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Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-08-27
FLEET SAILS
FOR MELBOURNE
Great Demonstration rs War
ships Weigh Anchor at
Sydney.

SYDNEY, N. s. W., Aug, 27.-
The Atlantic feet sailed from here
this morning with Melbourne as it's
destination, and as it left the harbor
two hundred thousand people waived
it farewell. The feet sailed out at
p. m. over a moderate sea and
under cloudless sky. The flagship
Connecticut lead the warships in
single file out Of the harbor, and after
proceeding mile they turned to the
south and soon disappeared from
view.
The people Of Sydney did their
best to make the visit Of the officers
and their crew pleasant and mem
orable one and they succeeded. The
six days spent by the fleet in the
harbor saw the jackies and their
officers continually feasted and enter
tanned, and when it came time to
bid farewell to the people of Sgd
ney, they all had nothing but the
kindest and most graceful expressions
to give them for the treatment they
had received at their hands. The peo-
pie of Sydney on the other hand have
no other words or sentiments than
those of profound admiration to ex-
press for the officers and men, and
the visit has been successful in bring
ing closer and more friendly re-
lationship between Australia and the
United States.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-08-27
MOB LEADER
KILLS HERSELF
Woman, Mixed Up in Spring
field Riots, Takes Poison
When Arrested.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,. Aug. ~
Mrs. Celia Overton, the companion
of Mrs. Kate Howard, who commit
ted suicide yesterday when arrested
by an officer upon a charge of muir
der committed in the recent race
riots in this city, declared today that
friends of the woman had antici-
pated a move of this kind on her
part, and that every druggist in the
city had been warned not to sell her
poison of any description.
Mrs Howard was AZ years of age
and was one of the ring leaders of
the mob that demolished the Lopez
restaurant. She had been indicted on
several counts for participation in
the riot, and had been released on
bail of $4,000. After she was
released. she had made the state
ment that she would never be ar
rested again. The grand jury yes
terday found an indictment against
Mrs. Howard and others for the muir
der of the negro Donnigan, and 1t
was on this charge that the officer
had come to arrest her when she
swallowed the acid that brought her
death. She received the officers cor
daily at the door Of her home, and
when advised Of his mission she
secretely swallowed a poisonous
acid. She then stated to him: 81
am ready to go now, and departed
In his custody. and just as she was
entering the Jail door fell dead.
The others charged with Mrs. How
ard with murder were Abraham
Raynor and Ernest HUMPHREYS.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-08-27
POSSE AFTER
HOLDUP MEN
TWO Hen XIII Bartender In a
Saloon Nc Midway.
&c.

PHOENIX, p, q. Aus. ~. The
town Of Midway was the scene Of q
sensational holdup last night when
two masked highwaymen entered the
bar Of Charles L. Thomet. ana com
manded Thomet and four other men
to hold UP their hands. ana lnally
shot and killed Thomet.
The robbery occurred at about
o'clock and Thomet was behind the
bar when the two robbers came ia
and NJ the point Of q gun commanded
him and four other men TO hold up
their hands. Thomet grabbed 4 re-
volyer which was lying behind tho
bar, and fired three shots at me
highwaymen. The robbers returned
the shots and Thomet with q bullet
In the shoulder and abdomen stag
gered into y side room. The rob-
bers followed him into the room.
Aired three more bullets into the body
OF the dying man and then made their
escape. Considerable blood was found
on the portion Of the floor occupied
by the highwaymen during the shoot
Ing. and it IL believed that one Of
them was badly wounded. No attack
was made upon the other men IN the
bar. and the hiEhwaymen left the
I'll unmuiested.
Bloodhounds from Spokane are on
the scent today. and an effort Will
be made BY the use OF them 20
track the highwaymen to their place
OF Concealmant. Thomet up until
two years ago was a provincial COM
stable. and was one Of the best
marks-men In the country. The
CrowelI hotel Of Midway was held
up some time ago. and Thomet recog-
nized the men. and II il believed that
those who killed him last night we're
the same that held up the Cr0well
bar, and that be was killed for the
fear that he might use bis informa-
tion at some time against them.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-08-27
APPEAL TO TRUSTS
FOR ASSISTANCE
Republicans Accused of Asking For
Corporate Funds.

CHICAGO, ILL.,. Aug. 2T.--A SEN
sation was sprung In political circles
here today when the democrats made
public a letter which they allege is
sent out by the republicans over
the signature of Fred UphRm APP
pealing to the corporations and trusts
to contribute to the national cam
paign fund. 4
The letter, 1t Ii said, is having a
wide circulation among the corporate
interests, and it is claimed by the
democrats that they can trace it
straight back to the republicans, and
that they will be unable to explain
away the odium attaching by reason
of it. The letter makes direct APP
peal to the financial interests and
argues along the line that Is Ia the
duty OF the corporations to rally to
the support OF the republican ticket
in the coming campaign, because It
will be for their welfare and pros
perity. In support of this argument
review is made of past republican
administration wherein their inter-
ests have been favored by the pas
sage of measures and laws that would
foster and build up their enter
prises, and predicts that the same
beneficial results will again flow to
them IL their support is lent to the
party this fall and the national
ticket elected. A review is then
made of the democratic administers
tions and the statement that these
administrations in the past have not
favored measures that would operate
beneficially to the wealthy interests
and that the present attitude of the
candidate on the national ticket Of
the party is adverse to the practises
INDUCED in by the corporations and
would seek the passage OF legisla'
ton looking to their determination
and to the damage of their business
institutions. The letter then con.
cludes with an appeal to contribute
all that is possible in the way Of
finance so that the republican party
may be successful at the polls.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-08-27
FIRE DESTROYS
LANE SAWMILL
Lumber and Section House Con-
sumed With Loss of 100000

LANE, Idaho. Aug. 27.-(speciaD
The Lane Lumber company mill,
all the lumber in the yard and a
railroad section house was destroyed
by fire at an early hour this morning
and the total damage done Is esti-
mated at 100000.
The fire had its origin In the dry
kiln and broke out a little after
midnight 1t was discovered by men
staying at the mill Immediately after
1t had started, and a hard Tight was
made by the company's men and the
citizens of the town to save the
property, but their work was un-
availing, and the most that could be
done was to prevent the fire from
spreading TO the town and destroy
ing it. The town In without IRE
protection Of any kind, and when
fire fighters took up the battle against
the flames they had to rely upon a
hose and water kept ct the mill as
protection against FIRE. but the flames
made such progress in the kiln that
1t soon also had the mill proper
enveloped In flames and this cut on
the water and left the ere fighters
poweFless to conduct any further
fight against it, save BY a bucket
brigade which had been organized
by the citizens. The FIRE, By then,
however, had reached such an adj
vanced stage that to put forth any
effort to save the mill Was useless
and the IRE fighters then turned their
attention 10 saving the lumber In the
yards, but TO this also the IRE spread.
and from the yards to a railroad sec
ton house, and II was then that the
fear began 20 be felt that the town
was also doomed to become a prey
10 the flames.
All the available men in the town
had by this time organized them
selves into lighting squads against
the IRE, and after = hard battle they
succeeded in getting Il under control
and the town was saved. The night
was perfect-not q breeze was blow.
ing, and II IL said that 70 this the
town owes its existence as had the
slightest wind prevailed e would
have been impossible for the frs
!
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-08-27
DIES IN DENTIST CHAIR

Belle OF Bellingham Asked to BE
ChlorOfOrmed.
BELLINGHAM. Wash, Aug. a.
Bernice Shaw, aged 81, well-known
society girl of this city, died last
evening in a dentists chair of par
alysis of the heart, while under the
influence of chloroform. The physi-
clan who administered the drug has
been absolved of all blame by the
young lady's family. The girl had
gone to the dentist to have some
teeth extracted and requested that
the drug be administered. When the
serious effects Of the anesthetic we're
noticed two additional physicians
were summoned, but failed to save
her life.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-08-27
Mum ON HUGHES
Hitchcock Refuses 20 Discuss GabeE-
material Bituaaaon.

Hitchcock Refuses 20 Discuss Guber-
material Situation.
NEW YORK. Aug. 27.-C Chairman
Frank II. Hitchcock Of the national
republican committee declined to dis
cuss the New York state primaries
with respect to any possible eject
they might have on the governor
ship nomination and later upon the
national ticket in New York state.
He insisted that he had not com
mitted himself In any manner on the
governorship and did not think he
was called upon to do so. In regard
TO the recent conference at Oyster
Bay. which gathering was followed
by a statement from James 3. sher-
man. republican candidate for vice
president. that the preponderanee Of
opinion there was favorable to MIR.
Hughes. Mr.. Hitchcock said:
"Mr. Sherman stated explicitly that
no determination Of the governor
ship matter was Effected"
1t is not expected that the views
OF any Of the republican leaders who
participated In the discussion at the
presidents home were altered by the
fact that a number OF counties In
the primaries expressed themselves
In opposition to the governor. Thus
far the republican national committee
has taken no stand In the Hughes
matter. The governor has not been
invited to speak in the national cam
paign and 1t 10 said that no invi-
tation will be extended to him until
after the New York state convention,
The engagement which Governor
Hughes has to speak at Youngstown,
Ohio, on September and was no,
made under the auspices OF the ma
tional organisation. II Mr., Hughes
is renominated the directors OF the
speakers bureau win begin i'm.
mediately booking the governor fol
as many speeches as he will consent
to make.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-08-27
CHARGED sTITA MuRDRR
shooting Took Placs Near OEo-

LEWISTON. Idaho. Aug. a7s
Warrants charging Dan Carr with
murder and his sons. Albert and
Homer Carr. together with Ben Craig.
with assault with intent to commit
murder. were issued In Justice Of the
Peace @. p. CobuFn's court today.
Dan Carr Is the Oroflno ranchman
who shot and killed George Moore
and wounded w. r. Reed and A. j.
Sloan. charged with cattle stealing.
who were making their escape from
the orofno constable. The Carr
boys and Craig encountered the fngi-
tiyes in the road before the nght
with Dan Carr took place and are
charged with having opened flre with
out having given the men q chance
to surrender.
The charges against the carra and
Craig are the result OF an investiga-
ton BY Attorneys Clay and McNamee
and J. l.. Harm. who were retained
to defend Reed. Sloan and Rice on
the cattle-stealing charges. Attorney
McNamee states that he has secured
suficient evidence to show that the
Carrs and Craig ambushed his clients
and opened fire without warning.
The shooting took place near Orc
flno several weeks ago, at which time
Moore was killed and Reed and Sloan
wounded. The nature OF the wounds
prevented the men from making their
escape and all were captured within
three days after the shooting scrape
with Carr. Dan Carr received Ave
wounds and has been in a MOacow
hospital receiving treatment.
The charges filed today created
considerable stir in Lewiston and the
Clearwater country. as II IL expected
the plaintiffs In this action will be
compelled to answer charges Of a.
sault with intent to commit murder
evidence before the corOner'g jury
being introduced to show that Reed
and his party first opened fire on the
Carrs and Craig.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-08-27
VIM. F. Villas
PASSED AWAY
Former Member Of President
Clsyeland's Cabinet-Was
Prominent Politician

MADISON. via. Aug. 27.--Wil-
liam villas. who was postmaster gen
eral and also occupied the position
Of secretary Of the interior under
the administration Of Grover Clsys-
land. died at his home today. after
and illness Of flYe weeks. Mr.. Villas
At the time Of his death was 20 years
Of age, and had been active in the
service of the democratic party In
his state up until . few years ago.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-08-27
AFTER ROOSE-
WELT IS ARRESTED
Secret Service Nan Prevents
Suspicious Character Reach
ing the President.

NEW YORK. Aug. 27.--As the
Roosevelt party was approaching the
yacht syIph this morning roughly
attired man emerged from the crowd
and started for the president, He
was at once seized by a secret service
man. but was. after an investigation.
permitted to have his liberty.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-08-27
FLOOD SUFFERS
ARE DESTITUTE
Buildings Wrecked and Damages
are Heavy in Southern States.

COLUMBIA. 8. O., Aug. 27.Ad-
vices received from the hooded dis
tricts In the state show that the losses
or property 10 far In excess OF that
estimated. The western section ID
known Ia have sustained loss that
win aggregate millions OF dollars.
and the losses In other sections viii
alao be very heavy. The washouts
have caused the railroad companies
TO suspend all trafac, and the tele-
phone and telegraph wires are out
or commission. and until they are re-
paired NO authentic reports concern
Ing the loas OF property and life
can be received.
Flood Loss Ii Heavy.
AUGUSTA. Ca. Aug. 27.-Tha
food that caused the breaking OF a
dam seven miles from here yesterday
and which swept over the town has
resulted in more damage than was
at flrst anticipated. and the entire
city Is q scene OF suffering and desc
lation.
II was but a few minutes from
the time that the great flood broke
loose until It was upon the city, and
the waer stood from eight to IL
feet deep In the heart OF the city,
and swept everything movable before
IL. The bridge across the Savannah
river collapsed from the terIfEic force
Of the water and many business
houses suffered damages and Il IL
estiamted that the loss In the city
proper Ia conservatively half mill
lion dollars. The food did not come
80 suddenly but what the people were
given an opportunity to set away
though some were killed. and In
the excitement Of escape many Of
the houses caught on fre and were
burned.
Thousands Of people are today
marooned In the upper stories ol
buildings. and are suffering from th'
want of food a. there Is no way o.
distributing Il, and besides 1t Il
scarce. As hundreds OF tons Of !
was destroyed BY the food. Man.
are wandering about the town home
less. .fatigued and almost famished
and several families are Eating abou
on rafts. and taking II all In It 4
q pitiful scene.
May OF the farm houses along IN
river were washed away and tn
farmers suffered heavy loss In thei
crops, In many instances entire field
being destroyed.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-08-27

Mrs. ]. 4. Prodger of Alexander,
Mimi, is visiting her uncle, NJ. d.
Fredenburg.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-08-27
Food Ii scarce.

ATLANTA. Ca. Aug. 27.--AdyIces
received from Athens. state that one
fourth OF the city Is under water.
and that the food continues to rise.
The damages to property In heavy.
and many are suffering for the want
Of food and are wandering about
In . HOPELESS condition.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-08-27

Mrs. Charles Ingram returned from
Colfax yesterday, accompanied by her
daughter. Mrs. John N. PIckrell, who
will spend = few days visiting In the
city.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-08-27

fighters TO have prevented the spread
of the flames. The IRE was fully
under control late this afternoon. but
a large force of men were guarding
It to make sure that Il would not
again revive.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-08-27
Tony Pastor DIES.

NEW YORK. Aug. 2T.-Tony Pae-
tor died In this city this morning.
Mr.. Pastor was q wen known he
atrical manager. having been engaged
in the business here for many years.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-08-27
ARREST sLUICE BOX ROBBERS
Roundup Of Crooks at NOme-Twenty
In the Gang.

NOME, Alaska, Aug. 2T.-Two
men accused OF robbing the sluice
boxes on Osborne creek Of $1,000 in
gold dust were arrested here today
by the federal authorities who have
rounded up 20 gamblers. crooks and
other undesirables and the police
think some Of them are the leaders
In a number OF sluiee box robberies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-29
ASSESSMENT BUREAU
Heard From Many Properly
 Owners Last Night.

The bureau of assessment held meeting last night and listened to expressions of opinions from property owners regarding the proposed layout of Jackson street and the relocation of the lines and change of grade on Baldwin street to Pleasant street. On the Jackson street matter the sum total of damage claimed was enor- nous, but no objection was offered to the project. On Baldwin street the opposition to doing anything was very marked, but few thought it might be we'll to repair the street within the present lines. The op- ponents of the plan submitted by the engineer included James J. Cassin, Edward Bergen, Patrick Moriarty, James Coughlan, represented by At torney Guilfoile, John Saults, repre- sented by Attorney Kelley, Margaret 5O'Hearn, Mrs Calvin, Mary 4. Thompson, Dennis Phelan, Henry Hayden and many others.
 In view of the disposition mani Tested on the part of the property owners on Baldwin street it is under stood that at the meeting of the board of public works Tuesday night 1t will be decided to recommend to the aldermen that the proposition to improve that street be abandoned, so that nobody need be alarmed over the matter. As the mayor stated the other evening, nothing will be under- taken there that the people do not want. Speaking on the project at the hearing James J. Cassin said that the whole thing should be handled by the aldermen and that it had no busi- ness being brought before the bureau of assessment. This is very serious mistake and explains in some meas ure why So many are up in arms against what has been proposed. To begin with, no change of grade could legally be made until after it had been passed upon by the bureau of assessment and inasmuch as this is what is most desired, no move could be made towards applying the reme- dy until what is now being done has been taken up and acted upon later by the aldermen. This would have to be done even though the city paid all the cost of making the changes and satisfied everybody with refer ence to damages.
 On Jackson street damages were claimed as follows: M. E. Keeley, between s15,000 and s16,O00; the Waterbury Brass Co, $7,,344; United Gas Improvement Go, between $15O,- 900 and $200,000. This does not include big claim for damages from the old gas company. The City Lum- Der & Coal Co put in claim for about $S,000. (
 Property owners on Meadow street will be heard next Tuesday night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-29
TO REBUILD PIER.
New Haven Road Wharf at Watch
 Hill.

The New England Navigation Go. the holding company for the New Haven railroad lines of Sound steam CTS, Is trying to get power to build a new pier at Watch Hill. A petition is now pending in the Rh ne Island assembly to build the pier. The old pier where the steamer Block Island has made a landing for yslss on her trips between New London aud Block Island was badly damaged during the past winter. and Is in nesd of re- building.
 It is possible that an entirely new pier may be built. as it is believed that a less exposed situation can be selected. The present per extends out into the Atlantic ocean and 1t Is rough place during the winter storms. If permission Is given to re- build. 1t Is understood that larger and more substantial pier will be constructed.
 The steamer Block Island. which has run on this route for m;9y years. has been entirely rebuilt; during the past season and Is In Letter condf- ton than ever before.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-29
WILL DEDICATE CHURCH.
Thomaston Catholics Will See Their
 Effort Crowned With Success.


 The Right Rev Bishop Tierney, D. D., will perform the dedicatory cere- mony Sunday at the new church erected by the Catholics of Thomas ton. He will be assisted by large body of the clergy. The procession will form in the sacristy of the new church at 10:30 a. m. Preceded by the chancel choir, the clergy and the Right Rev Bishop will take their way through the aisles and around the exterior of the edifice, chanting the psalms. After returning, sol emn high mass will then be cele- brated. coram episcopo.
 The celebrant will be Rev Eu- gene 0'Connell, Tariffville, native of Thomaston, and the second mem- Der of the parish to study for the priesthood. The deacon will be Rev Robert Early, New Haven, and the sub-deacon Rev J. F. Donohue. Mer- iden. Both priests were formerly curates in Thomaston. Rev Joseph Synnott, Ansonia, and the Rev T NJ. Crowley, Waterbury, will be deacons of honor to the Right Rev Bishop. Rev William o'Brien Pardow, S. J., of St Ignatius church, New York city, a learned and eloquent speak CT. will preach the dedication ser mon. Rev John c. Brennan of Lake vile will be master of ceremonies.
 In the evening solemn vespers will be celebrated by Rev John D. Coyle of New Haven. assisted by Rev John Neale. Terryville, deacon and Rev Thomas Mulcahy. East Bridgeport, sub-deacon. Rev John c. Brennan will preach the vesper sermon. Ben ediction of the blessed sacrament will follow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-29

Dewift-s Little Early Riserx are small. safe. sure and gentle little pIIls- Sold bT Buckinga4m phar- EacT.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-29
No Trace of Girl.

New Britain, May 2s.-No trace Of the girl who left Waterbury and came to this city shortly before Christmas has been found and no body of any girl has been In the mcrgue for some time. The polies know nothing about the case nor have they ever been informed that any such person vas missing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-29
Business Meeting Held.

Boston May 2-The business meeting of the annual convention uS the Free Religious association uf America. whieh was opened here yes- terIay with the election of oEiiceFs. wss heId today. with President Ed- ward n. Mead presiding The means b which reIiriu1s organizations can lze made t0 inauenee society sud fife we-t discussed l,y the desezaies at the ulOrainE session.