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The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1907-12-12
KANSAS CITY BANK SUSPENDS.
Paid Out s1e,ooo,0oo in Steady Run
of Six Weeks.

Kansas City, Dec. 6.-The NatiCNal
Bank of Commerce, the second tinan-
cial institution in Importance in Kan
sas City. announced its suspension in
stead of opening Thursday morning,
after a steady run of six weeks, dur
ing which the bank had paid off $l9,-
100000 Of its deposits, reduced its
loans $3,5o0,o00, cut down its cash re-
sources $11.750,000 and sold $2,000000
OF highgrade bonds in an effort to
meet the demands upon it. The di-
rectors were in session until after
midnight Thursday morning and met
again at Z o'clock, considering plans
for continuing business. Chicago and
New York banks had offered substan-
tial assistance but the officers of the
National Bank Of Commerce saw no
prospect that the steady drain would
be checked even with this assistance,
and decided just before the opening
hour to post notice of suspension.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1907-12-12
Injunction AGAINST BOYCOTT.

ST. Paul, Mimi, Dec. IA dispatch
to the Pioneer Dispatch from Billings,
Mont. says that a temporary injunc-
ton has been issued restraining the
Montana Federation of Labor. the Vel
lowstone Trades and Labor Assembly
the Billings Clerks Protective Union,
and the Miners Union of Bear Greek
from boycotting or otherwise interier-
ing with the business of Lindsay &
Company, wholesale fruit dealers, of
Billings.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1907-12-12
FRAME CURRENCY BILL.
Reported That President Has Left
Matters to Aldrich and Crane.

Washington, Dec At is reported
that Senator Nelson w. Aldrich of
Rhode Island. chairman of the senate
finance committee, and Senator Muir
ray w. Crane of Massachusetts an
nounced that, as the result of a night
conference with the president, the nu-
cleus of the currency bill has been de-
cided on This conference followed
the sending to congress of the presi-
dents message, in which he urged cur
rency reform and advised against
boarding money and keeping it out of
circulation.
Senator Aldrich seemed greatly
elated and it was indicated by his
manner that the president had prac-
tically turned over to them the draft
ing Of the bill and conveyed his assur-
ances of support of whatever bill
might be formulated.
I'VE discussed the financial situation
in all its phases, said Senator Aldrich,
and think there is a general agree
mcnt as to what the groundwork of
the bill should be. 1t will take time
to develop it. however, and prepare 1t
for presentation to congress
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1907-12-12
OKLAHOMA SENDS GREETINGS.
Newest State Promises Loyal Devotion
to the Union.

Washington, Dec. 4-Greetings from
the baby state OF the Union, Oklaho-
ma, to her elder sisters, were received
with applause in the house of repre-.
sentatives before regular business was
taken up. 1t was from the president
of the senate and the speaker of the
house of Oklahoma's legislature, and
was read from The speakers desk.
inspired, . it said, by the fond real
izing of local government, Okla
homa sends greetings to the sixtieth
congress of the greatest nation on
earth. conveying to her sister states
a message of progress and prosperity
and loyal devotion to the Union and
the common good
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1907-12-12
THREE SHOT BY MADMAN
ONE LABOR LEADER is FATALLY
WOUNDED, OTHER BADLY
HURT IN BOSTON.
ANOTHER HAS SLIGHT INJURY
Insane Man Had Called to See Gov
ernor and, Finding Door Shut,
Turned, Without Warning, and
Began Shooting.

Boston. Dec. 6.-An insane man
walked into the ante-room of the eX-
ecutive chamber of the state house
Thursday afternoon and, finding Coy
ernor Guilds door closed, turned on
three prominent labor leaders and
fired three shots at them, probably
fatally wounding Edward Cohen Of
Lynn, president of the branch of the
American Federation of Labor; seri-
ously wounding Dennis d. Driscoll of
Boston, secretary of the same board,
and iniuring with the muZzle of his
revolver, Arthur NJ. Huddell of Bos-
ton. former president of the Central
Labor union of this city. The insane
man, who was John A. Steele of Ever
EFT, and who was released on parole
last month from the Danvers Insane
asylum. was overpowered by Private
Secretary Charles S. Groves and Gen
eral J. II. Whitney. chief of the state
police.
Governor Guild was in his office,
only a few feet away, and rushed out,
assisted in subduing Steele, then knelt
by Cohen's side and subsequently dt.
rected the removal of the wounded
men to the hospital.
Cohen was shot twice through the
head and was in critical condition
at the Massachusetts General Hos
pital Thursday night. The third bullet
struck Driscoll a glanciug blow on the
side of the forehead and, making a
long wound over the head, rendered
him unconscious. He recovered con
sciousness half an hour later. Hud-
delTs wound, which was at first sup
posed to be an alarming one, was
quickly dressed and will probably
cause him little inconvenience.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1907-12-12
Robbers Make Good Haul.

Boston Mass. Dec. 4.-One of the
boldest rohberies of series which
have recently startled the wealthy
BrooEIine residents and those OF the
Back BAY. was made known late Tues
day when Otis II, Luke, a former bank
president. living at SIS Garrison road
Broo)linc, gave out the information
that his home was entered during the
noon hour Tuesday and between $12,
600 and $l5,0o0 worth of jewels and
gems stolen.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1907-12-12
NEWS BREVITIEs

Senator Cullom introduces a hin
free Assistant Treasurer BoIdnnm.
of responsibility for the theft of al
600 from the Chicago subtreaenr,,
A strong movement has davolon
looking toward prohibition of amia1
ton of all laborers to America ava
Is understood that a number of 80
nent former members of the Cah;nl
and others intend to urge the adont,1
of such a measure.
The king and queen of Snain I'D
are returning from visit to u1
Edward and Queen Alexandria of nj
land, were tossed about so violent,
on the yacht Renown that thew woI
seasick.
Disaster to trade, commerce 1aht
and investment can be effectively ~
vented only by reorganization Of n
national monetary system. aeeordir
to the report made by Secretary of ~
Treasury Cortelyou to Couefass
Harry S. New of Indianapolis acti,
chairman, was elected chairman NJ :,
Republican national committee to Gu
coed George B. CorteIyoa resigna
His election is regarded as yicto,
for the friends of Secretary of W,
Taft.
Mayor Tom L. Johnson, Who has d
clared in favor of w. j. BRYAN AS II
democratic candidate for presiden
has raised fund of 100000 in ord.
to induce the national committee
hold the convention at Cleveland
\ practical agreement on the on
lines of an arbitration treaty with a
international count, for the arbitr
ment of differences arising betwee
them, it is said, authoritatiYely, ha
been reached by the delegates to tn
Central American peace conferenc
in session in Washington.
Edward Cohen of Lynn, president
the state branch of the American Fe
GRAFTON of Labor, died at the Mass
chusetts general hospital from th
wound received when John \ Steel
maniac, tried to reach and kill Go
Guild in the state house Dennis
Driscoll and Arthur NJ. HuddeH
Boston, who were also wounded in ii
ARRAY, will recover.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1907-12-12
Mckinley Will Suit.

Canton, O, Dec. 7.-Secre,ary of the
Treasurer Cortelyou and Justice Viii
liam II. Day, are made party defend
ants to an action in common pleas
court against the heirs and admin
istrators of the estate Of William Me
Kinley. Secretary Cortelyou and
Justice Day as the administrators of
the Mckinley estate. have in their
possession for distribution s125,000.
The court action is brought by Robert
S. Shields, administrator of the estate
of Abner Mckinley, brother OF William
Mckinley to get a decree setting
forth the meaning of part of William
McKinleys will.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1907-12-12
MAJOR WILLIAM GEARY DEAD.
Was the First White Child Born in
San Francisco.

San Francisco, Dec. Major Will
liam L. Geary, U. S. A. died early Fri
day in the Army General Hospital at
the Presidio. where he has been i'll
with Brght's disease Major Geary
was the first white child born in San
Francisco, his father having been the
last Alcalde and the first mayor of
San Francisco He entered the army
during the civil war when Is years of
age as drummer boy in a Pennsylvania
infantry regiment, and was breyetted
captain at the close of the war and
then was graduated from West Point.
He had served in the Philippines. For
the last two years he had been station
ed at Seattle.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1907-12-12
NEwLANos FOR INCORPORATION
Senator's Bill Gives Commission Broad
Reach of Control.

Washington, Dec. 4.-Senator New
lands Wednesday introduced bill for
the national incorporation OF railways
The chief provisions are: lneorpora-
ton of interstate carriers under ma
tional law, with provision for their ac.
QUESTION by state incorporated rail
roads, with the consent of the respec-
tive states; the interstate commerce
commission to have control of over
capitalization. rates. dividends and
other incidents of operations of inter
state carriers. and to require reports
and make rules fer enforcement of the
act.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1907-12-12
rroops Ordered TO Goldfield.

Washington, Dee president
Roosevelt instructed Gen. Funston tc
dispatch a sufficient force of regulars
to Goldfeld. New, to control the situa
ton there. This action was taken
upon receipt of Geographic request
from the governor Of Nevada The
troops will proceed from San Fran
cisco and the strength of the expedi.
ton is left to the judgment of Gen
eral Funston Goldfeld is about IA
hours by rail from San Francisco.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1907-12-12
Would Guard Art Treasures.

Paris, Dee. AS result of the
disclosures in connection with the II.
cent church robberies In France, the
government is preparing bill for
submission TO parliament designed
not only to protect and preserve the
art treasures of the churches mu-
seums. municipal and national edi
fees but also the treasures in the
possession of private individuals and
collectors. The question OF following
Italy's example and absolutely pro
hibiting the expectation of important
objects In the art is being consid-
cred. hut no decision has been yet
reached.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1907-12-12
Bed Cross Workers Meet.

Washington, Dec. 4.-The annua.
meeting of the American Red Cross
was held here Tuesday. The general
meeting was preceded by called
meeting of the central committee, pre-
sided over by General George "
Davis. at which We're received and
approved the recommendations of the
executive committee through Miss Ma
bel T. Boardman and the report OF
the treasurer and other officers of the
association. At the conclusion of the
meeting of the central committee the
delegates. some sixty in number, con
vened to receive the report of the
committee
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1907-12-12
Senate Doorkeeoer Drops Dead.

Washington, Dec 6.-Maior ". 7
Seward. IA doorkeeper of the senate
dropped dead Thursday while enterin.
a revolving door of the capitol. Mai
Seward was appointed to his position
six years ago by the late Senator Haw
ley of Connecticut. his home being Ii
GuiIford, Conn. He had had an event
full career. being twice taken prisoner
during the civil war while attached Il
the seventh Connecticut volunteer in
fantry. He went to the HawaiiaI
Islands and was attached to the stat
of Queen Lilioukalni and at one tint
was under sentence to be shot there
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1907-12-12
Mauritania Breaks Record.

Queenstown, Dec. 6.-The Cunard
liner Mauretania passed Daunts Rock
at 5:49 p. m Thursday and estab
lished a new transatlantic record
Her time for the voyage from Sandy
Hook, four days, % hours % minutes
beats the best time of her sister ship
the Lusitania by q minutes The dif
ference between the old and the new
record is not great, but considering
the weather conditions, the officers Of
the Mauretania express themselves a!
greatly pleased with her performance
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1907-12-12

Chicago. Dec. 5.-The fourth annual
convention of the Western Fruit Job
bers Association began here Wednes.
day. President II. NJ Jones, Sioux
Falls. S. D.. Secretary f. b. Branch,
Omaha, and Treasurer r. A. Gamble
read their annual reports. and ad-
dresses We're made by Charles T. Fitz-
simmons, Duluth; Samuel +. Lux, To
peka, and e. J. Mcnamara. Kansas
City. About So delegates were on
hand for the three days session.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1907-12-12
BRIDGE COMPANY ASSIGNS.
Joplin, Mo-, Concern Has Gone into
Hands of Receiver

Joplin, Mo, Dec. THE Southwest
Bridge Company, Joplin concern
with a paid up capital stock of $265,-
600, one of the largest manufacturing
enterprises in the district went into
the hands of a receiver
w B. Kane, of Carteryille, was
named as receiver.
1t is reported that the company Is
solvent and will pay all creditors in
full and the action to-day was taken
for the protection of all parties inter
ested. About three hundred men are
employed by the company and the
force will be reduced but little, it is
stated, under the receiyership.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1907-12-12
straus Appoints Special Agent.

Washington, Dec. 4.-Seeretary
Straus of the department of commerce
and labor Tuesday announced the APP
pointment Of Albert G. Perkins of
Memphis. Tenn, as a special agent to
investigate trade conditions abroad
with particular reference to foreign
markets for cotton seed products. Mr..
Perkins will take the place of James
L. Benton. who recently resigned on
account of i'll health.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1907-12-12
Shot by His Father.in.LaW.

Morristown, N. Y. Dec. 7.-On the
eve of sailing for Italy to join the
army, Carlos Carrlere was shot and
probably fatally injured by his father
in-law. Five months ago Carriere
married Amelia Carrelo, a 16-year-old
girl. A fortnight ago she was arrest.
ed and Carriere on her release on bail
refused to receive her.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1907-12-12
Sunday Lid for New York.

New York Dec. 5.-There will be
no entertainments TO which admission
is charged in this city next Sunday. If
the mayor, police and amusement pro-
meters hold TO their ayowed inten-
tions, Consequent upon the decision
of Supreme Court Justice OGorman,
who put ban on ali Sunday shows,
those most concerned made plain
their positions Wednesday.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1907-12-12
Government BUYS Silver.

Washington, Dec. THE treasury
department Friday purchased 800 900
ounces OF silver at 57.6S6 cents per
fine ounce, 100000 ounces to be deliv-
cred at the each of the minis, New
Orleans, Denver and Philadelphia.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1907-12-12
Destroyer Breaks Speed Record.

Portsmouth, England, Dec. THE
British turbine torpedo boat destroyer
Tartar has beaten all records for her
class by steaming 3595{ knots an
hour against the tide, on the Admir-
atty course, between/ southampton
and Maplin Sands. This record was
made early in the week, when the Tar
tar was being prepared for the official
trials.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1907-12-12
Roosevelt's Cousin Discharged.

Savannah, Ga, Dec. Notice U
quit work was served on President
Roosevelts first cousin, who has been
employed for 20 years by the Atlanta
Coast Railroad. This cousin is kober
II. Bulloch. a craftsman in the oihes
of the chief engineer.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1907-12-12

Spokane Wash, Dec. 1.-The steam
err Defender, thought to have been
lost, was located on a reef in Mica
Bay. Lake Occur DAlene. None of
the passengers or crew vas injured.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1907-12-12
Woman and Child Labor.


NO question growing Out oil our rap
Id and complex industrial develop,
mehl Is more important than that OF
the employment OF women and chill
ofen' ne presence Of women IN IN,
ouseis te'ss@ upon 1tlF character q
me ilo'i'1 ne 'oil"'.'oHs s4II9uua-
Jug ne el'ii''os Hie"' Oh Shddteh pear
''"i ie''''ou - our Autu'e el'-@eh-
sn1i,'
ne iepea' OF the au'y on Wood PUN
SHOULD il posslple ne accompanied by
an aeIeoIhent win canada mat there
sheA DE 10 export duty on Canadian
pun Nooo.
ne chlet ehs'aeer and all his pro.
iess'ota' as5oeia5es are firmly con-
Flh'ed lhat me H'ioot level Panama
eanai WAleh theE are constructing is
the best mat could be devised,
Postal Savings Bank.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1907-12-12
Berlin Papers Publish Messaoe.

Berlin. Dec. 4.-President Roose.
velt's message was published virtually
verbatim by many newspapers here
which. however, make no comment
upon It,
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1907-12-12
400 DIE IN MINE HORROR
HELPLESS VICTIMS ENTOMBED
IN FlRE-FILLED PASSAGEWAYS
BEYOND RESCUE.
DISASTER IN WEST VIRGINIA
Manager Says Half Thousand Men
Are Buried and He Fears None
of Them Can Be Taken From
the Works Alive.

Paramount w. Va, Dec. ct Is
now believed that 800 men were killed
in an explosion in mines of the Fair
mount Coal Co at Monongah, six
miles from here Friday.
Three dead bodies have been taken
out at noon, and fans started.
The mines are on fire.
The cause of the accident is not
known. General Manager Malone said
1t was the worst accident in the his
tory of mining in America, if their
fears as to the loss of life prove true
There were 500 men in the two mines,
which are connected by a shart, and
the manager says he does not know
that any of them are alive.
The foul air following the explosion
prevents the rescuers from going in,
but fans were started at noon and
they will soon be able to give some
idea of the number of dead. Expert
eneed mine men declare that it is next
to impossible for any to escape death
or injury, as the explosion shook the
entire country for ten miles around
and broke windows in houses at Fair
mount, six miles away.
The bodies so far taken out are so
badly mutilated and burned that they
will never be recognized
Exact Number Unknown.
The details as yet are most meager,
and the company has received no of
fetal report of the disaster. Il IS said
that there is very little hope of any
of the men in the mine ever coming
out alive.
The number of reported dead is a
conservative estimate, and il is said
that there might be many more men
than this in the two mines The first
report of the explosion to reach this
city named the number of men in the
mines as GOO.
Among the miners who We're caught
in this latest mine calamity there are
many Americans. while the great ma.
jority of them are foreigners, prin-
eipally Hungarians
Relief Work fastened.
The company Is making an effort to
save the lives of its men if il can be
done As soon as the local offices here
were notified by the representative
of the company at the mines, the of
fcials made up a special train that
was hurried over the Baltimore &
Ohio railroad to Monongan. 1t car
red physicians and hospital supplies
as we'll as all the officials OF the com.
pany who were in town.
Crowds Quickly Gather.
The town is in a great state Of ex.
citement as a result of the disaster
The curiously inclined are being car,
ried to the mines in drovcs by all the
trains leaving the city. Others are
driving, and there are many who, in
order to get there, are walking.
At the company offices very little
could be learned concerning the ex,
plosion. 1t was said that as yet moth.
ing has been received there, and all
the news of the disaster will lie given
out as soon as Il is received The com
pany Is making no effort to conceal
anything or keep any of the details
from the public.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1907-12-12

Mrs. Pepper Vanderbilt Indicted
New York Dec. Mrs. May rep
per Vanderbilt, the spiritualist leader
was again indicted Friday for gram
larceny. She pleaded not guilty ana
was released on $500 bail.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1907-12-12
MESSAGE TO CONGRESS
REFORMS NEEDED BY THE MA.
TON ARE OUTLINED IN PRESl-
DENTS RECOMM ENDATlONS.
STRONGER ARMY AND NAVY
Would Strengthen Trust Laws-Rec'
ommends Postal Savings Bank.
Asks for Campaign Fund for
Great Political Parties.

Washington, Dec. 4.--If the members
of the two houses Of Congress enter
tanned any doubt as to President
Roosevelt's purpose in again insisting
upon the consideration Of what has
been dcnominated Roosevelt poll
cies," that doubt has been dispeIled
The presidents message read to the
members of the Senate and House at
noon Tuesday. makes it apparent to
the most obtuse that tho fight to the
end is 10 be along the lines of legis-
latlon previously marked out by the
president
Considered coneisely, the subject
matter In its most important particu-
lars is a message of reiteration Much
Of the legislation urged upon Congress
is along lines previously advanced,
either in former messages or in the
presidents public addresses.
The message in brief says:
Nations Great Resources.
No nation has greater resources
than ours. and | think it can be truth
fully said that the citizens of no ma
tion possess greater energy and indus
trial ability. In no nation are the fun
damental business conditions sounder
than in ours at this very moment,
Moreover, as a rule the business of
our people is conducted with honesty
and probity, and this applies alike to
farms and factories, to railroads and
banks, to all our legitimate CONNER
cial enterprises.
There is a constantly growing feel
ing among our people that our sys.
TEN of revenue legislation must be re
yised.
The country is definitely committed
to the protective system, and any eff
fort to uproot it could not but cause
widespread industrial disaster
The two great evils in the execu.
tion of our criminal laws today are
sentimentality and technicality,
Federal inspection of Railroads.
The loss of life and limb from rail-
road accidents in this country has be-
come appalling. 1t is a subject of
which the national government should
take supervision. 1t might be well to
begin by providing for a federal in
spection of interstate railroads.
The general Introduction of the
eight-hour day should be the goal to-
ward which we should steadily tend.
renew my previous recommended
tion that the Congress fayorably CON
slider the matter of creating the ma
chinery for compulsory investigation
of such Industrial controversies as are
of sufficient magnitude to warrant fed
eral action.
There should now be either a ma.
tional incorporation act or law Ii
censing railway companies to engage
In interstate commerce under certain
conditions.
The Sherman antitrust law should
be SO amended as TO forbid only the
kind of combination which does harm
to the general public.
No legislation can by any possbn
ity guarantee the business community
against the results of speculative folly
any more than it can guarantee an in
dividual against the results OF his ex
travagance.