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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-22
Idaho City Is Swept by a Dis
aStrOuS COnflagratiOn
MANY TOWNS IN PERIL
In Lead Region--Mayor Jails Strikers
Who Refuse 10 Fight the Blaze.
Forest FIRES the Cause Of the
Destruction.


Wallace, Idaho. Aug. 22.-walace il
doomed city. Flames from the forest
fires crept into the city at dusk Sat.
urday night, and at 1880 practically
every building in the town was sceth-
ing mass Of flames.
The scene was sensational. The fires
swept down almost without warning, Al
is was reported in the afternoon that
they had been checked.
As night grew on they blazed up again
with renewed fury in a hundred places
at once, and as darkness fell, aecentuat-
ing the flare Of the flames, it was seen
that the city was surrounded BY band
Of living fire.
Word was telegraphed to Spokane, the
nearest city Of any size, and a special
train was hurriedly dispatched over the
Oregon Railway and Navigation COM
pany lines to the doomed city:
Wallace nestIes between great noun
tains, which surround ii on all sides,
cut only BY narrow eorges. The train
had to go through the fire to get to
the city, and there al the women and
children were found covering in terror
at the railroad station. They were
rushed out and the men left to fight
the fire,
Although no casualties have been re-
ported, it Is feared that the lire will
cut of the escape Of the men still here
in the town. The telephone operator
who was talking to MEssoula. Mont,
stuck to his post until the fire was
within Is feet Of him and then had to
run for bis life.
Women and children from the other
mining towns further up the gorge We're
brought to Wallace and sent out On the
special train.
Mullan, Burke, Gem, Kellogg, Murray
and other little towns in the mining
country stretched along the railroad
track in the narrow, abrupt gorge Of
the mountains, are all in the path Of
the flames, and it looks now as though
the entire region would be devasted.
Martial law was proclaimed here sat-
urday night and the Mayor ordered the
chief Of police to impress every able.
bodied man into service to fight tile fires,
which have been nearing this section for
days.
AS soon as the orders became known,
there was a rush to get away from the
town, and all the fugtives were round
ca up at the station. Those who re-
fused to go to the front were jailed
Or run out OF town with warning never
to return.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-22
NJ Warrant for Use Of His
Name
SAYS GORE COMMITTEE
Nc Improper Relation with Indian Con-
tracts - Senator Curtis Is
Also Found Guilt
less.

sulphur, okla. Aug. 22.-The commit
tee appointed by the House Of Repre-
sentatiges to investigate Indian land az
fairs and the so-called McMurray con-
tracts. which also has been investigat-
ing the Gore bribery charges, Saturday
night issued the following statement;
~The committee has heard and care
fully considered all Of the testimony
submitted and Is unanimous In the opin-
ion that there is and was no. warrant
for any person to use the names Of Vice
President sherman and Senator Charles
S. Curtis in connection with any inn
proper relation with any Indian contract
whatever"
This is the opinion Of the committee
after hearing scores Of witnesses who
appeared following the testimony of
Senator 7. 2. Gore. Senator Gore said
he bad been approached BY Jake I.
Hamon and that Hamon acting in the
interest Of J. T. Mcsturray, had offered
him Senator Gore) $4,000 OF $4,000
as bride to promote in Congress the
contracts by which McMurray was to
receive 10 per cent. attorneys fees on
the sales Of sso.oOo.OOO worth of Indian
lands.
The senator testified that Hamon had
mentioned Senator Curtis and Vice Presi-
dent sherman as being interested" in
the deal, Mr.. sherman being named a.
the man higher up" Hamon, on the
stand, denied he bad ever said anything
about the contracts TO Gore.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-22
An Unfortunate Response.

The problem Of too many churches
In given locality Is often a perplex-
ing one It is said thar the churches
In certain village, on opposite sides
OF the streets, were so close that when
the congregation In one church sang
"Will There Be ANY Stars In My
Crown the congregation In the other
church promptly responded. mo. Not
One; No, Not One Fortunate is 1t IL
the seeming contradiction is confined
to the unintentional inharmonious re-
sponses In songs.-Lippincott's.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-22
Montana Forest Fires Sweep
Western Part Of State
MILLIONS GO UP IN SMOKE
Not Known How Many Lives Have Been
Lost or What the Damage to
Property viii Amount
To.

ATissoula, Mont, Aug. 22.-Aierciless.
~ and relentlessly, the forest fires in
west Montana and Idaho are sweeping
over vast area, driving hundreds q
fugitiyes before them, destroying small
settlements and wiping out Of existence
millions On dollars worth Of property.
The situation Saturday night was more
serious than It was in the early morn
ing, except as to Wallace, Idaho, where
it is believed that nearly half the city
viii be saved. Communication with Wal.
lace to the west was possible At inter-
vals Saturday, but eastward it was en-
tirely cut of. II is known that the
entire east half Of the town above Sew
erth street has been burned
West Of that hard fight is being
made, and with an improvement in the
water supply there is more chance that
the flames may be driven back. For a
few minutes in the afternoon the Daily
Missourian's reporter at Wallace had a
wire. It summarized the situation as
follows:
Thirteen lives have been losti prop.
erty loss one million; fire stili threat.
ening"
Elsewhere in the fire zone the sit-
uation has gone from bad to worse.
The most serious incident was reported
late Saturday afternoon from the st.
Joe country, where $50 men who we're
employed in the forestry service are
missing and It is feared they have bsen
burned to DEATH When the fire ap.
preached the camp where there were
200 men, two Of the fighters took
horse, and riding the animal to death,
reached another camp and organized
rescue party which penetrated the fire
at Bird Greek.
Eighteen Of the men were found IN
The water, where they had gone for
safety. They were unframed
The town Of Taft, near the Idaho line,
was destroyed By fire bsfore daylight
Saturday morning
saltese. just below Taft, has been
abandoned by IFS inhabitants and was
known to be surrounded by fire. De.
borgia is threatened and one man is
missing AT St. Regis the afe has
crossed the river and threatens outIagfng
buildings, though no fears ere entertained
for the town.
Haughton is reported to be deserted.
The last word from there was that the
FIRE was dangerously near, and the tele-
phone operator was preparing to fee
The area covered is roughly estimated
az hundred miles square, most Of il
in the mountains are sparsely settled.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-22

well at night. ] believe there is moth
ing like the Pinkham remedies. -
Mrs. CLARA FRANKS, II. Il. d., NO 3,
Knoxville, Iowa.
The success of Lydia +. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, made from roots
and herbs, is unparalleled. IL may be
used with perfect confidence by women
who suffer from displacements, intlam-
nation. liberation. iibroid tumorsi IT.
regularities, periodic pains, backache,
bearlng-down feeling, fatulency, indi-
gestion, dizziness, or nervous prostra-
ton.
For thirty years Lydia =. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound has been the
standard remedy for female ills, and
suffering women owe II to themselves
to at least give this medicine a trial.
Proof is abundant that IL has cured
thousands of others, and why should 1t
not cure you?
Ifyou want special advice write
Mrs. Pinkham. Lynn, Mass, f0rtt.
1t is free and always helpful
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-22
$3.50 Reward IN Barrel Case.

somersworth, N. H., Aug. ga see
ond reward Of $50 has been offered
for the arrest Of Nicholas CapsaIakos,
who is being sought in connection with
the death Of Maritsa capsalis.
This reward is offered BY Sheriff smith
and makes total OF $3.50 in rewards.
the city having voted reward Of $500
Friday night It is still the belief Of
the officials that the man is hiding in
Biddeford, Me-, and the search is being
continued there.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-22
Suicide by swsllowino Gold.

Suicide by swallowing gold is some
times accomplished III China. The
following is an authoritative account,
written BY very learned Chinese for
the Westminster Gazette, Of how this
much contested form Of suicide IS ac-
complished:
In swallowing gold 1t is not loose
gold leaf or gold dust that is swal-
lowed. but a solid lump of gold. or
even a gold ring. weighing about half
an ounce. Gold Is not at any time
Of a corrupting nature. but when a
lump of It is swallowed and gets into
the bowel 1t fails. on account Of its
intrinsic weight, to rise and surmount
the conyolutions of the bowels and
can therefore never complete its pas
sage. After two or three days it there
fore sinks through the bowel and de-
stroys life without any suffering
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-22
A sIIk Producing Caterpillar.

In Assam. where the natives call It
"eri." a silk producing caterpillar has
been used for silk spinning for CEN
turtles, but, strange to say, its employ
ment for the purpose has been restrict
ed almost exclusively to that region.
One Of its advantages is that ifs co
coons are not sealed Ike those Of the
common silkworm. One end OF the CO.
coon Is closed only with conyerging
loops of silk This renders 1t unneces-
sary 20 kill the insect when its silk Is
used.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-22
Philadelphia Musicians for Sherbrooke
Fair.

The American cowboy hand of Phila.
delphia, has been engaged by the man
agement Of the Sherbrooke fair, to be
held Aug. p to Sept. 8, and it is an
nounced that it win play at the far
grounds in morning, afternoon and even
ing Every effort is being put forth
to make the fair more attractive this
year than ever before.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-22
Lona Line q 90

Butte, Mont, Aug PA special from
Thompson Falls, Montana, says: THE
fire situation here is alarming. Thomp.
son Falls is threatened. Portions Of
Relknap, White Pine Nexon and Heron
are burning, and there IS solid line
Of fire from here to the Montana Idaho
boundary line, distance Of forty miles.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-22
NOT 70 CALL SPECIAL SESSION.
Gov. Draper Urges Railroads Importance
Of Lower MIX Rates.

Boston, Aug. PA special session Of
the legislature win not be called to
amend the Saunders act under which
the rates charged by the railroads for
transportating milk have been advanced.
Stanley II. Abbott, head Of the milk pro
ducers, had requested Gov. Draper to
summon the Legislature. but in a LETT
ter to Mr. Abbott Saturday, the gov
ernor announced that an extra session
would entail too much expense. Gov,
Draper also said: Il have written to
the presidents OF the New York, New
Haven and Hartford railroad, the Bos.
ton and Maine railroad ard the general
manager of the Boston and Albany d.
vision Of the New York Central rail-
road urging on them the Importance
and justice Of making lower rates on
shipments Of milk"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-22

wrote TO Mrs. Pink
ham and took Lydia
Il. pinkham's Vege-
table Compound
and Liver Pills, and
am glad TO say that
your medicines and
kind letters Of di-
rections have done
more for me than
anything else and |
had the best physi-
clans here. / can
dn my Vgnrk and rest
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-22
RAISING THE MAINE.
Board Of Engineers Appointed and
Plans Submitted.

Board Of Engineers Appointed and
Plans Submitted.
At last the plans FOR raising the bat
tleshlp Maine are being matured The
general supervision Of the work Is In
the hands Of General William Il. Blk
by, chief OF engineers of the United
States army. General Bixby has APP
pointed the following board TO inyes-
tigate:
Colonel William NJ. Black. United
States engineer, now on duty in the
department, New York city; Lieutan-
ant Colonel Mason N. Patrick, United
States engineer. now on duty In the
custom house. Norfolk. Va; Captain
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-22
TahIn All HinI,s.

do they have a good tabIeT asks
che prospective guest.
1T is first rate" answers the man
who has just returned solid oak.
with heavy legs and polished top"
Judge.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-22
a Question of cifts.

why did you deliberately make an
enemy Of your old friend Jinks?"
Because be is to be married next
month. ~ Ippincott's.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-22
AFTER
DOCTORS
FAILED
LydiaE. Pinkham's Vegetas
bic Compound Cured Her

Knoxville, Iowa. - "I suffered with
pains low down in my right side for q
year or more and was so weak and ner-
vous that l could not do my work. l
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-22
ST. LOUIS HAS s6s7,oao.
Big City Bigger by 1914 Per Cent. Than
In 1900.

Washington, Aug 22.-The population
Of St Louis, No, is 6sTo2e, an increase
Of lll59l or 1914 per cent as com
pared with 575,23s in 1890.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-22

Decision OF character will often give
an inferior mind command over a SUI
Derior. Writ
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-12-21
BOOKS

A nice assortment of children's
books. Books for young, middle
aged and old folks. Bibles and
Testaments at nice range of
prices.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-12-21
Toys! Toys! Toys!

Daughter wants things
like mamma has to use ev-
cry day. The son wants
things like papa. Toy
wagons, toy horses and
wagons, toy engines, street
cars, autos, tools, rocking
horses, hobby horses, mon
keys, birds, dogs, irons, tubs,
buckets, tea sets, berry sets,
water sets, banks, chairs,
tables, balls. It's all here;
nobody need be disappoint-
ed.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-12-21
Our Doll Family

The products of every
nation on the globe in the
doll business is represent
ed in our collection. The
variety is so great that any
taste can be gratified.
Children are all invited to
come in and make their
wants known that we may
assist old Santa in his JOY
full but Iaborious task. If
you can't come write to us.
China dolls, at each sc,
lOc, Csc.
Patent head dolls, at
each 26c, SOC. $l.$l.25,
$l.5O.
Brass head dolls, at each
25c, Soc.
Hair stuffed dolls, at
25c, Soc, 81, $I.5O, So.
Dressed dolls, at each
25c to So.
We are Santa S Doll Folks.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-12-21
Ladies Presents.

The greatest variety you
ever saw in one place. All
possess intrinsic value
and capabIy fuIfiIIthe mis-
sion for which they were
intended. We can only
give you an index to our
mammoth shoWings. Pic
lures, Picture Frames,
Toilet Sets, Manicure Sets,
Albums, Vases, Orna-
ments, China Salads, Cake
Plates, Cups and Saucers,
Chocolate Sets, Lamps,
Hand Bags, Belts, Neck
wear, Han kerchiefs,
Cloaks, Coat Suits, Skirts,
and all the rest. We won't
be satisfied until we show
you all.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-12-21
Presents for Men.

Men are no less appre-
CiatiVe than the women
and children and ample
provision has been made
to give them substantial
Christmas cheer. Military
Sets, Collar and Cuff
Boxes, Smoking Sets, CT
gar cases, cigar jars, neck
tie racks, gloves, handker-
chiefs, neckties, mufflers,
suspenders, half hose,
socks and Ties to match,
suspenders and carriers to
match.
Suits, Hats, OvercOats
and Shoes.
A look places you under
no obligation to buy.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-01-21
PUBLIC COMFORT STATIONS.
Council Committee Adopts T.. d. Mar
tins Plans and Gives Him Contract.

L. D, Martin. who introduced reso-
luton shortly before his term expired
in the council to have six public COM
fort stations under the sidewalks on
Main street at a cost of $4,000 each, ap-
peared last night before the council
with plans for these stations which he
had drawn himself The committees
decided to adopt Mr.. Martins plans
and give him the contract for putting
these places in. The plan is to have
two stations on the east side and two
on the west side OF Main street at the
intersections of First South, Second
South and Third South streets
The finance and salaries committee
will recommend tho payment of tho
bill OF the Rocky Mountain Bell Telc-
phone company of 32.s3o.12 for changing
the fire and police alarm wires from
the poles to its underground conduit.
The committee also approved number
of final estimates for work done on
public Improvements.
meeting of the COMMITTEES on esti-
mates and appointments was held in
Mavor Bransford's office Thursday aft
crnoon. but nothing final was done. The
committee will meet again this after
noon at 2 o'clock.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-01-21
SUGGESTS A CANAL
ALONG WEST SLOPE
w. ID. Williams Would Have Irrigation
Water Provided for Farmers Not
Now Under n Ditch.

The News today received a commu-
nication suggesting a change in the
plans OF the city to enlarge tho surplus
canal, suggesting that instead of pur-
suing the present plan that a canal be
constructed along the western slope of
the valley, making the water available
for irrigation purposes in a section not
now favored with sufficient water. MIR.
w. D. Williams's letter follows:
Ii is rumored that the city is going
TO enlarge the surplus canal. wbicn is
taken out of the river at Twelfth South
street. This may be a good Idea, for
1t will save the lower parts of the city
from further flooding. While this may
be a good thought but, perhaps, too
limited in its scope to be of the best
advantage all round. l would say.
then, that instead OF reducing the river
at that point, let the same means be
expended in building new canal along
the western slope of the valley where
the water could be used for irrigation
But perhaps the most expeditions plan
for the time being would be to broaden
out one of the canals now In use from
the Jordan narrows to the Great SAT-
Lake. There are many people damaged
from the overflow OF the Jordan, be-
sides those of the city and, no doubt,
they would gladly throw In their water
rights to save their land. If the city
finds II profitable to protect Its people
from exposure to high water. 30 II
seems the county ought to do likewise.
However, this project ought to be car
ried out, seemingly. regardless OF cost
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-01-21
CHURCH ELECTS OFFICERS.
Officers Chosen for the First Congre-
Acknowledgment of Years Work.

The annual meeting of the First Con-
rregationaI church was held Thursday
evening. when the following officers
were chosen:
Trustees. L. C. Miller. F. A Timby
and E. o. Howard. Members OF this
board are elected for two-year terms.
part being elected each year. The re-
mainder of the board, whose terms do
not expire until another year are q.
E. Allen, Edward Merrill, j. B. Evans
and W. H Brammel. Tho deacons
elected were C. q. Allen, DR.. Barnett
and s. w Nichols. the remainder of
the deacons, who are chosen under an
ARRANGEMENT similar to that govern
ing the choice of trustees. arc l.. F..
Hall, A o. Clark and A j. Gorham
Tho other officers elected We're: Church
clerk A. ]. Gorham; clerk of the board
of trustees, w. A. Cleland; trustee of
Mt Olivet cemetery, Russell L. Tracy;
church treasurer. F. A. Timby.
The Sunday school. reorganized last
year on the graded school plan. report
ed effective and satisfactory results.
Only one death was reported for the
year, and 121 families were charitably
assisted. The benevolence of the
church amounted to s9,0+993. A social
was held at the close OF tho meeting
when refreshments were served.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-01-21
u. c. NJ 1. DRUG DEPARTMENTS
NEW DEPARTURE

AIter months of remarkable sales,
o. =. NJ l. Drug Department, the en-
.erprlsing druggists say that their
pan or selling at half price the reg
ular 80 cent size of DIR. Howard 8
speclnc Tor tho cure of constipation
ana dyspepsia and guaranteeing to re-
,unu the money If 1t does not cure,
mas been the greatest success they
nave ever known
They have sold hundreds of bottles
OF the specific: and as yet have not
nad one returned. although they
stand ready at any time to refund the
money should any customer be dis
satisfied.
anyone suffering with dyspepsia,
constipation, liver troubles. headaches
dizziness, coated tongue, or the gem
oral tired feeling. caused by inactive
iiver and bowels or disorderd diges-
tion, should take advantage of u. C.
Nj. l. Drug Departments new dcpar-
ture and buy bottle of DR.. Howard's
specific at half price. with their per-
sonal guarantee to refund the money
II 1t does not cure.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-01-21
END OF sTRAsBURG SUIT.

On account OF the death OF LOUIS
Strasburg, who died last September
the suit which he brought against tho
Utah Light &c Railway company ior
$4,000 for personal injuries when ne
was run down by street car, was ois-
missed Thursday in Judge M -
Ritchie's court without prejudice. As
soon as an administrator is appointeu,
the suit will be renewed, II Is SAID. ING
trial OF the case has been postponed
from time to time on account of Stras :
burg's health. He died as result oil
bis injuries which he received at sixth
South and West Temple streets last
February.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-01-21

Can YOU believe your senses7 =.
When two of them. taste and smell
having been impaired II not ul.oro
Il. destroyed by Nasal Catarrh, arc
fully restored by Elys Cream Balm.
can YOU doubt that this remedy de-
serves all that has been said of 1t by
the thousands who have used It? IT
is applied directly TO the affected ar
Messages and begins It's healing work
al once. Why not get II to day! All
druggists or mailed by Ely's Brothers
SO Warren Street. New YORK. On re-
oeipt of so cents.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-01-21

Monday night of admitting the Kim
ball q Richards tract of land because
the real estate firm had failed to file
corrected plat with tho city engineer.
The finance committee decided to
give Ogden Hiles and F. s. Richards
$1,000 for their work as special water
attorneys for the city. This is In
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-01-21
DEsERET EVENING NEWS FRIDAY JANUARY 81 1910

Monday night with a favorable report
on the petition for admission. This
territory lies south of the present
boundary line and Twelfth South
street and between Seventh East and
Eleventh East streets.
The committee on municipal laws
drew n report resembling the action last
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-01-21

appeared before the city council COM
mittcd TO the city. The petitioners
mitetd to the city The petitioners
have prepared plat of the territory to
be annexed and the city attorney has
been Instructed to draw an ordinance
to be submitted to the council next
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-01-21

payment of their services up to Jan.
], 1903
The engineering and sewerage com
mittee recommended that the city re-
corder be instructed to advertise for
bids for the laying of cement sidewalks
on both sides of street bctweca
Ninth and Eleventh avenues.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-01-21

Charles A. Smith representing about
2oO property owners of Sugar House
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-01-21
SUGAR HOUSE COMING IN.

Property Owners Appear Before Coun-
Gil Committee and Ask Admittance.