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The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1907-01-25
FF7EENWEREKIED Big FLOODS in OHIO NORTHWEST STATES
WHOLE TRAIN BLOWS UP AT
SANFORD INDIANA.
Death List May Grow to 20--Injured
Number nearly 35-Car Of Powder
Exploded While a Big Four Passen-
ger Train Was Passing-Entire
Train Took Fire. Many Cremated.

Terre Haute, Ind, Jan. 21.-Big -Four
accommodation train No. 8 was des-
troyed by the explosion of a car of
powder at the siding east of Sanford,
Ind. Fifteen persons were killed out
right, and the death list probably will
reach 20, with 80 or IS injured. The
engine, two coaches and baggage car
of the passenger train were derailed.
The identified dead:
Charles Cosnell Paris, Ill.
John Franklin, brakeman, Ashmore,
Ill.
A. r. Hectar farmer, Elbridge Ill.
Claude Steels, Sanford, Ill.
Reed Wolfe, wife and two children,
Sanford, Ind.
from the wreckage and four fright
fully mutilated bodies were found in
the woods some distance from the
wreck. Four other bouies have not
been identified. 1t is believed there
are more in the wreck
The first intimation people had of
the disaster was a shock which was
felt in Terre Haute and as far east
as Brazil, Ind, and as far south as
Sullivan, Ind. The wires were blown
down and it was some time before the
Big -Four officials here learned of the
explosion.
1t is said the car contained 500 kegs
of powder. All means of communica-
ton between this city and Sanford
were cut off.
The entire passenger train was a
mass of flames and the relief party
was able to reach only the passengers
who had been either blown from the
train or were able to crawl from the
coaches after the explosion.
were still alive when the relief train
Two Of the men who were cremated
from this city reached the wreck but
the rescuers were unable to reach
them and were compelled to stand
and watch them burn.
The flames lighted up the scene so
that the rescurers did not have to
work in total darkness.
The station at Sanford was turned
into a morgue.
After the physician from Paris, ILL.,,
and members of the relief party from
Terre Haute arrived the flames died
down SO that the men had to work by
the light Of lanterns.
1t is not known how many passen-
gers there were on the train, but it is
said both cars were full.
Many gruesome finds were made by
the relief party and it is probable that
some of those who were blown to
piects or were cremated will never be
identified.
From the most definite information
obtainable the freight train had just
cleared the main track and had come
to a standstill when the passenger
started to pass it. 1t is thought that
the conclusion caused by the passen-
ger train set off the powder in the
freight car.
Powder Exploded by Conclusion.
According to trainmen of the freight,
the powder was exploded by the con-
cussion made by the passenger train,
which was slowing down for the sta
ton at Sanford. Another theory is
that gas escaping from an oil pipe line
nearby entered the powder car and a
spark from the passing engine ignited
the gas others express the belief
that the disaster was due to a tramp
or intoxicated man firing a shot into
the car.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1907-01-25
Appeal Made by the Pope.

An address to Catholics all over
the world is being prepared by the
pope. In it his holiness will appeal to
them for support and assistance dur
ing the crisis in the affairs Of the
church growing out Of the new French
laws.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1907-01-25
For Uniform Lumber Grade,

At recent meeting of the Washing.
ton and Oregon Lumbermens associa.
ton A. N. Hagen was appointed chief
Inspector of the association. The duty
OF the inspector will be to visit the
various mills in Portland and In Wash.
ington state tributary to Portland and
use his efforts to establish a uniform
grade OF lumber for rail shipments and
for local consumption.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1907-01-25
State Homes in New York City.

Negotiations initiated by the Michi-
gan society are we'll under way to
establish headquarters for all state So
cieties in New York city. Steps have
been taken to procure a desirable site
for building.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1907-01-25
CASH FOR COLUMBIA WORK.
Rivers and Harbors Bill Has Items fol-
East Side.

The rivers and harbors bill was re-
ported Wednesday to the house. 1t is
expected an appropriation will be car
ried for $4,000 to improve the Colum-
lila ri' er between Wenatchee and
Bridgeport, liberal sum for the Cello
rapids, also berterments at the mouth
of the Columbia river.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1907-01-25
OREGON SQUIeS.

On May 20 Mrs. Mary Ramsey l..
Wood Of Portland will pass her 120th
birthday. She accounts for her longe-
witty in right living and trusting God"
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12
MOST TERRIBLE OF DEATHS.
Spiders Bite Probably the Worst
+ Known to Scientists.

What Is the most terrible death in
the world? The following are few
of the most terrible known to mortal
man, but as to which of those given
is the worst it would probably be hard
to say. g
One of the most agonizing deaths
known is caused by a small black
spider half the size of pea. 1t lives
in Peru and South Australia, but a
few specimens have reached Europe
and America in ship loads of lumber.
Not long ago a dock laborer while un-
loading vessel in the Victoria docks
felt one upon his hand. This death
dealer dug its fangs deep into the
mans flesh, and as soon as the poison
began to work he tainted with pain.
He was dead in three days. This
Spiders venom scorches up the blood
vessels and spreads through all the
tissues, causing the most fearful ag-
ony human being can have to bear.
The worst Of it is that the victim
lives at least two days. The spider
Is generally known as the "specky."
When a man who knows what the
bite means becomes the victim he
generally blows out his brains.
Another fearful death is caused by
eating a grain called "bhat." This
sometimes gets mixed with rice, which
1t resembles. The plant grows In the
far east, and few grains of 1t will
drive person into a state of violent
mania. The victim becomes drowsy
NJ Rre o,,I off \; hox
he goes raving mad, tears himself to
pieces with his fingers and bites
mouthfuls out of his flesh. This grain
Is found only in the remotest parts
of the east, but both white men and
natives are killed by 1t occasionally,
for the plant grows in with the rice
crops, and there is no way of telling
them apart, except when the grain is
dried it comes out in a sort Of brick
red color.
There is South American plant, or
vine, called the "knotter." which fas-
tens about any living thing that
comes within reach, twining its long
tentacles about man as devilfish
might. These tentacles scar and
burn into the flesh like white-hot
wires, and the victim Is dragged into
the heart of the foliage. and his life
slowly drained as the spider sucks
the blood of the fly. Those who have
strong instincts of cruelty, sometimes
force a dog or other animal into the
grip of the "knotter" to watch the
effects, which are too horrible to de-
scribe in detail.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12
Child Misunderstood,

When Lord Elphiston was in Amer
lea a couple of years ago he was en-
tertained at dinner by a family the
head of which was to accompany his
lordship on his hunting trip through
the wilds of the northwest. A child
of about five years, named Ethel. dur
ing the dinner was big-eyed and big
cared with wonderment-in fact, COM
pletely overawed by the presence of
the distinguished foreigner. Ethel
heard her mother and father now and
then say, my lord this. and my lord
that" or will you have some of this,
my lord, or some of that?" the dinner
being a purely informal one. Finally,
when the mother was interested in the
conversation of another guest, Ethel
noticed that Milford was gazing inter-
estedly at dish of relish quite out of
his reach. The child thought she saw a
chance to please Lord Elphiston, and
in firm, clear voice, exclaimed:
Mama, God wants some pickles. -
San Francisco Argonaut.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12
How Bears Play.

In recently published work a nat.
uralist gives some interesting facts
concerning the playtime of animals.
The bear is supposed Dy many to be
rather solemn animal, but he is
given to pranks at times, and even
INDUCES in antics that closely re-
semble games played by children.
The naturalist observed three cubs
repeatedly playing a game very much
like tag. A cub would chase the 9TH
ers, until he cuffed one with his paw;
then the one hit took up the chase.
1t may be that the writer's imagina-
ton put more system into the play
than actually was there. However.
bears in geological gardens have been
known to turn somersaults. and they
take to dancing so readily that 1t is
easy to train them to take certain
steps.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12
New York's Highest Building.

How high is it?" This question at
once directs thought to the Singer
building, in lower Broadway. The
question is asked by thousands Of per-
sons crossing from the Jersey shore.
1t was asked the other day of tall,
scholarly-looking man standing on the
upper dick of one Of the Pennsylvania
ferryboats. IT do not know its exact
height" said the man addressed. but
this I give as an opinion, that during
heavy thunder shower the height Of
that building would make it entirely
possible for the sun to shine on the
roof whine the lower stories are being
deluged by rain. The heavily laden
rain clouds are only about 500 feet
above the earth, while the lantern of
the new Singer building will be al
most 600 feet high. The building will
tower high above the fog banks, 1
venture to say, thus affording New
Workers one of the features of Switz-
erland right at their own doors."-N-
Y. Tribune.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12

The funeral Of Mrs. Mary Reed who
died in Los Angeles, Cal. on the 2Sth of
September was held from Zion Baptist
church, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
1t was one of the largest funerals ever
held in Denver. Undertaken @. j. Gill
more who had charge of the funeral de-
serves great credit in the way that he
handeled the funeral and the crowd at
the church owing to the late arrival of
the remains. Rev. Anleberger conduct
ed the funeral services assisted by Rev.
Murphy. The floral display was one Of
the finest and largest ever seen in the
city. The deceased leaves a husband,
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12
daughter, and several relatives and
friends to mourn her loss. Interment
was at FaIrmont cemetary.

Willard III. Davis Esteemed Lectur-
ing Knight and Chas. G. Searcy of Great
Lakes Lodge No. 43. of Chicago, Ill.
were callers of w. A. Rice, organizer
and past Exalted Ruler of Rice Lodge
No 80 of the l. B. P. o. E. of w. Mr..
Davis reports Great Lakes in. the most
prosperous condition for the ensueing
year with the able leadership of l.. B.
Anderson Atty. as Exalted Ruler. Mr.
Rice stated to the boys of Great Lakes
saying that every Elk lodge in the world
should take their hats off to Great Lakes
of having men that will support nothing
but the fundamental principles of Elk
dom. Mr. Rice has been gladly received
back to the city. of Denver and has
again taken his old stand as booster
for Elkdom.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12
NOTICE or ADJUsTMENr DAY.

ESTATE OF Margaret COweII, deceased.
The undersigned, having been ap-
Margaret Cowell late of the city
and county of Denver. in the state
of Colorado. deceased. hereby gives no.
County Court of said city and county
of Denver, at the courthouse in Denver.
of October, x. d. 1907, at the hour Of
$3.50 o'clock a. m. of said day, at which
time all persons having claims against
TO attend for the purpose of having
the same adjusted All persons in
debted to said estate are requested to
make immediate payment to the un-
dersigned.
Dated at Denver. Colorado, this 18th
day of September, A. ID. 1907.
HARRY COWELI.
Executor of the estate of Margaret
Cowell, deceased.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12

A press dispatch dated Colorado
Springs, Oct. 7 says "By the death OF
her father, Charles Bowlesnof Bowles-
vile, Mo-, Mrs. 1. w. Franklin, colored
of this city will receive $4,000. Her
husband is a waiter in local hotel.
Bowles was prominent leader of the
Negro race in Missouri" Mr.. and Mrs.
Franklin are former residents of Denver
and Mr.. Bowles will be remembered by
many of our citizens as having paid
them visit here about S years ago.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12

VIM. Price now bears the distinction
of being one of Denver's crack shots.
Mr.. Price is quite found of duck hunt
ing and never fails to bring back oodles
of the web footed birds when he goes
after them, but the next time he goes
and fails to keep his promises with his
friends he will be subject for the Kan
garoo court, SO govern yourself accord
ingly William.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12

Don't forget Thursday Oct. 18th open
ing of the Eureka Dancing Academy at
Rourner's hall corner of 9th and Arap-
ahoe SITS. and continues every Thursday
night at 8 p. m. First-class in every re
spect. All are invited to attend.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12

Don't forget Thursday, Oct 18th op-
ening of the Eureka Dancing Academy
at Bourners hall, corner 9th and Arap-
ahoe Sts., and continues every Thursday
night at 8 p. m. First-class in every
respect. All are invited to attend.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12

Were you at the opening of the Den
yer Roller Skating Academy last night
at East Turner hall? Wellif you wasn't
you missed the time of your life, for the
tremendous crowd that was present
certainly had a pleasant roll on wheels.
Manager Mcfarland is being dubbed as
the proper dope as pleasure promoter.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12

DR.. G. w. Raines and wife of Clark
dale, Miss, were in the city few days
last week visiting their brother, Harry
Raines at 2045 Arapahoe st. They were
en- route to Mexico and California.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12

Don't forget Thursday Oct. 18th open
ing of the Eureka Dancing Academy at
Bourner's hall, corner 9th and Arapa-
hoe SITS. and continues every Thursday
night at s p. m. First-class in every re-
spect all are invited to attend.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12

The Life and Works of Paul Laurence
Dunbar containing his complete poems
and best short stories. j. III. Doniphan,
agent, 1886 Stout street. Address him
card and he will call and show you the
book.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12

Mrs. j. w. Meadow will leave tomor-
row for, Winnipeg, Canada to spend the
winter with Mr.. Meadows aunt She
will also visit Toronto and many other
points before returning.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12

Miss Cortelia, daughter of Rev. A. E.
Reynolds of Zion Baptist church, has
accepted position as lady assistant in
the Lawhorn Undertaking company.
The establishment is now fully equipped
in material as we'll as assistance.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12

Sidney Williams died at the County
hospital Wednesday. The funeral SER
vices were held from the parlors of the
Lawhorn Undertaking Co. yesterday.
Interment at Riverside. .cemetary.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12

A large crowd attended the grand op-
ening of the Rhine Cafe last Wednesday
night. Besides plenty of good things to
eat some choice musical selections were
rendered for the enjoyment of the
guests.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12

Wait for the big Thanksgiving ball
and turkey supper to be given at East
Turner hall, by the Gentlemen's Pro-
gressive club, Thursday evening, Nov.
%, '07.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12

DR.. j. H. P. Westbrook has moved to
his new home at 3020 Welton street.
Phone Main 679l.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Major Smith of Oakland,
California are in the city. They are
stopping at 1854 Arapahoe street.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12

Ernest Howard, carpenter and all
kinds of job work done at reasonable
prices. Residence 553 Warren avenue.
Phone 2l29 Brown.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12
She Wasn't.

Young De Style always had such
an eye for beauty that suppose his
fisncee is something unusual Is she
very handsome?"
mo. but her allowance ia"-Pitts-
burg Prefs.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12

Remember the date of st. Benedicts
Ball at Bourner's hall, Friday evening
Nov. Is.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12

For Rent-A large front room and
rear room. Mrs. r. H. George, 2344
fremont Place. Phone Olive 1414.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12

Mrs. A. B. Burdine and daughter of
II e. 10th Ave, left last week for visit
in Leavenworth, Kansas.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12

Mrs. A. }. Lyles left last Saturday for
a three months visit to relatives in
Dover, Okla.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12

Go to Haisner Liquor Co. for fine
wines, liquors and cigars, 2202 Larimer
street. Headquarters for Pullman por-
ters and walters.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12

Nice large, modern furnished rooms
for rent at Mrs. j. M. johnson 253O
Clarkson street.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12

T. r. Heron has opened a Waffle
house at 1925 10Th, where he solicits
your patronage.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12

S. E. Hayden arrived in the city Tues
day from Alamosa, Colo. He will leave
today for st. Louis and other points in
Missouri.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12

One neat front room for rent for Gents
only at 1886 Stout street.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12

w. G. Campbell, head Custodian at
the U. S. mint is off on his vacation.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12

The Elks will give a grand Halloween
ball at East Turner hall October 3lst.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12

Editor e. P. Booze of Colorado Spgs.
was in the city Thursday on business.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12
Local Notices.

Hair cut 15 cents. 1s47 Blake street
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12

Mrs. 9. Carper left last week for Cof
feyville, Kans., to remain.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12

A. R. Jones left Tuesday to accept a
railroad position in Old Mexico.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12
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Mrs. W. Watson of Trinidad, Colo,
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-06-14
Meeting of Thursday Night
Notable for Its Pleasant
Social Features.
A FAREWELL TO MOREL
SINCE ORGANIZATION OF THE
LODGE WERE APPROPRIATELY
RECOGNIZED.

The local lodge of Elks is preparing
to close for the summer season and
Thursday night a ~humdinger'' social
session was held at the close of the
tables in the lodge hall were occupied
over one hundred members being
present. A splendid banquet was
spread and everyone had glorious
time.
The banquet and social session was
in the order of farewell and god
speed to Albert A. Morel, who has
just resigned as treasurer of the lodge
after serving in that capacity since
the lodge was first organized, January
81, 1901 Mr. Morel leaves in few
days for Goldfield, Nevada, which he
intends to make his home.
j. Bennett Gordon in a speech paid
a glowing tribute to Mr. MOrel and
stated that it is through his untiring
efforts the lodge owes its existence.
Mr.. Gordon stated that several I'M
successful attempts had been made to
OF ganize lodge here but that it was
not until Mr. Morel took the matter
in charge that a charter was obtained.
Mr.. Gordon further stated that Mr..
Morel was careful in selecting a good
class of citizens for the charter mem
bers of the lodge and it was due to his
care in the selection of these mem
f1,f,
distinction of ranking among the best
of the Ell. lodges throughout the
country and of ranking among the
best of the secret societies in this city
in the personnel of its membership.
After paying this tribute Mr.. Cor
don announced that by vote of the
lodge. money had been appropriated
to purchase Mr.. Morel little Souve-
mir as token of the esteem in which
the members of Richmond lodge No.
$40 held him, and that gold card
case had been ordered but that It had
not yet arrived, but would be here
before Mr. More1 left for the far west.
The card case will be appropriately
inscribed but Mr.. Gordon made mo-
ton to have an additional inscription
placed on the case winch would read
that Albert A. More had been elected
life member of the lodge. The mo-
ton was enthusiastically carried. Mr.
Morel tried to express his apprecia-
ton of the gift and tribute paid him
but ''he kinder choked up"
Several members of the lodge made
short, interesting and witty addresses.
Then there were stories galore and
musical numbers by the famous Elks'
waiter glee club. headed by Frank L.
Braffett. A steady application for
membership is still coming in, nearly
all of the applicants being well known
business men of the city Thursday
evening two were elected members of
the lodge. At the present time the
lodge has 2S6 members
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-06-14
HOME MISSIONARY
WOMEN IN SESSION
Annual Gathering of the Rich
mond Methodist District
At CenterviIIe.
COMMITTEES ARE NAMED.
ADDRESS BY MRS. j. C. MURRAY,
CONFERENCE PRESIDENT, A
FEATURE OF THE SESSION ON
THURSDAY EVENING"

Centerville Ind June 1.-THE fit.
teenth annual convention of the Wo-
mans Home Missionary society of
the Methodist Episcopal church. Rich
mond district. opened on Thursday
afternoon at the NJ E. church with the
president. Mrs Elizabeth NJ Haugh-
ton. presiding. Devotions were led
by Mrs. T. NJ. Guild
A cordial address of welcome was
given by Miss Laura Bertsch of Cen
terville. to which. on behalf of the
delegates Mrs. l. T. Reese of Cam
bridge City, responded.
Mrs. Haughton then gave the presi-
dents annual address. in which she
gave a review of the work OF the soci-
ETY. during the past year.
Short addresses followed. by Mrs. J.
&c. Murray. Mrs. A. B. Cline and Mrs.
l.. II. Bunyan.
Miss Anna NJ billing. corresponding
secretary. then read her annual re
port. after which Mrs l.. Fl. Bunyan.
secretary of the Florida bureau. gave
an address on the work of the society
in the South
Short addresses were made by the
Rev T. P Walter of Cambridge City,
and the Rev W E. Whitlock of Cen
terville. and afterwards Miss Maud
Sweet favored the meeting with vo-
cal SOLO
Cooperation of Home and Foreign
Missionary Societies a Necessity" was
the subject of an address by Mrs. A.
3. Cline. the conference secretary
Miss Ola Davis, the recording sec
rotary. read the minutes of the last
meeting. which was held at Ridgevilla
last October.
The president then announced the
committees as follows:
On enrollment-Mrs. Bertha Dunbar.
Mrs A E. Schulz.
On Our Missionary Paper-Mrs
Strattan. Mrs. Nelson. Mrs Miller
On Finance Miss Jenkins. Mrs. Ste
gall
On Press Miss Davis.
On Resolutions Mrs T. NJ Guild.
Mrs. Reece. Mrs. Patterson.
On Place of next meeting Mrs
Bills. Mrs. Thornburg.
On Courtesies-Mis Laura Bertsch
On Membership-Mrs Bills.
After closing remarks by Mrs. j. C.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-06-14

Murray and the benedICtlOn by the
Rev w. E. Whitlock. the convention
adjourned to meet at 1:3O p. m.
Evening Session.
The convention met with Mrs. Eliz-
abeth NJ. Haughton presiding, and
who conducted the opening devotional
exercises. The Rev. T. NJ. Guild fol
lowed with prayer.
Delightful music was furnished by
the Y L. Missionary Quartet of the
First NJ. E. church of Richmond. COM
posed of the Misses Mary F'riedley.
Maud Sweet, Mabel O'Neal, Pearl
Pearl F'riedley.
Mrs. ]. c. Murray, conference presi-
dent. then gave an address on the
condition of the negroes and noun
taineerS of the South. related personal
experiences among these classes, and
speaking in praise of both. The lee
ture was intensely interesting
Miss Ola Davis followed by a
charming solo. After the offering
was taken the Misses Mary and Pearl
Friedley favored the audience with a
duet. With closing prayer by the Rev
t. NJ. Guild. the convention adjourned
until Friday morning. 4