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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-06
TOWNSEND RATE BILL.
Fixed Up and Presented to Congress
 Once More.

Fixed Up and Presented to Congress
 Once More.
 Washington, Dec G.-The ESch- Townsend railroad rate bill, which passed the house at its last session, has been re-drawn and was re-intro- duced in the house to-day by Mr Townsend The bill embraces all of the features of the former measure, but is drawn so as to specify specifi- cally the particular things which may be done by the interstate commerce commission. In addition, it has q pub licity feature and gives the commis- sion jurisdiction over refrigeration and terminal charges. It also directly prohibits the carrier from granting any shipper the privilege of collecting his product and then getting a special rate under the short term provision for changing rates.
 As explained today by Mir Town send, the bill expresses the Ideas of the president in his message. and will, if enacted into law amend the inter- more effectual in securing exact jus tice between the carriers, shippers, producers and consumers. It amends the substantitlye law so as to embrace within the powers of the commission all interstate carriers of interstate and foreign commerce. whether 'by rail roads or partly by railroads and part ly hy water, and includes specifically in Nthe term transportation. all cars, vehicles. ventilation. refrigeration. elevation, transfer. storage. and all other facilities and instrumentalities of shipment and carriage as well as terminal. siding and industrial tracks. thus giving the commission authority over the so-called private car and oth- CT agencies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-06
ELDREDGE UP
Actuary of Mutual Re. serve Tells What $l5,- 900 Fee Was
 Paid For.

New York, Dec 6-George D. FL dredge, first vice-president and actu- ary of the Mutual Reserve Life Insur- ance company, was again on the wit ness stand today when the life insur- ance investigation committee resum- ed its sessions MT Hughes first took up with him the legal expenses of the Mutual Reserve company. The wit ness said the $15.0OO paid to Tracy. Boardman X Platt for legal expenses in appearing before legislative conl- mittees to secure the enactment of a bill re-incorporating the Mutual Re serve company in 1901, was charged to the general expenses of the com pany.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-06
HE STOLE si.eoo.
Boy Wanted to Hunt Buffaloes and
 Robbed His Benefactors.

ANs Ne AthhhtVNo anu
 Robbed His Benefactors.
 New York, Dec 6.-Tempted by the prospect of an opportunity to shoot buffaloes in the west, Edward Wha- len, F years old, last night stole $1,- GOO in cash from his benefaetress and spent an exciting evening in the shooting galleries perfecting his aim with the rife before the police caught him. Whalen took the money from a trunk of Mrs Eugenie Chickey. an eI- derly woman who often employed him. He says his tempter was James Lodatti. another youth, aged 16. to whom be disclosed the hiding place of the aged woman's wealth. Lodatti. the little fellow says. then planned the western shooting trip. The money was taken from the trunk while Mrs Chickey was away from home. Lodatti being the elder. kept the cash and after the shooting practice was over gave Wha- len only IS cents out Of the s1.Go0 and sent him home. where the police were already waiting. Whaien confessed and the police going to Lodatti's house found $500 in a toy bank. The rest of the money was in the cellar. Both boys were arrested. They had pre- pared to take a west-bOund train to- day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-06
CONSUL KILLED
His Carriage Hit by
 Electric Car.
WIFE ALSO INJURED
His Son Who Was in the Car riage Escaped Without a Scratch Going to Station to Say
 Farewell to Friends.

Chicago, Dec GA dispatch from the City Of Mexico gives further details of the accident in which James Rus sell Parsons, United States consul-gen- eral, lost his life here last night. An open carriage in which he was driving with Mrs Parsons and their son was struck by an electric car. Mrs Par sons was slightly injured. The boy escaped without scratch.
 The accident happened while Mir Parsons and his family were going to the central station to bid farewell to friends. The coachman tried to cross a street car track in front of a rapid ly moving car, which struck the car riage with terrific force, crushing 1t against trolley post.
 Mir ParsoIis's head struck the post the whole top of the head being taken off. When assistance arrived the body was lying with the head and shoulders on the pavement and the feet Ill the wreck of the carriage.
 Mrs Parsons was staggering blindly around, stunned by the shock, and muttering incoherent sentences. inqtiif- ing where she was and where she was going.
 Mamma, I think papa is killed" !" said James Russell Parsons, Jr, but Mrs Parsons was too dazed to realize the truth.
 Mrs Parsons immediately was taken by friends who happened to be in the vicinity to her residence. where medi- cal aid was given. MT Parsons's body was taken to the seventh police sta ton, according to police regulations, where it still remains pending an order from a judge.
 So far superficial examination failed to reveal a single injury or even bruise on any part of the body except the top of the head. Not bone is broken and except for blood stains the face ap- pears perfectly natural. Until the po- lice investigation Is concluded there is no means of fixing the responsibility, as no actual eye witness was close enough.
 The motorman and driver of the coach both disappeared immediately after the accident and have not yet been arrested. News of the affair spread rapidly among members of the American colony, creating consterna- ton.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-06
LONG SPRINT GOES ON.
sedelI Brothers Forged to the Front
 and Had Clean Lead To-day.

New York, Dec. 6-After the hour long sprint at midnight fin which the Bedell brothers forged to the front with a clean lead of one lap and seN- eral teams were dropped tar in the ruck, the riders In the six day bicycle race contented themselves with slow, steady plugging for the remainder of the night. Two of the teams, the Hall Downey and the TrOusseller-D Decoup combinations. worn out by the terrific struggle at midnight. dropped from the ranks during the early morning hours.
 The Hall-Downey team withdrew from the race when 1t was found that during a spill in the midnight sprint Hall had broken his coilarbone. Sey- eral riders, all of whom were trying fo catch Bedeil. went down fin the fall but immediately mounted their wheels and rode madly ahead. Hall was as ouick as the others to mount and he kept up the pace until after 3 o'clock fin the morning when he suddenly pitched forward from bis wheel. He was thrown by the fall over the fence and into one of the spectators boxes where there were several women.
 It was reported today that the sprint last night was caused hy an offer of $500 by a spectator to the rider who could gain lap on his com petitors-
 Before 10 o'clock another rider had succumbed and quit This was Wilcox of the Achorn-Wlloox team. which was two laps behind the leaders. His stomach gave out Downey of the HaILDowney team. who had been out of the race since early morning on SC, count of the withdrawAl of his part. ner. took Wilcox's place with Achorn. This made a new team which rode un- der the name Of Ach0rn-DowneT and continued the score made by the W.l- enx-Achorn team The standing of the riders at 70 o'clock was as follows.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-06
BOTH BURNED TO DEATH.

ReadfnK- Pa Der. e-John Reedy. a civil war veteran. and bis daughter Ellen. were burnrsi to death in a fire shich destroyed tbeir bczls un Never sink mou1fain. Et fs nct krsnn uhea fhe nre arrnrErd Tbe ctsrFed bo1ies were fgund Ia ihz debriz to1ay.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-06
vERY LITTLE INTERESr.

Washington. Dec 6.--I.eSs interest as indicated by the attendance Of the members was manifest in the proceed- ingS of the house at It's eOnveninr to- day. Discussion previous to the sps- sion indicated that an adjournment until next week would be taken as soon as the Panama canal bill. to he taken up today. is disposed of.
 Representatives Ransell and Rob ertson of Louisiana took the oath of office. Unanimous consent was given for the consideration of tle bin ammo priafing s16.JOOC00 for the Panama canal
 A number of the annual reports of public officials were laid heforp the senate af the beginning of to-sfayss ssssion and this order was followed by the presentation of petitions and hillx. Of which a large number uare ready. The first hflI of the se<Sion was presented by Afr Frye and was private tenure measure.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-06
WILL GRANT DEMANDS

Berlin. Dec GA dispatch from St Petersburg dated today says that the central bureau of the Moscow teIe- graph and postal employeS has sent the following telegram to all the cities in Russia: "All your demands will be granted. Continue the strike. Trust in victory. Prospects are good. Witte agrees to everything. Ouly DunrOvo opposes Remain firm
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-06
MET MYTH APpRoyAL.

London. Dee. G-rPresldeut Roose- velt's message to congress met with approval to-day on the stock exchange Americans opened active at prices varying up to point above parity. Other markets participated in the gen eral cheerfulness. Russians were the featurefi reaching S2 7-S.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-06
Pedestals and Boston Fern
 Stands.

There never was made handsomer lot of these useful pieces of furniture than the present stock. Priced from S2.00 to S20.0o they represent a variety that will suit every demand you can make of them. Just right for Christ mas gift
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-06
Fine, luxurious Leather Up
 holstered turkish Rockers.

Those great. big comfortable pieces that will last lifetime. We've a fine lot Of them just opened up and you will enjoy thorough comfort if you possess one. Anyway come in and see for yourself. Priced from $3I-50 to STn Nn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-06
Mems Desks SlO.OO to S5O.OO.

This Is always one best store to trade at. We've made this the best furniture store and no small part of it is our desk department Factories and offices furnished in this line from the largest stock in the city and at the most reasonable prices. Come In and see the show. We've just opened up a complete line of small Roll Top Desks
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-06
Other suggestions for Christi
 mas Gifts.

Shirt Waist Boxes. y200 to S10OO. Geutlemen's ChinoDiers. $50 to S-alOa.
 Ladies Work Tables. sI5.oO to S35 in mahogany.
 Morris Chairs. Sli50 to 5000 Library Tables. 5000 to S6000. Parlor Tables. S3.fo to S5aOo Music Cabinets. Sf50 to $500. Iariiniere stands. si.o0 t0 Si50. Mahogany Tea Tables. s10 10 SO. Large. old fashioned Easy RockerR Turkish style. 15.tO b S25Oo. Some fine. large Oak and Leather Rockers. s10n0 to S2500.
 ParlOr Suits. Sso.u0 to S225f0 Princess Dressers. 5000 to $500 Dressing Tables. <51O0 to 5000. Sectional Bookcases. best in market. Desk Chairs. s4.oo. $500 and ur. Warsls
 Handsomely Faned Pictures. soc to sI510
 Bullets. China Cloeets. sldebusr.is and hundreds of beautiful pieces cf furniture too numerous to menfiua that wilI make the me<t pleasing Chrfsfmas eiftsL Selections can De put aside for
 later delivery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-06
NOT AT ONE STROKE.

St Petersburg. Tuesday. Dec. ,, via Eydtkuhnen. East Prussia, Dec. G. An official note was issued to-day eX plaining that while the government is infexibly determined to carry out the reforms promised by the imperial manifesto of October 30. it is impos- sible at one stroke to accustOm the population to the administration of the new order of things created by the manifesto. Until the new legislation required by the reforms is effected the old laws must be enforced except where they are already replaced by temporary provisions. The note adds that drafts of the provisional regu- lations governing freedom of the press and the right of association have been completed. that the deliberations re- gardlng the reform of the council of ffIe empire and the extension of the franchise are nearing conclusion and that the elections to the national as. sembly are being expedited At the same time measures are being initia- .-tnd --to-s cope with the disturbances which ape endangering public secur- lity.
 NJ. Belgard. chief of the press cen. sorship office has been relieved of lis post at his own request .-|
 At the review of the Smonoysky regiment at Tsarskoe- SeIo yesterday the emperor addressed the troops com menting on their tried loyalty. At the subsequent regimental banquet given by the officers his majesty thanked the regiment for its exemplary ser vices and expressed the hope that it would always show itself as firmly united as it was at present.
 Adyices from Voronezh dated De. cember 3rd says that the soldiers of q disciplinary battalion are parading the town in gangs and intlmidating tho populace. One contingent. it is added, is touring the surrounding villages and estates and levying blackmail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-06
WEATHER FORECAST

Furecast for Gonnectiruss Partly ciouaF tonight ard Tturadsys som what warmer tonight. light south Eesteriy winds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-06
nFpEY RESIGNs

Washington. Der 6-Senator Chaun- eey N. nepew of New York has ten dered his reSirnsfion as a director of fhe Equifshle Life Assurance soriofv
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-06
GOING INTO BANKRUPTCY.

Warsaw, Dec 6.-Many of the small CT factories are going into bankruptcy in consequence of their inability to meet the additional expenditures oc- casioned by the increase of wages which the strikers exacted.
 Eight hundred men employed at the governments central alcohol store house struck for additional pay.
 The postal and telegraph authori- ties estimate that the government is losing $SO.OOO daily by the strike. while the governments loss from uck- cts aSne during the recent railroad strike is estimated at $1S.j00.OOO.
 A woman revolutionist. Olga Hen. kin. who accompanied by a friend went to Tvanovo on the Moscow Yaro- slav railway to deliver revolutionary speeches. was waylald by workmen on her arrival at the station and both she and her companion were killed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-06
Ladies' nesks for Christmas.

They're being bought right along now by thoughtful people who are taking time by the forelock and buy ing early. Prices s to S45.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-06
TWO WEEKS AFTER THIS TO CHRISTMAS. IA $7.5O Chartered Oak
 or Solid Birch High Back Rocker for $500.

Only a few at this price and when they're gone we cannot duplicate. Just the thing for a nice present.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-08-26
Secret Societies.

A ASONIC--
NJ Boomers Ferry Lodge, No.fs, 4; F. A.
NJ, holos stated lneetingson the last Wednesday
evening OF the month on or before full moon.
ssjOurning Master Mnsons qualihed are ma
ternally invited 10 visit
HENRY MELDaR. Secretary.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-08-26
LIEU LAND AND
FOREST RESERVES
Senator Teller, of Colorado talks very in
terestngy and knowingly on these Laws.

Senator H. NJ. Teller, of Colorado,
who has been lately sojourning in
North Idaho, in an interview in
Lewiston, gives valuable informa-
ton as to the aims of the lieu land
law, and the origin of forest re-
serves. In both instances the SEN
ator declares, the railroads ard
corporations received the benefits,
while the people paid the freight.
But just read it in his own words,
here they are:
SIN the creating of forest reserves
we found instances where settlers
who had taken lands before the
reserve had been created were isol-
ated. No more settlers could come
in and there were not enough sett-
lers in the vicinity to build schools
or roads.
"As a protection to such settlers
a bill passed congress that sett-
Ter who had taken land within q
reserve could relinquish when the
reserve was created abe could take
land elsewhere. 1t was never in
tended that this bill should apply
to railroads and other corporations
but It has since been construed tina
way and has resulted in a big grail
for the railroads.
"That is where all your valuabl,
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-08-26
D | r E G T 0 r ! & S
Churches.

DREsBYTERIAN AN
Regular preaching services every alternate
Sunday morning at 10 80, aud same evening at
1850. Sunday school at II 80 q. m =,
REV. o. ;. WILSON, Pastor.
CATHOLIC
u REGULAR services on the 4th Sunday ofeaca
month. Sunday school every Sunday AT IL 80
REV. FATHER KELLY. Pastor.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL
M Paradise valley-Every alternate Sunday
AT 80 D. ~. Sunday ;choO. every sunday Al
l:OOa m. North Side-hvery alternate sun
day at 1900 p. m. Sunday school every sunday
at iO:00 a. M. REV. L. n. B. ANDERSON,
Pastor.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-08-26
ORDINANCE No.3O.

An ordinance granting to Alex.
NJ. Winston, and his assigns the
right to erect, maintain and OPP
crate in the Village of Boomers
Ferry, County of Kootenai, and
State of Idaho, and in, upon and
under the streets, alleys, avenues
and thoroughfares thereof poles,
wires and other appliances and
conductors for the transmission of
electricity for electric lighting and
power, heating and any other uses
to which electricity is adopted.
BE it ordained by the Chairman
and Board of Trustees of the Vii
lage of Boomers Ferry, Idaho, as
follows:
Section 1. That the right and
privilege is hereby granted to Alex.
NJ. Winston, and his assigns, to
erect or lay, maintain or operate
in the village of Boomers Ferry,
Idaho, including all the streets,
alleys, avenues and thoroughfares
thereof, any and all poles, wires,
and other appliances and Conduct
ors for the transmission of electric
ity for electric lighting and power
heating and any other uses to which
electricity is adapted, such wires
and conductors may be strung
upon poles or on the fixtures above
ground or laid under ground ir
pipes, conduits or otherwise, safely
protected, and such other appara
tus may be used and maintained
hereunder as may be necessary
conducive or proper to operate anC
maintain the same; provided tina
the said Alex NJ. Winston and hi
assigns shall erect such poles ant
conduits and place such appratu
only on the west side of the street
and alleys running north and south
and on the south side of street
running east and west.
Section 2. 1t shall be lawful 10
the said Alex. M. Winston and hi
] assigns, to make any and all nee
5 essary excavations in any of tn
' streets, alleys, avenues or thorough
= fares in the said Village of Boz
{ ners Ferry, Idaho, for the purpos
c of erecting and maintaining pol,
c for the support of said wires or fC
e the purpose of laying down an
Il maintaining and operating an
n conductors under ground for Il
y purpose aforesaid.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-08-26

white pine in Idaho is going. 1t
is about the only white pine belt
left in the world. The bill that was
intended solely as a protection to
the settler has resulted in a grab
for the railroads and other corpora
tons.
81 am opposed to a system of
forest reserves without any limita-
tons. There may be places where
a forest reserve is all right, if it
protects water shed and keeps
the snow, but we have forest re-
serves in Oregon where there is
too much water already.
"If the government refuses to
dispose of these land and holds il
as . reserve it violates its contract
with the state. The state agrees tc
hold the land exempt from taxa
ton on the theory that the land
will be sold. Then, further, it is
not for the government to go into
the timber business.
"Too often in running the line.
for a forest reserve, an effort il
made to run only straight lines
and avoid joys. This has resulted
in good agricultural land being in
cluded within reserves. The sett
Ter should be allowed to develol
the country and should not b.
held back"
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-08-26

per month, 2 or more 8 c. P. 45c /
per month each. Meter Rates from /
1 to 25 X. w. zoe per X. W., % to
so X. W., 15c per X. w. 80 to 100
X. W, 13c per X. w. 100 to 125
K. W., 1Oc per X. w. 125 to 100
X. w, Sc per X. w. $50 up &c
per X. w.
Section 8. At any time after
Five (5) years from the date of
granting of this franchise the Viii
lage of Boomers Ferry, Idaho, shall
have the right to purchase the
electric light plant of the said Alex.
M. Winston, and his assigns, to-
gether with all lines of transmits
sion, apparatus and machinery and
other appurtenances, at a valua-
ton determined upon its earning
capacity at Eight (S) per centum
of interest.
Section 8. This ordinance shall
take effect and be in force from and
after its publication without cost
to the Village of Boomers Ferry,
and after the filing of written
acceptance of this ordinance and
franchise by the said Alex. NJ
Winston. provided said publication
be made and said acceptance be
filed within thirty (30) days after
the passage thereof. And provided
further that the said Alex. M. Win
ston, and his assigns, by accepting
the franchise hereby granted. COW
enants to save and keep the Village
of Bonners Ferry, free and harm
less from any damages that may
from any cause result from such
poles, wires or conduits, or by any
electrical current thereby conduct
ed, or from any excavations or OBJ
structions made or placed in the
streets, alleys, avenues and thor
oughfares for the purpose of this
grant.
Section 10. The said Alex. NJ
Winston, or his assigns, shall begir
work upon the plant, Transmission
lines and erecting poles within
thirty days from date of this grant
, and that the plant be in operation
e in four months from the date 0
= this grant. In case of failure t.
c comply with the provisions Of thi
D section, this grant shall be nul
( and void.
o Passed the Board of Trustees tn
4 18th day of August, 1905.
: Signed and attested Aug. 10, 1905
4 w. A. ALEXANDER, Chairman
8 BEN Morrow, Clerk.