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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22
FLEET LANDS THE SICK
THREE INVALIDS HAVE BEEN
PUT ASHORE.

Special Cabiegram to The Star.
SAN JUAN, P. R., December 21.-The
battleship Missouri, which was detached
from the battleship fleet to bring a sailor
named Benjamin Northway. who was suf-
fering from peritonitis, passed Morro
Castle this afternoon and executed her
mission. The captain of the ship sent the
compliments of the season to his friends
ashore and Immediately departed. He re-
ported that the battleship Illinois had
landed two penumonia patients at Guile
bra.
Speed Is Increased.
CHARLESTON, s. c., December 21-
The De Forest wireless station tonight
picked up the battleship Connecticut and
received the following message:
u S. S. CONNECTICUT, December 21.-
From Wednesday to Thursday we have
made 240 miles and are now six hundred
miles due east of Jupiter Inlet fla }.
Speed has been increased to eleven knots.
Still in double column formation. Weather
perfect. All hands in white dress.
Sighted at st. Thomas.
ST. THOMAS, D. w. l., December 21-A
steamer just in reports that she saw the
American battleship feet maneuvering
yesterday on the north side of the Island
of St. Thomas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22
THE PACIFIC FLEET
REORGANIZATION TO BE Eff
FECTIVE AFTER JANUARY 1.

reorganization of the Pacific fleet. to
was announced at the Navy Department
yesterday. 1t is largely an administra-
tive step and incident to the arrival of
vessels on the Pacific coast from the Asiat-
ic station and of Admiral Sebree's special
service squadron, consisting of the cruis-
ers Tennessee and Washington. in those
waters AS now, the fleet will continue
in command of Rear Admiral James H.
Dayton.
The makeup of the feet is to be as
follows:
First squadron, first division The West
Virginia. Colorado, Maryland and Penn
sylvania; second division, the Tennessee,
Washington. California and the South
Dakota to be assigned later. This divi-
sion Is to be in command of Rear Ad-
miral Sebree.
Second squadron: Third division. the
Charleston. Milwaukee and ST. Louis;
fourth division the Albany and Yankton.
Chattanooga, Galveston. Denver and
Cleveland. Sixth division Especial serv-
ice). Rainbow. Concord, Helena, Whining
tan, Callao, Quiros and Villalobos
Coast defense: Monterey. Monadnock.
First torpedo tiotilla: The Barry, Balm
bridge. Dale. Chauncey and the Decatur.
Fourth torpedo fiotilla: The Perry and
the Preble. All the vessels of the third
squadron are in Asiatic waters
at this time is to transfer the Chicago,
now at San Diego, Cal. to the Atlantic
coast fo- the use of the naval cadets at
AnnapoliS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22
steadily. On this account rescue work
is very slow.
Explain the Explosions.

PITTSBURG. December IA number
of experts who have made partial investi-
cations of the Naomi. Monongah and
Darr mine disasters are taking the posi-
tion that the explosions are partly due
to climatic conditions 1t is a noticeable
fact. they say. that the recent catas-
trophies have occurred at about the same
hour in the day. zone of certain alti-
tude in about the same longitude, and In
places where climatic conditions are SINH
lar.
The majority of the mines are being
operated today below the level of the
streams in the same sections. and owing
to the moisture the outside air forced
into the mines by the fans has been laden
with carbon dioxide moisture and other
impurities.
1t Is suggested that II the air forced
into the mines was gathered from high
er stratum and was heated sufficiently
and otherwise treated to remove the i'm
purities the accidents would be less nu-
merous during the change of seasons.
Proper ventilation with this purified air.
ii is believed. will remove, to a great
extent the coal dust and explosive gases
which are found TO a certain extent in
every mine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22
CLOSE CALL FOR MINERS.
Another Mine Horror Narrowly
\. Averted-One Life Lost.

HAZLETON. Pa. December 21.-More
than 80 miners narrowly escaped drown
ing today in the No. slope of the Le-
high and Wilkesbarre Coal Company at
Audenried, through the unexpected tap
ping of large body of water in the
abandoned No. slope adjoining. The wa
ter reached the chins of some of the men,
who got to the surface through two sepa-
rate openings.
A thorough investigation showed that
only one life was lost. The victim was
Anthony Saivoski of McAdoo, who set off
the blast that released the water.
Anthony Janatis. who worked next to
the chamber of Salvoski. described his ex-
perience as follows:
Il heard a shot and then came a rush Of
wind. Next / heard roar. i knew at
once what had happened and made for
l yelled back but no answer came.
guess it was Salvoski calling for help.
Soon many of the miners, some with their
lamps lighted. got into the gangway and
called to everybody who did not have
lighted lamps to follow them out. We
did so and got safely to the surface 1t
is hard walking through water up to your
neck. not knowing when it might get
higher and drown you. l thought surely
we would drown
If the mine had been equipped with
shafts with cages running up and down
like elevators instead of slopes up which
the men can walk, there might nave been
great loss of life. as the cages can only
carry about half dozen men on each
trip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22
TRAGEDY AT NEWARK.
Manager of Lithuanian Club Killed
Early Today.

Special Dispatch TO The Star
NEWARK, NJ December 2l-Michael
MiShumas, manager and cashier of the
Lithuanian Club of this city, was Shot
and killed early today by John Kosuvi-
cias. eighteen years od. of So Union
street While trying to escape Kosuvi-
cias slightly wounded Charles Conkos, a
New York man. Kosuvicias was arrested
The shooting took place in the barroom
of St Georges Hall. at $50 New York
avenue This hall is the headquarters of
the Lithuanian Club. There was social
gathering there last night which was at
tended by members of the club. and it
was early morning before >the last of the
guests departed. When all had gone
Mishumas made ready to leave, and he
was just about to go out when Kosuvicias
rushed in. the police say. revo.ver in
hand and commanded Mshumas 10 hold
up his hands.
According to the police instead OF obey
ing Mishumas grappied with the intruder
and tried to wrest the revolver from him.
After a struggle Kosuvicias managed to
retain possession of the revolver, Ii is
said pressed the muZzle against Mishu-
mas neck under the right ear, and fired
Mishumas fell and Kosuvicias ran to the
cash register. then to the dying man on
the floor it is charged. and after search
ing his pockets started to run from the
place.
Kosuviclas rushed from the barroom and
ran into the arms of Policeman McReli
who had Just come up. The young man
made no further resistance and submitted
quietly to arrest.
An ambu ance was called from St
James Hospital aud Mishunas was taken
in 1t to that institution and on arrival
there he was pronounced dead. Mshumas S
was thirty years of age and lived at 1914
New York avenue. only few doors from
the place where lie met his death.
When Kosuyicias was searched at police
headquarters. SI6S was found on him. He
| refused TO talk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22
SHOT AND KILLED NEGRO.
Victim Alleged to Have Assaulted
Virginian's Wife.

NORFOLK. Va December 21.-Creigh-
ton Burruss. overseer on the farm of Col.
L. D. Starke at Lynnhaven Inlet Prin-
cess Anne county. early today shot and
killed John Crump, a negro oysterman
and boatman employed on the place. The
cause is alleged to have been improper
conduct by Crump toward Burruss wife
Burruss surrenuered.
Burruss made statement. in which he
said that early this morning his wife told
him of an assault made upon her by the
negro in his absence. Crump having
sworn he would kill her If she ever in
formed on him. BurrusS rose and. look
ing from the house, saw Crump just at
the time crossing the lot. Picking up his
double -barreled gun, he fired the full load
into the negro, who dropped dead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22
American National Bank Tel.
Ter Released on Bond.
EMBEZZLEMENT ALLEGED
Speaks of His Arrest as Quite q
Joke"
BANK PRESIDENTS STATEMENT
Declares the Accused Man Made No
Effort to Explain Apparent
Dereliction.

'T am innocent" was the declaration
made yesterday afternoon by Thomas @.
Hayes, the accused receiving teller OF the
Ans rican National Bank, who. as stated
in The Star yesterday afternoon, is al
lege,i to have embezzled $5$J32 of the
funds of the bank. There were many
others employed about the bank. and
I know nobody can prove that took one
cent of the money"
1--WE g,ve him an opportunity to make
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22
DEATH OF NOTED MINSTREL.
William Henry Rice Dies in Phila-
delphia After Short Illness.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, December 21.-
William Henry Rice. one of the best
known minstrel men in the United States.
died of pneumonia in hospital here to-
day, after an illness of two days. He
was sixty-five years of age. Rice was
born in Philadelphia, and when "a lad Sc
cured an engagement as a singer with
Charlotte Cushman's company. A few
years later he went on the stage as
black-face female impersonator, and
Europe. He was connected with Sam San
ford's rilinstrels, and Bryant's minstrels.
His last appearance was at Dumont's
Opera House. in this city. theater de-
voted to minstrelsy. last season, when
he appeared for fourteen weeks in i'm
presentations Of Sarah Bernhardt and other
actresses. He is survived by three sons.
who are engaged in mercantile business
in New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22
oklahomans Enthfuse over Bryan

GUTHRIE. Okla. December 21-The
presence of w. ]. Bryan in Guthrie today
inspired the chaplain of the house to
pray that Mr.. Bryan might be the next
President of the United States. Imme-
diately after the prayer the house broke
into storm of applause that lasted sew
eral minutes. Speaker William H. MUIR
ray added emphasis to the prayer by put
ting it as a question to the body. Every
democrat present answered with a rous-
ing aye"
Later the house met with the senate to
listeh to Mr.. Bryan's speech.
Prominent democrats came from all
parts of the state to hear him. Previous
to addressing the legislature Mr. Bryan
was given a reception. at which he shook
hands with several thousand persons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22
Thirteen BODIES REMOVED
Geological Experts Are Examining
the Workings.
CROWDS ABOUT THE PIT MOUTH
Several Of the Exploring Parties Al
most Overcome by After Damp.
Relief Fund Needed.

JACOBS CREEK. Pa. December 21.-
But thirteen bodies had been recovered
from the Darr mine when darkness came
tonight, and all hope of reaching the
others before tomorrow was abandoned
The rescue work progressed steadily and
systematically all day, but was slow on
which necessitated more precaution in the
work of exploration. The mine has been
penetrated about 10000 feet, but the slope
is an old one, and the workings are
located nearly three miles from the sur
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22
Part Two.
Part Three.
THE WHEEL o. FORTUNE. BY LOUIS

; FaSt,
THE WHEEL o. FORTUNE. BY LOUIS
Edward Everett Hale, Torch Bearer By
John Hubert Greusel l.............. 3
Sentinels of the North. By Cy Warman
The Autobiography Of Mark Twain. . Z
Carmichaels Christmas Spirit. BY Charles
Belmont Davis. ...-........-........... o
What Brings Out Genius. By Lester F.
Ward ............: .:............. II
Christmas OF fhe Down and Out. By Al
bert Edward Ullman. n.................1 IA
The Troubles of Tidson. By Sewell Ford Is
Warnings and Presentiments. By Charles
S. Pearson. ........................ II
The Child and the Sunday School, By Ger
trude Greene ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Is
Mutually Unaware. By Charles Battell
LOomis ..-....- ...-...... III
The Discerning Magistrate By j. Carter
Beard 2i
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22
Part -Four.
Part Five.

White Sox to Travel by Special. .......
Close Race In Commercial League. .........
Averages of District Bowlers. :. .........
Real Estate League Close. se.................
Dainty Belle Wins. Observation-Disclosures.
Georgetown Crew Getting Ready. .........
Kelly Pleased With Trades. Observation-Disclosures. 2
Material for Georgetown Nine. ............
intercollegiate Athletic Association. 2
What Is Being Said by Horsemen. ........
Among the Finest Tracks on Earth.
Some Unexpected Plays in Base Ball.
Remniscenes of James Morrow. .......... 4
Little Stories OF Base Ball Players.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22

jecting intoxicants brought from one state
of destination.
By Mr.. Pearre Of Maryland, raising to
81 200 the maximum yearly pay of car
riers on rural free delivery routes, aud
providing for them an annual vacation of
fifteen days with pay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22
After-Damp Victims.

In their endeavor to reach the victims
several members Of the rescuing party
were seriously overcome late today by
black damp. Their condition became so
grave that physicians were rushed into
the mine to render medical aid. Later the
sickened rescuers were brought to the
surface and taken to their homes. The
scenes about the mines were of more
pathetic nature today. Apparently,a full
realization of the calamity had finally
come to the relatives and residents of the
surrounding vicinity. Greater numbers
congregated about the Inflated mine and
gave full sway to their feelings.
Crowds in Waiting.
The thirteen bodies thus far recovered
have been identified and will be buried
tomorrow. All are badly mutilated, and
their identification was obtained only
by clothing. The legs of another victim
are at the temporary morgue, but up to
late tonight the rest of the mans body
could not be located.
Thousands Of people are expected to
visit the scene of the disaster tomor-
row. The squad of Pennsylvania state
police will be reinforced py coroners dep
uties, and it is not believed there will be
any undue excitement or disorder.
Government Experts.
Clarence Hall. the government geologi-
cal expert Of Washington, and S. NJ. Fol-
wer of Chicago. United States mining
engineer. arrived here today to make an
investigation of the accident for the gov
ernment. Mine inspectors from surround
ing states are also present. and whenever
conditions will permit thorough inves-
tigation of the explosion will be made in
the hopes of reaching some plan whereby
the frequency of the terrible occurrences
can be eliminated.
Relief funds have been started in vari-
GUS towns surrounding this place, and
within few days a permanent organiZa
ton will be perfected to take care of the
widows and children of the unfortunate
miners.
Gas Is Accommodating.
Clarence Hall. the government geological
survey expert arrived here today to make
an investigation o. the disaster. s. M
Fowler of Chicago. a government mining
engineer. arrived also for the same pur-
pose. J. NJ. Watson. editor of the En-
gineer:ng and Mining Journal. is here to
make an exhaustive examination of the
explosion.
The miners of the vicinity were not
paid today as usual. the company an
nouncing that pay Gay would be post
poned until next week. This action was
taken to avoid confusion.
| Shortly after moon the thirteenth body
was taken from the NINE. The gs of an
other unfortunate were discovered. but
the other portion of his body could not
be found. The ventilation system has
been deranged and gas is accumulating
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22
Part Six.

Sambo and His Funny Noises. -. =. ...... 1
wags-The Dog That Adopted Man.. -. 2
Nicodemus Napoleon James, Grow, ESD.
Brb-He's Always TO Blame. e............. 3
lie Couldn't Fool Tige. ge................... 3
Brownie Clown of BrownietOwn. .......... 4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22

their election as a dignified, common
sense, patriotic branch of the legislature
thar to maintain consistency between
their acts as legislators and their ante
election declarations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22
THE STAR TODAY.

The Star today consists of seven parts.
as follows:
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-07-18

Watcrmelons, 25c each, at
Heath's Grocery.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-07-18

Try Buckeye Root Beer from
the big jug at Doty & Peter
sons.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-07-18

9th. We have the greatest
Farmers Man, Bob Seeds; the
greatest Humorist, Ralph Bing-
ham; the greatest worker with
children, Judge Lindsey; great
est Reform Governor, Hoch Of
Kansas; greatest Illustrated
Lecturer. Frank Robertson, and
the greatest of all Jubilee
Singers, Williams Dixies.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-07-18

Saturday, July 20, Laughter
Day. Bingham don't lecture.
He just tells stories and imper-
sonates humorous character.
Don't come, if YOU hate to
laugh.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-07-18

Paris Green and London Pur-
pie for potato-bugs and vermin,
IN all size packages. Phone So
j. ID. Brown d Son.
Use Cream Of tiss Vallsy Fisur
IIammocks at II. W. IIarvey's.
j Is
Bread that is made to eat
and can't be beat Bells Snow
Take. tt
A new and nobby stock Of
fancy summer stationery and
stationcrs' goods just received.
j. .. Brown & Son.
Bus Tickets
Bus tickets arc now on sale
at the following drug stores:
u. S. Osborne,
Doty Il Peterson,
G. L. Smiley,
Il. w. Harvey,
j. D. Brown Il Son.
The tickets can be bought
twenty for $l.O0. Ii you don't
have a bus ticket the fare will
be 10 cents to the fair grounds.
j20 Chautauqua Com.
Notice is hereby given that
the interest on Harrison-Potta-
wattamie ditch tax is now due
and a penalty of l per cent per
month attaches at once if not
paid. e. T. Ogden,
as County Treasurer.
--.-----.--...rs-A
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-07-18
Great Days.

Friday, July 10, Farmers
Day. Col. Bob Seeds, of Penn
sylvania, the finest farm talker
on the platform
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-07-18

Sunday, July q, Children's
Day. Not children's day be
cause it is program for chill
dren, but because the greatest
living worker is to speak Of his
experience.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-07-18

Wednesday, July "a, Hoch
Day. You will hear the man
of action, Of deeds and who can
also tell how it was done.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-07-18
Gov. Hoch, of Kansas
Wednesday. July 24

The who gave Kansas Sc oil, cheap Irvine and many
other great reforms He is the greatest of all reform gov
and of the finest lecturers heard We have
had many great platform but never better
orator than Governor Hoch Thousands will hear him.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-07-18

Lost, on the street last night,
a purse, containing money.
The finder will please return to
the Times office. j20
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-07-18
Ralph Bingham

July 20, afternoon and eVen- Is
ing. Absolutely the greatest Z
story teller in America. He is NJ
the greatest Of all the Funny 81
Men q
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-07-18
Judge BEN l,izaglse

Sunday, July 21st. The
"Kids Jedge' of Denver, is the
greatest Juvenile Court man in
the world. Hear him.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-07-18
DR.. Rush Chairman
DENTIST.
!, Office i'll Chapman Block
!. Telephone $50.
!, Hours, 8 to II and l to 5
..,,e.s.s-e:..ss,st,..,sfx.egs...

Missouri Valley, Iowa, June,
rs, 1907. We, the undersigned
livery men of Missouri Valley,
Iowa, do hereby agree to carry
passengers during the Chau-
tauqur Assembly, for a ticket
issued by the Chautauqua AS
ISOLATION and sold at twenty for
one dollar and good for pass
age, either way, between the
fair ground gate and 5th street.
The said Chautauqua Asso-
citation agrees to sell said
tickets in no other way than
twenty for one dollar.
Witness our hands the day
and year first above written.
VIM. r. Neutind,
A. N. Fountain,
Boner & Robinson,
Liverymcn.
Jno. S. McGavren for the
Assn.
Try Buckeye Root Beer from
the big jug at Doty & Peter
sons.
Watcrmelons, 25c each, at
Heath's Grocery.
Lost, on the street last night,
a purse. containing money,
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-11-14

MARKET DAYS IN TOWNS.
Successful Plans to Entertain Visitors
and Attract Trade.
ID. M. CARR

How 10 attract trade to towns is a
question that interests every business
man. There must be some attraction
for people of the surrounding country;
some entertainment to please. Many
means have been put in operation by
different towns to bring about the OBJ.
jects desired. The people of the small.
er towns in different western states
have inaugurated street carnivaIs, fall
festivals and similar enterprises to
entertain people FROM the surrounding
farming sections. These methods
have been universally successful, and
have resulted in bringing trade to the
towns that otherwise would have gone
elsewhere. Not alone this, but the
residents of the rural districts are
brought in contact with the city peo-
pie on friendly basis and harmonious
relations established that are highly
desirable.
In many towns market days have
been established. From early spring
uhIAb IsAtC AA AoiI VIC udy ia LIlOLllI
is set aside for market day" For this
occasion bands Of music are engaged,
balloon ascensions, baseball games,
races and similar attractions are ems
ployed to interest the people All these
are free. the expense being borne by
the business interests OF the town.
The farmers are invited to bring 10
the town their horses, cattle. hogs, in
fact, every product that they have for
sale. and the same is auctioned OF to
the best advantage. On these market
days all kinds of articles can be had
at bargain prices. Each storekeeper
makes special efforts to offer bargains,
and generally the sales are enormous.
A few enterprising small towns that
have adopted the market-day idea
have become noted for many miles
about as lively trade centers and take
trade away from territory In the neigh.
borhood of less enterprising towns
The market-day idea is worthy Of con-
sideration by business men in small
towns who desire to pursue an mex
pensive method Of attracting trade to
the place.