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Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-12-09

Mrs. Inez Hills died al her home
last evening. Mrs. Hills was the
wife OF John Hills, who was killed
during the summer by being run
over by a loose engine on the Occur
d'Alene & Spokane railway. and ever
since that time she has been failing.
and 1t is said that a complication Of
ailments brought about her death.
She leaves to survive and mourn her
two children No funeral arrange
ments have been made.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-12-09

GREENSBORO. Ala. Dec. g.
Methodist ministers and laymen Of
Alabama and western Florida are
meeting here today 10 their annual
conference. The membership OF the
conference, lay and clerical. Ia over
800, and the visitors viii be layishly
entertained BY the Methodists Of this
place.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-12-09
AMEND HEP
BURN RATE LAW
live Interstate Commerce Com
mission More Power

| WASHINGTON. Dec. s.-seyeral
important amendments to the Hen.
burn railroad rate law were proposed
in congress by Representative Town.
send of Michigan, one Of the most ac.
tive advocates of the late remedial
legislation along interstate commerce
lines. One of the bills gives to the
interstate commerce commission the
power to prohibit the lacking on OF
an advanced in rates in cases in
which shippers individually or col
lectiVely protest against the advance
prior to the expiration of the legal
30 days notice. The bill places the
burden on the carrier to show at sub
sequent hearings on the proposed
rates that the increased rates are Just
and reasonable.
Mr.. Townsend also would give the
shipper the right and privilege of
routing and prescribing the connect
ing lines a shipment should take.
He would have the law declare that
in case the shipper designates no
route, the lowest published rate be-
tween the points of origin and desti-
nation should apply. Another amend
ment provides that the carriers shall
quote rates in writing upon applica-
ton and give the rates upon bills Of
lading and that the rates be reckoned
thereon. In the event that errors
are made in these rates it is provid-
ed that claims for recovery shall be
made only through the interstate
commerce commission.
Oppose Battleshhip Plan.
While the house committee on ma
val affairs has not given formal con-
sideration to the proposed increase
in the navy, it was learned that the
members of the committee stand prac-
tically the same as last winter, when
an authorization for the two battle
ships was made. That the commit
tee will vote down the proposition
of President Roosevelt for four bat
tleships is now indicated.
The attitude of the leaders in the
senate declaring for an appropria'
ton for two battleships annually is
said to appeal to many members OF
the house and a majority of the mem
bership is willing to have such a pol
icy approved in the house. 1t Is said
that the naval committee will vote
down the suggestion from the navy
department for an appropriation fol
cruisers, but that it will grant the
request for a number of GOLFERS.
Extending Employers Liability.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-An at.
tempt will be made at this session Of
congress to extend the Sterling EN-
ployers' liability law passed at the
last session, so that not only EN-
ployes on railroads will receive the
benefit of this legislation, but also
those on ships when engaged In in
terstate commerce.
Mr.. Sterling, the author OF th'
new employers liability law, viii
seek to obtain the amendment. The
bill drafted by him originally to re
place the LaFollette employers liza
bility law, declared unconstitutional
by the supreme court, contained
IContinued on page 3D.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-12-09

at the home OF the county prosecut-
or The city police are working hard
with the view OF bringing about the
apprehension and incarceration Of the
thieves. The lines at the home of
Carl Berg and DR.. Young we're also
visited during the night and several
articles OF clothing taken.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-12-09

Members OF Occur d'Alene Lodge
80 and visiting brothers viii meet 81
the hall Friday. Dec. II. 1905. at
1880 a. m. to attend the funeral Of
Brother Joseph 0arno. at Post Falls
Funeral At / p. m. Train vii leave
electric depot At 1915 .. m.
By order Of the Noble Grand.
L. ROPER. Sec.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-12-09
ISSUES INJUNCTION
stops Cutting Of Wires and Rslnov.
ii Of Warehouse

Judge Wood today issued an In
junction in behalf OF the Rocky Noun
tain Telephone company restraining
the Merchants Transfer company. ana
the firm Of VIM BARR hainey from
cutting their wires for the removal OF
q warehouse to Second street. The
company alleges that the defendants
had threatened 70 cut lts cable ex-
tending over the street. The case viii
probably be settled out OF court. The
Arm Of Gray & knight appeared for
the plaintiff. and Judge Morgan for
the defendant.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-12-09
ROGERS HOME BuRGLARIzED
House Entered During Absence and
Clothing Stolen.

The officials OF the sherifl's ONCE
are hard at work endeayoring to To-
cate burglars who entered the resi-
denee OF Guy Rogers some time dur
ing the past week. and stole a number
OF dresses and other wearing apparel
belonging to Mrs. Rogers. Mr. and
Mrs Rogers were away on the timber
claim at the time. and the discovery
was not made until today when they
returned The value OF the various
articles taken is estimated at 5000
1t Is understood that the sheriff's Of
fee has a clue as to who the guilty
parties are, AMI II is believed that ar
rests will soon follow.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-12-09
Milton Celebration.

NEW YORK. Dec. s.-The tercen-
tenary Of the birth Of john Milton
win be formally celebrated by the
students. faculty and trustees Of Col
umbla university today.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-12-09
Democratic Meeting.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 9.-Dele-
gates to the convention of the Ma
tional Democratic League today en-
tered upon the real business of the
session, which is to plan for a contin-
uous campaign between now and
1912. The business of the league
will not be completed until tomor-
row.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-12-09

The newly elected president o. OT2. -.
"a leader Of the Liberal party. hs
took an active part in the insurrection
AGAINST Spain and has SINE Dus''O
bImself IN the politics Of the isianu-
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-12-09
Morgan at Banquet,

CHICAGO, Dec. 81. Pierpont
Morgan will be the guest of honor
at a banquet OF the Chicago AssocIa'
tion OF Commerce. to be held at tbs
Auditorium hotel this evening. Sever
al other speakers of national repnta'
tion have been invited. Topics re-
lating to transportation and com
merce are to be discussed
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-12-09

Wontinued on page 81
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-12-09

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Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-16
WHAT ONE SEES IN LONDON
Thomas J. Kelly Writes of His Sum.
mer Trip Abroad.
ATTRACTIONS OF THE METROPOLIS
olympic Games, the south Africa Ex-
position, Opera at COvent Gar
den and other Things
Worth while.

LONDON, Aug. 3.-Some weeks ago the
music critic of The Bee left Omaha tired,
hot and WORKOUT generally after a season
which was quite strenuous. Today, the
great Bank holiday" he finds himself in
London for the second time in about a
month, reiuvenated and refreshed and
ready for anything; as l heard an English
man remark today. For anything from
pit~ch-and-toss to m~ansiaughter."
After a delightful ten days in the beauti-
full Emerald Isle tspent entirely in this
SOUTH, one feels like exhausting space in
attempting to describe the enchantments
and allurements OF lovely, loving, loveable
ireland. But II those who pass it By cam
not be touched by the genius OF Thomas
Moore, who has so tenderly and glowingly
described its many-sided charms, 1t is use
less for the present writer to attempt the
task Of convincing those who see nothing
in II but poverty, that there is anything
else there. Beauty must be looked at II
beauty is wanted. There are doubtless peo-
pie who see nothing about Niagara but
smoke from power plants. In many months
OF travel one might go a long way and find
nothing more beautiful than the picturesque
''Blackwater." which winds it's way be.
tween meadows that have been velvet car
pets for ancient kings and queens, through
scenes which should delight the artists
MIND and soul; here a ruin and there a
castle; groves and woods and fairy forests,
no Wonder It is known to the discerning
tourist as the Irish Rhine" With clear,
warm weather, the steamer trip on this
Irish river Of rivers, from Lismore castle
Gin which the king and queen stayed when
visiting Ireland last. and which contains
one OF the most beautiful private chapels
I have ever SEEM to the ancient town OF
Youshal, is something never to be forgot
ten. Sir Walter Raleigh lived here, you
may remember. and his house is shown 10
the visitor. When the SIN shines in Ire.
land Il is more beautiful than one can de.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-16
POINTED Paragraph.

The only way some People know is the
other way.
Gossips talk about others and bores talk
about themselves.
Il takes a woman with sound judgment
to generate silence.
The girl who marries for money Is lucky
II she gets even that.
Being bad all the time Is almost as mo-
notonOus as being good.
Many a man has put his foot In II by
asking a woman for her hand.
II sometimes happens that a man does
not ask his wife to sing because he is fond
of music.
The fellow who claims that he never has
a show may never have the price OF ad-
mission.
It's strange how many people are ready
TO come TO our assistance when We don
need them.
What a lot of trouble some children seem
10 have keeping their parents In the way
they should go.
The young man who presents a girl with
a pound box OF bonbOns Is her ideal-until
another young man comes along with a
t~wo-pound box.-Chicago News.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-16
ENoCH ARDEN IN REAL LIFE
PrOdigaI Husband Plans n story Book
Surprise, Hut IL Didn't
Work.

Trash are the story books. Their clev-
erly conceived plots do not work out in
real life. At least David Einstein, a Chi
cage hero Of the real life brand, says so.
Ten years ago he quarreled with his
wife and just as in the story books he
said 10 her:
Il am going now, and l am going for ten
years; you will be sorry"
He went and the strange part Of 1t was
he remained away.
Mrs. Einstein was left without much
means and with four children to take care
OF, but as a breadwinner she proved very
successful. She own a grocery store at
Thirty-ninth street and Vincennes avenue,
and the children are all large. and some
OF them are working.
At the end Of a year a letter came. 1t
was from Einstein. a cruelty cold letter
that said he was well and in San Fran
cisco.
The following year he was in ~skagway,
Alaska. Zach year he wrote from a diff
ferent place.
Lik Enoch Arden, he appeared in tho
vicinity OF his wife's grocery store and
accosted Park Policeman Vail.
do you know Mrs. Einstein?' he asked.
Yes, / live right near here said Vail.
That's her store over there"
do you know her husband" asked the
stranger.
II never knew him" said the officer. IT
believe he has been dead for a number OF
years"
Then I am a dead one. am l." said the
newcomer. Well, the ten years are up
tomorrow, and there will be a surprise
party at Mrs. Einstein's."
The long-awaited anniversary came. The
returned husband, dressed in his best. APP
peared suddenly in the presence OF tho
grocery owner.
After all these years" he began.
How many years?" interrupted his wife.
These long ten years." said Einstein.
TITS only nine years." said Mrs. Elm
stein.
He found II impossible TO deliver his pre-
pared speech, but there was something
said-it is not known just what-vand Elm
stein went back into the street.
We'll, how did you come out?' asked
Policeman Vail.
"Oh, she is too exacting," said Einstein.
81 don't know how things will be. yet. I
don't believe In those story books, anyway"
Chicago Journal,
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-16

through, and all you want. He has no
apparent Init. 1t is just the voice for the
Jealous Moor and he is on the Tamagno
order in his acting. signor Scott was, of
course, a perfect Iago. and John McCor-'
mack, a young Irish tenor, OF whom you
will yet hear good things, did Just enough
in the small part of Cassie to make you
want to hear more. He sings larger parts,
but we did not happen to hear him.
T~etrnHzini the Craze.
In the Barber of Seville we heard the
much-talked-of Tetrazzini. London is
mad" over her. Prices soar skyward
when she. sings. We had to secure our
seats from IN outside agency, but were
lucky to get off with a 6-shllling advance
G1.25), that is, We paid s. for a seat that
costs 1915.
If anyone tells you that TetrazzIni doesn't
know how TO sing, tell him TO go for a
walk. If anyone tells you that her middle
voice is no good and that she has only a
few high notes, tell him to moisten his
pate. She is a wonder! She sings, and
she acts! She is a regular electric current
on the stage. And If I were she 1 should
parboil her photographer. She IS a hundred
times better looking than her pictures.
Never have you heard such a warm luscl-
Gus head quality as Tetrazzini has. There
lies, / think, her great feature of distinc-
ton. You know that when YOU hear
soprano go higher and higher. you ex-
pect-and get-cooler and colder tones. But
this woman's tones are just as warm and
ripe and full of heart at the top c and D
as they are below. She is no Comet" or
fad. She has the stuff and It is great stuff.
I expected a sensation! I received a
revelation! I thought I should hear vocal
gymnastics! 1 heard rainboW tones through
a gold-and-s silver organ, Her technique is
so good that you don't notice It!
But I must stop, for l have yet to write
about that glorious singer, Emmy Destinn,
whom New York will rave over next sea-
son; and the Multum-in-parvo Bonci, the
gem of pure art-singing; and ! have some
things to say about Mime. Cavalier, who
surprised me greatly, and Sammarco, a
heavenly baritone. and MarcouX, a basso
Of bassos. and Gilbert and Garbin, a tenor.
and others, so l must perforce make that a
special article and one OF less length.
THOMAS ]. KELLY.
p. S.-The fact that this letter is so long
is due to the circumstance that in Eng
land Bank Holiday Qirst Monday in Au-
gust is everybody's great holiday and
there are so many crowds everywhere that
your only chance for comfort and enjoy
ment is to stay at your hotel and write or
read.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-16

ton. why should not Brazil own these
ships herself?' they asked your corre-
spondent.
Too big for Brazilian Ports.
There is, of course, one very good rea-
son why Brazil should pot own boats of the
enormous tonnage-l9,5 500 tons-which these
ships will possess. There are only two
harbors in Brazil which could accommo.
date such big ships. These ports are Rio
de Janeiro and Bahia. In the latter there
is only one anchorage for a 19,00O-ton ship.
this place being a particular portion of the
harbor just opposite the city proper. Ger
tainly no such ships could maneuver in
Bahia harbor Then again, Brazil has no
dry dock to any such ships.
They would be. exposed most Of the time
on a dangerous lee shore. These reasons
are considered by several naval experts
as amply sufficient to discredit all the as
~sertions which have been made as to
Brazil herself retaining these ships.
Setting aside the idea that these ships
are for Brazilian use, It is interesting to
note that one of the chief naval authori-
ties in England recently announced, when
questioned in Parliament concerning these
ships. that England had full cognizance
OF them, and was keeping its eye on them"
This is considered to mean that the ships
will ultimately fly the flag OF England,
even II the national sinking fund has to
be used in order to supply the necessary
cash. 1t will be recalled that In 1908, when
Chilli built two great battleships in Eng
land, the British government stepped in
and bought them up at the last moment.
These two ships are now the Swiftsure
and the Triumph, two OF Englands best
potential fighters.
New ships suFpRss D-reAdnAuEht.
The three new Brazilian warships will
surpass anything at present in the British
navy. While the famous Dr~eadnaught
is only 1890 tons, the Minas Gereas-
one OF the Brazilians-is more than 1850
tons, ranking with the British st. Vim
cent. All Of the new warships will de-
velop a speed OF twenty-one knots, and
each will carry a tremendous strong arma-
ment. Each vessel will have twelve p
inch guns of the latest British type. This
will make the largest main armament OF
any vessel at present on the seas. For
secondary armament each ship will carry
twenty-five 47-inch guns and eight three
Founders. The main armament viii be
in four turrets. on the center line. and
two turrets on the broadside. Each YES
sci will nave the astonishing broadside de-
livery Of ten Pinch guns. throwing $500
tons OF metal per minute-equal to the
total tonnage OF many a good-sized vessel,
in itself.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-16

" AbCt oAN tAAio SSuoOh We "NAS wy
nate.
On the Way over.
But I must pass on. Before doing so I
must say that we had a delightful lot of
people on the Arabic, a most comfortable,
well appointed steamer built in Belfast.
Ireland. in 1903 by Harland & Wolff, who
have turned out all of the White Star
liners. Amongst other Interesting people
on board we had Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
Klein OF New York. Mr.. Klein is a cele-
brated teacher of singing. having been in
close touch with the great Garcia He was
identified prominently with the Guildhall
School Of Music in London for some years
and is now busily engaged in New York,
and is the leading spirit in the new Ma
tional Association of Teachers OF Singing
in the United States. OF that organization
and its magnificent policy l will have more
to say in a special article when l return.
/ have had many interesting talks with
Mr.. Klein and he is a rare and delightful
personality. Like all men of mental
stature, he is utterly devoid of any spirit
OF indifference. l expect to see him again
on this side and l have an appointment
with him in New York to talk over western
matters in connection with the association,
so that l will have something of interest
TO communicate later on.
Gong to the Episcopal congress in Lon
don were Bishop Edsall Of Minnesota and
Bishop Niles Of New Jersey. We had
seats at the same table with Bishop Edsall
and his captivating family and had OPP
p%ortunity to know them. The two bishops
held Sunday service. wearing their church
vestments. and OF course Bishop Edsall
pressed the writer into action as choir
master and orgopianist.
london and the OIympIad.
Our next move was to London There is
assuredly, after all, no place like London.
Only those who have visited it again and
again really get that London fever that
desire for the great city which itself alone
can satiate. London was and is full to
overlooking. The Olympic games and the
Franco-British exhibition are responsible
for a good deal OF the extra rush, Every
one is on the move and everything is ap-
pealing to ones time and attention-and
coin. You have doubtless heard Of the
frugal and thrifty Scot who visited london
and in speaking of the expense afterward
said TO his friend: Il hadna been in Lon
don half a day till bang went saxpence!'
I would like to tell you OF the Stadium
and some OF the races We saw, but time will
not permit and your papers have doubtless
told you all about the great Olympic games,
but We saw the Americans win the long
jump ard break the record; also the semi
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-16
MYSTERY In THREE SHIPS
Speculation Rife as to Fate Of Bra
lillian Boats.
MAY BE SCHEME OF BRITISH
Southern Republic said to BE on Mar
ket to Sell LevIathRns, but
Buyer is stin ShrOuded
in Mystery.
MAY BE SCHEME OF BRITISH

LONDON, Aug. 16.-(Specia )-specula-
ton is still at fever heat over the ultimate
fate of the three great Brazilian battle
ships nearing completion in England. The
Sac Paulo, building at the shipyard of
Vickers, Sons & Maxim, will be ready for
commission in March ana the Rio Janelro
and the Minas Gereas will be launched
not long after. Why Brazil should want
such boats. the largest and most powerful
fighting ships in the world, has been a
mystery for a long time, and is every mo-
ment becoming a matter for grave interpa-
tional discussion. Representatives OF the
United States, Germany, Japan, Great Brit
ain and Russia are all snxiously watching
the trend of events in london
1t was recently officially admitted on be-
half OF the British government that the
ships will never be permitted to leave
England" This means that, at the last
moment. England will step in and buy
these great warships herself. and thus re-
store her naval equilibrium, which is con-
sidered even today in jeopardy through the
naval activity Of the kaiser. Whether Eng
land will be permitted to do this remains
to be seen. England. as the chancellor OF
the exchequer has admitted, is not In the
best OF positions financially. Though a
scheme for old age pensions costing $780,
100000 comes into effect next January,
Lloyd George, the chancellor, has stated
that he does not know where he is TO find
the money. II the government is at a loss
for $S,OOO,OOO for so popular a measure as
old age pensions IL is difficult TO see where
an additional $4,000, 900 for new battleships
is to come from, One thing is quite certain:
These great fighting leviathans are in the
open market, to be knocked down to the
highest bidder, and the circumstances of
their building is so peculiar that there is
no telling just at present who will win the
financial battle that is bound to be waged
around them.
BraziIians Are Mum.
OF course among Brazilian representa-
tives In England. the word is strictly
mum" The writer inquired recently at
the offices Of the Brazilian consulate. and
was informed that so far as he knew,
Brazil was keeping tie battieships for her
self. He pointed out that, despite the fact
that Brazil is one OF the small countries, -
she is quite w~ealthy-with ample funds, at
least, to build such ships. Naturally
enough" he remarked-perhaps with this
usual consular ir~relevancy-"the English
ship builders. Messrs. Armstrong, Whit
worth & Co., at Eiswtck. and Vickers Sons,
a. Maxim. at Barrow would not build
ships for Brazil unless they knew where
the money was coming from. They know
that they will be paid, and, OF course.
that Is AL they will trouble about. Brazil
is quite able to pay for the ships she has
ordered"
Inquiry at the London office OF Messrs.
Walter Brothers-the financial agents
through whom the Brazilian government
ordered the ships. elected similar infoTma.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-16
BRANDEIS
On the Way over.

scribe, and this season we were very fortu-
,ota
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-29
SINCE BECOMING A PART OF BlR- MINGHAM SOME WONDERFUL CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE IN THIS BEAUTIFUL RESORT.

Very few people realize the extent of the work being done by the city at Avondale park. Even the citizens of Avondale themselves have only begun to appreciate the wonderful improvement of the beautiful place of recreation.
 The spot, identified by it's distinctive natural beauty, is one of the most ideal tracts around Birmingham, but for the past five or six years 1t has been woe fully neglected by the town of Avondale until it had, before Mayor Ward began pushing the movement toward it's im- provement, become run down and devoid of much of it's attractiveness and beauty.
 The tract which forms the park is a solid block of 40 acres, and Is most ad- mirably adapted to use as a park. Part of the eastern end is entirely clear of trees or other obstruction, and is prac- tically level, forming an excellent place for the construction of a baseball dia- mond, tennis courts and other grounds for athletic games. The remainder of the