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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-09-04
WHILE F|REMEN CELEBRATED
FIERCE FIRE BROKE OUT
Three Blocks in Heart Of Commercial
District Of New Orleans Burned,
Causing Loss Of over Million.

New Orleans-Fire which broke out
in the center of the commercial dis
trict Sunday afternoon swept over
portions of three blocks, destroying
large number of wholesale houses,
manufacturing houses and stores.
Originating at Bleneville and Charles
streets, the flames worked their way
north as far as Cont street and went
to Royal, with a loss of between one
and two million dollars, before the
flames were finally subdued.
At the time the alarm was turned
in. shortly before o'clock, the New
Orleans firemen we're in the midst OF
their annual picnic at a suburban
rark and the engines and patrols re-
sponded with a mere handful OF men.
It was fully an hour before the de-
partment was in a position to make
ANYTHING like a successful fight
against the fire, and even then the
handicap against it was added to by
an inadequate supply of water.
The fire was one of the most spec
tacular that has occurred in New Or
leans during recent years.
Two warehouses, filled with wines
end liquors, were among the build
| inga destroyed. Barrels of whiskey
and brandy exploded with thunderoui
roars which could be heard for blocks
and which shook the walls of adjoin
ing buildings and endangered tn
| lives Of fremen engaged in flghtini
the flames. It was not until severa
hours had elapsed that the fire wa
gotten under control, and even thel
continued to burn well into tn
pight.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-09-04
GAVE LIFE FOR OTHERS.
Woman Warned Residents OF Danger
From Flood, but Lost Her Own Life.

Woman Warned Residents OF Danger
From Flood, but Lost Her Own Life.
Denver. Colo.-To Mrs. S J. Rookie,
telephone operator, who lost her life
In the food at Folsom, many residents
owe their escape. In face Of certain
death this brave woman stayed in
doomed building until every method
Of escape was cut off by water. send
ing alarms to every resident who had
a telephone.
It was learned on Saturday that
Mrs. Rookie had received ample warn
ing to allow her to escape. A resident
of Hills telephoned to her at IL o'clock
Thursday night that she would be
flooded out within an hour IL she did
not leave. Instead of needing the
warning, the little woman set herself
to the task of saving others. Number
after number on the telephone ex-
change was called up with the brief
warning:
"Pick up and leave at once. a flood
is coming down the valley"
Over forty residents seen Saturday
morning. said that they had received
the warning from the central Office
and had at once prepared for the ter
| rible emergency.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-09-04
orIoln of the Bolster.

The Crusaders are said to have
brought home with them the bolster,
and. according to DIR. Camille, their
wives, in ignorance Of the only RAJ
tional way OF using the article q. e.,
placed lengthwise as support for
the back of person when lying on
his side), and not knowing what else
to do with 1t, put the bolster where it
is still found ON the beds Of those who
have not learned the wisdom Of dis
carding 1t altogether-under the pill,
loWI
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-09-04
To Make steel Passenger Coaches

Wilmington. Del.-It is reported
that the Harlem & Hollingsworth
corporation and the Bethlehem Steel
company are to be consolidated for
the purpose OF building a plant for
the manufacture of steel passenger
coaches and steel freight cars. The
announcement follows visit Of Chas.
NJ. Schwab and directors of the Beth
lehem company to Wilmington. The
rev plant will be the largest OF its
kind in the country, and work on its
construction will be begun at once.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-09-04
Too Much Afraid Of Dirt.

It Is quite true that Cleanliness is
next to goodness" but in this day OF
fads and scientific frills the question
is whether we are not getting alto
gether too afraid of a little dirt. Dirt
has been defined as matter in the
wrong place, and hygiene is the
science of keeping 1t in the right
place. But we are inclined to think
that we are ali little bit too much
ND in the air on the matter of cleanli-
ness: a little too afraid of coming in
contact with the clean-smelling, kind
ly earth, and are in danger of becom-
ing Washington Herald.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-09-04
Cape Cod Fog.

.'Yes," remarked the Down Easter,
we do have fog along Cape Cod some
times. One night the fog came up and
in the morning when ! went to milk
| couldn't find the old cow. Knew
where she was in the habit of lying.
though, and followed her easy enough.
Got to her just in time. too.
seWhy, I just went through the hole
she made In the fog sort OF q tunnel
like-and pretty soon came up tc
her. She was almost smothered. You
see the fog had packed ahead OF her
and she'd jammed her horns into II
and got stuck. Had to chop her out
You may believe it or not. but I'll
show you the COW any time you come
round" -Philadelph Public Ledger.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-09-04
Colonel villas Passes Away.

Madison, Wis.-Colonel William r.
Villas died at 10:45 o'clock Thursday
morning, following FIVE weeks OF ILL.,
ness. Colonel Villas was postmaster
general of the United States from
1886 to 1888, secretary of interior jan
uary. 1888, to March, 1889; United
States senator 1S91-97; member of the
commission which built state histort-
cal library 1S97-1903. He was born in
Chelsea, Vt, July 8, 1870. He was the
son OF Hon. Levi B. and Esther G.
(Smilie) Villas. The family settled at
Madison, Wis, June, 1851. He grad.
uated at the University Of Wisconsin
in 1858, attended the Albany law
school in 1860, and established prac.
fice.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-09-04
Railroad From Canada to. Panama.

Los Angeles,-"From Canada to
Panama by rail,' is a certainty in the
not distant future, according to Elini-
GUS Smith, general counsel for the Pan
American Railroad company, who has
returned to Los Angeles. after an abb
sence of eight months in Mexico. Ac-
eording to Mr.. Smith, the road has
been completed in Mexico and the
bonus of $2,225, 900 has been paid by
the Mexican government to the COM
pany Within the next few months
several connecting lines will be finish
ed, SO that the line will be complete
through Guatemala.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-09-04
confederate Veteran passes Away.

Biloxi. Miss-General Alexander P.
Stewart. one of the last two surviving
lieutenant generals of the Confeder-
ate army, died at his home here Tues
day, in his eighty-seyenth year. A
native of Tennessee, General Stewart
lived the greater part of his life In
that state, but of late had been maxi
ing his home In Biloxi. He was born
at Rogersville, Hawkins county, Ten
nessee. October 2, 1921. He was APP
pointed to the United States military
academy at West Point and gradu-
ated with honors from that institution
in June, 1912.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-09-04
HOTEL CLERK A HERO.
Saves Three Salt Lake Young Women
From Drowning at Long Beach.

From Drowning at Long Beach.
Long Beach, Cal.--Caught in the
strong undertow in the surf here Sat
urday. four young women. three of
whom are daughters of Colonel e. A.
Wall of Salt Lake City, narrowly es-
capped being drowned. That they are
alive is due to the bravery of Robert
Baird, Clerk at the Virginia hotel
where the party is registered.
Baird was standing in the entrance
Of the hotel when he heard the young
women screaming. He rushed to the
beach and saw Misses Alice, Selma
and Mary Wall and Laura Rogers
struggling with the waves. He plung-
ed in and by superhuman efforts was
enabled to reach the young ladies.
He threw a rope to Mary Wall just
as she was sinking and succeeded In
pulling her out. Miss Rogers and Miss
Alice Wall were aided by bystanders
while Baird helped Miss Selma Wal
to reach place Of safety.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-09-04

Words Failed Him.

He was a cowboy, and some compar-
alive strangers had stolen his horse.
His friends rallied round him, and,
anxious to give him every chance,
trundled up a barrel for him to stand
on while he gave out his views on the
matter. He was known as 9 gifted
swearer, and large audience had
assembled In the hope of hearing some
thing special. He got up on the bar
rel and looked round him. Then he
drew deep breath. and, with q sigh.
climbed down again. Boys" he said,
sadly. ITS no USE / can't do Justice
to it."
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-09-04
FLOODS CAUSE
FEARFUL Loss
Ten to Fifteen People Drowned at
Augusta, Georgia, as Result
Of High Waters.
Fire Adds to the Destruction, and u
10 Believed the Loss Will Reach
Million Doliars.--Waters
Slowly Receding.

Augusta, Ga-Flood waters at Au-
gusta, which have caused such a
heavy loss of life and property. began
receding Thursday afternoon. They
reached the height Of forty feet, prob
ably as high as the flood of 1888.
Rain has ceased In the upper val
ley, and there Is no danger of further
losses The loss approximates ST.
100000, and consists of damage to
stocks OF goods and private property.
destruction of the wagon and railroad
bridges across the Savannah river and
breaks in the canal banks. There are
dependent on the canal for power,
eight large and small cotton mills.
While the flood was at its height
ave fires broke out The Mcdaniel
builders material establishment,
North Augustus, burned. A train OF
forty cars belonging TO the Southern
railway, burned In Hamburg, just
across the river. Nixon's lime, &C.
ment and hardware house and huge
quantity Of lumber belonging to the
Georgia railway at the Georgia rail-
way yards, were burned. The Augusta
Railway and Electric company cannot
run their cars for three days.
No power plant is in operation; the
telephone lines are not doing bust
ness; the railroads are accepting M
passengers.
The water service is crippled, bu
intact. The gas company is impaired
but not shut down.
There have been ten to fifteel
drowning, mostly negro laborers.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-09-04
straIoht from the shoulder.

Oppression, gentlemen" shouted
the orator, like boa constructor or
anaconda of gigantic size and immeas-
urable proportions, wraps the foul coil
of its unwieldy body round the unfor-
tunate patriots soul--loud and rever-
berating as the nocturnal thunder
rolling In the midnight empyreau-
finally to break Its tyrant neck uron
the iron wheel of independence, or, on
the other hand, forcing him first to
desperation, then to madness, in the
end to crush him in the hideous jaws
OF mortal DEATH"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-09-04
REBUkEs GRAND JURORS.
Judge Discharges Jurors Because
They Refused to Obey Instructions.

Judge Discharges Jurors Because
They Refused to Obey instructions.
Atlantic City. N. 1.-THE action Of
Governor Fort in threatening to send
troops into this famous resort to en-
force the state liquor laws unless the
people of Atlantic City observe the
law caused a sensation among the res
idents and summer visitors. Another
sensation was sprung at Mays Land
dng, the county seat of Atlantic coun-
ty, when the grand jury absolutely re-
fused to obey the instructions OF the
court 10 return indictments against
excise violators.
Supreme Court Justice Thomas w.
w. Trenchard, who had been request
ed by Governor Fort to sit with the
county judge, was so incensed at the
action of the grand jury that he In
stantly discharged 1t with sewers
: reprimand.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-09-04
neha Roaata Both Pardon.

Chicago.-Eugene v. Debs. presi-
Dental candidate of the Socialist
rarity, addressed an audience OF sew
oral thousand persons at a Socialist
picnic at Lemont, forty miles south
of Chicago, Sunday, and for two hours
hurled broadsides of execration
against Republicans and Democrats.
Much. OF the force of his speech at
the beginning was lost through inter
ruption attending the efforts of John
Peterson, owner of the park in which
the gathering was held. to eject thirty
or forty men from the roof OF pa
yilion.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-09-04
Don't Want Cigarette Smokers.

Little Rock. Carrying out his
edict that all employees caught smoking
cigarette while on duty would be dis
charged. F. ]. Easily, superintendent
of the Arkansas division of the Rock
grievances to the Brotherhood of En-
gineer and a brakeman. The dis
charged employees have referred their
grievances to the Brotherhood of en-
gineers and Trainmen. It Is said these
organizations will carry the matter
to the head officials Of the railroad in
Chicago. claiming a violation of the
personal liberty clause in their con-
tract
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-09-04
Plan Invasion OF the South.

New York.-some of the plans Re
nubifcan politicians in the south are
making to increase the Republican
representation In congress from their
states were made known to Chairman
frank H. hitchcock on Thursday by
visitors from Virginia. Alabama and
Yo,,issana. The plan for the 'inva-
zion az the south" was outlined by
mr. TAFT ia recent speeches. He ex-
PRESSED the opinion that the Republi'
can national campaign managers ought
40 try to Ga:ry close districts. ana Mr'
HITCHCOCK concurs IN that view
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-09-04
Mistook Son for His wife's Admlrer.

Clay City, Ill.-Rendered temporar-
lily insane by remorse for his act in
killing his wife and wounding his son,
whom he mfstook for her admirer,
last June. Julius Turner, a wealthy
farmer, committed suicide in his cell
in the county jail here by hanging
himself to the bars of the cage In
which he has been confined since the
tragedy. He used his bed clothes in
the accomplishment of his purpose.
Turner was 50 years old and a civil
war veteran.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-09-04
Socialist Candidate for President to
Travel by Special Train.

Chicago.-It was announced at head
quarters of the Socialist party on
Thursday that the campaign special
carrying Eugene v. Debs, the presi-
dental candidate, and other speakers
through the west would leave Chicago
August 81, returning September %.
Soon after the return to Chicago a
similar trip win be made through the
western states. According to the
itinerary of the western trip, Mr..
Debs viii speak in eighteen states and
travel 10. 900 miles.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-09-04
Kermit Roosevelt Hero Of Runaway.

New York.-Kermit Roosevelt, by
fine horseback ride on Thursday near
Oyster Bay, stopped a runaway team
and probably saved the lives Of Mrs.
Frank Hilton and her two little sons.
Mr.. Hilton, who is at the Hotel Ar
lington, Bayville, had taken his family
for a drive behind pair Of blooded
bays. In swerving for an automobile
the wagon struck post. Mr.. Hilton
was thrown. to the ground, the Whit
1etree was broken and the horses
started on a mad run with Mrs. Hilton
and her two children helpless in the
vehicle. Kermit Roosevelt came up,
riding a powerful horse and after :
stern chase, seized the bride and
brought the rnnaways to a standstill
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-09-04
RealEriendahin.

I account that one of the greatest
demonstrations of real friendship that
friend can really endeavor 10 have
his friend advanced in honor, In repu.
tation. In the opinion of wit OF learn
Ing, before himself Taylor.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-09-04
Only WAY To Get Him

A Pennsylvania man fell out of
tree and dislocated his neck. He was
able to throw IL. back into place with
ont the help of a doctor. 1t is evident
that the only way fate can lay up this
man Is TO have him enter politics.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-09-04
MAY CAUSE COAL FAMINE.

Nyomlng Coal Mines VIII All Close
Down Because Of Disagreement.
Butte, Mont.-After a two Gays
session in this city, the committee
representing the United Mine Work
ers Of Wyoming failed to reach a
wage agreement with the operators.
and according to John ]. Hart, spokes-
man for the mine owners, all the coal
mines in wyoming will be shut
down. About 1000 men will be idle.
The contention between the miners
and the operators is over proposed
reduction in wages amounting from
10 to is cents @ day.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-09-04
eel = Patent.

Your invention may be valuable and
should be patented. Send for free In
formation and advice 10 H. ]. ROBIN
SON, Patent Attorney. P. 0. Box 644,
Salt Lake City.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-09-04
FILING sYsTEMs-Card Indexes
PEMBROKE STATIONERY CO., Sak Lake City,
A Word 81 Wlsdorn.

People are always happier for hav-
ing been happy; If you make them
happy now you make them happy 20
years hence by the memory Of it.-Sid.
ney Smith.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-09-04
wHIcHa

visitor-Can see the editor. my
lad?
once Boy-Are you contributor
or gentleman?
The Red Cloud chief., 1908-07-17
GUIDE ROCK.

Joe Brit.on IS now able 20 be upand
abou, the house.
Donald McCallum is pending Il few
week, with rcla,iy.,,in Pennsylvania.
+. y. Grawburg celebrated his 18th
birthday saturday. In honor Of the
event his sister entertained him atdin-
ncr Sunday.
Mrs. Vina Mccallum of Wisner is
the guest of her son. Il. w. McCallum
aud wife. Miss Jessie McCallum came
downa week or so ago.
G. w. Corwin is o able to ride out
and to call on the old neighbors and
friends. although he is still badly Grip
led up with rheumatism.
The school board met Monday even
ing and organized for the year. j. w.
Robinson was elected modcrat, r, j.
II. Crary director and n. VI, Doudna
treasurer.
The Eastern star Monday evening
initiated Mrs. Il. w. McCallum. Mrs.
G.. ". Corwin and her sister Miss Ella
pctc,.. Lunch was served. All had a
very pleasant time.
Sunday being Hugh Hunter, birth.
.doy .~urnri,, wa, pivcu him by u
numacr Of relatives dropping in
to take dinner with him. The Fair,
field families. \. Horn and wife and
Harvey Horn drove out from town.
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The Red Cloud chief., 1908-07-17
W., J. BRYAN, Next President OF the United States

taken to mean tariff revision upward
a, tariff revision downward.
The allies secured. at Chicago. n
retreat from the antitrust policy. and
a coward,y platform silence a. to th"
danger which threatens from what
President Roosevelt has termed pro.
datory wealth, although to rescue the
country from chat danger has been the
chief and.most popular policy 81 hi,
administration.
.'Thc allie" secured. at Chicago. the
defeat of the plank declaring for the
election of senators by popular vote,
They secured the defeat of the plank
declaring for "a valuation of railroad
property.
They secured the defeat of the plank
| fer the strengthening Of the interstate
commerce commission by permitting il
to originate rates.
They secured the commission of n
plank declaring for the income tax.
They secured the omission OF Il planl,
declaring for an inheritance tax.
They secured the omission OF plank
in favor of the guarantee Of bank de
posits.
They secured the omission OF plank
rcpudiating and condcmring the in
famous Aldrich-Nrccland till.
And they secured, finally. a platform
| declaration commenting the record OF
the last session Of congress. which spa'
M The face of the boosted 'ltousry,l'
policies;
II was indeed !, we repeat. Il sigma
rout.'
We cant blame the Bee for tryipl
To- tack the republican convention ont'
the democratic convention. and max,
of the republican party the democrat,
tail. But we must politely question
its intelligence If it thinks i, can foo
the people into believing that what i
says in this regard is true,
The allies" t%riumphcd at Chicagu
They lost ut Denver. This Is thcplai
truth. and no wcii.infurmcd man ca
question it. World Herald.
The Red Cloud chief., 1908-07-17
Benny On the Armadnio.

The armadillo is a small animal that
looks like a nutmeg CRATER with head,
feet and legs. 1t lives ON grass and
insects and is of a retiring disposition.
In a %menagerie you can see one for
nothing if you have paid to see the
other animals. The armadillo is not
bloodthirsty. 1t seldom attacks "A man
unless greatly enraged. In it's wild
state it is good for food, but very
tough. Once there was a man who
bought an armadillo for a pet. He
could not teach it to love him and he
traded it for an iccbox, which is more
appropriate in the summer time. We
should be grateful that we are not an
armadillo and always strive to be
truthful and courageous. When the
armadillo is attacked it rolls itself up
into IL ball and the natives play golf
with it. ] know this is true because
an old man who used to-. be a sailor
told me so. Benny.-Chicago Tribune.
The Red Cloud chief., 1908-07-17
W. J. Bryan a. Pictured by
IAnatus J. Dunn.

He was honest, brave, unyielding be-
fore he was known to fame; he is hon
est, brave and unyielding now.
Relieving in the ultimate triumph OF
the right, he has never examined ques-
lions from the standpoint Of eXped-
iency.
He has always been the friend Of
labor and was among the first to urge
Cancellation between labor and CAPT
tai.
He began to oppose government by
injunction more than a decade ago.
He believes in peace-universal,
Christian peace. He believes the des-
tiny of nations should be determined
not by wars but by applying the prin'
ciples of justice and humanity.
Through years of: unparellcd politi'
cal warefare his loyalty to his ideals
and TO his fcllowiman has been album
dainty shown.
His career proves that successful
leadership is determined by success o,
failure of great principles rather thar
by election to high office.
Speaking and writing freely on al
subjects, his heart has had no secret,
and his friends have increased in mum
Der and confidence.
The Red Cloud chief., 1908-07-17
4 Rotten Deal.

About 'hc rp'.rnc>' bunch that was
ever HANDED a baseball team. any
where. anytime. Dr a.. Aav place. { !
to the Fed Cloud players a, 'on-
bridge asst Saturday. wlcr. becdus, the
mana ycr ot the Cambridge t AN AID
some Of h,, players a Il Few dpl'irs
bet on the result. the gam was open.
~ stolen. aud no excuses made only
they did not want to lose their money.
The way urr men have treated
Cambridge heretofore certainly called
for something better than this. only
the day before when Red Cloud vas
matched to play McCook at the latter
p ace, in the forenoon. but was pre-
v,nted. they held the grounds in the
afternoon for Cambridge instead OF
paying with McCook. which latter
for the Red Cloud team.
Saturday at Cambridge, after play
Ing against rotten decisions and TAX
ing the men off the field in the seventh
inning the score was 3 to . in the
ninth inning in fovor of Red Cloud,
with two Cambridge men out and
their center fielder ON third base. lie.
seeing that hc batter was ont Il. first
base ran 10 the players bench. never
even attempting to reach home. an !
hasn't yet. The umpire changed his
Ip.is',p aud called !lp man safe 1T