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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-09

SIOUX FALLS. s. D.. Dec. &-fsoeoial -
II develops that James ssmmons. a former
resident Of Sioux Fails. who a few dsvs
ago was killed in a railroad collision In
Texas. lost his life as the result OF a rare
exhibition OF personal bravery. The body
OF the young man has just reached sioux
Falls, In charge OF L shIlhab OF FORT
Worth. Tex, a member OF the order OF
Railway Trainmsn. who was dsleEated 70
DO 90. siemmons was riding with the crew
on freight train. in ths caboose. He was
not one OF the tralnmsn, but was on his
way 70 Fort Worth. where he expected
to secure employment Warning was given
that rear-end collision was imminent
Mr.. 6lemmOns. with the members OF the
train crew who were in the eaboose. sue
ceeded In Jumping 70 the ground. slem-
mons renembering that a BtoctIman was
asleep IN the caboOse. returned TO Il and
aroused the man, who safely alighted from
the rear OF the eabO0se. slemmons at
tempted 70 make his escape through the
door next TO the train. and At that instant
the collision occurred. and he was caught
between the cabOose and a freight car,
and crushed The body viii bs taken 70
MontrOsa where interment WI Be made.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-09
cUMMlNS is A CANDIDATE
Governor Of Iowa Intimates that He
WIN Make the Race for United
States Senate.

CHICAGO. Dec. S.-GOvernor Cumnins
OF Iowa, IN a speech here last night, d.
elared thai President Roosevelt win not
allow his name to be presented to the
republican national convention. He re-
fused. however, 20 express an opinion
as 20 tho probable candidate. Regarding
conditions In Iewa Governor Cumunins
said:
III ] am candidate for United States
senator-and my friends say AMI enter
the contest without promise or agreement
OF any kind. Some OF my enemies have
charged that Iipromissd Senator DoIliver,
Senator Allison OF some other man not to
mix In the senatorial race. That charge
Is not true; I am handicapped by no party
pledge nor promise Of any kind"
Governor Cummins il returning from
washington. where he Witnessed the OPEN
ing OF congress. He left for Des Moines
on late train tonight
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-09
CANNON ON LABOR UNIONS
Speaker states His Position in Reply
TO Address of Thanks of Plate
workers.

WASHINGTON. Dec. S-Speaker Cannon
today expressed his sentiments toward or
ganized labor and its leader Samuel Com
pcrs, with respect to the latter.s campaign
for his (the speaker's) defeat. the occasion
being a cali on him by a committee from
the local union Of plate printers. A set
Of resolutions commencing the speaker for
his legislative work in behalf Of the
plate printers was presented by the
Chairman Of the delegation, Charles 7.
Smith. In reply. Speaker Cannon, after
expressing his gratihcation at the conh-
dence conveyed. entered into an informal
discussion OF "one man political leadership
Of organized labor" He said that while
he bore no enmity to the president Of the
American Federation of Labor. he did not
believe that union men as American citi-
their votes. That II ne were craft
gems would ever accept a dictatorship over
worker he would ally himself with a trade
union, because unionism has been the
vehicle OF all progress toward better con-
ditions for the wage earners; and while
his fealty toward organized labor would
not waver II he was affiliated with 1t, he as
an American, would hold his franchise
above the right OF any leader 10 direct.
He paid a high tribute 70 the ability OF
Mr.. Gompers as an organizer and ex-
pressed himself as highly sensible Of the
work done by him within the functions al
lotted to him as labor leader and as the
president OF the American Federation in
behalf OF the workingmen and the country.
Considerably he made It plainly known
that he for his part wouls pursue his own
ideas in legislative matters irrespective
Of Mr.. Gompers' opposition to some Of
them
He said that he knew that In some things
Mr.. Gompers misrepresented the 2.oooooo
or men OF his organization and that he
(the speaker had proved this. He said
that in his latest reelection that there
was cast for him larger union labor vote
than ever before in his political life. and
that he took this as a decisive verdict.
The chairman Of the delegation remarked
that nothing in the resolution or the visit
should be construed as an act OF disloyslty
to the American Federation. Replying.
Speaker Cannon said there could be no
such Misrepresentation of the motives; he
had no thought OF attacking the federation
president, lbut he felt the occasion one
FOR making his personal attitade clear.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-09
SOLDIERS REACH eoLpEIELp
Operators Announce that Attempt
VIII Ne Made GO Reopen
Mines.

GoLDFIELsD. Nevada, Dec. s.-Encour-
sEed doubtless. by the presence Of federal
troops In Goldheld. the Goldfeld Mine
Owners association held a meeting Saturday
afternoon and tonight gave out a statement
In which it is openly said that the mem
bers Of the association have decided to
make a determined struggle TO free Gold
Geld OF union domination and make this
an open camp
The statement OF the purpose OF the
mine owners is direct and uneauivocai and
throws down the gauntlet to the Western
Federation Of Miners Ohicers Of the as
ISOLATION refused TO say II any steps have
already been taken towards importing non
union miners in SUFFICIENT numbers to re-
open the mines, which are now idle and
rapidly filling with water. but stated that
many telegrams are being received hourly
Offering men and that within forty-eight
hours the mines could be opened with the
same number Of men as were formerly at
work in them. The officers Of the associa-
ton say. however. in their belief there
are enough men in camp who will leave
the union now to make the importation
unnecessary and they are looking for these
men 10 make application early in the COM
ing week IL is impossible the operators
N~sf ApA AAANAA 70 set enough men IN the
mines at present to operate the pumps
and keep them clear Of water. Caveins
are constantly taking place and other
damage is being wrought by reason Of the
inactivity.
No unusual excitement was caused by
the arrival Of the first detachment OF troops
and the crowds that gathered at the de-
pot quickly dispersed after the troops had
marched to the mesa in the northwestern
part Of the city. where they have gone into
temporary encampment. Tonight Goldheld
Is quiet and there are no indications OF
impending trouble
In the command OF Colonel Reynolds are
2S men exclusive of officers From San
Francisco came Companies B. d, X. and
N Of the Twenty-second infantry. At 10
O'Clock tonight special train arrived from
Monterey, Cal. with $50 men OF Companies
c, z, F, G and II OF the Twenty-second
infantry. With the two detachments are
Captain Richardson, adjutant: Captain
Wolfe, quartermaster; Captains wassel and
Stewart and Majors Fredericks and Kreph.
Captain William Cox. a member of GOV
ernor Sparks stan and the personal rep
resentative OF the governor, is in Gold
held tonight in conference with Colonel
Reynolds He states that Governor Sparks
action in requesting that troops be sent
TO Goldheld was merely a precautionary
measure and not based on any overt acts
OF the union men.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-09
BATTLESHlPS IN LINE
Mig Fleet Gathering at Norfolk
for TriD Around the
Horn.

NORFOLK, Va, Dec. S.-Three battle
ships were added 70 the number already
assembled in Hampton Roads By the ar
rival OF the Kansas. Rhode Island and
Connecticut making q total OF fifteen
ships OF the feet az the rendezvous.
The social function on the day OF gen
eral mobilization ana review BY Presideat
Roosevelt VIII be a naval ball given in
honor OF Admiral Evans stan ana Ofhcars
OF the feet At Old Point Comfort
Today thousands visited the Roads 20
set glimpse OF the big vessels At an
chOr and incoming trains were loaded with
visitors II Is expected that on December
le the crowd IN attendance win be the
largest IN the hist0ry Of Norfolk
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-09
MRS. LOUISA TAFT is DEAD
Mother of Secretary OF War Dies at
Her Home iR AIiIIbury, Mass,
Early To-day.

MILLBURY. Mass, Dec. s-Death, which
has been expected almost hourly for a
week past. was announced this morning at
2.O o'clock from the bedside Of Mrs
Louisa Maria Taft, mother OF William H
Taft, secretary OF war Mrs. Taft was
the widow OF AIphonso Taft. secretary Of
war and attorney general OF the United
States under President Grant, and later
minister TO Austria and Russia
Mrs. Taft was attacked last July with
acute indigestion and a gradual break
down OF her vigorous constitution soon fol-
lowed.
Mrs. Taft resided in the old homestead,
where she had lived as q girl, and which
is now the home Of her sister. Miss Della
Torrey.
Mrs. Taft was born Ia Boston Septem-
Der II, ls27, the daughter of Samuel Dav-
export Torrey. She is survived by four
children, Of whom Secretary Taft Is the
eldest.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-09
Growth of system.

Complste rural delivery service was IN
operation in sss counties on June 80,
1907. In 22O OF which number It has been
completed during the year. Since that
date and up 10 September 80 orders have
been issued for compieting the service
in sixty additional counties.
In reference to road Improvement while
material Improvement As admitted in many
instances. the report says further:
The difficulty which the department has
experienced In securing The Improvement
Of highways, on which rural delivery Is
established lies in the apathy OF patrons,
In the absence OF highway laws and Of
highway commissions IN some Of the
states and IN the lack OF concerted action
and Intelligent and proper methods IN
ether states where highWay laws exist.
No great or general Improvement IN the
highways can be expected until the peo-
pie take an active Interest IN the mat
ter and secure the enactment and enforce
ment Of adequate highway laws. II is
not cifncult, In those communities that
desire IT, 70 secure an improved condition
of roads. There seems 70 be g mistaken
idea that the rural delivery service re-
quires ideal roads and that they must
the case. but II 10 required that they shall
be kept reasonably smooth. free from
Washonts and ruts and properly drained
and graded 50 that they may be Travelled
BY carriers with celerity and safety.
On July 1. 1907. the compensation OF
rural carriers based upon the lenEth OF
routes. As shown BY the records OF the
department. vas graded as follows:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-09
FIRE RECORD.


MARsHALLroWN, Ia, Dec. G-Cspscial)
-F1re, which broke out in the finishing
room OF the Marshantown Drop Furge fac
tory yesterday did damage to the building.
stock and machinery 70 the extent Of yi0oo
s. p. Miller, a stockholder OF the company,
was badly burned about the hands and
face, while rescuinT his son. Lloyd, whose
clothes had become ignited IN the bia1s.
The fire was confined 70 the single depart
ment ana thereby a disaster was avsrted.
The origin Of the flre Is not known. further
than that II started m q pai OF on The
loss Is fully covered BY insurance
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-09
EIRE IN MONONGAH MINE
Probability OF Another Explosion
steps Relief work---FIfty-Three
Badies Taken Out.

MoNONoAH. W Va. Dee s-Ffty-
three bodies had eeen recovered frem the
two mines al Monongah at dark tonight
Shortly after 8 O'Clock this afternoon a
FIRE broke out in mine no. & An rescue
work was az once stopped and the miners
and police directed their efforts TO driving
from the vicinity Of the mines the thou
sands Of sightseers. as Il was feared there
would be another explosion. II Is thought
the fire VII lsoon be. subdued
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-09

NEW YORK. Dec. G-Buneted by storms
that retarded us progress from the time
II left Liverpool until Il passed the grand
banks, the Lusitania OF the Cunard line
came into port today. The time OF rassage
vas nYe days. twenty-five hours and tWen-
ty-ilye minutes. IL was the drst time that
the new f0ur-day ship had been compelled
20 battle with heavy seas during the entire
EDaod % is-E2 knOE
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-09
DEATH RECORD.

WYMoRE. Neb.. Dec. S-B. p Reynolds.
Jr., ore of Wymore's most prominent and
highly respected citizens and a man known
all over the country in railroad circles,
quietly passed away at his rome a few
minutes before noon Saturday. Mr.. Rey-
nolds had been falling in health for nearly
70 years.
Elisha Potter Reynolds. jr., famIliarly
known, as "Juney," was born in Rock
fslands m. September y, 1Ss1 At the age
Of Is he came to Nebraska and has since
then called this state his home. But very
little time has been spent by him out Of
the state. Mr.. Reynolds stopped his school
ing at ls to engage in the railroad contract
ing business He built the Chicago. Bur
hngton & Quincy railroad through wymore.
He built roads in most Of the western
states and quite a number east Of Chicago
His headquarters had always been Wy
more until about six years ago Mr.. Rey-
nolds did more to build UP wymore and
improve It than any other one man. He
formed the Wabasla Electric cmpany. built
street railway here and was the princi-
pal member Of the company that built the
Touzalin hotel. He was mayor OF the CITY
in lSsi-s2 and served a second term, sue
ceedtng himself About six years ago he
went TO Boston as railroad promoter and
remained there four years. His health
failed him and he came west again and
about eighteen months ago went TO CAL
ifornis- His condition did not improve and
three months ago he returned TO wymore.
A shore service win be held at the home
at u O'Clock Monday, after which the body
VIII be taken 70 Rock Island for interment.
He is survived by his wife and sister Mis-
Betty, who are here. two brothers, Ban
ana John railroad contractors in Montana,
his mother and sister. Mrs. ChannOn, who
reside at Rosk Island
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-09
VaIuahIe PnIntinr stnann

COURTRAL Belgium. Dec G-Ons OF
Van Dykes great masterpieces. The
Erection OF the Cross" has been stolen
from the church OF Notre Dame. me
thieves carefully cut on the canvas from
the frame ana carried "a away. They are
believed 20 have been experts. as special
Watchmen employed IN guarding the treas
ures Of ths church observed nothing.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-09
GROWTH OF RURAL SERVICE
Country Districts Well Covered by
Letter Carriers.
PARCELS POST SYSTEM FAVORED
Report of Fourth Assistant Postmaster
General p. V. McGrar, Covering
Branch OF Postal Delivery,
Submitted.

WASHINGTON. Dec. SHAT the country
districts Of the United States are fairly
well covered by rural letter carriers in the
distribution Of mail is made apparent by
the report Of the fourth assistant post
master general. He shows that a number
Of minor changes might be made with
benefit to the men employed. as well as
to the public. A recommendation In favor
Of a parcels post system Is feature.
The extension of the rural delivery serv-
ice throughout the country. he says, has
continued during the last fiscal year but
there has been marked decline in the re-
quests for new service, thus indicating
that the appropriations made by the con-
gress for the development Of rural delivery
have fully equsiled the demand. During
the fiscal year ended June 30. 1907, 2654
petitions were fled. a decrease Of 2Is3. as
compared with the number fled during the
preceding year. or the petitions filed. 1.s54
were accepted for Investigation. Petitions
are not 50 accepted unless substantially
all of the prerequisites for the establish
ment OF the service appear to exist. These
are that the roads shall be in good condi-
tiOn. unobstructed by gates without un-
bridged streams not fordable at ordinary
seasons OF the year: that there shall be a
possible patronage Of 100 families on routes
twenty-fOur or more miles In length or a
pr0portionate number on shorter routes
and that three-fourths OF the families
within reach OF the service shall pledge
themselves to provide for suitable boxes
and to avail themselves Of the service.
Extent of Service.
At the close OF the fiscal year 1907 rural
delivery was in operation on S7,72S routes.
served by S7.5S2 carriers. on $50 of these
routes service is performed tri-weekly. On
nearly all Of the remainder the service is
daily. 1t is contrary TO the policy OF the
department 10 establish rural delivery with
more frequent service that once a day.
During the year 2.S12 new routes were es-
tablished and $50 routes were discontinued,
leaving the net increase in the number OF
routes in operation 1852. The number Of
petitions pending June 30 1907. was l.lo4
Since that date 552 petitions have been ae-
cepted and S7l routes established or ordered
established. There were on hand October /.
1907. SOC cases favorabiy reported. awaiting
action, leaving the net number Of petitions
pending on that date $50.
From the records at the close of bust
ness October q. 1907, the expenditures. ex-
elusive Of those for supplies. have been as
follows:
Appropriations for 1901 sos 90 O0a %
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-09
STORM ~ WESTERN NEBRAskA

Indications Perfect for HIi.Eard sf
Gigantic Prop0rttOna.
ALLIANCE, Neb.. Dec. G-Cspecial Tele-
gram, ,)-The first snow Of the season OF
any consequence began falling early this
evening and, with the thermOmstsr drou-
ping and a high wind prevailing. the indl-
cations are perfect for a blizzard OF ei-
gAnto proportions, as the storm extends
west to Sheridan. wyo.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-09
i2s.s7l.sss.S
s162S.Sn74

When the estimates for the current year
were framed, petitions for establishment OF
rural routes were being filed at the rate of
over 400 year. but the number OF new
cases presented during the fiscal year 1907
fell on 2.1a3. reducing the demand on the
appropriation to that extent. II was
further found practicable by the rearrange-
ment and consolidation Of existing routes
in connection with county service and by
the discontinuanoe OF routes not sufficiently
patronized to effect a saving OF sS72.Oo0 on
the years appropriation.
The estimated cost Of rural carriers
leaves of absence was $4,000. Only S7O4-
Ss7.t5 OF this amount was expended, by
reason OF carriers falling to take advant-
age OF the privilege given them.
Growth of system.
The growth OF the rural service during
the eleven years OF its existence is shown
by the following table:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-09

The resignati0ns Of f.so5 carriers were
aooepted during the year. being about II
per cent OF the carriers IA the service
on June 80. 1907, a decrease OF thirty-six
from the number accepted during the pre-
eeding nscai year. During the nrst eight
months of the last nseal year s.sSs res
ignations were accepted. OF an average
o. as per manth. while curing the four
months subsequent 70 the passage 0f the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-09
HastInEs wants Commi..ioner.,

HASTINGS Neb-, Dee 7.-fSpecial Dele-
gram)-The delegation from Adams county
20 the state convention OF county eommis-
si0ners In South Omaha next week win
make an entOrt TO secure the lsas oonvsn-
ton for Hastings
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-09
CONDITION OF THE WEATRERJ

FORECAST FOR NEBRASKA E-snow
ana much colder Monday
Temperature al Omaha yesterday:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-09
Gua r. Rhode.

PLATTsMoUTH. Neb.. Dec. s--(speeiaI
Telegram. Gus F. Rhode. aged 2s years.
Tor more than eight years local editor of
the Evening News, passed away at noon
sunday. Funeral Tuesday afternoon. A
wife and three small daughters survive
him
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-12-09
I-Il7TI-Il AlON ElIL1 eocNetaFy.
HAIRY s. NEW. Chairman.


Esve Cifles Are oaadfaAass fer ths
ofhrr ma Coavsneion.
WASHINGTON. Dec. G-rhe dsmocrstlc
natioua1 cogamitiee win meet a Ihs
AFllnglon in tni1 city next Thursday AZ
noon 4sf the BgzDoae 81 ssisCting ths place
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-01-10
CUZZART.
Correspondence Of The Argus.
We are still having W

Correspondence Of The Argus.
We are still having warm and
changeable weather.
Mrs. Ida Chidester and daughter,
Bessie, returned home Saturday.
They were visiting friends in Graf
ton and Frostburg the past two
weeks.
A. +. McMillen, of Masonic wn
was calling at w. A. Wolfe's Sun
day. He is surveying a large coal
field for Elkins.
A number Of our people attended
telephone meeting at the Center
schoolhouse Saturday.
Taylor Friend, of Maryland, was
calling IN friends in this community
last week.
Scott Crane is the owner OF a one
horse OK team. He expects to farm
rather extensively the coming sum-
mer.
The holidays passed off quietly.
A number of our people attended
the Strawser sale Thursday. Ben
AMMAN bought a fine horse.
Mrs. Ellen Livengood is suffering
with a sore and painful limb.
James Chichester and the Ringer
brothers are working in the noun
tains.
Ben AMMAN is making arrange
ments to build a fine house the com.
ing summer.
Our hustling blacksmith, John
Rodeheaver, is going to put in a
phone and be on the hello list.
William Wilhelm returned Sun
day from a visit with friends in the
east.
James Chichester went to Terra
Alta Saturday to meet MS mother
and sister and bring a load Of goods
for his father. LITTLE Tom.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-01-10
Interesting Letters from a Host OF
Argus Writers.
SOMETHING DOING IN THg COUNTRY
Bright Bits Of News and Gossip About
You and Your Nsighbor-Ths
Events Of a Week.
PLEASANT VALLEY.

Special Correspondence Of The Argus.
A minute today is worth an hour
tomorrow.
Albert ~FalkensteIn returned TO
the parental roof to spend his
Christmas, after a long absence.
A. r. Frankhouser and Wilbcrt
Smith made a flying trip to Shin
Bone recently on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tott Johns, son,
and daughter, were visiting the
wife's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. G..
Gale recently.
William Frankhouser, who is
staying with his brother, Winfield,
and was recently very ill with kid
ney trouble, is slowly recovering.
l.. M. Wolfe is a frequent visitor
of the Valley Point people since
o. Y. Shaw moved to town, so they
say.
J. S. Ringer butchered some fine
porkers recently.
r. c. Bishop with three other
teams made a trip to Uniontown
with poultry for M. f. Walls. of
Valley Point.
Mrs. Phoebe Walls of Albrights.
vile. was visiting her daughter,
Mrs. w. o. Walls, of Rockville, re.
Gently, but has returned home.
]. A. Light moved into his new
dwelling recently.
The farmers of the community
are waiting patiently for a Shedding
snow so as to haul their lime, mostly
from ]. A. Wolfe's, where a large
amount is being quarried by Will
helm & Cunningham Brothers.
Died, December 23, 1906, after
an illness Of about sixteen years,
Dicie, wife of r. F. jenkins, aged
O. years, 9 months and IL days.
She was a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Augustine Wolfe, deceased, and is
survived by her husband, one sister
aud three brothers. The funeral
services were conducted by Rev.
Mr.. Ulrich, after which the remain.
were inferred in the Cress cemetery
nearby. The bereaved ones have
the sympathy of all, especially Mr.
jenkins, this being his second wife,