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Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-11-25
POPULATION VANISHING.
Unless 1t Is Checked Nation Faces
Rufm.

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Ruin.
The decline OF the birth rate In
France Is phenomenon which has
for several years past worried sociol-
ogists in that country. who, in the
face Of the marvellous fecundlty Of
their German neighbors, see in their
own declineing numbers nothing but
Inevitable ruin. While the fact Ia
stated. the deaths in France having
last year actually oVertaken the num-
Der Of births, that country Is not
the only one which Is facing a like
problem. and the case Is one which
can be viewed from different sides
with different results. On the one
hand II can plauslbly be argued that
the declining births mean weakness,
30 many fewer men capable Of bear
Ing arms. On the other, II IL reas-
enable to regard with some measure
OF approval thrift that prefers two
well nourished and cared for child
rem to four, for whom the food is
insufficient and the provision for az
ter life inadequate.
In the current issue OF the North
American Review, Mr.. Frederic
Ccurtland Penfeld contributes a dis
cussion Of the subject. without ar
irving at any very difinite conclu-
slons. He gives It as the decided
Impression Of traveller that the de-
population Of France ID progressing
apace, fact that appears not only
IN the vital statistics. but in the fact
OF the infrequency with which child
rem are seen on the roads and in
front Of tho habitations. As Mr.. PEN
Held himself mentions the circum-
stances that he Journeyed by auto
mobile, the thought will occur TO the
reader. that motoring habits may
have something to do with this wish
bic" decline, but that would be a
mere bubble. Mr.. Penfeld does not
regard the predictions or the alarm
lists too seriously. nor does he be-
lieve that the Germans will "devour"
the country quite 10 soon as some
people appear to fear. He regards
the fact Of fewer births as primarily
the result OF the French law OF i'm
heFitance, which requires the diyl-
sion Of property equally among all
the children. and permits no Erefer-
ences for elder sons or for ingallds.
The dowery system 10 another pro-
found potent Incentive for resnch
thrift. and this thrift, while II has
made the French the bankers cf Eu.
rope and enabled them to pay IN a
lew years q war indemnity TIA. was
Intended to crush them, has been
pushed TO the extreme Of rass III
eide. How far this ungralned no
instructive national habit wopii be
effected by a modification OF tas Nv
of Inheritance and by a checking Of
the process OF division and subddivi-
sion that Is going on eternally, with
respect to every sort OF French prop
erty II pFoblematical. IL II be true
that this law and the custom refer
red to are the underlying causes OF
the phenomenon, II Is reasonable to
suppose that Judlclous changes In
one would have an effect on the
other, At all events. France IL
alarmed over the situation, and may
DO expected to do something to get
at the root OF the evil and to extlr-
pate it,--Phlladelphia Ledger.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-11-25
CITY I'M BRIEF.


Free cider 81 the Home Bakery.
BENJAMIN Smith, Of Wallace. il
visiting friends in the city.
Mrs. Geo. Freedlander, Of st. Joe.
Is visiting relatives and friends in
the city.
The Needle club will meet with
Mrs. T. v. Case, 513 Occur d'Alene
street Friday evening.
Henry Hanzen, city editor OF the
Press, left today to spend Thnaks-
giving with his parents at Moscow.
from which point he will go TO his
homestead near Clarkia to spend
few days.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-11-25
BLEW OUT RRATNs.

GAMBLER Sees Dark side a. Llfe and
Dies.
OGDEN. Utah. Nov. 2b--whie a
large audience was enjoying ! come.
dy at the Grand opera house last
nlEht Walter Lucy. q youthful gam.
bier. blew out his brains with a rife
IN tho foyer, Lucy was practically
nov AZ the profession he was fol-
loving. and lately the cards had run
hard against him. and ho had been
respondent for several days. Il IA
believed that he worried TO that ex.
tent that he had become partially
unbalanced mentally and that 1t was
this that caused him TO take his life.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-11-25
KING HAn MARROW ESCAPE
Mob Attacks EnameI's Garbage IN
enc street.

LISBON. Nov, 2s--KinE Emanuel
today narrowly escaped death at the
hands OF an armed mob OF republl.
cans. and was only saved BY tho quick
action Of the capital guard. The king
Al the time vas attirod IN the uni
form of a iield marshal. and was rid
ms IN an open carriage In the street
AZ soon ~ the attack was made upon
hlm the guard charged the mob. and
held 4 At BAY while the carriage re.
turned to the palace.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-11-25

who belonged to the generation Of
the man in whose honor we commem-
crate this monument today"
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PAY 10 cents q week for the Even
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this feature.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-11-25
nROOME ooRPoRATE ATTORNEY
FornaeF Congressman Rall ON Rail-.
WAYS Iaaal Fnrce.

Los ANGELES. Cal. Nov. a5--
According 10 report circulated here
today former CONGRESSMAN Bali. al
one time candidate for governor OF
the state. and temporary chairman
Of the recent democratic convention
held 81 DeAveE. 4 10 become a mem.
her OF the legal force OF the Gould
Western Paeihc railway. BAN dur
Ing the campaign made an appeal to
the stockholders IN thIs road ID iseht
the aggression in politics Of the
Southern Paeinc.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-11-25

A HOME for 10000 House -, y.
nicely completely furnished, iFes, :.
poIenes, Weod sned detached, Ioess.s
Twice this amount offered savs.a n a.
summer, owner leaving reason ie1 4 ... III
AddrsM - +.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-11-25

FARM TO TRADE-Farm OF "a -
miles from Harrison and near Fast es.lle, 4
improved, TO trade for Occur al a.. ~ i
erty. Address Gus Forsland DR. u y
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-11-25

FOR SALK-Or win trade Ave -
gated lana, close y, Tor city pr0peTsg 1.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-11-25

FOR ,sALE--SeveTal second han~
biles. MOrrisOn's Aut0m0b,le 49,. A.
121 Black, Residence l4a BLACK
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-11-25

,p ma aLS s add-G Ta,D rom hons
can saIz
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-11-25

FOR sALE--Seyen-year.o ds-'--s.S-
weight 1850. Z. =. WARREN. ~ b
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-11-25

FOR REET-Two rooms furnss1 y. -.
keeping. 3l2 n. 10th street s'lea I'll
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-11-25

FOR sALE-one r. J. R. cockreI 4 n :.
enberg, West Of the Y. = =. y B
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-11-25
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISF11'

FOR sALE-Tw0 Lots for a,re
site Lake shore Addition. Alsa
eight TOOmed house and emai,
For terms apply d. Main I21i 49, 20 4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-25
Virginia News.

Benjamin d. Baines, well-known
farmer of Buckhorn, WAS killed in a
runaway accident at Suffolk yesterday.
The Richmond grand jury will inves-
tigate affairs at the city almshonse, where
an infant is supposed to have been
murdered.
Mr.. j. Il. Adams, of Round Hill,
had ten valuable sheep killed by a
Southern Railway train Oh sunday
evening.
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Reid, Of Stafford
county, died suddenly at her home near
Mountain View, Wednesday night,
aged seventy years.
A majority of the bishops and stand
ing committees Of the Episcopal church
have given their consent to the election
of bishop-cosdjutor for the Diocese OF
Virginia.
Ludwell Hernden, one of the oldest
native citizens of Stafford county, died
Thursday st the home of his son-in-law,
Wallace Franklin, in that county, OF
general debility, aged eighty-seven year,
Mrs. Pearson, wife of Rev. William
A. Pearson, pastor of the Baptist
church at Gore, Frederick county, died
there Thursday evening, after a brief
illness, aged 60 years.
John Wood, former editor of the
Roanoke Times and Evening News, but
lately of Greenville, 8. c., where he
has been secretary of the chamber Of
elmmprce, has fallen heir to 81 900. 600.
tic had an inttres! in an Eng i'n es'aie.
He is q native of Albemare county.
Dispatches from Washington announce
probability of republican national
committeeman Alvah M. Martin, OF
Norfolk, being rendered the Cabinet
portfolio of Secretary OF Commerce and
Labor IN the event OF the election OF
Judge Taft to the presidency.
After being unconscious for more than
FIVE weeks, Everett Shields KilhaD, son
Of Capt. John 4. Kihan, OF Hsrpers
Ferry, died at the Memorial Hospital
in Winchester yesterday, aged nineteen
yeas, Young Kilhsu fell from car
five weeks ago, slighting on his head.
Every effort WAS made to save his life,
bit without avail.
William Wright and Leslie Patterson,
who we're arrested and placed in Apo
mattox Jail Tuesday on the charge OF
shooting from ambush at Charles Garter,
| a l3-yesr-old boy, at Vera, In that
county, on Monday, have been released.
II has been sscertained thst the boy
went early that morning to the general
store of Richard Abbitt to cell eggs.
The front door was not open, but side
door was ajsr, and while pushing
against it a trap gun which had been
set by the proprietor for sneak thieves
was discharged Most OF the contents
lodged to Caters right arm, which was
badly shattered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-25
The Prince In Quebec.

Quebec, July 25.-Eigbt British var
ships, two French and the American bat
tleship New Hampshire lined up in the
St. Lawrence for review by the Prince OF
Wales was the chief feature Of this morn
ing's celebration of the tercentenary
celebration of the founding Of Quebec.
With every mast and yard a.hutter with
flags, the wsrahips lay as the prince put
out from shore for the review and the
cheer from the sailors who thronged their
rigging as the launch with the royal pen
nant shot out out from Kings wharf was
echoed in greater Volume from the thous-
ands OF spectators. Such display OF PEN
uants has never before been seen in
American waters. As the prince sp-
preached the line of sea fighters no was
heartily cheered by the immense crowd.
The inspection Of the feet took up most
of the morning. Every man in Quebec
who could beg, borrow, rent or steal a
craft was out to witness the battleships
on the st. Lawrence. The enthusiasm
displayed eclipsed that OF the military
review of yesterday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-25
Warnings of Sentence.

Flock, Russian Poland, July 25.-
All the officers and soldiers concerned
in the trial and execution of the ter
rorist Witold Hsbelmann, are receiving
warnings Of sentences OF death by the
the Polish revolutionary organization.
Heavy gusrds have been placed over the
officers to prevent their assassination
but the common soldiers who conducted
HsbelmanD's hanging must take their
chances with the terrlorisls. Habel-
mann was executed In the prison yard
here July 1S for the murder of photog-
rspher named Gsvslinski and his wife,
who had betrayed the secrets of the
revolutionists. The Gavslinskis were
Russian spies who gained the confidence
of the revolutionists and became active
workers in the organization. Habel-
mann killed the couple in the hospital,
where Gavlinski had been taken after
being wounded by the tsrritOrists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-25
STRANGE FISH IN KANSAS.

A great many guesses have been
made By the residents OF Fairbury as to
the name of a couple of animals, or fish,
whichever they may be, brought in by
Gus Bitter, a Rock Island engineer,
when he returned on his run from
Belleville, Kan.
In appearance the things resemble a
channel catfish, being Of the same color
and shape, but they have four legs
each, and each leg has foot with five
toes. Immediately back OF the head
three growths sppear on each OF the
animals. The strangers seem to get
around every bit IS we'll on dry land as
they do in water.
They have been on exhibition all
day and hundreds of persons have seen
them, but no one has been found who
ever had seen anything like them before
Bitter caught them In q pool OF water
near Belleyille yesterday. He says
there are many specimens in the Belle
vile neIghborhood, but nobody seems to
know what they are. The animals ap'
pear to be vicious and snap at anything
held near them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-25
The Olympic Games.

London, july 20. - United States
ll4!, England GET. This was the score
at the wind-up Of the Olympic track and
field events this afternoon. The last
track event was the 1000 meter relay
race and the American quartet made up
OF William f. Hamilton, N. j. Cart
nell, j. B. Taylor and Melvin w.
Sheppard, went out and won handily
from the Germans aud Hungsrians.
;}The American athletes sto cd firm to-
dsy in their determination not to enter
the re-running of the 400 meter race, in
the frat running Of which j. O. Oarpen-
ter, the Cornell man, Was unfairly dis
qualified.
With conditions, therefore, just to
his liking, Lieutenant Halswell, the
Brilisher, went out and ran the event
alone, winning easily" according to
the Americans. His time was so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-25
From Washington.
Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette.


rCorresp0ndence Of the Alexandria Gazette.
Washington, July %.
Five japanese schooners have been
discovered sealing in the vicinity OF st.
Paul, ore of toe Pribilof Islsnds,
Alaska. 60 far as has been reported TO
this government, the vessels have not
come within the prescribed limits, but
their actions are being carefully watched
10 order to prevent the possibility OF a
recurrence Of piracy upon the Amen-
can seal herd Of last summer and the
summer before by japanese, which led
to international complications.
1t was announced st the War De-
partmept today tbst the president bad
approved the Recommendation for dis
misssl of the eigh, West Point cadets
who are charged with hazing.
A singing rebuke to the court martial
which tried and acquitted Second Lieu
tenants John j. Mollsr and Claire K.
Bennett. of the Eighth infantry, at
Leyte, Philippine Islands, on charges
of permitting Filipino prisoners to be
tortured by a native presidente, has
been administered by President Roose-
welt, who takes occasion also to censure
the two officers In the mJst severe terms.
The record OF the case shows that the
two officers substantially admitted their
guilt before they we're brought to trial.
but that the court excluded the admis-
sions from the evidence.
William Plumber, manager OF the
Maryland lunch room, who was charged
with violating the health regulations
ia the conduct OF the restaurant at zoos
PENNSYLVANIA avenue northwest, was &C.
quilted today.
The record OF the Health Department
shows that seventeen babies died in The
District each day during the months OF
June and July.
The Catholic University OF America,
to reduce expenses, practically has de-
cided to abandon its course In mechsn-
ical, electrical, and civil engineering,
and to abolish its professional llaW
courses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-25
Altar Candles Cause Fire.

Chicago, July 25.-Bsby Peter Rose,
aged three, is dead today end Mrs.
Maria Ross is in hospital seriously
burned as the result of leaving lighted
candles on a small altar in her bed
room, after she had finished Friying.
A year ago Mrs. Ross was charged
with the murder of her girlhood friend,
Mrs. Salvstor Malo. 1t WAS charged
she was Infatuated with Mate. She was
acquitted last October and her home
had a small altar built where she was
10 the habit OF performing daily devo-
tions. On leaving the room yesterday
evening she failed to extinguish the
candles aud a gust. of wind blew lace
curtain across the flames. Her three
year old child was asleep in the room
aud was sufiOcaied before the fremen
arrived. Mrs. Ross rushed into the
burning house in an effort to save the
baby, but her clothing caught fire and
she was driven back.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-25
sTIT AGAINST |. o. o. F.

Charles Kasssbsum, twenty-five years
old, has sued the Sheridan Lodge, |. o..
o. F., at Noblesville, Ind., and several
individuals who sssisted 10 his limitations
into the order, for 500, 900. He alleges
that during his initiation he was "struck
upon the lett thigh with some sort of
metallic instrument which penetrated
the flesh to the bone and exploded, the
powder and paper with which 1t WAS
loaded tearing II large hole In his leg"
Kassabsum was unconscious for several
hours after the accident, and he hiss
not been able to work since on account
of the injuries sn,tiined, which are said
to be permanent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-25
TOday's Telegraphic News
Gen. Anderson NOT a candldate.

Richmond, July 25-The Times
Dispatch of tomorrow will publish the
following:
10 response to inquiries from many
sources, Attorney General William A.
Anderson has given out the following
It element IS to bis candidacy for Ie-
election at the expiration Of his present
term:
After careful consideration, he has
decided not to be a candidate for cleo
ton a third time to the Office he now
holds.
He gratefully appreciates the kind
consideration which he has receivei from
the people of Virginia in connection
with the discharge Of the duties of the
Office during the past seven rather event
full years, and the generous assurance
OF continued confidence and renewed
support which have come TO him from
every quarter of the State.
1t may be fairly assumed, that most
of the important cases 10 which he has
been called upon to represent the State,
not already decided, will have been dis
posed of before February LIST, 1910,
when his present term OF Office will end.
Every effort ia being made to bring the
suit with West Virginia to conclusion
al The earliest practicable moment, and
il is hoped that satisfactory end oithst
very important litigation will have been
reached before that date.
However this may be, sitter eight or
nine years of continuous public service
in the Constitutional Convention, and
in the Office of attorney general, be
finds that fiduciary, professional and
other duties, some Of them too long
postponed, imperstively require his at
tention. He will therefore, not Offer
for reelection.
Alter the expiration of his term oil
Office, Major Anderson will resume the
active practice of his profession, and
will open Offices 10 Le6ington and Rich
mond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-25
NATIONAL UNION.

The election of officer, and the selec-
ton of the meeting place for 1910 we're
the leading features of the fourth days
session Thursday Ofthe senate of the Ma
Iional Union, which has been holding its
twenty-sixth annual convention at Old
Point.
The following officers we're uusni-
mously chosen tor term of two years;
President, Ii. f. Evans, of Trenton
N. j.; vice-presidenl, II. O. Scale, OF
Chicago, III. secretary, +. A. Myers,
of Toledo, o.; treasurer, O. o. EVsrts,
of Cleveland, o /; medical director, DR..
NJ. r. Brown, of Chicago; general conn-
sci, George Z. Kirby, of Toledo, o. /;
trusfees-O. g. Bentley, Rsvanns, o. (;
F. Fairman, Chicago; w. l.. Wylde,
Detroit; George s. Ostou, Coshocton.
O; George H. Mellan, Springfield, o.
Alexandra Bay, N. Y, Was chosen
the next meeting place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-25
NIasara,s Electricity Cut Off.

Buffalo, July 25.-From IL O'Clock
last night until daylight today every
source Of Niagara Falls electricity which
Buffalo has was cut off by the breaking
of Two heavy power lines carrying 80, 900
horse power up the Canadian shore and
into Buffalo over the steel towers at
Ferry street. The American wheel pits
being shut down for repairs, no power
was obtainable on this side of the river
end in consequence not wheel was
turned by concerns dependent on cleo
tricity for power, until the break was
repaired. The street rsilway system
was the principal sufferer, the cor SerVioe
being out of commission entirely.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-25
Political.

Chicago, Jnly 25.-William Jenniugs
Bryan, democratic candidate for presi-
dent, arrived in Chicago at 9:0S O'Clock
this morning. he. vent at once to the
Auditorm Annex Hotel to confer with
the subcommittee of the national COM
mittee which meets at ten o'clock 10 Sc
ect campaign manager.
Brysn's progress across Nebraska and
Iowa was real triumphant procession.
Although the candidate retired early
last night his train was greeted at every
station where it stopped by enthusiastic
democrats.
Information from men close ID the
candidate made it possible that Bryan is
in favor of Norman E. Mack OF Buffalo
for national chairman. Bryan 10 also
said to favor Tom L. johnson, of Olevs-
land, as chairman of the finance COM
mittee.
Mr. Bryan would not talk politics at
length today. He vas greeted enthns-
issucally when he srrived st the Annex
Hotel. He went st once into confer
euce with the democratic subcommittee,
John w. Kern, vice-presldentisl can
didate, was up early today and prepar-
ing for the subcommittee meeting.
A number of democratic notables
from the middle west are here to gree.
Bryan. Among them is Adelai E.
stevenson, of illinois, former vice-presi-
dent of the United States. Stevenson
will be candidate for the democratic
nomination for governor and it is be-
lieved he wishes to find out whether
Bryan wishes him to run.
Chicago, July 25.-Frank Fl. Hitch
cock, chairman of the republican ma
tionsl committee, the national commit
teemen and stats chsirmen from five
middle western states went into confer
ence at the Auditorium Annex Hotel at
10 o'clock today. The republican con-
ference was held In Que OF the motel par.
lors only a few doors from the paTlor
whers the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS we're dis
cussiOg how to keep Judge Taft out OF
the White House. At the Hitchcock
conference the location Of the western
headquarters will be decided. Hitch
cock also promised to announce the
name of the man who will be his first as
sistant in charge of the western CAM
paign.
Cleveland. O., July 25.-Mr. Taft
| reached Cleveland on his way to Gin
cinnsti from Oyster Bay and New York
at 7:lO a. IN. A large group of railroad
men crowded about the sleeper "Metro-
poltan," in which he occupied state,
room, and part of The little crowd cried
"Hurrah for Taft" The candidate was
not dressed and did not appear. At AL
bany Mr.. TAFT was shown a telegram
announcing the fact that Governor
Hughes was willing to run again, buI
said he had no comment 10 make.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-25
0raln In Her Stomach.

London, July 25.-Tbe sprouting and
growth of a grain ofcereal in the stomach
ola Sheffield girl caused her death, accord
ing to the doctors who have Just finished
their autopsy The case Is one OF the
most puzzling that British medical
authorities have ever known. The
autopsy disclosed fungus growth in
the stomach, roots CT which had invaded
sll the surrounding organs. The doctors
say that when the cereal, either oats
or barley, was eaten what is known as
ray fungus, tiny vegetable parasite,
wss growing on it. This parasite was
not killed by eating bat lodged in the
stomach until it grew TO the size of
c0cOanut