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Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-12-14
BuRLEsouE AT eRlDIRoN CLUB.
Governor Magoon on Red Hot Stove
Roosevelt a Guest.

Governor Magoon on Red Hot Stove
Roosevelt a Guest.
Washington, Dec. 9.-With the
president and vice president, the am
bassadors from Italy, Great Britain,
Russia and Japan, the speaker Of the
house of representatives senators, rep
resentatives in congress and many of
the great captains of industry present,
the twenty-third annual dinner of the
Gridiron club tonight at the New Will
lard marked the high tide of the clubs
achievements. Satire, burlesque and
straight comedy were the dominating
notes in the most successful dinner
this famous club of Washington cor
respondents has ever given. There
were sharp contrasts, the tribute to
dead members of the club abutting
closely upon a burlesque Cuban revo-
luton and an exemplification Of what
happens in the lawn tennis cabinet"
which meets with the president every
day, Sunday excepted.
In the Cuban burlesque, a member
of the club impersonated Governor
Magoon of Cuba. Sitting on red hot
stove, he held down the lid" while
the club selected a cabinet for him
composed of the lame ducks" gentle
men who failed of election in Novem-
Der, club members impersonating Will
liam Randolph Hearst, who was NOM
mated for governor of the island; Mr..
Babcock, Mr.. Moody, Mr. McCleary and
Governor Grosvenor. Mr.. Moody was
selected for the place of trust buster
or trust matador," the Cuban revolu-
tionists insisting that Mr. Moody was
not trust matador," but "picador,"
the difference being that matador
kills. while the picador only leases.
Probably the strongest feature Of the
dinner was the Gridiron Simple
speller" and dictionary" which was
issued in the form Of a booklet of
some 40 pages, containing quaint spell
ings and cuts illustrating the defni-
tions.
The initiation of two members gave
an opportunity for a quiet dig at the
war department for the discharge of
three colored companies of the Twen-
ty-ffth infantry at Brownsville, Tex.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-12-14
Japan Nav Hold Squadron.

London, Dec. lin a dispatch
from Toxic the correspondent of the
Times, referring to the satisfaction
with which President Roosevelt's mes
sage has been received in Japan, says
the members of the upper house seem
disposed to veto the idea of sending a
squadron to tn occident in 1907, lest
the visit of Japanese Warships to
American ports should be miscon-
strued.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-12-14
Investigate HllI,s Roads.

An investigation of the management
and operations of the railroads con-
trolled by James ]. Hill and associates,
including the Northern Pacific, Great
Northern and Chicago, Burlington and
Quincy, is in contemplation by the in
terstate commerce commission. After
certain preliminaries have been ar
ranged, and counsel for the commits
sion selected, formal announcement of
the proposed inquiry will be made.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-12-14
No Men for Guns on coast.

That in event of war the United
States would find more than two thirds
of its coast defense guns useless
through lack of gunners to man them
is the remarkable statement vouched
for by army officers, both at the Pre-
sidio and at Atlantic coast stations.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-12-14
Robber Killed Diseoverer.

Great Bend, Kan, Dec. 10.-A robber
discovered in the act of robbing bank
here killed Clyde Westfall, his discov-
erer, He then took refuge on the Sec
ond floor of store, where he finally
surrendered on promise that he would
not be harmed by the crowd that sur
rounded the building. The booty was
recovered.
The robber admits entering the
bank, but declares he did not kill West
fall.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-12-14
Big Fire In Montreal.

Montreal, Dec. 11,-Fire Sunday de-
stoyed three buildings in the whole
sale dry goods section of the city.
Loss $4OO 900. The heaviest losers were
Canadian Underwear company, $751;
900; Matthews, Tower & Co., $4,000;
Yorkshire Importing company, $50, 900.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-12-14
FRAT HOUSE BURNED.
Four Cornell Students and Three Vol
unteer Firemen Meet Death.

II ~''INII WVVI BCdLIs
Ithica, Dec. 1O.-seven persons met
tragic deaths in the worst disaster that
ever befell Cornell university, when
the Chi Psi fraternity house burned.
Three of the victims were volunteer
city hremen and four were students.
The tremen were all prominent in this
city They were: A. S. Robinson,
attorney; John Rumsy, hardware mer-
chant, and Esty London, a salesman.
Inc students were: o. L. Schmuck Of
Hanover, Pa; F. W. Grelle Of South
orange N. j.; W. H Nichols of Chi
cago' and ]. NJ. McCutcheon of Pitts
burg. The cause of the fire is I'M
known. The money loss is nearly
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-12-14
SIXTY soLoMEN RUSH TROOPS.
Thirty 7oIomen eDad, Five American
Soldiers Perishinu,

Soldiers Perishing.
Notwithstanding to later reports
from Captain S. V. Ham, concerning
the recent fight on the island of Leyte
between an American force and Pula-
james, a detachment of Company L,
Eighth infantry, with a force of con-
stabulary under command of Lieuten-
ant Ralph P Yates, Jr., was rushed by
60 bolomen, four miles from La Paz,
on the Tarragona trail, on the after
noon of December 5.
The Pulajanes had few guns from
which they fired volley and then
rushed the troops. In the onslaught
i've American soldiers were killed and
nine wounded. The enemy lost 80 kill
ed. The number of their wounded and
OF the prisoners taken is unknown.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-12-14
schmltz,s wife m.

As a result Of the graft investigation
the wife of Mayor Schmitz of San
Francisco is critically i'll from nervous
prostration.
The Washington times., 1906-09-14
WATTERSON SPEAKS OUT
IN OPPOSING BRYAN

Henry Watterson's Louisville Courier
Journal editorial Immediately follow ing
the doughty coIoneTs appearance as
sponsor for Mr.. Bryan at the big Bryan
meeting IN Louisville. declares flatIy
against public railroad ownership He
says IN part:
For Mr.. Bryan's views there IS no
reason that there should be other dis
sent than that which relates 10 an
economic problem pushed into the fore
ground far ahead Of time. The country
IS not ready for IT, The party is not
ready for IT, Although there may be-
as Mr- Bryan says there is, AN lucreas-
ing number In both parties favorinE
Government ownership there S. in our
opinion, an overwhelming majority in
both parties against H. Nor do we be-
lieve the people viii ever saddle them
selves with a national Cebt Of many
billions 10 buy the railways, even if
they can be induced tc believe that there
may be a money profit in running them.
"As Tom Johnson wisely saws. Better
cOnfne ourselves TO municipal owner
ship until We see how IL WOSks before
undertaking scheme SO vast and far
reaching as Federal ownership
The Washington times., 1906-09-14
SCHOOL TEACHERS
SALARY CLASSES
NEAR AN END
Board of Education to
Announce Assignments
This Afternoon.

When the Board of Education meets
this afternoon at the Franklin School
Building. Superintendent Chancellor will
have prepared a list designating the va
riOus salary classes 10 which the 7f5
teachers viii be assigned The board
viii take immediate action on this
recommendation and the salaries of the
teachers viii have been definitely settled
for the ensuing year. Considerable in
terest is manifested ia this phase Of
the school work. and the outcome OF the
boards action is eagerly awaited
Dr. Chancellor viii probably announce
at the meeting that NJ. r. +. Swartzel
former superintendent OF the Eastern
High Schol. has been rendered place
az the head OF the Latin department IN
the same institution. This offer was
made several days ago and Secretary
Conner Informed Mr. Swartzell that he
had been selected for that position, sub
1ect TO his acceptance or declination. As
yet Mr.. SWartzell has not communicated
with either the members Of the board
or Dr. Chancellor.
Superintendent Chancellor and Stew
art Mcnamara. attorney for the board.
were cl0seted for an hour this morning
delvinE deep into legal matters pertain
ing to the administration of the school
system. There are several questions
which have not get been definitely set
tied. and the conference was principally
for the purpose Of adjusting them. The
outcome Of the conference will be made
known at the board meeting.
Those who chEuced 10 pass the Frank
lin School Building this morning be-
tween tie hours OF and l. o'clock,
would undoubtedly have taken that in
stitutlon for "a big kindergarten play
ground. All children whose names are
10 be enTalled on the lists Of the
District schools Cor the hrst time were
required 10 be- present this morning TO
register
When once inside tho building ;he
children seemed 10 De overcome with
awe. They would relax their hold on
their mothers hands or upon the dress,
and start on a tour OF inspection. Be
fore long there wOlid be n cry o. 'lost
child ana scIrTy OF women would en-
sue. one tot about six years III age.
became separated from iJs mother az
it was being lee I'D the steps When
found the little fellow was in another
section OF the buiIdi1E. crying piti0Isly
All applicants for admission cards were
required 10 stand in line.
The Washington times., 1906-09-14
FORGERS IN AUTO
OBTAINED $4,000
Put on Stylish Front and
Easily VictimiZed Many
Chicago Banks.

CHICAGO. H., Sept. 14-Fiye alleged
fOrgers, who used an automobile TO
create an impression on bankers and
thereby obtained at least $4,000. are to-
day I'm the Harrison street police sta
tion. havlng been arrestr= while riding
in the machine
II IS said that the passing Of the
forged paper became 50 easy that the
swlndlers got reckless, ana this led 10
their arrest All were stylishly dressed.
They would drive up 10 a bank in a
large touring car and one Of their mum
Der would enter
He would present check to the teller
and 50 perfect was the signature that
the money was quickly forthcoming.
In several cases when the swindler
was questioned one of his companions
would identify him. II is arlazing the
ease with which the gang secured
money on these forgeries. At one bank
they secured $780, no trouble was ex-
perienced, and other banks were swim
died In a similar manner.
The men are said 10 have spent money
lavishly and in their set We're looked
upon az millionaiFes. The police refuse
10 give any Information Every eff0rt
was made 70 keep the facts Of the ar
rest secret.
The Washington times., 1906-09-14
J. H. HOOD DEAD.
AGED WAR CLERK
Death Results From Opera
ton for Cancer of
Stomach.

John II. Hood. one of the oldest and
best known of the clerks of the War
Department, died this morning at the
Georgetown University Hospital in this
city as a result of d surgical operation
stomach His death was sudden and
wholly unexpected by his many friends
in the clerical service Of the Govern
ment
Mr.. Hood was seventy-uine years OF
age. He was born In Philadelphia, Pa
but came to this city when d very young
man and served for ten years. from 1851
10 1861, as clerk in the Interior Depart
ment. At the outbreak OF the civil war
he was transferred 10 the Department
OF Clothing and Army Equipment in
this city. where he served as clerk an
ti the END of the war. when he was
transferred TO the depot quartermas-
ters Office In this city In 1887 Mr.
Hood was again transferred. but this
time TO the quartermaster's department
in the War Department, where he had
remained constantly ever since and
where ne was employed at the time Of
his death
Although Mr Hood was a prominent
member of the Masonic Order. the
funeral services tomorrow win be con-
Quoted according TO the rites OF the
Roman Catholic Church, OF which his
The pallbearers viii be Sidney r.
smith John j. Cook. John A. Good
year Frank 81 Altemus, William II
Diggs and John r. Peck.
The Washington times., 1906-09-14
RACE HORSE OVERHEARD;
RESCUED BY TUGBOA1

NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-THE celebrated
race horse Mohawk II. belonging 10
John Sanford. Of Amsterdam. believed
by his owner 10 have been the best two
year old of 1895. but who has failed
10 return TO his form this year. jumped
into the East river from a pier at Long
Island City while on his way back 10
the Hurricane farm at Amsterdam
The horse swan out to midstream and
the tug @. @. Clark put out after the
valuable animal. For full half an hour
the tug chased him about I'm circles in
the river in a vain attempt to lassO him
Finally the tug drove him back 10 the
pier, where a moose was dropped over
his head ana a nOIChed plank lowered
by which he was able 10 walk UP TO the
pier. Hundreds witnessed the curious
race between the blooded animal and
the tug. but none guessed what a blow
Il would have been TO millionaire
Stephen Sanford II his pet had been lost
The Washington times., 1906-09-14
.CORTELYOU TALKED OF
AS NEW YORK GOVERNOR

Postmaster General Cortelyou is the
most recent addition TO the list OF pro-
posed compromise candidates for the
govelnorship OF New York The sug-
gestion received considerable attention
In the metropolis yesterday. At the
same time State Chairman Odell was
proposing Elihu Root, another Cabinet
member. for the position.
Just now il is in fact a contest be-
tween the rival Republican factions for
the privilege OF first suggesting the man
who shall ultimately win out Both
crowds are doing deal OF casting
about and guessing. because OF their
anxiety for the supposed prestige OF
having picked the winner.
The primaries of both parties in the
big city will be held on Tuesday. when
ia wnt be known in each party which
element will control. II is Odeu against
the field with the Republicans; appar-
emily it is Murphy against Mcclellan
with the Democrats. But since the In
dependent League named a fun ticket
and served notice that II would have no
fusic,, Murphy has Indicated that he
could not press further his plan of Civ
ing the Tammany support TO Hearst.
Ii looks as II Murphy would be de-
feated IN his contest Tor continuance
in Tammany leadership and that
new man. supported by Big Tim and
Little Tim Sullivan and the mayor s
friends would succeed him.
The Washington times., 1906-09-14
MILLION FOR PATENT,
ONCE POOR FIREMAN
Michigan Man, Working for 500 {
Month, Inventor Of Turbine
Attachment.

ESCA%ABA. Mich. Sept 14-From q
fireman on q railroad. receiving a salary
OF $50 a month. to the owner Of a patent
on a steam turbine engine for which
he received $4,000 from a transatlantic
steamship company. is the record OF
James f Devlin. employed by the Chi
cago and Northwestern railroad and
formerly running out Of Escanaba.
4 draft for $4,000 was turned over
20 Mr. Devlm today by the firm Of Law
son. Walch a. Lawson, OF New York,
who purchased the patent for the North
German LLOYD Steamship Company. An
a agreement was also signed by Mr. Dew
lin BIZ which he VIII receive 800 a day
for fifty days 10 superintend the con-
structiou ot The FIRST engine.
The inventor and the New York at
tOrney who closed the deal loft EsCa-
uaba AT noon FOR New York. where he
will comply with the terms o. the con-
tract.
The Washington times., 1906-09-14
PAIR DWELL HAPPILY
TOGETHER 63 YEARS
Aged Couple in Pennsylvania Have
Matrimonial Record for
State.

BRISTOL, Pa, Sept. 14-Happlly mar
ried for sixty-three years, Mr. and Mrs
Cleft Rousseau are the oldest welded
pair in Bucks county They live ir a lit
tic cottage built for them on the Bristol
pike. above town. by their children, their
companion being Prince, n faithful old
dog
Mr.. Rousseau is eighty-siX years old,
and his wife is one year younger. They
were married here in lS43 by the Rev.
William Perkins. Of old ST James
Episcopal Church.
Nine children came of their union.
and seven are living, ffvc sons and two
daughters. TLtrty-tWo grandchildren
and four great-grandchildren round out
the family
Auto parties frequently stop Mt tho
cottage TO chat with the old pair. who
are mines OF local history. both having
been born In Beusalem township and
lived in Bucks county all their lives
The Washington times., 1906-09-14
6. s. s. HEALS Old SORES

Every because polluted
vital fluid is infected with perhaps
be Inherited The poisonous
force outlet the face
body ulcer sTis being continually pol
uted blood supply red and testers and eats into the
what apy
The relief produced by only temporary only
blood purifier
the and for this purpose
the circulation all morbid
germs reaching hereditary cleansing
permanently all taints
supplying
properties keep the system health
blood must heal the blood and healthy
Book on and Ulcers and medical advice free.
NE SWIFT SPECIFIC c0ss ATLANTA rAs
The Washington times., 1906-09-14
EIGHTH SET OF TWINS
BORN IN ONE FAMILY

BERWICK. Pa. Sept. 1.-THE eighth
set of twins has been born TO Mr. and
Mrs. Allen c. Deppe, living near this
place. The babies are boys.
Twenty-four children have come &c
the Deppe home, and eleven boys and
eight girls are living. Five children died
IN infaEC--
Scores OF C6ugFaIulatOrV letters are
kept by Mr.. and Mrs. DeDpe-
The Washington times., 1906-09-14
KRUPP NUPTIALS
GRACED BY KAISER
German Emperor Deeply
Interested in Old Friends
Daughter.

BERLIN. Sept l4-Annomcemeut
has been made that Kaiser Wilhelm
VIII attend the wedding OF Miss Bertha
Rrupp. which will take place az Essen
on October l5. The Kaiser has always
s-0Wu the greatest interest ia the
daughter of his old friend. Baron Krupp
the iron master. and il has been gener-
ally expected ne would attend the we'd
ding
The presence OF the Emperor win give
semi-r0val character 10 the ceremony.
Owing 70 the aversion of Miss Krupr
for publicity everything III connection
with the wedding viii be- carried OuJ
with the greatest simplicity,
The Washington times., 1906-09-14
ELOPING MINISTER
AVOIDING DETAILS
Declines to Throw Further
Light on Escapade With
Miss Nycum.
WIFE NOW ON THE SCENE
Possibilities of Divorce Suit Not Wor-
rying Reverend Gentleman in
the Least.

The Rev. q. Thomas Coombs. OF Mey-
ersdale, Pa. Is lying low and sayine
nothing. Mrs. Coombs came over from
Meyersdale last evening. bringing with
her three of the FIVE children Of the fam
ily, and is now stopping at the Raleigh
with her husband Miss Ida b. Nycum,
with whom Mr. Coombs eloped Is still
a Everett Pa, her faIniiy's home
When Mr.. COombs was seen at the Ra-
leigh today. he declined TO throw any
further light upon this strange subject.
He would not say whether he had heard
from Miss Nycum. nor what he intend
ed % do about any phase of the whole
matter. lie would not discuss in any
detail the nature OF his relations with
his wife.
There has never been any estrange-
mcnt" said Mr. COOmbs. waving care
away and bestowing a bland smile upon
the circumambIent air Mrs. Coonbs
is here with me and IL is possible we
shnll return 10 AIeyersdale together
We are very good friends. NV rela-
lions with Miss Nvcum have not been
discussed In any detail. and probably
shall not be. But Mrs. Coombs and /
are good friends-don't forget that"
Not Worried Over Divorce.
How about the statement that Mrs
Coombs VIII apply FOR a diyorce?" the
minister was asked
Ihat Is a question I cannot answer" "
was the reply she may and then
again she may not / don't know what
she is going 20 do. / know what 1
would DO If were in her place" he
added, Significantly.
What would that be 2'' inquired the
man from The Times.
Figure il out for Yourself" re-
sponded alrily the reverend gentleman
nom Meyersdale, Pa.
Alr- t0Omhs is keeping close To his
room and IL is almost impossible TO Sc
cure an audience with him Neither Is
there any chance of seeing Mrs
toombS. She is at the hotel, but she
talks with no one. She pays no atteu-
IioU when petitions are filed for an i'm
tervteW- She JusJ looks after the chill
dren, but there Is chance that just
now she Is paying some casual atUCu-
tl1u TO Mr.. COombs.
The possible outcome of the matter i'm
a divorce court worries Mr.. Cooubs
rather less than not at all 1t is an
actual treat 10 observe him i'm the act
or sweeping This particular bunch of
trouble aside. lie says he is not going
70 bring suit Tor divorce himself but il
Mrs toOmbS wants Il legal separation
he shall not resist.
Says It's Up to-the Wife.
The matter is with her" AYERS. the
former minister. He says ne left the
church for good and all. He does not
care 10 have reverend" prehxed 10 his
name
Plain mister or just nothing az an
Will answer all the requirements. says
the once reverend gentleman Then he
besTOvs a very rruagg1aefa er5F-54 mini
upon his interrOSadOI. Surely there IS
nothing slow about the Rev. c. Thomas
or rather, about plain q. Thomas
Somebody engaged ia estima tins the
doctrine of probabilities. as oNCmpIified
in the manner i'm which a pack of cards
Will be drawn fTOTl q tin box. Ventiucd
the suggestion this morning that &C.
Thomas knows his little book"
The Washington times., 1906-09-14
GIRL PREFERS SUICIDE
TO LIVING IN CHICAGO

SPARTA. Ill, Sept I-Rather than
return TO Chicago TO live Miss Eliza
beth Baird, aged sixteen. a niece OF r.
J. Murphy, warden of the Joliet peni-
Tertiary attempted TO commit suicide
by taking acid. She has chance 10
recover. The girl has been here on a
visit and became despOndent when told
she must return 90 Chicago saying she
wished 10 stay here, where she could
be happy.
The Washington times., 1906-09-14
GUN FACTORY BAND
NAVY YARD CONCERT

The Naval Gun Factory Band. un-
der the direction OF Jacob @. Moody,
Will give a concert at the navy yard
this evening. beginning at 7:S0 o'clock.
The following program has been select
"a for the occasion:
March The Diplomat Sousa
Overture. Poet and Peasant" .Suppe
Grand Fantasia on MY Ola s[entucky
Home - T,oiF,s.,
CARNATIONS for am insfr,,r,o,,ts
Overture. "Tannhauser'' XVSs-pe-
Medley Overture, .Bits of Remicks
Hits No. 2'.................','-- I'anpa
Grand selection, III Trovatore's -. Verdi
March novelty, Gate city, - -XVeIdor,
National anthem. SnanvIed
Banner" .................. -.