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The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1901-06-01
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Centralia has a total school enroll.
ment OF 643 pupils.
Spokane Interstate fair will be held
from Tuesday. September 10. TO 6atur-
day, September n, inclusive.
OF 1.400 delinquent tax certificates In
Walla Walla 400 settlements have been
made before suit was commenced.
Goldendale IL again dry town. The
new council has repealed the license
ordinance and both saloons have closed.
Phil w. Cor. a sheepgrower Of Hay
station. sold $4,000 pounds of wool on
the cars at Hay recently 70 a San Fran
cisco buyer for cents per pound.
State Treasurer Maynard has issued
an unusual general fund warrant call
numbered from 71.54s 10 1886 inclu-
sive. amounting to 30o.793.1s. inter
est ceasing June ..
At Winona Junction. % miles west
Of Colfax. man styling himself Mel
son the Great was rotten egged and
severely beaten by a gang Of men and
boys because OF insulting remarks he
made about the women OF WinOna.
The Spokane Interstate fair has been
incorporated. Work at the grounds
will be started Immediately and car
ried on with q rush. The premium list
will be published and advertising mat
ter will be distributed as soon as pos
sibIe.
The gold medal given by whitman
academy for a defamation contest be
tween the academy and the Walla Wal
Ia high school was won by Willie Mer
rift OF Whitman. His subject was The
Arena Scene" from Quo Vadis. His
opponent was Miss Laura Chapman
who detained q selection from Ben
Hur.
DR.. Frances z. Clark, the illustrioui
founder OF the Christian Endeavol
movement. which he organized in hi
church In Portland, Ne. February
1881. was a guest Of Spokane last week
| He is making q circle OF the Unitet
States in the interest OF the Christian
Endeavor societies. attending state con
Ventions and other meetings.
Sheriff Mills has sold the ThurstoI
county courthouse and three-fourths o
the entire block 20 Governor Rogers
acting as spokesman for the state o
Washington. for a capitol building 70
sieG. 600. During the day the balanc
OF the block was purchased for $4,000
the deed for which had been in esero'
since January last
Judge HAnford OF the United State
court has handed down 4 lengthy decli
ION in the case Of John Croker Whit
against the city Of Tacoma. In whic
he holds that an assessment TO cove
the cost Of street grading. against prof.
erty not abutting on the street TO ;
graded and which is not benefited equa
ly with abutting property. equally a
sessed. is unconstitutional and void.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1901-06-01

London, May 2g.-@We trust in Scot
tish pride 10 rise In IT'S wrath against
this invasion Of the almighty dollar. :"
says the Review OF last week. com
menting upon Andrew carnegie's mu-
nincenee 20 Scotland university.
MANY o. the oldest and best fam.
lilies in Scotland" continues the per
rlodleal. send their sons 10 Scottish
universities where they pay the fees.
like the sons Of their humblest neigh.
bors. neither more nor less. II Is b,
he believed that this will continue II
the fees are paid for them by Mr..
Carnegie. Imagine the duke Of Ham
lltOn. Cameron or Lochiel or MELON
aid Of the Isles allowing bis heir 70
get education At the cost Of an Amer
lean ironmonger. We shall next hear
Of some Chicago poFkpaeker propOs-
ing 10 buy up Oxford and Cambridge
and debating terms OF admissions and
the subjects 20 be taught. OF Of Boss
Croker forming q combination 10 con
troll = university on Tammany prin-
eiples In the mind Of the rising gen
GRAFTON Of coekneys"
The St James Gazette In an ed
itoFlAl headed The Anglo Saxon Mil
leninm." commenting on . pesSimist'a
proposal that Yankee Doodle be
made the national anthem: that the
American language be- made oompul
sorry In the schools and that the cor
nnatiou u J. Pierpont Morgan be ar
ranged for June or July next says:
~Rat theirs Ii = bright side of the
AmerteaniEation o. this insignia
cant country. Il ought 20 make
war impossible. How can tbs
patriotic American suffer from
Anglophobia when be loves Eng
land 90 much that he wants 10 be hei
ownerS How could he sink merchant
ships In which hla own money Is IN
vested War would ruin his industrial
enterprises. stage. press and 10
comoiive companies. phiiAnthropl'
schemes. nFistocFaey. race Fiding-iI
fact everything except our agriculture
which has ceased 20 exist"
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1901-06-01

New York. May Ss.-Accouding 70 .
Washington dispatch to the World, il u
reported in naval circles at the capital
that Rear Admiral Sampson may AJAX for
voluntary retirement on account Of hiA
health, and that the navy department viii
grant his request. He will not regularly
be retired under the statutory clause until
late next winter.
Rear Admiral Sampson Is now com
mandant at the Boston navy yard He
has served more than IS yean and Il en-
titled TO retirement upon application.
His friends say he has nothing to gain
by remaining longer in the service, for he
has reached the highest grade possible
now. No official application has been TO
ceived at Washington from him and he
may make none until after Secretary
Longs return.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1901-06-01

The reports about fnding large mug.
gets on tributary streams are largely
the product OF wild imagination.
Superintendent drummer says that
good progress is being made In the
Gold Ledge tunnel. 1t is In $50 feet,
but he does not expect It will cut the
ledge within 400 feet.
]. c. Auer declares Republic placers
are very rich and will go te5 a yard.
He says he got IS in nuggets out Of
about 20 pans OF earth. He Is interest
ed in claim above the discovery and
means to push development of the
property.
Fine specimens Of Morning Glory ore
we're taken out recently. They were
brlstllng with tine gold. No richer orc
has ever been found In the mine. The
pieces were taken from the raise that
has Just been started from the aS5 foot
level. There are eight inches Of high
grade ore and about two feet OF second
class ore. Work has been resumed OF
the shaft. which will be sunk so fee
and possibly 100 feet.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1901-06-01
MONTANA.

Frederick Runkle, an old resident Of
Sheridan. is dead.
Helena learns Of the death near Gar
nell of Lewis Penwell foreman Of the
Ross Fork Sheep company.
Over 500 men are now employed in
the East Helena smelter.
Henry Mueller has been reelected
president OF the school board Of Butte.
The unions OF Butte will send IL del
egates to the fourth annual meeting OF
the Western Labor union which open
ed In Denver May "a.
Frank e. Hirsch. formerly game war
den for Lewis and Clarke county, and
Miss Bertha Seller were married May
IL at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. William
]. Stewart at Great Falls.
The Helena Rife club has been start
ed by George B. Reed with such success
that he has already secured 20 applica-
lions for membership. has found a
ground for target practice and has call
ed meeting for organization. says the
Record.
Notwithstanding the fact that the
board OF directors OF the Helena Racing
association received something Of a set
back In the decision Of the Helena Pow
err @ Light company not to build an ex
tension OF their line to the race track
the board has by no means abandoned
the idea Of having the fail race meeting
as originally contemplated.
The Northern Pacific company
large warehouse, in which was store'
$1,000 pounds OF wool. tools and sur
plies. caught fire recently. presumabl,
from locomotive spark. and was des
troyed. together with a two-story resi-
dence and large number Of cedar an
oak piles. at Glendive. Loss. 500. 00t
A Jap was killed Al Bear Creek,
station on the Great Northern just ives
OF the Summit The man who did tn
killing was Frank Myers. the operate
at Bear Greek station. He claims N
killing was In self defense and Just
fable as he was pursued by a crowd q
Japs numbering about 10. Myers wa
taken to Kallspell by Sherlf Hand an
placed In Jail. The dead Jap was ais
taken to Kallspell.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1901-06-01

At Butte. Mont, when the union
smeltermen informed the officers OF the
Colorado and the Boston & Montana
smeiters that they would have eight
hours or quit, the demand was not
made for the smeltermen, but for the
outside men, blacksmiths, brlcklayers,
and helpers The officers asked time
to consider. They were given until last
Saturday. When the refusal came the
two smelters closed down. throwing
over 1000 men out OF employment. The
companies have declared that not only
would they close the shelters. but
would close many Of the mines. too
The companies assert they will send
their ore 10 Great Falls and 10 Anacon'
da for treatment rather than to sub
NIT. The Butte q Boston has begun the
shipment OF ores to Anaconda for treat
ment They will ship the copper oreI
to Great Falls. Butte is crowded Il
overlooking with Idle men and the look
out 10 dubious for their families
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1901-06-01
RAILWAY ACCIDENT ONG.L.
TRAIN RUN ONTO PUsHCAR.
I'npessibIs 20 stsp-ExpIosion Tsl-
Iewed--Ne Lives Loss-Fratn Cena-
pIeteIy wreekea-En9insss ana
Fireman Remainea At TAsar Pests.

Everett. Wash, May N.-speeiai
from skykomish. wash:
A frightfnl accident occurred on the
line Of the Great Northern railway.
which resulted in the demolition OF an
engine. almost half q train Of loaded
merchandise cars and q large steam
shovel. That no one was instantly
killed IL regarded as little Less than Q
miracle.
westbound freight train No. Is pass
ed through the big tunnel shortly after
noon and was speeding along down the
rugged western slopes Of the Cascades
and had reached a point about four
miles east Of SkykomIsh. when sud
denly q loaded push car came Into
view.
Engineer John McGhourly. who was
In charge Of the forward end Of No. Is.
made every possible effort to check his
engine. but the momentum was too
great When within few feet Of the
then deserted push car he and his Are
man were Mortified to see can after can
Of giant powder piled high on top Of
the car. 1t was too late TO even think
Of jumping and the TIVE heroically stood
their ground.
A second later and the pilot crashed
into the push car. Explosion after e.
plosion rapidly followed. each succeed
ing one being more terrific. II possible.
until finally, when the smoke had
cleared, the awfulness Of the havoc
created was realized.
The engine was literally torn TO frag-
ments. her boiler raised clear OF all
other parts. while her great trucks
were hurled up the steep mountain
side for a considerable distance. The
steam shovel. which stood on . siding
nearby, was torn to splinters and win
be Mt for nothing but scrap.
About rs yards from the scene Of the
terrible explosion stood the shack Of
the track walker. It. also. was utterly
demolished. but, strange to say. thu
track walker himself. who was In ths
shack. was but slightly scratched
Loads Of merchandise Of various kinds
are scattered promiscnously In all al
rections. A hole sufficiently large u
bury a locomotive In was torn In thu
roadway.
Engineer McGhourly was sevsrely In
jured about the head and otherWis'
bruised up as q result OF the concua
sion He was put aboard q speeia
train and taken to q hospital at Ever
EFT The fireman was also badll
bruised. but not seriously injured. NJ
one else was hurt
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1901-06-01
RroaerIek Unpopular.

New York, May es.-There Is no doubt,
the London correspondent of the Herald
thinks, that Mr.. BrOderick, the SECRETARY
Of state for war. is not popular with the
British army. 1t is learned from talk in
the military clubs that no less than 1000
officers have sent in their papers 10 the
war Office. In military circles il Is the only
topic Of conversation. None Of these mill
tary men believe Mr., Frederick will be
able to realize a new army scheme The
recruiting out look Is black, indeed.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1901-06-01

The Lewiston city election viii occur
June 10. and q mass convention for
the nomination OF candidates was held
on Monday evening.
Lower Snake river orchards were
shipping early berries last week,
though shipments so far are only OF
small amounts. going TO Spokane and
the Occur d'Alene mines.
The Moscow Milling company Is add
ing new and improved planning mill ma
ehinery. with the intention OF engaging
in the manufacture Of finishing lum-
Der, sash and doors this year.
r. @. Stewart Of Indian Valley, Ida
no, has about contaminated the sale Of
his $50 acres Of land in that vicinity TO
a colony Of Mormons. The price paid
was $4,000. II Is the intention to d.
vide the farm into 20 acre tracts.
A mass Of falling rock and dirt In
the De Lamar mine recently instantly
killed Archie Warren, a timberman-
Warren was ex-president Of the De
Lamar Miners Union. He had been
elected delegate to the Western Fed
GRAFTON Of Miners. which meets At Den
yer this year and this was his final
working day prior TO leaving for that
city.
w. r. Lake and George l. 3coneId Of
West Superior, Wis. and Isaac Baker
OF Chicago, all members Of the Soho
field Lumber syndicate. are in Idaho
for the purpose Of inspecting the white
pine timber belt of the Scoheld syndi.
cate east Of Orofno. The Scofeld syn
dictate owns 10000 acres there and has
been endeavorlng to purchase the large
body OF white pine land reserved by
the state in that region. Mr.. Lake and
companions expect to remain In the
timber three weeks.
John King. whose arrest last week on
a charge OF the murder Of Charles 4
Thatcher caused a sensation through
out the entire Lewiston country, has
been discharged from custody In the
probate court on the motion Of County
Attorney johnson. The state had Just
completed the examination Of Its Wit
nesses in preliminary. When the mo
ton was made by the county attorney
200 spectators applauded enthusiastic
ally.
Hunsperger & Bohle, who have beer
developing a water power on Orofnt
creek. just above Orofno, will erect I
80 barrel grist mill this year and ex
pect 10 have 1t ready to grind this fair
crop. They have taken the water from
the creek about mile above the town
on the north side OF the stream. an
conducted IL through an open ditch 70
distance OF 5000 feet They are nov
constructing an open flume five fee
square for a distance Of less than 10
feet
A laundress whose name was VI
learned attempted suicide last week Q
Wallace by jumping into the Sout
Fork. She worked in a laundry aeros
the river from the o. R. & n. depot an
shortly after noon went out and jumI
ed from the plank on the retaining wa
into the middle OF the swift currer
where the water is four or six feet deel
Three or four men quickly went to he
aid, getting her out al the Sixth stres
bridge about two blocks below. d
spondency is the cause assigned.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1901-06-01

Boise, Idaho, ay ga special from
HALEY, Idaho, says: Shortly after mid
night FIRE broke out in the residence Of
Rev. l. 7. Osborn, two miles north Of
HALEY. resulting in the death Of Mn o.
born and her young son Mrs. osbOmS
life was lost in an effort to save her boy
the burning roof crashing down upon
them as she tried to escape with the
child.
The eharred remains were discovered this
morning. Mr.. Osborn was in Shoshone,
where he conducted religious servicea-
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1901-06-01

been determined 70 hold an information
al cannon congress at Lyons In Noyem-
Der next. and Consul Convert Is author
ized TO extend an invitation TO Amer
leans 70 take part.
The girl strikers at the handkerchief
factory Of Acheson. Warren q Co, at
Passaic. N. j., made q riotOus demon
stration recently. One hundred girls
reported for duty. and despite the po-
lice protection. several Of them were
roughly handled by the strikers. The
latter then stoned the factory, smash
Ing many windows. The police arrest,
ed four OF the strike leaders. but lost
one OF them In a charge from the strtk-
ers. The strikers number 1900.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1901-06-01
PARTY RETURN
MRS. MK1HIEY STRONGER.
Ca6 Make the Journey safeIy-Im-
snense Crowds Gathered 10 See the
Party Deparf-Ke Formal ceFe-
monies at Depot

San Francisco. May 26.-The pres
dental party. after a soJourn Of
nearly two weeks In this city, left for
Washington a few minutes after 10
o'clock this morning. The physicians
In attendance on Mrs. Mckinley held
their last consultation, and after they
had announced their decision that
Mrs. Mckinley was strong enough TO
endure the transcontinental journey,
preparations for the departure we're
rapidly made. Mrs. Mckinley seemed
elated at the prospect Of soon being
at home. She was conveyed from the
Scott residence TO the Oakland ferry
In a closed carriage over a circuitous
route. which was chosen so that the
invalid might pass over only smoothly
paved streets. the Earring basalt
blocks which are laid on many streets
being avoided. She was accompanied
by the president, DIR. Rixey and a
trained nurse. the rest Of the party
proceeding to the starting point in a
more direct way.
An immense crowd had assembled
at the ferry depot Of the Southern
Pacific, the wide expanse afforded by
the junction of Market and East
streets being a solid mass Of human
lty. through which the police with diI
dcuIty kept open a passageway for
the president and bis party. Heads
we're uncovered as the carriage in
which Mrs. Mckinley rode ap
preached. and there was a visible ct
fort to refrain from an outburst d
applause DIS the vehicle. with drawn
curtains. drove slowly through the
throng. All respected the frail condl
tion Of the sufferer and enthusiasm
was suppressed.
There were no formal ceremonies al
the depot. Goodbyes were exchanged
by the president, cabinet members
and other members Of the party viii
the friends who had come to wisl
them God speed. and the distinguish:
travellers boarded the ferryboat Oak
land. which made a special trip 70
their accommodation. The carriag
containing Mrs. Mckinley was driyeI
onto the lover deck Of the boat an
the curtains partly raised. so that sh
might catch a glimpse Of the bay an
Golden Gate.
AS the steamer drew out OF the sill
hats and handkerchiefs were waved
and as Il swung clear into the strean
the shipping craft in the harbor dippe'
their colors in salute. Tumultuou
cheers then broke forth on shore an
we're borne across the waters as Sal
Francisoo's final farewell to Presiden
Mckinley. his wife and the accom-
panying members Of his Official fan
lily.
At the Oakland mole where tn
train was in readiness. precaution
had been taken to prevent a GROVE
The Enclosure was carefully roped of
Mrs. Mckinley was tenderly helpe
out Of the carriage by the presiden
and when she had been made con
Portable in her car he appeared upo
the platform and waved adieu to I'll
throngs beyond the ropes.
! Colfax. Cal-After leaving SacrI
mento the presidents train ascendc
the Sierra Nevada mountains. rouni
ing the snowcovered peaA OF Car
Horn just before dark. There were Il
incidents of the trip during the afte
noon. The train is due to reach %
den tomorrow evening a. $50 p. .
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1901-06-01

Washington, May 26.-The comptroller
Of the treasury has decided that United
States Senator's Bate and nllman having
been summoned 70 this city as witnesses on
behalf Of the United States in the case Of
the United States against Cullen, are entit-
led to the usual mileage and witness fses
provided by law, and that the law AZ 10 the
clerks and officers OF the United States
which provides that in such CASES they shall
not be allowed mileage, does not apply to
United States senators.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1901-06-01
r,vo worla,. Record. broken.

Lafayette, Ind, May sd.-At the inter
collegiate field and track meet Ray c,
Ewry Of Lafayette, champion jumper OF the
world, who Is now a member Of the New
York Athletic club. broke the worlds rec
ord for backward jumping, scoring nine
feet ak inches--six inches better than the
best former mark. In the double kick jump
he also broke a worlds record, scoring
seven feet seven and three quarter inches.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1901-06-01
GOVERNMENT Is SUSTAINED
OPINION OF SUPREME COURT.
Has Decided ths Status Of oar IsIana
PossessIons-PoweP Of Congress
Dsaaed-FsFnIer Act Was cosstI-
tatlenaI--Dstles FSos, Porto IaIee.

Washington. d. C.. May 2s.-The Unit
ed States supreme court handed down
opinions concerning all the issues on the
nea insuiar psssesslons which have been
in controversy. Although several Of the
decisions upheld the contestants on certain
issues raised. yet in the most important
decision, that Of Downes against Bidwell,
Justice Brown announced the sweeping de
eision Of the court uphOlding the general
attitude and policy OF the government up
70 the present time. The effect Of this de.
eision is 10 affirm the eohstitptionality u
the Foraker act, and To give congress pow
er TO deal with = nealy acquired teTrItsFy
an such manner a. the legislative branch
may consider suitable for the neW terri.
tory. The decision also has the effect u
declaring that the new lRsalaT possessions
do not by virtue Of the teehnicaliIy Of
rights Of tine constitution.
an the D0Nnss ease, the United States
supreme court decided in an opinion By
justice Brown that while Porto Rico II
Territory u the United States, 1t Is MOI
such foT tariff purposes, and that tas
Foraker act is constitutional. The iudg
nant u the circuit court was affirmed.
4 Dissenting opinion was handed dOwI
by justice y ante, in which Justices Shirai
and Mckenna eonsaITTed.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1901-06-01

Spokane, May 2a--The long expected
rsmitliture In the CASE Of TIE state against
To-. Charlea W. Potter has been received
and ish Il came the news that the motion
for rehcaring has bccn denied Prosecut
ing Attorney Kimball states that he vii
get out commitment al once and make {
ssarch for the man. The sherifrs oitc'
has no clue az 10 the present whereabouts
u the doctor. az he left the city about tvs
months ago.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1901-06-01

New York. May 28-James r. Keene's
COnroy, the arst ; year old TO win Brook
lyn handicap, eantered home q winner at
the Gravesend race track with odds Of TO
against him. Herbert finished second.
with Standing in third position The favor
tie. Banastar, was away back in the race,
unable to get up his speed In the heavy
going A more disaUeeAble day for the
Brooklyn handicap could not have been inn
agined. The big event was pulled on In
a driving rain.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1901-06-01

san Francisco. May 9e--R. @, Hislon. =
Is wear old boy, was murdered. presumably
by burglars. in his home on HsiRht street.
The bov was at home alone during the alb
sence Of his parents When his mother re-
turned she found him lying in bed nncon.
scious His head had been beaten into q
pulp by blunt instrument He died In a
few minutes. The house had evSry ap
peannce of having been ransaeked by
burglars.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1901-06-01

Cheyenne, wyo.. May 2e.--During a
shooting ARRAY at Medicine Bow. Wye,
Dick England a well 10 do sheepman, was
killed and Fred Mole as mortally wound
ed. A cowboy named Amber did the
shooting.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1901-06-01

New York. May ga Washington
dispatch to the World says that DE.
Charles Edward Monroe. senior dean OF
Columbia university, haa received decor.
alton from the sultan Of Turkey, Il being
that Of a commandant Of The MedjldiA.
The order was founded In honor Of the
father Of the present sultan and Il 3 the
rarest honor q the kind conferred BY the
Ottoman government.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1901-06-01

Chattanooga, Tenn, May pa Spe.
,ial from Dayton, Tenn, says;
At the 'Richland mine Of the Dayton
Goal 4 Iron company, two miles from
Dayton. a terrific explosion Of coal dust
resulted In the death Of q men, all white
and most Of them married and with fam
iiiaa.