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Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-03
SIX THOUSAND PEOPLE ARE
HOMELESS; SCORES KILLED

WINNIPEG, Man, Aug. 2.-Bush
fires which invaded the city of Fernie,
,. c., yesterday, almost destroyed the
place. But seventeen houses were left
and 5000 persons are homeless.
The whole country is a seething fire
on the Crows Nest line of the Canadian
Pacific railroad.
Hosmer, Canadian Pacific smelter
town, has been wiped out. Thousands
are fleeing from Michel to the open
country. Several lives have been lost.
At Fernie every building, except the
coal companys office and a few
shacks, are totally destroyed. Fully
5000 people are homeless.
Cranbrook has been wired to forward
al available provisions and a relief
train is now travelling with aid.
Bush fires are raging from Gran
brook to the Crows Nest. The wind is
blowing heavy gale and all available
men are fighting the fire and west of
Cranbrook 1t is under control.
Telegraphic communication with
Fernie and Michel is cut Four men
lost their lives trying to save the huge
Great Northern bridge, fifteen miles
west of Michel, but 1t was totally de-
stroyed.
Two men from Sparwood were taken
to the Michel hospital. It is thought
Michel also is doomed, as the fire is
sweeping eastward down the Crows
Nest and unless the wind shifts the
whole Crows Nest country will be
laid nat
Peter Campbell, who reached Michel,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-03

fire fighters have gone down ahead
of it.
A correspondent of Michel wires as
follows: There Is now some hope of
saving the business section of the
town and every available man is on
duty. The premier, Campbell, has ar
rived from the Sparwood district on
handcar with three men, all of whom
are badly burned. They made an at
tempt to save the property of the
Sparwood Lumber company, half way
between here and Fernie, but without
avail. They were at once taken to the
hospital. two of them in a precarious
condition.
Mr.. Forester, manager of the mill,
with his wife and about thirty men,
when last seen, were trying to save
the mill. A line of flame cut off their
escape to the east, and unless they
were able to get out to the west all
are dead, for the country is like a
furnace. On the way the party found
the body of Peter Miller lying on the
Canadian Pacific railroad. He had
died from wounds received while try
ing to escape the flames. The bodies
OF four men were brought here by a
Great Northern yard engine. These
men had lost their lives trying to save
the Great Northern bridge across the
Elk river, fifteen miles south of here.
They had kept up the fight till their
return was cut off and lost their lives
in vain attempts to escape
The Great Northern tried to open
to the south, but the
destruction of two bridges has cut
them off absolutely.
Reports from Hosmer say that It has
burned with great loss of life, but this
lacks confirmation.
A Canadian Pacific engine and train
are being held in readiness here in case
1t is necessary to abandon the town.
and with communication open to leave
there is not much danger of more loss
Of life here.
There are 5000 persons here, many
Of whom are camping on a small plain
north of town. Being at the end of the
valley, the danger is not so acute.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-03
PRESIDENT, AS USUAL,
HAS QUIET SUNDAY
BY Associated Fress-

OYSTER BAY, N. Y, Aug. 2.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt spent his usual quiet
Sunday. He rode up to the village in
an automobile in the morning, accom-
panied by Mrs. Roosevelt and his sons
Kermit, Archibald and Quentin, and
attended services at Christ Episco-
pal church. Miss Ethel Roosevelt had
preceded the family to church in or
der to teach her class of boys in the
Sunday school.
AS the president was entering the
church he espied among those standing
about Warren s. Young. chief clerk Of
the executive offices in Washington,
who has just reached Oyster Bay to
assist in the executive work here dur
ing the vacation of Secretary Loeb
and other members of the staff. The
president greeted Mr.. Young warmly
and invited him to sit with his fam
lily during the services, which Mr..
Young did.
Rev. Karl IRELAND, first assistant
rector of Grace church, New York, oc-
cupied the pulpit of the regular rec
tor, DR.. Washburn, and delivered an
interesting sermon.
After dinner the president sent a
government automobile to the village
to take Mr.. IRELAND and his wife to
Sycamore Hill, where they were enter
tained during the afternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-03
WAR RUMOR
NOT JUSTIFIED
toontInuea rrom fnss ono,

CONTINUED from faso oneD
sometimes engage young men from
this country. who are nearly all born
here or come from Curacao, but they
very seldom reach high places. 1t Is
of great Importance to the German
firms to have new and strong Euro
pean employees in their offices, that
their energy may never be dormant.
No Chance for Employment
''I know personally all the chiefs OF
the various large firms here, and 1
often speak to them concerning busi-
ness. / do not believe, however, that
you should entertain the idea, espe-
cially in the present circumstances, of
placing young men from the Neither
lands here.
There is, besides, desperate COM
petition in imports, especially In the
Importation of textile and fancy
goods, by the so-called Turks and Mo-
roccans.
Moreover, there is such an uncer-
tain domestic and foreign political sit
uation, to say nothing of the meager
prosperity that 1t is clear to every
body in this country that the en-
gagement of European employees is out
of the question.
1.-THE revival of commercial trade is
also impossible as long as the present
government rules the country for 1t
cannot be expected that the president,
after the nine years during which he
has reigned almost as a dictator, will
change his system of governing and his
domestic and foreign policy. Those
who cannot succeed in acquiring job
in Venezuela through the influence of
the Hamburg firms would do much
better to try other Central or South
American countries where prosperity
and progress are greater and the fu-
ture brighter than in this republic.
(Signed) De RUES,
1.-The Minister Resident of the Neither
lands"
The rumor that the Dutch armored
ship Jacon Van Heemskerk had been
to Venezuelan waters with
hostile purposes is denied here, 1t be-
ing well known that the ship is sent
out in the ordinary way to relieve the
Gelderland, the regular term of SER
vice of the latter vessel on this sta
ton being about to expire.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-03
SAYS VENEZUELA Is
PREPARING FOR WAR

WILLEMSTAD, Aug. 2.-The Dutch
cruiser Gelderland arrived here today
from La Guira, Venezuela. Her COM
mander declares he sent boat ashore
at La Guira with an. officer and was
refused all means of communication
with the shore. The authorities there,
he says, declined to accept the letter
bags and also an official comTuunica-
ton to the German. minister, who is
in charge of Dutch interests in
Caracas.
He reports also that Venezuela is
preparing her forces for a defense of
the country. It is generally believed
here that Holland will take prompt
action,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-03
CLOUDBURSTS CAUSE
BIG LOSS IN NEVADA
LIFE REPORTED AS HAVING
BEEN LOST
Many Caught In Rush of Water Strug-
gle Desperately and Effect Escapes
Regarded as Bordering on
the Miraculous
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
RENO, New, Aug. "A telephone
message from Verdi, New, says de-
structive cloudburst visited that Sec
ton between and o'clock this af-
ternoon in which one life was lost, at
least fourscore of live stock, cabins
and great quantity of logs destroyed.
Miss Eta Tixley, aged "a, daughter
of John Tixley, foreman of the Verdi
Mill and Lumber company, was on the
porch of the mill when the water, fully
ten feet high, rushed against the build
ing. carrying Miss Tixley with it, be-
meath the flood.
Luke Smith, an old timer, is reported
to have lost his life also, but this can
not be confirmed.
RENO, New, Aug. IA cloudburst
in Spanish canyon, near Steamboat
Springs, this afternoon caught several
people in the rush of water, but after
battling desperately they finally saved
themselves. Mem. Ross and James
Burke were the most severely hurt,
and their escape is considered mirac-
uIous. Much live stock, timber and
ranch were destroyed.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-03
AUTO SURVIVORS
ALL DOING WELL
MISS PARTRIDGE EXPECTED TO
RECOVER
MARRIOTT GIVES NARROWING
ACCOUNT OF TRAGEDY
wife Was Pinned Beneath Tonneau
and Killed Instantly, While the
Chauffeur Lived Only
Three Minutes

BY Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 2.-The
three surviving victims of the automo.
tains yesterday, in which Mrs. Fred
erick Marriott and Jesse Gilbert, who
was acting as chauffeur, met death, ar
river here today.
Miss Dorothy Partridge, although
badly burned, is getting along well,
and unless blood poisoning develops
will recover. Miss Desire Marriott,
aged years, is suffering from a badly
injured nose, and was otherwise cut
and bruised. Frederick Marriott, pro-
prietor of the News Letter, was bruised
and is suffering from shock.
Marriott attributes the accident to
narrow and poorly constructed road
on the summit of the Santa Cruz noun
tains. Gilbert was at the wheel and
the car was going at a good speed
down the grade. about ten miles from
Los Gatos. Suddenly the soft earth on
the side of the road gave way and the
heavy machine plunged down an en-
bankment turning over twice before
1t struck against a tree.
Mrs Marriott was caught under the
tonneau and killed instantly, her neck
being broken. Gilbert lived only
three minutes, being suffocated under
the car.
When Miss Partridge, who was on
the front seat alongside Gilbert, real
lied the car was going over the en-
bankment, she tried to jump, but Gill
bert seized her wrist and held her
tight. She, too, was caught under the
automobile and remained there an
hour and a half, suffering great agony
from burning gasoline and hot water
which fell from the machine. When
the unfortunate young woman was
finally released Gilbert's hand still
held her wrist in the grasp of death.
Desire Marriott was pinned under the
car, but was quickly rescued by her
father, who had been thrown free from
the wreck.
Turns to Work of Rescue
Marriott picked up a jack and lever
as he struck the road, and Immediately
set to work to raise the car and re-
lease the others. He was horrif1ed to
find his wife and Gilbert dead, and,
but, though himself badly bruised,
worked rapidly to save his daughter
and Miss Partridge.
After releasing his daughter and do
ing what he could to alleviate the suf-
fering of Miss Partridge, Marriott
walked to a neighboring farmhouse and
telephoned for medical and other assist
ance.
Only five minutes before the accident
occurred Mrs. Marriott had exchanged
seats with Miss Partridge, entering the
tonneau with her husband and daugh-
ter, allowing their guest to take the
front seat.
AS the car went down the embank-
ment Miss Partridge fell to the bot
tom, and to this she probably owes her
life.
The remains of Mrs. Marriott and
Gilbert are to be brought here and
will be cremated. Gilbert was
a close friend of the Marriott family
and had Travelled extensively with Mar
riott, jr., who was in Los Angeles with |
his wife when the tragedy occurred
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-03
FIRE IN SAN FRANCISCO
CAUSES LOSS. OF $4,000

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2.-Fire
which is supposed to have started in
the kitchen of the Fly Trap restaurant
at SIS Golden Gate avenue shortly after
5 o'clock this morning caused a loss
of approximately $4,000, destroyed the
stock of several business establish
ments and completely wrecked the
building.
The places destroyed and the esti-
mated loss follow:
p. S. Walsh, saloon, $4,000; Standard
Motor Car company, 500, 600; Merry
Bicycle company, $4,000; Pacific Coast
Rattan company, $4,000; ]. M. Litch-
field, military tailor, $4,000; Fly Trap
restaurant, $4,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-03
Photographer Dies In Camp
Special to The Herald.

bFecldI TO IHe I1eI1I
SANTA BARBARA. Aug. New
ton G. Cook, a Los Angeles photo
grapher who has been camping with
his wife and son on the outskirts OF
this city, died Friday from Bright S
disease, which was first noticed about
a month ago. Besides his wite ana tne
son who were with him, the deceased
leaves a son who is in the employ OF
the Southern Pacific company at Los
Angeles and another son who lives at
Healdsburg. There are three daugh-
ters living at Healdsburg, Napa and
Eureka, respectively. The funeral SER
vices were held in this city Saturday
a afternoon
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-03
LORD ROBERTS IS COMPELLED
TO ABANDON CANADIAN TOUR

MONTREAL, Aug. 2.-Lord Roberts,
who had recovered sufficiently to leave
here today for ottawa, will, it is stated
by his friends, be obliged to cancel
his projected Canadian tour and will
sail for home next Friday. He is
acting on the advice Of his physician
In England, with whom he has been
in cable communication.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-03
THREE INJURED IN WRECK
NEAR CHARLOTTE, N. C.

ATLANTA, Ga. Aug. 2.-Train No.
3S on the Southern railway, the New
Orleans-New York limited, north
bound, which left here at noon today,
from Charlotte, N. c., tonight.
The tender, mail car and baggage
car left the rails and three clerks were
injured. No passengers were hurt.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-03
GIRL CRUSHED UNDER BUGGY,
HORSES HAVING RUN AWAY

SAN JOSE. Aug 2.--Muriel McCul-
lom, the 7-year-oId daughter of j.
McCullom. driver for local ice COM
pany, was perhaps fatally crushed to-
day in a runaway accident.
The child had been left alone In the
rig for a moment when the horses took
fright and ran five blocks, In spite of
attempts to stop them. The rig turned
over on a corner, throwing the girl out
and underneath IL. Her right arm was
badly broken and she was injured in
ternal1y.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-03
R.uIstsred At local AotsIs

Special 70 IHo fietNIu
SANTA BARBARA, Aug. 2.-Los An
this CITY are: At the Potter, Mr.. and
Mrs. F. S. Hughes, Gaspar Cohn, j.
Moore, ]. c. Robertson, F. A. Boyce.
w. u. BisseIl. At the Mascarel, A. G.
Lopez, II. l.. Nelson, Charles L. Legg
and e. r. FarIing.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-03
ELECT BRYAN AN HONORARY
MEMBER OF THEIR UNION

LINCOLN, Neb., August 2.-Lincoln
TYPOGRAPHICAL union at its meeting to-
day voted to make William ]. Bryan
an honorary member. Governor Sell
to organized labor, was also made an
honorary member.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-03
BULLETIN

PORTLAND, Ore4 Aug. "A special Oregonan
B. c. from cranbrook first station
Fene that sixyone
No. logging of Elk
camp surrounded by FIRE and single escaped
refugees being through from
brook tonight.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-03
BULLETIN

NELSON B. C., Aug 2Advices received here that
Canadian Pacific losses about $50ooO0
bridge Hosmer burning acres of
coal and coke
The spreading Coal Creek 1900 inhabitants
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-03
THOUSANDS OF LIVES
THREATENED BY FIRE
One Hundred Square Miles Sur
rounding Fernie, B. c., Is Now
a Mass of Flames
tuontinued frum Pare one,

says have perhed and possibly have
flames hurricane is blowing impossi
bic head off the flames.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-03

There are thousands OF miners and
prospectors' claims in the track of the
fire. all of which are in peril. A slight
change of wind has occurred and Mi
chei has been taken out OF the more
direct path.
Fire fighting apparatus is OF no
avail. for the air is filled with frag-
ments of burning wood and the flames
seem to leap ahead Of the conhagra-
tfon as though the air itself is on fire.
The heat is intense and many OF the
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-11-13
$500 REWARD.

$500 reward will be paid for the
recovery of the two following de-
scribed heifers, which estrayed from
Mrs. G. G. Flintham's pasture some
time during the past month.
One dark red two-year-old heifer,
branded inverted quarter circle
with bar and triangle below.
One dark red two-year-old heifer,
white hanks and white spot in the
forehead, not branded or earmarked
but had IA strap around her neck
when last seen. Any information
leading to the recovery of said
heifers will be rewarded. Leave
word at The Chronicle office or with
A. d. NELSON,
La Jara, Colo.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-11-13
For Sale.

l have the following farm i'm
plements and stock for sale at
genuine bargains:
New Deering binder, one Nc
Cormick mower, practically new
hay rake, drill, disc plow, farm
wagon, tooth harrow, Disc harrow,
feed chopper, and several old plows.
One pair good work horses,
weight abont 2,2OO.
Mrs. G. G. FLINTHAM,
La Jara, Colo.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-11-13

LOST-On road between San
ford and Antonito Oct. 13, bundle
containing clothing, memorandum
book, razor and strop, and other ar
ticles. Reward. Finder notify
H. E. yesterday,
Alamosa, Colo. -
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-11-13
Juan Martinez is out again after

Juan Martinez is out again after
long illness.
The National majority was full
Taft size, "a whopper."
Mrs VIM Neff left for Denver
Wednesday evening to visit her
daughter.
DR. Gilmer, the Antonito dentist,
is here this week and will remain
over Saturday.
Horse blankets and lap robes,
buy them at a big discount next
week at the old johnson supply
store, on the corner.
j w. Finney is considering plans
for the building of double house
of five rooms each on his lots oppo-
site the Methodist church.
We do not belong to the trust or
carry any union label; the Comet
icut Fire Insurance Company.
Thos. McCunnitf, Agent.
For Sale-Complete scholarship
in American Business College at
Pueblo Value 800. Liberal dis
count if taken soon. Enquire of
Mrs James Bower.
Miss Mary Dyer was the success
full contestant in the voting con-
test for the most popular young
lady conducted by the theatrical
troop here last week, and chose
the sofa pillow.
John Barton is the new engineer
at the mill in place of Geo. Chlanda
who has resigned and returned to
his home in Alamosa, with the ex-
pectation of being installed fore
man in the railroad shops, which
position he held prior to the strike
Elder H. NJ. j. Richards, accom-
panied by Prof. French of the
Sfexican school, came down Sun
day morning from Alamosa and
held services of the Seven-Day Ad-
ventist church that afternoon at
Woodman hall. Only few were
present but Elder Richards
expects to conduct a series of meet
ings here soon and if possible
awaken the public to greater in
terest in his faith
The city dads met in regular ses-
sion Tuesday evening Bills were
allowed and other routine business
transacted. Samuel Wilson was
appointed member of the board
to fill vacancy caused by the resig-
nation some months ago of p. 5.
johnson. 1t was reported that b
w. King was building blacksmith
shop in the rear of his premises
No. 26 Broadway, and that the
method of construction was con-
trary to the fire ordinance. The
city marshal was instructed to see
that work was stopped. Mr.. King
stated that the building was fire
proof being "A skeleton frame cover
ed with corrugated IRON. He asked
leave to file petition in proof of
the statement and the board agreed
to meet next Tuesday night to con-
slider the same
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-11-13


last Saturday was not good
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Becker went
to Colorado Springs Wednesday
evening.
$. l.. Hagy has put in IA very
handsome stock of jewelry and re-
ports business good.
Aa. Jeffries, representing the
McKannon Music Co. of Denver,
was here Wednesday and Thursday.
WANTED-All parties having
wire stretchers belonging to the b.
l.. Van Vechten Hdw. Co., to re-
turn them at once.
The Ladies Aid met with Mrs.
Hamilton Tuesday afternoon and
have another meeting today with
Mrs. |. b. Richardson.
Ben Hanna of Denver, brother
in-law of G. B. Case. takes one
shift at the Dew-Drop- Inn during
the absence of the proprietor.
For a good smoke try a J & E
cigar. Just between a Key West
and Domestic. For sale by w. w.
Seyfer and at the Dew-Drop-Inn.
Quick! Quick! Quick! Buy the
furniture, wagons, buggies, every
thing below cost next week at the
johnson Supply Co. store on the
corner
The advent of the shooting gal
lery has stirred up considerable
rivalry among local rifle shots, and
there is talk of big match for
Thanksgiving.
DIR. j. NJ. Blissard, who succeed
ed DR.. Kennedy. is now comfort
ably located at Hamilton's drug
store where he can be reached at
all times, day or night. Telephone
No. White 53.
The building formerly occupied
by the Max store is to be converted
into hotel it is said. The tenants
upstairs have received notice to va
cate and workmen are already at
work remodeling the interior.
Judge McCunniff of La .Jara, and
Judge Cerilo Martinez of Guada-
lnpe. assisted County Clerk Russell
with the official canvass of the vote
of Conejos county Tuesday at the
court house. A few clerical errors
were found but they made no ma
terial change in the result.
f. W. Coakley has sold 16O acres
of his ranch at Bountiful land ad-
vertises elsewhere in this paper a
public sale for Tuesday, Nov. "a,
at which time he will dispose of all
his live stock, farm tools and house.
hold goods. Mr. Coakley intends
removing to Colorado Springs to
reside and has under consideration
a proposition to trade his remain
ing real estate here for Colorado
Springs property.
Rosco La Rue sold his ranch the
first of the week to G. B. Christy
of Malvern, Iowa. Mr.. Christy at
once bought wire for the fencing
of the tract and had tenant al
ready to move in. He will break it
up and SOW to peas. Mr.. Christy
is wealthy banker and he and his
son Chas. E. Christy bought 1.0S0
acres this trip in separate tracts in
the vicinity of La Jara. Mr..
Christy, Sr., intends to visit the
valley again about Nov. 10, and
said that he would buy 1000 acres
more at that time if he could obtain
bargains.
The old johnson Supply Com
pany's store on the corner will be
opened up again Monday by the
Murphy-Newcomb Hardware Co.
The firm has had couple of men
at work for two weeks cleaning up,
classifying and arranging the stock