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The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-06-12
The Flood Recedes

The h:od is slowly receding. In
spite of the hot weather there has
been no second raise as is usual,
and indications now point to the
river having reached its highest
stage for the season. Reports from
up the river are that the water is
slowly falling and it is likely that
the river will soon be back in its
banks. The highest stage reached
is 80 inches below the high water
of 1894
The flood has done but very lit
tie damage except to the railroad
company. 1t has hurt peoples
feelings FIR more than their purses,
and everyone has accepted the stu
alton with good humor. Normal
conditions will prevail again ia a
few days.
The water report from up the
river this morning showed slight
fall at Jennings and a slight raise
at Gateway. Jennings is 62 miles
up the river and Gateway ia.
The cool wave today should have
the effect of pntting the river down
within it, banks. 1t is now run
ming about Il foot below this years
high water marx.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-06-12
Watch St. Louis

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The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-06-12
Early Summer Display of Millinery

Madame Northrup has a com
plete stock of summer Millinery on
display at her parlor in the office
of the International Hotel. Every
one cordially invited to call and
see the goods and learn what a
beautiful hat you can get for .
reasonable price. Alluring hats
Alluring pricNsl
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-06-12
A Farmer Strengthened Out
BONNERS FERRY, IDAHO

"A man living on a farm nea
here came in short time ago com
pletely doubled up with rhematism.
| handed him & bottle of Chamber
lain's Pain Balm and told him to
use it freely and if not satisfied
after using it he need not pay a
cent for it," says c. P Rayder, of
Pattens Mills. n. Y. "A few DAYS
later he walked into the store as
straight as string and handed
uIe dollar saying, give me anoth-
er bottle of Chamberhin's Pain
Balm. l want it in the house all
the time for it cured me-" For
sale by J. F. Cook, Jr.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-06-12

ne GREAT Northern is run
ming its trains over the Northern
Pacific between Spokane and Hell
ena during the blockade on the
Kooterai.
A. d. Palmer was transacting
business at Standpoint during the
week.
The Reclamation Co.'S dyke
opposite Port Hill broke early in
the food and the meadows enclosed
are again inundated. Whether
any great amount of damage has
been done the dyke is not reported.
The new part-that which broke
was completed only last winter
and the earth was not packed suffi-
GENTLY to withstand the pressure.
DR.. f. l.. Roberts leaves early
in the coming week ON a profess
ional trip to be absent several
weeks. Those desiring dental
work should call at once.
Mrs. William VanGrsken leay-
es for the Sound today where she
will spend the summer with her
mother, Mrs. Fleming, near Seattle.
The children will accompany her.
The saw mill people at Ward
ner, B. c., about 135 miles up the
Kootenai, lost big boom of logs
in the flood-about 100000 feet.
The logs have been floating past
here week or more, and will
drift on IT, Kootenai Lake. there
being no present facilities to catch
than here.
A social hop will be given in
Oddfellows hall on Saturday eve
ming from 8 to II o'clock, Fine
music will be in attendance, and
every body is invited. 1t will be in
the nature of an implomptue cele-
bration of the departure of the
flood. The old and the young are
expected to be there to enjoy a lit
tie relaxation from the strenuous
life they have been leading for the
past ten days,
An electrical storm passed ov-
er this locality this afternoon, &C
com panied by wind and rain. The
wind was sufficiently strong tc
blow down many big trees up on
the bench but did no damage here
in town.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-06-12
C. N. Has Trouble With Water

G. ~. Has Trouble With Water
The high water caused all kinds
of bad luck for the Great Northern
both east and west of town. The
new grade between town and the
Mirror lake trestle settled in a
number of places, while a number
of soft places developed between
Boomers Ferry and Leonia. The
result was to stop all traffic from
Friday night until Wednesday
when No. 1 succeeded in getting
through to this point and No. 2 to
the trestle three miles west, be-
tween which points transfers we're
made by teams. Gen. Supt. Ken
nedy and Div. Supt. Long have
been here through all the trouble
with a large force of men and sev-
eral work trains trying to keep the
road in repair.
On Friday the engine pulling
the last freight that attempted to
get through going west was ditched
about a mile and a half west of
town, and the same day work
engine turned over on it's side near
Leonia. On Saturday another work
engine turned over at point near
where the first mentioned lay. And
Tuesday night SIX flats attached to
work train rolled over in the
ditch at the same point. No one
was injured in any of these acci-
dents. 1t will be impossible to re-
cover the engines until the water
goes down as the grade is so soft
they cannot be reached.
The food has done considerable
damage to the grade and the work
trains will be retained here for sew
eral weeks.
The engines ditched are Nos 72O
and 749 west of town and No. III
at Leonia.
Notwithstanding all the trouble
with water, Supt. Long thought he
had his division opened for traffic
this morning when news came of
big slide just east of Katka which
covered the track for a distance of
$50 feet with 80 feet of earth and
rock. But for this mishap passen-
ger trains would have gone through
today without delay, but as
it is they will have to transfer
this afternoon at Katka and
double back. 1t would seem as
though the troubles on the line
We're about over and that trains
would soon De running as usual.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-06-12
Tickets at Low Rates to the East

Via the Chicago, Milwaukee &
St. Paul Railway, will be on sale
at all ticket offices on June 4th
and 9Th, June oath to 30th inclu
eive; July 18th and 10Th, and Aug
ust 25th and Both.
Tickets good for going passage
for ten days from date of sale, with
final return limit of 80 days from
date of sale.
Fer further information address
n. s. ROWE, general agent, Chi
cago, Milwaukee & - Paul Rail-
Nav, 134 Third street. Portland
Oregon.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-06-12

-Chlldren's day will be observed
at Paradise valley Sunday by the
M. E. Sabbath school. The servi-
ces wIll begin at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon, and after the program
there will be basket lunch in the
grove at the school house. Every
one cordially invited.
Editor L. H. Faust of the Lib
by News was in town a few hours
Wednesday while being transferred
to an east bound train. He was
on his way home from Spokane.
Louis zimmerman has sold his
residence and three lots to Charles
Blume of Michigan. The purchase
price was 800.
AHenry Blume, recently from
Michigan, has purchased a relin-
quishmeut to VIM. Welch's home
stead, located three miles out on
the Moyie road, and will move his
family thereto.
Several fine residences are un-
der construction in the upper part
of town. Among those building
are Fred Glede, E. H. Jacobs, +.
w. Richardson and M. Hubbell,
and several more residences will be
built in that locality as soon as
the new mill can turn out the re-
quired building material.
Postmaster Cook received IA
sacks of mail Wednes day evening,
the first since last Saturday.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Bartlett
Sinclair. an eight pound girl, Fri
day morning June 5th.-Rathdrum
Tribune.
The Clark's Fork tow nsite case
is again in court. This time John
e. White appears to restrain those
who erected buildings on the
ground that has been in controver-
sv, from removing them. Mr..
White lately won out in the land
courts securing title to the land
referred tO He now claims all the
buildings erected in the town
White has had several hard legal
and physical fights to secure his
rights and now proposes to have
all the law gives him.
Business has been conducted
under some difficulties in Bonner
Ferry during the past week, bu
with one or two exceptions al
houses have kept open and hav
done about the usual amount o
business. In addition to the fou
business places mentioned las
week, the KoOtenai and Interna
tional hotels did not have thei
floors fioc ded.
M. NJ. Fry came in yesterda'
! from the head waters of Wilson
a creek, in the Slocah country. B. c.
where be has been hunting bear fo
the past month. He killed ST,
bear while out-two grizzlies an,
four black. He reports that Their
: is plenty of snow in the mount
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-06-12

-Watchs ecleaned, repaired and
guaranteed at the new Jewellers.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-06-12
.EP|TOME OF THE WEEK
Flood of the Kootenai on the
Fall
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS

Train Service on the Kalispell Di-
vision Completely Knocked Out
New Residences Under Con-
struction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
POPE HOLDS CONSISTORY
 WHICH MAY BE HIS LAST

Rome. June 25.-The public consistory, postponed from June IS. was held today with much pomp and additional interest and reverence. for in spite of the reassur- ing news concerning the pope's health, many believed that this would be the last consistory under Leo XIII. The assem- blaze gazed at the venerable pontinf with intense curiosity and there was redoubled enthusiasm in the cries Long live Leo" He looked little more wax-like, a little more bowed. his voice was somewhat thinner and 1t was evident that his at tendants were anxious.
 There were many strangers among the crowds gathered in the corridors of the Sala Regia and the Sala Ducale to witt ness the passage of the cortege. The pontiff was borne in the sedia gestatoria by eight bearers clad in red brocade. They were f1anlked by the bearers of the famous fiabelli. or feathered fans.
 The pope smiled while he blessed the crowds as he passed. In fact at times he tried to rise so as to better import his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26

benediction, and 1t was only when he de- scended from the sedia cestatoria that his extreme weakness was apparent.
 Following the pontiff came a gorgeous line of scarlet-clad cardinals, friars in various habits, priests and members of the papal court wearing velvet knee brooches and white ruffT. The church dig nitaries were escorted by the Noble Swiss and Palatine guards, which with the Sistine choir, chanting solemnly, formed an emotional picture.
 Special tribunes were erected on both sides of the papal throne for the accom- modation of the members of the diplo- matic corps, the Knights of Malta, the Roman aristocracy. the family of the pope and relatices of the newly created cardinals. Among the Americans were Mgr. Kennedy. rector of the American college; Mgr. Farrelly, secretary of the American college and privy chamberlain to the pope; Most Rev. Robert Seton 0or- merly of Jersey City) titular archbishop of HelopoIis. and the Rt. Rev. F. Z Rocker, bishop of Jarro. Philippine islands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26

went to tho University of Virginia where he took a course in law, He was admitted to the bar in 1882 and located fin Union Springs. Four years later he removed to Birmingham, where he has been living since.
 In 1891 he was appointed associate judge of the City court of Birmingham, and afterwards elected to that position for six years. Still later he was elected sen for judge of the court, and held that posi- ton when he died. He was member of the Baptist church.
 The deceased was a son of Dr. W. w. ! Wilkerson, native Of Tuscaloosa, and afterwards a very prominent physician in Marion.
 Judge Wilkerson would have been 40 years old on his next birthday, which would have been in August. He has been in Birmingham for nearly eighteen years. and has occupied a bench in the City court most of the time. For five years he practiced law in Birmingham and was very successful.
 The deceased leaves a wife, four child ren and two brothers, Dr. w. M. VIII kerson of Montgomery and P. M. Will kerson of Marion. The children are Annie aged 12; Lena and William, aged B. and Robert, aged years,
 Mrs. Wilkerson was Miss Lena Som mervile of Montgomery. They were married on April 10, 1890.
 Courts Will Probably Close.
 The City and Circuit courts vii probably be closed today and tomorrow as a mark of respect to the deceased. It is impos- sible to close the Criminal court, but 1t is probable that as soon as the case on trial there Is taken up this morning a motion to adjourn will be made.
 It seems that some time ago Judge Wflkerson feared anpoDlexv and discuss- ed it with some of his friends. This was several months ago. During the time the fear troubled him he always spoke of providing for hls family, and was very careful to do so. Besides some property he leaves about $15,00O life insurance.
 The life insurance policies to which he referred just before he died were found in his desk, as he directed. The policies do not expire for several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
-HE HON. WILLIAM w wIIKER-
 SON, senior judge of the City court

-HE HON. WILLIAM W, WILKER-
 SON, senior judge of the City court
 of Birmingham, died suddenly last night at il o'clock at his residence. 1923 Fourteenth avenue, South from a stroke of apopIexy
 Judge Wilkerson had just retired when he was seizeo with violent cough. He got out of bed 80 as to be more comfort able, and sat in a large armchair In his room. He sank rapidly and died in less than five minutes.
 Judge --erson had been in excellent health until five minutes before he died. Yesterday he worked very hard at his office and late in the afternoon was out in the yard of his residence. After sup per he worked a while at his desk in the hall and about 1O:45 went to his room to retire.
 Coughing Spell Seized Him.
 Just as he laid down the coughing spell began. His wife told him after the first spell that he had better sent for Dt. Wilson at once. He then had a second attack, and when that was over he asked her to telephone immediately for the physician. She went down stairs and called her mother, Mrs. William Som merville, who was in the hall. She tele- phoned the physician and rushed back to the side of her husband who by this time was rapidly sinking. Mrs. Sommer- as a stimulant and he placed the glass to his lips, but did not drink. He then told her of two life insurance policies which had almost expired, and requested that she look them up at once. Those were the last words he uttered. The final stroke came and he died without attempt ing to speak again.
 As Judge Wilkerson died his wife began screaming, and several neIgnbors. who had not retired, ran to the house. DTS. Wilson and Dabney were summoned. and were among the first to arrive. They stated that he had been dead only a few moments, and that appoplexy was the cause of death.
 Attorneys Notified.
 As soon as possible a number of the most prominent attorneys of the city were notified. Several of them had been particular friends of Judge Wilxerson. and they took everything into their hands and prepared as far as possible, for the funeral Definite arrangements will not be made until his brothers arrive from Montgomery this morning. They were both notified last night by telegraph
 Among the first of the neighbors to reach Judge Wilkerson were MT. and Mrs Richard Randolph, Miss Lathrop, Dr. and Mrs. Dabney They removed him from the chair where he died to the bed, and when the undertaken arrived to pre- pare the remains for burial they were removed to the parlor on the first foor
 Sketch of Judge WiIkerson.
 Judge Wilkerson was born August 1G, 1859 He graduated at Howard college at Marion, in 1873, with a degree of A. M For two years afterwards he taught school at Union Springs, Ala. and then
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
KILLS HIMSELF
 WITH DYNAMITE
GEORGE c. COATES, A FORMER PROMINENT RAILROAD AND cLUBMAN, USES A PECULIAR METHOD OF TAKING HIS LIFE.

Brunswick, Ga. June 25.-Friends of George c. Coates, a former prominent railroad and club man of this city, learn ed today of his suicide near Urbana, a suburb of Brunswick. Mir. Coates used dynamite as a means of self-destructon, and his body was mangled into an almost unrecognizable mass The body was dis covered today in an unfrequented loca- ton in the woods. The time of the sui eide is believed to have been Monday night when loud explosion was heard by mill hands near Urbana.
 Up to two years ago, MT. Coates for years had been general agent of the Plant System in this city, he afterwards be- came attached to the Brunswick and Bir- mingham railroad as auditor The rea- son for his suicide is not definitely known
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
UPTON IN WASHINGTON.
He and William Fife Will Be Guests of
 the President.

Washington, June 25.-sir Thomas Lip- ton, who reached New York from Eng land yesterday. came 10 Washington late this afternoon. accompanied by William Fife, designer of Shamrock IT. Tomor- row Sir Thomas and Mir. Fife will be the guests of President Roosevelt al a lunch con at the White House. MT. Lipton was met at the railroad station by Major General Corbin. and this afternoon he was entertained at dinner and informal reception by Gen. and Mrs. Corbin. The dinner company included the French ann bassador and Mime. Jusherand Secretary Moody, Secretary and Miss Wilson, As- sistant Sanger, Assistant Secretary Pierce, Gen and Mrs. Randolph. Colonel Edgerty, Colonel Clarence Edwards. Mrs. John Rogers, Miss Patten and MT. and Mrs. Rutherford Corbin.
 A large number of guests, representa- tves of Washington society, came in at 10 o'clock to the reception.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
UNCLE SAJN'S CHOW OF NERVE
 MAY ANGER THE RUSSIAN BEAR
GOV. JELKS GIVES OPINION
 ON THE DELAWARE LYNCHING

NG oNTGOMERY June 2n telegTaph inquiry as to M his opinion the authorities Wilmington De in negecng punish members of the mob which Jels replied today Philadelphia affair had always been i possible in popuous communities in Alabama.
 The governors in full was folows
 "A horrible affair like this Whining ton took place Alabama casting shadow or our spa settled communities nchings either smaller communities of Alabama.
 punished in Alabama. rational must
 (sgned) D. JELKS"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
MORE JURORS ARE NEEDED.
Second Special venire Exhausted In
 Case of Alfred Knapp.

Hamilton. O., June 25.-The second special rvenire of sixty was exhausted when court adjourned tonight in the case of Alfred Knapp, charged with the murder of his wife and forty more jurors were ordered for tomorrow. The defense to- day exercised four peremptory challenges and has twelve left The jurors have been passed for cause. but may be re- moved peremptorily.
 It is thought by counsel that jury will be secured tomorrow. The trend of Lawyer Darby's questions today confirm ed the belief that he will try to discredit Knapps confessions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
Preliminary Postponed.

Toledo, O.. June 25.-The preliminary hearings in the cases of the government against George E. Lorenz and his wife, Martha J Lorenz which was to have taken place this afternoon, was postpon- ed until next Tuesday. upon the motion of the attorney for the defense on the ground that copy of the indictment had not been furnished the defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
SMITH IN WASHINGTON.
Former Postmaster General Intends to
 Reply to Charges.

Washington, June 25.-Former Postmas- ter General Charles Emory Smith. who arrived in Washington this afternoon, had long talk with Postmaster General Payne this evening Mir. Smith is going to make an answer to the charges reflect ing on his administration during his term of office contained in the recent report of the civil service commission. and he made arrangements for copies of some data now in the postoffice department which he will utilize in this statement.
 MT. Smith found Postmaster General Payne somewhat improved over his con- dition of this morning, and says he prob ably will be able to attend the cabinet meeting tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
JAMES COMPTON RETIREs.
One of the Oldest Telegraph Men In
 the Business on Pension.

Nashville, June 25.-James Compton, dis trict superintendent of the Western Union Telegraph company, with headquarters in this city, has resigned, effective July 1.
 MT. Compton has been connected with the Western Union for fifty years and it is said retires on a liberal pension. He will be succeeded by J. R. Terhune, the present assistant to Mir. Compton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
LODGE WILL NOT BE MADE
 REPUBLICAN CHAIRMAN

does not care to go through the hard work of another national campaign as his health is not the most robust and he has already done his share. Among the Presidents most intimate friends the opinion is strong that Secretary of War Root will succeed MT. Hanna. MT. Root has practical experience in political cam paigns, and then he can work the finan- ciers of New York more effectively than any one of the Presidents supporters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26

Washington, June Especial )-There is not anything in the talk that Senator Lodge will be selected as chairman of the national republican committee. He Is in nowise suited for such duties. It is un- derstood that in the event of the election of Mir. Roosevelt he will be made ambas- sador to England and then later be ap- pointed secretary of state.
 It is understood that Senator Hanna