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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-12-14
CARD OF THANKS.

This is to certify that have re-
ceived $4,000 Csixty Dollars), my
claim in fun for two weeks sick bene-
fit from Clarksburg Camp No. $50.
Order of the Golden Seal. This sum
was paid within one week from the
filing of the claim, which think was
very prompt.
CSlgned)
MRS. CATHARINE GOULD
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-12-14

DIR. syntax" under the direction
of John Saunders was presented at
Grafton last night. Owing to the
Illness of the Grafton lady who was
to take the leading part, Miss Lois
Simmons, of this city. played that
part of the cast, in very accomp-
Iished manner and received the
plaudits of large house, the same
as her efforts here brought forth
when DIR. Syntax" was presented
at the new Grand recently.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-12-14

Will take place some time during the
holidays. and perhaps on Christmas
day. Miss Vaughn formerly resided
in clarksburg and has many friends
here. Mr.. Lanham is worthy
young man in the employ of w. F.
Grifith at the Model Liquor Store.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-12-14

The approaching welding of Miss
Hazel Rothchild. of St. Louis. to MI
sImie Nusbaum. OF this city, is an
nounced to take place the evening of
January in the home city of the
bride-eIect.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-12-14
ATTENTION SOUTHERN METHOD
lists!

Rev. w. L. Reid. who breaches at
ST. PauI's church Sabbath morning
and evening is one of the most dis
tinguished preachers of the Western
Virginia Conference. Come out and
hear him
L. A. SNOW, Pastor.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-12-14

WANTED-Commen Jan. list,
two branch office managers, three
crew managers and two collectors
and agents to represent S1OO,OOO
incorporation. Meade Bros 6 Co.,
sos Fifth ST., Glen Elk. City.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-12-14

Announcement of the engagement
of Miss beatrice Vaughn, Of Pitts
burg, to Mr.. Robert Lanham, Of this
city. has been made The wedding
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-12-14

FOR RENT-Furnlshed room with
bath. Apply ia Chapel street
observation-disclosures II de-
sired. Rate IS cents per day. Mrs.
PrudIe strother, $40 Locust street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-12-14

WANTED-By n young man II posi-
ton as grocery or hardware clerk.
B. L. H.. general delivery, Clarks-
burg, w. Va.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-12-14
MISCELLANEOUS.

characterization as clerk in
hotel. Can give good references.
Address c. o. Lake, R. F. D. No.
s, Grafton, w. Va.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-12-14
WANTED-A1A LE HE'LL.

WANTED-For Z. s. Army, able
bodied unmarried men between
ages of 81 and 35; citizens of the
United States, of good character
and temperate habits, who speak.
read and write English. For in
formation apply to recruiting Of
flee. LOG Pike street, Clarksbure.
W. Va
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-04-21
MINERS STRIKE NOTES.

Anthracite miners offered to refer the
dispute to the present arbitration
board with Judge Gray or his APP
pointee as umpire, but the operators
may veto the plan.
John VI. Winder, president OF the BIZ
luminous Operators association OF
Ohio, has proposed arbitration for the
settlement Of the strike in the bitumin-
Gus districts, including Ohio. western
Pennsylvania. Indiana and Illinois.
A. a meeting in Pittsburg. Pa. OF
the Independent soft coal operators
who organized to fight the granting OF
the 1909 scale. a majority OF the oper-
ators decided TO sign.
A shortage OF almost IT'S GOO, 900 tons
OF coal Is certain II the strike con-
tinues.
The coal companies supplying the
Chicago public schools with soft fuel
informed the board OF education mat
they cannot deliver any more Illinois
and Indiana coal while the strike lasts.
Coal production in eight states west
OF Pennsylvania is entirely suspended,
according 70 officers OF the Illinois Op
orators association.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-04-21
HUNDREDS DEAD IN CHURCH
ASHES FROM vEsUvIUs CAUSES
ROOF TO COLLAPSE.
rhirty-seven Persons Reported Killed
by Falling Houses in
Sorrento.

Naples. Reports OF fatalities con
sequent upon the eruption OF Mount
Nesuvius are coming In. According 10
information received late Monday
night more than 200 persisted In the
district OF San Giuseppe. while from
the ruins OF church which collapsed
owing TO the weight OF ashes on the
roof 40 oorpses were extricated. and II
r. asserted that az Sorrento 81 persons
were killed by falling houses.
A railway train from San Giuseppe
for Naples was derailed owing 10 show
ers or stones from the crater.
Cavalry proceeding to the succor OF
the inhabitants OF the devastated sec
ton have been unable 70 make prog
ress. the rain falling on the ashes
foot deep having made II impossible
for the horses 10 travel.
The sea is greatly agitated. The
sky has cleared. but heavy clouds hang
over the east. threatening further
downpOur.
The streams OF lava are almost sta
tlonary. Troops are erecting barriers
IN the direction OF Pompeli To prevent
further danger In that quarter.
King Victor Emmanuel and Queen
Helena arrived here Monday morning
from Rome and set out for the towns
and villages In the path of the lava
stream pouring down the sides OF Mount
Vesuvius. When their train arrived al
the station the eruption OF the volcano
was most violent Both the king and
queen. although greatly faugued, in
sisted that they should leave imme-
diately for Tore Annunziata, the king
saying: III Tore Annunzlata is in
danger II is my duty to be there"
The soyereigns visited Santa Anas.
tasia, Cercola, Somma and Nesuyiana.
arousing the same enthusiasm among
the people as when they first reached
the scene OF the disaster. AZ a certain
point the king and his suite, who oc-
cupied several automobiles. were
struck by "A small cyclone OF ashes and
'inders. which partly blinded. choked
nnd stopped them. AS the kings motor
ahead OF the ears in which the members
Of his suite were riding. II was lost
sight OF for some time in the clouds OF
whirling ashes and considerable
anxiety was felt for his majesty's safe
". hut II was seen presently that the
king had ordered his automobile 20 be
driven az full speed ahead and 90
crossed the path of the cyclone with
great rapidity A short distance fur
Their on, however the ashes were four
feet deep. making II impossible for the
royal party 20 continue their route IA
the motor cars Consequently, the king
and his suite descended and continued
their way on foot Later In the after
noon his majesty and his party returned
TO Naples and visited the temporary
lodging places prepared for the fugl-
tiyes.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-04-21
MAXIM GORKY AT NEW YORK.
Noted Russian Political Exile Is
Greeted at Dock by Large Dele
cation OF Countrymen.

New York; do not know how
long or how short my stay in this
country will be, but OF this am sure.
that while here | will try To do some
thing for my fatherland."
Surrounded by his friends, many OF
whom are political exiles themselves.
Maxim Gorky. the Russian novelist.
made this statement In his cabin on
board the Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse.
which arrived In port Tuesday evening
after rough passage.
Gorky WAS accompanied by HIS wife.
and a secretary, Mr. Bousenine. He is
a man of 3S, about FIVE feet six tall.
Ills hair and his mustache are light,
his eyes are blue and his nose sharp.
He wore n long black overooat over his
Russian blouse. high around his neck.
The Kaiser Wilhelm was boarded az
quarantine by large deputation OF
Russians, representing many different
political parties. Chief among these
was Gorlty's adopted son, who came TO
this country year ago Gorky re-
ceived them on the upper deck. with
his wife. and AT the first moment
seemed quite overcome by the meeting
OF so many old friends.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-04-21
INCREASE BAIL OF BANKERS.
Total Bond Required of Pekin Finen-
eiers Now Reaches S35, 600 for
Each Individual.

Peoria. HID. c. Smith. Jr., the
assistant cashier OF the failed Ties
Smith bank az Pckin. ILL.,, and the
son OF the president ID. C. Smith, Sr..
was arrested Monday on warrants
charging enlightenment. He waived
examination and was bound over to
the grand jury Conrad Luppe. Habbe
Vellde, Henry Block and ID. G. Smith
were rearrested on ten warrants and
after waving examination were bound
over TO the Grand jury on the addi-
tional charges. Bond was increased in
each cuse $4,000. making total OF
$50, 600 SO tar required. other warrants
will probably be issued. The indigna-
ton Is increasing among the depo IT.
ors. There has so TAR been no effort
ON the part Of the partners to turn
over property TO tho receivers. rs was
done by Luppe Luppen. who has as
signed his entire property. amounting
TO $4,000.
DeposItors assert that they Will con-
tinue 10 swear on warrants until tie
partners nave either produ ed r.op-
erty enough to clear up the Geacit or
the bond has reached a prohibitlt
figure.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-04-21
WILL INDICATE HIMSELF.
Andrew Fields Tells of Work for Mu-
tual Life-Declares He Never
Gave a Bride.

New York. - Andrew c. Fields.
former legislative agent for the
Mutual Life Insurance company. gave
out statement at Dobbs Ferry Friday
through mis- physician. DR.. Judson. lie
said he never gave bride In his
career; that he was prepared to vindi-
cate himself completely; that he In
tended to tell the whole truth and that
he had saved the Mutual Life lnsur-
ance company hundreds OF thousands
OF dollars. Fields declares that the
stories concerning the house OF mIrth
at Albany are malicious libels, and
that he never had any business rela-
tons with Andrew Hamilton. The
contingent fund OF $500. 900. Fields
said, will be satisfactorily explained.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-04-21
NEWS OF A WEEK
TERSELY OUTLINED
A SUMMARY OF THE MOST IN.
PoRTANT EVENTS AT HOME
AND ABROAD.
TOLD IN CONDENSED FORM
Complete Review Of Happenings of
Greatest Interest from All Parts
OF the Globe--The Latest Foreign
Information.
CONGRESSIONAL NEWS.

The house committee on post Offices
and post roads reported the post Office
appropriation bill 10 the house. 10
provides for an expenditure OF $751;
373.S4S for the fiscal year 1907. This
amount exceeds the appropriation for
1906 by si0.35l. 1866
The postal appropriation bill, intro
duced in the house. contains a provis-
ion which prevents members OF con-
gress mailing household furniture free
by the use OF their franks.
Nine bills TO purify national cleo
lions are before the house committee
on elections, and Chairman Gaines is
blamed by the other members for the
fact that no action has been taken on
them
The house OF representatives Is TO
make Speaker Canon's SEVENTEEN
birthday on May memorable event.
The Inauguration OF a boom for pres
ident Is predicted
Republican members OF the senate
have reached a compromise on the
rate bill. said 10 be satisfactory 70 the
president which will broaden the court
review feature little more in favor
OF the railroads.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-04-21

Decision of Illinois Supreme Court
Causes Gov. Deneen 70 Call Spec
ial Session Of Legislature.

Springfield. III. - Illinois new
primary election law was declared
unconstitutional by the supreme court
on Illinois Thursday. Gov. Deneen has
called a special session OF the legisla-
ture Tor April 10. to enact new pri-
mary law that will be valid. lmmedi-
ately on nearing of the decision OF the
supreme court. Gov. Deneen tele-
graphed TO Lieut. Gov. Lawrence Y.
sherman al Hot Springs. Ark. and TO
Speaker Shurtleff at Marengo. ILL.,. in
forming them OF the decision OF the
court and OF the action that would be
Immediately taken TO call an extraor-
binary session OF the general assembly.
Thursday night Gov Deneen issuad the
call for a special session OF the legis-
lature 10 be- held In Springfield at ten
o'clock Tuesday morning. April 10.
The hn1ing Of the supreme justices
repudiated the primary law because
one section applied only To Cook coun-
~ and the remainder 10 the state AT
large. In four other features the re-
iected law Will have to be amended,
the court also holding unconstitution-
al the provisions calling for fee from
candidates. the delegation OF legislative
power 10 county committees and the
requirement that legislative candidates
come from certain counties. The
fourth flaw Is one OF faulty title.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-04-21
MISCELLANEOUS.

Deaths In the eruption Of Mount We
suylus are estimated az 500 Hundreds
more are injured and the homeless
number 100000 The panicstricken
natives continue to Zee by tens OF
cano. The king and queen OF Italy
face danger.
Russian elect rs show further
gains for liberals. Permier Witte has
again handed his resignation to he
car.
The Hague conference may he post
pcned owing TO the Geneva Red Cross
meeting and Pan-Ameiican congress.
John u. Rockefeller ended his exile
AT Lakewood. n. j.. aud gone to Pc
cantico hills.
The crew or the battleship Oregon
smuggled $4,000 worth OF dutiable
gooas into this country.
Jewish purchasers ruined New
York milliner's stock In an attempt to
get matzoths at reduced price.
William Allen White. In reply 10
Representative Curtis, OF Kansas, said
congressman have messenger boys
] bs merely.
The suicide, supposed to be A. Oar
ling. proved to have been A. T.. Ouch.
n New York broker. who wa accused
OF swindling. and is said 20 have been
victim OF blackmailer.
The supreme court knocked out
@ evclands three-cent fare ordinance.
holding that old traction franchise su-
persedes II.
Congressman Longworth. speaking
mt Hamilton club banquet Chicago.
stole his 10 her-in laws thunder by re-
buklng yellow press attacks on public
Affairs.
William H. Jams. who, In 1899. re.
signed the treasurcship OF the Balti.
more a Ohio railroad after many years
OF service In that Office. died at Bal.
timore as the result of recent stroks
OF paralysis. lie was 81 years OF age
Fire completely destroyed the plant
OF the Ha;lack Lumber and Supply
company IN Denver. Col. entailing an
estimated loss OF 100000.
Claud whistler. charged with the
murder OF Frank Ogden nc Whisler's
home. near Bloomfield. Ia, April I,
1905, was found not guilty.
National action TO obtain a correct
inventory OF railroads Is asked OF con-
gress by the National Association OF
Railroad Commissioners.
Announcement Is made that sena.
tor Depew has retired from the contest
for reelection as member OF the Yale
corporation.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-04-21
vESUTlJS STARTS UP ANEW
STREAM OF LAVA HAS TURNED
TOWARD PoMPEII.
Two Hundred Persons ut Naples Are
Caught Beneath Falling Roof,
Twelve Being Killed.

Naples.-The volcano n resuming
activity, especially at Cercola. The
stream OF lava which started anew IN
the direction OF Tore Annunziata
reached the cemetery OF that town and
then turned in the direction OF Pom
peii.
The troops are conveying provisions.
surgical accessories and material to
be used for the relief of the injured in
the vicinity OF Ottajano. The work or
rescue Is being actively prosecuted.
violent storm OF sulphuring rain &C.
CURED at San Giuseppe. Vesuyiana and
Sayiano.
When morning broke Tuesday the
outlook was promising for an ameli-
Grafton OF the conditions consequent
upon the activity OF Mount Vesuvius.
The hopefulness OF the populace, how
ever. was short.lived, and the Neapol-
stans were plunged into a condition
bordering on frenzy by the collapse
of the Mount Oliveto market. which
covered a plot OF ground 600 feet
square. the structure falling upon 200
or more persons. OF whom IL were
killed. two MORALLY injured, "a dan
gerously and 100 less seriously in
jured. Several OF the dead were
crushed and mangled beyond recogni-
ton. The scenes in the vicinity OF the
runs were agonizing. relatives OF the
victims clamoring TO be allowed to go
20 their dead or dying. Only by the
firm Intervention OF the police and
carbineers was IL possible TO keep back
the crowd from overwhelming those
who were engaged in the work OF
rescue.
While early in the day the volcanic
activity OF Mount Vesuvius appeared
to have diminished, as night APP
preached the prospect OF Immediate re-
lief faded. and the fate OF the villages
and towns grouped around the vol.
cano seemed more hopeless. Instead
OF decreasing. the fall OF sand and
ashes emitted from the crater in.
creased
The flow OF lava from the volcano.
which had almost ceased during the
night. recommended early Tuesday.
and the fall OF volcanic eJecta In the
Vesuvian communes has been enor.
nous. IL Is feared that the weight OF
ashes on roofs will cause the collapse
OF many more buildings both here and
In the towns and villages nearer the
volcano.
The number OF dead taken from the
church at San Giuseppe which coll
lapsed Monday while congregation
OF about 200 persons were attending
mass. is 2G. There were 70 severely
injured.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-04-21
ILLINOIS SOLoNS GATHER.
Legislature Will Take Action 70 Sup
plant Primary Law Annulled
by the Courts.

Springfield. III. - The Illinois leg
islature met at noon in extraor-
binary session TO enact primary
election law, the state supreme court
having recently declared unconstitu-
tional the law passed az the last reg
ular session. Expressions of members
indicate a sharp fight over the ques-
ton OF majority or plurality nominal
lions al primary elections with a con
sequent prolongatlon OF the session.
Down state Republicans 20 a man APP
parently favor plurality nominations.
that Is a direct primary law Cook
county members on the other hand in
sist that majority nominations should
be provided for, which would throw
many nominations into convention. In
order TO pass a bill which viii go into
immediate effect. two-thirds vote
will be necessary. Attorney General
Stead is preparing a bill In c ord
ance with the recent decision OF the
supreme court. This bill. VIII ch will
receive the support OF the adminlstra-
ton. will not he introduced before
Wednesday. The administration bill
Will, II Is understood. leave the ques-
ton OF plurality or majority nominal
IONS 70 be settled by the two houses.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-04-21
MINERS WANT TO ARDITRATE
SUBMIT PROPOSITION TO AN
THRAcITE OPERATORS.
Latter Not Ready to Answer, bui 1t
Is Thought They Will Re-
fuse TO Accept.

New York. - Having failed 90
come 10 an agreement among them
selves. the hard coal miners OF Penn
sylyania. through their representatives
on Thursday proposed TO the operators
that all matters In dispute be referred
TO a board OF arbitration for settle
ment. the tribunal TO be composed OF
the board OF Cancellation which was
created by the award OF the anthracite
strike commission in 1903, with Judge
George Gray OF Delaware. or any per-
son he may appoint as chairman and
umpire. Il the operators accept the
proposition. and convention OF mine
workers approve the plan. the 100000
men now idle in the anthracite fields
viii return To work az once. While u
had been reported for several days that
the miners might ask that the direr-
ences be arbitrated. the proposition
made to the mine owners Thursday
came 10 them as a great surprise. as
they did not believe the union leaders
were ready TO leave the controversy to
a third party al this time.
Columbus. q. John III. Winder,
president OF the Bimminous Opera
tors association OF Ohio. has pro
posed arbitration for the settlement OF
the strike in the bituminous districts.
including Ohio. western Pennsylvania,
Indiana and Illinois
New York President Mitchell.
OF the miners. Friday telegraphed J..
II. Windcr, of the Ohio bituminous
coal operators In reply to the latters
proposal OF arbitration in the soft coal
fields dispute. that he will lay this pro-
posal before the International executive
board OF the United Mine Workers OF
American when II convenes al lndianap-
oils April ~
Pittsbure, Pa. At meeting OF
the Independent soft coal operators
who organized TO fight the grant
ing OF the 1908 scale. majority
OF the operators decided TO sign. Abb
solute peace and quiet reigns In the
bituminous coal fields whore on Thurs
day the miners showed an ugly dispo-
sition and refused TO work
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-04-21
ILLINOIS SoLoNS CONVENE.
Gov. Deneen's Message Deals Briefly
with Causes Necessitating As
sembling Of Legislature.

Springfield. ill.-rhe special session
~ the legislature called by Gov. DE
neen to enact new primary law was
convened at noon Tuesday, with prac-
tlcally a full attendance. OF ISL repre-
sentatives composing the lower house,
lg5 had arrived in Springfield for the
extra session, and nearly all OF the 81
senators were present A canvass OF
the situation previous TO the beginning
OF the session indicated that four
nfths OF the house members are in IA.
vor of passing law for direct pri.
maries by the plan OF nominating on
the plurality basis.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-04-21
OUT OF THE RACE.
United States Senator Alger, Of Mich
igan, Not n Candidate for
Reelection.

Detroit. Mich Announcement was
made late Friday afternoon from
Senator Il. A. Ayers Office In
this city that he will not be a candi-
date to succeed himself in the senate
when the legislature meets on Janu-
airy ]. next. The announcement took
the form OF letter which II was
stated was received from the senator.
II says.
owing 10 the condition OF my health
am compelled TO withdraw my can
didacy to succeed myself In the United
States senate. While Il Is great sac
ri.'a- 10 sever a connection OF many
years standing with the public affairs
OF my state. that sacrifice has become
necessary. | take this opportunity to
convey TO the friends who have so 10y
ally given me their support my heart
felt thanks. and sense OF lasting obli-
CATION and 10 express 10 the state my
deep gratitude for the honors II has
seen ne 20 confer upon me-"
Washington. Representative VIII
liam Alden Smith. OF the Grand Rap
ids tMich.D district. has made pub
lie a letter addressed to the Re
publicans OF Michigan announcing
his candidacy for the United States
senate to succeed Senator Alger. who
has given notice that he will not be a
candidate for reelection.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-04-21
TRIAL or CASHIER BEGINS.
Case Of Henry @. Coll, Charged with
Aiding Bigelow Embezzle-
ment, Is Called.

Milwaukee. The trial OF Henry G..
Coll was begun in the United States
district court before Judge Quarles
Monday. Coll was former assistant
cashier OF the First National ban OF
this city. and Is charged among other
things in an Indictment with aiding
and abetting former President Frank
G.. Bigelow. OF the same bank. in en-
bezzling fun9s from that institution
abstractlng funds 10 the amount OF
Sl92. 900 10 his own use. and making
false entries in connection with yarl-
GUS banks throughout the country. IL
is also alleged that Gordon Bigelow. a
son OF Frank G. Bigeiow, received up
wards OF 100000 by alleged false
transfers and entries made by Coil.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-04-21
HORROR IN GERMANY.
Hotel in the Black Forest collapses
--Fifty-Five Persons Killed
100 Injured.

Nagold. Black Forest. GERMANY
Fifty-five persons were killed and lOC
dangerously injured Thursday by the
collapse OF the hotel Zum Hirschen.
The building had not been fully com
pleted. and the catastrophe Is attrlb-
uted TO the non-observance OF proper
precautions The roof OF the building
had only teen put In place during the
morning. an event which. In accord.
ance with German custom. was cole
brated by a feast. The guests were
reported 10 have engaged In dance,
and this, together with the large mum
Der Of persons on the floor. probably
caused the building TO collapse.