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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-16
CHRISTMAS IS COMING
LOAN SHARK is HERE

fully easy matter. The loan shark
is on the job. spring. summer,
autumn and winter, employing
mtehods that are usually far too
subtle to be called shark-like.
In the summer time he urges YOU
by letter and advertisement. ben
efficient and subiimely Altruistic in
tone, to permit him to help you
take that vacation you want SO
much but cannot afford. He Is a
sort OF universal fairy godmother,
eager, kuickly, Quietly and conf
dentially. to assume your burdens
and appease your longings for ev-
erything you lack the ready cash
to obtain.
Now We have winter ana tAe hol-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-16
CHARTER

Final action was taken last
night by the city council in the
matter of setting a date for the
charter election, which date
was changed from December 27
to December 20.
Bids we're received by the
city council for printing 10000
capies Of the charter, the bids
varying from 5000 to $271. The
matter of awarding the con-
tract was referred to the
finance committee.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-16
AGAINST
FRANCHISE

People Of Byrne's addition have
entered protest against granting
franchise for "Y" track at the
present terminus of the Division
street line, at Rowe avenue, unless
the company agrees to extend its
line a half mile farther north, to
Byrne's addition.
1t is proposed by the Washington
Water Power Co. to locate "Y"
tracks at the ends of all of it's lines
in order to enable it to turn its
cars. instead of reversing end for
end as at present. When the "Ys"
are installed it Is proposed to in
augurate pay as you enter plan
of collecting fares.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-16

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-Miss
l.. V. Violet Houk's chief aim in
life has been to be a worthy son
of a worthy sire" 1t has not al
ways been easy, in view of the fact
that she is wondrously fair, with
mass Of the most beautiful hair
that any society woman~has ever
boasted in New York, Washington,
Paris, or the other capitals where
Miss Houk is famous.
Her father was Leonidas G.
Houk, for 20 years congressman
from Tennessee. He was so dis
appointed that no son was born
to him that he named his daugh-
ter IL. c." after his own initials.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-16

idays with us. The price on tur-
key and fixin's promises to fade an
previous records for altitude and
the shop windows are as beautiful
and alluring as they always are at
this season. There is much long
ing in may hearts. There are
many fingefs scraping in weil-nigh
empty pockets minor-keyed ac-
compartment to these longings.
Unpaid bills are hanging inches
deep on hooks In many homes and
thoughts of holiday cheer, memo
ries perhaps OF good times in more
prosperous years. q hollow and fu-
tile occupation.
The wife must do without that
N Continued On Page Five.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-16

but @the people and The Press
broke the slate.
AS part of the Pratt t-Pugh deal
of the Pughs, as chief Of police.
The Pughs were to support H. b.
Merritt for congress and Pratt for
mayor next spring, while Pratt was
to throw the whole force of the city
administration behind the Pughs
on election day. Pratt is said to
have gone to his chief foreman &c
the city hall and urged them to go
through for the Pughs, particularly
for Fred. He even tried to sQuelch
his secretary, MIR. Jesseph, when
he found the latter was backing
Wiley.
John L. Wiley now knows the
whole deal.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-16
CLARK MAY
WANT TO GO
(By United Press Leased Wire.)

10y United Press Leased Wire.)
HELENA, Mont, Nov. ia
democrat will succeed Senator
Thomas Fl. Carter, republican, in
the next United States senate. The
official canvass of doubtful coun-
ties has been completed, and the
tie between the democrats and re.
publicans on joint ballot was brok-
en- by a net gain of two votes by
the democrats.
While former Senator Clark, who
is in Los Angeles, gave out an in.
terview to the effect that he would
not be candidate for Carter's
toga, it is the general impression
here that he will be found on the
lists when the legislature meets to
elect senator.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-16

The Washington children where
SIZE was ffAisad. called her Elsie, .
but in Rage she used to cry, "My
name isn't Elsie. It's l.. c."
miss Houk spent year on the
stage in "The Crossing" with John
Blair Then she left the stage and
wrote book on Washington life
entitled "The Girl in Question. 1t
was something of an audacious
book, and it's descriptions of Wash
ington social and high life created
sensation.
I'm woman, but l can't be an
idle woman she says. IF l were
my fathers son / know / would
never be idle"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-16
AMERICAN BATTLESHlPS
ON THE THAMES RIVER

e was veritable triumphal pro-
cession, the land batteries and the
warships off the big dock yard
towns of Shoeburyness, Sheerness
and Chatham exchanging a con.
tinuous fussilade of salutes with tn
@ American vessels. Official visit
iting was the order of the day and
after the more important Ameri.
can officers had landed to officially
announce their arrival, the Ameri.
can marines were kept busy escort
ing and saluting British "admirals,
superintendent Of dock yards"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-16
ORGANIZED LABOR APPRECIATES
WINNING POLICE FIGHT /

Spokane. WASH, Nov. 15 1910
Whereas, In the Investigation the Elliott charges re-
Gently had before the city which was
the finding by the city council that there
investigation
Captain Sullivan and Officers Downey Hogan be sus
pended pending such grand Jury Investigation; and,
Whereas, in such findings the taken action
in accord with the demands Of the Spokane
Labor Council last spring;
Whereas the most ably fearessy
by Attorney r. c. Robertson; therefore be II
Resolved, That Spokane Sectional Central Labor Council
herewith extends its thanks to all assisted
in the presenting Of this arriving the fndnos
made, and particularly desires q
the work of the Spokane = G.
Robertson. J. r, MOREORD. seeretarv (
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-16
Mayor Pratt's Gray Wolues'

John Sullivan not being prosecuted but prosecuted he
permitted gambling
because he did gambling permitted immoral
take money"
That's
Ptuu wall yet heard from the Pratt city hall
not never has been pursued kind faks
AND EVIDENCE AND MOREOVER THESE WOLVES
CONSCIENCE JUSTICE AND
TRAIL OF
When
Continues
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-16

though the country should go over.
whelmingly liberal at the approach
ing elections. 1t is believed that
he awaits word from leaders of
thv conservatives and assurances
that they will support him in his
refusal.
The king arrived from Sandring-
ham this morning.
Al serious aspect was given af-
fairs today when Lord Lansdowne
announced that he would request
the government to introduce imme-
diately in parliament bill provid.
ing for the deprival of the veto
power in the house of lords. This
action would seriously hamper the
liberals.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-16
Night Bulletins

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, Seattle Wash Nov ia
total eclipse of the visible
nesday evening. 1t will begin at 3 m.
OLYMPIA, Wash. Nov 16-Anoher O the
Northern freight wreck Chatteroy
will be held
commission 1t said evidence
blame men, in
stead Conductor Keith
Hded.
ST LOUIS Mo- Nov 16Utimate domination of the American
Federation of Labor by the socialists predicted
Hayes leader the socialists
here
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-16

LONDON, Nov. 16.-The third
division of the American battleship
fleet. consisting OF the battleships
Georgia, Rhode Island, Nebraska
and Virginia, arrived off Gravesen
d today. and cast anchor farther up
the Thames than an American wa
r vessel ever before had ventured,
Gravesend fluttered with flag
In honor of the occasion, and
Londoners fastened down the Ina
mes to get good look at the visi-
tors. The run up from the Nor
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-16
REFUSES
TO RETURN HOME

TULA, Russia. Nov. 16.-Dis-
patches today state that Count Leo
Tolstoi still refuses to return to his
home. He has been visited by his
wife, who pleaded in vain with him
to abandon his idea of leaving
home. Tolstoi's ailment is dag
nosed as creeping inflammation Of
the legs. His fever was reported
decreasing and he appeared nor
NAL.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-16
WAGE EARNER's OCTOPUS
REACHES OUT TENTACLES
AGAlN-OPEN SEASON FOR
SHARkS-WATCH OUT FOR
THEM.

Most vultures and beasts of prey
find the picking fattest amid DESC
lation and misery. Likewise the
loan shark. But he is clever
beast and has learned that he can
Xeb his maw crammed the year
around by adroitly stalking his vic
Tins ut times when season. tradi-
tlon and environment SO act upon
the impulses ami desires OF human
ity as TO make the capture q pitt
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-16

SALEM, Ore, Nov. 16.-James
M. Martin. pioneer BUSINESS man,
one of the promoters of the Salem
Water company, and assistant city
engineer of this city, died this
merning at his home here. He
served on the election board in his
ward until Thursday, when he col
laDsod from oyerwork.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-16
SECOND FLOWER SHOW.

The second annual flower show
of the Spokane Floral Co. will be
held at the store of the company
Friday and Saturday of this week.
The display will consist of season
able flowers and table decorations.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-16

Senator Dick Hutchinson will
place the name of Miles Poindexter
in nomination at the election or
United States senator by the legis.
lature in January. Prior to the
convening of the legislature, Sen
ator Hutchinson will take n trip to
old Mexico.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-16
DONOVAN WEDS.

LAWRENCE, Mass, Nov. 16.-
Patrick Donovan, manager of the
BoNNon American league baseball
team, was married here today to
Miss Theresa Maloney of Boston.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-16
SIX DEATHS FROM DRINK

Six deaths have peen re- I
ported to the board of health 4
already this month, resulting 4
from alcoholism. This Is an 4
unusually large number for
that length of time. The usual
number of deaths from this
cause is three to four per I
} month.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-09-17
Dentistry.

DIR. W. T. Cain over Merchants and
Miners National bank.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-09-17

FOR SALE, by bond or lease or will
make a straight lease to reliable par
ties of the Black Lion Consolidated
Gold Mining & Tunnel Co , property
located on Ute Creek, five miles up
Chicago Creek from Idaho Springs,
consis ting of FIVE patented claims.
This property has been heavy pro-
ducer, operations ceased on account of
water, but is now thoroughly drained
by the Burns Moore Tunnel, which tun-
mel cuts the main lead at depth of
over 1900 (thirteen hundred) feet, and
this property can be worked either
through the Burns Moore Tunnel or
10y shaft. For Full Particulars ad-
dress Hon. VIM. McEniry, Rock Island,
III. At
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-09-17

Teething children have more or less
diarrhoea, which can be controlled by
giviving Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy. All that is
necessary is to give the prescribed dose
after each operation of the bowels
more than natural and then castor
oil to cleanse the system 1t is safe
and sure. Sold by J. ]. Sherwin.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-09-17
Special Aviation Meet at Pueblo State
Fair. S<ptembes y to "a.

Special Aviation Meet at Pueblo State
Fair, September - to "a.
During the State Fair at Pueblo, Mr.
Hilliard Bochio, of st. Louis, will offer
flights such as only the worlds leading
aviators are capable Of making. Mr..
Bochio recently made some wonderful
flights in Los Angeles and has contrac-
ted with the directors of the fair to du-
plicate his feats in Pueblo during the
fair
A special rate of one fare for the
round trip will be made via the Colora-
do & Southern from all points in the
state. Tickets on sale September 19,
20, %, and "a, with return limit until
September 26th.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-09-17
and Exposition At Don.
ver Sept. 3 to ~

For the third annual Colorado In
terstats Fair and Exposition to be
held at Denver. September 8 to II in
elusive, the Colorado & Southern will
make rate of ons-fars for the round
trip from all points and tickets will be
on sale September 3. 4, 6, 8, 10, Il and
Ia. Final limit Sept. 18th 1910.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-09-17

Not minute should be lost when a
child shows symptoms OF Group
Chamberlain Cough Remedy given as
soon as the child becomes hoarse, or
even after the croupy cough appears.
will prevent the attack. Sold by j.
J. Sherwin
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-09-17

Don't waste your money buying
plasters when you can get bottle OF
Chamberlain Liniment for twenty
five cents. A piece of flannel dam
pened with this lininent is superior
to any plaster for lame back, pains in
the side and chest and much cheaper
Sold by J. j. Sherwin.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-09-17

Telephone or write today for full par
ticulars wherereby you can save Sl00
the price of good Piano. The Dar-
ow Music Co. 14th St, Denver
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-09-17
National Irrigation Con.
dress at Pueblo Sept. &c
to 50

A rate of one fare for the round trip
will be made from all points via the
Colorado and Southern. Tickets will
be on sale September "a, 25 and 26
Final limit October 3rd 1910.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-09-17

The Colorado Sunshine is fine seed
and Havana sc Cigar.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-09-17

Fall Millinery opening &C Miss Maud
Tuesday and Wednesday, September,
18th and 14th. All cordially invi-
ted 1t.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-09-17
n. A. ELLIOTT,
The Leading Druggist

Next Saturday evening the ladies So
ciety of the Swedish Luth. church will
Stenman. A cordial welcome is ex-
tended to all.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-09-17

Patronize home industry and smoke
an Bl Destino 10e Cigar.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-09-17
Colo. State Fair At Pueblo
Sept. 10 to -

One fare for the round trip from all
points via the Colorado and Southern
Tickets on sale Sept. 10, 20, Y. and
"a. Final limit Sept. 26
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-09-17
The Evergreen Market

A. NJ. Howard, Manager. Choice
cuts of Meats at very lowest prices.
Your patronage solicited.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-09-17

New fresh Millinery just received al
the Economy Store.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-09-17
4 t Pictures Free.

These beautiful reproductions from
che original drawings by Will Crete can
be secured without advertising, suita-
bic for framing.
One picture can be selected with pur-
chases amounting to Five Dollars cssh
merchandise only-soda fountain sales
excluded.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-31
BOY SCOUTS OPEN
NEW HEADQUARTERS
THIS ORGANIZATION HAS No con
NICTION WITH THE HEARST
MOVEMENT.

NEW YORK Dec. 31.---James T..
West, Of Washington, has been APP
pointed executive secretary at the Boy
Scouts of America and viii open new
national headquarters IN the Fitth
Avenue building. New York. on Jan
uArx :. West. an attorney has served
for several Years, as secretary at the
Washington Playground Association,
aud organized and carried out the
White House conference on depend
emit children during the administra-
tsof az President Roosevelt
The first annual meeting Of the Ma
tionaI Council of the Eov Scouts Of
America VIII he held in Washington
ON February IL
Recent newspaper reports of the
trouble existing between ths American
Hoy Scouts and its founder, William
Randolph HEARST, have been mssun-
derstood hg many, owing 10 tho STINT
Iarity ~ names, The Boy Scouts of
America has no connection with the
Hearst movement, having been or
ganized first and now having nearly
500. 600 mem berg.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-31
PASSION PLAY TONIGHT
NJ TIL RAILROAD Y. NJ. C. A.

This beautiful production In moving
pictures Viii De given a. the Raiiroa0
i. III. &. \. tins evening IN conncc-
ten with a watch night services.
Promptly at $50 the service Will opc2s
with a section 81 these beautiful pt's-s
lures followed with addresses by Cove
eraor William Hodges Mann. State
Secretary $. 4. Aekley, Fl, .. Williams
International secretary Of Y. M. G. A..
and other prominent men. At mtd-s
night Or. T.. Clay LILY Will bring =
message out Of the old year into the
new.
The Passion Play win also be repr0-s
duced Sunday afternoon at 3 O'Clock 1t
the nons meeting. followed with an
address by Mr. Acktey. This meets
ing for men only. There viii be no
charge Tor the two above mentioned
meetings.
On Monday January 2. the Passion
Play VIII be exhibited three times At
the following hours: 10 A. NJ and Z
and $50 p AZ There will be n chargo
Of 10 cents for grown people and !
cents for children Mt these Monday
exhibitions.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-31
CONNECTS AT WORK
ON THE PUBLIC ROADS

,s'pet.al 10 The Richmond NirsinisnJ
CHASE CITY, VA Dec S1~-Aoout
tofls conHtefs from the state .persiten
ti89 are working on public roads
around this town They are making
good progress sar the winter season
siN or more miles of road eeraSed. hills
9votded ANA road-bed changed When au
Improvement IL possible
ffne 'nustg made his escape last
Week after aonnins the clothing of the
guard Ills capture Is practically SURE.
us . neere, like a mule, VIII ai@as )
ga back II whore he MAS raised
THE citizens Furnished al their camp
al substantial Christmas dinner fpr the
eonplcts
A week Is always observed In this
section tor Christmas aud work ceases.
So far very auiat and ne fights, tires er
arui1lss.
Tie post office shows decided in
eroase la business aver Previous years.
Postmaster iiespev and n!s assistants
discharge their duties with commend
able efficiency. eeart@sy and satisfac-
t3oH,
The sales al leaf tobacco will begin
asaiu January I'd and the uaual rush
for that month is expected. But little
dark tobacco has vet been marketed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-31
EXPECTS 400 TEAMS
Of WOOD CHOPPERS
LiNGTR1 LOOKS FOR BIG ENTRY
LIST At ST. LOUIS BOWLING
TOURNEY.

CHICAGO, Dee. 2i-~aJoe Langtry.
secretary OF the American Bowling as
saeiatiou. IN opening the annual Chi
Dago city Tournament. predicted the 1T.
Louis \. +. G.. meeting would be u
red letter affair, and said that he ex-
peeted al entry list ~ wei. over 400
teams Already he had received - en-
tries, some of them coming from
Nashville. Tenn. Topeka, Kas. CO.
lumbus Neb.. and other points which
never before had been represented in
an A. Is. Z. tournament. He had had
correspondence with teams in Van
eoaser and Los Angeles. St Louis
ann ~ issonri expected tn enter 100
teams. and Chicago and other Illinois
towns were counted on for nearly 100,
Frank Pasdelaup. another speaker,
In referring to the scheme OF iudi-
Hidual membership which win he in
trodgced at the coming session of the
congress. said
Tho scheme - be introduced al
81 IsaHis may lac good enough for
some towns, but here in Chicago, with
eiat, memberships in our leagues. the
game has gone steadily forward. and
IS far as this city fa concerned there
IS ne need Of change from the pres
mt plan of club M mberships,
Entries for st. Louis Will close an
january Il The prize list will reach
S5a.ueG Il l. expected
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-31
|R. CALlsCH RAPs
sN0BB|sH CUSTOM
NAYS DIsCRiMIN xTION AGAINST
JEW ~ RELIGIOUS RATHER
THAN INDIVIDUAL.
IOEB AFFAIRS HIS THEME
pEPLOREs FACT THAT SIMILAR
vef
CONDITIONS PREVAIL RIGHT
HERE N RICHMOND.

Declaring that social discrimination
against the Jew Is religious rather than
personal or individual. DIR, f.. y. Cal
fasch rabbi OF Beth Ahaba synagogue,
n discussing the recent hlackballing OF
William Loeb. Jr.. by tho Union League
Club. of New York, because II the pre-
sniling belief tnat he WIS jew. Fri
day night raped modern day snopo-
cracy in unmistakable terms,
Incidentally, he said, Il might state
that we have this same sort nf snob-
pcracy in Richmond"
Dir. Caiisch said in part
II shall not stop tn make argument
with this species OF social folly. not
merely because obedience 10 the Biblf-
cal injunction TO answer fool ac-
rording to his folly. iesr he become wise
In his own eyes is here impossible Tor
The reason that those who are guilty
nj this folly are not an'enahle to arSa-
ments of justice, fairness or reason,
but because mine own self~respect VIII
not permit. I readily admit that So
rial Affiliations are Il matter of per-
Sonal feeling If congeniaiity and of
tncontestabie choice. II IL an infubi-
table right that person should con-
troll his own social companionship. jus;
as he has the right IL invite 10 his
house whom he will aud shut out whom
he WILL and none can say him nay.
Insulting and Unjust.
But precisely here IL the rub. II IL
lust here that We Jews feel and re-
sent the insult and the injustice done
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-31
CHEERFUL CHRISTMAS CHAT
FROM CHILHOWlE

Especial ia The Richmond Nirginian-f
CTILHoNIE. VA. Dec. 81 .-~ Mr.. and
Mrs Q. A. Eiler are visiting Mrs. E4ler'a
father iA Johnson City. Tenn.
Misses Lucille Rutland and Lillian
Fry ;re at horne for he holidays aud
win return uext week To Sullius Col
legged in Briston To resume their studies
ar. II. i. Benhant AZ Santa Claus.
distributed manr gifts To many homes
on Christmas I've.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Cole have re-
turned from "A trip to California and
points Of Interest In the West
Mrs. Keen White is quite sick At her
home near town,
Miss Aaa Sanders has returned from
Clifton Forge. where she was called
last week by the death Of her sister,
Airs. Frank Staley
Mrs Hunter riSof.. al Elizabethton,
Tenn has returned 10 her home. after
n visit to relatives here,
Mr.. John W. preston. Jr.. gave q
bachelor dinner on Christmas EVE at
his home. Lynsitlr. where he entertain
Ell a number az his bachelor friends.