The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-08-05
NEWS OF THE WORLD
SHORT TELEGRAPH ITEMS FROM
ALL POINTS OF THE GLOBE.
A Review Of Happenings In Both
Eastern and Western Hemlsphores
During the Past WSek-NatloRai,
Historical, Political and Personal
Events.


Commander TheO Burgdorf. U. ).
N. retired. died recently in Philadel-
phia from a complication OF diseases.
United States Senator Lodge was re-
ceived by King Edward at Bucking-
ham palace Saturday. He was pre-
scented by Ambassador Reid.
A cablegram from Havana states
that Cuba had instituted a rigid quar-
antine against all gulf ports from
Tampa to Sabine river, Texas.
The normal school of British COlum
bia will be located in Vancouver on
one Of the two blocks recently bought
from the Canadian Pacific railroad.
The receivers for the bankrupt Mer-
8 chants Trust company Of New York
are directed to pay all depOsitors Of
that company 40 per cent Of their de-
posts.
Telegraphic advice from Washing
ton, ID. c.. states that the Italian am
bassador to the United States brand
ed Duke" Joseph ROssi of Spokane
an imposter.
A strike OF the New York house
smiths and bridgemen. which stopped
work some weeks ago on the new
East river bridge at Blackwell's ISL
and. has been called of.
General Booth OF the Salvation
Army has returned to England from
his trip to Australia. He is in ex-
cellent health. General Booth will soon
start on a 1000 mile motor tour.
Montreal.-A New FOundland pulp
mill merger has been effected with a
capital of 1000, 900 pounds. Control
is held by British capitalists and l..
500, 900 acres Of pulp land are includ-
ed in the deal.
At a recent meeting of the Phoenix
Trades and Labor council, it was de-
cided to have a celebration of Labor
day there this year, as usual, it be
ing the 9th annual celebration to be
held in FrCsnix. B. c.
The Chinese Reform association OF
Victoria has sent lengthy cablegram
70 the Chinese emperor, in care Of the
British minister at Pekin. congratu-
lating him upon his birthday and wish
ing an early restoration Of powerful.
loyal China"
Reports that combination has been
effected Of streetcar building compa-
MES, including some OF the largest
concerns In the URited States, are
confirmed. It is stated that the con-
solicitation will be capitalized at S54.-
500. 900.
Norfolk, Neb.-A row boat carry
ing Miss Annie Mcbride and Carroll
Powers was swept over the dam in
the Elkhorn river and both occupants
we're drowned The boat flOated into
the swift current and became unman-
ageable.
Colonel W. J. Bryan states that he
will soon start for a trip around the
world. The trip will last from one
70 two years. He will join Mrs. Bryan
In Japan. for which country she has
started. It is expected he will travel
east.
Fernie. B. C.-James Gill. the Gran
brook alleged embezzler, has received
his preliminary trial at CranbrOok be
fore Government Agent Armstrong
Only one charge was made. that OF
stealing S5Os from Lord Gotham. the
owner of the Cranbrook tOwnsite.
The newspapers Of India continue
70 criticize Mr. Brodericks dispatch
TO the Yiceroy regarding the change
in the position and duties of the com
mander in chief and the military mem
Der OF the council in tones strongly
antagonistic to the secretary Of state
Admiral KataOka has been hOnOred
by a message from the mikado ex
pressing satisfaction with the eff
cheney of the army which was landed
on Sakhalin island despite the unfa
vorable state Of the weather, thereby
laying the foundation for the occuDa
tion Of that island
Mr. Z H. Hartman and party are
taking a trip through the Yellowstone
park. After a short stay in Calitor
MIA he will visit Japan. sailing on Au
gust Is. He said his stay in the yori
ent will continue so long as he earei
TO stay and that he has no definite
plan for returning home.
The Canadian government has ap
proved the bill Of the British Colum
bia legislature granting TO the Suma
Development Co. the land comprises
in sumas lake in consideration Of tn
company building a dyke along tn
Fraser river to keep the waters fror
Overlooking the Sumas prairie.
A crayon drawing on canvas, almos
life size. Of Carrie Nation, was dil
covered in the Kansas state histories
rooms in ruins. The act had eViden
ly been done during the night Tn
glass and frame were smashed int
bits and the canvas slashed almos
beyond recognition.