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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1907-06-15

SoI1OE TO MORTGAGE CREDITORS
oHERIsrs OFT1oE, MAY 18th. 1907
:, In accordance with aection NJ "a ="
ersd;so v.l ooo, lne attention Of eli mortgage
inc dsaa., Interested IN any Of the foreeo.
70 ths rnI property 10 hereby directed
ssi;ronp uDncation and notice Of sale Of
oehnquent tax debtors. ~
e GEORGE HENDERSON.
D.. rs 9nef1n and Ex-Ofacio Tar Collector.
Fss ". I. Dupuy. Dspsty. ''''
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-07

tive. Only a thorough investigation after
the mine is reopened will disclose the
cause, If 1t is ever ascertained.
The explosion affected both mines. and
so far as now known appears to have
done about as much damage in one as in
the other. 1t has rot been established in
which it originated.
Evidencing the terrific force of the con-
cussion, props in the entry of No. 6 mine.
supporting the roof. were not only shat
tered and torn from their position. but
were blown out OF the ertry and to the
east side of the river. Other evidence of
the awful force is shown in every Sec
ton of the mines visited by the rescuers.
Huge quantities of rock and coal have
been loosened and hurried in every open
ing.
1t is rumored here that mine officials
have ordered $50 collins shipped to Mo-
nongah as soon as possible.
Worst in History
This accident is said to be the first
wherein loss of life occurred by ex-
plosion in the history of the region COM
prising some sixty mines. owned and
operated by the Consolidated Coal COM
pany. In an explosion at the Berryburg
mine, forty miles south, tributary COM
pany two years ago nineteen men lost
their liYes.
No mine was opened two years ago
and was considered the most modern
mine in central West Virginia. 1t was
ont
considered absolutely safe Electric
motors were used, while the mine
throughout was electric lighted and cleo
trio mining apparatus was used entirely.
Mining experts, large corps of doctors
and others familiar with mining matters
hold out practically no hope, to waiting
friends that single person in the shafts
of the mine at the time of the explosion
has escaped death.
Special Trains Ready
Special trains are ready to bring the
wounded to the hospitals here as fast as
possible. A hospital was arranged at the
opening of the mine. where the wounded
will receive attention. Several men were
practically blown out of mine No.
through an airhole. Their escape was
miraculous. Twenty doctors from Fair
mont are now on the ground and every
attention is being given the men,
The town of Monongah has population
of about 60OO and while for the most
part the miners are of foreign birth there
are still many American workmen. The
coal company is one of the largest COM
panies of the kind in the country and is
capitalized at about s2o,oOo,OOO They have
upward of 100 producing properties.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-07
SUICIDE OF
STAR YELLED
IN MYSTERY
HUSBAND CANNOT EXPLAIN
ACTRESS DEATH
Body of Clara BIoodgood, Who Killed
Herself in Her Hotel in BaIti-
more, Is Taken to New =
York

Ry Associated Press
BALTIMORE, Dec. 6-The body OF
Clara Bloodgood, the actress, who com
mitted suicide by shooting in her room
in the Hotel Stafford last night, was
taken to New York today by her hus-
band, William Laimbier of New York
Mr. Laimbier, through John Emerson,
stage manager of the company of which
his wife was member, stated that The
note left for him by his wife gave no
clew as to the motive for her act. 1t
merely referred to some business matters.
Mr.. Laimbier could not, he declared,
assign any reason for the deed. Mr.. EN-
erson could only ascribe it to the fears
of a possible physical breakdown, large
number of one-night stands having at
fected her nerves.
The members of the theatrical company
to which she belonged left for New York
city later. 1t was learned today that
Mrs. Bloodgood bought two revolvers
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-07
EASTERN

Between 800 and 400 miners believed to
have lost their lives in Pennsylvania as
result of one of the most awful mino
horrors in the history of American
mining.
Large bank in Pittsburg is forced to
suspend.
Secretary Cortelyou accepts bids on
only $25.O00,00J worth of Panama canal
bonds.
Rivers and Harbors congress adjourns
after important session in Washington.
Reports of Dun and Bradstreet show
that the financial condition throughout
the country is improving.
Republicans start campaign of 1908 with
assembly of their national committee;
place for holding convention not yet
chosen.
Suicide of Clara Bloodgood, we'll known
actress is still yelled in mystery.
Egyptian mummy 1000 years old is in
possession of New, York art museum.
Blue laws will be in force in New York
next Sunday and no theaters will be open
Fire in ST. Louis rooming house causes
panic among inmates; several men Sc
verely injured.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-07
ROOSEVELT WARM FRIEND
OF JAPAN, SAYS KANEK0
Member of Mikado's Privy Council
Praises Americas President for
His Attitude Toward
the Orient
nv AssocIated Press.

BY Associated Press.
TOXIC, Dec. 6.-Viscount Kaneko has
cabled President Roosevelt as follows:
"The whole empire is rejoicing at your
strong recommendation that America
should participate in cur exposition, and
thank you on behalf of and with the
of the people of Japan.
"KANEKO."
This dispatch is significant, as Viscount
Kaneko is a member of the privy council
Viscount Kaneko said today: 'Presi-
dent Roosevelt is always the firm friend
of Japan and he brings out before the
world what Japan is whenever the OPP
offers. His message of 1906 eulo-
gized Japan in words which have become
a classic with the Japanese people. This
year again he has clearly stated the
position of Japan and his message in re-
lation thereto is commented upon every
where with appreciation and joy Presl-
dent Roosevelt's message is regarded as
indicative of true spirit of the American
people, depicting the character OF the
true American. who says what he thinks
and does what he says.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-07
VIGHANTES
PATROLLMG
HOLL YWOOD
ARMED MEN GUARD CITY OF
HOMES
WILL SHOOT DOWN PRoWLERs
ON SIGHT
Citizens Of Beautiful Suburb Deter
mined to Rid District Of Burglars
Who Have Made Many
Breaks Recently

Twelve determined men patrolled the
streets in Hollywood last night armed
and determined to shoot to kill any
prowier found abroad after dark.
1--WE have not formally organized
vigilance committee said one of the citi-
kens patrolling a district last night. 1t
is simply our intention to protect our
homes. Ten attempts to rob residences In
this vicinity have been frustrated in the
past week. OF course, we intend to arrest
lawbreakers and turn them over to the
authorities"
"If we catch the man who has been
making these breaks" said another vol
unteer patrolman grimly, I'VE Will turn
him over to the authorities, but 1t VIII De
the coroner who gets the case.
No names are given and each man oe-
clines to tell who his fellow patrolmen
are.
1--WE have stood about all of this reign
of terror we care to-" said man who
stood at Cahuenga avenue and Prospect
street at midnight. "Any marauder caught
will be shot on the spot.
every night for several weeks there
has been robbery or an attempt, ana we
intend to put a stop to 1t.
On several occasions recently shots nave
been heard at night, and these were usu-
ally followed by the explanation that
burglars had been foiled in attempts to
enter a residence in the best district OF
the town.
About a week ago burglar effected an
entrance into the home of Phiio j. Befer-
idge on Prospect avenue and ransacked
the upper part of the house. but got no
booty.
At Mrs Carpenters home on Palm ave-
nue. a gold watch was stolen from Mrs
Hoar.
The residence of c. A, Elder at Prospect
and Cover was entered few nights ago.
Several articles of small value were
taken.
Thieves have mede two efforts to rob
the home of Mrs. kattery. but were on
both occasions frightened away. num-
ber of other breaks have been made.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-07
PITTSBURG
BANK FORCED
TO SUSPEND
FORT PITT NATIONAL UNABLE
TO CONTINUE
Depositors to Be Paid in Full, Accord
ing TO Statement Made by Eirect-
ors After Doors OF Institution
Had Been Closed
sv Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
PITTSBURG, Dec. 6.-The Fort Pitt
National bank of this city failed to open
for business this morning, notice on
the door announcing that "the bank was
closed by order of the comptroller Of the
currency
| 1t was signed by John B. Cunningham,
national bank examiner of this district.
President Andrew Heron of the bank
said today:
"The depositors are fully protected.
The suspension was precipitated by oc-
currences of yesterday, which made 1t
necessary to close the bank for the pro-
lection of all concerned"
The suspension had no apparent eff
feet upon other institutions of the city.
During the morning hours there We're
not more than twenty depositors about
the bank. The last statement of the Fort
Pitt National bank to the comptroller
of the currency, issued December 8,
shows Resources and liabilities, S5,552,-
142 the institution has paid-in capital
stock $17OO,O0O and deposits of $l,9S7,614.
The bank was organized in 1859. An
drew w. Heron is president and Charles
S. Lindsay cashier. Directors include
prominent and wealthy citizens. The de-
cison not to open the bank was reached
after meeting of directors with the
clearing house committee. Bank Exam
iner Cunningham was notified and took
charge. The directors issued the follow
| ing statement:
"In the opinion of the directors the
Fort Pitt National bank is entirely SOL
vent Its depostors will be paid in full
Yesterday the clearing house committee
directed that a large amount of cash
should be raised and placed in the bank
at once. Under the present financial con-
ditions this course was impossible"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-07
LEOPOLD GIVES UP HOLD
ON CONGO FREE STATE
Crown Domai Richest Section of
Country, WAI Be Controlled Di-
rectIy by Belgium Instead
of by Ruler
By Associated Press.

Bv Associated Press
BRUSSELS, Dec. 6.-The most import
ant feature of the treaty anneXlng .ne
Congo Free State to Belgium. now be-
fore the chamber of deputies, Is the TACT
that the crown domain, the richest sec
tion of The Congo, will not be independent
and controlled by King Leopold, as has
been generally supposed but will pass to
Belgium and be subject to Belgian laws.
This fact is considered to be or great
Importance by those who have been most
interested in the constitution of the
Congo, and who have been loath to un-
derstand thai the stock company, In
which the king has the largest holdings,
would exploit the crown domain and re-
ceive all its revenues.
1t now appears from the treaty that
the revenues therefrom will be employed
in public benefits for the Congo and Bel
gium in the establishment of hospitals,
schools and churches.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-07
S. P. BUILDS NEW LINE
INTO SAN FRANCISCO
Bay Shore Entrance Is Completed.
Grade Much Less and Consider
able Time VIII Be
Saved
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. S.-The new
double track, or bay shore entrance. OF
the Southern Pacific into San Francisco
up the peninsula will be formally opened
Sunday, December 8.
On the old route the maximum grade
over the mountain out of San Francisco
is 15S feet a mile; over the new route the
maximum grade is less than sixteen feet
q mile. and half OF the distance there Is
no grade at all. The new route is three
miles shorter than the old. the length Of
the cutoff being eleven miles.
The five. tunnels are electric lighted,
have side walls and floors of concrete and
arches OF brick. They will accommodate
three and In some cases four tracks. Tho
distance saved is about four miles, but
far greater saving is accomplished
through the absence OF curves and cross
ings of heavily travelled streets.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-07
LOCAL

Deranged man declares voices urge him
to slay friends.
Solemn services to be held by Los An
geles priests at special feast.
Mistake in bottle costs life of business
man, who drinks poison
Wealthy cean Park woman declares
millionaire ,,nant assaulted her.
George Mason made head of Central
National bank, to succeed William Mead.
Vigilantes patrolling Hollywood to pre-
serve order.
Baptists close convention with election
of officers.
Prisoner and family sob as he is SEN
fenced to five years for burglary.
Executors of husbands will took her
own ring, declares widow in suit.
x ray burned her, declares woman in
suit in which she asks $4,000 damages.
Woman and man convicted of firing
her cottage home begin fight for appeal.
Meskil and Robe begin battle in courts
Robe kisses tiny baby.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-07
u S. TROOPS
RUSHING TO
GOLDFIELD
NEVADA EXCITED, MINERS ARE
ARMED
BLooDSHED LIKELY TO FOLLOW
ARRIVAL OF SOLDIERS
In Response to Governor Sparks Ap-
peal, General Funston Dispatches
Force to Saeebrush
State

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 6.-Five COM
paries of Twenty-second infantry, sta
toned at Fort Mcdowell in this city, and
four companies of the same regiment at
Monterey, were dispatched to Go,dfeld
today by Brigadler General Funston, COM
manding the department of California, In
compliance with orders received from the
war department late last night
The troops were ordered to the .-g
mining camo in Nevada by President
Roosevelt, in response to an appeal from
Governor Sparks of Nevada, who appre-
hends serious trouble as a result of the
strike of the mirers and an attempt to
open the mines with non-union labor. AS
Nevada has no state militia, Governor
Sparks called for federal soldiers.
Leave on Special Train
About 15O men and fourteen officers, un-
der the command of Colonel Alfred Rey-
nolds, left the Oakland mole on special
train o. four Pullmans and two baggage
cars shortly before noon today. The
Monterey contingent, consisting of about
100 men, under Captain Curtis, left that
city at o'clock this morning.
The San Francisco troops were delayed
about two hours near Davisville by the
wreck of a freight train. Goldfield will
be reached by the troops early tomorrow
morning. 1t is said that the Monterey
detachment includes machine gun pla-
toon
The first section of the special train
carrying the soldiers left Sacramento at
3:45 o'clock this afternoon. The second
section, on which are the four companies
from Monterey, did not leave Sacramento
until o'clock tonight. Owing to storm
in the Sierras, wire communication with
Goldfield is restricted. No overt acts have
yet been reported, and while there is
considerable excitement over the coming
of the troops, good order prevails.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-07
NO THEATERS, NO RACING
IN NEW YORK, SUNDAY
Blue Laws viii Be Enforced and Gay
Gotham Will Be Given a
Real Taste of the
"Lidv
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. Cat special meet
ing of the Theatrical Managers associa-
tion yesterday it was decided that all
theaters will remain closed on Sunday
and that no test case of Justice O'Gor-
mans construction of the Sabbath ent
tertainment law was to be made.
Early in the day Police Commissioner
bingham announced that not in regard to
playhouses alone, but in every respect
next Sunday would be the tightest in New
York's history. He said further there
would be no racing at the six-day bicycle
contest which is scheduled to begin at
Madison Square garden Sunday night.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-07
coRTELYoU LIMITS PANAMA
BOND ISSUE TO $25,ooo,ooo
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Dac, 16-The secretary
of the treasury has accepted bids for the
Panama canal bonds to the amount of
$25 .0C0 0O0
The average price of all bids accepted
is 103. Under the terms of the law, and
the secretary's acceptance of these bids
the allotment of bonds of individuals and
institutions will be confined to small
subscriptions from $4,000 down to 500.
Secretary Cortelyou today decided to
reduce by half the issue the bonds, and
a,lotments to the amount of only $250oO,-
900 have been made.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-07
COAST

Norris Buck, slayer of Mrs. Garfield.
hanged at San Quentin prison.
Federal troops are being rushed to
Goldfield on special train. Situation
there is said to be critical; miners are
we'll armed.
Southern Pacific builds new line into
San Francisco, completing bay shoSe en-
trance.
Jury is selected at Boise for the trial
of George A. Pettibone, accused of com
plicity in the Steunenberg murder.
Judges son terribly beaten by miners
at Goldfield.
Man under arrest in Alameda cuts his
throat. sets fire to the city Jail and
escapes.
First white child born in San Francisco
is dead.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-07
FINANCIAL SITUATION is
IMPROVING, SAYS r. G. DUN
BY Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Dec. 6.-R. G. Dun &
Co.'S weekly review of trade will say
tomorrow:
FURTHER improvement in the financial
situation is facilitating the return of
normal conditions. but there still is a
great deal of idle machinery at mills
and factories
'In the leading industries disposition
is shown to defer production until there
is no probability of cancellations, and
consumers show an inclination to place
orders for forward deliveries. Retail
trade is fairly well maintained, demand
for holiday goods assuming seasonable
(Continued ON Page TwO.)
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-07
EXPLOSION BRINGS
TERRIBLE DEATH TO
IMPRISONED MEN
BODIES OF VICTIMS UNDERGROUND
Accident One of the Worst in History of Country.
Appalling Loss of Life-Little Hope That
Any of the Entombed Laborers
Has Escaped Awful Fate

BY yAsocate
ONONGAFI, W. Va, Dec. 6Tha fewer than 400 miners
V killed by explosion of black damp in mines Nos
Consolidated Coal of Baltimore this
place is the hopeful and
servatve view of the disaster.
Of the victims had No.
midnight others piled the entry awaiting the
completion bringing them surface From
hour fourteen bodies had been removed
and number of ready brought
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-07
MONKS IN BATTLE WITH
BANDITS SLAY MANY
churohmen Rout Their AssaiIants,
Who Are Later Pursued by
Troops and Virtually
Exterminated

BY Associated Press.
ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. e,-Particulars
have lust been received here of an att
tack by twenty Lettish- -Esthonian BAN
dts upon a monastery near Pskov. The
fighting was fierce and determined. The
hanIifs were finally driven off by tho
monks. who lost six men killed and
three wounded in the battle The ag-
gyossors were then pursued by troop !
ana gendarmes and in the subsequen.
ercenr tsrs they we're practically exter-
minated.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-07
Actress Furnishings to Be Sold
Ry Associated Press.

NEW YORK. Dec. 6.-The furnishings
Of Mrs. Leslie Carter's New York house
are to be turned into Christmas presents.
Ezra Prentice, receiver in bankruptcy for
the actress yesterday secured an order
from the court for the immediate sale of
the contents of the house on his repre-
sentation that the bric-a-brac and an
tiques in the house would sell to much
better advantage before Christmas.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-07
Koreans in Revolt

TOXIC, Dec. GA dispatch from Seoul
received today says that Immediately
few maIeontents attempted an uprising.
and toward midnight on December a
crowd Of Koreans attacked the branch
police station. One Japanese was killed.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-07
FOREIGN

Roosevelt is warm friend of Japa \.
according to Baron Kaneko, member Of
the mikados privy council.
Anarchists plot death of Emperor
Francis Joseph of Austria and his heir
to the throne.
King Leopold of Belgium gives up his
hold on the Congo Free State.
Monks in Russia battle with bandits
and slay many of them
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-07
coIIeae RulIdIna burned

BY Associated Press
Topeka, Kas., Dec. 6.-Rich hall at
Washburn college was destroyed by fire
today, involving a loss of 100000. The
building was four stories high, contain
ing the botanical and mineral collections
and the laboratories.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-07
Many suraIarIes II New YORK

By Associated Press.
NEW YORK. Dec. 6--That more burg
laries and robberies have occurred IN
New York curing the last sixty days
than at any other like period in the his
tory of the city Is the statement OF tho
agents OF half dozen burglary insur
ance companies.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-07
SUMMARY OF THE News
FORECAST

For Los Angeles and vicinity:
Probably rain Saturday; fresh
south winds. Maximum tempera-
ture yesterday, Sc degrees; mini-
mum, 48 degrees. 3
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-19
COPPER AND TYPHOID.
Former Thought to Be Destructive
Of Germs.

It is now believed that copper Is
extremely destructive to typhoid and
other disease germs The experiment
station record thus summarizes an
article by H. Kraemer in the Ameri-
can Journal of Pharmacy:
On the basis OF his own investiga-
tions and those Of others the author
recommends the use Of small amounts
Of copper for the destruction Of ty-
phoid organisms Ia water, and states
that he has cbtained very satisfactory
results by placing a piece of very care
fully cleaned copper foil nine inches
square in vessel holding three or
four quarts Of water and allowing it to
remain for from four to eight hours,
If the water contains a large amount
of sediment 1t is desirable to filter be-
fore treating with the copper foil.
Such water has been used for over
six months without any noticeable i'll
effects.
Believing that vegetables may be a
source Of typhoid infection, the author
recommends washing those which are
to be eaten raw In copper treated
water, or placing them, especially let
tuce and celery. in a vessel OF water
with a strip of copper foil and allow
ing them to remain from two to four
hours with occasional agitation. The
use of copper vessels would be Of
course more convenient, but 1t would
be also more expensive. Some of the
authors general conclusions follow;
While exceedingly minute quanti-
ties Of copper in solution are toxic to
certain unicellular organisms, as bac-
terra, it IS safe to assume that the
higher plants and animals, including
man, are unaffected by solutions con.
tanning the same or even larger
amounts Of copper There being a
number of factors which tend to elm
mate copper from its solutions, It is
hardly likely that there would be any
copper in solution by the time the
water from reservoir reached the
consumer, if the treatment OF the res
ervoir we're ii competent hands Many
plants contain relatively large quanti-
ties Of copper and when these are
used as food some Of the copper is
taken up BY the animal organism, but
there are no records Of any III effects
from copper so consumed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-19
SURVIVAL or MAN

(By Charles e. Woodrun. NJ ID
So much popular attention has been
given to the diminishing birth rate
In civilized races that 1t Is astounding
there has been 50 little said as to It's
real significance as a natural law
which has been operative In ali species
Of plant or animal. man included,
whenever the conditions of existence
demanded 1t, In the struggle for ex-
istence there are thousands Of factors
determining survival, and the number
Of offspring from one pair Of parents
IS strictly regulated BY these factors