Several young girls and boys coasting last night along the sidewalk on First Street collided with a telephone pole at Washington Street and the occupants of the sled narrowly missed suffering a serious injury. Though the names of the party could not be learned, it is understood that one of the girls suffered lacerations of the leg which came in contact with the pole. There has been frequent complaint of the coasting indulged in on sidewalks which is extremely dangerous to pedestrians as well as those enjoying the sport. Before some fatal accident occurs, the suggestion is made that the city authorities take some steps to regulate this class of sport.

Accident. Senator Jerome J. Day has been notified of his selection as a member of the National Committee of the American Defense society to aid progressive propaganda in various states, creating yearly instruction camps, rudimentary military training in schools, and an adequate citizen soldiery for defensive purposes only. The organization is absolutely unbiased politically. The advisory board is composed of Charles J. Bonaparte, James Hill, Truman H. Newberry, Theodore Roosevelt, Henry B. Joy, David Jayne Hill, William F. McCombs, Cushing Stetson is the secretary of the board of trustees. Mr. Day has not stated whether he will accept the appointment or consent to enroll as a life member.

New Spring Coats and Dresses on display. The Fashion Shop. George W. Goode, a Kooskia attorney, is in the city today on business. P. S. Pease of the American Type Founders company, is in the city from Spokane. Dr. Charles Rae has gone.  To Bonner Ferry where he will look the field over with a view of opening a dental office. 