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BIG BUNCH OF SPARKLERS CUT FROM KING ED'S GEM THE BIG CUT DIAMOND, “CULL! AN 1." (ACTUAL SIZE), AND PHOTOGRAPH OF THE NIGHT GUARD ON DUTY IN THE VAULTS OF THE AMSTERDAM FIRM THAT CUT IT. tar Special Service.) LONDON, Dee. 16.—At last, over & year after the great Cullian dia. mond was given to King Edward as a birthday gift, November 9 last year, the stone has been success fully cut into a hundred beautiful jewels and returned to its owner in London. While the big diamond was tn the hands of Messrs. Asscher, the Am- sterdam firm that did the work for the king, ft was never unwatehed for & single instant. A day and night guard divided the duty of protecting the valuable property, each being connected with his post by time devices adjusted to give warning {mn case of any accident or neglect. The head of the firm, with & guard of 16 trusted employes, car. ted the jewel from the cutting room to the vault every night and locked the seéret door After peing scientifically divided Into three pieces the stone was fur ther cut and polished until 105 per. i te unpolished ends were produced The largest stone ts a pendeloque or drop brilliant. It is valued at over 500,000, and weighs 516% karate. Its dimensions are 2.322 by 1.791 inches. This is th largest polished diamond In the rid. ft {ig a beautiful blue white gem, Iike| all the other children of the btg/ stone, With the next stone, a/ square brilliant weighing 209 3-16} karate, it greatly surpasses in site the famo Jubliee diamond, which weighs karate Among the other diamonds are a pendeloque and a square stone of $2 and 62 karats weight size is & heart weighing 18% k t in ped brilliant then follow 9¢ sparklers, weighing 7% karate The smaller stones are to be made inte a necklace for Queen Alexandra at the king's special order, creepers BLOOD SPLASHED ROOM : : * TWO OPEN NIGHTS * AT PUBLIC MARKET.« MAY HIDE MURDER MYSTERY Mystery surrounds piste tin disappear: | ance of a penniless stranger who applied for a room at the Norman|* buying {n the daytime. The ee house, Fifth av: and Jeffer.|® market will, of course, be open . & few days ago, and pehd- | rong & satisfactory explanation the | police have arrested N. Ito, . pro prietor of the house, Y. Hirato, F. Hamano and 8. Kano, all Japanese | White men rooming at the house | Feported to the police yesterday | that a man was betog murdered in| the house. When the police responded they | found one of the rooms splashed | with blood and a pile of blood) stained bedcloth: was discovered | fm the basement. No trace could be found of the man who is sup posed to have been the victim of | assault. Lodgers state that the occupant of the blood-splashed room applied | for lodging on credit and 1 was given him. Later be was told =. to pay or get out, and it was jt he trouble wosued. BLOW FROM THUG _ MAY. CAUSE DEATH Thomas Hill of Georgetown, barn | boss for the C. P. Rollins livery, Hes at the point of death ad the result ot a murderous attack made upon him by an unknown thug yesterday | morning. Hill, who resides at the home of Mrs. Charles Doll, went to} his work, two blocks from his board ing place, about 6 o'clock yesterday morning. In about half an hour he staggered into the house, bleeding | profusely from a terrific cut in the scalp. He was ail but unconscious, and swooned immediately after ex- piaining that a ian had hit him. Doctors were called at once, and it im believed Hill tv suffering with a fractured skull. It ts belleved that he was assaulted by thugs who were sleeping in the barn and who were aroused by his entrance. EXPLOSION IN MINE (By United Press.) VIENNA’ Dee 16-Thirteen are known to be dead and many en- tombed as the result of an explosion in the Doman coal mine, near Re- sicua, today, The number of men in the mine at the time of She acci- dent t* unknown. Will Test Anti-Racing Bill, NEW ORLHANS, Dec. 16.—Ru- mors that one of the big New Or- leans tracks would make # test of the so-called Locke anti-racing bill wore confirmed last night when it was officially announced that the New Orleans Jockey club would open up today. Rings to sult all the members of | family. Wm. H. Finck, ploneer Jeweler, 816 Second ave., Seattle. *** SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY | didates at the li SRR With the exception of the two nights preceding Christ mas, the Seattle public market will not be open evenings for the hoilday shoppers, se the ® wise housewife will do her rere rer ® os usual Saturday night. * FREREEEE EERE RHE BOUILLON AGAINST THE SUBWAY PLAN Bupt. A. ¥. Roullion of the de- partroent of public utilities filed an | adverse report with the corporations committee yeaterday on the subway franchise appiled for by J. P. Ag- new. He held that the franchise did not safeguard the public interests, and suggested that he be empowered to draft « able bill Counctiman Weaver made an tn- formal report that cablegrams re- ceived from Paris and London in- jdicate that the backers of the Boody-Dudley subway franchise financially sound LAST ELECTION (By United Press.) NEW YORK, Dec, 16—The total is as follows: republican, 7. ryt 676. 6,393,182. 5 1. Chafin, prohibitionist, 241,252 Hisgen, independence, 83,1 Watson, populist, 33,471. Gillhaus, soctalistlabor, 15,421. NEW POSTMASTER office of postmaster this morning. | Postmaster Stewart stepped out |midnight last night and his & and the detatis over to P y new appointee neral work of the department sonnel of the department. PORTLAND, Ore, Dec. 16, in three feet of water toda * | hurt. Double Regrade Plant. will double |regrade in the city he contrac |the work Has Many Aliases. Claud Turn |who used a some time ago, an been Id by Captain of Detectives C | Tennant ae a crimipal with w 4 ing trial on a charge of robbery |the coast early this week still pri valle at Aberdeen and five vom 3 CUSTARD CREAM PUFFS FOR Each customer will be given ®& beautiful Calendar for Christ mas, Our goods recommend them. selves. Come and see our International Bakery Public Market, Bakery, 1219 Yesler Way. BAKERY, IND, | 4780; MAR T, L 8517, | Morris Reality Co 207-208 American Bank Bldg. $1,100 4room house on 20th, near Madison, Lot 40x120. Above price, $250 cash, Dalance $15 per month, MORRIS REALTY CO,, 207-208 American Bank Bidg, THE STONE-FISHER CO. CHRISTMAS SLIPPERS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMIL includés everything that heart co’ Hétie. tote; com knitted woot In vartcolored effects; felt alippe fortable bedroom slippers of SLIPPERS FOR MEN brown kid, Price, Tollet Supper ‘ all atves, 50¢. mirtmmed Felt Jutiets, 70¢, SO¢ and OO¢, Victor Concert following artists and organizations will Hey of | Arthur | Arthur Pryor's band od with wings, t jowels, besides a number of} » will be tempted t spe ready In the Hate worth to of subjects ts. There are} four others of various weights, and | SEN. REED LAID TO RE (By United Press.) NORTH YAKIMA, Dee. 16. —The | | funeral of Senator Walter J. Reed ‘was held this afternoon under the auapices heed ne Kaights Templar. PRICES PAID TO ™™ PRODUCERS The following purenase pied on Weatert ay tae Old ene Sete eee eeeee Neal laren fe pend ne 18 nach. hte bem: beets, $i enc: Sette iuenipe, bec sack, bare: mips, Hi sack: hothouse lettooe, cast, cabbage t-lwe per pound popular vote of the presidential can-| it national election | errors of any kind honed “SITUATIONS WANTED.” tisemente 26c for 18 words, Umes. Additional space, be per | “HELP > WANTED” AND ALL CLA! One cent @ word—Minimnurn charge 150, When chai account —_ ee t will cou! Insertions made for the price J gs when cash is i be ve counted ns as two lines. VERTISERS. Classification cannot be given after 12 o'clock dally. BALLARD AGENCY—P. Ht. Nate Lng av. nny oak | Phone, ‘AIN Jit oF FiC_eventn - Main 1060; Ind. 441. IN OFFICE TODAY George F. Russell assumed the | IFIED ADS. 20th day of January. Of 3 o'clock pm. the office passed | While Mr, Russell will inaugurate some changes, they will not affect | There will be no changes in the per- ore White Co wit river passenger steamer Dalies City, which plies between Portland and The Dalles, struck a rock and sank at Car- Wash. The pasnengers were badly frightened, but none were dina: Lucliel ste talataaling RAILWAY TIME TABLES. pany mye Grant Smith & Co. holding the Jcontract for freding | Denny Mill, mcity of their ture fy aevival , THE STONE-FIGHER CO. winh on io many varted styles and colors ood; there are plenty of willing bh made, But for all that, arrange t flexible te 00, Bix style BO¢, THe and B gyppors, in everett or Opera & SLIPPERS FOR GIRLS black or brown morrow at $¥.4 from Luela—Arthur Pryor's Or | Sdlo and quartet — quartet with orchestra Mac Band--"A Wee Bit o Pryor's band Rand—Anvil chorus fre The Auxelophone used Steven. | Sherman, Clay & Co., chief Vietor Dealers with orchestra. TWO GROUPS OF TRIMMED HATS AT ABOUT HALF Midwinter Mate. in the Northwest mad drooping brima, low crowns and ef velveta and silke ratinfy the most exacting taste rreet and the prices are #o small that even et & new one Hats worth to $12.00, for $5.00. PICTURES; IDEAL GIFTS third floor of the building there's about a thousand ready to hang on t lively and serene, marine figures, land e walls, All sorte Prot. @tevenw Dancing Guaranteed Loans. Oonrr Upatarte butlding. Will condect the. Ane Dee Dees carried ow by wi vm nome of F it Hand & Co te Mr av, Between Mons fae . We carine of canes jm unis evty, Call ter boulevard the eftice of the compa: corner of Hacond av om one hr liare to three bi ) dotiars. NB SOLNER. eahier cton, December 19, 1908 KHOLDER® MEET 2 of the company, wher of Hecond fo of th of any 6 that may be brought peers, the mesting B. SOLNER, Camb Seattle, Washington, December 10 STAR—-WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16 THE STONE FISHER CO. THE STONE-FISHER CO. ‘or Thert MEN'S $1.76 r brown kid . HOUSE SLIPPERS, The Gyroscope - but a plaything solo Holo-—"La Paloma,” Spa Carlos Francisco, with ore Duet—"Red Wing,” D Donough, with chorns and orchestra li Trovatore,” & to hold It on t Save Half on Women’s Long Coats About fifty long Ce beautifully ta ored ¢ stock Was bought at about gold-framed Pictures, Others at 25¢, B5¢, and on to B, or thereabouts, ine TW Viti, geek roams the. Ete, Ste night ' sceabee ‘Temps, ee py Las te ty fermohed Was. Telephone QA “ Apply ox eM, Wanted—A gentioman ‘Cheap to make @ quick sls, hoger on firet hill, furniture nearly Prince Meper " sores #0 ee Mek” Phone Mast 7 HOUSEKEEPING ROOM OO Two oF three furnished househerpt im and heater Phone M1426 115 | eix months. bind 418 per month fe-18) Lares furnished roving mrrricd couple. only 92.18 w ~<a Reven near Btewart, useheeping reoma $17 “ baer Christmas prose joaity Bhop, Colman Dock 16-26 FOR RENT—FLATS. $0.60—-Three-room, apartments fones, ane, Sater hen & opestel ing of the Stocuholders ot Cmion Aavings & Trust Company of tle, | serbaretion. will be held Apartmente—Houseker ae Fane 2010 Western ay WANTED TO BUY—FURNITUR sed furniture ABSTRACTORS. ara eee Booth. Nar iees y Hanford Ab: Per cahcord Abstract Oo. pace de douse, cott ns wig ete ee AUCTION BAL Basie Auction will sell Thursday, r of Bixth ay of fine and medium fur including fine t rage and art sau piano, dining rooin suite ip oak and maple. and all kin house furniture ©. MUTHER, Auctionser NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS. The gpnesl mesting of the sockheld ure Gold Mining & held on Tuesday, De the, Rowe of 4 to elect of JAB. Wher. Predident W. & BLAIN, Secret » LOST AND FOUND, ree with rings in ie known. If to lo feturned no arrest Will be made Ind On West Union oi two conterpiee Return Princess Ang hotel, reward luleing plant within. th t or thres onthe. This ie the inravotpM of trains telephone Ki Information ® Bunset, Main 2740, independ jtors have #6 months to complete Lost—-On December 10, chamole ontaining four rings Finder Mat liberally rewardes Apply 1918 wale versity st. Phone Best Bagie Auction Co 1 buy your goods fell them on com lesion other eines as may! az come before the meetin |wmail saddle horse and Address A-i8 “POR GALE—MiscRLLANEOUS, Pr tani tv won eit AND DOOR be ine | Pelle p Buy | Tellin past ” | cradie to arave; 4 ‘pajnuing yor Satintertion. gugre' i " ere’ et | Address 141 SLIPPERS FOR WOMEN | $1.50, iT: being demon year, b0c, This in stripes and blue tight and braids can offer big r aplece! | FOR - RENT — MISCELLANEOUS. od. twe-yvour tre well *. part ture, femt SAPP & 00. Life. Wide sad Yosior oay's Brox wore. or bracelets $00, AUTOMOBILES. od nereage good conde Bite! Bide ete eaapeneneeeana ATTORNEYS AT LAW. ae & Kelly tc Wesley Smith, al, eligi 1100 "Lamertoes per, husband and Jaime, iilements, "Room it Piret ee Oat, APIBBinE'® for bloyole repaire CLAIRVOYANTS, Genuine Kgyptian Palmist and | nav’ he le | tr Pee ee eee a confidence man olver on @ viotim miitied | ber of aifases. Turner is now await~ riper Be Des. 8 6 Long—To wi uf nt nme the wife of 7. Kern, The heavy storm which ran along ations, quarters, | medic le He outside that harbor bar-bound. ft vy" BA rion tat vote” & |, Dec. 15, Providence ality Se mba FUNERAL DIRECTORS. panne Ta On ar r Found--Row boat foot Day sty on ington, 16tle ns HELP WANTED—MALE. | Pops! MEN" b Pana te for, Ua Mark “Siust the woria pay. Clothing n to Join me in @ manu wm, cubital of $250.00 re 612 Johnaton Bidy., cor and University, 1 Wanted—A fow bright young mon to y food permanent position in vice, Adare: A-16, cure 8 r waghneen & Hamilton, undertakers, 2171 i 60. na, ren ady em BOARD AND ROOM. board jn priy mily tor ea. Call A. Y —t THO BWVOALY, 1909 buh. Main Oivw prive Inches “thigu and’ te gf A 3, 286 frond & | near "Tatts *Bined ‘ese MADAME Fay, Astrological clairvoyant. Don't fat) to Room 43 Hotel Biliott 1265 Thomas, ng th “Write your, name | hative born or have will tor. onportunity to the, favertoiy eaves Your Sealers ia the Northwest “HAIR GOODS. Compare, our prices with other sores for M We manutactw That buat ae —WOOD AND COAL, 6892; Ind. o51 casos fur- pattie | We coat, Wh BHONt ‘SNA mr Fu you on ooal and woud Queen Anne 161; X a2at, Cal Gu Fegerand and gprace lumber, 9 Bite! Blas ‘a 3985. To OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS. amd Goonty | _ Notional, graduate Kirkeviile wet om 0%, bac ny bens Pisher Go Hae ter, Renton © PHYSICIANS, ¢ fale Stabjes | PRINTERS. Notify the other fellow that you Have something for sale. Have a vacant room. Have lost some keepsake. Have a vacancy in your establishment, STAR WANT ADS. BRING Ask for the Want Ad. SUNSET 1050. MONEY TO LOAN wschoid furniture ptance ry lan Bontidential Cies “torme ‘aad lowest een Us riner 412-614 Merion Bide lemptner, Bar, Nowe and ox. Both phones soda, Opn. Oradyate FARMS AND ACREAGE fromt; 94 4 Fairhaver %, Mornings Ct and see the post IVE aches MBAR -4es. halt rich bettom uv and. wily hw ‘Price, aif cash. ROBERT MAM 911 Aleaea | KE for stock SUPPLIES. sre Sherry ae thin divenswn. ‘end & PRT ra Main tir ina. sete 91.490; terme | finding aed Printing eh REAL. ESTATE DEALERS. | 6-18] © cA ent © join me tn} paying business, can make hun. | dred ana tiny a ad ond SHOE DEALERS. SHOWCASES. * Khem Case Co. mig cases and nana ~SPIRITUALISTIC MEDIUM. oe Wetec BOS, er, cies ins, Resign ride. Soe: |t 2 First ped fee | deans SE RR ic Passa aoa ee eS 7 YPEWRITERS, nd ond second-hand typewrnars. 938 yoevriter Ga. te First ors |S TRANSFER COMPANIES, nena C 4 jo more, the —— ie rate Main Bunre in house, wea KORERT MALTY $ AY hea Dutiaing, One-Half-Acre Vike Bes 5) week FREE TRIP TO Why not spend your tm looking over our 1¢ fated tracts. and Beattle FARMS AND onan thew Fork La | thee offer you ¢ € OND HAND GUC CLOTHING. | nest prices for second. ieabing tu a ee tn ta“ay Yea “thie | 2216 tet Ind 9663, STORAGE. public market Kirkland, team. bu cream | Kens. farm implements, atl | me to the office and see | PINE LAND. We have a five-acre tract fust suited | rice $500 and only $50 down good ix miloh cows, young stock outtit of farm ROBERT MALTBY, 920-021 Alaska Building | Main i “4 and strawberry raising deep and ground easily IN THE COUNTRY land, handy to Seattle | 0 in cultivation, | includes wu be tee. mate $e buy at Only twenty-five minute wali navy yard Thie ie without exception {he property in the viciuity by 68 96e sitalfa end or w CITY HEAL Uncle Mas started work om Bie Nemes start neportation ners, 1008 is Main Branch ¢ Bee Goodfellow’s Yard Tracts” $125 J. Goopre. Low & SON $11 Bailey Bide. TALK WITH COLE 804 Pioneer ea future trom | improved, all tom, new six-room how Ranch, cleared gad Now nd down, N Ho ar, Bohouerman Mock. 110 Onerry | Johnson | DETECTIVE Detevtives: R in King sounty. Adi Ball fAom HOME | to LS, ke ae | tek Were is « land ad ns in awa. res quick | 000, which Includes team outbulld 00k with 5 Port Orchard, W fie porch, a 4, 160 acres, fir i about 4,ho0, ne inquire at If you want to 9 buy & farm, see Samnurl 22 Batley Duilding Me deals Mut will pay full co Two | evrner Four Taree | si A Money M ur fully situated rner, Sine of # 8 A. LAWRENCE, verican Bank vies. ° 308-807 New four-room cottage, larg@ York; $535; $100 cash. hree-room new cottage, tot $1 oh ‘good Sound view; Sita Pt h SAPP ne 48 40 We HAVE TH n. inveatany ead, jnterest SPPLUTON" i vgsTMRNe ter amertean ia S"yoom modern 60u : Pear, and Woegt uncain view. SiQgks Foe 00 per mont EVET RAKE. vere 1h, white 84 : TS PRONT FOO! om ott ‘ ive-room settee vom 11d; slate tp AROS, ig man BUMge oe the finest eon ANAS. easy