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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-12-20
RESCUE LABORERS.
Three Brave Men Take Lives In
Hands in Daring Feat.

NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-Three dar-
ing swimmers today rescued two
Italian laborers who for more than
forty hours were imprisoned in the
East river tunnel Of the Pennsyl-
vania railway by CAVERN at the
Long Island City end of the under
water bore.
The men were almost exhausted
when rescued. Previous to the feat
Of the swimmers two hundred work
men had bored through thirty-four
feet into the shell of concrete, forty
feet thick. The suggestion was made
that the men could be rescued by
swimming into the tunnel, and with
out thought Of the consequences
three expert swimmers volunteered
to make the effort.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-12-20
SENATE ACTS ON
THE NOMINATION
I. Y. COLEMAN IS NOW REGISTER
Canal Appropriation Bill Finally Dis
posed Of-House Spends Day
in Debating Insurance.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 The
senate in executive session today
confirmed the nominations Of Chas.
W. Russell Of West Virginia, assist
ant attorney general, and of Zenas
Y. Coleman to be register of the U.
s. land office at North Yakima, Wn.
A long list of army nominations
were confirmed. Among those held
up were General Crozier. chief of
ordnance, and General Davis, Judge
advocate general.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-12-20
FALLING WALLS
KILL FIREMAN
FATAL RESULT OF CMIcAGo FIRE
Several Employees May Have Pcrished
In burning Factory-Only =
Search Will Reveal Truth.

CHICAGO, Dec. 19.--One fireman
was killed and several employees may
have lost their lives In a fire which
destroyed the enamel sign factory Of
c. M. Schonk & Co, tonight. Until
the ruins of the building are searched
1t will not be positively known
whether any employees were killed,
either in the explosion which started
the fire or by the falling wallis and
floors which followed soon after
ward. While the fire was at it,
height one of the walls suddenly
collapsed and a number OF flremen
were precipitated In the debris.
With the exception of Lieutenant
Henry Bassett, who was crushed to
death, all the firemen escaped with
severe shaking up.
A number of employees were in
jured In the panic that followed at.
ter the fire broke out and for a time
there were all sorts OF rumors az 70
the number Of persons killed.
There were forty girls and thir.
teen men and boys employed in the
factory. and according to the off.
Gals, all but two have been account
ed for. The police. however, declare
that several employees we're unable to
make their escape from the building
at the time the walls COLLAPSED.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-12-20

The senate today accepted the re-
port Of the conference committee on
the Panama canal emergency appro-
priation bill and thus, so far as that
body is concerned, finally disposed Of
the matter. The acceptance of the
report was preceded by a brief dis
cussion of the restoration of the
bond provision to the appropriation
bill. and OF the action of the house
in resenting the senate's action In
separating these two questions.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-12-20
BLACKWELL's ON FIRE.
New York's City Prison Calls for
Help for Delivery from Flames.

NEW YORK, Dec. 19.--Calls for
assistance were sent to fire head
quarters from Blackwell's Island In
East river, on which the city work
house and penitentiary are located.
Two engines were sent. The fire can
be seen from the city. and appears
serious. The flames are said to be
raging in the workhouse building,
where hundreds are confined.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-12-20
DOCTOR ARRESTED.
Is Said to Have Wrecked a Rank &C
Dayton, Oregon.


SANTA CRUZ, Calf, Dec. ia
warrant was issued today for the ar
rest OF DR.. Arthur c. Prober, alias
Clarence II. Davis, banker and mer.
chant OF Ben Lomond, on the charge
OF swearing falsely to his name In An
affidavit for a marriage license.
Back Of this charge Is the general
one that Davis" Is DR.. Prober, who
is accused Of having wrecked the
bank at Dayton, Oregon, about
year ago. He was married in Novem-
Der to Miss Ollie Hume, society ed
itor OF the Fresno Democrat. who.
with her mother. owns considerable
property In Ben Lomond.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-12-20
Chief Of Police Killed.

WALLACE. Idaho, Dec. 19.-T.
H. Beck. chief OF police Of Wallace,
working as timberman in the Stand
ard mine, was killed today. He WA
struck by timber hurled by an ore
train in tunnel. On August 26th
he killed Oscar Olson In a saloon
fight, and was awaiting trial for muir
der. Since his arrest he has moi
acted as chief Of police. but was not
removed.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-12-20

VICTORIA, B. O., Dec. 1.-THE
steamer Queen City which returned
from the west coast Of Vancouver
island tonight brought no further
news Of the wreckage washed ashore
at Carmanah Point. Her master
ridicules the idea that 1t came from
the missing schooner Fawn.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-12-02
Divorce In Burnah.

There is something to be said Tor
Burmah. II the Burmese husband and
the Burmese wife come to the conclu-
sion that they have injudiciously III
creased the marriage rate their pro-
cedure is simple AMI direct. The wife
does not go to her solicitor. but to the
tallow chandler. From him she OBJ
tains two little candles. These she
brings home, and she and her husband
sit down on the floor, placing the can
dies between them. Cne candle rep
resentJ the husband. one the wife.
They are lighted at the same moment.
and the owner OF the one which goes
out first leaves the house. taking only
his or her clothes, while the owner Of
the more enduring candle remains, also
he owner Of the house and all that
therein is. Thus divorce becomes
simple and charming. 1t will be OBJ.
served that the wife always selects the
candle5:-Chicago Law Journal.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-12-02

though I told him to keep away, cause
he would get into trouble. First ne
stumbled over one of her shoes, and
said he thought he had told every
body to keep their telescope valises
In the baggage car, and that made her
mad. Then he reached in the berth
and got hold of one Of her feet, and
pa got the men to help, and they got
her out, but she seemed all squshed to-
gether. She sat up all night and want
ed to lean on pa. but the skeleton kept
his head over the rail Of the upper
berth and his snake-like eye never left
pa all night
The beaded woman got up out
of her berth about daylight, to go
to the toilet room for a shave, or
a hair cut, or something, and when
she saw pa trying to soothe the fat
woman and hold her from breaking In
two. she screamed and slapped pas
face. and had q mess Of Mysteries.
The fat woman grabbed a couple OF
handfuIsspf female whiskers, and was
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-12-02

the sightseers about, and acted cross.
and told a man and woman with a
baby wagon to get off the lot, but pa
was called down by the principal own
err of the show good and plenty.
Said the owner to pa: RE
member. the success Of our show
depends on the friendship and good
will Of the people who think enough
of us to come out to see us
set up keeping house, and that they
are all our guests, and IL they get In
our way we should go around them.
and look pleasant. We must not get
the big head and show that our hair
pulls, and that we are tired and cross.
This is a place of amusement, and all
coDuectcd with the show are expected
to heal up sores, instead Of causing
bruises, and II you ever see an en-
ploye of this show treating visitor
dpaindly, send him to the ticket wagon
to get his wages, and tell him to go
away quick. and stay away long"
You could have lit q match to pas
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-12-02

knew exactly where the things were
that he was responsible for so he
could lay his /hands on them in the
dark. and he1 knew just what wagon
his st.T was 10 go in.
Gee. but you talk about system.
there Is no business in the world
that has a system like a show on the
road. Every performer was in his or
her sec.on in the sleeper, and pa and
/ got an end section with the freaks,
the fat woman across the aisle from
us. That fat woman is going to make
life harden for pa, can see that
plain enough. She is engaged to the
living skeleton, and he sleeps in the
upper berth, over her, and he is jeal-
GUS of pa. while the fat woman has
got to depending on pa to do little
things for her.
Or c:urse, the first night out Is
always the worst on sleeper,
and the poor woman Is mel vous,
and WIN the animal train, in the
second section. ran on a side track
beside our train of sleepers. ana Ra-
jah. the boss lion, got woke UP and
exploded one OF his roars, within six
feet of the fat woman's berth, she just
gave one YELL and reared up, and came
down hard in the berth. Something
bottom OF the berth to tie floor,
doubled up like jackknife.
Pa got up and went to her berth.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-12-02

up poles and spread the tent on, and
in half an hour breakfast was served
to the first 500 men. Pa and
drew up to the first table, but there
was yell to put EN- out" and we
found we had sat down to the table
of the negro canvasmen, and they
struck because they would not associ-
ate on an equality with white trash.
Gee. but pa was mad He said he was
as good as any niger. and that made
them mad and they threw boiled pota-
.oes and scrambled egg7 at pa, and
we had 20 retire. but when pa COM
planned to the boss canvasman, he told
pa 10 go and est with the freaks and
try and keep in his place.
We got breakfast ct another Ia
BILE, and then We went out on
the lot to super intend the put
ting up of the big tents, 'Ahe great
est thing was wagon containing
a miniature pile driver, run by steam,
which was driven around outside OF
where the big tents were to be. and 1t
drove DOWN the big stakes so quick
IL would make your head swim. and
the grounds were covered with Peoria
people wso wanted to see how 1t was
done.
Pa initiated the boss canvasman
by walking around the lot with his
coat over his arm. and dirty shirt
on, trying to look tough. and he bossed
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-12-02
caoutchouc in Africa.

The French administration in west
ern Africa has undertaken the i'm
provement of the quality Of caoutchouc
by initiating the natives in suitable
methods. The adulteration Of caout-
chouc is entirely forbidden. Incisions
in the rubber trees and plants are pro-
hibited, except under limitations pre-
scribed. and they are entirely forbid
den during those months when the sap
is rising. Professional schools are to
be established. where the best processes
for the harvesting and coagulation OF
the caoutchouc will be taught.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-12-02

Stories multiply Of Pope Plus de-
mocracy. Visitors are received with
great simplicity. AZ soon as one en-
tiers he causes him to be seated In an
armchair by his side, chats, laughs
and relates anecdotes and stories. The
other day the pope. while receiving
some women, remarked that they had
trains to their skirts. This Is not
hygienic," said he, zone gathers thus
in the streets quantity of microbes
and other things. AS to myself, when
they compel me to add q train to
my cassock It bothers me much. al
though there are four prelates to up.
hold It" But. Holy Father" said one
of the women. I'VE hold up our trains
when going In the streets" "That
must be very inconvenient" replied
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-12-02

going to pull them out by the roots,
when the bearded woman begged her
not to pull them out, as to lose her
whiskers would destroy her means of
livelihood.
Then the bugle blew for every
body to get up and go to the
show lot, and put up the tents for
the first show Of the season. When
we got out Of the sleeper we asked
where we we're, and man told pa we
were at Peoria, ILL.,, and he wanted
pa to give him complimentary ticket
for telling what town we were In. but
pa looked fierce at the man and asked
what kind of an easy mark he took
him for. and the man skunk away.
You wouldn't think they could unload
those two trains of cars, about 80 in
all, In a week, but when we got out
the horses were hitched on the wag-
ons, and in Is minutes they were load
ed and on the way to the lot, and pa
and l got on the first wagon.
Talk about system. I, The survey
ors were there ahead of us, and
had measured OF the lot and pushed
wire stakes In the ground where
the grub tent was to be, and
when the first wagon OF the grub
outfit arrived. which contained a
big range, big enough 10 cook for a
thousand men. stove pipes were put on,
which telescoped up into the air. and
In two minutes fire was built and
bacon and potatoes and coffee we're
cooking, local bread wagons were I'M
loading bread on the grass, SO men put
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-12-02

May I've had the darndest time
getting packed up and started on the
road. How in the name of heaven
we over got half the things on the
cars Is more than I know, but 1t seems
as though the circus company had a
man to look after every thing. and
he had men under him to look after
his regular share of things, SO when
the cars were loaded, and the boss
,clapped his hands. and the engineer
footed his whistle, there wasn't tent
stake or rope. or board seat, or
anything left behind. Every man
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-12-02

A week later my uncle had very
interesting story to relate.
The grafter's strong talk was that
the sub-agent, appointed by him. took
no responsibility whatever. He. as
general agent, had invested his own
money in the forks and would leave
them with the agent on sale. When
the farmer had sold IL forks at SIS
each, he was to retain one-half the
amount as his commission, which
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-12-02

ton and bad English would have ut
once attracted the attention Of close
observer.
1t was SO ingeniously constructed, n
to make it combination promissory
note and contract. When read by the
unwary farmer, 1t had the appearance
of being safe document to sign, and
one that covered in detail the ground
gone over by the general agent
But when one end of the paper was cue
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-12-02
Knsw what BE wanted,

Customer want nine-shot re-
volver. M
Gunsmith-We have nothing but five
and six shooters, sir.
Wont do! l want to kill cat
Chicago Daily News.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-12-02
Cotton Stalk with l7e Bolls

A curiosity in the way OF prolific
cotton has been displayed At the store
of the Edgeheld (Miss.) Mercantile
company. It was stalk that grew on
the Wise place In the Horns Creek
section and contained ITS hollis. every
one Of which was fully opened. Some
practical farmers have estimated that
an acre Of such cotton would yield
three bales.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-12-02
The Pope's Unhandy Train.

Plus x. and passing from word to
action the pope made several tours In
the room holding up his robe.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-12-02
sospyrashs by J.R Rvlss,

Pa Finds the Fat Lady a Burden
The Bad Boy Makes His First Pub
lie Appsarancs-He Talks Politics
With the Midget-Pa Meets with
Numerous Accidents.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-12-02

Dangerous.
= Citizen--Whati Is your NUMBER "a
Cop--Begob. II yez t'ink yea see more'm
wan Az me. OIL run yea mn. Y. sun
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-12-02
AalL.-- - LL itf
40 70o
STORIES OF
THE FAKIRS
J. r. JOHNSTON
Author Of Twenty Years of
Husling." What Happened
!. to Johnston" Etc.
CLEVER DEGRADING NOTE

"Horse Hay Fork" CRATER Imposes
/, on Country Farmers-Makes Big
Money-Ingeniously Devised Com
bination Contract and Promissory
Note-Tries the Game Once Too
Often.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-30
TALLADEGA RIFLES HOSTS.
Rendered to Ex-OHicers An
 Erfan1a

Barbecue Rendered to Ex-OHicers And
 Friends.
 Talledega, Dec. 29-(Special. )-The Talledega Rifles. Company L, Srd Reg iment, gave barbecue at their armory last night, to which a number of friends and ex-officers of the company were in- vited. Captain T. c. McAlpine presided as toastmaster and an evening of enter tainment was the result. Captain B. H. Burr. E. L. c. Ward, Colonel F. r. Mcconnell, Lieutenant J. H. Henderson, Lieutenant W. B. Glover. Dr. W. F. Slaughter, W. L. Parker and others re- sponded to toasts
 Miss Lily Camp entertained at an ele- gant dinner last evening in compliment to MT. and Mrs George P Bondurant, of Birmingham, and Mir. and Mrs. W. B.. Harrison. of this city.
 MT. and Mrs. John c. Williams enter talned the members of the choir of the First Baptist Church yesterday even ing. Mrs. Williams has been organist at the church over twenty-five years.
 The Talladega Elks are preparing to give minstrel show on January 19. It promises to be first class minstrel in every particular. Col. Alex NJ Garber, will be the interlocator. Borden H. Burr w. fl. Boynton. Wellington Van diver, J. H. Hayden and several local celebrities will participate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-30
RESTORED HIS HAIR
Scalp Humor Cured by Cuticura Soap and Ointment
AFTER ALL ELSE FAILED

"I was troubled with a severe scalp humor and loss of hair that gave me a great deal of annoyance and inconven- fence. After unsuccessful efforts with many remedies and so-called hair tonics, a friend induced me to try Cuticura Soap and Ointment. The humor was cured in a short time, my hair was restored as healthy as ever, and can gladly say have since been entirely free from any further annoy ance. I shall always use Cuticura Soap, and I keep the Ointment on hand to use as dressing for the bair and scalp. (signed) Fred'k Busche, 9I3 East 57th St.. New York City,"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-30
A Chaaag Dish Luncheon.

Miss George Boggs complimented a few of her intimate friends yesterday With an II o'clock luncheon at her mothers home on Lauderdale Street. All formality was thrown to the winds and the few hours sped by too quickly for her fortunate guests. Five delic- ious courses were served, every one being prepared on the chafing dishes. and another very enjoyable feature of the occasion was the cutting of an inn mense and lovely cake. The souvenirs were engagements books. the work of the hostess. Those present beside the charming hostess were Misses Belle Barper, Jennie Harrelk Nell Breslin, Eloise Smith. Carrie Wilkins and Anna Mary DuBose.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-30
A Pretty Luncheon.

Mrs. Albert Long gave one of the most charming affairs of the season Wednesday. an II o'clock luncheon, in honor of Miss Irma Stoll, one of Mont gomery's most popular debutantes. The dining room was prettily decorated with white roses and smilaX and the table presented a very artistic appearance with It's cut-glass and silver in rich profusion. Among those present were Misses Stoll and Lena Faber of Mont gomery. Helen Kaufman of Birming
 ham, Maud Rothenberg of Meridian,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-30

Following the hard work previous to Christmas. when they were often stint I'd in their food because of the rush of work, and being suddenly allowed to eat more and at greater length since the rush Is over they contract this disease, There Is no epidemic of spi- nal meningitis here, as I see stated there Is in New York believe the disease there Is azoturia. too. The remedy Is a strong stimulant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-30
VISIT OLD HOME.
Many Former CItizG ms of Hamilton Re-
 turn for Holidays.


 turn for Holidays.
 Hamilton. Doc. 2s.--(Special) )--Dur- ing the Christmas holidays many for ner citizens of Hamilton have visited the home folks" including Prof Will B, Stokes. Auburn; George White. Okla homa; Miss Susie Green Adamsville; Prof. NJ B. Stokes. Adamsville; Dr. G. w Nixon, Hackleburg, and many others.
 The tax collector and tax assessor are busy this week finishing the pres ent years work.
 The report from Florence that Hon J. H. Nathan of Sheffield would have opposition for the appointment as Judge ot thls Judicial Circuit, to sue ceed Hon. 2. B Almon, resigned, has not troubled the bar of Hamilton who indorsed Mir. Nathan.
 So far only one candidate has an- nounced for the 1906 primary, J. w. Ford for sheriff. There will be an- nouncements for the Legislature soon If the State Executive Committee call an early primary. which would suit Marion County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-30
Philadelphia Record. 27th.

Phlladelphia Record, 27th.
 Horses dropping in. the street has been not infrequent sight during tho past two days. and the ambulanes of the various anti-cruelty to animal soct, cites have been kept busy conveying the animals to the various veterinary hospitals for treatment The maIady from which they suffer Is azoturia, the English of which Is indigestion. The disease Is the result of overfe eding and not allowing the horses sufficient time to assimilate their food.
 Climatic influences have something to do with 1t. too.'' said Dr. w !. Denton. West Market street veteri- marian yesterday. "On account of the peculiar weather we have been having. the past fall, alternately warm and cola. he horses become warm from driving. chilled from standing, then warm again. and finally are put in their stalls for the night wet with precipitation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-30
NEW PROCESS WORK

All work now being done at the Montgomery steam Laundry Is "New Process WOrk," done on specially pat- ented laundry machines that have been on the market only about three naOnN hs.
 All the machines are new-nO old junk being used.
 New Process Work can only be had Ut the Montgomery steam Laundry.
 Cali phone z40-and be sure you give your work to the blue wagons.
 Every piece of work absolutely guar anteed perfect or it's done over free,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-30
FARMERS INSTITUTES
ONE TO BE HELD IN EACH CON-
 GREssIONAL DISTRICT.
That For the Fourth Will Occur In sel- ma February 23 and 24-Raiiroads
 Grant Rate of Cne Fare.
Advertiser Bureau,

Selma, Dec 29.
 Major !. NJ. Thornton. representing the Immigration and Industrial Asso- citation of Alabama was a visitor to Sel-
 ma today The object of Major Thoyn-
 tons visit to Selma and Dallas county
 is to awaken the interest of the agri-
 cultural class of citizens in modern
 farming. and with that idea in view ne
 has arranged for dates for the organi- zation of farmers institutes in ,this county and congressional district. Sim
 liar institutes are to organized in each | of the nine congressional districts of the State under the direction of pr, C. A. Carey of Auburn.
 | The meeting for the purpose of orga- nizing the institute in this congress | ional district will he held at the court
 house in this city February 2Srd and 24th. An arrangement nas been made with the railroads for a rate of one | fare for the round trip and this will no doubt be the cause of many attending the meeting.
 The institute will consist of daily Ien> lures beginning each morning at g | o'clock and to be delivered by four or five government experts from Wash ington. Others will also address the meeting on subjects that will not be l touched by the government experts
 Among the subjects discussed will hr liguminous soil, forage crops. beef cat tie, dairylng, syrup making, Mexican boil weevil. sugar cane, vegetables. fruits, rotation of crops. soil improve ment, and forestry.
 The meeting should prove of consid- erahle interest to the agricultural peo- pie of this section and the lesson that they will learn by attending this school of modern farming will be most bens- ficial to them. A cordial invitation will be extended<a all to attend the meet , ing and the merchants of the city will use every effort to induce the farm CTS of their acquaintance to visit Sell ma on the two days that the institute will be in session