The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1905-06-09

several other buildings we're struck. The
total loss is estimated at 100000.
The Milwaukee exposition building was
totally destroyed by fire today. At the
time there was 1900 people in the build
ing, but all got out safely. The loss is
estimated at 100000.
Essic Bostic, negro, was lynched in
the woods near Louisville, Miss, by a
| band OF 40 masked white men. Bostic
was charged with having attempted to
enter the room of a white woman early
| Sunday morning.
Apparently the Chicago teamsters'
strike Is as far from settlement as ever.
| According to President Shea all that
stood in the way of settlement was an
objection to the men wearing union
buttons and the employers refusing to
agree not to discriminate against union
drivers. 1t will be decided in few days
whether the strike will be extended
President Shea expresses himself as con-
tident OF ultimate victory.
Harry BuertOn, aged -, at Oran, Mo-,
shot and killed his sister-in law tonight
at dance because she refused to dance
with him. He then committed suicide.
Confederate memorial day was Observ
ed in the confederate section of Arlington
cemetery, Washington, DC. President
and Mrs. Roosevelt sent flowers and ex-
pressed regrets at not being able to at
tend the services in person.
Monday. June s
The general staff Of the army has
recommended the establishment of a
system OF submarine defenses for the
coasts OF the United States, and Gen
Chaffee will submit the plan to congress.
The new corps will embrace 5000 officers
and men and the initial cost is placed at
So, ,0O0,0
The fact that law in the United States
applies TO all alike was illustrated bv the
action of President Roosevelt today in
sending two cents to the postmaster at
Burwick, Pa, to pay postage on letter
| mailed at that place.
Because her mother reprimanded her
for some minor Offense, the IA year-Old
daughter OF George Harper Of Billings,
Mont, took large dose of carbOlic acid
from the effects of which she died in
great agony. The acid horribly burned
the child's face and neck.
Lont K. Salisbury, former city at
torney of Grand Rapids, Mich, the
states chief witness in the water bOOd
ling cases, was today sentenced to fine
of 81, 900, which he paid in lieu of the
alternative, one year in Jail. Salisbury
has Just been released from the house of
correction.
A race riot at Turner, s. O., resulted in
the death of Burrel McLane, white, the
serious wounding Of his son, the death Of
one negro, and the wOunding of three
others. Parties of white men are out
hunting the negroes and threaten lynch
ing if they catch them.
An electrical storm in southern Mich
igan today took the form of tornado
and through two counties swept q path
of destruction half mile wide. Two
people were killed, five fatally injured and
several Others more or less seriously
hurt.
July wheat closed at 874c at Chicago
today.
Tuesday, June 9.
AS direct result OF the gas scandal in
Philadelphia Mayor Weaver started on
housecleaning campaign. Every depart
ment is being renovated and many fam
liar faces will be missed from the pay
roll Today 25 policemen were before
the board to answer to charges OF dire
lection Of duty.
Charles A. Bailey OF Berkeley. Cal, was
killed by falling from the precipice ri
Captain, distance OF 800 feet. The
body was horribly manged and every.
bone was broken.
Two men we're killed ana several Others
injured az a result of a collision between
a passenger train and a newspaper spe
cial on the Salt Lake road. about four
m les from Riverside, Cal, today.
Clarence B. Young, the man knocked
senseless with a poker while attempting
to rob Northern Pacific train in Mon
tana, was arranged today and entered
plea of not guilty.
The teamsters strike at Chicago has SO
far progressed toward settlement that
committee has been appointed by the
men with full power to act. This com
mittee will meet with the employers
committee tonight, and the end Of hos
tilities is expected before the end OF the
week.
Last nights heavy rains, coupled with
recent storms, near Sheboygan, Wis,
has caused many thousand dollars dam
age. All the factories and yards are
under water. Janesville reports S75, 900
damages. At Newton many cattle have
been drowned and crops washed out.
Judge LaFontaine, extradition com
missioner, today gave judgment in the
case of the United States vs.. John f
GaynOr and B. j. Green, committing
both for extradition. The cases will be
appealed.
July wheat closed at $685. at Chicago
today.
Healthy Mothers.
Mothers should always keep in good
bodily health. They owe it to their
children. Yet it is no unusual sight to