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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-12-25
WEALTH OF THE U. S.
Some Official Figures Re-
garding Same.
NOW OVER s10O,OOO,0OO,OOO
But no Record of the Value
of Our Own Particular
Properties.

Official figures show the total
wealth of the United States as $107,-
000, 100000 for the year 1904. The fol-
lowing years added somewhat to that
stupendous sum, but the shrinHage OF
recent months makes us reluctant ev-
Ell to estimate the probable wealth OF
to-day. Perahps there is enough left
to require a row of IL figures for its
expression.
The point is perhaps a matter OF
curiosity rather than of Importance
but a special inquiry ELECTS the infor-
nation that while his agents report
the total wealth of the country, our
Uncle Samuel has no record of the
value of his own particular proper
ties. He is the proprietor of vast
areas of land, of extensive forests, the
owner Of many buildings, much ma
chinery, warships, military equipment
and an assorted lot of property that
has cost millions upon millions OF
dollars. 1t appears that the institu-
ticn known as Our Government has
no inventory of its various posses
sions and no knowledge of the ag-
gregate value of its property.
The figures from which an estimate
could be made up would probably be
obtainable by a prolonged search in
the various departments at Washing
ton. The Interior Department has
charge of the lands, the Treasury of
the public buildings, and other depart
ments have charge of other proper
ties. Whether such a compilation of
values is merely neglected or wheth-
er it is deliberately avoided we do
not know. At any rate the country
is rich enough to be Indifferent about
the matter, and it is more than likely
that if the figures were known, a
blithesome group of financial theor-
its would insist that the property be
made the basis of a huge issue of
national asset currency.
There is more gold and silver in the
National Treasury than would be
needed to pay the national debt, and
there are no mortgages on Uncle
Sans real estate. His 9 per cent
bonds sell at a premium, and outside
of the bonds held as security for de-
posts and note circulation he has only
a little more than $5O,OOO,OOO of out
standing obligations available for in
vestors. Whether his wealth is known
or unknown, his credit is unexcelled.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-12-25
NINE DISASTERS IN AMERICA.

MINE DISASTERS IN AMERICA.
Darr Mine, Connellsville, Pa, De-
cember 10, 1907-lives lost, 400
Diamond Mine, Braidwood, ILL.,. Feb
ruary IL, 1SS3-lives lost, n.
Pocahontas Mine, Virginia, March
13, 1SS4-lives lost, $50.
Newberry, w. Va, 1SS6--lives lost,
80.
Santa Fe Mine, Kansas, November
10, 1SSS-lives lost, 100
Maurice Wood, Pa, Sept. c, 1889
Lives lost, So.
Loughton, Ia, October 16, 1SS9-live
lost, SO.
Braznell, Pa, December "a, 1889
lives lost, 80.
Hill Farm, Dunbar, Pa, July 16,
1890--lives lost, 81.
Port Royal. Pa. July s, 19OO--lives
lost, 81.
Mammoth Mine, Mt. Pleasant, Pa,
January q, 1S91-lives lost, 40.
Usage Mine, ]. T., January 8, 1892
lives lost, 200.
Dartmouth Mine, Pa, August 49,,
1SS3-lives lost, so.
Vulcan, Col, Feb. 10, 1S96-lives
lost, so.
Pleasant Valley, Utah, May 9, 1900
lives lost, 500.
Newcastle, Col, September 16. 1901
lives lost, rs.
Teaterville, Tenn, May 10, 19O2-nves
lost, 200.
Johnstown. Pa, July Il, 19O2-lives
lost, 81.
Hanna. Wyo., June 80, 1908. Lives
lost, 200.
Harwick. Pa, January 2S, 1904
lives lost, 1S9.
Naomi, Belle Vernon, Pa, December
/, 1907--lives lost, "a.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-12-25
Irrelevant.

At term of the Circuit Court in
Ohio not so long ago horse case"
was on trial, and will known horse
man" was called as a witness.
"Well, sir, you saw this horse"
asked counsel for the defendant.
well, sir, L"
What did you do?"
81 just opened his mouth to find
out how old he was; an l says to
him, says: old sport, guess you're
pretty good yet"
At this juncture counsel for the OPP
posing side entered violent objection
"Stop!" he cried. Your Honor, |
object to any conversation carried on
between the witness and the horse
when the plaintiff was not present."
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-12-25
FEARFUL EXPLOSION
In Which Four Hundred
Miners Are Caught.
ANOTHER AWFUL MINE HORROR
Fire in Ill-Fated Shaft Pre-
vents ReScue-LiSt of
Mine Disasters.

Connellsville, Pa, Dec. 19.-Four
hundred miners are entombed in the
Darr mines of the Pittsburg Coal
Company, at Jacobs Creek on the
Youghlogheny river, eighteen miles
west of here.
OF these 400 fully 100 are Americans.
the rest being principally Hungarians.
A terrific explosion shook the vicini-
ty of the mine to-day and announced
to all the surrounding community that
great convulsion of some kind had
occurred down under the surface.
Shortly after smoke began to issue
in heavy columns from the mouth Of
the mine, which is of the slope va
riety. The mouth of the mine was
wrecked, and this circumstance in
connection with the fire which was
discovered to be raging inside, pre-
vented effectually up to o'clock any
attempt at rescue of the imprisoned
men.
Company adjacent to the entrance
to the mine, was slightly damaged by
the force of the shock, causing the
building to rock and some of its win
dows to break. Among those impris-
oned in the mine are Pit Boss O'Con-
nell and two fire bosses.
On account of the violence of the
explosion which rent the interior of
the mine and the presence of fire,
with the blocked condition of the
mouth of the slope, it is not thought
there is much chance for the men in
side. Whether they have survived or
will survive is one of the uncertain
ties of the present hour.
There is no means yet of doing
more than to guess whether it was gas
or coal dust that exploded.
The scene of the explosion is on
the Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad
side of the Youghiogheny river. Jacob
Creek, on the main line of the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad, is across the
river. 1t is forty miles east of Pitts
burg and eighteen miles west of Con-
nellsville.
Within few minutes after the eX-
plosion the mouth of the pit was
surrounded by the relatives and
friends of the entombed men. The
scenes were most pitiful. The smoke
and flames issuing from the slope
made it impossible to enter and the
wives and children were frantic.
Every effort is being made to sub
due the fire, but it was burning so
fitrcely that no Roadway could be-
made. It is stated that the superin-
tendent of mine is one of those inn
prisoned. 1t is said he went into the
mine this forenoon TO investigate its
condition and was caught in the eX-
plosion.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-12-25
Kentucky Ranks Ninth.

A report just completed by the Geo
logical Survey at Washington shows
that the State of Kentucky during the
past year has risen from tenth to
ninth place among the coal producing
States, having turned out 9,65S,C47 tons
of coal vauled at s9,sO9,9SS. This is
a gain in value of $1,2O0,0OO. Indiana
remained in sixth place and Tennessee
in twelfth. The most important change
in the table of States is the displace-
ment CT Illinois by West Virginia for
second place. Pennsylvania still heads
the list
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-12-25
Judge Haeer GOine to Oklahoma.

Frankfort, KY, Dec. 20-The fact
that Judge S. w. Hager. the recent
Democratic nominee for Governor, has
been admitted to the practice of law,
may mean that he intends to prac-
tice either in Kentucky or Oklahoma.
Judge Hager will leave for Oklaho-
ma on January 25. and will be ac-
companied by a number of close po-
litical and personal friends Although
he says that he will never give up his
residence in Kentucky, it is predicted
that he will do so If he finds oppor-
tunities as full Of promise as rela-
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-12-25

lees Laxative Cough Syrup for
coughs, colds, Group and whooping
cough grows in favor daily with young
and old. Mothers should keep it on
hand for children. 1t is prompt re-
lief for Group. 1t is gently laxative,
driving the poison and phlegm from
the system. 1t is simple remedy
that gives immediate relief. Guaran-
teed. Sold by q. Wayne Griffin &
Bro. diff
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-12-25

tiyes and friends in the new State
have pictured to him. One of Judge
IIager's friends has told him that IL
he will make his home in Oklahoma
the Democrats out there will see that
he is elected Governor. But It is
Judge Hager's intention to make some
investments in business enterprises in
the West and not to engage in poll
tics.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-12-25

When the Stomach, Heart or Kid
ney nerves get weak, then these or
gans always fail. Don't drug the
Stomach, nor stimulate the Heart or
Kidneys. That is simply make
shift. Get a prescription known to
Druggists everywhere as DR.. Shops
Restorative. The Restorative is pre-
pared expressly for these weak inside
nerves. Strengthen these nerves, build
them up with Dr. Shops Restorative
tablets or liQuid-and see how
quickly help will come. Free sample
test sent on request by DR.. Shoop, Ra-
cine, Wis. Your health is surely
worth this simple test. All deal
ers. m
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-12-25
A Dan eerOus Deadlock.

That sometimes terminates fatally, is
the stoppage of liver and bowel func-
tons. To quickly end this condi-
ton without disagreeable sensations,
DR.. Kings New Life Pills should al
ways be your remedy. Guaranteed abb
solutely satisfactory in every case or
money back, at J. II. Williams drug
store. 25c. m
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-12-25

declare: II dess love Santa Claus,
even If my Uncle Frank was him!
dess pretend he is really and truly
Santa and l love him hard as any
fling" All, me, what wise little
maiden she is: How happy she makes
Uncle Frank by pretending and
how happy she is! We once heard
some boys laughing, seemingly at
nothing, and asked them what made
them so happy. "Oh, that's easy" re-
pulled one. "a make Joe happy, and
that makes Inc happy myself Try
1t once and see If the little maid and
hobble-de-hoy Jim haven't found the
key to happiness.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-12-25
Happy Little Maid!

1t was on an Olive street car yes
terday that a tiny girl was dis
cursing" in her shrill treble to an
other wee maiden about the recent
visit of Santa Claus, and when the
car came to sudden stop the pas
sengers smiled when they heard her
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-12-25
ChamberIain's Cough Remedy Aids
Nature.

Medicines that aid nature are al
ways most successful. Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy acts on this plan. 1t
allays the cough, aids expectoration,
relieves the lungs, opens the secre-
tions, thereby aiding nature in throw
ing off cold and restoring the sys-
TEN to a healthy condition. For sale
by u. Wayne Griffin & Bro. m
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-12-25

think of what l might have done, by
heaven, / am astonished at my own
moderation" Incidentally it would
be interesting,as a matter of curious
information, to know how much of
the deficit in the Postoffice Depart
ment is due to the possession of the
franking privilege by the members
of Congress.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-12-25

Trial Catarrh treatments are being
mailed out free, on request, by DR..
Shoop, Racine, Wis. These tests are
proving to the people-without a PEN
ny's cost--the great value of this pre-
scription known to druggists every
where as DR.. Shops Catarrh Rene
dy. Sold by all dealers. m
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-12-25
More Information.

Josiah" asked Mrs. Chugwater,
what do the papers mean when they
talk about tainted money!"
Money that's been kept in an old
yarn SOCK" answered Mr.. Chugwater.
Cant you give your mind chance
to work once in a while?'
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-12-25
Teaching the Young Idea.

a country schoolteacher tells the
following: She noticed that a pupil
named Willie smelled badly, and sent a
note to his mother to that effect, in
timating that Willie needed a bath.
To which the mother replied: evil
lie amt no rose. Don't smell him;
learn him."
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-12-25

Pinesalve Carbolized acts like a
poultice, draws out inflammation and
poison. Antiseptic, healing. For
chapped hands, lips, cuts, burns. Sold
by z. Wayne Griffin & Bro. diff
Rings Little Liver Pills wake up
lazy livers, clean the system and clear
the skin. Try them for biliousness
and sick headache. Price 2Jc. For
sale by q. Wayne Griffin & Bro. diff
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-12-25
Make New Resolves.

Because resolves of other years
Have fallen by the way
And for the new leaf you have fears
1t won't keep white till May,
Don't hesitate new paths TO seek
Lest you should take fall,
For if you're only good a week,
Why, that beats none at all.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-12-25
A Plausible EXPLANATION.

,Iimmy-"Whadger git in yer socl
Chris'mas?" :,
Tommy awthin."
Jimmy - That's funny. Wondel
why?"
Maybe it's cause | didnl
have no sock"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-12-25
A Deduction.

Mother Yes, dear, Santa Claus is
out all night.
Tommy-Gee, what handsome pres
ent Mrs. Santa Claus must get!
Arizona republican., 1907-01-04
WESTERN FRUIT MEN.
Protest Against Entrance Of Express
Companies Into Business.

Kansas City, Jan. 3.-It is probable
that the western fruit jobbers' assO-
citation will lodge a formal charge with
the interstate commerce commission
against the practice of express COM
panies m merchandising fruit and
other produce in competition with
shippers T b. Branch, secretary or
the association. read correspondence
he had with c. A. PIouty of the inter
state commerce commission, with
whom the secretary filed an informal
complaint. In his letters Commis-
sioner Prouty seemed of the opinion
that the express companies are now
violating the provisions of the inter
state commerce laws in handling fruit
in the market but he advised the west
ern fruit jobbers' association to make
formal complaint to, the interstate
commerce commission. that the matter
may be settled by investigation by the
commission. The secretary's report
was referred to a special committee,
which will prepare a formal complaint
Arizona republican., 1907-01-04

volunteered at the mine TO remove any
doubt that there was now or would BE-
in the future, any shortage of funds
for the legitimate needs of develop
ment or equipment when that time
shall arrive.
In this the stockholders are parti-
cularly fortunate. To illustrate. there
are scores of prospects in Arizona that
beyond question would develop into
moneymaking mines If there was
ample capital at HAND Many of them
are well organized and Differed. except
that their promoters lack the faculty
of placing sufficient stock TO carry the
projects through. The inevitable re
suit is that those who do invest their
money must lose il. however honestly
it is spent A well built railroad with
out equipment hauls no freight and a
mine half developed. even if the work
be well done. will pay no dividends
The stockholders OF the Central may
rest assured that there is ample money
in the treasury for the present pur-
poses and the success that has attended
the accumulation Of present resources.
with a continuation or careful expen-
diture will guarantee the success or
any subsequent flotation that may be
desirable. The sale Of stock in the
Central Mining and Development Co.
is the most phenomenal success that
has attended the financing of any mine
in these parts. during its prospect
stage. No man can see into the ground
but there is every reason to believe tn
promising conditions at this mine have
fully warranted the stock issue.
Arizona republican., 1907-01-04
KANSAS FREIGHT RATES.
The Railroad Commissioners and Com
panies Agree on Reduction.

Chicago. Jan. "A Record Herald
dispatch from Topeka says all suits
pending in the federal court here To
test the validition of the statute Great
ing the state board of railroad commits
sioners will be dismissed and imme-
diately freight rate reductions aggre-
eating a million and a half dollars
annually will be made by the leading
railroads OF this state. An agreement
was reached at a conference yesterday
of the freight managers of the Nilsson
ri Pacific. the Union Pacific. the Rock
Island, the Santa Fe and the railroad
commissioners. The reduction of the
rate on coal will be one mill per ton
per mile. and the reduction on grain
and grain products will be seven per
cent of the present rate.
Arizona republican., 1907-01-04
FIRE IN A MINE.

Pittsburg. Jan. 3.-Fire started last
night from the flash of a miners blast
in Ellsworth mine No. 3. COkesburg
Pa. near here. owned by the Lacka-
wanna Coal company. causing a loss
of 100000.
Arizona republican., 1907-01-04
TWO QUEENS PROPERTY
PINAL COUNTY BONANZA
Exploitation of the Group Made Famous
BY the Carbon Strike

Description sf Promising Conditions mt the Mine.
An Ideal Camp and Well Directed Work Progress
ing Rapidly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-02
HE WENT AVOIDING
AND CAUGHT Thief
Ardent Swain Proves Good
Fighter in Set-to With
Burglar.

NEW YORK. Sept. IA weIl-dressed
burglar. who gave his name as William
Fraser, but declined 20 tell his address.
was surprised while rObbing the resi-
dence Of Frederick 4. HaseImayer, at
81 Tracey avenue, Newark, n J. He
dived through the mosquito netting Of
a second-stOry window into the ya1d,
jumped the fence. and ned across. lots
Tor several blocks before ne was cap
tuTed and overpOwered after a hard
fight.
To Frank Stoecker. who keeps COM
pany with Miss Haselmayer. is due the
credit or the capture. He and the Young
woman we're approaching the house when
they saw a Hight on the second floor.
knowing that the family vas absent.
Stocker took his hanCee's key, quietly.
opened the. front door, entered, and
crept upstairs.
The burglar, who was rifing a Dress
e., saw Stoecker and made the dive for
liberty. StOeckeT dashed down stairs
ana started in pursuit, while Miss Ha-
selmayer telephoned for the police Her
suitoT overlook the burglar as the lat
ter jumped on q trolley car on Clinton
avenue. AS soon as the car could be
stopped the crew went to Stoecker's aid
and the burglar was overpOWered and
turned over to the police. He had sew
erai hundred dollars worth Of ieWelrV
and silverWare on his person.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-02
Thinks His Is Consul I.

But what was MI Wallace's surprise,
when, as he expressed il. ION going
down 70 the island with the wife, sun
day before last I found Bostock adver-
Using Consul /" as being in his show.
Row, I contend" AIT. Wallace eN-
planned, that as this one have IS the
first Consul he should be Consul l. ="
In addition 10 this, what rankles IS the
fact that shortly after he made his pur-
chase at the appraisers stores, some
one, purpOrting 10 be an agent OF pub
Hc spirited person. who was 70 give
'CoasuPs remains 10 the Museum OF
Natural History. called az the Golden
Swan Hotel sud offered So more for
the relic than had been paid. That offer
has never been made good.
Mr.. Wallace got little consolation from
Lieutenant Ennis. He was Informed that
~ BOstock were within the jurisdiction
Of the court. which was doubtful, he
might get a summons for him. But as
Magistrate Butts was then on the bench
there was no chance even for that.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-02
The BaeT Idea of Justice.

Mr.. Baer is characteristic in his
answer to the charges that the an
thracite output is controlled by a
trust That is TO say, he is dog
matte, insistent, and blind TO every
interest save his purse.
Dernier necessity explains the CO.
operation of the railroads and the
mining companies, he says, not CON
spiracy in restraint of trade. The
Government failed to police the
mines and roads so that a strike
must be merely polite adieu from
employees to employers; Mr.. Hanna
frightened everybody with his bogie
of Bryan; the raise of 10 per cent
in the pay of the miners compelled
an advance in the retail price of
coal-"all the conferences between
the operators and the contracts
which resulted therefrom
were wholly brought about. COM
PEELED, and forced upon this defen-
dant' by these causes,
\ sensational, but nevertheless an
inadequate plea in confession and
avoidance. The law charges an eff
fort TO control the anthracite mar
ket. Mr.. Baer confesses to the eff
fort, aud endeavors to push back
the blame upon the labor unions,
the State and National Govern
ments, and the late Mr.. Hanna. If
that is his idea of personal respon-
sibility and justice, his remedy lies
in a petition to Congress and suit
against the United Mine Workers of
America, the Commonwealth OF
Pennsylvania, and the estate of the
late Mr.. Hanna, not in violation OF
the law.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-02
CHANGE ARMY ORDER
FOR HORSENANSHIP
Instructions of President
Amended to Be Less
Stringent.
Complaint Caused by Long
Distance Runs, TrotS,
and Hurdles.

The order of President Roosevelt,
issued May p, as announced exclusively
in The Times at that time, making II
necessary for all field officers below the
grade of major to take a special exam
nation in horsemaHship IN order 10 OBJ
tain promotions, has been amended By
general orders issued at the War De
partment.
The amendments are made as re-
suit, It IS understood, Of examinations
that have been held. when some Of the
Officers failed to pass, owing TO what
was termed by them the stringent tests
10 which they were put. in long-disJance
runs, riding at a trot, at a walk, and
taking hurdles The amended sections
are as follows:
IN compliance with the directions
contained In the foregoing letter para
graph y, General Orders, No. lbs, War
Department, 1906, IS amended to read as
follows:
- Physical fitness for promotion
The medical officers shall make a thor
ough examination Of all officers and
shall report their opinion In writing to
the board. II the medical officers find
from their examination that there are
no disqualifying physical defects in the
officer examined. and such finding is
cOncuTred in by the full board. the
board shall then conduct such physical
tests as 10 the officers skill and endur-
ance in Workmanship as may be neces-
sary TO establish his fitness for promo
ton. Should the result Of this test be
10 show that the officer has any dis
qualifying physical defects. the terms Of
the first part Of third provisO IN section
Of the act Of October ]. 1880, providing
for examination for promotion. shall
govern; bat If the test shall show un-
skilIfulness In horsemanship, the latter
part Of said DrOviso and section q OF
General ordegf, No. Us, War Depart
ment 1906. shall govern.
''Lieutenants OF coast artillery and in
fantry shall lot be required to undergo
the test as to Craftsmanship.
Defects Of vision that may be entirely
| corrected ~ glasses do not disqualify
unless they are due to or accompanied
| by organic disease.
'AI questions relating to the physica
fitness Of an officer for promotion shall
I be determined by the full board.
! g. Department commanders viii. I'm,
! der paragraph 1902, Army Regulations
| as amended by General Orders. No. I06
/ war Department. 1880. so regulate tn,
tuse of public animals that all officers
! not mounted viii have an opportunity
10 prepare themselves for examination
in hOrsemanship-
4. All field officers Of the army vii
/ be examined as 10 their physical con
| dition and tested as 70 skill and endur
/ Rnce in horsemanship at least once IL
| every two years. Department command
4 ers viii arrange for the above examina
/ tons and tests for all field officers IN
der their command, and viii promptly
report the result thereof, with their rec
concentrations thereon. 10 the adjutan
| general Of the army"