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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-12-30
One Fireman Killed.

CHICAGO.-One fireman was kill
ed and several employees may have lost
their lives in a fire which destroyed
the enamel sign factory of the Charles
M. Schonk company, to 10 Park
street. While the fire was
at its height one of the walls suddenly
collapsed and number of firemen
were buried in the debris. With the
exception of Lieutenant Henry Bassett
of truck company No. 4, who was
crushed to death all of the firemen es-
capped with severe shaking up. A
number of the employees were injured
in the panic that followed after 1.-The
fire broke out, and for a time all sorts
of rumors as to the number of persons
killed were in circulation. There were
40 girls and 10 men and boys employ
ed in the fcatory, and, according to
the officials of the company, all but
two persons have been accounted for.
The police and firemen, however,
were unable to make their escape and
were in the building at the floors and
walls fell in, and until the debris is
cleared away the number of casual
ties will not be positively known. The
employees who are said to be missing
by the officials of the company are
Margaret Becker and Henry Saute.
The loss on the building, which was
destroyed, and on the conetnts is esti-
mated at $3.50, 900.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-12-30
A Chance of a Lifetime.

Calve, the great French prima donna
from the Metropolitan Opera House,
New York, whose portrayal of Gar
men," is famous throughout the world,
is now making her first tour of Amer
lea, and will make single appear
ance at the Spokane Theatre, Spokane.
on Monday evening, January 10.
Never before has there been an artist
from the ranks of the Metropolitan
who has created such a sensation in
concert as the famous Carmen" is
now making all over the East. With
her will be Mons. M. Bouxmann, the
famous basso of the French Opera
company; Mr.. Derrick Won Norden
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-12-30
Officer Killed on Train.

Mount Carmel, ILL.,, Dec. 24.-Two
men were killed and third was prob
ably injured, and every window was
shattered in a passenger coach on the
Southern railroad, when two men in
custody for larceny tried to escape by
killing a constable.
When the smoke had cleared away,
Constable James Kingston and Isaac
Marshall, one of the prisoners, were
dead, and Edward Marshall, the other
prisoner, was probably fatally shot.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-12-30
Castro Offends France.

Paris, Dec. 26.-The officials here
say that President Castro's failure to
resume diplomatic relations with M.
Taigny, the French charge d'Affairs
at Caracas, may complicate matters
and postpone a settlement of the ques-
withdrawal of Venezuela's offensive
note declining to deal with M. Taigny.
Therefore the withdrawal of the
note and the continued declination 10
deal with M. Taigny are considered as
renewing the old controversy.
The officials say M. Taigny will not
| be withdrawn.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-12-30
COMING EVENTS.

Northwest Fruitgrowers' associa-
ton, La Grande, Ore, January 3-5.
Oregon State Poultry association
show, Portland, January 1917.
Oregon State Press association,
Portland, January IL.
Oregon State Horticultural society,
Portland, January $40.
Washington State Horticultural as
ISOLATION, North Yakima, January g.
IL.
Walla Walla Poultry association,
February $40.
Inland Registered Stock Breeders
association, Moscow, Idaho, February
SO.
Washington State Letter Carriers
association, Spokane, February %.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-12-30
Royalty Will Sent Alice Presents

New York.-The Worlds Paris spe-
ctal says: Every sovereign in Europe,
it is reported here, will send we'd
ding gift to Miss Alice Roosevelt.
From Berlin comes partial confirma-
ton of the report that Prince Henry of
Prussia will send present and the
German emperor himself has signified
his desire to do the same. In London
the report of the kaiser purpose has
caused the advisers of King Edward to
suggest that he, too, send a present,
and commands have been sent to Lon
don firms to send to Buckingham pal
ace articles from which the king and
queen may make a selection. The
king of Italy is also reported to have
expressed an intention to send Miss
Roosevelt a present, and President
Loubet of France has given orders that
the Sevres factory of porcelains select
two of the most magnificent vases for
presentation to her. The gift of the
ozar will be jewelry. King Alfonso of
Spain will send an antique piece of
Jewelry. The new king of Norway
and the kings of Denmark and Sweden
will send presents, and the sultan of
Turkey and the king of Greece and
many minor sovereigns of Europe will
probably follow the example of the
sovereigns already mentioned.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-12-30

the young tenor who has made such
an envlable record for himself abroad; ;
Mile. Vermoral, the young Russian
vioiniste; M. Decreus, the French
pianist; and Mons. Louis Fleury, the
noted fiutist. Orders for tickets, ac-
companied by check, sent to Joseph
Petrioh, manager, of the theatre,
Spokane, will be filled in the order of
their receipt and reservation of seats
made as near the desired location as
possible. The prices are: Divans and
first.six rows of the parquet, So; last
seven rows, 81; dress circle, 3d. bal
cony, So; gallery, first four rows, 81;
remainder of the gallery unreserved,
81. Sale opens January 4th.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-12-30
information About Goebel Murder

Bakersfield, Cal.-Charles E. Ehler
on cot in the county hospital suffer
ng from a wound presumably self in
ficted, has admitted to the superinten-
dent that he has information as to
he killing of Governor Goebel of Ken
lucky, which if it were adduced, it is
alleged, would clear Caleb Powers,
ormer secretary of state of Kentucky,
nd now. under sentence of death for
completely in the murder of the late
governor.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-12-30
Say Thousands Are Starving.

Tokio.-An eyewitness to the extent
of the famine in the northeast prov
ilces, who has just returned, reports
the condition of the people to be real
ly deplorable.
The advent of winter has found
thousands on the verge of starvation
and speedy relief alone will save them
Measures of relief will be vigorous
ly taken up here and assistance OF
sympathizers abroad will be welcom
ed.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-12-30
Three Men Killed.

NEW YORK.-Three men were
blown to pieces and seven others were
more or less seriously hurt, and the
occupants of residences in the vicinity
of Fifth avenue and Thirty fourth
street were startled by an explosion OF
dynamite in an excavation for the
new Altman building. Fragments of
the bodies of the dead were scattered
over an area of hundreds of feet,
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-12-30
Irvinu,s Sons Get Estate.

The will of Sir Henry Irving, it is
understood, leaves two thirds of his
estate, which consists solely of the
100000 realized at the recent sale
of his theatrical relics, art works and
library. to his two sons, Henry B. and
Laurence Irving. At the time of the
sale of Sir Henry's effects it was I'M
derstood that the proceeds would &c
to the actors benevolent fund.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-12-30

A new postage stamp has been is
sued in Toxic for use in the protecto-
rate of Korea. 1t bears the chrysan-
themum as the emblem of Japan, the
plum blossom as symbolical of Korea
and two pigeons representing the pos
tai service.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-12-30

The Black sea fleet, with the excep-
ton of one battleship, has left Sebas~
topol and it is intimated that naval
demonstration may be necessary to en-
force the demand for reforms in Mace
dOnia.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-12-30
First Minister to NORWAY.

Herbert H. d. PIERCE, third assistant
secretary of state, has been selected
by the president as the first American
minister to Norway.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-12-30

New York..Mark Twain was the
guest of honor at the monthly dinner
of the Society of illustrators in the
rooms of the .Aldine association.
Andrew Carnegie occupied the place
of honor at the right of Dan Beard,
master. :.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-12-30
For New Italian Cabinet.

kome-King Victor Emanuel has
entrusted the retiring premier, Hess
andre Forts, with the formation of a
new cabinet. The Messagero and the
Giornale di Italia mention Baron Ma
yor des Planches, ambassador at
Washington, as the probable foreign
minister.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-12-30
Columbia Against Football.

New York.-The Columbia univer-
sity faculty has definitely abolished
football at Columbia, and President
Butler was recommended by the coun-
Gil to take steps to eliminate all inter-
collegiate sport at the institution.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-12-30
To Build Automobile Road.

London.-A. private bill has been in
treduced in parliament for a sanction
to build the first road in England to
lie devoted exclusively to motor We
hiclss. 1t is proposed to run the road
from London to Brighton.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-12-30

HOWARD E. BURTON, Assayer and
Chemist. Specimen prices-Gold, Silver and
Lead. 81; Gold and Silver. .7sc; Zinc or Cop.
per, ST. Cyanide test. Mailing envelopes and
full pricelist sent application. Control and
Umpire work solicited. Leadvlle, Colorado
Reference Carbonate National Bank.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-12-30

Augustus ST. Gaudens, the sculptor,
has completed his plans and is now
working on the clay model of his stat
ue of Mark Hanna, which is to be
erected in Cleveland.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-12-30
PRESSING NEED FOR OFFICERS

Glass at Naval Academy Will Be
Graduated in February.
Washington.-The navy department
has decided upon February IL as the
day for the graduation of the class of
1906 at the naval academy. The rea-
son for the graduation of the cadets
in advance has been the pressing need
of officers, and if this condition still
prevails, it may require the gradua'
ton of the next class in February
1907.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-12-30
Raised Wages in Cleveland.

CLEVELAND, Ohio The direct
ors of the Cleveland Electric railway,
at a recent meeting, raised the wages
of more than 1000 motormen and con-
ductors one cent an hour.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-12-30

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup the best remedy to use
for their children during teething period
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-12-30

Word from Sovail, German Samos,
is to the effect that the volcano on the
island is in active erul ton, throwing
lava 800 feet in height.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-12-30

SIYo Permanently Cured. No fits or nervuusneA
ITO after first day IS of Dr. Klines Great Nerve
Restorer Send for Free Be trial bottle and treatise
Dr. R. H Kline, Ltd, 931 Arch st. Philadelphia, ~
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-12-30

For coughs and colds there ID no better
medicine than Piso's Cure for Consump-
ton. Price 25 cents.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-12-30

Grand Duke Constance of Russia is
said to be the most cultured Romanofr
now living. b..
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-04
Sent Children Off in Carriage and
Tramped Three Miles
Through Rain.
INV A ssoclatcd Press, )

OYSTER BAY, September s.-Presl-
dent Roosevelt passed the greater part
OF tho day at Sycamore Hill. lie and
Mrs. Roosevelt, with some OF their chill
dren, attended, morning services at Christ
Episcopal Church, Notwithstanding the
tremendous wind and rainstorn which
swept over this part Of Long Island,
beginning early to-day and continuing
until late this afternoon, the President
and Mrs. Roosevelt sent the children
home from church In carriage and
themselves walked three miles to Saga
more Hill in the storm.
The President has announced thaA he
win devote the remainder OF his So
journ at Sycamore Hill particularly TO
lion, and that he Will receive as
few visitors as possibly, and will trans
act no business that is not OF pressing
Importance. He has been greatly occu-
pied this summer with public business,
and has scarcely an opportunity to ems
10y his vacation, lie will now endcavor
to have some time to himself.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-04
WENT To WED: NET
MAN AND SHOTGUN
Seeking Bride, Groom roo m
Got Two Loads From
the Weapon.
HEAVY PADDING OF
COAT a \. 1SAVE!D4LlFE 81, .|;:![. .!l!.
Had His Wounds Dressed, Got
the Girl, and a Short While
Afterwards Was Married in
the Presence Of a Large
Gathering of His ..5
Friends: sses4'--.s
Especial to The Times-Dlspatch.)

4 Especial to The Times-Dispatch.) &
FERANDENA, FLA. September g.
John Kinker was shot and painfully
wounded In the left shoulder with n shot
gun by Mr.. W. L, Mason this morning.
Mr.. Kinker went to Mr.. Masons to
: be married to Miss Lula A, Harris, who
was living at Mr.. Mason's. 1t is said that
MIR. Mason had notified Mr.. Kinker that
ho would kill him If he came i'm his
yard. Mr.. Kinker, nevertheless. went
there with lot OF his friends to get the
girl and take her off.
: The party halted a short distance from
the house. Mrs. Mason and some others
called to Kinker to come on. dcclalming
that everything was all right, and urging
him not to be afraid. Thinking that
everything was safe, he started In, but
just as he got In the yard, Mr.. Mason
came around the house with a doubles
barrellcd shotgun and shot at him twice,
only one load taking effect,
It Is n mystery why l<inker was not
killed. The heavy padding In his coat
is all that saved him. DR., Wilkinson
dressed the wound. and the man was
married later at MIR. o. r, Northlngton's
and Is doing very we'll now.
Mr.. Mason is thought not to De In his
right mind. Insanity runs In tho family
Mason is now under arrest,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-04
(ByIAssociat Press.) J


PORTSMOUTH, N. H., September
3.-From an official source the Assoc
clated Press Is Informed that tho
treaty Is completed. It consists OF a
preamble and seventeen artIclesI the
substance Of all OF which has been
given in the Associated Press dla-3
patches. + Y, r \:
But there were still differences
about the wording OF the protocol o.
4 the asst sittlnu, which must be aligned
before the treaty itself can be signed.
The Japanese presented protocol, to
which the Russlars took exception.
The differences, however, are expect
ed to be Strengthened out before noon
to morrow, and IT seems quite possI-A
BILE the treaty Will be signed to-mor-
row afternoon. ~ 52i}
Mr.. de Martens, who Is extremely
anxious to get back to Russia, has
engaged passage on Ia Lorraine, sail
Ing from New York Thursday, II and
leaves here on Wednesday. Il
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-04
STEAMER. BROKE IN
TWO: J. DROWNED
Ore-Laden Ship Runs Ashore On
York Island in Heavy
Storm.
CREW FACED DEATH ALL.NIGHT
Four Women and Seven Men in
Boat That Finally Reached
Land.
3. ! 49, =. " n.



ASHLAND, WIS, September By the
breaking in two and beachlng Of the
steamer Sevona In Lske Superior Friday
evening. five lives were lost, eleven per-
sons. including four women, were forced
to drift about all night on the lake. while
half dozen sailors. including the cap
tain, were still on the wreck tonight
when news of the disaster reached Ash
land.
The Sevona was ore-laden from Alloeuz
to Erie. Pa. and ran ashore on York
Island at O'Clock Friday night In a
heavy northeaster, afterward breaking In
Two at the fourth hatch and sinking
Two boats wero put off, Ono boat was
in charge Of the first engineer. Battling
with waves all night. the occupants Of
this boat suffered terribly from cold and
exposure. and several times the crew was
almost forced to give up the struggle.
When day broke with land In sight, the
party was In an exhausted condition, but
reached shore after several attempts 10
land.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-04
MASKED men DEMAND
MONEY 0F CAR-MEN N
Crew Of Seventeenth Street Line
Help Up and Robbed,
Last Night.

a peculiarly bold highway robbery WAS
committed last night about II ;30 o'clock,
when the crew of n Seventeenth Street
car was held up nt point OF pistols and
tho conductors money, Sis In Hll. taken
over,
The Seventeenth Street car No. 2ol
Conductor II, ], Austin, had just reached
tho north end of Seventeenth Street.
Tho trolley was reversed. and the car
was about 10 return to the shed for
the night Conductor Austin had counted
his nickels and dimes for tho day, which
amounted to SIS. when suddenly two
masked white men leaped up from nm
obscure corner of a fence near by, jumped
upon the car and with pistols presented
at both mortorman and the conductor,
demanded the latters money, Conductor
Austin was forced to comply with tho
request. No sooner had he done so than
Policeman ". l.. Bradley ran UP from
the Seabonrd Air Line roundhouse The
two mlscreants immediately fled up
Seventeenth street and across Federal
Street, hotly pursued by Policeman
Bradley. Fortune favored tho robbers,
for, at this juncture long Seaboard
Air line freight train rumbled along, ef-
feotually aiding their escape,
The men are described by fo'lcenlnn
Bradley as being slightly oye' m'aale
size,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-04
ITALIANS QUIET
AND DANGER A|!|.N| ! over [:
--------- ------------ - s.
Fear Of Yellow Fever
Riots at Patterson Has
Disappeared.
INDIAN TERRITORY
REPORTS ONE CASE
Situation in New Orleans Much
Improved City and State
Boards Of Health in Geor-
gia Clash - Many
Still III in Lee
vile.
New Orleans Record.
(By Associated prcsa.)

NEW ORLEANS, LA. September d.
For the, first time In over a month the
number Of new cases to-day was In the
twentles. With only three deaths. com
pared to eighiy-thrce deaths on Sep
tcmber 3. 1875, the feeling that the fever
is being wiped gu, Is. growing.
Among the new cases is that OF Cap.
the ,quartcrmastcr in charge OF this
department. City Councilman L. r. Dunn
is also on the list. OF the deaths. one
i occurred at the Emergency Hospital.
Situation Elsewhere.
The country aituntion is improving
somewhat, though the discovery of new
foci causes some little anxiety The
situation at Patterson. where 1t was
feared the ignorant Italians contcm-
plated trouble. has developed nothing
new. No overt act has been committed,
md 1t is believed that danger Is over.
Father Widnlan, The Jesuit priest, went
there to-day and met the citizens and
number OF lending Italians. and pro-
poses TO make a personal canvass Of the
town. to talk to every Italian. and con.
vince him of tho good intentions Of the
health authorities. A heavy siownpour
S OF rain prevented the mass meeting.
which It wns proposed TO hold to-day.
To-day nearly all Of tho city carts were
used In the work OF sailing the cutters.
1t has been found that since tie NOS
quitoes have been deprived OF t;iIlr favor
lite breeding places the staGnant cutters
on cross streets arc filled with wgglc
tails, so special efforts are being made
Il to render these unsuitable. Over thon-
sand tons Of salt have been used SO
far. and the work will l=bc continued.
Case of Berge.
There is much interest In the case Of
Or. Phillip Berge, the physician. who
was arrested late last night on the charge
OF failing TO report three cases Of yellow
fever. He was parolcd by the Inspector.
but will have to answer to the charge
Monday morning before the second rec
order. He says that he reported the
cases By mail. but the Marine Hospital
Service has no record Q fthcm.
q There has been a rccrudence at Tai
lulah In Madison Parish. not far from
Vicksburg. Three cases have been dlau-
noscd by DR.. Krauss Of the Marine Hos
pital service.
A report from Lccvilc, under date OF
September, shows that there have b,an
al2 cases there so far. and 20 deaths. with
145 cases under treatment.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-04
GORDON AROUND TOWN.
Two New Gases Discovered Yes.
terday at Pensacola.
TRy Associated PrcSS)

PENSACOLA, FLA, eptembcr3-Two
new cases Of yellow fever were discov-
cred to-day, the patients being Miss
Brent, n sister Of George Brent VINO
was stricken Friday, and John Hum
phreys. Both are In the original area
of Infection, and SO far no new suh-focl
have been discovered, George Brent VIII
hardly live through the night as he has
taken the black vomlt and Is very low.
A Gordon has been thrown around the
entire city by State Health Officer Por-
ter. in order to protect other towns In the
State where parties might travel from
hero. Dr. Porter believes that the crisis
in the situation will como during tho
latter portion of the week.
DR.. Guiteras, the Cuban expert, who
had been here for several days, left this
morning for Tampa, but Will probably re-
turn about FRIDAY or saturday, When
asked as to the situation here the en-
pert pointed to New Orleans rs an ex-
ample of what could be accomplished by
eradicating the mosquito and said the
same thing could be done here II the
citizens would only cooperate With the
health authorities and clean up their
premises.
Several new suspicious cases were re-
ported Tonight, nearly all being in the
affected territory,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-04
.CUNBOA7 IS SENT TO
ESCORT MISS ROOSEVELT.
An Apology Demanded for In
sulting Posters Displayed
at Canton.
(By Associated rvosE.)

HONG KONG, September 3,-By order
of the British admiral, the transport BEAR
Ing Secretary Taft and his party, IN
Guiding Miss Alice Roosevelt, VIII be
conveyed by n gunboat when It leaves
here for the trip up West River
Consul General Lay has demanooa an
apology from tho viceroy for the insulting
posters displayed at Canton, which re-
suited In the decision OF Secretary Taft
/ to abandon his visit to that city, The
ylceroy has given ample assurance that
4 tho leaders will be arrested and given
severe punishment,
Secretary Taft and Miss Roosevelt were
entertained to-day at q, luncheon by
Sir Matthew Nathan, Governor OF Hong
Kong. General Corb!n and staff VII re,
turn. tho calls Of the military and naval
commanders,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-04
A GREAT WEEK !. I.S'i. IS.
ON IN POLITICS.
Democrats and Republicans Are
Displaying Much
Activity.
STATE COMMITTEE TO MEET
Contests Expected to Come Up.
From at Least Four
Districts.
sIAIE COMMITTEE TO NEST

This will be strenuous week in Vlr-
ginia politics.
The Republicans. who have already
opened up their campaign, will fire some
OF their big guns in different parts Of
the State. and the Democrats Awill hold
a council OF war here Thursday night to
prepare for tho waging Of ceaseess bat
tie until the day OF the election In No
yember.
Judge l.. L. Lewis. the Republican
nominee for Governor, will speak at
Rocky Mount (Franklin counpy, and
United States Attorney Thomas Lee
Moore and Senator George a. Revercomb
will hold forth for the same party at
Charlotte Courthouse day. The Re-
publicans have other appointments In the
State. but these are the principal ones
While tho Republicans have entered
tho battle actively the Democrats are
Just now approaching the firing lines.
and when the issue is fairly joined ana
tho respective forces marshaled under
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