z. Schmidt; entertain-
ment-E n. C1instman. B. T. Heastand
E A Stevens. ". J. LHeurex; hotel
and transportation-J. II. Barker, Rex
Emerson. Ray Emerson; decoration-W.
K, Hicks. B. P. Baker and w C. Ham
ilton.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-29
SOCIALISTS Want
JOBS AS JUSTICES
Validity of Law Providing for
Extra Officials Will
Be Tested

OAKLAND. Nov. 2s.-Socialist candi-
dates for justice of the peace and con-
stable in Oakland township petitioned
the board Of supervisors today to be
given certificates of election Their
claims are based on section 4014 of the
political code. whose construction by
the superior court has resulted in the
election of Aaron Turner as second JUS
tice of the peace of Brooklyn town
ship and of George d. Gray as second
constable of Alameda.
The petitions of the socialists were
referred to District Attorney Donahue
Tor an opinion as to the law The
claimants declare that the law provides
Tor -FOUR justices in cities of more than
100000 and that Oakland according to
the latest census. should have four.
Justice of the Peace James. G. Quinn
was reelected, as were Constables Lane
and Hampstead. William Gray, social
list candidate for Justice, and ]. H. Carl
son and B. Petersen, socialist candf-
dates for justices, followed them In the
number of votes received E. P. Tut
tie Jr.. who received the third highest
vote for justice, also filed a petition to
be given an election certificate
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-29
THIEF ROBS HOME
As WOMAN SLEEPS
Burglar Carries Jewels Worth
$1,000 Away From House
in Emeryville

OAKLAND, Nov. 2s.=While Mrs. j.
O'Reilly of Chicago lay i'll in bed at
the home of w. Murphy, 1853 Forty
fifth street, Emeryville, last night, a
burglar ransacked the dwelling, taking
away jewels, revolver and trinkets.
all valued at more than $1,000. Most
of the Jewels consisted of diamond pins
and rings. The police have obtained a
description of the thief, who asked a
boy near the house if anybody was at
home in the Murphy dwelling
Being told that the family had gone
away, the intruder entered through a
rear door. He was not heard in the
house by Mrs. O'Reilly. who slept whi;e
the burglar took Jewels from a bureau
drawer in her room.
L. Algeria's home at 5945 Colby
street was entered last night by burg
lars, who stole jewels, a camera and
cut glass dishes worth S125.
A burglar used a jimmy on a side
window to enter the home of W. A.
Starr, 306 East Twentieth street, who
was robbed last/night of silverware
and jewels. The thief packed his loot
in suitcase to carry it away
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-29
.'BATHHOUSE JOHN
WOULD AID SEERS
Chicago Alderman Wires Fickert
That Accused "OrlOff's"
Are His Friends

Alderman John ]. Coughlin of Chi
cago, who has become famous through
the appeIIation of "Bathhouse john"
has interested himself in the case of
bessie Arnold and Oscar R. Arnold,
fortune teuers and spiritualists, in
dicted in San Francisco under the
names of Mary OrIoff and John Doe
Orlon on a charge that they stole $3.50
from Mrs. Frances Shaw. The trial
of Bessie Arnold began yesterday be-
fore Judge Dunne and one of the
questions asked of the jurors by Prose
eutor Maxwell McNutt was:
Have you been approached by Bath
house John McCoughlin, an alderman
of the city of Chicago, on the subject
of this case?"
Each talesman answered No" Nc
! Mutt also asked the talesmen if Sheriff
Finn or zone Dale" proprietor of the
Hotel Dale in this city. had interviewed
them. and each gave a negative answer.
The Chicago alderman telegra phed
District Attorney Fickert that Oscar
Arnold and his wife are friends of his
| He asked the district attorney to do
what he could for them.
The Arnolds formerly operated in
Chicago and other cities.
Mrs Shaw, it is alleged, visited their
voices that urged her to give her money
to Mrs. Orloff for investment.
Trust Mrs. Orlon implicitly" the
spirits advised her. "She is investing
her own money in the same companies
in which she will invest yours. and you
will receive a return of thousand
fold"
1t is alleged that E. c. Miles, an at
torney, and Emma Smith, both of whom
/ sosr of n 10 ny
with the Arnolds, were present at these
seances and urged Mrs. Shaw to invest.
Finally Mrs. Shaw gave Mrs. Arnold
$3.50. she declares, and a grand larceny
complaint was sworn to.
Emma Smith is fugitive from JUS
tice, but Miles, the other co-defendant,
was in court yesterday assisting Will
liam Hoff Cook and Carroll Cook, the
attorneys for the defense.
In a civil suit Mrs. Shaw has re-
covered default judgment for $3.50
against the Arnolds.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-29
BAD COLD MAKES
MRS. MARTIN MAD
dangling and Disagreeable Ses=
sion Results at Her Trial
for Dynanliting

OAKLAND, Nov. 2s.-Mrs. Isabella j.
MARTIN wore a red sweater today for
the hrst time in Judge Wells court,
where she is being tried for dynamit-
ING Judge Ogden's home She had a
very bad cold and was much out of
sorts A jangling session. the worst
during this trial. resulted. she snapped
al Baby John" on the witness stand,
Irritating him, though not making him
lose MS temper to the extent of be-
coming confused in his testimony
against her. She provoked Judge
Wells repeatedly. causing him fire.
quentIy in wearied voice to interfere.
Little progress was made in her trial.
Her cross examination of John was
very much like that of last week. She
tried repeatedly to make him contra
diet himself, but with no success The
boy kept his head in a remarkable way.
as he has done throughout, and saw
through all her traps. He will prob
ably be on the witness stand for sew
eral days more. according to the an
nouncement of Mrs Martin at the close
of the days session.
1t is not likely that Assistant Dis
trlct Attorney Hynes, who is conduct
ing the prosecution, will put him
through a long redirect examination.
The boys testimony has remained so
unshaken that there is little to
straighten out or explain The prose-
cution will do all in its power to
hasten its conclusion
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-29
REFUSED TO BELIEVE THAT GOOD
CIGARS COULD BE SOLD At CUT RATES
Finds Out Mistake in Most Unexpected Manner; Turns
Out to Be Great Booster for New Method of Selling
the Smokes; Saves SIS Per Year

"One of the best boosters 1 ever had
was one of the hardest customers to
get started I ever saw said Fred Os-
good, the cut rate cigar selling drug
gist, recently. He is a physician, and
although he always patronized my es-
tablishment extensively. 1 could never
get him started on cigars. tried every
way 1 knew how. but 1t was no use.
He was prejudiced against cut rates
any way, and particularly so against
cut rate cigars. He couldn't see how l
could sell the same cigar for a dime
that others charged 12hc for, and
he would not listen to my explanation.
He always called IL a good graft and
used to make me so hot that I could
have scalped him.
"One day he came in and instead of
going to the prescription desk went
direct to the cigar department and
without blinking an eyelash asked for
five Ell Sidelo Bon Tons. Just as he
laid down his half dollar I walked up
with grin on my face from ear to
ear. Well, how did it happenT 1
asked
He looked me straight in the eyes
for at least five seconds. Then he said:
Fred. have done you an injustice I
thought you must have a lot of sec
onds and cast off stock that you were
selling, and that that was the reason
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-29

for your cut rate prices In fact.
didn't think you knew anything about
tobacco until 1 met a friend Of mine
at the Athenaeum club, who handed
me one Of the best FL Sidelos ever
smoked I asked him where he got IL.
and he said at Osgood's for a dime. He
was so enthusiastic that I felt ashamed
Of myself. for you had been telling me
the same thing for months. and I had
paid no attention to it.
We'll, sir" added Osgood. that man
is today the best friend my cigar de-
partment has He buys from five to
eight cigars a day and has sent at
least 20 new customers to me He
boosts my game all OF the time and 7
am going to save him enough in the
next year TO buy a SIS suit OF clothes"
Mr.. Osgood is exceedingly enthusias-
tic over his cigar business and spends
a great part of his time in perfectinE
II. He selects most OF his stock per-
sonally, and as he pays spot cash for
the pick of the market he sells all
121zc cigars for 10c each. and carries
all of the various shapes and sizes OF
every standard brand. He also sells
the nickel cigars. such as Owls, Re-
nowns, Cremos. etc, at seven for a
quarter.
His drug stores where these cigars
are sold are on Twelfth and Washing
ton and on Seventh and Broadway
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-29
Health and Beauty Hints
BY MRS. MAE MARTIN

A s.: You have my sympathy. Z
can imagine how embarrassed you feel
Wdlsr Wnen you tnihk people are looking at
delatone to remove those wild hafrss
l nave never known 1t TO fail. Just
mix little of the powder with a little
wafer so as TO make a paste. Apply
TO the surface from which you wish to
remove the hairs. let remain two or
three minutes. then wipe on the paste
and wash the skin Thoroughly with
warm water. DelatOne is rather ex-
pensive. and your druggist will charge
a. dollar for one ounce. but II is uoucb
cheaper than electrOlysis. Repeat the
application Of delatone II the hairs
should return. They will be tbfnner
and lighter each time until they fnaIIv
go Tor good, Mix the paste fresh for
Mrs. j.: Very few OF the so called
egg shampoos" contain eggs in anv
eggs is rather difficult and anussv''
Undertaking Why don't you use plain
caninrox? Then your shampoo will be
head will be absolutely clean. and vorr
nair viii be beautifully soft and plfanf
Just dissolve teaspoonful OF canthrox
IN IN a cup or not water. pour little on
with any other shampoo; then rinse
your scalp and hair in the clean warm
creamy lather. cIeanses thorouehIv re
moves dandrun and relieves itching II
VII not Iade the hair, make II dry or
brittle, or cause il to streak fka
some soaps do. After a canthrox shan.
poo. your hair dries quickly. and it Is
nuny and bright, so that you can dress
IL quickly and neatly
e.: Yes, know whatthe sun and
wind have been doing to YOUR come
piex1on- Use this beauty lotion and
you won't be so discouraged: Dissolve
Tour ounces OF spurmax in a haIf-ninf
or not water. add two teaspoons,.ls eS
glycerin and let cool Apply to tba
race. neck and fOrearms with the palm
or the hand. rubbing gently until drv
Spurmax refreshes. cools and whffe1s
the skin. 1t removes freckles. tan drv-
ness, sallowness. chapping and crack
ing OF the skin due to heat. wind or
weather. Use IL daily instead OF face
powder. Use IL freely; II won't rub oef
or show like powder.
Mrs. X. c.: You should begin talxiDv
good, safe, flesh reducing remedy a.
once, as the tendency is for one to take
on extra flesh during the winter
months By dissolving four ounces ~
parnotts in Z pints hot water and
taking a tablespoonful before eacb
meal, you will remove your excess
flesh rapidly without any IN effects a,n.5S
have more shapely figure. This rem
edy is harmless and has proven a won
derful source of relief to many. rl7a,1xr
ladies' who were troubled with over
fatness,
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-29
WAY is CLEARING
FOR GREATER CITY
General Committee Chooses Spe.
Cial Commission TO Work on
Necessary Legislation

Definite steps to prepare the way for
the consolidation Of the bay cities into
greater San Francisco were taken
yesterday when the Greater San Fran
cisco committee met and appointed a
special commission to determine what
legislative enactments, wiz be neces-
sary to carry out the proposed exten-
sion Of the city selimits.
The general committee is enthusias-
Tie over the proposal to have the 1915
canal celebration commemorate the
birth Of the greater San Francisco. The
time for the move is regarded as aus
picious in view Of the united manner
IN which the state is supporting this
citEs claims for the big fair.
~ arren Olney, chairman of the gen.
eral committee, said that some scheme
70 enable consolidation on the borough
plan would be submitted at the coming
session Of the legislature To hasten
the work the general committees ,,a
powered Olney 70 create special COM
mission This is made up Of:
Warren Olney. chairman George II Nastlck
Edw. r. Treadwell Charles \ Wheeler
i. 4 Wolfe Gavin NcNsb
-alen y. ~ rlght Beverly l. Hodghead
u ), webb John +. Davis
Sufus IL Lindley ". B. BOsley
Gsrret " McEnerney A H. Elliot
-lsseEn fsothchlid Robert T DerIin
a e Freeman William Thomas
John :. Partridge
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-29
CLARK SPENCE APPOINTED
TO COUNCIL OF ALAMEDA

ALAMEDA, Nov. 2S.-Clark Spence. a
prominent resident of this city, has ac-
cepted the appointment as member Of
the city council, made by Mayor w. H.
'Noy Spence, whose home is at 1881
Weber street, has had the acceptance
of the appointment under consideration
for several days. He is in business in
San Francisco.
Spence will succeed Councilman
Sumner Crosby, whose resignation
takes effect January 1, 1911. Crosby
resigned to take up his duties as as
semblyman from the forty-seventh dis
trict, to which he was recently elected.
Crosby's term does not efd for two
years from next April, and Spence will
serve during this period.
The new councilman is a trustee in
the Alameda Elks' lodge.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-29
CLASS Mates NOW
TO BE LIFE MATES
Laura Lee Bransford and Albert
Lee Clark Are Uniyer=
sity Graduates

BERKELEY, Nov. IS. - College
friends OF Miss Laura Lee Bransford
and Albert Lee Clark both members of
the class of 1907 of the university, were
pleasantly surprised by the announce
ment OF the engagement at an after
noon tea in the bride elects home in
Red Bluff. No date has been set for
the wedding.
Miss Bransford is the daughter of
Mayor Walter Lee Bransford of Red
Bluff and is well known here. She is
a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority,
as well as the Prytanean honor society
of the upper class women.
Clark is a member Of the Psi Upsi-
Ion fraternity and is a resident of San
Francisco. He spent. the weekend at
Red Bluff and Friday evening was ten
dered a reception by the bride elect.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-29
ODD FELLOWS WILL
GIVE GRAND BALL
Attractive Literary Program Is
Planned With Dance

OAKLAND, Nov. 2S.-All arrange
ments have been completed for the
annual grand ball to be given by Can
ton Oakland No. Il, Patriarchs Militant.
Of the Independent Order of odd Eel
lows, at Porter hall Nineteenth and
Grove streets, Tuesday night. An at
tractive literary program has been ar
ranged for, in addition to the dancing
program.
The committees in charge are:
Executive-Captain I. Borenzen. chairman:
Lieutenant \. ". Shoberg treasurer: Post CTn.
tain Samuels. secretary; Lieutenant W 4
Sturgeon, Ensign J. l. BundOck
Floor-Manager Captain L. Lorenzen: assist.
ant floor manager. Chevalier J. s. Bleckledge.
Frank Arena. A. NJ. Russell, J. C Hjtcbcock
J. A. c. Dellauries. III. LOrenzen J. H. Holster
H. Z. Bray, q. ". Reiner.
Reception-COloneI G. H. Weaver C. S Mar
TN. Major ). j. Force. Major George Kirk
S.e-or F. 3 Ogden. Major 6. s Naismitb'
Major J. c. Stout. Captain George Burtchseil
Captain Sam Samrels. Captain Gus Price len
tenant D. Cornelius. Chevalier J. Fisch
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-29

L. E. H.: I don't quite understand
what you mean when you say you do
nc not want TO & resort to aTti1GiaI means al
have no reasonable objection to using
a good quinine hair tonic to stop your
hair from coming out. | will give you
perfectly natural way. for 1t clears the
scalp pores, siren gthens ana gives new
life to the hair roots because the way
is cleared for healthy growth. Get
from your druggist one ounce Of quin-
Zoin, dissolve it in One-half pint Of al
cohol, then add one-half pint Of water.
Rub this tonic into the scalp two or
three times a week. and II will prevent
forming of scale and dandruff and stop
your hair from falling out 1t is just
fine for excessively oily hair. 1t re-
freshens and invigorateS the scalp.
livens up dull and brittle hair, restores
natural color and encourages long,
thick. abundant and glossy growth.
P. c.: In your quest for beauty you
could use all the complexion powders.
creams and lotions on the market. but
beeutifui beg Mili compIexion as long as Xnu xou
are troubled with Indigestion. poor ap-
petite and a sluggish liver. What you
really need Is a good, cleansing. system
appetite and clear up your skin Of
those pimples, sores and liver blotches
Take before each meal a tablespoonful
of a tonic made by dissolving one-half
cup of sugar and one ounce kardene in
one-half pint alcohol, then adding
enough hot water TO make a quart.
This is an inexpensive tonic that has
done wonders for many of my friends
in restoring them to good health and
good looks.
A. E.: Yes. eye glasses give any girl
the appearance Of being older than she
really is. Do not wear them until you
must. Get an ounce of crystoS from
your druggist, take IL home and dis
solve it in pint of water. and you
will have an eye tonic that will relieve
redness, soreness and Inflammation.
Drop one or two drops in each eye
whenever your eyes feel tired. weak or
sore This tonic strengthens weak
sight and makes the eyes clear and
bright
Patience Your complexion will be-
come clear, pure and refined=the ad-
miration Of all who see you, or know
you-only when you give II the atten-
tion it deserves. Massaging with al
mozoin cream jelly is the best black
head remover and open pore cure I
know, so get from your druggist one
ounce of a1mozoin, dissolve il in a half
pint of cold water, add two teaspoon
fuls OF ylycerin, stir well and let stand
over night. Use this daily for Inassag-
ing and as face cream. The sim
plicity of this safe treatment and the
speed with which ii clears the COM
plexion of blackheads, roughness. red
ness, ETC.. are almost beyond belief
Almozoin makes the flesh firm and fair
and the skin soft and satiny.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-29
MAN WANTED ON YEAR
OLD CHARGE ARRESTED
w. E. Rudell Captured by Con-
stable Lane

OAKLAND, Nov. 2S.-W E. Rudell,
formerly of Oakland. but lately a resi-
dent of Emigrant Gap, Placer county,
was arrested today by Constable NJ II.
Lane upon a charge of felony embezzle-
ment brought by c. P. Mccarthy of AL
varado. Mccarthy asked for Rudelrs
arrest more than a year ago. alleging
that Rudell had taken unfair advanta ge
in securing property belonging to him
Lane made a trip to Placer county, but
says that Rudell, who lived in a cabin
overlooking the county road, saw him
first, and disappeared. Rudell was
locked up in the county jail
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-29
ECZEMA CURE
WORTH LIFE ITSELF

To all who are suffering from Ec-
zema and other skin. diseases it is
WORTH LIFE ITSELF to know that
simple wash of Oil of Wintergreen
Thymol, and other carefully compound
ed ingredients gives instant and posi-
tive relief to that awful burning itch.
You know that unless you do get re-
lief from that torturing agony, life is
not worth living.
wonderful Eczema wash today. 1t is
called the D. D. d. Prescription. The
very first drops Will give you absolute
and instant relief. They will show you
that life is worth while, for your suf-
fering ceases with the very first appli-
cation, and you feel that in D. d. D.
Prescription you have at last found a.
cure At any rate, you know you have
instant relief The Owl Drug Co.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-29
PHYSICIAN ASKS FOR
POORHOUSE CORPSES

OAKLAND, Nov. 2s.-Permission to
use the bodies of INDECENT persons who
die at the, county infirmary was re-
ouested today of the board of super
visors by DR.. Earl H. Daggett, who de-
clared that he wanted them for scien-
ti1c purposes. His request was con-
tanned in a communication to the SUPER
visors, which was ordered fled No ac-
tion was taken on IT.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-29
SORORITY MAIDENS
ARE GOING ABROAD
Parents and Daughter Will
Start for Old Country
Shortly

BERKELEY, Nov. 2S.-Miss Helen
and Miss Evelyn Bancroft. prominent
college girls and widely known So
cially, will make tour of Europe of
several months. They will accompany
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harlow P.
Bancroft of Oakland. and the party
will leave In a few weeks.
Both Miss Helen and Miss Evelyn
Bancroft are members of the Alpha
Omicron Pf sorority. They are promi-
nent in university and class affairs.
Miss Helen is a graduate and her
sister is not registered in college this
term. Mrs. Bancroft has been patron
ess of the Saturday night club on a
number of occasions.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-29
BERKELEY TO MEET
OAKLAND'S DEMAND
College City Will Pay More for
Garbage Hauling

OAKLAND, Nov. 28.-J. w. Nelson,
secretary of the board of public works.
has received from the Berkeley council
a written agreement to pay $500 a
month as the college towns pro rata
for the maintenance of the garbage
boat which hauIs the refuse of Oakland
and Berkeley to sea. Berkeley had been
paying $400. Investigation showed
that the payment did not equal the
cost to this city, which has the con-
tract with the owners of the boat
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-29
SPARK FROM SWITCH
SETS FIRE TO SHOP

OAKLAND, Nov. 2s.-The Star mat
tress factory at Thirty y-second and Ade-
line streets was damaged by fire to the
extent of 81, 900 this afternoon. Work
men in the shop discovered the blaze,
which broke out in the interior. A
spark thrown from defective electric
switch, is supposed to have ignited a
pile of material when one of the en-
pIoyes turned on the light. The build
ing, of corrugated iron, was gutted.