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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-03
FINANCIAL LOSS
WILL RUN WELL
UP INTO MILLIONS
The Whole District Is One
Mighty Roaring Furnace
And Terror Stricken Sur
vivors Are Fleeing.
TOWN OF FERNIE is
WIPED OFF THE MAP.
All That Is Left of the Once
Prosperous Little Village Is
A Few Scorched and Black
ened Houses.
NEWS HAS BEEN DELAYED.
RAILROADS DESTROYED AND ALL
MEANS OF COMMUNICATION
CUT OFF, LEAVING AWFUL
STORY UNTOLD.
FLAMES YET UNCHECKED.
Fire Fighting Apparatus Is Of No
use-When the Fires First Start
ed the People Paid Little Heed to
Them.
TOWNS DESTROYED BY THE
FLAMES.

Cranbrook, B. c., August 3.-To-
days reports place the number Of
dead at five hundred and about ten
thousand homeless. as the result of
the forest fires now raging through
British Columbia. The money loss
will reach into the millions
The heaviest loss of life occurred
in the towns of Fernie. Michel. HON.
er. Sherwood and Olson. Just how
many lives were lost will not be
known for some time because the
whole country is one mighty furnace
and the inhabitants are fleeing food
less to the mountain tops to escape
the flames.
Telegraph communication with the
above towns is cut off and as the
bridge across the Elko river is burned
the exact conditions beyond can't be
hscertained.
City Of Fernie Gone.
The City of Fernie, B. c., a place OF
5000 population. is wiped off the map;
Michel, fourteen miles distant, is in
hames, and the fate Of Hosmer, Olsen
and Sparwood, intervening towns, is
in doubt, they being cut off from all
communication. OF the over 100 lives
known to have been lost, seventy
four of them were in Fernie.
A territory of 100 square miles In
extent Is now a seething mass oi
fames. Through 1t are scattered
hundreds of lumbermen and prospect
ors, so that the actual loss of life will
not be known for days.
The properties of the Canadian Pa
cific and Great Northern railways are
destroyed, the bridges and rolling
stock burned, and it is impossible tc
enter or leave the burning area.
The Inhabitants of the towns have
He'd to open districts in the vicinit,
IN the hope of safety. The railwa,
companies have placed all availabl.
trains at their disposal and unlcs:
there is change of wind within tht
next twenty-four hours the whole O
the Crows Nest Pass country will b,
left to the flames.
There is no possibility of estimatin,
the loss of life and and property which
will result. as the flames are driven b,
half gale, making it impossible I,
put up fight against their advance
The confiagration is the greatest tha
has ever visited Canada
For the last month forest fires hav
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-03
FRENCH BUSINESS
NOW PARALYzED
Hundred Thousand Men Are
Affected.

Paris, Aug. 3.-The industrial strike
is paralyZing the business of the
country. 1t is estimated that one hun
dred thousand men are directly and
more indirectly affected. The author
titles are bending every effort TO pre-
vent panic. The strike is drastic
protest against the government for
suppressing last weeks demonstra-
tons. Four newspapers have been
unable to issue. Many called upon to
strike have not responded as yet
Twenty-Five thousand troops are In
readiness to suppress any outbreak.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-03
ATTACKS RICH;
FAVORS SOCIALISM
The Rev. Alfred T. Ware, in
Address, Scores Mon
eyed Men.
WANTS WEALTH CURBED.
WOULD HAVE A DISTRIBUTION
AND PREDICTS THAT THIS is
INEVITABLE SOCIALISM is
NOT ANARCHY.
WANTS WEALTH CURBED.

Socialism is not anarchy but many
people confuse the two. Anarchy is
lawlessness and socialism is not. So
cialism is having all things in COM
owning everything. 1t is not annihi-
lation because the socialist believes
in the government of the country.
Thus spoke the Rev. Alfred T.. Ware
on the subject of "Socialism-Is it
practicible-Is it Possible in his ad-
dress at the open air meeting at the
East Main Street Friends church last
evening.
Rev. Ware defended socialism in
many different places in his address.
The Rev. Ware said in part last ev-
ening: workers should have their
just rewards. First there were serfs
then the slaves, and then comes capt..
alism. Then with capitalism comes
cooperation which is practically the
same as socialism. In this great
country of ours, which has such great
richness on top of the soil and also
great riches in the depth of the
ground like gold and silver, the peo
pie have to be Industrious, courage
GUS and thrifty. People used to think
that the time would never come when
this great land would be filled, but
that time is not far hence. When that
time comes, there will be a redistri
button of the wealth of the moneyed
kings in New York. John D. Rocke
feller, Dan Reid and the other rich
men did not come by their great am
mased wealth honestly and it is a gen
orally recognized fact.
The Standard Oil employs $4,000
men. The net profits according te
statistics show sS4.000,O00 in one year
There is a surplus of $4,000, 900 and
the dividends is $4S,000,00O. Then fol
every man that works for the Stand
ard Oil there is the sum OF 81, 900 from
the office boy up to the head clerk
or this large sum John D. makes of
his 81 per cent of stock $42, 900, 900
which he gives part to Chicago uni
versity and the remainder he invest,
in other business. 1t is the same with
the steel trust and the other corpor
ations.
How do they make so much money
1t is simple when you are on the in
side. Tom Lawson in his magazin,
writings exposing the trusts predicted
many things which have actuall,
come to pass
/ Refers to Reid
Starting as the cashier in a banl
and then going into the tin plate bust
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-03
is NOW RECOVERING.

Mrs. Ernest A. Hofheinz, who at
tempted to kill herself Saturday after
havinf a dispute with her niece over
the loss of 81. is reported to be recov-
ering from the effects of the carbolic
acid she swallowed with suicidal in
tent
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-03
FIRE Loss REACHES
QUARTER MILLION
NightWatchman Burned to
Death in Globe Blaze.

Hammond, Ind, Aug. 3.-The Nat
ional Rendering plant at Globe sta
ton was destroyed by fire this morn
ing. The loss is placed at a quarter
of a million dollars. Two hundred
men are thrown out Of work. Night
watchman James Mckee. aged fifty
five. was burned to crisp. The orig
in Of the fire unknown.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-03
TIN PLATE MILLS
| MAY Be SHUT DOWN
Indicated by Delay in Starting
Hot Mill Department.

Elwood, Ind, August 3.-The hot
mill department of the American Tin
Plate company did not resume today
as previously announced. The other
departments will soon be idle for lack
of material II the hot mills don't
start soon.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-03
Refers to Reid.

Starting as the cashier in a bank
and then going into the tin plate busi-
ness and then in few years becoming
man of high financial powers, shows
the versatility of Daniel G. Reid.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-03
FLAMES YET UNCHECKED

Fire Fighting Apparatus Is of No
Use-When the Fires First Start
Them.
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Sparwood is in Ashes.

Continued on PAGE Seven.l
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-03
NEWS HAS BEEN DELAYED.

RAILROADS DESTROYED AND ALL
MEANS OF COMMUNICATION
CUT OFF, LEAVING AWFUL
STORY UNTOLD.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18
MT. LOWE COVERED
/. WITH inch OF SNOW

Los ANGELES, Oct 17.-The first
snow of the season fell on. the summit
of Mount Lowe this morning. There
was an inch of il on the ground and it
was still silently scurrying through the
air as late as o'clock.
Between 6 and o'clock the thermom-
eter on the mountain summit in sight
of Los Angeles registered 80 degrees,
and there was real ice on the water
outside the big hotel.
At 1890 today there was a cloud
burst in East Los Angeles. which filled
the streets with rushing water and
made the crossings almost impossible
for short time.
The storm which accompanied the
eloudburst lasted about 20 minutes, and
hailstones as large or larger than mar
bles pelted in a small deluge against
the windows and upon the roofs of
buildings. Little damage was done.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18
GREAT WA1[RSPOUT
NEAR OCEAN PARK


OCEAN PARK, Oct. IA gigantic
walerspout that gathered up the ocean
Tor nearly half a mile in extent and
neld seething column of water a
Thousand feet in the air, was witnessed
py many persons. who stood appalled,
on the piers while the demonstration
was In progress this morning.
Clouds densely black gathered in the
SKY half way between Point Vincent
on the south and Point Firmin on the
north, and. sweeping down toward the
water became every moment of more
intense lnky color and lashed the waves
into fury that leaped high into the
air.
On either side of the great water
spout smaller ones could be observed of
much less quantity, while beyond this
point the sky and atmosphere seemed
10 be unusually clear. Catalina island
being plainly visible.
After a few minutes the huge column
of water tumbled suddenly and disap-
peared and the sky cleared.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18
.SUFfRAGISTS HEAR
ROOSfv[LT'S REPLY
Women Discuss Presidents At
titude in Not Recommending
Suffrage to Congress
Mrs. Kate Gordon Says Attempt
Will Be Made This Year to
Obtain Recognition

BUFFALO, N. Y, Oct. 17.-The reply
of President Roosevelt to a delegation
OF woman suffragists which called upon
him this summer and requested him
to include in his annual message some
reference or some recommendations as
to the woman's suffrage cause, which
was brought out in the report of Kate
M. Gordon of New Orleans, caused much
discussion among the delegates at the
annual convention here today of the
National Womans suffrage association.
The president of the United States
was asked" said Mrs. Gordon, whether
a petition of one million reputable
names would influence him TO recon-
mend in his message to congress
woman suffrage. He honestly and good
naturedly replied that it would not,
demonstrating thereby that the only
government right or privilege that
women have-their constitutional right
of petitions declared by the highest
executive of our government and a
friend of woman suffrage as of no
value"
That an unusual effort will be made
this year to obtain from congress some
recognition of the cause of woman suff-
rage is certain. The advisability of
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18

before election, he said, he would pub
lish the names of his hackers.
OUTLINES PROPOSED ROUTES
Egan caused surprise by saying that
he stood ready to. operate a streetcaI
line from the ferry to the Third and
Townsend streets Southern Pacific de-
pot over the tracks of the United Rail-
roads, under the charter provision that
one company may operate cars for IL
blocks over the tracks of a competitor
He also rapidly sketched other routes
which he could operate over the United
Railroads lines.
Before the conference Supervisor Muir
ply said that he did not consider that
the Egan ordinance would become oper-
ative TO the extent of giving Egan his
blanket franchises over the city streets,
even though ii should receive the ma
1ority on November 8. Ex-Mayor Phelan
expressed a similar view.
LABOR COUNCIL INTERESTED
When the open conference assembled
Gallagher stated that the labor council
aad considered Egans proposition once
before and was interested in it as IT
was interested in any proposition that
would bring competing streetcar line
into the city.
Murphy Immediately got at the dan
assign this franchise to any other cor
poration?" he asked.
Yes answered Egan.
Murphy showed that no agreement
Egan might make could be binding nor
protect the city. 1t was pointed ont
that the stock of the company would
be open to purchase and change of
ownership. Murphy declared that in
his opinion the ordinance as It stood
would not be a legal grant from the
city TO Egan.
Who are your associates7" asked
Il can't tell that now" replied Egan.
But one of the biggest trust companies
in New York is behind me. There is
$30O,0O0,00o behind the proposition.
Three or four days before election I'll
announce the name of the trust COM
pany."
Without knowing it, you might be
used as tool suggested Murphy. IT
dont like the looks of the ordinance
1t has the earmarks OF those that were
bodied through the old board"
Supervisor McLeran pointed out that
under the terms of the ordinance the
holders of the franchise had to spend
only $4,000 month in construction
work.
IF this blanket franchise falls into
the grasp of the United Railroads, which
God forbid" said Michael Casey, moth
ing could give another line a chance in
the city. And. Mr.. Egan, the men who
are going to put money into this won't
let you control it," When Egan made
promises of protecting the city's rights
Casey skeptically declared, IF Egan
embodies all those provisions in his or
dinance no capitalist in the country will
finance it,
McLeran. in questioning the authen-
tieity of Egan's alleged hackers, said
that telephone company recently ap-
piled for franchise IN the city. giving
the names of prominent fnanciers as its
hackers, and when these persons were
communicated with 1T was found that
every name was fraudulently presented.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18

this has been pointed out by many
speakers at the convention and today
there was round table conference on
the subject with Washington as CEN
ter of suffrage work.
Prominent figures in women's educa-
tional work today organized branch
to be known as the college suffrage
association"
The statement that report in course
of preparation to be submitted to the
United States government will reveal
tremendous vested interests which deal
with the white slave traffic was made
at the afternoon session of the Ameri-
can national women's suffrage associa-
ton today by the Rev. Anna Garlin
Spencer of New York.
There are persons high in the gov
ernment of several countries" declared
Mrs. Spencer, who have had shady
transactions in the traffic of which 1
speak,
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18
DECIDES CARTWRIGHT
ACT CONSTITUTIONAL
Superior Judge of Los Angeles
UphoIds Legality of Anti
Trust Measure

LOS ANGELES. Oct I'm a de-
cision handed down today by Superior
Judge Curtis D. Wilbur the constitu-
tionality of the Cartwright antitrust
law is upheld and the police court OF
this city is directed to proceed with
the trial Of the criminal cases against
the Union ice company and other de-
PENDANTS accused of conspiring in re-
straint of trade by entering into an
agreement to fix and control prices to
the consumer.
In his opinion the court points out
that laws similar to the Cartwright
act have been upheld in Texas, Ohio,
Nebraska, Illinois and Kentucky Judge
Wilbur says the California law is iden-
tical with the similar statute in effect
in Texas and Ohio.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18

THE wrapper and dress materials listed be-
low are all new Winter 1908 styles just re-
ceived by us, and are in every instance under
priced.
10c Canton Flannels, &c Yard-Either
bleached or unbleached-good wearing qualities
12hc Daisy Flannelettes, 10c Yard-Solid
colors, white, cream pink and blue-the heavy, Heecy
kind for night gowns, skirts, etc.
Csc Fancy Serge Suitings, 15c Yard-In
large variety of plaid check and striped efects-al
new-styles for children's dresses, ladies' house
dresses, waists skirts Actual 25c values for 15c
yard.
35c Scotch Wool Flannels, Csc Yard-Cotton
and wool mixed for waists shirts, skirts pajamas,
Newest styles p1ads checks and stripes.
36-inch Al1-Wool Eiderdown, SOC Yard-Plain
solid colorslight blues, pnks, reds, grays and
for bath robes sacques. kimonos, etc.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18
EGYPT IS AWAITING
ROOSEv[lT'S VISIT

CAIRO. Egypt. Oct. 17.-Preliminary
arrangements already are being made
here for the visit of President Roose-
Welt to Khartoum In 1909 and he Is be-
ing talked OF today as the great celeb
rity" who is coming to Egypt.
1t appears from the arrangements
that are being completed that Roose-
Welt will enter Africa BY way OF Mom-
bassa and travel toward the great lakes
by the British railroad He will then
take a caravan across the wilderness
to Khartoum. and make his way down
the Nile. He may choose. however. to
enter by some other way and make his
exit via Mombassa-
The Roosevelt expedition Is spoken OF
here as scientific and not wholly for
hunting purposes.
Do You Want s5.OOs
Read THE CALLS weekly OFFER on
ma cra
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18
POPULAR PAYMASTER
INTENDS TO RESIGN
Will Quit Navy to Devote All
His Time to Literary
Work
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL
VALLEJO, Oct 17.-It is reported in
naval circles on, Mare island that the
pay department of the navy is to lose
one of it's most popular paymasters.
The resignation of David Potter is ex-
pected to occur in December next
Paymaster Potter expects to devote all
his time to literary work. he having
already produced one novel and has
two others in the hands of the pub
fishers. He writes under the nom de
plume of Edward Barron and is as
sisted in his work by his clever and
accomplished young wife.
island yard for about three years, hav-
ing been relieved about 10 months ago
by Paymaster Wallace. He is at pres
ent paymaster of the u. S. S. Missis-
sippi.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18

SANTA CLARA'S REGISTRATION
SAN JOSE, Oct. 17.kThe total regis
trations for Santa Clara county this
year number 1913, being 907 more
than the registration two years ago.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-18

CONGREGATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES
San Mateo, Oct. 17.-Miss Olive Goodhue and
George W. Dickie have been appointed represen-
tatives Of the local Congregationalists at the
convention of the state association which will
meet In Sacramento on Tuesday.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-22
SOCIETY.

= = = = . = I: 1: 4. : = :: = I. I:
; No notice of entertainments =
!: where an admission Is to be :
I: charged, or any event for the I:
I: realiztion of money will be pub =
I: lished unless accompanied by :
. the regular price. This rule will :
:: be strictly adhered to. No ex- ::
!: ceptions. :
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-22

Good house for rent with moder
conveniences, close in. See Epley.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-22

METHODISTS
Laymen Are Holding An Important
Gathering at Chattanooga to
Discuss Missions.

Chattanooga, Tenn, April 21.-Hon.
James Bryce, ambassador from Great
Britain to the United States, will be
the principal speaker at the opening
session tonight of the Laymen's Mis-
sionary conference of the Southern
Methodist church. Hundreds of dele
gates are in the city and it is esti-
mated that the total attendance dur
ing the three days of the conference
will reach nearly 1000. From an un-
pretentious organization at its incep-
ton, little more than a year ago,
the conference has become a highly
influential body.
Among the distinguished speakers
on the program of the conference are
the Rev. ]. L. Gerdine of Seoul,
Korea; Bishop A. w. Wilson of Bal
timore, DR.. s. H. Wainwright of ST.
Louis, the Rev. w. G. Fletcher of
Santa Clara, Cuba; DIR. w. F. Nc
hurry of Louisville, William T. Ellis
of Philadelphia, Bishop Gambler of
Atlanta, DR.. S. B. Capen of Boston, J..
Campbell White of New York and
Bishop E. R. Hendrix.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-22
west VIRGINIA
SUNDAY SCHOOLS

Fairmont, w. Va, April 21.-An
enthusiastic audience of men, women
and children filed the Temple Audi
forum this afternoon when the 26th
annual state Sunday school cenven-
ton of West Virginia was called to
order. An elaborate musical program
was rendered and several prominent
clergymen addressed the delegates.
The sessions will be continued
through tomorrow and Thursday, the
list of speakers including Mrs. Mary
Foster Bryner of Peoria, ILL.,; DR..
Jesse L. Hurlburt of Bloomfield, N.
j.; DIR. Ernest B. Allen of Toledo,
Charles H. Nuttle of Washington and
the Rev. A. L. Phillips of Richmond,
IN addition to many West Virginia
clergymen and religious workers.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-22
De PEYSTER- MILLER ,
NUPTIALS Celebrated

New York, April 21.-One of the
most fashionable weddings of the
early spring season will take place
today at Lakewood, when Miss Alice
Abercrombie-MiEer will become the
bride of F. Ashton De Peyster. Bishop
Mackay Smith of Washington, will
perform the ceremony. Mr.. De Pey-
ster and his bride viii sail for Eur
ope next week, to remain until Au-
gust.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-22

Mr.. VIM. Henry, Of Chattanooga,
Tenn. had rheumatism in his left arm.
The strength seemed to have gone
out of the muscles SO that 1t was use
less for work." he says, Il applied
Chaberlain's Pain Balm and wrapped
the arm in flannel at night, and to- my
relief ! found that the pain gradually
left me and the strength returned. In
three weeks the rheumatism had dis
appeared and has not since returned. IS
II troubled with rheumatism try few
applications Of Pain Balm. You are
certain to be pleased with the relief
which II affords. For sale by Hays
. Field, yellow Pine Pharmacy.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-22
CANADIAN TEACHERS
MEET IN VANCOUVER

Vancouver, B. c., April 21.-Hun-
dreds of British Columbian pedago-
CUES are in Vancouver for the 18th
annual convention of the Provincial
Teachers Institute, which opened
this morning for session of three
days. Several prominent educators
Of this and other provinces will ad-
dress the convention.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-22

afternoon at the Commercial Club
rooms at 4:30 o'clock All members
are urged to be present, and every
body who is interested in the work
of this club is cordially invited to
attend this, and all other meetings
of the society.
There was no business meeting of
Westminster Aid on Monday after
noon, but all the members who could
went to Coplon's store, where they
are having there benefit sale this
week.
Mrs. H. A. Camp accompanied Mr..
Camp to New Orleans yesterday. The
many, friends of Mr.. Camp hope that
he will soon fully recover from his
recent illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Mech of
Bellvue. Mich who spent the winter
here with their daughter, Mrs. ]. NJ.
Winslow on Walnut street, have re-
turned home.
| Miss Moey Reed will be hostess for
| the Priscillian Circle of Court Street
Methodist church, at her home on
Court street Monday afternoon.
Z: = .
Everybody is cordially invited to
attend the meeting of the Humane
Society this afternoon at the Com
mercial club rooms.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. o. Doherty are the
proud parents of fine ten pound
baby boy, which arrived Sunday
morning.
Mrs. d. C. Beauchamptand children
who have been the guests of relatives
in Bogue Chittoo, have returned
home.
+ q =
On next Saturday afternoon at $3.50
O'Clock, Miss Mable Greer will be
no tess for the Sowania club.
q = =
Mrs. c. w. Rice of Lumberton, ar
rived in the city Monday to spend the
week with Miss Allie Camp.
= q q
Mr.. M. E. Cadenhead is visiting his
brother, Mr.. H. M. Cadenhead in va
zoo City this week.
4 e =
Mrs. F. A. johnson Of Carthage, is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. d. C.
Beauchamp.
q = q
Miss Roberta Cox OF Natchez is
spending a few days here with
friends.