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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-07
FLAMES RUSHING ONWARD
Loss Of Life and Property Constantly
Incroasino.

Cranbrook, B. c., Aug. 3.-The most
destructive conhagration in the his
tory Of Canada is sweeping the Elk
river valley, leaving in its path death,
desolation and suffering. Already
more than hundred lives have been
lost, hundreds of persons have been
injured and thousands, homeless and
destitute, have been forced to fee for
their lives before the relentless on
rush Of the fire. Property valued at
more than s5,oo0,00O has been de-
stroyed and still the flames are sweep
ing onward, reaching out on either
side in IN ever widening line. The
long list Of fatalities is increasing
steadily. Reports of death. disaster
and suffering are coming in from
every quarter. Few of those who es
capped with their lives saved any of
their belongings and the store of food
in towns which thus far have ESCAPED
destruction must be conserved care.
fully to feed the hungry. g."
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-07
v. With j: Judge Tai Taft on
Board Fired Upon.
SHOTGUN THE WEAPON USED
CHARGE Fired. From Household
on Bank of Ohio River
Near Cincinnati.

Cincinnati, July 20: The steamer
Island Queen was fired on during it's
trip up the Ohio river with Judge
Taft and the notification committee
and guests aboard and Mrs. c. B. Rus
sell of this city, standing on the hurri-
cane deck directly under the seat oc
cupied by the presidential candidate
was struck in the face and breast by
a number of small shot. She was not
seriously injured.
Few of those on the steamer knew
Of the occurrence and Judge Taft was
not told A shotgun was used, being
fred by man from shanty boas
moored to the Ohio side of the river
The identity of the shooter is un
known
The Island Queen had steamet
slowly around the bend at Dayton
KY, and was near the middle of the
river when persons leaning on the
larboard rail saw man emerge from
the cabin of shanty boat moored on
the Ohio ba TX and fire a shotgun
He was in his shirt sleeves and wore
straw hat.
Mrs. Russell gave a scream and de.
clared she had been shot She was
hurried into the cabin, where it was
found she was not seriously injured
One of the shots had penetrated the
skin over her left eye and another
had struck her on the chin.
The distance from the shore was 81
great that the charge of shot had al.
most spent itself when it reached the
boat. A number of the pellets pierced
her dress. A young man standing by
Mrs. Russell's chair was also hit by
one of the shot, but he was not hurt.
The officers of the boat stated that
they would make an investigation in
order to learn the identity of the mis-
creant who fired the gun.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-07
JusTlFlEs ITS ACTION. .
venezueIa's Reason for ExpelIina the
Dutch Minister. s

Dutch Minister.
Caracas, Aug. 3.-The differences
between President Castro and the
government of The Netherlands will
probably turn out to be less serious
than they at first seemed. All talk
OF an armed conflict is regarded as
absurd in this country. The govern.
ment believes that it had the fullest
justification for the dismissal of NJ. de
Reus, the Dutch minister. *-@
There is a society in Amsterdam
called the "Hou en- Trouw"' loyal and
True). It's membership consists OF
prominent Holland merchants and its
object is to secure employment fol-
young Hollanders in foreign countries.
Minister de Reus sent letter which
was published in the May (1908) Bull
letin of the "Hou en- Trouw" society
OF Amsterdam, in which he said:
Il am sorry to inform you that the
present time is anything but favor.
able for business. The system of gov.
ernment (since 1899 of the present
almost dictatorial ruling president:
which Is economically for the crea.
ton and afterwards always for the
annulment of monopolies through all
kinds Of subtleties, has very nearly
ruined the country. The only ray Of
light on these dark days through
which Venezuela struggles is the high
price for cocoa, but this is, of course:
not sufficient to make the future OF
the republic hopeful"
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-07
BURNED FORTY-ElGHT HOURS
confIagration the Worst in the His.
tory Of Canada.

Confla9ratlon the worst in the His
i tory Of Canada.
Winnipeg, Man., Aug. 3.-The most
dreadful confagratior in the history
of Canada has swept the Elk river
valley in East Kootenai. For forty
miles tremendous bush fire has
burned everything before it. 1t has
held full and terrible sway for forty
eight hours.
Estimates are that perhaps $50 peo-
pie have met death in the flames.
The following places have been de-
stroyed: Fernie, with a population of
$500; Coal Creek, with a population
of 1900; Michel, with fifty inhaE-
itants, and Hosmer, with fifty inhab-
itants. The homeless will number
over six thousand.
The fatalities are growing hourly.
In one case five families at Fernie
were hemmed in and every soul per
1shed. At least seventy lives were
lost in Fernie.
The disaster is uneQualled in the
history of Western Canada. In that
entire section of the country the rail
ways and bridges are swept away
Ten cottages, the coal offices, the
Western Canada grocery and the Coal
company's new warehouse are all that
remain of Fernie. Within fifteen min
utes Of the time the fire broke out in
the city the place was mass OF
sweeping flames.
Fernie Quickly Laid in Ruins.
The Fort Steele brewery at Fernie
was the first large building in that
place to catch from the brush fires
and it was quickly destroyed. Houses
in the immediate neighborhood soon
caught and though people turned out
Immediately the flames spread rap
idly and the whole place was soon
atire. Old town, where most of the
miners resided, soon burned and then
the business portion caught. The
large residential portion came last
after the fine mills of the Elk River
Lumber company had been destroyed
The damage cannot fall short OF
$4,000, 900, the greater loss falling on
the Canadian Pacific railroad and the
Trites Wood and Lumber company
Fully twenty-five million feet of man
ufactured lumber is gone. Fernie is
wiped off the map and is not, as it re-
mains, of sufficient importance to jus.
tify the maintenance of flag station
Some 5000 people, mostly women and
little children, have to be housed and
cared for until they shall have time
to look about them. These are being
shipped to Cranbrook, where every
public and nearly all the private
houses are being used as temporary
shelters for the homeless and in many
cases naked refugees.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-07
CASTR0'S LATEST MOVE.
Cancels Exequaturs of Dutch ConsuIs
in Venezuela.

in Venezuela.
Caracas, Venezuela, July 31.-Pres
ident Castro has withdrawn the exc.
Quaturs of The Netherlands consuls
and vice consuls in Venezuela.
Foreign Minister Paul transmitted
a note to The Netherlands govern
ment in which he recited what he
terms the insults to Venezuela. He
says.
I'm view of the gravity of events
Venezuela is forced to advise Holland
that it cannot continue friendly rela-
lions until Holland gives satisfaction
for the Injuries and insults put upon
Venezuela. These injuries and insults
are the offense of Minister de Reus,
the fact that The Netherlands cruiser
Gelderland failed to salute the Ven
ezuelan flag and the attack on the
Venezuelan consul at Willemstad.
Curacao, the violation of the consulate
and the desecration of the consular
shield"
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-07
Deficit OVER $4,000, 600
Government Receipts and Expendi.
lures for July.

Washington, Aug. 1.-The monthly
statement of the government receipts
and expenditures shows that for July,
1908, the total receipts we're $52,170,~
900 and the expenditures $77,038, 900,
leaving "a deficit for the month OF
$24,86S,000, as against deficit fol-
July, 1907, of s10,901,534. This months
deficit would have been over 30,O0O,.
900 but for the payments in discharge
of the Central Pacific railroads indebt.
edness to the government, which dur.
ing July amounted to about $500, 900.
During July, 1905, the receipts from
customs aggregated over $S,O00,0OO
less than for July, 1907, and internal
revenue about 100000 less.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-07
TO GUST LUMBER TRUST.
Concerted Action in Several South
western States.

western States.
Emporia, Kan, July 30.-In the dis.
trict court of Lyon county here Attor-
ney General Jackson Of the state Of
Kansas filed custer, quo warranto and
Injunction suits against the Yellow
Pine association of St. Louis. At the
same hour, it is stated, the attorneys
general of Missouri, Texas and Okla
homa filed similar suits in their re-
spective states in a concerted effort
to break up what is alleged to be an
illegal combination to raise the price
Of lumber to figure said to be un-
reasonable and fictitious. The pro.
ceedings here seek to drive the asso-
citation from Kansas and to prevent
the formation of a holding company
to take over the property of the al
legged combine, which latter move
ment, it was reported, was about to
be consummated at st. Louis.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-07
HOPE TO AVOID STRIKE.
lackaWanna Switchmen Ask Federal
ervention.

Scranton, Pa, Aug. latter long
executive session the grievance board
Of the Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western railroad switchmen issued an
appeal to United States Commission
or of Labor Charles p Neill and
Chairman Martin Knapp of the inter
state commerce commission, under
the provisions of the Erdnlan law,
asking for the Intervention of Pres.
ident Roosevelt in the controversy be
tween the switchmen and the Lacka-
wanna company. This is the switch
mems last resort to effect peace
Members IF the grievance board say
that if this appeal fails to bring re-
suits the strike order will be issued.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-07
Mack confers With Murphv

New York, Aug. 3.-An. important
conference to outline plan of cam
paign in New York state was held by
Norman E. Mack, chairman of the
Democratic committee, with Charles
F. Murphy, leader of Tammany Hall.
The conference continued for some
time and it was said that the part
which the national Democratic com.
mittee will play in the campaign in
this state was determined.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-07
Prices of Grain Soar.

Chicago, Aug. 4.-Sccrching hot
weather throughout the corn belt and
the Dakotas and Minnesota threw the
board of trade into wild excitement
and sent the price of wheat and
produce soaring skyward. Wheat adj
.vanced nearly 8 cents a bushel and
produce showed almost an equally
sharp bulge in prices.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-08-07
Kaiser William in Sweden.

Stockholm, Aug 3-Emperor Will.
lam and his party arrived here on
board the imperial yacht Hohenzol-
lern on short visit to King Gustav
A fleet Of Swedish warships met the
imperial yacht at sea and later lie
king and queen of Sweden welcomed
the imperial party aboard the Swedish
royal yacht
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-05
Work on Hotel Commenced

Preparations were being made yes
lcrday 10 commence the work Of I'LL.
ing In the basement Of the new Vein
hard Hotel. The earth that will be
used IN the filling will be taken from
Harrison avenue. which IL now being
improved, and will be hauled by teams
% the site OF the hotel. and a runa'
way has been bull, over the basement
so that the wagons can be hauled IN
on Eleventh street, and out on
Duane street, or vice versa. and un-
loaded into the lot The depth OF
tho filling has not ye, been determin-
cd, but Mr.. Lewis of the firm Of
Whidden II Lewis. architects Of the
buildins. is expected here daily, when
he viii issue his orders TO the con-
tractors, In the meantime the plans
for the superstfucturc are progressing
finely, and when the filling is com
picted. work will commence on the
building and eontinhe to completion.
Mcssrs Hildebrand X Gerding, the
contractors for the filling, viii cx-
pedi,e their work and are prepared TO
commence filling as soon as data is
provided.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-05

The total registration up TO last
night was 9o4 an increase Of ~ for
the day, The greatest increase was
in the Astoria precincts. which
amounted 20 "a. the total increase for
outside precincts being &, The regis
.raiton for the different precincts Is
as follows: Astoria No, |, i5s; AS.
toria No 2, 81; Astoria No. ;. 80; As.
toria No. 4. l0l; Astoria No. S. i23;
Astoria No. 6. "; Astoria No. 7. "a;
Clifton No. 2. rs; Chadwell, s; Clat,
sop. 10; John Day No. !. 3; John
Day No, 2, s; Jewell. 2; knappa, 8;
Mischawaka. 2; Melville. 4; New As.
,oria, 2Si Olney, 2; Push, /; Seaside
81; Syensen, l3' Vesper. /; Warrenton
OIL; aWlluski, 10; Youngs River. S;
Elsie, |.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-05
Shops viii Remain

Owing to an ill-adviscd statement,
from an intangible source, the people
Of Warrcn,on have been upset over a
rumor that the railroad company in
tends to remove the shops from that
place to Vancouver. There is no like
lihood Of such action being taken, as
the company has never had any in
tention Of ever doing so. A
most powerful argument in favor OF
the shops remaining where they arc,
Is the fact that when the company
acquired from the Warrens, the
property. which IL triangular piece
with 500 feet frontage and extending
back 1900 feet, il was expressly stipu-
lated that the shops were never to be
removed, under penalty Of forfeiture.
1t IL very unlikely that the company
would relinquish such valuable
piece Of property, and those inter.
es,ed may rest their souls in peace
The shops will not be removed,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-05
PERSONAL MENTION

Charles Ray, OF Cloverdale, is in
the city on business trip, in connec-
tion with the schooner Della of which
he is the owner.
Ed Donnelly, OF the Lurline dock
leaves today for Chinook in the in
terests OF the Vancouver Transporta-
tion Company
II. II, Tinker, of Long Beach, left
for Portland last night on the Lur-
line.
Otis Gray leaves today for busi-
ness trip to Indianapolis. While on
the trip he will visit Cincinnati. !. Chi
cago and several other cities and will
be absent for a few weeks.
DR., Peacock. OF Cathlamet, came
down on the Lurline yesterday even
ing.
Mrs. Estelle Byrd returned yester.
day from a two months trip to Cali.
fornia. She visited San Francisco
Sacramento and Southern California
and returns greatly improved If
health.
George Taylor freight and passen
ger agent of the Wisconsin Contra
R. r. Co., was in Astoria yesterda,
on business connected with his com
pany. n
Howell Lewis, of John Day, who il
a candidate for county commissioner
is in the city,
Otto Carlson is still at Byroi
Springs enjoying himself and viii
remain a few weeks yet.
Wallace Stewart, of South Bend
passed through Astoria for Portlan,
where he will spend a few days. HI
will return to his home by way o
Astoria.
| John lverson, of Skamokawa, cam
to the city last night and will returl
tonight.
Mrs. c, Ahucs and daughter Henri
eta, of Seattle, are visiting relative
in this city
Mr. and Mrs, Jean Bussing returne,
last evening from ST. Johns wher
they have been attending the funera
Of Mrs. Bussing's mother
| Mrs. +. W. Tallant went to Port
land to spend few days visitin,
! Mrs, f, p, Kendall
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-05
VIII Of George Davidson

The will OF George Davidson was
admitted TO probate yesterday, in the
county court. The will was executed
on February Is. 1898. and was wit
messed, at tht time. by Inez l., Parker
and J, a. Eakin, BY the terms OF the
INSTRUMENT. various pieces Of prop
er,y in different parts Of the city are
bequeathcd TO his sons Jas, A., and
Fred Davidson and daughters Maggie
A., and Catherine Olivia Davidson
After this distribution Is made, as
specified. any remaining property is
to be divide dequally among the heirs
by the executors. James A, David
son and Walter Robb are appointed
executors without bonds The court
appointed A. Montgomery, Ebcn p.
Parker and George McEwan as ap-
praisers,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-05
JAPS RAISE TARIFF.

TOXIC, Feb. 4-After a heated
debate lasting five hours on increase
in the taxation bills on sugar, sake,
alcohol, beer and kerosene, was pas
sed today in the diet The govern
ment had a majority of ga in every
case except in that of kerosene on
which the majority vote was "a.
Masahisa Matsuda, acting minister
of finance, stated that the increase in
taxation was absolutely necessary. In
the present financial condition OF
Japan, he believes that the whole, peo-
pie would be willing to pay it.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-05

. .
cogwhcel from the car, TO load on bis
wagon, when the heavy piece Of ma
chincry. weighing about 500 pounds,
fell on his foot badly brnising IL and
breaking one Of the bones. He was
conveyed 70 his home where he re-
eciyed medical attention and while
the injury Is painful no very serious
results are anticipated though he will
be laid up for some time. II was a
fortunate thing for the young man
that the wheel did not strike him
squarcly, else the result would have
been different.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-05
FOR THAT TERRIBLE ITCHING.

Eczema, letter and salt rhcum keep
their victims in perpetual torment.
The. application of Chamberlain's
Salve will instantly allay this itching
and many cases have been cured by
its seu. For sale by Frank Hart and
leading druggists,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-05

lIllda, the young daughter OF Gust
Sinilolo. second assistant keeper OF
the North Head lighthouse was
buried at ilwaco yesterday at ? p. m.
She died on Monday At II a. m. at
the age oi 80 years, OF whooping
cough.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-05
A New Addition

II was rumored on the streets. yes
,erday. that Astoria is abou, 10 ac-
quirc new enterprise that will add
greatly to our business interests II
Is reported. on what appears TO be
good authority that the Union Meat
Co will open branch Of their es,ab-
lishmcnt, IN this city. in the near
future, Come along, you are welcome.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-05
Returns Home

Frank Kelly, Of Warrenton, who
was victim Of an accident, at the
Kelly Lumber company's mill, at
Warrcnton, last week, has so far re-
covered as to be able TO leave the
hospital, and return home While il
will be some time yet before he has
completely recovered from his in
juries. his anxiety TO be at the mills
viii be relieved, as there is quite an
amount Of business 70 be attended
10 by him.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-05
Informal Reception

A very pleasant evening was spent
on Tuesday night 1T the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. Clarence Tyler, the occa.
sion being the gathering Of a number
Of friends Of the host and hostess,
who had invited them to an informal
reception. Cards, games and light
refreshments were enjoyed fully by
the jolly party.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-05
Ask Yourself the Question.

Why not use Chamberlain's Pain
Balm when you have rheumatism? !?
We feel sure that the result will be
prompt and satisfactory. One appli-
cation relieves the pain, and many
have been permanently cured by its
use. rs and 50 cent sizes. For sale
by Frank Hart and leading druggists.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-05
Painful Accident

While endeavoring to unload a
heavy casting. J, NJ. Larsen. in the
employ OF the Northern Express Co,
met with painful accident yesterday
On the arrival Of the noon train, Lar
sen. with others, was taking a large
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-05
lERsE TILES W TIE TOWN


Marriage licenses arc still being Is
sued at che county clerks Office. The
latest was that issued 70 W. J. Rourke
and Clara l.. Myher, yesterday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-05
Final Account

The administrator OF the estate OF
Herman olin, deceased, yesterday
filed his final account, and the hearing
on same was set for March s,h at 2
p. IN.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-05

Julian Werson and Julian Sivare
Heine. both natives Of Finland yes.
tcrday declared their intention TO be.
come American citizens.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-05

Financing revolution with coun-
terfeit money, as in Haiti, is like float
ing the stock of company whose
capital is wind and whose plant is in
he clouds.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-05
Funeral.

The funeral OF VIII Mcclellan. the
young Canadian who committed sui.
eide week ago Monday will be held
today lnterment will be in Ocean
View cemetery,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-05

Joyfully go the British with $780,
600 to ransom Caid MacLean. He 10
man of small physique. Think OF
the money stingency once more il
someone kidnaps Taftl
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-05
COFFEE

Good grocers like Schil-
ling's Best, for it makes
goodwill and not trouble;
in case of complaint, the
money is ready.
Your grocer returns your nensy n you doay
Mks II, We pay him.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-01
Lassoing as a Health and
Beauty Promoter

A new form of exercise. from which
the beneficial results are said to be
phenomenal, is thai of throwing the
lasso, cowboy fashion. Many physicians
are recommending this exercise to
those of their patients who have d
tendency toward lung trouble for a
preventive if not a cure. 1t is espe-
cially beneficial TO growing girls. as it
expands the chest, opens the lungs and
strengthens the tissues, and is also an
exercise which affords a great deal of
amusement and entertainment 1t
should prove popular with women. as it
gives them suppleness and grace, as
we'll as health and vigor
It is a simple mater to rig up. a pole
circling il with 80 foot rope, tho moose
of which should be about 6 feet in
circumference. The exercise should not
be indulged in violently, but easily, the
right arm being thrown out to its full
length before the rope is finally let go
The arm should swing behind the head
until the chest expands to the full and
then return to its natural position
again. The lasso should be thrown
first with the right hand and then with
the left, as this is necessary for the
uniform expansion of both sides of the
chest
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-01
GRAY BROTHERS
DEFY AUTHORITIES
Blasting IS Started Anew at the
Castro Street Quarry
Without Permit
Residents ia Vicinity Startled
al Early Hour by Ex-
pleSiOn

Blasting operations We're resumed
Yesterday morning at Gray Brothers,
luarrys Thirtieth and Castro streets,
although their permit was rescinded
~ the board Of supervisors after the
destructive blast last week when three
-iilidren OF the Clement school were in
tered ana several buildings damaged.
.Aoout O'Clock the residents in the
locally We're alarmed b. che report of
blast, but its effects were not so dis
asttOus as the previous one. The police
were notified, and Policeman Kelly ar
Lested Peter Carney, the foreman, for
3lasting within the city limits without
=. permit he was. released on $40 cash
IN addition to the action by the police
clhlL suit has been brought by the city
attorney on behalf Of the people OF
thc state, TO enjoin GRAY brothers from
blasting at the Thirtieth and Castro
streets quarry A temporary restrain
ing order was signed by Judge Muras-
Ky Z returnable September s. when
tfray - others must show cause why
they should not be permanently re-
strained from blasting. The complaint
alleges that the blasting is dangerous
To- the lives of the residents.