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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-13
SEVEN MEN BURNED.
Deep in the Burning Tamarack Cop
per Mine.

Calument, Mich, Jan. 13.-Heroic ef-
forts have failed to release the seven
men imprisoned under ground in the
burning portion of the Tamarack mine.
Several members of the rescuing party
who were sent in yesterday were over
come by gas and they were rescued with
difficulty.
A party in charge of James Maslin
went down through No. 3 shaft. They
reached the 18th level but smoke and
gas drove them back. Several were
overcome and were carried from the
shaft. Another party had a similar ex-
perience. Mr.. Maslin and two compan-
ions were carried out by others of the
party. Their condition was precarious
and their lives were saved only after
desperate efforts
An Austrian named Simonovitch, a
brother of one of the men imprisoned
under ground, made a terrific struggle
to penetrate the burning mine, wrap
ping clothes about his head, but the
gases were too powerful and he was
overcome and carried to the surface in
a critical condition. No shafts will be
sealed until every possible effort has
been made to determine the fate of the
seven men. There is a powder magazine
at the a foot level and many cases of
dynamite are stored at the various lev
els in. the shaft, but the fire is several
hundred feet away and there is no inn
mediate danger of an explosion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-13

Mr.. Vernon has been looked upon
as the leader of the negro Repub-
licans in the state, and when it was
announced some months ago that
Judson W. Lyons was not to be re-
appointed to the position of register
of the treasury. the friends of Mr.
Veznon asked President Roosevelt to
appoint him to the place. One of
Vernon's champions was Senator
Long. Vernon made speeches for the
national committee in the last cam
paign.
Soon after Mr.. Vernon's name was
suggested for the place some charges
were filed with the president bv a
number of negroes of Topeka to the
effect that Mr. Vernon was not a fit
man to be appointed 10 public office.
These charges were to the effect that
some eight years ago Vernon had mis-
treated co1ored girl by the name of
Emma Jones. She was a school
teacher at Lawrence
Mr.. Vernon vigorously denied Atbe
charges, and the announ cement of his
appointment by the president. and
also the fact that the charges were
not sustained by the Investigation
made at the direction of the president
IS looked upon by Mr. Vernon's friends
as a complete vfndication.
Mr.. Vernon is well known in To
peka, where he has spoken on numer-
Gus occasions. He was one of tbe
principal speakers at the Kansas Dav
banquet here last year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-13
TIRED OF THE DELAY.
First National Depositors May Can
Another Meeting.

A meeting of the depositors of the
First National bank may be called by
the depositors' executive committee.
The issue depends upon whether a tele-
gram is received this afternoon from the
offices of the New York Mutual Life In
surance company in New York City.
The depositors of the bank are greatly
concerned over the delay of the com
pany in settling up for the $283, 900 of
life insurance which was signed over to
Receiver Bradley by the late G. J. Dew
lin.
"I should have heard at one or half
past twelve said Ellon S. Clark, agent
of the company. THE offices close on
Saturdays at noon and this may hinder
receiving a prompt answer The time
of the return will depend upon the tele-
graph company. We have tried to hurry
this payment as much as possible. I
only got the papers fixed up few days
ago and we sent them direct to New
York"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-13


Robens0u, son of Mrs j. e. RoW!ey
demanding that he give up the money
mitch he had received for tickets TO
- -. - 49,, .+,,,71,,+s
.ue Pi"S ',7
In the Assembly room upstairs
ThrapD is devotee OF the ten-cenl
yellow backed novel
pobaDsor7 v,as alone behind a table
- ,4 ON -17-
iH 1N- D0i l''0i'
counting over 1Ae uchelS Whleh hao
been sold. Suddenly he realized that
someone was stopping over him.
T.ool<ina nm his ewes met the month
OA d r9Nol'e ei
a young slender man. with a loose
black mask over his eyes, and his fea-
lures further concealed by a slOuch
hat was behind the e71n
..r- ,,-i+t go, 1.7..,,,
iiAii'9 ne ue-
ciai9u III io"' s'eauy tones 10 Ropen-
son.
SIM nullaneouslY the rohber reached
Out nus lels mana ana began 10 pick
tlanuA Aula Oh lne small com from the
taele-
9u4 pIIseo ana s'aflled as R0benson
was ana leHipoIaflly thlnklng the
Wiole hldLlet joke, since some of
1Lle @ ciiaIacleis OF me play We're dis
Suiseu iii!ch IKE me man who was
holdlnB nlin up III TOOK him a mo-
Lheht or Two 10 really make up his
ILI5lu sllal @ lne me Inallef was serious.
t,,. III, l,uiis Cu. nis Iisht arm towards
~ 81 SUI just oS 'He topper pulled the
II 1Ssei-
A1e pulel crashed by RobensOn' s
- anu SCI lIselL IN class room
,57ts-s 1e III TOOK ad-
and fI1np himself 9e9inst s-,,. oIIort unity
ino him bacl- r-aiet ~ ~. 1elti
5t,-,1 l,,l slle SoIflqor vail
1-itb ,Iaii Sirae3a4 7Jloel I,I,3,- a,nlele' and
We go. 8. W e. eiL 1eLSI lSillse saved him.
sstl,i-. lnOlL IN. osi5is loDoeu ana probably
Id aI'lis lllJ uie4
III D'ilsIH Heia LnIaPp against the
wall' w ilile ile aetelIlpted 10 obtain pos
s71loH ~ -. o- l'ie ieNoIV s,-l 5Ii5y
shot attracted the attention of Roy OFT.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-13
OVER A MILLION.
Liabilities of Denison. Prior & Co. and
Forgeries of S45O,OOO.

Cleveland, Jan. 13"In well inform
ed financial circles here today it was
believed that the liabilities of the firm
sibly the sum may be as high as
$1,50O,O00.
A member of the bankers commit
tee, examining into the affairs of the
firm, stated today that the extent Of
the bond forgeries committed by the
late Leland ". Prior can not be esti-
mated because of the fact that there
are no entries in the books of the con
Germ touching that phase of the matter.
So far as could be learned today the
forgeries approximate s450,000 as fol-
lows
AIpena. Mich. water and light bonds
$25O.00O.
Canton, o., water extension bonds
100000.
south sharon, Pa. Improvement
bonds 100000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-13
WAS g DEGREES ALL DAY.
Remarkable Run of Temperature
May Be ssWeather Breeder.

There has been no change in the atmos-
pheric conditions in this section of the
state during the past a hours. The sky
is heavily draped with clouds that threat
en- every moment to deluge the earth and
a ray OF sun light has not penetrated
them for at least Sc hours.
The temperature has scarcely varied a
degree in the past "A hours. The mercury
stood in the thermometer at 90 yesterday
at 10 o o'clock and did not get out of that
notch all day. This morning it stood at
the same place until 10 o'clock, when it
advanced one notch and has been nearly
stationery ever since.
The forecast for today says: Threat
ening rain or snow tonight and Sunday
Rain in the eastern portion OF the state
tonight with a higher temperature in the
western section of the state" There will
be little if any change in the temperature
in this section of the state tonight or to-
morrow The wind is blowing from the
south at the rate of eight miles an hour
The hourly temperatures for the day
were
Z o'clock ...........32 .32tn o'clock .........s SO
O'Clock -32l u o'clock ........... "a
o clock --.---.--..S 81 L o'clock .......... .33
10 O'Clock .......... .33l ? o'clock ...... 33:3}
The wind at o'clock was blowing from
the south at a rate of miles per hour
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-13
'8,OOO,OOO ACRES LESS
Cotton to Be Planted in 1906 to Be
Cut 25 Per Cent.

New Orleans, Jan. 13.-W. F. Shin
auIt, of Mississippi chairman of the
committee on acreage reduction in the
cotton convention, reported favoring
the reduction of acreage 25 per cent.
from that planted in 1904. AS there
were planted 32.000.OOO acres of cot
ton in 1909, this would mean that the
Southern Cotton association is in IA
vor of planting but $4,000 ,000 acres
of cotton this year The report was
unanimously adopted
A resolution by John D. Walker
was adopted that all holders of spot
cotton be requested by the Southern
Cotton association to sign a binding
pledge to sell their cotton at Is cents
a pound, if through the efforts of the
association it reaches that price.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-13
ESTIS FATHER FINED.
Unable to Explain Possession of
Property Stolen by Son.

Charles w. Estis, father of young
Estis who has been leading the officers
of this county merry chase for the
past month, since it has been discov-
cred that he is the man wanted for
the numerous robberies at Rossville,
was tried nthe city court this morn
ing and found guilty of receiving
stolen property, and assessed a fine
of $25.
At the time of the robbery much
of the stolen property was found at
the home of the elder Estis and he
was unable to explain how it came
into his possession other than to say
that he thought that his son had
brought it home with him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-13
DINNER AND SHOW.
Attended by 1000 British and Amer
lean Naval Men at Manila.

Manila. Jan. 1s.-The entertainments
provided today by the enlisted men Of
the American feet for the men Of the
visiting British cruiser squadron com
prising a dinner and vaudeville show
We're attended by two thousand persons.
Admirals Noel and Train We're among
those present
This afternoon the American troops
at FIT Mckinley were reviewed by Ad-
miral Noel. During the day and even
irg many receptions We're held on shore
and on various vessels, all being well
attended.
The British squadron will sail tomor-
row for Saigon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-13
ROGERS CALLS.
To see How Marshall Field Is Getting
Along.

New York. Jan. ia bulletin of
the condition of Mr.. Field was issued
by his physicians. Doctors Frank Bill
lings and Walter B. James, as fol-
lows:
Mr.. Field passed a very comfort
able night. He is resting this morn
ing. The condition of the patient re-
mains unchanged.
Henry H. Rogers, vice president of
the Standard Oil company, called on
Mr. Field today, remaining half an
hour.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-13
ARRESTED AGAIN.
BIidshipman NIeriwether Is Now
Charged With Hazing.

Annapolis. Nd, Jan. 18.-Midshipman
Minor Meriwether, Jr.. of Louisiana, who
attained much notoriety by engaging in
a fist fight with Midshipman James r.
Branch in which the latter received IA
tai injuries, has been placed under ar
rest on the charge of hazing. The charge
is supported by six specifications, aIleg-
ing the hazing of several different
fourth-class men by requiring them to
do different physical exercises.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-13
GOES OVER TO MONDAY.
Hearing OF H. H. Rogers Before
Supreme Court Is Adjourned

New York, Jan. 13.-The hearing Of
argument on the question whether II.
H. Rogers shall be compelled to an
swer the questions asked by Attorney
General Hadley of Missouri was ad-
journed today until Monday morning
after counsel had presented some OF
their arguments. Justice Gildersleeve
did not give any decision as to whether
Mr.. Rogers must ansMer-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-13
TWO KILLED OF POISON
F. L. Petit of Cairo, Tries to XIII
Himself.

F. l. Petit, who lives north of
Cairo. in this county, took chloroform
and gum opium at the Midland hotel
last night with suicidal intent He
was found in his room this morning
almost dead from the effects of the
poison, and was taken to Keith's hos
pital. The chances are that he will
live.
Petit is little known IN Topeka and
appears to be a farmer. The cause of
his act is unknown
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-13
COUNTY OPTION.
New south Carolina Law Permits
Choice of Dispensary or Prohibition.

Columbia. S. G.. Jan 1s-The state su-
preme court today handed down an opin-
ion declaring the Bryce act, under which
sixteen counties have voted out the dis
pensary. to be constitutional. That por-
ton of the act which provides that coun-
ties voting out the dispensaries shall not
share in the educational fund accruing
from dispensaFy profits was, however, de-
elared Unconstitutional. Under the Bryce
law each county is enabled to say yGleth-
er or not it shall have dispensary or pro-
hibitiOn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-13

w T. Vernon is one of the most
prominent negroes in Kansas and is
known throughout the country as a
negro educator of ability. He has
made a great success in the manage
ment of the Quindaro institute, which
is beginning to compare favorably
with the Booker T. Washington insti-
tute at Tuskegee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-13
VERNON GETS 1T.
appointment as Register of
Treasury Announced.
None of the Charges Against
Him Sustained.
ROOSEVELT SATISFIED.
His Investigation Gives Vernon
Clean Bill.
Charges We're Presented by
Topeka Negroes.
ROOSEVELT SATISFIED.

Washington, Jan. 1S.-President
Roosevelt announced today the ap-
pointment of w. T. Vernon, principal
of the Qufndaro institute at Ouindaro,
Kas., to be register of the treasury,
in succession to Judson W. Lyons.
Charges were preferred against
Vernon, but they were not sustained
by the investigation made by direction
of the president.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-13
BROKERS ASSIGN.
Pulled Down by Connection With
Dennison, Prior & Co.

Cleveland, o., Jan. 13.-ParsOns. Sny-
der & Co, stock and grain brokers, with
offices in the Hollenden hotel have made
an assignment to J. B. Smith, an attor-
ney.
Parsons, Snyder & Co. are members
of the Cleveland stock exchange and of
the Consolidated exchange in New
York. It is stated that they did much
business for Leland W. Prior, who COM
nitted suicide Tuesday.
It is understood that Dennison, Prior
& Co, held as collateral about $4,000
worth of securities belonging to Par
sons, Snyder & Co, and the suspension
of the former firm precipitated the fail
ure of the latter today.
The total liabilities of Parsons, Sny-
der & Co. it is believed will not ex-
ceed $15G,0 900.
Pittsburg Failure.
Pittsburg. Pa, Jan. BE. B. jenkins
& Co., bankers and brokers of this city,
have announced their suspension from
business. The liabilities are said to be
about s1O00 Inability to collect mar
gins at a critical moment is given as
the reason for the suspension. A meet
ing of creditors viii be held tomorrow
when it is expected arrangements will
be made for resuming business.
The firm is one of the largest and
Oldest of it's kind in the city and has
about 80 branches in nearby towns.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-13

Chicago, Jan. 13.-7 a. m tempera-
lures: New York So; Boston PhiladeI-
phia, Washington and Chicago "a: Min
neapolis so; Cincinnati and St. Louis 80.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-13

Chicago, Jan. 13--Forecast for Kan
sas: Threatening tonight and Sunday,
with rain in east portion tonight; warm
er in west portion tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-13

DR.. Newell Dwight Hills in Baptist
church Monday evening. Fifth enter
tainment on the organ course.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-13
sequent questions. by refusing to an


Rev ID. NJ. Fisk came into the cell
at this time and spoIle words of CON
ISOLATION to ThraDD. who sat as he had
before with his face buried in his
hands. seeming to only narffafIv mn
derstand what was be11e sai5 ia him
though when he shook hands ,rftb tbe
minister as he said rood-by-e to him
the tears straal7,a5 ,7c7T-,7 l,ie ,.l,ee1re
and known Of him for y n11n,bar Of
wears and he is sbo,1+ H. iasf -
son vgo11Id tbini- o+ aa-ng e11ob j
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-13
ThranD's Wild story.

When first arrested Thrapp told
me officers who had him in charge
that there was a man in the case and
me officers are working on the theory
hat the crime was planned by an ac-
complice. When pressed as to the
story Of an accomplice Thrapp told
the officers that several weeks ago a
man came to his home late one night
ana called him out of doors and told
nm that they could make some money
by robbing and that there would be
little danger in doing so.
Several weeks later" he said. this
same man came to my home and
Whistled and I went out and met him
1 asked him his name and he said
Continued on Page Two.)
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Continued on Page Two.)
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-12-13

Wesley Butcher, who farms
one of the best places in Ward
county out at Lynch, is enjoying
a we'll earned vacation, visiting
his sister at Geneva, Ind. 1t has
been five years since he came to
! this state and he has no cause to
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-12-13
Lees Department Store
Mothers Bread at nsJando,,sp.,---

Mothers Bread Observation-Disclosures
is good. Try it.
The formal installation drill.
was held Wednesday evening"
The following drill was held
Wednesday evening. The fol-
lowing members have signed the
papers:
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-12-13
his having done so.

thartic to open the bowels. A gentle
movement will accomplish the same re-
suits without causing distress or serious
consequences later. DeWitt's little
Early Kisers are recommended. Sold
BY McCoY L Co., Druggists.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-04-13
LET Us BE THANKFUL


That wo afe ia peaceful Oregon. ah0
aot near Co that awful, 6fe.v0nii.ag
mountain. vesBvius
We HAVE VOLCANIC NOUN
TANs. BUT THEY ARE BEAUTI
TUL. PEACEFUL. DOMESTIC. WELL
BEHAVED.
SO one loves Co b. blown up. covered
with ashes. buried uHIer rsI.bai. melt.
Cd srt'IHg lava
% BE- unrlHrsant 90 think o. and lst
us 40 rejoice 90 De- iH Oregon
There is volcanic eruption slated
and duo 90 tnnspife Boz Oregon April
goth. AND A LITTLE EARTHQUAKE
JUNE iTH Bui We are used 90 those
thiHgs They are harmless and blood.
lees though painfuI, They clear the
air. settle ths mihds of the people 60
endure another round OF government
Affections
American euptioHs and explosions
arc eonhnsl io biga'y-eolorsi head.
lines in tbr neUspaueu-a dash of rcd
lak.
81 SO have great reason o. be thank
fui although au eruption of $40. Hood
of Mt jefferson WOULD BE THE
ADvERTIsEsENT ORE
CON COULD HAVE.
An occasional eupi.oa of $40
Vesay.as "a che great drawing card OF.
ITALY,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-04-13
General Summary.

The weather in al sections was dry
and unshiny up 90 Saturday. when
ci1udiness increased and few scatter.
ing showers fell In the Willamette val.
ley and the northern coast counties
on the following day showers occurred
generally In al portions Of the state
except in the dry interior localities
On Tuesday and Wednesday mornings
light frosts were reported In the vii
lam,tte valley and in Douglas, Jackson
and Josephine counties. and freezing
temperatures occurred in the eastern
section. Thursday morning was also
b frosty morning in a few places west
lf the Cascade mountains. but the frosts
,n this day were not 20 heavy or gen.
.ral az they were on the two preceding
laws Thursdsy and Friday afternoons
irseasonably high temperatures pre-.
rallied and In a few places they were
.igher than any previously noted 90
ariy IN The season during the last 90
ears or more. The temperatures dur
ng the opening and closing days Of
be- week were about normal Moder
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-04-13

oz-n record for bird shooting during the
years 1901. 1909, 1908 and 1904 was
81 birds in 1901, 80 in 1902, 80 in 1908.
ard 50 in 1904, making q total Of G26.
OF this number I sold S.. Of which IS
were cock birds. This year my killing
record is "a birds. I may add that
With the extra number killed out Of
season and the amount killed for mark
e. We have fewer left for seed than
snv year previous. should next year
be a favorable season. We may have a
good crop. a. more depends on the
weather than the number Of hens left
over. For example. the year 1900 was
favorable for the birds. and / am safe
ia saying that the average that year
in this part Of the country was ten
birds 70 the hen. The next year the
average was not more than three birds
10 the hen. due to bad weather.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-04-13
THE DnqEER PAN BRIGADE.

-
The city Of Salem has q few institu
tons that give permanent employment
the electric system. the sawmiils and
wooden mills.
THERE rs LESS STREET M.
PRovEhTETs AND PUBLIC M
PRovEhENTs THAN ANY CITY OF
THIS SIZE on THE COAST
Let any man who wants 20 ses life
activity. enterprise ~ out on South
Commercial street. and see the lab9rers
employed there.
THERE OUGHT TO BE TEN
SUCH STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN
SALEM
TIE tin bucket brigade is what makes
q live town. al the capital in tbs
world would not DO ii without invest
msnt. lndustry. enterprise. payr0ils
Dead capital 10 the hands of dead
msn is n0t much benefit 20 any con.
muniiy
THE NEW OANNERY AND TIE
PAINT FACTORY WILL BE GOD.
SENDS TO WORKING PEOPLE.
Tho new electric road % Portland
viii BE- a means 0f puiiing new lifs in
60 he opunify
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-04-13

rhe above is the usnaI verdict Of
The traveller using the Missouri Pacific
railway between the Pacific coast and
the east, and We believe that the sorv.
leo and accommodations given merit
this statement From Denver, Coiora.
do springs and Denver there are two
through trains daily 10 Kansas city
aud g. Louis, carrying Puilman's iat
eat standard oloetrie-hghted sleeping
cars, chair ears and up.to-dats dining
cara Tho same sEeollent service is
operated from Kansas City and g.
Louis 20 Memphis, Little Rock and Hot
SPRING. II you are going east Or
south, write for particulars aud full In.
iormstion.
W. @. M'BRIDE, Gen. Agt.
i2t Third 81. Portland. Ore