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The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-09-06

william Richardson and his two
sons bad narrow escape from death
last evening. The father by drown
ing and the boys from being burned
10 death. Some time ago Richardson
and his wife separated, he taking the
boys and she the three girls. He
had been seriously i'll with pneu-
monia for some time, but thought be
was able 70 travel, and started ont TO
find some light work. He arrived ia
the city a few days ago with el.15
in his pocket, and for several days he
and the boys lived in the park under
a tree without tent, and had only
one blanket for a covering at night.
He had a relapse, and his throat be
came affected, so that be was scarcely
able to breathe at times. Jos. Bough-
ton found him in this condition,
gave him the temporary use Of his
bathhouse. furnished him with some
articles of clothing and saw that the
party had enough 10 eat Last night
Richardson became worse, and felt
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-09-06
POLITICAL
CONFERENCE
Democrats and Independent Re-
pubIicans Mix Medicine

Judge Morgan was in the city last
evening in consultation with leading
democrats and independent republi
cans at the Hotel Idaho regarding pc
litical matters. One decision reach
ed by the independent republican
was TO perfect an organization through
out the county for the purpose OF de-
feating the machine ticket Of their par
ty. Reports from various precincts show
that the feeling Of antagonism against
the machine ticket is very strong and
continues to increase as the days 60
by. Some of those present predicted
landslide that would elect the dem
ocratic ticket by from 1000 to l, 500
majority.
An exchange of views showed very
little differences between the demo
Gratis and independent republicans,
and as there are no great party prin-
ciples at stake a campaign OF moral
reform will be waged, including
machine politics and its questionable
methods.
The independent republicans will
conduct, campaign of thier own with
separate organization from that Of the
democrats and give their support &c
the democratic ticket.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-09-06
BOND FOR CITY
IMPROVEMENTS
Build Hall and Fire StatiOn---Put
in Alarm System

Owing to the rush of business, the
city fathers are working over time,
and held an extra meeting last even
ing for the purpose of considering
several important questions, among
which was the establishment of better
fire department and alarm system.
w. A. Andrew, who was acting on
a special committee on this matter
made full report, and stated that
the cost of this addition to the city
would be about $40, 900. This state
ment rather took the wind out of the
sails of the other councilmen and it
was thought that this was too large a
sum to be expended in this way, but
after lengthy discussion, they saw
the advisability of taking action and
the city attorney was directed to draft
an ordinance declaring the intention
of the city to bond for 100000.
This mon y will be used to build a
two story brick building on the lot
owned by the city at the corner of
Sherman and Fifth streets, for the
purpose of purchasing additional fire
apparatus, including a combination
hose cart, new MOBILES, and other
small articles; for the purchase of a
subtle team of horses which will re-
main on duty at the fire house; and
for the installation of an automatic
fire alarm system. The new build
ing will be combination of fire
house, Jail and city hall. There will
be accommodations for the firemen,
and the chief and assistant chief of
the fire department will be salaried
men to remain on duty at all hours.
1t is proposed to raise the city sa-
loon license $500 to $500,
which revenue will apply on the new
bonds. 1t is possible that steps will
be taken in this matter at the next
meeting. S. A. Varnam and Geo.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-09-06

upon. On the strength Of this infor-
nation Mays urged the pressing need
Of Immediately Withdrawing the pro-
posed area of the reserve from entry.
N. j. McVean, formerly a clerk in
the general land office, and now in
the law division of the forestry re-
serve, identified a letter alleged TO
have been written by Congressman
Hermann to Congressman J. n. Will
Hanson relative to the omission of
30, 600 acres of land which the gov
eminent alleges Williamson wished
to have included in the proposed
boundaries
This action on Hermann's part.
the government contends. occurred
about the time his official record was
coming into disrepute with the ad-
ministration and when be was becom-
ing uneasy about further tenure Of
his office. The letter contains a
pencil notation in which Hermann
reminds Williamson that he talked
with him before regarding this mat,
ter, and will go further into il
later"
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-09-06
CUBA MAY HAVE PEACE

Havana, Sept. 6.-Peace is in the
air, and ON all sides there is hope
that matters will be arranged between
theSgovernment and the insurgents so
as to avoid further bloodshed. How
ever, there has been no tangible ad
vance towards an agreement or to a
definite arrangement of basis for
negotiation. In the meantime fight
ing has been practically suspended.
Delegates formally chosen by small
group of veterans started to the camps
of Pine Guerrero, Colonel Asbert,
General Guzman and others of the
insurgent leaders with the purpose of
learning what will be acceptable to
the actual fighting leaders Of the rev.
olution. A smaller committee start
ed for Cienfuegos to consult under a
Gag of truce with the insurgent lead
ers in Santa Clara province. Gener-
al MenOcal, General Cebreco and
other veterans held conference with
Alfredo Zayas, the leader of the lib
eral party, which, however, did not
result in reaching any under stand
ing. At the same time the executive
committee of the moderate party was
holding a conference at which the
subject of peace was excitedly dis
cussed, although no demonstration
was reported.
The Associated Press is informed,
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-09-06

Lincoln, Neb, Sept. Civilian
]. Bryan returned last evening to his
Lincoln home, and the 'home folks
welcomed him with every evidence
of approval and satisfaction. 1t was
neighborly welcome, planned as
such, and carried out in its entirety
with that understanding. Lincoln
has more republicans than democrats,
and Mr.. Bryan has in the past good
humoredIy expressed the belief that
it would be task to reform the city
politics, but to night there was no
line of partizan division, and the
welcome extended to both Mr.. and
Mrs. Bryan was sincere and open
handed.
1t is doubtful if Lincoln ever held
larger crowd than that which came
to the city. The weather, barring
the heat, was nearly perfect as it
could be. 1t was a half holiday in
the city, and every train from over
the state arrived loaded down, bring
ing not only Nebraska people, but
many from nearby states.
The city was handsomely decorated
for the Homecoming, the fronts Of
business houses being a mass of flags
and bunting, while in the residence
district Autographs of Mr.. Bryan in
the windows together with the nation
al colors, were everywhere seen. The
nonpartizan nature of the reception
was emphasized in every way posi-
BILE.
The Bryan train arrived at the Bur-
/ lington station shortly after
O'Clock. Two hours before that the
crowd began assembling and was
packed everywhere for nearly half
block away. There was roar Of
welcome as the train rolled in and
Mr.. Bryan appeared on the platform.
Mr.. Bryan's only expression as he
looked down on the multitude Of
faces was:
Great Scott, what crowd"
GOVERNOR MICKEY Is ESCORT.
Showing no signs of fatigue, bal
bowling right and left and smiling
happily. with an occasional word q
the acquaintance, Mr.. Bryan made
his way to the carriage. Seated with
him in the trip up town were Govern
or Mickey. Mayor Brown and JOIN
! Z. Miller, president of the Lincoln
Commercil club. A second carrig'
had Mrs. Bryan, Mrs. N. D. WEIGH
I Mrs. j. E. Miller and Mayor Dahl
! man of Omaha. Then in turn fol
/ lowed carriages containing member
Of the reception committee and tn
newspaper men who accompanied Mr.
! Bryan from the east. No attemp
vas made at a parade, although Their
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-09-06
GREET BRYAN
AT HIS HOME
Citizens Honor Americas Great
COmmOner

( was a pretentious mounted escort, po-
licemen on horseback, fraternal organ
izations and individual marchers, the
whole preceded by six bands, com
prising 1872 mucicians.
Two hours befoe the time for the
exercises at the capitol grounds a
crowd estimated at all the way from
80, 900 to 60, 600 struggled for points
Of vantage around the speakers
stand. Mr.. Bryn was escorted TO the
stand by Governor Mickey from his
private Office in the state house. A
prayer by Rev. George w. Martin,
pastor Of the Methodist church at
Normal, Mr. Bryan's suburban home,
was followed by brief speech of vel.
come by Mayor Brown, who cOnclud-
ed by introducing Governor Mickey.
WANTED TO HEAR BRYAN.
The crowd showed some impotence
as the governor proceeded with his
speech, but he asked il to bear with
him a few moments. The cries for
Bryan ceased, and when the governor
referred to "bogus reformers" the
crowd, seemingly misinterpreting his
thought, INDUCED in some kissing.
As Governor Mickey concluded
and Mr.. Bryan arose there was renew
ed cheering and hands clapping. Mr..
Bryan began by saying that in his
travels he had learned the Arabic Ian
guage contained 600 words meaning
camel, and that since returning TO the
United States he had wished that the
American language contained as
many words meaning thank you. y
He declared the happiest part Of the
long, long journey was the homeeom-
ing, and then went into a general
description Of his travels.
Mr.. BRYAN's SPEECH.
Mr. Bryan said 10 part
ITO come home TO those among
whom we live and And this kindly
feeling touches our hearts; to find
those who differ from US in political
opinion vieing with those who agret
with Us to make our reception de
lightful. more than pays US for any
thing that we have been able 10 do.
Mr.. Bryan then in turn thanked
Rev. Mr. Martin. Mayor Brown and
Governor Mickey for their kindly ex
pressions, continuing:
al am glad TO be here with you
and / speak for my wife and childrer
as we'll as for myself when ] thanl
you a thousand times. don't know
how l can repay you for the joy yo'
have given rs, unless you will permi
me, as occasion offers, to bring sucl
lessons as / am able 70 bring frOn
Confined on page 3.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-09-06

a woman who could not distinguish
between Q counterfit and the real ar
ticle. At least she did not seem to
be able 20, for she oashed IL as HIg-
ley's when she purchased some small
articles amounting TO about dollar.
Higley failed to notice the counter
fit until he went TO the bank to make
a deposit, when II was discovered by
the cashier.
1t is a clever piece of work, and by
lamplight it would fool even one en-
perieneed in handling money. The
old figures and letters had been
erased and the new figures put In with
the proper colored ink. As the bill
stands II is almost an exact reproduce
tion of ten dollar silver cetiilcate.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-09-06
List Of Advertised Letters.

The following letters remain un-
claimed at the post office:
A. Anderson, w. j. Browning, w.
Brooks, Chas. Brand, Tom Crosman,
Jas. Cameron, John Dricsoll, j. Doo-
cell, j. w. Dunn, II. b. Davis, Per.
ry Eaton, Tull Erickson, 8. A. Ed
wards, Florence FouleF. Henry Fere-
dy, Emil Goginn, @. Fl. Harvey, J.
Johnson, Mile Johnson, Lewis KEN
yon, w. Fl. knight, Nj. M. Kidd,
Ed Lawson, Ed Nelson, Fred Nelson,
Cell Nogel, Carl Peterson, r. Pres
ton, NJ. Robertson, w. @. Robson,
L. schrendle, H. strayhorn, A. q.
Trostle, Walter Taylor, I. TIllua, O.
" Virdin, v. c. Ward, r. Wilson.
W. Wood, Lizzie Watson, Joe Wells,
H. Weller, F, Cramp, Aug. Johnson,
F. Lueer.
Please say advertised when calling
for the above.
J. NJ. ELDER,
Postmaster.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-09-06

although the fact has not been made
public, that the government com
manders have been directed to sus-
pend active field operations until it
can be determined what can be done
to end the war. 1t is feared that the
demands of the insurgent leaders in
the field will be much more exciting
than those of insurgents sympathizers
in the cities, who ostensibly, at least
assume to be noncombatants.
Various leading veterans have been
called to Havana to consult with the
provisional peace committee.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-09-06
Plan to Increase Work.

The first thing taken up at the
meeting at the Presbyterian church
last evening was the matter Of evan
gelistic meetings during the coming
winter. The Hutchinson-P Powers
meetings held last winter were very
satisfactory and it was the unanimous
conviction of those present that the
church should plan on larger scale
for work in this line during the pres
ent season. The session will take up
the matter at once and soon be able
to announce the plan and detail of
the work for the year.
The Sabbath school is in the midst
of friendly rivalry in bringing back
former members and gaining new
ones. A prize is offered for the most
successful one in both these lines to
be awarded at the close of the contest
October first. A readjustment in the
whole school is in course and new
workers, as we'll as new members
will find abundance of opportunity to
be useful as we'll receive advantage
by catching step and joining the pro-
cession.
The church is sorry to lose Mrs.
Mary Dollar as treasurer. Mrs. Dollar
has so successfully directed the finan-
ces of the congregation that all are
sorry that her health makes it neces.
sary to appoint successor. A vote
OF thanks and appreciation was given
Mrs. Dollar, and message of good
cheer and hopeful anticipation ex.
tended. Mrs. Mann is the acting
treasurer.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-09-06
ESCAPE FROM DROWNING

that be was choking, so he picked UP
a lamp which stood ON chair near
his bed, unscrewed the wick and
drank some oil. leaving the burning
wick and chair. Boughton was
aroused by Richardson and reached
hfs door In time to see the man
fall helpless to the door OF
his house boat. Bougbton secured a
physician and assistance aud the
mans condition was relieved. The
authorities supplied him with nurse
and the boys we're cared for by Dan
Ross, who will look after them until
the father RECEIVERS.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-09-06
DR. Fred N. Steen.

DR.. Fred N. Steen, formerly of
Spokne, has located in the city. He
is a graduate of the American school
of Csteopath, of Kirksville, Mo-, and
comes highly recommended. He has
taken temporary quarters at the Ant
Ter Hotel, in room number one, with
Office hours from to o'clock, on
Tuesdys, Thursday and Saturday.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-09-06
Pupils Transferred.

The children who were transferred
to the Roosevelt school yesterday, on
account Of the shortage Of seats IN
the subprimary department. were re-
transferred 10 the high school build
ing, where half day sessions will be
held. with Miss vought In charge In
the morning and Miss Carpenter In
charge in the afternoon. The teacher
Of language in the high school, Miss
Mylori. has not arrived, aud until she
does Miss White will have charge Of
the ninth grade work, and Miss Kind
lie will have charge of the seventh
grade work in that building. Miss
White is the regular seventh grade
teacher.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-09-06
J. NJ. ELDER,
Postmaster.

to largely increase the business by
occupying the new room which will
be added to the Wiggett block. The
company has been doing a good busi-
ness and IL Is said that the stock IL
worth about l24cents above par.
The Browns have purchased the
stock and business OF the Caruahan
Supply company and will remain In
business in the city. Although new
people here both Mr.. Winn and the
Browns are known as active business
men.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-09-06
BUSINESS CHANGES
The Browns Sell Interest in
the VIM & Brown Co.

Attorney Earl Sander informs the
Press that he has just closed an OPP
tion on the sale Of the stock Of the
Browns in the firm Of the VIM 4
Brown company, by which the Browns
retire from the firm. While Mr.. San
ders would make no definite state
ments he said that the Brown stock
went TO several leading business men
OF the city and il was the intention
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-09-06

Rev. Liden. Of the Swedish Luz
theran church, returned from the con-
ference today. He stated that Rev.
j. Jespersen, Of Spokane, had been
elected president Of the college which
will be located ia this city, by unan-
imous vote Of the Synod. and that be
would have personal supervision Of the
work in the future.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-09-06
Has Located Here.

L. L. Lewis, an attorney, former
ly of Baker City, Or, has located in
the city, and has taken up quarters
in the Sander Addition, where he has
a neat suite of offices.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-09-06
VICTIM OF RAISED BILL
Merchant Takes One Dollar
Bill for a Ten

F. b. Highley, who conducts a
gents furnishing store in the Frank
lin block, was taken in a few days
ago to the extent Of $40. II was his
intention to keep the matter quiet
but there was a leak, and the secret
is out. Some enterprising person
had raised one dollar bill to ten,
and in its travels 1t found it's way TO
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-09-06

Williams were appointed committee
of two to secure sketches Of the fire
house and present them at the next
meeting.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-09-06
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. LILllIlLILlI5
DAVID BELASco IN A THINKING PART.

David Bea the playwright opponent Of
called theatrical trust and as such he has to do lot of heavy thinking
Eternal vigilance the price his safety
self the magnificent setting and originality
in these calls plenty thinking
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-09-06

Thos. II. Wilson, OF Harrison, is
in the city today attending to legal
matters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-17
THE PLAN OF THE cANAL

The vote Of the Senate Committee on Inter-
oceanic Canals in favor of the sea level plan at
Panama. which was yesterday effected by the
return OF senator Carmack, Is TO be welcomed
for mere reasons than one. Those-and they are
many-who believe the sea level plan TO be the
best and indeed, the only one which Will Drove
permanently satisfactory. will rejoice in This
sOep toward the triumph Of their contentious
But even those who take the opposite view. and
prefer lock canal at high level. have cause for
satisfaction In this indication that Congress- may
after all, make a definite decision and assume
direct responsibility Tor the plan Of the canal
We need not here rehearse the arguments which
naNe repeatedly been put forth in favor OF such
seton Dy Congress and against the threatened
l'oliT Of leaving the matter for the President
Is decide under the SpoOner law; but we may
'ioi'e that this vote Of the committee will sDeed
lA ie followed By votes OF the whole Senate and
IL the House OF Representatives,
u hardly needs 10 be- said that the commit
it'' $ vote does not settle the question Th. son
are may approve OF may reverse the committees
recommendation. and the House may or may
not agree with the Senate. 1t would not Ia
strange IL the Senate did reverse the commit
tees vote, just rs the canal commission reversed
the recommendation Of the advisory board of
engineers. Anything is possible. and nothing
would be surprising. in the progress Of an enter
prise which has already been marked with so
many rightabOut-face changes. For ourselves
we have from the beginning favored a sea level
canas, and We have yet seen no reason for alter
ing that judgment But what seems 10 us SUI
premely desirable IS that a positive and final
prescription shall be promptly made by that
body with which the responsibility properly
rests-to wit Congress
There is no doubt that a sea level canal would
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-17
SvOKELEsS sTOKING ON RAILWAYS

1t has been repeatedly demonstrated that soft
coal can be so burned on locomotive as to pre-
clude the development Of smoke. The introduce
ton of fuel to the furnace in smaller quantities
and at shorter intervals than has been customary
will yield the same result on a railway with
a stationary. steam plant. Firemen do not like
to take the extra trouble which the practice
demands, and except in rare instances induce
ments to do have not been offered to them.
1t has been fOreseen. however, that some day
the experiment of feeding the fire of a locomotive
mechanically would be made, and hopes have
been entertained that by such means the same
benefits would be realized as by the most eau
tiOus and intelligent hand stocking. The attempt
has at last been made, and John W. Cool, fore
man of engineers of the Pennsylvania lines told
a railway club in Buffalo the other evening how
the apparatus works. He was extremely en-
thusiastic over its performance and declared
that 1.-The mechanical stOker has come to stay"
According to Mr. Cool. the fuel goes into the
furnace in quantities equivalent to from a tenth
to fifth of a shovelful and is distributed evenly
over the whole surface Of the fire. A particu-
larly uniform heat results. one consequence Of
which is that the ues and side sheets suffer less
than has been customary from unequal eXpan-
sion and contraction. In other words, the life
of the engine is prolonged. 1t has also been OBJ
served that less cleaning is required than for
merly. Mr.. Cool mentioned a run OF nine hun
dred miles without Cleaning-a thing that would
be impossible with hand firing. There being no
occasion to open the furnace door, air is ad-
mitted above the coal. 1t must all enter from
below. Finally it is asserted that the new
system does away completely with smoke.
Though Mr.. Cool did not refer to the fact, 1t
seems probable that the practically perfect COM
bustiOn which is insured must be attended with
a reduction in the quantity Of fuel consumed for
a given mileage. Apparently the services of
fremen would still be required engines
equipped with mechanical stOkers. but If the
latter save coal and minimize repairs they will
undoubtedly be regarded with favor by practical
railroad men. There are few Industries to-day
which yield large profit that wastefulness
can be regarded with indifference.
Until careful inquiry has cOrrObOrated Mr..
COol's statements general adoption OF the device
which he has described is not to be expected.
Possibly it may have defects which neither he
nor any one else has yet detected There may
be chance for improvement in its design, and
sufficient time will doubtless be taken to make
any changes which would increase the efficiency
OF the device; but there seems to be ample justi-
ficatiOn for prompt investigation of it's merits.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-17

cost more IN the first instance. for original con
struction. than a lock canal. There is reason to
believe that its subsequent cost, for all time.
would be less and that. therefore 1t would ulti-
mately-and not so very remOtely-prOve TO be
the less expensive. But il is for Congress. which
is 10 provide the money, To decide whether that
increased first cost is desirable. II 1t decides
the question in the affirmative. then ii will do
well to consider whether it is nOt-as we believe
&c is-desrable 20 minimize that cost as far as
possible by maintaining the wise and logical
policy Of the administration of purchasing sup
plies in the cheapest market. It is not impossi-
BILE that a sea level canal could be constructed
under the present policy for no more than
lock canal would cost under the policy of a re
stricted market and an eight-hOur day.