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started in IN less than half an hour
his home was almost complete wreck
Furniture and crOCkery were smashed,
the wedding presents were shattered
and fragments hurried through front
windows to the street. The caterer $
work was all Undone. Candelabra were
destroyed and pictures torn from the
wall.
Schrons exploits drew a large crowd
In front of the house Two policemen
forced an entrance TO the apartments
and were Immediately attacked by the
man. The policemen. after a tusSle,
managed TO overpOwer him.
a hurry call TO the Eastern District
Hospital for an ambulance brought Dr.
Leibovici and Dr. MOs6Owitz, VhO found
SchrOn in a state Of coma. While they
were treating him, SchroE suddenly
jumped al the doctors. Isere wds
another tussIe After Schron had been
roughly handled he was taken to the
hospital and put I'm q padded cell. HIS
Condition IS serious
AS twas impossible to put the home
IL condition for a wedding. the Rev.
Lyman Solomon performed the nuptisls
in the synagogue at 81 Graham avenue
a reception followed in the new home
OF the couple at II Debevoise place,
Brooklyn. Hsase is twenty-one years
cid, and is a son Of Leopold Haasc. of
1O2 Bergen street. BE + a clerk.
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ISss.. g: |:|Es;

Daily. Mats, 25c- Ewes. pc. 5oc and 75c
THE TOP O. Tx WORLD Including
the Collie Ballet and Kris Kringie's Dream .
''Slivers-" Claud and Fannie Usher Leo
Donneliy- Mr.. Quick Van CIeve. Denton
a. Pete" Vitagraph- Next wesk-I.atira
Burt and Henry stanford. The New Piano
phiends- Kid Gabriel & Co. seats Today
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OLDEST MASON, los,
JOINS ORDER IN 1927
James McGregor Is Celebrating His
Birthday in New England
TODAY.

NORTH NEWPORT. y. H., Sept. g.
James Bellows McGregor. who Is be-
lieved to be the oldest living American
and probably the oldest Mason IN the
world, Is today celebrating his lOSth
birthday here. McGregor was born
within a mile of his present home, on
Sunday, September 6. 1901. In lS21 he
Joined the Masonic order.
Little Mac" as he is called. is OF
Scotch origin, and attributes his long
life TO his rugged ancestry and abb
stinence from tobacco and strong drink,
although on occasions MeGregor tsAes
a little hard cider.
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SIGNALING BY FLAGS.

signaling by flags, as the term is now
universally understood. was invented IL
the year 1884 BY Surgeon Myer of the
United States Army. Before Surgeon
Myers invention the only flag signaling
was BY color, but realizing the made
UuacT Of such a mode or conveying in
formation DIT. Myer studied out the sys-
tenn Of "wig-Wagging," or talking by
making motions with the flag. a sort
OF deaf and dumb biography, which has
since been adopted by pretty nearly all
the nations of the world.-New York
American.
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WEST TO PRESIDE
AT NEXT MEETING
Floral Parade Committee
Will Meet Again on
Wednesday.

Commissioner West. vice chairman of
the Chamber OF Commerce automobile
floral parade committee, Will preside
over the meeting OF the committee -
be held Wednesday night. Chairmi
Cans is in Atlantic City and will not
return i'm time for the meeting. Incl
dentslly, Mr.. Cans is meeting automo-
bilists in Atlantic City and extending
invitations to owners of cars in Eastern
cities 10 send their machines down for
the bic event.
He later will make a special report on
entry OF outside machines.
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The degree team Of Potomac Lodge,
No. IS, /. o. o. r, viii meet at the
lodge rooms next Wednesday evening.
On next Friday degrees will be con-
ferred.
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The funeral OF Louise Virginia Dun
lap. the small daughter Of Samuel Dun
lap, was held from her parents home
1918 King street, this moraing. The
Rev. P. p Phillips, of St. Paurs Prot
estant Episcopal Church, conducted ths
services.
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MISSOURI CITIZENS
TENDER SHIPS GIFT

The Navy Department today received
a dispatch from San Francisco detail
ing the presentation there on Saturday
OF a complete silver service to the
cruiser St. Louis. The gift came from
the people OF the Missouri metropolis,
and was presented to the ship by 4
committee Of citizens from that place
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The clerk of the city school board this
morning began the issuing Of permits to
children TO attend the public schools
Permits were issued at ArmOry Han.
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FIRE DOES DAMAGE
ON FRENCH CRUISER

ToULoN, France, Sept Sire broke
out today on the cruiser Democratic, as
she was steaming from Biarritz to this
port
The ma gaines Of the cruiser were
flooded 10 prevent the fire reaching the
ammunition stores. The damage HIS
not yet been estimated.
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SPIRITED CAMPAIGN
ON IN ALEXANDRIA
DR.. E. A. German and DR..
Llewellyn Powell Candi-
dates for Health Officer.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.
ALEXANDRIA. VA. SEPT. g.

when the election Of a health officer
comes up in the city council at its meet
'ng on October u, was demonstrated
TIT morning when DR.. Llewellyn Pow
ell, young Alexandria physician, an
nounced himself as candidate for the
position.
II was reported that DR.. W NJ Smith
was candidate, and that the fight
would be ? three-cornered one. but Dr..
Smith. when seen this morning, denied
that he was = candidate, thus leaving
only two contestants IN the field
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4 meeting Of r. e. Lee Camp. Con-
feGerste Veterans, viii be held al Lee
Camp Hall this evening
Labor Day IS being quietly observed
in this city. The banks and city Offices
have been closed and the postoffice has
observed Sunday hours. This afternoon
many Of the stores closed.
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IN THE COUNTRY.

"Oh. grandpa" exclaimed the little
city girl as she intently watched her
grandfather milking old boss. wont
you let me turn il on just Once2''-Chi-
cago Record-Herald.
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ADJUSTMENTS.

Netx week-''The convict's saeetheart .
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-06-30

come out to gaze on them. The
splendid dapple grey horses drawing
the wagons minced proudly along.
conscious Of the showing they made
in shining leather and cleaning brass
and gold. The four bands were sta
TONED at the proper distances apart
TO produce a continuous fanfare with
out Interference and all in all the
spectacle was one so reminiscent OF
the good old days that when 1t was
over more than one grown man rub
bed his eyes and was sorry.
The circus performance. according
to advance press reports is the best
ever known in the history OF the al
lied shows and an estimated crowd OF
5000 people are in attendance at the
afternoon performance. Doors for the
night show open at Z O'Clock and the
performance starts at s.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-06-30
FIGHTS SHE
OF TAXES
Wonnacott Files Supplemental
Complaint in Case Against
County.

A supplemental complaint was
filed yesterday afternoon with the
clerk of the district court in the case
where F. e. Wonnacott ct al, are
plaintiffs against ]. w. Smith, asses
sor Of the county. defendant. The
case was filed some time ago, aud
heard before Judge Woods, but the
plaintiffs desired to amend the COM
plant then filed, and Il has been
pending ever since. The supplement-
al complaint now alleges that the
matters alleged In it were discovered
since the commencement of the case,
and then proceeds to allege that the
filing Of the delinquent list by the
assessor with the auditor is not in
accordance with law because Il Is not
alphabetically arranged. 1t IS far
Their alleged that the asseszor Is re-
quired BY law to publish the delin-
quent list on the fourth Monday Of
May, and that II had been published
in the Press. but that Il had failed to
be published in the time required by
Law. and an injunction is asked for
to restrain the assessor from the sale
Of porperty for delinquent taxes on
July 10. The case will be heard on
July before Judge Dunr. The Ida
ho Mercantile company was one OF
the plaintiffs in the case bat the firm
has paid all its taxes AMI lie now only |
4 plaintiff in name.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-06-30
SALT LAKE AFTER
LOWER RATES
Files Protest With Commission
Against Railway Discrimination

WASHINGTON. June sO.-A com.
plant which bitterly denounces the
alleged railroad discrimination
against Utah cities and In favor OF
San Francisco. and other cities on the
Pacific coast was fled with the In
terstate Commerce Commission to.
day by the traffic bureau OF the Com
merclal club Of Salt Lake City. The
complaint names the Hartman lines.
the Santa re. the Burlington, RIO
Grande, Illinois Central, and a dozen
other roads. and Il Is alleged that
they, through their corporate powers.
are exercising an influence that is
pernicious and destructive to the
welfare OF the people Of
the country.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-06-30
ARRANGED FOR SERIES
OF BASEBALL GAMES
Local Team to Play Five Games With
Spokane.

Local Team TO Play Five Games With
Spokane.
Manager Demo, Of the Occur d.
Alene baseball team has made ar
rangements for five games with the
city league of Spokane The league
is composed of FIVE of the fastest
teams in Spokane and the games will
be the hardest played by the local
team during the season, but it is
confident of scoring over all of them.
The first game will be played Sunday
afternoon at Woodlawn park.
The team win play a game July 5,
at ST. Maries, and will return In time
to play a game in the afternoon of
the sixth. in the city. The team is
in the pink of condition and Manager
Demo is looking forward to many
good games during the summer. The
team probably has a record that is
by any team in the Inland
Empire, having played 16 games and
lost but one.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-06-30
CHARGE JUDGE LAWLOR
WITH PREJUDICE
Calhoun's Attorneys Argue for
Change Of Venue.

Calboun's Attorneys Argue for
Change Of Venue.
SAN FRANCISCO. June 3O.-That
Judge Lawlor and Frances J. Heney
conferred daily during the trial Of
Calhoun Is one OF the charges made
today In a motion filed for a change
OF venue by caIhoun'E attorneys. II
is contsnded that these conferences
shows Judge Lawlor 10 be preiudlced
and biased against the defendants.
and that they can not have a fair trial
before him. A further charge made
is that Heney was never legally APP
pointed as assistant district attorney.
and It Is on this point that arguments
are being heard this afternoon. Dis
triet AttorDty O'Gara has been given
until July 70 make an answer TO the
facts set up ia the motion. The mo-
ton OF Caihoun's attorneys to have
the Indictments against him set aside
was denied
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-06-30
RECALL TO BIZ USED
AGAINST COUNOLMEN
Petitions Being Circulated Against
Two Members.

Petitions Being Circulated Against
Two Members.
SPOKANE. Wash, June 30
Charged with defeating the win OF
the people, Councilman Leonard
Funk, a prominent labor union nan
and Edward v. Lambert, a master
plumber, may have to secure lndorse-
ment at the polls from their constitu-
ents or retire from the city council
This is in accordance with the pro.
visions of the recall amendment adop-
ted at the last municipal election IN
Spokane. The petition against Mr..
Funk sets forth that he is not work
Ing In the best interests OF the people
OF his ward; that he is not carrying
out his anti-eleetion pledges to have
city work done by day labor, and that
be Is working in the interest OF con-
tractors. Thomas Rork and Frank
Green are leaders OF the movement.
The charges against Councilman Lam
bert are that he Is not carrying GU
the expressed wishes Of the people
and that his work in the city coun-
ell Is not satisfactory. The two mem
bers emphatically deny the charges
contained In the petitions and say
they are ready and willing to go be-
fore the constituents on their rec
orde
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-06-30
CIRCUS DAY BRINGS
WITH IT THRONES
Strange Animals, Handsome Horses,
Magnificent Wagons ana Fun
ny Clowns I'm the IAneuD.

Stfahge ANIMALS Handsome Horses
Magnificent Wagons and Fun.
ny Clowns In the Lineup.
Today is the day, Circus day. Tn,
day the Carl Hagenbeck ana Grea
Wallace Shows give their great exhl
billions and every child from s to 81
years of age is planning to make a
least one visit to this mystic circu.
city.
The big show arrived early this
morning and at dawn the skilled me.
chanics connected with the show com.
menced the gigantic task of unload
ing the mountains Of equipment,
stock menagerie and led animals
and in almost the twinklinR OF an
eye the cars were emptied and then
came the quick haul to the show lot.
The first tent erected was the men,
agerie whose vast spread OF canvas
covers over city block and then
came the other IL tents In quick sue
cession. all Of which are necessary for
the amusement Of the public and the
convenience of the employees.
The Parade.
At half past nine the bugle was
sounded for the assembling Of the
parade and there was much hustle
and hustle but no confusion as every
human cog in this vast machine
knows its place and just what to do
lt was all there from the gorgeously
clad feminine outriders to the won
Ter ful band wagons ablaze with scar
let and gold and green and silver. to
me ridiculous clowns in their donkey
'arts fussing with the too intimate.
Who impeded their attempts at digni-
led progress. And in between came
vi the highly decorated and ornate
animal cages, just enough of them
With the sides removed to give glimp-
es Of 1.-the, furry bodies moving rest
essly to and fro to excite the desire
o know what the others contained.
In their proper places with mates-
&c stride and ponderous dignity |
anne the elephants, in strange con-
rast to the half frightened horses by /
heir sides and the ambling camels
ehind. On the different wagons and |
hariots the different performers in
Il their gayest regalia roae in superb
adherence to the common herd
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-06-30
GRAND JURY SITS
IN BONNER COUNTY
First in Its History Sworn in Before
Judge Dunn.

First in Its History sworn in Before
Judge Dunn.
STANDPOINT, Idaho, June 3d.
The first grand jury ever empaneled
In Bonner county took It's seat before
Judge r.. N. Dunn of the eighth ju-
dicIal district Monday afternoon at
o'clock. after which the 16 men
were examined by the attorneys as to
their qualifications. Out OF the 20
names drawn for service only is
were called. James G. Natvig, OF
GLADSTONE Junction was excused, be-
ing postmaster. Charles H. Bennett.
of Naples was excused because hard
of hearing. -.
After the grand jury had been EN-
paneled Judge Dunn gave them the
charge. In which he said:
THE particular matter that has
been called 10 the attention Of this
court is that there have been. and
are now, rumors current in regard
to the conduct of certain business Of
the county. and particularly with ref
erence to the letting Of the contract
for the completion OF the bridge at
II have reference particularly u
the letting of the first contract. The
rumors in regard to this were such
as to make me feel that 1t was deslr-
able to have the matter investigated.
You are not, however, called entirely |
'or the investigation OF that matter"
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-06-30
DEATH IN NORTH
DAKOTA TORNADO
Loss Of Life and Property Damage
Heavy at MinneWauken

ST. PAUL MINI. June so.-rt is
known that at least nine persons lost
their lives in the cyclone that swept
over North Dakota yesterday. and it
Is believed that when complete re-
turns are received from the stricken
district that the death list will be
much larger. It is stated that many
nave been injured, and it is believed
tnat the injuries of some Of them are
fatal.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-06-30
MANY ENTRIES
FOR HORSE RACES
Track in Good Shape and Horses Be-
ing Trained.

Track in Good Shape and Horses Be-
ing Trained.
A number of horses have already
been entered for the purpose of par
tieipating in the two days racing to
be held in the city on the celebra-
ton of Independence day-July s
and 6-and a number of more will
arrive and be entered before the rae
ing commences. Those that have al
ready been entered are Nellie T., pac-
er; Dantus, PAGER; King Cassel, pac-
er; Fred Pabst, PAGER; Mayo, trotter:
Lady Sunrise, trotter; William T..
trotter; Monty McGregor, a fast
horse recently purchased by Mr.. Kill
dea; Jack Munroe, trotter, and Nj
kipoo, both of the latter being owned
by Mr.. Fletcher, of this city. One of
the features of the days racing will
be 2:30 trotting race between Jack
Munroe and Mayo, the latter being
owned by Ex-Chief of Police Waller
of Spokane, and which beat Light of
the Day, and won a $1,000 purse in
Spokane last Saturday.
Track in Good Condition.
The racing course is in an excel
lent condition, and the horses are
training daily now for the racing.
The track has been fenced in with
high board fence, and stalls have
been erected for IL head of horses.
A grand stand capable of aceommo-
dating 1900 people has been erected,
and many other improvements have
been made for the convenience of the
public. The winner of each of the |
racing events will be rewarded with
a handsome purse.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-06-30
WILL FIGHT WASH.
NGToN CIGARETTE Law
Fund Being Raised 20 Test oonstItu.
ti0naIlty of Act.

Fund Being Raised 20 Test oonstitH.
tionality Of Act.
SPOKANE, WASH. June so.--An-
nouncement Is made by Ernest Hart,
SIG Riverside avenue, Spokane. that
a defense fund OF 1000 IL being
gathered by popular subscription to
test the antI-cigarette law, passed by
the last legislature OF Washington.
as part OF the criminal code, effective
June ~, declaring the possession OF
cigarettes or cigarette papers a mis-
demeanor. II is believed that cat
side manufacturers and local dealers
are backing the movement, In which
Is included plan to organize clubs
throughout the state to fight the
measure and oppose the reelection OF
those who voted for ita passage. This
is the direct result OF
statement in open court By s. A..
Mann, police Judge in Spokane. who
declared that while 1t may be a good
law the provision relating to cigar
cites appeared farcical to him and
he questioned IL II will stand the
test. Prominent members OF the bar
IN eastern Washington say that the
new law is an excellent thing so far
Is It relates to prohibiting children
from smoking paper sticks, but that
I Is an invasion OF personal liberty |
where 1t concerns an adult. They be- |
ieve It Will fail In a test.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-06-30
Crop Looks Good.
Says Publicity Helps.

The publicity the northwest Ia
getting this year Is making business
good. and this fail will be- much bet
ter" said w. d. Vincent. cashier Of
the Old National bank. "For Instance.
that entertainment which Seattle
gave to the bankers Ii OF ines
Unable value to all OF US. The east
ern bankers there all went away
feeling good. and feeling that this IL
a great and substantial country. 1t
Is to the interest OF all OF us 10 boost
that fair, and 1t Is worthy OF being
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-06-30

Mrs. H. d. Turner and daughter,
Miss Flossie Turner. OF Everett. Mich.
are visiting with Mrs. Turner's sister.
Mrs. r. W. Reed.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-06-30
Eight Are Dead at Leeds.

MINNEWAUKEN, N. d., June 80,
Eight persons, and among the
number a woman, were killed in the
cyclone that swept this territory yes
terday. The damage done to proper-
W is heavy. Many buildings were
wrecked by the force Of the lorna
do and the property damage is heavy
Niles and Leeds Suffer.
DEVILS LAKE, N. d., June go
According to dispatches received here
with relation to the havoc raised by
lle cyclone that swept over the north
ern part of the state yesterday seven
people were injured and 80 houses
demolished by the storm at Niles and
Leeds. The early reports received
from both stated that a number had
been killed, but it is not believed
that this is correct.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-06-30
FACES
MANY CHARGES
Insurance Commissioner Subject of
Legislative Probe

OLYMPIA, Wash, June 3O.-The
impeachment proceedings against
State Insurance Commissioner schive-
ly contain 80 different charges. The
first charge is one OF perjury which
is alleged to have been committed
before the Spokane county grand jury
after the adjournment of the last SEES
sion OF the legislature. Then follows
charges dealing with the malfeasance
of his office. The house has taken
steps looking to a thorough investIga-
ton Of all state Offices and the com
mittee has reported in favor Of APP
propriating $4,000 in addition to
that already appropriated for the
prosecuting and Investigation. A
compromise has been reached In the
senate as TO who shall preside over
the trial and It has been agreed thai
this honor shall fall to Senator Ruth.
Right Of Petition Denied.
OLYMPIA. Wash, June 300
day for the first time In its history a
branch OF the legislature of this state
denied the right OF petition. The case
was that wherein Homer N. Hill OF
the Federated improvement clubs of
Seattle presented a petition asking
that the amendment to the primary
election law providing that judges for
the supreme court shall be nominated
BY convention be repealed. The petit
ton was thrown out by the senate
and its action is taken as an indica-
ion that the primary amendment win !
not be repealed which will be grea. |
disappointment TO the political
friends Of Senator HILL
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-06-30
HOLDUP SUSPECTS
HELD UNDER BOND
Must Answer to United states
Court.

Aoafd.
BOISE. June SO.--william Martin
and William Mathews, suspected OF
being implicated IN the Omaha train
robbery at the conclusion OF the hear
ing last night. were bound over to
the United States court aud placed
under bonds Of $4,000 each for APP
pearanee before the federal courts
to answer to the charge. Both have
resisted extradition.
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IlanIEInE Rualnnsa lInn.l


Banking business IL good. saId
A. =. Mechanic. vice president Of the
Traders National bank. Deposits
are keeping up and there IL fair de-
mand for money loans. Money Is
some easier than It was. with the
crop outlook think this fall viii be
one of the best W. have had"
Crop Looks Good.
- have just returned from an au-
tomoblle trip through the north part
OF the Big Bend country" said A. w.
Lindsay. cashier OF the Fidelity Ma.
tional bank, and the crop condl-
lions look fine. Everybody is feeling
optomlstic and business Il excellent.
or course there are spots In the Big
Bend where the crop Is poor. or a
failure. but | think the district will
not only produce more wheat than
last year but win get a good deal
more money for IT,"
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-06-30
Retail Trade Increases.

June retail trade Is 10 per cent
ahead Of the same month last year.
said 4. B. Paterson Of the spokane
Dry Goods company. "The last two
weeks especially have been good.
"Jobbing trade Is also good. All
the months in the wholesale depart
ment have made a gain over last year
but the June Increase has been espac-
Tally good