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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-18
DEATH LIST
 IS SIXTY-0NE Victims of Yo1ande Mine
 Disaster. ARE REscUIMG THE BODIES Second Greatest Catastrophe in
 Alabama Mines. TAeery is That one of The Men Drop ped . Stick of Dynamite Thrilling Escapes From
 Death Hole.

Yolande, Ala, Dec, 17--At o'ciocA tonight forty-two blachened and man Kled bodies had been taken from tne iu-fated Yolande mine in which the disastrous explosion occurred yes'ef- day.
 Nineteen more bodies are an tne mines making total of sixty-ohe si tims of the catastrophe and marA,ns .i Yolande as the second larges. n Aianama aster in the history of the Alaoanla mineral field. The Virginia Mines dis- aster. eight miles North of foianue which occurred February Zo' ioso' holds the record, the list or dead tnefe totalling 112.
 All day long the rescue parties nave toiled in the mine here against Lear ful odds. The hot air and smoks .s..a.,,. the explosion have made It dliIicul' to get into the lower entries ana seV- eraf of the rescue party have peen overcome at difb rent times and nave had to be brouGlt to the surtace iot fresh air. - s.4
 No one is yet able to tell wha. caused the explosion. The theory Moss generally accepted now IS that one inc men carelessly allowed SUCK ol dvnamite to explode, which stirred up inc dust and this in turn exploded. snreading death and destruction through the whole mine. This theory is horne out by the fact that the en- tire front of one mans body, was torn away His backbone alone remaineo and one leg was partially torn OH. Men at the mine contend that this man was probably holding SUCK or oyha mite when 1t went off,
 Difficulty of Rescue.
 It is believed tonight that the ias. of the bodies cannot be brought out before tomorrow at noon- The pumps wavc disabied by the explosion and the rescuers are making super-human efforts to get the bodies out of the lower slopes before the water rises osTI g,ba ui aaIaaxe to ti.e mine itself is not as great as first thought. In fact or ficials of the company stated tonight that work could be resumed In the ,ntne within four or five days IT the bodies were all out.
 Al total of twenty-six men wno were in the mines at the time or the ex- pIosion made their escape. Amohs these was Steve Stofko. ne was down the slope when the explosion oc- curred tn the sixth right. Six other men were with him. and all except ctofko made a dash for the air pas sage. Stofko instead made TOT tne main entry and when he saw the nsne of day in the distance drank the ias' of his coffee. took & chew or tooacco, and walked out clamly with ms tace wreathed in smiles. ., escaped through q dog hole from the air passage into the main entry anu escaned. The other five are now mud dIsd together in death in the air pas saga ana the rescue parties have so far been unable to get them out
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-18
REPORT TO HUGHES.
Bankers Declare That Reserve Must
 Enf n~ lreA


 Albany. N. r., Dec. 1.-The commit. tee of bankers appointed by Governor Hughes on November 13, during the se- we're days of the monetary panic, to recommend notifications of the exis.- ing banking laws of the State of New York. made its report to the Governor today.
 The committee was selected from leading bankers and trust company managers and was called upon to sug- gest measures which would tend to prevent the development of panics such as the one that Wall Street has just experienced.
 The report, in general, expresses the view that in New York City, State banks should maintain the same cash reserves as national banks, namely. 25 per cent, and that trust companies should maintain also 25 per cent re- serve, not necessarily all in cash. in its own vaults. A strong presentment Is made against the practice of promoters obtaining control of q chain of banks to further their ovSp financial schemes
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-18
prsnI,lent Gompers Silent.

ars of the American Federation of La hor. who is in this city attending the annual meeting of the National Civic Federation. declined to make any com ment on the action of the court in granting temporary injunction against the Federation on motion of the Buck Stove and Range Company.
 He said he would take time to con- slider the matter and to confer with acme of his associates before deciding
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-18
JOHN LINDLEY DEAD.

Mount, Vernon. Ohio. Dec. l7.-John n w. Lindley, who organized the Phi Delta Theta" a Greek letter college fraternity, died today at his home north of this city. He was born in 1926.
 Mir. Lind1ey formerly was professor at Hagerstown, Poplar Grove Academy, in Tennessee, Paducah Female lnsti- tute, Paducah, Ky, and Richmond College, Virginia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-18
NEGRO AS A LABORElt.

Booker washinston Among Speakers
 on Subject.
 Boston. Dec. 17.-The negro as laborer was the topic discussed before the Boston Merchants Club at the New Algonquin Clubhouse tonight by three college presidents. Booker T. Washing ion of Tuskegee, Charles W. Eliot of Harvard and Carroll D. Wright of Clark College,
 The speakers agreed in general that the future of the negro depended on love for his wife and children, love which had lifted the white race out of savagery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-18

several instances men who were sup- posed to have been in the mines have shown up.
 One boy recently from Georgia. who has been working in the mine. decided Monday to remain out, not feeling welll He went back to his home. declaring that he would prefer farm work to mining. He stated before leaving that he would not do any more work in 6 mine, but would spend the balance of his life on the farm.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-18
COYNE SENT UP.
Former Tammany Politician is Con-
 victed sT Perjury


 victed s{ Perjury.
 St Louis, Dec. 17.-Charged with perjury because he answered that ne "couId not remember" when questioned by the grand jury concerning alleged boodling in the House Of Delegates: William B. Coyne, once member of rammany Hall and prominent in local nolitics, was tonight convicted by a fury and sentenced to two years in prison. asked by the grand jury to testify con- cerning an alleged offer of s1,o00 made him to secure legislation and in the trial ending tonight the charge of per fury was sustained after Judge Will Iian,s ruled out testimony offered by ihe defense to the effect that Coyne injured his head by falling down A stairway in New York in is06 and his memory had since been impaired.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-18
Thief Gets Mail Pouch.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Dec. 17.--It is reported from Johnson City that a reg istered mail pouch was robbed there. the thief securing a sum estimated at nearly $1.S00. Railway mail clerks de- clare the bag was cut open before 1t was placed on the train. Detectives are at work on the case.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-18
ALL WELL ON BOARD
FIRST MEssAGGE RECEIVED FROM
 ATLANTIC FLEET.
UnfavorabIe Weather During the Day Cut on Wireless Communications. Norfolk Catches Them on
 South Coast.

Norfolk. Va, Dec. 17.-The Norfolk wireless station was in communication with the battleship Georgia at S:1o D. m., tonight, receiving the following message:
 "On board Battleshfp Georgia. at sea. no miles south of Beaufort. N. c. Speed and squadron formation un- changed. choppy sea. All we'll"
 The message is the first communi- cation established with the fleet since a. m., this morning owing to un- favorable weather conditions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-18
Mrs. nrurtlock Better.

Washington. Dec. 1.-The Navy De- partment today sent wireless mes- sage to Captain J. B. Murdock, of the battleship Rhode Island with the Att iantic fleet en route to Trinidad in- forming him that his wife. who has been seriously Ill, is better.
 For the benefit of friends and rela- lives of the sailors on the battleship fleet the Navy Department wishes 1t made known that all mail matter des- tined for the 15.0oe men afloat in the big ships can be sent at domestic rates of postage, two cents per ounce.
 All mali matter for the fleet should he addressed care of Postmaster. New York. who will forward 10 mee' inc ships at the earliest possible mo- ment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-18

Bank Cashier and Prominent Business
 Man Fannd Dead.
 North Attleboro. Mass, Dec. 1I.-- Frederick E. Sergeant. Cashier and vice-President of the Jewellers Ma tional Bank of this town and prom nently identified with Providence, R. l.. and Attleboro business firms. was found dead in the bath tub of his home ;n the bank building tonight.
 The President of the Jewellers Ma tional Bank Is Albert H. Wfggin of the Chase National Bank. New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-18
Toby Hart Dead.

New Orleans. Dec. 17.--Toby Hart, q Confederate veteran, and one of the organizers of the Southern Louisiana League of Baseball Clubs. died here to- night. He was nearly 70 years old.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-18
PERSIA ASKS AID
PARLIAMENT ISSUES MANIFESTO
 EXPLAINING SITUATION.
Sovereign Is Violating Covenant With PeopIe--OId Cabinet Holding Conference--AIi Business
 Suspended.

Teheran, Persia, Dec. t7.-on behalf of the nation the Persian Parliament has issued a manifesto to the world explaining the present constitutional crisis and appealing for assistance. The manifesto, which was distributed to the foreign legations and consulates here this afternoon. says:
 "when the affairs of the Empire had fallen into hopeless state, the nation saw it's only salvation in constitu- tional government. The late Shah granted . constitution. and the reign ing Shah confirmed 1t. but persons who under the despetic regime were saccus- toned to oppress the people misled our young sovereign into the belief that the constitution was the cause of the present troubles.
 'The nation wants to do nothing that will disturb peace. but in view of the attack of the reactionary members of the Government 1t will defend the constitution. it's only hope. to the ut- most.
 .'By means of this manifesto the Per- sian nation makes known to all lega- tions and foreign diplomatic represent atives the actual condition of the affairs. and informs them that the sovereign lis violating his covenant with the peo- pie. I make this announcement to all nations of the world, convinced that they will show brotherly love to the 10,000,000 Persians and not allow their rights to be trodden underfoot." The negotiations between the Shah and Parliament have up to the present time been without result Today the members of the old cabinet are holding council in the palace.
 The postofice and all shops in Te- heran are closed. and no newspapers were published today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-18
win yixit Fleet.

New York, Dec. 17--A Berlan dispatch to The Staats-Zeitung says that the German cruiser Bremen, which IS sta- toned in American waters, has been or derad to visit the American hattfeship fleet in some Southern port as g marx of courtesy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-18
s,tuatlon is Threatening.

Teheran, Dec. 1.-The situation here has become more threatening. The re- actionaries have taken possession of and are now holding the gun square and open places in the vicinity of the palace while the Constitutionalists to the number of about 10000 have erect ed barricades extending for miles around the Parliament buildings. The latter are acting solely on the defen. sive and in an orderly manner.
 The rough elements are aiding the Reactionaries and several murders and some footing have occurred.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-18
DIED IN BATH TUB.

upon what further action may be taken by the Federation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-18
THE wEATHEk

THE WEATHER
 washington, Dee. 17--For --.abam4s : Clearing and colder Wednesdays fair. colder in southeast portion, fresh northwest winds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-18

Lord Kelvin Dead. Glasgow, Dec. 17-Lord Kelvin, the noted scientist, died today.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1907-07-15
HOW TO MAKE A SUCCESS RAISING ANGORA GOATS
WI Goodrich PereCo Was

Campbell, the system is complete
departure from old methods. That
the principle followed is good is
proven by the fact that it has been
great success. 1t has been shown that
farming in the region of slight rain
fall need not be a guess or gamble,
but good crops can be grown with as
much certainty as in the more humid
regions. AS a drOuth defying propo-
sition it is a success.
But the system is not simple and it
is not an old theory revived. 1t is
more than deep plowing, sub-surface
packing, and surface cultivation; for
in the growing of different crops there
are so many things upon which final
results depend that only the most in
telligent application of well estab-
lished principles will bring results,
There is no magic about it, nothing
mysterious, nothing that cannot be
comprehended by the farmer; but it
is fact that the Campbell system is
a practical development of agricul-
tural methods with special reference
to conditions as they are found in the
dry country of the west.
The dry farming methods of the
western farmers, under the we'll recog-
nized leadership of Prof. Campbell,
are working a wonderful change in
conditions in the semi-arid regions
The development has been essentially
practical The farmers have been do
ing things, not theorizing nor quarrel
ing over methods. The sum total of
prosperity has been greatly increased
in this way
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1907-07-15
w. d. Goodrich, Pierce Co., w;

new shoots from choking back the
grass Thistles and DEVILS clubs are
peaches and cream" to them, but
they draw the line at ferns, although
they will eat them some when they
are tender in the spring.
1 have written this article hoping
it may save some prospective goat
buyer the same expensive lesson l
had to learn by experience. Slash
your timber in the spring, burn the
ground over in August, seed it to or
chard grass, sheep fescue or mes
quite, if too poor to grow any better
grass, in September, and then get
goats enough to browse off the new
growth of brush and weeds, which
would surely prevent good catch of
grass otherwise Don't get goats and
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1907-07-15

that goats to do well must be set in
the open. The next spring my boys
and l, with what help we could afford,
slashed ten acres of alder land and
seeded it to orchard grass and clover
in the fall, after burning it in Aug
ust.
l lost forty head Of goats before
finding the cause, and if | had quit
the game then would have seconded
the conclusion of another Washington
goat speculator that the government
report and newspaper articles were
mostly lies. / keep fifty head now and
have not lost any nor had to feed
them winter or summer since giving
them an open range.
Have no trouble in disposing of my
surplus stock-the ewes for breeding
and the wethers for meat. Sold seven
teen wethers last fall to our local
butcher at s IL cents and the skins
at S. and Sc each, after paying $1.25
each for tanning. Sell my mohair to
a Portland firm for soc f. o. b. my
boat landing. Am slashing a few
acres of new land each year and have
no trouble getting grass to grow as
the goats keep all brush, weeds and
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1907-07-15
Cheap Farm Lands and Good Markets.

The opportunity for getting farms in
the Pacific northwest is limited. There
are many chances remaining yeG to
buy lands for a song that are easy
to prepare for cultivation and that are
close to markets where produce raised
can be sold at a good profit We were
impressed with this fact in talking
recently to Chas. H. Randall, a real
estate man of Bremerton, Wash. Mr.
Randall states that there is a great
need in his community, on the west
side of the Sound for men to buy
cheap lands, clear them and plant
them in fruit. He says that land can
be bought for from $40 an acre up,
and that by a little work they can
be cleared and made into the finest
fruit lands on the Pacific slope. He
says that there is a market near at
hand for all the fruit and dairy pro.
ducts that can be brought to those
markets. At the town of Bremerton
are the great United States navy
yards, where there is alone a large
market for fruits and dairy products.
Then there are steamers four or five
times a day plying to Seattle which is
only a little over an hours ride.
Mr.. Randall states that there are
splendid opportunities around Brem-
erton for the small farmer who will
take five acre tract and develop it,
He says that five acres will pay a
man a splendid income for a lifetime
and keep himself and man or two
busy growing and picking the crop
in the meantime.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1907-07-15
Farming by Campbell Method.

With all that has been written in
recent years in regard to the sO-called
Campbell system of farming it ap-
pears that there is still much mis-
apprehension. 1t is referred to as the
Campbell system of soil culture or
as scientific soil culture or in more
general way as dry farming" but
the name is of little consequence as
compared with the results achieved.
That the interest in the subject is
growing is shown by the fact that in
the first number of the new Encyclo-
pedia of American Agriculture there
is an exhaustive article on the sub
ject written by Prof. Campbell on in
vitation of the publishers, and in the
Century, the Worlds Work, the Inde-
pendent and other magazines, the sys-
tenn has been discussed by able
writer's. Everywhere there is de-
mand for more information on the
subject.
In the first place, according to Prof.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1907-07-15

Northwest, of Portland, who makes
goat raising a special feature of his
paper, advised nOurishing diet of
hay and grain. Dairy breeders sug-
gested the same treatment. This
staggered me, as | had figured that
after I had got my goats, fence and
shed, my expense would be over and
profits would roll in. However,
bought a car of alfalfa hay and fed
my goats hay and grain all winter.
And as soon as I commenced to feed
the goats stopped dying and came out
in the spring in good shape. They
had been literally starving to death,
and the reason was given me by an
Oregon breeder who had suffered like
wise. He said there was no strength
in browsing grown in the shade, and
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1907-07-15

TN THE fall of 1903 | had an attack
/ of the Angora goat craze. l had
read the bulletin published by our
worthy government, also articles writ
ten by goat breeders who, by the way,
had goats to sell. The agricultural
journals had a goat STORY" with each
issue. Even the secular press deigned
to sound the praises of the Angora
and advised our Sound farmers to
get in the game" 1t was equal to
the Belgian hare craze or the English
walnut agitation at the present time
and the prune planting mania of fif-
tenn years ago. | got quotations from
breeders in Oregon, California, Texas
and New Mexico, but the freight rate
made them too costly.
In the meantime | read ga New
Industry or Raising the Angora Goat
and Mohair for Profit" by VIM. S.
Black, of Texas. This was the climax
and made my craze incurable. l
learned of a dealer near Mount Ia
coma Cor Rainier, if you please), who
had a band of Angoras for sale, as
he was obliged to leave the country
on account of his wife's health. |
only wanted fifty, but as he would not
divide his flock I bought the bunch OF
253 for $1,000 About one-third were.
wethers and one-third kids. The
owner agreed to hold them until
could enclose pasture. | hired what
help | could and fenced in thirty
acres of upland that had been
skinned" of it's marketable timber
years before and had grown up to
second growth.
In passing let me mention that the
fence has three six-inch boards at
the bottom and three barb wires above
and has proved perfect success.
built large shingle shed open on one
side and with an upstairs at one END.
Let me also mention, by way OF paren-
thesis, that if the goats are given an
option they will all bunk upstairs.
When everything was ready L or
dered the goats delivered, and the
previous owner declared mine model
pasture He said there was browse
enough for three years. thought
some of the goats seemed very weak,
but he said it was owing to their
long drive In October, soon after
cot them, we had some cold rains, and
then my troubles began. The goats
began to die, and l officiated at from
one to three funerals day until
Thanksgiving. I remember l skinned
three Thanksgiving day and it did
not help me to enjoy the chicken pie
and other dainties of that occasion.
In the meantime, realizing | was
up against the real thing, l had writ
ten to prominent dealers for rem
edy and to the agricultural college at
Pullman. The veterinary surgeon OF
the college made an examination of
the heart, lungs and stomach of some
of the diseased animals. He found
some parasites, but not enough, in
his opinion, to cause death. One
breeder wrote that he had always lost
some goats on putting them in new
pasture owing to poisonous weeds
they ate before getting used to their
change of diet
H. M. Williamson, of the Rural
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-04-25
CATARRH GAN BE CURED
Mill the Germ By Breathing Hy-O-mei
Gives Quick Relief.

Many people who have suffered with
catarrh for years naturally feel that
the disease cannot be cured, and be-
come discouraged
Their failure to get relief is due to
the fact that they have not used
the right remedy. Catarrh is an affec-
tion of the head, throat and lungs, and
cannot be cured by stomach dosing.
The only scientific and natural treat
ment for this disease is Hy-o-mei,
which is breathed through neat
pocket inhaler, so that its healing
medicated air reac hes the most remote
air-cells, Kills all catarrh germs, and
restores the mucous membrane of the
nose, throat and lungs to healthy
condition.
Hy-o-mei is the only cure for ca
tarrh that has ever been sold with the
understanding that it was to cost abso-
lutely nothing unless it cured. Dod-
sons Drug Store sells Hy-o-mei in this
way and is always ready to refund
the money if it does not relieve and
cure catarrh.
The healing and antiseptic balsams
of Hy-o- mel perform their purpose to
perfection, and by using this remedy
for few times each day, you can soon
cure yourself of any catarrhal troubles
a complete Hy-o-mei outfit consist
ing of a bottle of Hy-o-mei and an in
haler costs but S1.00.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-04-25
REPENTANCE HIS THEME.
Rev. |. R. Christie Speaks on This
Subject TO-nidht.

''Repentance'' will be the theme OF
Rev. l.. r. Christie, of Valdosta, at the
Furlow Lawn Baptist Church tonight
Mr.. Christie is assisting Rev. X. l.,
Biyins in the revival services which
began at this church on last Sunday
The interest in the meetings has been
steadily increasing. Last night the
church was well filled, and the indlca-
tions are that it will soon be impossi-
bic for late corners to secure seats.
Mr.. Christie is powerful speaker,
thoroughly able to interest and hold
the attention of his hearers. His SER
mons are along straight Gospel lines
and wen calculated to awaken his au-
dience TO the necessity of modelling
their lives after that of Christ.
The meetings are to, continue for a
fortnight longer, in all probability.
They give promise of being a decided
factor for good to the community.