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Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-20
PROHIBITION FOR
WHOLE OF IDAHO
Emphatic Demand by State Conven.
tion 90 the Anti-saIoon
League.

BOISE, Idaho. May 20. While
done indirectly, the action OF tho
state convention Or the anti-saloon
league Is regarded here as being an
Endorsement OF Governor Brady, Al
against his most formidable rival.
Barney r. o'NeiI of Wallace. This
convention adopted resolutions de-
handing state Wide prohibition and
urging the election or no man who Ii
not right on the temperance ques-
ton.
Governor Brady was again an ac-
tive participant Ia today's proceed
lngs, Ex-Governor GoOdlng, Brady
partizan, was also an energetic tg-
ure at the convention.
The resolutions adopted are in part
as follows;
We congratulate the temperance
forces Of the state oF Idaho upon
the splendid victories and wonderful
maiorities won through the local
option law. which has rewarded their
efforts throughout the state, winning
to the cause of sobrlety by the elm
nation of the open saloon three-quar-
ters OF the territory OF the state and
bringing under the white banner OF
prohibition 2e5, 900 OF our 800 900
people.
Believing that the cause Of pro-
hibition can not be maintained with
our state part wet and part dry, We
declare for the further extension Of
the prohibition unit and demand state
vide prohibition of the manufacture
and sale OF liquor as beverage and
the enactment OF such a measure at
the next session OF the legislature.
Believing az we do, that this CON
gress, representing. as It does. the
reform forces of the state. should be
An independent force for good for the
uplift Of humanity. we declare II to be
foreign to our purpose to indorse any
political organization or TO become
partlzan In our work, but we will
ever strive TO cooperate TO the end
that incorruptlble. clean men be hon
ored with Offices, that our municipal.
county and state administrations may
stand as monuments of the political
integrity and honor OF our citizen
ship.
We record our deliberate judR-
ment that no candidate for any once
which In any way may have to do
With the liquor trafIic has a right 10
expect the support of the temperance
forces 81. fong as be stands committed
TO the liquor interests or refuses to
put himself In attitude Of open hos
tllity TO the saloon. We hold Il our
duty to vote only for candidates who
are absolutely right on the temper
ance question"
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-20
FOREST FIRES EAT
RICH IDAHO TIMBER

Flames Nov Down Trees on the
KRniISsI Reserve.
NEWPORT, Wash, May 20.---For-
est fires are numerous In this section
and heavy winds are tanning them
so that a serious spread Is feared.
Near Tweedle, FIRE started on the
Heidler ranch, and Is spreading tor
ward the village 1t has attacked the
large cordwood piles OF e. @. Graham
meaning a loss of thousands of dol
lars unless checked.
The /. & w. n. has sent section men
and helpers from Newport TO protect
company property and assist in fight.
Ing the fires.
Forest Supervisor w. A. Miller OF
the Kaniksu national forest, has been
called to look after fire near the
Halfway house between Priest river
and Priest lake. The IRE Is In q
logged on quarter and no damage has
been done as yet. Flames on both
sides of the main road prevented yes
terday's stage from passing through
At noon today FIRE got away from
the crew burning brush along the
right of way OF the Northern idaho
Montana Power eompany's line from
Standpoint near Albeni Falls.
The heavy wind carried embers Into
the woods and the fire Is running W
the mountain In timber belonging 70
the Humbird Lumber company.
Wednesday afternoon the farm res
idenee OF Mrs. Hilda Zwerberg, two
miles west of Newport. was totally
destroyed By fire with Its contents
All outbuildIngs except the barn were
also burned. The loss is more than
81 900. with no insurance.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-20
FUNERAL OF LATE king
EDWARD IS HELD TODAY.
Procession Viewed by a Million People
and Was a Grand Pageant

LONDON, May 2O.-With seven
soveFeigns, besides King George v
and as many more royal mourners in
addition to distinguished representa-
tives Of foreign countries. the funeral
Of King Edward VII OF England was
held In st. Georges chapel, Windsor
Castle today, after lying in state In
Westminster Hall for three days
where 1t was viewed by over a mil
lion people. It was necessary to re-
move the carved stalls In St. Georges
chapel, replacing them with timber
seating, to accommodate those entitl.
ed to attend the ceremony. The chapet
was draped with violet, which has
been the predominant tone Of all tht
funeral drapings and public decora
tions hung in tribute to the late king
1t is well known that Edward vi
greatly disliked the gloom given BY
black draperies and for this reason
as much as possible In the decora
tions, both at the royal palace and ii
the churches.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-20

over to her as a dover estate several
years ago by the late king.
Besides King George v the other
sovereigns in the funeral coreege
were:
William II, emperor of Germany
and king OF Prussia.
Frederick VIII OF Denmark.
King Haakon VII OF Norway.
King Manuel II Of Portugal
King Albert OF Belgium.
King George Of Greece.
Frederick OF Denmark is King Ed
wards brother-in-law, so Is King
George OF Greece. The kaiser is the
late kings nephew. his mother having
been the elder sister Of the late king,
the Princess Royal The King OF Nor
way Is a nephew OF Queen Alexandria
and son-in-law of her and Of King
Edward. King Alfonso OF Spain is
married to a daughter Of Princess Be
atrice, sister OF the late king. King
Albert Of Belgium Is a nephew OF the
late Leopold II, who was an uncle OF
| Victoria, King Edwards mother.
Among other royal mourners will
be the Queen OF Norway, King Ed
wards daughter; the Archduke Ferdi-
nand, representing the aged Emperor
OF Austria; the Dowager Czarlna
Marie Feodorovna, slster-in-law OF
the dead king. and the Grand Duke
Michael. representing the czar, and
the Duke OF Aosta, who will rep
resent tie King of Italy.
Extensive preparations we're made
for the representatives OF foreign
countries, who, In addition to those
mentioned included Prince Fushmi Of
Japan, Prince Henry, consort Of
Queen Wilhelmina OF Holland, the
heirs to the thrones Of Roumania and
Sweden, and the representatives OF
France. Turkey. Switzerland. the
United States, China and almost every
nation on the face OF the globe.
1t is rumored that King Edward re-
Gently visited the royal mausoleum in
St. Georges chapel, at Windsor, and
selected the spot in which he wished
his body TO rest.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-20
FIRST DEGREE
MURDERIS VERDICT
Jury Took but One Ballot and Voted
Unanimously for Conviction
Ask for New Trial.

COLVtLLE, Wash, May 20
Guilty of murder in the first de-
gree was the verdict of the jury
chosen from among craftsmen Of
G orge Z. Pepoon. charged with
the poisoning of his wife, Edith,
reached at s:47 o'clock last night ar
ter one ballot and reported to Judge
H. L. keenan, Az minutes after the
case had been placed in their hands.
When Foreman Charles Shearer
of the Jury which has listened to
evidence since May 10 in this, one OF
the most sensational murder cases
ever tried in Stevens county, reported
that the jury had reached verdict
attorneys for the defense were abb
sent.
With the announcement that
Pepoon must hang unless action is
taken BY higher power, Attorneys
j. A. Rockford and j. B. Slater for
Pepoon demanded poll of the II.
With hush over the court room
each juror was called upon and re-
ported, IN his turn. words that mean
death for this father of three chill
dren.
Move for New Trial Today.
With The composure that has mark
ed his demeanor throughout the
hard fought case George Pepoon re-
ceived the verdict and refused to
comment.
His fixed stare failed to change
when his attorneys announced that
they will move for a new trial at
$50 o'clock this morning. They
made no statement regarding an APP
peal to the supreme court.
Prosecuting Attorney ii. G. Kirk
patrick, who has led the case against
Pepoon, seconded by Assistant Attor-
ney General George A. Lee. bases the
verdict on the theory advanced dur
ing the trial that conspiracy exist
ed between Pepoon, Ray Wilcox. a
paroled convict in the employ OF
Pepoon, and Maude Kellar Pepoon,
who BECAME the bride of the defend
ant shortly after the sudden death oil
Edith Pepoon, mother of his chill.
hren.
These attorneys also lay stress on
the payment to Wilcox by Pepoon OF
300, which was followed by his sud
aen disappearance.
Woman Secures the Trial.
The conviction of Pepoon is di
sectiy the result of efforts of Mrs. D
W. wolcott OF Portland, mother o
he dead WON n For months sh,
struggled to start the mills of jus
Ice, finally appealing to Attorne,
General Bell
ITO avenge three grandchildreI
md preserve their honor. she say
as her ever-present thought.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-20
Paddlngton station and the funeral
train arrived at windsor at 1885,.
Formation Of Procession.

train arrived at Windsor at 1885.
Formation OF Procession.
Heading the pail bearers came a
detachment representative OF Eng
land long ago including Halberdeers.
Musketeers. Yeomen in scarlet uni
forms OF the Tudor days. Following
the royal catafaique came Admiral
Prince Louis OF Battenberg. then
Edwards favorite charger. Preced-
ed by the Royal Standards rode King
George and his aide, accompanied BY
the Duke of Connaught, Edward Is
brother, Kaiser Wilhelm and four
other monarchs. Then came the les
ser royalty numbering about 100.
marching three abreast. Then came
long line Of carriages containing
members of the family, relatives and
royalty followed by cavalry, the men,
bers OF the diplomatic service OF the
nations Of the world. including Col
/ Roosevelt, special representative OF
the United States, who was dressed
In a black frock coat with emblems
OF mourning on his arm.
The body was laid to rest In St
Georges chapel at Windsor. where
seven other kings Of England lie
buried.
Today is a day Of general mourning
throughout the United Kingdom and
all over the domain churches are
holding special services. The thea,
ters and all places of business art
closed, and the fashionable clubs
present a most dreary appearance
with their closed blinds.
The funeral was the most imposing
in the history OF the country, bu
despite the splendid pageant a keeT
note OF sympathy predominated this
days events. The grief of the new
king and queen mother hal
touched everyone and everywhere ten
der solicitude is expressed for tn,
health of Alexandria, who will retir,
to sandringham house after the fina
ceremonies. This estate was mad,
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-20
HIGH SCHOOL WINS
THEIR LAST GAME

Defeated Coeur d'Alene College Team,
Yesterday.
The local high school baseball team
defeated the Occur d'Alene college
team yesterday afternoon by a score
Of SIX to five. The batteries were Nit
eheil. Purdy and williams for the
high school. and Nee and Swanson for
he college. This makes the fourth
time this season that the high school
has defeated the college team and Il
makes the sixth victory for them.
they having defeated Harrison high
school and the North Central high
school Of Spokane. Yesterdays game
VIII probably be the last this season.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-20
IDAHO BANK ASKS
PROTECTION CASH

Trust Company Alleges Fidelity DE.
posit Company Gave Bond.
LEWISTON. Idaho. May go A
new phase OF the Lewiston National
bank cases developed here yesterday
with the lling In the district court BY
the Idaho Trust company OF a civil
action against the Fidelity Depoali
company Of Maryland TO recover S..
1884 on a bond which the latter
company had given to protect the
Lewiston National bank from loss
through the dishonesty Of It's EN-.
ployea.
The complaint alleges that by rea.
son of certain transactions for which
Bert Chapman. former assistant cash
Ter Of the bank. and Clarence Rob
nett. former bookkeeper. were re
sponsibie. the claimants. which fhs
idaho Trust company represents. yer,
losers 10 the amount named. with 10
tegest.
Robnstt Is now under lnaietmen
By the federal grand jury. charged
with completely IN looting the Lewis
ton National bank OF sI3T. 600. bn
Chapman. who was under inxestiga
ton at the same time. was not In
] dieted.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-20
Marines Protect
AMERICAN CONSULATE
Armies in Battle and BIuefieIds in Danger
Of BOmbardment at any Time

BLuEFIELDs. Nicaragua. May 90,
The American consulate is cordoned
In this city by American marines
from the gunboat Paducah and the
sailors have mounted machine guns
which command the main street In an.
ticIpation OF the saeking OF the city
BY Madriz forces. Three hundred
soldiers were landed from the Near
aguan gunboat Venus below the city
last night to reinforce the Nicara-
guam troops stationed three miles
from the city.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-20
TAIL OF HALLEY'S
COMET IS PUZZLE
Astronomers Differ as TO Location and Time
OfEarth's development in its Gases

LICK OBSERVATORY, CAL, May
20.-obseryer Campbell stated to-
day that the earth had passed through
two-thirds of the tail of Halley's
comet at dawn this morning and
would pass out OF It before night. He
believes that the tail extends from
the eastern horizon to the milky
way.
Another Version.
CARNEGIE OBSERVATORY, Mt.
Wilson, Cal, May 20.-Prof Chretion
the noted French astronomer, said
today that the earth will pass through
the tail of the comet nothwithstand-
ing the doubts of other scientists.
He said the earth had not entered
the tail yet and 1t is impossible to
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-20
A pIEAsANr suRPRIsR.

A number of tEa friends OF Miss
bile johnson gave her a pleasant sur
rise At her home on East Sherman
sreet last evening. A delightful
me W As spent in playing games. lis
ning to a musical program and
i a dainty lunch. Those who at
aided were Mesdames Strobe. Mat
ws. smith. Krakenberg. Klopen-
rg. Misses Krakenberg. Smith,
athew IS and Messrs. Els. Garrison,
arsh and Klopenberg.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-20
ABsoLvEs MAYOR OF SALT LAKE.

SALT LAKE, May 2O.-Councilman
Fernstrom took the spice out OF the
promised municipal scandal when, at
a special meeting of the council last
night he withdrew all his charges 50
far as they apply TO Mayor Brans-
ford. He still insists that he was
approached with a bride.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-20
Americans are Frightened.

Scores OF Americans have taken
refuge in the American consulate,
fearing that Madriz' threat TO bonn
bard the city will be carried out and
may result in direct attack upon
he Americans, Madriz and Estrada
lrmies are facing each other outside
he city and the ontposts OF the two
armies were engaged In fighting last
night at various points and It II es-
tlmated that about iifty men were
killed before Estrada retreated.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-20

tell just when IT will do SO or how.
At dawn he said the tail appeared
to be more dense than at any time
since observations had been taken.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-20

The procession left Westminster
at $3.50 a. m. and there were prob
ably 2.250,O0O people along the line
of march who witnessed the grand
funeral pageant. The croGd was 50
dense that hundreds tainted and the
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-20
N ! HANG NEGRO BRUTE.

ATLANTA Ca. May 2s.-HoWard
arris. a negro. who confessed TO as
.nlting a young white woman. a
ade of six months. at Thomasyille
undar sentence 70 be hanged today.
the rial last month = mob attempt
] to capture the negro and two men
ere 1 AtaIly wounded BY the troops.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-20
ENGINEERs IN AlOLINE.

MOLINE. ILL.,. May Stationery
engineers Of Illinois opened the an
nuai meeting OF their state organlza-
ton here today.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-20

were kept busy. The peo-
pie began arriving along the line of
march at midnight and by dawn the
streets were crowded. Simultaneous
ly with the starting of the process
sion every street car and railway
train in Great Britain stopped from
two to fifteen minutes. 1t required
two hours for the procession to cover
the distance from Westminster to
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-12-31
ANOTHER STEAMER
TO RUN TO SEATTLE

Another source of income from
the municipal dock developed yes
terday when Manager Frank
Burns and Secretary-Treasurer H.
]. Stolzenburg of the Puget Sound
Navigation company came to this
city to close up the contract for
landing privileges for the Indian
apolis.
1t was stated by the gentlemen
that not only would they land the
Indianapolis at the city dock but
that beginning about May 1 they
would also make regular runs with
the Chippewa and land here there.
They desired to close the whole
contract up but Mayor Fawcett
was out of the city so it could not
be done. They will be back next
week to settle the matter.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-12-31
CASE AFTER CASE
Plenty More Like This in Tacoma.

Plenty More Like This in Tacoma.
+ Scores of Tacoma people can
tell you about Doan's Kidney
Pills. Many happy citizen
makes a public statement of his
experience. Here is case of 1t.
What better proof of merit can
be had than such endorsement?
ID. Hovland, 1924 So. Yakima
avenue, Tacoma, Wash, says:
+ During the summer of 1907
I was suddenly taken with an at
tack of kidney complaint. suf-
fered from lameness and soreness
across the small of my back and
to turn In bed caused sharp
twinges to dart through me.
There was constant, dull ache
over my hips and I knew that
something must be done. So many
people were telling of the benefit
they had received from Doan's
Kidney Pills that I was induced
to get this remedy at Malstrom
Bros. drug store. The first few
doses relieved the backache and
the kidney weakness was soon
corrected. I did not continue
taking Doan's Kidney Pills as
long as I should, and as a result
there was a recurrence of the
trouble. I used this remedy
again, however, and It acted
promptly and effectively. 1 never
took another medicine of such
curative powers as Doan's Kidney
Pills"
For sale by all dealers. Price
so cents. Foster-Milburn Co.,
Buffalo, New York, sole agenty
for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's
and take no other.
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"The Chocolate Soldier"


The Whitney Opera company,
under the direction of Mr.. Fred
eric c. Whitney, will preesnt the
brilliant production of Oscar
Strauss famous operetta, 1.-THE
Chocolate Soldier" at the Tacoma
theater on Sunday and Monday
January l and 2, and Monday
matinee.
This musical masterwork, which
has alike enthralled the practiced
musician and the seeker for mere
amusemnt, is now established as a
high standard of all true comic
opera should be. With its allur-
ing melodies, enhancing dancing
and martial scenes, its splendid
company of singers and unique
scenic and costume investitures
the vogue of this theatrical offer
ing is by no means to be wondered
at. Oscar Straus' fascinating
music, the dramatically satiric
love story and sparkling humor OF
George Bernard Shaw and the ar
tistic presentation of produces
Whitney's great company, place
the production quite in a class by
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-12-31
1MiEI Give Transfers
Beginning Monday

enth and Sprague. They can catch
Sixth avenue out or in at Division
and Sprague; X street at K and
Division, Point Defiance at North
Second and |, Old Town at Ia
coma avenue crossing. and to JEFF
ferson avenue and all Pacific ave-
nue. lines, except South Tacoma
at Ninth and Pacific.
One of the great advantages of
the transfer system will be shown
next summer when all persons on
the Traction line will get five cent
fare to Point Defiance park, which
has been impossible heretofore.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-12-31
INDICTED BANKER
rs ALSO INSANE

(By United Press Leased Wire. }
NEW YORK, Dec. 31.-Joseph
G.. Robin was indicted yesterday
for stealing 100000 from the
Washington Savings bank of
which he was president. He had
previously been declared insane at
the request of his sister, DR..
Louise Robinovich. What atcion
the oucrts will take is uncertain.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-12-31
MAJESTIC (Grand)

Road Show No. 8" will make
its appearance at the Majestic the
alter Monday afternoon.
Howard Truesdell and company
will offer Una Clayton's jolly
farce, "a Corner In Hair" Mr..
Truesdell Is assisted by Cecilia
Griffith and two other players.
The Three Alverettas are COM
edy acrobats of the highest order
and have been featured with Ring
lings' circus.
Stirling and Chapman will add
to the merit of the bill with a
pretty Scotch act.
Tom and Edith Almond are two
fine skaters and dancers and their
new act Is a novelty.
Another attraction will be the
Lorella Sisters in feats of equi-
librism.
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TRANSFERS BALL

The New Years eve ball of the
International Brotherhood of
Transfers is to be held this even
ing at Dreamland hall. The ar
rangement committee has secured
Kfljore's orchestra and dancing
will be continued until a. m. A
program has been arranged for
the occasion. Admission is 81.
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Universal transfers between the
T. R. & P. and Traction lines go
on Monday, and Manager Bean
makes good his promise.
The regular transfers are not
quite ready yet, but emergency
slips will be used until they are
printed.
Transfers will be given from the
Traction line to all lines in the
city except the South Tacoma line.
Citizens can transfer at 18th and
Sprague to take the Steilacoom or
Twenlfth street line or at Elev-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-12-31
WON'T HURRY ON
ERECTING DOCK

The municipal dock committee
after several conferences has de,
cided that the city commission
should not rush into the erection
of the new dock building lust YET
but should wait until the new
bridge is we'll under way. By
that time the city will have had
some dock experience and the ex-
perience will show the needs of
the new building and a better
plan can then be devised.
A letter to this effect was sent
to the mayor today.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-12-31
PANTAGES.

A bin equally as good as last
weeks is promised the coming
week. 1t includes Joe Bailey, a
clever horse, and his master, Ray
Thompson. Sensational gymnas-
tic turns are the specially of the
three Melvin brothers and it Is
said they do some real thrillers.
Tip-top singing by Babe Wilson
and Edith McClaire Is promised.
Bert SwoP is said to be a funny
individual with a good line of
plantation darby stuff. Six stun
ming German singers ocme with
Otto Fiechtl's Tyroleans. Charley
B. Nelson and Mamie Milledge APP
pear in a comedy sketch.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-12-31
GIRL NEVER MISSES
A PICTURE SHOW

During his interrogation of the
juvenile delinquents yesterday
Judge Chapman was told by a
young girl that she visited every
picture show in town every week.
The girl was turned over to Mrs.
w. 8. Covell, city public morals
officer, to be cared for in the par
entail school. Her mother Is dead
and her father out of the city and
she has had no one to Look after
her.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-12-31
JABBED HIS WIFE
WITH PITCHFORK

Because Hans Running stuck a
pitchfork into his wife Kari while
she was out wedding the garden,
Judge Clifford yesterday granted
her a divorce. They were married
in Tacoma in 1907. Mrs. Run
ming is also to get $3.50 if she re-
linguishes her claim on an encum-
bered 80 acres. Hans Running
fought the action with a counter
complaint, alleging his wife had
an ungovernable temper.