Spokane Chronicle from Spokane, Washington • 9

you HE MAY NOT TRY SPOKANE Edward Shields Has Another Circuit of Theat- ers Now. IN SMALLER TOWNS Doubts Expressed as to His Entering Business Here. Bigns see mto indicate that since the theater men have decided to build local new houses in this city at once Edtwo ward Shields, who has been planning to a vaudeville house here, has decided open leave Spokane alone, and he is at to present engegade in forming a new theatrical eireuit for eastern Oregon and southern Washington. He has already made arrangements for houses In The Dalles, Pendleton, Baker City, La Grande, Walla Walla and Sumpit is announced, and will send his ter. show over the road this week.

frat It is reported that these towns can not support a show for seven days every week, and so Manager Shields has made arrangements to make short stands instead of long engagementa. For instance, The Dalles and Pendleton will divide one week; Walla another. and Sumpter one Baker City Four nights and La Grande two nights will account for the third week, thus givins performers three weeks on the road from the time they leave Portland until they get to the end of the circuit. This circuit will be operated in connection with the Edison circuit, which has houses in Tacoma, Seattle, Victoria, Vancouver and many towns in WashIngton and British Columbia. EXTEND THE WEISER ROAD According to a.

Welser, (Idaho) dispatch In the Butte Miner "from a reliable source it is learned that arrangements are completed for the extending of the Pacife Idaho Northern railroad, that runs from this Council, to the Seven Devils and the Meadows. Work will probably not commence until spring. the season is too far advanced to do anything this winter. The people of this section bave heard 80 many reports of a reported extension that they had begun to belleve nothing they heard regarding It. but this comes from a source that can not be disregarded.

Lewis A. Hall, prealdent of the P. I. N. railroad, arrived this afternoon from New York to take up the matter." DESERTED HER AFTER TWO DAYS Mary C.

Altmeyer was given decree of divorce from Nicholas Altmeyer in Judge Kennan's court today on default. The complaint in the case, which was filed today by Crow Williams, attorneys for the plaintiff, alleges that the couple were married at Manning, Iowa, March 24, 1902. and that on March 26, just two days later, the defendant left the plaintiff and has not since lived with her: also that he has falled for more than a year to support her. The defendant in the case failed to appear in court and his whereabouts are unknown. CHRISTMAS SALE.

On December 4 and 5 the ladles of the First Presbyterian church will hold Christmas sale at a place yet to be xe lected In this elty. The sale will be held somewhere in the business portion of the city, it is stated. COTTON MILLS CLOSED. DENVER. Nov.

The Overland cotton mills have been closed down because of the lack of coal. This is the first large Institution in Denver to close becatise of the strike. Four hundred persons are thrown out of employment. NAMED AS POSTMASTER. WASHINGTON, Nov.

11. -Among the nominations sent to the senate was Vetla Vetlas, to be postmaster at Valu, Hawall. TACOMA STRIKE STILL GOES ON Labor Commissioner Blackman Says His Efforts, Extending Over Two Weeks, Have Failed. TACOMA. Nov.

10. -The contractors and representatives of the unions involved in the the building trades strike in this city devoted nearly 24 hours in an effort but failed. to reach an understanuing. Having exhausted every means available in his capacity as state labor commissioner without success, Mr. Blackman states hat he will retire from the field as mediator and duties.

return to his other "As the contractors and unions both appear to be set in their attitude and there appearing to be no possible chance of a settlement. will retire from the scene of said Mr. Blackman, "and remain in the background until such time as I may be notified to return the and negotiationsthat shall bring continue struggle to a successful termination. "I have devoted in the two weeks an endeavor to 'settle the strike, but my efforts have been unsuccessful. I also offered the contractors arbitration been cording to the state law, but this has able think that every honordeclined.

means has been resorted to in an effort to adjust the now nothing dispute and there 18 cAn else to be done so far see. The committee from the unions requested the contractors to meet having In been mass meeting. the question unions not that the unions might raised destre to accept the action of the declined as final. but the contractors committee to do this." it The following the unions are now strike: Carpenters, painters, Involved ete, metal plasterers, building labor and sheet unions workers. It 19 claimed by the now in the are that the electrical workers ranks of the strikers.

YAKIMA CITIZENS' TICKET. NORTH YAKIMA, mass Nov. following meeting of citizens tonight the Frank WAS nominated: Mayor, ticket Rossley; clerk. H. B.

Doust; atR. torney, Donovan; William health Thompson; officer, treasurer, councilman at large, Frank Dr. P. Clemmer: Frank: 1. First 0.

ward, Harry Moran, Keek. short term; Second long ward, term; G. C. Case: Third ward, A. N.

Short. in the Divorce Mill. Who was courted young fellow There a charmer called named Lil; Phil, Then followed, A of course, So suit for divorce, Ha ace la courting her stillhe hint Ite is certainly courting her -Milwaukee at Sentinel. THE EVENING CHRONICLE, SPOKANE, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1903. 9 For Any Magazine Published send your subscriptions to us now; we save you time, trouble and expense.

Give your subscriptions to our magazine man. Do it now. John W. Graham Co. Interior Finish BASH AND DOORS of all kinds.

Work turned out with emelenay and dispatch at the most reasonable prices. THE SAWMILL PHOENIX PHONE MAIN 441. KRUM THE DRUGGIST SPRAGUE AND MILL TEL. MAIN 37. I use no cheap catchpenny devices to get your trade, selling you A article for 21c, and charging you 26c for 10e article.

I sell no goods at cost, but give good goods at reasonable prices. FREE DELIVERY. CALL. ME UP. RESCENTE STORE 8:30 Store a.

m. to Hours: 6 p. m. Men's Umlaundered White Shirts Regular 60c Ones. Tomorrow, Friday and Saturday, 49c.

A white shirt sale that should interest every man who reads about it. Shirts that have been manufactured for us, embodying more real value than any shirt sold at the price. The bosom, cuff bands and collar band are made of all linen; the body is made of New York Mills muslin. They are double stitched and have reinforced buttonholes. We can fit all men wearing shirts to 17 neckband.

See display in Riverside window. For 3 days, beginning tomorrow SOROSIS WATERPROOF SHOES A SEASONABLE SUGGESTION A great many ladies dislike wearing rubbers Why buy footwear made of adulterated rubor overshoes. Sorosis comes to their rescue ber when you can buy pure gum rubbers that and provides shoes that are as near waterproof as shoemakers have been able to make. We are guaranteed to you to be perfect? We have have the Sorosis waterproof shoes made of vis- the "American" brand of rubbers for ladies, colized box calf and extra quality imported children and boys, every pair of which is guarenamel, with heavy waterproof extension soles, anteed pure gum, and are stamped so on the and with low heels, for easy walking, and are bottom of the rubber. "The Crescent" stands sold for the regular Sorosis price $3.50 behind the guarantee.

A Silk Waist Sale Thursday--for one day only--an assortment of silk waists which sell at $6.75 to $10.00 will be sold for $5.75 Peau de soie and taffeta silk, all colors and made in a variety of styles; tucked, plaited and lace trimmed. All sizes. For Thursday only $5.75 A Few Special Offerings in Our Boys' Department for Thursday Boys' dark colored flannelette waists; box Boys' winter caps with pulldowns, in dark plaited front and back; soft collar and patent gray, brown and green mixtures; all sizes from waistband. Thursday 6 1-8 to 7, and about 10 dozen in the lot. The Ages 4 to 10 years.

price to start them will be ..25 Boys' wool sweaters, large, roll collars, in Small boys' reefer overcoats, in dark navy three colors--royal and red, red and green, and blue and dark green cheviots; velvet collars; red and blue. We have a large shipment of some have brass buttons. This is an opportuthese sweaters, that we bought less than usual, nity that should not be missed, with overcoat SO instead of asking you $1.25, the price Thurs- days upon us. The coats in this lot are cheap day will be $1.00 at $2.00 and $2.50. Thursday All sizes in all colors, from 24 to 34.

Ages 3 to 8. Great of Reduction Fleeced Back Wrappers Children's Fleeced SleepThursday we will place on sale a quantity of our ling Garments SPECIAL, $2.50 wrappers ALL .50 for $1.75 They're of good quality We have just received a shipment of chiltwilled flannelette; colors dren's sleeping garments. They were late in blue, red, gray, with neat coming, and in order to start rapid selling, we stripes and figures; sepwaist trim- will not hold them at regular prices, but include arate lining; med with braid or em- all sizes at a uniform price which is fully a broidery; deep flounce, third less than ordinary. They are soft fleeced, with 2 inch hem; all are made with feet, and come in sizes 2, 4, 6, 8 seams felled; made in a and Regular selling price 75c. We will manner to bear The Cresclose the lot, any size, at cent guarantee; all sizes: 406 Ca $2.50 quality $1.75 On sale in underwear department, main floor, Knitted Golf Gloves BLANKET BATH We have provided a generous stock of golf gloves for cold weather wear.

Those who have ROBES ever worn golf gloves will tell you that they are comfortable, warm, easily put on and off, and One of our attractions for the fall and winare the most suitable gloves for winter. ter is a collection of bath robes, made of imWomen's golf gloves, plain or fancy, from ported blankets, in a vairety of designs, mostly to 75c. broken plaids; full length; deep collar; garment Children's golf gloves, plain or fancy, from edged with satin ribbon; silk cord girdle at to 50c. waist; 34 to 42 inches ARMOUR'S EXTRACT OF BEEF DEMONSTRATION. All this week we will serve delicious dishes prepared with Armour's Extract of Beef.

Second floor, opposite elevator. Free, with our compliments. If in the store tomorrow avail yourselves of this chance. We will serve tomorrow Armour's Asparox and Armour's Tomato Bouillon. SIX CHILDREN BESIDE HIM Prisoner's Family Came and Heard Page Arraigned.

H. J. Page, the alleged partner of "Sugar" Smith, WAS arraigned in the superior court this morning on the charge of breaking Into a Northern Pacific way car stealing a quantity of cheese, whisky and other articles. He was given the statutory time to plead. Seated beside him in the courtroom were his wife and six little children, ranging from a babe in arms to A boy about 10 years of age.

The party attracted considerable attention. Page 18 said to be a pedier by profession and is alleged to belong to a gang who have been in the habit of breaking into freightears, stealing freight and then peddling it out through the county. 17 Patti: "Yes, I have returned to say farewell for the last time." SAYS AUTOMOBILES ARE NOT PRACTICAL Too Many Cabs Called for Those Who Started in Horseless Carriages. M. O'Shea of the Spokane Cab company has provided his establishment with a palace coach for pallbearers.

The vehicle was received from the factory of the United States Carriage company of Chicago on Monday last. It Is an elaborately arranged affair, being the best carriage of the kind now in Spokane, it is stated. It will carry eight persons. "Since you purchased the best, why didn't you go a bit farther and get an automobile carriage?" Mr. O'Shea was asked.

"There la nothing practical about an he replied emphatically. "Quite frequently we have a call to bring some one back to town who has been taking an automobile ride and had their machine break down. How would it seem to halt a funeral procession till a cab could arrive to carry the pallbearers on to the grave? It's a cinch, though, that whenever autos come to be used generally for such purposes, I'll in style." WAS IT HIS FAULT? Detective McDonald arrested John Hernickle at Hillyard last evening upon advices received from Pocatello. Hernickle was placed in the city jail to await the officers from that place. According to the statement received here Hernickle is a railroad engineer who was Indicted for criminal carelessness in causing a freight collision on the Oregon Short Line near Pocatello on September 19 last.

Hernickle'8 story is that he had been workIng only about two months when the Accident occurred, and that one dark night his engine bumped into a caboose in which a drover was riding, and as a result the man was killed, but the coroner'8 jury exonerated the engineer from blame because there were no lights. on the caboose. ROUSED BY REVIVALS. The old fashioned revival services being conducted at the First Methodist church are stated to be increasing in attendance and interest nightly. Last evening five young men came forward to unite with the church, making 16 for the two nights this week.

The services will continue each evening this week till Friday and will close with a consecration service. 'Chis evening Dr. Lambert will take for his. tople, "The Prodigal Son and His Brother." A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend these meetings. RETIRED CAPITALIST DEAD.

ALAMEDA, Nov. death Is announced of Edward Thomas Ledyard, retired capitalist, at the age of 92 years. Death was due to general weakness Incidental to advanced age. The deceased was born in Road, Wiltshire, England, and when a young man emigrated to Canada. Twenty-four years ago he came to Alameda and took up his residence there.

He leaves five children, L. T. Ledyard of Toronto, G. L. Ledyard of Gault, Canada; Dr.

W. E. and Mrs. George Frier of this city and John S. Ledyard of Berkeley, The Chronicle printa today's news today, NOT A USEFUL HUSBAND.

Elizabeth A. Kegan, by Sullivan, Nuzum Nuzum, her attorneys, asks the superior court to separate her legally from her spouse, Frederick W. Kegan, to whom she was married in Maine in 1891. She alleges in her complaint that for the last two years she has been obliged to provide her own support and she would prefer to do so without being attached to a husband who fails as a provider. PALLIUM OF ARCHBISHOP QUIGLEY HAS ARRIVED But the Public Investiture Will Not Occur Till the First Week in December.

NEW YORK, Nov. special messenger from Rome here with the pallium of Archbishop Quigley of Chicago. It wiil be given informally into the care of the archbishop this week, but the public investiture will not occur until the first week in December. About 50 and priests of this province are arranging to attend the investiture. Archbishop Farley will be in the party as well as Bishop Colton of Buffalo.

Cardinal Gibbons probably will officiate at the investiture, and it is believed that Archbishop Farley will be the celebrant of the solemn pontifical high mass. PETRIFIED MAN MADE OF PORTLAND CEMENT Purchasers Want to Recover the $3500 They Paid for the Alleged Phenomenon. "Pristine ASHEVILLE. Petrified N. Phenomenon Nov.

The company" of Asheville, which is composed of well known business men of this city, has filed suit in Justice Waddell'g court to recover $3500, the sum paid for a "petrifled man" alleged to have be been found on land of A. W. Sutton of Henderson county. The find was brought to Asheville last April exhibition purposes by Mr. Sutton.

Local capitalists, believing that the "phenomenon" would prove a moneymaker, organized a stock combought the petrification. Recently some of the stockholders became doubtful of the genuineness of the petrifled one and as a result it is now alleged that the "phenomenon" is not a petrifed man, but is composed only of Portland cement. GOELER TOOK TIME. In the criminal department of the superfor court this morning William Goeler was arraigned on an information charging him with criminal assault on Dara Edith Cornelia Ballou on September 26. The defendant was given the statutory to plead.

Goeler was bound over to time, superior court on Monday, his nail being fixed at $15.000. Today his attorney, Alex H. Gregg, asked the court to fix a cash bond, but the matter was postponed. BIDS FOR THE HIGH BRIDGE. Bids for building the high Hangman creek bridge will be received by the board of public works until December 3, and will be opened at 2 o'clock on that date.

AGAINST GUESSING CONCERN. LINCOLN, Nov. 11. Attorney General Prout has rendered an opinion against the St. Louis Fair Guessing company, a Hastings, concern, and upon his advice the state banking board has refused to permit the company to transact business.

The opinion 19 SO sweeping a8 to cover all guessing cerns operating upon this plan. MEETING OLD FRIENDS. Big Sam Hutchinson, who at one time Was an officer on the city police force, conspicuous figure on the street yesterday, Mr. Hutchinson is an extremely tall man and stood head and shoulders above most of the people passing along Riverside about 5 o'clock last evening. His headquarters are at Lind, Wash.

GOLD FOR IMPORT. NEW YORK, Nov. 11. Gold to the amount of $800,000 was today engaged in London for import to the National City bank. The National City bank has engaged $500,000 additional gold abroad.

Startling Evidence. Fresh testimony in great quantity 19 constantly coming In. declaring Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds to be unequaled. A recent expression from T.

J. McFarland of Bentorville, serves example. He writes: "I had bronchitis for three years and doctored all the time without, being Then I began taking Dr. King's New Discovery, and few bottles wholly cured me." Equally effective in curIng all Lung and Throat troubles, Consumption, Pneumonia and Guaranteed by all druggists. Trial bottles free, regular sizes 50c and $1.00.

Free Lunch For the Ladies Served daily at our store in the Ridpath block. Stop in while shopping and refresh yourselves at our expense. Bill of Fare Biscuits with McLaren's cheese, coffee, pure cream (Chase Sanborn's)-therefore it's perfect coffee. Andersen Bros. The Pure Food Grocery, 511 Sprague.

Tel. 143. Ridpath Blk. are Shoe boo 121 GREAT SAMPLE SHOE SALE 200 pair Men's Sample Shoes, in lace and 84 pairs ladies' felt, plush, velvet and quilted Blucher styles, patent colt and ideal kid, en- satin, fur trimmed Juliets, French and comamel, box calf and vici kid, heavy and light mon sense heels, hand turned soles, worth soles, 1903 styles; $3.50, $4.00 and $5.00 values, on sale on sale at, per $2.45 Misses' and children's button and lace school Men's Sample Working Shoes, buckle, lace and fine dress shoes, with the low heel or and congress, worth up to $2.50, on sale at, spring heels, worth up to on sale, per per pair $1.45 pair $1.50 200 pairs Ladies' Fine Dress an 1 Street Children's button and lace shoes, black and Shoes, light hand turn and heavy extension fancy colors, all samples worth up to soles, Cuban and opera heels, new toes, patent 011 sale coltskin, vici kid, velour and box calf, regular price, on sale. $2.45 Boys' and youths' heavy knockabout and working shoes, warranted all solid leather.

184 ladies' fine vici kid, enamel and box cali They are worth $2.00, but they are samples and shoes, patent leather and kid tips, regular price up to on sale. $1.95 on sale, per pair. $1.25 148 pair ladies' plain and fancy slippers and Men's first quality rubbers, worth 75c, on oxfords, full French, Cuban and opera heels, sale, per pair worth on $1.25 Men's warm shoes, with felt, leather and Men's sample slippers, in leather, velvet and rubber soles, some leather foxed uppers and beaver felt, all styles, worth on sale, per some all felt; they are all sample pairs, and pair on sale, per pair. $1.95.