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Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-10-16
LEXANDER
AND McCLEAR
pPess Attentive Audience at
the Blackwell Park
Pavilion.

loses Alexander, candidate for
ernor on the democratic ticket,
]. L. MeClear Of this city, can
tie for congress on the same tick
delivered addresses on the issues
he national and state campaign
evening at the Blackwell pa
pn. Through the day a rain had
en, and the evening was cold and
v, but despite the Indictment
ther fair crowd was present to
II the democratic speakers.
PIN Flynn made the Introductory
ress. He stated that though the
d had been sent abroad that the
~ was torn asunder in the state,
it was untrue, and that it was
united, and though it had fallen
the lot of the party to be de-
ed for the past IL years that it
arisen from each deafeat stronger
ever, and predicted that ths
by would win at the polls in both
state and nation by a large ma
ty.
enator McCIear was the first
hker introduced. In the course
bis address he compared the dem
htic administrations for the past
years with those of the republic
for the same length of time and
stated that the republicans during
time had collected $1,000, 900
Re in revenue than the democrats,
then proceeded to show that the
lenses of the government were but
e greater during that time than
democratic administrations, and
bounced the republican admins
lions lavish and extravagant.
He spoke of the direct primary
The republican party, he said,
promised the people in its plat
m two years ago a law of that
racter, but had failed to enact it,
had repudiated every pledge
de to the people in its platform
one. This year. he said. no
p plank was introduced in it's
form, and that for the enactment
such law it would be necessary
the people to look to the demo-
tic party.
He addressed himself to the forest
erve policy, and maintained that
lie in theory it was ideal, that in
tice it was bad. He spoke Of so
Tiers losing their lands by reason
the contests of the state. and said
I its officers were now endeavor-
to enter into, and had entered
p contracts for the sale of these
DIS, which were worth $1,000, 600
more to the settlers for 500, 900.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-10-16
FOREST FIRES
DESTROY TOWNS
Many Lives Are Lost and Towns
Destroyed in Michigan.

ALPHENA. Mich. Oct. 1s.The
whole northwestern portion Of Michi-
gan in mass OF forest fires. and the
flames have already swept over four
four counties. The destruction Of
property and life Ii heavy. and re-
ports here say that the entire town
OF Metz was destroyed. and that IA
lives are known to have been lost.
Every available man IL IN the field
lighting the flames, but 20 far their
efforts have proved futile.
Towns Destroyed, Lives Lost.
DETROIT. Mich, Oct. 1s.-The
fire which Ia raging in the northwest
ern portion OF this state this morn
Ing spread TO the town OF Metz.
and the entire town has been des-
stroyed. The inhabitants, a. soon
az the saw their town and homes
threatened. made q brave battle
against the IRE. but II soon proved
useless, as the whole town was sur
rounded, and the inhabitants then
turned their attention to making
their escape. The only method OF
escape was the trains, and the IN
habitants gathered at the depot and
the train was soon speeding on It's
way with MlIlersbuFg. go miles
away, as its destination. A message
received from that place late this
afternoon states that the entire train
was ditched through a burning Gull
vert. and that II persons were
burned to death. A woman and
three children are said TO be among
the dead. But two bodies have been
recovered. A searching party started
out to rescue the survivors OF the
wreck. but, II IL said. were forced
to retreat because Of the Ares.
Other Towns Destroyed.
Dispatches also state that many
other towns have had a similar fate
as that Of Metz befaII them. The
town Of Posen, Il Is said. Is com
pletely destroyed. The town had 200
Inhabitants. and It Is feared that
many Of them became victims OF the
flames. The town OF Hulaski and
Hamlet are also reported an being
destroyed and unless the spread OF
the fire Il checked. many other towns
will be doomed to destruction.
People Flee for Their Lives.
sAULT STE. MARIE. Mich, Oct.
16.--The forest fires that are raging
in this section Of the country forced
their way into this city last night,
and all during the night the citizens
battled with the flames. The FIRE
fighters are still battling with the
IRE. and believe they have them un-
der control. but have a squad OF
dynamiters In readiness to blow mp
the buildings In the town IN the
event that the FIRE should get be-
yond their control. and the city
threatened.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-10-16
MODELS IN PAPER
Library Has City Hall and Court
House In Miniature.

Library Has city Han ana Court
House In Miniature.
The public library has on exhibit
tion . miniature paper model Of the
new city hall and also one of the
present court house at Rathdrum.
The models are SO arranged that they
can be illuminated with lights. and
present q good contrast between the
handsome fire proof structure which
the people OF Occur d'Alene are Of
fering to the county as a depository
for the county records. and for its
public Offices. and the IRE trap now
situated at Rathdrum. The models
are a very neat piece Of work and
were produced by the librarian. Mrs.
Ida Miner, and Miss Edith Marshall.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-10-16
ALE OF LEWIS
PLANT DENIED
|lmOrs Of Milwaukee Extension
to This City.

You can tell the good people OF
Occur d'Alene that the first time that
have heard. OF an extension OF the
Idaho & Washington Northern road
to Occur d'Alene and its connection
with the Chicago. Milwaukee & st.
Paul, was when read 1t this morn
ing in the spokesman-Review, and
you can say for me that there IL moth
ing to it." That was the statement
of F. A. Blackwell, president of the
Idaho q Washington Northern, and
receiver for the Lewis interests, when
interviewed by representative OF
the Press with relation to the rumor,
to that effect. appearing in the spo-
kane paper.
According to the news item and
rumor that has been prevalent, the
Blackwell road was to be extended to
this city and make connection with
the Chiago, Milwaukee G. st. Paul.
which it was claimed would enter
the city from Plummer, running on
the west side Of the lake. The Mil
waukee road, 50 the rumor had it, in
stead of constructing a new line
would purchased and complete the
road known as the B. r. Lewis rail-
road. The connection with the Black
well road at this place. it was said,
would give the Milwaukee road a
shorter route to Spokane than a road
constructed through Tekoa, and
would involve less expense, and be
more direct. While 1t is said that
the rumor claims as foundation a
statement made by one of Mr.. Black
wells associates. Mr.. Blackwell de-
MED this morning emphaticaIly their
being any truth to 1t.
He was also advised that there was
rumor in connection with the ex-
tension Of his road that the Monarch
Lumber company were under negoia-
tions or had purchased the holdings
Of the B. r. Lewis Lumber company
OF which he is receiver. In reply
to this he said: 'You can say to
the people of Occur d'Alene also, that
there is nothing in that. The Mon
ach Lumber company has not pur-
chased the B. r. Lewis Lumber plant,
and are not even under negotiations
to that end. and you can say further
that the Monarch Lumber company
does not want the plant"
The rumor in relation to the pur-
chase of the r. B. Lewis Lumber
company has been going the rounds
ever since the plant went into the
hands of the receiver. At times 1t
would subside but in the last few
days it took a fresh start, and for
the past several days it is said that
negotiations have been under way
and the rumor was to the effect yes
terday and this morning that the
deal had been completed.
Mr.. Blackwell's mission to the city
this morning was to attend meeting
of the stockholders of his road. He
was accompanied by his secretary, T.
]. MeDevitt. and C. L. Hoffman. The
meeting. according to Secretary Nc
Dewitt. was for the purpose Of rati-
flying business that had been tran
sacted in the past, and in remedying
some defects in the records. and had
attached to IT no features Of public
interest.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-10-16
LIRRARIAN's REPORT
Makes Good showing for the Month
Of December.

Makes Good showing for the Month
Of December.
The public librarian has submitted
her public report for the month OF
September, and II shows an addition
Of 50 books during the month. maxi
ing in All 24ss volumes and the fol-
lowing donations: 40 volumes from
"A. ", Chamberlin; 20 volumes from
J. A. spaulding. and volumes from
Mrs. J, L. McClear. The report
shown an increase Of 10 in the en-
rcIlment, and the circulation to be
S56. It shows . collection OF S7.49
which with the balance Of the pre-
ceding month made a total amount
OF $3.50. The expenditures dur
ing the Month were $3.50 leaving
a balance Of $3.50.
A new magazine rack, the gift
of A. ". Chamberlin, has been placed
In the reading room. and affords a
convenient method for careing for the
periodicals. The back numbers OF
the magazines have been packed
away in order to make room for the
reference books. which are. now
shelved In the reading room.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-10-16
HEARST SUED
FOR 100000
Served With Summons While He
Was or Train.

NEW YORK, Oct. 16.-william
Randolph Hearst was served with
the summons and complaint in $780,
600 damage suit instituted by
Governor Haskell Of Oklahoma to-
day as he was passing through the
city on the train. II had been learned
that the train carrying Hearst would
pass through the city, and a deputy
sheriff boarded Il as soon as IL ar
rived in the city. He approached
Hearst's state room, but found 1t
locked. After rapping loudly on
the door Mrs. Hearst announced that
her husband had gone out to send a
telegram. The deputy. however, re-
fused to be satisfied with this ans
wer and when denied admittanee
forced his way through the door, and
as he entered the room Mrs. Hearst
rushed up the aisle half dressed
screaming. She ran to the toilet
room adjoining the state room and
kicked violently and finally Hearst
appeared and accepted the service.
The suit was fled at IL o'clock last
night. and is based upon the state
ments made by Hearst that Haskell
is the agent Of the Standard Oil
company, and which attacks made
upon him, through the campaign.
forced him to resign as treasurer Of
the democratic national committee.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-10-16
JAPANESE NAVY
WELCOME FLEET
Drawn up IN Battle Line Big
Battle Ships VIII Boom
Cordial Greeting.

YOKOHAMA Oct. Is.-Side by
side with the brilliant standard Of
the Mikado. the Stars and Stripes are
today floating from ten thousand
buildings and fa~staiis In Yoke
hama. waving a greeting to the
mighty fleet OF American battleships
that VIII in a few hours enter the
horbOr. A half million dollars win
be expended In the entertainment OF
the men Of the feet during their
stay In Japan. and the great popular
demonstration win doubtless forever
set At rest the alarmist reports re-
Continued on page fOur.l
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-10-16
HustIes for bryan

DETROIT. Mich. Oct. 1e.--sam-
uel Gompers. president OF the AM
erican Federation Of Labor. made an
address here tonight In support Of
Bryan for president.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-10-16
Californla Methodlets.

REDLANDS. Cal. Oct. 1s.-Min-
listers Of the Methodist Episcopal
church, south. from all over south
ern California and Arizona are in
Redlands today for the annual con-
ference.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-10-16
TAFT-RoosEvELr LETTERS


NEW YORK. Oct. ls.-The an
nouncement was made here today
that In November ''Hampton's Broad
way Magazine vim publish a letter
from President Roosevelt TO william
II. Taft with relation to the Iatter's
presidential nomination IN which the
president declined to advise Taft
which course to pursue. Taft, ae-
eording to the statement, had written
the president expressing a preferences
for seat on the supreme bencn
over the presidential nomination. and
In connection with It said that cir
cumstances had imposed upon him a
trust that he could not disregard, and
this letter together with the presl-
dents reply, viii be published. The
president, 1t Is said, used strong
arguments against Taft taking q
judgeship. because he thought he had
the best chance to be nominated, and
elected to the presidency, but con
cluded his letter by saying. "no one
with wisdom can advise you"
The Letters.
The Roosevelt letter Is dated
March 10. 1905. and Taft replied
four month later while in Point A
Pic, Quebec. Canada. In his letter
Taft assigned as the chief reason for
him not accepting an appointment
on the supreme bench the fact that
the war department desired him to
remain and carry out the policies
relative to the Philippines. adding:
II know few, II any, even among my
friends, who viii credit me with any
thing but desire, perhaps to run
for president. and circumstances
seem to have imposed something in
the nature OF trust that / should
not now disregard by succeeding
Justice Brown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08

George AIDES latest play Father and
the Boys" was given its first presentation
In New York last Monday might, with
William H. Crane in the chief role. Inc
piece was we'll received and Mr.. Crane
given high praise for his work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08

Ellen Terry produced with great sue
cess Gladys Unger's new play, Henry of
Lancaster" in London week ago. James
Carew, in the title role, and Miss Terry,
as Elizabeth of York, shared the acting
donors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08

Pauline Chase. the one-time Washington
girl, has evidently come to stay as an ac-
knowledged star in London. Charles
Frohman, in acknowledgment of her sue
cess. will present her in Paris in Peter
Pan" and a one-act play, 1.-The Little
JapaneSe Girl"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08

A new musical review which is to open
in New York in June is called 1.-The Fol-
lies of 1905" and is. of course. on the
same lines as its predecessor. Prominent
members of the cast will be Mile. Dazzle,
Charles Ross and Bickel and Watson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08

Madame Schumann-Heink visited the
Newark, n. j.. courthouse last Monuay
and filed an application for final papers
with County Clerk John B. Woolson She
subscribed her full name as Ernestine
Funfstiech Schumann-Heink Rapp, born
in Lieben, Austria. June Is, 1851; mar
ried and mother Of seven children, with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08

one stepson. She declared she took ont
first papers In Cincinnati in 1905, having
been a resident of the United States since
October Is. 1898. Her present residence.
she said, Is at North Caldwell Essex
county. N. j. Clerk Woolston told her to
come back June to determine her quail
ncations and to forswear allegiance to
Austria. America has Drought me only
luck and fortune ever since I have been
here, declared the singer, land only re-
greet will have to wait three months he
fore I can become full-fedged daughter
Of Uncle Sam"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08

At a performance OF THE Squaw Man"
at the Lyric Theater. London, last week
the King and Queen of England were in
attendance. After the performance the
king congratulated the company on its
fine acting and also praised the play
highly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08

Elsie Janis has been doing a remarkable
business in Boston with 1.-THE Hoyden,"
the standing room only sign being dis
played nightly. Miss Janis has strong
supporting company this season with Joe
Cawthorn as the leading comedian.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08

One of William Morris captures during
his recent tour abroad is Minnie Palmer,
the famous star of my. Sweetheart
She will appear in America next fall pre-
senting a sketch requiring the services Of
four players. l-----
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08

William De Haven, a well-known theat-
rical manager, died In Chicago last week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08

At the Castle Square Theater, Boston,
the old Hoyt farces are to be placed in
revival by the stock company. The first
Of the series will be presented tomorrow.
For this reason Margaret Wycherly who
recently Joined the company as leading
woman. retired from the cast last night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08

During George AIDES visit to New York
a fortnight ago he discussed the advisa-
bility of fitting up "Artie" with lyrics and
tunes and submitting 1t to the public as
musical play. Such a Transformation
may take place and Cohan and Harris
will be the managers to undertake 1t. AS
a comedy "Artie'' proved big failure in
New York recently.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08


Apropos Of the plan Of David Belasco to
send David Warfield to London. II is an
nounced that 1t will be Belascos future
policy with theater in London ALWAYS
AZ command. to present his stars and
pIays In New York. Boston. Chicago and
and then each season to send some one al
the productions to the British capital.
Marguerite Merrington's new COMEDY
when We Meet Again" will have it's
nrst performance at Plainfield N r To-
morrow night. The principal roles viii he
niled oy Eugene Ormonde Josephine Vic.
tor. Mabel Carruthers. Charlotte Lam
pert pert. Dickey De Laro. Rogers Lytton.
Sa smoor rose, verne Armstrong, Russell
6assett ana Mildred Hutchinson
The engagement Of E. NJ Holland 10
support Eleanor Robson in Nurse Mar.
Jorie" at the special Saturday mafinee
performance to be given at the New Ma
tional Theater this week. was one ~ ~.
interesting bits of theater news that
reached Washington last week. Mr.. HoI.
land was last seen here as the star ~
the Inflated House of thousand
Candles"
Ethel Barrymore has received word
from her brother. Lionel. who is studying
art in Paris. that he Is so satisfied with
his progress that there is little likelihood
- 1'1c AStAAh " eAc OtdSc tOE some tina
to come. Friends long ago predicted
brilliant future for Lionel BARRYMORE
whether he chose painting or musical
composition as the field for his twofold
genius.
Only the most intimate friends of Lou.
lse Dresser have been aware that several
months ago she began an action for alb
solute divorce against Jack Norworth In
the New York supreme court last We'd
nesday Justice Truax issued to Miss
Dresser an introductory decree. and after
the three months intermission provided
by the statutes Lew Fields leading
woman will again be as free as the birds
Norworth and Miss Dresser were married
nine years ago in Chicago.
William De Haven. a well-known theat-
Tical manager. died In Chicago last week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08

was produced last week. This fine new
playhouse, by the bye. seems in a fair
way to prove as great a hoodoo as the
Waldorf, the Shuberts' unlucky and long
untenanted theater in Kingsway. It
opened with 1.-The Sugar Bowl" the latest
comedy Of Madeleine Lucette Ryley. which
rallied to draw. Then THE New York
Idea" was put on there, with a similar
result. Ill-fortune, too, overlook the re-
vival of Shaw's Devils Disciple" as
soon as it was transferred to the Queens.
and the playhouse remained dark until
the advent of "Stingaree.'
"Susannah and Some Others" Nine
Albanesis stage version of her romance.
also failed when produced recently at
the Royalty, and a similar fate appears
to await Max Pemberton's Woman ~
Kronstadt." which he had at the Garrick
last Saturday for the first time. AS in
the case of the Hornung piece. ali that
was most attractive In "Kronstadt." the
novel, was left out of the stage piece
AS a result. Mrs Russ Whytai and an
excellent all-around company had to do
what they could with Indifferent material
and at the end the applause was mostly
OF the courteous variety.
Despite these failures, however. q lot
more adaptations from works of fiction
are announced. most important Of them.
perhaps, being 1.-THE Lord Of Latimer
street, a Standardization by Oliver MADDOX |
Huener of his book of the same name |
This viii be given at Terry's February |
-, Nina Boucicault appearing In the |
heroine's part.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08

Lillian Russell. it is said, will appear at
London theater before Easter in wild
fire." George Broadhurst's racing COM
edy. Miss Russell appeared in London a
good many years ago at the Lyceum in
the comic opera, THE Queen of Bril-
liants."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-29

fI H
One prime difference, among others,
between Judge raft and Colonel Bry.
an lies IN the fact that fate seems to
have deereed that the career Of the
one shall be that of an administrator
III Office ana that of the other 4 seeker
after Office Since the early manhood
Of each that difference has typlned
them. With the one public office has
been but a coveted post asplred to
with a vlew to some specific personal
purpose, some temporary object some
passing advantage. with the other,
as American history for score of
years amply attests, public Office has
been the logical goal Of a fixed and
noble ambition. the recompensa Of the
worthiest effort, ana when occupied.
whether as iurlst, as inauiar governor
or war secretary. has been Eeaiously
held aud watchfully guarded as the
most honorable Of trusts.
The trend Or our progress and the
contamination Or many of our dear
est and proudest hopes as 4 nation de-
pend, more now than co. decades, that
brushing aside all mere selfish self
seekers after office, the demand OF the
country be recognized for an lncum-
bent ID the presidency combining Ii
bis makeup administrative experience,
honesty, skill. enterprise, prudence
and frmness, coupled with a dIslnter-
ested devotion 70 duty, and these, the
indispensable requisites of tho man Of
she hour, are possessed, as BY none
other now In public lIEe, Il Is generally
conceded, by Judge Taft
The country realizes that president
must be leader Indeed, 1t demands
that iAe shall be. But Il wants leader
ship that Is conscious Of personal glo-
~, that seeks results without sensa-
ticnalIsm. that win not weigh the trl-
unph Of party or the perpetuation Of
Individual irtivsnce against the de-
mands of peaceful progress and that |
Of interest Of every kind
which Is the concomltant Of It.
The nation desires power but It Is
equally anxious for tranquility It
purposes to BE- just IN peaceful pur
Iuits, with ability to maintain that po-
iition among the great peoples Of the
,arth, but It does not covet glory at
he expense Of even single unneces-
Iary upheayal
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-29
where Bullets Flew

David Parker Of Fagette, N. Y, a
veteran Of the civil war, who lost 1
foot at Gettysburg. says: "!I'he good
Electric Bitters have doae II worth
asore than hve.huadred dollars to me.
/ spent much money doctOring for d
bad case Of stomach troubie, to little
purpose. / then tried Electric Bit
ters. and they cured me. 1 now take
them as d tonic, and they keep me
strong and well. soc al Charles Rog
ers X Sons drug store.