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Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-16
WHOLE FAMILY BURNED
IN THEIR NEW YORK HOME
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Jan. 15.-William T..
Mason a lawyer and his family, con-
sisting of wife and two children, Ellen,
years old, and Marion, six months,
with servant, Annie Webb, lost their
lives in fire that partially destroyed
the brown stone dwelling occupied by
them at 1873 West One Hundred and
Thirtieth street early today. Although
neighbors say they heard cries of'mur-
der!" and "burglars" the police found
nothing to indicate that the fire was
not accidental. The whole family ap-
pears to have been suffocated. The
bodies of the father and youngest
child were untouched by the flames and
those Of the others were burned after
they had died.
A policeman and neighbor who had
heard the cries attempted to break
into the house. but We're driven back
by the smoke.
The charre,;~ bodies of Mrs. Mason,
the servant aad Ellen were found in
a closet under the roof scuttle, through
which they are supposed to have at
tempted to escape. The bodies of Mr.
Mason and the youngest child were in
a bedroom.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-16
NoeI REVIEWS TROOPS
Victorious Army Marches Through
Streets of Port Arthur

BY Associated Press.
LONDON, Jan. 16-Under date of
January Is the Port Arthur corresponds
ent of the Times says:
Gen. Nogi, attended by his staff,
the divisional commanders and foreign
attaches, reviewed detachments Of all
There was striking display.
THE generals afterward marched
through the town, which shows few
signs of bombardment. No casualties
occurred among the women or children
who lived in the houses throughout the
siege. Champaign was always OBJ
tainabfe. There was little dysentery or
typhus, but much scurvy, owing to the
lack of vegetables.
''It seems that Gen. Stoessel was re-
sponsible for the fortifying of Roju
hill. Many of his military officers
were useless, applying for leave on oc-
casions of attack and leaving their
commands to sergeants
1.-THE naval officers were useless and
generally weak. The whole navy was
demoralized by the death of Admiral
Makaroff, which produced marked
apathy. At conference preceding the
capitulations some of the fort COM
manders voted for further resistance,
but they were overruled by Gen. Stoes-
sci.
when capitulation became public
soldiers looted the stores of $4,000 bot
ties of vodka, resulting in terrible
orgies in the streets. Troops sent to
quell the disturbance Joined in with
the revelers. The food supply was suf-
ficient to last three months, but there
was no meat except horse flesh. No
private stores were seized. The steam-
(Continued on Page Two.)
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-16
MURDERS WIFE,
KILLS HIMSELF
DOUBLE CRIME COMMITTED BY
SANTA FE CONDUCTOR
Quarrel Caused by jealousy Results
in Tragedy in Home of o. c.
Story of Needles, Formerly
of Los Angeles
Special to The Herald

Special to The Herald
NEEDLES, Jan. 15-While at the
dinner table about o'clock this af-
ternon, o. G. Story, Santa Fe con-
ductor, formerly of Los Angeles, shot
and instantly killed his wife. He i'm
mediately afterward shot himself
through the head, dying almost in
stantly. The weapon used was SS-
caliber six shooter. The couple had
serious quarrel last. evening, Mrs.
Story threatening to leave her hus-
band, but matters were fixed up ap-
parently to the satisfaction of both.
The couple We're all alone at the time
of the shoting, their 12- year-old son
being out in the yard. 1t is supposed
that last evenings quarrel was re-
sumed while at dinner today.
Evidently the murderer took his vic
tim unawares, as she was shot in the
back of the head. The mans body
was found lying in the doorway lead
ing to the kitchen. jealousy is said
to be the cause that lead up to the
shooting.
There are two other children in Los
Angeles, who, with the boy residing
here, are by former marriage.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-16
THREATEN DEFEAT
Of N|EDR|NCHAUS
B0LTING REPUBLICANS MAY
PREVENT RATIFICATION
Claim That Sufficient Number Have
Agreed on This Move to Cause
Him to Lose Election
to Senate
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
KANSAS CITY, Jan. 15.--A special to
the Times from Jefferson City, Mo-,
says that sufficient number of Re-
publieans have bolted to defeat the rat
ification next Tuesday of T.. K, Med
ringhaus, the state chairman, recently
named by the Republicans in caucus to
succeed United States Senator Cockrell.
1t was given out tonight that at a
dinner held Saturday night, attended
by nine members of the legislature, a
sufficient number of Republican legis-
lators agreed to bolt the caucus to de-
feat Niedringhaus. Major l.. J. Bit
the conference, announced that beside
the members present, five other Repub-
licans had agreed to bolt the caucus
nominee if called upon to do so.
Representative Grace of st. Louis,
who introduced the resolution that
caused the investigation of the Med
ringhaus fund held in st. Louis last
week, was present at the dinner.
A second conference of boilers was
held in Jefferson City tonight and at
it's conclusion some of those present
stated positively that Mr. Niedring-
haus would not be selected on Tuesday.
The followers of Niedringhaus, how
ever, are confident that he will
be seated. They maintain that the
Investigation at st. Louis clearly pindi-
Gated him.
At the Republican caucus held here on
January 5, Thomas X. Niedringhaus
was selected to succeed Senator Cock
rell after a spirited contest. in which
five ballots were taken. The final stood:
Niedringhaus, 5S; Colonel r. C. Kerens,
ST. Louis. 20; Major William Warner,
Kansas City, /; L. f. Parker, 4; Pat
rick Dyer, st. Louis, 1.
The conference last Saturday night
was held following a dinner given by
Colonel Kepens. After the dinner and
before the conference began, Colonel
Kerens said he did not wish to be
party to the deliberations.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-16
J|[TED MAIDEN
AWARDED $4,000
ARDENT LOVE LETTERS PROVE
PHYSICIANS UND0ING
Miss Lydia HoItzhaur Of st. Johns,
Mich, Secures Verdict in Breach
of Promise Against DR..
E. L. Martin
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
ST. JOHNS, Mich, Jan. 15.-Fervent
love letters, numbering nearly a hum
dred, produced by Miss Lydia Holzhaur
in the circuit court in a breach Of prom
Use suit against DR.. e. L. Martin. a
graduate of the medical department of
the University of Michigan and now
living at Maple Rapids, h4lped largely
to secure for her a verdict of $4,000
damages. The letters were all from
Martin and written during the, court
ship. Miss Holzhaur swore that she
had gone to the trouble of making we'd
ding gowns, table linens, bedding and
other household dainties, before Martin
informed her that he could not marry
her.
Miss Holzhaur served as. clerk in a
confectionery store in Ann Arbor.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-16
TRAGEDY FOLLOWS DEFICIT
Two Officers Of an Odd Fellows
Lodge Found Dead

BY AssocIateu f7Iess.
VEEDERSBURG. Ind, Jan. 15.-John
Brant, one of the publishers of the
Veedersburg News. and Charles Eek
berg, barber, were found dead today
in a barbershop where they had gone
to balance the books of the odd Fell
lows lodge, in which both held official
positions. In letters left by Eckberg he
stated that it was his intention to kill
himself. saying he was short in his ac-
counts, and would take Brant with
him. Eckberg was financial secretary
OF the local lodge for several years.
An auditing committee composed of
Brant and others had been appointed
TO audit the books
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-16
PROMINENT TEXANS INDICTED
Several Leading Citizens of Browns
willie Charged With Smuggling
BY Associated Press


GALVESTON. Tex, Jan. 15.-The
federal grand jury has returned in
dictments against several prominent
citizens of Brownsville, charging them
with smuggling. The persons involved
are influential.
1t is alleged that smuggling has been
carried on upon an extensive scale,
the operators using MeXicans to trans
port their goods and securing enough
profit upon the articles smuggled to be
able to pay the Mexicans' fines when
the latter were arrested and placed in
jaiI. The names of the persons indicted
will not be made public until after their
arrest.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-16
GOVERNMENT WILL ABOLISH
BULL FIGHTING IN MEXIC0|
Vice President Corral Believes Sport
Is Drawback to Prosperity of
the Middle Class
Special to The Herald.

MEXICO, Jan. 15.-The reform
measure decided upon by Ramon Cor
raj, the new vice president of Mexico,
Is for the abolishment of bull fighting
in the republic. Corral has the hearty
support of Diaz in this matter. The
reform will be carried out gradually.
Corral regards the sport as demor-
alizing and a drawback to the building
up of prosperous middle class in
Mexico. Hundreds Of thousands of
dollars are paid out annually in Mex
leo for tickets to bull fighting exhi-
bitions.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-16
DILLINGHAM; IN SAN DOMINGO
Belief That His Presence VIII Cause
Settlement of Troubles
By Associated Press.

BY AesocIateu FTess'
SAN DOMINGO. Jan. 15.-Comman-
der Albert C. Dillingham;. United States
navy, through whose instrumentality
the threatened revolution here last
June was averted, has arrived here as
a passenger ON board the United States
gunboat Castne. 1t is reported that
Commander Dillingham; has come on
duty connected with the affairs of the
Dominican republic.
His presence gives confidence to the
people that a satisfactory solution Of
affairs will soon be reached.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-16
kerens Hopes to Win

BY Associated Press
ST. LOUIS. Jan. 15.-Last night Col.
r.. C. Kerens gave a dinner to num-
her of his legislative friends at his
home in st. Louis and as result of
that dinner it is said that Colonel Ker-
ems does not consider himself out of the
senatorial race. If Kerens cannot win.
then some other man is to be elected If
possible.
At present none of the Kerens men
in the deal suggest that Senator
cockrell will ever be the beneficiary of
the new deal
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-16
FINDS IN SPAIN A WASP
WHICH KILLS GOBLIN MOTH
George compere, EntomoIosistJ Makes
Discovery of Great Value to Cali
fornia Fruit Growers

Special to The Herald.
NEW YORK, Jan. 15.-After making
a record trip around the world to find
destroyer, of the Goblin moth which
has damaged millions of dollars worth
of fruit in the United States, George
Compere, entomologist for West Aus
tralia and agent for the commissioner
of horticulture of California. arrived in
this city today from Southampton. He
said tonight that as the result of a
years search he had found in Spain a
wasp which is a parasite for the Goblin
moth. Specimens have been sent to
California.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-16
MAKES MILE IN AUTOMOBILE
IN THlRTY-SEvEN SECONDS
n. c. Bowden, With 9o-Horse Power
Car, Breaks Worlds Record
sreeiaI 70 The Herald.

bEecIaI 10 TIC IIVIWIu'
ORMONDE, Flao Jan. 15.-H. C..
Bowden. driving ninety horse power
car, made trial mile over the straight.
away beach course in the remarkable
time of 81 seconds This Is two sec
onds faster than the worlds record for
a straightaway mile. made by w. X.
Vanderbilt. jr. The trial was made
against strong wind and with
beach stretch barely ten feet wide
suitable for racing.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-16
viii Try British Steamer
Rv Associated Presa.

bN AhsociatoN A'SD1
NAGASAKI, Jan. 10. p. m.-The
British steamer RosaleY, which was
captured January II by the Japanese
cruiser Telxiwa in the Sea of Japan
has arrived at sasebo. where she win
be tried by the prize court on the charge
of attempting to carry coal to Vladl-
vostok.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-16
stranded Steamer FIoated

NEW YORK. Jan. 15.-The steamer
Indus, aground on Fire Island bar. was
fioated this afternoon. She arrived at
Quarantine in tow tonight Captain
Kydd said that in spite OF reports to
the contrary the hull Of the vessel was
uninjured.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-16
Riotlng in Warsaw
BY Associated Press.

WARSAW, Jan. 15.-It is reported
from Kristokoff that at revolution
airy demonstration on January there
was signing and passing of revolution
airy proclamations. A police sergeant
was killed and a dragon wounded.
The murderer was arrested.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-16
transport sherman at san FranoIsoe

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 15.-The
army transport Sherman arrived to-
day, thirty-one days from Mapila. On
board were ninety saloon passengers,
in addition to 614 'casuals. forty-six sick,
including four insane men; twenty-one
prisoners; twenty-six Marine Corps
men from Honolulu. and eleven de-
ported civilians from Manila.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-16
Rain Reaches San Diego
BY Associated Press

by A77UVINV1V 17V"-
SAN DIEGO. Jan. l5.-Rain began
falling here at 10 o'clock tonight. In
dlcations point to a stormy night.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-16
THE DAYS NEWS
FORECAST

Southern California: Rain Mon-
day; fresh southeast wind. Maxi
mum temperature in Los Angeles
yesterday, SO degrees; minimum
So degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-16

1--Warfare In reform ranks.
2--Denles he shot Mrs. Duke.
3-ReIiglous news.
4-EditorlaI.
5--City News.
6-cIasslfled advertisements.
7-Sports.
e-Theatrical news.
e-Mining.
mission dedicated.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-16
OPEN WARFARE IN
RANKS OF REFORM
HOSTILlTlES ARE RESUMED IN
MASS MEETING
THREE LEADERS WITHDRAW
Rev. Wiley j. Phillips ls Left In
Possession Of the Fleld-speak-
n ers Exchange Sarcastic
Remarks
THREE LEADERS WITHDRAW

''I refuse to be a drag on anyone.
You can take your meetings and run
them; neither Mr.. Wheeler, Mr.. At
wood or myself will be here to give
you any further trouble" This was
the parting shot fired by C. j. Hall at
the meeting held yesterday in the
Wright & Calendar hail. at which the
general trouble which has been brew
ing in the ranks of the anti-liquor
forces was given a thorough airing.
Accusations have been made during
the past week against Messrs. Hall,
Atwood anG Wheeler by supporters Of
Wiley ]. Phillips, charging them with
trying to take away the meetings
which Mr.. Phillips had started and
make the movement to drive the liquor
traffic from Los Angeles a purely Pro-
hibition party issue The positions
taken by both sides were brough up
and discussed for almost two hours
Yesterday before the final action was
taken resulting in the resembling of all
the resolutions passed at a former
meeting.
The session was called to order by
Wiley j. Phillips, who was the origina-
tor of the present movement, and Mr..
Phillips said that in justice to him.
self and the audience he felt called
upon to make statement of the condi-
tons of affairs.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-16
LOCAL

Victim OF tuberculosis tires OF lighting dis
ease and nres bullet through his heart.
Open warfare IN the Prohibitory union ranks
leads to the withdrawal OF three leaders.
city council expected 10 consider brick cons
tract today,
Merchants and Manufacturers association %
hold annual election today.
Dr. T.. Dewitt ralmaee discouf*ea on suir
cidal epidemic and says self-dosiFucliQn y
duo 90 atheism
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-16
EASTERN

Democratic senators viii prevent action
on joint statehood for Arizona
Man arrested In Philadelphia Thursday
confesses he tried to destroy statue Of Fred
erick. the Great
state department receives report from
Minister Griscom ON trade conditions In
Japan.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-16
COAST

Astoria steamer reaches San Francisco
after sixty-seven hours battle with heavy
seas.
Democrats OF Denver declare four Repub-
ltcan leaders are 10 be arrested.
Senator Hahn win Introduce measure BY
yearly.
wife and himself
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-16
FOREIGN

, Mime. Noubet, mother Of the president of
France. n dead
Combes ministry signines it's intention OF
resigning.
Japanese officres believe Russian ships at
Port Arthur may not be seriously damaged
nv shells.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-16
Indifferent as to Leader

1t makes no d1fference under heaven
VINO shall lead in this movement. !
do not care who is at the head nor do
/ believe that any man here cares. /
do not care whether 1t is you or nor,
man in this city for whom l have a
greater regard, or Mr.. Hall or Mr..
Wheeler, but what 1 do hope is that
God will help us to realize our great
duty. We do not want to stop for any
minute bubble about who shall be the
leaders. Let God be the leader and
may he help us not to stop one moment
to have discussion among ourselves.
i honor DR.. Chapman, l honor all these
men, but l am not asking questions as
to men but only that they be moved by
the right motive"
Rev. Mr.. Barr who was the second
speaker made some remarks which
were not just exactly agreeable to all
those present.
'Just when we are nearest to victory
is the time that the devil will be most
active" said the speaker. "He creates
dissension. He sets us to quarreling
Just when 1t is most necessary that we
should be attending to business. Trust
the Prohibitionists to fight; they al
ways will, anyway"
1T isn't true" II know 1t is not" At
don't believe it," came from members
of the audience.
"There you are" said Mr.. Barr. "dis-
agreeing with me already; ut just
proves what said. We have to fight
jealousy and suspicion In our own
ranks, and until we can drop that we
viii never accomplish anything. If
there has been anything which has dis
(Continued ON PAGE Two-l
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-10-21
GREAT SHNGHlNE RESERVE
[ eontinned non paRe 4.

be passed providing for the segrega-
tion of these agricultural lands with
out going through the fomality pre-
scribed at the present.
Should the presidents recon-
mendatiOns be carried into effect a
person who desired to acquire posses
ison Of some land that is Of an agIi-
cultural nature in a forest reserve
would have to make application TO
the forest officer, who would In turn
report the application to the survey
or general, describing the lands as
best could be done. Later & survey
would be made and in due coruse OF
time the applicant would receive
title to the land The applicant
right attains from the date of his ap
plicatiou to the forestry officr. The
regular homestead laws will apply to
cases of this sort, the person settling
upon the lands doing so with the
purpose Of making a home, aud not
taking up the land for a speculation
No more than 100 acres will be per
mitted to any one person. In max
ing the surveys the regular reetaDgu-
lar method will not be followed, but
the survey will be made according tC
the meanderings Of a stream or by
a similar method. A person may
desire to obtain ownership to a tract
Of hay land extending along a creek
for over a mile, it's width being OF
small consequence. Land OF thii
description can be obtained when ths
new act goes into effect.
All friction between the state
and the government, resulting from
forest reserves, no longer exists. Al
q conference between Governor Good
ing and Mr. PinrhOt the ditflcultie.
were satisfactorily adjusted. The
state is entitled to about 500, OOC
acres of lieu lands. Ii was argeed al
the conference that the state should
take these lieu lands in one Of thC
government forest reserves, which
will be conducted similar to the
state forest reserves of Michigan. All
the lands will be taken in one tract
and the timber disposed OF under
state supervision. As representative
Of the president. Mr. Pinohot had the
right to enter into this agreement.
Vested in the president l. the author
ity TO set aside any Of the lands
within the boundaries of forest re-
serve Whenever he 30 desires.
The principal forest reserves
in Idaho with their acres are: The
Bitter Root. 1000, 900 acres; Hen
Iy's Lake, 500, 600 acres; Cassia. 300
600 acres; Sawtooth. 1900, 00C
acres; Paystte, l,5OO, 0O0 acres
Welser, BOO, 900 acres; aud Preisi
River
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-10-21

have inquiries for property a.
follows:
One or two acres Of good soil con
venieutly situated near Occur A.
Aleue adaptable for garden and small
chicken ranch. Would consider a
we'll located and improved chicken
ranch.
Cottage and small tract on lake
shore suitable Tor summer residence.
Homestead relinquishmeLt
hvea nice little paying business
for sale just the thing for a young
man who has small cash capital ia
invest. Let ne submit it to you.
Lot 81 ~ Ito feet with . room
cottage, stone foundation. stone Gel
lar, other good outbuildiue-. Close
in. Will easily pay L. per cent.
Price 81 200.
have many other attractive bar
gaings in all classes Of property. In
vestigate.
Have for sale zee cords we'll sea
soned dry cord wood, at bargain
price, for all or any portion.
80 acres good timber land. It'll,
clear, at bargain.
L. J. COLUMBUS,
New Bank Bldg
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-10-21

Houek's Fourth Street Fair. IL
will open about November 10 with a
fine line of toys for Christmas and
persons who are In the market for
this class of merchandise should see
the stock, as it will be- complete aud
the price not high. The line Of TOYS
will be the largest ever brought to
the city, which means that they must
be sold. A good line OF glassware
and china will aslo be carried,
H. A. Miller has good assortment
of wall paper, new and second
hand goods at the lowest prices.
Phone 44b.
Big range for hotel or camp at
bargain. Good condition. Apply
to H. \. Miller.
One good business room in the
Scott block on Fourth street for rent.
II you use Ceretana -four, you
always have good bread. E. b.
Keller / Co.
Do you like a good cup OF coffee?
Try Golden Gate at 40 cents per
pound. There is no better at any
price. The Idaho Mercantile Co.
Our tailor made suits from $40
up. A perfect at guaranteed. The
Wiggett Il Empey Co.
We carry the best ladies' shoe in
America The WigRett 4 Empey Co.
Dry wood-Fir, tamarack and pine,
sixteen inch and four foot. The
Idaho Mercantile Co.
A new and complete line of caskets
at T. E. HedAl's.
A good room dwelling, and full
sized lot In desirable location, at a
low price. For sale or rent. See
Jas. H. Harte
For hack service, call up 'ue
Occur d'Alene Drug Store.
Dry wood tor sale. The wlggett
& Empey Co.
/ Ceretana fiour is the best
George F. Steele has several tiue
farms for sale on reasonable terms.
Give him call and look over his
prices.
For bargains in wall paper, go to
Perrenouds, Scott block. Paper
from i've cents a double roll up.
T. E. Hedal, the furniture dealer,
will sell you a ESQ high grade sewing
machine for s35 and $40. This Is
your opportunity to buy at a small
margin above cost.
E. B. Keller & Co. have just re-
eeived a car Of Csrstana, the famous
hard wheat -four.
Thirty fve choice lots In simu ;
addition at a special price for a
short time. Perfect title. See james
II. Harts.
Mems, boys and children's hats
aud caps, shapes to at any head, and
styles to suit the most fastidious.
The Wiggett & Empey Co.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-10-21
some sen.onnhIe NM.

1t may be piece Of supertiuous
advice to urge people at this season
of the year to lay in a supply of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. IL
ia almost sure to be needed before
the winter Is over, and much more
prompt and satisfactory results are
obtained when taken as soon as a
cold Is contracted and before it has
become settled in the system, which
can only be done by keeping the
remedy at hand. This remedy Ii
so widely known and so altoget her
good that no one should hesitate
about buying it in preference to any
other. II Is for sale by the Occur
d'Alene Drug Co.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-10-21

are often frustrated by sudden
breakdown. due to dyspepsia or con
stipation. Brace up and take Or,
Kings Newb Life Pills, They take
out the materials which are clogging
your energies, and give you new
start. Cures headache and dizziness
too, At the Occur d'Alene Drug
Store; 20 cents guaranteed. Sold by
the Occur d'Alene Drug Co.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-10-21
New Bank Bldg

All surface cancers are nov known
to be durable, by Bueklen'S Arnica
Salve James Walters. Of Dumeld.
Va, writes: 81 had a cancer on
my lip for years. that seemed incur.
able, till Beuklen's Arnica Salye
healed Il. and now 1t Is perfectly
veil" Guarnted cure for cuts and
burns. 25 cents at the Occur d.
Alehs Drug store.