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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-10
FIRE ADDED 70 THE HORROR
Among the Dead Are Believed to be
Five Persons Who Gave Their
Livea to Rescue Thooe Who Went
Down to Their Death With Their
Homes-HoIe 60 Feet Deep,
Isp,clo, to tho Daily Press>


Tonight seventeen persons are MISS
ing aud are believed TO have soue
10 their death when thirteen houses
on Rockland street in Haverstraw
toppled over last night into a pit
sixty feet deep, which had been
cut by clay digegrs In connection
with the brick making industry here.
Twelve OF tho persons missing
werc occupants of the fallen houses:
five were among the rescurers who
went to the aid of neighbors after
the first house fell and were car
ried down when tho twelve other
houses went crashing over the preo-
ipice. The wrcckage quickly caught
fire and those who were in the
mass were other crushed or hurn-
ed 10 death.
Another Landslide Feared
Tonight there is grave fear Of an
othcr cave-in along the same street
and the occupants of seven or eight
houses have moved away Others
are keeping an all night vigil, ready
20 alarm their noighbors in case of
Impending danger.
Tho missing tonight. all Of whom
are believed to be dead. are as fol.
lows:
Occupants OF houses:
HARRIS NELSON, a merchant.
BENJAMIN NELSON, his son.
MRS. SILVERAIAN and young
son.
CHARLES COHEN and wife.
p. AIANNlN and wife.
JOHN 3. BEAUCHAMP.
~. PROFITCH and daughter. 81.
ABRAHAM DIAS. ~N
In tho rescuing party:
JOSEPH ALBERT.
JOHN M'MURRY.
hartley M'GOVERN.
MRS. NJ. JOSEPH DALEY.
a Jewish rabbi. name not yet as.
certa!rcd.
Brick Workers Undermined Houses.
The landslide which carried away
the thirteen houses was caused bv
tho railing in of the bank under
which the cXcavators OF the brick
manufacturers had been working for
number OF years. The ground
began cracking, this showing seanls
az neon Yesterday and some of
the occupants of houses along the
or!nl. took warning and left. Others
believed that nothing serious would
happen and remained.
Happened During Binding Storm
When the breakage occurred in the
long line Of land which formed the
ragged edge OF Rockland street one
mousse tonpled over into the pit with
al "ho were living within Its walls.
Ine o-hcr occupants of the houses
prepared TO leave their homes IN
The face Of Il binding snow storm.
Many persons who lived nearby
rushed TO thcir aid and were as.
sisting them in getting ont when
twelve more houses went down car
rying with them not only the families
who occupied them. hut also several
OF those who had gone TO their
assistance.
Overturned stoves set fire to the
buildings and firemen came from
miles around. but when the landslide
occurred it broke the water main.
thus cutting Off the entire supply.
Tonight relatives and friends of
those buried beneath tho ruins are
stu watching; as they have heen
all day for tho bodies of the dead
to be brought out
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-10
BANKER COMMITS SUICIDE.
Goes Broke in Wall Street and Then
Kills Himself.
to the Daily Press1

CLEVELAND, OHIO, Jan. 9.-Ie-
land w. Prior, one OF the best
known men in financial circles in
Cleveland, and junior member Of
the stock brokerage firm Of Deni-
son, Prior and Company, shot and
killed himself in room at the Ho!.
lenden Hotel this afternoon.
All this morning, according to tho
attaches of the hotel, Prior paced
restlessly up and down the lobby.
He appeared be worrying about
something
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-10

10 have grazcd the kentucky under
ordinary conditions.
The court OF inquiry will rc-conyene
on board the Iowa tomorrow morning
and 1t is thought that the investigation
VIII be brought to q close Thursday
morning
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-10
Charleston Arrives at Charleston

CHARLESTON. S. c., Jan. 9.-Thc
United states cruiser Charleston ar
rived off the bar this afternoon after n
stormy and troublesome voyage down
the coast. Secretary Boneparte came
ashore and attended the reception.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-10
PRINTERS WINNING STRIKE.
Many New York Firms Give in to
TVDOdranhtcaI lIninn Mo
(By Associated Press)

10y AHSocIated FresS.)
NEW YORK, Jan. 9.-Out of 247
printing houses in this city, 21O have
signed the eight-hour day and closed
shop agreement with the printers. ac-
cording to a statement issued by
President Mccormick. of Typography
cal Union No. 6.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-10
Basement is Still Damp.

RICHMOND. Jan. 9.--The condi.
ton OF the offices In the south end
OF the new State Capitol remains
such as to make them unfit for oc-
cupancy.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-10

position by stating that he was sup
porting Inc bill because 1t was as near
treo trade rs Il was possible to obtain
from tho majority.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-10
Admits in His Annual Message That
There Has Been mo Convictions For
the ofense but Thinks Much Good
Has Been Accomplished by Ac,
Whic1 Would Suppress the Crime.
lNy AZ. oc.ntcd prsss.

proved condition III the State finances.
The only cloud which throws d
shadow over the State is the unsatis-
factory condition OF the dispensary."
said the governor, adding:
No one can deny that the preacnt
atmosphere surrounding the dispcn-
sary is a grave reflection upon South
Carolina, for it is State institution
ana any odium which attaches TO
its operation necessarily attaches u
tho State
Stands by tie System.
Ne regards the action OF those cour-
ties voting 70 abolish demonstrates as
t re5ukc 70 the mode Of operating
rather Than reputation Of the sys-
tenn. 1T is imperative for the honor
OF the State" says the governor that
existing conditions should be imme.
diately remcd;ed and he adds that It is
Incumbent upon the General Assembly
70 give the matter most serious consid.
Grafton at the same time renewing
recommendations for changes In tho
dispensary law
The governor said it should never
ne the policy tn force dspensaries
upon counties or communities desiring
prohibition, and said legislation shorld
be enacted TO free the system from
abuses which have crept in.
Lynch!ng Discussed.
In my last two message" saws
the governor, 81 though it my duty to
call your attention to the absolute ne.
cessity Of adopting more stringent
measures fer the proper enforcement
OF law, and particularly for the pre-
vention CT lynchings"
Speaking then OF the special ap.
preparation made for that purpose, a;
his request the governor says that
while he cannot report a single convic-
ton he is satisfied that the apnro-
priaiion has not been used in vain
Records Are Known to All.
You are too familiar with the roc.
ords Of the past years." continues the
governor. You know how South
Carolina together with other Of our
sister States has had reproach hean.
ed upon her on account OF the bastard
II deeds OF reckless, lawless and ir-
responsible men. ] have Just stated
that no convictions have been secured,
yet, in spite OF this fact, tho realiza-
ton that the arm Of the law wouli
be invoked, that Il determined attempt
at least would be made to prevent lis
ruthisS and barharic dissertation that
criminals would be prosecuted for
their crimes, that the corouer's III.
quest and the usual verdict would not
be the end. but only the beginning
These have produced their effect, and
as rsult, better conditions have pre-
vailed" He added that the mass Of
the people at heart law.abidiug have
found hope.
Attention is called to the forth
coming jamestown Exposition and an
appropriation Is urged by South Caro-
lima as the governor regards the expo
sition as an event of more than ordin.
airy Importance.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-10
Lewis Nomination Confirmed.

WASHINGTON, n. c.. Jan. 9.-The
Senate today confirmed the following
nomination:
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS L. Lewis east.
crn district OF Virginia.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-23
SECURES LAND
FOR ITS RANGE
SAGE CREEK SHEEP COMPANY
TAKES IN A NUMBER OF
TRACTS.

The Sage Creek Sheep company ma
terially increased it's holdings during
the past week by the purchase of a
number of tracts of ranch land. Most
or the pieces were of 100 acres each,
those selling being Joseph Gipson,
who turned over two tracts, one for
$1,000 and another for $500; Hugh
McMichael, who sold a tract for $4OO
and another for $1,000, while Waite.
Elliot & Peck sold to the same COM
pany for stated consideration of
$500 what is known as the Sage
Creek snearing plant, including with
the land the machinery and appliances.
Fannie Barney has sold to J. B.
Clark for a stated consideration of
81, lot 8, in block 5, at Moore.
The Montana Townsite company
has sold to E. Vesie for $3.50. lot 21.
in block 5, of the Moore townsite.
Harlie E. Shower has sold to Miles
A. Shower for So, ZOO, a half interest IN
tract of 1850 acres, subject to a
mortgage of $4,000, situated in Sec
tions 8, 13, IA, IT, Is, 10 and 20. town
ship IA north, of range 13 east.
w. T. Mcfarland has sold to G. s.
Wells for $500, lot 6, in block 4, of
Stafford's third addition
William Medigar has sold to Bertie
Bland for 1926, lots and 5, in block
%, at Gilt Edge.
The Montana Townsite company has
sold to c. r. McClaye for stated
consideration of 81. lot /, of block 8,
of the first addition to Moore.
T. c. Power ct al has transferred
to Fergus county all of block g. in
the Morase addition. This is the
block acquired for the use of the high
school, and is situated directly back
of that institution.
Nelson j. Littlejohn has sold to
Walter S. Smith for a nominal stated
consideration, 100 acre tract situat
ed in section IL, township IA north,
OF range Is east.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-23
OF
D. M. CROWLEY
IMPRESSIVE SERVICES HELD At
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH SUN.
DAY AFTERNOON.

The funeral of the late D. M. Crow
ley took place from the Catholic
church Sunday afternoon, and despite
the stormy weather, the attendance
OF mourning relatives and friends was
so large that it formed, in itself, a
most striking tribute to the memory
OF the deceased pioneer, and showed
the esteem in which he was held by
this community more eloquently than
any words that might have been spok-
en-. People came in from many miles
to pay the last tribute, and the crowd
was so great that many were unable
to gain admittance into the church.
Bishop Lenihan Officiates.
Bishop Lenihan, of Great Falls, Of
ficiated. and carried out the solemn
burial service of the Catholic church
in most impressive manner. The
bishop was not personally acquaint-
ed with Mr.. Crowley, and his re-
marks were brief and of general
character, offering consolation to the
stricken family.
At the close of the service, about
80 carriages followed the remains to
the Catholic cemetery, where the in
terment took place. The pail bear
ers were Ed. Mcdonald, John Laux.
Phillip Laux, Jacob Holzmer, Irene
Desy and Matt. Weber.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-23
The Montana Bond Case.

Helena. Jan. pa motion was
today made to the supreme court
for a rehearing in the noted bond
case. which was recently decided
by the court declaring illegal bond
issues of the various state education-
al institutions to the amount of
$45O,0O0
There are three reasons assigned
for rehearing, it being alleged that
the opinion is contradictory and
inconsistent; that the court does
not give any force or effect to the
requirements of section II of the en-
abling act, that the lands granted
for the state normal school shall be
appropriated for the purpose for
which the grant has been made; and
that the court misconstrued section
12 of article II of the constitution
The application was in printed
form and signed by Carpenter. Day
&Carpenter. VIM. r. Pigott and M.
S. Gum, attorneys.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-23
Row over Statehood.

Washington. Jan. 22.-B. r. Rodey,
former delegate to congress from New
Mexico created furOre at tOday's
hearing on the joint statehood bill be-
fore the house committee on territor-
les by announcing that there have
been intense prosecutions in Arizona.
Special interests have perpetrated
outrageous and scandalous suppress
sions of public opinion for the last
SIX months. Thousands favor joint
statehood who do not dare to say so. ."
The members of the anti-joint
statehood league, who were in the
committee room, united in protest
against the statements, but in re-
sponse to the chorus of mo, no.'
from the Arizonans, Mr.. Rodey de-
clared that the corporation forces
who are opposing the joint statehood
measure do not dare to submit the
joint statehood proposition TO the
people of Arizona.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-23
The Japs in Peace.

Philadelphia, Jan. 22-Loyd C..
Griscom, United States minister to
Japan, was the principal speaker to-
night at meeting of the American
Society OF Political and Social
Science.
Mr.. Griscom's topic was Japan
After the War He said in part:
Since the close of the war the
Japanese have shown no exultation
or self satisfaction. They are busily
engaged in discussing the refunding
OF their debts and how to carry the
great financial debt Left by the war.
The people We're wOefully disap-
pointed i'll the peace terms. but af-
ter momentary exhibition of dis
satisfaction, they recovered their
self-restraint and their anger, which
had never been directed particularly
toward foreigners, turned toward
their own government. An imperial
edict directed the people to leave the
question of government to those who
govern, and to proceed about their
usual avocations.
1T is calculated that the new
government must find revenue of
s75,0OO.000 a year in addition to the
other expenses to deal with the ma
tional debt. Aside from this there can
hardly be said to be any burning po-
litical questions of the hour.
"The spirit of militarism, which
was of course, excited by the war.
has died out with remarkable sudden
ness. They have accepted the Judge
ment of their sovereign that the OBJ
ject of the war has been accomplish
ed
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-23
GREAT LIBERAL VICTORY.
Political Complexion Of United Kinq.
dom Completely Chanued.

London, Jan. 22.-Within the last
eight days the political complexion
o. the United Kingdom has been COM
pietely changed by the tide of liberal
ism, which, even now, is higher than
the most sanguine radical dared hope
for. The new parliament will be ov.
erwhelmingly liberal
UP to this time the total number of
members elected is 4S0, of which PAT
are liberals, ia unionists, 40 laborites,
1S nationalists and one socialist This
leaves 100 seats still vacant
The liberals thus far have gained no
less than III seats, counting labor
gains as liberal or government gains,
and if the same. proportion is kept
UP for the remaining 100 seats the
liberals will have 4O7 votes in the
next parliament to which may be
added those of AZ laborites. one So
cialist and 3S nationalists. which
would give Prime Minister Campbell
Bannerman 533 votes against 1877 for
the conservatives.
While this calculation concerning
the results in the 100 vacant seats is
entirely speculative. it is not impos-
sible OF realization, nor could it be
more extraordinary or startling than
In any of the results declared during
the last few days.
Ireland remains practically unchang.
ed. The nationalists have plucked
one seat from the solid northeast cor
ner- The liberals have broken into
the tory stronghold of Scotland, with
prospects for other remarkable sue
cesses. while, as already noted, the
great fortresses of unionism during
the last ten years have been raised be-
fore a storm of undreamed of liberal
sentiment or of opposition to the un-
ionist policy.
With the exception of Birmingham,
which is completely controlled by
Joseph Chamberlain, all the great CEN
ters have shown a determination to
change from the old order. Mr.. Bal
four will probably remain an outsider
until he is given chance in a by-elec-
ton, though possibly some safe union
lst seat may be relinquisned in his
favor before the end Of next week.
1t is understood several efforts in this
direction have been made but with
out success. Such reports as this, it
is believed, are materially weakening
the prestige of the accredited leader
OF the unionist party In the absence
of Mr.. Balfour. Joseph Chamberlain
probably will take the lead in the next
parliament.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-23
The sbandman's Guess.


We do not accept the statement that
comes from Butte that the Milwaukee
railroad is to absorb the Montana rail-
road from Harlowton to Lombard and
then go up the Missouri river to the
Three Forks, and then up the Jeffer-
son and up the Pipestone crossing
the divide by the Pipestone pass.
There is room for but one road
through Jefferson canyon, and this
was pre-empted quarter of century
ago by the Union Pacific and it was
granting the Union Pacific perpetual
right of way over its track through
the canyon that the Northern Pacific
was enabled to pass by that route
with the Butte short line. This being
the case We cannot see how the Mil
waukee, a rival line to both of these
roads, hopes to get through this diff
cult country. Our opinion is that if
the Milwaukee absorbs the Montana
road that it win cross the Rawders-
burg divide via Prairie Dog town and
may then have choice of routes
down the Boulder and via Whitehall
to the Pipestone pass or up the Boul-
der to Butte via the head of Boulder
the route contemplated at one time by
the Butte and Logan Short Line OF
the Northern Pacific. However, if
this route is chosen, it is probable the
Milwaukee will reach the Missouri riv-
er via Deep creek, as it would be a
better route than the one by Sixteen
Mile creek, that is if the Musselshell
divide is considered and should the
Milwaukee take the Sixteen Milecreek
route it will be surprise to many.
We in fact do not believe that this
company could secure the Montana
railroad if it desired to-The Hus-
bandman Great Falls).
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-23

charge had been made of unjust and
corrupt taxation of the United Verde
property, and asked Senator Clark to
make statement
Senator Clark explained that he'was
the chief owner of the mine in ques-
ton and said he had always paid the
full tax levied. except one time when
the tax was contested because it was
thought to be unjust.
He said he was not fully prepared to
make detailed statement, but thought
mis- company was paying taxes on
about S1.200.000 assessed against the
improvements and personal property
it owned. This represented an assess
ment. he said. larger than similar
properties pay in Montana or any 9th
er state he pays taxes in.
Senator Clark refuted newspaper
statements that the mine was worth
more than ,O00.000,000. He said
these were mere guesses as to the
amount of ore yet unblocked. and were
absolutely unreliable.
Il defy any one to estimate accu-
rately the value of the mine" said
Sepator Clark. THE eye cannot rea, II
below the ground. and ore which
seems to be in inexhaustible quanti-
ties may play out at any time"
Chairman Hamilton read newspaper
clippings in which Senator Clark was
quoted as saying he had rejected an
offer of S25,000O0O for the United
Verde mine. Senator Clark denied
the quotation, and said he had never
offered to sell the property and mad
never had any offer for it.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-23
Milwaukee Prepares for Action.

Helena, Jan. 22.-If any further evil
dence were needed to demonstrate the
fact that the Chicago, Milwaukee 6:
st. Paul Railway company intends to
build a line across the state of Mon
tana, it is forthcoming through the
filing of articles of Incorporation with
Secretary of State Yoder today of four
companies, which it is evidently only
parent concern and which would be
essential requisites in the construc-
tion of such a railroad.
In brief, land, townsite, timber and
coal companies have ben incorporated
by officials of the Chicago, Milwau-
kee & st. Paul company. and it is
easy to be seen what an important
relation they will have with the new
company. Each has fully subscrib-
ed capital stock of 100000, and will
have Butte for it's principal place of
business. The incorporators are iden-
teal in each instance-B. Hanson, of
Chicago, trustee; G.. F. Shelton, of
Butte. and Thomas Allen, of Butte.
Mr.. Hanson is supposed to be trustee
for the parent railroad company.
The names of the new concerns are
as follows: Enterprise Land & I'M
provement company; the Western
Townsite company, of Montana; the
Big Horn Timber company and the
Republic coal company. AS each is
authorized to engage in the business
indicated by it's name, it is to be seen
that the company purposes developing
a number of towns and villages along
its route; will erect mills for the saw.
ing of the necessary lumber in con-
struction work. and mine coal for the
motive power of it's locomotives.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-23
REMEY JURY DISAGREES.
Members Discharged by Judge Smith
After Being Out 113 Hours.

Helena, Jan. 20.-After being out
lis hours the jury in the case of the
state against Camille Frederic Rem
ey was discharged this forenoon by
Judge Henry C. Smith in the district
court The jury was given the case
last Saturday afternoon. Not until
yesterday did it ask for any specitl
instructions or intimate whether or
not it would be able to agree.
Sine it started in to consider the
case the jury took ia ballots. It is
understood that the first ballot result
ed in seven votes for a verdict of
murder in the first degree. The last
ballot. it has been stated, resulted in
eleven votes for manslaughter and
one for acquittal. The man who held
out to the end, it is understood. was
A. 0. James. telegrapher, who was
foreman Of the jury. 1t is understood
that after holding out for acquittal
he agreed to vote for manslaughter
II the jurors would leave the penalty
to be fixed by the court This several
OF the remaining jurors would not con-
sent to, and the jury finally agreed
to disagree.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-23
CANS is CHAMPION.
Coiored Fighter Succeeds in Knock
ing Out Mike Sullivan.

ing Out Mike Sullivan.
San Francisco, Jan. 22.-JOe Cans,
rejuvenated, put up the fight OF his
life and knocked out Mike (Twin) Sui
livan in the fifteenth round tonight.
The issue of the fight was hardly in
doubt from the first round. From start
to finish Cans was the aggressor and
kept right on top Of his man. Sulli-
van made several brave rallies, but he
could not hurt the colOred man, and
finally in the fifteenth round ser.
les of lightning right hand blows to
the jaw ended Sullivan's aspirations
and put Cans once more at the top
of the fighting heap. The fight was
fast and furious from the start. Cans
kept within striking distance of his
man at all stages. Sullivan was clev-
er and game, but could not keep the
aggressive colOred man away from
him. Cans left eye closed early in
the fight and Sullivan kept playing
for 1t. but at no time did he have
the Baltimore boy in distress.
In the eighth round it looked as if
the fight was over Cans put in two
lefts to the heart and right to the
jaw. Sullivan went down. but was
on his feet in moment, and Cans
went after him, swinging left and
right Sullivan went down again but
came up fighting. He was grOggy but
game and cool In the ninth Cans
went at his man again. A right to the
heart and a right TO the jaw sent the
white boy down, but he managed to
last through the round. From this
time on Cans forced the fighting.
fiercer than ever