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Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1907-12-04
EXHIBITION

faster and there was much clinch.
ing Sullivan was knocked down,
but appeared to have tripped himself
At the close things were exciting
there being considerable enthusiasm
and some mixing Again honors
were even The third round was
fast with much clinehing. The fourth
was hard fought and fast but failed
to show up a winner and was called
a draw.
The last bout was between Maur.
ice Thompson Of Butte. and Louis
Long Of San Francisco. There was
hard and fast hitting from the frst.
Thompson drew blood Thompson
The second round was in Thompson 3
favor with much smuggling and clinch-
ing. The third was even though
fast. The fourth was faster and
there was much smuggling In clinches.
The bout was called a draw.
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The wrestling and boxing tourna-
ment was attended by about ESQ peo-
pie, one of whom was a woman, the
sweetheart, 1t is said, of one of the
performers. II is claimed that order
prevailed and was apparently enjoy
ed by those present.
Herbert Smith, the local man.
in a fifteen minute wrestling bout
with Ed Larson, OF st. Paul. showed
some clever work. but neither made
fall and the men rested for three
minutes and allowed another FIVE
minute bout, in the FIRST minute Of
which, Smith threw his opponent
apparently without much effort.
The first boxing contest was be-
tween Bill DAILY. of Denver and Jack
Owens, of Salt Lake. The bouts con-
sisted of four rounds of three minutes
each with one minute rest. Shad-
duck acted as referee. The first
round was slow, Owens being more
clever but Daily being a heavier hit
ter. Honors were even. During the
second round Daily knocked Owens
out in 2:45 minutes, by q right
swing to the jaw. Owens was clever
but Daily was too much for him
The second bout was between Dick
sullivan. Of Seattle. and Tim o'BTien
of Portland. The first round was
slow. both doing some clever boxing
but there was no hitting. Honors
were even. The second round was
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1907-12-04
POINTS OF PRES
dents MESSAGE
Makes Many Recommendations for
Radical Changes

WASHINGTON, Dec. An his
message to congress President
Roosevelt urges greater elasticity
in our currency, based upon adequate
securities approved by the govern
ment and subject to heavy tax;
provided, of course. that we recog-
nize the even greater need OF safe
and secure currency"
The fundamental business condi-
tons of the country were never more
sound, he says, and it is foolish for
people to hoard money, thereby caus-
ing financial stringency, instead
Of keeping it in sound banks.
The president recommends extend
ing the powers of the interstate com
merce commission over railroads and
other vast business concerns.
other recommendations include:
Antitrust laws more in harmony
with actual conditions; revision of
revenue laws; an income tax; ex-
IRENE care in use of the injunction
in labor disputes; a model employers
liability act; compulsory investiga-
ton of Industrial upheayals; foster
ing of agriculture and the trades;
improvement of waterways, includ-
ing the Mississippi river, by the ma
tional government; further reclama-
ton of arid lands; strict guard on
forest reserves; postal savings banks
and parcels post extension; higher
pay for officers and men in the army;
a greater navy for the offensive If the
need arises, and quicker promotion
of officers.
He reiterates belief in the system
of protective tariffs.
Foreign relations are discussed at
length.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1907-12-04

planned. while Reno delayed his adj
yance--although almost within gum
shot hearing OF the battle until the
massacre had been completed and
the Indians had departed for the
Canadian border, Reno was either
a coward or incapable OF seeing the
necessity OF giving Custer the prom
lsed support. Men who were with
him on that tardy march, when the
horrible scenes that met their eyes
on that battle field were still fresh
Ia their minds, have personally
stated to us their belief that Reno
was afraid To advance 10 the relief
Of Custer and preferred to let his
eomrade Ia arms take chances with
the treacherous souix alone. The
result IL history, and Custer and
every man in his command crossed
the divide lighting for their coun-
try. while Reno rested on his arms.
II is easy to traduee dead man, and
Curtis attack on Custer and the
men who marched with him to death
Is not history--it In rank cowardlee.
j. T. SCOTT
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CHILDREN ARE GUARDED

The diphtheria that prevails at
Lacrosse and on the Fort Grounds
has been well quarantined by the
county physician. Both school houses
have been thoroughly disinfeeted by
formaldehyde and potassium. The
same plan that proved so effective
last year in stamping out diphtheria
and smallpox has been put into OPP
Grafton on this occasion Each morn
ing the pupils with sore threats are
examined by the superintendent and
taken to a physician who in turn
thoroughly examines them. Those
with fever, high pulse or other sus-
picious SYMPTOMS are sent home and
closely watched by the physician.
This plan places the afflicted child
in the hands of the physician long
before the unsuspecting parent would
call a doctor, and antitoxine Is ad-
ministered to the child. This plan al
so renders the children immune who
have been exposed to the dreaded dis
ease. Therefore, the public schools
are a much safer place than at home
or on the streets
The attendance has been little af-
fected and no ,hools are closed and
probably will not be while these Wig
orous measures on the part of the
school authorities are continued
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1907-12-04

Both Houses Of Congress Listen to
Document.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.--The an
nual message OF President Roosevelt
was read yesterday in both houses Of
congress, and practically no business
was attempted by either body beyond
listening to the message. The gall
leries of both senate and house were
crowded at the beginning Of the ses-
sion Of each body. but as the reading
progressed the attendance diminished
somewhat. In the main, however, It
was well maintained until the last
sentence had fallen from the lips OF
the speaker. Senators and members
were supplied with printed copies OF
the message and many OF them fol-
lowd the reading clerks with scrupul-
GUS care. The reading consumed
about two and a quarter hours in
each of the houses.
Speaker Cannon treated the house
to surprise In announcing the mem
bership of the committee on bankers
and currency. This advance forma-
tion of that committee led to the In
formation that 1t was the intention
to press financial legislation. but
those close to the speaker say his only
purpose was TO afford a depository
for petitions and letters bearing upOn
the currency question. The member
ship OF the committee was increased
by the addition of one Democrat, max
ing seven members of that party on
1t, instead of six as during the 59th
congress. This is in accordance with
the request of minority leader, Will
liams. but it is said that It Is not to
be taken as an indication that the re-
quest will be complied with in all
committees.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1907-12-04
BOGUS BANK CERTIFICATES
Many in Circulation Which are Be.
ing Recalled BY Banks.

Several bogus bank clearing house
certificates are in circulation. The
certificates affected are those first is
sued by the local banks before they
put out printed ones. This morning
several were passed at the grocery
store of j. l.. Voelker.
These were originally made for
two dollars but the counterfiter
converted the figure -" and word
two" into the figure ." and word
five" The T of the word two
was changed to F, the W to " and
the blurred into an e. One GER
tifieate was skillfully raised while the
others have been poorly changed.
1t is said many are in circulation
and citizens are constantly on the
lookout for the eounterfits. 1t is al
so claimed that the banks are draw
ing in these early certificates.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1907-12-04
CITY IN BRIEF

Frank v. Nlgro. is a Occur d'Alene
visitor today
A. A. Darkneil. OF 81. Maries, IL
Occur d'Alene visitor today.
Prof. Preston. Spokane music
ian, IN In the city on business.
Attorney Il. r.. Mcfarland Is at
tending court ut Standpoint this week.
Captain J. ID. Mcdonald, formerly
In charge OF the White Star Naviga-
ton comDany's line OF steamers, was
in the city today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaiah White, OF
Haley, Idaho, arrived in the city
Last evening and will make an ex-
tended visit with their daughter.
Mrs II. II. Barton.
The audiences are growing in the
special gospel meetings now in prog
ress at the Christian church. The
subject Of address is In the question
Why did Jesus der"
Thomas Perrott. the contractor
and builder. Is Ia the city today but
will return 70 his work at st. Joe to-
morrow. He says there Is much work
TO do there in the way Of building.
He has work To keep him busy on
his present contracts all winter.
The greater portion OF the morn
ing IN Judge Blixt's court was cevot-
ed 10 taking evidence Ia the case OF
Angus Mcintosh charged by L. J.
Murphy. Of obtaining money under
r. lse pretenses. The case was post
poned this afternoon until tomorrow
when other witnesses will be exam
iued.
Marley Fisher makes an interest
ing statement concerning the wealth
er conditions for November He
claims the average maximum tenn
perature was IS and the minimum
q degrees. The number Of clear
days were one. elondy. II and par
TALLY cloudy II. There was t.5s
inches OF rainfall. with a prevailing
wind from the south west. On Nov
ember 70 the temperature reached
20 degrees above zero. the lowest
during the mOnth.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1907-12-04
THE CUSTER MASSACRE
Historian Curtis Whites General Gus
ter.

Historian Curtis Whites General Gus
ter.
A historian named Curtis Ii just
now engaged in furnishing syndicate
articles to a number OF the leading
daily newspapers, In which he at
tempts to question the judgment OF
General Custer In the DISASTROUS battle
which cost himself and his men their
lives. lie goes further and intlmates
that Custer Fushd into a death trap
and sacrificed his men for self ag-
grandizement. That such statemee Il
are untrue and based on false evil
dence every person who resided in
Montana IN those days, and who ID
conyersant with the facts, will testify.
Curtis bases his information on the
description and statement OF two old
Indians who claimed to know the
truth. He does not take into consid-
Grafton the habit OF the Indian 10 lie
and mlsrepresent. but jumps to the
conclusion that the statements Of the
scouts are true. He says that the
time to write the history OF the Custer
battle has not come" because too
many are living who know too much
about the fight. Curtis ia unjust To
Custer and his men.
The writer was a resident of east
ern Montana when the facts OF the
battle of the Little Big Horn were
fresh In the minds of the hardy pio-
neers who knew Custer, the Indians
and the country. In conversation
with men In Major Reno'a command
and others we learned the truth. Ia
their pursuit OF the Indians who were
under the leadership OF Sitting Bull.
whom we know to have been nothing
more than cunning redhanded muir
derer-regardless Of the adulatlon
and praise given his generalship by
eastern admirers--General Custer and
Major Reno, parted company on the
Rosebud with complete understand
ing that their commands were to pro-
coed by differen routes and make a
simultaneous attack on the Indian
camp; or, rather Custer was to engage
the Indians, Reno TO follow by an at
tack on their rear. Custer reached
the camp and made the attack as
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1907-12-04
NEEDS VANDERBILT CASH
Foolish Girl Sells Herself for For
eign Title.

NEW YORK, Dec. 4.-That Miss
Gladys Vanderbilt, who is to be the
bride of Count Ladislaus Sechenyi
Won Savar-F elso-Videk, is highly
popular with the social leaders of
Hungary whom he met last summer,
and that her wedding has aroused
general interest in that country, is
the statement of relatives of the
count who are here for the wedding
| They allege that the marriage is
the result of a love match, but this
Is dnied by private reports received
from Budapest correspondents, who
declare that Count Szechenyi's fam
lily is in an impoverished condition
and that an alliance with a woman
Of wealth was necessary for the
count. In arranging a marriage of
convenience. the Hungarian newspa-
pers state, Count Szechenyi is but
following the presidents established
by his ancestors, the family having
become as famous for it's financially
fortunate marriages as for its antiq-
uity and its caste.
Since 1897 the Szechenyis have
been titled aristocrats in Hungary.
Hardly line of the nobility of the
realm antedates them or has won
more favors from the throne. The
ancestors of the present head of the
house were nearly all dignitaries,
statesmen. renowned soldiers or dip
iomats, and the count himself is a
member of the Hungarian house of
lords.
Yet. despite it's prominence, the
family has attained so little wealth
mat the Hungarian papers admit
mat such an alliance as that with
the vanderbilt family had become i'm
peFatively necessary. This is in
spite of the fact that Count Szech-
ehyi has perhaps aided in the circu-
S''oH OF the report, in the American
newspapers, that his family was i'm
a'ehsely wealthy and that he himself
aaa property valued at $5.OOO,OOO.
For half a century. according to
she Hungarian newspapers, the
21sehnyi lords have been notable for
saeif discretion in matrimonial alIi-
aees Some married wealth and a
gaind higher positions through
@sH matrimonial alliances. At the
sent time three others are about
oseome fortunate brides or bride
grooms.
engagement was of some time
uing before the other members
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of the Vanderbilt family heard an
inkling of it. Then, 1t is said, they
reminded Gladys that she had prom
ised her father before he died that
she would never marry anyone but
an American. She didn't need the
reminder, for it was pretty definitely
understood that she cared more for
young Robert Goelet than for the
Hungarian peer.
That Miss Vanderbilt wept vio-
lently before eonsenting to her moth
er's plans for a marriage with the
Hungarian noble is stated on good
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1907-12-04
ELECTRIC LINE CHANGES
Steamer Line to Occupy omOes al
Depot.

Il b reliably reported that the
Occur d'AIene a Spokane Electric
line oficea In this city will be trans
ferred 10 Spokane. X. o. Bowdish AZ
present superintendent OF this branch
OF the Inland system. will be promot-
ed TO superintendent OF the entire
system. n. N. Lambert. chief dis
Datcher will also be promoted and
stationed at Spokane. The entire up-
per floor Of the present depot Is 70
be vacated by the railroad company
and leased 20 the Red Collar line.
Il is intended to center the officers
at Spokane which accounts for this
action. This order win go into effect
within the mex few days. perhaps
" the end Of the week.
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HONOR FOR sHoNTs

viii be Made President Of Chicago
& Alton.
NEW YORK, Dec. At is stated
on good authority that Theodore p.
shonts. former chairman OF the Pan
anna canal commission and present
president of the Interborough-M Metro
politan traction merger. will not re-
sign the latter position in order "a
assume the presidency OF the Chlca-
go & Alton railway. The facts in the
case are that Mr. Shonts will occupy
both POSITIONS, as well as being
president of the Glover Leaf line.
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Gard Of Thank.

We wish to extend our heartfelt
thanks to our kind friends and neigh
bOrs who 30 kindly assisted US during
the illness and loss Of our darling son
and nephew and the sympathy and
love which prompted the EiEers and
it touched a tender cord in our
hearts.
We sincerely thank them.
Mr.. & MRS. P. a. HANSON.
Mr.. & MRS. q. T. JANARD.
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Miss Roosevelt a Debutante

NEW YORK. Dec 4,-One of the
most interesting social events of the
week in New York was the recep-
ton given today Mr.. and Mrs. John
f. Roosevelt at their Madison avenue
home, marking the debut in society
of their daughter. Miss Gladys Roose-
welt. Mr.. Roosevelt is a cousin of
tn president.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1907-12-04

authority. Once conserving, how
ever, Miss Vanderbilt has conformed
with good grace to her mothers am
billions, and has persuaded her broth
ers and cousins to do likewise.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1907-12-04
FIND LOST VILLAGE
Built by French, but Surrounded by
the Jungle.

the Jungle.
WASHINGTON. Dec. An en-
tire village, built by the French dur
ing their occupation OF the isthmus
and completely buried by the dense
jungle growth OF 20 years, has been
discovered at Caimito Mulato by the
engineering force that ID locating
the center line Of the canal in the
Chagres division. A majority Of the
buildings are in good condition.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1907-12-04

Aged chief Of the Apache tribe Of In
dams. a prisoner Of war at Fort Sill,
who complained to President Roose-
welt when the money stringency TEN
porarily stopped government payments
to members Of his tribe.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1907-01-21
HILL scoRNs SUBSIDY.
Great Northern President Not Favor
able to the Measure.

Washington, Jan. 21The report
that James r. Hill will participate in
any subsidy which may result from the
passage Of the pending subsidy bill, Is
without warrant. Men in both houses
OF congress, who have been acquainted
with Hills position for years, say he
would not touch the subsidyin fact
could not afford to do so-and that
efforts to create sentiment against the
legislation by bringing IN HilI's name
are the result either Or malice or ig
nOrance.
On account Of the size of HiiIs ships
crews Of 500 men are required to man
them. These crews are Chinese, and
under the pending blu the crew would
have to be American, resulting in
greatly increased cost and labor conn
plications. There are other restric-
tions In the bill to- which Hill would
not consent He, In the last session Of
congress, and previous To that time
appeared before committees of con-
gress and stated positively, that he
would moi quality for the subsidy
should the bill pass. He has not
changed hts mind.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1907-01-21
Compromise Said to Have
Been Agreed Upon
Will NOT QUESTION Right
THE REPUBLICAN, MEMBERS OF
SENATE SAID TO HAVE AGREED
ON A SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION
CONCERNING THE BROWNS
VILE INCIDENT.

Washington, Jan. 21.-An agreement
was reached today by the republican
senators on a substitute resolution on
the Brownsville question. which is to
be introduced by Senator Foraker and
1t is assured that it viii receive the
unanimous vote of the majority party.
The phraseology of the resolution will
not be made public until 1t is actually
offered in the senate, but 1t is said that
in addition TO providing for an inves-
tigation of the senate committee on
military affairs of the facts connected
with the affair at Brownsville
Texas, the resolution carries declara-
ton that the committee shall not
raise the question as to the presidents
right to discharge the negro soldiers,
alleged to have been involved in the
outrage. Senator Foraker did not give
his consent to the compromise until
today.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1907-01-21
LATEST FROM
THE CAPITAL
SOME IMPORTANT MEASURES
PRESENTED TO-DAY.
A Reapportionment of the Educational
Tax Proposed and Aid to Militia
Companies in Constructing Armor-
les.

Bismarck. N. d.. Jan. 21.-In the
house this afternoon the committee on
state affairs reported the resolution
introduced by Mr.. Sorley in favor of
its passage. This is the one against
congress passing the ship subsidy bill.
Mr.. Stevens presented substitute.
supporting the policy of the repubii-
can party in building up merchant
marine, and quoted largely from mes
sages of Presidents Harrison, McKin-
ley and Roosevelt. The matter was all
again referred to the committee on
state affairs.
Senator Hanna offered bill to give
$4,000 to each militia company which
had no arnory. towards the construc-
tion of a building.
Senator Purcell presented meas
lIre for reapportionment of the one
mill tax for educational purposes, giv-
ing the university 80 per cent instead
of 40; agricultural college 20. each OF
the normal schools IL per cent and 6
per cent each to the school OF science
and the manual training.
The railroad commissioners were
given more time to report.
Governor Burke has made no APP
pointment In place of Judge Engerud.
and Ill Is believed this will be held
open for another week at least.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1907-01-21

London, Jan. 2t.After a conference
today between the officials Of the for
eign office and Of the colonial Office, the
latter cabled to Governor Swettenham
Of jamaica asking him for his version
of the situation which led to the with
drawal of Rear Admiral Davis war
ships from Kingston on Saturday
Nothing had been received from the
governor concerning any phase of the
incident UP TO noon and his reply to
the specific request of the colonial of
fice is now anSiously awaited. No per-
sons were more surprised at the ac-
tion of Governor Swettenham than the
of1icials of the foreign Office who learn
ed the first particulars through the
press. 1T Is unexplainabie, said an
official of the foreign office to the AS
sociated nress, If it were not for
Governor Swettenhams letter, which is
so full of Inconsistencies, 1t would be
impossible to believe that he had taken
such action ! am sure no one caa re-
grat it more than we do The most
charitable view to take is that he Is
ovarwrought by the great nervous
strain resulting from the disaster and
il is a great relief to hear that there
has not been any real trouble or foun-
dation for any.
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SHEA JURY STILL OUT.
Court Held Sunday in Order to Re
ceive Verdict.

Chicago, Jan. 21The jury which
since Saturday morning has been striv-
ing % reach a verdict In the case of
Cornelius r. Shea and thirteen labor
leaders on trial for conspiracy Ia con-
uection with the teansters' strike Of
1906, are still out at . O'Clock Sunday
night. Judge Ball. the trial judge. held
court to be In readiness to receive the
verdict It was the FIRST time in the
history Of the Cook county criminal
court that Il Sunday session had been
held. One of the jurors became Ill dur
Ing the afternoon and a couch was
sent to the room Al number OF ballots
were taken during the day and at noon
the jurors were said I'd stand six to
six. Two hours later they were re-
ported to be seven to five for convic-
ton. The defense made efforts 70
have the jury discharged. but Judge
Ball ruled that the jurors could not
be discharged except upon their own
request.