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FOUR CHILDREN BURNED FI'LTON. Ky residence of John Oreen. a merchant, was burned today. His 4 children, of ages ranging from 1 lo If), were burned to death. Neighbors rescued the father, mother and 2 other children.

LITTLE SOLDIER FUN Detective Brlley was thinking seriously about 7:30 o'clock Saturday Blghl Of going home when be saw a man in plain clothes go up to a Fort Wright sergeant and fell him with a blow to the chin. Brlley ran to the fallen one's assistance and heard him remark. "He's a soldier!" Then Brlley started after the soldier and ran down Front ay. lo the Brook saloon, all the while railing to him to halt. But the solflier wouldn't halt worth a cem.

The detective pulled his gun and fired into the air. But the soldier had been under fire befoie and paid not the slightest heed to his pursuer. Biiley fire at the moon again, but without effect on the soldier's ileetfootedness. By this time a great crowd was in full cry behind the soldier and the detective, after bowling over several in his attempts to gain on bis prey, gave up the job In disgust. He returned to the Owl drug store, where the sergeant had gone, tout the latter was not there.

The police could not learn the names of either soldier or sergeant. DISPLAY OF STOCKING VERY SHOCKING "Perfectly shocking!" with that Introduction. Mrs. Lundeen, a lead- Ing spiritualist, complained to Chief of Police Waller this morning about the "hosiery" display in the of the Blakeley Co. on Riverside ay.

It seems that this company displays goods in a somewhat realistic manner so that said public may see how they Is, how they fit a pair of piaster of jiaris legs placed in the window iv a high kick pose. It is the' pose which bas worried Mrs. Lundeen end others. Mrs. H.

McFJroy accompanied Mrs. Lundeen to the chief's office this morning and added her complaint. Chief Waller said: "I have not seen this display complained about, but shall huestigate it KILS COWBOy LOVER LF.WISTON. April H. F.

Moulton. father of a 14 year old gill who was courted by Hurt Kineher.a cowboy, killed Kincher yesterday in a duel on the ranch. Kincher emptied a C-sbooter at the lancher. who replied with a rifle. Jones Lovejoy NEW LOCATIOM Empire State Building We are now prepared to seive our customers with neatness and dispatch.

DEVELOPING AND FINISHING, CAMERAS, KODAKS. SOUVENIR POSTALS. GeneralElectricalContractors EMPIRE ELECTRIC CO. ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES AND FIXTURES 218 Pet Street, Spokane. PhonCi There Are More Pure Whiskies coming to Dm kin's and going cut again than all the other houses combined in Spokane Quality at a fair price is rushing his business.

Two Howard Street, and Durkin's Corner and Sprague Avenue. WHERE BLAME RESTS That the better class of'rltizens who claim to be on the right side and yet find no time to give municipal affairs are to blame when civic conditions become bad. is the argument made by Lusk In a letter to The Press today. Mr. Lusk is a candidate for city treasurer on the republican ticket.

He estimates that there is a bigger percentage of the better class in Spokane than in most cities. holds that law enforcement will be an easy matter if this class will do its duty as citizens. Mr. Lusk believes that city should receive interest on all public money deposited in banks. GOSSIP CAUSES SUICIDE BRANDON.

Wis. April hat. supposed to be that of the missing John H. Shepard, was found Saturday night floating on Mud lake, and it is thought that he became despondent from indignities inflicted by the neighborhood and sought relief in the muddy water. Shepard came here from Oklahoma with his wife and 4 babies a short time ago.

but he met With little sympathy from his neighbors, who whispered that he bad negro blood In his veins. The family Is destitute. UNIFORM CASE APPEALED NEWPORT. L. April Fred Buenzel.

chief yeoman of the United States navy, will make an apeal to the United States supreme court from Judge Wm. H. flweetland's decision Justifying Buenzel's expulsion from a dance hall in this city, when in uniform. Navy officials in general are taking a hand in the matter and an appeal fund, to Which President Roosevelt has contributed, has been raised. INSANE FROM OVERWORK NEW YORK.

Aprii Qimmel, who tried to commit suicide after arrest, died early this morning. The family at his bedside attributed his downfall to insanity from overwork. NEW NECKWEAR High stiff collars, with natty, equally stiff cravats, are the proper throat finish to washable blouses at the present moment. Ruohings and plain collars with a seeming magic have vanished from view. The col- lars ate much embroidered, and to be absolutely correct the bow must be of material that will launder.

(1) French handwark is seen in this embroidered edge, the collar being of a fine The tie is of fine lawn, having a border of graduated dots In delicate pink. (2) The supplementary pleated front does service on various blouses. This deep collar is of hear) linen, while the bow is a perky one of organdie. (3) Eyelet embroidery Is the feature of this Fer of collar, cuffs and bow. The latter Is a tiny slipper affair of bebe blue satin, held in place by a bar pin.

LOGGER DROWNED MOSCOW, Idaho. April 22 Verne Smith, age 20 years, whose parents' live In Independence, was accidentally drowned while working on logs at the sawmill Saturday night. Aft having deliberated since Saturday noon the Jury drawn for the iiial of Charles Cove upon a charge of criminal assault, were unable fo agree at (J o'clock last night and were discharged by Judge Kennan. The case occupied the I major par: of las' week. MEXICO'S DREADED VOLCANO PREPARING FOR PELEE BLAST Sreclal Correspondence to The Press MEXICO CITY.

April following the violent earthquake of last week, is waiting in a frenzy of terror to see what the volcano of Co It ma win do. Like a grim outpost of the infernal regions it has terrorized southtin Mexico for half a century. It spcms always on the verge of a terrible out like that of Mont Pelee. Residents of the earthquake wrecked cities of Chllpanclngo, Chilapa and Tixtla are cursing this firetopped monster to the west. Belief Is general hero that water finding its way through fissures from the nearby ocean Btlrs up the volcano.

People are asking if tlie awful force creatf'ii from a sudden inrush of water into the heated crater found its vein in the destroying earth shocks al this point. The peak of Colima is 18,000 feet, high. For 50 years it has vomited smoke. Ah me and ashes. Ashes fall inn miles away, In the Immediate danger zone are prosperous sugar and coffee plantations.

There are also several thriving cities. The people are panicstricken, believing that worse is to come. Homes are being abandoned. Hilltops are turned Into refugee camps. The people are praying.

Ine present volcano is really the secondary crater of old Colima, which is seven miles away and tow- MUST SHIRT WAIST GO? MODIST SAYS "YES" BY ELIZABETH A. C. WHITE Dressmakers" Protective Association of America The shirt waist must go! That is the decree of the makers of fashion, and. however unwilling: the women of America will receive this mandate, they must eventually accede. American women perhaps, more than any other class in the world, have enjoyed for years the comforts of the shirt wuist.

but if we are to maintain our position as among the best dressed women of the world we must sacrifice comfort to style and substitute for the shirt waist the new combination bodice of wool and cotton fabrics, made in bolero fashion with a jumper of white underneath. With the half empire gowns which go with these new waists a boned lining is indispensable. The substitute garment will be found to be a little heavier, perhaps, than the shirt waist, but this must be figured as against comfort and for style. C. P.

TRAINS MOVING CRANBROOK, April Freight traffic easth and west over the Crows Nest system was resumed yesterday by orders of the Canadian Pacific, and 2 big shipments ot coal from the Nanalmo colliers will be brought in via Calgary. It is believed that before this supply is exhausted a settlement will have been reached. HE WANTED TO DIE While crazed with drink last evening Tom Davles tried to jump off the st. bridge. His friends prevented him after a struggle.

Hut he was persistent and the police were called. At headquarters when asked why he tried to take bis own life Davies said it was because he was crazy. SHAKESPEARE WAS BASE BALL FAN! Thou canst not hit it! Hit it! Hit ii! (i.ovc Labor Lost). I will so root. (Richard II).

Ho will steal, sir. (All's Wei That Ends Weill. Let the world slide. (Taming 01 the Shrew). I have Killed a fly.

(Titus An dronicus I. Pardon me if I speak like a cap tain. (Timon ef Alliens). I would give a thousand pound: If I could run as fast as thoi canst. (K.

Henry IV). The play. I remember, pleasei not the million. (Hamlet). They cannot sit at ease on th' old bench.

(Romeo and Juliet), Upon such sacrifices tlie god themselves throw (X Lear). Our foreratners nail no omer books but the score and the tally (K. Henry VI). Whom right and wrong have chosen as umpire. (Love's I.abo Lost).

Pitchers have ears. (Taming of ihe Shrew). A bit! A very palpable hit! (Hamlet). That one error fills him with faults, (Two Gentlemen of Verona They will steal anything! (K. Henry V).

What sign is it? (Love's Labor Lest). The word is "Pitch." (K. Henry VI. Highly beloved second. (Comedy of Errors).

'Tis a plate of rare device line). I would not give my part in this spoi for a pension of tho land (Twelfth Night). SPOKANE PRESS, MONDAY, APRIL 22,1907. A VIEW OF THE VOLCANO COLIMA. TAKEN FROM A DISTANCE OF 25 MILES ers 14,300 feet high.

The new volcano first became active in 1851. The next serious outbreak was in 1903. All the time, however, small disturbances are going on. They occur at intervals varying from a few BY DOROTHY DALE I do not believe that American women of sense will heed the ban which Paris has put upon shirt waists. Here are 10 reasons why our shirt waist habit will remain: It is economical.

It will wash. It Is cool. Tailors the world over agree that it is the only waist properly worn with a tailored suit. It suits all figures for the thin and plain for the fat. It allows of infinite elaborate for tbe theater, simple for work or street wear.

It Is the natty complement of the indispensable American walking skirt. The housewife or office woman or athletic girl who wears the shirt waist can roll up her cuffs. It makes traveling with a suit case at home or abroad possible for a woman. The sensible American woman will never sacrifice comfort for style. LABOR LEADER MISSING CAIRO.

111.. April search is being made for P. 11. Strowhun, a general organizer for the American Federation of Labor from Murphysboro, 111. The missing man's clothing was found on the bank of the Mississippi river just below a hotel, and it is feared that while delirious Strawhun leaped into the water.

SPREAD RAILS CAUSE WRECK PASCO. April and 15, on the N. were tied up at this place till about midnight, as the result of a wreck west of Kennewick, The wreck is supposed to have been caused by spreading rails. No one was injured. BY STUART MACLEAN There doesn't seem to be any doubt that when the Stratford-onthe-Avon team went up against the Queen Elizabeth Wcst-siders, bark iv 590, Hilly Shakespeare was the original Old Man Fun from Fansville.

Just listen to him talk baseball The base is right. (Taming Of the Shrew). What an arm he has! (Coriolanus), Now you strike like the blind Much Ado). Out. I say! Macbeth I will be short.

Hamlet 1. He knows the game. (K. Henry VI I. Oh, hateful error! (Julius Caesar I.

WRITER SAYS "NO" hours to several days. The city of Colima and surrounding country has been frequently visited by earthquakes, but periods of unusual activity by the volcano and the earthquake shocks have never before occurred at the same time. WOMEN WORK FOR CANTEEN Special Correspondence to The WASHINGTON, D. April The Women's Canteen Temperance ciul) is the latest development of the movement to secure the restoration of the canteen In United States army posts. Women were largely instrumental in having the canteen abolished: now women are to light to repeal that abolishing law.

These clubs are being formed under the auspices of tlie Spanish Wat veterans, and are made up of the mothers, wives and daughters of soldiers. The movement was started at the national encampment last fall of the Spanish War veterans. Captain J. Walter Mitchell was made special officer for the work, and his wife began organizing clubs among the women. Now clubs are coming into existence all over the country.

The first club organized was that In Washington. D. C. and Mrs. Inez Seymour McConnell was elected president.

This club has frown rapidly, SANS EVERYTHING BUT JAG Panties shirtless and hatless, and girded about with nothing but a hint of dawn, a drunken man who said his name was M. H. McPartland. scared the natives about. 4 o'clock this morning.

The patrol was called and the naked man hauled to headquarters. He wasn't sober enough to tell where he was from or how he came to be minus clothing. HUGHES FOR PRESIDENT NEW YORK. April Watterson. the Louisville editor, stated yesterday that In his opinion Gov.

Hughes, of New York, will succeed Roosevelt. He deems Bryan the only democrat possibility. We Don't Handle Eastern Eggs Ranch Eggs, dozen 25c Chicken Tamale, 10c seller 5c Three Crown Raisins, lb 10c Sultana Raisins, lb 10c Muscatele Ralnslns, lb 10c Good Flour 90c Steak Salmon, 2 cans 35c Parlor Brooms 25c A 38c Coffee for 25c Ugg-o-See 10c Pure Garden Seeds, pkg 5c Burbank Potatoes $1.50 Choice Sweet Corn 10c D. Hollands worth Rathskeller Grill Finest gentleman's eating place In the city. The best of steaks and Chops, etc.

Oiens famous sauce served with all meat orders. Our merchants' lunch at can't be beat for neatness and quick service. D. A. MARSHALL, Prop.

Lincoln and First WALL PAPER PAINTS, VARNISH OILS, ETC. We are now open for business ami are prepared lo live you the best at the lowest flgire. Remeti.ber, we are in the low lent district. R. Zimmerman Phcne "002.

01715 Monroe Bits o' News Mrs. Edward W. States returned Saturday from an extended eastern trip. E. Reeson, of tlie Coeur d'Alene Pi ess.

was a Spokane visitor yesterday. George W'inship. owner of ihe Grand Forks. K. Herald, is in the city.

Mrs. C. C. Xeils. of Seattle, is visiting willi her sons in this city for a few days.

Edward VV. Stutes is considering an offer of the supeiintendeney of printing for a large New York type foundry. A belonging to J. De Force was stolen Saturday night from ihe trainmaster's office in the Northern Pacific depot. Mr.

and Mrs. Ed Skinner, of Qrand Forks, N. arrived in Spokane Saturday to make this their home. Mr. Skinner was formerly in the hotel business in Grand Forks.

James Lanaey reported to the police Saturday that 3 men held him up on Fourth ay. near Adams st. and took $25. He could give no description of them. Two men Saturday night held up George Campbell, of 602 Washington on the Washington st.

viaduct. He was relieved of $7. He gave the police a good description of the desperadoes. Prank Laboda, who rooms at the Inland hotel, told the police this morning that someone stole a watch out of bis room. He does not know when the theft occurred.

C. Johnson, a laboring man. met 2 colored women last night on Ferry st. near the river. A fewminutes later he appeared at the police station and said they "had robbed him of $5.50.

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interest required on overdue accounts. unnecessary red tape. welcome Indeed to open an account with its for anything selected from our splendid showing of ready-to-wear Spring Apparel for all the family. right, quality right, prices right. EASTERN OUTFITTING CO.

422 Sprague Avenue "Spokane's Reliable Credit House." CARLSON'S FURNITURE, HARDWARE New und second hand. We buy and sell new and second hand goods. Highest cash prices paid. 1119 First Aye. Phone 3925 Baseball Suits See VARNEY HE MAKES 'EM 175 So.

Howard St. Phone 2456. The Central FURNISHED ROOMS 5 1 -2 Howard St. Next to Traders Bank. Phone 9048 Watch Us For Watches Cents' 15 Jeweled Elgin or Waltham movement, In 20 year gold-filled case $9.55 Gents' 17 jeweled Elgin or Waltham movement In 20 year gold-filled STURGES THE JEWELER 813 Riverside Ay.

DEAD BODY FOUND IN COURT ROOM Bailiff Chester Edwards this morning caused a riot among po-1 licemen and reporters at headquarters by bursting in upon them with the announcement, "Dead body in the court room with a hole in the heart 1" There was a rush for the municipal court room. A dead body was there all right, but it was only a big tomcat. All around the room there was evidence of a desperate conflict be-1 tween cats. There was fur and i blood all over. Some of the Jail trusties armed with buckets of.

water and mops were put to work and cleaned things up before the arrival of Justice Hinkle, who since he found a litter of kittens under the judicial bench, is tired of 3 TRAINS DAILY to St. Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth and the East. NORTH COAST LIMITED ON YOUR NEXT TRIP It will please you. Every want is anticipated. Electric lighted throughout.

Standard Pullman and Pullman tourist sleeping cars. Dining car, observation car, electric lights, electric fans, card and smoking rooms, barber shop, bath room, wardrobe closets, library, and all the luxuries of a modern hotel on wheels. Call or write for a Coast Limited booklet giving complete description. Have you friends or relatives in the East who are coming West on tlie low rates this season? If so. send their names and full addresses.

Literature and full Information will be given them. Or you can deposit with any agent of this company to cover the tickets and delivery will be arranged by telegraph. Special round trip rates commencing June Ist will be in effect from all Eastern territory to this section. For any Information desired regarding rates, routes, call on or address A. D.

Charlton. C. A. Mitchell, Assistant General Passenger Agent, Gen. Agent.

N. P. Ry. 255 Morrison Portland, Oregon. Spokane.

TheO.J.SAND FURNITURE CO. Manufacturers of High Grade Office and Store Fixtures, Rowboats and Launches. Mission Furniture a Specialty. Buy of the makers at Eastern prices. Estimates given on furnishing houses.

Factory 1124 E. Sprague Aye. Phone 9047 YSTANES BIDNE, Tailors (Successor of L. Bernheimer) 910 Sprague Avenue MEDIUM AND HIGH GRADE TAILORING All garments are made in our own store and under our own special management, and are equally taken care of, regardless of price. 1312 SECOND AY.

Phone MAIN 2493 Tlie Lowest Prices. Prompt Service. Well Seasoned Fir and Tamarack. Coeur d'Alene Wood EMPIRE TAILORING CO. This is the best value that we know of.

Our head cutter, Mr. Sol Aaron is an expert at his trade and will guarantee you juat as good a fit in a suit as you would get if you paid $60. Come in and look 'em over. Lots of patterns to choose from. Just Across from the Post Office.

210 POST ST. Sol Aaron' Head Cutter and Manager. Eastern Laundry Company THE ONLY UNION LAUNDRY IN SPOKANE 916 Second Avenue Phone 21588 Business Gas Light SpoKane Falls Gas Light Co. STAMPEDE IN CHELAN CHELAN. April 22 at result ofw finding rich gold ledges on Chelan butte.

a stampede Is on. The ore is said to resemble that found In Cripple Creek. Dress Better Pay Less Suits made to order for nearly one-half the regular price. U. S.

Tailoring Co. 5 Washington St. Tel. 3320. Brineer 2 TRAINS DAILY To Omaha, Kansas City, St.

Louis and all points East and South. Best Light.

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