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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-02-28

5. G. Deweil has retired from the
Pierre Free Press, after having been it's
manager for twenty years. A. G. Sat
terlee, tried JOURNALIST and true prin-
always has been ana vii! continue to be
potent IN political and other south Da-
kota circles. Vermillion Republican.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-09
WILL CRUSH MINERS
GOldtield Operators Plan to
End the Federation.
PEOPLE INTENSELY NERVOUS
e .n. Funston and Gov sparks sun
i'm Conference over Strike Situa-
tion, Owners Association Standing
Pat, and Employees Are KeenIy
Watching for Next Move.

! Goldfeld. New, Dec. S-The result Of
calling out the troops is the determina-
ton Of the Goldheld Mine Operators AS
sociation to make an end OF the Western
Federation OF Miners in GoldfeId. Their
agents are now at work among men here.
attempting to get them to desert the
union. and offering strong inducement for
the men to return TO the mines. II they
cannot get enough men now in town to
operate their properties. they Will send
outside and bring them in.
With about 300 United States regulars
encamped on its outskirts and representa-
tives of Gen. Funston and Gov. Sparks
in conference on the strike situation.
with the mine owners association stand
ing pat, and the officials Of the striking
local of Western Federation OF Miners
watching keenly for the next move on
the part OF each, the people of Goldheld
are tonight in an intensely nervous con-
dition.
on the surface the town has a general
holiday air. Underneath IS feeling that
something may happen art any moment.
Capt. Sage. OF the Consolidated Mines
Company detective patrol. to-day seized
100 rifles that had been cached, pnesum-
ably by union miners, within a short
distance Of Goldfield. This is presumed
70 be a part of the cache of arms and
ammunition which the miners are re-
ported to have collected.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-09
GRAvEDIGGER IN CAvE-IN.
Thomas DuEan Nearly Buried Alive
While Ht work in Cemetery.

Special u The Washington Herald
Richmond. Va, Dec. S.-Thomas Dugan.
a grave digger in Shoeke Cemetery, came
near being buried alive to-day in a grave
which he had dug for the body Of an
other man.
The grave. which had been excavated
to the depth of six feet, cayed in on
Dugan. burying him up TO his arm pits.
Fortunately. the dirt fell in such a way
that Dugan was pinioned in his tracks
his head remaining above ground. SO
that he could continue 10 breathe.
Albert Keith, a feliow-workman, Eeard
the cries of the imprisoned man. and
came to his rescue. 1t took half an hour
to dig DUgan out of the hole which he
had made. He left his boots behind him
when he was finally taken out The man
was in a very exhausted condition from
his experience.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-09

FairmOnt. W. Va, Dec. S.-The mines
are on fire again tonight, and the work
Of rescuing the bodies OF the dead can
not proceed further until the flames have
been extinguished.
When the fire broke out forty-two
bodies had been recovered, forty-two out
of the 39l who were known TO have been
in the mine.
Add these to those who worked outsice
who were hurled to dearn Dy the force
of the explosion or struck by the flying
missiles. and it makes total death list
Of 4e6. The list may even be larger than
that
1t is generally agreed that the ex-
plosion was due TO pocket of gas in
some shot-out hole. which fred the duss
The mine was very dusty at the time OF
the explosion, and the damp weather re-
Gently would serve 10 make the dust
worse
Mrs. Watson BOiIs Coffee.
All OF the officials of the company are
on the scene OF the disaster Mrs c. w.
Watson, who drove the blue-ribbon win
ners in the recent New York Horse
Show. is boiling coffee in a blacksmith
/ shop near No 6, where the relief corps
get refreshments every hour or so.
! The force of the explosion was awful.
Fifty bodies at least have been blown
to atoms one motorman had his head
tlff rfgff f,a l.
UP above the sides Of the car.
Charlie Wise's body WAS blown 70
atoms. HIS overcoat and shoes alone
were discovered Wise represented Sen
ator J. n. Camden. Of Parkersburg, who
owned the mines, and the Fairmont Coal
/ Company paid him > cents a thousand
royalty as the coal was mined
| Relief corps were organized by the
women Of FairmOnt to-day. Already
hundreds OF dollars are pouring in.
Comes to study Cause.
I Col Joseph II. McDermott. of Morgan
town. arrived in Fairmont this afternoon
as a representative OF Coy. W. NJ. o.
Dawson. who was unable 20 come TO the
scene OF the Monongah disaster.
L am here to look over the situation.
I said Col McDermott. and viii advise
Gov. Dawson from time TO time what
learn. l am not here 10 interfere with
any department Of the mines. as eacf
representative OF every department vii
adhere strictly to his own work"
At the last meeting of the State ;egisla.
ture Col McDermOtt, in his capacity a.
President Of the Senate. appointed a com
mittee 10 investigate the mines of wes
Virginia and the mine disasters.
This committee had visited both tn,
mines at which the explosion took place
about two months ago, and pronounced
them as being as finely equipped anC
managed as any they had ever seen. It 1,
quite probable that this same committe,
VIII arrive here shortly for another ex
animation Of the MonOngah mines
The Washington herald., 1907-12-09
Rare Furniturc Sale Mt sIonn,s.

The Wilson sale OF rare and beautiful
mahogany furniture, which opens to-day
at Sloan's Galleries. 1907 G street. offers
an exceptional opportunity TO buy elegant
and expensive Christmas gifts at auction
prices. This furniture is particularly
handsome and was collected with rare
good taste. II viii be priced for years az
mahogany furniture is never out OF style
ana lasts a lifetime.
The sale starts at e9l in the catalogue
at II O'Clock to-day. Most OF the best
pieces are yet 10 be sold. and bargains
such as these should be quickly bought
up The Sloan Galleries are very com
Portable. and ample seating accommoda-
tions are provided for patrons.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-09
OPENS FIRE ON PASTOR.
Unknown Man shoots Three Return
ing from Church i'm Texas.

Cleburne, Texas, Dec. S.-Rev. W. E.
Mason. pastor Of the Second Baptist
Church. was returning from his church
last night accompanied by his wife and
the latter's mother. when an unknown
man confronted them in the street and
opened fire with a pistol.
Mr.. Mason was shot in the hin ana in
the head. Mrs. Mason was shot through
the body, and is fatally wounded. Her
mother was shot in the head. The man
who did the shooting disappeared.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-09
THOUSANDS IDLE At BUTTE.
Mines aud SmeIters Closed Down by
AmaIgamated Copper Company.

Butte, Mont. Dec. S.-PUTsuant to or
ders from New York. all the mines OF the
An'algamated Copper Company. with the
exception OF several operated by the Bos-
ton and Montana Company, are being
closed down Work has been stopped
also at the mines OF the Butte Coalition
and North Butte companies. the ores
from Which were treated at the washoe
smelter in Anacopda.
The latter plant VIII be closed indefin-
iteIy. and about 1900 men viii be laid of
there. The Amalgamated mines that are
being closed employed about l.5oO men.
For several months the Amaigamated
has been producing about one-fourth OF
its normal copper production.
II is stated that the output Of the Bos-
ton and Montana miles viii be somewhat
increased as a result Of suspension Of
other properties. Its ore is treated at
Great Falls. Already about 7.0o0 men
have been laid of at the Butte mines and
smelters. and the new order will add
nearly 1900 20 the number of idle men,
The Washington herald., 1907-12-09
CALEB POWERS ANGRY.
Denies Story That He Tried to In
huence Witnesses

Georgetown, Ky, Dec. S.-CaIeb Powers
denounces the claim of the prosecuting
attorneys that he is trying to run away
its chief witness as an infamous lie.
Frank Cecil left suddenly a few days ago
because he said he was "scolded" for
going home Thanksgiving
The Commonwealth gave out a story to
the effect that Cecil said he was paid
5000 to leave and not testify. His home
is in ST. Louis, and he says he viii not
return.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-09
ASSESSORS CARRY BIBLES.
Kansas Property Owners Must Swear
10 Their Schedules in Future.

Topeka. Kans., Dec. S.-The Bible Trust,
If there be one. viii get a boost from
Kansas. Under the interstate law the as
SCISSORS intend that no property shall es-
cape taxation. In several counties the
authorities have put in orders for Bibles,
TO be carried by deputy assessors and to
be used in swearing persons when makiug
up the tax rolls
The Sunday closing law has reached
white heat at Arkansas City, where the
city council proposes early this week to
pass an ordinance prohibiting Sunday fu-
nerals. The many ministers of Arkansas
City are demanding the ordinance, be-
cause Sunday funerals interfere with their
preparation for Sunday sermons.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-09
FULL FARE FOR DELEGATES.
No Reductions for Those Attending
the National Conventions.

Chicago, ILL.,, Dec. S.-The two-cent pas
senger legislation is coming home to
roost. Unless the railroads experience a
sudden change of heart, no special re-
duced rates will be granted next year for
the two national political conventions.
At various informal conferences held
recently between the Eastern and West
ern passenger officials in Chicago il was
decided that both the Republican and
Democratic party leaders and delegates
would have to pay full fare, which in
many States is more than two cents.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-09

Stockholm, Dec. Skiing oscar died at
s:lJ o'clock this morning.
He was unconscious since o'clock yes
terday afternoon. at which time he spoke
his last words. thanking his surgeon for
relieving his pain.
He also for a brief time recognized
Queen Sophia and Princess Ingeborg. one
of his daughters-in-law. TO whom he said
Thanks and then relapsed into coma.
After this his strength steadily lessened-
The members of his family and the
court officials assembled at o'clock in
the room in which his majesty was
dying and remained until the end. Queen
Sophia sat by the bedside and held her
dying husbands hand
Shortly before he died the aged Queen,
who for more than half century had
been King Oscars companion and help
mate, knelt by the bedside and offered a
short, touching prayer.
New King Take Oath.
The council of state was summoned at
CLOCK this afternoon, and the new
King took the oath. He announced that
he would take the title of Gustaf V. and
declared that his motto would be with
the people OF the fatherland."
Prince Gustaf Adolph. the new crown
prince; the other princes. and the state
officials took the oath OF faith. King
Gustaf later issued proclamation to the
people, in which, after lauding King Os-
car and noting Sweden's progress under
his reign. said:
Our aim will always be to be united
with our people in the common work of
the fatherland. recognizing fully that to
this end We must look to the continuous
cooperation of all classes"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-09
ORPHAN ASYLUM BURNS.

One Hundred and Fifty Children
Made Homeless In Syracuse.
Syracuse. Dec. S.-The House of Provi-
dence, an orphan asylum. just outside the
city limits. burned TO the gpound shortly
after o'clock this morning. As the re-
suit Of the fire $50 children and IA Sisters
of Charity are temporarily without a
home. The only salvage was the clothes
the children and Sisters had on their
persons.
The county has donated the old Court
house. where the children will be quar-
tered until other arrangements are made.
No one was hurt. The loss on building
and contents was sl5oOo9. and there was
but $S0.0oO insurance. II was Catholic
charity.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-09
Funston Wires Department.

Maj. Gen. ]. Franklin Bell. Chief Of
staff. had a conference with President
Roosevelt at the White House yesterday.
in regard to the strike situation at Gold
field. New. Gen. Bell had several tele-
grams from Brig. Gen. Funston, COM
manding the Department Of the Cali
fornia which said that the troops had
arrived at Goldfield and were in complete
control
The Washington herald., 1907-12-09
NOBLEMAN DIES FROM POISON.
Count Norris, of Exalted Austrian
Family, Passes Away in London.

London, Dec. S-Count Edouard Sizzo
Norris. member Of an exalted Austrian
family, who was well known in dipIo-
matte and society circles here died mys-
teriously to-day from morphine poisoning
at his London home He made a tour
of the United States four months ago.
He became notorious in 1903 through
fighting a duel near Paris with Prince
Radziwill, a member Of the Russian En-
bassy in that city, the trouble arising
from dispute over cards.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-09
GRATING TO RESTORE SIGHT.
Blind Doctor Hopes to See Through
Wonderful Operation

BelIefontaine, Chic. Dee. s--Dr. Floyd
Swimiey. of Forest. Ohio. who is blind
in both eyes. has gone to New York to
undergo a wonderful operation. by which
he hopes to regain the sight Of one Of his
eyes.
His eyesight WAS destroyed years ago
In an explosion. The New York doctors
will graft on one of his eyes a cornea
taken from the eye of another man, who
is blind. but whose cornea is not af-
fected
II is hoped that the operation will
restore the doctors sight.
n the attempt is successful, he will
try 10 find another man who is willing 10
part with cOrnea, and then he viii have
the use Of both of his eyes.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-09
YOUNG KERENs ASKS DIVORCE
Son of Former Missouri BOSS" Pre-
fers Charges Against Wife.

ST. Louis. Dee. S.-Vincent Kerens. son
of Richard c. kerens. Missourfs former
millionaire political boss. filed suit for
divorce yesterday against his wife. who
was Miss Jane E. Henry, of New York
He charges his wife with having him
shadowed by detectives and having him
and his father annoyed by letters from
lawyers demanding that settlements be
made upon her as well as subjecting him
TO many indignities.
The COUPE were married in Elkins, W
Va, June lS. 1900. and separated during
the present year.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-09
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia
Rain this afternoon; rain to-mor-
row, clearer and colder in the aft
. ernoon; variable winds, becoming
eaSterly.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-09

Norfolk, Va, Dec. S.-Thirteen vessels
Of the battle-ship division Of the Pacific
feet, to sail on December l6, are now
in Hampton Roads. Arriving to-day were
the Connecticut, flagship Of Rear Admiral
Evans. commander-in-chief of the fleet;
Vermont, Rhode Island. and Missouri
Those already here were the Louisiana,
Virginia, New Jersey Georgia. Illinois.
Alabama. Ohio. Kansas. and Kearsarge-
Yet to arrive are the Minnesota, Maine.
and Kentucky The Maine and kentucky
are expected early tomorrow.
The ships are anchored In a far-fiung
double column off Old Point. similar to
the way it was anchored for the opening
of the jamestown Exposition and review
by the President
Evans still in Washington.
The disappointment of the day was the
nonarrival of Admiral Evans from Wash
ingtOn. Somehow il was thought the ad-
miral would be here. and, of course, give
impetus TO the activities in this particu-
lar part Of the world. \ fleet at Hampton
Roads is not complete without the pres
ence Of The admiral. and the time is con-
sidered somewhat duh
Jackies are not so RsuSS. IN evidence
ashore as might be expected with a big
feet at ahchor II develops that while
most of the men of the feet are eager FOR
the trip to the western ocean. there are
those. considerable number OF the 4.O0C
aboard the ships who would rather not
take the trip. and TO avoid it there have
been not a few desertions since the ar
rival of the ships here. The commanders
have taken note Of the situation. and 10
restrict the desertions have limited the
shore leave OF the men.
Big Ball Is Planned.
The social affair in connection with the
departure of the feet viii be a ball at .he
Hotel Chamberlin Saturday night. given
by Mr.. and Mrs George +. Adams. Not
only win representatives Of the navy be
there in great numbers, but also ARMY and
society folk from afar. Three Thousand
invitations have been issued for the event
The Abarenda, one Of the Golfers OF the
fleet. which was towed TO the Norfolk
Navy Yard several days ago as the result
of a leak sprung at sea again sailed to-
day Divers examined the bottom Of the
Abarenda and found that there was moth
ing serious in the leak, which they
stopped.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-09
sTENoGRAPHER GETS 100000.
Minneapolis millionaire Leaves Big
sum to Pretty Girl EmPIoye.

Minneapolis, MINI. Dec. S-Yesterday.
a stenographer at small salary. to-day,
heiress to One-tenth of million-doIlar
estate Is the story OF Stella Blethen. sec
retary to the late George Francis Porter.
a millionaire, who died recently. BY
terms of the miIlionaire's will. which has
just been probated. Miss Biethen viii re-
ceive 100000 in STOCKS and bonds.
Miss Blethen is noted for her beauty.
and for some time had been bookkeeper
and confidential clerk 10 Nj Porter As
Mrs Patton, she was defendant in a
sensational divorce case a few years ago.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-09
SHOOTS BRIDE AT CHURCH.
Young Husband Then Kills Himself
Tragedy Due 10 Religious Clash.

Special 60 The Washington Herald.
Lisbon, Ohio. Dec. S.---'YOu choose be
tween your religion and me- shouted
twenty Harry Webber. OF
this place. at church time this morning.
as he confronted his bride OF four weeks
at the door of the Lisbon Disciples
Church
T e young wife stepped aside to enter
the church. and Webber. drawing re-
volver. fired two shots at her. then put
bullet into his own brain. Webber died
in half an hour. The little bride viii not
live through the night
Webber was the son Of George Webber.
a merchant. and one Of the best-lnown
men in Lisbon.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-09
Fast Train Ir Mrecke.

Montgomery. Ala. Dec S-The fast
Cincinnati-New Q leans train of the
Louisville and Ma ;hville Railroad. going
south, was wrecked just outside the city
at II O'Clock to-day. with heavy loss Of
property. the fatal injury Of one man,
and the painful injury OF several others.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-09
THIRTEEN WARSHIPS
In HAMPTON ROADS
Two More Vessels Expected
TO Arrive To-day.
FEW GET SHORE LEAVE
JackieS Prone to Desert, and
New Order Results.
FEW GET SHORE LEAVE

social Affair In Connection with De-
Parture of Pacific Fleet Will he
Ball mt Hotel ChamberIIu Next
Saturday NiEht-Ships Anchored ia
Double Column on Old PoInt-CoI-
Iier Abarenda Goes to Sea.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-09
President TrIe. Hor-ehncls.

President Roosevelt spent the greater
part of yesterday afternoon in horseback
riding. Mrs. Roosevelt going with him for
a canter in the country. The President
attended the morning service at Grace
Reformed Church. as usual
The Washington herald., 1907-12-09
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.

Pages. TELEGRAPHIC.
1-MonOngah Mine Now on Fire
liking Oscar of Sweden Dead.
New York Lid on Tight
Thirteen Warships in Hampton Roads
Liners Buffeted by Fierce Gales.
3-Railroad Men to Ask Increase.
3-AmericaR Accuses L. S. Consul.
l0-Stock Specialist" in Trouble.
LOCAL.
2-Cities Seek Democratic Convention.
2-Dr. Almer NJ. Hoadley Dies
Mrs. Bradley Goes Home Thursday
2-Alleged Baggage Thief in the City
5-Western Lumbernen Make Protest
Confirms 100 Children.
Celebrate Patrond Feast.
12-Secretary Straus Wants More Room.
Hale Defines True Religion.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-09
JAIL FOR BANKERS
California Safe Deposit Los
ers to Get % Per Cent.
FAILURE is WORST IN YEARS
Warrants Issued for Arrest of w, j,
Bartnett, Vice President, and j.
DaIzeH Brown, General Manager
of Wrecked Company, and $500. 900
Worth of Securities Are Missing.

San Francisco. Dec. S-Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Francis ]. Heney. in the
absence of District Attorney Langdon,
to-day got warrants for the arrest of w.
J. Bartnett. vice president, and ]. DaI-
zell Brown. director and general manager
of the California Safe Deposit Company.
charging violation OF the State banking
laws Bartnett and Brown are alleged
10 oe responsible for wrecking tie Cali
fornia Safe Deposit Company and making
unsecured loans, so that 500 depositors.
who put in s6.OOOOOO will get out Of the
wreck not more than . cents on the
dollar.
DepOSItary for Gould.
The failure is the worst here in years.
The bank advertised after the earthquake
to pay interest both on time deposits and
on checking accounts. 1t established sew
eral branches and quadrupIed the number
of its depositors. Every one had con-
fidence in the bank, for il was the de-
positary for Gould's Western Pacific Rail-
way. OF which Bartnett was general men
11tA Ia NrdtAtNAAllua fllCll II was AOulllL
yesterday that the bank owed 50. 10000
for which it had only 100000 Of assets.
it was decided to have receiver ap-
pointed. This will be done tomorrow
Bartnett, it is alleged. in addition 70
sanctioning the acts of Brown. is respon-
sible for the disappearance Of $500. 600 Of
securities belonging to the Cotton estate.
These are said to have been hypothecated
TO get cash TO try to save the bank from
failure.
Only Per Cent OF Reserve.
The. specific violations Of the banking
laws alleged are accepting deposits when
the bank was known to be insolvent. and
having only per cent of their reserve in
the bank vaults.
Bartnett has cut quite a swath here as
a financier. and promoter. He and Brown
were mainly responsible for inducing
George Gould to build the Western Pa
cifc
Barnett and Brown helped half dozen
industrial companies in California with
liberal loans, although, in some cases. It
is charged, the security was not gilt
edged.
Among the loans made by Brown, it is
alleged that $2-37S 40 went TO companies
in which he was directly or indirectly in
terested-
The Washington herald., 1907-12-09
KING OSCAR IS DEAD,
GUSTAV now RULES
Aged Queen at Bedside as
Husband Passes Away.
NEW KING TAKES OATH
Issues a Proclamation Lauding
the Dead Ruler.

Takes as His Motto, with the PeO-
ciaIs Take Oath of Faith-DyinR
Ruler Thanks Surgeon for ReIiev-
ing His Pain and Thanks Princess
IngebOrg Before Passing Away.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-09
baltimore and Ohio to Cincinnati.
Louisville, and St LOufs

Splendid vestibuled limited trains. with
Pullman drawing-room sleeping cars and
excellent dining car service leave New
Union Station at $40 a. m, 4:O5 D. m. and
12:40 night. daily.