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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-07

there are a score OF persons who have
not either near relatives or close
friends numbered among the victims
of the disaster
Thought Mines Immune.
The people of the town are stunned
by the catastrophe. They had long
regarded these mines as practically
immune from the dangers so common
to the coal mining industry. The
plant of the company is provided with
every device for the protection of life
and the equipment is considered the
most modern and complete outfit used
in the production of bituminous coal.
a disaster here was considered next
to impossible.
Men Show Emotion.
Last night dozens of men stood about
the entrance of the mines. They said
nothing but when approached and
asked questions they would give way
to their emotions, often to tears.
During the night few women were to
be seen, but all day yesterday women
were the chief actors in the most pa
thetic and heartrending scenes as
they crowded the sides of the hills
overlooking the i'll fated mines and
cried aloud
Grow Craxed with Suspense.
AS the day advanced they became
almost crazed through grief and sus.
| pense. One woman pulled out her
hair in hapdfuls at time and another
| tore all the skin from both cheeks
with her finger nails. Some lay down
on frozen ground and cried themselves
asleep, and in this condition NAM
were carried to homes nearby without
awakening.
May BE Worse by Night.
| 1t is thought by tonight the full ex
tent of the horror will be known. ant
1t is feared the knowledge of this viii
precipitate even more pitiful scene.
than those of today, with hysteria il
all its devious forms rampant amons
the populace.
Penetrate Far Into Mine.
| Rescuing parties penetrated min
1 No. about $500 feet before they CAIN,
upon the first of the dead. The ma
1ority of corpses will, it is believed, b.
found about a mile further back.
is hardly possible all the bodies viii
1 nn 10
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-07

San Francisco. Dec. 7.-EXtermina-
tion of savage. murderous head hunt
ers by electrocution is the latest nov
city introduced by the Japanese in
Formosa. Walter Clifton, manager Of
the Formosa Mercantile company. who
arrived here yesterday is authority
for the statement, that to wipe out
this tribe, which is retarding CONNER
cial development in Formosa, heroic
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-07
KOREANS ATTACK
JAPANESE POLICE
Several Shot in Uprising Following
Departure of Prince lta from
the Country.

TOXIC Dec. IA dispatch from
Seoul says following the depart.
ure of Prince Ito, the Japanese resi-
dent general in Korea, few malcon-
tents attempted an uprising towards
midnight on Dec 5, and a crowd of
Koreans attacked branch police sta
ton. During the attack one of the
Japanese was killed and one injured
and several Koreans were severely
wounded. The outbreak was quickly
quelled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-07
500 NIGHT RIDERS TERROR|zE The
TOWN OF HOPKlNSvILLE, KENTUCKY
Enter Place in Body and Do 100000 Damage Wreckng
Buildings ar Burning Three Large Tobacco Warehouses;
Shoot PrOmiseuousY, but niure Ony One.

Hopk4nsvfiie, KY, Dec: five
hundred might riders. masked and
heavily armed, marched into Hopkins
vile at 2 O'Clock this morning and de-
stroyed property valued over 100000,
while citizens in terror of their lives
feared to open the windows.
Capture Police.
The police, fire department and tel
ephone and telegraph Offices over the
railroad stations were in possession OF
a wild mob, shooting right and left
Thrse large warehouses were burned
Windows in front of business houses
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-07

and banks ON the main street were
shot out and the entire front of one
newspaper which has been especially
severe in its cOHdemnations of the
raids of night riders. owned by the
mayor of the city, was demolished.
Only Two Shot.
Fortunately only two men were in
jurcd, Lindsay Mitchell. a tobacco
buyer. was severely beaten with
switches and clubs. and brakeman
was shot in the back while trying to
remove his train from the path of the
mob
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-07

Monongah, w. Va, Dec. Up to
II o'clock today 16 bodies had been
removed from mines Nos. and Of
the Fairmont Coal company. Four
were Americans. About so bodies
have been found altogether, but only
1G brought to the surface.
Near End OF Minc.
Rescuers are now within 1,5O0 feet
of the end of the mine. They are
working in two parties of about so
men each with reliefs every hour.
President Watson of the mining
company stated this morning every
possible investigation will be made to
ascertain the cause and fix the respon-
sibility.
BOdies Made PreHentabIc.
The bodies brought to the surface
during the night were washed and
made as presentable as possible by a
dozen undertakers from this and sur
rounding towns and placed in one of
the mine buildings which was con.
verted into a temporary morgue. With
the dawn of day there began a heart
rending march up and down the aisles
along which the bodies were laid by
sobbing wives, mothers and sweet
hearts, orphaned children and strong
men. each seeking near relatives and
beloved friends.
Few Not Affected.
There are between 5000 and 6.0OC
inhabitants in Monongha, and it is
doubtful If i'll this entire population
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-07
PETTlB0NE JURY IS FILLED
Trial of Accused Official of the Miners
Will Now Proceed.

Boise, Idaho, Dec. THE jury t,
hear the case against George Petit
bone was completed yesterday after
noon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-07
QUIET AT G0LDFlELD;
TROOPS NOT THERE

Goldfield, New. Dec. 7.-Everything
is quiet here Troops are not due un-
til afternoon. There are no startling
developments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-07
Steamer Goes Aground.

New York, Dec THE Cunard line
steamer Carmania, which left the pier
at z o'clock this morning went aground
in New Ambros channel 1t displayed
no signals. however, to indicate it was
in difficulty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-07
Taft on Way Home.

Cuxhaven, Dec. THE steamer
President Grant. with Secretary Taft
and party on board, left here at noon
today for New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-07
Republican National Con-
vention Voted to That
City 81 to II.
DATE SET IS JUNE is
Kansas City Poor Second in
Race Before the National
Committee.

Washington, Dec. 7.-Thc republican
national committee today selected Chi
cago for the next national convention,
by the following vote: Chicago, 80;
Kansas City, II; Denver, 4. June 16
was fixed as the date.
Washington, Dec. THE republican,
national committee was called to or
der by Chairman New at 1918. Gov
ernor Murphy was Immediately recog-
nized to present the report of his COM
mittee on the retirement of Chairman
Cortelyou. He expressed the regret
of the committee and congratulated
Cortelyou on the increasing honors
that have come to him and closed by
expressing the wish for long life for
him.
The resolution was adopted unani-
lmously. as was also one presented by
Babcock OF Wisconsin on behalf of the
committee appointed to take appro-
pirate action on the death of former
Chairman Henry G. Payne.
Calls Roll of states.
After the committee on the method
| of selecting delegates from the Dis
| trict OF Columbia, Porto Rico and the
Philippines had made reports, the roll
of states was called for the presenta-
ton of names of cities as candidates
for the national convention Mills of
] Denver put that city IN nomination.
| He said Denver would contribute
S100,000 toward the expenses of the
convention.
| Claims OF Chicago Presented.
/, Upon Illinois being reached Repre-
sentative Lowden presented the
claims of Chicago He believed the
rank and file of the republican party
desired Chicago. He said in the mat
ter of money it was not wise from a
party standpoint to pay more than the
actual expenses of the convention
Cheers for Kansas City.
Lowden was succeeded by Hon. T.
H. Atkins, members from Missouri. who
lspoke for Kansas City. and then in
ltroduced Senator Warner of Missouri.
Both were received with loud hand
lclapping and catcalls showing Kansas
lCity's delegation was present in full
force.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-07
Conscious Periods Shorter.
TENNESSEE GOVERNOR WEEDS
Bride is Sister of Millionaire ST.
Louie Buggy Manufacturer,

Nashville, Tenn, Dec. 7-Governor
Malcolm r. Patterson of Tennessee was
married today to Miss Mamie Gard
ner Of Union City Miss Gardner is
a sister of Russell A. Gardner, the mil-
lionaire buggy manufacturer of ST.
Louis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-07
JAPS HIT ON PLAN
Decide to Limit, Emigration to
America to Students and
Men of Means.
SEND NO LABORERS AT ALL
Result of Series of Conferences Be-
tween Ambassador o'erien and
Minister Hayashi.

Toxic, Dec. 7.-1nere is reason TO
believe the entire question of emigra-
ton of Japanese to America has been
satisfactorily settled, at least for the
present, after series of conferences
which have been held between United
States Ambassador O'Brien and Minis
ter of Foreign Affairs Hayashi.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-07
Mrs. Taft Still Fails.

Milbury, Mass, Dec. Mrs. Louisa
NJ. Taft. mother of Secretary Taft,
failed gradually during the night, and
today was reported very low.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-07
Jnps submit n Plan.

1t is understood at the last meeting
a representative of the Japanese gov
ernment outlined a plan by which it is
agreed to limit emigration to students
and commercial men having means of
support and entirely prevent Japanese
laborers from going to America.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-07
MAY REOPEN THE BANK
Failed institution at Kansas City Like
| Iy to Get Back on Its Feet.

! Kansas City. Mo-, Dec. DIR. W. S.
Woods, president of the National Bank
of Commerce, that closed Wednesday,
said today the bank may resume bust
ness within short time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-07
Chicago l Head Dead.

Chicago, Dec 7.-Marcellus Hop
llins, president of the South Side Ele-
waited railroad, died early today of
pneumonia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-07
Gradually sinking

Stockholm, Dec. Z, $50 p. mixing
Oscar is gradually sinking. He has
been unconscious almost all day long.
The chief ecclesiastics of the Swedish
church have been summoned to the
bedside of the king.
Worse in Morning.
Stockholm, Dec. king Oscars
condition this morning was distinctly
worse. The morning bulletin says:
The kings strength has been contin-
uously decreasing during the night
At times he is not fully conscious
His heart is weaker, pluse irregular
and breathing difficult
Conscious Periods Shorter.
The kings periods of unconscious
ness are becoming more prolonged
During the short intervals when his
majesty rallies he seems to recognize
the persons at the bedside
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-07
FEW YET RECOVERED
The Number of Victims at Mo
nongah Believed Less
Than 400.
MINE ACCIDENTS
OF THE YEAR 1907

Following is list of mining acoi-
dents and the lives each cost since
January, 1907:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-07
Ministers Summoned to
the Bedside of King
Oscar.
NO HOPE FOR RECOVERY
Collapse of Aged Ruler of Swe.
den Comes QuickIy---Is
Unconscious.

Stockholm, Dec. z, $40 p. m.-The
kings condition is now hopeless and
the end is, momentarily expected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-07

measures are being adopted by the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-07
Penetrate Far Into Mine,

Continue on Page Seven,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-25
THE CATHOLIC
CARNIVAL
ONE OF THE GREATEST Sue
CESSES ATTEMPTED
Large Crowds Flock to the Carnival
Grounds for Three Successive
Days--A1I Denominations Help to
Make It a Grand Event

The Catholic Carnival is now a
thing OF the past, but it will linger
long IN the memories Of those who
took active part in the work and
those who attended, as one of the
grandest and most successful achiev-
ments Of its kind ever attempted.
The carnival was held at the resi-
dence Of Mrs. Craft, on the corner
Of Percy and Theobald streets. Here
the spacious house and yards were
turned entirely over to the festivities
Booths were erected in the yards, al
so a dancing platform, there were
dime museums Of freaks-con-
fetti and every other carnival novelty
was sold in large Quantities. Each
night the stock would be sold out,
and more purchased for next days
supply.
on the opening day, Thursday, a
large crowd was present and they
all remained until the small hours of
the night. On the next day the at
tendance was even greater. and on
Thursday night the place was simply
jammed with people. Everybody was
there 10 have good time, BODY
was in the best Of humor. and the
bright scene fails a worded descrip-
ton or an artists picture. The good
people OF the city Of every denomina
ton attended or had parts to take
IN the carnival. 1t IS seldom that
such Union Of spirit is manifested
when the occasion is for the benefit
OF one denomination, and such
spirit is indeed happy sign.
Music was furnished by the Green
Vile Concert Band, and the band
boys appearance for the first time
in number Of years was greeted
with applause and their music highly
appreciated
Mrs Craft. and her different COM
1nittees deserve no end of praise for
the grand success of the carnival.
1t meant hard work and no little
worry on their part A nice large
sum was realized and the public is
hereby cordially thanked for the
many courtesies extended to the
earnest workers Of this church. The
carnival may be repeated again in
the summer. and our people will an
xiously await the announcement
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-25
SENATORIAL DEBATE
Vardarnan Will Meet Williams in
Greenville in July

The Starkville News says: If there
ever was time in the history of the
American politics when public meas
ures should be discussed, that time
IS now The issues which confront
us are perhaps the most vital that
the country has ever had They are
stupendous in proportion and are far
reaching in their effects The issues
have been joined and there are CUES
tions for the American nation to set
tie The voters OF this State are go
ing to demand Of Gov, Vardaman
that he meet Mr. Williams in joint
debate The Governors bushwhack-
ing mode Of campaigning will not
satisfy the intelligent voter and to
refuse to accept Mr.. Williams invi-
tafion is to seal his political doom
While The Times believes, like our
good friend Ward, the editor of the
Starkville Times, in the discussion OF
the public issues and measures OF the
day we must confess that from read
ing the daily newspapers we see that
both Mr. VardaRlan and Mr.. Will
liams are discussing them, and that
to the enlightment of our people. We
deny the assertion of our good friend
IN his statement that the Governor
IS making bushwhacking campaign.
It is true that he has not met Mr.
Williams on the stump. for he says
ST do not see the necessity for IL
| have nothing to lose or gain by it.,
neither the State And in this Gov.
Vardaman IS right for in our opinion
the men who are going to vote for
the Governor arc those who endorse
his position on the race question. his
ability to protect the South from the
abuse of the North his rugged hor-
esty. which cannot be purchased
with all the wealth of the Standard
Oil monopoly, and these men will
when the vote is counted. no doubt
number the majority of the qualified
voters of our State.
But for the information of our
good friend. the Daughters of the
Confederacy of this city have the
acceptance of both Governor Varda-
man and Congressman Williams for
Joint debate to take place in this
city III the early part of July Tire
Times extends to our good brother
this notice so he can arrange TO be
present and assist us in writing up
the political boomf and not the doom
OF our next Governor-Senator
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-25
CONFIRMATION
SERVICES
IT THE HEBREW UNION
TEMPLE
Last Sunday Were Very Impressive
Beautiful Program Well Rem
dered and Was Interspersed With
Music and Eloquent Addresses

At the Hebrew Union Temple last
Sunday morning a confirmation ser
vice was held at which Misses Lii
Ian RosenStock and Hazel Elise
Blum and Messrs Herman Solomon
and Martin Sievers were the con-
hrmants. who under the careful guild
ance and training of Rabbi Abram
Brill showed they were deeply
impressed with the religious instruc-
ton they had received.
Each OF the conhrmants had ex-
celent addresses prepared, the sub
Jccts concerning the ceremony they
participated in, and all of them were
exceedingly we'll given Rabbi Brill
delivered a powerful and eloquent
sermon appropriate TO the occasion
which was filled with the most earn
est and religious thought. Several
solos we're finely rendered. A large
rumber Of people, beside the mem
bers of the congregation attended
the services, and at the close all felt
deeply impressed
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-25
NEW REGISTRATIONS
Names Recently Added to the Coun-
ty Poll List

Names Of citizens who hae regis
tered during the past two weeks in
Greenyi.le:: NJ c. Mann, merchant;
NJ Wachsman, merchant; T. r. Fos-
ter, planter: w H. c. Wade; w. S
Clack, Jr.. lumberman; E. l. Heckcl.
bookkeeper; M. JENNINGS, laborer;
M. r. Schlesinger, travelling sales
man; w S. Cathon, mechanic: H. J.
Hoilings worth, manager; F. Giardi-
na, merchant; l. Weinberg, merchant
Abe Weinberg, merchant; T. P Nc
Mahon, merchant; Ed Scott, trans
Hollondale; c. r. Hood; w. W.Cum
mings. collector: A S. Olin, street
supervisor; G. w Leweling; H l.
Wethcrbee. merchant; A. w. Nc
Donald, clerk; T. w. Riggs, manager
J. A Dugger. blacks NTH; ]. K. Dug
ger. blacksmith; R E. Leigh, drug
clerk; ]. T. Canda. brick mason; Jno
Neff. carpenter; w. E. Rigg, printer;
Ferdinand Strauss. clerk; J. F. Fin
lay. druggist: c. T. Haley, clerk; r.
S. Nash, bookkeeper: E. Ross Jones
engineer; R. A Meek minister; Jeff
Granville (coI) merchant; Jno. F.
Harris, (oo1) lawyer.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-25
COL. I. A. NEWMAN
Former Well Known Citizen of This
City Died at Little Rock Last
Sunday

The sad news was received here
last Monday morning that Col. /. A.
Newman died at his home in Little
Rock. Ark, Sunday night nd this
intelligence brought with wave
of sorrow to- the many ends and
acquaintances here
Col Newman had be in failing
health for more than year. and
with the decline of ole age he began
to sink rapidly durir 4 the last few
weeks of his life A Mort time ago
he removed to Little Rock to live
with his daughter, Mrs. J. B. Mayer.
But the change did not benefit his
health rs was at first hoped, and ne
declined rapidly
Col. Newman had been a resident
Of Greenville for over quarter of a
century prior to his removing to Lit
tie Rock He was known by all as
man of the highest integrity. his
hand was always extended gener-
ously to charity, and his heart al
ways beat true to his home and
country. Everybody who knew him
was his best friend. and that is say
ing great deal but it IS true The
entire community mourns his death
and extends to his sorrowing ones
the deepest sympathy.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-25
ELKS HAVE A
MERRY TIME
BIG DOIN'S BY BROTHERS
WHO WEAR HORNS
Excellent Entertainment Given, Con-
sisting of Music, Addresses, De-
bates and Mock Trial-Barbecue
Dinner Served

On Wednesday evening about goo
members gathered IN their first Soc
ial meeting at the new Elk's Home,
in the spacious lodge room, Past Ex-
alted Ruler Nathan Goldstein pre-
siding.
Bro. Goldstein gave short talk
short but well to the point, on Elk
dom, songs were sung by double
q1artette and Bro Mel Schlessinger
very pathetically rendered. "Love
Me and the World IS Mine"
The keenest interest was shown by
every one over the question (Which
is more admired by man, Beauty or
Intelligence" Hon. Van B. Boddie
advocating Beauty and Senator J. L.
Hebron speaking for Intelligence.
Bro. Van B Boddie's talk was brisk
full of force and laughter, and after
speaking at length on Beauty and all
that mankind owed to it, concluded
his remarks by displaying his vocal
powers. assisted by the soubrettes,
I"Dick" Ransom and Harry Stone,
who did the heavy work.
Senator Hebron's talk was of the
ser;o-co1nic style He seemed full or
enthusiasm and pathos on the power
Of intellect and Intelligence" that
he took the house BY storm carried
away the judges. Fl. C. Watsau,E T. II.
Stacy and J.H Nelms. who declared
that Intelligence had the best Of the
argument; Bro Go1dstein presenting
the Senator with the prize 81
The feature Of the evening, but not
on the program however, was the in
dctment. arrest and arraigning be-
fore the lodge of Bros. Harry Stcne
and "Speedy" Whe1an. Hon. Van
Boddie was appointed judge to see
that the defendants received a fair
and impartial trial; Bro. Sam Mont
gomery attorney for the prosecution
and Bro. Joe Jayne for the defense.
Some time was lost arguing the point
of law and in oss-questioniuo by
Bro Henry Fisher but Bro Oscar
Harrison being the Star witness for
the prosecution the case was dis
charged because Of lack Of sufficient
and responsible evidence.
After adjournment Of the court
those. present repaired to the lower
floor where barbucued mutton and
pork with entrees and salads we're
served with the necessary liquids to
make the viands more palatable
After the spread. sweet music was
enioved by nlanv till a late hour.
a@ ESQ. F111iie RaseHfeld s.tfl his
commisee are responsible for the
success. of the whole affair and we
owe them all a vote of thanks.
An Elk.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-25
day for his home in Centerville,

Ala.
Miss Annie Lou Alexander. ot
Isola, IS visiting relatives and friends
here
Mr.. Harry Miller, of Greenville,
was a pleasant visitor here on last
Tuesday
Mr.. aud Mrs. G. w Wheeler, of
Greenville, were in town the first OF
the week.
Misses Edna and Cora Golden and
the Misses Wright, of Percy, were
visitors here this week
DR.. G. w. Spivey attended the
meeting OF the X. of P grand lodge
at Hattiesburg last week.
Mrs. Alma Furness. of Leland,
scent several days with her sister,
Mrs. D. T Russell. this week
Mrs. W w Weeks. of Helm. is
spending few days with her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. M. Bare
field.
Mrs. Hall. after spending several
days with her sister, Mrs. S. NJ.
Shankle, left on Tuesday for her
home
Mrs. Lucille Brown and Buster
left this week for New Orleans
where Mr.. Brown is located and
where they will make their future
home
The Ladies Aid Society of the NJ.
F. church gave luncheon last FRI
day evening from which they re-
ceived quite a nice sum. The pro-
ceeds viii be used to build a con-
crete walk around the church,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-25
A. L. Neal, of Leland, for Represen.
tative

In today's issue, Hon A L. Neal,
OF Leland, announces his candidacy
for representative from Washington
county. Mr. Neal is one of the pro-
minent attorneys of the state and
coanty, and was formerly mayor OF
Leland AS a privat citizen and
in every public capacity in which he
has been honored by the people, he
has always held the interests Of his
home and county first, and has a
large number of friends and support
ers who will work hard for his cleo
ton If elected Mr. Neal promises
his constituents the very best service
he can render them.