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THE I CITIZEN 1 EIGHTEENTH YEAR 5000 HOMELESS V' OF FERNIR, B. C. ISA SEETHING FURNACE fERNIE ITSElf IS LAID WASTE Loss of Life May be Frightful--Several Towns are Lett in Ashes and the are Raging furiously. Spokane. Aug.

3-- The loss of i I tlie British Columbian fires Is believed to be the greatest since the San Francisco disaster, whilo tho property loss will run over Over one -hundred lives are known to have been lost Winnipeg; Aug. 3. FJ VO thousand people have been rendered homeless ami property valued at 500,000 has been destroyed by tho bush fire at Ferule. B. C.

Seventeen dwellings are all that reraa.in standing in city. The lire is still raging in al! directions from Fernie, and in spite of the work of 200 men who are fighting the flames they continue to spread. nymber. of JH-. believed to 100.

Five families residing fl tne are snr- i rounded by the" fire and there is no of their rescue. Gale Fanning the Flames. Pvelief trains have been sent from Cranbroo-k and adjoining towns. Nelson has been telegraphed for assistance. The latest report say the fire is spreading to Coal "Creek, a towp of inhabitants.

Bush fires are rag- In? from Cran-brook to the Crow's Nest. The wind a heavy and nil "available men are fight Entered at the Post Office mm Second data Matter. Chas. Schmidt Transfers Bakery. Chas.

Schmidt today transferred City Bakery to new diek, of Ottumwa, an expierericed baker, who will be welcomed business' circles of Iowa City. Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt will make their home temporarily on Church street, IOWA CITY, IOWA, MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 1908 RELIGOUSfDUaTION Published at in South Cliuton Iowa City, Iowa NUMBER 81 ADUS 1 MPORTANT DEPARTMENT TOCO-OPERATE CHIMCHES on North Gilbert street, between Dav- enport and Fairchild street. Mr.

In Estabu 8 experiment in Schmidt has been engaged steadily at, Relieioui Education-- The Faculty the baking business for the past twen- ty-five years arid it is his intentiori7af ter the new owners are acquainted with the run of affairs, to take a vacation. Regulations. HEAD CUT WITH AN AX Three Year Old Child Badly Injure Last Saturday: The little three year old son of Mr and Mrs. Ward Shontz was hurt last Saturday while playing the other children at the Shontz home An ax in the hands of one of the othe children accidentally struck the little right eye, in fellow just above his flicting.a deep gash. The skull in no wise injured but several stitches were required in dressing the wound Had the blow taken effect a little lower down.ithe result to the eye of th little boy would have been pitiful.

The City Born to Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hotz, Friday night, a boy. Mrs. McDanields and daughter, Mil- and west of It is under-control.

Telegraphic commn- with" Ferriie, Hosmer and Michel is cut. Men Burned itoWeath. Pour men lost their lives trying to save the huge'Great Northern bridge, fifteen miles west of Michel, but it was totally destroyed. Two men from Sparwood were taken, to the Michel hospital. It is feared MJchel also is doqmed, as the flre.iSiSYreepliig eastward down the Crow's Nest, and un.

less the wind shifts whole Crow's jVest country will be' laid flat. Pete Oamr.bell, who reached Michel, says the whole country between. Cranbrook and Michel is a Tho body, of Pete Miller was found on the C. T'. R.

tracks near Michel. Terrible Loss of Life Feared. Hosmer. Elko, Sparwood, Olson and arc rep-ortecl to be 'completely destroyed by the fire. It is feared the loss of life will be greatest on the continent since the San Francisco disaster.

The Canadian Pacific railway is i relief trains with doctors, food and clothing to the desti- Into. A. bulletin, from Michel "Tlii.a town is doomed unless the wind changes. Canadian Pacific i i up special trains to carrv nnbitaints to safety." W. W.

Tuttle. mnyor of Fernie. has wired Mayor Ashrlown. of Winnipeg, for relief, saying there are six FOILR HEGBOES MURDERED dred, of Cedar Rapids, are visiting friends iu rthe city. Mrs.

Chris Senner and Mrs. Simeon Graf spent the day in Cedir Rapids with relatives and friends. Mrs. F. W.

'kemmerie and two daughters returned from a three weeks visit with relatives at Aurora. A party of forty young people in the north part of the city picnicked yesterday at Little Dutch hall. Wertz, of Foreston, the home of their aunt," Mrs. Caroline Fickes, on North Clinton street. Mrs.

Wm. Musser and daughter, Dorothy, left today for Deerwopd, Minn, where will join Mri Mus- ser.for a pleasant Miss Mary Kilgour of this city is enjoying a visit from her brother, Ronald, who is an employe in big Marshall Field store in Chicago. Mrs. B. E.

Shipley will leave tomorrow for her home in Chicago, after an extended visit in this city at home of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Musser. Mr. and Mrs.

John Novak and fam- The state university of Iowa has i unique plan for a department- of religious education, in co-operation with the Iowa City churches for the benefit of the students of the university, who will receive creditor all the work they do under the instructors in this department. In pastors of the Iowa City churches will constitute the faculty of the department of religious education. Instead of the usual head of the department there will be a. committee of three called the committee on religious education. This committee has been appointed by President MacLean and'consists of Prof.

Thos. H. Macbride, head of the department of botany, Dean Carl E. Seashore, of the graduate college, and Prof; F. C.

Ensign, of the department of education. Prof. Ensign is secretary of the committee. Any qualified pastor pf an Iowa City church may present for the approval of the religious education committee outlines of) lectures on religious topics, such as are given by universities of the first rank, and students may enroll for these as elective studies and receive credit for two hours on their regular course. I The Faculty Resolutions.

The faculty --resolutions, covering the plan new department, are to tie.gent to each pastor in Weather for Iowa Fair today some cooler. the regular committee, of admission and of jjjg university hereby to appoint a JjBnitteie ot three, to be called the ommitte'e on feiigidus education, to lave charge of sucB work in religious ducation as may be undertaken in ccordance with the regulations here- fter specified: Beginning of the Movement. This unique plan, is the result of a movement which began some months ago in Iowa its purpose the closer the churches with the university, and the supplying of a course of some'kind in Bible history, literature and religious thought generally. Early in the year a conference was held in the president's office of the deans of the colleges and two representatives: from each of the Iowa City churches. At that, time a.

general committee was appointed and this in turn selected a sub-committee to shape a plan, this sub-committee consisting qf President MacLean, Rev. L. C. Clark, Rev. R.

S. Loring, Judge M. Wade, Dean Seashore and Mr. Van Meter. The idea at first: presented was that of providing a series of; lectures by one man, but.

discussion brought forth the germ of the plan which was finally adopted, and which promises excellent results. pastors of five of the churches, Rev. D. W. Wylie, the Presbyterian, Rev.

C. C. Rowlisonj of the L. C. of the Methodist, Rev.

R. S. Loring; of the and Rev. J. R.

Hargreaves, of the Baptist, have already indicated their intention, of filing with the committee an outline of proposed courses, and all of the churches" doubtless be represented in a short time. The general topics so far are as philosophy of Religion, "The Religion," "The English Bible as and indicate the scope of the work. HON. MOSES E. CLAPP, Halted States Senator from Mlcoeaota PAVS II.

4 ily, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Barto'vsky and family spent Sunday at the home -Albert Smith, in of Mr. and Mrs. Union township.

Mrs. Magness, A Mob at Lynches Them for Expressing Sympathy fora White Man's Slayer. ntissellviljp. Aug. the ground a (hey had.

as alleged, as rnom.bors of a negro -society, expressed sytm.ath.v for fi negro in jail at Rowling Otven on the charge of murderms: a white fanner, a mob.of fifrj- persons 1roke into the here and taking out VlrgH. Tftm Robert Jones and Tor Rlley. hanged (hem a the edge ot 1(Mrn. The then disappeared and its members arc not known, unless the sheriff knows th.ein. The, nepro in lail at Bowling Green.

Rnfus Browder. he does not believe the sooietr ihrtoi-sed hi? crime, a i it Jina raised money to procure, lawyers for ftini. Frankfort. An-r. izin.s the lynching f-ur'nesvoc-s at TCtissellvillo MS plai-i Ovrrnor "'telfgDif'Iilns to thn shoriff of Logan be affordcil Rnl'us finnvdpr trioil ii.isis.ts., lhat troops shall ho on h'anrl 10 protect him fron; tiro sheriff sniO he was amply dl-lr- to -t the- prisonor.

The irovornor sars a hereafter he will art on his own judgment iu such iiinLters and cm1 (roops to points with mbb'lnw wlicfh- er the ask for thoni or not. Thi lyiifhing -h" four men at Itnsscilvillo makes lyncJiinga this year, so far. in Slates. In 100(5, there were onlj- the whole year. formerly of this city, and Mrs.

Geo. Bradley East Waterloo entertained their friends at the San Souce hotel at that place one day last week. Jos. Holubar, returned Saturday to Boulder, where he will make his home for some months after visiting in this city with his son and other relatives and friends. W.

E. Pratt of West Branch has purchased of Mrs. M. S. White in this city the latter's residence property on Washington street and will soon take possession of the same.

Miss Eilza Johnson, librarian in the state historical library in this city, expects to leave tomorrow for Lakeside, Nebraska, where she will spend her vacation -on a ranch with her friend, Miss Swoyer, Mr. and Mrs. Albert' Smith entertained a number of their friends at their home in Union township Saturday evening. Music and dancing was the enjoyment of the evening. When any duly qualified pastor church in Iowa Cityy or any ualified instructor designated by him, or the duly qualified'representa- tive of a religious student organization, shall desire to offer courses oi lectures on religious topics, such as are offered by universities of the first rank, where students of the university are be enrolled for regular instruction, he may announce the fact to the committee on religious education, presenting at the same time an outline of the lectures proposed, "with freshments were served, and all reported a jolly, fine time.

Col: George R. Burnett, for many years commandant of the university battalion, he severed his connection with the Blees Military Academy at a schedule of hours; and upon approval by the religious education students of the university may enroll for such lectures as elective studies for credit, subject to the regulations following: 1. The university is in no wise to be held for compensation for services rendered by any person acting under direction of the religious educa- committee. 2. Students enrolled for work under the direction of the religious education committee may receive credit for no less than two hours in any one semester, nor for more than our hours in any one year, nor eight lours in any entire four year In any case one single instructor must be held responsible for the entire course of lectures, and all arrangements connected herewith.

3. Students enrolled under the direction of the religious education committee shall be required" to pass examinations, at-specified times, on the subjects- studied, as may be arranged by the committee ia consultation with the instructor. OF ELECTION i EXPENSES County Auditor Receives a Warrant for $1084.67. If Johnson county owes you anything pn primary expenses "come and get money." That is the way County Aduitor Baschnagel talks today, since mail brought him a state" warrant for the state's half of the primary expenses in -this county, amouning to $1084.67. The claims against the county have, been held up pending the receipt of this warrant from the executive council, which body took considerable time for passing the bills.

Pralif MOVEMENT TO UP BLOCKS ALREADY LAID PROSEPTY OWNERS TO WAIVE Objections to the Canton and Let them Remain on Sonth Johnson Street. A petition is being circulated among the property owners along South Johnson street asking them to waive their objections to the Canton brick which the contractors are laying there and which have been rejected by the city for the reason-that they do not stand the absorption test The property owners, it is said, are signing the petition quite freely and should they do this they then waive their rights to object to paying for the paving. A block and an intersection south of College street have already been laid with the brick and the contractors, it is understood, hope to open this much of the street at once provided all of the necessary waivers are signed. A petition is also being' circulated among the property owners along Burlington street in regard to the lowering of the sidewalk grade there in conformity, to the ordinance passed some weeks ago. The matter is stirring up.

considerable feeling, some objecting that they will be damaged by the cut, if made, while others insist that the city should complete the grading in conformity, with the paving now laid. A Boy at Butcher's Atty. and Mrs. C. M.

Dutcher are the happy parents of a son, weighing ten pounds, born to them last Saturday morning. The father does not deny that he is the happiest man in Iowa City--it would be usleess for him to' do so for his looks betray the fact. The youngster who has thus brought to his parents the new titles of "papa" and "mamma" has already been admitted to practice his vocal powers "without any restraining orders on the bench, or in any other part of the Dutcher household. HAD A GOLDEN WEDDING REV. AND MRS.

J. E. JONES Celebrated the Fiftieth Anniversary of Their Marriage. Macon, and has taken position of commandant up of the the Academy at Nebraska Military Lincoln, Neb. Atty.

W. H. White is in the city from Chicago visiting at the home of his mother. Mrs. M.

S. White on E. Washington street. Mr. White expects to go frmii this ylace to Hensel i where he assist in arranging! for.

a home at that place for his mother who will remove there soon. 4. Prior to receiving credit, the student must pass a final examination over the entire subject of the course for which he has been enrolled, such examination to be subject to ail the examination rules now in force in the university, and shall present to the registrar a formal statement signed by the the amount of work done, the fact of final ex- and the amination satisfactorily passed, the amount of credit to which student is presumably entitled. 5. Those giving lectures are invit- to use university lecture rooms, so far as possible.

6. All other details of management I ie under direct control of the Leave Boarding School. Misses Cora, Florence, Stella and Albertine Brennan and Misses Helen Morgan and Violet Peiper left Saturday for Lyons, 111., where they will enter Our Lady of Angels Catholic boarding school. The girls were all formerly of St. Agatha's school here which has now practically entirely of one remaining the "present time.

In the Police Court. Mayor Ball pronpunced judgment upon two drunks were brought before him in the police court this morning. One received a fine and the other thirty days in jail. Ablerhasey and Chas. Critz, arrested on the charge of disturbing the public quiet, plead' gulity und were fined $5.00 each.

i A herein shall affect the control of the work of any student by Yeoman Picnic and Dance. The Yeomen will hold a picnic and dance at the Little Dutch hall next Wednesday. Conveyances will leave the Woodman hall at 9 and 11 o'clock a. m. and 1:30 and 7:30 m.

The dancing will be in the evening only. Mrs. J. E. Jones celebrat- ted the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage at their- home on East Burlington street last Saturday evening.

Their children and grandchildren gathered in the evening and presented the honored couple with several beautiful gold pieces, symbolizing the beauty of their wedded career. Rev. Jones was for many years pastor of the Welsh Congregational church in Union township and a man who stood high as a man and preacher. For some time past he lias not been in the active 'ministry but has been living in this city. The children of Rev.

and Mrs. Jones are Mrs. J. L. Jones, of this city, Mrs.

Cyrus Tudor, of Union township, Mrs. Alexander Jenkins, of Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. T. R. Reese, of this city, Evan J.

Jones of California and Hayes Jones of Duluth, Minn. John Koza Back From Europe. John Koza has just returned from a three months' trip in the old country. He leit. here May" 21 and visited many points of interest, in Europe time.

He was born near Wlsener Bohemia and it was to visit his father 'at that point tKt he made the trip. He left.his uative land when a small boy to mate his home here in this country. He was agreeably surprised to notice th progress made in the fatherland ari-'l says the people are right up with die times and show the ipirit of progress. He is looking well and says he enjoyed his trip very much and was not sick a flay except 'or the first half day on the ocean. He took the boat on the eastern trip at Bremer, July 21, and arrived at New York July 28.

His Auto "Busted" Mr. Zager, of Kalona, had a rather serious breakdown with his auto yesterday while driving northeast of the city it, short distance. His steerage axle, they say, broke, with the result that Zager and his wife, who were the only, occupants Of the vehicle at the time, were somewhat shaken up. Fortunately jthey "were" not running very fast at tie time and the machine did not turn summersault but contented itself with rooting along a short distance in the dusty road. G.

A. R. ENCAMPMENT Notice Commander of the Local Post Regarding it. MARRIED AT CEDAR RAPIDS Chas. Glaspey and Margarej Lucky are Wedded.

On Thursday, July 30th, at the M. -'church, at Cedar Rapids, Jlowa, occurred the marriage of Charles Glaspey, of Liberty township, and Miss-Margaret Hannah Luckey. The wedding was a quiet one, only relatives being present. Mr. Glaspey is one of Johnson county's most enterprising farmers and he has a most winsome bride.

Miss Luckey's old home was in Washington county, Imva, where she has a wide circle of admiring Friends. Mrs. Glaspey will ive on the Glaspey homestead in Liberty township, near Indian Lookout. The Citizen with their hosts of friends in wishing the good'luck as they begin their matrimonial journey. The forty-second annual eucamp- ment of the Grand Army of the Republic will be held in Toledo, Ohio, during the week of August 31 and September 5, 1908.

Reduced rates will be given on all'railroads. The "Iowa Train" will start from Chicago over the Lake Shore railway at 1:30 p. August 30, 1908, and, will arrive in Toledo at 7.:35 p. m. Headquarters of the Iowa Department will be at room 304 Boody House, Toledo, Ohio.

Comrades of Kirkwood Post No. can secure rooms for the encampment at fifty cents for night upwards by writing to Comrade F. terrett, 109 Madison Court, ToledovOhio. Comrades W. J.

Bowen andJJE. T. Hinchcliffe-of Kirkwood Post, No. 8, have, been commissioned Aides de Camp on the staff of Department Commander J. C.

Milliman, of Iowa, and are'authorized to act as such and be respected accordingly. E. H. Ely, Com. Post No.

8, G. A. R. Iowa City, Aug. 3, 1908.

Fred Burger and family are here from their home in North Dakota far a visit with friends and relatives. Miss Pearl. Cross has returned to her home at Vinton after a visit at the Ijpme of County Attorney McDonald in' this city. Mrs. Frank R.

Owen, who has been visiting in Des Moines for a few days, is now at Leon with relatives'about tbat place. The will of the late John W. Jayne of Lone been filed with the county clerk. It leaves all his property to his son, David Tayne, of Lone Tree. County Auditor Baschnagel is in' receipt of a letter from the state department relative to legitimate charges against the state incurred by the rceent primary law.

Attv. and Mrs. Milton Reraley returned today from a.trip.to Michigan- and other points in the north where they have been enjoying an outing" for the past several weeks. Frank Whinery of Marshalltown is a guest of his Macbridel IMPERILLED BY RUNAWAY TEAM BROKE LOOSE SATURDAY Wife and Mother of Atty. W.

M. a i in Broken, Vehicle. ''A dashing runaway team placed the wife, mother and ilttle child of Atty. W. M.

Davis in a very dangerous si tut ation on College street last Saturday afternoon. The team owned by John 'ustice broke loose from its hitching )ost down town and started up College nil at a mad run- Near the Musser lome they met the parties mentioned driving in the Davis surrey. The driver did not discover at once that the team was really rnuning away bnt as soon as he saw the circumstances he pulled for the curb. The surrey- did not get quite out ot the line of. the running team, however, and the wheels caught, tearing them up badly and disabling both vehicles.

The occupants of the surrey, however, though badly frightened and they had. reason to be, were iNEWSPA'FERr.