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m lisaDibropeLj THE MERRY, MERRY YULETIDE

All, yes. this is it, thto yuleti.le. when the cheerful giver hikes tothe savings bank to yank out his roll to find that what he put in dur-ing the twelvemonth agone won't square half his little list. Ah, theseare the days which are long on good will but mighty short on peace.

? -W4ip4 TvUiJUanta Claus bring Fran-cos? A nice new do',l thatdan-cos? Well. I guess not. not for Frances. She wants a 50-poundbear fillede with excelsior, and it has to be several sizes larger thantthe girl's next door, or she won't play. Little Willie wants a $t:>near-automobile, and the fact that his dad drives a teaem at $12.50 aweek doesn't have any boaoring upon bis ambition to make believe,and darn the expense. Sometimes they don't got it, and deaer oldSanta is fast coaming the reputation of a four (lusher,

This Is also thte time of year when everybody amasses what incalmer moments one regards justiy as Junk. Anything that is useless,

os long as it is decorated with holly berries, is eagerly bought up fora Christmas present, possibly upon the reasonable hunch that thereceipient hasn't already got something like it if he can help it. Askme. what has become of the mustaCh cup of yesteryear, and the flagvase? Huh? Silently and surreptitiously slipped into the ash barrel.In a few years from n.'w you can buy up the Christmas gift of todayat a Salvation Army rummage sale, unused and dust flecked.

. The average Christmas is always good for a January 1 trial bal-ance showing presents receivable about 25 per cent of tbe presentspayable.

TAILOR DREAMS OF RICH GOLDMINE; GOES OUT AND FINDS IT

DENVER, Dec. IT.?O. O. John-eon, tailor, saw in a dream onenight not long ago great riches forhim. Now his vision of a gold minehas come true. Johnson, taiior, 13

now Johnson, gold mine owner.Johnson plied his trade in a mod-

est way here. He prospered mod-erately. In his business he has al-ways sought to be fair with all theworld and to treat his fellow manrightly. Thus is he popular. Hismodest little fortune will now bespent in developing his mine andbuying property in its vicinity. Hisfriends, also, will back his venture.

It was n July that Johnson

dreamed of a spot in the mountain!which, when totuchod with prospec-tor's pick and spade, would bring

forth gol:l for him. He says he

awakened his good wife and toldher of his dream. "George, can webelieve it is so?" she asked him.

son and friends are still buying

property near his claim. He willname bis mine "Dream mine."

Johnson, keeping his secret, vis-ited the spot not many miles fromthis city and quietly bought up theland. Then he put men to workprospecting. These workmenbrought up from the earth gold ore.The prospecting continues. John-

MINING WEALTHIS APPRECIATED

A well known local stock brokersaid recently that the people of theEast were gradunly waking up tothe fact that tho mines of theCoeur d'Aiene district are likely to

prove a most profitable investment.A couple of years ago. said thebroker, the average Eastern busi-ness man would not talk to youabout Idaho or Nevada miningstocks. The wonderful returnsfrom Nevada mines and properties

in other states have opened theeyees of the most conservative in-

vestors with the result that moneyhas flowed in a golden stream intothe camps of the West.

The Spokane Press ts the only

penny paper in tho Inland Empire.

In the Name of Sense,that good common sense

of which all of us have a

share, how can you continueto buy ordinary soda crackers,stale and dusty as they must

be, when for you can get

Uneeda Biscuitfresh from the oven, protectedfrom dirt by a package thevery beauty of which makesyou hungry.

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Who Said "Beautiful" Snow?

MATRIMONIALSUNBEAM

BY CYNTHIIA GREY.Have you heard of the matrimon-

ial sunbeam?It has been discovered quietly

shining in tlie Central West.In tlie city of Denver there

lives a man 90 years old. His wifeis but a few months younger. Theyrecently celebrated their 65th wed-ding anniversary. Their friendswent to their celebration to lookthem over. They said they hadlived happily all that time, andtheey looked it.

A few friends, noting the brightlight in his eyes and the love lusterin hers, stayed after other guestshad gone, hoping to discover thesecret of G5 years of wedded bliss.

At last the aged couple gave up

the secret. They were happy,hcaelthy and contented becausethey had always lived the cheerfullife.

It is a wonder more of us havenot adopted the cheerful life, for itIs true, isn't it, that when cheerlingers by your fireside nothing

goes wrong?If the sunshine of cheer break-

fasts at our house the day is prettycertain to go right.

If cheer stays until lunch timethe whole world seems bright.

If cheer dines with us the day

ends in peace.Cheer is the matrimonial sun-

beam, and the aged couple with 65yeaers of experience assert that itis the only beaem in the world.

So hail to the matrimonial sun-beam, the cheer that makes glad

the heart, causing it to sing; thatmakes warm the home, causing ittot radiate happiness; that keeps

alive in the hearts of husband and

wife for 65 long years the love thatblessed them in the days of theiryouth!

TO BUDGE BUDGEBOISE. Idaho, Dec. 17?The Mor-

mon fight in the last campaign is

to be continued in court in an ef-fort tot oust Judge Alfred Budge,

of the Fifth district. Suit to dis-qualify Budge and declare a va-cancy in the office has beenbrought on the ground that Budge

is a Mormon and as a believer inpolygamy i s not entitled under the

constitution to vote or hold office.Budge is not accused of polygamy

personally, but it is charged thathe has gone through the "celestialmarriage" ceremony.

DAHLEN FUNERALThe funeral of W. H. Dahlen, the

electrician found deead in the pit

at the Schade brewery, willhe heldtomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clockfrom the undertaking parlors of

Smith & Co. Interment will be InGreenwood cemetery. Deceased is

survivecd by a widow, who lives at

?5207 Pine st.

TO PICK OUT MAYORThe Civic Improvement club will

tako up this evening the discus-

sion of "What kind of a man shouldbe mayor" at All Saints' cathedral.Supper will he served by the

women of the congregation at 6:30.Addresses will be made by J. M.Comstock, J. C. Barline and Coun-

cilman Estep.

CORPORATION SUPPLIES

We outfit corporations complete.

Seals, stamps, stockbooks. etc.Spokane Stamp Works, 518 Firstay., opposite Hotel Spokane. **?

"SHOSHONE FLYER" LEAVESAT 8 A. M.

The Coeur d'Aiene Electric train,

connecting with steamer Idaho for

Wallace and surrounding points,

now leaves Spokane Terminal.Main and Lincoln, at C o'clock. ?

Third Baseman Welsh, of theDayton team, went to the rescueof a woman who had lost her hatin South Bend one day last sum-mer. The woman was carrying a

HElt PETS GRABBED HIM.

bird cage in one hand and leadinga bulldog with the other. A big,ugly, green parrot was in the cageand It keep up an incessant chatter.A gust of wind tore the woman'shat from her head and Welsh res-cued it from the street after a gal-lant sprint. He returned tbe hatto the woman, who asked him tohold the 'bird cago and dog whileshe adjusted the skypiece.

"Sure," said Welsh, taking thebird cage in his left hand andstooping to pat the dog on the headwith his right.

As he leaned over the parrotscreamed, "Polly wants a cracker,"and bit Welsh on the forefinger tillthe blood came.

Welsh gave a sudden jerk andthe dog nipped his leg.

Hurling the cage at the dog,

Welsh began dancing a jig andkissing the bleeding spot on hisfinger.

WASHINGTON, D. C, Dec. tfr-|The first public appearance of Com- jnander Peary sinco his return Ifrom his arctic explorations wasmade in Washington under theauspices Ol the Nil'onal Geo-

graphis society on Hue. 15, when a j

SPOKANE PRESS, MOMMY, DECEMBER 17,1906.

LETS DISTRESSED WOMENASSIST THEMSELVES NOW

The woman turned upon Welshand gave him the most artistictongue lashing he ever listened to.The bird w as screaming in its cage,the dog had bolted down the streetand Welsh was doing his jigstepwhen the woman turned her vialsof wrath loose.

"There was only one thing todo," said Welsh afterward, "andthat was to run for it, and run Idid. I don't know whether thewoman ever recovered her dog,and I don't care. I am sorry Ican't remember some of the thingsshe said to me. I would like to re-peat them to tlie umpires.'

EVERYBODY DANCEThe seventh anniversary hall

given by the bakers' and confec-tioners' union will be held Jan. 26at the Masonic temple.

The waiters' union will give theirannual ball at Elks' temple Dec. 31.

MISSIONARY MEETING.

E. D. Soper, of New York, organ-izer of the Young People's Mission-ary society, who is touring theWest will appeaer Thursday nightat the Vincent M. E. church,where he will explain bis work andorganize a branch of the organiza-tion.

FUNERAL TOMORROW.The funeral of Ruth Adeleno

j Strand'berg, who died Saturday atE9IS Highland ay., will be heldfrom the residence at 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon. The dato is thotenth anniversary of her birth.

"Of course, you were in many ofthe galleries while you wereabroad."

"Not much," paid the IndignantPittsburg millionaire. "I alwaysget the best, I do, no matter whatit costs. I sat downstairs every

time."

Tho Press is the only penny pa-per in the Inland Empire. ?

GREAT HONOR FOR COMMANDER PEARY

Now photograph of Commander Peary, taken since his return tothis country, by Staff Photographer Ooncourt. Pearp's face shows thehardships he underwent in reaching "Farthest North."

great banquet was given him at theWiliard hotel.

The occasion was a notable one.Commander Peary was presentedwith the society's gold medal, thehighest honor It has to bestow, and

I tasted by all the most distinguish-ed people h) the capital.

69 YEARS OFMARRIED LIFE

INDEPENDENCE, Mo., Dec. 17.?Mr. and Mrs. Green Bedford, ofthis city, hold tlie record for longmarried life. They were joined inwedlock June 6, 1537, in Harrisoncounty, Ky., more than 69 yearsago. In December, ISG6, they movedto Missouri and have lived hereever since.

Mr. Bedford is now past 90. Hiswife is two years his junior. Bothare native Kentuckians and bothare the last of a family of 11 chil-dren.

Unlike most men of such greatage Mr. Bedford is quite active.Every spring he makes a gardenfrom which his home is supplied

MR. AND MRS. GREENBEDFORD

with vegetables the greater part ofthe year,

Mrs. Bedford has been a cripplefor 30 years. She spends most ofher time piecing quilts and knit-ting.

The couple has seven children, 16grandchildren and 12 great grand-child ren.

Secretary Taft deeclares thisgovernment has bought no airship.And it might as well be understoodthat it probably won't buy one un-less it can carry the secretary.

Christmas (Neck-

wear to YourHeart's contentat wentworiirs

The beauty of thesesparkling, shimmery silkswill do any pair of dulleyes a world of good.Above illustration Is anexact reproduction of oneof the new styled four-ln-hand scarps, just receivedby express. Price $1.50.Other qualities from 50cto $3.50.

Special AllThis WeeKNew, Christmas, 75c

French four-ln-hand Cra-vats on sale at, ecah,

65c or 2 for$1.25

Four the limit to eachpurchaser.

One of these wouldmake the most particularman happy.

Spokane's Greatest Men's

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709 RIVERSIDE AYE.

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$11.95MEN'S HATS, WORTH $3.50, GOING AT

$2.25A FINE LINE OF UMBRELLAS AT OOST.

Not a piece of old stock in the bunch; allnew; just arrived from the factories. Now isthe time you need the stuff. Take advantageof this opportunity.

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HILLYARD15.00 a month Invested tn a Hillyard lot will glvo

you a property worth double next year what you paidfor It. Hillyard Is growing. Property values are goingup. You can make money now. Large lots close In,with water aud street grade, $100 and $150 each; $10cash and $5 a mouth.

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Crown and Westfall Streets, Hillyard. Phone 6238.

A Fine Free LuncKIS A HOT ONE

A Gas Range Does the Business

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CARLOADS OF

Wines at Durkin'sPer Gallon.

Port |1.00, |l,|S, $1.50, $2.00Sherry $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $2.00Angelica $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $2.00Muscatel $1.00, IMB, |i-GO, $2.00Tokay $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $2.00Claret 75c. $1.00, $1.25Zinfandel $1.00, $1.25Burgundy $1.00, $1.25, $1.50White Port $1.50, $2.00

PHONE 731 FREE DELIVERY.

Two Stores?l2l Howard Street, and Durkin'sCorner and Sprague Avenue.