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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-05-19

Did It ever occur to you that you
are just as much entitled to guess
what is going ON In Mars as the as
tronomers?
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-05-19

Russia would be happy II she could
prove that money was the least Of her
losses In the war with Japan.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-05-19

Richard Mansfield says all the
worlds a stage and every mans an
actor. The critics have doubts about
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-05-19

Every passholder can see good rea
sons why the railways should make
an exception In his case.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-05-19

II must be remembered that In the
matter OF closing doors China is not
setting a fashion.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-05-19

Ecuador rebels are reported TO have
won, but the world generally is In
ignorance as to what was in the pot
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-05-19
TOPICS OF THE TINES.
A CHOICE SELECTION OF INTER-
EsTiNG ITEMS.

Comments and Criticisms Based Upon
the Happenings OF the Dsy-Histori-
cal and New Notsa
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-05-19

Where did he get 1t? The question
may be omitted in the case Of Marshall
Field.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-05-19

Still. so long as Harry Lehr remains
among the elect, all is not lost.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-05-19

Only a born diplomat can be franz
and popular at the same tina
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-05-19

Occasionally you find man who
visits" as much as any woman. and
he is not much Of success. either.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-05-19

True as steel. Not so. It's prov
ing a home wrecker.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-06
VOTE TO EYPEL DOLAN.
Pittsburg Conrention 4djomns-
Rcsuming Work at Soft Coal Mines.

Pittshurg April 5.-The situation in the sort
soal fields is gradually assuming a normal aspect
especially IN the Pittsburs district Forty-three
of the mines OF the Pittsburg Coal Con1paDy
were reported in operation today. ana with the
adjournment OF the district convention here to-
day IL is expected that all the mines in this dis
trct will be in operation in a few days This
was said tonight 10 apply as well To the inde-
pendent operators who have heretofore fought the
granting OF the advance demanded by the miners a
10 those who have already signed the scale. Seven
Of the independent companies which refused to ion
The action OF the others Tuesday night signed the
scale to-day.
The convention did not adjourn before voting n
eXpel Patrick Dolan and Uriah BellinEham from
the organization. Dolan present, and declined
yield up The Office saying ne was reelected last
January and legally entitled TO the presidency
until March 81 1907 Feehan retired with the other
officers TO consult their attorneys preparatory TO
taking legal proceedings 10 remove Doan and
belllngham from the headquarters OF the Organiza-
New-York tribune., 1906-04-06
EVIDENCE WASHED OFF g
Suspected Murderer Got Rid of
Blood Stains in Cell.

Lizzie Anderson, the common law wife Of
Charles Anderson, found dead in their
apartments at No. 90 Catherine street last even
ing by Patrolman Weaver. of the Oak street
station. She had evidently been battered about
the head with a heavy, blunt instrument AMI
there was other evidence 10 indicate murder.
Anderson was arrested, and when arraigned
blood was found his face and hands. Neigh
bors said that there had been mixed ale party
in the apartments all day. but one had heard
sounds Of a fight
Coroner Hamburger went TO the Oak street sta
tion in the evening and found Andersen's hands
as clean as it is possible 10 get a Iongshore-
mans hands There absolutely no blood
or any other removable thing on them
where's the blood stans?" asked the coroner
He must have washed them off," answered
the policeman.
Washed them off," shouted the coroner You
don't mean TO tell me you placed a man sus-
pected of murder I'm cell with water and a
towel. where he could destroy every evidence
OF guilt? why-why-you policemen don't know
how to take Of a slaughter house, let
alone police station. The captain here is re-
spOnsible for this
New-York tribune., 1906-04-06
GAS LEAK KILLS TWO.
Ne1c Piping in House Had Open
End-COm pany Blamed.

Mrs. Sarah Jameson, forty-two years old and
her three-year-old daughter. Dorothy. of No.
1927 Simpson street, were overcome by illumi-
mating gas yesterday. The mother evidently
awakened suddenly and smelled the gas. She
jumped from the bed in which she and The baby
were lying and tried to ave their lives by OPEN
ing a window in the dining room. but was over
powered just she reached the window
According 10 Detectives Bissert and Little Of
the Morrisania police station. the deaths were
due 10 the negligence of the Central Union Gas
Company but no arrests had been ordered up
10 late last night by Coroner Macdonald who
had the I'm charge.
Mr.. Jameson discovered the accident He
called a patrolman and together with a waiter
from the restaurant the first floor made an
investigation.
For some time the source of the gas which
still continued TO escape in the apartment could
not be found. Yesterday afternoon was the first
time the gas had been turned on. the building
being new All the gas lets turned off bur
the detectives discovered that connection lead
ing to gas log In the dining room had no cap
on IT. and that large volume of gas was escap-
ing from the pipe. They searched thoroughly
for cap and could not fnd one.
The detectives learned that two EMPLOYEES of
the gas company had installed a meter in the
Jameson apartment at about $50 O'clock and
had departed saying that everything was all
right. 81
New-York tribune., 1906-04-06
FOR A RECORDING TAX.
ASSEMBLY Passes Measure after
Long Debate and Opposition.

Albany, April 5.-The Assembly tonight after a
two hours debate passed the bill Of Assemblyman
DoVlinE. Of Kings. amending the tax law so as 20
substitute a recording tax CT one-half Of one per
cent, payable for ali. for the tax OF the same
amount now coIlectible annually under the mort
gage tax act passed at the last session.
In opening the debate AIr. Wade. or Chautauqua.
who led the opposition 10 the measure. said:
We are hpt Is oes os ne stare Teaiize the action
which / understand YOU are about 10 take they
am told WOULD R Rn is % sars N- yea s srs an been
any other law that yielded any such amount al
THOSE who are desirous OF dodging their taxes
thar New York State has the greatest galaxy or
SS spesTe Il he " were alive. coud rewrte .The Mer-
chant of NenSe ana Il ne 5Reugad ad IA Gp S9o 80 dls
Of old look the personihcation Of generosity.
II there ever was an unjust burden placed on
the people ~ the state, il was the mortgage tax
law said Mr. Wainwright OF Westchester, and
are here to-day in an attempt 10 rectify the
mistake We made in placing thar law upon the stat
ute books
II going 70 repeal the present law" said
nv Merritt. Of 81. Lawrence. which has been
placed ON the books by the Republican Legislature
and signed by a Republican Governor, why not 20
ahead and repeal the Rsines law the collateral in
herltance taN law and other measures which have
been complained or every time We hear some one
shout Tot us sidestep-'
M. Moreland majority leaoers Said he was
against the hill an individual and not a
leader
The bin then passed hv = votes OF ayes, 81:
noes 26 Those voting against the bin. all Repub-
licsns were.
p Allen. J. q Allen Bass Becker. Boshsrt.
Burnett Carrier. coon. Cowan. CrCsey. Fish. =. J.
Cray. Hamn. Tiapemsn Hooker. Hooper. Knapp
Matthews. Mead. Merritt. M0reland. Neyins, Phil
llps. Pratt ssntee J. r. Smith. Steele, Walk, Wade.
West. Whitley. q ~. Whitney. Williams. Wilson.
Winters and WadSWoTfh tSpeaker)-S6.
Absent or not Noting-ADgar. Beden. Beehe,
Brady. Burzynski, chamberlain. Cunningham,
Dressing Fsrnan Fritz. GundeTman tiurnstt
Hsrawitz Harte. Hoffman keyes. Krulewitch
Long Lynch. Mcclure. OGleShy. O'Ncin, Rogers,
Ssmmon, Steffens Story. TomPkns, Waddel and
New-York tribune., 1906-04-06
DUBIOUS ABOUT Plan.
Operators Think arbitration VIII
FGiI-Judge GRAY Silent.

Philadelphia April 5.-In the anthracite region
the arbitration proposition made by the miners
representatives TO the operators during the
ference in New York to-day is regarded in varying
lights by the different interests involved. Those
Of the operators who could be induced 10 venture
opinion expressed the belief that it would not
be accepted.
Judge Gray was asked tonight at his home in
Wilmington. Del. II he would be willing TO act as
umpire in the Of the operators accepting
President Mitchelrs proposition He declined
however 10 discuss the subject giving his rea-
son that he had not been of1ciaIIy requested TO
serve in that capacity.
The situation in the coal fields remains
changed. Occasional disturbances reported
from various sections. but they regarded Of
little consequence. AS result Of the attacks made
on the breaker Of tho FernWOod Colliery. the Erie
company which owns the land occupied by the
mine workers has ordered them the
property The =ners sa.d 10 have shot cut
nearly every window I'm the breaker.
As a result 81 the suspension Of mining opera
tlOns. al OF the railroad companies which handle
hand cutl have reduced either their forces or the
working nours Four thousand laboIcTs on the
Pennsylvania Railroad are working on half
time More than two thousand Of these
ployed ia the and repair shops in this city.
Many freight the Lehigh Valley and the
Reading railroads have also been temporarily
-
New-York tribune., 1906-04-06
DR.. HUMPHREYS ON GAS PROBLEM.
Says Examination Of Stevens Committee Was
Not Exhaustive-Shearn Also speaks

President Alexander g. Humphreys Of Stevens
Institute discussed the gas problem i'm this oit +,
the monthly dinner 81 tho Mems League Of the
broadway laoefnacle last night. Prior TO DR.
Humphreyss speech, Clarence J. Shearp disc,sso5
municipal ownership. which he said ..refars o,,,,
10 such utilities as are essentially monopoes s,cb
as gas. electricity and transportation " He s,roI
objected 20 the frequent linking of soeiaiisi
with municipal ownership, but quoted the tenets =,
the socialisuc party I'm Germany proving that
however, not serious Indictment '"''
Mr.. Shearn quoted figures tending 10 shou ~.
this city paid faT IN excess Of other cities
electric light service. Following MIR Shearp's t.s
tack on private ownership OF public ufjIttas ,n5
his appeal TOT municipal ownership. Presidcnf
Humphreys changed the trend of the dinner nv sra
senting Mr Shearn 8 suggestion that his know
ledge Of the gas business steChnicaI
said tnat when he himself testified for gas com,
of things he knew '
Mr. Humphreys said the examination of the Ste
vcns Committee was not exhaustive mir HuSbas =,
said he did not fairly establish that the value of
the property OF the Consolidated was worth onIv
s30 000 900. It's value Is vastly In excess of that
amount '
New-York tribune., 1906-04-06
SUICIDE KEPT SECRET.
Uiiliner Shoots HimseIf-Case Re
ported as Sudden Death"

George Kupfer. a wholesale milIiner. living
at No. Sl1 Park avenue, fashionable apart
ment house. and with a place OF business at
Nos. sic and SIS Broadway. shot and killed him
self yesterday morning in room in his apart
ments. The weapon used was a s2-caIibre re-
volver, and death resulted instantly.
The coroners office was Informed thar the
death was sudden, nothing being said Of the
suicide until late last night when the police Of
the East ssth street station were Informed
Then Sergeant Ryan sent around two detectives
Stein and Donovan. who found the body pra
pared for burial.
The shooting took place at a. m The tam
iy, Mrs Hattie Kupfer. the mother. and two
daughters. sent for Dr. Charles Schram. Of No
30 East SD street. who pronounced the man
dead. and informed the coroner. Coroner's
Physician Leblanc visited the house shortly sS
terward He did not inform the police untn
night N''''
AZ the kupfer apartment last night II was
said that Mr. Kupfer had been in had haaIth
which led TO dependency and caused his RASH
act. ~ 'aSn
1t was said az the corouer's office tba, ,na
New-York tribune., 1906-04-06
ELSBERG BILL REPORTED.
Goes to the assembly zrith Senator
Grady's amendments.
rRv Telegraph 10 Tho Tribune ]


Albany April 5-The Assembly Committee on
Cities fayorably reported tonight the Elsoerg
Ranid Transit bill IN its present form. as amended
h,, senator Grady The bill will come before the
Assembly next week and Will he passed, It Is CON
fdently believed.
George / Rives. counsel 10 the Rapid Transit
Commission told tho committee az hearing to-
dav that the bin did not amount 10 much as the
Senate passed g. 1T is. however. step on the
nv" he declared even with its demoralizing
ract ed N would IL is better than no bill at all,
and the power II confers will have to satisfy us
~ there we're n chance OF passing the bill in its
original form / would not argue for this emsscu-
lated proposition - . .-.t. - NJ c..,-
admitted that the New York and Jersey Tunnel
%omnany had received the right TO dig two tunnels
,tnder the city Mr.. Stanley asked II this were
Generally known In New York. and Mr. Rives an
sWered that il was not but that II would be soon
John Ford declared that the Elsberg bill had
heen so radically changed that its friends did not
know exactly what It meant. especially since Sena-
"stiH II is a step In advance" he said "and 1
ask vou 10 report Il without any more amend
Menis.'
linton filed with the committee a brief advocating
the measure in its present form. William NJ Ivins
was here advocate the bill, but because the near
ing was delayed so long he had 10 return to Men
York without speaking.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-06
SEVEN RIOTERS CAUGHT.
Strikers Use Dynamite and assault
Man Who Kept at York.
LBy Telegraph . The Tribune. !


Wilkes-Rarre, Penn April 5-To-day a SQUAD Of
Troop Of the State Police went Mocanaqua
and captured seven Of the men charged with being
concerned in the rioting there yesterday Three
when called upon halt and the troopers
fired some fifteen shots, and fired hit. Two got
away, but Carlo Cache said TO be the leader was
caught. All were brought 10 this city and sent to
jail in default OF $3.50 bail each on charges Of
rioting. threats. pointing guns and carrying con-
Cealed weapons
Men from East Boston. where the troopers yes
terday searched houses for concealed pons sent
a complaint President Mitchell in New York by
long distance telephone and he promised 10 refer
The matter 10 the district officers. The company
asserts that the lights the coIlery were cut of
last night by men chopping down n light pole and
that four shots fired az the washs-y and
threatens 10 serve eJeciment notices the three
hundred residents Of East Boston and force them
out with the aid OF the troopers.
The pipes of A steam line running to the Franklin
tolhery Of the Lehigh Valley Coal Company. on
the outskirts Of this city. were blown pieces by
an explosion OF dynamite which shook this city this
morning
h"llas Green, miner. who had been working
IN the Drlfton Colliery near Hazleton. since the
suspension order, was assaulted and badly beaten
last night while on his way home from the mine.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-06
REPUBLICAN OFFICERS ON RACK.

Boston, April 5.-Offcers of the Republican State
Committee and John G. Bestgen. OF Quincy. were
examined by the grand jury late to-day in connec-
tiOn with charges brought by Mr.. Bestgen against
Robert @. Proctor. private secretary to Senator
Henry Cabot Lodge Mr. Bestgen has declared
that he gave S225 to Mr.. Proctor as contribution
to the campaign fund in October, 1901 and that
there is no record of what became of the money
District Attorney Moran said to-day that he had
examined an iemized list os contributions on rec
ords of the Republican State Committee and also
the sworn records on file at the State House He
found no mention of contributions ne said credited
either Proctor Eestgen
Ine DlstTict Attorney sent q telegram to-day 10
Treasury. AZ Washington. who was fornSer, sec
retaTy OF the Republican State Committee request
ing his presence mere as a witness in the case
New-York tribune., 1906-04-06

Conventional dress for boys Is
pretty free and easy this year.
For instance. most of our finest
double-breasted suits for boys are
made with blooner breeches-a more
comfortable as we'll as smarter form
of standby style; $3.50 to $3.50.
The boys Norfolk suits all have
these boomers and it's probably their
comfort as much as the snap of the
belted coat which accounts for the
Norfolk's popularity; $3.50 to 1880,
ROGERS, PEET & COMPANY
Three Broadway Stores.
opposite near opposite
City Hall. Union Square. Greeley Square
New-York tribune., 1906-04-06
LODGE SECRETARY TO FACE CHARGES
To Meet Grand Jury and State Committee
Intimates Libel Suit.
nv Telegraph to The Tribune. !

Boston. April 6.-Robert J. Proctor. Senator
Lodges private secretary. has arrived here pre-
pared to appear before the grand jury and face
District Attorney Moran's charges of graft pre-
ferred by John J. Bestgen. who declares that he
paid Proctor several hundred dollars to obtain hin,
a consulate. Mr.. Proctor will also be called on IN
tell what he knows regarding campaign contrfhu-
tions to the Republican State Committee last fall
He declares his perfect willingness to face any
charges that may be entertained regarding his deal
ings with the politics of the state and fntira tee
that libel suit against Nj Moran NAV foIloW
New-York tribune., 1906-04-06
SICK MAN COUGHS UP WIRE.
Thy Telegraph 10 The Tribune


Derby Conn. April SC. r. Spencer, Rocky
Hil constable. no has had pneumonia since
February 20 cOUghcd up a piece OF wire half an
fuch ioug and twice the diameter Of an ordinary
pin yesterday, and is now recovering. His
physician. Dr. Frank l.. Burr, says the wire
probably was lodged near the entrance To the
lungs and had caused the cough Spencer has had
Tor a year Spencer is an iron moulder and Il
Is supposed that the wire got down his throat
E-hile he a. work
New-York tribune., 1906-04-06
VOLUNTARY ADVANCE TO MINERS.

~ Telegraph 10 The Tribune
Cumberland Nd. April 5-The fve thousand
miners IN the Meyersdale region have received an
advance Of I'VE cents a ton the Somerset taal
Company. the leading operator. having set the ex-
ample. and the independents following. The wages
Of the lsboTers have been readjusted accordingly
a sixteen months strike ended about a year ago
the operators WANING.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-06

Conventional | clothes-proof
against hawk-eyed criticism.
Frock coats of unfinished worsted,
thibet, soft cheviot and vicrna; with
waistcoats of same goods; $2O.5O to
$40.
Cutaway coats with waistcoats;
$3.50 to S32.
Washable waistcOats; So to S6.
Separate trousers; IS to so.
Silk hats, imported and American
made; Scarfs, walking sticks ard
everything else for formal dress.
ROGERS, PEET & COMPANY.
Three Broadway Stores
ass s+2 1850
az az az
wsrrenst- 18th st. SIND 81
New-York tribune., 1906-04-06
coNeREssMAN wApswoRTH AT ALeANY

Albany. April 6.-Congressman James W. Nads-
worth was in Albany to-day. and this afternoon
called on Governor Higgins. The Governor was
asked subsequently II Congressman NTadsworth had
talked with him any phase OF the situation in
the Republican party in This state, and he replied
that ne did not care 10 discuss the matters about
which they had talked.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-06
COAL STRIKE TAKES WORK FROM 1000.

Boston. April owing. b Is said. 10 decreased
trsfhc account of the coal strike loo men
employed Ia The shops % the Boston 4 Albany
division OF the New York central Railroad re-
ceiyed notice to-day that work will he suspended
until further notice al Allston, Springfield and
a. Rensselaer,. y. L.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-06
HEIR TO 100000 TO WE'D POOR CLERK

IBy Telegraph The Tribune.
New Bedford, Mass. April 5.-Although heir
20 81 100000 and wealthy in her right,
Miss Gracie II. Potter a member OF one Of
New Redfords Oldest families has become en-
gagged 10 a poor clerk in local Office. He is
thrty-four years old. while Miss Potter is about
ten years older. The wedding viii occur soon
ffer
New-York tribune., 1906-04-06
WANTS CARNEGIE GIFT REDUCED
Nv TeI4grhnh 10 The TrilnIna

Richmond Va April 5.-The Richmond Iibrer,,
Association has started movement 10 persuade
Andrew Carnegie 20 cut his $4,000 Richmond Ii
brary offer exactly in two. The offer, as IL stands
requires that Richmond provide a similar amount
II will take 5000 a year 10 maintain such q IL
hrary. Richmond Will subscribe $1,000
New-York tribune., 1906-04-06
PolNT FoR 3. !. WOMAN suEERAeIsrs.

Providence. April 5.-The Woman Suffrage hill.
providing that women. well as men. may vote
for Presidential electors was passed to-day nv the
RCole Island State senate by 2 vote OF y 10 z
The Senate gallery Was filled with women during
ne consideration OF the measure.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-06

case was reported there In the morning. as a
sudden death. by a Or. Terhone There s 20
physician OF that name In the city or business
directory.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-15
Silk Underskirts Of Black Taffeta.

Every woman's ambition is to
have one or more. You may
travel from store to store looking
for good Black Silk Petticoat at
five dollars but you'll not find
anything that equals this garment
in quality and finish at the price.
Accordion plated, with folds
around the bottom.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-15
Bleached Sheets,
6Oc and 69c.
A Special in ~ X.
Swiss Curtains~A.A0

If you'd attempt to make
a pair Of these Curtains three
yards long yourself it would
take. six yards of 15c Swiss,
and for the ruffle two yards
of plain Swiss at 25c a yard
$1.3o in all for the material,
without the making. We will
offer you the Curtain with
hemstitched ruffle on Mon
day for $1.15.
Washable Madras Curtains, 3
yards long, in shades of red,
green, blue. pink and yellow;
values mp to $2.25 a pair that
we're Offering at $3.50 a pair.
French Net Curtains, 3 yards
long, Battenberg edge and in
sertion; large medallion corn
err; splendid value at $500
pair.
The same Curtain without
the medallion corner, S1.5O
a pair.
Ruffled French Net Curtains,
in white or Arabian, Batten-
berg insertion and edge, S1.5O
pair.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-15

Of these trade exgences which sometes occT elat
oil Monday morning the greatest values IL new Sp
its ever been fortune to present in mid-se
How we do is Of particular interest to you The ~
compare the price tickets with what your judgment says Is
Of the garments It's the Suit opportunity Of the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-15
Sheer India Lawn Waists.

Just as beautiful as you could sE
possibly imagine Waist to be Gfv
at this price. In the first place, m
the lawn Is Of an especially sheerN ~ ~
quality The front is made Of two
full panels embroidered in wheat heads and me-
dalions; small pin t,lcks run down the center be-
tween the panels; short sleeves trimmed with lace
insertion and pin tucks; all sizes up to 4 Q.